Eden Court Season Brochure: SEP 2022 - JAN 2023

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SEPTEMBER 2022 – JANUARY 2023

WELCOME

WHAT’S ON

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AROUND EDEN COURT 33

CONFERENCES + EVENTS

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CAFE + BAR

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GALLERY

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LIVE CINEMA

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ENGAGEMENT

INFORMATION ACCESS

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TICKETS + INFO

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SEATING PLANS

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR PATRONS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT:

I’m delighted to welcome you to Eden Court’s first in-depth season brochure in over two years – and my first one since joining as Chief Executive. After the recent closure periods experienced across the industry, it’s been a real thrill to be able to welcome audiences back to fully enjoy live experiences together over the past few months.

The Banister family Anthony Caminiti Cathryn Lady Cawdor

Our upcoming season offers so many brilliant shows to entice you back, including West-End smash hit, SIX The Musical, the next phase in the James plays saga with James IV – Queen of the Fight and comedy from household names such as Jack Dee and Jason Manford.

Helen Charley Kat Heathcote + Iain Macneil Adrian + Katie Hollister Finlay + Margot Kerr Alasdair + Panny Laing Philip + Emma Mackenzie Donnie + Sylvia MacLean Sarah + JP Macpherson Nigel + Stephen Murby Wright Alan + Annie Nelson Katie + Roy Nelson Marigold Parker-Jervis Catriona + Donald Robertson Sara + Jonny Shaw Chris + Gill Silver Tony Smith Robin + Sara Stewart Hamish + Sue Towler Ailsa + Michael Urquhart

GENRES

ACCESS

Our brochure is organised by month, with highlighted productions at the beginning of each month followed by each show in chronological order.

A full list of our accessible performances can be found at the back of the brochure.

If you have any questions about a particular show, please contact our Box Office.

Throughout the brochure we use the following key:

You’ll find shows of all genres in each month, and they will be marked at the bottom of each entry. The genres are:

Descriptive Subtitles

DANCE DRAMA

Touch Tour

Bill Walker

CLASSICAL

Audio Described

Anne + Graham Watson

CREATIVE

BSL Interpreted

LOCAL+SHOWCASE

Relaxed Performance

James Vestey

Robert Young And our Patrons who choose to remain anonymous

To find out how you can help Eden Court as a Patron, please contact our Fundraising & Philanthropy team:  01463 732 679  support@eden-court.co.uk

COMEDY

MUSIC

MUSICAL

OPERA

FAMILY

FESTIVE

FILM

TALK

SPECIAL EVENT

We’re delighted to once again be hosting Scotland’s national companies – with National Theatre of Scotland presenting Burn, created

by Alan Cumming and Steven Hoggett, Coppélia from Scottish Ballet, The Verdi Collection from Scottish Opera and a Viennese Gala from RSNO.

All this is just a taster of the many shows and activities that Eden Court has on offer. Inside you will find close to 100 different theatre experiences, featuring everything from largescale musicals to ballet, opera, comedy and music. I hope the variety and scope of these events illustrates the strength of Eden Court’s continuing ambition to bring the most exciting live performance to the Highlands.

Lastly, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has made me feel so welcome since joining Eden Court in March. I have already heard from so many people about what a special place Eden Court is to them.

I’m incredibly excited for everything that Eden Court is going to achieve in the future – to work with the brilliant team here to make it happen – and to share it all with you.

We’ve also got a great offer for families this season – firstly there will be the return of Eden Court’s much-loved panto, which this year will be Peter Pan, followed by Scottish Ballet’s The Snow Queen in January and Around The World in 80 Days in February.

In our Coming Soon section we’re excited to announce some of the biggest shows that will be hitting our stages in 2023 – including The Mousetrap, which will come to Eden Court as part of its 70th Anniversary Tour, Edinburgh festival hit Pride & Prejudice (Sort Of) and the return of Eden Court’s very own musical, produced in partnership with Raw Material, The Stamping Ground.

Beyond live performance, the Inverness Film Festival will celebrate its 20th year in 2022 and will, once again, showcase the best cinema from around the globe. We also have a whole host of classes within our Studio Programme for both young people and adults to take part in – so if you are looking for your own outlet to be creative, please do check them out.

Rebecca Holt Chief Executive, on behalf of the team at Eden Court

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SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

“And still my motto is: I dare.”

Burn NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND, THE JOYCE THEATER + EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

Thu 08 – Sat 10 A co-production between the National Theatre of Scotland, New York City’s The Joyce Theater and Edinburgh International Festival, Burn is a new creation from the legendary Scottish actor and author Alan Cumming, and the Olivier award-winning and internationally renowned choreographer Steven Hoggett (Black Watch, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).

This brand-new piece of dance theatre challenges the ‘biscuit tin’ image of Scotland’s National Bard and goes beyond the poetry to focus on the man himself - his poverty, his personal tragedy, his struggles with mental health and his spectacular success.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 14.30 | 19.30 PRICE £15 – £30 SUITABILITY 12+ (Adult Themes) DRAMA

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FIREFLY PRODUCTIONS

Cuir Seinn ri Seanchas Sing Me a Story

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER

Aly Bain + Phil Cunningham

BLAS FESTIVAL

Sat 03 Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham bring their excellence in traditional music, with their incomparable mastery of fiddle and accordion.

