Royal Botanic Gardens Shakespeare's Globe presents Romeo & Juliet
 See the world renowned Shakespeare's Globe perform the classic tale of Romeo & Juliet in the beautiful grounds of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. 19 – 23 August

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The Celts in Seville
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The story of a typical Celtic family as their heroes go all the way to the UEFA Cup final in Seville, written by award winning playwright Tony Roper.
18 Aug–6 Sep, not Sundays 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
365 One Night to Learn a Lifetime
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Specially created by the National Theatre of Scotland for the EIF, this play explores the painful transition to adulthood of children who grew up in care. 'Part of the Edinburgh International Festival'
23 Aug, 22 Aug–25 Aug 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Fiddler on the Roof
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The producers of Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' and '42nd Street' bring you Jerry Bock's musical about a father of five trying to maintain his family and religious traditions while the world and civilization around him change rapidly. It has a McGann in it, but we don't think it's the one who was Doctor Who, or the one who was in that really naff sitcom with Honor Blackman. If I was a rich man . . .
18 Aug–23 Aug 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Edinburgh International Festival 2008
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Edinburgh's annual cultural extravaganza returns for another exciting year of dance, opera and theatre. Under the direction of Jonathan Mills, this year's programme includes world premieres of Matthew Bourne's' Dorian Gray' by New Adventures dance company, Heiner Goebbels' new work with The Hilliard Ensemble, 'I went to the house but did not enter', Scottish Opera's new production of Smetana's 'The Two Widows' and exciting recitals by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Mariinsky Opera…
8 Aug–31 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
Office Party
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Director Cal McCrystal invites to you to express your most deeply repressed office party inhibitions. Set in a converted Appleton Tower, the audience mingle freely with the improvisational comics as the events unfold. Just don't get stuck with Alan from accounts. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
3 Aug–25 Aug 8.00 Udderbelly's Pasture, Edinburgh
Death By Chocolate
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This interactive murder mystery sees the audience, cast in the role of student police officers, charged to sift through trays of evidence at a murder scene, interview the suspects, and solve the case. Not only is this a chance for the civilian to play detective, there's free chocolate thrown in too. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–24 Aug 6.00 Zoo Southside, Edinburgh
365
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New work from the National Theatre of Scotland, following the lives of young people moving out of the care system when they reach 16. Scripted by award-winning playwright David Harrower, and conceived and directed by Vicky Featherstone, Artistic Director of the NTS. 'Part of the Edinburgh International Festival'
22 Aug–25 Aug 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Flashdance
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The West End version of the hit film about Alex - welder by day erotic dancer by night - and her quest to get into the Shipley Dance Academy. With choreography by Arlene Phillips ('Strictly Come Dancing').
18 Aug–23 Aug 7.30; Fri 5.30 & 8.30; Sat 2.30 & 6.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
Footsbarn's A Midsummer Night's Dream
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A colourful, vibrant production of the Bard's most enchanting works. Although the pace noticeable dips towards the end, this is a performance that comes close to rivalling Peter Brooks' spectacle. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–25 Aug 7.30 Footsbarn's Big Top @ Calton Hill, Edinburgh
Class Enemy
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Haris Pasovic's production of Nigel Williams' 'Class Enemy' transports the action from late 70s London to war-torn Sarajevo. 'Part of the Edinburgh International Festival'
20 Aug–23 Aug 8.00 Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
The Aluminum Show
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Wonderfully inventive and gripping throughout, this is a mixture of puppetry, dance, magic and general mucking about with silver stuff that has the audience gleefully cheering the newly discovered potential of lightweight and metal tubing. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug 6.00 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Another Kind of Silence
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The tale of marine biologist and nature writer Rachel Carson is brought to life by Liz Rothschild. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
19 Aug–24 Aug 3.40 Hill Street Theatre, Edinburgh
The Greatest Bubble Show On Earth
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All manner of bubble fun from Louis Pearl, who has been doing bubble shows for years. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
13 Aug–25 Aug 12.10 C Too, Edinburgh
Mr Loveday's Little Outing
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Evelyn Waugh's comedic (to the point of lunatic) tale is presented by Theatrical Theatrics Productions 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2008'.
11 Aug–25 Aug 1.45–2.35 Sweet ECA, Edinburgh
Adventures of Butt Boy and Tigger
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Butt Boy and Tigger meet in a chatroom late one night. After a round of coy flirtation, the pair proceed to act out a series of intricate sexual scenarios. Polished, funny and moving slice of late-night entertainment. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
3 Aug–25 Aug 10.50 Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
The Gruffalo
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Hugely successful theatre version of Julia Donaldson's clever and colourful book about a resourceful mouse and, of course, the terrible Gruffalo. Expect a dancing fox, a moustachioed snake and plenty of other interesting animals. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug 2.10 C Too, Edinburgh
Romeo and Juliet
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An outdoor version of the greatest love story ever told performed by the players of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
19 Aug–23 Aug 7.30–9.45; Wed & Sat 2.30–4.45 & 7.30–9.45 Royal Botanic Garden (Inverleith House Lawn), Edinburgh
Barry & Stuart
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More macabre magic from the Aberdeen pair as they become 'Part-time Warlocks'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–24 Aug 10.20 Underbelly, Edinburgh
Koko and the Crocodile
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A little touch of Africa in Mara Menzies tale of a poorly reptile looking for medical advice. Audience members can make reminders of the show to take home with their memories of this delightful piece. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
20 Aug–25 Aug 11.00am The Zoo, Edinburgh
Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision
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Kitschtastic Eurovision spoof that cleverly realises the event is already almost a spoof of itself anyway.
18 Aug–23 Aug 7.30; Fri & Sat 5.00 & 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
The Factory
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A cramped, intense production set in one of the Fringe's new venues; a sequence of newly-discovered cellars underneath the Pleasance. The Factory leads audiences through the final moments of Auschwitz concentration camp, from gas chamber to crematorium. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–24 Aug (Times vary) Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
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
Apollo/Dionysus
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Musing on the conflict between the Greek gods Dionysus (wine and fertility) and Apollo (order and truth), this show by theatre company The Dead offers wine and water for the audience at some point ? get in there, freeloaders! 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
30 Jul–25 Aug 12.30 C, Edinburgh
Circus Oz: 30th Birthday Bash
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Far more theatrical that trad big top and ringmaster affairs, Circus Oz still offers the requisite acrobatics, juggling, clowning and stunts but with added elements of performance and personality. A big, shiny, crowd-puller of a spectacle by a group that is at the very top of its game, and occasionally at the top of a very long pole.'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug 4.45 Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh
Motherland
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A powerful dramatisation based on interviews conducted with the wives of servicemen. Creator Steve Gilroy explains: ?They talk profoundly about war and its impact on their lives. It's powerful, not just because of the sensational details but because of the really big emotional moments.' 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
31 Jul–24 Aug 7.05 Underbelly, Edinburgh

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