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Theatre, Plays

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Absurd Person Singular
Date Location
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
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
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
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
Bugsy Malone
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Musical spoof of Prohibition-era gangster films courtesy of the Youth Music Theatre of Scotland.
18 Jul–19 Jul Thu 7.30; Fri 2.00 & 7.30 Macrobert, Stirling
Charlie Is My Darling
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A hard hitting account of Scotland's romantic hero Bonnie Prince Charlie. Starring Dave Dewar as writer and narrator, actors Robert Howat and Janis Marshall and musical director Alan Reid.
15 Jul 7.30 Aros Centre, Isle of Skye
The Container
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Fringe First winning play depicting the journey of five people seeking asylum in Britain. The audience are seated in the back of a real freight lorry, making the experience all the more intense.
22 Jul–26 Jul 6.30 & 8.30 The Arches, Glasgow
Copenhagen
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Michael Frayn's masterpiece is a fictional exploration of German nuclear scientist (and atom bomb pioneer) Werner Heisenberg's real-life meeting with his old friend and mentor Nils Bohr, and the huge significance it may have held for the entire world. Years after the event, their ghosts debate the true meaning of the encounter, and try to understand exactly what happened that night.
17 Apr 2009–9 May 2009 Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Curse of the Starving Class
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Sam Shepard's comic dissection of the corruption of American values. On a run-down Californian farmstead, at the edge of the desert and within migrating distance of the Mexican border, an alcoholic husband and a philandering wife are each scheming to sell off their family home without the other's knowledge, whilst their children struggle to come to terms with the harsh reality of the world they've been born into.
20 Mar 2009–11 Apr 2009 Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Daniel Kitson: 66a Church Road
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A work-in-progress, as Daniel Kitson prepares for the Edinburgh Festival. Last year, he moved out of his flat after six years. 66a Church Road is a break-up show for his flat, with which he had the longest relationship of his life.
16 Jul–21 Jul 8.00–9.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Fall (Previews)
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In the aftermath of a horrific civil conflict, a new country is preparing for the mass execution of its war criminals. Kate knows nothing and everything about it. She knew one of the guilty men for 15 years and never suspected a thing. Traverse Artistic Director Domenic Hill directs a tense new thriller by acclaimed playwright Zinnie Harris.
24 Jul–26 Jul 7.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
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
Fungus the Bogeyman
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Raymond Briggs' loveable Bogeyman Fungus is here brought to life on stage for a play about recycling, bumbling, compositing and hoarding. Suitable for children aged 4+.
8 Jul–9 Aug, not Sundays, Mondays Tue–Sat 2.30 & 7.00 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
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 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.
16 Aug 8.00 Wynd Theatre, Melrose
18 Aug 8.00 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
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
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
Jails, Institutions and Death
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Jericho House is a drugs rehab unit that demands from its residents total abstinence from all drugs, including alcohol. The cast of this moving play are all recovering addicts or supporters of Jericho who use humour and insight to draw from their own experience the chaos, danger and tragedy of drug addiction.
11 Jul–12 Jul 7.30 Gilmorehill G12, 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
Mary Rose
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New production of JM Barrie's time-travelling Edwardian ghost story.
24 Oct–15 Nov Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Materials for a Small Winter
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Scottish premiere of the final work in Angus' ongoing series based on the writings of Malcolm Lowry. In this piece a woman imagines she is Rita Hayworth in 'Gilda', and projects this 'noir world' into a darker reality.
12 Jul 8.00 CCA, Glasgow
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
Merchant of Venice (Bard in the Botanics)
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Shylock and Antonio fight it out for their pound of flesh 'al fresco'. See www.bardinthebotanics.org for tickets. 'Part of the West End Festival'
25 Jun–12 Jul 7.45 Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 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.
26 Jul 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Shakespeare's summertime parks and fields classic gets a makeover at the hands of Gordon Barr.
24 Jul–25 Jul 7.30 Macrobert, Stirling
A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Chapterhouse Theatre company present an open air production of the Shakespearean classic. Bring along a picnic and perhaps some midge repellent.
17 Jul 7.30 Culzean Castle, Maybole
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
Mr Loveday's Little Outing
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Evelyn Waugh's comedic (to the point of lunatic) tale is presented by Theatrical Theatrics Productions 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2008'.
11 Aug–25 Aug 1.45–2.35 Sweet ECA, Edinburgh
Much Ado About Nothing
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Outdoor production of Shakespeare's romp, set in the grounds of one of the country's most attractive heritage sites.
29 Jul 7.30 Brodie Castle, Forres
The Mystery of Irma Vep
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Taking its lead from tales of gothic romance, The Mystery of Irma Vep is a fast-paced and wickedly funny parody, mixing in references to 'Rebecca' 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' and 'The Mummy'. Almost as though Daphne du Maurier had written a post-modern episode of Midsomer Murders, starring the Marx Brothers. Obviously.
20 Feb 2009–14 Mar 2009 Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
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 Theatre Royal, 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
Nunsense
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An amateur performance of Dan Goggin's tale of the Little Sisters of Hoboken. The nuns desperately need to raise funds for the burial of 52 of their sisters, after they are accidentally poisoned by their cook Sister Julia. In a bid to raise the money they put on a spectacular variety show with singing, dancing and comic intrigue.
31 Jul–2 Aug 7.30 Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Peeping at Bosch
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Ian Smith and Long-running performance troupe Mischief La Bas create a 'theatrically interactive art experience' around Hieronymus Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights'.
10 Jul–13 Jul 8.00 Tramway, Glasgow
Peter Pan
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An outdoor performance of JM Barrie's children's classic with live music and a multi-talented cast. Heartbreak's unique adaptation promises to be an exceptional evening of family entertainment.
16 Jul 6.30 Mount Stuart House and Gardens, Isle Of Bute
17 Jul 6.45 Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse, Fife
A Play in a Day
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Join Resident Storyteller, Lulu, in a race to bring a story to life using props and costumes, then perform for friends and family after lunch! Booking required. Ages 7+.
Wednesdays, Fridays 11.00am–2.00 The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, Glasgow
Pornography (Previews)
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Simon Stephens' new play captures Britain in that one week of 2005 that included Live8, the G8, the 2012 Olympics announcement and the London bombings.
28 Jul 7.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Romeo 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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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
Scottish Youth Theatre: Foundation Course Show
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A newly devised theatre piece by students aged between 12 and 15 taking part in the two week foundation course run as part of the Scottish Youth Theatre's Summer Festival.
19 Jul 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
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.
22 Jul 7.30 The Arches, Glasgow
Secrets
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Play about the friendship between lonely pre-teens Treasure and India, and the mayhem which ensues when their made-up stories start coming to life.
6 Aug–9 Aug 2.30 & 7.30; Fri 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
She Stoops to Conquer
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Pitlochry Theatre takes on the ribald Regency comedy of errors, manners and marriages.
22 May–18 Oct (Times vary) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Something Wicked This Way Comes?
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Adapting his own novel for the stage, the legendary Ray Bradbury has created a spine-tingling battle between good and evil, packed with a terrifying collection of characters including the mysterious flying Dust Witch and the deadly Mr. Dark. Redoubtable Scottish children's theatre company Catherine Wheels do the honours.
15 Oct–18 Oct Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Strangers on a Train
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Present Tense Productions present this sly, dark tale of two strangers meeting on a train. The cast includes some of the brightest Aberdeen drama scene stars.
21 Jul–23 Jul 7.30 Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen

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