There are great theatre shows on offer all year round at the King's Theatre and Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

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Hitlist: Festival theatre

  • Source: The List (Issue 609)
  • Date: 7 August 2008
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The Idiot Colony

The Idiot Colony

The Idiot Colony

Terrifying insight into the penal system that branded women ‘moral defectives’ for crimes such as homosexuality or having children out of wedlock.
Pleasance Dome, 556 6550, until 24 Aug (not 12, 19), £8–£9 (£6.50–£7.50).

Deep Cut

Powerful drama focusing on the quest for justice of Des and Doreen James, whose daughter Cheryl died at Deepcut barracks.
Traverse Theatre, 228 1404, until 24 Aug (not 11, 18), times vary, £14–£16 (£10–£11).

The Aluminum Show

Inventive, gripping mix of puppetry, dance, magic and silver stuff.
Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 25 Aug, 6pm, £14.50–£15.50 (£13–£14).

Dybbuk

Poland’s TR Warszawa weaves a landmark text and a short story to explore the relationship between the living and the dead.
King’s Theatre, 473 2000, 9–11 Aug, 7.30pm, £10–£25.

Pornography

Simon Stephens’ play, set just before the 7/7 bombings, explores urban alienation with a beautiful blend of optimism and despair.
Traverse Theatre, 228 1404, until 24 Aug (not 11), times vary, £16–£18 (£11–£12).

On the Waterfront

A triumphant homage to the screen classic, infused with director Steven Berkoff’s trademark anti-naturalistic style.
Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 25 Aug (not 12, 19), 2pm, £10–£15.

The Tailor of Inverness

Matthew Zajac spins an affectionate tribute to his father, while exploring how history moulds us.
Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, until 25 (not 11, 18), 2.55pm, £12–£13 (£10–£11).

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The Tailor of Inverness
Date Location
Matthew Zajac spins an affectionate tribute to his father, while exploring how history moulds us.
28 Jan 7.30 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
29 Jan 7.30 Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles
30 Jan 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
31 Jan 7.30 The Webster Memorial Theatre, Arbroath
2 Feb 7.30 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
3 Feb 7.30 Tower Mill, Kirkstile
4 Feb 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
5 Feb 7.30 The Macphail Centre, Ullapool
6 Feb 8.00 An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis
7 Feb 8.00 Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Isle Of Skye
9 Feb 8.00 The Sunart Centre / Arainn Shuaineirt, Strontian
10 Feb 8.00 Druimfin, Mull
12 Feb 7.30 Lossiemouth Town Hall, Moray
13 Feb 7.30 Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory
14 Feb 7.30 Lonach Hall, Strathdon
18 Feb 2009–21 Feb 2009 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

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