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42 Royal Park Terrace, Edinburgh
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21 Jun 8pm In A Sma' Room House gig, tickets can be reserved by emailing douglasinscotland@blueyonder.co.uk. Jazz and folk music blended with drama to reflect the life of…
Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, St Bride's, 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh
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24 Aug–25 Aug Fri 6.45–8pm; Sat 3.15–4.30pm & 6.45–8pm
Fri 6.45–8pm; Sat 3.15–4.30pm & 6.45–8pm		 Absolutely Legless Absolutely Legless. Bringing Irish traditional music, song and dance alive. A high energy show of Irish rhythms, reels and song. With fiddles…
13 Aug–15 Aug Mon–Wed 6–7pm
Mon–Wed 6–7pm		 Reynard Charlie May. Mixing virtuoso lyricism with dramatic storytelling Charlie May retells the satirical Van den Vos Reynaerde (literally: Of Reynard…
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy
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13 Sep–15 Sep Thu–Sat 8pm
Thu–Sat 8pm		 Casablanca: The Gin Joint Cut Of all the theatres in all the world …Morag Fullarton's three-hander contains some of the most iconic scenes and lines ever written.
Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, Dunfermline
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7 Sep 8pm
8pm		 Jason Byrne: People's Puppeteer Livewire Byrne returns with another frantic show full of props, clowning and fast-paced lunacy.
Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
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1 Aug–2 Aug Wed & Thu 3.10pm
Wed & Thu 3.10pm		 An Appointment with the Wicker Man Preview performance. National Theatre of Scotland / The Assembly Rooms. By Greg Hemphill and Donald McLeary. On a remote Scottish island, amateur…
3 Aug–26 Aug Tue–Sun 3.10–4.50pm
Tue–Sun 3.10–4.50pm		 An Appointment with the Wicker Man National Theatre of Scotland / The Assembly Rooms. By Greg Hemphill and Donald McLeary. On a remote Scottish island, amateur theatre company…
1 Aug–2 Aug Wed & Thu 4.45–6.15pm
Wed & Thu 4.45–6.15pm		 Molly Wobbly's Tit Factory Preview performance. Lyric Theatre Belfast / The Stand Comedy Club. The whole town gets an unexpected makeover when a stranger arrives on Mammary…
3 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 4.45–6.15pm
Mon–Sun 4.45–6.15pm		 Molly Wobbly's Tit Factory Lyric Theatre Belfast / The Stand Comedy Club. The whole town gets an unexpected makeover when a stranger arrives on Mammary Lane in this musical…
2 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 1–2.10pm
Mon–Sun 1–2.10pm		 Six and a Tanner Fair Pley / The Assembly Rooms. A one-man play starring David Hayman. In a Glasgow funeral parlour, a middle-aged man relives the joys and…
Bedlam Theatre, 11b Bristo Place, Edinburgh
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3 Aug–4 Aug Fri & Sat 5–5.55pm
Fri & Sat 5–5.55pm		 The Girl With No Heart Preview performance. Sparkle and Dark's Travelling Players. Their city is made of paper, as are their hearts. The children seek to rebuild an…
5 Aug–25 Aug Sun–Sat 5–5.55pm
Sun–Sat 5–5.55pm		 The Girl With No Heart Sparkle and Dark's Travelling Players. Their city is made of paper, as are their hearts. The children seek to rebuild an ash-filled world by…
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 5–5.55pm
Mon & Tue 5–5.55pm		 The Girl With No Heart Two-for-one ticket offer available. Sparkle and Dark's Travelling Players. Their city is made of paper, as are their hearts. The children seek to…
Belfast Waterfront, 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast
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3 Jun Jun 3, 11pm & 2am The Wiggles Live In Concert The musical group The Wiggles who are celebrating their 18th yea, embark on a summer 2010 tour around the country, which promises to be a bright…
B'est, 16 Drummond Street, Edinburgh
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2 Aug–28 Aug Mon–Thu 2–4pm & 8–10pm; Fri 2–4pm; Sun 2–4pm & 8–10pm
Mon–Thu 2–4pm & 8–10pm; Fri 2–4pm; Sun 2–4pm & 8–10pm		 Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience Interactive Theatre International. Back for its fifth Fringe running, the five-star, sell-out show that's 'a two-hour eat, drink and laugh…
The Bike Shed Theatre, 162–163 Fore Street, Exeter
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30 May May 30, 9.30pm Simply The Jest: Middle Class Tripe Sketch comedy celebrating the absurdities of middle class life.
