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Theatre, Plays

Found 156 events at 62 places.
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Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy
Date Event
27 May
7.30
The Wasp Factory Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the…
3 Jun
7.30
Como Aqua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) Theatre Sans Frontieres present the tale of Mexican cookery and love in Spanish with a little English.
10 Jun
7.30
Iolanthe Bel Canto Voices perform Gilbert and Sullivan's mythical light opera.
13 Jun
7.30
Monsieur Rameau's Great Great Great Great Great Great Gray Grandson meets Mr Mountain's Daughter John Hegley and Jeanette Mountain perform in this charity fundraiser about their artistic coincidences.
The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow
Date Event
12 May–16 May
7.00
Black Cats and Blue Angels A series of solo cabaret pieces spread over five nights performed by a selection of young Postgraduate Musical Theatre students from the RSAMD.
20 May–22 May
7.00
Skin Piel (Without Sin) Scottish performance company Oceanallover's latest blend of theatre, music and striking visual imagery is an 'illustration of the human condition…
28 May–30 May
7.00
Rigmarole 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…
3 Jun–7 Jun
7.00; Thu 1.00 & 7.00
Macbeth The classic 'Scottish' play performed RSAMD students. 'Part of Shakespeare in the City'.
3 Jun–7 Jun
7.00; Thu 1.00 & 7.00
Shakespeare in the City: Macbeth Glasgow's annual student Shakespeare festival takes on The Scottish Play.
17 Jun–21 Jun
7.00; Thu 1.00 & 7.00
Much Ado About Nothing 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
Shakespeare in the City: Much Ado About Nothing Pigtail-pulling fun with Benedick and Beatrice, as RSAMD students take on Shakespeare's most accomplished war-of-the-sexes comedy.
Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
29 May–1 Jun
10.15am & 2.00
Glouglou A gentle introduction to storytelling theatre for very young children, filled with magical light and sound effects. Ages 2+.'Part of the Bank of…
Balmoral Estate, The Estate Offices, Ballater
Date Event
12 Jul
7.30–10.00
Theatre on the Lawn at Balmoral Chapterhouse Theatre Company present 'A Mid Summer Night's Dream' on the lawns in front of Balmoral Castle.
Birnam Arts Institute, Station Road Birnam, By Dunkeld
Date Event
21 Jun
8.00
Acceptance Debut solo show by Lisa Nicholl, last seen in the revival production of 'Trainspotting'. Scarlet is 30, alcoholic, and looking for acceptance.
Bowhill Visitor Centre, Bowhill House & Country Park, Selkirk
Date Event
10 Aug
6.00
Tess of the Durbervilles An outdoor performance of Thomas Hardy's classic novel by Theatreworks. Booking recommended. Ages 12+. Bring a low seat or blanket.
Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way Musselburgh, Edinburgh
Date Event
29 May–2 Jun, not 30 May
Thu 7.00; Sat 11.15am & 2.00; Sun 2.00; Mon 10.15am & 1.00
Lion of Kabul 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…
6 Jun–7 Jun
7.30
East Lothian Youth Theatre & East Lothian Youth Dance Company Showcase Annual showcase with a superhero theme.
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews
Date Event
30 May–31 May
7.30
The Wasp Factory Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the…
5 Jun–14 Jun, not Sundays, Mondays
7.30
Deep Blue Sea Terence Rattigan's study of obsessive love and passion versus loyalty.
16 Jun–20 Jun
7.30
Swindle and Death A rampant, riotous celebration of the (very ancient) history of Scottish theatre, by Peter Arnott and Mull Theatre.
18 Jun
2.30 & 7.30
Yellow Moon A modern Bonnie and Clyde-style tale from acclaimed Scottish playwright David Greig, in which Leila and Lee get mixed up in a murder and have to…
21 Jun
2.30 & 7.30
Jigsaw Graduating students from Scotland's unique Certificate in Physical Theatre Practice present their discoveries.
25 Jun
7.30
My Space A joint performance from Byre Youth Theatre and Toonspeak Young Peoples Theatre based on the theme of 'My Space'.
