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A Play, A Pie & A Pint Cut-Down Classics: The Way of the World
Date Location
Tam Dean Burn adapts and directs William Congreve's restoration comedy, whittled down to handy lunchtime size so it still lasts the duration of your pie and pint. Repeated on Wednesday evening as A Dinner, A Drama and a Dram.
2 Jun–7 Jun 12.30 Òran Mór, Glasgow
A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Call It Sleep
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Rosie and her daughter Susie skoosh through the past at Hogmanay, but then the past turns up at the door, with a touching and comical tale to tell. By Brian Pettifer. Repeated on Wednesday night as A Dinner, A Drama and a Dram (£25, includes dinner).
26 May–31 May 12.30 Òran Mór, Glasgow
A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Limbo/ Zarraberri
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Two plays for the price of one this lunchtime, with new half-hour shorts by Victor Iriarte and Maite Perez Larumbe. Repeated on Wednesday night as A Dinner, A Drama and a Dram (£25, includes dinner).
12 May–17 May 12.30 Òran Mór, Glasgow
A Play, A Pie & A Pint:The Last of Us
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'Not even if you were the last Yangtze river dolphin in the whole-wide world. Goodbye.' Pamela Carter's new play tackles the difficulties of dating in the face of extinction . Repeated on Wednesday night as A Dinner, A Drama and a Dram (£25, includes dinner).
19 May–24 May 12.30 Òran Mór, Glasgow
Absurd Person Singular
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Alan Ayckbourn's hit comedy about the social climbing Hopcrofts.
6 Oct–11 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Acceptance
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Debut solo show by Lisa Nicholl, last seen in the revival production of 'Trainspotting'. Scarlet is 30, alcoholic, and looking for acceptance.
21 Jun 8.00 Birnam Arts Institute, By Dunkeld
All My Sons: No Mean Company
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No Mean Company present Arthur Millerr's timeless classic 'All My Sons'. Set in post WWII America, it tells the heartbreaking story of Joe Keller.
16 May–17 May 8.00 Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld
All Quiet on the Western Front
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A faithful and inventive adaptation for the stage by Robin Kingsland of Maria Remarque's powerful anti-war novel.
28 Oct–1 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
An Evening With George Bernard Shaw
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A performance of scenes from four of George Bernard Shaw's witty plays of a philandering nature. The ticket price includes the performance followed by a Supper Buffet and wine.
8 Feb 7.30 Mugdock Country Park Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre, Nr Milngavie
Antigone In New York
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Theatre Found presents this specially adapted version of Janusz Glowaki's 1996 play set in a New York park in a park where the homeless live: a tragi-comedy in the vein of 'Waiting For Godot'. Tickets required. 'Part of the West End Fest'.
27 Jun–29 Jun 7.00 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Arcadia
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Stoppard's play is a historical detective story that finds joy in the unpredictability of human desire. With dashing wit an academic hack desperately tries to solve the mysterious events at a country house. This play will be part of the revolving roster.
5 Jun–18 Oct (Times vary) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
As You Always Do
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Following the success of [RE-ID], Gappad return to the Tron with another bilingual (Polish/English) play, about the story of a stranger read about in a newspaper.
21 May–24 May 7.30 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
The Bacchae
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After a sell-out run at the 2007 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the 'Bacchae' is back! Starring Alan Cumming as Dionysus in an adaptation by David Greig, 'The Bacchae' is a co-production between the Edinburgh International Festival and the National Theatre of Scotland.
19 Jun–21 Jun 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
The Bacchae
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After a sell-out run at the 2007 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the 'Bacchae' is back! Starring Alan Cumming as Dionysus in an adaptation by David Greig, 'The Bacchae' is a co-production between the Edinburgh International Festival and the National Theatre of Scotland.
26 Jun–28 Jun 8.00; Sat 2.00 & 8.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
bahok
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Choreographer Akram Khan joins forces with acclaimed writer Hanif Kureishi and multi award-winning composer Nitin Sawhney, bringing together a new company of nine dancers in collaboration with China's classical ballet flagship company, the National Ballet of China. The resulting piece, 'bahok', is a new take on the story of the Tower of Babel.