While they pursue other ventures individually, they truly shine together, with over a quarter of a century of well-honed skills and hilarious banter, delighting audiences everywhere.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £19 – £25.50 SUITABILITY All ages

Wed 07 Allan Henderson leads a celebration of the storytelling tradition in the Highlands and Islands and the music that goes with it. Tales of hidden treasure, fairies and bòcain mingle easily with stories both humorous and tragic. Why was the death of a Swedish king mourned so deeply in the Gaidhealtachd and who was the Gaelic speaker that ran with the John Dillinger gang? All will be revealed, to the accompaniment of some of the best traditional music around.

MUSIC

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £19 (Under 18: £5) SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

“Absolutely acoustically electrifying!”

The Paul McKenna Band

TIME OUT

Scotland’s Paul McKenna has long been ranked among our finest younger singers and songwriters, armed with a powerful yet intensely emotive voice and passionate social conscience, often expressed through his songs, a combination that’s brought frequent comparisons to the great Dick Gaughan.

Fri 09

Christian Garrick + the Budapest Café Orchestra Sun 04

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BCO play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsyflavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer laments, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czadas and their own unique re-imaginings of some of the biggest tunes ever written by the classical greats. Hugely entertaining, with immense skill and profound musicianship, a show by the BCO is good enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube!

WHERE OneTouch Theatre

WHERE OneTouch Theatre

TIME 19.30

TIME 19.30

PRICE £20

PRICE £17.50

SUITABILITY All ages

SUITABILITY 14+

MUSIC

MUSIC

He and his band – comprising Robbie Greig (fiddle), Conal McDonagh (pipes/whistles), Conor Markey (banjo/bouzouki/guitars) and Ewan Baird (percussion) – will draw on both Scottish and Irish roots, in a dynamic, full-bodied array of original and traditional material, along with songs by like-minded authors.

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Eddi Reader – 40 Years Live

MOONSLIDE + SUZI CUNNINGHAM + ALEX MCCABE

Fri 09 + Sat 10 Buff + Sheen redefine good clean fun.

Two bumbling window cleaners arrive in a flurry of colour, humour, dance, ladder acrobatics and a healthy dose of slapstick.

Through a range of hilarious interactions, and a LOT of soapy suds, the duo will (eventually) get the windows sparkling and celebrate with some unforgettable ladder dancing (once they’ve finally mastered the squeegee).

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SEPTEMBER

Buff + Sheen

Sun 11 WHERE Restaurant Pod 1 TIME FRI: 16.00 | 18.00 SAT: 10.00 | 12.00 | 15.00 PRICE Pay what you can: £2/£4/£6/£8 SUITABILITY All ages CHILDREN

Eddi Reader is perhaps Scotland’s greatest living female voice. In 2022, she celebrates her 40th year on stage, coming to Eden Court as part of her 40 Years Live concert tour.

The 40 Years Live tour promises to be something special as, like any Eddi Reader show, the magic is being made in the moment, so no two performances are ever the same.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £25 – £30 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

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WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £16 SUITABILITY 12+ (Adult

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Simon Parker - A Night of Adventure: Cycling 3,427 Miles Around Pandemic Britain Sat 10

Simon Parker is an award-winning travel writer and broadcaster who has reported from well over 100 countries by the age of 34, for the BBC, The Telegraph and Amazon Prime. In this multimedia presentation of short films, photos, audio clips and anecdotes he talks about cycling 3,427 miles around ‘Pandemic Britain’ during 2020 and 2021.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Simon also talks about his own struggles with anxiety, bereavement and mental health. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and his new book, Riding Out, will be available to purchase.

SUITABILITY Ideal for young

In Sync SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE + MISHMASH PRODUCTIONS

people aged 11 – 14, their families and friends MUSIC

Sun 11 A show for young people featuring an explosion of live music by twelve phenomenal string players. Scottish Ensemble and MishMash Productions join forces, inviting audiences to meet the personalities behind the instruments; celebrating how these twelve musicians fuse together as a dynamic ensemble. Through movement, storytelling and diverse classical, world and folk music, In Sync celebrates both individuality and trusting teamwork.

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Wed 14

A life-long devotee of emotional performance, Keith James will be approaching each of the songs in this concert with fresh courage and passion, provoking both reflection and reconciliation with powerful verses that stand proud against this current wave of crisis.

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £20.50 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC A percentage of the performance revenue along with audience donations will be donated to this appeal.

Keith James’ Every Human Heart will feature songs written by John Baez, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, Maya Angelou, Leonard Cohen, and Neil Young – plus many of Keith’s own songs from his 2020 album Paradise Lost and his new album Can You Imagine?

A Room of One’s Own

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER

Keith James – Every Human Heart

DYAD PRODUCTIONS

Thu 15 The award-winning creators of I, Elizabeth; Christmas Gothic; Female Gothic; and Austen’s Women return with a twenty-first century take on Virginia Woolf’s celebrated pre-TED talk.