The CatStrand, High Street New Galloway, Castle Douglas
Date Event
30 May
8.00
Lady of Burma 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.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date Event
3 Jun–6 Jun
1.00
Scenes From Room 44 A tale of love, death, wine and quantum physics. Part of the Fiendish Plot: Love and Death at Lunchtime series.
Citizens' Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow
Date Event
20 May–7 Jun, not Sundays, Mondays
7.30
The Sound of My Voice 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…
21 May–22 May
7.30
Little Otik (Previews) 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…
23 May–31 May
7.30
Little Otik 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…
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)
Liar 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…
Cumbernauld Theatre, Kildrum, Cumbernauld
Date Event
16 May–17 May
8.00
All My Sons: No Mean Company 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.
19 May–21 May
8.00
The Wasp Factory Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the…
18 Jun–19 Jun
8.00
Short Sonnets: Cumbernauld Youth Theatre The Juniors of Cumbernauld Youth Theatre have collaborated to devise this piece around their interpretations of various works of poetry.
20 Jun–21 Jun
8.00
Dark Tales: Cumbernauld Youth Theatre The Seniors of Cumbernauld Youth Theatre present 'Jimmy Chase and the Red Jacket Affair' written by Alan H McDonald and 'Ten Minute Transmission…
Drum Castle & Gardens, Drumoak, Banchory
Date Event
17 Jun The Merry Wives Of Windsor Shakespeare's comedy will be performed outdoors by the Illyria Theatre Company. This will be an evening performance but please ask for confirmation…
Dundee Rep, Tay Square, Dundee
Date Event
22 May–24 May
7.45
The Wasp Factory Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the…
7 Jun–21 Jun
7.45
Les Parents Terribles Dundee Rep take on Jean Cocteau's brilliant, stylish tragi-comedy, which scandalised Parisian audiences in 1938 with the story of a mother's…
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride
Date Event
14 May–17 May
7.30
Top Girls A seminal play for the twentieth century, Churchill's prose examines the highs and lows of Marlene, a successful lady executive.
21 May–24 May
7.30
Closer 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.
25 May
1.00
The Zoo Story Edward Albee's play stages a chance meeting between Peter and Jerry which leads to a disaster. This short but multi-levelled play traverses notions…
31 May
8.00
Singin' I'm Not a Billy He's a Tim 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.
19 Jun–21 Jun
8.00
Hannah And Hanna 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…
25 Jun–26 Jun
8.00
Cafe Ole Four friends meet up after many years apart and enjoy a trip down memory lane, sharing their mixed fortunes over a drink, or two . . .
27 Aug–30 Aug
8.00
Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? (Studio32) Edward Albee's 1962 timeless story of domestic strife performed by Studio32 Theatre Company.
East Kilbride Village Theatre, Maxwell Drive, East Kilbride
Date Event
26 May
7.30
Bugsy Malone Cadzow Academy of Music and Drama bring the legendary spoof gangster hit to the stage.
12 Jun–15 Jun
7.30
Play It Again, Sam East Kilbride Rep Theatre present a play about Allan and his love for Humphrey Bogart plays.
Eden Court Theatre, Bishop's Road, Inverness
Date Event
22 May–24 May
Thu 1.00 & 6.00; Fri 10.00am, 1.00 & 7.00; Sat 11.00am & 3.30
Katie Morag 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…
28 May–29 May
7.30
The Wasp Factory Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the…
3 Jun–4 Jun
7.30
Little Otik 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…
4 Jun
8.00
Dylan Thomas: Return Journey Now on its 21st anniversary farewell UK tour, this legendary production revisits Thomas' last lecture tour.
9 Jun
10.30am
Next Door 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…
12 Jun
8.00
Reflections Out of Eden Youth Theatre Group present a dynamic response to the theme 'my space'.
16 Jun
7.00
Yellow Moon A modern Bonnie and Clyde-style tale from acclaimed Scottish playwright David Greig, in which Leila and Lee get mixed up in a murder and have to…
23 Jun–24 Jun
8.00
The Wizard of Oz Charleston Academy performs the fantastic 'Wizard of Oz'.
25 Jun
7.30
Summer Nights: Out of Eden Showcase A showcase performance of mixed dramatic pieces by the Out of Eden Drama workers.
