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Audio Description

Touch Tours

Captioning Accessible Parking

JANUARY

BSL – Sign Language Interpreted

Headsets and Personal Induction Loops

Screening THE TEMPEST

Screening NO MAN’S LAND

WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT

BOOKENDS presents SIMON & GARFUNKEL

Festival Theatre

King’s Theatre

Festival Theatre

Thu 12 January (p12)

Fri 20 & Sat 21 January (p8)

Fri 27 January (p14)

JAN/FEBRUARY

Wed 11 January (p12)

LYSISTRATA

Fri 27 & Sat 28 January (p6)

Screening AMADEUS

Thu 2 February (p12)

Silent Cinema THE GENERAL and ONE WEEK Fri 3 February (p12)

Festival Theatre

PAUL CARRACK

CIRQUE BERSERK

A JUDGEMENT IN STONE

Festival Theatre

Sat 28 January (p14)

Festival Theatre

Fri 3 & Sat 4 February (p24)

Sat 4 February (p14)

Tue 7 to Sun 12 February (p7)

Mon 13 to Sat 18 February (p15) King’s Theatre

FEB/MARCH

King’s Theatre

RENT

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT Screening

ST JOAN Tue 14 to Sat 18 February (p16) OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Mon 20 to Sat 25 Mon 27 February (p12) Festival Theatre Festival Theatre February (p18) Festival Theatre

BUDDY

Tue 28 February to Sat 4 March (p20) Festival Theatre

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Scottish Opera THE TRIAL

Wheelchair Spaces

FEBRUARY

King’s Theatre

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

KING’S THEATRE SEATING PLAN

Wheelchair users

Wheelchair Spaces

Access symbols

FESTIVAL THEATRE SEATING PLAN

WELCOME

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FEB/MARCH ALLAN STEWART’S CUTTIN’ A RUG BIG BIG VARIETY SHOW Tue 7 to Sat 11 March (p22)

Scottish Opera PELLÉAS & MÉLISANDE

King’s Theatre

Tue 14 & Wed 15 March (p26)

SEAN LOCK

STEWART LEE

ELVIS COSTELLO

MIKE + THE MECHANICS

Festival Theatre

MARCH

Tue 7, Thu 9 & Sat 11 March (p24) Festival Theatre

DANZA CONTEMPORANEA DE CUBA

Tue 28 Feb to Sat 4 March (p21) King’s Theatre

Fri 17 March (p29)

Sat 18 Mar (p29)

Sun 19 March (p29)

MAR/APRIL

Thu 16 March (p29)

Northern Ballet CASANOVA

Thu 23 to Sat 25 March (p27)

BRENDAN COLE Sun 26 March (p33) Festival Theatre

CHESS

King’s Theatre

Festival Theatre

Tue 28 March to Sat 1 April (p23)

Thu 30 March to Sat 1 April (p30)

APRIL

Festival Theatre

ANITA AND ME

Scottish Opera Screening BLUEBEARD’S CASTLE & HEDDA GABLER THE 8TH DOOR Wed 5 & Fri 7 April (p13)

NATHAN CARTER

DINOSAUR WORLD

Sat 8 April (p25) Festival Theatre

Festival Theatre

Screening TWELFTH NIGHT

EDDI READER

PHOENIX DANCE THEATRE

Mon 10 & Tue 11 April (p8)

APRIL

Sun 9 April (p33)

Wed 12 April (p13) Festival Theatre

Thu 13 April (p33) Festival Theatre

Sat 15 April (p36)

NELL GWYNN

Tue 18 to Sat 22 April (p31) King’s Theatre

Festival Theatre

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APR/MAY

THE THRILLING NEW STAGE PLAY FROM THE NO.1 BEST SELLING AUTHOR GILDED BALLOON AND PANTO VILLIAN PRESENTS...

NOT DEAD ENOUGH MR BLOOM’S BILL WARD LAURA WHITMORE NURSERY LIVE! Mon 24 to Sat 29 April (p32)

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Thu 20 to Sat 29 April (p34) Festival Theatre

as DS ROY GRACE

King’s Theatre

as CLEO MOREY

Sun 30 April (p8)

and

PINOCCHIO

Tue 2 May (p38) Festival Theatre

King’s Theatre

MAY

STEPHEN BILLINGTON in Aided, Abetted and Directed by

Andy Gray & Ryan Dewar

RUNNING WILD

Tue 2 to Sat 6 May (p37) King’s Theatre

Fri 5 & Sat 6 May (p38) Festival Theatre

MAY

e at its maginative.’

BREAKIN’ CONVENTION

Tue 9 to Sat 13 May (p40)

Sun 7 May (p36)

“Delivered with pace andTheatre comic expertise...the King’s audience lapped it up” - BROADWAY BABY

MATTHEW BOURNE’S THE RED SHOES Tue 9 to Sat 13 May (p39) Festival Theatre

“Hugely likeable…..Stott brings his material to glorious life” - THE SCOTSMAN pantovillain.co.uk

‘Bou

@grantstott973

JANE EYRE

FANTASTIC MR FOX

REMEMBERING FRED

Festival Theatre

King’s Theatre

Festival Theatre

Mon 15 to Sat 20 May (p41)

Mon 15 to Sat 20 May (p10)

Sun 21 May (p48)

MAY

King’s Theatre

e novel by

te Brontë

he company OUT OF THIS WORLD

Tue 23 & Wed 24 May (p44) Festival Theatre

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

Tue 23 to Sat 27 May (p42)

SHIRLEY VALENTINE

Tue 30 May to Sat 3 June (p43) King’s Theatre

Screening JULIUS CAESAR Fri 26 May (p13) Festival Theatre

MAY/JUNE

King’s Theatre

` LA BOHEME

Wed 31 May, Sun 4, Tue 6, Thu 8 & Sat 10 June (p25) Festival Theatre

THE WEDDING SINGER Tue 6 to Sat 10 June (p45) King’s Theatre

Screening ANTONY & CLEOPATRA Fri 9 June (p13)

BASED ON THE

“Broad, cheeky and deceptively carefully crafted, “Grant Stott’s Tales from Behind the Mic” is a great success” - ALL EDINBURGH THEATRE

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SASHA REGAN’S ALL MALE THE MIKADO

GRANT STOTT’S TALES FROM BEHIND THE MIC

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Tue 13 & Wed 14 June (p44) Festival Theatre

Festival Theatre

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JUN/SEPTEMBER THE AWFEY HUGE VARIETY SHOW 2

FUNBOX UNDERWATER ADVENTURE

Festival Theatre

King’s Theatre

Sat 17 June (p9)

DEATH OF A SALESMAN BABE THE SHEEP-PIG Tue 20 to Sat 24 June (p47)

Fri 8 to Sun 10 September (p11)

DAKSHA SHETH DANCE COMPANY

SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE

Festival Theatre

King’s Theatre

SEPTEMBER

Fri 16 June (p9)

RICHARD ALSTON

Festival Theatre

Fri 15 September (p48)

COTTISH ALLET ANCES TRAVINSKY LOVE LETTERS

Mon 2 to Sat 7 October (p49)

Scottish Ballet DANCES STRAVINSKY

Wed 27 September (p50)

RAMBERT

BACK DUE TO

Sat 30 September (p51)

SLAVA SNOWSHOW

Thu 26 to Sat 28 October (p53) Wed 1 to Sun 5 November Wed 11 to Fri 13 October (p52) Festival Theatre (p54) Festival Theatre

Festival Theatre

NOV/DECEMBER

Festival Theatre

Fri 22 September (p50)

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL

Mon 6 to Sat 11 November (p55) King’s Theatre

BALLETBOYZ

Tue 7 November (p51) Peter Darrell’s Festival Theatre

The Nutcracker

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KING’S PANTO CINDERELLA

Sat 2 December to Sun 21 January (p58) King’s Theatre

ACOSTA DANZA

LEGALLY BLONDE Festival Theatre

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Scottish Ballet THE NUTCRACKER

Sat 9 to Sat 30 December (p60) Festival Theatre

Fri 10 & Sat 11 November (p56) Mon 27 November to Sat 2 Festival Theatre December (p57)

MISS SAIGON

A M E R O N M AC K I N TO S H Wed 17CJanuary to Sat 17 B O U B L I L & S C H Ö N B E R G ’S February 2018 (p62) Y N C Y F LW Y N O

Festival Theatre

WAR HORSE

Wed 18 April to Sat 12 May 2018 (p63) Festival Theatre

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DEC 2017/ MAY 2018

THE STEAMIE

23/11/2016 11:17

THE ATTIC COLLECTIVE

THE ATTIC COLLECTIVE’S ADAPTATION OF

BY ARISTOPHANES Directed by SUSAN WORSFOLD

Tickets £15 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off Students £10 (with valid ID) Age 16+

Fri 27 & Sat 28 January

Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre War. Sex. Power. After two decades of war the men are dying and the women feel powerless to stop it. Lysistrata gathers together women from every state to enact her plan. The men will be denied what they desire the most. To get it back, they must agree to peace. Full of raucous humour, buffoonery and packed with doublé entendre this radical adaptation will challenge and excite. War. No Sex. Peace?

The Attic Collective is a new theatre company for emerging artists, aged 18-26, founded by the Festival and King’s Theatres. The Collective’s first season takes the theme: Classical pieces, contemporary voice.

ALSO FROM THE ATTIC COLLECTIVE ON SALE NOW

War in America By Jo Clifford

Former Royal High School, Regent Road WORLD PREMIERE

Wed 24 to Sat 27 May Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2pm See p67 for more details

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T S EC ILIE RF M PE FA R FO

ZIPPOS PRESENTS

REAL

CIRCUS

Tue 7 to Sun 12 February Evenings 7.30pm (not Sun) Matinees Sat & Sun 2.30pm Festival Theatre

Direct from a smash-hit West End season and showcasing the finest in traditional circus thrills and skills, Cirque Berserk! brings this treasured form of live entertainment bang up-to-date in a jaw-dropping spectacular – created especially for the theatre.

MADE

FOR

THEATRE

Tickets £20.50 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off

Combining contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, this astoundingly talented international troupe includes over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, drummers, death-defying stuntmen and of course Scotland’s own award-winning clown, Tweedy. The show also features the world’s most hair raising circus act – the legendary motorcycle Globe of Death. Don’t miss it!

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“ Great for kids and even better for adults!” The Sun

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THEATRE FOR KIDS Fri 20 & Sat 21 January

Fri 2pm & 4.30pm Sat 10.30am & 1.30pm King’s Theatre Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation. Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure!

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“ A great hour of song, dance and fun” Time Out Tickets £13 Children £3 off Groups (8+) £3 off Age 3+ Limited free places for babies under 12 months

Mon 10 & Tue 11 April

Mon 1.30pm Tue 11am & 2pm Festival Theatre Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World in this interactive new show for all the family. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus! Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Tickets £14.50 Danger Zone £17 Groups (8+) £3 off (Stalls & Dress) Age 3+ Limited free places for babies under 12 months

Sun 30 April

1.30pm & 4pm King’s Theatre Bring your tiddlers along to join Mr Bloom and the Veggies on their first ever live tour! They’re busily getting the allotment ready for a very special visit from a member of the Royal family. Featuring all of the much loved elements of the TV show, Mr Bloom (Ben Faulks) will be joined by his veggie friends and his trusty compostarium!

