There are great theatre shows on offer all year round at the King's Theatre and Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
- Carousel (9–11 Oct)
- Absurd Person Singular (9–11 Oct)
- Calendar Girls (13–18 Oct)
Theatre
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| Date | Location |
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| Cameron Mackintosh's hit musical tours the UK for the first time, after its spectacular run on London's West End. | |
| 2 Oct–6 Dec, not Sundays 7.30; Sat & Wed 2.30 & 7.30 | Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| 3 Nov–8 Nov 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30; Wed 2.00 & 7.30 | His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen |
| Date | Location |
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| Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as informal Mod Feis events. | |
| 10 Oct–18 Oct (Times vary) | Various Venues, Falkirk |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
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| Edinburgh's annual cultural extravaganza returns for another exciting year of dance, opera and theatre. | |
| 14 Aug 2009–6 Sep 2009 (Times vary) | Various Venues, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| An adaptation of Lewis Grassic Gibbon's seminal novel by Alastair Cording, directed by Kenny Ireland. | |
| 7 Oct–18 Oct 7.45 | Perth Theatre, Perth |
| Date | Location |
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| Musical comedy set in the 1960s Dundee mills. | |
| 6 Oct–18 Oct | Whitehall Theatre, Dundee |
| Date | Location |
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| Ahoy land lubbers! Scotland's favourite children's entertainers have set sail with their 2008 show, Pirate Island. | |
| 17 Oct–19 Oct 12.00 & 3.00 | Eden Court Theatre, Inverness |
| 25 Oct–26 Oct Sat 2.00; Sun 12.00 & 3.00 | Motherwell Concert Hall, Motherwell |
| Date | Location |
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| A new Barry Manilow musical starring 'all' of his hit songs. Ex-popstar Chesney Hawkes steps into the lead role with Siobhan Dillon (from BBC's 'Maria') and Francesca Jackson (from BBC's 'I'd Do Anything') also performing. | |
| 13 Oct–18 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 | King's Theatre, Glasgow |
| 20 Oct–25 Oct 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 | Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| A bold new multi-media theatre piece by Scottish playwright Catherine Grosvenor, exploring ideas, myths and realities of migration and identity in 21st Century Europe. Following the Edinburgh performances, the production will then transfer to Bydgoszcz and Warsaw. | |
| 24 Sep–11 Oct (7 Oct–10 Oct 8.00); 5.00 (11 Oct 2.30 & 8.00) | Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Dale Wasserman's adaptation of Ken Kesey's classic novel. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'. | |
| 9 Oct–18 Oct, not 12 Oct 7.30 | Ramshorn Theatre, Glasgow |
| Date | Location |
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| Pull up a chair and lay another place at the table for a very special guest. Judith Kerr's much-loved children's book is given a magical, musical stage interpretation by David Wood on the 40th anniversary of its publication. Ages 3+. | |
| 9 Oct–11 Oct 11.00am & 5.00; Sat 10.30am & 12.30 | King's Theatre, Glasgow |
| 12 Dec–27 Dec, not 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 21 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec 11.00am | Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| The Lyceum kicks off its 08/09 season in fine fettle, with the ever-excellent Liam Brennan as the man who would be king. | |
| 12 Sep–11 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays 7.45; 2.30 & 7.45 | Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| 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 Touring Consortium. | |
| 4 Nov–8 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 | King's Theatre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
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| The latest antics of the irrepressible Mrs Brown starring Brendan O'Carroll. | |
| 21 Oct–1 Nov Tue–Sat 7.30 | Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow |
| Date | Location |
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| This new musical, based on Jessie Kesson's 'The White Bird Passes', is set on a backstreet lane in 1920s Elgin. | |
