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1,000 Suns
Date	Location
VF Theatre. This folk-rock musical is set in an alternate future where the American survivors of a nuclear war shelter in a huge crater from the fallout that remains in the world above. A group of young people struggle with their own identities, the harshness of their world and the ignorant authority of their elders. A story of wanderlust, love, fear, hope and pioneers. 1,000 Suns: An American Afterlife is an emotional rollercoaster and a display of young and inventive musical theatre at… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
6 Aug–11 Aug Mon–Sat 7.35–8.50pm	theSpaces on North Bridge, Edinburgh

9 to 5: The Musical
Date	Location
Three office workers get their own back on their lying bigot of a boss and conspire to take over the company, all while singing along to 18 classic Dolly Parton numbers. View full details and ticket info
26 Nov–1 Dec Mon & Tue 7.30pm; Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Thu & Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

American Idiot
Date	Location
The Green Day musical comes to the UK, with songs from the Grammy award-winning album of the same name and a story of three young people from the suburbs searching for meaning in a post 9/11 world. View full details and ticket info
22 Oct–27 Oct Mon–Thu 8pm; Fri 5pm & 8.30pm; Sat 4pm & 8pm	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

And They Played Shang-A-Lang
Date	Location
Craft Theatre Company / The Stand Comedy Club. School days from school discos to punk rock, encountering death for the first time, to your first experience of love. This musical play has it all. With a backbeat of number one hits from the 70s, Jim's story will have you laughing, crying and recalling your own school days. Sit back and enjoy this professional adult cast bring the 70s to life. A non-stop show of such force, it will blow you away. This Edinburgh treat is not to be missed! Age… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
5 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 12.50–2.20pm	The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

An Appointment with the Wicker Man
Date	Location
National Theatre of Scotland / The Assembly Rooms. By Greg Hemphill and Donald McLeary. On a remote Scottish island, amateur theatre company @LochParryPlayer are rehearsing their stage version of cult film The Wicker Man. Their unique approach to this classic horror owes more to Glee than Christopher Lee, but as they say themselves – we're all about the fun! Cast: Sean Biggerstaff, Jimmy Chisholm, Greg Hemphill, Johnny McKnight, Sally Reid, Paul Riley and Ros Sydney. 'It was brilliant, just… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
1 Aug–2 Aug Wed & Thu 3.10pm Preview performance.	Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
3 Aug–26 Aug Tue–Sun 3.10–4.50pm	Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Assassins
Date	Location
Princeton University Players. Who would try to kill the President of the United States? Brought to life by the talented cast from Princeton University, this dark and witty musical gets inside the heads of the fascinating assassins who have famously made history, or have not-so-famously tried. Told through American folk music, Assassins is an unconventional story that's guaranteed to have audiences humming! Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by John Weidman. Assassins is based on an… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
20 Aug–25 Aug Mon–Sat 1.05–2.55pm	theSpaces on North Bridge, Edinburgh

Beth
Date	Location
Violet Shock. Beth sees Violet Shock return to the Festival Fringe after huge success with Something Wicked … * (2008) and *Little Shop of Horrors (2011). Shakespeare's Macbeth is given a new, powerful and unexpected voice in 90 minutes of sword swinging, blood drenched cursed ambition as Violet Shock's trademark dark originality is set to a soundtrack of powerful, original rock songs. Visceral, raw and delightfully twisted – not to be missed. Follow the trail of bodies: @violet_shock. All… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 10.15–11.45pm Two-for-one ticket offer available.	theSpace on Niddry Street, Edinburgh
8 Aug–11 Aug Wed–Sat 10.15–11.45pm	theSpace on Niddry Street, Edinburgh

Desperately Seeking the Exit
Date	Location
Peter Michael Marino / Laughing Horse Free Festival. In 2007, American writer/performer Peter Michael Marino wrote a musical based on the American film Desperately Seeking Susan, featuring the music of Blondie. It opened on London's West End … and closed a month later. Whoops! Desperately Seeking the Exit offers a comical, tell-all, behind-the-scenes peek at how this £4m musical was made and unmade: hatching the idea, the deals with MGM, Debbie Harry and even Madonna, the workshops, the… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
2 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 6–7pm	Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, Edinburgh

Dirty Dancing
Date	Location
See Baby not put in the corner in the musical based on the late Patrick Swayze's popular film. We can't promise you'll have the time of your life, but you'll probably leave singing as much. View full details and ticket info
4 Dec 2012–12 Jan 2013 Not Sun	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Date	Location
The big daddy of arts festivals, the Fringe has it all. The facts and figures speak for themselves: nearly 1.9 million tickets sold in 2011 for 41,689 performances of 2,542 shows in 258 venues. It's the biggest celebration of theatre, comedy, cabaret, children's shows, dance, physical theatre, musicals, operas, exhibitions and music in all its forms in the world. View full details
3 Aug–27 Aug Times vary	Various venues, Edinburgh

