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A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Mums and Lovers
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The new season of lunchtime drama kicks off with a new work by Rab C Nesbitt creator Ian Pattison, about a girls' night out with a twist. Repeated on Wednesday night as A Dinner, A Drama and a Dram (£25, includes dinner).
1 Sep–6 Sep 12.30 Òran Mór, Glasgow
A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Speak The Speech
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New play by Alma Cullen. Repeated on Wednesday night as A Dinner, A Drama and a Dram (£25, includes dinner).
8 Sep–13 Sep 12.30 Òran Mór, Glasgow
A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Sweet Home Balmaha
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New play about a has been Scottish rocker and his son, Elvis. By Tom Urie. Repeated on Wednesday night as A Dinner, A Drama and a Dram (£25, includes dinner).
15 Sep–20 Sep 12.30 Òran Mór, Glasgow
Absurd Person Singular
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Alan Ayckbourn's hit comedy about the social climbing Hopcrofts.
8 Sep–13 Sep 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
6 Oct–11 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
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
Amada
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The directorial debut of Scottish singer, musician and actor Cora Bissett ('Red Road'), 'Amada' is an adaptation of Isabel Allende's short story about dignity in prostitution. Winner of the Arches Award for Stage Directors.
4 Sep–6 Sep 7.30 The Arches, Glasgow
14 Sep–15 Sep 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
23 Sep 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
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
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
Arrow in the Eye
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Multimedia work in which a girl falls in love with a tiny chair, by current GSA MFA student Shelly Nadashi, better known as a visual artist. 'Part of Arches LIVE'
18 Sep 10.00 The Arches, Glasgow
B In the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Culmination of the B In The Park summer school, an outdoor performance of Shakespeare's much-loved comedy.
30 Aug 4.00 Macrobert, Stirling
Be Water
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A world where imagination meets reality in this collaborative piece mixing images, movement, drawing and music form Rosalind Masson, Vera Tussing, Andrew MacDonald and JS Rafaeli. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
23 Sep–26 Sep, not Thursdays 8.15 The Arches, Glasgow
Beneath the Wee Red Lums
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Rutherglen Repertory Theatre present a romantic comedy set in pre-World War II Rutherglen.
5 Sep–6 Sep 7.30 Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen
Betrayal
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Pinter's intriguing play, a love triangle with a twist, presented by Byre Theatre and Rapture Theatre.
14 Aug–6 Sep, not Sundays, Mondays Tue–Fri 7.30; Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
The Blend
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An annual celebration of roots music now in its sixth year with a full programme of events and performances, free Blend sessions, late night DJ sets and more taking place in Stirling and its surrounding villages.
13 Mar 2009–15 Mar 2009 (Times vary) Tolbooth, Stirling
Booster Cushion Theatre: Big Book Tall Tales
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A tall tale about a grouchy caretaker who finds a big word-less book. With voice, mime and sign language. Suitable for 5 - 9 year olds.
13 Sep 2.00 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Bugsy Malone
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Greenock Players' talented Youth Section bring the legendary spoof gangster hit to the stage.
29 Aug–30 Aug Fri 7.30; Sat 8.00 Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock
Bugsy Malone
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Musical spoof of Prohibition-era gangster films courtesy of Triple Threat Youth.
27 Aug–30 Aug 7.30 Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
The Celts in Seville
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The story of a typical Celtic family as their heroes go all the way to the UEFA Cup final in Seville, written by award winning playwright Tony Roper.
18 Aug–6 Sep, not Sundays 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Cherry Blossom
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A bold new multi-media theatre piece by Scottish playwright Catherine Grosvenor, exploring ideas, myths and realities of migration and identity in 21st Century Europe. Following the Edinburgh performances, the production will then transfer to Bydgoszcz and Warsaw.
