Eden Court Sep-Dec 2013 Brochure

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DON’T MISS Points Wonderland. In 2011 we embarked on our most ambitious programme to date when we produced our very own version of Para Handy which played to critical acclaim at Eden Court before a touring successfully to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.

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ormally I use this brochure welcome to tell you about a few of my favourite shows from the coming season. This time I’m going to focus on one show that recalls some of Eden Court’s past but which I hope is also the beginning of a future direction for us.

We have always strived to do more than just present brilliant shows at Eden Court. In the late 1980s we produced a number of small scale shows and toured them across the Highlands. We then did something similar when our building was closed for redevelopment in 2006 and 2007 and we presented shows in a number of venues and communities. Since reopening in 2007 we have helped companies with their productions by giving them space to make work in. We have done this for both dance and drama companies working at large and small scale.

In 2012 this led to our first ever mention in Critics Award as a co-producer of Vanishing

In the next few years we hope to develop all these ideas. We are currently working with Highland based companies Right Lines Productions and Dogstar Theatre Company to produce shows that will start at Eden Court, then tour Scotland.

But the first of our new projects to see the light of day is a brilliant co-production with Dundee Rep Ensemble of Promises, Promises (page 33).

If you were one of the thousands of people who came to Eden Court and enjoyed the unforgettable Sunshine on Leith or their brilliant productions of Cabaret or All My Sons then not only do you know the quality of the work that Dundee Rep produce but you’ll also remember the presence and performances of one of Scotland’s finest talents, Anne Louise Ross. Anne Louise actually grew up here in Inverness, went to Crown Primary and the Inverness Royal Academy and then spent most of her summers in

Ardgay, Ross-shire, where her granny lived! – so by my reckoning, not only do we get to admire her talent but we also get to lay claim to it...well, a little.

This co-production of Promises Promises by Douglas Maxwell is an incredibly powerful play about a school teacher slowly losing control of a difficult situation.

It will tour to communities around Dundee before coming to Eden Court on the 11th and 12th November but we’re also touring it all over the Highlands. We’ll let you know via local press and via our facebook, twitter and weekly what’s on (you can sign up for our free weekly what’s on via the Eden Court website homepage) when we have dates and venues confirmed.

Or course the rest of the brochure is full of fantastic shows which I hope you enjoy reading about but I thought you’d like to know about our new venture into Highland touring and I hope to see you here at Eden Court or at one of the tour venues for Promises Promises over the coming months Best Wishes Colin Marr Chief Executive – Eden Court

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DRAMA LONG LIVE THE LITTLE KNIFE WE WILL BE FREE EDUCATING RONNIE THE LIST PROMISES PROMISES THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS THE BARONESS VOX MOTUS - DRAGON SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL ANGUS THE GRASS WEAVER THE IDIOT AT THE WALL THREAD LIFEBOAT BITE THE BULLET THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY  SHADES OF MAGGIE KISS ME HONEY, HONEY TRANSLUNAR PARADISE THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING IF THESE SPASMS COULD SPEAK A CLOCKWORK ORANGE LIVE CINEMA SCREENINGS

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One of Britain’s most talented and respected actresses, Roberta Taylor, stars as Out of Africa author Karen Blixen in this provocative, free interpretation of her platonic yet sexually charged relationship with the much younger poet Thorkild Bjørnvig.

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In 1990, Glasgow band The Telltales had one minor hit in the UK before skittering to a quiet demise. Fast forward twenty years to when they unwittingly become number 1 in Japan for six week. A cross between The Commitments and Tutti Frutti, Bite The Bullet is a hilarious new drama.

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BITE THE BULLET

SUNDAY 08 & MONDAY 09 SEPTEMBER

DON’T MISS

We are delighted to present this coproduction with the Dundee Rep Ensemple, starring Inverness’s own Anne Louise Ross.

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PROMISES PROMISES

MONDAY 11 & TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER

Get dragged into the glorious glass-edged nastiness of Manchester’s underworld in this breathtaking allmale version of Anthony Burgess’s A Clockwork Orange.

This extraordinary visual story of a young boy coping with grief is told without words, and features puppetry, illusion and original music.

FRIDAY 20 & SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE

WEDNESDAY 30 & THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER

Seductive Don Giovanni lives his life from one opportunity to the next. But in a city of darkness and shadows, where danger lurks around every corner, has he finally taken things too far? Dark, vivid and bursting with life Don Giovanni is opera at it’s best. PAGE 20

SCOTTISH OPERA – DON GIOVANNI

THURSDAY 07 & SATURDAY 09 NOVEMBER

A unique blend of live contemporary folk music, film and dialogue this multi-media production comes to Eden Court as part of this years Inverness Film Festival. PAGE 15

KIN – DUNCAN CHISHOLM

SATURDAY 09 NOVEMBER

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Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes silly but always punchy – Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon returns with his hilarious new stand up show.

ARDAL O’HANLON

THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER

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Scotland’s leading contemporary dance company present two contrasting and bold new works by internationally acclaimed choreographers.

SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE

DRAGON

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From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, Dinosaur Zoo brings awesome pre-historic creatures to the stage as you’ve never seen before!

DINOSAUR ZOO

DON’T MISS FRIDAY 01 & SATURDAY 02 NOVEMBER

Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy a night of fun and nostalgia with Les McKeown and the sounds of The Bay City Rollers. PAGE 19

THE BAY CITY ROLLERS STORY WITH LES MCKEOWN

MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER & TUESDAY 01 OCTOBER

BRILLIANT HIGHLAND DRAMA

TUESDAY 22 – SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER

DRAMA

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Experience the drama, passion and excitement of Buddy Holly’s meteoric rise to fame in this mustsee musical, featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written.

BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

MONDAY 23 – SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

PROGRAMMER’S CHOICE

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Some of the best known and legendary performers from Scotland and Ireland come together for this year’s BLAS Festival which returns with a wealth of traditional music talent.

BLAS FESTIVAL

FRIDAY 04 OCTOBER

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SATURDAY 07, MONDAY 09, THURSDAY 12 & SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

MUSIC

Paul Merton and friends show off their finely honed improvisational skills with this unique comedy show which is based entirely on suggestions from the audience.

PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER

After a six year absence from standup, legendary grumpy man Jack Dee is back doing what he does best – hilariously agonizing over life’s slightest annoyances and misdemeanours.

JACK DEE

WEDNESDAY 09 OCTOBER

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With this mixed bill Breakin’ Conventions Jonzi D brings his unique perspective to contemporary social issues by exploring his response to being offered an MBE.

Ballet LORENT’s new take on the classic fairytale Rapunzel is as much for adults as it is for children. Full of colour and emotion, this spellbinding retelling is performed by a company of outstanding dancers.

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JONZI D: THE LETTER

WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER

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FRIDAY 11 & SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER

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Lyrikal Fearta: The Letter & Broken Lineage WED 20 NOV 20.00 ONETOUCH THEATRE

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A Sadler’s Wells Commission Hip hop theatre pioneer and Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist, Jonzi D (who was last here with Breakin’ Convention) presents a mixed bill including his acclaimed solo work The Letter.

The Letter explores the responses to Jonzi being offered an MBE. Using choreopoetry he looks at this sensitive subject matter through the eyes of an animated cast of characters, all played by himself.

FRI 11 & SAT 12 OCT EVENING: FRI 11 OCT 19.30 MATINEE: SAT 12 OCT 14.30

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The story of the parents forced to give up their child, the Witch who takes her from them, the woman the child becomes, and the Prince who discovers and rescues her.

Full of dark beauty, this must-see production brings together a collection of world-class collaborators; Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, Doctor Who composer Murray Gold, and Michele Clapton,

There will also be a third piece on the night by a local guest artist. More details to follow

award winning Costume Designer for Game of Thrones.

Full of colour and emotion, this spellbinding retelling, performed by a company of outstanding dancers, is narrated by Lesley Sharp, and choreographed and directed by Liv Lorent.

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Rapunzel

A new take on the classic fairytale, ballet LORENT's Rapunzel is as much for adults as it is for children.

DAVID HUGHES DANCE

Something old, Something new...

ONETOUCH THEATRE TUE 19 NOV 19.30 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATES £12.00 U18s £8.00

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BALLET LORENT

The performances features a newly commissioned piece with BirdGang’s Ivan Blackstock, exploring the broken lineage between the old school and new skool generations, bringing Jonzi’s unique perspective to evolving social issues.

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Following a sell-out tour across Germany, David Hughes Dance Scotland triumphantly returns to the Scottish stage. Fans of classical ballet, modern dance and storytelling will be treated to a mixed programme featuring works from genuine legends of dance including

If you enjoyed Scottish Ballet’s acclaimed production of Mathew Bourne’s Highland Fling then you can enjoy more of his work as part of this exciting mixed bill

Bob Cohan, ‘Adagietto’ Matthew Bourne, ‘Spitfire – an advertisement divertissement’ Cathy Marston, ‘Macbeth’(Working Title) Tanja Liedtke, ‘Imploded- Une Reverie Romatique’

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SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE ****THE HERALD ****THE SCOTSMAN ****THE SUNDAY TIMES

WED 22 JAN

Second Coming and Winter, Again

14.00-17.00 TICKETED | £10.00 JIM LOVE STUDIO / SGL BOARD ROOM / DOUGLAS BAXTER HALL

ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 02 NOV 20.00 SEAT PRICE £10.00

Pre-Show Talk (Dance)

REDUCED RATES U18s £5.00 12+

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Satisfying and very funny THE STAGE

FREE BUT TICKETED

Radical Norwegian choreographer Jo Strømgren mixes beautifully poised dance and a masterful stagecraft in Winter, Again. Set to breath-takingly delicate songs from Schubert’s Eine Winterreise, the piece will seduce your senses with the power of winter.

Expect dark misdemeanours by innocent girls and frustrated men.

Post-Show Discussion

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MACLEAN ROOM

Pre-Show Talk (Music) FRI 24 8.30 – 19.00 FREE BUT TICKETED MACLEAN ROOM

FRI 24 JAN Following performance EMPIRE THEATRE

SCOTTISH BALLET

Family Insight

Hansel & Gretel

AGE 6+

SAT 25 JAN 11.00 - 12.30 TICKETS £5.50 / REDUCED RATES £3.50

EMPIRE THEATRE WED 22 – SAT 25 JAN 2014

Full of rich imaginings. THE HERALD

WED 22 – SAT 25 EVE | 19.30 THU 23 & SAT 25 MAT | 14.00

SGL BOARD ROOM

SEAT PRICE WED 22, THU 23 & SAT 25 MAT | £27.50 / £24.50/ £20.50 / £18.00

SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE

Innocence ONETOUCH THEATRE

FRI 24 & SAT 25 EVE | £29.50 / £26.50 / £22.50 / £20.00 THU 23 MAT | £23.50 / £20.20 / £16.50 / £15.50 REDUCED RATES

FRI 01 NOV

£2.00 OFF ALL PERFORMANCES

MORNING: 11.00 MATINEE: 14.00

GROUPS 10+ GET 10 FOR THE PRICE OF 9

SEAT PRICE £5.00

U26s £10.00 SCHOOLS £10.00 + 1 FREE TEACHER PER 10 PUPILS

A unique theatrical playroom, Innocence is an exciting opportunity for 0-7 year olds (and their adults), to explore the world of William Blake’s childhood. Innocence invites children to dance, play and sing, on a magical theatrical journey shared with Scottish Dance Theatre’s band of accomplished dancers and a breathtaking musical score, performed live by Paul Bradley.

FAMILY TICKET (MAX 4 TICKETS, MIN 2 CHILDREN) £52.00 THU MAT / £64.00 WED – THU EVE & SAT MAT / £70.00 FRI & SAT EVE (THIS DISCOUNT IS NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE)

Please Note: In this interactive work, the audience and dancers share the performance space, there is no conventional seating.

There will be at Touch Tour on SAT 25 JAN AT 12.30.

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The performance on SAT 25 AT 14.00 will be Audio Described.