Take a wry, amusing, and incisive trip through the history of literature, feminism, and gender.

Meet Charlotte Brontë, Jane Austen, Aphra Behn, and Shakespeare’s sister – Judith! Travel to the far-flung future of… 2028. But whatever you do, Keep Off the Grass.

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 19.30

DEC. UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN APPEAL

PRICE £15 – £17

www.dec.org.uk

SUITABILITY 10+

“Towering… Luscious…

Assured… Rich” THE SCOTSMAN

DRAMA

A Country Night in Nashville Fri 16 WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £18 – £22 SUITABILITY 12+ (Adult Themes) MUSIC

Shona The Musical Choir

Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.

Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the decades; from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves - don’t miss this incredible celebration of the very best of country music.

NEO PRODUCTIONS

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Shona The Musical Choir is an African/Scottish choir based in Edinburgh, presenting original songs from a work in progress by African composer and playwright, Neo Vilakazi. Shona is as Scottish a name as you can find but is also a tribal name in Africa. In this concert performance, the voices of Africa and Scotland blend in the richest of harmonies, with an eclectic western twist, akin to Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Paul Simon’s Graceland.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £24.50 – £28.50 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

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Darren Connell – Thank You For Being My Friend Sat 17

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £16 SUITABILITY 18+ (Adult Themes, Strong Language) COMEDY

Darren Connell is a veteran of the stand-up comedy circuit with over 10 years experience. With sell-out shows at the Glasgow Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe, he is taking his first ever tour on the road, coming to the Highlands this September.

Darren has appeared in multiple pantomimes and you may even recognise him as the loveable Bobby Muir from hit TV show Scot Squad.

As a stand-up comedian, he is dark, funny, and close to the bone. Come along to his brand new show and see something a little different!

Adrian Hayes – To the Ends of the Earth SPEAKERS FROM THE EDGE

Mon 19 Record-breaking adventurer and author Adrian Hayes takes audiences on a journey through the jungles, seas, deserts, ice caps and mountains of the world that he has devoted much of his life to exploring.

In this presentation, the former Gurkha Officer will speak of his deep relationship with Nepal, his success in summiting K2, the challenges of his three epic polar expeditions and much more, as Adrian shares the authentic lessons he has learned.

SUITABILITY 14+ TALKS

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Tue 20 It’s not a game for girls, they said. Rose Reilly proves them all wrong.

Dive into a night of mesmerising ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back for 2022 with a brand-new collection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!

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PRICE £16.50 – £19.50

WITSHERFACE PRODUCTIONS

Mon 19

Meet surfers, paddlers, divers and oceanographers who have dedicated their lives to answering the call of the ocean in the wildest corners of the planet. Witness incredible seafaring voyages, captivating footage from above and below the surface, and the chance to dip your toes into the wonders of the big blue – from the comfort of a cinema seat!

TIME 20.00

Rose

Ocean Film Festival World Tour

Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Mountain Film Festival UK + Ireland Tour, this carefully curated selection of short films combines epic human endeavour and astounding marine life in a spectacular cinematic celebration of our oceans.

WHERE OneTouch Theatre

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £11.50 – £17 SUITABILITY 12+ TALKS

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Rose is a one-woman show by award-winning writer Lorna Martin, based on the life of Rose Reilly. From a lifetime ban in her home country of Scotland to becoming the greatest female footballer in the world, Rose’s incredible story will have audiences laughing and crying, inspired by one girl’s refusal to be told how to live her life and her determination to play the game she loves.

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £17.50 SUITABILITY 14+ (Strong Language) DRAMA

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TIME 19.45 PRICE £17.50 SUITABILITY All ages

Steptoe + Son Radio Show

JAMES YORKSTON C/O PLAYPEN

HAMBLEDON PRODUCTIONS +

MANAGEMENT

APOLLO THEATRE COMPANY

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Tae Sup wi’ a Fifer is a club night from James Yorkston that brings together big names along with new discoveries from the worlds of music and literature.

Albert and Harold: father and son, ragand-bone. The father proclaims he’s “a poor old man” while the son protests that his dad is “a dirty old man!”

This special series of intimate shows around Scotland feature a diverse array of musicians from near and far – September 2022, one of three visits to Eden Court by the series, stars Jeffrey Lewis, Josie Long, Kathryn Joseph plus host James Yorkston.

Marking 60 years since the first ever broadcast, Hambledon Productions breathe life back into the Steptoe household with this fresh and hilarious adaptation of three, original episodes from the long-running smash hit BBC sitcom, faithfully recreating a live radio recording and reliving some of the Steptoe’s finest misadventures.

Tae Sup Wi’ A Fifer: On Tour is made possible thanks to funding from Creative Scotland.

