Eden Court MAY-AUG 2013 Brochure

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WELCOME TO ANOTHER VIBRANT AND EXCITING SEASON AT EDEN COURT. We’ve got a great line up of new and classic drama, a huge mix of live music to choose from, festivals, fabulous family events, dynamic dance and enough comedy to keep you smiling all summer long!

Firstly though, I’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our new brochure sponsors, Hawco.

Previously Hawco have supported the Eden Court panto and now we’re delighted to have them on board as our brochure sponsors.

This brochure you are reading is by far the most effective way we have of letting you know what’s on at Eden Court from season to season. We produce 35,000 of these brochures each new season and we post 24,000 to everyone who has asked to receive one or who has bought a ticket to see something in the past year and asked to be on our mailing list.

The remainder of the brochures are available to collect from the building and are distributed to hotels, tourist information offices and businesses throughout the Highlands.

This whole process is costly, but invaluable, and we are hugely grateful to the support from Hawco which allows us to continue to provide this service.

I think we’ve put together another terrific programme of events and, as always, I’m confident that there really is something for everyone.

My personal highlight of the season is Dunsinane, a collaborative production between the National Theatre of Scotland and the Royal Shakespeare Company. This is playwright David Grieg’s sequel to Macbeth and the hugely talented cast includes Jonny Phillips and Siobhan Redmond.

It toured in 2011 and was going to come to Eden Court but the

RSC wanted an extra week.

We’re not missing out this time as the previews and opening week will happen here at Eden Court before going on tour.

At the other end of the entertainment spectrum we have the Happyness Comedy Festival which is now in its second year. Brought to us by comedy connoiseurs Edinburgh’s Gilded Balloon, this year’s festival has even more going on than last year and I am confident it’s going to grow to become an event that brings the whole community together. There’s everything from TV favourites Dylan Moran, Allan Davies and Jenny Eclair to free family events from the excellent James Campbell and the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets kids show. There’s just too much to mention here so the best thing to do is pick up a Happyness brochure from Eden Court or visit www.happy-ness.co.uk to find out more.

There’s a whole summer of entertainment inside so I’ll delay you no further.

Enjoy!

Best Wishes

DRAMA JOHN BUCHAN'S THE  STEPS DUNSINANE THE LIST LONG LIVE THE LITTLE KNIFE CALUM'S ROAD THE AGONY & ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS BE SILENT OR BE KILLED! WHY DO YOU STAND THERE IN THE RAIN? SOME OTHER MOTHER PLATERO 'TRAVELS WITH A DONKEY' I SPY MRS PEERY

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CONTENTS

WELCOME

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Musical Theatre’s leading lady takes us on a musical journey through her incredible career.

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A great line up of authors and events. Check out the line up so far!

THURSDAY 16 MAY

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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH RUTHIE HENSHALL

SUNDAY 09 JUNE

INVERNESS BOOK FESTIVAL

TUESDAY 06 – SATURDAY 10 AUGUST

PROGRAMMER’S CHOICE

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THURSDAY 29 AUGUST

Calling all Queen Fans! – this big scale show sells out everywhere it goes so get your tickets now before they’re all gone – a guaranteed great night out jam packed full of classic Queen hits including We Are The Champions, Barcelona and, of course, Bohemian Rhapsody. PAGE 47

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Award winning choreographer Mathew Bourne’s Highland Fling was described

by The Daily Mail as one of the funniest, funkiest, most irresistibly infections ballets I have ever had the delight to sit through.

SCOTTISH BALLET: HIGHLAND FLING

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Now in its second year, this new comedy festival is set to get the city smiling with TV stars such as Dylan Moran, Russell Kane and Jenny Éclair plus much, much, more.

TUESDAY 11 JUNE

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Featuring the music of Woody Guthrie, this award-winning drama tells the story of the Bonus Army - a post WWI campaign by war veterans for food, work and justice.

WHY DO YOU STAND THERE IN THE RAIN

DON’T MISS

Boo’s had his songs recorded by artists such as kd lang, Kris Drever and Heidi Talbot and we’re delighted to see him live in concert with American songwriter and slide guitar wizard, Brooks Williams. PAGE 51

STATE OF THE UNION – BOO HEWARDINE & BROOKS WILLIAMS

DON’T MISS

Inverness’s very own local hero is currently (at time of going to print) competing in the six day, 250km Marathon Des Sables across the Sahara desert.

Roddy’s doing this to challenge the perceived limitations of Type 1 diabetes and all proceeds from this event are going to Diabetes UK and JDRF UK. PAGE 40

RODDY RIDDLE’S MARATHON DES SABLES – TALK

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The dance marathon’s of depression era America were the reality shows of their day and often lasted for weeks with competitors only stopping for ten minutes each hour to eat or sleep. Ten dancers, two actors, a jazz ensemble and a soprano singer bring this drama to life – intrigued? So are we!

DANCE DERBY

SATURDAY 01 JUNE

Fairytale classics such as Hansel &Gretel, the Musicians of Bremen and The Fisherman and his Wife are brought to life inside a magical white tent on the grounds of Eden Court by Swiss – circus duo, Nicole & Martin.

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NICOLE & MARTIN

FRIDAY 14 JUNE – THURSDAY 20 JUNE (EXCEPT MON 17)

TUESDAY 18 – SATURDAY 22 JUNE

HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL

Soul Legends Ben E. King and Jimmy James will raise the roof with a selection of classics including Spanish Harlem, There Goes My Baby and, of course, Stand by Me. PAGE 48

THURSDAY 09 – SATURDAY 11 MAY

DANCE

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For children aged 6+, this delightful interactive production from the National Theatre of Scotland begins with Neil swapping his Dad for two Goldfish and follows him through the rather tricky process of getting him back!

THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH

SUPERSTARS OF SOUL: BEN E. KING & JIMMY JAMES

THURSDAY 23 – SUNDAY 26 MAY

COMEDY

TUESDAY 03 SEPTEMBER

MUSIC

WEDNESDAY 29 MAY – SATURDAY 01 JUNE

FAMILY

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The incredible true story of a Highland man’s determination to challenge the powers that be.

Award winning Scottish playwright, David Grieg’s, sequel to Macbeth is performed by a stellar cast including Siobhan Redmond and Jonny Phillips.

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NTS: CALUM’S ROAD

TUESDAY 18 & WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE

NTS & RSC: DUNSINANE

SATURDAY 24 & TUESDAY 27 – SATURDAY 31 AUGUST

DRAMA

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TheaTrical Gold.

STEPHEN FRY

UproarioUsly jolly and splendidly invenTive.

If it's riveting spectacle, challenging ideas and human drama you want, this is the show to see **** THE TIMES

THE GUARDIAN

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diZZinGly enTerTaininG. THE TELEGRAPH

THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND AND THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

Dunsinane SAT 24 & TUE 27 – SAT 31 AUG SAT 24 & TUE 27 – SAT 31 19.30 THU 29 & SAT 31 14.00

EMPIRE THEATRE

By David Greig

JOHN BUCHAN’S

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The 39 Steps

TUE EVE & WED MAT £19.00

TUE 28 MAY – SAT 01 JUN EVENING: TUE 28 – SAT 01 JUN 19.30 MATINEE: WED 29 & SAT 01 JUN 14.00

WED & THU EVE & SAT MAT £23.00 / £19.00 FRI & SAT EVE £26.00 / £23.00 REDUCED RATES

EMPIRE THEATRE

WED & THU EVE & SAT MAT £21.00 / £17.00

Adapted by Patrick Barlow.

From an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon.

U18s TUE EVE & WED MAT £11.00 / WED & THU EVE & SAT MAT £13.00 / FRI & SAT EVE £15.00

Direct from the West End, Broadway and 25 countries around the globe, this incredible version of the Alfred Hitchcock classic spy thriller The 39 Steps is brilliantly and hilariously recreated in the smash hit Olivier Award-Winning Best New Comedy.

GROUPS: 10+ £3.00 OFF ALL PERFORMANCES

This is dance at its most riveting and fearless. Talent?

I should say so.

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THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

This blissfully funny show follows the incredible adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hannay, complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache, as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents and of course, devastatingly beautiful women.

A wonderfully inventive and gripping comedy thriller featuring four fearless actors, playing 139 roles in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action.

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The performance on FRI 31 at 19.30 will be BSL Interpreted.

The performance on SAT 01 at 14.00 will be Captioned and Audio-Described.

Directed by Roxana Silbert Macbeth is dead, long live the King.

Under cover of night, an English army has swept through the landscape, killed the tyrant and taken the seat of power.

Attempting to restore peace and put in place a new ruler, Siward, the commanding officer, is beset by a brutal guerrilla uprising and simmering discontent amongst his own inexperienced troops.

Struggling to grasp the alien customs and politics of this harsh country, he finds himself drawn towards Macbeth’s powerful widow in search of someone to share his burden of responsibility.

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own men and Scottish allies alike, his efforts to restore order appear futile as the situation spins out of control. David Greig’s exhilarating play is a vision of one man’s attempt to restore peace in a country ravaged by war.

David Greig is a multi awardwinning Scottish playwright whose play with music Midsummer was a hit of this year’s Edinburgh Festival. His work is regularly produced by the National Theatre of Scotland. His most recent production for the RSC was The American Pilot. The leading characters of Macbeth’s Queen, Gruach and the English General, Siward are played by Siobhan Redmond and Jonny Phillips.

SEAT PRICES SAT 24 (PREVIEW) £16.50 ALL OTHER PERFORMANCES £21.00 REDUCED RATES ALL PERFORMANCES EXCEPT PREVIEW £19.00 U18s £10.00 SCHOOL GROUPS £7.00 + TEACHERS GO FREE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

The performance on Fri 30 Aug at 19.30 will be BSL Interpreted.

The performance on Sat 31 Aug at 14.00 will be Audio Described and Captioned.

Long Live The Little Knife

The National Theatre of Scotland in co-production with Communicado Theatre Company

SUN 01 SEP 20.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE

Calum’s Road

REDUCED RATES £8.00

TUE 18 & WED 19 JUN 19.30 ONETOUCH THEATRE

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SEAT PRICES £14.00

16+ contains strong language

REDUCED RATES £12.00

SEAT PRICES £10.00

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U18s £6.00

By David Leddy. A Fire Exit production.

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Long Live The Little Knife is a dynamic, absurd and

Calum's Road has become the stuff of modern folklore. It is the

uplifting theatre piece about forgery, castration and blind drunkenness. Liz and Jim are small-time con-artists who need £250,000 to buy their way out of a turf war. Their mission is to be the greatest art forgers in the world. There’s only one problem.

They can’t paint.

JOYCE MACMILLAN, THE SCOTSMAN

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Calum MacLeod, having battled the inaction of authorities on Raasay for years, sets off alone with a pick, a shovel and a wheelbarrow to build a road that will connect up the island. He wants to turn the tide of neglect and indifference and keep his family - and community - together.

Originally developed with support from the Royal Shakespeare Company and performed at the British Museum, this fast-paced, provocative and boisterous caper finds the incongruous connections between verbatim theatre, free-market economics, the psychology of ‘truth’ and a castrated labradoodle in a classic Chanel clutch bag.

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Perceptive… Penetrating…

What a story **** NEIL COOPER, HERALD

His unpaid labour of love was to dominate the last 10 years of Calum’s life and leave behind a legacy – both practical and poetic carved into the landscape he loved.

**** THE GUARDIAN **** THE SCOTSMAN

FRI 10 MAY 20.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

SEAT PRICES £12.00

REDUCED RATES £10.00

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A hilarious and harrowing tale where we meet Steve Jobs and Chinese workers toiling to make our beloved iPhones. Think you know everything about the revered brand? Think again.

I keep a tight list. Very detailed. I stick to it. Even more so since she died. But I'm having trouble...

Set in Québec, The List is an award winning story of a woman struggling to adjust to rural life. Increasingly isolated, she keeps life in order through obsessive list making. As her marriage struggles she befriends Caroline. When Caroline requests a favour she adds it to her list. The difference between remembering to do it, and neglecting to take it seriously, becomes the difference between life and death.

The really magnificent thing is Maureen Beattie's mesmerising and thrillingly unforgiving performance as a woman who cannot forgive herself.

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The Agony & Ecstasy of Steve Jobs

Maureen Beattie is STELLAR QUINES THEATRE COMPANY superb. **** THE SCOTSMAN The List 04 SEP 20.00 Deeply moving - goes WED ONETOUCH THEATRE straight to the heart.

LA PRESSE

Based on Roger Hutchinson’s book of the same name, playwright David Harrower offers audiences the richly detailed and unhurried description of a dying way of life in northern Raasay.