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Choreography:

A 1950's town, all the children have disappeared...

famous fairy tale, and the stories and imagination of the people of Scotland. Over the past year participants of all ages, through creative writing and visual art competitions, have helped shape this new production of Hansel & Gretel.

Join Hansel and Gretel as they embark on an exciting journey deep into the enchanted forest to find their missing friends in this, the world premiere of Christopher Hampson's delightfully inventive production, inspired by the Grimm Brother's

A carousel of delicious treats from start to finish, this sumptuous production is bursting with magic and wit, toys that come to life and a beautiful bewitching ballerina who is not at all that she seems...at all that she seems...

Christopher Hampson

Music: Engelbert Humperdinck, performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.

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Witty, clever and engaging THE SCOTSMAN

Second Coming contains cavernous soundscapes and surprises as Victor Quijada takes urban dance to new theatrical territory. Heavily influenced by the Los Angeles street-dance culture he grew up in, Second Coming sets a world–acclaimed breaking style to a sample-crazy turntablist soundtrack by DJ/composer Jasper Gahunia (AKA DJ Lil’ Jaz).

PLAN B COLLABORATIVE THEATRE COMPANY

More Sky Than We Need ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 07 NOV 19.30 SEAT PRICE ÂŁ13.00

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gallery AT EDEN COURT

REDUCED RATES ÂŁ11.00 U18s ÂŁ9.00 EDEN COURT DANCE CLASS ATTENDEES ÂŁ8.00

SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER

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Following on from the hugely popular Shoogle Project, plan B are back in Autumn 2013 with More Sky Than We Need - a beautiful and serene meditation on the vast clouds above us and the immense space within us. Taking inspiration from The Cloud by Percy Bysshe Shelley and from choreographer Frank McConnell's own contemplations, the piece is reflective and breathtaking, exploring how the natural wonders above dictate our moods, thoughts and actions.

Preceding the performance plan B will screen their 13 minute dance film Away From Here.

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Creative Cairngorms Autumn Exhibition

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Creative Cairngorms Autumn Exhibition

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Art In Strathdearn

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This productive and thriving art club based in Tomatin aims to be of benefit to the whole community. This exhibition at Eden Court is their first venture into the wider world.

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This Park Life

by Ann Vastano

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In 2003 Ann was commissioned to create an art work to celebrate the launch of the Cairngorm National Park which now hangs in the Scottish Parliament.

This Park Life celebrates the Cairngorm National Parks 10th anniversary year.

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Inverness by The Killearnan Art Group 1 - 15 Nov

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Stalls Gallery

Cecilia’s current work is strongly influenced by the colour and natural structure of the

The Killearnan art group’s exhibition explores hidden corners and well known scenes within Inverness.

Contemporary Landscapes

By Cecilia Mann

Beyond

by Nicola Macdonell Stalls Gallery

Creative Cairngorms is a collective of Artists, Sculptors, Photographers and Craft-makers who live and work in and around the Cairngorm National Park.

Enjoy a special relationship with Eden Court

Contemporary Landscapes By Cecilia Mann (BA Hons)

15 - 30 Nov

Stalls Gallery

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environment where she lives, in the hills overlooking Loch Ness.

Exploring Prehistoric Roundhouses

by Lochbroom Field Club OneTouch Gallery In 2010 a group of people from all over Ross-shire and Skye began investigating roundhouses across the highlands. This exhibition tells the story of what they discovered.

Autism: Life in Colour by Autism Initiatives 15 - 26 Oct

Stalls Foyer Autism: Life in Colour’s aim was to capture the views of people with autism about their lives by inviting them to submit two photographs or video clips taken on 02 Apr 2013, World Autism Awareness Day.

Nicola’s paintings often seek to explore what is just out of sight, beyond the horizon, a forest or a cloud. Some seek calm after the storm, others the excitement of detail and outrageous colour.

DECEMBER

Winter Exhibition: Winter Beauty All Galleries Eden Court is inviting submissions for this year’s Winter Exhibition in December Winter Beauty. For further information email gallery@eden-court.co.uk or call Jane Litster on 01463 239841 Artists of ALL levels are encouraged to come & exhibit as part of this exhibition.

NOVEMBER

Light, Land and Lochs

by Margrit Perrin Blink Gallery Margrit’s exhibition is a collection of paintings reflecting the mood created by the unique light, land and lochs of the Highlands.

‘This Park Life’ By Ann Vastano

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

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Blas - An Guth (The Voice) EMPIRE THEATRE THU 12 SEP DIARDAOIN 12 SULTAIN 19.30 SEAT PRICE £19.00 OVER 60s £15.00 U18s £5.00 FAMILY TICKET £42.00 (2 ADULT / 2 CHILDREN) Please note: Family tickets can only be booked in person or by calling the Eden Court box office EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Mairead and Grainne

A wealth of song from Ireland and Scotland bringing together some of the best known and legendary performers in their field including

MAIREAD NI MHAONAIGH (MAIREAD MOONEY) WITH MANUS LUNNY THE GRAINNE HOLLAND BAND KATHLEEN MACINNES CÒISIR GHÀIDHLIG INBHIR NIS, WITH MUSICAL DIRECTOR - MARY ANN KENNEDY

Mànran

Blas Grand Opening Concert

EMPIRE THEATRE The Blas Festival 2013 kicks off in style at this opening concert. On stage will be the award-winning Mànran along with Cruinn: James Graham, Fiona Mackenzie, Brian Ó hEadhra and Rachel Walker, joined by SnaS and trophy winning Dingwall Gaelic Choir. Truly a night to remember.

EMPIRE THEATRE SAT 07 SEP DISATHAIRNE 7 SULTAIN 19.30 SEAT PRICE £17.00 OVER 60s £15.00 U18s £5.00 FAMILY TICKET £37.00 (2 ADULTS / 2 CHILDREN) Please note: Family tickets can only be booked in person or by calling the Eden Court box office.

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Blas Grand Finale

MÀNRAN, CRUINN, JAMES GRAHAM, FIONA MACKENZIE, BRIAN Ó HEADHRA, RACHEL WALKER, SNAS & DINGWALL GAELIC CHOIR

SAT 14 SEP DISATHAIRNE 14 SULTAIN 19.30

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.

SEAT PRICE FROM THU 01 AUG £19.00

CAPERCAILLIE - 30TH ANNIVERSARY

OVER 60s £16.00 U18s £5.00

SEUMAS BEGLEY AND JIM MURRAY

FAMILY TICKET £42.00 (2 ADULTS / 2 CHILDREN) Please note: Family tickets can only be booked in person or by calling the Eden Court box office

BLAS COMMISSION 2013 BORARAIG BY CALUM MACCRIMMON

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Cuairt Nam Bard –Poetry & Music Fèisean nan Gàidheal and Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge have brought together poets and musicians in celebration of the Gaelic arts of Scotland and Ireland and to explore their shared culture and language in a short tour of the Highlands and Islands.

THE MACLEAN ROOM MON 09 SEP DILUAIN 9 SULTAIN 20.00 SEAT PRICE £10.00 REDUCED RATES £8.00 SCHOOL PUPILS & CHILDREN £5.00 FAMILY (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN) £26.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

(sing Eithne Ní Chatháin

Ceití Ní Bheildiúin (poet)

Pádraic Keane (piper)

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Proinsias Mac a’ Bhài rd (poet)

Capercaillie

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Mike Denver EMPIRE THEATRE

THU 05 - SAT 07 SEP ALL ROUND EDEN COURT

SAT 21 SEP 19.30 SEAT PRICE £18.50

SEAT PRICE THURSDAY 05 £15.00 THURSDAY EVENING ONLY £7.50 / FRIDAY 06 £12.50 / SATURDAY 07 £10.00 / THURSDAY AND FRIDAY TWO DAY TICKET £25.00 / THURSDAY TO SATURDAY THREE DAY TICKET £30.00 / UNDER 18S FREE FOR ALL EVENTS

U18s £15.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Enjoy a night of sublime entertainment with Mike Denver, one of Ireland's top country singers. Affectionately known as the Galway boy, after one of his first hits the Galway girl, Mike is backed by an excellent band and presents a lively and superb show of great country songs that has earned him the reputation of being one of Ireland's best ever entertainers.

With support from Hugo Duncan.

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The Northern Meeting is the most prestigious piping competition in the world. The Gold Medal for the classical piobaireachd music and the Gold Clasp for former winners, are two of the most sought after achievements for any piper. The honour attached to such success attracts pipers from the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Europe and throughout the British Isles.

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“A” March Strathspey & Reel

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Piobaireachd

“A” Hornpipe & Jig

Silver Medal

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Former Winners March Strathspey & Reel

ABOUT 17.00 Prize Giving

HIGHLAND ACCORDION AND FIDDLE CLUB

Highland Showtime 40th Anniversary EMPIRE THEATRE

SATURDAY 07 SEP FROM 9.00 U15 & U18 Piobiareachd FROM 14.00 U15 & U18

March Strathspey & Reel ABOUT 17.00

Prize Giving

A Button Box Gathering EMPIRE THEATRE THU 19 SEP 19.30

SAT 16 NOV 19.30

SEAT PRICE £15.00

SEAT PRICE £15.00

REDUCED RATES £13.00

REDUCED RATE PRICE £13.00

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One of the biggest events in the Button Box world is Inverness’ annual Button Box Gathering. The event attracts the finest button box players from across the country for an unforgettable evening’s entertainment, honouring the players and sounds of the timeless button box.

Highland Showtime returns to Eden Court with another terrific line up including the talents of the Graham Mitchell Scottish Dance Band, the Beauly Firths and Glens Pipe Band, Gemma Donald and Gordon Pattullo, Calum MacMillan, Yvonne Mackenzie and the Elizabeth Fraser Dance Band.

The compere for the evening will be popular west coast band leader, Charlie Kirkpatrick.

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Once again compered by John the Prof.

Nathan Carter EMPIRE THEATRE SUN 01 SEP 19.30 SEAT PRICE £17.50 U18S £15.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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.

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.

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Kin – Duncan Chisholm ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 09 NOV 19.30 SEAT PRICE £16.00 REDUCED RATES £14.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Duncan Chisholm presents his ground breaking multi-media production Kin. Incorporating music, film, photographs and dialogue, Kin is a beautifully crafted journey into the past, which is illuminating, evocative and moving. Kin delivers a deep understanding of place and people that is truly unforgettable.

This multi-media production celebrates landscape, language, tradition, community and family, young and old. These are the things, which Duncan describes as being fundamental to the Highland psyche, “to our place in the world and to the inspiration of our people”.

As an introduction to the evening, Duncan will welcome his audience by playing several specially selected tracks from his extensive back catalogue of fiddle music.

Aly Bain, Ale Möller and Bruce Molsky EMPIRE THEATRE SAT 02 NOV 19.30 SEAT PRICE £16.00 REDUCED RATE £14.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

This exciting collaboration by three of the world’s leading folk musicians was rapturously received on its first British tour back in 2010 and more recently here at Eden Court last year. Join Aly Bain, Scotland’s supreme traditional style fiddler, Swedish multi-instrumentalist Ale Möller and American old time fiddler, singer, guitarist and banjo player Bruce Molsky as they share and explore the traditional music of their respective Celtic, Nordic and Appalachian cultures.

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Kin comes to Eden Court as part of the Inverness Film Festival 2013. Originally commissioned by the Blas Festival, this production will be archived following this Scottish tour so don’t miss your chance to enjoy this award winning blend of music and motion picture.

SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Jazz Toons And Screen Classics with special guest Jacqui Dankworth

EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 25 OCT 19.30

Get animated as The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, directed by Tommy Smith and with special guest, Jacqui Dankworth, tune up and bring you all your favourite melodies.

The whole family can enjoy a great selection of the wackiest music from Toon Town and gems from Film and TV. So grab your coat, bring the kids and settle down in the good seats. It’s time to get on with the show!

SEAT PRICE £19.00 REDUCED RATES £17.00

PIEDMONT TALENT, INC.