26 Jun–28 Jun
8.00; Sat 2.00 & 8.00
The Bacchae 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…
30 Jun
8.00
Stan Laurel: Please Stand Up! Bob Kingdom draws on extensive research to present this touching theatrical exploration into the reclusive man behind the comic Stan Laurel.
King's Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
30 Sep–4 Oct
7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30
Sunset Song A His Majesty's Theatre of Aberdeen production of Lewis Grassic Gibbon's seminal novel (coincidentally number one in the 'The List''s poll to find…
6 Oct–11 Oct
7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30
Absurd Person Singular Alan Ayckbourn's hit comedy about the social climbing Hopcrofts.
22 Oct–25 Oct
2.00 & 6.30
Horrid Henry The nasty little nipper from Francesca Simon's books hits the big stage.
28 Oct–1 Nov
7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30
All Quiet on the Western Front A faithful and inventive adaptation for the stage by Robin Kingsland of Maria Remarque's powerful anti-war novel.
4 Nov–8 Nov
7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30
Wuthering Heights 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…
10 Nov–15 Nov
7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30
An Ideal Husband The West End and Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's satire of wit and wisdom in fashionable society.
Elgin Town Hall, Trinity Place, Elgin
Date Event
16 Jun
7.30
A Night at The Musicals Ecosse Performers College celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a performance of various musical hits.
Falkirk Town Hall, West Bridge Street, Falkirk
Date Event
3 Jun
7.30
The Wasp Factory Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the…
6 Jun
1.30
My House 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!
7 Jun
2.00
The Wolf and the Goat A charming tale of unexpected friendship featuring a grizzly wolf and a wee white goat. Suitable for ages 6+.
Festival Square, Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
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
The Flea Pit 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…
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
13 Jun
7.30
Pilrig Park School: A Day in the Life of . . . End of year Theatre Arts show inspired by one of the daily diary of a pupil.
Gilmorehill G12, 9 University Avenue, Glasgow
Date Event
22 May–24 May
2.30; 7.30
Stag presents Macbeth Shakespeare's classic thriller re-imagined through text, sound and multimedia.
3 Jun–5 Jun
7.30
Bloomin' Love Foolcrum Theatre presents the tale of an ordinary fool looking for love.
12 Jun–14 Jun
7.00
New Writing from STaG Funny, fresh original. A chance to sample new writing from Student Theatre at Glasgow.
17 Jun–22 Jun, not Saturdays
8.00; Sun 3.00 & 8.00
The Winter's Tale Shakespeare's Globe return with their critically acclaimed production of 'The Winter's Tale'. 'Part of the West End Fest'.
18 Jun
10.30am; 1.30
The Wicket Chronicles & The Seventh Tide Two fast-paced fantasy adventures suitable for kids.
19 Jun–21 Jun
7.00
Tasting . . . New Writing Sample the talent of Scotland's emerging writers, actors and directors in a mini-festival of new plays. 'Part of the West End Fest'.
20 Jun
11.00am; 1.30
Mumbo Jumbo Shoes 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…
21 Jun–22 Jun
2.00, 3.00 & 4.00
Who Stole My Sausage? A Play for Dogs We love our dogs and they love us. They have special toys, food, beds, even holidays and therapy. Now they can have their own play. Possibly a…
21 Jun
3.00
East-West Cultural Festival Alongside renowned Scottish artists, visiting popular artists from Bangladesh and India will perform music and songs, dances, instrumental music and…
23 Jun–25 Jun
8.00
Keely and Du 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…
26 Jun–28 Jun
7.30; Fri & Sat 2.30 & 7.30
Collisions Can Be Painful '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…
27 Jun–29 Jun
7.00
Antigone In New York 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…
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow
Date Event
25 Jun–2 Aug
(Times vary)
Bard in the Botanics Scotland's only annual outdoor Shakespeare festival returns to Glasgow's Botanic Gardens, with 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'Much Ado About Nothing'.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens (outdoor), 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow
Date Event
25 Jun–12 Jul, not Sundays, Mondays
7.45
The Merchant of Venice 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…

Found 156 events at 62 places.
Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed. Showing 10, 25, 50, 100 per page.