Kindertotenlieder Thu 24 Sat 26 May. 8pm. £9 (£5). A theatrical collaboration between French performance artist (iisele Vienne and American novelist Dennis ('ooper. inspired by traditional liuropeaii folklore and demonic customs.
I TRON THEATRE
()3 'I‘rongate. 552 4267.
The Patriot Until Sat 12 May. 8pm. £l()--£1-l (£6 £10). Seasoned MSP Tom Gordon is forced to embrace the realities of foreign and domestic affairs first hand when an impassioned idealist arrives on the scene in this timely new political drama from award-winning playwright (irae (‘leugh. Stagetest captioned performance Fri 1 I May.
David Hughes Dance Company Tue 15 May. 8pm. £14 (£7). A triple-bill of dynamic dance works. See feature. What I Heard About Iraq 'I‘hu l7 8; Fri 18 May. 8pm. £14 (£7). live performers spit otit conflicting and damning pieces of hearsay about the events iii Iraq over the last three years. Adapted from Iilliot Weinberger‘s article of the same name for the London Review ({fBUU/t‘s.
Red Shoes Wed 23 & Thu 24 May. 8pm. £14 (£10). (‘ompany ('hordelia presents this solo show inspired by the Hans (’hristian Andersen story. .\'ot recommended for those under 14 years of age. See feature. page 10.
Edinburgh
I ASSEMBLY ROOMS
5-1 (ieorge Street. 22S 1155. |W(‘. WA] Baby Rave Sat 1‘) & Sun 2() May. See Kids listings.
Minor Matters Tue 22 Thu 24 May. See Kids listings.
I BRUNTON THEATRE
Ladywell Way. Mttsselburgh. (165 2240. ll’. 11. W(‘. WA]
The Hired Man Thu ll) Sat 12 May. 7.30pm. £6 (£4). Melyyn Bragg‘s play based on the life of his ('umbrian grandfather is brought to life by Queen Margaret l.'iiiyersity' (‘oIlege School of Drama and (‘reatiye Industries.
Annie Wed 16 Sat 1‘) May. 7.30pm. £8 (£6.50). Feelgood musical schmaltl. courtesy of the orphaned red-head who sings her way into the heart of hard- nosed businessman Daddy Warbucks.
(£7). Annual showcase of dance. including ballet. tap and jazz. from pupils at the Alpha Dance Academy. Hansel and Gretel Tue 22 Stiii 27 May. See Kids listings.
I CAMMO ESTATE PARK (‘ratiimond. 447 71-15.
Once Upon a Dragon Tue 22 Mon 28 May. Sec Kids listings.
I CHURCH HILL THEATRE
33a Morningside Road. 52‘) 4147. ll’. 11. W(‘. WA]
The Dresser Wed 23 Sat 26 May. 7.30pm. £8 (£7) front (168 2111‘). lidinburgh People's 'I'heatre tackle Ronald 11arwood's eyocatiye portrait of backstage life. inspired by the memories of his years working as Donald Wollit's dresser.
I FESTIVAL THEATRE
l3 2‘) Nicolson Street. 52‘) (11100. [11. W(‘, WA]
Breakin’ Convention Hi I I & Sat I2 May. 7.30pm. £15 (£10 £12). Ilip hop dance theatre festiyal. featuring the lilectric Boogaloos. lirank lijara and l-‘ranck 11 Louise. alongside local hip hop acts. See feature. page It).
Sunshine on Leith the IS Sat 26 May (itot Sun/Mon). 'l’ue Fri 7.30pm: Sat 4pm & 8pm. £15 £25. A brand new musical from Dundee Rep liiisemble. packed with songs from The Proclaimers. that follows the highs and lows of two soldiers returning home from the army.
I JOHN KNOX HOUSE
High Street. 556 957‘).
Beyond the Veil Thu 17 & Fri 18 May. 8pm. £10 (£8). Discover the dark secrets of lidinburgh’s oldest liottsc. with a spooky performance from Splinters Productions. l’url 0/0/1051 [its] 2007.
I KING’S THEATRE
2 [men Street. 52‘) (il)()(). [11. W('. WA| Shine Sat 12 May. 7.30pm. £0 (£3). An exciting theatre making project for young people. bringing together the
talents of the Lyceum Youth Theatre. and
young writers developed by the 'I‘rayerse. who will be mentored by professional writers and directors before showcasing the results at this evening's performance.
The Curve Foundation Dance
IICtil'i ()guike among others. Post-show talk Fri 18 May with Ross (’ooper aitd members of the company. See feature. page It).
Kylian4Kids 'I'hu 2-1 Sat 26 May. Sec Kids listings.
I NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS CENTRE
15a l’emiywell (‘ourt. 315 2151. |W('. WAI
Theatre
Clown Tue 22 Sat 26 May. See Kids listings.
Moussa’s Castle Wed 23 Sat 26 May. See Kids listings.
I OCTOPUS DIAMOND
37 (itithric Street. 225 97-1-1.
Mitrovic Festival Sun )3 May. 7pm. £3. Mii'oslay Mitroyic retrospectiye of
impt‘oyiscd theatre. liyc music. filiit and photography.
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