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Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
7 Oct
7.00
Shakespeare Schools Festival A unique arts-education initiative enabling young people to perform abridged productions of Shakespeare's most famous plays.
Academy Theatre, Braehead Road, Linlithgow
Date Event
1 Nov
2.00
Molly Whuppie Virginia Radcliffe presents the tale of Molly who embarks on a fantastic and magical adventure to find that things are not always what they seem.
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy
Date Event
19 Oct
3.00
Don't Let The Pigeon Stay Up Late Big Wooden Horse presents this child friendly show promising lots of music, laughs and audience participation. Ages 3+
24 Oct–25 Oct
7.30
Adam Smith Music Theatre for Young People (13-19 years): Into The Woods The Adam Smith Music Theatre presents a musical fairytale, weaving together a funny mix of classic fairytale characters with wit and melody. Great…
14 Nov
7.30
Humble Boy London Classic Theatre present this comedy about astro-physicist Felix Humble who makes some interesting discoveries at his father's funeral.
Arbuthnott Village Hall, Laurencekirk
Date Event
31 Oct
7.30
Sex And Chocolate The MsFits present this bittersweet comedy about life, love, mobsters and Maltesers.
The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow
Date Event
14 Oct–18 Oct
8.00
Elysian Fields: The Life and Curious Death of Tennessee Williams A new play by Derek McLuckie about Tennessee Williams in his dotage - old, lonely, drink addled and drug addicted - before a fatal accidental…
21 Oct–25 Oct
7.30
The Chalky White Substance and The Municipal Abattoir The UK premiere of a double-bill of works by Tennessee Williams on the theme of revolution, comprising 'The Municipal Abattoir' and the later…
21 Oct–23 Oct
9.00
A Slow Dissolve Barry Henderson takes a look, though the lens of Tennessee Williams, at the gay man's place in the modern world, which often hovers close to…
Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell Street, Greenock
Date Event
10 Oct–11 Oct
7.30
Gregory's Girl Kaos Theatre presents a stage adaptation of Bill Forsyth's cult classic.
Bowhill Theatre, Bowhill House Bowhill, Selkirk
Date Event
17 Oct–18 Oct
7.30–10.00
Not About Heroes A Rowantree Theatre Company of Stephen MacDonald's play about the encounter between WWI poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen in Edinburgh's…
Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way Musselburgh, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Oct
7.00
Shakespeare For Schools Local schools partake in a drama workshop then have the chance to stage an abridged Shakespearian play. Four of them will be performed on this…
17 Oct
12.00; Sat 5.30
Il Panico di Pantalone & Il Panico di Capitano Two fast-paced, funny and politically engaged acts take to the stage for the unravelling of dreams, hopes and musical aspirations. By Lung Ha's…
24 Oct
7.30
Hannah & Harvey - A Journey Across Worlds 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 ages 10+.
Byre @ St Monans Town Hall, Hope Place St Monans, Anstruther
Date Event
7 Oct
7.30
Macbeth A revival of the final ever show at Mull Little Theatre, a highly acclaimed production of the Shakespearean Scottish play.
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews
Date Event
7 Oct
7.30
Hamlet: Cut to the Bone David Keller stars in an astonishing one-man performance of Shakespeare's classic.
10 Oct–11 Oct
7.30
Macbeth A revival of the final ever show at Mull Little Theatre, a highly acclaimed production of the Shakespearean Scottish play.
11 Oct–18 Oct
10.15am, 11.45am & 2.00
Little Light Join Little light on an adventure and see it shining and dancing around at this interactive, highly visual show.
14 Oct
7.30
American Poodle Two interspersed monologues, written and performed by Guy Masterson, proffering a comical take on the relationship between the Brits and their…
15 Oct
7.30
Oleanna In a provocative play which deals with issues of invasive political correctness and the ideals of free speech, Guy Masterton presents an…
16 Oct
2.00
Lenny - The Boy Who Wanted to Be Train Little Lenny is tired of being bullied and desperately wants to bypass his boyhood and live life instead as a train. A touching production from…
17 Oct–18 Oct
7.30
Hannah & Harvey - A Journey Across Worlds 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 ages…
21 Oct
8.00
Brief Encounters Red Wine Productions present a series of plays and short stories about the joys of train travel.
29 Oct
7.30
Locked In Half Moon Young People's Theatre present a hip hop drama which revolves around two rising stars of a local pirate radio station.
1 Nov
7.30
Have Box Will Travel Birmingham Rep presents a rites of passage drama about a young man, his South London bedroom and his love of hip hop.
4 Nov–5 Nov
7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe With a mighty 40-strong cast that lives up to its name, The Quintessentially Splendiferous Theatre Company presents a powerful production of the C S…
13 Nov–22 Nov, not Sundays, Mondays
Tue–Fri 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30
Season's Greetings Alan Ayckbourne's darkly sparkling comedy about a family Christmas celebration that becomes a recipe for disaster.
Cafe Connect, 3 Bruce Street, Dumbarton
Date Event
10 Oct
7.00–10.00
Connecting at Connect A number of West Dumbartonshire groups including The making FriendsProject, Ask Clyde, and Caos in Clydebank come together for an evening of music…
Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline
Date Event
13 Oct Fleeto Paddy Cunneen's short play, inspired by the 'Iliad', draws on contemporary Glasgow's so-called 'knife culture'. A hard-hitting contemporary…
4 Nov
11.00am & 1.30
Little Light Join Little light on an adventure and see it shining and dancing around at this interactive, highly visual show.
The CatStrand, High Street New Galloway, Castle Douglas
Date Event
17 Oct
7.30
Home to Neverland A new show from Splinters Productions, telling the story of JM Barrie - the lad from Kirriemuir who became the world's leading playwright.