| 10 Oct–11 Oct 7.30 | Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen |
| 17 Oct–18 Oct 8.00 | Eden Court Theatre, Inverness |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| This Bernstein-Sondheim musical based on 'Romeo and Juliet' celebrates its 50th anniversary with a brand new vibrant production and all those memorable songs: 'Maria', 'Tonight', 'Somewhere', 'America', 'One Hand One Heart' and 'I Feel Pretty'. | |
| 11 Nov–29 Nov, not Sundays 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 | Theatre Royal, Glasgow |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Michael Rosen's every popular children's book is brought lovingly to life on stage. | |
| 27 Nov–29 Nov Thu & Fri 10.00am & 1.30; Sat 10.00am & 12.00 | His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen |
| Date | Location |
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| Peter Hall's acclaimed West End production of Oscar Wilde's 'An Ideal Husband' is brought to life with an all star cast starring Kate O'Mara, Fenella Fielding and Tony Britton. | |
| 13 Oct–18 Oct 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30; Wed 2.00 & 7.30 | His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
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| The Masters blend popular West End musical numbers into a show of witty anecdotes. | |
| 14 Nov 7.30 | Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry |
| 15 Nov 7.30 | Caird Hall, Dundee |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Light Opera Club presents one of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musicals featuring songs such as 'Oh What a Beautiful Morning' and 'People Will Say We're in Love'. | |
| 21 Oct–25 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 | King's Theatre, Glasgow |
| Date | Location |
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| Expect jokes, music, audience participation and prizes from CBeebies presenter Mike Amatt, putting the art into cartoon with this zany show. Ages 3-11. | |
| 11 Oct 2.00–4.00 | Albert Halls, Stirling |
| 13 Oct 1.00 & 3.00 | Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen |
| 16 Oct 2.00 | Eden Court Theatre, Inverness |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Songs, fun and slapstick comedy for all ages in this ever-popular family Christmas panto. | |
| 28 Nov–24 Dec (Times vary) | Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld |
| 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. | |
| 21 Oct–1 Nov 7.00; Fri 5.00 & 8.00; Sat 2.00 & 7.00; Wed 2.00 | His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen |
| Date | Location |
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| Take cover - it's the original (prog-rock) score for the HG Wells novel adaptation, performed live. | |
| 10 Jun | AECC, Aberdeen |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| The Ryan Centre Youth Theatre present a sparkling adaptation of JM Barrie's classic play. | |
| 29 Oct–31 Oct 7.30 | Ryan Centre, Stranraer |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Scottish Opera returns with a lavish new production of Franz Lehár's light opera. Set in Paris 1912, 'The Merry Widow' tells the tale of Hanna Glawari, the witty widow of a filthily rich man, who is in search of a new spouse. | |
| 14 Oct 7.30 | Community Centre, Nairn |
| 18 Oct 7.30 | Corran Halls, Oban |
| 21 Oct 7.30 | Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne |
| 23 Oct 7.30 | Reid Hall, Forfar |
| 25 Oct 7.30 | Byre Theatre, St Andrews |
| 28 Oct 7.30 | Queen's Hall, Dunoon |
| 30 Oct 7.30 | Tait Hall, Kelso |
| 1 Nov 7.30 | Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh |
| 4 Nov 7.30 | Peterhead Community Theatre, Peterhead |
| 6 Nov 7.30 | Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Star of TV show 'Sixth Sense' and psychic Colin Fry takes his supernatural expertise to the stage. | |
| 29 Oct 8.00 | Eden Court Theatre, Inverness |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Double bill of new plays as part of the National Theatre of Scotland Traverse Debuts season. Dominic Hill directs works by first time playwrights Kenny Lindsay and Andy Duffy. | |
| 6 Nov–15 Nov (6 Nov, 7 Nov, 8 Nov & 11 Nov–14 Nov 8.00) (15 Nov 2.30 & 8.00) | Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| A new show from Splinters Productions, telling the story of JM Barrie - the lad from Kirriemuir who became the world's leading playwright. | |