Brediland Allotments, Cardell Drive, Foxbar, Paisley
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8 Jun Fri 2pm, 5pm & 7pm Allotment Booking via Paisley Arts Centre. Meet two green-fingered sisters among the plants for a cuppa, a homemade scone and a major dose of sibling rivalry…
Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton
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17 Jun Jun 17, 11am & 2pm The Wiggles Live In Concert The musical group The Wiggles who are celebrating their 18th yea, embark on a summer 2010 tour around the country, which promises to be a bright…
Broughton House & Garden, 12 High Street, Kirkcudbright
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2 Jun 7.30pm A Gilbert & Sullivan Gala Part of Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival. The Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society perform a selection of popular musical classics as they…
Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, Edinburgh
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16 Apr–25 Jun Mon 7–9pm Brunton Theatre Players New weekly amateur theatre group for adults with a focus on performance and techniques, and plans to work on a range of classic and contemporary…
26 Jun–28 Jun Tue & Thu 7pm East Lothian Youth Theatre Showcase Annual showcase with a 'Time' theme.
23 Jul–27 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 12–18s A week of workshops for dramatic teens, led by site-specific theatre specialist Suzanne Lofthus from Cutting Edge Theatre. The group will work…
17 Jul–19 Jul Tue–Thu 10.30am–noon & 1–2.30pm East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 5–7s Fire up young imaginations with these three-day drama workshops for 5–7-year-olds. Choose from morning or afternoon sessions.
30 Jul–3 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 8–12s A week of drama classes, building up to a performance on the Brunton Theatre stage at the end of the week.
29 Jun 7.30pm Ornithology An installation of work by Christine Banks is also on show to accompany the performances. Strange Bird Zirkus presents work in progress Ornithology…
27 Nov–17 Dec Not Sat & Sun Puss in Boots The Brunton's panto for this year tells the tale of the smartest cat in Musselburgh, with the usual mix of silly characters, local colour and…
1 Dec 2012–5 Jan 2013 Not Sun Puss in Boots Peak performance. The Brunton's panto for this year tells the tale of the smartest cat in Musselburgh, with the usual mix of silly characters, local…
C, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
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1 Aug–27 Aug Mon–Sun 10–10.55am
Mon–Sun 10–10.55am		 Shakespeare for Breakfast C theatre. The Bardic Breakfasters are back! C's Shakespearean sensation returns for a 21st sell-out year with free coffee and croissants! With a…
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 10–10.55am
Mon & Tue 10–10.55am		 Shakespeare for Breakfast Two-for-one ticket offer available. C theatre. The Bardic Breakfasters are back! C's Shakespearean sensation returns for a 21st sell-out year…
Café Nemrut, 255 Leith Walk, Edinburgh
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14 Jun–16 Jun Thu–Sat 7pm Katianna Was Here New devised theatre about a woman going on an important journey. Part of Leith Festival.
Cameo, 38 Home Street, Edinburgh
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19 Jun To be confirmed Royal Opera House: Tosca This production of Puccini's classic, set in Rome at the turn of the 19th century, was conducted by Antonio Pappano.
Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline
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16 Jun–17 Jun Sat & Sun 11.30am
Sat & Sun 11.30am		 Sunflowers and Sheds M6 Theatre Company presents the enchanting story of a friendship formed down on the allotment, augmented by original music. Ages 5+.
Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol
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8 Jun Jun 8, 1pm–4.30pm 		The Wiggles Live In Concert The musical group The Wiggles who are celebrating their 18th yea, embark on a summer 2010 tour around the country, which promises to be a bright…
Constitution Bar, 48 Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh
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13 Jun–16 Jun Wed–Sat 7pm Who Killed the Pop Star? A murder mystery set in 1986 from Leith Community Theatre – follow the clues, if you can see past the hairdos and lashings of eyeliner. Part of…
Counting House, West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
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27 Jul 11am A Play in a Day Whatever aspect of theatrical production you want to get involved with, this is your chance, as Chimaera Productions stage a one-day theatre workshop.