Tickets £14 Age 2-7

Limited free places for babies under months 12

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THEATRE FOR KIDS Fri 16 June

6pm Festival Theatre

THE AWFEY HUGE VARIETY SHOW 2

After the huge success of last year, The Awfey Huge Variety Show is back! Join us and be part of The Awfey Huge phenomenon – a night when the children of the city’s special schools have the stage to themselves and we see what theatre is all about – sheer creativity and unbridled joy. This is an inclusive performance presented in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Tickets £13.50 Age 4+

Sat 17 June

2pm King’s Theatre Anchors away with Anya, Gary and Kevin for their all new show. Packed with familiar favourites like My Father Went To Sea, Sea, Sea, and Hole At The Bottom Of The Sea as well as brand new songs. Underwater Adventure – the perfect swimalong singalong treat for kids of all ages! Dress up for the sea - come as a mermaid or a fish!

“ A refreshing show with something for everyone” The Orcadian Tickets £16 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £3 off Age 2+ Limited free places for babies under 12 months

Sat 15 July

10am, 1pm, 4pm King’s Theatre Join CBeebies’ Mister Maker in his hit live theatre tour! With a fabulous supporting cast and art at its heart, this fantastic live show encourages Mini Makers and grown-ups to sing, dance and make some noise! There’s a big ‘make’ to take part in, lots of audience participation and.... The Shapes!

“ The show is genius” South London Press

Tickets £16.50 Children £13 Family ticket (max 2 adults) Family of 3 - £42, Family of 4 - £56, Family of 5 - £70 Age 3+ Limited free places for babies under 12 months

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A NUFFIELD SOUTHAMPTON THEATRES AND CURVE PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH LYRIC HAMMERSMITH

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY SAM HOLCROFT

HHHH “Fresh family entertainment - a whisker-licking treat” Tickets £12.50 - £22.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked before 24 Apr or 20% off all performances Children £3 off Age 5+ Sat 20 May 2.30pm Sat 20 May 1.30pm Limited free places for babies under 12 months

The Times

Mon 15 to Sat 20 May

Evenings 7pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Boggis, Bunce and Bean, three greedy, smelly, horrid farmers hate the cunning Mr Fox. Mr Fox is smart, clever and rather fantastic, but he doesn’t realise how determined the farmers are to get revenge. Can he hatch a plan to save his family and friends? Can they outrun the diggers and outsmart the farmers? Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox is family fun at its finest. A juicy tale of greed, pride and the power of friendship, this brand new musical adaptation promises a dahlicious theatrical feast with live music and songs and gloriumptious designs. A wondercrump treat for the whole family!

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Tom O’Connell Productions, Limelight Productions and Polka Theatre present

THE LITTLE PIG WITH BIG DREAMS

Fri 8 to Sun 10 September

Fri 2pm & 7.30pm, Sat 11am, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 11am & 2.30pm King’s Theatre Meet the lovable Babe in a heart-warming tale of friendship, adventure and bravery. When Babe arrives at Hogget’s Farm he is taken in by the trusty sheep dog Fly and discovers a talent for herding. With the help of his adopted Mum, our polite piglet soon wins over the most suspicious of sheep. But can a small pig make it in a dog’s world, and when his farmyard friends are in trouble can Babe save the day?

Tickets £12.50 - £20 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked before 24 Apr or 20% off all performances Children £3 off Age 5+ Limited free places for babies under 12 months

Join us for an enchanting family favourite, as the classic novel which inspired the Oscar-winning film, is brought to life by a cast of West End performers in a show brimming with laughter, thrills, stunning puppetry and original live music. Adapted by Olivier Award winner David Wood (Goodnight Mister Tom, James and the Giant Peach, The BFG), Babe follows the incredible story of one piglet’s rise to become the world famous Sheep-Pig.

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WORLD-CLASS THEATRE BROADCAST ON OUR BIG SCREEN THE TEMPEST

Wed 11 January

7pm Royal Shakespeare Company Live Screening Simon Russell Beale plays Prospero in this groundbreaking production directed by Artistic Director Gregory Doran, using today’s most advanced technology in a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s magical play. Tickets £16 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Age 12A

Thu 12 January

7pm National Theatre Encore Screening Following their hit run on Broadway, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage, followed by an exclusive Q&A with the cast and director Sean Mathias. Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Age 12A

Thu 2 February

7pm National Theatre Live Screening Music. Power. Jealousy. Lucian Msamati (Luther, Game of Thrones) plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s iconic play with orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia all broadcast live from the National Theatre. Tickets £16 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Age 12A

SILENT CINEMA

Fri 3 February 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Musical maestro Will Pickvance takes us on another silent film adventure, accompanying Buster Keaton’s The General and One Week live on piano at the Festival Theatre. Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Age U

Mon 27 February

7pm National Theatre Encore Screening Gemma Arterton is Joan of Arc in Josie Rourke’s electrifying production of Bernard Shaw’s classic play, broadcast from the Donmar Warehouse. Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Age 12A Please note: These are broadcasts not a live performance on stage. The actors do not appear in person at the Festrival Theatre.

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WORLD-CLASS THEATRE BROADCAST ON OUR BIG SCREEN Fri 7 April

7pm National Theatre Encore Screening Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove returns to the National Theatre with a modern production of Ibsen’s masterpiece, starring Ruth Wilson (Luther, The Affair, Jane Eyre) in a new version by Patrick Marber (Notes on a Scandal, Closer). Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Age 12A

Wed 12 April

7pm National Theatre Encore Screening Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity, directed by Simon Godwin. Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Age 12A

Fri 26 May

7pm Royal Shakespeare Company Encore Screening Angus Jackson directs Shakespeare’s epic political tragedy, as the race to claim the empire spirals out of control. Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Age 12A

Fri 9 June

7pm Royal Shakespeare Company Encore Screening Iqbal Khan directs Shakespeare’s tragedy of love and duty, picking up the story where Julius Caesar ends. Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Age 12A

Fri 8 September

7pm Royal Shakespeare Company Encore Screening The decay of Rome reaches violent depths in Shakespeare’s most bloody play. Blanche McIntyre returns to the RSC to direct Shakespeare’s brutal revenge tragedy. Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Age 12A Please note: These are broadcasts not a live performance on stage. The actors do not appear in person at the Festrival Theatre.

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DanceFest

Tue 17 January 7pm Festival Theatre

An evening celebrating the best of youth dance. Talented performers from across Scotland present contemporary and classical work in an evening of diverse performances. Tickets £10 Concessions £2.50 off

Fri 27 January 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Accompanied by a live string quartet, Bookends perform the most authentic sounding tribute to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured extensively with their concerts being described as “simply breathtaking”. Tickets £26.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2 off

Sat 28 January

2.30pm & 7.30pm Festival Theatre UK & IRELAND BANFF-UK.COM

Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe. Different film programmes will feature on the matinee and evening shows. Tickets £15 Concessions £2 off Groups (8+) £2 off Book Both Screenings £2 off each ticket. Concessions/Groups (8+) £3.50 off each ticket (not available online, must be booked at the same time)

Sat 4 February 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Paul Carrack, whose hits include How Long and Over My Shoulder, is one of the UK’s great singer songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, having performed with Eric Clapton, Roxy Music, BB King, Mike + The Mechanics, Elton John, The Smiths and Ringo Starr to name just a few. Tickets £30 & £38.50 plus £2.50 booking fee

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FOLLOWING TEN YEARS OF THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY A NEW THRILLER FROM ‘THE BEST WOMAN CRIME WRITER SINCE CHRISTIE’THE SUNDAY TIMES BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

ROY MARSDEN SOPHIE WARD MARK WYNTER

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY

SIMON BRETT AND ANTONY LAMPARD

DEBORAH GRANT SHIRLEY ANNE FIELD ANTONY COSTA BEN NEALON

DIRECTED BY

ROY MARSDEN

Mon 13 to Sat 18 February

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Eunice struggles to fit in. When she joins a wealthy family as their housekeeper the very reason for her awkwardness, long hidden and deeply buried, leads inexorably to a terrible tale of murder in cold blood - on Valentine’s Day. Ruth Rendell’s brilliant plot unravels a lifetime of deceit, despair and cover-ups which, when revealed, brings a shocking revelation almost as grizzly as murder itself. Led by Director Roy Marsden, best known as an actor as PD James’ detective Adam Dalgliesh, the cast includes Sophie Ward who played the ill-fated love interest of Young Sherlock Holmes and Dr Helen Trent in ITVs Heartbeat, pop-idol Mark Wynter who has featured in 7 Agatha Christie Company productions, Deborah Grant, Not Going Out and Bergerac, movie icon Shirley Anne Field who became an overnight star in The Entertainer opposite Sir Laurence Olivier, Antony Costa who shot to fame in top boy band Blue, and Ben Nealon from ITV’s award winning drama Soldier Soldier.

Tickets £16 - £31.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Sat 18 Feb 2.30pm Sat 18 Feb 1.30pm Thu 16 Feb 7.30pm

“ One of our very best crime novelists” Sunday Express

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Robert Mackintosh and Idili Theatricals Ltd for RENT 20th Anniversary Production Ltd present

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RENT

Tue 14 to Sat 18 February

Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre Do not miss Bruce Guthrie’s brand-new production of the legendary, multi-award-winning rock musical RENT as it celebrates its incredible 20th anniversary. This exhilarating, landmark musical tells the thrilling story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive in New York City’s East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian excess. Inspired by Puccini’s classic opera La bohème, RENT features unforgettable music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson including the much-loved songs Seasons of Love, Take Me or Leave Me and La Vie Bohème. Winner of four Tony® Awards, six Drama Desk Awards and the hugely prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama, it ran on Broadway for an astonishing 12 years. Featuring a brilliant cast that includes Layton Williams (Bad Education, Billy Elliot The Musical, Hairspray) and Lucie Jones (X Factor, Legally Blonde The Musical, Les Misérables), this is a rare chance to experience the searing emotion and breath-taking thrills of one of the all-time great musicals. Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd. In association with Theatr Clwyd Tickets £20.50 - £29.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Fri 17 Feb 7.30pm Fri 17 Feb 6.30pm

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‘Astonishing and Unmissable.’ Sunday Express

A NEW PLAY BY

SIMON STEPHENS

BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING NOVEL BY

MARK HADDON

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Mon 20 to Sat 25 February

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre The award-winning National Theatre production returns to Edinburgh following a critically acclaimed run in 2015.

Photo of Luke Treadaway by Hugo Glendinning. Production Photos of the 2014-15 Tour Cast by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

Winner of 7 Olivier Awards and 5 Tony Awards® including ‘Best Play’, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel to thrilling life on stage, adapted by two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens and directed by Olivier and Tony Award®-winning director Marianne Elliott, and starring Scott Reid (Still Game). Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs Shears’ dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain, exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.

