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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
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
Arcadia
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Glasgay!
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Europe's largest queer multi-arts festival takes over Glasgow with comedy, music, film, theatre, visual art, performance art, literature, club nights, educational events and community arts projects. This year's line-up includes performance from Stephen Petronio Dance, Scotland's Theatre Cryptic; Pacitti Company, Simon Fischer Turner and Black Sifichi. There will be exhibitions from David Trullo and Gregor Laird, and comedy from the likes of Dilly Keane, Paul Sinha and Tim Fountain. This year…
1 Oct–9 Nov (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
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
Habeas Corpus
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Alan Bennet's play acts as an outlandishly comic portrait of 1970s Brighton, a city where the culture of free love is well and truly in swing. This play will be in the revolving roster.
29 May–18 Oct (Times vary) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
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
Heartbreak House
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Shaw's sparklingly witty comedy takes place at the home and party of the wonderfully eccentric Captain Shotover. Through the bustle of daughters and broken engagements, the dull drone of war can steadily be heard approaching.
17 Jul–17 Oct (Times vary) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
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
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
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
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
Macbeth
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A revival of the final ever show at Mull Little Theatre, a highly acclaimed production of the Shakespearean Scottish play.
10 Oct–11 Oct 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
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
Maximum Impact
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Premier British Wrestling presents a night of violence and shiny outfits.
11 Oct 7.00 Magnum Theatre, Irvine
Men Should Weep
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No Mean Company presents their intimate portrait of a family's struggle for survival during The Depression of the 1930s.
10 Oct–11 Oct 8.00 Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld
Mill Lavvies
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Musical comedy set in the 1960s Dundee mills.
6 Oct–18 Oct Whitehall Theatre, Dundee
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
One Giant Leap
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This inventive story-telling theatre from Wee Stories tells the epic tale of Mankind's struggle to understand the Universe. Investigating the Big Bang, the moon and conflicts of science and superstition, this theatrical event is suitable for all ages.
11 Oct 7.30 The Village Hall, Coldingham
Outlying Islands
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Two young ornithologists are surveying wild birds on a remote Scottish island when they are confronted by dark pagan forces. Set on the eve of World War II, this is a deeply moving adult drama. This play will be part of the revolving roster.
20 Aug–16 Oct (Times vary) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
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
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
The Royal National Mod
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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
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
Seniors in the City 2008
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Aberdeen's older peoples' festival with talks, workshops, shows, tours and community activities for those aged 50 and over. For a programme please contact City Events on 01224 522998.
26 Sep–18 Oct (Times vary) Various venues, Aberdeen
She Stoops to Conquer
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Pitlochry Theatre take on the ribald Regency comedy of errors, manners and marriages.
22 May–18 Oct (Times vary) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
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
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
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
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
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
Who am I?
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A series of hands-on expressive arts workshops and roadshows will take place across Fife during the festival. Please see website for further details.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
1 Oct–19 Oct (Times vary) Various Venues, Fife
Wild Honey
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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

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