Eden Court Theatre, Bishop's Road, Inverness
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25 Jun 1.30pm
1.30pm		 Mikey and Addie A new show from Andy Manley, Rob Evans and macrobert, about a boy called Mikey and a girl called Addie, life-changing moments, secrets, lies and…
21 Aug–22 Aug To be confirmed
To be confirmed		 Wonderland Created by Vanishing Point from Scotland, Wonderland, a darkly subversive take on the themes of Alice in Wonderland, examines the attraction of fame…
The Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh
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26 Nov–1 Dec Mon & Tue 7.30pm; Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Thu & Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm 9 to 5: The Musical Three office workers get their own back on their lying bigot of a boss and conspire to take over the company, all while singing along to 18 classic…
22 Oct–27 Oct Mon–Thu 8pm; Fri 5pm & 8.30pm; Sat 4pm & 8pm American Idiot The Green Day musical comes to the UK, with songs from the Grammy award-winning album of the same name and a story of three young people from the…
4 Dec 2012–12 Jan 2013 Not Sun Dirty Dancing See Baby not put in the corner in the musical based on the late Patrick Swayze's popular film. We can't promise you'll have the time of your life…
27 Jul–28 Jul Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Footloose Let's hear it for the boy as the stage version of the hit 80s film rocks into town.
6 Nov–10 Nov Tue 7.30pm; Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Thu & Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm 42nd Street Popular musical about a chorus girl, Peggy Sawyer, who gets the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play the leading lady – and steals the show. This…
21 Jul 7.30pm The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show - Live! Do you know where your towel is? If not, you need to book now for this touring reunion of (most of) the original cast of the greatest cult radio…
13 Nov–17 Nov Tue 7.30pm; Wed & Thu 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Fri 5pm & 8pm; Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Bill Kenwright's production of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical returns, with Keith Jack starring as the boy with the troublesome coat.
20 Jul 7.30pm Magic of Motown Tribute to the sweet soul sounds of Motown starring the supremely-talented Magic of Motown band, with hits made famous by the Isley Brothers, Stevie…
27 Jun–30 Jun Wed–Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Midnight Tango Strictly Come Dancing regulars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace bring the heady passions of Buenos Aires to town in this tango extravaganza.
30 May–23 Jun Not Mon Oliver! After last year's 50th anniversary, Lionel Bart's musical take on Dickens' classic transfers to Scotland, featuring Brian Conley as Fagin.
19 Sep–20 Oct Not Sun The Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber's vastly popular melodramatic musical comes to Scotland at last, with John Owen-Jones and Earl Carpenter sharing the role of the…
11 Nov 7.30pm Sally Morgan: Psychic Sally on the Road Sally's psychic powers have been with her since she was nine months old, and she's now taking her wealth of psychic knowledge on tour.
26 Jun 7.30pm Sing-a-Long-a Grease Get dolled up as a T-bird or a Pink Lady for this fully interactive sing-along to the classic film, with dancing in the aisles.
3 Jul–14 Jul Not Sun Starlight Express One of the longest running musicals in theatre history rolls into town, featuring 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's greatest songs, and turbo charged…
19 Nov 7.30pm That'll Be The Day Step back in time with a brand new edition of the popular touring show, and hear rock'n'roll hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
2 Jun–23 Jun Wed, Thu & Sat 10.30am Theatre Tour See behind the scenes at the country's largest purpose-built theatre.
Edinburgh Studios, 21 Arthur Street, Edinburgh
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14 Jun 7.15pm Fizzical Fusion Workshop where you'll get to try yoga stretches, physical theatre exercises and games. Part of Leith Festival.
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
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29 Jun–6 Jul Times vary Edinburgh International Magic Festival This magical new player on the Edinburgh festival scene returns for a third year in 2012 and is sure to have an even bigger array of performances…
22 Jun–24 Jun Times vary Festival of the Erotic Arts A new festival for Scotland, specialising in all things naughty and arty. The programme is set to include performance, visual arts and crafts, film…
Fairmilehead Parish Church, 1a Frogston Road West, Fairmilehead, Edinburgh
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4 Aug–18 Aug Mon–Sat 2–3.30pm
Mon–Sat 2–3.30pm		 Nessie the Loch Ness Monster Purves Puppets. Our production combines humour, dance and exciting traditional Scottish music. It tells of a boy called Hughie McDhui and a girl…
4 Aug–18 Aug Not Sun
Not Sun		 Pips and Panda Meet the Three Bears Purves Puppets. Exciting ultraviolet performance for little ones, one to six years old. In this Pips and Panda show, they find themselves meeting…
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13–29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
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23 Oct 7.30pm Alston The eagerly awaited new show by Richard Alston Dance Company, including the choreographer's latest creation, A Ceremony of Carols, set to the…
30 Oct–31 Oct Tue & Wed 7.30pm Batsheva Ensemble: Deca Dance Work choreographed by Ohad Naharin and performed by Israel's Batsheva Dance Company.
