LISTINGS THEATRE
£8-£1‘).50. ()livieraward-winning musical 1 tours the country after several years success in London. Starring (iary Wilmot and Jessica Martin and directed by Mike Ockrcnt. the show's original book and lyrics by 1.. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber have been revised for this production by Stephen Fry . Songs inclttde ‘The Lambeth \V'alk'."1'hc Sun has got his 11at()n' and ‘1.caningona Lampost'. Sec Quiz ofthe Year for a chance towin tickets and a drinls reception with the stars. See preview.
I ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE (irindlay Street. 22‘) 9697. Box Office Mon» Sat
5 10am 96pm. 10am—8pm on perf. evgs. Bar.
Rest Cafe [Access: 1’. 1.. facilities: WC. WS.11.(i.C.'I'. Help: A.AA]
Beauty and the Beast t 'ntil sin 2.12m.
2.30pm Mon 21 -'1'httrs 2-1..\1on2S»-'1'hurs
31 . 2pm: Sat 26 Dec. Sat 2 Jan. 5pm: Sat 1‘). Sat 26 Dec and Sat 2 Jan. 7pm: 1’ri 18. Mon 21—ch 23. Mon 2S‘1‘hurs3l 1)ec. 8pm
Sat 1‘). Sat 26 Decand Sat .‘Jan. £2 £12. Audio-described performance 1‘11 16' Dec. A return to Stuart Paterson‘s highly-rated adaptation last performed by the Royal Lyceum in 1987 to great acclaim. 11ugh IIodgart directs an eleven-strong cast with specially composed music by Savourna Stevenson. An ideal choice for those w ho want a large-scale Christmas show without the panto trappings. See rey icw.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie t-‘ri S—Sat 311 Jan. 7.45pm. Sat mats 16 and 23.1an. 3.15pm. £4-£12. Free preview Thurs 7 Dec. Audio-described performance Thurs
281)ec. The Royal Lyceum leaps straight
into its spring season with an adaptation of i the celebrated Muriel Spark novel about
the 1930s lidinburgh school mistress. The director is Caroline Ilall who hasbeen
doing much good work with ( ilasgow‘s
Tron Theatre. and sixteen local school girls are being used to fill upthe
classrooms.
I ST BRIDE'S CENTRE ()rwell Terrace. 346
1405. [Access: I’I’A. 1.. ST. R. Facilities:
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The Snow Queen I’ntil Sat 1‘91)ec.7.30pm. ' £3 (£2). Stuart Paterson‘s reworking ofthe Hans Christian Anderson tale is
performed by l-othian Youth Theatre and : directed by professional actor. (irace
Glover.
i IST OSWALD'S(BOROUGHMUIR) Montpelier Park. Bruntsfield. Booking 441 11131.
Babes in the Wood L‘niil Sat 1‘)1)ec.
1 7.30pm. £2 (£1 ). Edinburgh Youth ; Theatre's popularannual pantomime.
I THEATRE WORKSHOP 34 l lamilton
Place. 226 5425. Box ()fficc Mon-Sat
1 9.30am—5.30pm. Bar. Cafe. (Access:
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The Skelpin‘ Wean tintil Thurs 2-11)ec.1"ri 18. 10.30am and 1.30pm; Sat 1941‘hurs24 Dec (not Sun). 3pm and 7pm. £5 ( £3). Theatre Workshop‘s contribution to the seasonal merriment is acaptiyating
adaptation by l.ouisc Ironsidc ofthe
popular children's book 'I'Iw ll'liippi'ng Boy by Sid I’leischman. The story ofan unpopular prince and his scapegoat servant is directed by Adrian Ilarrisand features a set by Rhona Munro McNicol
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who contributed to Dogtroep‘s brilliant show at 'l‘ramway recently. See review.
I TRAVERSE THEATRE Cambridge Street. 228 1404. Box Office Tue—Sat 10am—8pm. Sun (*- 10pm. Bar. Rest. [Access: 1.. Facilities: WC. WS. 11. (i. C]
Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love IIntil Sun 20 I)ec(opcn Suns. closed .Mons). 8pm. £6 (£3’£l ). A racy and erotic thriller byCanadian playwright. Brad Fraser. directed by Ian Brown. about a group of friends whose lives are transformed by a series of bizarre and unmotivated murders. A punchy alternative for panto refugees.
CABARET mm-
Cabaret is listed by date, then by city. Shows will be listed, provided that details reach our olllces at least ten days before publication. Cabaret Listings compiled by Mark Fisher.
FRIDAY 18 Edinburgh
I Eddie lzzard Queen's 11all. Clerk Street. 668 2111‘). 8pm. £7 (£5). Eclectic story-teller. free-wheeling improviscr and downright funny stand-up. Eddie Izzard makes a welcome return to Edinburgh. See preview.
SATURDAY 19
Glasgow
I Cale Loco Arches Theatre. Midland Street. 221 9736. 1 1pm- 3.30am. (ilasgow's only theatrical nightclub throws in cabaret. live music and performance theatrics in between the records.
I The Comic Club Blackfriars. 36 Bell Street. Merchant City. 552 592-1. 9pm. £4.50 (£3.50). A special Christmas show featuring Perrier nominee Bruce Morton,
with BARBARA RAFFERTY from Rab C. Nesbitt
Tron Theatre Box Office 04 I -552 4267
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1 Dec 1992 - 9 Jan 1993 Mon -Sat 7.30pm & 2pm Tickets from £3. 75( Concs. ) -£ 7 .50
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freefall stand-up Phil Kay and compere Kevin Kopfstcin.
Bruce Morton I Comedy Night Paisley Arts Centre. New Street.b’87 1010. 10pm. £5 (£3). An evening of post-panto top-class Christmas comedy with special guests from the stand-up circuit including Perrier nominee Bruce Morton.
SUNDAY 20
Greenock
l Rico's Comedy Church ’I'obago Street. 0475 83705. 8.30pm. £2.50(£2). A Christmas show to round off a successful year at (ircenock's first comedyclub.
; starring the Crisis Twins in a night of
improvisation with 1’arrott.1’red McAulay and special guests. 1
Cyrano de Bergerac complete script in
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