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A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Call It Sleep
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Rosie and her daughter Susie skoosh through the past at Hogmanay, but then the past turns up at the door, with a touching and comical tale to tell. By Brian Pettifer. Repeated on Wednesday night as A Dinner, A Drama and a Dram (£25, includes dinner).
26 May–31 May 12.30 Òran Mór, Glasgow
A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Limbo/ Zarraberri
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Two plays for the price of one this lunchtime, with new half-hour shorts by Victor Iriarte and Maite Perez Larumbe. Repeated on Wednesday night as A Dinner, A Drama and a Dram (£25, includes dinner).
12 May–17 May 12.30 Òran Mór, Glasgow
A Play, A Pie & A Pint:The Last of Us
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'Not even if you were the last Yangtze river dolphin in the whole-wide world. Goodbye.' Pamela Carter's new play tackles the difficulties of dating in the face of extinction . Repeated on Wednesday night as A Dinner, A Drama and a Dram (£25, includes dinner).
19 May–24 May 12.30 Òran Mór, Glasgow
Abigail's Party
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London Classic Theatre present Mike Leigh's modern classic.
21 May–22 May 7.30 Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow
23 May–24 May 7.30 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Absurd Person Singular
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Alan Ayckbourn's hit comedy about the social climbing Hopcrofts.
6 Oct–11 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Acceptance
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Debut solo show by Lisa Nicholl, last seen in the revival production of 'Trainspotting'. Scarlet is 30, alcoholic, and looking for acceptance.
21 Jun 8.00 Birnam Arts Institute, By Dunkeld
The Accidental Death of an Accordionist
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The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
22 Jul 8.00–10.30 Glengarry Community Hall, Invergarry
23 Jul 8.00–10.30 Lochinver Village Hall, Lochinver
24 Jul 8.00–10.30 The Macphail Centre, Ullapool
25 Jul 8.00–10.30 Carrbridge Hall, Carrbridge
26 Jul 8.00–10.30 Birnam Arts Institute, By Dunkeld
29 Jul–2 Aug 8.00–10.30 Glenkinchie Distillery, Tranent
4 Aug–23 Aug, not Sundays 10.30–0.15am Acoustic Music Centre, Edinburgh
9 Sep 8.00–10.30 New Deer Public Hall, Turriff
10 Sep 8.00–10.30 Victoria & Albert Memorial Hall, Ballater
11 Sep 8.00–10.30 The Loft, Keith
13 Sep 8.00–10.30 Tullynessle & Forbes Village Hall, Alford
16 Sep 8.00–10.30 Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit
17 Sep 8.00–10.30 British Legion Hall, Moray
18 Sep 8.00–10.30 Lossiemouth Town Hall, Moray
19 Sep 8.00–10.30 Glenlivet Public Hall, Moray
20 Sep 8.00–10.30 Miltonduff Hall, Moray
The Accidental Death of an Accordionist
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The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
26 Aug–6 Sep 8.00–10.30 Various Venues, Argyll and Bute
The Accidental Death of an Accordionist
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The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
12 Sep 8.00–10.30 Dalrymple Hall, Fraserburgh
Aesop's Fables
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Aesop's timeless fables are fleshed out by Scamp Theatre into sharp, witty, theatrical vignettes. Perfect for adults and children alike. Ages 5+.
28 May–2 Jun, not Sundays 10.45am & 1.30; Fri 10.30am & 7.00; Mon 10.30am & 1.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Aladdin
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Allan Stewart and Grant Stott reprise their annual roles in the King's pantomime, along with Johnny Mac as the pointy-shoed , jewel-lusting hero, Aladdin. This year, in an effort to go hi-tec, the genie will be 3D!
29 Nov–18 Jan 2009 (Times vary) King's Theatre, Edinburgh
The Alba Puppet Show - History with Puppets
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Learn the story of 'The Black Douglas', meet Hamish the Highlander and hear the tale of the last bear in Scotland.
