WE WILL ROCK YOU
Futuristic comedy set around more than 24 of Queen's biggest hits. Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, 7.30pm (Wednesday and Saturday matinees, 2.30pm), £16-£40, 0844-847 1660
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, £13.50, 0131-665 2240
ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE CARIBBEAN PIRATES
It's swashbuckling panto time with Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Johnny Mac. King's Theatre, Leven Street, 7pm (Wednesday and Saturday matinees, 2pm), £9.50-£21.50, 0131-529 6000
THE KING AND I
Balerno Theatre Company present this classic tale. Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road, 7.30pm, £7-£10, 0131-447 7597
THE CORSTORPHINE ROAD NATIVITY
A Nativity with a difference - as the class gets ready they find themselves caught up in an hilarious, chaotic world of mishaps, misunderstandings, unrequited love, fluffed lines, fallings out, cardboard props, Christmas Carols and brazen upstagings. Festival Theatre, Nicolson Street, 7.30pm, £10.50-£25, 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
DANNY BUCKLER, DES CLARKE, JOHN FOTHERGILL, CURTIS WALKER
Live stand-up. After-show disco until 3am. Christmas show - four acts, three course meal and dancing). Jongleurs, Omni Centre, 7.30pm, from £15, 0870-787 0707
THE THURSDAY SHOW
Join compere Fred MacAulay for an evening of comedy featuring the cream of Scottish and international talent. On the bill tonight: David Kay, John Gillick, Pippa Evans and The Wee Man. The Stand, York Place, 9pm, £8, 0131-558 7272
ILDESSYEN CALL
More live music on the menu at this busy Cowgate student haunt. Bannerman's, Niddry Street, 8pm, £4, 0131-556 3254
RINGO DEATHSTARR plus THE MANIKEES
Ringo Deathstarr have been creating quite a stir on the live front with blistering volume and breathtaking performances of the short adrenaline fuelled variety. Sneaky Pete's, Cowgate, 7pm, £6, 0131-225 1757
RUNRIG
Scotland's premier Celtic rock band return. Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 7pm, £23.50, 0131-228 1155
SCO: ON AN OVERGROWN PATH
Janácek's piano miniatures are the reflections of an old man, telling tales from his life in dramatic, intense music. Master colourist David Matthews transformed them into an orchestral suite for the SCO at the 2008 Edinburgh International Festival; here is a second chance to enjoy his marvellous achievement. Queen's Hall, Clerk Street, 7.30pm, £8.50-£26, 0131-668 2019
OUT OF THE BEDROOM
All-original open mic night. The Tron, Hunter Square, 8pm, free, 0131-226 0931
THE MILL: TRAPPED IN KANSAS plus THE WHISKY WORKS
Another great line up down at The Mill. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 7pm, free, 0131-220 6176
clubs
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
ALAN BISSETT AND DOUG JOHNSTONE - TALK
Join two of Scotland's brightest literary talents as they discuss and read from their recent works.After the discussion, the authors will sign copies of their book, which will be available for sale in the bookshop. National Library of Scotland, Chambers Street, 6.30pm, free, 0131-623 3918
JOHN BYRNE IN CONVERSATION
Edinburgh lecture from the celebrated playwright and artist. Royal Society of Edinburgh, George Street, 6.30pm, £3, 0131-473 2000
IN CONVERSATION WITH BERNARD MACLAVERTY
Bernard MacLaverty writes novels, short stories, screenplays, for radio and TV, for children and adults. He also happens to be a prolific raconteur. We're delighted to welcome him back to the SPL for a lively airing of his favourite poems. Scottish Poetry Library, Crichton's Close, Canongate, 7.30pm, £7 (£5), 0131-557 2876
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