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER WHERE OneTouch Theatre

James Yorkston’s Tae Sup wi’ a Fifer on Tour

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £17 SUITABILITY 12+ DRAMA

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MUSIC

Nathan Carter KENNEDY STREET ENTERPRISES LTD

Wed 21 – Sat 24 The sensational Irish country singer Nathan Carter returns to the Highlands with his band and support acts, bringing his natural talent to Eden Court. Starting his musical prowess at the age of 4, Nathan started with a thriving solo career around his home city of Liverpool and soon became one of the highest selling artists in Ireland, with six number-one charting albums and sold-out shows across Ireland and the UK.

TIME 19.30 PRICE £17.50 SUITABILITY 14+ (Strong Language) DRAMA

Time’s Plague

WHERE Empire Theatre

FAIR PLEY LTD

TIME 19.30

Fri 23

PRICE £28 – £32 SUITABILITY All ages

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WHERE OneTouch Theatre

MUSIC

David Hayman returns as Bob Cunninghame. Bob’s in hospital, broken – like the whole world – but that doesn’t stop his rants about injustice, the state of it all… laughing at everything, including himself… raging against the dying of the light…

Acclaimed actor David Hayman stars in a new play written by Chris Dolan and directed by David Hayman Jr., ending a dramatic trilogy with everyman Bob’s deepest spiritual journey yet.

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SEPTEMBER WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £24 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £17.50 SUITABILITY 14+ MUSIC

Pygmy Twylyte – Frank Zappa Tribute Sat 24

With guitars, keyboards, saxes and even a xaphoon at their disposal, Pygmy Twylyte have a (stink)foot planted in the camp of several of Frank Zappa’s most memorable touring line-ups. Head down to nod along to rock numbers, lose count during jazzy interludes (after all, it’s not dead – it just smells funny) and evade the infamous Frunobulax!

Ferguson and Barton A couple wakes up in a filmic dream world. Together they re-create last night’s film and work through the power dynamics of their relationship.

Loosely inspired by Hitchcock’s Vertigo, Ferguson and Barton asks if we can ever really know the person closest to us. Would we want to?

TIME 19.00

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PRICE £14 SUITABILITY 12+ (Strong Language, Strobe Lighting) DRAMA

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Fri 30 Multi award-winning Scottish supergroup Mànran have been at the heart of the Scottish traditional music scene for over a decade. Internationally recognised as one of the most iconic and respected Scottish bands on the road today, the seven-piece show no signs of slowing down as they continue to push boundaries and explore new musical and geographical territory, bringing their uplifting and unique live performance to the Highlands.

Thanks to their self-penned tunes performed on a mixture of traditional and modern instruments, outstanding songs in Gaelic and English and vibrant live performances, this multifaceted musical powerhouse has gathered a loyal fan base worldwide, following their fourth critically-acclaimed studio album.

With your help we can offer more life changing experiences in the arts.

Every penny you give to Eden Court supports our charitable work on and off stage and in the community.

EVERY GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

Supported by Creative Scotland

WHERE OneTouch Theatre

MÀNRAN LTD

Donate and make a difference

Tue 27

Touring Fund.

Mànran

“We watched a film last night. And we can’t get it out of our heads.”

To donate today visit: eden-court.co.uk/donate or call 01463 234234.

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Coppélia SCOTTISH BALLET

Thu 06 – Sat 08 The search for reality in an artificial world, reinvented for the digital age.

What happens when you fall in love with a machine? How can we compete with the perfection of the unreal? What if the technology we create - and obsess over - takes on a life of its own? What does it mean to be human in a world of artificial intelligence?

Scottish Ballet will test the boundaries of dance, theatre and film in this distinctive new adaptation of the classic ballet, blending location and real-time filming with projection and live performance.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 14.30 | 19.30 (pre-show talk: FRI 7 OCT - 18.30) PRICE £20 – £36 SUITABILITY All ages DANCE

THE SEARCH FOR REALITY IN AN ARTIFICIAL WORLD

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Thunderstruck DAVID COLVIN

Thunderstruck is an international awardwinning production concerning the legacy and mythology of a Pitlochry bin man, who flew beyond the summit of his art and changed Scottish music forever. Take whatever romantic notions you have of the bagpipes and leave them at the door.

OCTOBER

OCTOBER

Sat 01

Part of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022.

Supported by Creative Scotland Touring Fund.

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £16 SUITABILITY 12+ (Adult Themes, Strong Language) DRAMA

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MONSTERFEST 2022 BENEATH THE SURFACE LTD

Thu 27 – Sat 29 The OneTouch Theatre will be transformed into a rock n’ roll arena this October, with an invasion of guitar driven bands and music fans that like their decibels to be high!

Entering its fourth year, the festival will still have an eclectic mix of bands with influences that reach as far as Franz Ferdinand to Black Sabbath, as well as some unique performances prepared especially for the festival.

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 14.30 | 15.30 | 19.30 PRICE Thu: £19.50 Fri + Sat: £80 (Under 18s: £45) SUITABILITY 12+ MUSIC

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Rat Pack Live ENTERTAINERS SHOW PROVIDERS LTD

Sun 02 Rat Pack Live invites you to be part of the gang and features all the patter and razzamatazz of the trio’s infamous live shows.