Winner of a Herald Angel and Fringe First, The List by the celebrated dramatist Jennifer Tremblay is a masterpiece in storytelling. This Stellar Quines' production stars award winning actress Maureen Beattie (27, The Enquirer), is directed by Muriel Romanes and has a creative team that includes Scottish artist John Byrne.

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This emboldened, passionate production will make you question what you thought you knew about one of the world’s most worshipped brands. Mike Daisey’s one man show explores the legality and morality of electronic sweatshops in China, complete with armed guards, underage workers and the harrowing tales of the toxic effects of hexane in these factories.

O’Rourke’s performance is never less than perfectly pitched FEST The best original American play so far this year WASHINGTON POST

Supported by Creative Scotland

One of the most talked about pieces of theatre to come out of the USA in the last few years, this show has been a hot centre of controversy. After being broadcast and subsequently retracted from the popular radio programme This American Life, this is a tale that has clearly made its way under the skin of audiences and media alike. As a self confessed "worshipper at the church of Apple," playwright Daisey tugs at heart strings, and shows how one man's story might not be able to topple an empire, but it can certainly give it a righteous shove.

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Fantastic…

Brilliant…

Coup de theatre…

remarkable true story of one man's single-minded determination to challenge the powers-that-be.

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RIGHT LINES THEATRE COMPANY

Be Silent or Be Killed!

THU 02 – SAT 04 MAY 20.30 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES THU 02 (PREVIEW) £8.00 FRI 03 & SAT 04 £12.00

The emotional impact is shattering and beautifully conveyed JOYCE MCMILLAN THE SCOTSMAN (ON SOME OTHER MOTHER’S REHEARSED READING JUNE 2012)

REDUCED RATES FRI 03 & SAT O4 £10.00

Some Other Mother TUE 25 JUN 19.30 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+ contains strong language

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High up in a Glasgow tower block, tenyear old Star and her Mother await the outcome of their claim for asylum. As Mama's mind fragments under the pressure of their unknown future, Star constructs a poetic and fantastical world of her own.

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Scottish businessman Roger Hunt was sent to India in November 2008 to set up a new work project. Shortly after his arrival, he was caught up in a bloody terrorist attack which claimed the lives of many innocent people who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Programmed at the heart of Refugee Week Scotland (Some Other Mother is a story of loss and survival that explores the traumatising impact of the asylum system).

Be Silent or Be Killed is about choice, coincidence, consequence. It's about decision-making and intuition, hope and determination. It's about holding true to the maxim: never give up - never say die.

For 40 hours, Roger concealed himself in his Mumbai hotel room, fighting for his life. He survived, just. This is his story.

A new play by AJ Taudevin produced in association with The Tron, Scottish Refugee Council and supported by Stellar Quines and On at Fife.

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We are delighted to be joined by Roger Hunt for a post-show discussion on Sat O4 May.

SPECIAL EVENT

SUN 19 MAY 20.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE

TUE 11 JUN 20.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE

SEAT PRICES £10.00 REDUCED RATES £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

SEAT PRICES £10.00

11+

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In 1932, 25,000 unemployed First World War veterans occupied Washington DC to peacefully petition the government for promised relief. Hoover's relief? Drive the veterans out with bayonets, bullets, poison gas and fire.

vivid, beautiful, packed with timely insights

Mike Maran, last seen at Eden Court in A Christmas Carol, teams up with internationally renowned Georgian director Levan Tsuladze and puppeteer Nino Namitcheishvili to create a beautiful adaptation of these delightful stories which are accompanied by a classical guitar score especially recorded for this production by Craig Ogden.

JOYCE MCMILLAN - SCOTSMAN ****

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Featuring the music of Woody Guthrie and his contemporaries, the students of Pepperdine University tell the story of the march of the Bonus Army: a national campaign for food, work and justice.

A true story for here and now - told in the words and songs of those who were there.

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Winner: 2012 Scotsman Fringe First Award

Spain's best loved writer, the Nobel Prize winning Juan Ramon Jimenez, lived in Moguer, a small whitewashed town near Seville overlooking fields of vines and pomegranates, at the beginning of the twentieth century. His best loved collection of stories paints an affectionate picture of his hometown where you meet the characters and experience the gentle pattern of their lives in the timeless Andalusian landscape.

Pepperdine Scotland is the award-winning cultural and artistic exchange between Malibu’s Pepperdine University and leading members of the Scottish Theatre Community. Pepperdine has been performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 1985 and has expanded its presence in Scotland through this new exchange, developed with support from Playwrights' Studio Scotland and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

'Stunning... incredible attention to detail' FRINGE GURU****

THE SCOTSMAN ****

Platero ‘Travels With A Donkey’

Why Do You Stand There in the Rain?

Spend a year in the sunshine of Southern Spain with a poet and his constant companion, a little silver donkey called Platero.

A truly magical little Platero

MIKE MARAN

PEPPERDINE SCOTLAND

11 NT Live is the National Theatre of Great Britain's groundbreaking project to broadcast live via satellite the best of British theatre from the stage to cinemas around the world.

MSFITS THEATRE COMPANY

I Spy Mrs Peery THU 22 AUG 19.30 ONETOUCH THEATRE

LA SCALA CINEMA SEAT PRICES £12.00 / REDUCED RATES £10.00

SEAT PRICES £11.00

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REDUCED RATES £9.00

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The MsFits present their Edinburgh Fringe award winning show I Spy Mrs Peery, written by multiaward winning BAFTA nominated playwright Rona Munro and presented by award winning comedy actress Fiona Knowles.

I Spy Mrs Peery is a story of mystery, intrigue and suspense, mair violent than a crash diet, mair spine chilling than ice cubes doon the back o yer nightie.

Mrs Peery sees it all from behind her net curtains.

She never crosses her own door step but she's got plenty to say about the state of her neighbours.

What would she do if the big bad world got in through her nets?! A thought provoking slice of life focusing on three female neighbours, I Spy Mrs Peery is hilarious, yet at times extremely moving show.

From the company who brought you the sell-out show Stick Granny on the Roof Rack.

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CONFERENCES Whether you’re looking for a catch up meeting over coffee, a workshop for 20, a conference for 1000 or an entertainment package for clients, Eden Court is THE place to do business.

For further information please contact conferences@eden-court.co.uk or call 01463 239 841 and ask to speak to a member of the events team

•Meetings and Conferences •Ten venues within Eden Court •Expert Technical Team •Dedicated events team

THIS HOUSE

THE AUDIENCE

THU 16 MAY 19.00

THU 13 JUN 19.00

It’s 1974 and the corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backbiting as Britain’s political parties battle to change the future of the nation, whatever it takes. In this hung parliament, the ruling party holds on by a thread. Votes are won and lost by one, fist fights erupt in the bars, and ill MPs are hauled in to cast their votes.

For sixty years Elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace – a meeting like no other in British public life – it is private. Both parties have an unspoken agreement never to repeat what is said. Not even to their spouses.

James Graham’s biting, energetic and critically-acclaimed new play strips politics down to the practical realities of those behind the scenes who roll up their sleeves, and on occasion bend the rules, to manoeuvre a diverse and conflicting chorus of MPs within the Mother of all Parliaments.

The Audience breaks this contract of silence – and imagines a series of pivotal meetings between the Downing Street incumbents and their Queen. From Churchill to Cameron, each Prime Minister has used these private conversations as a sounding board and a confessional – sometimes intimate, sometimes explosive.

The Audience reunites writer Peter Morgan and Academy Awardwinning actress Helen Mirren following their collaboration on the critically-acclaimed movie sensation The Queen.

Directed by Academy Award-nominated director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours)

CINEMA TWO STATE OF THE ART CINEMAS LUXURY SEATING AT NO EXTRA COST FULLY LICENSED HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS DOCUMENTARY WORLD CINEMA FULL CINEMA LISTINGS CAN BE FOUND EACH MONTH IN THE ICA MAGAZINE Eden Court Cinema… your cinema

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Sing-A-Long-A-Grease

Undeniably inventive

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

SAT 13 JUL 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICE £15.00 GROUPS 10+ £13.00

SUNDAY TIMES

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The brand new sing along version of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John brought to you by the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music.

Ever wanted to know what it's like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off? Well, now is your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those quiffs and let your inhibitions go for an evening where you are the stars!

Remember, GREASE is the word...

The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your free goody bag. You'll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive.

Then just sit back and watch Danny & Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along to the lyrics on the screen.

It couldn't be easier or more fun!

Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.

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Pirates Of The Carabina ‘Flown’

Welcome to the world of the unexpected...

Pirates of the Carabina are a cutting-edge company of innovative British and international circus artists, who have worked with De La Guarda, Footsbarn Theatre, NoFit State Circus and wowed capacity crowds as the headline act at Glastonbury Festival’s Circus Big Top in 2011.

**** They are 100% genuine about their mental magic gift. THE LIST

A stunning troupe of masterful acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians and daredevil stuntmen are putting on a show for you. The problem is, the show has already started and no one is prepared…

Desires, dreams, disagreements and disasters are about to splinter the fragile veneer of this dazzling troupe.

Taking you to the dizzying heights and beyond, Pirates of the Carabina invite you to share in the thrills, fear and physical feats that define the life of a 21st

circus artist. Irreverent and silly, bold and breathtaking, take flight with FLOWN for a captivating night at the circus.

Director: James Williams Tour produced by Crying Out Loud with financial support from Arts Council England. Presented within the PASS Project under the European Cross-border Cooperation Programme INTERREG IV A France (Channel) – England, co-funded by the ERDF with Lighthouse Poole’s Centre for the Arts and La breche Cherbourg. Additional support from The Invisible Circus Bristol.

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SUN 05 & MON 06 MAY 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE

Morgan & West – Time Travelling Magicians

SEAT PRICE £14.00

SEAT PRICES £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 FAMILY TICKET £40.00 (4 PERSONS MAX, 1 ADULT MIN) EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Great Scott! Victorian magicians Morgan & West bring a magical extravaganza to a millennium near you! No future is left unseen and no timeline left unaltered as this pair of temporal tricksters bring a show brimming over with baffling magic and unparalleled precognitive powers and a totally genuine ability to travel through time!.

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U18s £8.00

THU 26 SEP 19.30 ONETOUCH THEATRE

GROUPS 10+ £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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15 INVERNESS BOOK FESTIVAL 2013 in association with Sandstone Press

TUE 06 – SAT 10 AUG ONETOUCH THEATRE

REDUCED RATES £6.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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The line up for this year’s Inverness Book Festival is still being finalised but as a taste of what’s in store we thought you’d like to see the programme so far. We expect to have the entire programme finalised by mid-June so keep an eye on local press and look out for the festival brochure.

THU 08 AUG 18.30 Hamish Brown, editor of The Tom Weir anthology, Tom’s widow, Mrs Rhona Weir and feature writer for the Scots Magazine, Garry Fraser all discuss the life and work of the much loved, Scottish climber, author and broadcaster, the late Tom Weir MBE.

Maw Broons Cookbook

All the events below are already on sale and tickets are available via box office or on our website.

THU 08 AUG 20.30

Esther Woolfson TUE 06 AUG 18.30 The main theme of Esther’s work is the human relationship with the natural world.

Her most recent book, Field Notes From a Hidden City, is about the natural life of cities and our relationship with the all the species with whom we share space.

Box Office 01463 234 234 or book online www.eden-court.co.uk

Hamish Brown - Tom Weir: An Anthology

SEAT PRICES £7.00

This iconic fictional family first appeared in The Sunday Post on 08 March 1936. When Maw Broon's Cookbook was published in 2007 it became Scotland's fastest ever selling book! The publisher behind the book, Ron Grosset, and The Broons & Oor Wullie scriptwriter of the time, David Donaldson, together with the present scriptwriter Morris Heggie, look back at how the book was created –the stooshie that ensued, and The Broons today.

Matthew Zajac – The Tailor Of Inverness SAT 10 AUG 14.00

Clifton Bain with Vanessa Collingridge TUE 06 AUG 20.30 Director of the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, Clifton Bain has over 25 years of experience working in nature conservation. At this fascinating event he will discuss his new book, The Ancient Pinewoods of Scotland: A traveller's guide This event will be chaired by geographer, explorer, broadcaster and author, Vanessa Collingridge, and will feature distinguished zoologist, author and broadcaster Professor Aubrey Manning OBE and professional wildlife artist located in Central Scotland, Darren Rees.

Nicola Upson WED 07 AUG 20.30 Nicola Upson has worked in theatre and as a freelance journalist, and is the author of two non-fiction works and the recipient of an Escalator Award from the Arts Council England.

