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Theatre Events in Edinburgh on 18 May 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Bright & Wild 2024

17th May 2024 - 25th May 2024

Bright & Wild 2024, a festival with children and teens at its heart, celebrates the talent and creativity of young people who take part in Lyra’s Young Artists programme.

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Cab-arette Showtour

1st May 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Enjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!

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Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 20th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Scotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

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Drama Classes for Children and Young People in Central Edinburgh

14th August 2023 - 23rd June 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Parents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence and make new friends in a fun and creative way? The Blossom Theatre Project drama classes are the perfect way to do this.

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Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen

20th April 2023 - 20th April 2029
Broxburn

Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!

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Edinburgh Opera Company Seeking New Singers For Carmen

20th November 2023 - 18th August 2024

Aria Alba is looking for new members to join our exciting production of Georges Bizet's Carmen at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024.

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Edward Scissorhands

14th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences world-wide since its premiere in 2005. Catch it at The Festival Theatre in May!

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Jack Docherty: David Bowie & Me: Parallel Lives

16th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, Jack Docherty brings his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me to the Traverse Theatre in May!

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Macbeth (an undoing), 2024

14th May 2024 - 25th May 2024

The five star smash hit returns to the Lyceum Theatre in 2024 for two weeks only due to popular demand.

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Paranormal Illusionist: Ghosts of the Banshee

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 7th December 2024

Are you brave enough to attend an unsettling night of magic and ghosts in the Banshee Labyrinth - Scotland's Most Haunted Pub -  built into the legendary South Bridge Vaults.

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Rock, Paper, Scissors

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 18th May 2024

Following on from their sell our shows in 2023, the Tandem Writers are back with a series of three individual 45-minute play readings expanding on their previous stories.

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Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 19th October 2024

Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night. You decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!

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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals

18th May 2024

Don’t miss your chance to see Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK Tour when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in May 2024!

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Theatre Events in East Renfrewshire

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Anything Goes The Musical

Anything Goes The Musical

14th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Runway Theatre Company are delighted to return to Eastwood Park Theatre with the latest version of modern classic musical, Anything Goes!

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Theatre Events in Fife

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That’ll Be The Day

That’ll Be The Day

18th May 2024

That'll Be The Day returns to Rothes Halls for another momentous celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s!

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical

14th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Discover a world of “pure imagination” in this delicious, toe-tapping hit musical based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl.

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Theatre Events in Glasgow

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Cirque - The Greatest Show

Cirque - The Greatest Show

18th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

Cirque, the award-winning, smash-hit circus musical that is fun for all the family, will return to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May!

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The Fallen

The Fallen

17th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Based on true events, The Fallen at Websters Theatre explores the stories of lives that were changed forever when unmarried mothers were forced to give their babies away for adoption.

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King & Caboodle Cabaret: Queertures Of The Night

King & Caboodle Cabaret: Queertures Of The Night

18th May 2024

On Saturday May 18th, cross over into an alternate dimension full of bonkers beasts - that's right, the Southside of Glasgow, for the special King & Caboodle Cabaret 'Queertures Of The Night' edition!

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Theatre Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

The Collie’s Shed

The Collie’s Shed

18th May 2024

With dramatization of real stories and experiences, The Collie's Shed brings a powerful and emotional call to arms over injustices and hardships that are arguably still felt to this day.

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Johnny Cash Roadshow

Johnny Cash Roadshow

18th May 2024

The Johnny Cash Roadshow, the only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, is coming to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 18th May!

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Supreme Queen

Supreme Queen

17th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Supreme Queen continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to the greatest days of one of the planet's greatest ever rock bands, catch them at Airdrie Town Hall in May!

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Theatre Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

16th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs!

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Theatre Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

The Bar At The Edge Of Time

The Bar At The Edge Of Time

17th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

The Bar at the Edge of Time is a multi-sensory spectacular for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

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A Play, A Pie and a Pint

A Play, A Pie and a Pint

5th March 2024 - 31st May 2024

Don't miss A Play, A Pie and a Pint at Macrobert Arts Centre this Spring!

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Big Kid Circus: Falkirk

Big Kid Circus: Falkirk

15th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION. Catch it at the Forth Centre, Falkirk from 15th - 19th May!

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Events in Other Areas

Short Attention Span Theatre

Short Attention Span Theatre

16th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Six mini masterpieces are on the menu as Ayr’s leading cultural hub serves up another series of treats for theatre fans.

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Popular Events

Sci-Fire: A Creative Writing Workshop
Join us on 15th June at the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage for this writing workshop where you’ll think creatively and playfully to imagine new tales about the future of firefighting!
Makers Market at St Giles Cathedral
Don't miss the very first makers market in the iconic St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh on 30th and 31st May!
The Holiday - Film with Live Orchestra
The beloved Christmas film, The Holiday, will return to the Usher Hall this festive season, featuring its musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra!
Luisa Omielan: Bitter (Special Live Recording)
If following the rule book doesn't work for us any more, maybe it's time we write some new ones. Welcome to Bitter. The brand new show from Luisa Omielan!
Darkside
Darkside have announced a run of live dates which will offer fans a glimpse of their new music and stage show, don't miss them live at La Belle Angele on Monday 21st October!

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