22 May–24 May 8.00 Tramway, Glasgow
Bard in the Botanics
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Scotland's only annual outdoor Shakespeare festival returns to Glasgow's Botanic Gardens, with 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'Much Ado About Nothing'.
25 Jun–2 Aug (Times vary) Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow
Black Cats and Blue Angels
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A series of solo cabaret pieces spread over five nights performed by a selection of young Postgraduate Musical Theatre students from the RSAMD.
12 May–16 May 7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Blackbird
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A new large-scale touring production of David Harrower's hugely acclaimed 2006 Edinburgh Festival hit play about the repercussions of a paedophilic relationship, twenty years on. Robert Daws plays the quiet paper executive working late one night, 'Monarch of the Glen's' Dawn Steele the young woman from his past who comes looking for him.
9 Jun–14 Jun 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Bloomin' Love
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Foolcrum Theatre presents the tale of an ordinary fool looking for love.
3 Jun–5 Jun 7.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
The Box It Came In
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As the result of a freak online shopping incident, our hero is sent hurtling through space. A wizz-bang combination of computer animation and live performance.
24 May 2.00 Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas
Bugsy Malone
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Cadzow Academy of Music and Drama bring the legendary spoof gangster hit to the stage.
26 May 7.30 East Kilbride Village Theatre, East Kilbride
Cafe Ole
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Four friends meet up after many years apart and enjoy a trip down memory lane, sharing their mixed fortunes over a drink, or two . . .
25 Jun–26 Jun 8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
CBeebies at the Theatre: Let's Play!
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A fully live theatrical performance straight from the CBeebies channel to the stage. Join Jenny Jumble and PC Plum as they go on an adventure filled with singing, dancing and their CBeebies friends, including Postman Pat, Jess and Bill & Ben.
30 Jun–1 Jul Mon 5.00; Tue 11.00am & 2.00 King's Theatre, Glasgow
Closer
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Stowaway's stage version of Patrick Marber's play that was made into a popular film starring Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Clive Owen and Natalie Portman.
21 May–24 May 7.30 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Collisions Can Be Painful
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'Collisions Can Be Painful' is a darkly comical new play by Phil Spencer. Inspired by Alasdair Gray's poem 'The Split', we meet Veronica and Colin, two souls lost in a barren garden. 'Part of the West End Fest'.
26 Jun–28 Jun 7.30; Fri & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Como Aqua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate)
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Theatre Sans Frontieres present the tale of Mexican cookery and love in Spanish with a little English.
3 Jun 7.30 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Danny the Champion of the World
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Stage adaptation by Birmingham Stage Co of Roald Dahl's classic story about a little boy who takes on a local landowner in a bid to save his families' home.
20 May–24 May Tue 7.00; Wed–Fri 10.30am & 1.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.00 Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
Dark Tales: Cumbernauld Youth Theatre
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The Seniors of Cumbernauld Youth Theatre present 'Jimmy Chase and the Red Jacket Affair' written by Alan H McDonald and 'Ten Minute Transmission' written by the seniors themselves.
20 Jun–21 Jun 8.00 Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld
Deep Blue Sea
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Terence Rattigan's study of obsessive love and passion versus loyalty.
5 Jun–14 Jun, not Sundays, Mondays 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
The Drawer Boy
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1970's Canada and two Ontarian farmers are visited by a young actor seeking hands-on research for a new play. An award-winning play by Canadian playwright Michael Healey, and new Tron Director Andy Arnold's first production since taking up the role. Benny Young and Brian Ferguson star.
8 May–24 May, not Sundays, Mondays 8.00 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Dylan Thomas: Return Journey
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Now on its 21st anniversary farewell UK tour, this legendary production revisits Thomas' last lecture tour.
4 Jun 8.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
East Lothian Youth Theatre & East Lothian Youth Dance Company Showcase
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Annual showcase with a superhero theme.
6 Jun–7 Jun 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
East-West Cultural Festival
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Alongside renowned Scottish artists, visiting popular artists from Bangladesh and India will perform music and songs, dances, instrumental music and theatre, including one short play based on Bangladeshi national poet - Kazi Nazrul's 'The Rebel' (full of dances) - and another based on Scottish national poet, Robert Burns. 'Part of the West End Fest'.