25 May 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
25 May 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 Scone Palace, Perth
All My Sons: No Mean Company
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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.
16 May–17 May 8.00 Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld
All Our Yesterdays
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Timeless Productions and the Memory Lane Dancers take you back to the days of Dance Hall through the decades of the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s.
30 May 7.30–10.30am Albert Halls, Stirling
All Quiet on the Western Front
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A faithful and inventive adaptation for the stage by Robin Kingsland of Maria Remarque's powerful anti-war novel.
28 Oct–1 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Amang the Craws
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Charles Barron's Doric play follows the plight of young Aberdeenshire lad Donnie Finlayson who ends up on death row in America for murdering his lover.
15 May 7.30 Kemnay Village Hall, Kemnay
16 May 7.30 New Deer Public Hall, Turriff
17 May 7.30 Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
An Audience with Arthur Smith
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Radio Four broadcaster and general old grump will delight his audiences and set the world to rights. 'Part of Perth Festival of the Arts'.
23 May 7.30 Perth Theatre, Perth
An Evening of Clairvoyance with Tony Stockwell
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Star of Living TV's 'Street Psychic' and Reality TV's 'Psychic Private Eye' brings his connection with the spirit world to the stage.
17 Jun 7.30 City Halls, Glasgow
18 Jun 7.30 Music Hall, Aberdeen
19 Jun 7.30 Whitehall Theatre, Dundee
An Evening With George Bernard Shaw
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A performance of scenes from four of George Bernard Shaw's witty plays of a philandering nature. The ticket price includes the performance followed by a Supper Buffet and wine.
8 Feb 7.30 Mugdock Country Park Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre, Nr Milngavie
Annie The Musical
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Pupils and teachers from Lochgelly High School perform their version of this musical classic.
26 Jun–28 Jun 7.30 Lochgelly Centre, Lochgelly
Arcadia
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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
Arches Live!
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Arches LIVE! is a rare forum for artists to take risks and try out experimental pieces. This multi-art form festival showcases provocative new works by emergent companies, designed to challenge personal politics, ideals and aesthetics.
15 Sep–28 Sep (Times vary) The Arches, Glasgow
As You Always Do
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Following the success of [RE-ID], Gappad return to the Tron with another bilingual (Polish/English) play, about the story of a stranger read about in a newspaper.
21 May–24 May 7.30 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
The Bacchae
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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 Greig, 'The Bacchae' is a co-production between the Edinburgh International Festival and the National Theatre of Scotland.
19 Jun–21 Jun 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
26 Jun–28 Jun 8.00; Sat 2.00 & 8.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
bahok
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Choreographer Akram Khan joins forces with acclaimed writer Hanif Kureishi and multi award-winning composer Nitin Sawhney, bringing together a new company of nine dancers in collaboration with China's classical ballet flagship company, the National Ballet of China. The resulting piece, 'bahok', is a new take on the story of the Tower of Babel.
22 May–24 May 8.00 Tramway, Glasgow
The Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival
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An Edinburgh based theatre festival for children and young people. With 15 productions for a whole range of ages from toddlers to teenagers the festival will feature plays such as 'Aesop's Fables' by Scamp Theatre and 'Yellow Moon' by TAG Theatre Company.
24 May–2 Jun (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
Bard in the Botanics
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Scotland's only annual outdoor Shakespeare festival returns to Glasgow's Botanic Gardens, with 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'Much Ado About Nothing'.
25 Jun–2 Aug (Times vary) Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow
Beuysband
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Highly visual musical about a band in search of fame. Ages 12+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
29 May–31 May Thu 2.00 & 7.00; Fri 10.15am; Sat 7.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Black Cats and Blue Angels
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A series of solo cabaret pieces spread over five nights performed by a selection of young Postgraduate Musical Theatre students from the RSAMD.
12 May–16 May 7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
The Black Curtain
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Angel Exit weave a dark trench-coated tale of intrigue in this thrilling film noir drenched detective drama.