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“Magical and moving” Daily Mail “ A phenomenal combination of storytelling and spectacle” The Times Tickets £23.50 - £36 Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress, excl. Fri & Sat) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Fri 24 Feb 7.30pm Fri 24 Feb 5.30pm Thu 23 Feb 7.30pm

THE SMASH-HIT RETURNS

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Tickets £17 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Fri 3 Mar 7.30pm Fri 3 Mar 6.30pm

Tue 28 February to Sat 4 March

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

“ Joyous! I love this show” Sunday Express “ This show is an absolute must. If you haven’t seen the brilliant musical Buddy yet, buy your ticket now!” The Sun

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Tue 28 February to Sat 4 March

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Variety is alive and well at the King’s next Spring! Get ready to laugh your socks off as the one and only Allan Stewart (with a little help from his friends) presents an evening chock full of comedy, music and entertainment.

Tickets £26 Boxes (4 seats) £64 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves)

Starring Scotland’s own Elaine C. Smith, Forth 1 funnyman Grant Stott, Britain’s Got Talent star Edward Reid, the return of folk legends Boabby and Big Boabby McRobert - plus an incredible reunion of the legendary band Pilot, performing their 70’s hits “Magic” and “January!”

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“ Sends audiences home delighted, after an evening of joyous grown-up fun and foolishness, with just a touch of glamour” Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman

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THE CITIZENS THEATRE PRESENTS

Tickets £17 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Sat 11 Mar 2.30pm Sat 11 Mar 1.30pm Thu 9 Mar 7.30pm

Tue 7 to Sat 11 March

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Strutting adolescent double act Phil and Spanky have broken free of the confines of the A. F. Stobo & Co. Carpet Factory in Paisley and are off to the annual staff dance. Phil may have lost his job and been rejected by the Art School but he can still dream of a life beyond the slab room. John Byrne’s funny and poignant Slab Boys trilogy paints a vivid picture of the tough, rebellious, working-class culture of 1950s industrial Scotland. The cast includes well-known faces from much-loved Scottish comedies and drama including Barbara Rafferty, Sean Scanlan, Scott Fletcher (River City, Gary: Tank Commander), Ryan Fletcher (River City) and Paul-James Corrigan (Gary: Tank Commander). Following the hugely-popular production of The Slab Boys in 2015, the Citizens Theatre presents the next instalment in the era-defining trilogy. This new production is directed by Caroline Paterson and designed by Kenny Miller.

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The Touring Consortium Theatre Company presents a Birmingham Repertory Theatre production

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“VERY FUNNY”

“HILARIOUS”

Birmingham Mail

The Independent

By MEERA

SYAL Adapted by TANIKA GUPTA SILBERT

Director ROXANA

With

SHOBNA GULATI

Tue 28 March to Sat 1 April

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Meera Syal’s much-loved novel bursts on to the stage at the King’s Theatre for the very first time. This poignant coming-of-age tale follows Meena, a young girl growing up in the only Punjabi family in a 1970s Black Country mining village. Meena spends her days happily getting into scrapes with the other local children until one day the impossibly cool Anita enters her life. Suddenly Meena knows exactly who she wants to be but is Anita all that she seems? Soon Meena’s world is turned upside down as she is caught between two very different cultures.

Tickets £17 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Sat 1 Apr 2.30pm Sat 1 Apr 1.30pm Wed 29 Mar 7.30pm

Anita And Me paints a comic, poignant, compassionate and colourful portrait of village life in the era of flares, power cuts, glam rock, decimalisation and Ted Heath. It has been adapted for the stage by the multi-award-winning Tanika Gupta and is directed by Roxana Silbert (director of last season’s hit Of Mice and Men).

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Fri 3 & Sat 4 February Evenings 7.15pm King’s Theatre

Kafka’s nightmarish tale of Joseph K, a man persecuted for an unknown crime, has lost none of its chilling potency over the years. Now, iconic composer Philip Glass brings his signature style to this literary classic. Working with Academy Award-winning playwright Christopher Hampton (Dangerous Liaisons 1988), their new opera is brimming with drama, paranoia and Kafka’s notoriously absurd humour. The superb ensemble cast includes Nicholas Lester, Paul Carey Jones and three of Scottish Opera’s 2016/17 Emerging Artists. Michael McCarthy, Artistic Director of Music Theatre Wales, directs and Scottish Opera’s Head of Music Derek Clark conducts.

Tickets £16 - £31 Groups (8+) £6 off (Stalls & Dress) Friends £3 off Concessions £3 off Under 26 £10 (with valid ID) Sung in English with English supertitles. A co-commission and co-production with Music Theatre Wales, The Royal Opera & Theater Magdeburg. Supported by Scottish Opera’s New Comissions Circle.

Tue 7, Thu 9 & Sat 11 March Evenings 7.15pm Festival Theatre

World-renowned director Sir David McVicar returns to Scottish Opera. Joined by the design team behind War Horse, Rae Smith and Paule Constable, he directs Debussy’s extraordinary opera for the first time. Inspired by the paintings of Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershøi, their production brings to life an enigmatic tale of love, honour, jealousy and loss. Shimmering and ephemeral, Debussy’s finely wrought score is a constant interplay of light and dark. The outstanding cast includes Carolyn Sampson, Andrei Bondarenko and Roland Wood. Music Director Stuart Stratford conducts. Tickets £19 - £82.50 Groups (8+) £6 off (Stalls & Dress)* Friends £3 off* Concessions £3 off* Under 26 £10 (with valid ID) Unwrapped (FREE but ticketed one hour taster) Wed 8 Mar 6pm Age 12+ Sat 11 Mar 7.15pm

Sat 11 Mar 6pm

New Production. Sung in French with English supertitles. Supported by Dunard Fund & The Alexander Gibson Circle.

*Excl. Sat

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Wed 5 & Sat 8 April Evenings 7.15pm Festival Theatre

Bartók’s beautiful, mysterious opera is staged in collaboration with visionary Scottish theatre company Vanishing Point and stars internationally acclaimed singers Karen Cargill and Robert Hayward. Directed by Vanishing Point Artistic Director Matthew Lenton, Bluebeard is presented alongside the world premiere of The 8th Door, co-created with Scottish Opera Composer in Residence Lliam Paterson, as a companion piece to Bluebeard’s gruesome story. The music of Bluebeard delivers a wealth of textures and soundscapes, from the spine-tingling to the truly unsettling. Sian Edwards (The Rake’s Progress 2012) conducts both works. Tickets £19 - £82.50 Groups (8+) £6 off (Stalls & Dress)* Friends £3 off* Concessions £3 off* Under 26 £10 (with valid ID) Unwrapped (FREE but ticketed one hour taster) Thu 6 Apr 6pm Age 12+ Sat 8 Apr 7.15pm

Sat 8 Apr 6pm

A new co-production with Vanishing Point. Sung in Hungarian with English supertitles. Supported by Scottish Opera’s New Commissions Circle.

*Excl. Sat

Wed 31 May, Sun 4, Tue 6, Thu 8 & Sat 10 June

Evenings 7.15pm (not Sun) Matinee Sun 4pm Festival Theatre The team behind 2014’s hit Don Pasquale returns with a new production of Puccini’s classic, La bohème. Director Renaud Doucet and designer André Barbe set the romance amidst the jumble of Paris’s famous flea markets. Inspired by the Jazz Age of Josephine Baker, this production will be full of their trademark colour, character and style. Puccini’s sublime score never fails to cast its spell – his lush orchestration and exquisite vocal lines combine in some of opera’s most ravishing music. Hye-Youn Lee is the fated Mimì and Luis Gomes is Rodolfo. Music Director Stuart Stratford conducts. Tickets £19 - £82.50 Groups (8+) £6 off (Stalls & Dress)* Friends £3 off* Concessions £3 off* Under 26 £10 (with valid ID) Dementia Friendly Performance Sat 3 June 3pm Unwrapped (FREE but ticketed one hour taster) Thu 1 Jun 6pm Age 12+ Sat 10 Jun 7.15pm

Sat 10 Jun 6pm

A new co-production with Theater St Gallen. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Supported by The Scottish Opera Syndicate & Scottish Opera’s ‘Play a Supporting Role’ Appeal.

*Excl. Sat

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Tickets £17 - £26.50 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off Post-Show Q&A Tue 14 March Free to customers with tickets for the Tue 14 March performance

Tue 14 & Wed 15 March 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Cuba’s flagship contemporary dance troupe is back! With a hybrid, hothouse style that is a pungent blend of Afro Caribbean rhythms, jazzy American modernism and inflections from European ballet, Danza Contemporánea de Cuba have for 50 years produced dancers of the highest level with a style evoking the sensual, mystical and raw heart of Cuban spirit. Featuring Reversible by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa (creator of the international hit A Streetcar Named Desire for Scottish Ballet), The Listening Room by Theo Clinkard (whose credits include Tanztheater Wuppertal-Pina Bausch), and Matria Etnocentra by Cuban wunderkind George Cespedes.

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“ An exotic hybrid of contemporary, classical and Caribbean styles” The Guardian

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Thu 23 to Sat 25 March

Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre Throw caution to the wind. Be led into temptation. Unmask Casanova with Northern Ballet. Consumed by his desires, Casanova lived every minute in a whirlwind of scandal and excess. But there’s more to the man. This original ballet will expose a story so sensational you won’t believe it’s real. This spine-tingling spectacle of 18th century decadence will flood your senses and take your breath away. With an original scenario adapted from Ian Kelly’s biography of Casanova and choreographed by Kenneth Tindall, Casanova will be set to Kerry Muzzey’s specially created score. Sets and costumes are designed by the Tony and Olivier award-winning Christopher Oram and the stage will be lit by Alastair West.

Tickets £16 - £37 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off Age 12+ Post-Show Talk Fri 24 March Free to customers with tickets for the Friday 24 March performance Sat 25 Mar 2.30pm Sat 25 Mar 12noon

WINNER

Northern Ballet The South Bank Sky Arts Dance Award 2016

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SOUTHERN LIGHT PRESENTS

Tue 21 to Sat 25 February

Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre RMS Titanic was the ‘ship of dreams’. Titanic the Musical, winner of 5 Tony Awards, with a powerful and dramatic score and a large cast, is a musical like no other. Tickets £14 - £19 Friends 10% off Wed & Thu (max 2) Groups (10+) 1 free ticket Sat 25 Feb 2.30pm

THE BOHEMIANS LYRIC OPERA COMPANY PRESENTS

Sat 25 Feb 1.30pm

Wed 15 to Sat 18 March

Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Pushed to boiling point by their sexist, egotistical, lying, bigot of a boss, three unlikely female friends take control of the company learning there’s very little they can’t do - even in a man’s world! Tickets £16 - £20 Friends 20% off Opening Night Groups (10+) £1 off Sat 18 Mar 2.30pm

EDINBURGH GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY PRESENTS

Ruddygore

Sat 18 Mar 1.30pm

Tue 21 to Sat 25 March

Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Robin Oakapple’s plans to marry sweet little Rose Maybud are thwarted when he discovers that he is a bad baronet of Ruddygore. If he fails to commit a crime a day then his ghostly ancestors will descend from their picture frames to torture him. Tickets £16 - £24 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all perfomances Groups (8+) 10% off Under 16s £8 Sat 25 Mar 2.30pm

Sat 25 Mar 1.30pm

Wed 5 to Sat 8 April

Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Overflowing with humour and passion this is one of the best-loved musicals of all time featuring If I Were a Rich Man, Sunrise Sunset, Matchmaker Matchmaker and many more. Tickets £15 - £20 Friends 20% off Opening Night Groups (8+) £2 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £2 off (Excl. Fri/Sat eves) Sat 8 Apr 2.30pm

Sat 8 Apr 1.30pm

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Thu 16 March 8pm Festival Theatre

Every three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours a new stand-up show. Well he’s only gone and done it again! What’s he like? Come and see what he’s blithering on about this time.

