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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
Abigail's Party
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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
An Audience with Arthur Smith
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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
As You Always Do
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Following the success of [RE-ID], Gappad return to the Tron with another bilingual (Polish/English) play, about the story of a stranger read about in a newspaper.
21 May–24 May 7.30 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
bahok
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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
The Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival
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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
The Box It Came In
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As the result of a freak online shopping incident, our hero is sent hurtling through space. A wizz-bang combination of computer animation and live performance.
24 May 2.00 Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas
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
Colin Scougall Theatre School
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The annual end of year performance by students of the Colin Scougall Theatre School.
21 May–24 May 7.30 Airdrie Arts Centre, Airdrie
Danny the Champion of the World
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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
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
The Drawer Boy
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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
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 First to Go
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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
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.
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
Les Amis d'Ono: The Magic Carousel
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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 place at Bowhill stables which will be buzzing with sword fighting, unicycling and horses at liberty.
17 May–18 May 3.00 Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk
Liar
Date Location
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, Lizzie's mind goes into overdrive. This new TAG production, aimed at 8-12 year olds, has a heavyweight pedigree - the script is by Davey Anderson ('Snuff', 'Rupture'), who also arranged the music for both this production and 'Black Watch', and is directed by Guy Hollands.
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) Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
Little Otik (Previews)
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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.
21 May–22 May 7.30 Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
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
Mismatch: Laughter and Pathos in a Tangled Web
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Theatre Serendipity present a new play in which exceedingly articulated characters meander through a wedding and a funeral.
22 May 7.30 Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory
Nova Scotia
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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
Pardon Me, Prime Minister
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This 1970s Number 10 farce sees the Prime Minister and the Chancellor preparing for a cut-throat budget.
24 May 2.30 The Little Theatre, Dundee
Perth Festival of the Arts
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22 May–1 Jun (Times vary) Various Venues, Perth
Peter Morrison: My World of Music with Alasdair McDonald
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Popular Scottish entertainer playing West End and Broadway tunes, music form the movies and even a wee ceilidh.
23 May 8.00 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
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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
Scottish Final: Festival of One-Act Plays
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The final of the Scottish Community Drama Association Festival of One-Act Plays will feature nine plays from across the nation. The adjudicator will be Jill Colby of Broxbourne and the winning play will go on to represent Scotland at the British Final Festival in Swansea.
22 May–24 May 7.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Shaun Dennis: The Ultimate Psychic Experience
Date Location
Clairvoyance and mediumship.
21 May 7.30 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
22 May 7.30 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
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
Singers Company
Date Location
Presenting 'Magic of the Musicals' featuring guests stars from the West End.
24 May 7.30 SECC, 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.
18 May 12.00 & 3.00 Victoria Halls, Helensburgh
24 May 1.00 & 3.30 Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock
Skin Piel (Without Sin)
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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
The Sound of My Voice
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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 problem. He is a chronic alcoholic and his life is falling apart. Citz head man Jeremy Raison directs a new adaptation of Ron Butlin's novel.
20 May–7 Jun, not Sundays, Mondays 7.30 Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
Stag presents Macbeth
Date Location
Shakespeare's classic thriller re-imagined through text, sound and multimedia.
22 May–24 May 2.30; 7.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Tango
Date Location
Arthur lives with his bohemian family in appalling disorder. His mother sleeps with a hoodlum; his father writes avant-garde plays and looks the other way; and his grandmother plays cards incessantly. Strathclyde Theatre Group takes on Slawomir Mrozek's dark, surreal comedy.
19 May–24 May 7.30 Ramshorn Theatre, Glasgow
The Three Lives of Lucie Cabrol
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Neil Doherty directs final year BA Acting students in a revival of the Theatre de Complicité play. Lucie Cabrol is a tiny woman who is cast aside by her family and society before finding answers in the third life, the afterlife.
19 May–23 May 7.30; Thu 2.30 & 7.30 RSAMD, Glasgow
Thrice Upon A Time
Date Location
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 strong parable combines the use of movement, live music and soundscape to outline the courage of children in our often unforgiving world.
22 May 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
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+.
19 May–21 May 8.00 Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld
22 May–24 May 7.45 Dundee Rep, Dundee
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
Wild Honey
Date Location
A series of Romantic intrigues unwind and intertwine on a Russian country estate in this comic adaptation of Chekhov's first play. This play will be in the revolving roster.
16 May–18 Oct (Times vary) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Wounds to the Face
Date Location
Final year BA Acting students take on Howard Barker's examination of 21st century angst as revealed on and in relation to the human face.
20 May–24 May 7.30; Fri 2.30 & 7.30 RSAMD (New Athenaeum Theatre), Glasgow

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