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The Arches Theatre Festival
hooligan's theatre strictly dedicated to the naughty child living in us all Read more »| 11 Apr 2007 -
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To Kill a Mockingbird
compelling, and sadly relevant tale. Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
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All My Sons
Action and humanity, suffering and its causes: these are the intensely dramatic themes in All My Sons, a family drama set against the backdrop of World War I... Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
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Theatre Workshop Ticket Giveaway
it will unlock the inner child in the most Scrooge-like of theatre-goers Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Frozen Theatre Preview
it manages to take an acceptably sensitive perspective on a nasty subject that would otherwise be difficult to watch Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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National Festival of Youth Theatre 2006
If it's representative, then it looks like the youth of Scotland are serious about creating good theatre Read more »| 13 Oct 2006
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Alan Bennett - The History Boys
No doubt Bennett's ability to mix the poignant with the comic, the lofty with the base, has ingratiated him to audiences and critics both overseas and at home. Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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Edinburgh International Fest - Budapest Festival Orchestra performing Bartok and Stravinsky (SkinnyFest2)
Bela Bartok wrestled with his government for the right to perform his music; Igor Stravinsky fled a premiere when fistfights filled the aisles. It's difficul... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Cinderella Open Auditions
Do you have what it takes to be the next pantomime superstar? Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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Diaspora
The Diaspora festival brings international artists and drama students together in an unusual collaboration between the National Theatre of Scotland and RSAMD, creating a forum to debate Scotland's future as an artistic exponent. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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Another Day, Another Farthing: Glasgow's Shakespeare Festivals
It's easy to shy away from the overwhelming nature of Shakespeare's work. But with two Shakespeare festivals in Glasgow this month, there is room for everyone, even if you are not among the perfectly well-versed. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Theatre June PREVIEW
Glasgow takes the reigns in theatre this month, as we realise that Shakespeare is far from dead in the city. Eduard Bersudsky's celebrated sculptures come un... Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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PREVIEW: THEATRE
This month it's all about the Jonathans. Jonathan Liew professes to know nothing about theatre, but he proves himself wrong in his debut column; and we inter... Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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A mouse with the heart of a man
Kids' classics make for more than well-stocked bookshelves àthey also make for great theatre, because the two mediums have something in common: the best stories, and the best plays, start with a simple idea and tell it simply. For that reason, 'Stuart Little' is children's theatre for grown-ups. Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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Edward Scissorhands
Tim Burton doesn't automatically conjure images of swan costumes and toe shoes, but choreographer Matthew Bourne has transformed his classic film into a dance, and from London's reception of the new interpretation it looks like it was a good move. Read more »| 15 Feb 2006