| 9 Oct–11 Oct 7.30 | Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh |
| 15 Oct 7.30 | Ryan Centre, Stranraer |
| 17 Oct 7.30 | The CatStrand, Castle Douglas |
| 24 Oct 7.30 | Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory |
| 25 Oct 7.30 | The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as informal Mod Feis events. | |
| 9 Oct 2009–17 Oct 2009 (Times vary) | Various Venues, Oban |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Hans Christian Andersen's classic fable is brought to life by students of Motherwell College HNC Musical Theatre. Perfect for families with children aged 5+. | |
| 27 Nov–28 Nov 6.00 | Motherwell College Drama Studio, Motherwell |
| 29 Nov 2.00 | Stepps Cultural Centre, Glasgow |
| 5 Dec Fri 1.30; Sat 2.00 | Sir John Wilson Town Hall, Airdrie |
| 13 Dec 2.00 | Bellshill Cultural Centre, Bellshill |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Indigo Moon Theatre present a shadow puppet Wonderland complete with the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and March Hare. | |
| 14 Oct 11.30am & 1.30 | Byre Theatre, St Andrews |
| 15 Oct 11.00am & 2.00 | Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh |
| 16 Oct 2.30 | Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen |
| 19 Oct 3.00 | Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| The Glenkens '73 Club present two comical and festive one act plays. | |
| 12 Dec–13 Dec 7.30 | The CatStrand, Castle Douglas |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| The phenomenal 'Sixth Sense' star uses his psychic gifts to wow his audience. | |
| 26 Oct Sun 7.30 | Magnum Theatre, Irvine |
| 27 Oct 7.30 | Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow |
| 28 Oct 7.30 | Music Hall, Aberdeen |
| 30 Oct 7.30 | Caird Hall, Dundee |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| An evening of cabaret satire featuring mime, song and sketches of a 1930's style. | |
| 17 Oct–18 Oct 7.30 | Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| A theatrical performance from Crossroads Young Farmers. | |
| 7 Nov 7.30 | Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| An interesting statement about conformity that is more suitable for adults. | |
| 11 Oct 2.00 | Eden Court Theatre, Inverness |
| Date | Location |
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| Enjoy the spoon-bending mind-reading talents of TV personality Drew McAdam. Expect plenty of friendly audience participation. | |
| 24 Oct 8.00 | Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate |
| Date | Location |
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| Why Not? Musical Theatre Company present an evening of hits from the musicals. | |
| 20 Nov–22 Nov 7.30 | Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| PACE Theatre present Panto fun for all ages starring David Wallace and Alan Orr. | |
| 28 Nov–3 Jan 2009 (Times vary) | Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Phillip Breen directs Harold Pinter's classic comedy about one man's act of kindness in inviting a tramp into his home.Tam Dean Burn stars. | |
| 22 Oct–15 Nov 7.30 (8 Nov 2.30 & 7.30) | Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow |
| Date | Location |
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| New play as part of the National Theatre of Scotland Traverse Debuts season, written by new writer Sam Holcroft and directed by Vicky Featherstone. A biology teacher struggles to teach her pupils that education will make them free against all the odds. | |
| 23 Oct–1 Nov, not Sundays, Mondays 8.00 (1 Nov 2.30 & 8.00) | Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| Legwarmers at the ready, as the high-kickin' kids from the New York Academy of Performing Arts sing their bodies electric all over again. Oh, will you get 'down' off that taxi? | |
| 19 Jan 2009–24 Jan 2009 7.30; Fri 5.00 & 8.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 | King's Theatre, Glasgow |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| New musical packed with songs from The Proclaimers, that follows the highs and lows of two soldiers returning home from the army. | |
| 10 Feb 2009–21 Feb 2009, not Sundays 7.30; Sat & Wed 2.30 & 7.30 | King's Theatre, Glasgow |
| Date | Location |
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| The East Kilbride Players present the theatrical tale of young Dorothy and her wayward Kansas dreams. | |