21 Jun 3.00 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
The Flea Pit
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With a horsebox turned into a travelling theatre, Belfast-based children's company Cahoots NI are taking their flea circus on the road and audience numbers are limited - a very small show for very small people! Ages 6+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
31 May–1 Jun Sat 10.30am, 11.00am, 11.30am, 12.00, 2.00, 2.30 & 3.00; Sun 10.30am, 11.00am, 11.30am, 12.00, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00 & 3.30 Festival Square, Edinburgh
Glouglou
Date Location
A gentle introduction to storytelling theatre for very young children, filled with magical light and sound effects. Ages 2+.'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
29 May–1 Jun 10.15am & 2.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Habeas Corpus
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Alan Bennet's play acts as an outlandishly comic portrait of 1970s Brighton, a city where the culture of free love is well and truly in swing. This play will be in the revolving roster.
29 May–18 Oct (Times vary) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Hannah And Hanna
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Purple Star Theatre tells the tale of two 16 year-olds - one from Kosovo, one from Margate. Can the emerging friendship bear the test of bigotry that surrounds them?
19 Jun–21 Jun 8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
The Home Service
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Susan Flannery and Michael Lunts draw on a rich vein of material invoking the hardships, humour and heroism of those fighting the Second World War on the Home Front.
18 Aug 8.00 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Hood in the Wood
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An exciting storytelling performance version of the Little Red Riding Hood with live music, lots of laughs (and some scary moments) Ages 7+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
30 May–2 Jun Fri 10.45am & 12.45; Sat 10.45am & 1.30; Sun 11.45am & 5.00; Mon 10.45am & 1.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Horrid Henry
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The nasty little nipper from Francesca Simon's books hits the big stage.
22 Oct–25 Oct 2.00 & 6.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Hotel Marionette
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A marionette performance featuring a grand piano, a pianist with a twist, jugglers and clowns, courtesy of the wonderful Sokobauno Theatre company. Ages 3+.
7 Jun 2.00 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow
How do you like my landscape
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Belgian performers Manah Depauw and Bernard Van Eeghem attempt to redefine the place of the human body in society, in a series of episodes set 2000 years apart against the same landscape.
15 May–16 May 8.00 Tramway, Glasgow
An Ideal Husband
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The West End and Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's satire of wit and wisdom in fashionable society.
10 Nov–15 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Iolanthe
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Bel Canto Voices perform Gilbert and Sullivan's mythical light opera.
10 Jun 7.30 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Jigsaw
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Graduating students from Scotland's unique Certificate in Physical Theatre Practice present their discoveries.
21 Jun 2.30 & 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Katie Morag
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Katie Morag comes to life in a musical show full of fun. A play for children originally commissioned by Mull Theatre based on the writing of Mairi Hedderwick in a special new version for the Byre. Travel to Struay to meet one of the best loved characters in children's books.
15 May–17 May 7.00; Sat 2.30 & 7.00 Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
20 May 6.30 Lonach Hall, Strathdon
22 May–24 May Thu 1.00 & 6.00; Fri 10.00am, 1.00 & 7.00; Sat 11.00am & 3.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Keely and Du
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Keely and Du focuses on the ethical issue of abortion by looking at both extreme ends of the spectrum. The play does not take on the pro-choice or the pro-life argument; rather the play takes both perspectives into consideration through the unlikely friendship of two sympathetic characters. 'Part of the West End Fest'.
23 Jun–25 Jun 8.00 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Lady of Burma
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True story of Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize winner who was held under house arrest for trying to bring democracy to Burma.
30 May 8.00 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
31 May 7.30 Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley
Les Parents Terribles
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Dundee Rep take on Jean Cocteau's brilliant, stylish tragi-comedy, which scandalised Parisian audiences in 1938 with the story of a mother's unnatural love for her son. Signed performance: Tues 17 June at 7.45pm. Audio Described performance & Touch Tour: Sat 21 June at 2.30pm
7 Jun–21 Jun 7.45 Dundee Rep, Dundee
Liar
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Lizzie has an overactive imagination. That's what her mum says. So when a weird old woman in a caravan appears on the other side of the canal, Lizzie's mind goes into overdrive. This new TAG production, aimed at 8-12 year olds, has a heavyweight pedigree - the script is by Davey Anderson ('Snuff', 'Rupture'), who also arranged the music for both this production and 'Black Watch', and is directed by Guy Hollands.
