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

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An Ocean of Rain
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A new multimedia chamber opera exploring life after death that combines an electronic score with live instrumentation. By Cryptic and Ensemble MAE. 'Part of Glasgay!'
9 Oct–11 Oct 8.00 Tramway, Glasgow
Brigadoon
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Much loved musical set in the mysterious Scottish village of Brigadoon. Featuring fabulous dancing and catchy tunes, including the popular 'Almost Like Being in Love'.
28 Oct–1 Nov 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
24 Nov–29 Nov 7.15; Sat 2.30 & 7.15 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Can't Smile Without You
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A new Barry Manilow musical starring 'all' of his hit songs. Ex-popstar Chesney Hawkes steps into the lead role with Siobhan Dillon (from BBC's 'Maria') and Francesca Jackson (from BBC's 'I'd Do Anything') also performing.
13 Oct–18 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
20 Oct–25 Oct 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Carousel
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Roger And Hammerstein's hit musical is performed by Greenock Light Opera Club.
12 Nov–15 Nov 7.30 Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock
Centrescene
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Centrescene Stage School present 'Seussical Jr', a musical romp through the magical world of Dr. Seuss.
8 Oct–10 Oct 7.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
Disney's High School Musical
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Based on Disney's Emmy-winning film of the same name, 'High School Musical' tells the story of school students Troy and Gabriella who together try out for lead parts in their school's show.
21 Oct–1 Nov 7.00; Fri 5.00 & 8.00; Sat 2.00 & 7.00; Wed 2.00 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
The Extra Factor
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A comical take on the sensationalist nature of reality TV.
24 Oct–26 Oct 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Fame
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Legwarmers at the ready, as the high-kickin' kids from the New York Academy of Performing Arts sing their bodies electric all over again. Oh, will you get 'down' off that taxi?
19 Jan 2009–24 Jan 2009 7.30; Fri 5.00 & 8.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
In Troubled Times
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Glasgow Homelessness Network's theatre group, Unheard Voices, presents a tale of youth, interweaving issues of bullying, exploitation and violence.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
10 Oct 2.00 Hamilton Campus University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton
Just a Simple Little Melody
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Theatre NEMO perform songs from 'Oliver' and 'South Pacific'. A fine example of the transformative powers of music.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
7 Oct–8 Oct 7.30 Village Theatre, East Kilbride
Lady Lane
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This new musical, based on Jessie Kesson's 'The White Bird Passes', is set on a backstreet lane in 1920s Elgin.
10 Oct–11 Oct 7.30 Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Mary Poppins
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Cameron Mackintosh's hit musical tours the UK for the first time, after its spectacular run on London's West End.
2 Oct–6 Dec, not Sundays 7.30; Sat & Wed 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Masters of the House
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The Masters blend popular West End musical numbers into a show of witty anecdotes.
15 Nov 7.30 Caird Hall, Dundee
The Meatloaf Rock Opera: Dead Ringer From Hell
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In much the same way as 'Mamma Mia' took the songs of Abba, 'Dead Ringer of From Hell' creates a story around the songs of Meatloaf.
18 Oct 7.30 Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock
Mill Lavvies
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Musical comedy set in the 1960s Dundee mills.
6 Oct–18 Oct Whitehall Theatre, Dundee
No Obvious Trauma
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Puppetry, shadow shapes, music and movement are combined to tell a story of desire and delusion as a silent woman appears at a mental hospital for treatment.
24 Oct 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
25 Oct 7.30 Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas
26 Oct 7.30 Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk
30 Oct 8.00 Ogstoun Theatre, Duffus
31 Oct 7.30 Lonach Hall, Strathdon
Oliver
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East Ayrshire Youth Theatre presents their version of the classic Oliver Twist.
29 Oct–31 Oct 7.30 Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
Oliver!
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The Apollo Players recreate Lionel Bart's grim satire of greed, poverty and corrupted innocence. With a company of over sixty adults, one hundred local children and a full professional orchestra, 'Oliver!' is packed with well known hits like 'Food, Glorious Food', 'I'd Do Anything' and many more.
18 Nov–22 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Peter Pan
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The Ryan Centre Youth Theatre present a sparkling adaptation of JM Barrie's classic play.
29 Oct–31 Oct 7.30 Ryan Centre, Stranraer
The Pirates of Penzance Junior
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A joyous showcase of the talents of East Kilbride's local Youth Theatre with plenty of madcap moments, comedy and a whole lot of pirates.
8 Nov–10 Nov 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 East Kilbride Village Theatre, East Kilbride
Showstoppers 2008! In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
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Showstoppers features much loved songs from West End and Broadway musicals to Oscar-winning movies.
29 Oct–30 Oct 7.30 Village Theatre, East Kilbride
Showstoppers
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Linda Ormiston presents a spanking new show of songs from musicals and Oscar-winning movies. She will be joined on stage by Scottish Fiddle Orchestra tenor soloist, James Nicol and pianist John Scrimger.
9 Oct 8.00 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
The Singing Kettle: Pirate Island
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Ahoy land lubbers! Scotland's favourite children's entertainers have set sail with their 2008 show, Pirate Island.
17 Oct–19 Oct 12.00 & 3.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
25 Oct–26 Oct Sat 2.00; Sun 12.00 & 3.00 Motherwell Concert Hall, Motherwell
Stars from the Commitments
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The hit movie is transformed into a live musical extravaganza with renditions of 'Mustang Sally', 'Chain of Fools', 'The Midnight Hour' and 'Take Me To The River'.
22 Nov 7.30 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
Summer Holiday
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Based on the Cliff Richard classic about a car mechanic and his pals embarking on a tour with a double decker bus, this feel good musical extravaganza is fun for all the family.
14 Oct–18 Oct 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh

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