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

Theatre, Edinburgh

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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
Fall (Previews)
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In the aftermath of a horrific civil conflict, a new country is preparing for the mass execution of its war criminals. Kate knows nothing and everything about it. She knew one of the guilty men for 15 years and never suspected a thing. Traverse Artistic Director Domenic Hill directs a tense new thriller by acclaimed playwright Zinnie Harris.
24 Jul–26 Jul 7.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Finished with Engines (Previews)
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Taut two-hander about crewmembers on a floating nuclear testing observation platform with an increasingly sketchy grasp of their situation. From founder members of The Riot Group, Drew Friedman and Stephanie Viola, and the Scottish playwright Alan McKendrick.
31 Jul 2.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Free Outgoing (Previews)
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When a well-behaved Indian girl is filmed having sex in her classroom, the video clip spreads like a virus. New work by young Royal Court playwright Anupama Chandrasekhar.
31 Jul 4.00 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
The Lighthouse Keeper
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A clown tale for ages 5+, which sees loveable fool, Oscar, going round the twist as a lighthouse keeper on a remote island. Expect puppetry, dance, circus skills and even a little ukulele. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
6 Aug–10 Aug 12.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
The Man Who Planted Trees
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Puppet State Theatre Co presents this timeless tale about a simple shepherd who transforms a desolate area by planting hundreds of trees. Ages 7+. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
2 Aug–24 Aug, not Mondays 3.00 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Mary Poppins
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Cameron Mackintosh's hit musical is touring the UK for the first time, after its spectacular run on London's West End.
1 Oct–6 Dec, not Sundays 7.30; Sat & Wed 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
The Ministry of Burlesque presents: High Tease
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The UK's oldest burlesque organisation present this 'Battle of Burlesque' heats in conjunction with 'Bizarre' magazine, Rhymes with Purple and the Voodoo Rooms. Featuring high kicking action from Gypsy Charms, Kittie Klaw, Missy Malone, Dolores Delight and more.
7 Aug–9 Aug 8.30–3.00am The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

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