24 May–7 Jun, not Mondays, Sundays Sat 2.30 & 7.30; 10.30am; Fri 10.30am & 7.30 (4 Jun & 5 Jun 10.30am & 1.30) Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
Lighthouse in the Storm
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Greek tragedy with a Perthshire twist. 'Part of Perth Youth Theatre Festival'.
14 Jun 8.00 Perth Theatre, Perth
Lion of Kabul
Date Location
Mixed media children's show about Marjan the lion, who survived the world's most dangerous zoo. Ages 8+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
29 May–2 Jun, not 30 May Thu 7.00; Sat 11.15am & 2.00; Sun 2.00; Mon 10.15am & 1.00 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Lipstick and Lollypops
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Deafinitely Theatre, the only Deaf-led professional theatre company in the UK, presents a comedy-drama about the lives and loves of a group of deaf women. Set in the ladies toilet of a London nightclub.
6 Jun 7.30 Tramway, Glasgow
Little Otik (Previews)
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And the prize for the darkest, most surreal piece of Scottish theatre you'll see this year goes to? Vanishing Point and the National Theatre of Scotland have adapted cult Czech film-maker's Jan Svankmajer's film, about a couple whose obsession with having a baby leads them to carve a monster out of a tree stump. The heavyweight cast features the wonderful Pauline Goldsmith, and Sandy Grierson, recently brilliant in 'Fergus Lamont' and 'Subway', who also co-adapted the script.
21 May–22 May 7.30 Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
Little Otik
Date Location
And the prize for the darkest, most surreal piece of Scottish theatre you'll see this year goes to? Vanishing Point and the National Theatre of Scotland have adapted cult Czech film-maker's Jan Svankmajer's film, about a couple whose obsession with having a baby leads them to carve a monster out of a tree stump. The heavyweight cast features the wonderful Pauline Goldsmith, and Sandy Grierson, recently brilliant in 'Fergus Lamont' and 'Subway', who also co-adapted the script
23 May–31 May 7.30 Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
3 Jun–4 Jun 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
6 Jun–7 Jun 7.30 Perth Theatre, Perth
Macbeth
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The classic 'Scottish' play performed RSAMD students. 'Part of Shakespeare in the City'.
3 Jun–7 Jun 7.00; Thu 1.00 & 7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
The Martyrdom of St Magnus
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The Hebrides Ensemble bring George Mackay Brown and Peter Maxwell Davis' often-overlooked Orcadian chamber opera back to life.
21 Jun 8.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Merchant City Festival
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A lively four day programme featuring many events including exhibitions, plays, concerts and a street parade, centred on Glasgow's vibrant cultural quarter. The Festival showcases new talent alongside established names , promising something for everyone.
25 Sep–28 Sep (Times vary) Various venues, Glasgow
The Merchant of Venice
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A thrilling drama, 'The Merchant of Venice' is one of Shakespeare's most popular and controversial plays, making its Bard in the Botanics debut in this new production by the Glasgow Repertory Company.
25 Jun–12 Jul, not Sundays, Mondays 7.45 Glasgow Botanic Gardens (outdoor), Glasgow
Monsieur Rameau's Great Great Great Great Great Great Gray Grandson meets Mr Mountain's Daughter
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John Hegley and Jeanette Mountain perform in this charity fundraiser about their artistic coincidences.
13 Jun 7.30 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
The Most Lamentable Comedy and the Most Cruel Death of Pyramus and Thisbe
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A special Shakespearean performance in and around the stirring Mugdock Castle. Strawberries and bubbly will be available and one should come dressed for the weather. Booking essential.
13 Jun–14 Jun 6.00, 7.00 & 8.00 Mugdock Country Park Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre, Nr Milngavie
Much Ado About Nothing
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Shakespeare's comedic tale of love and deceit performed by RSAMD students. 'Part of Shakespeare in the City'.
17 Jun–21 Jun 7.00; Thu 1.00 & 7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Mumbo Jumbo Shoes
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Follow the footsteps of a little boy who invites you into his imaginative and colourful world to take part in a magical exploration of fun and discovery. Age 3-5
20 Jun 11.00am; 1.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
My House
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Watch the room and chimneys grow and see how many shapes and textures you can spot in the special Starcatcher's house where all is not as it seems! Ages 18 months-3 years.