The Fabulous Chopin Boys
Date	Location
Abracadabarets. Jim Drife and Walter Nimmo are singer/songwriters who have been raising laughs on the Fringe for four decades. Now they cross the generational divide to team up with virtuoso pianist Viktor Bijelovic and gorgeous singer Sophie Stoddart, who both won huge applause on their Fringe debuts two years ago. This year's show is classic Abracadabarets, a witty take on how Edinburgh went mad for the visit of musical superstar Frederik Chopin, with lovesick fans, new songs, musical… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
20 Aug–24 Aug Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 6.30–7.30pm	St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh

Footloose
Date	Location
Let's hear it for the boy as the stage version of the hit 80s film rocks into town. View full details and ticket info
27 Jul–28 Jul Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

A Gilbert & Sullivan Gala
Date	Location
The Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society perform a selection of popular musical classics as they celebrate the centenary of WS Gilbert. View full details and ticket info
2 Jun 7.30pm Part of Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival.	Broughton House & Garden, Kirkcudbright
3 Jun 7.30pm Part of Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival.	Hoddom and Ecclefechan Village Hall, Ecclefechan

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Date	Location
Bill Kenwright's production of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical returns, with Keith Jack starring as the boy with the troublesome coat. View full details and ticket info
13 Nov–17 Nov Tue 7.30pm; Wed & Thu 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Fri 5pm & 8pm; Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Magic of Motown
Date	Location
Tribute to the sweet soul sounds of Motown starring the supremely-talented Magic of Motown band, with hits made famous by the Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves and more. View full details and ticket info
20 Jul 7.30pm	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Mickey and Judy
Date	Location
Michael Hughes. A hilarious musical memoir, chronicling Michael Hughes' childhood obsession with Judy Garland and his journey from psychiatric ward to off-Broadway. With anecdotes from his doctor's charts detailing his childhood propensity for cross-dressing and a musical score that borrows from Broadway classics and the Judy Garland songbook, Mickey and Judy 'will inspire you to be yourself and follow your dreams' (Theatromania.ca). Best of Fringe! Critics' Pick! 2011 Broadway World Award… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
3 Aug–4 Aug Fri & Sat 8–9pm Preview performance.	SpaceCabaret @ 54, Edinburgh
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 8–9pm Two-for-one ticket offer available.	SpaceCabaret @ 54, Edinburgh
8 Aug–25 Aug Mon–Sat 8–9pm	SpaceCabaret @ 54, Edinburgh

Molly Wobbly's Tit Factory
Date	Location
Lyric Theatre Belfast / The Stand Comedy Club. The whole town gets an unexpected makeover when a stranger arrives on Mammary Lane in this musical comedy by Paul Boyd. Join the good shopkeepers of Little Happening as they plot to get a few things off their chests. Heavily laden with big laughs, catchy songs, and leaky implants, Molly Wobbly's Tit Factory sticks a finely-tuned musical hypodermic firmly into the bosom of today's surgery-obsessed culture. A must see for fans of The Rocky Horror… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
1 Aug–2 Aug Wed & Thu 4.45–6.15pm Preview performance.	Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
3 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 4.45–6.15pm	Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Music of Les Miserables and West End Musicals
Date	Location
Dysart Productions. Relive the passion, love and loyalty of Britain's longest-running musical in concert. I Dreamed a Dream, Bring Him Home, On My Own, Do You Hear the People Sing, Empty Chairs and Empty Tables. Watch the auditions unfold as the cast fight for a place singing songs from West End musicals. ★★★★ 'Voices to savour … you think you might be part of the entertainment' (EdinburghGuide.com). ★★★★★ 'These singers are destined for the West End. I have never heard such beautiful… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
3 Aug–25 Aug Mon–Sun 4.15–5.15pm	theSpace @ Symposium Hall, Edinburgh
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 4.15–5.15pm Two-for-one ticket offer available.	theSpace @ Symposium Hall, Edinburgh

Oliver!
Date	Location
After last year's 50th anniversary, Lionel Bart's musical take on Dickens' classic transfers to Scotland, featuring Brian Conley as Fagin. View full details and ticket info
30 May–23 Jun Not Mon	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Ordinary Days
Date	Location
New touring musical theatre company Green Room presents a story of four intersecting lives in New York City. View full details
21 Jun–23 Jun Thu–Sat 7.30pm	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

The Phantom of the Opera
Date	Location
Andrew Lloyd Webber's vastly popular melodramatic musical comes to Scotland at last, with John Owen-Jones and Earl Carpenter sharing the role of the Phantom. Tickets on sale Fri 10 Feb 2012. View full details and ticket info
19 Sep–20 Oct Not Sun	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Platero Y Yo by Juan Ramon Jimenez
Date	Location
Mike Maran Productions. A year in the magical landscape of southern Spain, seen through the eyes of the poet and his donkey, performed by Mike Maran, puppetry by Nino Namitcheishivili and classical guitar by Craig Ogden. All ages. View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
3 Aug–27 Aug Not Sun	Valvona & Crolla Caffè Bar, Edinburgh

