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■ EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL CLIMBING ARENA South Platt Hill Newbridge, Ratho, 333 6333. Cinderella Mon 22 Dec. See Kids listings.
■ EDINBURGH MARRIOTT HOTEL 111 Glasgow Road Paula O’Brien: Psychic Medium Tue 20 Jan, 6.45pm. Prices vary. Rising star in the psychic world (wonder if she saw it in a vision) tours Scotland letting others speak to those in heaven. ■ EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE 18–22 Greenside Place, 0844 871 3014.
✽ Wicked Until Sat 10 Jan, times vary. £20–£72.50. Smash-hit musical
that acts as a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, with L Frank Baum’s characters brilliantly re-imagined as two young girls who grow up to fulfil their destinies as Glenda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
■ EDINBURGH FESTIVAL THEATRE 13–29 Nicolson Street, 529 6000.
✽ Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker Sat 13–Mon 29 Dec,
times vary. £13–£38. See Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
■ KING’S THEATRE 2 Leven Street, 529 6000. Aladdin Thu 11 Dec–Sun 18 Jan. See Kids listings. ■ NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS CENTRE 15a Pennywell Court, 315 2151. Hare and Tortoise Thu 11–Sat 20 Dec. See Kids listings.
■ PILRIG ST PAUL’S CHURCH Pilrig Street, Leith Walk, 553 1876. Dune: The Musical Fri 12 Dec, 7.30pm. £7. Irregular Owl Movements’ Christmas panto brings David Lynch’s vision of Dune to life with sand worms, space ships and sing-a-longs.
■ ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE Grindlay Street, 248 4848.
✽ The BFG Until Sat 3 Jan, times vary. £10–£28 (£15). A gloriously festive show for Dahl fans big and small. David Wood’s whizzpopping adaptation of this famous tale of nice and nasty giants is directed by Andrew Panton, and has been created by the team which brought you last year’s A Christmas Carol. See review, page 114. Recommended for ages 5+. The Faith Healer Wed 14 Jan–Sat 7 Feb, times vary. £10. Faith Healer Francis Hardy (Frank to many) travels through the small towns of Scotland and Wales, with two objectives in mind – to heal the sick, and to try to find a way home. This play features some classic Irish storytelling theatre from Brian Friel, and has been directed by John Dove, associate artist at the Lyceum.
■ SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE 43–45 High Street, 556 9579. Present Perfect Sun 14 Dec, 5pm. £8 (£5). A dark Christmas tale about a murder in Santa’s grotto. All I Want for Christmas is the Head of Johnny Murdock Sun 14 Dec, 7pm. £8 (£5). Sam Siggs’ latest about a young girl who is after her stepdad. Jackets for Goalposts: The Christmas Truce 1914 Sat 20 Dec, 11am. £7 (£5; children £5; families £20). Macastory present the story of Archie, a soldier in France, as his experience of the Christmas truce. Ages 7+. Step Into Christmas Mon 22 Dec. See Kids listings. ■ ST ANDREW SQUARE St Andrew Square Scotch and Soda Until Sun 21 Dec,
Presented by Puppet Animation Scotland every February since 2008, the manipulate Visual Theatre Festival brings powerful and challenging work of the highest quality from around the world to Scotland. manipulate promotes world class animation, puppetry and visual theatre to the widest possible adult audiences, both within the arts community and the general public in Scotland.
“Dedicated to theatre at its most sensual and imaginative” The Scotsman
The List are giving away two full festival passes to manipulate Visual Theatre Festival which takes place 30 Jan - 7 Feb 2015. The tickets provide access to all screenings and performances at The Traverse Theatre. To enter just log on to list.co.uk/offers and tell us:
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The Traverse Theatre 10 Cambridge Street Edinburgh, EH12ED 30 Jan - 7 Feb 2015 manipulatefestival.org traverse.co.uk
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TERMS & CONDITIONS: COMPETITION CLOSES MON 26 JAN 2015. THE FESTIVAL PASS DOES NOT INCLUDE ACCESS TO THE WORKSHOPS, MASTERCLASSES OR EVENTS AT OUR OTHER PARTNER VENUES. TICKETS TO EACH SHOW SHOULD BE COLLECTED AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE. NO CASH ALTERNATIVE. USUAL LIST RULES APPLY.
118 THE LIST 11 Dec 2014–5 Feb 2015
times vary. Prices vary. Circus, dance and foot-stomping sounds in this whisky- soaked extravaganza, featuring music from The Crusty Suitcase and some nifty moves from a selection of Australia’s finest acrobats. See review, right. Part of Edinburgh’s Christmas. Stick Man Thu 11 Dec–Sun 4 Jan. See Kids listings. Briefs: The Second Coming Thu 18 Dec–Sun 4 Jan, times vary. £13–£41 (private booth for up to ten people £109–£176.50). The all-male boylesque troupe return with a dazzling stage show. Edinburgh’s Christmas. Brat Kids Carnival Saturdays & Sundays 27 Dec–4 Jan. See Kids listings.
■ THE STUDIO AT THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL THEATRE Potterrow, 622 8086. Don’t Eat Yellow Snow Thu 11 & Fri 12 Dec, 8pm. £8. New work showcased by senior Lyceum Youth Theatre groups. Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker – Ballet Cafe Mon 15 Dec, 2pm. £10. An informal afternoon for adults to take part in a gentle beginners’ dance session, listen to an illustrated talk on The Nutcracker and relax for a chat over a cup of tea and cake. Cloud Man Wed 17 Dec. See Kids listings.
■ TRAVERSE THEATRE Cambridge Street, 228 1404. The Devil Masters Thu 11–Tue 23 Dec, 7.30pm (Saturdays & Wed 24 Dec 2.30pm also). £7–£16 (£8–£13). Writer Iain Finlay MacLeod’s surrealist black comedy twists the ordinary, asking what we become when we peel away the layers of class division and social decorum. Director’s Cut Sat 13 Dec, 8pm. £6 (£4). One short play – written by Traverse/ IASH creative fellow Clare Duffy – is interpreted by a handful of directors. Informal post-show discussion. White Wed 17–Wed 24 Dec (not Sun). See Kids listings.
✽ Manipulate Wed 31 Jan–Sat 7 Feb, times and prices vary. From local artists to international stars of visual theatre, manipulate’s annual festival is a dynamic charge of puppetry, poetic performance and imaginative innovation.
■ THE WASH HOUSE 3 Adelphi Grove, 669 8275. Sinbad Fri 12 Dec, 7pm. Sat 13 Dec, 2pm & 7pm. £8 (£6; children £6). Journey to Musselburgh and back with Sinbad and pals. Boo, cheer and hiss along with the action. £2 from every ticket goes to Towerbank School.
■ WAVERLEY STATION Waverley Bridge FREE Sven Werner: Station Stories Thu 11–Sat 13 Dec, times vary. A pop-up theatre experience created by Glasgow based artist and filmmaker Sven Werner. Using headphones and Victorian style peep shows immerse yourself in a series of miniature cinematic worlds. Part of Homecoming. OUTSIDE THE CITIES
■ THE BRUNTON Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, 665 2240. Jack and the Beanstalk Thu 11 Dec–Sat 3 Jan, times vary. £14.75–£17 (£11.75–£14; family £51–£60). The classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, written and directed by Mark Cox. Little Princess Goldtree Wed 31 Dec, 2pm & 4pm. £4 (children £3; babies £1). The tale of Snow White with a few Scottish twists. ■ DUNDEE REP Tay Square, Dundee, 01382 223530. James and the Giant Peach Thu 11–Wed 31 Dec, times vary. £12–£21 (children £9). The witty and wonderful