Her debut novel, An Expert in Murder, was the first in a series of crime novels whose main character is Josephine Tey - one of the leading authors of Britain's Golden Age of crime writing.

Columba’s Iona THU 08 AUG 16.30

Performer, playwright and author, Matthew Zajac has turned his hugely successful stage play, The Tailor of Inverness into what is sure to be an equally successful novel.

Based on the life story of Matthew’s father, this is a story of journeys and of how a boy who grew up on a farm in Galicia (Eastern Poland, now Western Ukraine) came to be a tailor in Inverness. His story is not straightforward but it is absolutely compelling.

Gary Mulgrew SAT 10 AUG 18.30 Gary Mulgrew was born in Glasgow in 1961. He joined NatWest in 1983 but his banking career came to an abrupt end in June 2002 when he was indicted by the US authorities - along with two colleagues known as the NatWest Three - for allegedly defrauding NatWest. After years of court battles he was eventually extradited to America. Two years of detention in Houston, Texas, were followed by two years in seven different prisons in the United States and England until his full release in 2010.

Gary Mulgrew will be interviewed by Iain Macwhirter, the trenchant political columnist with The Herald whose articles are compulsory reading for everyone with an eye on Scotland’s fiery political scene and constitutional debate.

Roy Hattersley SAT 10 AUG 20.30

To celebrate the 1450th anniversary of Columba’s arrival on Iona, the Iona Cathedral Trust commissioned COLUMBA’S IONA: A New History, by Rosalind K Marshall, published in May 2013 by Sandstone Press.

In government, Roy Hattersley held many offices including Senior Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection. In opposition he served as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and Shadow Home Secretary.

The island’s history, and the book, will be discussed by a panel of experts chaired by Finlay MacDonald, former Moderator of the Church of Scotland and Chair of the Iona Cathedral Trust. Finlay will be joined by Jayne Scott, Raymond Young and Alastair McIntosh - all members of the Iona Community.

Roy is the author of twenty-four books, including three novels and several biographies.

See him in person as he discusses his new book The Devonshires: The Story of a Family and Nation (Chatto and Windus, 2013). Roy Hattersley speaks as he writes, with knowledge, insight and most of all, humour.

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17 Highland and Moray Food and Drink Festival

A great day out for anyone who loves good food and drink.

The Village Vintage Gathering FRI 31 MAY FASHION SHOW: 19.00 VINTAGE CLUB NIGHT: 20.30

ONETOUCH THEATRE FASHION SHOW £10.00 VINTAGE CLUB NIGHT £10.00 BOTH £15.00

The Village Inverness presents a Vintage Fashion Show followed by live music from The Leonard Jones Potential and a DJ set from The Heart of The Highlands Vintage Soul Club playing the very best in Soul/Motown and 60s dance music.

Join us as we celebrate all the delicious food and drink that is grown, brewed, distilled, harvested and reared in the north of Scotland.

Building on the success of last year’s event, expect even bigger things this time around: 50 plus exhibitors from the local food and drink scene, cooking demonstrations from high profile food personalities, samples, tastings, and much more. All hosted

by MFR radio presenter and newspaper columnist, Nicky Marr.

So what is The Village? The Village is a sustainable space in Inverness city centre that allows people starting out in business low cost affordable rents. Without funding, and in the midst of recession, this is a project of entrepreneurialism and innovation. The Village is encouraging like-minded people to work together to allow small independent retailers to succeed in the face of global corporation and mass consumerism.

All ticket revenues go to the Archie Appeal.

An Inverness Courier Event.

SAT 18 MAY 11.00 - 17.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICE £5.00 KIDS GO FREE

North of Scotland Cheer & Dance Championships Cheer Festival is proud to present the north's premier Cheerleading & dance event!

With up to 600 competitors from as far afield as Stornoway, Glasgow, Aberdeen and the Isle of Skye this is the biggest and best Cheerleading event in the country. Who will be crowned North of Scotland Champions and gain bids to compete at the U.S Finals in Florida 2014?

The Cheer Festival - Where the Elite Compete!!

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SUN 02 JUN FROM 09.15 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICES £14.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00

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19 Caledonian Combat 3: Roots Following the success of Caledonian Combat 1 and 2, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight night action returns to Eden Court with Caledonian Combat 3: Roots.

The event will feature a 70kg title fight for the Caledonian Combat belt, along with 8 fights under Unified C class, and a Professional A Class Rules headline fight. All legal submissions are allowed, along with strikes both standing and on the ground.

This is MMA action under the most exciting rule set in the world; bouts can be won by submission or knockout and only the toughest fighters will prevail.

THU 23 – SUN 26 MAY

Dylan Moran THU 23 MAY 21.00 / EMPIRE THEATRE / £17.50 Perrier Award winner Dylan Moran has achieved huge success both as a writer and performer. He received a BAFTA and a Bronze Rose of Montreux for his Channel 4 sitcom Black Books. His film career has included the smash hit ‘Rom-Zom-Com’ Shaun Of The Dead, Run Fat Boy Run and A Film With Me In It. Moran’s stand up shows have sold out across the world. Throughout the US, Europe and Australasia Monster, Like Totally, What It Is and Yeah Yeah have cemented this unkempt wordsmith’s reputation as one of the foremost comics of his generation earning him the label The Oscar Wilde of Comedy.

Last year he became the first English speaking comedian to perform in Russia.

SAT 20 JUL 19.00 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICES £25.00 CAGESIDE TABLE SEAT WITH SNACKS £40.00 CAGESIDE TABLE SEAT WITH MEAL AND WINE £80.00

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Moran hasn’t got any happier and long may it last METRO

The Terry Jenkins and Colin Lloyd Summer Darts Show SUN 18 AUG 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE

Darts legends and fans favourites Terry 'The Bull' Jenkins and Colin 'Jaws' Lloyd bring their summer darts show to Inverness.

Two of the most popular players on the PDC circuit, Terry and Colin will play legs of darts against members of the audience, have a singles showdown and finish with a hilarious Questions and Answers session.

The show will be compered by top exhibition MC Paul Wilson who will bring his own inimitable style to the proceedings.

SEAT PRICES £11.00 VIP SEATS £21.00 (INCLUDES FRONT ROW SEATS AND MEET & GREET WITH PLAYERS PRIOR TO EVENT) EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Alan Davies: Life Is Pain FRI 24 MAY 20.30 / EMPIRE THEATRE / £17.50 Alan Davies, the much-loved star of iconic television shows such as Jonathan Creek and QI, is back! October of last year saw his long awaited return to stand-up following a decade away. Demand was so huge that we’re bringing him back for round 2!

If you like the TV Alan you’ll love the live Alan.

And if you don’t like the TV Alan, you’ll love the live Alan even more INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

Russell Kane: Posturing Delivery SAT 25 MAY 20.30 / EMPIRE THEATRE / £17.50 See the star of BBC Three’s Unzipped and Live At The Electric, live in his latest stand-up show. ‘What if I’m one of the guys who never has a baby?

Why is this not a ‘male subject’? I plan to give birth, live on stage, then raise it – in front of you. Come along!’

A seriously good comedian THE TIMES Invigorating comedy… Kane is too busy and too bright to slow down and be boring **** THE TIMES

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21 Class Clown Final – Compere: Patrick Monahan

Patrick Monahan THU 23 MAY 19.30 / ONETOUCH THEATRE / £12.50

SUN 26 MAY 17.00 / ONETOUCH THEATRE / £5.00

12+

Patrick is a superb anecdotal comedian, having been brought up in Middlesbrough by his Iranian Mother and Irish Dad he blends a high energy style with hilarious and engaging stories on his Irish/Iranian/Teeside heritage! 2011 was an amazing year for Patrick … he won the ITV1 comedy talent series ‘Show Me The Funny’ and his debut DVD ‘Patrick Monahan Live’ was released in November.

He also won the 2011 Forth Radio Best Stand-Up People’s Choice Award.

Class Clowns is a brand new competition for Happyness 2013! We’ve scoured the schools and youth groups of the Highlands and we are bringing you the funniest, silliest, clowniest Class Clowns! Chosen by their peers to come and compete here at the Grand Finale, the funniest of the lot will win a VIP trip to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

The winner will be chosen by a panel of industry experts and the Grand Finale will be hosted by the wonderful television comedian Patrick Monahan.

proper comedy, observational and personal, engaging and genuinely enlightening THE SCOTSMAN

Jenny Eclair: Eclairious

Fred MacAuly FRI 24 MAY 19.15 SAT 25 MAY 21.45 ONETOUCH THEATRE / £15.00

SUN 26 MAY 21.45 / ONETOUCH THEATRE / £15.00

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With his popular breakfast radio show and a string of TV credits, Fred is undoubtedly one of the most famous faces of Scottish comedy today. His on screen reputation and on air witticisms are the product of years of experience on the live circuit, including a stint as the first ever-Scottish compere at the Comedy Store in London.

Rib-achingly funny, one of the funniest men alive

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COMEDY IN THE ONETOUCH Some seriously sublime stand up with a selection of the best acts in the country including Grumpy Old Man Arthur Smith, Father Ted’s Michael Redmond and the award-winning Andrew Maxwell.

Arthur Smith, Janey Godley, Stuart Mitchell, Michael Redmond, Patrick Monahan FRI 24 MAY 21.45 / ONETOUCH THEATRE / £15.00

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After thirty years in the business she should vaguely know what she’s doing. Professional Grumpy Old Woman, writer and panto star; Eclair has been round the block that many times she’s lost count. She is also a Pilates Ninja and a disgrace in her own kitchen. Touring as a stand-up gives Eclair enormous pleasure. It also gives her dreadful varicose veins, but most importantly it gives her partner (St Geoff) a bit of a break.

Help him keep her out of the house, by supporting this show!

Her comedy is still reassuringly crude and more importantly, wildly hilarious. THE SCOTSMAN

James Campbell Comedy For Kids SAT 25 & SUN 26 MAY 12.00 / EDEN COURT GARDENS / FREE SAT 25 & SUN 26 MAY 14.00 / FALCON SQUARE / FREE These days, James spends most weekends in a theatre somewhere, doing his one man show. It’s for children over six and their families. He talks about funny things in a funny way that children seem to like. During the week, he travels around primary schools, telling stories and encouraging children to write their own stuff. The rest of the time he mumbles to himself in the woods.

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets Kids Show SAT 25 & SUN 26 MAY 15.00 / EDEN COURT GARDENS / FREE

Arthur Smith, Janey Godley, Ben Norris, Daniel Simonsen, Hal Cruttenden SAT 25 MAY 19.15 / ONETOUCH THEATRE / £15.00

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Arthur Smith, Michael Redmond, Hal Cruttenden, Daniel Simonsen, Andrew Maxwell SUN 26 MAY 20.00 / EMPIRE THEATRE / £15.00

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SAT 25 & SUN 26 MAY 13.00 / FALCON SQUARE / FREE The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre are the comedy double act that has to be seen to be believed.

Absolutely stupidly hilarious! Taking on anything from James Bond to Star Wars, these guys bring you a set full of songs, sketches, socks and violence.

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR ALL HAPPYNESS FEST EVENTS AT EDEN COURT BOX OFFICE

SPECIAL TICKET OFFERS BUY A FESTIVAL PASS AND SEE ALL HAPPYNESS SHOWS FOR £60.00!

SEE ANY 2 HAPPYNESS SHOWS AT MAD HATTERS. HOOTANANNYS FOR £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES TO HAPPYNESS EVENTS HELD AT EDEN COURT AND APPLIES TO STANDARD PRICE TICKETS ONLY.

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FRI 17 MAY 20.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES £13.00 REDUCED RATES £11.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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23 Nicole & Martin The Big White Tent on the Lawn FRI 14 –SUN 16 JUN & TUE 18 – THU 20 JUN FRI 14 JUN 14.00 & 19.00 SAT 15 & SUN 16 16.00 TUE 18 JUN 10.30 WED 19 JUN 14.00 & 19.00 THU 20 JUN 19.00 SEAT PRICES £12.00

Do something truly magical with your family this summer and head for the big white tent!

Swiss based duo, Nicole & Martin will transform the grounds of Eden Court into a magical circus as they bring to life fairytale classics such as, Hansel & Gretel, The Musicians of Bremen and The Fisherman and His Wife. Inside the big white tent with the green grass tickling your toes, these classic tales will come to life using a colourful mix of words, music, song, dance, juggling and acrobatics.

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Byrne is at the top of his game.

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Specific schools performances available. Please contact the box office for more information.

Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties SUN 29 SEP 20.00 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICES £23.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 12+

A self-confessed ‘miserable old git’ since the age of 23, Ed Byrne is now in his forties. While for others this might result in a crisis that prompts the purchase of a sports car, Ed embraces middle age with open arms. Come join him, as he truly comes of age and gives out his clarion cry: ‘I am in my Forties. HEAR ME ROAR!’

It is rare for a comic to merit the word ‘masterful’ but in this case it is no overstatement.

FAMILY

COMEDY

Probably The Best Comedy Songs In The World Ever, Maybe

REDUCED RATES £10.00 U18s £7.00 FAMILY TICKET £28.00 (2 ADULTS / 2 CHILDREN) EXTRA CHILDREN £5.00 EACH SCHOOLS £5.00 (BUY 10 TICKETS GET 11TH FREE) SEE MORE THAN ONE SHOW – BUY A SECOND TICKET AT £1.00 OFF PER CHILD, £2.00 OFF PER ADULT OR £4.00 OFF PER FAMILY. EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 7+

If there was an award for most beautiful venue on the Fringe then the White Tent would get it. A perfect little white dome made of wood and canvas surrounds a circular stage, there's no floor just bright green grass. It makes us feel happy to simply sit in it THE SCOTSMAN From the people who brought you On Our Way To Lisbon.

If you are looking for a serious dramatic evening then this is not for you. If you want to see grown men having fun at their own expense, and maybe yours, then step right up. Pat and Dave perform comedy tunes from Stan Freeberg, Tom Lehrer, The Pythons, Pete and Dud, Lonnie Donegan, Bernard Cribbins, Richard Digance, Tom Paxton, The Goons, Kenneth Williams, Benny Hill, Noel Coward, George Formby, Flanders and Swan, Chris de Burgh, Alan Sherman, Robb Wilton, Noel Murphy and many, many more. On top of all that, versions of Elvis Presley and the Righteous Brothers as you have never heard them before and unique renditions of American Pie, Bridge Over Troubled Water and Don't Cry For Me, Argentina. You have been warned!

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Masterful. An evening of consistent laughter. TIME OUT

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Spot’s Birthday Party

NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND

TUE 14 & WED 15 MAY

The Day I Swapped My Dad For Two Goldfish

TUE 14 MAY 13.30 WED 15 MAY 10.30 & 13.30

EMPIRE THEATRE

What if you wanted your best friend Nathan's two goldfish so much, that you would swap anything you had for them? Anything. Absolutely.

Anything. Even your Dad...

WED 29 MAY – SAT 01 JUN

Well that's just what Neil does and when Mum finds out, she's not best pleased and Neil and his little sister have to 'GO GET DAD BACK!' Unfortunately though, it's not that simple.

Nathan doesn't have Dad any more. He swapped him for Vashti's electric guitar. And Vashti swapped Dad with Blinky, for a Gorilla mask.

And Blinky swapped Dad with Patti, for Galveston the rabbit. And Patti lives a very, very long way away.

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WED 29 – FRI 31 MAY 10.30 & 13.30 SAT 01 JUN 11.00 & 14.00

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Young audiences are invited to take part in an interactive promenade production to help Neil and his sister on their mission to 'get Dad back!'

A delightful show which is a little bit about being a sibling, and a little bit about being a genius.

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By Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean.

A new adaptation created by Lu Kemp and Abigail Docherty.

Written by Oliver Emanuel.

Directed by Lu Kemp.

FAMILY SWAP SHOP SAT 01 JUN 12.00 – 13.45

Come and swap a toy, a book or even a Dad at our free Swap Shop event in the foyer! All welcome.

This is a promenade performance which moves from space to space within the venue. If you have any specific access requirements please contact the box office.

IT'S SPOT'S BIRTHDAY, IT'S PARTY TIME - AND YOU'RE INVITED!

Adapted and directed by the UK’s

It's the birthday of everyone's favourite puppy. All Spot's friends will be here including Steve the Monkey, Helen the Hippo and Tom the Crocodile plus Spot's mum and dad, Sally and Sam. Special guest Marco the Rabbit Magician is coming too! So join in the fun with music, songs, games, stories and theatrical magic to capture your little one’s imagination.

children.

premier children’s playwright David Wood (The Gingerbread Man, The BFG, Meg and Mog Show) Spot’s Birthday Party is the perfect introduction to theatre for young

SEAT PRICES £13.00 SCHOOL / NURSERY GROUPS £9.50 (BUY 10 TICKETS GET 11TH FREE) EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 2+

WWW.SPOTSBIRTHDAYPARTY.CO.UK

COME DRESSED FOR A PARTY AND MAKE A BIRTHDAY CARD FOR SPOT.

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David Wood is simply the most popular children’s dramatist there is. BBC RADIO 4

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SALSA FEST 2013 WITH ALMA CUBANA CLASS PRICE £7.20 TICKETS ON SALE FROM 01 MAY

Join us for another MONSTER celebration of Salsa and Latin Dance!

Now it’s fifth year, Salsa Fest 2013 promises to be bigger and better than ever, with special guest tutors from around the world delivering the very best dance classes for all abilities. Don’t miss Salsa Fest 2013 for Inverness’ hottest summer yet!

JIM LOVE BACHATANGO SALSA beginners MERENGUE CHA CHA CHA SON ORISHAS

STUDIO 2 RUMBA KIZOMBA beginners RUEDA IN PAIRS RUEDA FOR THREESOMES improvers REGGAETON SALSA BURLESQUE STYLE

SQA HIGHER DANCE CLASS PERFORMANCE

WED 26 JUN 19.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE

SAT 18 MAY 19.30 JIM LOVE STUDIO

SEAT PRICE £3.00

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REDUCED RATES £2.00

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Our young performers present a showcase of musical numbers, monologues and extracts from some of the most entertaining shows ever! Starring members of Eden Court CREATIVE’s Musical Theatre and LAMDA Acting classes. The evening will culminate in the presentation of LAMDA students’ qualification certificates and awards.

SAT 22 JUN

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SPECTACULAR! SPECTACULAR!

SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

Every year, Eden Court CREATIVE’s SQA Higher Dance students demonstrate hard work and determination in pursuit of the perfect performance. See them showcase the results of their efforts over the last year in this inspirational dance performance.

Don’t miss Havana Nights.

See page 44 for more info.

THE BIG DANCE SHOW – HIGHLANDS CALL FOR DANCE GROUPS Calling all dance schools, groups and clubs!

We want you to come and perform in the Empire Theatre at Eden Court!

Please note applications must be received by FRI 17 MAY.

We are looking to select approximately 20 non-professional groups to perform on the main stage on TUE 12 NOV 2013. Each group’s performance can be in any dance style: Highland, Ballet, Breakin’, Musical Theatre, Indian, Contemporary etc. The performer’s can be of any age, 5 to 50 plus and we want to have performers from the whole region, Dalwhinnie to Durness.

For more information on how to take part please see the Eden Court CREATIVE brochure or contact Lara McDonald at: lmcdonald@eden-court.co.uk

For further info please email creative@ eden-court.co.uk or call 01463 239 841 and ask to speak to a member of the CREATIVE team.

For classes and activities info please see our separate CREATIVE brochure.

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CALUM’S STORY MAY Two years ago, Calum, a 15 year old boy on the autistic spectrum would not have been walking along the River Ness making his way to the theatre to attend an animation class. He wouldn’t have had the confidence, the trust or the opportunity.

Scottish Fields And Beyond By David & Christine Ewan

It was only when Calum took advantage of the creative opportunities offered by Eden Court that his confidence increased and his artistic passions were fuelled and developed.

Stalls Gallery

She now exhibits and sells her work across the north and from her own gallery in Tomintoul.

Eden Court CREATIVE is the Arts Education Department, the largest of any UK theatre.

Calum attends one of the 60 classes which CREATIVE run each week here at Eden Court.

Alongside the classes we have a team of 18 Drama, Dance, Digital Media and Additional Needs specialists who deliver workshops across the Highlands. Our team is unique in that they live within their communities and we believe this creates a special connection because every project is developed with the creative needs of the community in mind.

For Calum, the film classes he has been attending for the last two years have served as an outlet for his huge creative talent. The support of Eden Court’s specialist tutors has allowed him to thrive, both artistically and personally. All our classes are designed to be accessible to all ages and abilities and we actively encourage participants with additional needs to attend mainstream classes. We feel this creates a more positive learning environment and allows people like Calum to be treated in the same way as everybody else.

Eden Court’s Digital Media classes were a great starting point for Calum because the class sizes are kept small and this creates a calm, secure environment for the pupil and also allows the tutor to dedicate more time to each participant. The tutors are skilled in engaging with participants and encouraging and developing their individual talents. The fact the tutors were aware of, but didn’t make a point of, Calum’s autism allowed him to be challenged in a good way. He has been able to use the sessions to work on his school targets of expressing himself with words and gestures and judging expression. He has made friends with his fellow participants, and is now able to make his own way to classes, something unimaginable two years earlier.

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Here at Eden Court we present a wide and varied programme of music, drama, dance, comedy, and film and offer a diverse range of arts education opportunities. Our work is supported through revenue funding from Creative Scotland and the Highland Council.

In 2012 we saw over 100,000 attendances at our arts education events, across all ages and abilities. Eden Court CREATIVE’s work ranges from delivering drama sessions to supporting the curriculum in school, to creating an all-singing, all-dancing site specific performance for an audience of thousands. Whatever the work requested of us, it is always unique, inventive and creative, serving to enthuse and offer opportunities for the people of the Highlands like Calum to develop their artistic skills and to bring creativity into their lives.

design she discovered the medium of Batik and fell in love with this ancient craft. Jane has developed her own style and technique whilst raising her four children and running her own catering business.

JUNE

Inverness art teachers, David and Christine Ewan, present their first joint exhibition of paintings at Eden Court. Their works in acrylics and oils feature mainly a blend of landscapes from across Scotland, some still life and portraiture.

An Exhibition of Charleston Academy’s Art & Design Departments, Senior Pupils Folio & Higher Photography Work

Blink Gallery Keen amateur photographer John Knowles’ main photographic passion lies with land and seascapes. The Highlands offer wide-open skies and atmospheric light, perfect for landscape photography. The ever-changing weather of the far north presents many opportunities to capture that special image.

AUGUST

Andrea Turner Stalls Gallery

Stalls Gallery

Jane Lannagan Blink Gallery Jane Lannagan is self-taught, but was born into an artistic family and studied art at evening classes while working as a laboratory technician. During a diploma course in dress and

Photographic Images by John Knowles LRPS

JULY

The Highland Quilters Members’ Exhibition Stalls Gallery Highland Quilters is a quilting group based in Inverness. The group was formed in September 1991, but its beginnings can be traced as far back as April 1980.

Highland Quilters has regular meetings and runs talks and workshops for members.

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Photographic Images by John Knowles LRPS

Andrea Turner graduated from Goldsmiths College, London in 1988, and has exhibited widely throughout Scotland. Andrea currently lives and works in Moray.

Her work is inspired by the inner landscape of dreams, ideas and feelings and the outer landscape of rivers, seas, mountains and forests. Andrea is also a professional vocalist and singing teacher. More info can be found at www.andreaturnerartandjazz.co.uk.

Come & see our range of greeting cards, many by local artists!

