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First Love

Adaptation of an early Beckett novella about a man, cast out from the family home, who hooks up with a woman, with darkly comic consequences.

Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh

Wed 28 Aug

£8–£20 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Beckett at the Festival.

Thu 29 Aug

£8–£20 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Beckett at the Festival.

Fri 30 Aug

£8–£20 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Beckett at the Festival.

Sat 31 Aug

£8–£20 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Beckett at the Festival.

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

£6–£15.50 / 0131 228 1404

Fri 24 May

£6–£15.50 / 0131 228 1404

Sat 25 May

£6–£15.50 / 0131 228 1404

Flamenco

Live music and dance with a flamenco band.

Alba Flamenca, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

£10–£12 / 0131 667 3600

  • 20:30 – 21:45

Sat 1 Jun

£10–£12 / 0131 667 3600

  • 20:30 – 21:45

Footloose

Based on the Kevin Bacon film, musical about a town where dancing is banned.

Grand Opera House, York

Thu 1 Aug

£18 / 0844 871 3024

Fri 2 Aug

£18 / 0844 871 3024

Sat 3 Aug

£18 / 0844 871 3024

Milton Keynes Theatre

Fri 30 Aug

£12–£14 / 0870 060 6652

Sat 31 Aug

£12–£14 / 0870 060 6652

Sunderland Empire

Thu 1 Aug

£9–£17 / 0844 871 3022

Fri 2 Aug

£9–£17 / 0844 871 3022

Sat 3 Aug

£9–£17 / 0844 871 3022

Forwards and Backwards

After a chance encounter two lives are changed forever in this emotional and fast-paced story of fate, sacrifice and love. Told in fragments, the story is woven around Square Peg’s unique physical style. Moving forwards and backwards in time, the underlying tragedy of this broken love story is slowly revealed. Winner…

Marlborough Theatre, Brighton

Sun 19 May

£8 (£6) / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 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

…and 4 more dates until 11 Aug back to top

Gala Variety Show

The stars of Scottish variety are out to perform in aid of the Scottish Artistes Benevolent Fund, including Johnny Beattie, Dean Park, Peter Morrison, Anne Fields, Tony Roper, Alastair McDonald, Russel Lane, Geoff Graham and, topping the bill, 'International Comedy Duo' The Krankies …

Gaiety Theatre, Ayr

Sat 21 Sep

£25 / 01292 288235

  • 19:30

Glasgow Show

Glasgow's oldest park plays host to attractions from around the world, extreme sports, a live music stage, street theatre, countryside activities and all manner of fun for kids.

Glasgow Green

Sat 20 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

Sun 21 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

The Great Gatsby

  • Directed by: Lee Proud
  • Written by: Linnie Reedman (adapt)

Michael Lindall and Matilda Sturridge play Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan, in Ruby in the Dust Theatre's musical presentation of the F Scott Fitzgerald novel. Adapted by Joe Evans and Linnie Reedman, with choreography by Lee Proud.

Riverside Studios, Hammersmith

Tue 21 May

Studio 3

£15 preview; £17.50 (£15) / 020 8237 1111

  • 19:45

Wed 22 May

Studio 3

£15 preview; £17.50 (£15) / 020 8237 1111

  • 19:45

Thu 23 May

Studio 3

£15 preview; £17.50 (£15) / 020 8237 1111

  • 14:45
  • 19:45
…and 9 more dates until 8 Jun

The Gruffalo's Child

Tall Stories present Julia Donaldson's Gruffalo sequel, following the adventure's of his child as she sneaks out in the night to see if the Big Bad Mouse really does exist.

King's Theatre, Edinburgh

Fri 6 Sep

£12.50 / 0131 529 6000

Sat 7 Sep

£12.50 / 0131 529 6000

Sun 8 Sep

£12.50 / 0131 529 6000

Hamlet: Marlowe Society

  • Directed by: Niall Wilson
  • Written by: William Shakespeare

A production of William Shakespeare's famous tragic drama exploring themes of power and vengeance.