SNJO YOUTH CARD HOLDERS £5.00

Davina & The Vagabonds

U16s FREE BUT TICKETED

ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 13 SEP 19.30

Think of a combination of Bessie Smith, Etta James, Alberta Adams and Amy Winehouse, and you come close to understanding what Davina Sowers is all about.

SEAT PRICE £13.00 REDUCED RATES £11.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Sassy and feisty, Davina could be described as the Memphis Minnie of today, except she doesn’t play guitar – instead she plays piano in a gin-house style!

Her music is based in New Orleans incorporating elements of blues, swing, jazz, R&B, soul and gospel – and in the Vagabonds she has a band that have the talent and attitude to reflect her idiosyncratic style.

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Superstars of Soul Ben E. King & Jimmy James EMPIRE THEATRE

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. Accompanied by The Vagabonds, a fabulous six piece live band, they will be

TUE 03 SEP 19.30 SEAT PRICE £19.00

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.

Sixties Gold - 50th Anniversary Tour GERRY & THE PACEMAKERS

EMPIRE THEATRE THU 21 NOV 18.00 & 20.45

THE SEARCHERS

SEAT PRICE £30.50

P.J. PROBY THE FORTUNES BRIAN POOLE

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CHIP HAWKES

Packed with vibrant, colourful sounds from these outstanding stars who stormed the hit parade with best selling records and rocked the clubs and theatres.

As they celebrate with this 50th Anniversary Tour they’re all still sounding every bit as good as they always did. Come and see for yourself, bring all the family along and get rockin’ in the aisles!

BL'AZZ

Highlife Jazz and Blues Concerts SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER

The first ever outing of:

"A bafflingly beautiful Blues Band"

'The Blues Buskers'

The Drifters in Concert 60th Anniversary Diamond Dynasty Tour 2013 EMPIRE THEATRE THU 03 OCT 19.30 SEAT PRICE £25.00 REDUCED RATE £24.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Don’t miss this trip down memory lane as The Drifters celebrate their 60th anniversary tour with hits such as Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin In The Back Row, Come On Over To My Place and many more from The Drifters vast back catalogue. Featuring the current line up of, Pierre Herelle, Michael Williams, Ryan King and Carlton Powell.

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 musicians as well as musicians from all over the country.

Tenor Sax, Guitar, Piano, and Drums with 'Barrelhouse Blues' across forty years

'Blue and Sentimental' featuring late-of-London living loquacious guitar legend Anthony George Baxter

SUNDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER Terpsichorean Tunes from the twenties revisited

'Nigel's Nonsense' with special guest, from Edinburgh, super saxophonist: John Burgess

SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER Back again, by popular demand; 'the voice' in action:

'Mama's Brand New Bag' vocalist Kate Kershaw and her sidemen with mainly the blues but more......

SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER DOORS OPEN AT 14.30 PERFORMANCES BEGIN AT 15.00

THE MACLEAN ROOM SEAT PRICE £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

SUNDAY 24TH NOVEMBER

Remembering the 'Godfather' of Scottish Blues

End of season party with

'A Tribute To Billy'

'The North Coast Jazz Band'

with Stefan “Kos” Kocemba – guitar/slide/vocals and Dave Blair – bass/harp/vocals

'classic' dixieland hot jazz from the cold north.

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19 Brit Floyd presents P-U-L-S-E 2013

Abba Party Night

EMPIRE THEATRE

FRI 01 NOV 19.30

EMPIRE THEATRE

Get ready for the ultimate ABBA PARTY NIGHT!

SEAT PRICE £20.00

SUN 17 NOV 20.00 SEAT PRICE £30.50

GROUPS 10+ BUY 9 TICKETS GET 10TH FREE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

GOLD CIRCLE £40.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Having performed to over half a million fans around the world since their first show in 2011, the World's greatest Pink Floyd Show are back by popular demand with their biggest show yet. This is the ultimate Pink Floyd light and sound Experience, featuring note-for-note performances of five full albums including Wish You Were Here, The Wall, The Division Bell and Animals, and in celebration of the 40th anniversary, Pink Floyd’s classic defining album The Dark Side of the Moon.

WWW.BRITFLOYD.COM

Making an exciting return to Eden Court for the ultimate ABBA PARTY NIGHT, this brilliant show stars the unforgettable Agnetha, Frida, Benny & Bjorn from the 1974 Abba Tribute Show who last set a packed Empire Theatre disco dancing, back in 2011.

Having performed Abba's music for almost 15 years around the world, the group are renowned for their authentic voices, musical excellence and original costumes, plus they’ll be joined on stage by some of the UK's finest musicians.

Book your tickets at: WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK

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Vampires Rock: The 10th Anniversary Tour

The Bay City Rollers Story with Les McKeown

EMPIRE THEATRE

EMPIRE THEATRE

FRI 22 NOV 20:00

FRI 04 OCT 19.30

SEAT PRICE £23.00 REDUCED RATES £20.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 8+

Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula owner of the Live and Let Die club. In search of a new bride the Baron must convince the unsuspecting Pandora who auditions for the new singing position, to cross over to the dark side and live forever in Rock N Roll Hell...

Along with Steve Steinman a full cast of superb singers, dancers and formidable band, blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Highway to Hell and many more!

All teamed with an amazing stage set and pyrotechnics to blow your mind, this rock spectacular is not to be missed!

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SEAT PRICE £19.50 REDUCED RATES £17.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

In 1974 the world witnessed a new musical phenomenon the like of which had not been since the days of Elvis and The Beatles. The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack of a generation and the face and voice of that soundtrack belonged to Les McKeown. With Les leading the way and a string of massive hits such as Bye Bye Baby and Shang A Lang, the band became global superstars.

Les has come through the extreme highs and lows of life's great road and he’ll perform those classic hits and many more. Take a trip back to those innocent days of growing up to the sounds of The Bay City Rollers in a fantastic night of fun and nostalgia.

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SCOTTISH OPERA

Don Giovanni

Rodelinda

NEW PRODUCTION

ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 10 OCT 19.30

drama, and the elegance, of one of Handel’s most successful operas.

SEAT PRICE £15.00 UNDER 26s £5.00 GROUPS 10 + BUY 10 TICKETS GET 11TH FREE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES TO FULL PRICE TICKETS ONLY

EMPIRE THEATRE THU 07 & SAT 09 NOV 19.15

NEW PRODUCTION

SEAT PRICE £53.00 / £43.00 / £37.50 / £24.00

Sung in English.

Against a backdrop of faded Baroque grandeur, a cast of very contemporary characters tells a compelling tale of tyranny, love and the corrupting nature of power.

Director Chris Rolls and designer Oliver Townsend use their extensive theatrical expertise to capture the

REDUCED RATES £3.00 OFF UNDER 26s £10.00 ANY SEAT ON ANY PERFORMANCE GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 TICKETS GET 11TH FREE SCHOOL GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE £9.00 PLUS ONE TEACHER FREE FOR EVERY 10 PUPILS EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

NEW PRODUCTION

Vivaldi a Tale of Two Seasons Vivaldi's career from the mid-1710s became more and more focused on his theatrical endeavours. As well as composing operas, he played specially written entr'acte concertos and often acted as impresario. His galante style of the 1730s provides a sharp contrast to his simpler, more direct approach of the 1710s. If ever there was proof that he didn't write one concerto 400 times, this evening’s repertoire is it!

Supported by The Scottish Opera Syndicate and Scottish Opera's 'Play a Supporting Role' Appeal.

UNWRAPPED PERFORMANCE FRI 08 NOV 18:00 FREE BUT TICKETED

Seductive, audacious, he lives life from one opportunity to the next. But will he eventually take things too far?

Director Sir Thomas Allen, designer Simon Higlett and lighting designer Mark Jonathan (The Magic Flute 2012) bring their hallmark theatricality to Mozart’s extraordinary score.

Dark, vivid, bursting with life, Don Giovanni is full-blooded opera at its best, combining exquisite music, powerful orchestration, intense drama and lightly crafted comedy. Jacques Imbrailo, hailed by The Times as ‘the hottest young baritone on the block’ is Don Giovanni and beloved Scottish soprano Lisa Milne is Donna Elvira.

Rising Italian star Speranza Scappucci conducts the performance on 7 November and James Grossmith conducts the performance on 9 November.

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LA SERENISSIMA

Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

17th-century Venice – a city of darkness and shadows, where danger lurks in every alleyway and corruption is rife. In the centre of it all, a man in his element: Don Giovanni.

Touring 16 of Scotland’s smaller venues in Autumn 2013, Rodelinda is accompanied by three instrumentalists – on harpsichord, violin and cello – giving a strong flavour of the orchestra that Handel originally wrote for. The sensuous score is full of fragility, beauty and darkness, contrasting moments of frantic energy with those of exquisite stillness, reflecting the human passions at its core.

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK

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SAT 09 NOV 18:00

EMPIRE THEATRE There will be a Touch Tour on SAT 09 NOV AT 18.00.

The performance on SAT 09 NOV AT 19.15 will be Audio Described.

SUN 13 OCT 20.00 SEAT PRICE £27.50 / £25.00 / £22.00 REDUCED RATES £2.00 OFF U26s £10.00 / U18s £5.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

PRE-CONCERT TALK 19.15 Sally Bruce-Payne Mezzo soprano Adrian Chandler Violin La Serenissima is one of the UK’s leading historical performance ensembles. Directed by Adrian Chandler, the group specializes in the music of Antonio Vivaldi and his contemporaries.

I: 1717

II: 1733

Sinfonia to Arsilda for strings & continuo, RV 700

Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in B flat, RV 367

Arias from Arsilda and L'Incoronazione di Dario for mezzo-soprano, strings & continuo

Arias from Motezuma for mezzo-soprano, strings & continuo

Concerto Il Grosso Mogul for violin, strings & continuo, RV 208

Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in C, RV 191

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23 Royal Scottish National Orchestra EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 13 SEP 20.00 SEAT PRICES £27.50 / £25.00 / £22.00 REDUCED RATES £2.00 OFF STUDENTS / U26 £10.00 U18s £5.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

WAGNER Prelude To Die Meistersinger MASSENET Méditation From Thaïs WAGNER Overture To Tannhäuser BRAHMS Symphony No1

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE

From Russia With Love ONETOUCH THEATRE

Nordic Nights: Concerts By Candlelight

SUN 29 SEP 20.00

INVERNESS CATHEDRAL

SEAT PRICES £16.00

SAT 07 DEC 20.00

STUDENTS £5.00 SEAT PRICES £16.00 U16s FREE (WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT) STUDENTS £5.00 SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE SEASON DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE U16s FREE (WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT) EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE SEASON DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

Come and immerse yourself in the warmth and intensity of the Russian soul. An evening of passionate music from two giants living under very different circumstances, who painted their turbulent inner lives onto musical canvases with irrepressible power.

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TCHAIKOVSKY Andante Cantabile SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 68 (arr. Morton) SHOSTAKOVICH Two Pieces, Op.11 TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48

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The Scottish Ensemble’s ever-popular seasonal offering by candlelight always has an unusual twist, and this year is no exception. They journey back and forth between Holberg's time and the present - come and hear Grieg's classic work for strings with unpredictable and fascinating detours via exciting contemporary voices.

Transport yourself to a Scandinavian winter landscape and celebrate Christmas in the company of the Scottish Ensemble.

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PRE-CONCERT TALK 19.15

Micha Nesterowicz Conductor

MichaL Nesterowicz Conductor Brahm’s First Symphony is occasionally dubbed Beethoven’s Tenth, but this is no mere homage. His masterwork builds beyond the legacy of his predecessor, delivering an abundance of melody and intense harmony, leaving no one in any doubt that this is now the Romantic era.

Prior to the maincourse, conductor MichaL Nesterowicz serves up their tasty morsels from the world of opera: Massenet’s passionate and endearing Médiation, this time as an interlude between two rousing Wagnerian openers from Die Meistersinger and Tannhäuser.