24 Sep–11 Oct Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
The Chronicles of Irania
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One-woman show (starring former NTS Young Company member Maryam Hamdi and written by Catrin Evans of Petrified Paradise) set in a transfigured, mystical Iran. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'
18 Sep–20 Sep 9.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Class Enemy
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East West Theatre Company present Bosnian play 'Class Enemy', a tale of eager, underprivileged students in Sarajevo, a post-war city where teenage violence is rife.
2 Sep 7.30 Macrobert, Stirling
Country Voices
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The Northumberland Theatre Company presents a tale of a farming family's life and music from the days of hand and horse.
13 Sep 8.00 Wynd Theatre, Melrose
Cria
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Megan Barker and Neil Docherty, the team behind last year's Traverse Fringe hit 'Pit', have created a dark, complex fusion of fantasy and realism that dances around the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'
18 Sep–20 Sep 7.15 The Arches, Glasgow
Demises
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A series of playful predictions about how you're going to die. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
25 Sep 10.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Don Juan
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The Spanish legend of Don Juan has been immortalised by an array of writers, poets, playwrights, composers and filmmakers from Mozart to Johnny Depp. In a debauched world fuelled by lust, the infamous hedonist leaves a trail of broken hearts, angry husbands and outraged fathers. But not all women fall at Don Juan's feet . . . New version adapted from Carlo Goldoni's original source text and co-directed by Jeremy Raision.
17 Sep–11 Oct 7.30 (4 Oct 2.30 & 7.30) Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
Equal & Opposite
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Gary McNair's play examines the possibility of parallel universes. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
26 Sep–27 Sep 8.45 The Arches, Glasgow
Fleeto
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Paddy Cunneen's short play, inspired by the Iliad, draws on contemporary Glasgow's so-called 'knife culture'. A hard-hitting contemporary re-invention of the Greek tragic form.
16 Sep–17 Sep 8.00 Perth Theatre, Perth
18 Sep–19 Sep 7.30 (19 Sep 2.30 & 7.30) Byre Theatre, St Andrews
20 Sep 7.30 Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
26 Sep–27 Sep 7.30 The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
3 Oct 7.30 Universal Hall, Findhorn
Follow Me
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Well-crafted production about Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged for murder in Britain.
13 Sep 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Foot Washing For the Sole
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Adrian Howells - out of drag - offers to wash your feet as theatre therapy in a one-on-one encounter. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'
18 Sep–20 Sep (Times vary) The Arches, Glasgow
For the Love of Mrs Brown
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The latest antics of the irrepressible Mrs Brown starring Brendan O'Carroll.
21 Oct–1 Nov 7.30–10.00 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Goering's Defence
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Solo drama depicting Goering's defence at the Nuremberg Trials.
12 Sep 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Good Mourning Mrs Brown
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Brendan O'Carroll stars in the continuing hilarious tales of this typical Dublin Mammy.
2 Sep–6 Sep 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Le Grande Cirque
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An international cast of 50 world champion acrobats and jugglers, perform feats you never thought possible, in this theatrical circus show.
23 Sep–27 Sep 7.30; Wed 2.00 & 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
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
The Hair on My Head is Dead
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A series of performed installations by Ginger Cuinn. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
23 Sep–24 Sep The Arches, Glasgow
Hannah & Harvey - A Journey Across Worlds
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Hannah and her Dad are having trouble seeing eye to eye but help eventually arrives in the form of a big rabbit shaped package. Suitable for aged 10+.
14 Oct 2.30 Ryan Centre, Stranraer
Home to Neverland
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A new show from Splinters Productions, telling the story of JM Barrie - the lad from Kirriemuir who became the world's leading playwright.
25 Oct 7.30 The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth
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
The Hound of the Baskervilles
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Open air theatre company Illyria perform Arthur Conan Doyle's classic thriller about a mysterious hound that seems to be roaming the wastes of Dartmoor.
3 Sep 7.30 Castle Fraser, Inverurie
Humble Boy
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London Classic Theatre present this comedy about astro-physicist Felix Humble who makes some interesting discoveries at his father's funeral.