For further information please email: gallery@eden-court.co.uk or call: 01463 239841

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31 MAY WED 01 MAY 19.30 THE BAND OF HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL MARINES page 58 THU 02 MAY 20.00 TRILOK GURTU / PAOLO FRESU / OMAR SOSA, FRASER FIFIELD & GRAEME STEPHEN page 57 THU 02 MAY 20.30 BE SILENT OR BE KILLED (PREVIEW) page 8 FRI 03 MAY 20.00 RSNO page 36 FRI 03 MAY 20.30 BE SILENT OR BE KILLED page 8 SAT 04 MAY 20.30 BE SILENT OR BE KILLED page 8 SUN 05 MAY 19.30 PIRATES OF THE CARABINA 'FLOWN' page 13 SUN 05 MAY 20.00 RACHEL HAIR TRIO page 52 MON 06 MAY 19.30 PIRATES OF THE CARABINA 'FLOWN' page 13

WED 08 MAY 20.00 ICM CONCERT SERIES: O DUO (TOWN HOUSE) page 38 THU 09 MAY 19.30 SCOTTISH BALLET: HIGHLAND FLING page 33 FRI 10 MAY 20.00 THE AGONY & ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS page 7 FRI 10 MAY 19.30 SCOTTISH BALLET: HIGHLAND FLING page 33 SAT 11 MAY 14.00 & 19.30 SCOTTISH BALLET: HIGHLAND FLING page 33 SUN 12 MAY 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 56 SUN 12 MAY 20.00 LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III page 49 TUE 14 MAY 13.30 SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY page 24 WED 15 MAY 20.00 RODDY WOOMBLE & BAND page 49 WED 15 MAY 10.30 & 13.30 SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY page 24 THU 16 MAY 19.00 NT LIVE: THIS HOUSE page 11 THU 16 MAY 19.30 HEROIC ARIAS page 38

THU 16 MAY 20.00 RODDY RIDDLE'S MARATHON DES SABLES - TALK page 40 FRI 17 MAY 19.30 JOHN, BEN & MRS MAC ARE BACK! page 58 FRI 17 MAY 20.00 PROBABLY THE BEST COMEDY SONGS EVER, MAYBE page 22 SAT 18 MAY 19.30 SQA HIGHER DANCE CLASS PERFORMANCE page 27 SAT 18 MAY 19.30 INVERNESS CHORAL SOCIETY: VOICES UNITED page 37 SAT 18 MAY 11.00 - 17.00 HIGHLAND & MORAY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL page 16 SUN 19 MAY 20.00 PLATERO 'TRAVELS WITH A DONKEY' page 9 TUE 21 MAY 19.30 VAMM page 53 THU 23 MAY 19.30 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – PATRICK MONAHON page 19-21 THU 23 MAY 21.00 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – DYLAN MORAN page 19-21 FRI 24 MAY 19.15 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – FRED MACAULAY page 19-21 FRI 24 MAY 20.30 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – ALAN DAVIES page 19-21 FRI 24 MAY 21.45 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – ONETOUCH MIX BILL page 19-21 SAT 25 MAY 12.00 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – JAMES CAMPBELL COMEDY FOR KIDS page 19-21 SAT 25 MAY 15.00 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPETS KIDS SHOW page 19-21 SAT 25 MAY 19.15 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – ONETOUCH MIX BILL page 19-21 SAT 25 MAY 20.30 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – RUSSELL KANE page 19-21 SAT 25 MAY 21.45 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – FRED MACAULAY page 19-21 SUN 26 MAY 12.00 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – JAMES CAMPBELL COMEDY FOR KIDS page 19-21 SUN 26 MAY 15.00 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPETS KIDS SHOW page 19-21 SUN 26 MAY 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 56 SUN 26 MAY 17.00 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – CLASS CLOWNS FINAL page 19-21 SUN 26 MAY 20.00 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – EMPIRE MIX BILL page 19-21

SUN 26 MAY 21.45 HAPPYNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL – JENNI ÉCLAIR page 19-21 MON 27 MAY 19.30 TUBULAR BELLS 'FOR TWO' page 46 TUE 28 MAY 19.30 THE 39 STEPS page 4 WED 29 MAY 10.30 & 13.30 THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH page 25 WED 29 MAY 14.00 & 19.30 THE 39 STEPS page 4 THU 30 MAY 10.30 & 13.30 THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH page 25 THU 30 MAY 19.30 THE 39 STEPS page 4 FRI 31 MAY 10.30 & 13.30 THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH page 25 FRI 31 MAY 19.30 THE 39 STEPS page 4 FRI 31 MAY 19.00 ONWARDS THE VILLAGE VINTAGE GATHERING page 17

JUNE SAT 01 JUN 11.00 & 14.00 THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH page 25 SAT 01 JUN 14.00 & 19.30 THE 39 STEPS page 4 SAT 01 JUN 20.00 STATE OF THE UNION page 51 SUN 02 JUN FROM 09.15 NORTH OF SCOTLAND CHEER & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 page 16 THU 06 JUN 19.15 SCOTTISH OPERA: PIRATES OF PENZANCE page 35 FRI 07 JUN 19.15 SCOTTISH OPERA: PIRATES OF PENZANCE page 35 SAT 08 JUN 14.15 & 19.15 SCOTTISH OPERA: PIRATES OF PENZANCE page 35 SAT 08 JUN 19.30 A CONVERSATION WITH CARMEL page 32 SUN 09 JUN 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 56 SUN 09 JUN 19.30 AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH RUTHIE HENSHALL page 39 TUE 11 JUN 20.00 WHY DO YOU STAND THERE IN THE RAIN page 8 WED 12 JUN 19.30 CHRIS STOUT & CATRIONA MCKAY page 54 THU 13 JUN 19.00 NT LIVE: THE AUDIENCE page 11 FRI 14 JUN 14.00 & 19.00 NICOLE & MARTIN page 23 SAT 15 JUN 11.00 TFX – DINKY’S WILD ADVENTURE page 44

SAT 15 JUN 15.00 & 19.00 TFX – THE WIZARD OF OZ page 44 SAT 15 JUN 16.00 NICOLE & MARTIN page 23 SUN 16 JUN 11.00 TFX – DINKY’S WILD ADVENTURE page 44 SUN 16 JUN 14.00 & 18.00 TFX – THE WIZARD OF OZ page 44 SUN 16 JUN 16.00 NICOLE & MARTIN page 23 TUE 18 JUN 10.30 NICOLE & MARTIN page 23 TUE 18 JUN 19.30 NTS: CALUM'S ROAD page 7 TUE 18 JUN 20.00 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY page 47 WED 19 JUN 14.00 & 19.00 NICOLE & MARTIN page 23 WED 19 JUN 19.30 NTS: CALUM'S ROAD page 7 WED 19 JUN 20.00 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY page 47 THU 20 JUN 19.00 NICOLE & MARTIN page 23 THU 20 JUN 20.00 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY page 47

FRI 21 JUN 09.00 ONWARDS INVERNESS PROVINCIAL MOD 2013 page 59 FRI 21 JUN 20.00 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY page 47 SAT 22 JUN 14.00 & 20.00 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY page 47 SAT 22 JUN 09.00 ONWARDS INVERNESS PROVINCIAL MOD 2013 page 59 SAT 22 JUN 20.30 HAVANA NIGHTS page 44 SUN 23 JUN 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 56 SUN 23 JUN 19.30 I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. page 51 TUE 25 JUN 19.30 SOME OTHER MOTHER page 9 WED 26 JUN 19.00 SPECTACULAR! SPECTACULAR! page 27 FRI 28 JUN 20.00 THE BLUES BAND page 48 SAT 29 JUN 19.30 LEO BLANCO page 57

THU 11 JUL 20.00 SCO STRINGS page 36 FRI 12 JUL 19.30 THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS page 54 SAT 13 JUL 19.30 SING-A-LONG-A GREASE page 12 FRI 19 JUL TBC NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRAS OF SCOTLAND page 56 SAT 20 JUL 19.00 CALEDONIAN COMBAT 3: ROOTS page 18 SUN 21 JUL 20.00 THE HOT SEATS page 52 FRI 26 JUL 20.00 PARIS NATIONAL OPERA CHILDREN'S CHOIR page 37 SUN 28 JUL 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ 56

AUGUST TUE 06 - SAT 10 AUG VARIOUS INVERNESS BOOK FESTIVAL page 14 & 15 SUN 11 AUG 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 56 SUN 11 AUG 20.00 ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM page 53 WED 14 AUG 20.00 STARLIGHT MUSICAL THEATRE: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS page 45 THU 15 AUG 20.00 STARLIGHT MUSICAL THEATRE: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS page 45 FRI 16 AUG 20.00 STARLIGHT MUSICAL THEATRE: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS page 45 SAT 17 AUG 14.30 & 20.00 STARLIGHT MUSICAL THEATRE: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS page 45 SUN 18 AUG 19.30 THE TERRY JENKINS & COLIN LLOYD SUMMER DARTS SHOW page 18 THU 22 AUG 19.30 I SPY MRS PEERY page 10 SAT 24 AUG 19.30 NTS: DUNSINANE (PREVIEW) page 5 SUN 25 AUG 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 56 TUE 27 AUG 19.30 NTS: DUNSINANE page 5

JULY FRI 05 JUL 19.30 THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR page 46 SUN 07 JUL 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 56

WED 28 AUG 19.30 NTS: DUNSINANE page 5 THU 29 AUG 14.00 & 19.30 NTS: DUNSINANE page 45 THU 29 AUG 20.00 DANCE DERBY page 32

FRI 30 AUG 19.30 NTS: DUNSINANE page 5 SAT 31 AUG 14.00 & 19.30 NTS: DUNSINANE page 5

SEPTEMBER SUN 01 SEP TIME 20.00 LONG LIVE THE LITTLE KNIFE page 6 SUN 01 SEP 19.30 NATHAN CARTER page 50 TUE 03 SEP 19.30 SUPERSTARS OF SOUL: BEN E. KING & JIMMY JAMES page 48 WED 04 SEP 20.00 THE LIST page 6 THU 05 SEP 08.30 ONWARDS THE NORTHERN MEETING PIPING COMPETITIONS page 59 FRI 06 SEP 08.30 ONWARDS THE NORTHERN MEETING PIPING COMPETITIONS page 59 SAT 07 SEP 09.00 ONWARDS THE NORTHERN MEETING PIPING COMPETITIONS page 59 SAT 07 SEP 19.30 BLAS 2013 'GRAND OPENING CONCERT' page 55 SAT 07 SEP 20.00 BILLY & TIM - THE STORY SO FAR... page 40 SUN 08 SEP 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 56 THU 12 SEP 19.30 BLAS 2013 'AN GUTH - THE VOICE' page 55 SAT 14 SEP 19.30 BLAS 2013 'BLAS GRAND FINALE' page 55 SUN 22 SEP 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 56 MON 23 SEP 20.00 BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY page 43 TUE 24 SEP 20.00 BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY page 43 WED 25 SEP 20.00 BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY page 43 THU 26 SEP 19.30 MORGAN & WEST – TIME TRAVELLING MAGICIANS page 12 THU 26 SEP 20.00 BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY page 43 FRI 27 SEP 17.00 & 20.00 BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY page 43 SAT 28 SEP 17.00 & 20.00 BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY page 43 SUN 29 SEP 20.00 ED BYRNE: ROARING FORTIES page 22

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THU 29 AUG 20.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES £13.50 U26s £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

A Company Chordelia and Scottish Opera co-production

This is one of the funniest, funkiest, most irresistibly infectious ballets I have ever had the delight to sit through.

Strict rules, extreme conditions and ferocious competition. The Dance Marathons of Depression-era America were the reality shows of their day.

Attracting huge audiences, they could last for weeks, with competitors stopping for only 10 minutes each hour to change their clothes or sleep, and eating while they danced. 10 dancers, two actors and a six-piece jazz ensemble bring this drama to life to a soundtrack of songs from the 1930s, performed by soprano Nadine Livingston. Company Chordelia Artistic Director Kally Lloyd-Jones directs and Kennedy Aitchison leads the band.

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Ballet Cafe WED 08 MAY: 19.00 TICKETS £10.00

Pre-Show Talks THU 09 MAY 18.30 (Focus on Dance)

Extravagantly witty.

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FRI 10 MAY 18.30 (Focus on Music)

THE INDEPENDENT

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SCOTTISH BALLET

Highland Fling

A Conversation With Carmel

FRI 11 MAY: 21.00 FREE

THU 09 MAY – SAT 11 MAY SAT 08 JUN 19.30 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES £10.00 REDUCED RATES £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 5+

Carmel is turning 80. Share in her stories, secrets and family relationships in this visionary piece of dance, theatre and film inspired by the chaos of family gatherings.

From Vox Motus’ Candice Edmunds and Jamie Harrison, A Conversation with Carmel fuses the talents of

some of the UK’s most exciting artists including choreographer Natasha Gilmore, composer Quee MacArthur, film-maker Rachel Davies plus performers Diana Payne-Myers, Matthew Hawkins, Jade Adamson and Vince Virr as well as an ensemble cast drawn from across the local community.

THU 09 & FRI 10 MAY 19.30 SAT 11 MAY 14.00 & 19.30

Insight

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SAT 11 MAY: 11.00

Director & choreography: Matthew Bourne

TICKETS £5.50 / £3.50 CONC

Music: La Sylphide - Herman Severin Løvenskjold performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra

Presented exclusively by Scottish Ballet, Matthew Bourne’s Highland Fling is a wonderfully imaginative reworking of the classic romantic ballet La Sylphide with a wickedly wry Scotch twist,

SEAT PRICES THU 09 EVE & SAT 11 MAT £27.50 / £24.50 / £20.50 / £18.00 FRI 10 & SAT 11 EVE £29.50 / £26.50 / £22.50 / £20.00 REDUCED RATES

Highland Fling follows the antics of James – a young Scot with sex and love and rock and roll on his mind.

