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Burns an' a' That! Festival
A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.
Belleisle Park, Ayr
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
Lach's Antihoot
A mix of music, folk, comedy and spoken word from one of the founders of the anti-folk movement and guests.
Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Joined by Michael Pedersen and Jay Bharaj.
- 19:30
Wed 29 May
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Featuring Chris Willatt.
- 19:30
Wed 5 Jun
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Joined by Toby Goodshank (Moldy Peaches).
- 19:30
Wed 12 Jun
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Featuring acoustic punk from Billy Liar.
- 19:30
The Very Scariesome Lollipop Lady
A tale told in rhyme. A story of bravery, busy roads, friendship, a magical lollipop stick, and a really, really, really scary road crossing patrol officer. Ages 3-8. Babies welcome. Award-winning comic Martha McBrier’s first children’s show. “Resembles a Roald Dahl novel or a Dr Seuss poem”(Broadway Baby), “Warm, funny…
The Quadrant, Brighton
Tue 28 May
Wed 29 May
Thu 30 May
Family Storytime
Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under 7 years.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Sat 25 May
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Alphabet was Made.
- 10:30
- 12:30
Sat 8 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 10:30
- 12:30
Sat 22 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 10:30
- 12:30
Sat 6 Jul
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat.
- 10:30
- 12:30
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 10:30 – 11:30
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sun 2 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 10:30 – 11:30
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sat 15 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 10:30 – 11:30
- 12:30 – 13:30
My Son's Not Rainman: John Williams
John's 41 and a single dad. The Boy's aged 10 and autistic. He isn't a genius. His only special power is making his dad laugh. A lot. This is their story of magic trains, Lego, the 75 bus and life in a chaotic world neither of them will ever really understand. Directed by ITV British Comedy Awards nominee Anna Crilly.
The Quadrant, Brighton
Fri 31 May
Sat 1 Jun
Sun 2 Jun
Bath Central Library
Tue 28 May
Free / 01225 463362
- 11:00 – 11:30
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 01225 463362
- 11:00 – 11:30
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 01225 463362
- 11:00 – 11:30
Bexhill Library, Bexhill-on-Sea
Sat 25 May
Free / 01424 212546
- 11:00 – 11:30
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01424 212546
- 11:00 – 11:30
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 01424 212546
- 11:00 – 11:30
The Collection, Lincoln
Thu 23 May
Free / 01522 782040
- 11:15
Thu 30 May
Free / 01522 782040
- 11:15
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 01522 782040
- 11:15
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WeGotTickets Brighton Fringe New Act Competition
Leading New Act Contest promoters Laughing Horse present the WeGotTickets Brighton Fringe New Act Competition. Spread over 4 heats and a final, competitors perform in front of a panel of expert judges for the chance to be crowned Best New Act at Brighton Fringe 2013. Up to 10 competitors perform each night alongside a top…
The Quadrant, Brighton
Tue 28 May
Sat 1 Jun
Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles with Tim Archbold
After taking a look at the characters from his book Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles, the children's author and illustrator leads a session of storytelling and drawing. Ages 5–8.
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Sun 16 Jun
Bookbug Sessions
Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Ages 0–4. Booking is essential.
Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 577 4970
- 10:00
- 11:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 577 4970
- 10:00
- 11:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0141 577 4970
- 10:00
- 11:00
Kilts and Captivity
Hear about the rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries first-hand (well, kinda) from two Jacobite soldiers involved in the uprisings.
Edinburgh Castle
Wed 29 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Wed 5 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Wed 12 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Wed 19 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
The Vagina Monologues
Eve Ensler's famous, hilarious, moving and brave celebration of female sexuality.
Bristol Hippodrome
Mon 28 Oct
£21 / 0844 847 2325
Milton Keynes Theatre
Thu 28 Nov
£21 / 0870 060 6652
New Wimbledon Theatre, London SW19
Wed 13 Nov
£20 / 0844 871 7646
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A Bardic Journey
Do more than listen to the stories of the bards – go on a meandering, story-filled journey of your own. Leave from Edinburgh and reach Glendale two days later, followed by a day of walks, talks and a ceilidh on Skye. Then, head back south, your lute skills now perfected (note: lute lessons not included). Led by George…
Various venues, Scotland
Thu 20 Jun
Times vary / £295 (incl transport, accommodation and events)
The Agony And The Ecstasy Of Steve Jobs
- Directed by: Jean-Michele Gregory
- Written by: Mike Daisey
Mike Daisey's solo show, telling the story of Apple's co-founder, and also of the performer's own visit to China to look at the factories producing iPhones, iPods and iPads. Directed by Jean-Michele Gregory.