ADC Theatre, Cambridge

Tue 21 May

£8 7.45pm; £6; £10 7.45pm; £6; £8 2.30pm; £6 ( £6; £6; £8; £8; Children £6 under 16s; Children £8 under 16s) / 01223 300085

  • 19:45

Wed 22 May

£8 7.45pm; £6; £10 7.45pm; £6; £8 2.30pm; £6 ( £6; £6; £8; £8; Children £6 under 16s; Children £8 under 16s) / 01223 300085

  • 19:45

Thu 23 May

£8 7.45pm; £6; £10 7.45pm; £6; £8 2.30pm; £6 ( £6; £6; £8; £8; Children £6 under 16s; Children £8 under 16s) / 01223 300085

  • 19:45
…and 2 more dates until 25 May back to top

High School Musical: Solomon Artistes

A toe tapping modern day Romeo And Juliet, the main characters Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez come from two completely different worlds.

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Wed 29 May

£15 (Children £13; £13) / 01702 351135

  • 19:30

Thu 30 May

£15 (Children £13; £13) / 01702 351135

  • 19:30

Fri 31 May

£15 (Children £13; £13) / 01702 351135

  • 19:30
…and 2 more dates until 2 Jun

A High Street Odyssey

An intimate and witty performance from Inspector Sands, which looks at the mysteries and history of what lies beneath the walking retail area of a town.

George Street, Hove

Sun 19 May

Free ticketed, limited availability / 01273 709709

  • 14:00
  • 15:00
  • 16:00

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

All the terror of the Tudors, replete with all the grizzly details about those murderous kings and queens, brought to the stage with 3D special effects.

King's Theatre, Edinburgh

Tue 11 Jun

£12.50–£16.50 / 0131 529 6000

Wed 12 Jun

£12.50–£16.50 / 0131 529 6000

Thu 13 Jun

£12.50–£16.50 / 0131 529 6000

…and 2 more dates until 15 Jun

The Town House, Hamilton

Thu 11 Jul

Times vary / £15 (£11; Family £46) / 01698 452299

Fri 12 Jul

Times vary / £15 (£11; Family £46) / 01698 452299

Sat 13 Jul

Times vary / £15 (£11; Family £46) / 01698 452299

Sun 14 Jul

Times vary / £15 (£11; Family £46) / 01698 452299

Horrible Histories: The Terrible Tudors

A stage adaptation of Terry Deary's book which celebrates an exceptionally gory period in English history, from the fate of King Henry's wives to the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The production features 3D effects.

Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

Wed 19 Jun

£16 (Children £12 under 16s) / 0844 854 2776

  • 10:30

Thu 20 Jun

£16 (Children £12 under 16s) / 0844 854 2776

  • 01:30 (Friday morning)

Fri 21 Jun

£16 (Children £12 under 16s) / 0844 854 2776

  • 10:30

Sat 22 Jun

£16 (Children £12 under 16s) / 0844 854 2776

  • 14:30

Corn Exchange, King's Lynn

Fri 24 May

£15 (Children £11 under 16s; £46) / 01553 764864

  • 19:00

Sat 25 May

£15 (Children £11 under 16s; £46) / 01553 764864

  • 14:30

Sun 26 May

£15 (Children £11 under 16s; £46) / 01553 764864

  • 15:00

Dorking Halls

Wed 26 Jun

£15 (Children £11) / 01306 881717

  • 19:00

Thu 27 Jun

£15 (Children £11) / 01306 881717

  • 10:30

Fri 28 Jun

£15 (Children £11) / 01306 881717

  • 10:30

Sat 29 Jun

£15 (Children £11) / 01306 881717

  • 14:30
  • 19:00

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The Hound Of The Baskervilles: Purbeck Players

  • Directed by: Gail Green
  • Written by: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Adapted for the stage by Tim Kelly from the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle classic which was first serialised in the Strand Magazine 1901-1902.

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

Wed 29 May

£10 (£9; Children £5 accompanied) / 01929 422239

  • 19:30

Thu 30 May

£10 (£9; Children £5 accompanied) / 01929 422239

  • 19:30

Fri 31 May

£10 (£9; Children £5 accompanied) / 01929 422239

  • 19:30
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How A Man Crumbled

  • Written by: Daniil Kharms

The award-winning tale of Daniil Kharms, told by three storytellers who mix comedy, philosophy, random violence and absurdity.

Nightingale Theatre, Brighton

Sat 25 May

£8.50 (£6.50) / 01273 917272

  • 19:15

Sun 26 May

£8.50 (£6.50) / 01273 917272

  • 19:15

Mon 27 May

£8.50 (£6.50) / 01273 917272

  • 19:15

The North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford

Wed 12 Jun

£13 (£11) / 01865 319450

Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Thu 25 Jul

£10 (£7.50) / 0141 552 4267

Part of SURGE.

