What’s on: 18-19/01/2012

THEATRE

Cinderella: Scotland’s most popular dame, Allan Stewart, is back in the greatest pantomime of them all! Andy Gray stars alongside as the lovable Buttons, and get ready to boo and hiss your favourite baddie, Grant Stott, who seems to have taken a shine to the high heels he wore in last year’s panto. King’s Theatre, Leven Street, 2pm, 7pm, £10.50–£24.50 (Children £9.50–£21.50), 0131-529 6000

Hit the Stage: A stage production from Craigmount High School. Church Hill Theatre, Mornigside Road, 7pm, £11 (£9), 0131-529 4147

Lord of the Dance: The Irish dance phenomenon returns. Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, 8pm, £35.25–£40.25, 0844-847 1660

COMEDY

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: A brand new topical panel show looking at the good, bad and ugly things that have happened during the week. Split into 6 rounds, the audience will vote on which comedian wins each one and the whole thing will be recorded for a new podcast. The show features Jo Caulfield, Richard Melvin, Keir McAllister and Graeme Thomas and guests over the weeks will include Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay The Stand, York Place, 8.30pm, £5, 0131-558 7272

MUSIC

Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra: Open rehearsal.

The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 4pm, free, 0131-220 4298

David Berkman Trio: New York jazzman comes to town. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 8pm, £10 (£8), 0131-220 4298

Ewan McLennan: A young folk artist that has been making headlines over the

last year. Edinburgh Folk Club, The Pleasance, 8pm, £9 (£7), 0131-650 2458

Who’s Edna, Kung Fu Academy and 3 Card Trick: More live music at busy bar. Whistlebinkies, South Bridge, 9.30pm, free, £4 after midnight, 0131-557 5114

Easy Chair: Graeme Laird (guitar/ vocals) and Mike Bennett (mandolin, banjo, piano) and friends. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 6.30pm, free, 0131-220 4298

CLUBS

Hush: Retro soundtrack for midweek partyheads. Electric Circus, Market Street, 10pm-1am, free, 0131-226 4224

Indigo: Cult night of indie and alternative sounds. Liquid Room, Victoria Street, 10pm-3am, £3 (£1), 0131 225 2564

Jungledub: Dub, dubstep, and jungle. Bongo Club, Holyrood Road, 11pm, free, 0131-558 8844

Bangers & Mash: Chart and cheese. The Hive, Niddry Street, 10pm, £1 (£3 after 11pm), 0131-556 0444

thursDAY 19/01/2012

THEATRE

Cinderella: King’s Theatre, Leven Street, 7pm, £10.50–£24.50 (children £9.50–£21.50), 0131-529 6000

The Infamous Brothers Davenport: Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, 7.45pm, £14.50–£29, 0131-248 4848

COMEDY

THE THURSDAY SHOW: Five acts on a two-hour stand-up showcase. Featuring ace comperes, the best headliners on the circuit, several support acts and a short spot for a newcomer. The Stand, York Place, 9pm, £8, 0131-558 7272

THE COMEDY ACADEMY: Gong show madness featuring up-and-coming talent in live stand up. The Shack, Rose Street, 8pm £3 (£2), 07584-468 989

MUSIC

HENRY IBBS: Electro-acoustic music (with a dash of Scouse) from well-known singer-songwriter Ibbs and friends. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 6pm, free, 0131-220 4298

Live Music Now - Duende: Scottish National Portrait Gallery, The Mound, 6pm, free, 0131-624 6200

Foe: Electric Circus, Market Street, 7pm, £6, 0131-226 4224

Hit the Stage: Stage production from Craigmount High School. Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road, 7pm, £11 (£9), 0131-529 4147

Katherine Jenkins: Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, 7.30pm, £33.75–£72.60, 0844-847 1660

Dead Echoes and Hotel India: Double bill bands night at busy Cowgate venue. Bannerman’s, Niddry Street, 8pm, £4, 0844-847 1660

Jazz Bar QuarteT: House four-piece perform do regular turn. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 8pm, £4 (£3), 0131-220 4298

Seafieldroad and Finn Anderson: Traverse Bar Cafe, Cambridge Street, 8pm, free, 0131-228 5383

Crevis Inspection and Blues for Pocketmoney: More live music at busy bar. Whistlebinkies, South Bridge, 9.30pm, free, 0131-557 5114

CLUBS

Monster MasH: Electro mash-ups and remix fodder from Johnny Junk-House. Liquid Room, Victoria Street, 10.30pm-3am, £2, 0131-225 5583

Frisky: DIY indie, eletro, punk, rock and retro. The Hive, Niddry Street, 11pm, free before 11.30pm, £4 after, 0131-556 0444

Sick Note: Formiddable electro/indie night. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, £2, 0131-220 6176

Ride: Hip-hop, soul and electro. Sneaky Pete’s, Cowgate, 11pm, free, 0131-225 1757

Octopussy: Bouncy castle-assisted chart, indie and electro fare; one for the students. HMV Picturehouse, Lothian Road, 11pm, £6, 0844-847 1740