Citizens' Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow
Date Event
17 Sep–11 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays
7.30 (4 Oct 2.30 & 7.30)
Don Juan A new adaptation of Carlo Goldoni's original source text directed by Jeremy Raison and Maxine Braham. The Spanish legend of master seducer Don Juan…
15 Oct–18 Oct
7.30
Reflections on the River Five new short plays written and performed by the Citizens' YOUNG Co working with professional playwright Peter Arnott ('The Breathing House'…
21 Oct–1 Nov, not Sundays, Mondays
7.30
The Parade Laurance Rudic directs and features in Tennessee Williams' autobiographical play about coming to terms with his own sexuality. 'Part of Glasgay!'
22 Oct–15 Nov
7.30 (8 Nov 2.30 & 7.30)
The Caretaker Phillip Breen directs Harold Pinter's classic comedy about one man's act of kindness in inviting a tramp into his home.Tam Dean Burn stars.
Corn Exchange, 126a High Street, Biggar
Date Event
17 Oct
7.30
Captain Corelli's Mandolin Storyteller Mike Maran brings Louis de Berniere's epic tale of love and war to the stage. Featuring live mandolin accompaniment by Alison Stephens.
Cove Burgh Hall, Cove
Date Event
11 Oct
8.00
Fleeto Paddy Cunneen's short play, inspired by the 'Iliad', draws on contemporary Glasgow's so-called 'knife culture'. A hard-hitting contemporary…
Cumbernauld Theatre, Kildrum, Cumbernauld
Date Event
10 Oct–11 Oct
8.00
Men Should Weep No Mean Company presents their intimate portrait of a family's struggle for survival during The Depression of the 1930s.
18 Oct
8.00
We Are Everywhere At Home Cumbernauld Theatre and award-winning Romanian company Teatrul de Comedie collaborate to produce a new work exploring what it means to be part of…
19 Oct
7.00
4.48 Psychosis Sweetscar present this poetic tale of desperation and re-discovery inspired by Sarah Kane's text.
21 Oct
7.30
Hannah & Harvey - A Journey Across Worlds 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 ages 10+.
22 Oct
8.00
Il Panico di Pantalone & Il Panico di Capitano Two fast-paced, funny and politically engaged acts take to the stage for the unravelling of dreams, hopes and musical aspirations. By Lung Ha's…
24 Oct
8.00
The Lesson Benchtours presents Eugene Ionesco's absurdist play about an intense professor, a sparky young student and the shifting power balance that exists…
25 Oct
8.00
Locked In Half Moon Young People's Theatre present a hip hop drama which revolves around two rising stars of a local pirate radio station.
31 Oct–1 Nov
8.00
4.48 Psychosis Sweetscar present this poetic tale of desperation and re-discovery inspired by Sarah Kane's text.
31 Oct–1 Nov
8.00
4.48 Psychosis Cumbernauld Theatre and Tramway present A SweetScar production of 4.48 Psychosis which was Sarah Kane's last play. She hit headlines at the age of…
1 Nov Murder Mystery Each week we run 8 drama workshop classes for young people aged 5 to 21, working with up to 200 young people. These young thespians not only perform…
7 Nov–8 Nov
8.00
Plaza Suite Neil Simon trilogy set in the same hotel room.
Dalry Primary School, Sharon Street, Dalry
Date Event
16 Oct
2.00
Hannah & Harvey - A Journey Across Worlds 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 ages…
Dalrymple Arts Centre, Fraserburgh
Date Event
29 Oct
7.30
Sex And Chocolate The MsFits present this bittersweet comedy about life, love, mobsters and Maltesers.
Dundee Rep, Tay Square, Dundee
Date Event
8 Oct
7.30
The Lesson Benchtours presents Eugene Ionesco's absurdist play about an intense professor, a sparky young student and the shifting power balance that exists…
16 Oct–18 Oct
7.30
Lysistrata Aristophanes' classic is adapted into Scots by Ellie McDonald in a unique large production of the very early feminist comedy.
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride
Date Event
14 Oct
8.00
Fleeto Paddy Cunneen's short play, inspired by the 'Iliad', draws on contemporary Glasgow's so-called 'knife culture'. A hard-hitting contemporary…
23 Oct–25 Oct
8.00
The Wizard of Oz The East Kilbride Players present the theatrical tale of young Dorothy and her wayward Kansas dreams.
Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park Rouken Glen Road Giffnock, Glasgow
Date Event
10 Oct
7.30
Harry the Polis Harry Morris reveals the lighter side of the Scottish Police Service, with stories and anecdotes from his 30 years in the force.
16 Oct
7.30
Sex And Chocolate The MsFits present this bittersweet comedy about life, love, mobsters and Maltesers.
Eden Court Theatre, Bishop's Road, Inverness
Date Event
11 Oct
2.00
Cutlery Wars An interesting statement about conformity that is more suitable for adults.
31 Oct
7.30
Have Box Will Travel Birmingham Rep presents a rites of passage drama about a young man, his South London bedroom and his love of hip hop.
King's Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
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.
13 Oct–18 Oct
7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30
Calendar Girls The ballsy Women's Institute fundraisers who stripped for a (tasteful) nude calendar have already been immortalised on screen in the 2003 film. Tim…
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.
Falkland Palace, High Street, Cupar
Date Event
8 Oct
7.30
Macbeth A revival of the final ever show at Mull Little Theatre, a highly acclaimed production of the Shakespearean Scottish play.

Found 160 events at 67 places.
Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed. Showing 10, 25, 50, 100 per page.