Recently married to his beloved Effie, his addiction to excess finds him in the fateful company of a beguiling gothic fairy. As his love for the strange and beautiful sylph becomes an obsession, he embarks on a fateful journey that takes him from the mean streets and nightclubs of Glasgow into a magical world beyond reality and reason.

£2.00 OFF ALL PERFORMANCES GROUPS OF 4 (MAX 2 ADULTS) £64.00 (THU & SAT MAT) / £70.00 (FRI & SAT EVE) GROUPS: 10+ GET ONE TICKET FREE (10 FOR THE PRICE OF 9) SCHOOLS £10.00 + 1 TEACHER PER 10 PUPILS GOES FREE UNDER 18s £10.00 SCOTTISH BALLET FRIENDS £2.00 OFF ALL PERFORMANCES EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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SUITABLE FOR AGE 12+ (CONTAINS ADULT THEMES)

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The Pirates Of Penzance THU 06 – SAT 08 JUN EVENING: THU 06 – SAT 08 JUN 19.15 MATINEE: SAT 08 JUN 14.15

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Gilbert and Sullivan as it's meant to be - pure, uncomplicated fun, performed to the highest standards. This new co-production with D'Oyly Carte Opera Company - returning to the stage for the first time in over 10 years - brings the humour bang up to date with a Python-esque twinkle.

A vibrant, stylish and hilarious romp through one of G&S's finest scores, this show has everything you could want from a great night out.

A young man bound by an overactive sense of duty, a soft-hearted pirate king with a hopeless band of rogues at his side, a beautiful young girl, a very modern major-general and an ineffectual bevy of policemen...add a plot hinging on the technicalities of having a birthday on the 29th of February and we're just about there. What could possibly go wrong?

Gilbert's high speed patter is razor sharp and Sullivan's score sees him at the top of his game, with the catchy tunes for which he is so well known. Conducted by G&S expert John Owen Edwards and directed by Martin Lloyd-Evans, the fantastic ensemble cast includes a horde of young, fresh talent as well as G&S stars Steven Page as The Pirate King and Richard Suart as the Major-General.

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Running time approximately 2 hrs 10 mins.

SEAT PRICES £51.00 / £41.00 / £36.00 / £23.00

PIRATES OF PENZANCE UNWRAPPED: WED 05 JUN 18.00 – Free but ticketed PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK: SAT 08 JUN 13.00 – Free but ticketed THE PERFORMANCE ON SAT 08 JUN AT 14.15 WILL BE AUDIO DESCRIBED (THE TOUCH TOUR BEGINS AT 13.00)

REDUCED RATES £48.00 / £38.00 / £33.00 / £20.00 U26s £10.00 ANY SEAT ON ANY PERFORMANCE GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 TICKETS GET 11TH FREE SCHOOL GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE - £10.00 PLUS ONE TEACHER FREE FOR EVERY 10 PUPILS EDEN COURT FRIENDS £2.00 OFF ALL SEATS

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L'enfant et les sortilèges Having performed in over thirty countries worldwide, this wonderful choir have entertained audiences at the Theatre des Champs Elysees, Opéra-Comique, Teatro Real in Madrid, and Baalbek International Festival.

RSNO FRI 03 MAY 20.00 EMPIRE THEATRE

L'enfant et les sortilèges composed by Maurice Ravel in collaboration with the author Colette.

SEAT PRICES £25.00 / £22.00 / £18.00 REDUCED RATES £23.00 / £20.00 / £16.00

This work was originally conceived as the outline for a ballet and was composed in 1924. It is in two parts and is based on a simple story.

STUDENTS / UNWAGED / DISABLED £8.00 U26s £8.00 U18s £5.00

Domingo Hindoyan Conductor Aleksei Kiseliov Cello BARBER Essay No.1, Op.12

In his bedroom, a child rebels against his mother's instructions. In a fit of anger he breaks everything on which he can lay his hands and then surveys the damage.

Suddenly each broken toy, each vandalised piece of furniture and each maimed animal come to life to make it clear to him how selfish his behaviour has been.

“What a symphony that would make!” declared Antonín Dvořák when he saw the Niagara Falls. But he didn’t write a symphony: he wrote the most sweepingly romantic cello concerto of all time. RSNO Principal Cello Aleksei Kiseliov throws himself headlong into its torrents, while conductor Domingo Hindoyan and the Orchestra explore Aaron Copland’s dream of a pioneering America. His balletic score Appalachian Spring brings to life the ageold tale of the youthful aspiration and endless possibility of an ideal world.

FRI 26 JUL 20.00 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICES £6.00 REDUCED RATES £4.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

PRE –CONCERT TALK 19.15 Free But Ticketed

COPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite DVORÁK Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op.104

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SCO Strings THU 11 JUL 20.00 EMPIRE THEATRE

Voices United Carmina Burana

SEAT PRICES £14.00

CARL ORFF Carmina Burana

OVER 60s £12.00

BEETHOVEN Mass In C

U26s / STUDENTS / UNWAGED / DISABLED £5.00

Anthony Marwood Director/violin ELGAR Serenade for Strings (12') MENDELSSOHN Concerto in D minor for Violin & Strings (24') SIBELIUS Suite for Violin and Strings op 117 (08') BRITTEN Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge (25')

SCO Strings make a welcome return to Eden Court this summer led by celebrated British violinist Anthony Marwood.

Together they present a sublime programme of music including Elgar's exquisite Serenade for Strings and Mendelssohn's Concerto in D minor for Violin and Strings. Simply un-missable!

SAT 18 MAY 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICES £18.00

Inverness Choral Society joins forces with Chorus Niagara and the Inverness Area Choir of the National Youth Choir of Scotland to raise the roof at Eden Court.

In an exciting first-ever transatlantic collaboration, Inverness Choral Society joins forces with Canadian choir Chorus Niagara for Carl Orff's colourful Carmina Burana and the Mass in C, a masterpiece by Beethoven.

With the Inverness branch of the National Youth Choir of Scotland also making a guest appearance, this promises to be one of the most spectacular choral concerts ever experienced at Eden Court.

STUDENTS / U16s £9.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS £16.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS U18s £8.00

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Heroic Arias THU 16 MAY 19.30 ONETOUCH THEATRE Operatic heroes and heroines are brought to life in this recital of the librettos of legendary characters that have been entertaining audiences for centuries. Reno Troilus (Countertenor) will assume the roles of the superstar Castrati of the 18th century and will be joined by his wife Gail Troilus (Soprano), Inverness-based youth production company Showstopperz and other special guests.

Featured in the concert will be solos and duets from operas such as Julius Caesar, Agrippina, Alcina, and Rinaldo.

ICM Concert Series

Ruthie Henshall

O Duo

SUN 09 JUN 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE

WED 08 MAY 20.00 INVERNESS TOWN HOUSE

SEAT PRICES ÂŁ22.00 REDUCED RATES ÂŁ20.00 GROUPS BUY 10 TICKETS GET 11TH FREE

Owen Gunnell and Oliver Cox are two of the most energetic and entertaining percussion virtuosi in today’s music scene. They will bring the Inverness Chamber Music season to a spectacular climax.

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Spend an intimate evening with Musical Theatre’s Leading Lady, one of the world’s best loved and most captivating performers.

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Ruthie Henshall and her band will take you on a musical journey through her extraordinary career, from working with Lionel Bart to playing in Chicago on Broadway and from starring in Les MisÊrables to receiving her Olivier award. This brand new and personal show is your chance to hear Ruthie’s story in her own words as well as some of the defining songs of her life, onstage and off. The evening draws from a broad range of genres, right through from the great American songbook to contemporary tunes.

Support Act: Keith Jack

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TALKS

41 Roddy Riddle’s Marathon Des Sables In 2008, Inverness man Roddy Riddle (a former international cyclist who competed in the 1994 Commonwealth Games) was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.

THU 16 MAY 20.00 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICES £15.00

Ray Mears TUE 01 OCT 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES SEAT PRICES £26.00 / £23.50

Roddy decided to challenge the perceived limitations of insulin dependency and living with diabetes and in April 2013 he embarked upon the toughest footrace in the world, the six day, 250km Marathon des Sables across the Sahara Desert.

REDUCED RATES £23.50 / £21.50 U16s £18.50 / £16.50 FAMILY TICKET £79.00 (2 ADULTS / 2 CHILDREN) GROUPS BUY 9 TICKETS GET 10TH TICKET FREE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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Assuming he makes it back in one piece, Roddy will be the first person with Type 1 Diabetes to (fingers crossed!) complete this most gruelling of mental and physical challenges. Join Roddy in conversation with MFR presenter and newspaper columnist Nicky Marr. Expect tales of scorpions and bivouacs, sand storms and insulin pumps.

Over the years, the name Ray Mears has become recognised throughout the world as an authority on the subject of bush-craft and survival. Ray acquired his unique skills through his work in some of the world's harshest environments and he’s become a household name through his various television series, including Tracks, World of Survival, The Real Heroes of Telemark and many more.

Proceeds from the evening will be donated to Diabetes UK and JDRF UK.

Through his down to earth approach, obvious love for his subject and empathy and respect for indigenous peoples and their cultures, Ray has touched the hearts of everyone from small children to grandparents Join Ray as he shares his incredible stories from over thirty years of surviving in the wilderness.

Billy & Tim - The Story So Far...

In 2007 Scott Kyle picked up a play in his local library and it changed his life forever.

The play was Des Dillon's Singin' I’m No A Billy, He's A Tim and it propelled Scott and his company (NLP) into the limelight, becoming Scottish theatre's greatest success story of recent times.

Since its first performance (in a pub in Glasgow) Billy & Tim has gone on to gross over £1,000 ,000 at box offices throughout the UK and Ireland. In 2010 Scott picked up The Stage Best Actor Award at the Edinburgh Festival for his portrayal of Billy in the show, and since then he hasn't looked back, having gone on to star in Ken Loach's BAFTAwinning movie The Angels Share.

In this live talk Scott tells his real life ‘rags to riches’ story, revealing his formula for success and the struggles he faced making the show a success...including a phone call from Billy Connolly (that his mother will never forget), a drunken night out in Dublin with Kevin Bridges, and of course, tea with Susan Boyle.

This is an open and honest account of this amazing and inspiring success story so far.

SAT 07 SEP 20.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES £10.00

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES ARE YOU DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS?

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+

Here at Eden Court we offer audio description, signed and captioned performances for certain theatre shows.

We also provide audio described and subtitled cinema screenings where possible (please see monthly cinema guide for details) To book tickets for an accessible performance please call box office on 01463 234 234 or email boxoffice@edencourt.co.uk

This season the accessible performances are as follows:

THE 39 STEPS

NATIONAL THEATRE SCOTLAND

TUE 28 MAY – SAT 01 JUN

DUNSINANE

The performance on FRI 31 MAY at 19.30 will be BSL Interpreted.

The performance on SAT 01 JUN at 14.00 will be Captioned and Audio-Described.

SAT 24 AUG Preview Performance TUE 27 – SAT 31 AUG

BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY MON 23 – SAT 28 SEP The performance on FRI 27 at 20.00 will be BSL Interpreted.

The performance on SAT 28 at 17.00 will be Captioned and Audio-Described.

The performance on FRI 30 at 19.30 will be BSL Interpreted.

The performance on SAT 31 at 14.00 will be Captioned and Audio-Described.

SCOTTISH OPERA PIRATES OF PENZANCE THU 06 JUN – SAT 08 JUN The performance on SAT 08 JUN at 14.15 will be Audio Described (The touch tour will begin at 13.00)

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES

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BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story

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EVENING: MON 23 – SAT 28 SEP 20.00 MATINEE: FRI 27 & SAT 28 SEP 17.00

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THE PERFORMANCE ON FRI 27 SEP AT 20.00 WILL BE BSL INTERPRETED. THE PERFORMANCE ON SAT 28 SEP AT 17.00 WILL BE AUDIO DESCRIBED AND CAPTIONED.

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Seen by over 22 million people worldwide, this sensational multi award-winning West End show returns to Eden Court.

Forget feel good, Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly's story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That'll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

MON 23 – SAT 28 SEP 2013

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SHOWCASE

44 Havana Nights SAT 22 JUN 20.30 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES £15.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Live Cuban music and dance with professional performances from Indira Roman, Yainer Carbonell Vegueriz (Descarga Dance), Noel HernandezRoque (UK 2010 Salsa Professional Champion) and many more! There will also be plenty of opportunity for you to join in and party, Cuban style. Come along from 20.00 to listen to some fine Latin grooves and live performances start at 20.30

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Wizard Of Oz

Dinky’s Wild Adventure

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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers WED 14 – SAT 17 AUG

REDUCED RATES £12.00

SEAT PRICES £10.00

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We’re off to see … over 80 of the Highland’s most talented youngsters as they bring an adventure to life right before your eyes in their version of The Wizard Of Oz!!

