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Royal Highland Show 2012

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Andrea Straughan
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The female vocalist entertains.
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9 Jun Jun 9, 9pm–11.30pm The Porthole, North Shields
Arrival Procession
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The Adain Avion fuselage arrives, guided by six retro-style air stewardesses and flanked by 600 schoolchildren choreographed by Dawns I Bawb dance company. The Llandudno Town Band plays music composed by John Hardy.
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8 Jul Jul 8, 4pm Llandudno Promenade, Llandudno
Bar Wotever
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Camp cabaret, performance, comedy and music.
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5 Jun26 Jun Tue 6pm–12midnight
3 Jul31 Jul Tue 6pm–12midnight
Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London SE11
The Battle of Stirling Bridge
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Learn the story of William Wallace and his compatriots as costumed actors bring the Battle of Stirling Bridge to life.
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4 Apr30 Sep Wed, Sat & Sun 11.15am–3.30pm The National Wallace Monument, Stirling
Berlin Nevada: Scratch
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Silvia Mercuriali and Gemma Brockis present a collaborative contemporary performance, aiming to explore public spaces through a theatrical lens.
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15 Jun Jun 15, 7.30pm Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11
A Bit of Cairo on Duke Street: Leith Bellydance Hafla
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A demonstration of bellydancing in a friendly atmosphere. Part of Leith Festival.
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12 Jun 8pm The Parlour Bar, Edinburgh
Camellia And The Rabbit
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Rififi Theatre Company presents a drama based on the story of Camellia Sinensis, otherwise known as Assam tea.
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7 Jun Jun 7, 4.30pm Arts On 5, Lakeside Theatre, Colchester
Circuscotia
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Circus performances including aerial work, Chinese pole, acrobalance and floor acrobatics. Part of SURGE Festival.
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28 Jul29 Jul Sat & Sun 7–9pm The Briggait, Glasgow
Diamond Palace
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A community drama set during the days leading up to the August 2011 riots.
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31 May May 31, 7.30pm–8.30pm Zion Arts Centre, Manchester
Diamond Palace Theatre: Workshop (Over 16s)
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5 Jun26 Jun Tue 7pm–9pm
3 Jul31 Jul Tue 7pm–9pm
Zion Arts Centre, Manchester
Dirty Rhymes and Revolting Beasts
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Access to Creative Industry students at Ayr College present their take on Roald Dahl's collections of poems for kids Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts, with live and pre-recorded music, performance and animated film. Part of Burns an' a' That.
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4 Jun Mon 2pm & 7.30pm Ayr College
Fish Out of Water
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A large-scale community project bringing 50 Scottish performers to Glasgow, with marine-themed educational theatre and storytelling as a shoal of gigantic fish infiltrates the Merchant City. Part of SURGE Festival.
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28 Jul29 Jul Sat & Sun noon–6pm Merchant City, Glasgow
Fish Out of Water Summer Workshops
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Free workshops in street theatre from Conflux, allowing participants to create characters and learn some skills, culminating in a performance on Sat Aug 4. No experience necessary. Ages 16+.
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31 Jul3 Aug Tue–Fri 10.30am–4.30pm Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Fizzical Fusion
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Workshop where you'll get to try yoga stretches, physical theatre exercises and games. Part of Leith Festival.
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14 Jun 7.15pm Edinburgh Studios, Edinburgh
Fresh Faced
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A night of performance and art for and by young people. The Tramway's award-winning drama group Junction 25 are performing, there's the chance to explore the NTS's production of Macbeth and check out the new publication by participants in the Young Critics workshops.
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30 Jun 5pm Tramway, Glasgow
Friday Folies Bergere
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A burlesque show starring striptease artiste Miss Beatrix Von Bourbon.
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1 Jun29 Jun Fri 9pm
6 Jul27 Jul Fri 9pm
Cellar Door, London WC2E
Games Time
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Outdoor show featuring music, videos, fireworks and dancing, in which four teams take part in a colourful battle. Created by Deda Producing's Lea Anderson, Walk The Plank, Mahogany, Mick McNicholas, ArtsAgenda and QUAD. Not suitable for under 5s.
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9 Jun Jun 9, 9.30pm Southfields Park, Loughborough
Hannah Ringham's Free Show (Bring Money)
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21 Jun Jun 21, 7.30pm Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham
The Hare And The Tortoise: Tutti Frutti Productions (Over 3s)
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Brendan Murray's adaptation of Aesop's fable about two animals who compete in a race with each other. Directed by Wendy Harris.