SEAN LOCK

Tickets £25.50 Age 15+

Fri 17 March

8pm Festival Theatre After four years writing and performing his TV show Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, Content Provider is Stewart’s first brand new full-length show since the award-winning Carpet Remnant World. Tickets £24.50 Age 16+

Sat 18 Mar

8pm Festival Theatre Elvis Costello returns to the intimate surroundings of the Festival Theatre with his acclaimed Detour solo show. Critics round the globe have waxed lyrical about this incredibly entertaining walk through Costello’s amazing life and back catalogue.

STEWART LEE CONTENT PROVIDER

ELVIS COSTELLO

Tickets £40 & £45 plus £1 booking fee

Sun 19 March 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Genesis founding member Mike Rutherford joins forces with a new generation, performing classic hits like The Living Years, Silent Running, All I Need Is A Miracle, Word Of Mouth, Another Cup of Coffee, and the unforgettable Over My Shoulder, plus selected Genesis songs. Tickets £32.50 & £37.50 plus £2.50 booking fee

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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents

Music by BENNY ANDERSSON and BJÖRN ULVAEUS Lyrics by TIM RICE Based on an idea by TIM RICE

Thu 30 March to Sat 1 April

Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre Before the global explosion of Mamma Mia! came Chess. From the musical minds of ABBA’s Benny and Bjorn and the lyrical pen of Sir Tim Rice, this West End and Broadway hit comes to Edinburgh direct from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, two Soviet and American chess grandmasters engage in strategic battle, fighting for their beliefs, personal glory, and the love of the same woman. From the creative team behind critically acclaimed productions of West Side Story and Cabaret.

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“ Absolutely no weak link in the whole company…a complete triumph” The Herald on This amateur production of Chess is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD.

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Cabaret

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TM © Chess Productions Ltd. Logo designed by DeWynters Plc London

Tickets £17.50 - £29.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off

WINNER! BEST NEW COMEDY OLIVIER AWARDS 2016

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JESSICA SWALE

DIRECTED BY

CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE

Tue 18 to Sat 22 April

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Winner of the 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, Jessica Swale’s blissfully funny Nell Gwynn comes to Edinburgh, direct from critically acclaimed, sell out runs in the West End and at the Globe Theatre.

Photograph by The Other Richard

1660, Drury Lane. Charles II has cast off London’s drab, puritanical past with a love of all things loud, French and sexy. A young Nell Gwynn is selling oranges for sixpence in London’s burgeoning West End theatre scene. Little does she know who is in the audience one fateful night.

Tickets £18 - £31.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Sat 22 Apr 2.30pm Sat 22 Apr 1.30pm Thu 20 Apr 7.30pm

Jessica Swale’s warm hearted, bawdy comedy tells the story of an unlikely heroine, who went from lowly orange seller to win the adoration of the public and the heart of the King. Starring Olivier Award nominated actress Laura Pitt-Pulford, Nell Gwynn is brought to the stage by English Touring Theatre.

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“ Gloriously funny and touching… a right royal treat” The Telegraph

English Touring Theatre in association with Nica Burns, Eleanor Lloyd Productions & Paula Marie Black present the Shakespeare’s Globe Production of Nell Gwynn

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THE THRILLING NEW STAGE PLAY FROM THE NO.1 BEST SELLING AUTHOR

BILL WARD as DS ROY GRACE

LAURA WHITMORE and

as CLEO MOREY

STEPHEN BILLINGTON in

Tickets £18 - £31.50 Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Sat 29 Apr 2.30pm Sat 29 Apr 1.30pm Thu 27 Apr 7.30pm

Mon 24 to Sat 29 April

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Following the huge sell-out success of The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple, the thrilling work of multi-million selling author Peter James returns to the stage with the world premiere production of Not Dead Enough. Starring West End, award-winning actor Bill Ward (Emmerdale, Coronation Street), as DS Roy Grace, Laura Whitmore (Strictly Come Dancing 2016), and Stephen Billington (Hollyoaks, Coronation Street). Adapted for the stage by award winning writer Shaun McKenna and directed by Olivier Award winner Ian Talbot, Not Dead Enough is the third novel in Peter James’ award winning Roy Grace series and the third play in his box office smash hit and critically acclaimed stage franchise. Critical acclaim for Peter James’ The Perfect Murder

POST-SHOW TALK

WITH PETER JAMES Tue 25 Apr FREE Book via Box Office

“ It’s a night for everyone, with horror, intrigue and mystery. It’s terrific!” British Theatre Guide

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Sun 26 March 7.30pm Festival Theatre

A brand new show for 2017, Brendan hosts another spectacular production featuring his guest dancers, a new leading lady and a 14 piece band and singers live on stage. Stunning lighting, amazing special effects and superb choreography. It’s going be a party! Don’t miss it.

“ Lavish costume changes and superb choreography performed with panache” Catherine Françoise – Onstage

Tickets £25.50 - £38.50 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off

Sun 9 April

7.30pm Festival Theatre Nathan Carter is one of the biggest names on the Irish music scene and is fast becoming a big name all over the UK with his fine performances that include the hit song Wagon Wheel. Nathan and his six man band perform a great variety of country, Irish, pop and ballads - music for everyone of all ages. Nathan is an expert accordion player so you can expect a bit of hand clapping, foot tapping hooley as well.

NATHAN

Tickets £24.50 & £27.50 plus £2.50 booking fee

CARTER

Thu 13 April

7.30pm Festival Theatre The supremely talented, unique and charismatic Scottish singer is back at the Festival Theatre, performing songs from her triumphant new double album that collects thirty of her most consistently beautiful, often deeply personal and intimate songs.

Tickets £22.50 - £25 plus £2.50 booking fee

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UNITED THEATRICAL, ARIA ENTERTAINMENT and MUSIC & LYRICS in association with THE FESTIVAL THEATRE EDINBURGH present

STARRING

Samantha Womack as Morticia

THE ADDAMS FAMILY THE ADDAMS FAMILY Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN & RICK ELICE

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Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN & RICK ELICE MusicLIPPA and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA Music and Lyrics by ANDREW Based CharactersCreated Created by ADDAMS Based onon Characters byCHARLES CHARLES ADDAMS Presented through specialarrangement arrangement with Rights Worldwide Presented through special withTheatrical Theatrical Rights 529 6000 or visit our website edtheatres.com toWorldwide book

The Addams Family Thu 20 to Sat 29 April Festival Theatre

Look who’s moved into the neighbourhood!

Carrie Hope Fletcher as Wednesday

Everyone’s favourite kooky family are now on stage in the UK premiere of this spectacular musical comedy from the writers of multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, with music and lyrics by Tony Award nominated Andrew Lippa. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows. She’s fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family. With his cherished Morticia in the dark will Gomez manage to keep his daughter’s secret until the two families meet for a fateful dinner with hilarious consequences? Join them, plus Uncle Fester, Lurch, Pugsley and more for a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship… with a twist! Starring Samantha Womack (EastEnders) as Morticia, Carrie Hope Fletcher (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) as Wednesday, Cameron Blakely (Les Misérables) as Gomez and Les Dennis (Coronation Street) as Uncle Fester,

Cameron Blakely as Gomez AND

Featuring a live orchestra and extraordinary original score The Addams Family is sure to entertain whether you are 7 or 307! Thu 20* Fri 21 Sat 22 2.30pm Sun 23 2.30pm Tue 25

7.30pm Wed 26 2.30pm 7.30pm Thu 27 2.30pm 7.30pm Fri 27 Sat 29 2.30pm 7.30pm

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

*Preview

Tickets £23 - £44 Friends 2 for 1 Tue 25 Apr or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Age 7+ Fri 28 Apr 7.30pm Fri 28 Apr 6.30pm

Les Dennis Uncle Fester

UK PREMIERE

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Sat 15 April

7.30pm Festival Theatre Phoenix Dance Theatre’s mixed programme for 2017 presents a programme of thrilling works demonstrating the company’s internationally respected athletic power, emotional intensity and dynamic movement, includes work by Douglas Thorpe and a new piece currently in development by Sandrine Monin and composer Roberto Rusconi.

“ An excellent creative team working together with such phenomenal dancers” TV Bomb

Tickets £16 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £3 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off

GILDED BALLOON AND PANTO VILLIAN PRESENTS...

Sun 7 May

7.30pm King’s Theatre Following his appearances in the sold out, Fringe First Winning Kiss Me Honey, Honey! and WIillie And Sebastian, last year Grant stepped out all on his own at the Fringe with his first ever one man show Tales From Behind The Mic. The entire run and extra shows all sold out so don’t miss your chance to see it on the wonderful King’s Theatre stage!

Aided, Abetted and Directed by

Grant tells funny, strange, bizarre and slightly awkward tales of his 27 year journey in radio, TV and panto; from pounding the beat as a police officer to treading the boards as a King’s panto baddie!

Andy Gray & Ryan Dewar

What was “Daft Davie” trying to say to his Mum on the radio? How did a well-known Rangers player’s name lead to Grant saying the worst possible swear word on the radio one Saturday morning? “Delivered with pace and comic expertise...the audience lapped it up” - BROADWAY BABY “Broad, cheeky and deceptively carefully crafted, “Grant Stott’s Tales from Behind the Mic” is a great success” - ALL EDINBURGH THEATRE “Hugely likeable…..Stott brings his material to glorious life” - THE SCOTSMAN pantovillain.co.uk

@grantstott973

And how did THAT song about Fife that became an internet sensation (over 200,000 views on YouTube don’t you know) actually come about? Please note: Contains strong language Tickets £17.50 Groups (8+) £2 off Concessions £2 off

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Photograph by Brian Slater

“ There’s real personality on-stage, a capacity for acting convincingly as well as delivering challenging technique” The Herald

Tue 2 to Sat 6 May

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre For Lilly, going to Indonesia isn’t just another holiday with mum. It’s a new start, and the chance to ride an elephant called Oona. But then the tsunami hit – and Oona charges into the jungle, with her young rider desperately clinging on. Directed by Timothy Sheader and Dale Rooks with puppetry design and direction by Finn Caldwell and Toby Olié, both previous Associate Puppetry Directors on War Horse, this epic and spectacular production tells an emotional and moving story of love, loss, loyalty and of living for the moment.

