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

May 20 – May 31 Doctor Dolittle
Jun 2 – Jun 7 Eurobeat
Oct 6 – Oct 11 Carousel

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The Wedding Singer
Date	Location
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 and Natalie Casey.
19 May–24 May 7.30; Fri 5.30 & 8.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30	Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
30 Jun–5 Jul 7.30; Fri 5.00 & 8.00; Sat 2.30 & 7.30	His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Doctor Dolittle
Date	Location
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

Colin Fry
Date	Location
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

Edinburgh International Festival 2008
Date	Location
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 Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Date	Location
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 attention, so when her latest boyfriend (Gray) - a would be Simon Cowell - decides to make her daughter Little Voice a star, the battlelines are drawn.
12 May–24 May, not Sundays 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30	King's Theatre, Glasgow

The Drawer Boy
Date	Location
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

Nova Scotia
Date	Location
The long awaited fourth part of John Byrne's 'Slab Boys', er, trilogy, catching up with Phil, Spanky and Lucille thirty years after we last saw them. The excellent cast includes Gerry Mulgrew, Gerda Stevenson, Meg Fraser and Paul Morrow.
29 Apr–24 May, not Mondays 8.00 (17 May, 24 May 2.30 & 8.00); Sun 5.00	Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

A Play, A Pie & A Pint:The Last of Us
Date	Location
'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

The Witches of Eastwick
Date	Location
In the tiny New England town of Eastwick, three modern day witches innocently plot and conjure over a heady brew of martinis and peanut butter brownies, in this musical comedy.
14 May–17 May 7.30; Sat 5.30 & 8.00	His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision
Date	Location
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 Hot Mikado
Date	Location
Gilbert and Sullivan's classic send-up of 'The Mikado'.
13 May–17 May 7.30	Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow

An Evening of Clairvoyance with Tony Stockwell
Date	Location
Star of Living TV's 'Street Psychic' and Reality TV's 'Psychic Private Eye' brings his connection with the spirit world to the stage.
16 Jun 7.30	Magnum Theatre, Irvine
17 Jun 7.30	City Halls, Glasgow
18 Jun 7.30	Music Hall, Aberdeen
19 Jun 7.30	Whitehall Theatre, Dundee

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

A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Call It Sleep
Date	Location
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

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

Disney's High School Musical
Date	Location
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

A Play, A Pie & A Pint Cut-Down Classics: The Way of the World
Date	Location
Tam Dean Burn adapts and directs William Congreve's restoration comedy, whittled down to handy lunchtime size so it still lasts the duration of your pie and pint. Repeated on Wednesday evening as A Dinner, A Drama and a Dram.
2 Jun–7 Jun 12.30	Òran Mór, Glasgow

The Alba Puppet Show - History with Puppets
Date	Location
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

Katie Morag
Date	Location
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

LazyTown Live!
Date	Location
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

Abigail's Party
Date	Location
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

Annie The Musical
Date	Location
Pupils and teachers from Lochgelly High School perform their version of this musical classic.
26 Jun–28 Jun 7.30	Lochgelly Centre, Lochgelly

Britain's Got Talent
Date	Location
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
22 Jun 7.30	Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

CBeebies at the Theatre: Let's Play!
Date	Location
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.
30 Jun–1 Jul Mon 5.00; Tue 11.00am & 2.00	King's Theatre, Glasgow

New Writing New Worlds 2008
Date	Location
New Writing New Worlds 2008, dedicated to literary development and new work, provides an opportunity for talented, emerging theatre artists to develop their skills and see their work realised on the stage.
6 Jun–7 Jun 7.30	Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow

The Wasp Factory
Date	Location
Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the stage. Meet Frank, just your average island-dwelling, 16 year old serial killer, or so he thinks . . . Recommended for ages 15+.
17 May 7.30	Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
19 May–21 May 8.00	Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld
22 May–24 May 7.45	Dundee Rep, Dundee
27 May 7.30	Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
28 May–29 May 7.30	Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
30 May–31 May 7.30	Byre Theatre, St Andrews
3 Jun 7.30	Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
4 Jun–7 Jun 7.30	Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

bahok
Date	Location
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

Closer
Date	Location
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.
21 May–24 May 7.30	East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride

Communicating Doors by Alan Ayckbourn
Date	Location
There are some doors that should only be opened with care. In Communicating Doors, the exotically named Mrs Poopay Dayseer, fleeing for her life, manages to get one such door open only to find herself back where she started.
4 Jun–7 Jun 8.00	East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride

Evita
Date	Location
Brand new world tour of the political musical melodrama made even more famous by Madonna. Altogether now: 'Don't cry for me, Argentiiina!'
9 Jun–21 Jun, not Sundays Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30	Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

A Night at The Musicals
Date	Location
Ecosse Performers College celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a performance of various musical hits.
16 Jun 7.30	Elgin Town Hall, Elgin

Playhouse Disney Live
Date	Location
Mickey, Pooh, Little Einsteins - the gang's all here for this sing-along, play-along live show.
3 Jun–4 Jun Tue 4.30; Wed 10.30am, 1.30 & 4.30	Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
20 Jun–22 Jun Fri 5.00; Sat & Sun 11.00am, 2.00 & 5.00	Braehead Arena, Glasgow

Unsuitable for Adults
Date	Location
AimAndSpit Theatre Company presents a play set in a bar that takes place in a bar. This site-specific tale conflagrates extreme naturalism, 80s nostalgia, feminist rants, post-feminist desires and the shadow cast by the fear of men.
15 May–17 May 8.00	Nicol Edwards, Edinburgh

All Quiet on the Western Front
Date	Location
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
Date	Location
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.
17 May 7.30	Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen

The Bacchae
Date	Location
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

The Bacchae
Date	Location
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.
26 Jun–28 Jun 8.00; Sat 2.00 & 8.00	Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Bard in the Botanics
Date	Location
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

The Black Bull of Norroway
Date	Location
A charming adaptation of the traditional Scottish tale of the old witch, the beautiful princess and a ferocious black bull by Yugen puppet Company. Ages 5+.
2 Aug 3.00	East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Date	Location
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

Macbeth
Date	Location
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

The Martyrdom of St Magnus
Date	Location
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

Mumbo Jumbo Shoes
Date	Location
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 discovery. Age 3-5
20 Jun 11.00am; 1.30	Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow

The Singing Kettle: Pirate Island
Date	Location
Ahoy land lubbers! Scotland's favourite children's entertainers have set sail with their brand new 2008 show, Pirate Island.
18 May 12.00 & 3.00	Victoria Halls, Helensburgh
24 May 1.00 & 3.30	Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock
25 May 1.00 & 3.30	Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
7 Jun–8 Jun 12.00 & 3.00	City Halls, Glasgow
12 Jun–15 Jun Thu & Fri 10.00am & 1.00; Sat & Sun 12.00 & 3.00	Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld
17 Jul–19 Jul 11.00am & 2.00	Perth Concert Hall, Perth

Aesop's Fables
Date	Location
Aesop's timeless fables are fleshed out by Scamp Theatre into sharp, witty, theatrical vignettes. Perfect for adults and children alike. Ages 5+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Theatre Festival'.
28 May–2 Jun, not Sundays 10.45am & 1.30; Fri 10.30am & 7.00; Mon 10.30am & 1.30	Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh

All My Sons: No Mean Company
Date	Location
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

Arches Live!
Date	Location
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

Bloomin' Love
Date	Location
Foolcrum Theatre presents the tale of an ordinary fool looking for love.
3 Jun–5 Jun 7.30	Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow

Can't Smile Without You
Date	Location
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

Danny the Champion of the World
Date	Location
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

Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival
Date	Location
Ten-day multi-arts festival covering theatre, dance, music, literature and visual arts.
23 May–31 May (Times vary)	Various Venues, Dumfries & Galloway

The Emperor's New Kilt
Date	Location
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

Merchant City Festival
Date	Location
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

Oh! What A Night
Date	Location
The 70s smash hit musical returns starring Kid Creole.
16 May–17 May Fri 7.30; Sat 4.00 & 8.00	Caird Hall, Dundee

Singers Company
Date	Location
Presenting 'Magic of the Musicals' featuring guests stars from the West End.
24 May 7.30	SECC, Glasgow

Skin Piel (Without Sin)
Date	Location
Scottish performance company Oceanallover's latest blend of theatre, music and striking visual imagery is an 'illustration of the human condition' in seven vignettes, from master craftsman picking out MFI tabletops to the monarchy on a package holiday to Ibiza.
20 May–22 May 7.00	The Arches, Glasgow

The Song from the Sea
Date	Location
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 hope, in this enchanting blend of puppetry, music and visual storytelling from Visible Fictions. Ages 3+.
24 May 2.00	Dalkeith Arts Centre, Dalkeith
7 Jun 1.30 & 3.30	Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
14 Jun 2.00	Aros Centre, Isle of Skye
27 Jun 11.00am & 1.30	Byre Theatre, St Andrews
28 Jun 2.00	Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock

Absurd Person Singular
Date	Location
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

The Accidental Death of an Accordionist
Date	Location
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

Aladdin
Date	Location
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

Antigone In New York
Date	Location
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 tragi-comedy in the vein of 'Waiting For Godot'. Tickets required. 'Part of the West End Fest'.
27 Jun–29 Jun 7.00	Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow

The Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival
Date	Location
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

Blackbird
Date	Location
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

Collisions Can Be Painful
Date	Location
'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, two souls lost in a barren garden. 'Part of the West End Fest'.
26 Jun–28 Jun 7.30; Fri & Sat 2.30 & 7.30	Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow

Deep Blue Sea
Date	Location
Terence Rattigan's study of obsessive love and passion versus loyalty.
5 Jun–14 Jun, not Sundays, Mondays 7.30	Byre Theatre, St Andrews

East-West Cultural Festival
Date	Location
Alongside renowned Scottish artists, visiting popular artists from Bangladesh and India will perform music and songs, dances, instrumental music and theatre, including one short play based on Bangladeshi national poet - Kazi Nazrul's 'The Rebel' (full of dances) - and another based on Scottish national poet, Robert Burns. 'Part of the West End Fest'.
21 Jun 3.00	Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow

The First to Go
Date	Location
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 Gruffalo and Friends
Date	Location
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

its not hard (to say goodbye)
Date	Location
No, there isn't supposed to be an apostrophe up there. To coincide with the release of Anthony Schrag's new book about his series of live art events, 'Its not hard' (see, no apostrophe there either), an evening of thoughts and performances on and around live art. Featuring work from Robbie Thompson (tbc), Al and Mike Fleming (if they arrive on time) and (possibly) Anthony Schrag, (if he can get his act together).
7 Jun 7.00–9.00	Intermedia Gallery, Glasgow

Jekyll and Hyde
Date	Location
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

Lion of Kabul
Date	Location
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'.
29 May–2 Jun, not 30 May Thu 7.00; Sat 11.15am & 2.00; Sun 2.00; Mon 10.15am & 1.00	Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh

Little Otik
Date	Location
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

The Most Lamentable Comedy and the Most Cruel Death of Pyramus and Thisbe
Date	Location
A special Shakespearean performance in and around the stirring Mugdock Castle. Strawberries and bubbly will be available and one should come dressed for the weather. Booking essential.
13 Jun–14 Jun 6.00, 7.00 & 8.00	Mugdock Country Park Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre, Nr Milngavie

