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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
The Accidental Death of an Accordionist
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The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
4 Aug–23 Aug, not Sundays 10.30–0.15am Acoustic Music Centre, Edinburgh
Aesop's Fables
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Aesop's timeless fables are fleshed out by Scamp Theatre into sharp, witty, theatrical vignettes. Perfect for adults and children alike. Ages 5+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Theatre Festival'.
28 May–2 Jun, not Sundays 10.45am & 1.30; Fri 10.30am & 7.00; Mon 10.30am & 1.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Aladdin
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Allan Stewart and Grant Stott reprise their annual roles in the King's pantomime, along with Johnny Mac as the pointy-shoed , jewel-lusting hero, Aladdin. This year, in an effort to go hi-tec, the genie will be 3D!
29 Nov–18 Jan 2009 (Times vary) King's Theatre, Edinburgh
The Alba Puppet Show - History with Puppets
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Learn the story of 'The Black Douglas', meet Hamish the Highlander and hear the tale of the last bear in Scotland.
25 May 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
All Quiet on the Western Front
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A faithful and inventive adaptation for the stage by Robin Kingsland of Maria Remarque's powerful anti-war novel.
28 Oct–1 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
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
Beuysband
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Highly visual musical about a band in search of fame. Ages 12+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
29 May–31 May Thu 2.00 & 7.00; Fri 10.15am; Sat 7.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Britain's Got Talent
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The finalists and winners of the ITV's talent show perform live.
22 Jun 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Can't Smile Without You
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A new Barry Manilow musical starring 'all' of his hit songs.
20 Oct–25 Oct 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 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
Colin Fry
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The phenomenal 'Sixth Sense' star uses his psychic gifts to wow his audience.
17 May 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Doctor Dolittle
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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
East Lothian Youth Theatre & East Lothian Youth Dance Company Showcase
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Annual showcase with a superhero theme.
6 Jun–7 Jun 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
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
Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision
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Kitschtastic Eurovision spoof that cleverly realises the event is already almost a spoof of itself anyway.
2 Jun–7 Jun 8.00; Fri 6.00 & 9.00 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Evita
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Brand new world tour of the political musical melodrama made even more famous by Madonna. Altogether now: 'Don't cry for me, Argentiiina!'
9 Jun–21 Jun, not Sundays Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
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
The Flea Pit
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With a horsebox turned into a travelling theatre, Belfast-based children's company Cahoots NI are taking their flea circus on the road and audience numbers are limited - a very small show for very small people! Ages 6+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
31 May–1 Jun Sat 10.30am, 11.00am, 11.30am, 12.00, 2.00, 2.30 & 3.00; Sun 10.30am, 11.00am, 11.30am, 12.00, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00 & 3.30 Festival Square, Edinburgh
Glouglou
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A gentle introduction to storytelling theatre for very young children, filled with magical light and sound effects. Ages 2+.'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
29 May–1 Jun 10.15am & 2.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Hood in the Wood
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An exciting storytelling performance version of the Little Red Riding Hood with live music, lots of laughs (and some scary moments) Ages 7+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
30 May–2 Jun Fri 10.45am & 12.45; Sat 10.45am & 1.30; Sun 11.45am & 5.00; Mon 10.45am & 1.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Horrid Henry
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The nasty little nipper from Francesca Simon's books hits the big stage.
22 Oct–25 Oct 2.00 & 6.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
An Ideal Husband
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The West End and Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's satire of wit and wisdom in fashionable society.
10 Nov–15 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Katie Morag
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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.
15 May–17 May 7.00; Sat 2.30 & 7.00 Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Lion of Kabul
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Mixed media children's show about Marjan the lion, who survived the world's most dangerous zoo. Ages 8+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
29 May–2 Jun, not 30 May Thu 7.00; Sat 11.15am & 2.00; Sun 2.00; Mon 10.15am & 1.00 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh

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