Fri 26 Jul

£10 (£7.50) / 0141 552 4267

Part of SURGE.

Sat 27 Jul

£10 (£7.50) / 0141 552 4267

Part of SURGE.

Sun 28 Jul

£10 (£7.50) / 0141 552 4267

Part of SURGE.

How To Catch A Star: Blunderbus Theatre (Ages 3-7)

  • Directed by: Bill Davies
  • Written by: Bill Davies (adaptation)

A children's show adapted from Oliver Jeffer's best-selling book, which uses puppetry and storytelling to tell the tale of a little boy who wished for a star. Directed by Bill Davies, with music and lyrics by Frank Goodhind.

Arlington Arts Centre, Mary Hare, Newbury

Mon 27 May

£7 ( £25) / 01635 244246

  • 11:30
  • 14:30

The Brook Theatre, Chatham

Sun 26 May

£6 (Children £5; £20) / 01634 338338

  • 11:30
  • 14:30

The Civic, Barnsley

Sun 30 Jun

Assembly Room

£7 (£6; Children £5) / 01226 327000

  • 13:00
  • 15:00

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How To Relax In Amsterdam

  • Directed by: Roni Ellis
  • Written by: John Waterhouse

Salford Arts Theatre presents John Waterhouse's comedy drama in which a trip to Holland goes horribly wrong when the visitor spots himself on local TV. Directed by Roni Ellis.

Salford Arts Theatre

Thu 23 May

£7 (£6) / 0161 925 0111

  • 19:30

Fri 24 May

£7 (£6) / 0161 925 0111

  • 19:30

Sat 25 May

£7 (£6) / 0161 925 0111

  • 19:30

The Immigrant Diaries

Statistics don’t really tell the story of immigrants, people do. Funny, poignant, ridiculous and sublime; the stories from people who choose to live and work on this marvellously mongrel island. Hosted by Sajeela Kershi and Sameena Zehra, and a different line up every night, from within the world of entertainment and…

The Hobgoblin, Brighton

Sun 19 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 2 more dates until 2 Jun

In The Red: Broken Mirror

Three short, brand new plays interlinked through their common struggle against debt in all its forms.

Three And Ten, Brighton

Wed 29 May

£7 (£4) / 01273 917272

  • 19:00

Thu 30 May

£7 (£4) / 01273 917272

  • 17:30
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Indian Tempest

  • Written by: William Shakespeare

Footsbarn Theatre present a carnival-styled version of Shakespeare's The Tempest, featuring an energetic mix of street and circus theatre, mime, shadow play and Kerala. Both European and Indian actors feature in this colourful production. Performed in English, French and Indian.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London SE1

Mon 29 Jul

£5–£32 / 020 7401 9919

  • 19:30

Tue 30 Jul

£5–£32 / 020 7401 9919

  • 14:00

Wed 31 Jul

£5–£32 / 020 7401 9919

  • 19:30
…and 3 more dates until 3 Aug

Insomnia presents: Kiss of Death

A modern thriller with plenty of sardonic, dark humour to punctuate its mood of prevailing menace. By Simon Williams.

Partick Burgh Halls, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

£12 (£10) / 0141 287 5919

Part of West End Festival.

  • 19:30

The Jungle Book: Lissan Primary School

Students from ages one to seven present their version of the musical.

The Burnavon Arts Centre, Cookstown

Thu 6 Jun

£10 (£7) / 02886 769949

  • 19:00

Killers by Glenn Chandler

Ian Brady. Dennis Nilsen. Peter Sutcliffe. Three of the most notorious serial murderers in Britain. You think you know them. Think again. Adapted by the creator of Taggart from their actual prison correspondence, Killers brings them to life as never before. Enter the basement of The Old Police Cells Museum and come face…

Old Police Cell Museum, Brighton

Tue 28 May

£10 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

£10 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 30 May

£10 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 2 more dates until 1 Jun

Kora

Tom McGrath's 1980s comedy tells the story of one woman's fight to save her dysfunctional Whitfield community.

Dundee Rep

Tue 21 May

£12 (£10; Students £5) / 01382 223530

Wed 22 May

£12 (£10; Students £5) / 01382 223530

Thu 23 May

£12 (£10; Students £5) / 01382 223530

…and 15 more dates until 7 Jun back to top