These talented young students will take you from Munchkin land, along the famous Yellow Brick road all the way to the Emerald City. So come along, get caught up in the tornado and join the most magical adventure of them all!!

U16s & OVER 60s £2.00 OFF

The 3-6 year olds from the TFX Performing Arts Academy are the cutest cast around. Come and see them perform on stage at Eden Court. Great for the whole family.

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Director

Roma MacAskill

Choreographer

Nicola Gray

Musical Director

Bob Garrity

Following on from their highly acclaimed Jesus Christ Superstar and Next!!, Inverness’s Starlight Musical Theatre brings you the all-time classic Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Goin' Courtin has never been so much fun!

Simple story-telling at its best, coupled with a toetapping comedic musical romp, this feel-good production is great entertainment for all the family.

With classics such as Bless Your Beautiful Hide, Goin' Courtin, Sobbin' Women and Love Never Goes Away.

This will be a terrific night out. Book early to secure best seats!

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Magnificent!

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46 The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show FRI 05 JUL 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICES £23.00 GROUPS: BUY 9 TICKETS GET 10TH FREE

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The Purveyors of Cool swing into town with the greatest music of the 20th Century.

Relive wonderful memories with this incredible live show featuring the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis. Every song’s a classic - Come Fly with Me, Volare, That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Mack The Knife and many more of your favourites.

40th Anniversary

Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells ‘For Two’ Concert Tour

Bohemian Rhapsody SEAT PRICES

TUE 18 – SAT 22 JUN

Triumphant

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When Mike Oldfield released his 1973 masterpiece, Tubular Bells, it required more than 30 musicians to perform it. Now, 40 years on, performed by just two massively talented musicians, this thrilling show recreates the album on stage, in real time in a unique and compelling theatrical experience.

Tubular Bells for Two burst onto the international scene at the Sydney Festival and was the smash-hit show of the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe – winning a Herald Angel Award and garnering several five star reviews.

Join us to witness this herculean feat as Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts recreate the beauty and playful lunacy of one of the most important albums of the 20th Century with just four hands and four feet.

The musical equivalent of the triathlon - with bells on THE SCOTSMAN

MON 27 MAY 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE

EVENINGS: TUE 18 – SAT 22 20.00 MATINEE: SAT 22 14.00

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FRI & SAT EVE £26.50 / £24.50 / £20.00

SEAT PRICES £22.00 REDUCED RATES £20.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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TUE EVE £19.00 WED - THU EVE & SAT MAT £24.50 / £22.50 / £20.00

With twenty amazing performers live on stage performing Queens's greatest hits, this show sells out everywhere it goes. Featuring all of Queen's greatest hits, including We Will Rock You, Killer Queen, We are the Champions, Barcelona, and of course Bohemian Rhapsody.

When the show premiered in the UK at Newcastle Theatre Royal every single ticket sold out and the Theatre reported the best audience reaction they've ever seen.

REDUCED RATES WED - THU EVE & SAT MAT £22.50 / £20.50 / £18.50 FRI & SAT EVE £24.50 / £22.50 / £18.00 U18s £11.00 GROUPS 10+ GET 11TH TICKET FREE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Passionate, raunchy, flamboyant and fantasticaly entertaining WHATS ON STAGE

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Superstars Of Soul

Ben E. King & Jimmy James

Loudon Wainwright III

TUE 03 SEP 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE

SUN 12 MAY 20.00 EMPIRE THEATRE

SEAT PRICES £19.00

SEAT PRICES £25.00

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The chance to see a legend in your living room…well, almost. Loudon Wainwright III is here for one night only and tickets are almost gone.

Book now.

Two true Superstars of Soul, Ben E. King & Jimmy James are joining forces to present a stunning series of concert dates throughout the length & breadth of the UK.

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Accompanied by The Vagabonds, a fabulous six piece live band, they will be performing the songs that have provided the soundtracks to so many people's lives, including, Stand By Me, There Goes My Baby, Save The Last Dance For Me, Spanish Harlem, Amor, I'll Go Where The Music Takes Me, Now Is The Time and many, many more.

...one of America's most astute lyrical commentators...lyrically compelling and emotionally overpowering. MOJO MAGAZINE

The Blues Band

Roddy Woomble & Band

FRI 28 JUN 20.00 EMPIRE THEATRE

WED 15 MAY 20.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE

SEAT PRICES £18.00

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The Blues Band was formed in 1979 by ex Manfred Mann group members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, originally to play a few pub gigs. Slide guitar ace and vocalist Dave Kelly was recruited, Gary Fletcher filled the bass post. Rob Townsend of Family Fame replaced Hughie Flint in 1982 at the drums. This show features a brilliant selection from their new studio album Few Short Lines which is collecting rave reviews everywhere.

Familiar to many thousands of music fans as the front man in the Scottish rock band Idlewild, Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter & performer.

Winning rave reviews across both rock and folk press for his solo debut in 2006 My Secret is My Silence, Roddy’s follow-up album The Impossible Song and Other Songs (2011) has been hailed by critics and fans alike. He was also a key instigator behind the acclaimed 2007 album Ballads of the Book, bringing together leading Scottish poets and musicians to collaborate on new songs.

Roddy and his band have been touring the UK ever since the release of The Impossible Song and Other Songs, playing some notable dates including Beautiful Days and Wychwood Festival last summer.

As well as songs from the new album, the live set will feature tunes from both solo albums alongside several Idlewild numbers.

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One of California's unique treasures DAVE ALVIN

Nathan Carter SUN 01 SEP 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICE £17.50 U18s £15.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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Having been on the road with his own band for a little over two years now, Nathan has shot right to the top of the highly competitive Irish music scene. Don’t miss this rising talent live on stage as he performs The Rainbow in Glenfarne, One For The Road and Wagon Wheel, all huge hits in Ireland.

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Also appearing as a special guest on the show will be LISA STANLEY the popular presenter of The Phil Mack TV show.

Lisa is the daughter of the legendary Irish Country Singer Maisie McDaniels.

I See Hawks In L.A. SUN 23 JUN 19.30 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

A visit to Eden Court offers you more than just great theatre, cinema and arts...

Living the hippie dream for their huge band of faithful followers I See Hawks in L.A are heading to Eden Court as part of their UK tour and we just can’t wait to enjoy some classic California folk music at its best. Receiving stellar reviews, the band are known for their lyrical

celebrations of earth and its endangered ecosphere, odes to the endless highway and sharp social commentary.

Brooks Williams is a slide guitar wizard from the USA. Over the course of 17 albums he has secured a peerless reputation as a songwriter as well as being recognised as one of the world's best guitarists.

order you hear on the record, the aim was to capture the sound of two guitarists and singers from completely different backgrounds working together in harmony. The result was even better than they had hoped for. See them perform live in the intimate atmosphere of the OneTouch theatre.

For an idea of what to expect have a listen to their song, Humboltd on YouTube.

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State Of The Union: Boo Hewerdine & Brooks Williams

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CAFE BAR & RESTAURANT MAKE IT THE PERFECT NIGHT OUT AT OUR CAFE BAR AND RESTAURANT OUR MENU caters for all tastes, and for all occasions. Eden Court is the perfect place for a comfortable cup of coffee, and our freshly made sandwiches and paninis allow you to make the most of your lunchtime.

From a piping hot bowl of fresh

soup, to homemade cheese burger & chips; you can enjoy a light lunch, or a late lunch stretching for hours ... with good conversation, and great food.

succulent Scottish sirloin steak.

Treat yourself to a night out ... and a night off. Unwind with a glass of wine, and enjoy the anticipation of the evening’s entertainment.

Eden Court in the evening offers an exquisite menu, with everything from west coast langoustine, to

Make it a night to remember at Eden Court.

OPEN FROM 10.00 | SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK FOR LUNCH & DINNER PHONE 01463 732 688 FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS

SAT 01 JUN 20.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Boo Hewerdine is an English songwriter and lead singer of indie legends The Bible. He has had his songs recorded by such artists as Eddi Reader, kd lang, Jerry Douglas, Kris Drever, Heidi Talbot (more than 400 of his songs have been recorded).

Together their plan was to record an album using vintage mics and equipment live in just five days. After a day and a half they realised they had finished. Recorded in the

Check out their version of the Pet Shop Boys classic ‘Rent’

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Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham SUN 11 AUG 20.00 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICES £20.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Sensational

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham are a national institution with their incomparable mastery of fiddle and accordion, bringing excellence in traditional music to venues across the country. Individually they pursue other ventures in performance, television and education. It is when they tour together that they truly shine with over quarter of a century of well honed skills and hilarious banter delighting audiences everywhere.

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The Hot Seats SUN 21 JUL 20.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE

Virginian livewires The Hot Seats have wowed the crowds at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, Didmarton Bluegrass Festival, Maverick Festival, Speyfest and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where they picked up the biggest accolade possible, a Herald Angel, for their outstanding contribution to the event.

SEAT PRICES £12.50 REDUCED RATES £10.50 U18s £6.00

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Now recognised as one of the most popular and entertaining touring American roots bands on the UK circuit, don’t miss your chance to see them live at Eden Court.

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Rachel Hair Trio SUN 05 MAY 20.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE

Vamm TUE 21 MAY 19.30 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES £12.00

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Rachel Hair performs a spellbinding mix of Scottish, Irish and original harp music together with Jenn Butterworth (guitar/vocals) and Euan Burton (double bass).

Drawing inspiration from the hothouse that is Scotland's diverse celtic/folk music scene, the group's arrangements breathe passion, emotion and energy into traditional and contemporary tunes and songs, the result of which is quite simply sheer joy and irresistible fun.

Together, the three young musicians form a much in-demand trio. In 2011, the three toured Europe, with concerts in Norway, Belgium, Austria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Italy and Switzerland. Come and see them perform here in the equally exotic, Inverness.

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Bringing together the very best from their own musical traditions, this exciting string trio weave together melody and harmony creating a rich sound that bursts with texture and groove. Newly formed in 2012, Shetland born Catriona MacDonald (former Blazin' Fiddles), Perthshire's Patsy Reid (founding member of Breabach) and Norwegian Marit Falt (Marit and Rona) seamlessly create a dynamic yet intimate sound that will take your breath away.

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Clear and strong, always a startling freshness and spontaneity at work, virtuosic and physically engaging

SAT 07 SEP 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICES : EARLYBIRD £15.00 (UNTIL WED 31 JUL) £17.00 (FROM THU 01 AUG ) / OVER 60s £15.00 / U18s £5.00 / FAMILY (2 ADULTS / 2 CHILDREN) £37.00

The Tannahill Weavers

Manran / Cruinn / SnaS / Dingwall Gaelic Choir Our opening event sees award winning Manran, along with Cruinn: James Graham, Fiona Mackenzie, Brian Ó hEadhra and Rachel Walker, joined by SnaS and trophy winning Dingwall Gaelic Choir.

FRI 12 JUL 19.30 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES £13.00 REDUCED RATES £11.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

BLAS AN GUTH (THE VOICE)

Chris Stout & Catriona McKay WED 12 JUN 19.30 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00

The Tannahill Weavers' diverse repertoire reflects the duality of Scotland's musical heritage. It embraces both the mystical quality of the Highlander's Celtic music, and the rollicking, sometimes even brawling qualities of the Lowlander's Anglo-Scots tunes. The Tannahill Weavers' arrangements blend the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms and the rousing Highland bagpipes.

THU 12 SEP 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICES : EARLYBIRD £15.00 (UNTIL WED 31 JUL) £19.00 (FROM THU 01 AUG ) / OVER 60s £15.00 / U18s £5.00 / FAMILY (2 ADULTS / 2 CHILDREN) £42.00

Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh With Manus Lunny / The Grainne Holland Band / Kathleen Macinnes / Còisir Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis with Musical Director Mary Ann Kennedy A wealth of song from Ireland and Scotland bringing together some of the best known and legendary performers in their field.

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Since recording their first duo album in 2005, Catriona (Scottish harp) and Chris (Shetland Fiddle) have also been involved in many other projects together. In 2010 their album White Nights brought new fans to their music from all over the world. Enjoy a selection of the very best of this dynamic duo’s music from their last two breathtaking albums as well as new material from a forthcoming release.