26 Sep–27 Sep 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
I Samba
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Julia Taudevin directs TamaRiki's first play about death, departure lounges and goldfish. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
23 Sep–24 Sep 9.00 The Arches, Glasgow
I Went to the House but Did Not Enter
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A world premier of Heiner Goebbels collaboration with the Hilliard Ensemble, which explores the meaning of 'I'. 'Part of the Edinburgh International Festival'
28 Aug–30 Aug 3.15 Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
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
Idolon
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A mix of performance, video, projection and sound from visual artist Greg Grant and musician/writer Iain Campbell. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
26 Sep 6.30 & 8.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Jungle Book
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Birmingham Stage Company bring to life Rudyard Kipling's classic children's tale of the young man-cub Mowgli and his search for acceptance and safety in the jungle.
2 Sep–6 Sep 7.00; Thu & Sat 1.30 & 7.00 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
La Voix Humaine (The Human Voice)
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Theatrical installation originally created by Jean Cocteau but tailored to the unique qualities of the Arches - a mini-tragedy played out without actors. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
18 Sep–19 Sep 6.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Ladies Day
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East Kilbride Rep Theatre Club presents a tale of four women who work in a fish factory and find tickets to Ladies Day at Royal Ascot.
3 Sep–6 Sep 7.30 Village Theatre, East Kilbride
Little Vikings Are Never Lost
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An original theatrical installation, inspired by sweeping Norwegian landscapes and contemporary Scandinavian music, where the audience inhabit an installed other-world. 'Part of Arches LIVE'
18 Sep–20 Sep 7.10 The Arches, Glasgow
Lost Property
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New theatre work about the missing object people leave behind them, by Sacha Kyle. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'
18 Sep–20 Sep 6.00, 6.30, 7.00, 8.00, 8.30 & 9.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Macbeth
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A revival of the final ever show at Mull Little Theatre, a highly acclaimed production of the Shakespearean Scottish play.
18 Sep 7.30 Aros Hall, Isle of Mull
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
Mother Courage and her Children
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Bertolt Brecht's political tale of human struggle and pragmatism in the face of tragedy.
3 Sep–27 Sep, not Sundays, Mondays 7.30 (27 Sep 2.30 & 7.30) Dundee Rep, Dundee
Noises Off
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Michael Frayn's highly frantic farce about the backstage antics of a second-rate company performing a highly frantic farce.
22 Sep–27 Sep 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
Not About Heroes
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A Rowantree Theatre Company of Stephen MacDonald's play about the encounter between WWI poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen in Edinburgh's Craiglockhart War Hospital and their burgeoning friendship in the turmoil of warfare.
17 Oct–18 Oct 7.30–10.00 Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk
Paras Over the Baras
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James Barclay's hilarious tale of a Glasgow family facing up to the grim realities of World War II. Presented by The Kirkcaldy Amateur Dramatic Society.
25 Sep 7.30 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
The Past Drop
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One man show from Murray Wason looking at frustration, aggression and rage. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
23 Sep–24 Sep 7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Quantum Physical
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A unique social networking experience, give your name, date and place of birth and your mobile number and you will receive a text message with 'further instructions (click on www.quantumphysical.org). 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
23 Sep–24 Sep 6.00 & 9.45 The Arches, Glasgow
Romeo and Juliet
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No less a company than the RSC takes on Shakespeare's hot-blooded classic, with a boldly theatrical new staging by acclaimed director Neil Bartlett.
28 Oct–1 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Rowan Tree Theatre Company: 21st Birthday Double Bill
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Comic piece about an extremely merry widow, 'Nancy Sleekit', alongside 'The Herd of Standlan', an early story of John Buchan.
5 Sep 7.30 Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk
Scratch Night
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Join well known and up-and-coming performers as they get ten minutes each to try out new ideas in front of an audience and seek feedback. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
25 Sep 7.30 The Arches, Glasgow
Sex And Chocolate
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The MsFits present this bittersweet comedy about life, love, mobsters and Maltesers.