Combining the full sound of big band swing with charisma, panache and swagger, the Rat Pack – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jnr. - had attitude to spare.

This brilliant production revives all-time favourites such as New York, New York; That’s Amore, My Way, Mr Bojangles and That’s Life. So come fly with us and prepare yourself for the UK’s most authentic Rat Pack tribute concert experience.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £23.50 – £28.50 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

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WHERE OneTouch Theatre

CONSTELLATION POINTS

TIME 20.00

Fri 07

Pre-show workshop 18.30 PRICE £16 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

The Kakatsitsi Master Drummers MIDNIGHT MANGO

Sun 02 A group of traditional drummers, dancers and singers from the Ga tribe of Southern Ghana, Kakatsitsi is the leading African traditional group in the UK. Their music takes traditional rhythms and chants from their own Ga tradition and those of a variety of other West African cultures, rearranging them in a modern and accessible way.

OCTOBER

OCTOBER

Rocket Post!

It’s 1934 and scientist Gerhard Zucker is about the change the world with a rocket full of letters!

But the test launch has gone wrong and Gerhard has only three days to prove that he truly is the man who can change the world. No-one believes him, except a young girl who wants more than anything to see a rocket fly.

A fantastically fun show, Rocket Post! is a joyful mix of songs and storytelling. Full of humour, heart and hope for the future, it’s a tale of miscommunication, vaulting ambition and the magical discoveries that can happen when everything goes wrong.

The future is communication, the future is connection, the future is… ROCKET POST!

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 16.00 PRICE Pay what you can: £2/£4/£6/£8 SUITABILITY 6+ CHILDREN

Supported by Creative Scotland Touring Fund.

Coming to the Highlands, Kakatsitsi will bring new dance elements, outstanding drumming and singing, and audience participation in their celebration of West African culture.

The Beauty Queen of Leenane RAPTURE THEATRE

Tue 04

Art of Believing

A Tony Award-winning dark comedy thriller, The Beauty Queen of Leenane combines thrilling elements of farce and melodrama with a searing critique on the Irish belief in the sanctity of the family.

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With the arrival of an unexpected admirer at her lonely, run-down cottage in Connemara, Maureen Folan finally sees the possibility of escaping her dismal, isolated life. However, her demanding, manipulative mother Mag has other ideas, and the two women are plunged into a desperate conflict which leads to a shocking conclusion.

Supported by Creative Scotland Touring Fund.

DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY

Sun 09 WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 19.30 Post-Show Talk 21.45 PRICE £17 SUITABILITY 16+ (Adult Themes, Strong Language) DRAMA

Experience authentic Flamenco music and dance from the spectacular Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company.

Their award-winning production Art of Believing is bursting with stunning Flamenco music, bringing to Inverness the passion and fire of Andalucia.

Composer and Flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez presents his unique production, hosting an exceptional group of musicians: flamenco singers, guitarists, a violinist and a dancer in an unmissable Flamenco experience.

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 19.00 Pre-Show Workshop 14.00 (14+) PRICE £20 (Workshop Pay What You Can £0/£4/£8/£12) SUITABILITY All ages

Submissions now open DANCE www.invernessfilmfestival.com

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The ELO Show OCTOBER

Sun 09 Internationally acclaimed musician Brian Cummins stunning show celebrates the music of Jeff Lynne and ELO with a band of amazing musicians. This will be a fabulous night of hit after hit from a vast back catalogue.

Expect songs like, Evil Woman, Don’t Bring Me Down, Telephone Line, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, Turn to Stone, Wild West Hero, The Diary of Horace Wimp, and of course the legendary Mr. Blue Sky, plus many more with a surprise or two.

OCTOBER

Elevate 2022 – Celebrating Dance in the Highlands

INVISIBLE MUSIC PROMOTIONS LTD

EDEN COURT

Tue 11 Previously known as the Big Dance Show, Elevate now sits within a new programme of dance development facilitated by Eden Court.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £29.50 SUITABILITY All ages

We want to use our platform to elevate community and co-created dance, and to offer year round support for all dancers to progress, whatever their ambition.

We will welcome 20 different groups to our Empire stage showcasing a range of ages cultures and dance styles.

MUSIC

Typically we would value this event at £16 per adult, and £8 per young person or concession. We recognise that for many attending a performance like Elevate is a luxury and therefore audience members can choose a price that feels appropriate to their circumstances.

WHERE Empire Theatre PRICE Pay what you can – £0/£4/£8/£12/£16 SUITABILITY All ages DANCE

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £16 SUITABILITY 14+ (Strong Language) DRAMA

Father Earth Mon 10

In-person Q+A screening with Graham Fellows.

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This compelling documentary is the true story of one man’s attempt to help save the planet, by converting a derelict church on the Orkney Isles into an eco-friendly recording studio. It’s also a fascinating study of a psychological power struggle between a character comedian - Graham Fellows, and his longstanding creation - John Shuttleworth.