BBC SSO EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 15 NOV 20.00 SEAT PRICES £27.50 / £25.00 / £22.00

GRIEG From Holberg's Time, Op.40 (Holberg Suite)

REDUCED RATES £25.50 / £23.00 / £20.00

with interludes from contemporary Scandinavian composers including

STUDENTS / UNWAGED / DISABLED / U26s £10.00

CHRISTIAN WINTHER CHRISTENSEN New Work (SE Commission)

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U18s £5.00

SIBELIUS Andante Festivo

RESPIGHI The Birds

GRIEG String Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 27 (new arr. Morton)

LAWES, ORCH. MANZE Fantasy in G Minor-Major

TIPPETT Concerto for Double String Orchestra MOZART Symphony No.39 in E flat, K.543

Respighi's beautiful suite The Birds, with its skilful arrangements of music from the 16th and 17th centuries, complements the Concerto for double string orchestra that Tippett wrote in 1939. Widely regarded as one of the composer's most popular works it is heavily influenced by folk-song, the music of Purcell and 17th century English madrigals. Andrew Manze brings his own arrangement of an enchanting work by William Lawes, once described by Charles I as the 'father of musik', and the evening comes to a lively close with Mozart's great E flat symphony.

Andrew Manze Conductor As part of the Scottish Ensemble’s Residency in Inverness, members of the Ensemble will perform a lunchtime chamber music concert on Friday 27 September at 12.15 in the MacLean Room.

For more info please call Box Office on 0146 234 234 or go to eden-court.co.uk

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PRE-CONCERT TALK 19.15

(To be recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3)

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25 ICM Concert Series TOWN HOUSE STANDARD PRICE £13.00 U18s, STUDENTS & BENEFIT HOLDERS £4.00

INVERNESS CHORAL SOCIETY

Coronation Anthems

Jamie MacDougall Inspirations

EMPIRE THEATRE

ONETOUCH THEATRE

SAT 23 NOV 19.30

SUN 03 NOV 15.30

SEAT PRICES £18.00

STANDARD PRICE £14.00

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We’re happy to continue to support the Inverness Chamber music society by selling tickets on their behalf for the wonderful concert series held each month at the Inverness Town House. For further information please visit www.invernesschambermusic.com

STUDENTS / U16s £9.00

with the INVERNESS CHORAL SINFONIA conductorv GORDON TOCHER HANDEL: Coronation Anthems

Arta Hurricane

Following the hugely successful Voices United concert in May, Inverness Choral Society returns with an attractive programme of shorter choral works. In this anniversary year of Her Majesty's Coronation, the principal feature will be the four Coronation Anthems by Handel, including the thrilling and ever-popular Zadok the Priest, together with a varied range of beautiful music by composers from Purcell and Monteverdi to Grieg and Elgar.

THU 12 DEC 19.30

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THU 26 SEP 19.30

Maxwell String Quartet TUE 15 OCT 19.30

Atlanta Piano Quartet THU 28 NOV 19.30

REDUCED RATES £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Join Scottish tenor and BBC broadcaster Jamie MacDougall and his accompanist Michael Barnett for an afternoon of music and conversation as he launches his debut solo album Inspirations. The CD includes songs from every genre of music – classical and opera to traditional Scottish and pop. All the songs have a story to tell and have inspired Jamie throughout his twenty-five year career in the music industry.

Philip Contini And His Be Happy Band

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

This season the accessible performances are as follows: The Buddy Holly Story (p48)

Rumble in the Jungle (p50)

27 Sep

20.00

28 Sep

17.00

BSL Interpreted Audio Described & Captioned

20 Oct 20 Oct

10.30 12.00

TOUCH TOUR Audio Described & BSL Interpreted

Dragon (p35)

23 Oct

19.00

*Relaxed Performance

Sleeping Beauty (p52,53)

13 Dec

19.00

BSL Interpreted

15 Dec

11.30

TOUCH TOUR

15 Dec

13.00

Audio Described & Captioned

04 Jan

14.15

BSL Interpreted

04 Jan

12.45

TOUCH TOUR

04 Jan

14.15

Audio Described

EMPIRE THEATRE

25 Jan

12.30

TOUCH TOUR

TUE 22 & WED 23 OCT 19.30

25 Jan

14.00

Audio Described

Hansel and Gretel (p07)

Three Phantoms SEAT PRICES £31.50

Matthew Cammelle

Davis Stephen John

REDUCED RATES £25.50

To book tickets for an accessible performance please call box office 01463 234 234 or email boxoffice@eden-court.co.uk *A relaxed performance is open to everyone and is specifically adapted for people with learning disabilities and other sensory and communication disorders – providing a more relaxed and supportive atmosphere in order to reduce anxiety and allow people, who might otherwise feel excluded, the chance to experience live theatre. There is space available for wheelchair users and there is a relaxed attitude to noise. The lights in the auditorium remain on low throughout the show, sudden loud noises and special effects are softened and audience members are free to leave and re-enter the auditorium at any point. We also have additional staff on hand to assist with seating and access around the Theatre and there will be a space made available for audience members where they can relax should they need to leave the auditorium during the performance

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Nine world-class performers all of whom have an association with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sensational musical The Phantom of the Opera, amongst other West End and Broadway shows, present a thrilling evening of musical theatre.

Glyn Kerslak e

Led by Three Phantoms of the Opera Matthew Cammelle, Stephen John Davis and Glyn Kerslake alongside Rebecca Caine - this outstanding show features songs from Les Misérables, West Side Story, Chicago, Kiss Me Kate, My Fair Lady, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Wicked and many more.

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Rebecca Caine

Simply phenomenal WHATSONSTAGE Three Phantoms is in no way connected with and/or approved/endorsed by Really Useful Group or Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

Jack Dee EMPIRE THEATRE WED 09 OCT 20.00

EMPIRE THEATRE MON 23 – SAT 28 SEP 2013 MON 23 – SAT 28 SEP EVE | 20.00

16+

FRI 27 & SAT 28 MAT | 17.00

After a six year absence from Stand-Up, he's back, agonizing over the slightest of annoyances and misdemeanours.

Book your seat now for the most successful rock and roll show of all time!

Seen by over 22 million people worldwide, this sensational multi awardwinning 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, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Shout, Chantilly Lace, Everyday, and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

DAILY MAIL

SEAT PRICES £22.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR!

The show you will never forget

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SEAT PRICES FRI & SAT 20.00 £31.00 / £26.50 FRI & SAT 17.00 & TUE, WED & THU EVE £29.50 / £25.00 MON EVE £24.00 / £18.50

Where's he been? Appearing on shows like QI and Never Mind The Buzzcocks, 8 out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You, hosting Radio 4's legendary I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, cowriting and starring in four series of BBC 2's hit sitcom Lead Balloon and writing his memoirs, Thanks For Nothing which he modestly dedicated to himself Without whom none of this would have been possible.

Why is he touring again? I want to spend less time with my family says Jack.

REDUCED RATES FRI & SAT 17.00 & TUE, WED & THU EVE £27.50 / £23.00

THE SUN

UNDER 18s £18.00 ALL PERFORMANCES EXCEPT FRI & SAT 20.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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.

For all accessible performances see page 24.

EMPIRE THEATRE SAT 26 OCT 20.00 SEAT PRICES £22.00 REDUCED RATES £20.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 16+

Paul Merton, one of the UK's best-loved performers, and his world renowned Impro Chums: Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster will create a new and unique comedy show, based entirely on suggestions from the audience, their own finely honed improvisational skills and an almost manic compulsion to show off.

WWW.PAULMERTON.COM

GROUPS 10+ £3.00 OFF ANY PERFORANCE EXCEPT FRI & SAT 20.00

This show is an absolute must.

If you haven't seen the brilliant musical Buddy yet, buy your ticket now!

Paul Merton’s Impro Chums

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Few can go comedy commando as well as this bunch EVENING STANDARD

Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties

Daniel Sloss – Stand Up

EMPIRE THEATRE

FRI 15 NOV 19.30

COMEDY

29 ONETOUCH THEATRE

SUN 29 SEP 20.00

SEAT PRICES £14.50

SEAT PRICES £23.50

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14+

12+

The new, hilarious show from comedy's internationally acclaimed and award-winning halfman-half-Xbox, direct from his 6th consecutive sold out Edinburgh Fringe and hot on the heels of a massive year of live touring, television appearances and his debut DVD release BOOK EARLY!

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!’

Support Act: Kai Humphries

Jokes come so fast that hecklers don't have a chance to get a word in edgeways.

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Charming, selfdeprecating and genuinely funny.

THE TIMES

Byrne is at the top of his game. THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

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Ardal O’Hanlon

Gilded Balloon Comedy Circuit ONETOUCH THEATRE

EMPIRE THEATRE

SUN 13 OCT & SUN 17 NOV 20.00

THU 14 NOV 20.00

SEAT PRICE £12.00

SEAT PRICES £21.00 REDUCED RATES £19.00

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Father Ted star, Ardal O'Hanlon is delighted to present his latest stand-up show. The style is observational, the subject matter is Life itself, and the default expression is one of utter disbelief!

Lurking beneath Ardal’s mild-mannered demeanour resides a sharp and probing (and fairly mild-mannered) comic brain.

Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes silly, but always punchy, he has tickled audiences all over the world.

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Charm, intelligence and fabulous phrase-making.

THE GUARDIAN

Love to laugh? Then you need to come along to the Comedy Circuit, brought to you by The Gilded Balloon (the people behind the Happyness Comedy Festival). The Gilded Balloon has been at the cutting edge of comedy talent at the Edinburgh Fringe for over 25 years and they regularly bring the best stand-up comedians on the UK comedy circuit here to Eden Court.

The line up is still to be confirmed but the standard is always really high and the regular audience who fill up the theatre will tell you that this is the perfect way to shake off the back to work Sunday blues!

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Ed Byrne is on top form.

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31 SEPTEMBER SUN 01 SEP 20.00 LONG LIVE THE LITTLE KNIFE page 32 SUN 01 SEP 19.30 NATHAN CARTER page 13 TUE 03 SEP 19.30 SUPERSTARS OF SOUL: BEN E. KING & JIMMY JAMES page 16 WED 04 SEP 20.00 THE LIST page 33 THU 05 SEP FROM 08.30 THE NORTHERN MEETING PIPING COMPETITIONS page 12 FRI 06 SEP FROM 08.30 THE NORTHERN MEETING PIPING COMPETITIONS page 12 SAT 07 SEP FROM 09.00 ONWARDS THE NORTHERN MEETING PIPING COMPETITIONS page 12 SAT 07 SEP 19.30 BLAS GRAND OPENING CONCERT page 10 SAT 07 SEP 20.00 BILLY & TIM - THE STORY SO FAR... page 47

SUN 08 SEP 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 17 SUN 08 SEP 19.30 BITE THE BULLET page 38 MON 09 SEP 19.30 BITE THE BULLET page 38 MON 09 SEP 20.00 BLAS CUAIRT NAM BARD - POETRY & MUSIC page 10 TUES 10 SEP 19.30 IF THESE SPASMS COULD SPEAK page 41 WED 11 SEP 19.30 NEW FRONTIERS BY PETER CAIRNS page 44 THU 12 SEP 19.30 BLAS – AN GUTH (THE VOICE) page 11 THU 12 SEP 19.00 EDUCATING RONNIE page 32 FRI 13 SEP 20.00 RSNO page 23 FRI 13 SEP 19.30 DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS page 14 SAT 14 SEP 19.30 BLAS GRAND FINALE page 11 SUN 15 SEP 12.00-16.00 HIGHLAND WEDDING FAIR page 59

WED 18 SEP 14.30 & 19.30 THREAD page 36 THU 19 SEP 19.30 A BUTTON BOX GATHERING page 12 FRI 20 SEP 19.30 OSILIGI WARRIORS page 56 FRI 20 SEP 20.00 THE BARONESS page 34 SAT 21 SEP 20.00 THE BARONESS page 34

