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From February 2010

The Beauty Queen of Leenane
by Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
From February 19 2010 to March 13 2010 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"A soaring production filled with dark plot twists and wicked humour"

La Boheme
by Scottish Opera
Revival of director Stewart Laing’s 2004 production. NB check for precise performance dates.
From February 27 2010 to March 13 2010 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.

Equus
by Dundee Rep Ensemble
Peter Shaffer's intimate drama of epic proportions uncovering dark secrets and deep desires.
From February 27 2010 to March 20 2010 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.

From March 2010

My Name is Rachel Corrie
by Citizens' Theatre Company
www.citz.co.uk
From March 2 2010 to March 20 2010 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Thought provoking, very moving and constantly engaging"

Jane Eyre
by Perth Theatre
Classic coming-of-age story, adapted for the stage by Polly Teale.
From March 4 2010 to March 20 2010 at Perth Theatre, Perth.

Medea
Northern Broadsides
Barrie Rutter directs a new version of the Euripides tragedy by Tom Paulin.
From March 9 2010 to March 13 2010 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.

Porridge
Calibre Productions Ltd
Shaun Williamson stars in the first stage adaptation of the classic BBC comedy set in a prison.
From March 9 2010 to March 13 2010 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.

Wuthering Heights
by Northern Ballet Theatre
From March 11 2010 to March 13 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

The Government Inspector
by Communicado and Tron Theatre Company
www.communicadotheatre.co.uk
March 12 2010 at Howden Park Centre, Livingston.
"Steadily builds comic momentum ... entertaining and memorable"

John Hegley: The Adventures of Monsieur Robinet
Comic tales about a Frenchman with some unusual (but clean) habits.
March 12 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

Hamlet
by Rapture Theatre Company
Grant O’Rourke stars in a modern, accessible interpretation of the classic tragedy.
March 12 2010 at Eastgate Theatre, Peebles.

The Government Inspector
by Communicado and Tron Theatre Company
www.communicadotheatre.co.uk
March 13 2010 at Universal Hall, Findhorn.
"Steadily builds comic momentum ... entertaining and memorable"

Terry Alderton
Perrier nominee and comic tour de force.
March 13 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

Richard Herring: Hitler Moustache
Stand-up comedian on tour.
March 13 2010 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.

Hamlet
by Rapture Theatre Company
Grant O’Rourke stars in a modern, accessible interpretation of the classic tragedy.
March 13 2010 at FTH (Falkirk Town Hall), Falkirk.

Arnold Brown: 'Jokes I have known...’
Stories in the life of a sit-down, stand-up comedian plus  special guest Ian Macpherson.
March 14 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

Richard Herring: Hitler Moustache
Stand-up comedian on tour.
March 14 2010 at The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh.

Whistle Down the Wind
by Bill Kenwright Productions
Uplifting musical about the transforming power of love, by Jim Steinman and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
From March 15 2010 to March 20 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.

Richard Herring: Hitler Moustache
Stand-up comedian on tour.
March 15 2010 at Perth Concert Hall , Perth.

Mr Write
by National Theatre of Scotland
A play that’s not written yet and doesn’t have a name, made up on the night by Rob Drummond.
From March 16 2010 to March 20 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

Hamlet
by Rapture Theatre Company
Grant O’Rourke stars in a modern, accessible interpretation of the classic tragedy.
March 17 2010 at Howden Park Centre, Livingston.

Frankie Boyle
Quick wit from the former Mock the Week star.
From March 18 2010 to March 21 2010 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.

Promises Promises
by randomaccomplice
www.randomaccomplice.com
From March 18 2010 to March 19 2010 at Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine.
"The subject matter demands serious treatment, but the play's tone is wildly uneven"

The Miracle Man
by National Theatre of Scotland
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
From March 18 2010 to March 20 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"This is certainly a busy play, and that is both its strength and greatest stumbling block"

Every One
by Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
An everyday family finds there are still reasons for hope after they’re forced to live through heartbreaking tragedy in this drama by Jo Clifford.
From March 19 2010 to April 10 2010 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
From March 20 2010 to March 22 2010 at Mull Theatre @ Druimfin, Tobermory.

