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
STORY OF A RABBIT
When Hugh Hughes finds his neighbour's rabbit lying dead in his garden, the only sensible thing to do is to put it in a box. But it doesn't fit. As he puzzles over what to do with the body he starts to wonder how much of life disappears once we die. Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 8pm, £13-£16 (£5-£12.50), 0131 228 1404
WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY?
Leitheatre;s new production. Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road, 7.30pm, £9 (£7), 0131-668 2019
WIT
Wit follows the journey of Professor Vivian Bearing, who has been diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer. There is no Stage V. Yet this is no tearful lecture on how to die. Instead, Wit is a dry-eyed lesson on how to live; with simplicity and kindness. St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, 8pm, £9 (£7), 0131-346 1405
MELTING POT
New comedy writing - original short, funny theatre pieces from Scotland's hottest talent. The audience chooses the piece they want to see produced as a short play in next month's show. It's a Comedy Referendum! The Stand, York Place, 8.30pm, £5 (£4), 0131-558 7272
THE PROCLAIMERS
The brothers Reid need no introduction ahead of this hometown gig. Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 7pm, £25, 0131-228 8616
CUDDLY SHARK plus SLEEPY VOLE
More live music on the menu at busy underground venue. Henry's Cellar Bar, Morrison Street, 8pm, £4, 0131-228 9393
MALINKY
An Edinburgh Folk Club event. Pleasance, 8pm, £7 (£6), 0131-650 9380
SCREAMING LIGHTS
Liverpool's Screaming Lights have developed a must-see live reputation. Electric Circus, Market Road, 7pm, £5, 07715-116 778
SIMON THACKER AND THE NAVA RASA ENSEMBLE
Guitar virtuoso Simon Thacker leads a unique Indian and Western classical ensemble to present Inner Octaves, a powerful and innovative programme exploring the confluence of Asian and Western cultures. The programme is based around groundbreaking new concerti written specially for the ensemble by two of today's most compelling composers, Nigel Osborne and Shirish Korde. Queen's Hall, Clerk Street, 7.45pm, £10 (£7), 0131-668 2019
THE LUCHAGORS plus THE TERRORS
More live music on the menu at popular Cowgate student haunt. Bannerman's, Niddry Street, 8pm, £6, 0131-556 3254
CHAIRMAN MEOW
Calverto wows the crowd with an eclectic selection of chart, dance and indie. Shanghai, Le Monde, George Street, 10pm, £4, 0131-270 3900
CHAMBLES
Night of sexy music, fantastic cocktails and fabulous people. Dress to impress. Opal Lounge, George Street, 10pm, £5 (£4), 0131-226 2275
THE PIT
Rock and metal night by rock and metal fans for rock and metal fans, featuring rock. And metal. The Hive, Niddry Street, 11pm, free, 0131-556 0444
WE ARE ELECTRIC
Edinburgh's leading punk-puink and electro disco experience. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, free before 12, 0131-220 6176
JERK ALERT
Indie, old rave and 90s hits. Sneaky Pete's, Cowgate, 11pm, free, 0131-225 1757
JUNGLEDUB
Bringing you the best in dub, dubstep and jungle from DJs throughout the Scottish scene. Bongo Club, Holyrood Road, 11pm-3am, free, 0131-558 8844
HIJACK WEDNESDAYS
Electro house and indie. Base, Cowgate, 11pm, £3 (£2), 0131-225 7377
I LOVE
Chart, cheese, indie and R&B. City Nightclub, Market Street, 10pm, £5 (£4), 0131-226 9560
SUBTEXT
Electronic showcase with DJ talent from clubs such as Split, Kapital, Touch, Compakt and Coalition. The GRV, Guthrie Street, 11pm, free, 0131-220 2987
WINK
Gay clubbing night. DJ Michelle spins club anthems. GHQ. Picardy Place, 11pm, £4, 0845-166 6024
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