Tickets £15 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked before 24 Apr or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Children £5 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Age 6+ Sat 6 May 2.30pm Sat 6 May 1.30pm Thu 4 May 7.30pm

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“ A winner. The puppetry is exquisite, the magic really hits you” Daily Telegraph

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Tue 2 May

7.30pm Festival Theatre

Pinocchio combines physical theatre and innovative technologies, to examine the idea of what it means to be human.

“ Joyous new levels of dance invention. Beguiling” The Guardian Tickets £16 Friends 20% off Concessions £3 off Groups (8+) £3 off (Stalls & Dress) Age 7+

Photograph by Ben Harries

Jasmin Vardimon Company presents a brand new adaptation of the classic tale based on the original book by Collodi. Pinocchio brings to life the famous marionette as he embarks on a fantastic journey to become a human boy.

Fri 5 & Sat 6 May 7.30pm Festival Theatre

This is an awe-inspiring weekend of exceptional performances, with workshops, graffiti, DJs and freestyle sessions. The international acts performing will be: Just Dance (Korea), Soweto Skeleton Movers (South Africa), Tentacle Tribe (Canada).

“ One of the world’s leading showcases of hip-hop dance and dance theatre… ” The Guardian

Tickets £16.50 Concessions £2 off

Fri 16 June

Evening 7.30pm Matinee 2pm King’s Theatre Cross Currents 2017 features a unique choreographic collaboration; creating work which fully integrates the experience and expertise of staff with the passion, energy and creativity of our student body. Encompassing our broad range of students, from BTEC to degree level, this performance showcases their diversity; highlighting the variety of dance disciplines and genres that we offer.

CROSS CURRENTS

Tickets £18 Concessions £2 off

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Photograph by Paul Hampartsoumian

The world’s biggest festival of hip-hop dance theatre.

BASED ON THE FILM BY MICHAEL POWELL AND EMERIC PRESSBURGER AND THE HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN FAIRYTALE MUSIC BY BERNARD HERRMANN

‘Bourne is a masterly storyteller’ New York Times

Tue 9 to Sat 13 May

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre A beloved fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has seduced audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.

Tickets £19 - £44.50 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Sat 13 May 2.30pm Sat 13 May 1.30pm

Matthew Bourne’s magical adaptation of the classic Powell and Pressburger film is set to a new score arranged by Terry Davies using the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer, Bernard Herrmann (most famous for his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles), with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).

“ The great showman of British dance with an instinctive understanding of what audiences want” Daily Telegraph “ Britain’s most successful choreographer will blow your mind with his sheer imagination, wit and brio” The Times Groups (8+) call 0131 529 6005 or visit our website edtheatres.com for more info 39

FROM THE SAME TEAM THAT BROUGHT YOU THE AWARD-WINNING THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Sasha Regan’s All Male

THE MIKADO By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan

LIKE S? OCK THE TR LOVE L YOU’L IS H T

Tickets £17 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Fri 12 May 7.30pm Fri 12 May 6.30pm Thu 11 May 7.30pm

Tue 9 to Sat 13 May

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre If you liked Matthew Bourne’s all-male Swan Lake, you won’t want to miss this thrilling all-male version of a much-loved classic. Following her hugely successful all-male production The Pirates of Penzance - winner of Best Off West End Production at The What’s On Stage awards, Sasha Regan returns with a fabulous new production of one of the most popular operas ever written. Gilbert and Sullivan take us to the far away land of Titipu, where their penchant for poking fun at British Institutions combined with their inherent humour and timeless tunefulness make for a wonderfully giddy night out, featuring Three Little Maids, Willow Tit Willow and Some Day it Might Happen aka The List!

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“Riotously Inventive” The Times on The Pirates of Penzance

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‘Theatre at its most imaginative.’

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Based on the novel by

Charlotte Brontë Devised by the company

Mon 15 to Sat 20 May

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre

Photographs of original cast by Manuel Harlan

Following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre, Jane Eyre comes to Edinburgh. This innovative re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and is directed by Sally Cookson. The classic story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.

Tickets £20 - £32.50 Friends 2 for 1 if booked before 24 Apr or 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Fri 19 May 7.30pm Fri 19 May 5.30pm Thu 18 May 7.30pm

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“ Captures the beating heart of the novel. And then some” Mail on Sunday “ Original, engaging and unexpectedly funny. Full of intelligent detail” Daily Telegraph Groups (8+) call 0131 529 6005 or visit our website edtheatres.com for more info 41

Tickets £17 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves)

Tue 23 to Sat 27 May

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre

Sat 27 May 1.30pm

A marathon night of drink, debauchery and duplicity ensues as George and his wife Martha, invite unsuspecting young couple, Nick and Honey, for a nightcap at their home. The drinks flow, spiked with laughs, acerbic wit and tempestuous verbal sparring.

Thu 25 May 7.30pm

However as night turns to morning, haunting secrets are revealed!

Sat 27 May 2.30pm

In tribute to Pulitzer prize winning author Edward Albee, heralded as the most important playwright of his generation, this is a rare and not to be missed opportunity to see one of the great masterpieces of American theatre Join an all-star cast for a scathingly funny and emotionally charged evening with George and Martha.

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“ Riveting theatre at its finest” Edinburgh Evening News on Rapture Theatre’s All My Sons

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W I L LY L L’ S R USS E

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Tue 30 May to Sat 3 June

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Shirley is a Liverpool housewife. Her kids have left home and she makes chips and egg for her husband while talking to the wall. Where has her life disappeared to? Out of the blue, her best friend offers her a trip to Greece for 2 weeks and she secretly packs her bags. She heads for the sun and starts to see the world and herself very differently. Willy Russell’s heart-warming comedy premiered in 1986 and took the world by storm. It was adapted into an Oscar nominated film. Now, on its 30th anniversary, Jodie Prenger stars in the first major revival of this national treasure.

Tickets £17 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked before 24 Apr or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Age 14+ Sat 3 Jun 2.30pm Sat 3 Jun 1.30pm Thu 1 Jun 7.30pm

“ The funniest and most heart-warming play” Daily Mirror

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MARK MURPHY’S V-TOL PRESENTS

Tue 23 & Wed 24 May 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Out Of This World is action packed theatre from acclaimed writer/director Mark Murphy. Set within a world of projected film and animation, it combines his signature mix of groundbreaking aerial choreography, explosive special effects and intense storytelling. This is the story of a woman’s descent into the depths of a medically induced coma. But once safely cocooned, she discovers a shocking truth that forces her to escape her subterranean safe house in a very real fight for life.

“ Technically sumptuous, the most sophisticated integration of live action and film I’ve ever seen” The Guardian on V-TOL’s Without Trace

OUT OF THIS WORLD DANCE CONSORTIUM PRESENTS A SADLER’S WELLS PRODUCTION

Tickets £17 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £3 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £2 off Age 14+ Post-Show Q&A Tue 23 May

Tue 13 & Wed 14 June 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Deeply rooted in Argentinean culture, tango has fascinated and captivated the world with its sexuality, power and beauty. For m¡longa, internationally celebrated choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui collaborates with an incredibly talented cast of Argentinean dancers and live musicians to create a show that brings his own unique style to tango. Milonga is the term for a tango dance party. Inspired by the late night milonga scene held in the intimate bars of Buenos Aires, Cherkaoui draws on traditional influences and adds a contemporary twist. The result is a seductive and fascinating exploration of tango for the 21st century.

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“m¡longa casts a magic spell” Metro Tickets £19 - £28.50 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off Post-Show Q&A Tue 13 Jun

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Tue 6 to Sat 10 June

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Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre It’s 1985. Hair is huge, greed is good and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart (Jon Robyns: Avenue Q, Legally Blonde) is New Jersey’s favourite wedding singer. When his own fiancée dumps him at the altar a seriously bummed out Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Can sweet natured Julia, (Cassie Compton: X Factor) and her best friend Holly (Roxanne Pallett: Emmerdale, Waterloo Road) lure Robbie out of the dumpster and back into the limelight? Or is he going to see her head off down the aisle with Wall Street bad boy Glenn (Ray Quinn: X Factor, Dancing On Ice)? Only Grandma Rosie (Barbara Rafferty: Rab C. Nesbitt, The Last King of Scotland) seems to be able to see that Robbie and Julia are the couple that are meant to be.

Tickets £26 - £37.50 25/11/2016 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked before 24 Apr or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves)

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Don’t miss your chance to join the party of the year – with a musical that promises to get you up dancing faster than your dad at a wedding, packed with songs which capture all the fun and energy of the Adam Sandler smash hit film.

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Sun 11 June

4pm Festival Theatre The glittering ceremony for the Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS) returns to the Festival Theatre! A highlight of the Scottish theatre calendar, CATS celebrates the actors, directors, playwrights and other theatre artists who have made the most thrilling contributions of the year.

Tickets £15 Friends £5 off

Wed 28 June

2.30pm and 7.30pm King’s Theatre Shakedown brings together five of Edinburgh’s High Schools in a collaborative approach to one of Shakespeare’s most fun plays, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Featuring talent from secondary schools: Firrhill, Forrester, Tynecastle, Queensferry and The Royal High. This is how Shakespeare should be experienced.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Tickets £10 Concessions £2 off (excl. mat) School Children £5 ticket for 2.30pm performance

Sat 8 July

2.30pm & 7.30pm Festival Theatre PRESENTED BY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL MAGIC FESTIVAL

MAGICFEST GALA

LEVITATIONS

The best illusion and circus acts from around the world assembled to perform a visually stunning and breath-taking flight of fancy, presenting a real version of our single most popular dream - flight. Enter a room where the rules of gravity are bent and broken…

Tickets £24 - £33 Groups (10+) 10% off Children £9 off top three prices Concessions £3 off (students and senior citizens)

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A ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON PRODUCTION

Tue 20 to Sat 24 June

Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Willy Loman is not as young as he once was, and boy is he feeling it. After half a lifetime on the road, this once successful travelling salesman is unable to keep up in a changing workplace; he’s on the brink of unemployment, and he’s got bills to pay. When his drop out son Biff moves home again, Willy decides to give success one last shot. Can he prove to everyone he’s got what it takes? Widely considered to be one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century, Death Of A Salesman is about the cost of not being able to let go of the American Dream. This major touring revival of Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece is directed by Abigail Graham and sees 2016 Tony and Olivier Award nominee Tim Pigott-Smith (King Charles III) play the iconic central role.