Come Dancing
Written by and starring Ray Davies.
From March 22 2010 to March 27 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.

The Miracle Man
by National Theatre of Scotland
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
March 23 2010 at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.
"This is certainly a busy play, and that is both its strength and greatest stumbling block"

One Night Stand
A man alone on a desolate shore, mystified and abandoned by his lover, spins a darkly comic tale and works the whole thing out. A new show from Nick Underwood.
From March 23 2010 to March 27 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

If That’s All There Is
Inspector Sands
Comic and surreal tale of a young couple about to embark on marriage, inspired by a famous song by Peggy Lee.
From March 23 2010 to March 27 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

The Hobbit
Stage adaptation of the best-selling fantasy novel ever written.
From March 23 2010 to March 28 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

Lee Mack - Going Out
March 24 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

Dave Gorman: Sit Down, Pedal, Pedal, Stop and Stand Up
March 24 2010 at Aberdeen Music Hall, Aberdeen.

Rhod Gilbert
Rising Welsh comedy star.
March 24 2010 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.

Empty
by National Theatre of Scotland
A new play for young people from leading Scottish novelist Cathy Forde about a house-party that goes wrong.
March 24 2010 at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.

Promises Promises
by randomaccomplice
www.randomaccomplice.com
March 24 2010 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
"The subject matter demands serious treatment, but the play's tone is wildly uneven"

Dave Gorman: Sit Down, Pedal, Pedal, Stop and Stand Up
March 25 2010 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.

Janey Godley
Award-winning stand-up from Glasgow.
March 25 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

Promises Promises
by randomaccomplice
www.randomaccomplice.com
March 25 2010 at Woodend Barn, Banchory.
"The subject matter demands serious treatment, but the play's tone is wildly uneven"

Jimmy Carr
Near-the-knuckle stand-up from the quick-fire comic.
From March 26 2010 to March 28 2010 at Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow.

Scott Capurro is in Stitches
American stand-up now based in the UK.
March 26 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
From March 26 2010 to March 27 2010 at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.

Lee Mack - Going Out
March 27 2010 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.

Dreamboats & Petticoats
by Bill Kenwright Productions
From March 29 2010 to April 3 2010 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
"Delivers what it promises, plus a little more ... a night of musical nostalgia"

Jo Caulfield Won't Shut Up!
Stand-up comedian on tour.
March 30 2010 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.

The Miracle Man
by National Theatre of Scotland
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
March 30 2010 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
"This is certainly a busy play, and that is both its strength and greatest stumbling block"

Frankie Boyle
Quick wit from the former Mock the Week star.
March 30 2010 at Perth Concert Hall , Perth.

The Secret of Sherlock Holmes
Thriller starring Peter Egan and Philip Franks.
From March 30 2010 to April 3 2010 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.

Empty
by National Theatre of Scotland
A new play for young people from leading Scottish novelist Cathy Forde about a house-party that goes wrong.
March 31 2010 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

Raspberry
by Sounds of Progress and Tron Theatre Company
A gothic piece of music theatre that muses on the idea of perfection and perfectibility, inspired by the life and songs of Ian Dury.
From March 31 2010 to April 3 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

Sick
by Theatre Modo
A playful, powerful and poignant show exploring the experience of being hospitalised.
From March 31 2010 to April 3 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

A Night Out with Tommy Cooper - Jus' Like That
Clive Mantle stars as the legendary comedian.
March 31 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

From April 2010

Derren Brown
From April 1 2010 to April 2 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.

Huxley's Lab
by Grid Iron and Lung Ha's Theatre Company
A site-specific, promenade production set in an age of genetic perfection.
From April 1 2010 to April 8 2010 at Informatics Forum, Edinburgh.

