ALPHA DANCE ACADEMY ANNUAL SHOW
Ballet, tap and jazz are presented by all ages of the Academy's East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh based pupils. Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, 7.30pm, £9.50 (£7.50), 0131-665 2240
DOCTOR DOLITTLE
Tommy Steele stars in this lavish production with spectacular effects and an Oscar award-winning score that includes the hits If I Could Talk To The Animal and I've Never Seen Anything Like It. The perfect treat for all the family – now, will you push me or shall I pull you? Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Nicolson Street, 7.30pm, £8.50-£30, 0131- 662 1112
NOVA SCOTIA
The triumphant next instalment of one of the best-loved stories in Scottish theatre. Find out what happens when the Slab Boys hit the 21st century. Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 8pm, £13 (£8), 0131-228 1404
THE STEAMIE
Edinburgh People's Theatre with Tony Roper's classic, featuring music by David Anderson. It's Hogmanay in a Glasgow Steamie during the 1950s. As the washing is done, four women sing, laugh and cry their way through the last working day of the year, with a little help from the increasingly not-so-handy, Andy. Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road, 7.30pm, £8 (£7), 0131-668 2019
THE WEDDING SINGER
Remember when hair was big, greed was good and shoulder pads were in? Jonathan Wilkes and Natalie Casey star in this hilarious musical, based on the hit movie. It will have you dancing in the aisles. Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £12.50-27.50 (£9-£24), 0870-606 3424
HERESY PROJECT
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 Holland. Jekyll and Hyde, Hanover Street, 9pm, £3, 0131-225 2022
THE THURSDAY SHOW
Join compere Raymond Mearns for an evening of comedy featuring the cream of Scottish and international talent. On the bill tonight: Bruce Morton, Greg McHugh and Lazyhand. The Stand, York Place, 7pm, £7 (£3), 0131–558 7272
IMPROBABBLE
So zany you'd have thought they were making it up as they went along. The Outhouse, Broughton Street Lane, 8pm, £2 (£1) 0131-557 6668
THE BIG FAT PANDA
Big Andy alongside former members of Scottish Ska survivors Bombskare make some noise at NDAJE - African Connexions. With afrobeats from house band Samba Sene & Diwan. The Bongo Club, Holyrood Road, 10pm, £5, 0131-558 7604
DUSTY REVISITED
Edinburgh singer Liz McEwan and her band pay respect to the lady of soul, Dusty Springfield, in a unique showcase performance. The Jam House, Queen Street, 8.30pm, free, 0131-226 5875
ELECTROLITE
Another four bands to get you moshing. With My Late Travels, Mayfield Drive and The 9s. The Ark, Waterloo Place, 7.30pm, £tbc, 0131-228 9393
THE FREAKY FAMILY
Groove four-piece with guest MCs, musicians and a DJ. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 11.30pm, free, 0131-220 4298
HOT CLUB DE PARIS
With support. The Hive, Niddry Street, 7pm, £8, 0131-530 5540
KEVIN J MACLEAN
The man who has succeeded in creating a new genre of music by fusing rock, pop and ballad together, brings it live to the Capital with songs from his forthcoming album. The Liquid Room, Victoria Street, 7pm, £8, 0131-225 2564
OUT OF THE BEDROOM
Regular Thursday night soiree for Edinburgh newest (and oldest) songwriters. The Canons' Gait, Canongate, 8pm, free, 0131–556 4481
MY TINY ROBOTS
Dragging Morrissey, Marr and co kicking and screaming into the new millennium with support from Babybones - deranged and excitable West Coast dance act making their Edinburgh debut. The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, 8pm, £5, 0131-556 7060
NICKY PSAILA – MICHAEL MAGG QUINTET
Sax and Clarinet front this five-piece featuring the music of sax genius Wayne Shorter. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 8.15pm, £3 (£2), 0131-220 4298
PINK FUZZ
Another round of most-excellent monikers: Guarana Drought and Tamikas Treehouse are in support. As to whether they sound any good, that's as maybe. Bannerman's, Niddry Street, 9pm, £4, 0131-556 3254
BOUNCE
Weekly night of classic R&B, funky house, and dance beat from the Tokyo Blu boys. Po Na Na, Frederick Street, 10.30pm, £tbc, 226 2224
BUMP
Student orientated indie night with Ritchie and Dan. Liquid Room, Victoria Street, 10.30pm-3am, £2 (£1), 0131-225 2564
ESPIONAGE
DJ G-Funk at Mata Hari playing smooth R&B. Espionage Victoria Street, 11pm, free, 0131-477 7007
KINKIE INDIE
Weekly dose of top indie tunes with a hint of ska. Citrus Club, Grindlay Street, 11pm, £5 (£2), 0131-622 7086
LIMBO
The Black Spring DJs conjure up vital live acts and new musical shapes to tease the ears and cajole the rigid limbs. The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, 8pm, £5, 0131-556 7060
ROBOPOP
Trendy Wendy and Friends with hi n-r-g electro pop music - blending classic pop tunes & electric beats. GHQ, Picardy Place, £4, 0131-550 1780
SICK NOTE
Indie and electro rarely sounds fresher than it this popular weekly club. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, 0131-220 6176
SOULED OUT
Leon Easter, Nick Watson and Master Caird take it in turns to play Motown to Northern Soul and house. Opal Lounge, George Street, 10pm, £3, 0131-226 2275
STILETTO
Busy student night. DJ Jez Hill spins all the chart hits and dance favourites. Lulu, George Street, 10pm-3am, £5, 0131-561 2245
WELCOME TO THE LATIN QUARTER
DJ Pochy plays his mix of Latin, chart and party tunes. El Barrio, Rose Street, 10pm, free, 0131-226 4311
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