16 May 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Blackbird
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A new large-scale touring production of David Harrower's hugely acclaimed 2006 Edinburgh Festival hit play about the repercussions of a paedophilic relationship, twenty years on. Robert Daws plays the quiet paper executive working late one night, 'Monarch of the Glen's' Dawn Steele the young woman from his past who comes looking for him.
9 Jun–14 Jun 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
The Box It Came In
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As the result of a freak online shopping incident, our hero is sent hurtling through space. A wizz-bang combination of computer animation and live performance.
24 May 2.00 Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas
Brimstone and Treacle
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Studio Theatre present a production of Dennis Potter's controversial play in which an oddly charismatic stranger snuggles neatly into a middle-class family fold, and ends up seducing the handicapped daughter.
14 May–16 May 7.30 Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Britain's Got Talent
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The finalists and winners of the ITV's talent show perform live.
19 Jun 7.30 SECC: Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow
21 Jun 6.30–10.30 AECC, Aberdeen
Bugsy Malone
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Cadzow Academy of Music and Drama bring the legendary spoof gangster hit to the stage.
26 May 7.30 East Kilbride Village Theatre, East Kilbride
Calamity Jane
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An action-packed comedy adventure about the formidable frontierswoman, staged by Aberdeen Youth Music Theatre.
27 May–31 May 7.30 Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Can't Smile Without You
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A new Barry Manilow musical starring 'all' of his hit songs.
20 Oct–25 Oct 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Carousel
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Lesley Garrett OBE stars in Roger and Hammerstein's musical about Billy Bigelow, who returns to earth after being killed in a robbery, to seek out his daughter.
6 Oct–11 Oct 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Cider With Rosie
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James Roose-Evans' stage adaptation performed by the Byre Youth Theatre Company.
24 Jun 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Colin Fry
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The phenomenal 'Sixth Sense' star uses his psychic gifts to wow his audience.
17 May 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
27 Oct 7.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Colin Scougall Theatre School
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The annual end of year performance by students of the Colin Scougall Theatre School.
14 May–17 May 7.30 Airdrie Arts Centre, Airdrie
Como Aqua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate)
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Theatre Sans Frontieres present the tale of Mexican cookery and love in Spanish with a little English.
3 Jun 7.30 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Daddy Cool
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This musical traces the lives of Sunny and Rose, two young lovers torn between East and West London crews. Set to the music of Boney M this brand new stage play is set to include classics such as 'Rivers of Babylon' and 'Brown Girl in the Ring'.
10 Jun–14 Jun 7.30; Sat 4.00 & 7.30 Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Dancing Queen
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Calling all super troopers and dancing queens! Celebrate timeless hits from the Swedish uber-group, hot on the heels of the huge success of 'Mamma Mia'.
3 Jun–7 Jun 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
Danny the Champion of the World
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Stage adaptation by Birmingham Stage Co of Roald Dahl's classic story about a little boy who takes on a local landowner in a bid to save his families' home.
20 May–24 May Tue 7.00; Wed–Fri 10.30am & 1.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.00 Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
Dark Tales: Cumbernauld Youth Theatre
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The Seniors of Cumbernauld YouthThheatre present 'Jimmy Chase and the Red Jacket Affair' written by Alan H McDonald and 'Ten Minute Transmission' written by the seniors themselves.
20 Jun–21 Jun 8.00 Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld
Deep Blue Sea
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Terence Rattigan's study of obsessive love and passion versus loyalty.
5 Jun–14 Jun, not Sundays, Mondays 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Differences in Demolitions
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New chamber opera from Opera Circus, about a Bosnian construction worker and his secret, obsessive love for a local woman. The score, by renowned Scottish composer Nigel Osborne, draws on the folk traditions of Bosnia, Greece, Turkey and Jewish Sephardic music.
27 May–28 May 8.00 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Disney's High School Musical
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Based on Disney's Emmy-winning film of the same name, 'High School Musical' tells the story of school students Troy and Gabriella who together try out for lead parts in their school's show.
