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Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
14 May–16 May
7.30		 Brimstone and Treacle Studio Theatre present a production of Dennis Potter's controversial play in which an oddly charismatic stranger snuggles neatly into a middle-class…
17 May
7.30		 Amang the Craws 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…
27 May–31 May
7.30		 Calamity Jane An action-packed comedy adventure about the formidable frontierswoman, staged by Aberdeen Youth Music Theatre.
4 Jun–7 Jun
7.30		 The Wizard of Oz The young members of AAPA Productions take a trip up the Yellow Brick Road.
10 Jun–14 Jun
7.30; Sat 4.00 & 7.30		 Daddy Cool 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…
Acoustic Music Centre, St Bride's 10 Orville Terrace, Edinburgh
Date Event
4 Aug–23 Aug, not Sundays
10.30–0.15am		 The Accidental Death of an Accordionist The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy
Date Event
17 May
2.00		 The Song from the Sea Little Josh lives in a noisy house with a busy family. One day he hears a tempting sound calling to him and thus begins an aquatic adventure of…
23 May–24 May
7.30		 Abigail's Party London Classic Theatre present Mike Leigh's modern classic.
27 May
7.30		 The Wasp Factory Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the…
3 Jun
7.30		 Como Aqua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) Theatre Sans Frontieres present the tale of Mexican cookery and love in Spanish with a little English.
10 Jun
7.30		 Iolanthe Bel Canto Voices perform Gilbert and Sullivan's mythical light opera.
13 Jun
7.30		 Monsieur Rameau's Great Great Great Great Great Great Gray Grandson meets Mr Mountain's Daughter John Hegley and Jeanette Mountain perform in this charity fundraiser about their artistic coincidences.
AECC, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
Date Event
21 Jun
6.30–10.30		 Britain's Got Talent The finalists and winners of the ITV's talent show perform live.
Airdrie Arts Centre, Anderson Street, Airdrie
Date Event
14 May–17 May
7.30		 Colin Scougall Theatre School The annual end of year performance by students of the Colin Scougall Theatre School.
Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, Stirling
Date Event
30 May
7.30–10.30am		 All Our Yesterdays 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.
An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Kenneth Street Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Date Event
18 Aug–23 Aug
(Times vary)		 Sparr Theatre Project A theatre project based on ship-building with performances at the end of the week.
The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow
Date Event
12 May–16 May
7.00		 Black Cats and Blue Angels A series of solo cabaret pieces spread over five nights performed by a selection of young Postgraduate Musical Theatre students from the RSAMD.
20 May–22 May
7.00		 Skin Piel (Without Sin) Scottish performance company Oceanallover's latest blend of theatre, music and striking visual imagery is an 'illustration of the human condition…
28 May–30 May
7.00		 Rigmarole For We Are Many's latest production is inspired by Luigi Pirandello's farcical play 'Right You Are (If You Think So)' and mixes puppetry, music and…
3 Jun–7 Jun
7.00; Thu 1.00 & 7.00		 Macbeth The classic 'Scottish' play performed RSAMD students. 'Part of Shakespeare in the City'.
3 Jun–7 Jun
7.00; Thu 1.00 & 7.00		 Shakespeare in the City: Macbeth Glasgow's annual student Shakespeare festival takes on The Scottish Play.
17 Jun–21 Jun
7.00; Thu 1.00 & 7.00		 Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare's comedic tale of love and deceit performed by RSAMD students. 'Part of Shakespeare in the City'.
17 Jun–21 Jun
7.00; Thu 1.00 & 7.00		 Shakespeare in the City: Much Ado About Nothing Pigtail-pulling fun with Benedick and Beatrice, as RSAMD students take on Shakespeare's most accomplished war-of-the-sexes comedy.
15 Sep–28 Sep
(Times vary)		 Arches Live! 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…
Aros Centre, Viewfield Road Portree, Isle of Skye
Date Event
14 Jun
2.00		 The Song from the Sea Little Josh lives in a noisy house with a busy family. One day he hears a tempting sound calling to him and thus begins an aquatic adventure of…
Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell Street, Greenock
Date Event
24 May
1.00 & 3.30		 The Singing Kettle: Pirate Island Ahoy land lubbers! Scotland's favourite children's entertainers have set sail with their brand new 2008 show, Pirate Island.
4 Jun–7 Jun
7.30		 Little Shop Of Horrors The cult musical about a florist who discovers that his favourite plant is a flesh-craving alien from outer space.
Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
29 May–1 Jun
10.15am & 2.00		 Glouglou A gentle introduction to storytelling theatre for very young children, filled with magical light and sound effects. Ages 2+.'Part of the Bank of…
Balmoral Estate, The Estate Offices, Ballater
Date Event
12 Jul
7.30–10.00		 Theatre on the Lawn at Balmoral Chapterhouse Theatre Company present 'A Mid Summer Night's Dream' on the lawns in front of Balmoral Castle.
13 Jul
6.30–9.00		 Theatre on the Lawn at Balmoral The Chapterhouse Theatre Company present 'Alice in Wonderland' on the lawn in front of Balmoral Castle.
Birnam Arts Institute, Station Road Birnam, By Dunkeld
Date Event
5 Jun
7.00		 Talent Camp Musical comedy based around a summer camp for hopeful entertainers.
21 Jun
8.00		 Acceptance Debut solo show by Lisa Nicholl, last seen in the revival production of 'Trainspotting'. Scarlet is 30, alcoholic, and looking for acceptance.
26 Jul
8.00–10.30		 The Accidental Death of an Accordionist The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
Bowhill Theatre, Bowhill House Bowhill, Selkirk
Date Event
17 May–18 May
3.00		 Les Amis d'Ono: The Magic Carousel 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…
6 Jul
6.00		 North Country Theatre: The Prisoner of Zenda From the originators of West End and Broadway hit 'The 39 Steps', a swashbuckling romance which chronicles the rambling aristocrat Rudolph as he…
Bowhill Visitor Centre, Bowhill House & Country Park, Selkirk
Date Event
10 Aug
6.00		 Tess of the Durbervilles An outdoor performance of Thomas Hardy's classic novel by Theatreworks. Booking recommended. Ages 12+. Bring a low seat or blanket.
Braehead Arena, Kings Inch Road, Glasgow
Date Event
20 Jun–22 Jun
Fri 5.00; Sat & Sun 11.00am, 2.00 & 5.00		 Playhouse Disney Live Mickey, Pooh, Little Einsteins - the gang's all here for this sing-along, play-along live show.
British Legion Hall, High Street Buckie, Moray
Date Event
17 Sep
8.00–10.30		 The Accidental Death of an Accordionist The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way Musselburgh, Edinburgh
Date Event
28 May–2 Jun, not Sundays
10.45am & 1.30; Fri 10.30am & 7.00; Mon 10.30am & 1.30		 Aesop's Fables Aesop's timeless fables are fleshed out by Scamp Theatre into sharp, witty, theatrical vignettes. Perfect for adults and children alike. Ages 5+.
29 May–2 Jun, not 30 May
Thu 7.00; Sat 11.15am & 2.00; Sun 2.00; Mon 10.15am & 1.00		 Lion of Kabul 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…
6 Jun–7 Jun
7.30		 East Lothian Youth Theatre & East Lothian Youth Dance Company Showcase Annual showcase with a superhero theme.
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews
Date Event
16 May
7.30		 The Black Curtain Angel Exit weave a dark trench-coated tale of intrigue in this thrilling film noir drenched detective drama.
23 May
8.00		 Peter Morrison: My World of Music with Alasdair McDonald Popular Scottish entertainer playing West End and Broadway tunes, music form the movies and even a wee ceilidh.
27 May
7.30		 The First to Go Germany 1941 and three people find themselves imprisoned at an institute of eugenics. Written and performed by Nabil Shaban, this play darkly traces…
29 May
11.00am & 1.30		 Thrice Upon A Time This contemporary tale traces Lad, Monkey and Lonely-Girl as they are forced to confront their greatest fears and battle against an evil witch. This…
30 May–31 May
7.30		 The Wasp Factory Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the…
5 Jun–14 Jun, not Sundays, Mondays
7.30		 Deep Blue Sea Terence Rattigan's study of obsessive love and passion versus loyalty.
16 Jun–20 Jun
7.30		 Swindle and Death A rampant, riotous celebration of the (very ancient) history of Scottish theatre, by Peter Arnott and Mull Theatre.