23 Jul–4 Aug Mon–Sun 10am–6pm Foundation Performance Course Professional tutors lead young actors through workshops and rehearsals, before a performance on the final day of the course. Apply for a place via…
2 Jul–7 Jul Mon–Sat 9.30am–5pm Junior Performance Course Kids explore their drama skills, working on movement, characterisation and storytelling, leading up to a performance on the final day of the course.
27 Nov–1 Dec Tue & Wed 7.30pm; Thu 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty Matthew Bourne completes his trio of Tchaikovsky-scored ballets with the story of Aurora's century-long slumber, rendered in typically idiosyncratic…
7 Jun–9 Jun Thu & Fri 7.30–10pm; Sat 2.15pm & 7.30pm Opera North: Ruddigore Opera North brings to life Gilbert and Sullivan's melodramatic story of witches, maidens and curses from beyond the grave.
4 Jul–5 Jul Wed & Thu 10am & 1pm Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt Join Peppa, George and Danny Dog in a treasure hunt on Grandad Dog's boat. This brand new show features puppets, songs and a brand new story.
26 Jun 7.30pm Pilrig Park: The American Dream Local arts-specialist school Pilrig Park presents its latest show, which almost every child has contributed to in some way, from dancing to costumes.
15 Jun–16 Jun Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2pm & 7.30pm Porgy & Bess Cape Town Opera return with Gershwin's popular opera, featuring 'Summertime', 'I Got Plenty of Nuttin'' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So'.
11 Oct–13 Oct Thu–Sat 7.30pm Scottish Ballet: Autumn Season 2012 Martin Lawrance's Run For It, William Forsythe's Workwithinwork and Hans van Manen's Five Tangos make up the national company's diverse autumn bill.
4 Jul 7.30pm Sing-a-Long-a-Abba Tribute The spirit of the super Swedes lives on in this musical extravaganza with live singers, on-screen lyrics, fancy dress and a party atmosphere.
3 Jun Sun noon & 3pm The Singing Kettle: Shake, Rattle and Roll Join Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin to make a right old racket – bang on a homemade instrument to accompany all the old favourites like ' Music Man…
28 Jun 7.30pm Telford College: Cross Currents 2012 Students perform contemporary and jazz dance pieces choreographed by their tutors at Performing Arts Studio Scotland.
G Live, London Road, Guildford
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7 Jun Jun 7, 1pm & 4.30pm The Wiggles Live In Concert The musical group The Wiggles who are celebrating their 18th yea, embark on a summer 2010 tour around the country, which promises to be a bright…
Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square, Edinburgh
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1 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 6.30–7.30pm
Mon–Sun 6.30–7.30pm		 Fascinating Aida: Cheap Flights Fascinating Aida. Continuing their smash-hit sell-out tour, the Olivier Award nominated and now a global internet sensation, Fascinating Aida is…
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 6.30–7.30pm
Mon & Tue 6.30–7.30pm		 Fascinating Aida: Cheap Flights Two-for-one ticket offer available. Fascinating Aida. Continuing their smash-hit sell-out tour, the Olivier Award nominated and now a global…
The Granary, 32–34 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh
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14 Jun–16 Jun Thu & Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm Leith's Hidden Treasure Citadel Arts Group presents a play by Laure C Paterson based on the memories of Leithers of the old hospital. Part of Leith Festival.
Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York
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13 Jun Jun 13, 1pm & 4.30pm The Wiggles Live In Concert The musical group The Wiggles who are celebrating their 18th yea, embark on a summer 2010 tour around the country, which promises to be a bright…
Greenside, 1b Royal Terrace, Edinburgh
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3 Aug–4 Aug Fri & Sat 5.20–6.45pm
Fri & Sat 5.20–6.45pm		 Exit Stage Left Preview performance. Ecco Theatre Company. Greg Thompson, quite simply, shines! Or rather, he did. Until tragedy struck. After many years in the…
8 Aug–18 Aug Mon–Sat 5.20–6.45pm
Mon–Sat 5.20–6.45pm		 Exit Stage Left Ecco Theatre Company. Greg Thompson, quite simply, shines! Or rather, he did. Until tragedy struck. After many years in the shadows and desperate…
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 5.20–6.45pm
Mon & Tue 5.20–6.45pm		 Exit Stage Left Two-for-one ticket offer available. Ecco Theatre Company. Greg Thompson, quite simply, shines! Or rather, he did. Until tragedy struck. After…
8 Aug–18 Aug Mon–Sat 4.05–5.05pm
Mon–Sat 4.05–5.05pm		 Fragment Mused Collective. A light-hearted, athletic and quirky exploration of what pulls us apart and brings us together. Fragment explores the role of…
13 Aug–18 Aug Mon–Sat 2.35–3.40pm
Mon–Sat 2.35–3.40pm		 The Importance of Being Earnest FramBag Theatre. The Importance of Being Earnest. The classic study of gender politics is given a new twist in this saucy, stylish and innovative…
13 Aug–18 Aug Mon–Sat 3–3.50pm
Mon–Sat 3–3.50pm		 Retail Therapy MAdD Theatre Company. A sparkling new musical set in Denny's Department Store, bringing you 'tomorrow's fashions today', gives a comic insight…
13 Aug–18 Aug Mon–Sat 1.35–2.25pm
Mon–Sat 1.35–2.25pm		 Romeo and Juliet FramBag Theatre. Romeo and Juliet. This is an exciting, vibrant, fun interpretation of the play. In just under an hour we present our own version…
20 Aug–25 Aug Mon–Sat 5–6pm
Mon–Sat 5–6pm		 Skye North London Collegiate School. When three-year-old Skye was left alone in her mother's car, the world erupted. Based on a true story, this play…
3 Aug–5 Aug Fri–Sun 2.50–4.40pm
Fri–Sun 2.50–4.40pm		 The Smoking Boy Preview performance. LOSt ANGELeS ENSEMBLE. World Premiere. 1917, New England. The Yanks are coming! American boys stomp out their cigarettes…
8 Aug–11 Aug Wed–Sat 2.50–4.40pm
Wed–Sat 2.50–4.40pm		 The Smoking Boy LOSt ANGELeS ENSEMBLE. World Premiere. 1917, New England. The Yanks are coming! American boys stomp out their cigarettes, take up their bayonets…
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 2.50–4.40pm
Mon & Tue 2.50–4.40pm		 The Smoking Boy Two-for-one ticket offer available. LOSt ANGELeS ENSEMBLE. World Premiere. 1917, New England. The Yanks are coming! American boys stomp out their…
20 Aug–25 Aug Mon–Sat 8.30–9.40pm
Mon–Sat 8.30–9.40pm		 Zelda Denise Paulette. It's 1948. Mrs F Scott Fitzgerald waits in the doctor's office for her next appointment. As a writer, dancer and painter and F…
Gryphon Venues at the Point Hotel, 34 Bread Street, Edinburgh
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3 Aug–4 Aug Fri & Sat 8.25–9.25pm
6 Aug–11 Aug Mon–Sat 8.25–9.25pm
Fri & Sat 8.25–9.25pm		 Bellylicious the Sequel – Confessions of a Belly Dance Diva Written and performed by Galit Mersand. An inside look into the delirious world of the belly dance diva with off the wall experiences and unexpected…
13 Aug–19 Aug Mon–Sun 3.10–4.25pm
Mon–Sun 3.10–4.25pm		 On the Edge Theatre On The Edge. Frank's cliff top home is about to fall into the sea and he's had notice to quit by the council. He refuses to budge as his…
HMV Apollo, Queen Caroline Street, London W6
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9 Jun–10 Jun Jun 9, 1pm & 4.30pm, Jun 10, 11am & 2pm The Wiggles Live In Concert The musical group The Wiggles who are celebrating their 18th yea, embark on a summer 2010 tour around the country, which promises to be a bright…
Hoddom and Ecclefechan Village Hall, Ecclefechan
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3 Jun 7.30pm A Gilbert & Sullivan Gala Part of Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival. The Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society perform a selection of popular musical classics as they…