549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War WONDER FOOLS WHERE La Scala TIME 19.30 PRICE £11 - £12.50 SUITABILITY TBC FILM

Mon 10 - Tue 11 A play with songs and storytelling, a timely insight into one of Scotland’s almost forgotten conflicts, telling the true story of four miners from Prestonpans who fought as part of the Spanish Civil War’s legendary International Brigade. Spurred on by their burning passion for equality and freedom, they joined the 549 lives from across Scotland, giving up everything that was familiar: for a land that was not; for a people they had never met; and for a cause they believed was right.

Supported by Creative Scotland Touring Fund.

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Thu 13

No glamour. No gimmicks. No pretence.

Nothing but a voice, singing of life’s triumphs and tragedies. Who was Edith Piaf? And how did she come to represent the spirit of Paris like no-one before or since?

Leo Houlding – Closer to the Edge SPEAKERS FROM THE EDGE

Wed 12 Leo Houlding is one of the world’s best climbers; big walls, Everest, triple peaks in as many days - you name it, Leo’s probably climbed it! With a brief overview of his life, Leo’s brand new show will follow on from his previous tour (The Spectre Expedition, 2019) bringing audiences up to date with his audacious expeditions, primarily focussing on his more recent ascent Mount Roraima, the high, rain forest-engulfed South American plateau that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World!

WHERE OneTouch Theatre

WHERE OneTouch Theatre

TIME 20.00

TIME 20.00

PRICE £19

PRICE £15.50 - £18.50

SUITABILITY 12+

SUITABILITY 13+

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WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £15 – £20 SUITABILITY All ages

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Christine Bovill hated French at school until the chance discovery of an Edith Piaf record. This would prove a seminal moment in the life of the 14 year-old girl from Glasgow - and set Christine on a fateful path into the world of France’s greatest musical icon. This new performance now comes to the Highlands in a funny, poignant and moving theatrical homage to one of France’s most endearing icons.

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Saba DouglasHamilton Elephant Footprints

WHERE Empire Theatre

OCTOBER

OCTOBER

PIAF - written and performed by Christine Bovill

A reflective evening with the BBC presenter and director of Save The Elephants. Due to phenomenal demand, renowned elephant conservationist and wildlife television presenter, Saba Douglas-Hamilton – known to millions for This Wild Life and Big Cat Diaries series – is delighted to announce a new tour for 2022.

Saba will entertain audiences with exciting animal stories and intimate behind the scenes tales of life in Kenya with her young family, which brings her into close contact with some of the most fascinating and rare wildlife on the planet.

MUSIC

Breabach Fri 14

Securely ranked among Scotland’s most imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base.

Their 17-year adventure has included live performances from Sydney Opera House to Central Park NY. They have racked up an impressive array of accolades (including five Scots Trad Music Awards and ‘European Album of the Year’ in The Songlines Music Awards).

They return with a respect for the origins of both the music they play and the roots of the band, while embracing the future with new ideas, energy and belief.

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Sat 15

Image: Samantha Kraupner

Diana Gabaldon is the acclaimed US author of the bestselling Outlander saga, a wildly successful time-travelling story set in 18th century Jacobite Scotland.

As a result of the best-selling books and the subsequent hit TV series, The Outlander effect has resulted in significant worldwide interest in Scotland and Inverness.

Expect frank discussions about the author’s inspiration, research, love of Scotland and maybe even an insight into the work-in-progress of book number ten!

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £20 TALKS

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OCTOBER

OCTOBER

An Audience with Diana Gabaldon Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously Tue 18

Named by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure, risking life and limb (and some fingers…!) in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken.

Both light-hearted and strikingly poignant, Living Dangerously spans Sir Ranulph’s childhood and school misdemeanours, his army life and early expeditions, right through the Transglobe Expedition to his current Global Reach Challenge.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £29.50 – £34.50 SUITABILITY 14+ TALKS

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I Spy With My Little Eye PEOPLE’S THEATRE COMPANY

Mon 17 Molly and Bingo the puppy are having a birthday party and you’re invited!

There’ll be a terrific treasure hunt, all your favourite sing-along songs and lots of fantastic games to play, including Molly’s favourite game, I Spy With My Little Eye! So put on your party clothes and come join us for what promises to be a magical day of fun and laughter. It’s going to be the best party ever!

A sweet surprise and photos with Bingo and the birthday girl will be available after the show so grown-ups should bring along their cameras to capture the smiles.

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Conference + Events WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 14.00 PRICE £11 (Under 18s: £6.50) SUITABILITY 2+ FAMILY

“Perfect for families” HHHHH WHAT’S ON STAGE

Eden Court is the largest and most versatile conference and events venue in the Highlands. We provide professional technical support and an events team for all hires - no matter the size.

For all enquiries, please contact our team at conferences@eden-court.co.uk.

Submissions now open www.invernessfilmfestival.com

WHERE Front Lawn TIME 11.00 | 12.30 | 14.30 WHERE Empire Theatre

£2/£4/£6/£8

TIME 19.30

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FAMILY

SUITABILITY All ages

PHYSICAL THEATRE

Happiness Collectors

MUSIC

Thu 20 + Fri 21

Michael English + his band – Celebration Tour

The Happiness Collectors need YOU! The world’s supplies of happiness are running low and they need your help to top them up. Pop on your headphones and join the Happiness Collectors on a journey of sounds and silliness to learn the best ways to collect happiness - and most important of all, how to pass it on!

