ALADDIN
King's favourites Allan Stewart and Grant Stott continue as Widow Twankey and the evil Abanazar in this spectacular production of Aladdin - with comedian Johnny Mac in the title role. Joining the gang are entertainer Tom Urie, the gorgeous Jo Freer and Miss Scotland Nieve Jennings with the special co-star - Edinburgh's first ever 3D Genie! King's Theatre, Leven Street, 7pm, £12-£21 (£9-£18), 0131-529 6000

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Scottish Ballet revives their version of the classic fairy story with the delicious twists synonymous with the work of award-winning Artistic Director Ashley Page. The spellbinding tale begins in the elegance of the Regency period and unfolds over one hundred years, showcasing the era's fashions, sometimes graceful, sometimes outrageous, but always lavish in a magical kingdom created by international designer Antony McDonald. The score is composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Festival Theatre, Nicolson Street, 7.30pm, £10-£35, 0131-529 6000

FAME - THE MUSICAL
Break out the leg warmers as the original high school musical hits town. Following a group of star-struck students in New York's School for the Performing Arts from auditions to graduation, the musical shares their dreams and disappointments in the quest for success. Inspired by the Oscar winning movie, Fame the musical, with its spine-tingling finale, has encouraged generations to reach for the stars and prompted standing ovations at every performance. Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, 7.30pm, £14.50-£28.50 (£11.50-£25) 0844 847 1660

THE FRIDAY SHOW
Simon Bligh, Zoe Lyons and Jeff O'Boyle crack the jokes at the Stand's weekend chuckle factory. Hosted by Raymond Mearns. The Stand, York Place, 9pm (7pm doors), £10 (£9), 0131-558 7373

JEREMY O'DONNELL, CHRISTIAN REILLY, GAVIN WEBSTER, JOHN SCOTT
Live stand-up with support and an after-show disco until midnight. Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Greenside Place, 7pm, £8, 0844 499 4066

CEILIDH IN LAURISTON HALL
Lively night of traditional Scottish dancing with a piper and live music from Hebrideans, HLI, Wild Geese and caller Ken Gourlay. Lauriston Hall, Lauriston Street, 8pm, £8-£10, 0131-339 5374

THE JAZZ BAR QUINTET
A five-piece of top players delivers hard-driving sounds with a great (and somewhat unusual) repertoire of jazz standards, featuring sax player Keith Edwards and trumpet star Colin Steele. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 8.15pm, free, 0131-220 4298

SAD SOCIETY AND APOCALYPSE JONES
Legendary local punks Sad Society on headline duties. Again. The Ark, Waterloo Place, 7.30pm, £4, 0131-623 7147

SKUNK FUNK
Funk/soul grooves from dynamic guitarist Aki and his augmented five-piece band, plus funk DJ. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 11pm, £5 (£3), 0131-220 4298

TEATIME ACOUSTIC - DR RUBY'S MUSICAL SURGERY
Open stage for bands to showcase their material. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 5pm, free, 0131-220 4298

TOWSON UNIVERSITY CHORALE
Karen Kennedy directs the Baltimore-based, 50 strong ensemble who are joined by the Edinburgh University Chorus for a mixed programme of vocal works. Greyfriars Kirk, Candlemaker Row, 7.30pm, free, 0131-225 1900

THE VOID, I SEE SHAPES, LIONS CHASE TIGERS
Indie night raising funds for Marie Curie. Henry's Cellar Bar, Morrison Street, 7pm, 0131-228 9393

BASSIX
House, electro and progressive trance at this new night. Luna, Picardy Place, 10pm, £5, 0131-556 3553

CILLA SLACK
Chart hits with a camp twist from Cilla Slack while JT keeps the backroom grinding with some R&B. GHQ, Picardy Place, 10.30pm, £5, 0845 166 6024

DIRT
Techno, electro, breaks and drum & bass with special guest Al Magic. The GRV, Guthrie Street, 10pm, £4 after midnight, 0131-220 2987

NUKLEAR PUPPY
Residents Jason Cortez, Phil York and Dean Newton keep the hard dance flag flying in the capital. Luna, Picardy Place, 10pm, £tba, 0131-556 3553

PLANET EARTH
Music from 1976 through to 1989. So a healthy dose of punk, new wave, new romantic and electro-pop. Now with added 90s power. Kazaam! Citrus Club, Grindlay Street, 10.30pm, £5 after 11pm, 0131-622 7086

SOUL BISCUITS
The best in hip hop, beats and breaks from Nasty P. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, £5, 0131-220 6176

XPLICIT
Residents special at Xplicit's first drum & bass party of 2009 featuring the return of original backroom residents Meldrum & B-Raw. The Bongo Club, Moray House, Holyrood Road, 11pm, £6, 0131-558 7604
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