SAT 21 SEP 19.30 MIKE DENVER page 13 SUN 22 SEP 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 17 SUN 22 SEP 19.30 FELICITY ASTON page 47 MON 23 SEP 20.00 BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY page 26 TUE 24 SEP 20.00 BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY page 26 WED 25 SEP 19.30 THE IDIOT AT THE WALL page 36 WED 25 SEP 20.00 BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY page 26 THU 26 SEP 19.30 MORGAN & WEST – TIME TRAVELLING MAGICIANS page 57 THU 26 SEP 20.00 BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY page 26 THU 26 SEP 19.00 NT LIVE: OTHELLO page 43 FRI 27 SEP 17.00 & 20.00 BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY page 26 SAT 28 SEP 17.00 & 20.00 BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY page 26 SAT 28 SEP 19.30 PIVOTAL - DANCE EXPO page 49 SUN 29 SEP 20.00 ED BYRNE: ROARING FORTIES page 28 SUN 29 SEP 20.00 SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE page 22 MON 30 SEP 13.30 & 16.30 DINOSAUR ZOO page 51

WED 02 OCT 20.30 KISS ME HONEY, HONEY page 40 THU 03 OCT 20.30 KISS ME HONEY, HONEY page 40 THU 03 OCT 19.30 THE DRIFTERS page 16 FRI 04 OCT 19.30 THE BAY CITY ROLLERS page 19 SAT 05 OCT 19.30 DANIEL O'DONNELL SOLD OUT SUN 06 OCT 19.30 DANIEL O'DONNELL SOLD OUT WED 09 OCT 20.00 JACK DEE page 27 THU 10 OCT 19.30 SCOTTISH OPERA – RODELINDA page 21 FRI 11 OCT 19.30 RAPUNZEL page 4 SAT 12 OCT 14.30 RAPUNZEL page 4 SAT 12 OCT 19.00 ANGUS THE GRASS WEAVER page 36 SAT 12 OCT 10.30 & 13.30 SENSORY O page 50 SUN 13 OCT 10.30 & 13.30 SENSORY O page 50 SUN 13 OCT 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 17 SUN 13 OCT 20.00 LA SERENISSIMA page 21 SUN 13 OCT 20.00 COMEDY CIRCUIT page 29 WED 16 OCT 11.30 & 16.30 ENTARTET page 57 THU 17 OCT 11.30 & 16.30 ENTARTET page 57 FRI 18 OCT 11.30 & 16.30 ENTARTET page 57 FRI 18 OCT 14.00 THE SINGING KETTLE – RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE page 50 SAT 19 OCT 11.00 ENTARTET page 57 SAT 19 OCT 12.00 & 15.00 RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE page 50 SUN 20 OCT 12.00 & 15.00 RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE page 50 SUN 20 OCT 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 17 SUN 20 OCT 19.30 TRANSLUNAR PARADISE page 40 TUE 22 OCT 19.00 DRAGON page 35

OCTOBER TUE 01 OCT 10.30 DINOSAUR ZOO page 51 TUE 01 OCT 19.30 RAY MEARS TOUR page 45 WED 02 OCT 20.00 THE DREAMBOYS page 58

TUE 22 OCT 19.30 THREE PHANTOMS page 25 WED 23 OCT 19.00 DRAGON 'RELAXED PERFROMANCE' page 35

WED 23 OCT 19.30 THREE PHANTOMS page 25 THU 24 OCT 13.30 & 19.00 DRAGON page 35 FRI 25 OCT 19.30 SNJO – JAZZ TOONS & SCREEN CLASSICS page 15 FRI 25 OCT 19.00 DRAGON page 35 SAT 26 OCT 14.00 & 19.00 DRAGON page 35 SAT 26 OCT 20.00 PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS page 27

SUN 27 OCT 19.30 WE WILL BE FREE page 32 SUN 27 OCT 20.00 51 SHADES OF MAGGIE page 39 MON 28 OCT 20.00 51 SHADES OF MAGGIE page 39 MON 28 OCT 19.30 DANIEL BYE: THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING page 41 TUE 29 OCT 20.00 51 SHADES OF MAGGIE page 39 TUE 29 OCT 17.00 UHI AND ROYAL ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY page 44 WED 30 OCT 20.00 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE page 42 WED 30 OCT 19.30 THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS page 34 THU 31 OCT 20.00 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE page 42

NOVEMBER FRI 01 NOV 19.30 ABBA PARTY NIGHT page 19 FRI 01 NOV 11.00 & 14.00 SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE – INNOCENCE page 6 SAT 02 NOV 19.30 ALY BAIN, ALE MOLLER & BRUCE MOLSKY page 14 SAT 02 NOV 20.00 SECOND COMING WINTER, AGAIN page 6 SUN 03 NOV 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 17 SUN 03 NOV 15.30 JAMIE MACDOUGALL - INSPIRATIONS page 25 MON 04 NOV 19.00 SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL page 35 THU 07 NOV 19.15 DON GIOVANNI page 20 THU 07 NOV 19.30 MORE SKY THAN WE NEED page 8

FRI 08 NOV 18.00 DON GIOVANNI UNWRAPPED PERFORMANCE page 20 SAT 09 NOV 19.30 KIN - DUNACN CHISHOLM page 15 SAT 09 NOV 19.15 DON GIOVANNI page 20 SUN 10 NOV 19.30 THE HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW LIVE! page 39 MON 11 NOV 20.00 PROMISES PROMISES page 33 TUE 12 NOV 19.00 CREATIVE - THE BIG DANCE SHOW HIGHLAND page 49 TUE 12 NOV 20.00 PROMISES PROMISES page 33 WED 13 NOV 19.00 LIFEBOAT page 38 WED 13 NOV 19.00 RSC: RICHARD II page 43 THU 14 NOV 11.00 & 19.00 LIFEBOAT page 38 THU 14 NOV 20.00 ARDAL O’HANLON page 28 FRI 15 NOV 20.00 BBC SSO page 23 FRI 15 NOV 19.30 DANIEL SLOSS page 29 SAT 16 NOV 19.30 HIGHLAND SHOWTIME page 12 SAT 16 NOV 19.00 GIRLS NIGHT OUT page 59 SUN 17 NOV 20.00 BRIT FLOYD page 18 SUN 17 NOV 20.00 GILDED BALLOON page 29 TUE 19 NOV 19.30 DAVID HUGHES DANCE page 5 WED 20 NOV 19.30 LEO HOULDING page 45 WED 20 NOV 20.00 JONZI D page 5 THU 21 NOV 18.00 & 20.45 SIXTIES GOLD 50TH ANNIVERSARY page 17 FRI 22 NOV 20.00 VAMPIRES ROCK page 18

DECEMBER SUN 01 DEC 11.00 LITTLE ELVES’ CHRISTMAS PARTY! page 54 TUE 03 DEC - SUN 05 JAN ’14 PANTO – SLEEPING BEAUTY pages 52 & 53 SAT 07 DEC 20.00 SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: NORDIC NIGHTS page 22 MON 09 DEC 20.00 ALLO ALLO page 55 TUE 10 DEC 20.00 ALLO ALLO page 55 WED 11 DEC 20.00 ALLO ALLO page 55 THU 12 DEC 19.30 BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS page 55

FRI 13 DEC 19.30 BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS page 55 SAT 14 DEC 19.30 BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS page 55 MON 16 DEC 14.00 & 15.30 HUMMM – BUG! page 54 TUE 17 DEC 11.00, 12.30, 14.00 & 15.30 HUMMM – BUG! page 54 WED 18 DEC 11.00, 12.30, 14.00 & 15.30 HUMMM – BUG! page 54 THU 19 DEC 11.00, 12.30, 14.00 & 15.30 HUMMM - BUG! page 54 FRI 20 DEC 11.00 & 12.30 HUMMM – BUG! page 54

JANUARY SAT 23 NOV 19.30 INVERNESS CHORAL SOCIETY – CORONATION ANTHEMS page 24 SAT 23 NOV 11.00-16.00 HIGHLAND AND MORAY FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL page 59 SUN 24 NOV 15.00 BLAZZ JAZZ page 17 SUN 24 NOV 15.00 CAROL CONCERT page 56

WED 22 JAN 19.30 HANSEL & GRETEL page 7 THU 23 JAN 14.00 & 19.30 HANSEL & GRETEL page 7 FRI 24 JAN 19.30 HANSEL & GRETEL page 7 SAT 25 JAN 14.00 & 19.30 HANSEL & GRETEL page 7 THU 30 JAN 19.00 NT LIVE: CORIOLANUS page 43

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Fantastic… Brilliant… Coup de theatre… JOYCE MACMILLAN, THE SCOTSMAN

SUN 01 SEP 20.00 SEAT PRICE £10.00

Their mission is to be the greatest art forgers in the world. There’s only one problem. They can’t paint.

EDEN COURT AND THE DUNDEE REP ENSEMBLE PRESENT

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By David Leddy Long Live The Little Knife is a dynamic, absurd and uplifting theatre piece about forgery, castration and blind drunkenness.

Liz and Jim are small-time conartists who need £250 grand to buy their way out of a turf war.

Promises Promises

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.

ONETOUCH THEATRE MON 11 & TUE 12 NOV 20.00 SEAT PRICE £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

By Douglas Maxwell Starring Anne Louise Ross

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TOWNSEND PRODUCTIONS

We Will Be Free!

ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 27 OCT 19.30 SEAT PRICES £11.00 REDUCED RATES £9.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Following the hit sell-out production of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Townsend Productions presents this new drama set in 1834 about the Tolpuddle Martyrs. This is the extraordinary true story of George and Betsy Loveless. He was a Methodist preacher and the leader of the six farm labourers who were tried, convicted and condemned to

harsh transportation for speaking out against wage cuts.

This vitally important story is told through Andy Vine's powerful political cartoons and animation, puppetry and the exquisite musical arrangements by revered folk singer and squeezebox player John Kirkpatrick.

ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 12 SEP 19.00 SEAT PRICE £9.00 REDUCED RATES U18s £4.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+

Maggie is curiously drawn to, is believed by her family and 'head of the community' to be possessed.

Maggie seems to be the only one who is outraged and protective of the girl. And if they don't listen to her, she will be forced to take action...Drastic action

STELLAR QUINES THEATRE COMPANY

The List ONETOUCH THEATRE

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

MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE

Educating Ronnie

Retired teacher Maggie Brodie knows she was a last minute choice for supply cover - given her past. Being spoken down to by the young idiotic headmaster is an indignity she can just about cope with. However, Maggie’s frustrations increase when a silent Somalian child in her class, whom

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On a gap year to Uganda in 2002, Joe made friends with Ronnie.

Ronnie was 16, Joe was 18, they were both the eldest sons of large families and they both supported Manchester United. Six months later, back in Manchester, Joe got a text:

story performed by Joe himself, takes place over the following decade: 4000 miles apart and thousands of pounds invested, it explores the murky processes behind bettering oneself in Uganda.

Duration 50 minutes There will be a post-show discussion lead by members of the company.

Brother my sponsor has pulled out on me and I want to stay in school.

Can you help? Ronnie x

2012 Winner - Fringe First Award, Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

That text was to change both of their lives. This astonishing true

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

WED 04 SEP 20.00 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATE £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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.

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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ONETOUCH THEATRE

DRAMA

Long Live The Little Knife

Deeply moving - goes straight to the heart.

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A FIRE EXIT PRODUCTION

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DOGSTAR THEATRE COMPANY

DRAMA

ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 20 & SAT 21 SEP 20.00 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATE £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+

In 1948, at the age of 62, Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen), writer of Out of Africa, met the 29 year old young poet, Thorkild Bjørnvig,. He was newly married and had recently made his successful publishing debut. The two shared a powerful, dangerous and intimate friendship, their pact, which lasted six years before falling apart.

The Baroness is Thor Bjorn Krebs's provocative, free interpretation of the relationship between Blixen and Bjornvig, a relationship which is both platonic and sexually charged, and which questions and challenges the role and nature of the artist.

Full of tension and poetry, with three tremendous acting roles, the play is inspired by anecdotes, letters and books by and about both Blixen and Bjørnvig.

Starring ROBERTA TAYLOR - one of Britain's most talented and respected actresses.