6 Jun 1.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
My House
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Watch the room and chimneys grow and see how many shapes and textures you can spot in the special Starcatcher's house where all is not as it seems! Ages 18 months-3 years. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
27 May–2 Jun, not 1 Jun 10.00am, 11.15am & 1.30; Thu & Sat 10.00am & 3.00; Fri 10.00am & 11.15am; Mon 10.00am & 1.30 North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
My Space
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A joint performance from Byre Youth Theatre and Toonspeak Young Peoples Theatre based on the theme of 'My Space'.
25 Jun 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
New Writing from STaG
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Funny, fresh original. A chance to sample new writing from Student Theatre at Glasgow.
12 Jun–14 Jun 7.00 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Next Door
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Acting as an excellent introduction to the dizzying world of opera, this cracking piece of musical theatre tells the comic tale of a spinster and her neighbouring seaman. Ages 8+.
9 Jun 10.30am Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Next Door
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Acting as an excellent introduction to the dizzying world of opera, this cracking piece of musical theatre tells the comic tale of a spinster and her neighbouring seaman. Ages 8+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
30 May–2 Jun Fri 7.00; Sat 10.15am; Sun 12.45 & 6.00; Mon 10.15am & 2.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
A Night at The Musicals
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Ecosse Performers College celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a performance of various musical hits.
16 Jun 7.30 Elgin Town Hall, Elgin
Nova Scotia
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The long awaited fourth part of John Byrne's 'Slab Boys', er, trilogy, catching up with Phil, Spanky and Lucille thirty years after we last saw them. The excellent cast includes Gerry Mulgrew, Gerda Stevenson, Meg Fraser and Paul Morrow.
29 Apr–24 May, not Mondays 8.00 (17 May, 24 May 2.30 & 8.00); Sun 5.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Old Town Festival
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A celebration of Edinburgh's Old Town with theatre, storytelling events and visual art.
16 Jun–29 Jun (Times vary) Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Painted Eggs
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The first two parts of a trilogy, 'Painted Eggs' follows the transition of John into Joan surrounded by a cast of colourful transsexual characters. Written by Nicole Dolder, it was originally conceived as a progressive rock musical , and now features music by Night Noise Team.
29 May–31 May 7.30 St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh
Pardon Me, Prime Minister
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This 1970s Number 10 farce sees the Prime Minister and the Chancellor preparing for a cut-throat budget.
17 May, 24 May 2.30 The Little Theatre, Dundee
Perth Youth Festival Double Bill: True & Love
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Adaptations of two of Shakespeare's best loved plays performed by the Perth Youth Theatre seniors. 'Part of the Perth Youth Theatre Festival'.
27 Jun–28 Jun 8.00 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Perth Youth Theatre Festival
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Throughout June the company will present a variety of studio theatre productions, main house performances, adaptations and new writing. This will prove to be an energetic celebration of Youth Theatre.
1 Jun–30 Jun (Times vary) Perth Theatre, Perth
Perth Youth Theatre Playwrights Showcase 2008
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A mixed bag of spanking brand new scripts from Perthshire's theatrical sparks.'Part of Perth Youth Theatre Festival'.
16 Jun 8.00 Perth Theatre, Perth
Pilrig Park School: A Day in the Life of . . .
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End of year Theatre Arts show inspired by one of the daily diary of a pupil.
13 Jun 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Pinocchio
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Illyria theatre presents an outdoor version of the classic fairytale of the puppet who wanted to be a real boy.
2 Jul 7.00 Scone Palace, Perth
Play It Again, Sam
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East Kilbride Rep Theatre present a play about Allan and his love for Humphrey Bogart plays.
12 Jun–15 Jun 7.30 East Kilbride Village Theatre, East Kilbride
Reality
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Glasgow artist and performer Martin O'Connor examines modern masculinity through a variety of characters in this comment on what he sees as a male generation in crisis. A shorter version of 'Reality' was originally commissioned as part of Glasgay! 2007, but O'Connor has expanded his one-man show into an acerbic swipe at modern ambition, the absence of positive male role models and the consequences of living in our individualist society.
