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There are great theatre shows on offer all year round at the King's Theatre and Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

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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
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
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
Mary Poppins
Date Location
Cameron Mackintosh's hit musical is touring the UK for the first time, after its spectacular run on London's West End.
1 Oct–6 Dec, not Sundays 7.30; Sat & Wed 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Sunset Song
Date Location
An adaptation of Lewis Grassic Gibbon's seminal novel by Alastair Cording, directed by Kenny Ireland.
16 Sep–20 Sep 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
30 Sep–4 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Aberdeen Variety Performance
Date Location
Wendy Ivers will lead you through an exhilarating evening of magic tricks, live music, silly songs, stand-up, character comedy and performance poetry.
3 Aug 8.00 Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
CBeebies at the Theatre: Let's Play!
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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 with singing, dancing and their CBeebies friends, including Postman Pat, Jess and Bill & Ben.
4 Aug–6 Aug Mon 4.30; Tue & Wed 11.00am & 2.00 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
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.
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
Battle Of The Bulge
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Join the Fat Busters of Strathclyde Slimmers as they struggle to shed the pounds in this new comedy by Russel Lane.
6 Aug–16 Aug, not Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays 7.30 (13 Aug & 16 Aug 2.00 & 7.30) Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
An Evening with Ray Mears
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The legendary survivalist's first Scottish tour, a two hour show exploring his crazy wild world, followed by a question and answer session.
14 Oct 7.30 Music Hall, Aberdeen
The Celts in Seville
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The story of a typical Celtic family as their heroes go all the way to the UEFA Cup final in Seville, written by award winning playwright Tony Roper.
18 Aug–6 Sep, not Sundays 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Absurd Person Singular
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Alan Ayckbourn's hit comedy about the social climbing Hopcrofts.
8 Sep–13 Sep 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
6 Oct–11 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Carousel
Date Location
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
Hello, Dolly!
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Anita Dobson and Darren Day lead a new production of the Broadway hit show telling the story of New York matchmaker Dolly Levi.
12 Aug–16 Aug 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30; Wed 2.00 & 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Merchant City Festival
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A lively four day programme featuring many events including exhibitions, plays, concerts and a street parade, centred on Glasgow's vibrant cultural quarter. The Festival showcases new talent alongside established names, promising something for everyone.
25 Sep–28 Sep (Times vary) Various venues, Glasgow
The Singing Kettle: Pirate Island
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Ahoy land lubbers! Scotland's favourite children's entertainers have set sail with their brand new 2008 show, Pirate Island.
25 Jul–27 Jul 11.00am & 2.00; Sun 12.00 & 3.00 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
4 Oct–5 Oct 12.00 & 3.00 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
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
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
Class Enemy
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East West Theatre Company present Bosnian play 'Class Enemy', a tale of eager, underprivileged students in Sarajevo, a post-war city where teenage violence is rife.
27 Aug 7.30 Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen
Evita
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Brand new world tour of the political musical melodrama made even more famous by Madonna. Altogether now: 'Don't cry for me, Argentiiina!'
1 Sep–13 Sep, not Sundays 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Fiddler on the Roof
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The producers of Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' and '42nd Street' bring you Jerry Bock's musical about a father of five trying to maintain his family and religious traditions while the world and civilization around him change rapidly. It has a McGann in it, but we don't think it's the one who was Doctor Who, or the one who was in that really naff sitcom with Honor Blackman. If I was a rich man...
18 Aug–23 Aug 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Glasgay! The Tennessee Williams Festival
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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's line-up includes performance from Stephen Petronio Dance, Scotland's Theatre Cryptic; Pacitti Company, Simon Fischer Turner and Black Sifichi. There will be exhibitions from David Trullo and Gregor Laird, and comedy from the likes of Dilly Keane, Paul Sinha and Tim Fountain. This year…
1 Oct–9 Nov (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
Le Grande Cirque
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An international cast of 50 world champion acrobats and jugglers, perform feats you never thought possible, in this theatrical circus show.
23 Sep–27 Sep 7.30; Wed 2.00 & 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Milkshake! Live in My First Concert
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Character from Channel 5's Milkshake - Fifi & Bumble, Peppa & George, Rupert Bear, Little Princess, Noddy & Tessie Bear and Mr Bump & Little Miss Daredevil - take to the live stage to induct youngsters into a love of musical theatre.
28 Aug–30 Aug Thu 4.00; Fri 11.00am & 5.00; Sat 11.00am & 2.00 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Neilston Live! Festival of Neilston Life and Culture
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A big old Neilston shindig with a Barfest, local history talks, crafts, ceilidh, tea dance and a village walk with the Walking Theatre Company. There will be carnival celebrations on the Saturday with a cracking line-up of pipers, drummers and dancers from Brazil to Marakesh bringing a taste of Cuba, Africa, Brazil and Scotland to Main Street and Pig Square. There will be live music from Eletricat dancers and Artists in Exile amongst others.
1 Aug–10 Aug (Times vary) Tolbooth, Stirling

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