Theatre, free events

Goethe's tale of the scholar who dissatisfied with his life, makes a pact with the Devil, is presented in a 1920s speakeasy, with break dancing, Lindy Hop and Charleston dance, with 1920s-style big band music.

Young people (aged 16–25) can get a little taster in circus skills, urban dance, and performance with a tryout workshop with Bright Night International. From this, there is the chance to be a part of a 12-week training programme and the opportunity to perform at Edinburgh Mela.

Fully functioning theatre based on a bus, travelling the continent with unique storytelling sessions. Suitable for all ages.

An intimate and witty performance from Inspector Sands, which looks at the mysteries and history of what lies beneath the walking retail area of a town.

Mary Brennan, Dance Critic of The Herald, chairs a discussion with Scottish Ballet Artistic Director Christopher Hampson, Scottish Dance Theatre Artistic Director Fleur Darkin and Dance Base Artistic Director Morag Deyes.

Scarlet Lights rock! Staring on the same bill with such well known acts as Russell Kane & Sarah Millican. Schmoozing at festivals with the likes of Jimmy Carr and the inspirational Keith Chegwin. Discovered by the man who launched the successful career of Peter Kay, Agraman, who has been quoted saying the Scarlet’s…

'76 Million People and Me' is the story of Hitler, Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot trapped on a rowing boat to hell. As they travel, their conversation lurches from national anthems to the finer points of genocide. This dark comedy asks the audience how much do we really know about evil, and what is the cost of a human life?

• Directed by: Stanley Walton
• Written by: Joe Berwick

Irresponsible Decorators Theatre Company presents a piece of new writing about Adolf Hitler, Josef Stalin, Mao Zedong and Pol Pot who are all stuck in a rowing boat to hell.

Different perspectives on the events of Easter presented in two short plays, "According to Everyone Else" and "The Woman's View". Light refreshments will be available.

The female vocalist entertains.

Camp cabaret, performance, comedy and music.

Learn the story of William Wallace and his compatriots as costumed actors bring the Battle of Stirling Bridge to life.

Rockabilly dance night with vintage make-overs, milkshakes and live rock'n'roll from the Bird Doggers.

Timberlina is joined by Hey Baylen for some madcap entertainment, which features sing-a-longs, comedy banter and some surprise guests, including a Cher doll.

A love-themed afternoon of Somali music, stories and poetry with music-theatre company Nitro and Kayd Somali Arts and Culture.

Choreographer and solo performer Gerhart Bonher on the making of Im (Goldenen) Schnitt I.

The Globe at Hay in association with Dirty Ray presents an informal evening in which local performers take to the stage. The lineup consists of Dirty Ray, Alan Cooper, Adam Fuest and Sonica.

Christopher Hampson and Jane Pritchard, Curator of Dance at the V&A, inž conversation.

• Directed by: Jane Fallowfield
• Written by: Tom Wells

A new comedy about love, loss and outer space set in Withernsea, a small town with a big night sky.

Crystal and her companions find themselves far back in time, when the first Gypsies migrated from Northern India.

A programme of musical theatre, dance, film, acting, song and debate will showcase the many talents of young pupils and demonstrate the thriving extra-curricular and artistic life of the school.

Winner Best Cabaret Adelaide Fringe 2011. Nominee Best Cabaret 2012. The Damsel in Shining Armour seizes daringly into the dark depths of uncensored lust and melodrama. Brandishing her weapon of choice (the selected works of Celine Dion) the damsel slays inner dragons, awakens Sleeping Beauty and claims her rightful place…

Curator of Dance Odysseys films Nele Hertling shares her thoughts on dance on celluloid.

Based on Roald Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, led by Explore Learning.