Tickets £17 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked before 24 Apr or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Sat 24 Jun 2.30pm Sat 24 Jun 1.30pm Thu 22 Jun 7.30pm

“ Tim Pigott-Smith reminds us just how magnetic a stage actor he can be” The Times on Stroke of Luck

“ Graham’s quietly devastating revival” The Independent on Abigail Graham’s Molly Sweeney

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Sun 18 June

JACKSON BROWNE

7.30pm Festival Theatre Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. Accompanying Jackson are longtime bandmates Val McCallum, Mauricio Lewak, Jeff Young, Bob Glaub, Alethea Mills and Greg Leisz. Tickets £42.50 & £47.50 plus £3.50 booking fee

Fri 21 & Sat 22 July

Evenings 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm King’s Theatre Welcome to New York City and a sneak-peak into the lives of the young people studying at the USA’s top Performing Arts Academy! Following on from The Beyond Broadway Experience’s sell-out run last summer, FAME promises to get you Dancin’ on the Sidewalk all the way home! Tickets £17 & £19.50 Concessions £2 off Age 12+

Sun 21 May

7.30pm Festival Theatre Starring Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara, Remembering Fred is an exciting new show featuring song and dance and celebrating the legacy of one of Hollywood’s true screen legends and entertainers, Fred Astaire. Tickets £22 - £57.50

Fri 15 September 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Calling all ocean lovers! The annual Ocean Film Festival is sweeping towards Edinburgh with a brand new selection of the world’s most amazing ocean films, from both above and below the surface. Tickets £15.50 Groups (8+) £2 off Concessions £2 off Age 12A

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ALI M AC GRAW

RYAN O’NEAL

LOVE LETTERS BY

A.R. GURNEY DIRECTED BY GREGORY MOSHER

Mon 2 to Sat 7 October

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre Hollywood legends Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal star in the upcoming UK tour of Love Letters, celebrated playwright A.R. Gurney’s enduring romance about first loves and second chances. Following a critically-acclaimed Broadway run and sell-out US Tour, this stunning production comes to Edinburgh for 8 performances only. Andrew Makepeace Ladd III (O’Neal) wrote his first letter to Melissa Gardner (MacGraw) to tell her she looked like a lost princess; they were both seven years old. For the next fifty years, through personal triumphs and despair, through wars and marriages and children and careers, they poured out their heartfelt secrets to each other. They defied a fate that schemed to keep them apart, and lived for the one most meaningful thing, their undying love for each other.

“ Disarmingly funny ‘Love letters’ conquers all!” NBC “ Smart, Delightful and Moving” The Huffington Post

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Fri 22 September 7.30pm Festival Theatre

The ever musical Richard Alston Dance Company return with a full programme including a brand new piece by Alston made especially for Edinburgh and Gypsy Mixture, a great Alston favourite, newly revived for the first time in a decade. Exhilarating dancing to the infectious music of Romanian and Macedonian gypsy bands will lift your spirits and quicken your pulse.

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“ Come see these wonderful dancers in exhilarating form” The Herald

Tickets £17.50 - £23.50 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off

Wed 27 September 7.30pm Festival Theatre

India’s most innovative dance company makes its Edinburgh debut with SARI, a celebration of the creation of this unique drape, in constant play with the body, both in stillness and in movement. India’s tradition of handwoven textiles, with its incredible range of colour, texture and design, has, for millennia, been one of the most defining and visually striking elements of the Indian persona. Each sari is a unique extension of the weavers’ own body. What begins in the weavers’ hands culminates in a personal and sensuous experience for the wearer, the Indian woman’s visual identity, her second skin.

Daksha Sheth Dance Company

“ a stunning blend of martial arts, yoga and aerial with rhythmic overtones of classical Indian dance” 96.3 FM, Canada “ The dancers of the Daksha Sheth Company are phenomenal!” The Guardian Tickets £16 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off

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Sat 30 September 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Velvet Petal is inspired by the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly, the photography of Robert Mapplethorpe and explores the relationship between music, photography and dance. Set to a fresh dance-punk score, including music by LCD Soundsystem, dancers will philosophise, seduce and experiment with their bodies, their clothing, and their ideas. Created by celebrated choreographer and Artistic Director of Scottish Dance Theatre Fleur Darkin (Bristol Old Vic, Edinburgh International Festival, Royal Opera House) with text by award-winning writer Pamela Carter (Untitled Projects, National Theatre of Scotland) and photos by innovative artist/ designer Jack Wrigley (85a, Untitled Projects).

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“ …a company at the top of its game” The Herald

Tickets £15.50 - £25 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off

Tue 7 November 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Celebrated across the world for their stunning live performances, films and TV work, BalletBoyz are back. 14 Days is their most ambitious production yet - involving 5 choreographers, 5 composers and 5 visual artists all playing with the theme of ‘time’. Unmissable.

“ They look tremendous. They are tremendous” Financial Times “ BalletBoyz occupies boyband territory” Independent on Sunday

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SCOTTISH BALLET DANCES STRAVINSKY

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Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £6 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off Age 12+

Wed 11 to Fri 13 October

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Evenings 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Scotland’s national dance company returns with a programme inspired by the music of one of the most distinctive and influential composers of the 20th Century, Igor Stravinsky, performed by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra. Le Baiser de La Fée (The Fairy’s Kiss), by renowned Scottish choreographer Sir Kenneth MacMillan, will feature a stunning new set and costumes. The ballet is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Ice Maiden and tells the story of a boy destined for immortality after being kissed at birth by a fairy. The Rite of Spring, choreographed by Scottish Ballet’s Artistic Director Christopher Hampson, brings raw physicality to this programme. Featuring only three dancers, it tells the story of two brothers as they grow together, come of age and descend into a violent confrontation.

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“ This is an intense, uncompromising work that demands your attention” The Scotsman on The Rite of Spring

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Thu 26 to Sat 28 October Evenings 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Rambert brings the riotous, colourful, sexy A Linha Curva to Edinburgh. This percussion-fuelled explosion of samba-flavoured dance helped the company win the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance in 2010.

Tickets £15 - £28.50

Friends 2 for 1 opening night or 20% off other performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off

This triple bill also includes an all-action work by internationally acclaimed choreographer Andonis Foniadakis, and a brand new creation by physical theatre-maker Ben Duke, whose wryly amusing take on Paradise Lost was one of the biggest hits at 2015’s Edinburgh Fringe. Showing off the full range of the Rambert dancers’ extraordinary skills, and with live music throughout, it’s a fun and thought-provoking evening of world-class dance.

“ Twenty-eight dancers pumping limbs like athletes, heavy-duty percussion exciting the blood, dramatic lighting effects and a whole lot of energy” The Times

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Tickets £18.50 - £31 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked before 24 Apr or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Age 8+

Wed 1 to Sun 5 November

Evenings Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm, Fri 8.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Fri 5pm, Sun 2pm Festival Theatre The multi award-winning international sensation returns to Edinburgh by popular demand. Having wowed audiences in 2014, this truly unique theatrical adventure is filled with heart, humour and stunning spectacle, promising a breath-taking multisensory delight. A wonder of a show that is equally enjoyed by adults and families alike, Slava’s Snowshow has entertained audiences in over 80 countries receiving universal worldwide acclaim. Enter Slava’s snowy world for a once in a lifetime, joyous, fun packed event culminating in a blizzard that puts you firmly at the centre of the action!

“ Utterly breathtaking” Daily Mail

PERFECT FOR FAMILIES

“A magical work of wonder” Evening Standard

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Mon 6 to Sat 11 November

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Come and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Scotland’s most loved play! It’s Hogmanay in a Glasgow wash house, and the girls need to get their washing done before the bells. Join Dolly, Magrit, Doreen and Mrs Culfeathers as they laugh and cry their way through the last day of the year – with a little help from the not so handy Andy. First performed in May 1987, The Steamie has delighted and entertained audiences all over the world. Writer Tony Roper directs this new 30th anniversary touring production - get your tickets now before it sells out!

Tickets £ 17 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked before 24 Apr or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Sat 11 Nov 2.30pm Sat 11 Nov 1.30pm Thu 9 Nov 7.30pm

“ The play has a kind of hilarious perfection” The Scotsman

“ It carries us through wave upon wave of laughter to a point of near-hysteria” The Guardian

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PRODUCED BY SADLER’S WELLS AND VALID PRODUCTIONS

DEBUT

Tickets £21 - £39.50 Friends 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off

Fri 10 & Sat 11 November 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Following an exceptional career as a ballet star, international dance icon Carlos Acosta launches his brand new company, Acosta Danza in the UK.

For their first UK tour, in which Acosta himself makes a guest appearance, they will perform works by Cuban choreographer Marianela Boán, Spanish dance-maker Goyo Montero and Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. Co-produced with The Movement and Festspielhaus St Pölten.

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Photograph by Yuris Nórido

Based in Havana, the company is made up of the best dancers Cuba has to offer who have trained in both ballet and contemporary dance styles. They will perform new and existing pieces by Cuban choreographers who have rarely been seen outside the country, and commission new pieces from international choreographers who will take inspiration from their iconic nation.

Mon 27 Nov to Sat 2 Dec

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre OMG you guys!!! Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Edinburgh. The smash hit Broadway and West End Musical based on the best loved movie follows beautiful and popular sorority sister Elle Woods who loves to be pampered and is passionate about pink. When she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner Huntingdon III for a more serious girlfriend she puts down the credit cards and picks up the books. Packing up her trusty pooch, Bruiser, she bags herself a place at the prestigious Harvard Law School to try and win him back. With the support of her new friends she learns that you can be both smart and fashionable

Tickets £22 - £42 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked before 1 Sep or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Sat 2 Dec 2.30pm Sat 2 Dec 1.30pm Thu 30 Nov 7.30pm

Rita Simons is best known for playing Roxy Mitchell in BBC’s Eastenders for which she has won numerous awards and is one of Britain’s best loved actresses. This all singing, all dancing romantic comedy is a fun-filled, feel-good pink fest, so bend and snap up your tickets today!