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2 Jun Jun 2, 4pm Hamilton Library, Leicester
Heritage Weekend: Mugdock Castle
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This celebration commemorates the 400th Anniversary of the birth of James Graham, first Marquis of Montrose, using stories, theatre, games and a medieval barbecue.
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8 Sep9 Sep Sat & Sun 1–4.30pm Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie
His Dark Materials: Tonbridge School Junior Play
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29 May1 Jun May 29 & 30, Jun 1, 7.30pm, mat May 30, 2.30pm EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School, Tonbridge
How Many Stories Can You Find In A Box?: Workshop (Ages 11-16)
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6 Jun8 Jun Jun 6–8, 10am–4pm Harrow Arts Centre, Pinner
The Importance Of Being Ernest
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The Pantaloons Theatre Company presents Oscar Wilde's comedy drama set amongst the late Victorian upper classes.
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13 Jun15 Jun Jun 13–15, 6.30pm The Scoop At More London, London SE1
Indigestion
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New Space Productions presents an experimental musical set amongst genuine diners in a real-life restaurant, which explores the place of food in our society.
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18 Jun Jun 18, 6pm Royal Northern College Of Music, Manchester
Intimations of Mortality
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Actor Patrick Wallace portrays Victorian architect Alexander Greek Thomson against the setting of his 60 steps, bringing to life the mind that created them. Part of the West End Festival.
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3 Jun 2pm Sixty Steps, Glasgow
Introduction to Forum Theatre
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David Roberts of edgeeradica provides an introduction to the skills and techniques of forum theatre. Part of Leith Festival.
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15 Jun 2pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Invisible Empire
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Work in progress ensemble physical theatre, exploring what lies behind extreme acts of resistance. Inspired by real events such as the Gunpowder Plot and the Oklahoma City Bombing. Part of SURGE Festival.
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27 Jul28 Jul
(Over-18s only) Fri 8–8.30pm; Sat 6.45–7.15pm
The Arches, Glasgow
Lapin Wants Ice Cream
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Bilingual puppet show by Le Petit Monde about the seaside, a rabbit and some ice cream. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival.
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9 Jun 3pm Cockenzie House, Cockenzie
Life's a Drag
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Performance artist Michael Twaits entertains with a cross-dressing show.
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4 Jun25 Jun Mon 9pm
2 Jul30 Jul Mon 9pm
Cellar Door, London WC2E
Love Explosion!
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Friendly Fire, the alternative improvisation collective, presents a comedy drama.
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8 Jun Jun 8, 7.30pm–10pm
27 Jun Jun 27, 8pm–9.30pm
29 Jul Jul 29, 7.30pm–9.30pm
12 Aug Aug 12, 8pm–9.30pm
9 Sep Sep 9, 8pm–9.30pm
The Sebright Arms, London E2
Lyceum Youth Theatre: Discover
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The Lyceum's creative learning team lead a fun drama session for ages 8–12.
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23 May27 Jun Wed 4–5.30pm WHALE Arts, Edinburgh
29 May31 Jul Tue 4–5.30pm North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Migrations: The Journey
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Portuguese choreographer Filipa Francisco and composer Antonio Pedro work with folk dance enthusiasts to create a performance which moves from the pier to the Adain Avion fuselage.
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14 Jul Jul 14, 1pm & 3.30pm Llandudno Promenade, Llandudno
A Night of Dangerous Theatre
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A range of artists who hope to implement 'dangerous ideas' in Scottish education, and including those working in criminal justice and engaging people with disabilities, present this night of provocative performances that aim to inspire debate. Booking recommended. Part of Festival of Dangerous Ideas.
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12 Jun 6pm The Arches, Glasgow
Nobby Clark: Northern Broadsides: 20 Years
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Large-scale photographic prints celebrating the Halifax-based theatre company, documenting its productions, sets, actors and visual style.
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26 May16 Sep From May 26, Mon–Sun 10am–5pm, ends Sep 16 Crossley Gallery at Dean Clough, Halifax
Normal?
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A physical theatre piece, written, directed and choreographed by Ann Akin, which explores the lives of two sisters who have been categorised with mental health issues.
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10 Jun Jun 10, 7.30pm LOST Theatre, London SW8
Perth Youth Theatre: Juniors
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The younger members of Perth Youth Theatre start the festival in style with a programme of what they've been working on over the year. Part of Horsecross Youth Arts Festival.
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7 Jun 6pm Perth Theatre, Perth
Perth Youth Theatre: S1/2
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The S1 and S2 members of Perth Youth Theatre perform a mixture of clowning, puppetry and film-based work to demonstrate what they've learned this year. Part of Horsecross Youth Arts Festival.
