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Theatre, Glasgow

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Absurd Person Singular
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Alan Ayckbourn's hit comedy about the social climbing Hopcrofts.
8 Sep–13 Sep 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
B In The Park - Love's Labours Lost
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Following the huge success of 2007's Twelfth Night, the young people of the B in the Park Summer School are back with a rare opportunity to see one of Shakespeare's lesser known plays, Love's Labours Lost.
30 Jul–2 Aug 7.15 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Bard in the Botanics
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Scotland's only annual outdoor Shakespeare festival returns to Glasgow's Botanic Gardens, with 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'Much Ado About Nothing'.
25 Jun–2 Aug (Times vary) Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow
Battle Of The Bulge
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Join the Fat Busters of Strathclyde Slimmers as they struggle to shed the pounds in this new comedy by Russel Lane.
6 Aug–16 Aug, not Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays 7.30 (13 Aug & 16 Aug 2.00 & 7.30) Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Beckett directs Beckett: Krapp's Last Tape
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Rick Cluchey, an actor who worked extensively with Samuel Beckett in his last years, performs 'Krapp's Last Tape' to the playwright's own specified direction. Very rare chance to see Beckett performed exactly as the man himself intended.
15 Aug–16 Aug 8.00 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
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
Colin Fry
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The phenomenal 'Sixth Sense' star uses his psychic gifts to wow his audience.
27 Oct 7.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Disney's High School Musical
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Based on Disney's Emmy-winning film of the same name, 'High School Musical' tells the story of school students Troy and Gabriella who together try out for lead parts in their school's show.
4 Aug–16 Aug, not Sundays 7.00; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
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!'
1 Sep–13 Sep, not Sundays 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Fame
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Legwarmers at the ready, as the high-kickin' kids from the New York Academy of Performing Arts sing their bodies electric all over again. Oh, will you get 'down' off that taxi?
19 Jan 2009–24 Jan 2009 7.30; Fri 5.00 & 8.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
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
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
For the Love of Mrs Brown
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The latest antics of the irrepressible Mrs Brown starring Brendan O'Carroll.
21 Oct–1 Nov 7.30–10.00 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Glasgay! The Tennessee Williams Festival
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Europe's largest queer multi-arts festival takes over Glasgow with comedy, music, film, theatre, visual art, performance art, literature, club nights, educational events and community arts projects. This year's line-up includes performance from Stephen Petronio Dance, Scotland's Theatre Cryptic; Pacitti Company, Simon Fischer Turner and Black Sifichi. There will be exhibitions from David Trullo and Gregor Laird, and comedy from the likes of Dilly Keane, Paul Sinha and Tim Fountain. This year…
1 Oct–9 Nov (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
HERO
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New devised production by Scottish Youth theatre, about daydreaming and fantasy lives.
6 Aug–9 Aug 7.30 Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Jungle Book
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Birmingham Stage Company bring to life Rudyard Kipling's classic children's tale of the young man-cub Mowgli and his search for acceptance and safety in the jungle.
2 Sep–6 Sep 7.00; Thu & Sat 1.30 & 7.00 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Merchant City Festival
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A lively four day programme featuring many events including exhibitions, plays, concerts and a street parade, centred on Glasgow's vibrant cultural quarter. The Festival showcases new talent alongside established names, promising something for everyone.
25 Sep–28 Sep (Times vary) Various venues, Glasgow
Milkshake! Live in My First Concert
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Character from Channel 5's Milkshake - Fifi & Bumble, Peppa & George, Rupert Bear, Little Princess, Noddy & Tessie Bear and Mr Bump & Little Miss Daredevil - take to the live stage to induct youngsters into a love of musical theatre.
28 Aug–30 Aug Thu 4.00; Fri 11.00am & 5.00; Sat 11.00am & 2.00 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Noises Off
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Michael Frayn's highly frantic farce about the backstage antics of a second-rate company performing a highly frantic farce.
22 Sep–27 Sep 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Oh! What A Lovely War
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Poignant anti-war musica, set during the First World War and performed by Scottish Youth Theatre.
5 Aug–9 Aug 7.30 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Oliver!
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The Apollo Players recreate Lionel Bart's grim satire of greed, poverty and corrupted innocence. With a company of over sixty adults, one hundred local children and a full professional orchestra, 'Oliver!' is packed with well known hits like 'Food, Glorious Food', 'I'd Do Anything' and many more.
18 Nov–22 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
A Play in a Day
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Join Resident Storyteller, Lulu, in a race to bring a story to life using props and costumes, then perform for friends and family after lunch! Booking required. Ages 7+.
Wednesdays, Fridays 11.00am–2.00 The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, Glasgow
Richard Alston Dance Company
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Expect an exhilarating evening of quick-fire choreography and uplifting music as Richard Alston returns.
20 Feb 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Romeo and Juliet
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No less a company than the RSC takes on Shakespeare's hot-blooded classic, with a boldly theatrical new staging by acclaimed director Neil Bartlett.
28 Oct–1 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Secrets
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Stage adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson's popular novel about the friendship between lonely pre-teens Treasure and India, and the mayhem which ensues when their made-up stories start coming to life.
6 Aug–9 Aug 2.30 & 7.30; Fri 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Slick (Previews)
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On the outskirts of town a destitute tenement looms above the only crude oil supply in Glasgow, a discovery that's about to rip its tiny, impoverished community apart. Literally. New work from Glasgow-based company Vox Motus.
1 Aug–5 Aug, not Sundays, Mondays Fri, Sat & Tue 7.00 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.
16 Sep–20 Sep 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Sunshine on Leith
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New musical packed with songs from The Proclaimers, that follows the highs and lows of two soldiers returning home from the army.
10 Feb 2009–21 Feb 2009, not Sundays 7.30; Sat & Wed 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
The Tailor of Inverness/Krawiewc Z Inverness
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Hihgland theatre company Dogstar tour a multimedia production telling the story of an ordinary man caught up in WWII. Written and performed by Matthew Zajac , directed by Ben Harrison.
29 Jul–30 Jul 7.30 The Arches, Glasgow
Theatre Design Course
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A hands-on introduction to set design for theatre. Please contact julie@thearches.co.uk for an application form.
11 Aug–17 Aug The Arches, Glasgow
The Vagina Monologues
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Eve Ensler's famous, hilarious, moving and brave celebration of female sexuality is performed as part of the V-Day movement. V-day is a campaign to stop violence towards women.
25 Aug–30 Aug 7.30; Fri & Sat 6.00 & 9.00 Theatre Royal, Glasgow

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