novel of seduction. promiscurty and deceit. in which the Marqunse de Merteuil and the \‘icomte de Valmont go to increasingly daring lengths to get their kicks. is directed by John l)oye. Monkey Wed 2-1 Sat 27 May 7pm; 2pm. £8 l‘rom 228 140-1. Scottish Dance Theatre and the Dundee Rep linsemble collaborate on this fun show for all the family. which follows the exploits ol a wry cheeky monkey. Mixing dance. drama and martial arts with tongue-in- cheek comedy. the show l'ollows the eponymous primate as he is sent on a spiritual journey to help the monk 'l'ripitaka alter disobeying Buddha in his native China. Ages 8+
I ST BRIDE’S CENTRE
H) Um ell Terrace. 3-16 1-105. lWC. WA] Step into Spring Sat 13 May. 2 3pm. £6 (£4). Join dancers lrom the Angela Watson School of Dance for a fun filled show set in Snow l)rop Park. Shopping tor Shoes Tue 23 Thu 25 May. See Kids listings.
I TRAVERSE THEATRE Cambridge Street. 228 140-1. I1’. 11. WC. WA]
Gorgeous Avatar t'ntil Sat 20 May tnot Mon). 8pm (Sun 14 .May 5pm only). £12 (£4.50 £7). Jules llorne's first full- length play is a tale ol love and loneliness in the digital age. Amy keeps hersell' to hersell and rarely ventures beyond the gate of her country cottage. while nextdoor. Dan and Rose‘s relationship is slowly lalling apart.
Out of the Dark Fri 12 May. 7.30pm.
£4 (£2). An evening of readings by Out of
the Dark Theatre Company. which works with people in the File area who are aged over 50 and have mental health problems. Good Reason Wed 17- Sat 20 May. 7.30pm. £12 (£4.50 £71. (ilasgow-based company Reeling a Writhing returns alter the success of Standing ll'rn'e with this piece exploring the complex feelings of lovers, where a young woman cannot help but compare her own relationship with that of her parents. Post show discussion t'l‘ray'ersel on Wed 17 May. Freshmen Triple Bill 'l‘ue 23~Mon 2‘) May. 'l‘ue/Wed 7pm; 'l'hu 1.30pm; Sat 10.30am.
Prices vary. Freshmess merge hip hop style with contemporary dance to create an exciting and accessible new form. Post! Tue 23 JI‘hu 25 May. See Kids
listings.
Outside the cities
Dundee
I DUNDEE REP
Tay Square. 01382 223530. [1’. ll. WC] Monkey Until Sat 20 May (not Sun/Mon). 7.30pm (Sat mat 2.30pm.
Wed mat 2pmi. £12 i£o £hi; £25 £30 lamin See lidinburgh. Royal l.y ceum Theatre.
Moby Dick Wed 2-1 Sat 27' May. 7.30pm t'l‘hu mat 2pmi. £5 £12
t£5 £101.Melyille's gripping masterpiece. lollow mg the torman .11 Captain Ahab and the crew oi the Pequod. perl'ormed by Compass Theatre Company.
St Andrews
I BYRE THEATRE
Abbey Street. 0| 33-1 475000. ll’. 11. WC. WA]
The Collection l'ntil Thu 1 I May. 8pm. £13 (£91. See lidinburgh. limnton 'l‘heatre.
No Kidding and Ongoing In 12 May. 8pm. £10 t£t<i See (ilasgow. l’aisley Arts Centre.
A Midsummer Night's Dream Wed 17 liri 1‘) May. 7.30pm. £7 (£5). St Leonards senior drama school presents one oi Shakeslx'are's most magical and uplifting play s.
The Last Provost Thu 25 May Sat 3 Jun. 8pm tSat mat 2.30pm). £7 £‘1t£7i. The St Andrews l’lay Club presents this locally-based comedy about a l’royost who decides to lead his town along the route 01 independence from the council sy stem.
Stirling
I MACROBERT
l'niyersity til~ Stirling. lll 786 4666M). ]l’. 11. WC. WA]
The Singing Kettle: Old MacDonald's Farm Sat 13 May. 'l‘imes y'ary. £9 (£2 £7.501;£30lami1y..loin .‘ylilktnaid Cilla. Cowliantl Artie. Scarecrow (iary. Farmer Kevin and Bo/o the dog down on old MacDonald‘s larm. Dorothy Paul 'l'ue lo & Wed 17 May. 8pm. £12 t£l01.'1‘he popular local comic returns with old and new sketches. among them favourites such as the cleaner. Carlos the Spanish Waiter. the wee ‘cooncillor' and her one-legged pal
Wilma.
I TOLBOOTH
Jail Wynd. 01786 274000. [11. WC. WA. WAA]
The Collection Fri 1‘) May. Spm. £8 (£6). See lidinburgh. Brunton Theatre. No Kidding and Ongoing Sat 20 May. 8pm. £8 (£6). See (ilasgow. Paisley Arts Centre.
Theatre
Les W W Christopher Hampton's adaptation of the celebrated
Ancien Regime novel sees strong performances from its cast. In John
Dove's version, there's a touch of softness under the tough and
manipulative characters affairs, but there's still the sharp wit and
scheming for which its characters are so notorious.
I Royal Lyceum Theatre. Edinburgh, U/ll// Sat 28 May
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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