Next Door
Date	Location
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 her neighbouring seaman. Ages 8+.
9 Jun 10.30am	Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Next Door
Date	Location
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 her neighbouring seaman. Ages 8+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
30 May–2 Jun Fri 7.00; Sat 10.15am; Sun 12.45 & 6.00; Mon 10.15am & 2.00	Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

Old Town Festival
Date	Location
A celebration of Edinburgh's Old Town with theatre, storytelling events and visual art.
16 Jun–29 Jun (Times vary)	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Olga Volt, The Electric Fairy
Date	Location
Olga Volt (aided by Shona Reppe Puppets) prepares to dazzle another circus audience - but her powers are fading. Does anyone have a torch . . . ? Ages 6+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Theatre Festival'.
30 May–2 Jun Fri 1.15 & 5.00; Sat 10.45am & 5.00; Sun 11.45am & 3.30; Mon 10.45am & 1.15	Royal Lyceum Theatre (Studio), Edinburgh

Reality
Date	Location
Glasgow artist and performer Martin O'Connor examines modern masculinity through a variety of characters in this comment on what he sees as a male generation in crisis. A shorter version of 'Reality' was originally commissioned as part of Glasgay! 2007, but O'Connor has expanded his one-man show into an acerbic swipe at modern ambition, the absence of positive male role models and the consequences of living in our individualist society.
29 May–31 May 7.30	Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Shakespeare in the City: Macbeth
Date	Location
Glasgow's annual student Shakespeare festival takes on The Scottish Play.
3 Jun–7 Jun 7.00; Thu 1.00 & 7.00	The Arches, Glasgow

She Stoops to Conquer
Date	Location
A comedy of errors that has become one of the most studied of all English comedies, starring Liza Goddard. This play will be in the revolving roster.
22 May–18 Oct (Times vary)	Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry

Summer Nights: Out of Eden Showcase
Date	Location
A showcase performance of mixed dramatic pieces by the Out of Eden Drama workers.
25 Jun 7.30	Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Sunset Song
Date	Location
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 the 'Best Scottish Book of All Time').
30 Sep–4 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30	King's Theatre, Edinburgh

The Wiggles: Live Hot Potato Show!
Date	Location
Warm up your big red car and get ready to do the monkey dance as Anthony, Greg, Murray and Jeff, Australia's favourite children's entertainers, return to Scotland with their new show. Prepare to do the 'Hot Potato'.
23 Jun 11.00am	Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
24 Jun 11.00am & 2.00	Glasgow Royal Concert Hall: Main Auditorium, Glasgow

Acceptance
Date	Location
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 'All New' Sounds Spectacular
Date	Location
A musical revue for all the family in aid of Whitehall Theatre Funds.
2 Jun–7 Jun 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30	Whitehall Theatre, Dundee

All Our Yesterdays
Date	Location
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

An Audience with Arthur Smith
Date	Location
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

Arcadia
Date	Location
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

Bugsy Malone
Date	Location
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
Date	Location
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

Colin Scougall Theatre School
Date	Location
The annual end of year performance by students of the Colin Scougall Theatre School.
14 May–17 May 7.30	Airdrie Arts Centre, Airdrie

Daddy Cool
Date	Location
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
Date	Location
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

Differences in Demolitions
Date	Location
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

Drummond Drama Fairytales
Date	Location
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

Dylan Thomas: Return Journey
Date	Location
Now on its 21st anniversary farewell UK tour, this legendary production revisits Thomas' last lecture tour.
4 Jun 8.00	Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Hood in the Wood
Date	Location
An exciting storytelling performance version of the Little Red Riding Hood with live music, lots of laughs (and some scary moments) 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

Lady of Burma
Date	Location
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

Lipstick and Lollypops
Date	Location
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

New Writing from STaG
Date	Location
Funny, fresh original. A chance to sample new writing from Student Theatre at Glasgow.
12 Jun–14 Jun 7.00	Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow

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