| 23 Oct–25 Oct 8.00 | East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| A celebration of arts in and around Biggar that takes in jazz, folk, classical, theatre, dance, exhibitions and workshops. | |
| 16 Oct–26 Oct (Times vary) | Various Venues, Biggar |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| The Musical Theatre Class present a fantastic Christmas panto with plenty of opportunities for audience participation. | |
| 29 Nov 2.00 & 5.00 | Red Shoes Theatre, Elgin |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Hannah and her Dad are having trouble seeing eye to eye but help eventually arrives in the form of a big rabbit shaped package. Suitable for ages 10+. | |
| 21 Oct 7.30 | Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld |
| 23 Oct 7.30 | Perth Theatre, Perth |
| 24 Oct 7.30 | Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh |
| 25 Oct 7.00 | Macrobert, Stirling |
| 30 Oct 7.30 | Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate |
| 1 Nov 7.00 | Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock |
| 4 Nov 1.30 & 6.30 | Lochgelly Centre, Lochgelly |
| 6 Nov 7.00 | Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley |
| 7 Nov 7.00 | Arran High School, Isle Of Arran |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| New play about a family under siege, by first time playwright Paul Higgins, directed by John Tiffany as part of the NTS Traverse Debuts season. | |
| 20 Nov–29 Nov (20 Nov–22 Nov & 25 Nov–28 Nov 8.00) (29 Nov 2.30 & 8.00) | Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| East Ayrshire Youth Theatre presents their version of the classic Oliver Twist. | |
| 29 Oct–31 Oct 7.30 | Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Thomson Leng Youth Music Theatre whisk you down the yellow brick road for some adventures with Dorothy. | |
| 13 Nov–15 Nov | Whitehall Theatre, Dundee |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Songs, fun and slapstick comedy for all ages in this ever-popular family Christmas panto by the Lochgilphead Drama Club. | |
| 14 Nov–15 Nov 2009 7.30–10.00 | Ardrishaig Public Hall, Ardrishaig |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Two fast-paced, funny and politically engaged acts take to the stage for the unravelling of dreams, hopes and musical aspirations. By Lung Ha's Theatre Company. | |
| 17 Oct 12.00; Sat 5.30 | Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh |
| 20 Oct 1.30 & 7.30 | The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen |
| 22 Oct 8.00 | Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld |
| Date | Location |
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| Benchtours presents Eugene Ionesco's absurdist play about an intense professor, a sparky young student and the shifting power balance that exists between them. | |
| 14 Oct 7.30 | Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate |
| 15 Oct–18 Oct 7.30 | Tron Theatre, Glasgow |
| 24 Oct 8.00 | Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld |
| 25 Oct 7.30 | The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen |
| 31 Oct 8.00 | Rosehall Village Hall, Lairg |
| Date | Location |
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| Studio Theatre Group performs Shakespeare's fantastical rom-com. | |
| 5 Nov–7 Nov 7.30 | Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| A Rowantree Theatre Company of Stephen MacDonald's play about the encounter between WWI poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen in Edinburgh's Craiglockhart War Hospital and their burgeoning friendship in the turmoil of warfare. | |
| 17 Oct–18 Oct 7.30–10.00 | Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk |
| 23 Oct 7.30 | Tower Mill, Kirkstile |
| 24 Oct 8.00 | Wynd Theatre, Melrose |
| 25 Oct 7.30 | The Maltings, Berwick-Upon-Tweed |
| 29 Oct 7.30 | Buccleuch Centre, Langholm |
| 30 Oct 7.30 | The Village Hall, Coldingham |
| 31 Oct 7.30 | Wauchope Hall, Kelso |
| 1 Nov 7.30 | Village Hall, Walkerburn |
| 4 Nov–7 Nov 7.30 | Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh |
| 8 Nov 7.00 | Napier University, Edinburgh |
| 11 Nov 7.30 | Town Hall, Jedburgh |
| 14 Nov 7.30 | Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles |
| 15 Nov 7.30 | Smailholm Village Hall, Smailholm |
| 19 Nov 7.30 | Walls Public Hall, Shetland |
| 20 Nov 7.30 | Scalloway Hall, Scalloway |
| 22 Nov 7.30 | The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Purves Puppets present songs with little Pips the monkey, his pal Panda and the Goldilocks gang. | |
