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Arts in Scotland

Scotland has always inspired creativity, and its rich culture, beautiful landscapes and colourful people have long been a focus for song, drama, literature and art. Today, art, in all its many forms, is very much alive and well in Scotland – and a major attraction for visitors. Literary art, performance art and the visual arts can be experienced and enjoyed the length and breadth of the country in every imaginable type of venue. Come and sample the abundance of talent Scotland has on offer. You won’t be disappointed.

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Danny Bhoy

8th February 2012, Edinburgh:

This is a very special one-off performance from Scotland’s own Danny Bhoy which will be filmed for a DVD release in 2012.

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4th - 8th February 2012, Glasgow:

When two people fight, they risk only their own lives; when two families fight, they risk their own children; when two nations fight, they risk generations! No matter what the cause, there is no justice in bloodshed.

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9th February 2012, East Kilbride:

A comedy based on one man’s experiences of insomnia, written and performed by Kris Haddow who has lived with insomnia his entire adult life.

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9th February 2012, East Lothian:

Using Tchaikovsky’s stirring score and a moving adaptation of the original choreography, the dancers of Ballet West tell the story of the love of a young man for the cursed Odette, who is destined to spend her life as a swan, unless true love can release her from the spell of the evil Von Rothbart.

Harry the Polis - Even the Lies are True

9th February 2012, Aberdeen:

Harry Morris aka Harry the Polis relates his funny, entertaining stories from his highly successful Harry the Polis Books and brings them to life on stage during his Live ‘One Man Show’ performance.

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9th February 2012, Aberdeen:

The jaw-dropping show that rocked Britain’s Got Talent, Circus of Horrors will take you on a whirlwind journey and send shivers down your spine with twisted contortionists, hair-hanging beauties, flying aerialists, sword swallowers and its latest and greatest star: The Ventriloquist.

Circus of Horrors

10th February 2012, Inverness:

Set in Berlin during the roaring twenties, a decedent decade and the birth of the ’Cabaret’.

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10th February 2012, Inverness:

Robert Tressell’s work has become a classic of working-class literature since its first publication in 1914.

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10th February 2012, Isle of Lewis:

This solo performance is a powerful meditation on the shifting dynamics that seep into the relationship between middle-aged children and elderly parents.

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7th - 11th February 2012, Edinburgh:

Avenue Q is not the most upmarket of New York streets, and is about as far away from Park Avenue as you can get, but it is home to some lively and off-the-wall characters performed by an unholy comedic alliance of humans and puppets.


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