Come and join Irish country music sensation Michael English as he returns to Eden Court with his super-band for a spectacular musical extravaganza! Celebrate with a night of non-stop sing-a-along favourites, covering all his hits and more!

THE AUDIO STORY COMPANY

OCTOBER

OCTOBER

PRICE Pay What You Can -

Thu 20

Happiness Collectors is a fusion of physical theatre and audio-immersive storytelling for family audiences. Each audience member experiences the show through a set of wireless headphones, guided by their very own Happiness Collector Instructor, SAM, aka Special Agent M. Funded by Creative Scotland’s Touring Fund

FARA Thu 20

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“Torch-bearers of a freshly reinvigorated tradition. . . one of the most exciting Scottish folk discoveries in recent years” ALLMUSIC

FARA brings together four leading musicians at the forefront of today’s Scottish folk scene. Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie and Catriona Price’s three fiddles combine with Rory Matheson’s piano to produce a fiery sound rooted strongly in their upbringing among the music of Orkney and Assynt.

With self-penned tunes as well as stunning vocals and vibrant arrangements full of rich harmonies, energetic fiddle playing and driving piano, you’ll be in for an exciting show.

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £14 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

Queenz: The Show With Balls!

Fri 21

A life-affirming night of fun and frolics with a bunch of boys who dance like Britney and sing like Whitney! Five vocal powerhouses armed with songs, sass and plenty to say... ready to spread the word, fly the flag and march to an anthemic new beat.

Featuring remixed and reimagined pop anthems from The Spice Girls, Gaga, Shakira, Janet Jackson, Britney, Whitney and everything in between.

Get ready for an unapologetic, sequin clad pop party, celebrating unity, unicorns, divas and death drops the night out we’ve all been waiting for!

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £23.50 – £27.50 SUITABILITY 14+ (Adult Themes: Strong Language)

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The Elvis Years Thu 27

Sun 23

The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production that brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley.

A brilliant evening of worldclass comedy from the Irishman internationally celebrated as one of live stand-up’s true masters. We’re thrilled to welcome Jimeoin to Eden Court as part of his new smash-hit Turn it Up! tour - don’t miss this hilarious show!

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £19

OCTOBER

OCTOBER

Jimeoin – Turn It Up!

With nostalgic film footage, and over twelve costume changes, this glittering two-hour production features classic hits including That’s Alright Mama, Suspicious Minds, It’s Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, If I Can Dream and many more!

Jimeoin is an acclaimed, hugely loved and much respected comedian, with a wide appeal and a cheeky, nogimmicks and superbly observed sense of humour that has his audiences in stitches across the UK, Europe, USA and Australia.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £29.50 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

SUITABILITY 16+ (Adult Themes, Strong Language) COMEDY

Jack Dee: Off the Telly Sat 29

Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment (food and beverages not included) in his new stand-up tour.

Breathe SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE

Tue 25

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Breathe is a special concert exploring what makes us grateful for the experience of live music - from both sides of the stage. Curated by Scottish Ensemble violist Andrew Berridge, this guided performance travels through intricate music written for strings and asks both performers and audiences to explore how they feel in that magic moment of being in a live concert. Join Scotland’s pioneering string ensemble for a focused, intimate listening experience featuring music by composers including Ludwig van Beethoven, Nico Muhly, Caroline Shaw, Daniel Kidane and Donald Grant.

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE On Sale mid August SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

Star of TV sitcoms Bad Move, Lead Balloon and Josh, Jack also hosts the legendary Radio 4 show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. He is also known for presenting Jack Dee’s Helpdesk on BBC Two, C4’s The Jack Dee Show, ITV’s Jack Dee’s Saturday Night, BBC’s Jack Dee’s Happy Hour and Jack Dee Live at the Apollo. “In fact,” explains Jack, “I’ve probably appeared in every TV show with my name in the title”.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £22.50 – £26.50 SUITABILITY 14+ (Adult Themes, Strong Language) COMEDY

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“Some of the most exciting trad musicians to emerge in recent years” MARK RADCLIFFE, BBC RADIO

Dallahan

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Dallahan are one of the most distinct forces in the international folk music scene. Forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music community, but drawing on the traditional music styles of the Balkans and North America, they create an original and seamless musical montage, blending their contemporary influences from jazz, funk, and pop music.

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £16 SUITABILITY All ages

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SILVER

Sun 30

Derek and his band are back on the road to perform new material from Derek’s latest album Soft Ground along with the classic hits from his back catalogue, such as Hold On To Your Hat, Down On Your Uppers and God’s Plan.

WHERE Empire Theatre

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TIME 19.30 PRICE £25 – £30 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

The Carlow man is a multi-award winner for his performances and songwriting, firmly cementing his position at the top table of Irish Country’s elite, with his brand of original, self-penned material and country classics.