Empty
by National Theatre of Scotland
A new play for young people from leading Scottish novelist Cathy Forde about a house-party that goes wrong.
April 2 2010 at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
April 2 2010 at The CatStrand, Castle Douglas.

The Miracle Man
by National Theatre of Scotland
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
April 3 2010 at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.
"This is certainly a busy play, and that is both its strength and greatest stumbling block"

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
April 3 2010 at Howden Park Centre, Livingston.

High School Musical 2
Sequel to the smash-hit Disney musical.
From April 5 2010 to April 10 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
April 6 2010 at Lyth Arts Centre, Wick.

The History Boys
Theatre Royal Bath Productions present the West Yorkshire Playhouse production
Alan Bennett's much-loved play set in a school in the north of England.
From April 6 2010 to April 10 2010 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.

The Adventures of Mr Broucek
by Scottish Opera and Opera North
One of Janacek’s most vibrantly original works, rarely presented in the UK.
From April 8 2010 to April 10 2010 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
April 8 2010 at An Lanntair, Stornoway.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
April 9 2010 at Macphail Centre, Ullapool.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
April 11 2010 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

Laughter in the Rain
The Neil Sedaka story.
From April 12 2010 to April 17 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.

Andrew Clover
Stand-up comedian on tour.
April 12 2010 at Perth Concert Hall , Perth.

The Adventures of Mr Broucek
by Scottish Opera and Opera North
One of Janacek’s most vibrantly original works, rarely presented in the UK.
From April 14 2010 to April 16 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

Hot Flush!
Outrageous contemporary musical about middle age.
From April 15 2010 to April 17 2010 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.

Kevin Bridges
Stand-up comedian on tour.
April 15 2010 at Perth Concert Hall , Perth.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
April 15 2010 at FTH (Falkirk Town Hall), Falkirk.

The Cherry Orchard
by Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
John Byrne relocates Chekhov's gentle comedy of social upheaval to Scotland in the late 1970s.
From April 16 2010 to May 8 2010 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
April 16 2010 at Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock.

Edward Albee's The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?
by Traverse Theatre Company
Dominic Hill directs a taboo-busting, Pulitzer Prize-nominated comedy.
From April 17 2010 to May 8 2010 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
April 17 2010 at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes.

La Boheme
by Scottish Opera
Revival of director Stewart Laing’s 2004 production. NB check for precise performance dates.
From April 18 2010 to April 24 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

Les Miserables
25th Anniversary Production
Epic musical set in early 19th-century France.
From April 20 2010 to May 15 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
From April 20 2010 to April 21 2010 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.

Mark Little - Defending The Caveman
Stand-up show about the differences between men and women.
From April 22 2010 to April 24 2010 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
April 22 2010 at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.

Peter Pan
by National Theatre of Scotland
John Tiffany directs a new version of JM Barrie's classic adventure by David Greig.
From April 23 2010 to May 8 2010 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.

Katya Kabanova
by Scottish Opera
Janacek's intimate opera exploring the private horror and public shame of an unhappily married woman living in a claustrophobic Russian community.
From April 27 2010 to April 28 2010 at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
April 27 2010 at Lonach Hall, Strathdon.

Romeo and Juliet
by Scottish Ballet
From April 28 2010 to May 1 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

La Boheme
by Scottish Opera
Revival of director Stewart Laing’s 2004 production. NB check for precise performance dates.
From April 29 2010 to May 1 2010 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
April 29 2010 at Eastgate Theatre, Peebles.

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
April 30 2010 at Greenock Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock.

From May 2010

Laurel and Hardy
by Mull Theatre
Tom McGrath’s warm and affectionate look at the comedy double act.
May 1 2010 at Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld.