The Hold (Underneath The Admiral Bar), 72a Waterloo St, Glasgow
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22 Jun 7.30pm Enterteasement A spell-binding mix of comedy, magic and burlesque featuring performances from the like of mind reader Colin McLeod, burlesque acts Daiquiri Dusk…
The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
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13 Aug Noon
Noon		 Conversations: Barry McGovern Barry McGovern, world renowned for his interpretations of the work of Samuel Beckett, discusses his adaptation and solo performance of Watt…
15 Aug Noon
Noon		 Conversations: Graham Valentine Scots-born actor Graham Valentine talks about performing in Theater Basel’s Meine faire Dame – ein Sprachlabor, the Swiss company’s reinvention of…
17 Aug 5pm
5pm		 Encounters: A Classical World Richard Jenkyns, Professor of the Classical Tradition at Oxford University, explores the importance and popularity of the classical world and its…
31 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: Representations Matthew Lenton, director of Wonderland, joins Professor Michael Lamb, psychologist and specialist in child development from the University of…
18 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: Satire Director of Gulliver’s Travels Silviu Purcărete joins Dr Valerie Rumbold of the University of Birmingham and Martin Rowson, cartoonist and author of…
24 Aug Fri 2.30–3.15pm & 5–5.45pm
Fri 2.30–3.15pm & 5–5.45pm		 Primer for a Failed Superpower Winner of the 2011 Edinburgh International Festival Fringe Prize, the TEAM presents a work in progress. Primer for a Failed Superpower will (likely…
20 Aug–21 Aug Mon & Tue 7.30–9.45pm
Mon & Tue 7.30–9.45pm		 Villa+Discurso 1970s Chile – the main torture and extermination centre of General Pinochet’s regime is the notorious Villa Grimaldi. Thirty years later, three…
Inlingua Edinburgh, 40 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh
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9 Aug–23 Aug Mon–Sun 9.30–10.45pm
Mon–Sun 9.30–10.45pm		 Hitler Alone Paul Webster. This one-man show is an imagined solitary hour of rumination by the Fuehrer before his suicide in the Berlin bunker. It is culled…
King's Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh
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23 Oct–27 Oct Tue 7.30pm; Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Thu & Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm The Cone Gatherers Based on the novel by Robin Jenkins, this play examines the relentless struggle between good and evil via the story of two brothers, a hateful…
17 Aug–20 Aug Mon, Fri & Sat 8–10pm; Sun 2.30–4.30pm & 8–10pm
Mon, Fri & Sat 8–10pm; Sun 2.30–4.30pm & 8–10pm		 Gulliver's Travels Irish writer Jonathan Swift’s savage political satire is seen through the eyes of visionary theatre maker Silviu Purcărete with an original score by…
9 Oct–13 Oct Tue 7.30pm; Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Thu & Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Haunting Julia A chilling ghost story by Alan Ayckbourn as a father searches for answers to the riddle posed by his musical prodigy of a daughter's mysterious…
8 Sep 8pm
8pm		 Jason Byrne: People's Puppeteer Livewire Byrne returns with another frantic show full of props, clowning and fast-paced lunacy.
24 Aug–26 Aug Fri & Sat 7.30–10pm; Sun 2.30–5pm
Fri & Sat 7.30–10pm; Sun 2.30–5pm		 A Midsummer Night's Dream (As You Like It) A joyous combination of incongruous things: dumbstruck actors, suppressed emotions running riot, masterly solecism, divine blundering and, finally…
29 Oct–3 Nov Mon & Tue 7.30pm; Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Thu & Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm The Mousetrap The record breaking show adapted from Agatha Christie's book of the same name has been performed over 23,000 times. Now celebrating its diamond…
15 Oct–20 Oct Mon & Tue 7.30pm; Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Thu & Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm The Rise & Fall of Little Voice A production of Jim Cartwright's hit play about a young woman who discovers she can mimic the voices of the greatest vocalists of the 20th century.