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BLAS GRAND FINALE SAT 14 SEP 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICES : EARLYBIRD £16.00 (UNTIL WED 31 JUL) £19.00 (FROM THU 01 AUG ) / OVER 60s £16.00 / U18s £5.00 / FAMILY (2 ADULTS / 2 CHILDREN) £42.00

Capercaillie - 30th Anniversary / Seumas Begley And Jim Murray / Blas Commission 2013 Blas finishes with a flourish as we celebrate the legendary Capercailie's 30th Anniversary, welcome Seumas Begley and Jim Murray back to Blas and have a final airing of this year's spectacular commission.

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Trilok Gurtu, Paolo Fresu & Omar Sosa THU 02 MAY 20.00 EMPIRE THEATRE

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SEAT PRICES £17.50 REDUCED RATES £15.50 / U18s FREE

FRI 19 JUL 20.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE SEAT PRICES £10.00

The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland is one of Scotland’s foremost youth jazz ensembles. Under the direction of Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain, NYJOS aims to provide students with the opportunity to study and perform jazz at the highest possible level, with respected professional musicians from the UK and beyond. The ensemble has toured throughout the UK, including recent performances at London Jazz Festival.

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Three of the most unique and adventurous musicians in world jazz unite for a very special trio project. Combining traditional and progressive musical elements from their homelands of India, Italy, and Cuba and far beyond, all are virtuoso musicians with a shared joy in expanding musical boundaries. They are dazzling live performers who constantly seek inspiration from each other and love to share the magical results with their audience.

REDUCED RATES £6.00 STUDENTS & UNDER 18S £3.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Performing alongside the National Youth Jazz Orchestra is Liane Carroll, one of the hottest singers on the UK jazz scene.

Double BBC jazz-award winner, she has also won Best female Jazz Vocalist at the first Ronnie Scotts Jazz Awards, presented by Tony Bennett and Michael Parkinson.

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BL'AZZ

Highlife Jazz and Blues Concerts Spend a leisurely afternoon enjoying some of the very best on offer from local Blues and Jazz musicians. Organised and promoted by BL'AZZ, a not for profit organisation which seeks to bring the best of Jazz and Blues to the Highlands of Scotland, these concerts regularly feature talented locally based jazz musicians as well as musicians from Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Perth and elsewhere.

SUN 12 MAY - SUN 25 AUG 15.00

70s/early 80's which played original arrangements of swinging modern jazz.

THE NORTH COAST JAZZ BAND SUN 07 JUL

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THE BOB HALL SHOW SUN 09 JUN

'Classic' hot jazz from the cold north.

BLUE AND SENTIMENTAL SUN 12 MAY

Bob Hall’s electrifying keyboard wizardry and finely crafted songs has influenced generations of piano players and left a lasting legacy.

WOLFTRAIN SUN 28 JUL

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A mix of classic blues songs from the history of the genre, from Bessie Smith and the early Louis Armstrong, through Robert Johnson and Son House to Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Rock 'n' Roll years.

THE KYLE-KEDDIE QUINTET SUN 26 MAY This quintet is an historic recreation of the highly successful Kyle-Keddie Band of the late

THE FARR BAY BLUES-BLOWERS SUN 23 JUN The Farr Bay Blues-blowers play a mix of jazz and blues covering the styles of New Orleans, Swing, Funk and cool Jazz ballads, with a line-up that features saxes, keyboards, guitar, rhythm section and vocals.

Featuring the main man, Bob Telford, with Piano and Vocals.

BLUEBELLY SUN 11 AUG Dougie Burns on acoustic guitar and Bobby McDonald on double bass and slide guitar.

JAZZ UNLIMITED SUN 25 AUG A mellifluous combination featuring Brian Keddie on trombone and Roger Niven on guitar.

SUPPORT Fraser Fifield and Graeme Stephen A duo partnership of some 15 years, Fifield and Stephen are two of the most respected musicians in UK jazz and folk music. Guitarist Graeme Stephen, currently Scottish Jazz Award winner for Innovation, provides the perfect foil for Fifield's pipes/sax/whistle/kaval/cajon /electronics and compositions.

Leo Blanco SAT 29 JUN 19.30 ONETOUCH THEATRE Venezuelan pianist Leo Blanco is a genuine virtuoso with a huge musical personality. His music is rooted in the Africa-Latina rhythms of his homeland and is enriched by the vast knowledge of jazz and understanding of the classical tradition that you might expect from someone who was appointed professor of piano at America's premier music college, Berklee.

As a composer Blanco has scored music for the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, his own string quartet and most recently, Scottish horn quartet Brass Jaw, and his recordings have featured saxophonists Dave Liebman and Donny McCaslin, West African guitarist Lionel Loueke, Grammy award-winning singer Luciana Souza, and drummer Antonio Sanchez.

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SEAT PRICES £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00

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National Youth Jazz Orchestra Of Scotland – With Liane Carroll

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The Band Of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland Director of Music: Captain Andy Gregory Royal Marines

Mòd Ionadail Inbhir Nis - Inverness Provincial Mod 2013 FRI 21 & SAT 22 JUN 09.00 ONWARDS ALL ROUND EDEN COURT SEAT PRICES £2.00 (AVAILABLE ON THE DAY ONLY)

WED 01 MAY 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE

Annlan Gàidhlig, is seinneadairean, luchd-aithris agus luchd-seanchais a’ strì airson nam prìomh dhuaisean.

Farpaisean òigridh Dihaoine agus inbhich Disathairne. Enjoy Gaelic song, recitation and storytelling as performers vie for top placings.

SEAT PRICES £16.00 REDUCED RATES £14.00 GROUPS 10+ GET 11TH TICKET FREE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland present their annual concert with the splendid Corps of Drums.

A stirring selection of traditional military music, some light classical music (including some much loved favourites from the shows) a few exquisite solo pieces and, for contrast, a session of Jazz. This will be a wonderfully colourful show with 45 Royal Marines Bandsmen on stage – an evening not to be missed!

Tha Mèur Inbhir Nis den Chomunn Ghàidhealach taingeil dha an buidhnean-taice. Inverness branch of An Comunn Gaidhealach gratefully acknowledges the support of the Inverness Common Good Fund.

Cèilidh at the Waterside Hotel Hear competition winners and dance to the music of the Monach Isle Céilidh Band at The Waterside Hotel on Saturday 22 June at 19.30.

Northern Meeting Piping Competitions THU 05 - SAT 07 SEP 08.30 ONWARDS ALL AROUND EDEN COURT Since it was first held in 1841, the Piping Competition has become the most prestigious in the world. A win at the Northern Meeting is the top prize in solo piping. Forty of the hundred competitors are from overseas. Competition is intense. Winners of the top prizes come back year after year, while aspiring players strive to gain their first trophy.

SEAT PRICES THU 05 £15.00 THU 05 EVE ONLY £7.50 FRI 06 £12.50 SAT 07 £10.00 THU 05 & FRI 06 TWO DAY TICKET £25.00 THU 05 – SAT 07 THREE DAY TICKET £30.00 Under 18s FREE FOR ALL EVENTS

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John, Ben and Mrs Mac featuring Manson Grant & The Dynamos and Jim Mackay’s Scottish Dance Band

SENIOR THURSDAY 05 SEP

John, Ben and Mrs Mac Are Back!

FRI 17 MAY 19.30 EMPIRE THEATRE SEAT PRICES £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

All profits go to The Renal Unit Endowment Fund.

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An evening of country & western and traditional Scottish dance band music.

With John the Prof as compere and featuring Manson Grant & The Dynamos and Jim Mackay's Scottish Dance Band, this promises to be an evening of fun, laughter and fine music.

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FROM 09.00 “A” MARCH STRATHSPEY & REEL FROM 09.00 Piobaireachd Silver Medal

FROM 11.00 “A” HORNPIPE & JIG

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You can of course collect your tickets in person at any time, from the Box Office.

BOOKING FEES The following booking fees apply to online and phone sales.: 50p for tickets up to £9.99 £1.00 for tickets £10.00-£19.99 £2.00 for tickets £20.00 and over Classes and other education activities will not attract a fee.

DEVELOPMENT FUND Most events in this brochure have a £1.00 Development levy included in the ticket price. 100% of the money raised from the development levy will be re-invested into Eden Court.

GIFT VOUCHERS Gift Vouchers make an ideal present and are available from the Box Office or online at www.eden-court.co.uk in any denomination. Please note that we do not offer or accept Theatre Tokens.

MAILING LIST We can post our brochures straight to your door! Just give us a call on 01463 234 234 or sign up on our website.

DATA PROTECTION Eden Court is registered with the Data Protection Registrar and is committed to upholding the Data Protection Act. Should you wish to be removed from our mailing list, please email marketing@edencourt.co.uk

EMAIL UPDATES Visit www.eden-court.co.uk and sign up to our mailing list to receive an email update of what’s on every week.

remains theirs, and that Eden Court will take no more responsibility than for any other members of the audience. Any member of the audience (including children) will be required to leave if their behaviour is disturbing for other patrons. Babies will not be admitted to any performances where Eden Court judges that crying could disturb other audience members.

Eden Court welcomes children of all ages, unless the performance has a specific age restriction. Children of ten years and over are welcome to attend unaccompanied, but parents should note that the responsibility for their children’s safety and wellbeing

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Membership of the Eden Court Friends brings a range of benefits.

You’ll get £1.00 off the cost of a ticket priced less than £10.00, and £2.00 off the cost of tickets priced over £10.00 for most shows. Friends also enjoy 10% discount in the Eden Court Restaurant and Caffé Teatro (but not on alcohol) and a range of exclusive special offers. For more info – ask the Box Office team, or pick up a leaflet in the theatre.

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Our cinemas are equipped with DTS Access technology, including hearing assist, audio description and for some performances, soft subtitling.

Our performance spaces are equipped with two-channel infrared equipment.

Receivers are available at the Box Office and can be used on their own or in conjunction with your hearing aid.

Please reserve your receiver at Box Office.

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For enquiries, please call 01463 732 688.

LATE ADMISSIONS Latecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance, which may not be until the interval, if at all. Please try not to disturb other patrons when getting to your seat.

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We produce an audio version of this brochure for visually impaired patrons.

If you would like a copy, please contact us. Detailed information regarding subtitled, captioned and signed performances can be found on our website. To receive regular updates on accessible performances - contact: marketing@eden-court.co.uk If you need any additional help to enjoy your visit to Eden Court, just ask for the Front of House Manager upon arrival at the theatre, or telephone 01463 234 234 in advance of your visit.

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For a more detailed view of our seating plans please go to the download section of our website www.eden-court.co.uk/downloads

Contact Details & Location BISHOPS ROAD, INVERNESS IV3 5SA BOX OFFICE TEL: 01463 234 234 ADMINISTRATION TEL: 01463 239 841

Eden Court Highlands (trading as Eden Court) is a company registered in Scotland (company number SCO63216) and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (registered number SC008237). The company’s registered office is at Eden Court, Bishop’s Road, Inverness IV3 5SA.

ACCESS & FACILITIES Wheelchairs are available for customer use. If you feel that a wheelchair would make it easier for you to access Eden Court, we are happy to provide this for you (reserve in advance with Box Office).

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The Restaurant at Eden Court is the perfect place for a meal, snack or a drink. The restaurant is open from 10.00am Monday – Saturday, and 11.00am on Sunday. Our bars serve a tempting selection of beers and wines, and will happily take your pre-interval drinks order.

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Eden Court is equipped to welcome customers and visitors with all needs.

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We reserve the right to cancel or change the published times of any performance. We will do our best to keep information on our website accurate and up to date. Please note that although we work hard to ensure that everything in this brochure is correct, we are human and mistakes do happen. If you need to double-check something, give the Box Office a call on 01463 234 234.

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Payment can be made by cash, cheque (made payable to Eden Court), Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Visa Debit Cards or Eden Court Gift Vouchers. Payment can be made in person, by phone or by post. Please note that we do not currently accept Maestro for payment online.

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You can now follow Eden Court on twitter and facebook.

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For tickets and info, call Box Office 01463 234 234 or book Online at www.eden-court.co.uk

FOR DETAILS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES TO EDEN COURT, VISIT: WWW.STAGECOACHBUS.COM/HIGHLANDS Limited car parking is available for Eden Court customers. If coming by car, please arrive in good time, as you may not be able to find a space in our car park! Please only park in marked spaces. Exit from the car park is by bar code. Bar codes are issued with all purchases from the Box Office or Restaurant. There is public Pay & Display car parking at Inverness Cathedral. We also have secure bike parking, and are close to bus routes.

Hearing impaired patrons can contact Eden Court by Textphone on the following number: 1811 01463 234 234

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