4 Aug–16 Aug, not Sundays 7.00; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
Doctor Dolittle
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So Tommy Steele was all 'talk to the animals!' and I was all like 'nuh-uh! Talk to my Pushme-Pullyu!'
20 May–31 May, not 26 May 7.30 (22 May, 24 May, 29 May & 31 May 2.30 & 7.30); 3.00 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Dollar Academy Annual Show
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Dollar Academy returns with its annual festive musical extravaganza.
17 Jun–20 Jun 7.30 Macrobert, Stirling
The Drawer Boy
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1970's Canada and two Ontarian farmers are visited by a young actor seeking hands-on research for a new play. An award-winning play by Canadian playwright Michael Healey, and new Tron Director Andy Arnold's first production since taking up the role. Benny Young and Brian Ferguson star.
8 May–24 May, not Sundays, Mondays 8.00 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Drummond Drama Fairytales
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A joint community project between the pupils of the Drummond Leavers Class and the HNC Drama students from Inverness College, this performance of modern fairy tales will address contemporary teenage issues.
26 May 1.30 & 7.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival
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Ten-day multi-arts festival covering theatre, dance, music, literature and visual arts.
23 May–31 May (Times vary) Various Venues, Dumfries & Galloway
Dylan Thomas: Return Journey
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Now on its 21st anniversary farewell UK tour, this legendary production revisits Thomas' last lecture tour.
4 Jun 8.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
East Ayrshire Schools Showcase
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A long running annual performing arts event for East Ayrshire's bright young things.
28 May–29 May 7.00 Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
East Lothian Youth Theatre & East Lothian Youth Dance Company Showcase
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Annual showcase with a superhero theme.
6 Jun–7 Jun 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Festival 2008
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Edinburgh's annual cultural extravaganza returns for another exciting year of dance, opera and theatre. Under the direction of Jonathan Mills, this year's programme includes world premieres of Matthew Bourne's' Dorian Gray' by New Adventures dance company, Heiner Goebbels' new work with The Hilliard Ensemble, 'I went to the house but did not enter', Scottish Opera's new production of Smetana's 'The Two Widows' and exciting recitals by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Mariinsky Opera…
8 Aug–31 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
The Emperor's New Kilt
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Wee Stories teams up with the National Theatre of Scotland for a tartan-y take on the moral fable, surrounding the vain and tyrannous Laird of Kiltie.
28 May–31 May 7.00; Sat 2.30 & 7.00 Dundee Rep, Dundee
Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision
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Kitschtastic Eurovision spoof that cleverly realises the event is already almost a spoof of itself anyway.
2 Jun–7 Jun 8.00; Fri 6.00 & 9.00 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The First to Go
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Germany 1941 and three people find themselves imprisoned at an institute of eugenics. Written and performed by Nabil Shaban, this play darkly traces the total dissemination of a society's virtues and compassion.
23 May–24 May 7.45 Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
27 May 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
5 Jun–7 Jun 8.00 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
The Flea Pit
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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 numbers are limited - a very small show for very small people! Ages 6+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
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 Festival Square, Edinburgh
Glasgay!
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Europe's largest queer multi-arts festival takes over Glasgow with comedy, music, film, theatre, visual art, performance art, literature, club nights, educational events and community arts projects. This year the festival also incorporates the Tennessee Williams Festival (see www.tennesseewilliamsfestival.com for more details).
1 Oct–9 Nov (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
Glouglou
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A gentle introduction to storytelling theatre for very young children, filled with magical light and sound effects. Ages 2+.'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
29 May–1 Jun 10.15am & 2.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
A Grand Variety Extravaganza
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A veritable feast of entertainment from Miss Marlyn Parrot's Studio School of Ballet and The Free Voice Singers.
21 Jun 7.15 Whitehall Theatre, Dundee
The Gruffalo and Friends
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Author Julia Donaldson comes to act out her stories and sing her songs, with plenty of audience participation. She'll also be singing copies of her recent book, 'Tiddler and Tyrannosaurus Drip'. Ages 4+.
