I SCOTTISH MASK AND PUPPET CENTRE

8 10 Balcarres Avenue. Kelvindale. 33‘) 6185. ll’. 11. W(‘. WAI

Red Riding Hood’s Silk Purse Sat 28 Apr. See Kids listings.

I TRAMWAY

25 Albert Drive. 0845 330 3501. |W('. WA]

VSPRS Thu 3 Sat 5 May. 8pm. See preview. page '.".’.

The Mysteries of Love Thu 10 -Sat 12 .May. 8pm. A fast-paced dance performance from Iceland’s lirna ()marsdottir. exploring the dynamics of adolescence and conflicting teenage emotions.

I TRON THEATRE

63 'l‘rongate. 552 4267.

The Patriot l'ntil Sat 12 May (not Sun/Mon). 8pm. £10~£14(£6 £10). Seasoned MSP Tom (iordon is forced to embrace the realities of foreign and domestic affairs first hand when an impassioned idealist arrives on the scene in this explosive new political drama from award-winning playwright (irae (‘leugh Post-show discussion Thu 3 May; audio-described and BSl.-signed performance Hi 4 May. Stagetext captioned performance l‘ri l 1 May.

Edinburgh

I BRUNTON THEATRE

l.adywe1| Way. Mtisselburgh. 665 2240. [P. 11. W(’. WAI

Re:Union Thu 3 .May. 7.30pm. £10.50 (£6 £8). See (ilasgow. ('iti/ens‘ 'l'lieatre. Meet the Curve Foundation Dance Company Tue 8 May. 6.30pm. 1‘ree. ticketed. A chance to meet the Brunton's resident dance company in an informal setting and watch excerpts from their performance programme.

The Hired Man Thu 10 Sat 12 .May. 7.30pm. £6 (£4). Melvyn Bragg's play based on his (‘umbrian grandfather is brought to life by Queen Margaret l'niversity (‘ollege School of Drama and (‘reative Industries.

I FESTIVAL THEATRE

l3 2‘) Nicolson Street. 52‘) 6000. Ill. W(‘. WAI

Simply Ballroom tintil Sat 28 Apr. 7.30pm (Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm).

£1 1 £25.50. l.ionel Blair looks after the proceedings as an international cast of dance-champions Waltz. Tango. (‘ha (‘ha and Quickstep to the sounds of the Ballroom Blit/ Orchestra.

The Rat Pack: Live from Las Vegas Mon 30 Apr Sat 5 May. Mon Fri 7.30pm (Thu mat 2.30pm); Sat 4.30pm 8; 8pm. £15 £26.50. An evening of classics from l-‘rank. Sammy and Dean (well. ok. not the real ones).

I INSTITUT FRANCAIS D’ECOSSE

13 Randolph (‘rescent. 225 5366. Rendez-vous avec la danse Thu 3 May. 6.30pm. Free. An evening of film footage and chat helping you become familiar with l-‘rench choreography. Tonight. (‘ompagnie Montalvo-llervieu comes under the spotlight. ahead of its appearance at the lidinburgh International l‘estival.

I KING’S THEATRE

2 1.even Street. 52‘) 6000. [11. W(‘. WA] Tutti Frutti l'ntil Sat 28 Apr. 7.30pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). The National Theatre of Scotland's reincarnation of John Byrne's iconic Scottish masterpiece. which was once a highly popular. but short lived. T\' series. follows the ftiii and frolics of 1‘)60s pop band, The Majestics.

I NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND

('hambers Street. 247 4422. Ill. W('. WAI

Pinocchio: A Traditional Toy Story Sat 28 & Sun 2‘) Apr. See Kids listings.

I NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS CENTRE

15a Pennywell (‘ourt. 315 2151. [W('. WAI

Jason and The Argonauts Fri 4 May. See Kids listings.

Broken Glass Tue 8 May. 7.30pm. £8 (£3 £5). See (ilasgow. liastfield (‘ommunity ('entre.

I PLAYHOUSE

18 22 (ireenside Place. 08700601730. Ill. W('. WA]

Riverdance l'ntil Sat 28 Apr. 8pm: (Sat mat 2.30pm). £12.50 £37.50. The lrisli dance sensation returns to Scotland by popular demand.