29 Aug 7.30 Aros Centre, Isle of Skye
11 Sep 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
13 Sep 7.30 Motherwell Theatre, Motherwell
Shakespeare's R&J
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The Original Theatre Company and South Hill Park Arts Centre present a reworking of Shakespeare's classic text adapted by Joe Calarco.
29 Sep–1 Oct Mon 8.00; Tue 1.30 & 8.00; Wed 1.30 Macrobert, Stirling
She Stoops to Conquer
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Pitlochry Theatre take on the ribald Regency comedy of errors, manners and marriages.
22 May–18 Oct (Times vary) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
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.
13 Sep 7.30 Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen
16 Sep 8.00 Ryan Centre, Stranraer
19 Sep 7.30 Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock
20 Sep–21 Sep 8.00 SECC, Glasgow
27 Sep 7.30 Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
Slava's Snowshow
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Melding hilarity and poignancy with stunning spectacle and fantastical images, this is an unmistakably unique, comedy masterpiece not to miss.
11 Nov–15 Nov 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
A Slice of Salvation
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Horror and absurdity from Molly & Me as bizarre stories are played out through song and dance. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
26 Sep–27 Sep 9.45 The Arches, Glasgow
Slick (Previews)
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On the outskirts of town a destitute tenement looms above the only crude oil supply in Glasgow, a discovery that's about to rip its tiny, impoverished community apart. Literally. New work from Glasgow-based company Vox Motus.
29 Aug–30 Aug 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
9 Sep 7.30 Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen
Slick
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On the outskirts of town a destitute tenement looms above the only crude oil supply in Glasgow, a discovery that's about to rip its tiny, impoverished community apart. Literally. Broad new comedy from Glasgow-based company Vox Motus, using padded puppet bodies operated by two performers.
11 Sep 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
12 Sep 8.00 Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
16 Sep–20 Sep 8.00 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
23 Sep–24 Sep 7.30 The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
26 Sep–27 Sep 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
Spaceman
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Dudendance take their inspiration from NASA, sci-fi, Manga, '2001', Looney Toons and the music of Sammy Davis Jr. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
26 Sep–27 Sep 7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Sunset Song
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An adaptation of Lewis Grassic Gibbon's seminal novel by Alastair Cording, directed by Kenny Ireland.
5 Sep–13 Sep 7.30 (10 Sep 2.00 & 7.30) (13 Sep 2.30 & 7.30) His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
16 Sep–20 Sep 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
30 Sep–4 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Tosca
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Puccini's tale of jealousy and passion between the two doomed lovers, sung in Italian with English supertitles.
18 Sep 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Treasure Island
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A retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's swash-buckling adventure story.
20 Sep 2.30 Macrobert, Stirling
27 Sep 1.30 & 5.30 Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
Trilogy: Part Three
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Nic Green's story of axes, darkness and powerful dramatic moments. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
24 Sep–27 Sep, not Thursdays 7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
The Vagina Monologues
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Eve Ensler's famous, hilarious, moving and brave celebration of female sexuality is performed as part of the V-Day movement. V-day is a campaign to stop violence towards women.
25 Aug–30 Aug 7.30; Fri & Sat 6.00 & 9.00 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Violent Night
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A 'perverted carnival' set amid the violence, debauchery, loneliness and repetition of the modern British city, looking at that very British ideal of 'living for the weekend'. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'
18 Sep–20 Sep 9.30; Thu 10.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?
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Edward Albee's 1962 timeless story of domestic strife performed by Studio32 Theatre Company.
27 Aug–30 Aug 8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Women On The Verge Of A T-Junction
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Three women, three generations, three agendas, and one lapse of concentration are all it takes to reduce a grown AA man to tears. A new comedy by 'Bold Girls' author Rhona Munro, about a collision that will change their lives forever.
18 Sep 7.30 Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas
30 Sep 7.30 The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth
Wuthering Heights
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Love and torment on a heath in the stage adaptation by April de Angelis of Emily Brontë's classic Eng lit text. Produced by Birmingham Rep and the Touring Consortium.
4 Nov–8 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh

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