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Only got 24 hours in Edinburgh? Then fear not, intrepid traveller, because we’ve come up with a plan to make sure you get the most out of every single minute of your day and enjoy our essential Edinburgh experience. Let’s just hope you’ve got the stamina to see it through to the end! more
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Church Hill Theatre: Edinburgh University Footlights take on the musical about the cut-throat world of showbiz. Recommended for ages 15+ (under 15s must be accompanied by an adult).
The Edinburgh Playhouse: Andrew Lloyd Webber's vastly popular melodramatic musical comes to Scotland at last, with John Owen-Jones and Earl Carpenter sharing the role of the Phantom. Tickets on sale Fri 10 Feb 2012.
Columcille Centre: A new monthly boutique craft and design market held on the first Saturday of every month with artists, crafters and designers offering ceramics, jewellery, glassware, photography, textiles and art.
Lauriston Hall: Traditional fun with ceilidh bands and a piper, and some international folk dances to complement the Scottish classics. Refreshments available.
Meadowbank Sports Centre: An opportunity for mums and dads to buy and sell nearly-new baby and kids' (ages 0–9) items of good quality. Book a stall to sell or turn up on the day to grab a bargain.
Electric Circus: Melodramatic Aussie quartet influenced by Kate Bush and Fleetwood Mac.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre: Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel is an unlikely but highly effective synthesis of Wagnerian techniques with folk-inspired tunes; a darkly funny folktale that has never been out of the repertoire since Richard Strauss conducted the premiere back in 1893. This production features Estonian mezzo Kai Rüütel as Hansel, Irish soprano Ailish Tynan as Gretel and Leah-Marian Jones as the Witch.
Various venues: A celebration of all things dub, expanding for the first time from one day to a whole weekend with sets from Celt Islam, Morphy (live), Jammin' J, the Borocco Tribal Belly Dancers, Zion Train Soundsystem, Radikal Guru featuring Cian Finn, Riddim Tuffa Sound, DJ Robigan, The Mad Professor Dub Show (live), Mungo's Hi-Fi, Chungo Bungo and Big Toes.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre: Arthur Ransome's classic tale of children on boats is brought to life as an action-packed musical adventure directed by Tom Morris and featuring music from The Divine Comedy.
Studio 24: Swinging 60s garage, soul, mod, new wave, surf and sleazy listening from residents Tall Paul and Big Gus.
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