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SOUTH LEITH PARISH CHURCH 6 Henderson Street, Leith, 555 5879. An Island Between Heaven and Earth Fri 11–Sun 13 Jun. 7pm. £9 (£7). A play originally written for radio by Alistair Rutherford. Part of the Leith Festival. The Siege of Leith Show Thu 17 Jun-Sat 19 Jun. Thu & Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm. £8 (£6). Leith, 1560, and everyone’s at war - history comes to life through drama and music in this comic production from the Citadel Arts Group. Part of the Leith Festival. ST BRIDE’S CENTRE 10 Orwell Terrace, 346 1405. The Water Babies Fri 18 & Sat 19 Jun. 7pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). £tbc. A presentation from the Jane Goulding School of Dance. Tickets from chill@island.fsnet.co.uk

TRAVERSE THEATRE Cambridge Street, 228 1404. Any Given Day ●●●●● Until Sat 19 Jun (not Mon). 8pm (Sat 12 Jun & Thu 17 Jun mat 2.30pm); Sun 6pm. £8–£16 (£5–£12). A new work written by Linda McLean, set on the day Sadie and Bill are expecting a visit from their favourite person. See review, page 91. USHER HALL Lothian Road, 228 1155. The Wiggles Tue 22 Jun. See Kids listings, page 66.

Outside the Cities

DUNDEE REP Tay Square, Dundee, 01382 223530. Sweeney Todd The Musical ●●●●● Until Sat 12 Jun. 7.30pm (Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm). £14–£23 (£5–£21).

Dundee Rep Ensemble presents the gory tale of Sweeney and his wayward razor in a more humorous light. Morecambe Wed 16 Jun. 7.30pm. £14 (£12; children £10). Bob Golding’s award-winning portrayal of the bespectacled comedian. Jaleo Flamenco Thu 17 Jun. 7.30pm. £16 (£8–£13). Award-winning authentic flamenco packed with explosive footwork and virtuoso guitar playing. Girls’ Night Tue 22–Sat 26 Jun. Tue–Thu 7.30pm; Fri 6pm & 9pm; Sat 5pm & 8pm. £15–£20 (£8–£14). Musical comedy about five girls on a hilarious karaoke night out. Full of girlie anthems to sing along to. MACROBERT University of Stirling, Stirling, 01786 466666. Twinkle Twonkle Sat 12 Jun. See Glasgow, Paisley Arts Centre. Evita Tue 22–Fri 25 Jun. 7.30pm. £12 (£10). Dollar Academy’s version of the political musical melodrama made even more famous by Madonna. All together now: ‘Don’t cry for me, Argentiiina!’. Funny Bones Tue 22 & Wed 23 Jun. Two new pieces of contemporary dance developed especially for children aged 3- 7.

PERTH THEATRE 185 High Street, Perth, 01738 621031. Toast and All Things Good Fri 11 & Sat 12 Jun. 7.30pm. £6.50 (£3.50). A play devised and performed by Perth Youth Theatre Beginners. Together We Stand: Together We Fall Fri 18 & Sat 19 Jun. 7.30pm. £6.50 (£3.50). Perth Youth Theatre Intermediate presents a play about walls and barriers. New Writing Showcase Mon 21 Jun. 7.30pm. £2.50. The very best writing from the Young Playwrights Company.

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