THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA
Lorca's drama is electrifyingly transposed in this version to the tough communities of Glasgow's East End. King's Theatre, Leven Street, 7.30pm (Wednesday and Saturday matinee 2.30pm), £12.50-£25, 0131-529 6000
CONFESSIONS OF A JUSTIFIED SINNER
If you knew that you were going to Heaven no matter what you did - what would you do? In this dark thriller, Robert Wringhim's powerful faith in predestination means he knows his name is in the Book of the Saved and he will be going to Heaven. Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, 7.45pm, £9-£27, 0131-248 4848
AN ARGUMENT ABOUT SEX
Originally set at the height of the aristocracy's power in France before the revolution, Pamela Carter relocates the action of Marivaux's play to a period when economic excess is once again under the scrutiny of an angry and disaffected populace. Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 8pm, £13-£16 (£5-£12), 0131-228 1404
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
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 and Hyde, Hanover Street, 9pm, free, 0131-225 2022
THE THURSDAY SHOW
Join compere Susan Morrison for an evening of comedy featuring the cream of Scottish and international talent. On the bill tonight: Neil Dougan, John Ross, Donnchadh O'Conaill and Rick Molland. The Stand, York Place, 9pm (7.30pm doors), £7 (£4), 0131-558 7373
JOHN VANDERSLICE plus ITS BRIGHTSIDE
Rare Capital visit from accalimed American musician and songwriter. Sneaky Pete's, Cowgate, 7pm, £7, 0131-225 1757
LAZARUS BLACKSTAR plus ELECTROZOMBIES, GRUEL
More live music on the menu at busy Cowgate student haunt. Bannerman's, Niddry Street, 8pm, £4, 0131-556 3254
OUT OF THE BEDROOM
Regular soiree for Edinburgh's newest (and oldest) songwriters. The Tron, Hunter Square, 8pm, free, 0131-226 0931
SCO: PAUL LEWIS PLAYS BEETHOVEN
Conductor: Andrew Manze, Piano: Paul Lewis. Programme: Webern - Five Pieces Op 5, Beethoven - Piano Concerto No 3, Schubert - Symphony No 6 in C 'Little'. Queen's Hall, Clerk Street, 7.30pm, £8.50-£26, 0131-668 2019
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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