31 May 2.30 Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
Habeas Corpus
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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
Heartbreak House
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Shaw's sparklingly witty comedy takes place at the home and party of the wonderfully eccentric Captain Shotover. Through the bustle of daughters and broken engagements, the dull drone of war can steadily be heard approaching.
17 Jul–17 Oct (Times vary) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Hood in the Wood
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An exciting storytelling performance version of the Little Red Riding Hood with live music, lots of laughs (and some scary moments too!) Ages 7+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
30 May–2 Jun Fri 10.45am & 12.45; Sat 10.45am & 1.30; Sun 11.45am & 5.00; Mon 10.45am & 1.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Horrid Henry
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The nasty little nipper from Francesca Simon's books hits the big stage.
22 Oct–25 Oct 2.00 & 6.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
The Hot Mikado
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Gilbert and Sullivan's classic send-up of 'The Mikado'.
13 May–17 May 7.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Hotel Marionette
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A marionette performance featuring a grand piano, a pianist with a twist, jugglers and clowns, courtesy of the wonderful Sokobauno Theatre company. Ages 3+.
7 Jun 2.00 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow
How do you like my landscape
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Belgian performers Manah Depauw and Bernard Van Eeghem attempt to redefine the place of the human body in society, in a series of episodes set 2000 years apart against the same landscape.
15 May–16 May 8.00 Tramway, Glasgow
An Ideal Husband
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The West End and Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's satire of wit and wisdom in fashionable society.
10 Nov–15 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Innerleithen & District Amateur Operatic Society Centenary Revue
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Innerleithen & District Amateur Operatic Society kicks off its centenary celebrations with a revue of its first hundred years.
11 Sep–13 Sep 7.30–10.00 Memorial Hall, Innerleithen
Iolanthe
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Bel Canto Voices perform Gilbert and Sullivan's mythical light opera.
10 Jun 7.30 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Jekyll and Hyde
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Stevenson's Gothicky dual-identity horror is reworked into a Broadway musical. Stowaways Theatre Company brings the black stuff to Glasgow.
4 Jun–7 Jun 7.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Jigsaw
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Graduating students from Scotland's unique Certificate in Physical Theatre Practice present their discoveries.
21 Jun 2.30 & 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Jihad - Inner Struggle
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Set in a world of wars, land disagreements, occupations, cultural clashes, terrorism, music and drugs, this play looks at how two women, one Muslim, the other Jewish, can share a flat and their experiences.
4 Jun 7.30 Platform, Glasgow
13 Jun 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
17 Jun 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
John Scrimger - Linda's Ladies
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A tribute to Joyce Grenfell, Gracie Fields, Gertie Lawrence and Beatrice Lillie by pianist John Scrimger and singer Linda Ormiston.
3 Jun 8.00 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
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Sweet-faced, oily-torsoed 'Any Dream Will Do' wannabe Craig Chalmers takes to the stage in Andrew Lloyd Webber's heftily-padded, simplified Bible story with songs. The teen crowds may swoon and the energetic performances may make it all zip along, but as a lead Chalmers is easily out-sung and out-acted by his co-stars.
26 May–31 May Mon 7.30; Tue & Wed 2.00 & 7.30; Thu 7.30; Fri 5.00 & 8.00; Sat 2.00 & 5.00 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Katie Morag
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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 Hedderwick in a special new version for the Byre. Travel to Struay to meet one of the best loved characters in children's books.
15 May–17 May 7.00; Sat 2.30 & 7.00 Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
20 May 6.30 Lonach Hall, Strathdon
22 May–24 May Thu 1.00 & 6.00; Fri 10.00am, 1.00 & 7.00; Sat 11.00am & 3.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Keith Charles & Ivan Lee
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Medium Keith Charles passes on the 'messages' he receives. With special guest Ivan Lee
14 May 7.30 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
La Boheme
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Puccini's romantic tragedy of doomed love.