Derby Theatre
Sat 8 Jun
£12 / 01332 255800
- 19:30
Dorchester Arts Centre
Fri 14 Jun
£12 (£10; £10) / 01305 266926
- 20:00
The Firestation, Windsor
Thu 23 May
£12 (£11) / 01753 866865
- 20:00
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Cool Beans
'Cool Beans' is a feature-length show that has been handmade by performers with learning disabilities. Through dancing and acting, our funny characters come to life as we explore the four seasons through the use of exciting music and sounds, creative costumes, animation, sensory lighting and shadow imagery. ‘Cool Beans…
The Salvation Army Brighton Congress Hall
Tue 28 May
Wed 29 May
Thu 30 May
Fri 31 May
Fringe by the Sea
With a spot of sea air and an entertaining line-up of music, comedy, theatre, film, authors and children’s events, North Berwick's multi-arts festival offers a respite from the madness of Edinburgh in festival season.
Various Venues, North Berwick
Mon 5 Aug
Times & prices vary / 01620 890787
Tue 6 Aug
Times & prices vary / 01620 890787
Wed 7 Aug
Times & prices vary / 01620 890787
Horace and the Haggis Hunter
Horace the Haggis must outwit the evil haggis hunters and find a safe place to hide in the forest, but can his new friends help him escape? A reading from author Sally Magnusson for families and children.
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Sat 15 Jun
Inky Fingers Open Mic
Open mic for literature and spoken word lovers. Email ahead (inkyfingersedinburgh@gmail.com) for a chance to perform, or just watch and admire.
The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh
Tue 28 May
Free / 0131 558 8209
Preceeded by a screening of We Are Poets.
- 20:00 – 23:00
The Forest Café, Edinburgh
Tue 6 Jan
Free / 0131 229 4922
- 20:00 – 23:00
Joe Bor Is Jasper Cromwell Jones
The award-winning comedian and Graham Norton warm-up plays a hapless climber retelling a story of a treacherous climb. 'For people who like their comedy funny' (Matt Lucas). 'Hugely talented character comic' (Scotsman).
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
Wed 31 Jul
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
Jona Xhepa: Everything Is Going to Be Alright and Other Lies
Socially awkward troubadour Jona Xhepa tells Albanian stories, peppered with comedy and folk music.
Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
Wed 29 May
Free (donations welcome) / 0131 557 1050
- 20:00
Most Haunted Pubs Tour
Intoxicating spirits abound in this exploration of City centre landmark pubs, including visits to a couple of the most supernaturally interesting. Suitable for ages 18+.
Under Archway at Hannington's Taxi Rank, Brighton
Thu 23 May
Fri 24 May
Sun 26 May
Solas Festival
An age-free arts festival with music, literature and spoken word, visual art and crafts, film and theatre as well as a programme of talks and debates. 2013 promises intimate venues, rising stars, unique collaborations, participation and mental stimulation.
The Bield, Tibbermore
Fri 21 Jun
Times vary / Day ticket £35; Weekend £90
Sat 22 Jun
Times vary / Day ticket £35; Weekend £90
Sun 23 Jun
Times vary / Day ticket £35; Weekend £90
The Life and Times of Greyfriars Bobby
An extraordinary dog, an extraordinary City. Let us tell you the fascinating story that lies behind the Disney romance of the wee faithful dog and the city that wee Bobby called home.
Outside Greyfriar's Bobby Bar, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
£10 (£8)
Fri 2 Aug
£10 (£8)
Sat 3 Aug
£10 (£8)
3 Harbours Arts Festival
Ten days of art, music and storytelling in Prestonpans, Port Seton and Cockenzie. There are plenty of seafood stalls for the crustacean-hungry (not to mention plenty of non-seafood food stalls for those of that persuasion), plus kids' events, live music and a real ale tent.
Various venues, East Lothian
Sat 1 Jun
Times & prices vary / 07739 021111
Sun 2 Jun
Times & prices vary / 07739 021111
Mon 3 Jun
Times & prices vary / 07739 021111
Votes For Women
In 1909 the local branch of the National Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) opened its office in Brighton. Hear about their struggle and courage and campaign of nuisance and disruption. Join me Karen Antoni and follow in the footsteps of the Brighton Suffragette movement of the early 1900's for an hour walk &…
Visitor Information Centre, Brighton
Thu 23 May
Sat 25 May
£6.50 (£5) / 01273 917272
Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Thu 30 May
Sat 1 Jun
360' Cinema and Shows for Kids
For information on all shows please click here http://www.souldome.com/#!kids-360/c18ty Utterly Brilliant new kids shows! Using 360' immersive projection, we are delighted to present the stories of Pleebles, Freddie Fox, Queen Grandma, Space Unicorns, Intergalactic Galaxy trips and Underwater voyages. As well…
Jubilee Square, Brighton
Fri 24 May
£5 / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sat 25 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sun 26 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.



