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rist. high kicking: The Sleeping Beauty, Edinburgh, Festival Theatre
about mortality and sexuality, represents a high-point for many critics, in Tchaikovsky’s musical career, as well as being the quintessential late Tsarist classical ballet. This production promises to convey the traditions of such dance, as well as emphasising its relevance and beauty to a contemporary audience.
CENTRAL DRAMA
ADAM SMITH THEATRE
Bennochy Road, 01592 412929. [P, H, WC Beauty And The Beast Fri 10 DCC$3I 15 Jan (not Sun 12). Tlmes vary, contact theatre for details. £8.50 (£6); family ticket £24. A pantomime for all the family, filled with fun, laughter, romance, fantasy and magic featuring stars from TV’s High Road.
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listings THEATRE
FALKIRK TOWN HALL
West Bridge Street, 01324 506850. Cinderella In The 21st Century Fri 3—Sat 11 Dec. 2.15pm & 7.15pm; 3rd Dec 7.15pm. £6 (£5). Falkirk Children's Theatre present their annual festive production, updating an old tale with contemporary meanings.
GREEHOCK ARTS GUILD
Campbell Street, 01475 723038. [H, WA] Sleeping Beauty Fri 3—Sat 18 Dec (not Sun). 7.30pm. £4—£4.50. Greenock Players present this seasonal tale of damsels in distress and dashing heroes.
MACROBERT H, WC, WA
CUMBERNAULD THEATRE
Kildrum, 01236 732887. [P, H, 11‘, WC, WA Litt
ie Snow White Until Fri 24 Dec (not Sun). Times vary, contact theatre for details. £7 (£5.25); family ticket £21. Simon Sharkey reworks this classic Brothers Grimm fairytale.
THEATRE WORKSHOP
34 Hamilton Place, 226 5425. [H, WC,
WA]
The Little Lamp Fri 3—Fri 24 Dec (not Sun S—Thu 9, Sun 12—Thu 16). 7.30pm.
£6 (£3.50); family ticket £14. Theatre Workshop’s festive family tale is a Palestinian story of a Princess and her
quest for the sun. A Christmas show with
much to offer both children and thinki audiences.
Monday Lizard Mon 13 Dec. 8pm. Free. The Traverse continues its monthly platform for new theatre and
Cinderella Tue l4-Thu 30 Dec. 14th Dec 1.30pm & 7pm; 15th Dec 1.30pm. £5-£7 (£4.50—£5.50). One of the most
University of Stirling, 01786 461081. [P,
The Princess & The Goblin Tue 7 Dec-Sat 8 Jan (not Sun 12). Times vary, contact theatre for details. Stuart Paterson’s reworking of a nineteenth century novel tells the story of a boy miner who falls in love with a Princess. She is abducted by Goblins, and he must use the strength of love and dreams to rescue her. A beautiful story, which has been adapted with contemporary audiences in mind.
The Happy Prince Until Sun 12 Dec.
See Kids listings. elder. Tensions rise as the nature of CARNEGIE HALL family relationships, and the insecurities East Port, Dunfermline, 01383 314127. MOTHERWELL THEATRE they create, are examined. See preview. [P, H, WC, WA] Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, 01698
267515. [P, WC, WA] Mother Goose Until Fri 31 Dec (not Sun). 1.30pm & 7.30pm. £5.75. Fun
TRAVERSE THEATRE
Cambridge Street, 228 1404. [P, H, TI‘,
wc, WA] King Of The Fields Fri 3—Sat 18 Dec
(not Mon 6, Mon 13). 8pm. £9 (£4.50). From the pen of Stuart Paterson, better known for his pantomimes, comes this
story of sibling rivalry as two brothers are reunited after the long absence oft
performance. popular of pantomimes, Cinderella comes entertainment for all the family starring to the Carnegie Hall with the usual mix Dave Anderson, Brenda Cochrane and EDMBURGH DANCE of jokes, audience participation and Gary Denis. ng son 5. FESTIVAL THEATRE g PALACE THEATRE 13—29 Nicolson Street, 529 6000. [H, EAST KILBRIDE ARTS CENTRE 9 Green Street, Kilmarnock, 01563 WC, WA] Old Coach Road, 01355 261000. [P, H, 523590. The Sleeping Beauty Tue 14—Sat 18 WC, WA] Babes In The Wood Until Sat 8 Jan (not
Dec. Tue, Wed & Fri 7.30pm; Thu 2pm & 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £10—£30 (£7—£27). One of eastern Europe’s most distinguished ballet companies, The National Ballet Company of Latvia tour with their own orchestra. This tale, with much to convey
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The Seven Voyages 0f Sinbad Wed 8—Wed 22 Dec (not Sun 12—Tue 14). 7.30pm; 11th Dec 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £6 (£3). This festive show misses out the first six voyages, but you’re guaranteed the seventh one will be filled with magic, music and mayhem!
Sun). Times vary, contact theatre for details. £7.75-£8.75 (£6.75—£7.50). The Palace Theatre present their Christmas panto with High Road’s Catriona Evans as Maid Marion, BBC’s Mr Wymi, lain Gouck as the nurse and Jim Byars as the evil Sheriff (boo, hiss).
This grid includes theatre and dance performances at Glasgow and Edinburgh's main theatres. More information, including events at smaller venues, can be found in the listings above and over the page. Performances shown in brackets are free or reduced price previews.
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