Retail Therapy
Date	Location
MAdD Theatre Company. A sparkling new musical set in Denny's Department Store, bringing you 'tomorrow's fashions today', gives a comic insight into the lives of the staff striving to deliver the very best service to its customers. Filled with romance, deceit, technological challenges and musical numbers including 'On a Jolly with your Trolley', 'The Customer is Always Right' and 'Stuck in a Job That I Hate'. With a witty original script and score this musical enjoyed a small rural tour of… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
13 Aug–18 Aug Mon–Sat 3–3.50pm	Greenside, Edinburgh

The Rise & Fall of Little Voice
Date	Location
A production of Jim Cartwright's hit play about a young woman who discovers she can mimic the voices of the greatest vocalists of the 20th century. View full details
15 Oct–20 Oct Mon & Tue 7.30pm; Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Thu & Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm	King's Theatre, Edinburgh

Royal Opera House: Tosca
Date	Location
This production of Puccini's classic, set in Rome at the turn of the 19th century, was conducted by Antonio Pappano. View full details
19 Jun To be confirmed	Cameo, Edinburgh

Seussical
Date	Location
Caught in the Web Productions. Seussical - a dynamic, spirited family musical which brings together Dr. Seuss' best-loved stories and characters in one amazing adventure, through the beautiful music and lyrics of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. In The Jungle of Nool, Horton struggles against the odds to save the tiny world of the Whos from destruction. During his journey, he encounters many colourful creatures, including the Cat in the Hat, who either help him or create mischief. An… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
13 Aug–18 Aug Mon–Sat 12.40–1.55pm	theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh

Side by Side by Sondheim
Date	Location
MCG Theatre in Association With Highly Strung Productions. A musical celebration like no other! Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim (made world famous through works such as West Side Story, Sweeney Todd and Company) created this show to give audiences the opportunity to enjoy his early work in one awe inspiring musical revue. It features some of Sondheim's best loved songs such as Send in the Clowns, Being Alive and Broadway Baby. The music and narration is seamlessly strung together and… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
20 Aug–25 Aug Mon–Sat 12.05–1.25pm	theSpace @ Venue45, Edinburgh

Sing-a-Long-a-Abba Tribute
Date	Location
The spirit of the super Swedes lives on in this musical extravaganza with live singers, on-screen lyrics, fancy dress and a party atmosphere. View full details and ticket info
4 Jul 7.30pm	Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Sing-a-Long-a Grease
Date	Location
Get dolled up as a T-bird or a Pink Lady for this fully interactive sing-along to the classic film, with dancing in the aisles. View full details and ticket info
26 Jun 7.30pm	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starlight Express
Date	Location
One of the longest running musicals in theatre history rolls into town, featuring 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's greatest songs, and turbo charged roller racing excitement for all. View full details and ticket info
3 Jul–14 Jul Not Sun	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Streets the Musical
Date	Location
New Musical from Young Scottish Writer/Composer Finn Anderson. The contemporary new musical from young Scottish writer/composer Finn Anderson. Gritty, fast-paced and hard-hitting, Streets follows a group of young people and their descent into the dangerous world of street crime and addiction. Following an extremely well-received premiere in 2011, the cast of emerging young Scottish performers are delighted to be bringing the production to the Fringe for 2012. Featuring an entirely original… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
3 Aug–4 Aug Fri & Sat 2.40–3.55pm Preview performance.	theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 2.40–3.55pm Two-for-one ticket offer available.	theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
8 Aug–11 Aug Wed–Sat 2.40–3.55pm	theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh

That'll Be The Day
Date	Location
Step back in time with a brand new edition of the popular touring show, and hear rock'n'roll hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. View full details and ticket info
19 Nov 7.30pm	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

The Wiggles Live In Concert
Date	Location
The musical group The Wiggles who are celebrating their 18th yea, embark on a summer 2010 tour around the country, which promises to be a bright, colourful and exciting show, with plenty of singing, dancing and humour. 'Yellow', 'Red', 'Purple' and 'Blue' present original and well-crafted tunes, as well as all-round entertainment which appeals to both children and adults alike. Educational benefits alongside a creative and fast-paced stage performance gives these Australian legends a certain… View full details
3 Jun Jun 3, 11pm & 2am	Belfast Waterfront, Belfast
7 Jun Jun 7, 1pm & 4.30pm	G Live, Guildford
8 Jun Jun 8, 1pm–4.30pm	Hall 1 at Colston Hall, Bristol
9 Jun–10 Jun Jun 9, 1pm & 4.30pm, Jun 10, 11am & 2pm	HMV Apollo, London W6
13 Jun Jun 13, 1pm & 4.30pm	Grand Opera House, York
14 Jun Jun 14, 1pm & 4.30pm	Palace Theatre, Manchester
15 Jun Jun 15, 1pm & 4.30pm	New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
16 Jun Jun 16, 1pm & 4pm	New Theatre, Oxford
17 Jun Jun 17, 11am & 2pm	Brighton Centre, Brighton

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