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Edinburgh Happenings: May 2015
Date
May 1, 2015Art and Culture
The Curious Incident in the Night of the Dog: Through 9 May, Festival Theatre
Simon Stephens's adaptation of the darkly humorous book by Mark Haddon presented by National Theatre.
RSA New Contemporaries: Through 8 May, Royal Scottish Academy
The RSA's annual show of work by 72 graduates from the 2014 degree shows in art schools around the country, one of the art calendar's most important showcases for emerging talent.
Fully Fashioned: The Pringle of Scotland Story: Throughout 31 May, National Museum of Scotland
An exhibition exploring the central role Pringle has played in the production and design of knitwear in Scotland and around the world.
Capturing the Dark Side: Photography with Dark Edinburgh: 15 May, Anatomical Museum, 8pm
Photography discussion with the chance to join in a practical workshop.
The King's Speech: 18-23 May, King's Theatre
David Seidler's play which he later adapted into the 2010 film about King George VI and his relationship with speech therapist and failed actor Lionel Logue.
Dolly West's Kitchen: 27-30 May, The Studio at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 7:30pm
Leitheatre present Frank McGuinness's family drama set in Ireland during WWI.
Music, Comedy and Dance
Breabach: 8 May, The Queen's Hall, 8pm
Blending double bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, song and Scottish stepdance with Celtic flair and frenzy.
Geist: 9 and 10 May, Summerhall, 7:30pm
New dance work by Colette Sadler.
Mary Black: 10 May, The Queen's Hall, 7:30pm
Irish singer and titan of crossover Celtic music who has released eleven studio albums.
The Improverts-Exam Show: 14 and 15 May, Teviot, 9pm
Edinburgh Uni's old hands take on improvised sketches and games at special discounted rates.
Eddi Reader: 28 May, The Queen's Hall, 7pm
The popular folk pop chanteuse, known for her work with Fairground Attraction and often called upon to add her voice to other people's records tours her latest album Vagabond.
James Grant: 29 May, The Queen's Hall, 8pm
Ex-Love and Money man ploughs a folkier furrow with his solo career.
Lectures, Sports and Local Festivals
Edinburgh Kilt Walk: 3 May, Murrayfield Stadium
Why walk in boring old trousers when you can strut your stuff around the city in a kilt? Choose between six, 13 and 26 mile distances around Edinburgh and help raise funds for children's charities. Entry fee includes an official Kiltwalk t-shirt, goody bag and medal.
Imaginate Festival: 11-17 May, Various Venues and Times
Scotland's international festival of performing arts for children and young people presents a selection of shows from Scotland and across the world, from storytelling to puppetry, suitable for anyone with an imagination.
Edinburgh Marathon Festival: 30 and 31 May, Holyrood Park
Scotland’s largest running festival of its kind with over 30,000 runners expected to take part in 2015. There are seven races to choose from over two days including the marathon, half marathon, team relay, 10k, 5k and junior races.