29 May–31 May 7.30 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Reflections
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Out of Eden Youth Theatre Group present a dynamic response to the theme 'my space'.
12 Jun 8.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Rigmarole
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For We Are Many's latest production is inspired by Luigi Pirandello's farcical play 'Right You Are (If You Think So)' and mixes puppetry, music and intrigue.
28 May–30 May 7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
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Old buddies Elaine C Smith and Andy Gray team up again in an adaptation of the Jane Horrocks musical. Mari (Smith) likes to be the centre of attention, so when her latest boyfriend (Gray) - a would be Simon Cowell - decides to make her daughter Little Voice a star, the battlelines are drawn.
12 May–24 May, not Sundays 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
Rise and Fall of Little Voice
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A new 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. Starring Elaine C Smith and Andy Gray.
26 May–31 May 8.00; Wed 2.30 & 8.00; Sat 5.00 & 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
Rome and Juliet
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An outdoor version of the greatest love story ever told performed by the players of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
19 Aug–23 Aug 7.30–9.45; Wed & Sat 2.30–4.45 & 7.30–9.45 Royal Botanic Garden (Inverleith House Lawn), Edinburgh
Romeo and Juliet
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Shakespeare's Globe brings a stunning production of this tragic love story to the grounds of St Andrews Castle.
13 Jun–15 Jun 7.30 St Andrews Castle, St Andrews
Scenes From Room 44
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A tale of love, death, wine and quantum physics. Part of the Fiendish Plot: Love and Death at Lunchtime series.
3 Jun–6 Jun 1.00 CCA, Glasgow
Seven Steps of Separation
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Seven is the magic number in this mystery play. 'Part of the Perth Youth Theatre Festival'.
11 Jun 8.00 Perth Theatre, Perth
Sex And Chocolate
Date Location
The MsFits present this bittersweet comedy about life, love, mobsters and Maltesers.
27 May 8.00 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
29 May 7.30 Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas
Shakespeare at Traquair
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A promenade production of 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' held in the grounds of Traquair.
4 Jun–7 Jun 7.30–10.00 Traquair House, Innerleithen
Shakespeare in the City: Macbeth
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Glasgow's annual student Shakespeare festival takes on The Scottish Play.
3 Jun–7 Jun 7.00; Thu 1.00 & 7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Shakespeare in the City: Much Ado About Nothing
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Pigtail-pulling fun with Benedick and Beatrice, as RSAMD students take on Shakespeare's most accomplished war-of-the-sexes comedy.
17 Jun–21 Jun 7.00; Thu 1.00 & 7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
She Stoops to Conquer
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A comedy of errors that has become one of the most studied of all English comedies, starring Liza Goddard. This play will be in the revolving roster.
22 May–18 Oct (Times vary) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Short Sonnets: Cumbernauld Youth Theatre
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The Juniors of Cumbernauld Youth Theatre have collaborated to devise this piece around their interpretations of various works of poetry.
18 Jun–19 Jun 8.00 Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld
Singin' I'm Not a Billy He's a Tim
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Des Dillon's classic anti-sectarian play sees two Rangers and Celtic fans locked up together in a cell for the duration of an Old Firm match.
31 May 8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
7 Jun 7.30 Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley
Skin Piel (Without Sin)
Date Location
Scottish performance company Oceanallover's latest blend of theatre, music and striking visual imagery is an 'illustration of the human condition' in seven vignettes, from master craftsman picking out MFI tabletops to the monarchy on a package holiday to Ibiza.
20 May–22 May 7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Sleuth
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Simon MacCorkindale ('Casualty') stars in the award-winning West End psychological 'thriller about thrillers' written by Anthony Shaffer.
26 May–31 May 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
23 Jun–28 Jun 7.30; Wed 2.00 & 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
The Sound of My Voice
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Morris Magellan is an executive who runs a biscuit company in Scotland. He has a house in the suburbs, nice wife and kids...but there's one major problem. He is a chronic alcoholic and his life is falling apart. Citz head man Jeremy Raison directs a new adaptation of Ron Butlin's novel.
20 May–7 Jun, not Sundays, Mondays 7.30 Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
Stag presents Macbeth
Date Location
Shakespeare's classic thriller re-imagined through text, sound and multimedia.
22 May–24 May 2.30; 7.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow

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