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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
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
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
The Martyrdom of St Magnus
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The Hebrides Ensemble bring George Mackay Brown and Peter Maxwell Davis' often-overlooked Orcadian chamber opera back to life.
21 Jun 8.00 Traverse Theatre, 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
My House
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Watch the room and chimneys grow and see how many shapes and textures you can spot in the special Starcatcher's house where all is not as it seems! Ages 18 months-3 years. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
27 May–2 Jun, not 1 Jun 10.00am, 11.15am & 1.30; Thu & Sat 10.00am & 3.00; Fri 10.00am & 11.15am; Mon 10.00am & 1.30 North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Neue Liebe
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Featuring poets, singers, acrobats, fire dancers, clowns, burlesque girls, musicians and more, this should be a night of exhilarating cabaret. Guests include Swimmer One, Ash Dickson, Cheer Up Jenny and Fanattica.
25 May 8.30–1.00am The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Next Door
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Acting as an excellent introduction to the dizzying world of opera, this cracking piece of musical theatre tells the comic tale of a spinster and her neighbouring seaman. Ages 8+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
30 May–2 Jun Fri 7.00; Sat 10.15am; Sun 12.45 & 6.00; Mon 10.15am & 2.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Nova Scotia
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The long awaited fourth part of John Byrne's 'Slab Boys', er, trilogy, catching up with Phil, Spanky and Lucille thirty years after we last saw them. The excellent cast includes Gerry Mulgrew, Gerda Stevenson, Meg Fraser and Paul Morrow.
29 Apr–24 May, not Mondays 8.00 (17 May, 24 May 2.30 & 8.00); Sun 5.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Old Town Festival
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A celebration of Edinburgh's Old Town with theatre, storytelling events and visual art.
16 Jun–29 Jun (Times vary) Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Olga Volt, The Electric Fairy
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Olga Volt (aided by Shona Reppe Puppets) prepares to dazzle another circus audience - but her powers are fading. Does anyone have a torch . . . ? Ages 6+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Theatre Festival'.
30 May–2 Jun Fri 1.15 & 5.00; Sat 10.45am & 5.00; Sun 11.45am & 3.30; Mon 10.45am & 1.15 Royal Lyceum Theatre (Studio), Edinburgh
Painted Eggs
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The first two parts of a trilogy, 'Painted Eggs' follows the transition of John into Joan surrounded by a cast of colourful transsexual characters. Written by Nicole Dolder, it was originally conceived as a progressive rock musical , and now features music by Night Noise Team.
29 May–31 May 7.30 St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh
Parachutists, or On The Art of Falling
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An amazing physical theatre performance with dance and acrobatics which has become an international hit. Two parachutists explore flying and falling and gravity. A story about falling and getting up, flying and floating, freedom, relationships, growing up and possibilities seen through the eyes of children. Ages 3+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
27 May–30 May 10.15am & 1.15; Fri 10.15am North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Pilrig Park School: A Day in the Life of . . .
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End of year Theatre Arts show inspired by one of the daily diary of a pupil.
13 Jun 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Playhouse Disney Live
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Mickey, Pooh, Little Einsteins - the gang's all here for this sing-along, play-along live show.
3 Jun–4 Jun Tue 4.30; Wed 10.30am, 1.30 & 4.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Rome 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.
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
Sunset Song
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A His Majesty's Theatre of Aberdeen production of Lewis Grassic Gibbon's seminal novel (coincidentally number one in the 'The List''s poll to find the 'Best Scottish Book of All Time').
30 Sep–4 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Traverse Readings: David Hume's Kilt
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Some of the country's best actors try out a new script by Brian Logan, under the direction of Domenic Hill, as part of a series of rehearsed readings at the Traverse.
12 Jun 7.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Traverse Readings: Hogmanay (Uchiya-Matsuri)
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Some of the country's best actors try out a new script by Fukatsu Shigefumi, under the direction of Lorne Campbell, as part of a series of rehearsed readings at the Traverse.
14 Jun 2.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Traverse Readings: Hoors
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The Traverse' series of rehearsed readings ends with a chance to preview Gregory Burke's latest commission for the Traverse. Roxana Silbert directs some of the country's leading actors.
14 Jun 7.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Traverse Readings:The Shape of a Girl
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Some of the country's best actors try out a new script by Joan MacLeod, as part of a series of rehearsed readings at the Traverse.
11 Jun 7.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
The Wasp Factory
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Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the stage. Meet Frank, just your average island-dwelling, 16 year old serial killer, or so he thinks . . . Recommended for ages 15+.
4 Jun–7 Jun 7.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
The Wedding Singer
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Musical based on the Adam Sandler movie of the same name, about a wedding singer whose only dream is to be married himself, starring Jonathan Wilkes and Natalie Casey.
19 May–24 May 7.30; Fri 5.30 & 8.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Whistle-Stop
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A captivating story about the choice between life and death and the love between a man and his wife, a father and a son. Filled with music and humour. Aimed at ages 8+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
26 May–28 May Mon 7.00; Tue 10.15am & 12.45; Wed 10.15am & 7.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
The Wiggles: Live Hot Potato Show!
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Warm up your big red car and get ready to do the monkey dance as Anthony, Greg, Murray and Jeff, Australia's favourite children's entertainers, return to Scotland with their new show. Prepare to do the 'Hot Potato'.
23 Jun 11.00am Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
The Wolf and the Goat
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A charming tale of unexpected friendship featuring a grizzly wolf and a wee white goat. Suitable for ages 6+.'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Theatre Festival'.
28 May–29 May Wed 10.45am & 1.15; Thu 10.45am Royal Lyceum Theatre (Studio), Edinburgh
Wuthering Heights
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Love and torment on a heath in the stage adaptation by April de Angelis of Emily Brontë's classic Eng lit text. Produced by Birmingham Rep and the Touring Consortium.
4 Nov–8 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Yellow Moon
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A modern Bonnie and Clyde-style tale from acclaimed Scottish playwright David Greig, in which Leila and Lee get mixed up in a murder and have to flee town. Suitable for over 14s. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
28 May–31 May Wed 10.45am & 7.30; Thu 10.45am & 1.30; Fri 7.30; Sat 7.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

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