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Calendar Girls
Date Location
The ballsy Women's Institute fundraisers who stripped for a (tasteful) nude calendar have already been immortalised on screen in the 2003 film. Tim Firth adapts the script for the stage with a cast that includes Elaine C Smith and Lynda Bellingham.
13 Oct–18 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Sunset Song
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An adaptation of Lewis Grassic Gibbon's seminal novel by Alastair Cording, directed by Kenny Ireland.
7 Oct–18 Oct 7.45 Perth Theatre, Perth
Elysian Fields: The Life and Curious Death of Tennessee Williams
Date Location
A new play by Derek McLuckie about Tennessee Williams in his dotage - old, lonely, drink addled and drug addicted - before a fatal accidental overdose. With Grant Smeaton as Tenn & Pauline Goldsmith as Vivien Leigh, his companion in madness. 'Part of Glasgay!'
14 Oct–18 Oct 8.00 The Arches, Glasgow
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Dale Wasserman's adaptation of Ken Kesey's classic novel. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
9 Oct–18 Oct, not 12 Oct 7.30 Ramshorn Theatre, Glasgow
An Ideal Husband
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Peter Hall's acclaimed West End production of Oscar Wilde's 'An Ideal Husband' is brought to life with an all star cast starring Kate O'Mara, Fenella Fielding and Tony Britton.
13 Oct–18 Oct 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30; Wed 2.00 & 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Fleeto
Date Location
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.
13 Oct Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
14 Oct 8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Lysistrata
Date Location
Aristophanes' classic is adapted into Scots by Ellie McDonald in a unique large production of the very early feminist comedy.
16 Oct–18 Oct 7.30 Dundee Rep, Dundee
To Kill a Kelpie
Date Location
A new play by Matthew Smith that focuses on two men talking to the children they used to be about the devious, mythical (or is it?) Scottish kelpie and the very real threat of child abuse. 'Part of Glasgay!'
14 Oct–18 Oct 7.30 Studio at Q! Gallery, Glasgow
American Poodle
Date Location
Two interspersed monologues, written and performed by Guy Masterson, proffering a comical take on the relationship between the Brits and their neighbours across the pond.
14 Oct 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Captain Corelli's Mandolin
Date Location
Storyteller Mike Maran brings Louis de Berniere's epic tale of love and war to the stage. Featuring live mandolin accompaniment by Alison Stephens. 'Part of Biggar Little Festival'.
17 Oct 7.30 Corn Exchange, Biggar
The Emotional Life of Furniture
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A performance artist fakes his way into an insane asylum but finds that getting out proves harder. A comedy-drama by Spartan. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival.'.
10 Oct–12 Oct 7.30 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Lenny - The Boy Who Wanted to Be Train
Date Location
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 Bristol-based company Travelling Light.
16 Oct 2.00 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Arcadia
Date Location
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
Civil
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Richard Eton performs Pacitti Company's exploration of Quentin Crisp's infamous autobiography 'The Naked Civil Servant' through live performance, film, slides, original sound materials and music. 'Part of Glasgay!'
16 Oct–17 Oct 8.00 Tramway, 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
A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Videotape
Date Location
Inspired by the Radiohead track of the same name, Oliver Emmanuel's 'Videotape' is a short play about sex, lies and celluloid, where suspicions lead to secret videotaping.
13 Oct–18 Oct 12.30 Òran Mór, Glasgow
Sex And Chocolate
Date Location
The MsFits present this bittersweet comedy about life, love, mobsters and Maltesers.
16 Oct 7.30 Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow
Who am I?
Date Location
A series of hands-on expressive arts workshops and roadshows will take place across Fife during the festival. Please see website for further details.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
1 Oct–19 Oct (Times vary) Various Venues, Fife
Hannah & Harvey - A Journey Across Worlds
Date Location
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+. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
14 Oct 2.30 Ryan Centre, Stranraer
16 Oct 2.00 Dalry Primary School, Dalry
17 Oct–18 Oct 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Il Panico di Pantalone & Il Panico di Capitano
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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 Theatre Company.
17 Oct 12.00; Sat 5.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Little Light
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Join Little light on an adventure and see it shining and dancing around at this interactive, highly visual show.
11 Oct–18 Oct 10.15am, 11.45am & 2.00 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Oleanna
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In a provocative play which deals with issues of invasive political correctness and the ideals of free speech, Guy Masterton presents an unconventional professor and his clash with a struggling student.
15 Oct 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Reflections on the River
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Five new short plays written and performed by the Citizens' YOUNG Co working with professional playwright Peter Arnott ('The Breathing House', 'Cyprus', 'Swindle and Death'). Ages 14+.
15 Oct–18 Oct 7.30 Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
We Are Everywhere At Home
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Cumbernauld Theatre and award-winning Romanian company Teatrul de Comedie collaborate to produce a new work exploring what it means to be part of the new Europe.
18 Oct 8.00 Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld
Celebrate Linlithgow
Date Location
Third annual celebration of all Linlithgow with arts events, music, theatre, workshops and markets.
17 Oct–2 Nov (Times vary) Various Venues, Linlithgow
Habeas Corpus
Date Location
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
Mother of all the Peoples
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Mike Gibb's play returns telling the remarkable story of Mary Slessor's journey from the slums of Dundee to Calabar in Nigeria. All proceeds go to local charity, the Mary Slessor Foundation.
15 Oct–18 Oct 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow
Supper Theatre with Fizzgig & Grub
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Fizzgig & Grub theatre company perform 'The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband'. Followed by a buffet supper. Booking essential.
17 Oct 7.45 Mugdock Country Park Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre, Nr Milngavie
The Eagle has Landed - Audio diaries of an unlikely traveller
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Fool's Proof Theatre Company presents the quirky journey of odd but charming BBC Radio 4 reporter Marvin Williams. Devised by the cast.
14 Oct 7.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
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
Think No Evil of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams
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David Benson's semi-autobiographical show about the Carry On star. 'Part of The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival'.
16 Oct 7.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
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.
15 Oct 7.30 Ryan Centre, Stranraer
17 Oct 7.30 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
The Lesson
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Benchtours presents Eugene Ionesco's absurdist play about an intense professor, a sparky young student and the shifting power balance that exists between them.
14 Oct 7.30 Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate
15 Oct–18 Oct 7.30 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
You Decide
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Positive Mental Attitudes drama group perform a piece about two differently motivated political parties.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
17 Oct 7.00 Perth Theatre, Perth

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