A prominent member of the great Glasgow Citizens Theatre Company of the 1970s and '80s, she became a household name as Irene Raymond in the BBC soap Eastenders and until recently starred as Gina Gold in ITV's The Bill.

DRAMA

A dragon. At the corner of the street.

Beneath the streetlamp.

Small twists of smoke escaping from its left nostril.

Watching…

Waiting…

The Baroness – Karen Blixen’s Final Affair

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Dragon ONETOUCH THEATRE TUE 22 – SAT 26 OCT TUE – SAT EVENING 19.00

Written by Oliver Emanue Conceived by Jamie Harrison, Oliver Emanuel and Candice Edmunds A show for adults, teenagers and children with vivid imaginations.

THU 24 MATINEE 13.30 SAT 26 MATINEE 14.00 FOR ALL PERFORMANCES EXCEPT WED 23 OCT £10.00 WED 23 OCT (‘RELAXED’ PERFORMANCE) £5.00 SPECIAL OFFER – FOR ALL PERFORMANCES EXCEPT WED 23 OCT U18s £7.00 / SCHOOLS £5.00 + 1 FREE FOR EVERY 10.

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Tommy can’t sleep. He hasn’t been able to since his mum died a year ago. Since then, life has gone from bad to worse. His dad is griefstricken, his big sister ignores him and he’s become the target for the school bully. Then one restless night, Tommy goes to the window, throws back the curtain and… …a dragon is looking at him. Straight in the eye.

Terrifying and destructive, but powerfully intoxicating, the dragon burns with the anger and hurt that Tommy feels and makes anything seem possible. They go everywhere together as if connected by invisible thread and suddenly life is much better again. But mysterious fires have started igniting across Glasgow’s Garnethill.

An extraordinary visual story told without words, featuring puppetry, illusion and original music.

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Candice Edmunds and Jamie Harrison Jamie Harrison Puppet Design by Jamie Harrison and Guy Bishop Tim Phillips Composed by

Directed by

Designed by

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The Tailor Of Inverness ONETOUCH THEATRE

The performance on WED 23 OCT AT 19.00 will be a “Relaxed Performance”. For all accessible performances see page 24.

Please call Box Office to book for a “Relaxed Performance”.

WED 30 OCT 19.30 SEAT PRICE £13.00 REDUCED RATE PRICE £11.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

The Shakespeare Schools Festival 2013 ONETOUCH THEATRE

Matthew Zajac's phenomenal play about his Polish father returns to Inverness for a rare one-off performance to coincide with the publication of his book of the story by Sandstone Press. Winner of a Scotsman Fringe First, the 2008 Stage Best Solo Performer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe and the 2009 Best Actor Award from the Scottish Critics, The Tailor of Inverness has entranced audiences in 10 countries across the world. With a stunning violin accompaniment, Matthew Zajac tells an extraordinary and moving story of survival in war-torn Europe.

The Shakespeare Schools Festival works with 1000 secondary, primary and special schools all over the UK, making it possible for them to stage abridged Shakespeare productions in their local professional theatre.

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MON 04 NOV 19.00 SEAT PRICE £9.50 REDUCED RATE £7.50 GROUP BOOKING 20+ £7.00

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STOIRM ÒG PRODUCTIONS

Angus: Weaver Of Grass

The Idiot At The Wall

ONETOUCH THEATRE

ONETOUCH THEATRE

SAT 12 OCT 19.00

WED 25 SEP 19.30

SEAT PRICE £10.00

SEAT PRICE £10.00

REDUCED RATE £8.00

REDUCED RATE £8.00

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NUTSHELL THEATRE

Thread

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Features include:

Directed by Emily Reutlinger

WED 18 SEP

Music by Murdo Turner and Tim du Feu

MATINEE 14.30 EVENING 19.30

Touring for the first time after a sell-out Fringe 2012

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Come roll your dice at the church hall beetle drive and share Joan, William and Izzy's tangled lives. Friends since primary school and closer-thanclose ever since, identities stitched together as intricately as their homemade party clothes. Living in the secure but suffocating embrace of a 1950s Scottish seaside community, who gets to become the person they want to be? Thread explores the choices we make and who we become when our memories start to fade.

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The Idiot at the Wall is a retelling of a Celtic folk myth and deals with the rich, intangible heritage of Scotland – its stories and songs.

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On a Hebridean island in the wake of WWI, Sorcha has returned to her family home.

With her is Henry, a visitor from the south, who arrives to find the modern world encroaching upon a traditional way of life. Increasingly bewitched by Sorcha's sister Odhran, he is challenged to consider the power of prophecy over reason.

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Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival

ONETOUCH THEATRE

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In 1939 Angus was posted to Faroe during WWII. Whilst there he was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was subsequently incarcerated for 50 years at Craig Dunain hospital in Inverness, for 43 of those years Angus was on no medication.

To keep himself well during ceaseless years Angus would pull the grass from the grounds and weave it making coats, trousers and boots which are now in the Collection de l’Art Brutin Switzerland.

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Highland Audi is part of the Hawco Group which celebrates it’s 60th Anniversary this year.

To commemorate this all purchases of new or used cars will result in the buyer being entered into a draw for a brand new Volkswagen Beetle. Draw to take place in January.

Contact Highland Audi for full details of all our current offers.

Highland Audi 35 Harbour Road, Inverness 01463 232255 www.highland.audi.co.uk Official fuel consumption figures: for the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI 140PS quattro S line manual in mpg (l/100km) from: Urban 40.9 (6.9), Extra Urban 56.5 (5.0), Combined 49.6 (5.7). CO2 emissions: 149g/km.

BITE THE BULLET PRODUCTIONS

ROBERT C KELLY LIMITED

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Bite The Bullet

51 Shades Of Maggie

The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy Radio Show Live!

ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 08 – MON 09 SEP 19.30 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+

An entertaining cross between The Commitments and Tutti Frutti, anyone who has ever been in a band will recognise the scenarios: youthful ambition and pretentiousness, drug and drink-fuelled excess…Nelson and Warwick turn in hugely warm and engaging performances THE HERALD ****

In 1990 before skittering to a quiet demise Glaswegian seminal agit-folknoir duo The Telltales had a minor hit in the UK. In Japan it went to number 1 for six weeks. Twenty one years later they return, older - not wiser, to Tokyo to perform at a live TV awards ceremony, with extra baggage! The inevitable excruciating post-mortem ensues-with songs. Time shifts through the verse, chorus and middle 8 of their lives and careers.

These visionaries did not change their artistic style or direction simply for material gain. The Telltales through obscurity maintained credibility.

Miranda Dixon - The Cognitive Content Show (BBC9)

Bite The Bullet provides a hilarious look at a special period on Scottish pop history. Follow Carl and Les, their manager Zara, Carl's Mum, A very depressed DJ and a bunch of other folk through a magical mystery tour de force, with real choons and everything.

Written by and Starring Elgin based Sandy Nelson (Para Handy 2011) and Keith Warwick (Trent in My Parents are Aliens) and directed by Alison Peebles (My Shrinking Life).

EMPIRE THEATRE SUN 10 NOV 19.30

CATHERINE WHEELS

SEAT PRICE £25.00

Lifeboat 2013 ONETOUCH THEATRE WED 13 & THU 14 NOV WED 13 & THU 14 | 19.00 THU 14 | 11.00

REDUCED RATES £23.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

EMPIRE THEATRE SUN 27 – TUE 29 OCT 20.00 SEAT PRICE £20.00 REDUCED RATES £18.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

SEAT PRICE £7.00

16+

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Lifeboat is the extraordinary true story of Bess Walder and Beth Cummings. It is a story of courage, a story of survival, a story of enduring friendship.

On Friday 13 September 1940, a ship, The City of Benares, set sail from Liverpool for Canada. On board were 90 evacuees escaping the relentless bombing and dangers of war torn Britain. Four days into the crossing, the ship was torpedoed and sank. Only eleven of the evacuees survived.

Two fifteen year old girls, Bess Walder and Beth Cumming, spent 19 terrifying hours in the water on an upturned lifeboat. They willed each other to survive.

Now, over sixty years later, they remain firm friends... this is their extraordinary true story.

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51 Shades of Maggie is a hilarious spoof of bestselling novel 50 Shades of Grey.

Starring Leah MacRae from Gary Tank Commander, this new play full of naughty bits will have you laughing out loud. Join Maggie Muff and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of love, booze and whips!

This is the perfect girly night out with your friends for the best night at the theatre you’ve had in ages...

Prepare for the funniest, sexiest (and maybe dirtiest) show of 2013.

Please note due to the strong language and themes of an adult nature this show is deemed unsuitable for anyone under the age of 16.

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Featuring Lord of the Rings star, Billy Boyd as the Voice of The Book Following a smash hit UK Tour in 2012, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is back in this ground-breaking new stage production - a radio show like you never saw before - packed with laughter, really wild sound effects, a live band, HD projections, and drinks with extremely silly names. Joining Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, and Hitchhiker's favourites from the legendary Radio and TV casts, will be a VIP Guest Voice Of The Book (including in 2012 Terry Jones, Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Andrew Sachs) WWW.HITCHHIKERSLIVE.COM

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Kiss Me Honey, Honey

Translunar Paradise

ONETOUCH THEATRE

ONETOUCH THEATRE

WED 02 – THU 03 OCT 20.30

SUN 20 OCT 19.30

SEAT PRICE £14.00

SEAT PRICE £12.00

REDUCED RATE £12.00

REDUCED RATE PRICE £10.00

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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How much is beauty wor th?

What will people pay for an air guitar on eBay?

s ve a glas Can I ha of milk?

Two very different men of a certain age find themselves down at heel and living in grim adjoining bedsits ruled by a ferocious landlady. Forming an unlikely friendship through a shared love of Shirley Bassey, they set forth together on a hilarious search for the women of their dreams. Directed by Sam Kane and starring acclaimed Scottish actors Andy Grey and Grant Stott.

A new play from the writer of Murder, Marple and Me.

Daniel Bye: The Price Of Everything

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ONETOUCH THEATRE MON 28 OCT 19.30 SEAT PRICE £10.00 REDUCED RATE PRICE £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Robert Softley: If These Spasms Could Speak Translunar Paradise takes you on a journey of life, death, and enduring love. After his wife passes away, William escapes to a paradise of fantasy and past memories, a place far from the reality of his grief. Returning from beyond the grave, Rose revisits her widowed companion to perform one last act of love: to help him let go.

PART OF THE LUMINATE FESTIVAL 2013 WWW.THEATREADINFINITUM.CO.UK WWW.LUMINATESCOTLAND.ORG

An admirable, infinitely gentle and wordless story of loss and remembrance. **** THE TIMES

ONETOUCH THEATRE TUE 10 SEP 19.30 SEAT PRICE £10.00 REDUCED RATES £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+ strong language and sexual content

We know you want to look, to stare even. It's okay. You're allowed...

An outstanding solo performance based on a collection of funny, sad, touching and surprising stories about disabled people and their bodies.

Created and performed by actor Robert Softley (co-creator of National Theatre of Scotland's Girl X), this show was a sell-out hit at the Arches' Behaviour festival in 2012 and the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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These urgent questions and others are answered in The Price of Everything, a performance lecture about value.

Daniel Bye's whistle-stop tour of bizarre facts and impassioned arguments is occasionally shambolic but always a joy to watch...and you get a free glass of milk.

WWW.DANIELBYE.CO.UK

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A Clockwork Orange EMPIRE THEATRE WED 30 & THU 31 OCT 20.00

Since we first started screening live theatre into our cinemas earlier this year, we’ve been blown away by the response we’ve had and the sold out screenings are telling us exactly what we need to know...get more!

So, we’ve gone in search of more and from this point onwards, not only do we have the National Theatre Live screenings, we also have the acclaimed Glyndebourne Opera beaming directly into our cinemas too.

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SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATE £13.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 16+ unless accompanied by an adult.

Strong language and adult themes.

