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

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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