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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

…and 14 more dates until 30 Aug

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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 30 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 3 more dates until 2 Jun

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
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun

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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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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
…and 7 more dates until 30 Jul

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
…and 7 more dates until 27 Jul

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
…and 12 more dates until 29 Aug

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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

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

£6 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

£5 / 0844 357 1060

Part of Borders Book Festival.

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
…and 3 more dates until 27 Jun

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
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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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 30 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 31 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

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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

£5 / 0844 357 1060

Ages 6–9. Part of Borders Book Festival.

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

£5 / 0131 622 6552

Preview

Thu 1 Aug

£5 / 0131 622 6552

Preview

Fri 2 Aug

£5 / 0131 622 6552

Preview

…and 22 more dates until 26 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

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 4 more dates until 2 Jun back to top

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)

…and 26 more dates until 1 Sep

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

…and 6 more dates until 9 Jun

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

£6.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£6.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 30 May

£6.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

£6.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

…and 7 more dates until 2 Jun back to top