11 Aug–13 Aug Mon, Sat & Sun 8–9pm
Mon, Sat & Sun 8–9pm		 Waiting for Orestes: Electra One of the most enduringly influential directors and theatre makers alive, Tadashi Suzuki brings his staging of the Greek myth to the Festival. Set…
Komedia, 23-24 Westgate Street, Bath
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30 May–31 May May 30 & 31, 7.30pm, doors 7pm Faulty Towers The Dining Experience An interactive comedy inspired by the TV programme, offering the chance to dine with neurotic Basil, domineering Sybil and hopeless waiter Manuel.
Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7-8 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh
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2 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 6–7pm
Mon–Sun 6–7pm		 Desperately Seeking the Exit Peter Michael Marino / Laughing Horse Free Festival. In 2007, American writer/performer Peter Michael Marino wrote a musical based on the…
Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh
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3 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun noon–12.55pm
Mon–Sun noon–12.55pm		 Pandora's Box - Free Joanne Jollie, Class Stage Productions, Free Festival. Pandora, Goddess of Yorkshire, dishes the dirt on herself, her punters and her fellow…
Laughing Horse @ Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
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2 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 11.50pm–12.50am
Mon–Sun 11.50pm–12.50am		 An Audience With Tomas Ford - Free Tomas Ford / Laughing Horse Free Festival. Smashing together dance music with cabaret, Australian showman Tomas Ford provokes and plays with…
Leith Links, Leith, Edinburgh
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1 Jun 4pm Animal Olympics Find out which of your favourite animals is best suited to which sport in this quirky tale. Ages 3–7. Part of Plu Festival.
1 Jun 1.30pm The Elf of Glen Fern A show for kids telling the tale of a brownie (a helpful elf) with colourful fabric puppets. Ages 3–6. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
2 Jun Sat 1.30–2.20pm & 4.30–5.20pm Jamie & Anna: Live and Loud Toonatik and Nickelodeon faves Jamie and Anna present a fun-filled game show where boys are pitted against girls. Ages 5+. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
1 Jun–2 Jun Fri & Sat noon–12.50pm Mr Boom The evergreen Mr Boom descends from the moon once more for a fun, educational music and song session. Ages 1–9. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
2 Jun 10.30am Pips and Panda Blacklight adventures from naughty monkey Pips and silly old Panda. Ages 1–6. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–5.30pm Plu Edinburgh Weekender aimed at parents with kids under 6, offering products, demos, activities from science to sports, theatre, storytelling and music workshops…
1 Jun 10.30am
3 Jun 10.30am 		Rapunzel The story of the young girl with beautiful, long blonde hair is brought to the stage. Ages 4+. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, Lochgelly
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22 Jun–23 Jun Fri 10.30am; Sat 2pm
Fri 10.30am; Sat 2pm		 Mikey and Addie A new show from Andy Manley, Rob Evans and macrobert, about a boy called Mikey and a girl called Addie, life-changing moments, secrets, lies and…
macrobert, University of Stirling, Stirling
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1 Jul Sun noon & 4pm
Sun noon & 4pm		 Mikey and Addie A new show from Andy Manley, Rob Evans and macrobert, about a boy called Mikey and a girl called Addie, life-changing moments, secrets, lies and…
Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh, 1 Tower Place Leith, Edinburgh
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14 Jun–19 Jun Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8pm; Sat 4pm & 8pm; Sun 8pm One Elliot Park Thought-provoking drama about a young woman who is accused of burgling her neighbours' flat, written by Edinburgh-based playwright Lindsay Miller…
The Meadows, Melville Drive, Edinburgh
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6 Aug–23 Aug Mon–Fri 6.45pm & 9pm The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Carnival Queens The new show from the Lady Boys is an energetic, bright affair with a carnival theme. Enjoy cabaret, comedy, colours and costumes as 16 of the divas…
Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen
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6 Sep 8pm
8pm		 Jason Byrne: People's Puppeteer Livewire Byrne returns with another frantic show full of props, clowning and fast-paced lunacy.
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
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14 Jun 6.30pm RBS Museum Talks: Vicky Featherstone Before she heads off to join the Royal Court, the Director of the National Theatre of Scotland talks to Janice Forsyth about the company's successes…
New Alexandra Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham
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15 Jun Jun 15, 1pm & 4.30pm The Wiggles Live In Concert The musical group The Wiggles who are celebrating their 18th yea, embark on a summer 2010 tour around the country, which promises to be a bright…

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