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Glynis Henderson Productions present Action To The Word's production of Anthony Burgess's A CLOCKWORK ORANGE

By Anthony Burgess

Glyndebourne Opera

Directed by Alexandra Spencer-Jones

Sat 24 Aug

BILLY BUDD NT Live

The breathtaking all-male version of A Clockwork Orange comes to Inverness following its successful season in London's Soho Theatre, three-month tour of Australia and its five-star, sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

This electrifying and testosterone-filled, physical theatre horror show exquisitely captures and transcends the spirit of Anthony Burgess' original literary masterpiece, 50 years on from its publication.

MACBETH ENCORE

Sun 18 Aug

RSC: RICHARD II

Wed 13 Nov

OTHELLO

Thu 26 Sep

OTHELLO ENCORE

Sun 06 Oct

CORIOLANUS

We love bringing you live opera and drama through live cinema screenings and we also love bringing you the same, live on our own stages. In August the National Theatre of Scotland and the Royal Shakespeare Company are here at Eden Court with David Grieg’s stunning sequel to Macbeth, Dunsinane (24 & 27 – 31 Aug). Starring Siobhan Redmond, this acclaimed drama begins its tour here in Inverness before embarking on a UK tour. We also have The List (Best Production 2013 Critics award), and Promises Promises staring Anne

Louise Ross (an Eden Court and Dundee Rep production). In terms of Opera we have the incredible Scottish Opera here in November with another stunning production, Don Giovanni.

Given their track record of sell out performances here at Eden Court, you’d be well advised to book quickly.

We’ve got lots more Drama and Opera to choose from, just have a look at the relevant sections here in your brochure

Thu 30 Jan

A Clockwork Orange lures its audience into the glorious glassedged nastiness of Manchester's underworld. A playtime of orgiastic ultra violence and sexuality, it is the story of Alex and his Droogs in their battle against the tedium of adolescence. An unapologetic jubilation of the human condition, it remains as terrifyingly relevant today as when the book was published in 1962 and when the Stanley Kubrick film caused a stir in 1971.

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Book your tickets at: WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK

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TALKS

45 NORTH OF SCOTLAND MEMBERS’ SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST

New Frontiers by Peter Cairns

The only two words that come to mind are "bloody hell!" What sheer guts and determination!

SIR RICHARD BRANSON

Leo Houlding: From The Amazon To Antarctica EMPIRE THEATRE WED 20 NOV 19.30 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATE £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

CINEMA WED 11 SEP 19.30 SEAT PRICE £11.00 REDUCED RATES £9.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Peter Cairns, internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer and writer, presents this spectacular AV show combining still imagery, video and music. But more than that, this is a journey, an odyssey. Peter reveals not only some of his most memorable encounters from the past ten years, but how those encounters have shaped his thoughts about our own changing relationship with the nature world.

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES

If modern British adventure has a face, it looks a lot like Leo Houlding. A climbing prodigy who started by scaling the Old Man of Hoy at just ten years old, 31-year-old Leo has climbed the most difficult and highest mountains in the world.

In search of ever greater adventure, 2012 took Leo to the

wildest, least accessible and most contrasting corners of Earth - deep into the Amazon jungle and to the centre of the Antarctic wilderness.

Cerro Autana is a sacred mountain deep in the Venezuelan jungle. Just to reach the mountain, Leo faced deadly snakes, searing heat, swarms of insects and a terrifying encounter with a shamans blow pipe - a tale Indiana Jones would be proud of.

Ulvetanna, "the wolfs tooth" in Norwegian, is a 4500ft cliff situated in Queen Maud Land a

Scotland and its 21st Century Zoos ONETOUCH THEATRE TUE 29 OCT 17.00 FREE BUT TICKETED

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, this lecture presented by the University of the Highlands and Islands is in collaboration with the society

remote, rarely visited area of Antarctica. It is the hardest summit to reach on the harshest continent on Earth.

Temperatures of minus 40, hurricane force winds and a remoteness unlike anywhere else on Earth. As we go to print, Leo is currently climbing this mountain - his most difficult challenge to date.

Join Leo as he talks about both adventures illustrated with world-class photography and film-footage shot by the multi award winning film-maker Alastair Lee.

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Chris West, Iain Valentine and Douglas Richardson hold three of the top positions within the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.

Each a dedicated conservationist and expert in their field, they will be asking - what does and should a 21st century zoo look like? What place do zoos have in the world today? And what is the future of zoos and conservation?

Ray Mears EMPIRE THEATRE TUE 01 OCT 19.30 SEAT PRICE £26.00 / £23.50 REDUCED RATE £23.50 / £21.50 U16s £18.50 / £16.50 FAMILY TICKETS (2 ADULT, 2 CHILDREN) £79.00 PARTIES / GROUPS BUY 9 GET 10TH TICKET FREE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Ray Mears has become a household name through his various television series, including Tracks, World of Survival, Trips Money Can't Buy with Ewan McGregor, The Real Heroes of Telemark and many more. Don’t miss this captivating theatre show in which Ray talks about his life, shares stories from his many years surviving the wilderness and its colourful wildlife, and recounts his latest adventures in America and Australia!

WWW.RAYMEARS.COM

Book your tickets at: WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK

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IT’S GOOD FOR BUSINESS

MEMBERS We are very grateful to our current Business Club members PLATINUM

Support and enjoy the best in arts and entertainment by joining our corporate membership scheme.

• Exclusive entertaining • Corporate discounts • Company recognition • Staff benefits

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Felicity Aston: Call of the White – Taking the World to the South Pole GOLD

ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 22 SEP 19.30 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATES £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

At 11:09 on 29th December 2009 Felicity stood at the Geographic South Pole at the head of a team of 7 women from 6 different countries having skied 900km in 38 days from the coast of Antarctica. Representing 6 religions and 7 languages they were the largest and most international team of women ever to make the journey. What made their achievement even more remarkable is that the women had met just 8 months before, many as complete novices who had never slept in a tent, put on a pair of skis or, in some cases, seen snow before joining the team. Join Felicity as she tells the story of how this all came about.

WWW.FELICITYASTON.CO.UK

SILVER

Billy & Tim – The Story So Far...

ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 07 SEP 20.00 SEAT PRICE £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+

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' Im 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.

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Play your part by joining the Business Club.

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MEMBER

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...

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I was born in Thurso and have lived here my whole life. I found drama at a young age and joined the local drama group, the Thurso Players a week before my 7th birthday (You had to be 7 to join). It was brilliant. Like most kids I had an array of ambitions. At first I wanted to be a princess, then a ninja, then a Pokémon master, then a vet, then a waitress and now, an actress.

I am now in sixth year and wanting to go to University to study acting at the end of the year. Then after I graduate, I can literally get paid for doing what I love!

EDEN COURT CREATIVE

The Big Dance Show - Highlands EMPIRE THEATRE TUE 12 NOV 19.00 SEAT PRICE £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

The Big Dance Show has been made possible by the Get Scotland Dancing initiative, funded by Creative Scotland.

EDEN COURT CREATIVE

Pivotal 2013: Professional Dance Expo ONETOUCH THEATRE

Thank you to the Eden Court Creative team for supporting Miffy throughout the year. As parents we loved that she was doing a course she enjoyed so much. The fact that she was financially supported was absolutely brilliant because there would have been no way she could have done the course otherwise. In the past year we have noticed a great change in our daughter, she’s matured and become an independent young woman. Through her time at Eden Court she’s made lots of new friends and the tutors were a great support to her. Thanks once again.

Miffy’s case study is a brilliant example of the work of Eden Court CREATIVE and how we can help anyone develop their theatre arts skills anywhere in the Highlands . Whatever it is you want to do just get in touch with us at creative@eden-court.co.uk to see how we can help you achieve your ambitions.

It doesn’t get bigger than this! More than 20 local amateur dance groups from all over the Highlands strut their stuff on Eden Court’s main stage. From Ballet to Breakin’ – come along and be inspired by the very best local dance enthusiasts

SAT 28 SEP 19.30 SEAT PRICE £8.00 U18s £5.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Now in its second year, Pivotal presents exciting new works by seven professional companies (including two Hip-hop /contemporary companies who are travelling up from London especially for this event) working in a range of styles including Hip-hop, Contemporary and physical dance. In addition to the performances there will be presentations, break out performances around the building and film screenings plus informal showings and company classes. There will also be the opportunity for choreographers, performers and companies to network with dancing peers and promoters.

Pivotal has been made possible by the Dance Strategy for the Highlands, delivered by Eden Court, plan B and Highland Council, funded by Creative Scotland.

Book your tickets at: WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK

When David Hunter (the Eden Court CREATIVE Drama worker in Caithness) started holding workshops at the school, I just had to get involved. Through David and Eden Court I’ve had some fantastic opportunities. Last year we performed The Tempest at the Shakespeare School Festival and then I did my first musical, Honk and I had one of the lead roles.

The highlight so far is being picked from thousands of young Scottish applicants to be a member of RE:LOCATION 2012 Through this I had the opportunity to be a headliner at NFYT (National Festival of Youth Theatre). I mean, I never thought I would see the day where I could be part of anything that could be called a headlining act!

And of course getting the once in a lifetime chance to go to Norway and represent Scotland in RE:LOCATION International Youth Project was amazing! Even after RE:LOCATION I’m still getting amazing chances to do things. This year the High School Drama club were given the incredible chance to perform in the National Theatre Connections Festival at Eden Court with The Guffin and I took the lead role. On top of all this I am really enjoying my time as an Eden Court CREATIVE Ambassador– it’s given me so many opportunities. I’ve met cast members from touring companies and I’m picking up tips and learning more and more about backstage and management. Another amazing opportunity I was given through my time at Eden Court was doing my SQA Higher Drama course. This is a very big deal as Thurso High School no longer has a Drama teacher so we can’t sit these exams in school. I auditioned and got a place, which was amazing!

I thought with my lack of previous studies it might not happen but it did. I have learned so much to do with the theory of drama and I got to perform at Eden Court again, which is always a delight. I have a lot to thank Eden Court for.

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50 The Singing Kettle – Rumble In The Jungle EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 18 – SUN 20 OCT FRI 18 14.00 SAT 19 & SUN 20 12.00, 15.00 SEAT PRICE £12.50 (1yr+) GROUPS 10+ £10.00 & BUY 10 GET 11TH FREE FAMILY SAVER £46.00 (4 SEATS, 1 ADULT MIN) EDEN COURT FRIENDS FAMILY TICKET £42.00

Anya joins Gary and Kevin in the new look Singing Kettle line-up, as all three set off on their greatest ever adventure - Deep into the undergrowth for Rumble in the Jungle.

Follow the Jungle beat on the hunt for Magical Coloured Kettles and find clues for songs that will captivate and enthrall the whole family.

WWW.SINGINGKETTLE.COM

Superb audience participation and fabulous musical fun creates a delightful experience that only the Singing Kettle can deliver every time DAILY RECORD

There will be a Touch Tour on SUN 20 OCT AT 10.30.

The performance on SUN 20 OCT AT 12.00 will be Audio Described and BSL Interpreted.

SCOTTISH OPERA

SensoryO

Dinosaur ZOO

THE JIM LOVE STUDIO

EMPIRE THEATRE

A TYRANNOSAURIC TREAT FOR ALL AGES 3+

SAT 12 & SUN 13 OCT

MON 30 SEP & TUE 01 OCT

10.30 & 13.30 ADULT £7.00

MON 30 SEP 13.30 & 16.30 TUE 01 OCT 10.30

Direct from Australia, Erth's Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to the stage as you've never seen them before, up close and personal!

CHILDREN £5.00

SEAT PRICE £13.50

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

DANGER ZONE SEATS £16.00 (ROWS A – C)

18 MONTHS – 36 MONTHS

GROUPS £9.50 (BUY 10 TICKETS GET 11TH FREE) SCHOOLS £8.50 (BUY 10 TICKETS GET 11TH FREE)

A 30-minute show for 18-36 month olds and their carers to enjoy together, SensoryO introduces toddlers to live performance in a fun, engaging environment, rich in sound, rhythm and music.

Set in a magical, night-time world where anything is possible, SensoryO takes you on a train ride through the jungle to meet a friendly lion who sleeps under the stars.