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7 Jun 7.30pm Perth Theatre, Perth
Plu Edinburgh
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Weekender aimed at parents with kids under 6, offering products, demos, activities from science to sports, theatre, storytelling and music workshops to keep little people busy.
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1 Jun3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–5.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Punch & Judy in the Botanics
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Some outdoor puppet theatre with Old Mr Punch, long-suffering Judy and their various characterful friends to celebrate 350 years of Punch and Judy. Thirty-minute shows start on the hour. If the weather doesn't cooperate the show will take place in Kibble Palace. Part of the West End Festival.
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10 Jun 11am Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow
Queen's Jubilee Broadway Theatre Celebration
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In honour of Her Maj's Diamond Jubilee and her love of the theatre, Nancy Clench presents a night of classic songs from Broadway theatre to dance to.
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3 Jun 10pm FHQ, Glasgow
Refugee Week Scotland Media Awards and Asylum Monologues
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Annual awards, hosted by the British Red Cross, highlighting exceptional reporting of asylum and refugee issues in the Scottish press. Followed by a performance of iceandfire's Asylum Monologues, first hand accounts of the UK asylum system. Part of Refugee Week.
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22 Jun 6pm Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Scope: Spiked
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A memory that's been hidden for a decade is gradually revealed through acrobatics, percussion and rhythmical movement. Part of SURGE Festival.
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28 Jul29 Jul Sat 12.45pm; Sun 3pm Hutcheson Street, Glasgow
28 Jul29 Jul Sat 4.45pm; Sun 1pm Merchant Square, Glasgow
Scottish Opera: Tosca Unwrapped
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A free introduction to the elements of Puccini's opera.
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8 Jun 6pm His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
The Secret Rendezvous
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Burlesque and circus cabaret featuring Arabella Drummond, Benjamin Louche, other top live performers and DJs.
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3 May31 May Thu 9pm–3am
7 Jun28 Jun Thu 9pm–3am
McQueen, London EC2A
St. Philibert and the Devil
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Live performance of Patsy Dyer’s story of magic set in Elizabethan Oxfordshire, inspired by John Clare’s 'The Nutters'.
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8 Jun 7pm Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Sterilus Infernum/All In
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31 May1 Jun May 31, Jun 1, 7.30pm Studio 1 at East 15 Acting School, Southend-on-Sea
Storytelling
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Drawings, designer furniture, sculpture and puppet shows by Martin Rieser, Becky Gooby, Alice Rolfe and Becca Rose.
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1 Jun15 Jun From Jun 1, Mon–Fri 9am–9pm, ends Jun 16 Hamilton House, Bristol
The Three Billy Goats Gruff: Garlic Theatre (Ages 3 & Over)
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A children's puppet show with live music, telling the story of three hungry goats and a miserable old troll. Performed by Iklooshar Malara and directed by Roland Allen.
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7 Jun Jun 7, 11.30am & 1.30pm Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre, Leicester
Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales: Scamp Theatre (Over 3s)
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The company presents an adaptation of a collection of picture-book stories created by Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Stories include Tiddler, The Smartest Giant In Town, A Squash And A Squeeze and Monkey Puzzle.
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30 May8 Jun From May 30, Wed–Sat 11am–5pm, ends Jun 8 Pedestrian, Leicester
The Tomb Of Spirits: A Ghostly Tale Of Ancient China (Over 5s)
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The story of the afterlife of the Han Dynasty told through shadow play and puppetry.
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7 Jun9 Jun Jun 7, 2pm, Jun 8 & 9, 11am & 2pm, booking essential Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
U.Dance 2012: The Lookout
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Choreographer Kerry Nicholls's commissioned work, a site-specific work which journeys within the Royal Festival Hall and takes in London landmarks such as Waterloo Bridge and The Oxo Tower, performed by London youth dance companies.
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15 Jul Jul 15, 2.45pm, tours every 15 minutes Central Bar, Royal Festival Hall, Level 2 at Southbank Centre, London SE1
Who Killed the Pop Star?
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A murder mystery set in 1986 from Leith Community Theatre – follow the clues, if you can see past the hairdos and lashings of eyeliner. Part of Leith Festival.
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13 Jun16 Jun Wed–Sat 7pm Constitution Bar, Edinburgh
YARD Youth Theatre: Workshop (Ages 11-14)
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30 May May 30, 5pm–7pm
6 Jun27 Jun Wed 5pm–7pm
4 Jul18 Jul Wed 5pm–7pm
New Art Exchange, Nottingham

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