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

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Mary Poppins
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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
Carousel
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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
Absurd Person Singular
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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
Sunset Song
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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
An Ocean of Rain
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A new multimedia chamber opera exploring life after death that combines an electronic score with live instrumentation. By Cryptic and Ensemble MAE. 'Part of Glasgay!'
9 Oct–11 Oct 8.00 Tramway, Glasgow
Cherry Blossom
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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
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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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
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
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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
Macbeth
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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
The Emotional Life of Furniture
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A performance artist fakes his way into an insane asylum but finds that getting out proves harder. A comedy-drama by Spartan. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival.'.
10 Oct–12 Oct 7.30 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Lady Lane
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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
Don Juan
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A new adaptation of Carlo Goldoni's original source text directed by Jeremy Raison and Maxine Braham. The Spanish legend of master seducer Don Juan has been interpreted by everyone from Mozart to Johnny Depp, but this 21st century version focuses on what happens when a woman refuses to succumb to his charms.
17 Sep–11 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays 7.30; 2.30 & 7.30 Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
A Smart Attack of Art
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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
Home to Neverland
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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
Cutlery Wars
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An interesting statement about conformity that is more suitable for adults.
11 Oct 2.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Hannah & Harvey - A Journey Across Worlds
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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+. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
10 Oct–11 Oct 7.30 Platform, Glasgow
The Paper Bag Princess
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Pavla's Puppets present this tale of a Princess Elizabeth and her unlikely encounter with the dragon who has burned down her castle and nicked her Prince. Ages 3+.
11 Oct 2.00 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow
Scottish Opera: The Secret Marriage
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Domenico Cimarosa's Italian operatic comedy about Geronimo and his two daughters, both of whom he is trying to marry off. Sung in English with English Supertitles. Audio Description and Touch Tour on Fri 31 Oct.
11 Oct 7.15 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Six Acts of Love
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Ioanna Anderson's new play is set in Ireland and focuses on 55 year old Katherine whose life has landed her a few dramas. A tale of love, life and death, the play is warm, enlightening and humorous. This is a world premiere from Tron director Andy Arnold who looks set to use his previous success with 'The Drawer Boy 'to make this play a contemporary classic.
26 Sep–11 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays 7.30; 2.00 & 7.30 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Fleeto
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Paddy Cunneen's short play, inspired by the 'Iliad', draws on contemporary Glasgow's so-called 'knife culture'. A hard-hitting contemporary re-invention of the Greek tragic form.
11 Oct 8.00 Cove Burgh Hall, Cove
Gregory's Girl
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Kaos Theatre presents a stage adaptation of Bill Forsyth's cult classic.
10 Oct–11 Oct 7.30 Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock
Little Light
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Join Little light on an adventure and see it shining and dancing around at this interactive, highly visual show.
11 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct 10.15am, 11.45am & 2.00 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla
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Lydia Adetunji's new play about an idyllic summer's day and the turmoil hidden below the surface.
6 Oct–11 Oct 12.30 Òran Mór, Glasgow
Voluntary Arts Showcase
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West Lothian's arts groups join together to introduce new and creative ways in which you can maintain good mental health. With stalls, demonstrations, workshops and performances happening throughout the afternoon.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
11 Oct 12.00–4.00 Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate
Maximum Impact
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Premier British Wrestling presents a night of violence and shiny outfits.
11 Oct 7.00 Magnum Theatre, Irvine

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