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Edinburgh Evening News

MON 11 DEC NO PERFORMANCES TUE 12 DEC 2PM 7PM WED 13 DEC 2PM 7PM THU 14 DEC SAT 2 DEC 2PM 7PM 2PM 7PM FRI 15 DEC SUN 3 DEC 2PM 7PM 1PM 5PM SAT 16 DEC 2PM 7PM MON 4 DEC NO PERFORMANCES SUN 17 DEC 1PM 5PM The Reviews Hub TUE 5 DEC 2PM 7PM PERFORMANCES MON 18 DEC NO2PM 7PM WED 6 DEC TUE 19 DEC THU 7 DEC 2PM 7PM 2PM 7PM WED FRI 20 DEC 8 DEC 2PM 7PM 2PM 7PM THU 21 DEC 2PM 7PM SAT 9 DEC 2PM 7PM Sat 2 December 2017 to Sun 21 January 2018 FRI 22 DEC 2PM 7PM SUN 10 DEC 1PM 5PM King’s Theatre SAT 23 DEC 2PM 7PM NO PERFORMANCES MON 11 DEC 1PM 5PM SUN 24 DEC Book your seats early for our 2017/18 pantomime TUE 12 DEC 2PM 7PM PERFORMANCES MON 25 DEC NO2PM 7PM as Allan, Andy & Grant lead the cast in another WED 13 DEC TUE 26 DEC 2PM 7PM THU 14 DEC 2PM 7PM unmissable King’s Theatre extravaganza! WED FRI 27 DEC 15 DEC 2PM 7PM 2PM 7PM THU SAT 28 DEC 16 DEC 2PM 7PM 2PM 7PM FRI 29 DEC 2PM 7PM SUN 17 DEC 1PM 5PM TICKET PRICES FROM SAT 30 DEC 2PM 7PM STALLS £34 £31.50 £25 NO PERFORMANCES MON 18 DEC SUN 31 DEC 1PM 5PM £31.50 £29 £23 TUE 19 DEC 2PM 7PM SCHOOLS £34 £31.50 £25 DRESS CIRCLE MON 1 JAN NO PERFORMANCES WED 20 DEC 2PM 7PM ALL SEATS £31.50 £29 £23 TUE 2 JAN 2PM 7PM THU 21 DEC 2PM 7PM £13 £126 £116 £92 BOXES (4 seats) WED 3 JAN 2PM 7PM FRI 22 DEC 2PM 7PM £25 £23 £20 UPPER CIRCLE THU 4 JAN 2PM 7PM SAT 23 DEC 2PM 7PM £21 £20 £17 FRI 24 DEC 2PM 7PM 1PM 5PM SUN 5 JAN SAT 6 JAN 2PM 7PM NO PERFORMANCES MON 25 DEC SUN 7 JAN 1PM 5PM Friends 2 for 1 on Tue 5 Dec 7pm or 20% off Wed 6 to Sun 10 Dec or TUE 26 DEC 2PM 7PM Tue 9 to Sun 14 Jan PERFORMANCES MON 8 JAN NO WED 27 DEC 2PM 7PM Groups (8+) £4 off (excl. 15 to 31 Dec) TUE 9 JAN THU 28 DEC 2PM 7PM 2PM 7PM Children £3 off (excl. boxes) WED 10 JAN FRI 29 DEC 2PM 7PM 2PM 7PM TICKET PRICES FROM Concessions £2 off (Red & Green performances only, excl. top price seats THU 11 JAN 7PM SAT 30 DEC 2PM 7PM and boxes) STALLS £34 £31.50 £25 FRI 12 JAN 7PM SUN 31 DEC 1PM 5PM £31.50 £29 £23 SAT 13 JAN 2PM 7PM SCHOOLS DRESS CIRCLE Fri 15 Dec £34 £31.50 £25 MON 1 JAN NO PERFORMANCES 7pm & Sat 6 Jan 2pm ALL SEATS SUN 14 JAN 1PM 5PM £31.50 £29 £23 TUE 2 JAN 2PM 7PM £13 PERFORMANCES MON 15 JAN NO BOXES (4 seats) £126 £116 £92 WED 3 JAN 2PM 7PM 1 hour before AD/BSL performances TUE 16 JAN UPPER CIRCLE £25 £23 £20 JAN 2PM 7PM 2PM 7PM THU 4 WED 17 JAN £21 £20 £17 FRI 5 JAN 2PM 7PM 2PM 7PM Limited free places for babies under 12 months (Excl. boxes) THU 18 JAN 7PM SAT 6 JAN 2PM 7PM FRI 19 JAN 7PM SUN 7 JAN 1PM 5PM SAT 20 JAN 2PM 7PM On sale to Group bookers and Friends from Monday 6 February SUN 21 JAN NO PERFORMANCES MON 8 JAN 1PM 5PM 2017. General booking opens Monday 13 February 2017. TUE 9 JAN 2PM 7PM WED 10 JAN 2PM 7PM THU 11 JAN 7PM FRI 12 JAN 7PM SAT 13 JAN 2PM 7PM SUN 14 JAN 1PM 5PM Edinburgh_panto price grid.indd 6 05/12/2016

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“Scotland’s best panto”

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“a complete delight” TV Bomb

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“funny, involving and spectacular” All Edinburgh Theatre

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Peter Darrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

The Nutcracker

Sat 9 to Sat 30 December Festival Theatre

Christmas 2017 sees the return of Scottish Ballet’s much-loved production of The Nutcracker created by Scottish Ballet’s founder, Peter Darrell. Share this magical story with family and friends, over forty years since it was first shown on stage. Travel on an enchanting journey with young Clara, who falls asleep after a Christmas party and dreams of helping the Nutcracker Prince defeat an army of mice. Join her as she visits the glittering Land of Snow, where delicate snowflakes come to life and be dazzled by the Kingdom of Sweets, the enchanted realm of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Scottish Ballet’s dancers create magic in this most famous festive tale, with luxurious Victorian costumes and colourful sets. The world famous Tchaikovsky score is performed by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.

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“Joyous and magical” The Herald

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“ a memorable festive experience that truly delights” Edinburgh Spotlight

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“ Another triumph for Scottish Ballet’s Artistic Director Christopher Hampson and his outstanding company” Scottish Daily Express Tickets £15.50 – £44.50 Friends 20% off Wed 13, Wed 20 Groups (8+) £6 off Stalls & Dress Circle seats (evenings, excl. Sat), £5 off Stalls & Dress Circle seats (matinees, excl. Sat & Sun) Concessions £3 off (excl. Sat & Sun) Children £19 - £22 (Stalls & Upper)

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9 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm 10 Dec 3pm 13 Dec 7.30pm 14 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm 15 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm 16 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm 17 Dec 3pm 20 Dec 7.30pm 21 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm 22 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm 23 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm 24 Dec 3pm 27 Dec 7.30pm 28 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm 29 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm 30 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm

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(Focus on Music) Fri 15 Dec 6.30pm FREE Call box office to book w Pre-Show Talk (Focus on Dance) Thu 14, Thu 21 & Fri 22 Dec 6.30pm FREE Call box office to book w Ballet Café Wed 6 Dec 2-5pm Tickets £10 w Family Insight Sat 23 Dec & Sat 28 Dec 11am-12.30pm Tickets £5.50/£3.50 conc.

Sat 16 Dec 2.30pm Sat 16 Dec 1pm

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C A M ERO N M AC K I N TO S H Y N C Y F LW Y N O

B O U B L I L & S C H Ö N B E R G ’S

MS_Edinburgh_Brochure_105x148_AW.indd 1 Tickets £32 - £65

Discounts apply to some performances, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn Groups (8+) £4 off Stalls & Dress (Tue – Thu) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri - Sun) Age 12+ Wed 31 Jan & Wed 7 Feb 7.30pm Wed 7 Feb 7.30pm Wed 31 Jan 7.30pm

Wed 17 January to Sat 17 February 201823/11/2016 Evenings 7.30pm (not Sun or Mon) Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm (not Thu 18 Jan), Sun 2pm, Wed 14 Feb 2.30pm Festival Theatre Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical Miss Saigon – a recent smash hit in the West End – is coming to Edinburgh. Winner of a record-breaking nine Whatsonstage Awards 2015 including Best Show, this epic love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with an American GI called Chris – but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. Don’t miss this “thrilling, soaring and spectacular” (The Times) musical when it lands in Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre. Please note: Contains scenes of a sexual nature

“ Mind-blowingly brilliant” Magic FM “ The greatest musical of all time” Daily Mail

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‘An Entertainment Phenomenon.’ Daily Telegraph

Wed 18 April to Sat 12 May 2018

Evenings 7.30pm (not Sun or Mon) Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm (not Thu 10 May), Wed 9 May 2.30pm, Sun 2pm Festival Theatre Following 8 record-record breaking years in London’s West End, having played to audiences in 10 countries around the world and a sell-out 2014 run in Edinburgh, the National Theatre’s acclaimed play War Horse returns to Edinburgh in 2018. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

Tickets £18 - £61 Groups (8+) £4 off Tue - Thu or £3 off Fri - Sun (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri - Sun) Sat 5 May 2.30pm Sat 5 May 12.30pm Thu 3 May 7.30pm

War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical event which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France.

“ A landmark theatre event” Time Magazine “ The theatre event of the decade” The Sunday Times

THE SMASH-HIT RETURNS IN 2018

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studio THE

A place to learn, create and perform.

22 POTTERROW EH8 9BL

Fri 31 March & Sat 1 April 7.30pm

Heroine is based on the true story of Danna Davis, and her 10 years in the US Army. A survivor of military sexual trauma, hers is a human story exploring healing and forgiveness with both grit and levity. This is a pared-down performance of a powerful script. Contains strong language and graphic violent sexual content. Tickets £11 Age 16+ Supported by Aberdeen Performing Arts

HORSE

Fri 21 April 7.30pm

There are times in life when you need to be careful: growing up gay in Lanark in the 70’s, when the reward is half a pack of fruit pastilles, when the lady on the train tells you about the doctor you should meet. These would be some of those times, but you’ll always be saved if you use your voice. Horse McDonald takes us on a journey from wearing two-tone velvet loons to being one of Scotland’s most celebrated singers, and through those times when she had to be... Careful. Tickets £15 Age 10+

Wed 17 to Sat 20 May 7.30pm

It’s 1990. Judd, Les, Lucky Eric and Ralph man the doors of a nightclub. They’re mad, occasionally bad, but full of bravado and brawn and insist you dress to impress. These four lads watch girls dance around their handbags and the lads on the pull and play all the guys and gals that arrive. The disco beats and light show flashes, illuminating a raw, energetic, raucous and very funny, perhaps familiar, evening with those people you might have known, heard about, but certainly won’t ever forget. Admission prices on the door. Chicken in a basket is extra! Tickets £12 Concessions £2 off (Students, Senior Citizens) Age 12+

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Tue 4 to Sat 8 April 12noon and 2.30pm

UNCANNY VALLEY

Uncanny Valley asks the audience, to interact with a real ‘live’ robot and help to tell the story of Ada and her best friend OKAY (Outstandingly Knowledgeable Android Youth). Watch as OKAY grows and learns, ask your own questions, see if you can tell the difference between a robot and a human. Written by Rob Drummond and presented by Borderline Theatre. Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival. Tickets £10 Groups (8+) £2 off Concessions £2 off Age 8+

Tue 11 to Sat 15 April 12noon and 2.30pm

LOST AT SEA

Award-winning theatre company Catherine Wheels are Lost at Sea.The journey begins with a boy and a girl, fascinated by the story of 28,800 bath toys flung into the unrelenting currents of the Pacific Ocean. Through their investigation they uncover the mysteries of the sea and discover its importance to every one of us on Earth. Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival. Tickets £10 Groups (8+) £2 off Concessions £2 off Age 8+

Fri 12 & Sat 13 May 7.30pm

Self/ish explores the experience of ‘coming out’ for young people in the 21st century. Self/ish weaves together dance, animation, video design, film, sound and games giving a multi-layered view of a young man’s world as he pieces together the puzzle of understanding and accepting who he is. Tickets £11 Age 14+

Wed 21 to Sat 24 June

Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm Little Shop of Horrors tells the tale of Seymour Krelborn, a down-trodden floral assistant, who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an unusual plant with a unique craving. Soon Audrey II grows to offer him fame, fortune and love in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. Seymour has some difficult choices to make... Tickets £19 Concessions £3 off (Children, Senior Citizens, Students, Opening Night and Sat mat) Friends 20% off Opening Night

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JOIN IN… The Festival and the King’s Theatres is a registered charity, run by an independent Trust. Every year, in addition to the shows on our stages, we engage over 25,000 people in our education and outreach activities. We would encorage you to Join In. Get in touch! Cerin Richardson Head of Creativity and Diversity cerin.richardson@edtheatres.com 0131 622 8099

Cat Sheridan Learning and Participation Coordinator catrin.sheridan@edtheatres.com 0131 622 8427

Paul Hudson Forget Me Not project Coordinator paul.hudson@edtheatres.com 0131 622 8444 You can also Play your Part and help us bring more theatre to more people. To learn more, visit www.edtheatres.com/support

The Vintage Chorus

Tuesdays 10 Jan to 14 Mar 10.00am-12.00pm Festival Theatre £40 for the term

An informal choir for older singers led by Wendy Weatherby with accompanist Duncan Black. There will be performance opportunities during the term and opportunities to sing with other choirs. Two weeks off mid-term.

