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
RAIN MAN
Following the death of his father, Charlie finds out that 'his' inheritance has been bequeathed to an unknown beneficiary. Hot on the trail of the cash, Charlie learns the meaning of unconditional love through an older brother he never knew he had. King's Theatre, Leven Street, 7.30pm (2.30pm), £12.50-£25, 0131-529 6000
RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY
Featuring 'Movements from Petrushka', 'To Dance and Skylark' and 'Overdrive'. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Nicolson Street, 7.30pm, £10-£16, 0131-529 6000
JASON COOK - FEAR
Geordie comic Jason Cook delivers a masterclass on how comedy should be done. The Stand, York Place, 8.30pm, £9 (£7), 0131-558 7272
Regular ceilidh night featuring some of the best fiddlers, accordionists and rhythm sections from the most popular Edinburgh ceilidh bands. The Lot, Grassmarket, 8.30pm, £6, 0131-225 9922
CHEYENNE BROWN and SEYLAN BAXTER
Leith Folk Club event. The Village, South Fort Street, 8pm, £6, 0131-478 7810
COME ON GANG plus STORMY SEAS
Edinburgh's Come On Gang are one of the finest indie acts on the local circuit – if you're yet to catch them live, make a beeline for this gig. Electric Circus, Market Street, 10pm, £4, 07715-116 778
STRINGJAMMER
More live music on the menu at busy underground venue. Henry's Cellar Bar, Morrison Street, 8pm, £4, 0131-228 9393
THE ENEMY
With Oasis no more, Coventry band The Enemy will hope to step up to the plate. Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Newmarket Road, 7.30pm, £18, 0131-443 0404
THE PROCLAIMERS
The brothers Reid need no introduction ahead of this hometown gig. Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 7pm, £25, 0131-228 8616
ANTICS
Rock, emo, punk and metal dispatches from Edinburgh's alt.scene. The Hive, Niddry Street, 11pm, free, 0131-556 0444
HYBRID
Underground dance, techno, dubstep, bass, jungle and more featuring a mixed line-up of DJs from Noizteez, Volume!, Big'n'Bashy, JakN, Riddim Tuffa and other Edinburgh institutions. The GRV, Guthrie Street, 11pm, free, 0131-220 2987
LOVE TRAFFIC
Gay clubbing night. Dale Lush supplies club anthems. GHQ. Picardy Place, 11pm, £4, 0845-166 6024
MOTHERFUNK
Gino and Fryer are back with their Tuesday institution as they spin rare and classic funky assed, floor-shaking 60s and 70s grooves, deep funk, Latin, soul and so much more. Opal Lounge, George Street, 10pm, free, 0131-226 2275
SHAGTAG
Insanely successful night based on a complex numerical flirting system. Stereo, King's Stables Road, 10pm, £5, 0131-229 7986
SPLIT
Drum & bass, electro, techno and breakbeat with Shadowskill, the Dropout DJs, Dogma and a smattering of very talented local guests. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, free, 0131-220 6176
VIBE
Danceable tunes. Luna, Picardy Place, 11pm, £4, 0131-556 3553
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