17 Jun
7.30		 Jihad - Inner Struggle Set in a world of wars, land disagreements, occupations, cultural clashes, terrorism, music and drugs, this play looks at how two women, one Muslim…
18 Jun
2.30 & 7.30		 Yellow Moon A modern Bonnie and Clyde-style tale from acclaimed Scottish playwright David Greig, in which Leila and Lee get mixed up in a murder and have to…
21 Jun
2.30 & 7.30		 Jigsaw Graduating students from Scotland's unique Certificate in Physical Theatre Practice present their discoveries.
24 Jun
7.30		 Cider With Rosie James Roose-Evans' stage adaptation performed by the Byre Youth Theatre Company.
25 Jun
7.30		 My Space A joint performance from Byre Youth Theatre and Toonspeak Young Peoples Theatre based on the theme of 'My Space'.
27 Jun
11.00am & 1.30		 The Song from the Sea Little Josh lives in a noisy house with a busy family. One day he hears a tempting sound calling to him and thus begins an aquatic adventure of…
Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee
Date Event
16 May–17 May
Fri 7.30; Sat 4.00 & 8.00		 Oh! What A Night The 70s smash hit musical returns starring Kid Creole.
Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline
Date Event
22 May
7.30		 Shaun Dennis: The Ultimate Psychic Experience Clairvoyance and mediumship.
Carrbridge Hall, Carrbridge
Date Event
25 Jul
8.00–10.30		 The Accidental Death of an Accordionist The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
The CatStrand, High Street New Galloway, Castle Douglas
Date Event
30 May
8.00		 Lady of Burma 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.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date Event
3 Jun–6 Jun
1.00		 Scenes From Room 44 A tale of love, death, wine and quantum physics. Part of the Fiendish Plot: Love and Death at Lunchtime series.
Citizens' Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow
Date Event
20 May–7 Jun, not Sundays, Mondays
7.30		 The Sound of My Voice Morris Magellan is an executive who runs a biscuit company in Scotland. He has a house in the suburbs, nice wife and kids...but there's one major…
21 May–22 May
7.30		 Little Otik (Previews) 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…
23 May–31 May
7.30		 Little Otik 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…
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)		 Liar 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…
31 May
2.30		 The Gruffalo and Friends 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…
City Halls, Candleriggs, Glasgow
Date Event
7 Jun–8 Jun
12.00 & 3.00		 The Singing Kettle: Pirate Island Ahoy land lubbers! Scotland's favourite children's entertainers have set sail with their brand new 2008 show, Pirate Island.
17 Jun
7.30		 An Evening of Clairvoyance with Tony Stockwell Star of Living TV's 'Street Psychic' and Reality TV's 'Psychic Private Eye' brings his connection with the spirit world to the stage.
Corran Halls, Esplanade, Oban
Date Event
17 May
2.00		 The Singing Kettle: Pirate Island Ahoy land lubbers! Scotland's favourite children's entertainers have set sail with their brand new 2008 show, Pirate Island.
Cumbernauld Theatre, Kildrum, Cumbernauld
Date Event
16 May–17 May
8.00		 All My Sons: No Mean Company 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.
19 May–21 May
8.00		 The Wasp Factory Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the…
12 Jun–15 Jun
Thu & Fri 10.00am & 1.00; Sat & Sun 12.00 & 3.00		 The Singing Kettle: Pirate Island Ahoy land lubbers! Scotland's favourite children's entertainers have set sail with their brand new 2008 show, Pirate Island.
18 Jun–19 Jun
8.00		 Short Sonnets: Cumbernauld Youth Theatre The Juniors of Cumbernauld Youth Theatre have collaborated to devise this piece around their interpretations of various works of poetry.
20 Jun–21 Jun
8.00		 Dark Tales: Cumbernauld Youth Theatre The Seniors of Cumbernauld Youth Theatre present 'Jimmy Chase and the Red Jacket Affair' written by Alan H McDonald and 'Ten Minute Transmission…
Dalkeith Arts Centre, White Hart Street, Dalkeith
Date Event
24 May
2.00		 The Song from the Sea Little Josh lives in a noisy house with a busy family. One day he hears a tempting sound calling to him and thus begins an aquatic adventure of…
Dalrymple Hall, 13 Seafield Street, Fraserburgh
Date Event
12 Sep
8.00–10.30		 The Accidental Death of an Accordionist The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
Drum Castle & Gardens, Drumoak, Banchory
Date Event
17 Jun The Merry Wives Of Windsor Shakespeare's comedy will be performed outdoors by the Illyria Theatre Company. This will be an evening performance but please ask for confirmation…
Dundee Rep, Tay Square, Dundee
Date Event
17 May
11.30am		 Red Riding Hood's Magic Purse Clydebuilt Puppets presents this classic tale performed with a difference, with a travelling granny and a hungry wolf. Ages 3-7.
