SINBAD THE PANTOMIME
Sinbad and the Little Mermaid set off on a quest to find the great Neptune, Lord of the Seas and the only being powerful enough to defeat the Sea Witch. A fun and interactive traditional pantomime suitable for all the family. Brunton Theatre, High Street, Musselburgh, 10am and 7pm, £13.50, 0131-665 2240
GHOSTS IN THE MACHINE
A 25 minute projected 3D dance installation. The audience - wearing red/blue anaglyph glasses - see what appears to be three solid 3D dancers in the same space as themselves. Three ladies dance, sing and joke their way through the performance. Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, various times, free, 0131-228 1404
THE HOLLOW
Dr John Cristow and his wife Gerda are weekend guests at the home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell, as is his current mistress, Henrietta. Then his ex-mistress, Veronica appears, restarts their affair and threatens that if she cannot have him, no-one will. Soon Dr Cristow is dead, but who shot him? Nearly everyone has a motive, most had opportunity, but it is up to Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to unmask the real murderer. A classic evening's entertainment. Adam House, Chambers Street, 7.30pm, £10, 0131-445 3911
SOLO WORKS
Ten years on, this is a rare opportunity to see the complete and original commissions of the acclaimed solo show Map. This is an intimate evening - a chance for Hughes to share with you his physical heritage and unrivalled dance experience. Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 8pm, £13, 0131-228 1404
THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
Hapless peasant Nemorino is head over heels in love with Adina, but to no avail. He seeks out a love potion from the local quack doctor, which he hopes will turn her head, and thinks it's working when the village girls are all over him.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Festival Theatre, Nicholson Street, 7.15pm, £14-£62, 0131-529 6000
HERESY
Stand-up comedy night with a twist - a heady mix of the weird and wonderful with a touch of darkness thrown in for good measure. Compered by Rick Molland. Jekyll & Hyde, Hanover Street, 9pm, free, 0131-225 2022
STU WHO?, DALISO CHAPONDA, DAVID HADINHAM, GEOFF NORCOTT
Live stand-up. After-show disco until 3am. Christmas show – four acts, three course meal and dancing). Jongleurs, Omni Centre, 7.30pm, £15, 0870-787 0707
THE THURSDAY SHOW
Join compere Susan Morrison for an evening of comedy featuring the cream of Scottish and international talent. On the bill tonight: Miles Jupp, Tara Flynn, Keir McAllister and Michael Manley. The Stand, York Place, 9pm, £8, 0131-558 7272
GARY NUMAN
The original paranoid android returns to the Capital, playing his seminal 1979 album, The Pleasure Principal, in its entirety. Featuring classic tracks such as Complex, Metal, and Cars, this is sure to be a memorable concert for Numanoids and fans of electronica alike. HMV Picture House, Lothian Road, 7pm, £22.50, 0131-220 2280
GOOD SHOES PLUS COPY HAHO, JESUS H FOXX
Cutting edge indie music at this new city centre live music venue. Electric Circus, Market Street, 7pm, £8, 07715-116 778
THE HUSSY'S
This female-fronted indie-pop band are slowly but surely making their presence felt within the Scottish music scene. Full of instant and very catchy tunes, see them before they hit the big time. The Ark, Waterloo Place, 7.30pm, £tbc, 0131-623 7147
LOST IN AUDIO PLUS IDIOTCUT
It's Miller time. Two highly regarded indie live acts with prestigious support slots and festival performances already behind them, The Mill introduces another night of animated, musical mayhem. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 7pm, free (ticket required), 0131-220 6176
OUT OF THE BEDROOM
All-original open mic night. The Tron, Hunter Square, 8pm, free, 0131-226 0931
BOUNCE
Thursday night mix of classic R&B, funky house and dance beats from Tokyoblu's John Hutchison. Po Na Na, Frederick Street, 10.30pm, £2, 0131-226 2224
CLUB FOR HEROES
Underground disco for freaks and lovers with your hosts Jetlad and Honey Sweetcheeks. The GRV, Guthrie Street, 11pm, free, 0131-220 2987
JAGERBOMB
DJ Dan plays a selection of indie, electro, urban and mash-ups. Shanghai, Le Monde, George Street, 10pm, £5, 0131-270 3900
KINKY INDIE
Indie music with a touch of ska, 60s and 80s. Citrus Club, Grindlay Street, 10.30pm, £5, 0131-622 7086
DANCE OR DIE
Hands-up dance, electro house and 90s. The Hive, Niddry Street, 11pm, free, 0131-556 0444
PLAY DJs
Chester Guns and Chad Hemmingway. Why Not?, George Street, 10pm, free, 0131-624 8633
SICK NOTE
From indie and new wave to fidget house, Baltimore booty bass to nu-rave. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, free, 0131-220 6176
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