Starlight Express Tue 1 Sat 1‘) May

(not Sun). 7.30pm; (mats Thu 3. Sat 5. Wed ‘). Sat 12. Wed 16 6’; Sat 1‘) May at 2.30pm). £10 £37.50. (‘lassic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical extravaganza featuring robots on roller skates what more could you ask for'.’

I ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE (irindlay Street. 248 4848. IP. 11. WC. WAI

Man of La Mancha t'ntil Sat 1‘) May (not Sun/Mon). 7.45pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). £‘) £24. Based on (‘ervantes' classic Don Quixote. Dale Wasserman's musical drama tells the story of a noble and idealistic knight who. along with his trusty squire Sancho Pan/a. follows his dream of ultimate beauty and purity. battling anyone who attempts to thwart his quest. l’ost-sltow discttssion. Tue 1 May (free); audio-described performances Thu 3 May. 7.45pm & Sat 5 May. 12.30pm; touch tour for the visually impaired. Sat 5 May. 12.30pm: BSl.-signed performance. Wed ‘) May. 7.45pm.

Drama Workshops: Man of La Mancha Sat 28 Apr. 10.30am 1pm. £5 (£3.50). Practical drama session for anyone over 16 which explores the current production. Booking essential.

I ROYAL MUSEUM

2 (‘hambers Street. 247 421‘). IP. 11. W(‘. WA]

Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust Sun 6 May. 1.45pm & 2.45pm. l-‘ree. linjoy the sounds and spectacle of a variety of Scottish traditional dances.

I ST BRIDE’S CENTRE

10 ()rwell Terrace. 346 1405. |W('. WAI

The Secret Garden - The Musical l'ntil Sat 28 Apr. 7.15pm (Sat mat 2pm). £12 (£‘)) from 476 5061. l’ollowing the success of last summer’s You 71' u (inml .lltm ('liiir/it' Brown. lidinburgh's newest musical theatre company. The Melodramatics. give Scottish audiences their first chance to see this musical adaption of Marsha Norman's much-loved novel. performed in full.

I TRAVERSE THEATRE ('ambridge Street. 228 1404. ll’. 11. W(‘. WAI

Carthage Must Be Destroyed Fri 27 Apr- Sat 1‘) May (not Mon). Tue Sat

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8pm. (Sat mat 2.30pm): Sun 5pm. £12 (£4.50—£7). Set against the backdrop of the Third Ptiiiic War. Alan Wilkins' play set in 2nd (‘entury B(' Rome. is a compelling story of political intrigue. double dealing and the ruthless realities of taking a nation to war. Post-show discussion. Thu 3 May: Stagetext captioned performance Thu 17 May: BSl.-signed and audio-described performance Sat 1‘) May (8pm). with touch tour (from 7.15pm).

Fergus Lamont Wed 2 Sat 5 May. 7.30pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). £12

(£4.50 £7). (‘oiiimunicado offer tip a new interpretation of Robin Jenkins' novel. one of the most searching examinations of the modern Scottish psyche. (‘overing the years from the turn of the century to WWll. l‘ergus‘ unforgettable voice recounts a tale of vanity. success and betrayal which shines its own sardonic light on Scotland and the cultural and political issties of the dav.

Outside the Cities

I DUNDEE REP

Tay Square. 01382 223530. IP. ll. WC. WA]

Sunshine on Leith t.'ntil Sat 12 May (not Sun/Mon). 7.45pm. £8 -£16 (£8 --£12). A brand new musical from Dundee Rep linseiiible. packed with songs from The Proclaimers. that follows the highs and lows of two soldiers returning home from the army.

I MACROBERT

l'niversity of Stirling. 01786 466666. [l’. 11. W(‘. WAI

Justitia Fri 27 & Sat 28 Apr. 8pm. £10 (£6). Jasmin Vardimon Dance Theatre invites you to witness a crime from multiple angles through dance. dialogue and music.

A Streetcar Named Desire Tue 1 & Wed 2 May. 8pm. £8.50 (£5). The Stirling tTniversity Drama Society run through Tennessee Williams' steamy drama.

The Unsinkable Clerk Thu 3 May. 7.30pm. £ 10 (£6). A timid office worker is transported into a magical undersea realm located in his subconscious. in this play co-written by Felix Hayes and Tom Banks.

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