Backstage tours

Saturdays 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 13 May & 3 Jun 10.30am-12.30pm

£10 (£8 Friends)

A great chance to get behind the scenes and see the workings of our two iconic theatres. Refreshments included BSL and enhanced hearing tours available but must be booked in advance online, email: bookings@edtheatres.com

Bespoke School Tours These are free of charge for schools and we can accommodate a group of up to 25 at a time.

If you are interested in a tour backstage for a school group, linked to an area of the curriculum you are studying or as part of a careers or creative industries course please contact us to arrange a bespoke tour. Contact Cat Sheridan or Cerin Richardson to book.

Schools performance of Heroine Thursday 30 April 1pm The Studio

Based on the true story of Danna Davis and her 10 years in the US Army. A survivor of military sexual trauma hers is a human story exploring healing, forgiveness and what speaking the truth really means. Mary Jane will lead a discussion directly after the performance for the audience. Free but ticketed, and places are limited please book through box office. For senior pupils 16+

Unless otherwise stated, for all events please book through the Box Office

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The Attic Collective is a unique talent development initiative from the Festival City Theatres Trust, offering unrivalled industry access and an unprecedented showcase to a group of emerging actors aged 18-26.

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WAR IN AMERICA

Thank You to All Our Supporters Principal Funder

By Jo Clifford

Wed 24 to Sat 27 May (preview Wed 24 May) Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2pm Venue: Former Royal High School, Regent Road

This epic piece of contemporary theatre written by one of Scotland’s leading playwrights finally comes to light twenty years after it was written in a unique location for one week only. War in America is a searing insight into the ever-changing games that those in power play. Clifford’s foresight is a damning critique on lessons not learnt and history repeating itself...

Festival City Theatres Trust is a Regularly Funded Organisation by Supporters CRUDEN FOUNDATION LIMITED

Tickets £10 & £20 Age 18+ Contains very strong language and strong sexual violence Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off debating chamber seats (Thu to Sat) Concessions £3 off (excl. Wed)

Cordis Charitable Trust

ALSO ON SALE The Threepenny Opera By Bertolt Brecht

King’s Theatre Fri 15 & Sat 16 Sept Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm Tickets £15 Age 16+

THE BINKS TRUST

We are an independent theatre organisation and a registered Scottish Charity, No SC018605

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The

Presents…

These events and performances are suitable for people living with dementia, their family and friends.

Tea dances Third Monday of every month 2pm – 3.30pm We hold monthly tea dances in the Lafayette Bar at the Festival Theatre. Refreshments are provided. Limited parking is available in the courtyard and spaces need to be booked in advance by calling stage door on 0131 662 1112 Call 0131 529 6000 to book free tickets

Reel Folk Thursday mornings Feb & Mar 10.30am – 12pm National Galleries of Scotland, along with Live Music Now Scotland and the Festival Theatre are holding Reel Folk sessions on Thursday mornings during February and March. These sessions are participatory, and workshop-based. That might mean audiences learning to play instruments, or even writing their own songs! For venue, more information and bookings please contact Paul Hudson on 0131 622 8444 or email paul.hudson@edtheatres.com Sir Henry Raeburn. Niel Gow 1727-1807. Violinist and Composer, 1787 © National Galleries of Scotland

Image: Brian Hartley

Curious Shoes The Studio 3 Mar 11am, 4 & 11 Mar 2.30pm Curious Shoes tells the story of four intriguing characters on a journey from Here to There. Live music, movement and very few words bring this funny, entertaining and beautifully simple story to life. Step by step and moment to moment the audience is invited to join our quartet of talented performers on their curious voyage of discovery. Created by Magdalena Schamberger, Artistic Director of Hearts & Minds, an arts in health charity with over 15 years experience of using the performing arts to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia. Curious Shoes is a bespoke performance developed with this audience at its heart. Call 0131 529 6000 to book free tickets Forget Me Not is a Life Changes Trust Funded project to enable the King’s and Festival Theatres to become more dementia friendly. For more information contact the project coordinator, Paul Hudson, on 0131 622 8444 or email paul.hudson@edtheatres.com

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ACCESS Wheelchair users Please book wheelchair spaces in advance. All spaces have adjacent seats for companions Festival Theatre has 8 spaces in the stalls The Studio has 2 spaces at the front Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre has 8 spaces in the stalls Assistance Animals are welcome at all three theatres Headsets and Personal Induction Loops Available for all performances. Collect from a member of staff on arrival. The number of headsets and loops are limited. Box Office staff can advise on best seats for reception. Captioning Captioning is a bit like subtitles on TV. Captions are shown on two raised display units either side of the stage. The text is in large print and delivered at the same time as the words are spoken or sung. Please mention if you wish to use this service when booking your tickets.

BSL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sign Language Interpreted A BSL Interpreter will stand on one side of the stage and interpret all spoken or sung speech. Please mention if you wish to use this service when booking your tickets. Audio Description Audio Description is a form of audio-visual translation. Through a headset (collect on arrival) a describer will tell you where the characters are on stage, what they are wearing, how they gesture and what the set looks like. Please mention if you wish to use this service when booking your tickets. Touch Tours Touch Tours of the set, costumes and props are usually available from one hour before the Audio Described/BSL show. Touch Tour tickets are free but limited and should be requested in advance. Accessible Parking The Festival Theatre has a limited number of spaces available for accessible parking and pickup/ dropoff in the courtyard. Please check with Stage Door for availability on 0131 662 1112.

For full access information please visit: edtheatres.com/festival-access or edtheatres.com/kings-access. To request a large print, braille or audio brochure, please contact us on 0131 622 8410 Groups (8+) call 0131 529 6005 or visit our website edtheatres.com for more info 69

INFORMATION HOW TO BOOK

Tickets for all our shows can be purchased from any of our venues. w Online edtheatres.com w In Person at the Festival or King’s Theatres (Mon to Sat 10am-6pm or until curtain-up) w Phone 0131 529 6000 (Mon to Sat 11am-6pm) w Groups (8+) 0131 529 6005 (Mon to Fri 11am-6pm) w Next Generation Text (NGT) Relay 18002 0131 529 6003 (a text relay assistant will relay the phone conversation between you and our Box Office)

HOW TO FIND US

w Festival Theatre 13/29 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9FT w King’s Theatre 2 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LQ w The Studio 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh EH8 9BL BY CAR No parking on Nicolson St or Leven St. Single yellow lines and Pay & Display spaces available on side streets. BY TAXI Drop-off points outside front doors at both theatres. We are happy to order a taxi after the performance for those with mobility issues.

w Student/Young Scot Standby Tickets from £10 on the day from midday to half an hour before curtain. Stalls and upper only and subject to availability. Valid ID required. w Babes in Arms On selected family shows, babies under 12 months will b e admitted to sit on their parent/carer’s lap. A limited number of free Babes-in-Arms tickets are available per performance – please book at the time of purchase. All babies require a ticket for entry. Babies do not qualify as group members for group discounts. w Concessions Available for full-time students, senior citizens (65+), unwaged (with proof), people with disabilities, Young Scot cardholders, school parties, children, Edinburgh Leisure Cardholders. All Concessions are advertised on show pages where available. Exclusions may apply to all discounts and are subject to availability and not available on all shows. Discounts can be withdrawn at any time. Discounts apply to full price tickets only. Only one discount per ticket. Proof of status must be shown where appropriate. Booking T&Cs can be found on our website: edtheatres.com/terms

THEATRE DEVELOPMENT FUND Ticket prices include a contribution to our theatre development fund which pays for the restoration and up keep of our theatres

TERMS

DISCOUNTS w Friends 2 for 1 ticket offers or 20% off a pair

of tickets for many opening nights, or 20% off many other performances all year round. w Groups (8+) Discounts apply for most shows please see individual show pages for details – only available through Group Sales on 0131 529 6005.

Please see our website edtheatres.com/terms for full terms and conditions or edtheatres.com/faq for some frequently asked questions. w Refunds Sorry, we do not offer refunds on ticket purchases. w Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance, which could be the interval. The Latecomers Policy is set on a show-by-show basis. We advise you to arrive at least 30min before the performance to avoid queues, especially if collecting tickets. w Admission Policy Management reserves the right to refuse admission. w Cancelled Performance If a performance is cancelled we will make every effort to accommodate you at another time, or offer a refund.

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Audio Description

Touch Tours

Captioning Accessible Parking

JANUARY

BSL – Sign Language Interpreted

Headsets and Personal Induction Loops

Screening THE TEMPEST

Screening NO MAN’S LAND

WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT

BOOKENDS presents SIMON & GARFUNKEL

Festival Theatre

King’s Theatre

Festival Theatre

Thu 12 January (p12)

Fri 20 & Sat 21 January (p8)

Fri 27 January (p14)

JAN/FEBRUARY

Wed 11 January (p12)

LYSISTRATA

Fri 27 & Sat 28 January (p6)

Screening AMADEUS

Thu 2 February (p12)

Silent Cinema THE GENERAL and ONE WEEK Fri 3 February (p12)

Festival Theatre

PAUL CARRACK

CIRQUE BERSERK

A JUDGEMENT IN STONE

Festival Theatre

Sat 28 January (p14)

Festival Theatre

Fri 3 & Sat 4 February (p24)

Sat 4 February (p14)

Tue 7 to Sun 12 February (p7)

Mon 13 to Sat 18 February (p15) King’s Theatre

FEB/MARCH

King’s Theatre

RENT

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT Screening

ST JOAN Tue 14 to Sat 18 February (p16) OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Mon 20 to Sat 25 Mon 27 February (p12) Festival Theatre Festival Theatre February (p18) Festival Theatre

BUDDY

Tue 28 February to Sat 4 March (p20) Festival Theatre

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Cover: The Addams Family p34

Scottish Opera THE TRIAL

Wheelchair Spaces

FEBRUARY

King’s Theatre

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

KING’S THEATRE SEATING PLAN

Wheelchair users

Wheelchair Spaces

Access symbols

FESTIVAL THEATRE SEATING PLAN

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