Katya Kabanova
by Scottish Opera
Janacek's intimate opera exploring the private horror and public shame of an unhappily married woman living in a claustrophobic Russian community.
May 4 2010 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

La Boheme
by Scottish Opera
Revival of director Stewart Laing’s 2004 production. NB check for precise performance dates.
From May 6 2010 to May 8 2010 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

Raspberry
by Sounds of Progress and Tron Theatre Company
A gothic piece of music theatre that muses on the idea of perfection and perfectibility, inspired by the life and songs of Ian Dury.
From May 8 2010 to May 10 2010 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
UK Tour
From May 18 2010 to June 5 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"The production didn't earn the rapturous applause ... but the car did"

One Million Tiny Plays About Britain
by Citizens' Theatre Company
Snapshots of life in Britain derived from the popular column in The Guardian, adapted to create high-octane montage theatre.
From May 18 2010 to June 5 2010 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.

Sweeney Todd
by Dundee Rep Ensemble
Music thriller about the demon barber of Fleet Street.
From May 19 2010 to June 20 2010 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.

Home to Neverland
by Splinters Productions
From May 21 2010 to May 22 2010 at Kirriemuir Town Hall, Kirriemuir.

Morecambe
by Guy Masterson & TTI
From May 26 2010 to May 29 2010 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Received one of the warmest, most heart-felt standing ovations I’ve encountered in some time"

Jimmy Carr
Near-the-knuckle stand-up from the quick-fire comic.
From May 29 2010 to June 4 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.

Any Given Day
by Traverse Theatre Company
A poetic, hard-hitting play exploring, guilt, responsibility and fear of the unknown.
From May 29 2010 to June 13 2010 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.

From June 2010

Peter Pan
by National Theatre of Scotland
John Tiffany directs a new version of JM Barrie's classic adventure by David Greig.
From June 1 2010 to June 5 2010 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

Little Johnny’s Big Gay Wedding
by randomaccomplice and National Theatre of Scotland
The audience are guests in the final part of the Little Johnny trilogy.
From June 1 2010 to June 12 2010 at Langside Hall, Glasgow.

Brendan Cole
Dynamic new dance show from the TV star.
June 6 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

Peter Pan
by National Theatre of Scotland
John Tiffany directs a new version of JM Barrie's classic adventure by David Greig.
From June 8 2010 to June 12 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
Champion dancers from the BBC series perform.
From June 14 2010 to June 19 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.

Peter Pan
by National Theatre of Scotland
John Tiffany directs a new version of JM Barrie's classic adventure by David Greig.
From June 15 2010 to June 19 2010 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.

When Harry Met Sally
Former soap actors Sarah Jayne Dunn and Rupert Hill star.
From June 15 2010 to June 19 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show
UK Tour
www.ambassadortickets.com
From June 21 2010 to June 26 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"The performances are uniformly brilliant ... fans should relish it"

Cruel
Compania de Danca de Deborah Colker
Brazilian dance.
From June 22 2010 to June 23 2010 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.

From August 2010

Beautiful Burnout
by National Theatre of Scotland
Highly physical production of Bryony Lavery's new play exploring the brutal world of young Scottish boxers.
From August 4 2010 to August 29 2010 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.

From September 2010

Beautiful Burnout
by National Theatre of Scotland
Highly physical production of Bryony Lavery's new play exploring the brutal world of young Scottish boxers.
From September 2 2010 to September 11 2010 at Tramway, Glasgow.

Black Watch
by National Theatre of Scotland
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
From September 15 2010 to October 9 2010 at SECC, Glasgow.
"Brings new meaning to the term 'shock and awe' ... worth seeing, remembering and celebrating"

Dave Gorman: Sit Down, Pedal, Pedal, Stop and Stand Up
September 21 2010 at Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow.

Autumn Mixed Bill
by Scottish Ballet
From September 23 2010 to September 25 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

Frankie Boyle
Quick wit from the former Mock the Week star.
From September 30 2010 to October 3 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

From October 2010

The Armstrong & Miller Show Live
Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong on tour.
From October 22 2010 to October 23 2010 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.

The Armstrong & Miller Show Live
Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong on tour.
October 24 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

From December 2010

Jack and the Beanstalk
Allan Stewart and Grant Stott star.
From December 4 2010 to January 23 2011 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.