22 May–24 May
7.45		 The Wasp Factory Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the…
28 May–31 May
7.00; Sat 2.30 & 7.00		 The Emperor's New Kilt 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.
7 Jun–21 Jun
7.45		 Les Parents Terribles Dundee Rep take on Jean Cocteau's brilliant, stylish tragi-comedy, which scandalised Parisian audiences in 1938 with the story of a mother's…
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride
Date Event
14 May–17 May
7.30		 Top Girls A seminal play for the twentieth century, Churchill's prose examines the highs and lows of Marlene, a successful lady executive.
21 May–24 May
7.30		 Closer Stowaway's stage version of Patrick Marber's play that was made into a popular film starring Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Clive Owen and Natalie Portman.
25 May
1.00		 The Zoo Story Edward Albee's play stages a chance meeting between Peter and Jerry which leads to a disaster. This short but multi-levelled play traverses notions…
31 May
8.00		 Singin' I'm Not a Billy He's a Tim Des Dillon's classic anti-sectarian play sees two Rangers and Celtic fans locked up together in a cell for the duration of an Old Firm match.
4 Jun–7 Jun
8.00		 Communicating Doors by Alan Ayckbourn There are some doors that should only be opened with care. In Communicating Doors, the exotically named Mrs Poopay Dayseer, fleeing for her life…
19 Jun–21 Jun
8.00		 Hannah And Hanna Purple Star Theatre tells the tale of two 16 year-olds - one from Kosovo, one from Margate. Can the emerging friendship bear the test of bigotry…
22 Jun
1.00		 Politics in the Park Studio32 Theatre Company perform Iain Heggie's tale of two sisters. The ticket price includes lunch.
25 Jun–26 Jun
8.00		 Cafe Ole Four friends meet up after many years apart and enjoy a trip down memory lane, sharing their mixed fortunes over a drink, or two . . .
12 Jul
3.00		 Jabberwocky The Jabberwocky must be slain and it's up to the gormless Quentin to rise to the task. Folding Theatre Company play out the adventures based on…
2 Aug
3.00		 The Black Bull of Norroway A charming adaptation of the traditional Scottish tale of the old witch, the beautiful princess and a ferocious black bull by Yugen puppet Company.
27 Aug–30 Aug
8.00		 Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? (Studio32) Edward Albee's 1962 timeless story of domestic strife performed by Studio32 Theatre Company.
East Kilbride Village Theatre, Maxwell Drive, East Kilbride
Date Event
26 May
7.30		 Bugsy Malone Cadzow Academy of Music and Drama bring the legendary spoof gangster hit to the stage.
12 Jun–15 Jun
7.30		 Play It Again, Sam East Kilbride Rep Theatre present a play about Allan and his love for Humphrey Bogart plays.
29 Aug
7.30		 A Century of Music and Laughter Take a whirl wind tour through the hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s with music from Elvis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones and the Beatles.
8 Nov–10 Nov
7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 The Pirates of Penzance Junior A joyous showcase of the talents of East Kilbride's local Youth Theatre with plenty of madcap moments, comedy and a whole lot of pirates.
Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Eastgate, Peebles
Date Event
14 Jun
7.30		 Mad About the Musicals A West End cast sing the hit of West End and Broadway musicals.
Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park Rouken Glen Road Giffnock, Glasgow
Date Event
21 May–22 May
7.30		 Abigail's Party London Classic Theatre present Mike Leigh's modern classic.
Eden Court Theatre, Bishop's Road, Inverness
Date Event
22 May–24 May
Thu 1.00 & 6.00; Fri 10.00am, 1.00 & 7.00; Sat 11.00am & 3.30		 Katie Morag 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…
22 May–24 May
7.00		 Scottish Final: Festival of One-Act Plays The final of the Scottish Community Drama Association Festival of One-Act Plays will feature nine plays from across the nation. The adjudicator will…
26 May
1.30 & 7.00		 Drummond Drama Fairytales A joint community project between the pupils of the Drummond Leavers Class and the HNC Drama students from Inverness College, this performance of…
28 May–29 May
7.30		 The Wasp Factory Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the…
3 Jun–4 Jun
7.30		 Little Otik 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…
4 Jun
8.00		 Dylan Thomas: Return Journey Now on its 21st anniversary farewell UK tour, this legendary production revisits Thomas' last lecture tour.