The set is inviting and tactile, with its unique audience in mind, and the show features a mix of live and recorded vocals and exciting percussive sounds to inspire the imagination and bring the adventure to life.

WWW.SCOTTISHOPERA.ORG.UK

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

It's a rare and pleasurable work that manages technical brilliance, cultural insight and enchantment all in one go.

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, meet the most recent addition to the Dinosaur Zoo a carnivorous theropod known as the Australovenator, the most complete meat-eating dinosaur skeleton yet found in Australia.

Observe and interact with these extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this entertaining and highly imaginative live show. But watch out - not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem! Children can watch wide-eyed from a safe distance or dare to get right up close to the creatures.

WWW.DINOSAURZOOLIVE.COM

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EVENING

TUE 03 DEC

MATINEE

19.00

FRI 20 DEC

13:30

19:00

WED 04 DEC

19:00

SAT 21 DEC

13:00

17:00

13:30

19:00

SUN 22 DEC

13:00

17:00

FRI 06 DEC

13:30

19:00

MON 23 DEC

14:15

19:00

SAT 07 DEC

13:00

17:00

TUE 24 DEC

13:00

17:00

SUN 08 DEC

13:00

17:00

WED 25 DEC

No Performances

MON 09 DEC

No Performances

THU 26 DEC

14:15

19:00

TUE 10 DEC

No Performances

FRI 27 DEC

14:15

19:00

WED 11 DEC

13:30

19:00

SAT 28 DEC

14:15

19:00

THU 12 DEC

13:30

19:00

SUN 29 DEC

13:00

17:00

FRI 13 DEC

13:30

19:00

MON 30 DEC

13:00

17:00

SAT 14 DEC

13:00

17:00

TUE 31 DEC

13:00

17:00

SUN 15 DEC

13:00

17:00

WED 01 JAN

No Performances

MON 16 DEC

13:30

19:00

THU 02 JAN

13:00

17:00

TUE 17 DEC

No Performances

FRI 03 JAN

14:15

19:00

WED 18 DEC

No Performances

SAT 04 JAN

14:15

19:00

THU 19 DEC

13:30

SUN 05 JAN

13:00

17:00

DATE

THU 05 DEC

Sleeping Beauty

EVENING

19:00

DATE

EMPIRE THEATRE TUE 03 – THU 05 & WED 11 EVE 19.00 & THU 05 MAT 13.30 £12.50

TUE 03 DEC – SUN 05 JAN

Book your tickets at: WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK

ALL OTHER PERFORMANCES £16.00 SEAT PRICE TUE 03 – THU 05 & WED 11 EVE 19.00 & THU 05 MAT 13.30 £12.50 ALL OTHER PERFORMANCES £16.00 SCHOOL & YOUTH GROUPS £10.50 EACH EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Filled with fun, laughter, mishaps and magic, the Pantomime has become an essential part of Christmas celebrations for families across the Highlands & Islands, and this year's Panto-spectacular is the fairytalefavourite...SLEEPING BEAUTY! Sleeping Beauty tells the tale of the beautiful Princess Belle who is cursed at her Christening by the wicked Fairy Carabosse, which means that on her 18th birthday she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die. The good Fairy Azuriel offers some hope. She changes the spell to ensure that the Princess won’t die but will fall into an enchanted sleep for 100 years from which she will only wake if kissed by the one she loves.

Join Nanny Knot, Muddles and the dashing Prince Valiant as they battle with dragons and time machines to ensure that the Prince is ready to wake the sleeping Princess on time!

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MEDIA PARTNER

The performances on FRI 13 DEC AT 19.00 and SAT 04 JAN 14.15 will be BSL Interpreted.

There will be Touch Tours on SUN 15 DEC AT 11.30 and SAT 04 JAN AT 12.45

The performance on SUN 15 DEC AT 13.00 will be Audio Described and Captioned.

The performance on SAT 04 JAN AT 14.15 will be Audio Described.

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ONETOUCH THEATRE

Little Elves’ Christmas Party!

THU 12 – SAT 14 DEC 2013 19.30

THE JIM LOVE STUDIO SUN 01 DEC 11.00 SEAT PRICE £3.50 SPECIAL OFFER £12.00 FOR A PARTY OF FOUR

Get your Under 5's in the festive spirit with this jam-packed hour of singing, dancing, games and creative play.

Santa's workshop is a busy place at this time of year, so bring your Little Elves along to help out and let off some steam!

Make sure to wear red and green!

A ticket is required for both baby and parent.

SEAT PRICE £18.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Featuring all of Buddy’s classics plus the greatest hits from the legends of the 1950’s and 60’s, including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard, The Beatles and many more! It is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.

Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying, I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!

Book your tickets at: WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK

WWW.SIMONFIELDERPRODUCTIONS.CO.UK

Buddy brilliant!

GRAHAM NORTON

EDEN COURT CREATIVE

Humm – Bug! THE JIM LOVE STUDIO MON 16 – FRI 20 DEC MON 16 DEC 14.00 & 15.30 TUE 17 – THU 19 DEC 11.00, 12.30, 14.00, 15.30 FRI 20 DEC 11.00, 12.30 SEAT PRICE £5.00 UNDER 1s GO FREE BUT TICKETED

EDEN COURT DRAMA LAB

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

‘Allo Allo’

Under 5s + Families.

With their alternative and risqué winter performances for adults, Eden Court’s CREATIVE department never fail to bring something new to the Christmas season.

Humm-Bug loves snoozing, he sleeps all day, he sleeps all night - in fact he's been asleep all winter and no-one can wake him up!

Come and join Humm-bug and his friends for some super shenanigans and see if YOU can wake him from his slumber.

Following the sell out success of Will it Snow, Ding Dong and Little Blue Eden Court CREATIVE are pleased to present Humm-Bug!, a funny, interactive show for under 5's and their families.

Last year our adult drama group’s take on classic TV comedy Fawlty Towers was performed to a packed OneTouch theatre - This year come and see what they do...

ONETOUCH THEATRE MON 09 – WED 11 DEC 20.00 SEAT PRICE £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 12+

Based on the hugely successful British television series that ran for seven seasons. Presented by CREATIVE's Drama Lab class and directed by John Batty (Eden Court CREATIVE Drama Artist).

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Conductor: John Crombie

SUN 24 NOV 15.00

Accompanist: Sheila Bruce

SEAT PRICE £13.00

Soloist: James Twigg

U18s £7.00 NO OTHER DISCOUNT APPLIES

Get into the Christmas spirit with the ever popular Highland Hospitals Christmas Carol Concert as the talented NHS choir (featuring nurses and doctors past and present) perform a host of well loved Christmas carols. At various points throughout the evening the audience are invited to participate and the uniquely special atmosphere this creates in the theatre is one of the reasons people come back again year after year.

I can’t recall the last time my awe was so thoroughly struck.

SPECIAL EVENT

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THE SCOTSMAN * * * *

ONETOUCH THEATRE

SPECIAL EVENT

THU 26 SEP 19.30 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 FAMILY TICKET £40.00 (4 PERSONS MAX, 1 ADULT MIN) EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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.

WWW.MORGANANDWEST.CO.UK

KAI FISCHER

Entartet ONETOUCH THEATRE WED 16 – SAT 19 OCT WED 16 – FRI 18 OCT 11.30-14.00 & 16.30-21.00 SAT 19 OCT 11.00-16.00 SEAT PRICE £2.00

In association with Vanishing Point and CCA (Glasgow) Entartet creates a space to listen, and to imagine what can no longer be seen.

75 years ago an infamous exhibition opened in Munich. It ridiculed the Modern Art on display and marked their creators as degenerate - and dangerous. For the included artists there were to be bitter consequences.

The Osiligi Maasai Warriors EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 20 SEP 19.30 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £9.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

The Osiligi Maasai Warriors have visited the Scottish Highlands and Islands previously with great success and return again this September. We’re delighted to welcome them back to Eden Court. This seven-piece Kenyan group perform authentic and exciting tribal song and dance which incorporates their celebrated jumping style. The show is both educational and good fun and lasts just over one hour. It is suitable for all ages and includes a question and answer session.

Entartet uses original text from the exhibition's guidebook to create an audio guide to an empty spaces. It creates an environment to imagine an infamous event and the world in which it took place.

Entartet is experienced like an exhibition, audience members enter and exit in their own time. On average the experience lasts around 30 minutes. Max 8 people in the installation space at any one time.

Book your tickets at: WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK

Morgan & West – Time Travelling Magicians

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The Dreamboys

SPECIAL EVENT

FIT & FAMOUS TOUR

Girls’ Night Out ONETOUCH THEATRE

EMPIRE THEATRE

SAT 16 NOV 19.00

WED 02 OCT 20.00

SEAT PRICE £10.00

SEAT PRICE £23.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES Strictly 18+

The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK's top male glamour show, perfect for a girl’s night out. With special guest appearances on massive TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Pineapple Dance Studios, Loose Women, This Morning and The Only Way Is Essex, The Dreamboys are the ultimate in male glamour. Book your tickets NOW before it’s too late!

WWW.DREAMBOYS.CO.UK

Join us for another Girls’ Night Out - an evening of fabulous festive fun and entertainment.

Get inspiration for your festive party dress from the fashion show, sample delicious cocktails from the pop up bar, explore over 40 exhibitor’s stalls, meet Santa at his Adults only grotto, plus lots more.

Ticket proceeds all go directly to the Archie Foundation.

An Inverness Courier event.

Highland Wedding Fair ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 15 SEP 12.00-16.00 SEAT PRICE £3.00

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

Brides to be, make sure you join us for the Highland’s biggest wedding fair. Whatever stage your wedding plans are at we‘ve got 80 exhibitors under one roof to make sure that all of your wedding needs are catered for.

An Inverness Courier Event.

EDEN COURT

CAFE BAR & RESTAURANT MAKE IT THE PERFECT NIGHT OUT AT OUR CAFE BAR AND RESTAURANT OUR MENU caters for all tastes and occasions. Eden Court is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee in comfort, 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.

from west coast langoustine, to 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

Make it a night to remember at Eden Court.

OPEN FROM 10.00 MON-SAT. OPEN FROM 11.00 SUN. SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK FOR LUNCH & DINNER PHONE 01463 732 688 FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS

Highland And Moray Food And Drink Festival ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 23 NOV 11.00-16.00 SEAT PRICE £5.00 U16s: FREE

Join us for a feast of flavours at the Highland and Moray Food and Drink Festival. Taste, sample and buy from the 40 plus business exhibiting on the day. Stock your cupboards with the very best local produce, just in time for the festive season, and get inspired by the cooking demonstrations live on stage.

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The Box Office will be open from 10.00 until 15 minutes after the last ticketed event begins, each day from Monday to Saturday, and from 11.00 until 15 minutes after the last ticketed event begins on Sundays.

You can book tickets ONLINE at eden-court.co.uk, by telephone on 01463 234 234 or in person at Eden Court.

RESERVATIONS Tickets can be reserved in person or over the phone in advance for any performance at Eden Court. We will hold reserved tickets for three working days. Please note that any reservations not paid for in full within three working days will be released for sale. Reservations are not accepted for events less than 7 days in the future.

REDUCED RATES Reduced rates are offered for most performances. Only one reduction applies per ticket. Reductions generally apply to under 18s, full-time students, over 60s, people claiming unemployment benefit, people with disabilities, people on income support and parties of 10 or more.

We may ask to see proof of reduced rate status. People with disabilities may bring an escort at a reduced rate price if assistance is needed.

Eden Court is a member of Highland Council’s Plus One scheme. For further details please contact Highland Council. Eden Court Friends also receive generous additional discounts on ticket prices.

POSTAGE CHARGES

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We can post your tickets to you for just £1.00 per transaction.

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

BOOKING FEES The following per ticket 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. 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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CONFERENCES Whether you’re looking for a catch up meeting over coffee; a workshop for 20; a conference for 1000 or an entertainment package to entertain 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 • Specialised technical service • Dedicated events team