16 Jun–18 Jun 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
La Traviata
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Verdi's opera about the passionate, consumptive Violetta, performed by the Russian State Opera.
19 Jun–21 Jun 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
Lady of Burma
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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.
30 May 8.00 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
31 May 7.30 Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley
LazyTown Live!
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Stephanie moves to LazyTown and meets a zany mix of people, including the world's laziest super-villain, Robbie Rotten.
16 Jul–17 Jul 11.00am, 2.00 & 5.00 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Les Amis d'Ono: The Magic Carousel
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A spectacular display of horses and riders, music and colour which depicts a charming tale of toys which spring to life. The performance will take place at Bowhill stables which will be buzzing with sword fighting, unicycling and horses at liberty.
17 May–18 May 3.00 Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk
Les Parents Terribles
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Dundee Rep take on Jean Cocteau's brilliant, stylish tragi-comedy, which scandalised Parisian audiences in 1938 with the story of a mother's unnatural love for her son. Signed performance: Tues 17 June at 7.45pm. Audio Described performance & Touch Tour: Sat 21 June at 2.30pm
7 Jun–21 Jun 7.45 Dundee Rep, Dundee
Liar
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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, Lizzie's mind goes into overdrive. This new TAG production, aimed at 8-12 year olds, has a heavyweight pedigree - the script is by Davey Anderson ('Snuff', 'Rupture'), who also arranged the music for both this production and 'Black Watch', and is directed by Guy Hollands.
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) Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
Lighthouse in the Storm
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Greek tragedy with a Perthshire twist. 'Part of Perth Youth Theatre Festival'.
14 Jun 8.00 Perth Theatre, Perth
Lion of Kabul
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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 Festival'.
27 May–2 Jun 10.15am & 1.00; Thu 10.15am & 7.00; Sat 11.15am & 2.00; Sun 2.00 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Lipstick and Lollypops
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Deafinitely Theatre, the only Deaf-led professional theatre company in the UK, presents a comedy-drama about the lives and loves of a group of deaf women. Set in the ladies toilet of a London nightclub.
6 Jun 7.30 Tramway, Glasgow
Little Otik (Previews)
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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 Scotland have adapted cult Czech film-maker's Jan Svankmajer's film, about a couple whose obsession with having a baby leads them to carve a monster out of a tree stump. The heavyweight cast features the wonderful Pauline Goldsmith, and Sandy Grierson, recently brilliant in 'Fergus Lamont' and 'Subway', who also co-adapted the script.
21 May–22 May 7.30 Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
Little Otik
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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 Scotland have adapted cult Czech film-maker's Jan Svankmajer's film, about a couple whose obsession with having a baby leads them to carve a monster out of a tree stump. The heavyweight cast features the wonderful Pauline Goldsmith, and Sandy Grierson, recently brilliant in 'Fergus Lamont' and 'Subway', who also co-adapted the script
23 May–31 May 7.30 Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
3 Jun–4 Jun 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
6 Jun–7 Jun 7.30 Perth Theatre, Perth
Little Red Riding Hood and Friends
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Listen to some old stories, new stories and make-them-up-as-you-go-along stories, then make a puppet with Flotsam and Jetsam.
17 May 10.30am–12.00 & 2.00–3.30 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow
Little Shop Of Horrors
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The cult musical about a florist who discovers that his favourite plant is a flesh-craving alien from outer space.
4 Jun–7 Jun 7.30 Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock
Macbeth
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The classic 'Scottish' play performed RSAMD students. 'Part of Shakespeare in the City'.
3 Jun–7 Jun 7.00; Thu 1.00 & 7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Mad About the Musicals
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A West End cast sing the hit of West End and Broadway musicals.
14 Jun 7.30 Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles
The Martyrdom of St Magnus
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The Hebrides Ensemble bring George Mackay Brown and Peter Maxwell Davis' often-overlooked Orcadian chamber opera back to life.
21 Jun 8.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

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