7 Jun
1.30 & 3.30		 The Song from the Sea Little Josh lives in a noisy house with a busy family. One day he hears a tempting sound calling to him and thus begins an aquatic adventure of…
9 Jun
10.30am		 Next Door Acting as an excellent introduction to the dizzying world of opera, this cracking piece of musical theatre tells the comic tale of a spinster and…
12 Jun–14 Jun
7.15		 Scottish Opera: Falstaff Sir John Falstaff, the self-indulgent, lecherous, larger-than-life glutton first brought to the public's notice in Shakespeare's comedy 'The Merry…
12 Jun
8.00		 Reflections Out of Eden Youth Theatre Group present a dynamic response to the theme 'my space'.
13 Jun
7.30		 Jihad - Inner Struggle Set in a world of wars, land disagreements, occupations, cultural clashes, terrorism, music and drugs, this play looks at how two women, one Muslim…
16 Jun
7.00		 Yellow Moon A modern Bonnie and Clyde-style tale from acclaimed Scottish playwright David Greig, in which Leila and Lee get mixed up in a murder and have to…
23 Jun–24 Jun
8.00		 The Wizard of Oz Charleston Academy performs the fantastic 'Wizard of Oz'.
25 Jun
7.30		 Summer Nights: Out of Eden Showcase A showcase performance of mixed dramatic pieces by the Out of Eden Drama workers.
26 Jun–28 Jun
8.00; Sat 2.00 & 8.00		 The Bacchae 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…
30 Jun
8.00		 Stan Laurel: Please Stand Up! Bob Kingdom draws on extensive research to present this touching theatrical exploration into the reclusive man behind the comic Stan Laurel.
King's Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
30 Sep–4 Oct
7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 Sunset Song A His Majesty's Theatre of Aberdeen production of Lewis Grassic Gibbon's seminal novel (coincidentally number one in the 'The List''s poll to find…
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.
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.
29 Nov–18 Jan 2009
(Times vary)		 Aladdin 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…
Elgin Town Hall, Trinity Place, Elgin
Date Event
16 Jun
7.30		 A Night at The Musicals Ecosse Performers College celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a performance of various musical hits.
Falkirk Town Hall, West Bridge Street, Falkirk
Date Event
3 Jun
7.30		 The Wasp Factory Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the…
6 Jun
1.30		 My House Watch the room and chimneys grow and see how many shapes and textures you can spot in the special Starcatcher's house where all is not as it seems!
7 Jun
2.00		 The Wolf and the Goat A charming tale of unexpected friendship featuring a grizzly wolf and a wee white goat. Suitable for ages 6+.
Festival Square, Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
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		 The Flea Pit 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…
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
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		 Doctor Dolittle So Tommy Steele was all 'talk to the animals!' and I was all like 'nuh-uh! Talk to my Pushme-Pullyu!'
2 Jun–7 Jun
8.00; Fri 6.00 & 9.00		 Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision Kitschtastic Eurovision spoof that cleverly realises the event is already almost a spoof of itself anyway.
13 Jun
7.30		 Pilrig Park School: A Day in the Life of . . . End of year Theatre Arts show inspired by one of the daily diary of a pupil.
6 Oct–11 Oct
7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 Carousel 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…
20 Oct–25 Oct
7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 Can't Smile Without You A new Barry Manilow musical starring 'all' of his hit songs.
Gilmorehill G12, 9 University Avenue, Glasgow
Date Event
13 May–17 May
7.30		 The Hot Mikado Gilbert and Sullivan's classic send-up of 'The Mikado'.
22 May–24 May
2.30; 7.30		 Stag presents Macbeth Shakespeare's classic thriller re-imagined through text, sound and multimedia.
3 Jun–5 Jun
7.30		 Bloomin' Love Foolcrum Theatre presents the tale of an ordinary fool looking for love.
4 Jun–7 Jun
7.30		 Jekyll and Hyde Stevenson's Gothicky dual-identity horror is reworked into a Broadway musical. Stowaways Theatre Company brings the black stuff to Glasgow.
6 Jun–7 Jun
7.30		 New Writing New Worlds 2008 New Writing New Worlds 2008, dedicated to literary development and new work, provides an opportunity for talented, emerging theatre artists to…
12 Jun–14 Jun
7.00		 New Writing from STaG Funny, fresh original. A chance to sample new writing from Student Theatre at Glasgow.
17 Jun–22 Jun, not Saturdays
8.00; Sun 3.00 & 8.00		 The Winter's Tale Shakespeare's Globe return with their critically acclaimed production of 'The Winter's Tale'. 'Part of the West End Fest'.
18 Jun
10.30am; 1.30		 The Wicket Chronicles & The Seventh Tide Two fast-paced fantasy adventures suitable for kids.
19 Jun–21 Jun
7.00		 Tasting . . . New Writing Sample the talent of Scotland's emerging writers, actors and directors in a mini-festival of new plays. 'Part of the West End Fest'.
20 Jun
11.00am; 1.30		 Mumbo Jumbo Shoes Follow the footsteps of a little boy who invites you into his imaginative and colourful world to take part in a magical exploration of fun and…
21 Jun–22 Jun
2.00, 3.00 & 4.00		 Who Stole My Sausage? A Play for Dogs We love our dogs and they love us. They have special toys, food, beds, even holidays and therapy. Now they can have their own play. Possibly a…
21 Jun
3.00		 East-West Cultural Festival Alongside renowned Scottish artists, visiting popular artists from Bangladesh and India will perform music and songs, dances, instrumental music and…
23 Jun–25 Jun
8.00		 Keely and Du Keely and Du focuses on the ethical issue of abortion by looking at both extreme ends of the spectrum. The play does not take on the pro-choice or…
26 Jun–28 Jun
7.30; Fri & Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 Collisions Can Be Painful 'Collisions Can Be Painful' is a darkly comical new play by Phil Spencer. Inspired by Alasdair Gray's poem 'The Split', we meet Veronica and Colin…
27 Jun–29 Jun
7.00		 Antigone In New York Theatre Found presents this specially adapted version of Janusz Glowaki's 1996 play set in a New York park in a park where the homeless live: a…
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow
Date Event
25 Jun–2 Aug
(Times vary)		 Bard in the Botanics Scotland's only annual outdoor Shakespeare festival returns to Glasgow's Botanic Gardens, with 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'Much Ado About Nothing'.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens (outdoor), 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow
Date Event
25 Jun–12 Jul, not Sundays, Mondays
7.45		 The Merchant of Venice A thrilling drama, 'The Merchant of Venice' is one of Shakespeare's most popular and controversial plays, making its Bard in the Botanics debut in…
Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street, Glasgow
Date Event
17 Jun–22 Jun
(Times vary)		 Zippo's Circus 'Viva Espagna': a Spanish themed circus with amazing closing, acrobatics and equestrian displays from tiny Falabellas to majestic Palominos.
King's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow
Date Event
12 May–24 May, not Sundays
7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Old buddies Elaine C Smith and Andy Gray team up again in an adaptation of the Jane Horrocks musical. Mari (Smith) likes to be the centre of…
3 Jun–7 Jun
7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 Dancing Queen 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…
9 Jun–14 Jun
7.30; Fri 5.30 & 8.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 The Wedding Singer Musical based on the Adam Sandler movie of the same name, about a wedding singer whose only dream is to be married himself, starring Jonathan Wilkes…
16 Jun–18 Jun
7.30		 La Boheme Puccini's romantic tragedy of doomed love.
19 Jun–21 Jun
7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 La Traviata Verdi's opera about the passionate, consumptive Violetta, performed by the Russian State Opera.
30 Jun–1 Jul
Mon 5.00; Tue 11.00am & 2.00		 CBeebies at the Theatre: Let's Play! A fully live theatrical performance straight from the CBeebies channel to the stage. Join Jenny Jumble and PC Plum as they go on an adventure filled…
4 Aug–16 Aug, not Sundays
7.00; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 Disney's High School Musical 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…
Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Blairbeg, Drumnadrochit
Date Event
16 Sep
8.00–10.30		 The Accidental Death of an Accordionist The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
Glengarry Community Hall, Invergarry
Date Event
22 Jul
8.00–10.30		 The Accidental Death of an Accordionist The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
Glenkinchie Distillery, Pencaitland, Tranent
Date Event
29 Jul–2 Aug
8.00–10.30		 The Accidental Death of an Accordionist The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.

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