GOLD

Irish country sensation Derek Ryan makes a muchanticipated return to Eden Court, his first concert since his sold out 2018 shows.

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“The most uplifting new British musical I have ever had the privilege to watch”

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EVENING STANDARD

SIX

Tue 08 – Sat 12 DIVORCED H BEHEADED H LIVE! Reigning on Broadway and in the West End, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal debut in Inverness!

Winner of the 2022 Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ with a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (WhatsOnStage) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (The New York Times).

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power.

These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.

Think you know the rhyme, think again...

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 16.00 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 20.30 PRICE £29 – £45 SUITABILITY 10+ MUSICAL

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“Smart. Sassy. I’d give this ridiculously fun musical six stars if I could” HHHHH SUNDAY EXPRESS

“Exhilarating entertainment from six killer queens. They will, they will rock you!”

HHHHH DAILY EXPRESS

“A royal treat” HHHHH DAILY TELEGRAPH

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER

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HIGHLIGHTS Photo by Miheala Bodlovic

The Verdi Collection

James IV Queen of the Fight

SCOTTISH OPERA

Sat 26 Scottish Opera guarantees a great night out with this special Gala concert from one of Italy’s most-loved composers. The Verdi Collection showcases instantly recognisable hits including the romance of La traviata, the intrigue of Un ballo in maschera, the passion of La forza del destino, the stately tragedy of Don Carlo, and the domestic tragedy of Otello. Music Director Stuart Stratford conducts The Orchestra of Scottish Opera and soloists include the fabulous soprano Hye-Youn Lee and baritone Roland Wood (both recently heard in Mozart’s Don Giovanni).

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“A feast of blistering emotion and theatrical might” DAILY TELEGRAPH (The James Plays)

RAW MATERIAL + CAPITAL THEATRES IN ASSOCIATION WITH WHERE Empire Theatre

NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND

TIME 19.30

Wed 02 – Sat 05

PRICE £15 – £43.50 SUITABILITY All ages OPERA

“You’re a wonder. You’re a window into a wide world.”

Scotland, 1504, seen fresh through the eyes of new arrivals Ellen and Anne, two Moorish women who were expected to take their place at a royal court... but not this one. Both women now have to fight to find and keep a place in the dazzling, dangerous world of the Scottish Court of James IV. It’s a world where war is never far away, words of love and promises of peace are not what they seem and where poets might turn out to be more dangerous than any assassin.

Employing the same wit and theatricality of the first three James Plays, acclaimed playwright Rona Munro takes you back to a thrilling and uncharted period of Scottish history in this brand new production. Join us on the journey.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 13.30 | 14.30 | 19.30 PRICE £25 – £40 SUITABILITY 12+ (Adult Themes, Strong Language) DRAMA

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NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER

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HIGHLIGHTS Image: Nobody Has To Know

The 20th Inverness Film Festival PRESENTED BY EDEN COURT

Fri 04 – Thu 10 This year marks two decades of the Inverness Film Festival, bringing a programme of the very best international cinema to the heart of the Highlands every year. The world has changed immeasurably in that time, reflected through a dazzling array of big screen experiences that we have shared with the Highland’s passionate film-going community right here at Eden Court.

The IFF is the place to see a premiere before it takes flight and becomes a future cult classic or Oscar-winner. Be the first to see a new movie from your favourite director, or take a chance on something you’ve never heard of – you might just end up finding your new favourite film.

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This year, we’ll continue to programme the best new titles across countries and genres, whilst reflecting on the last 20 years (in which we’ve screened over 750 films) with a best of the fest strand covering some of our all time favourite IFF titles.

The Tomorrow Band featuring Hamish Stuart Fri 11

Scottish funk’n’soul supergroup The Tomorrow Band will be laying down the grooves with special guest and Average White Band legend Hamish Stuart for an evening of foot-tappin’, hip-shakin’, shoulder-movin’ R’n’B music.

Promoting new album Inside/Outside, imagine Average White Band zooming down the A9 in a Ford Torino, The Crusaders strapped to the roof-rack while Steely Dan booms from the car stereo, and you’ll know what to expect.

“Down tools, take five, and shimmy” BBC RADIO SCOTLAND

“Keeping the funk flame alive” DAILY RECORD

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £22.50 SUITABILITY 14+ MUSIC

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N’famady Kouyaté Thu 03

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £16 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

Vincent Simone Tango Passions

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER

A young, energetic master musician from Guinea, N’famady Kouyaté brings his modern interpretations of traditional West African Mandingue songs and rhythms in this new show, backed by his band.

Playing the balafon – a traditional wooden xylophone that is sacred to his family heritage – N’famady is a talented multi-instrumentalist who is sure to wow all who come to see him perform.

Sun 06

Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage with his brand new show Tango Passions. Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango specialists, let the original Italian stallion take you on a journey to Buenos Aires and enjoy his dancing, tales and poetry about the history of the Argentine Tango. Featuring music from Astor Piazzolla and Gotan Project. A sexy, steamy, passionate night not to be missed!

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £32 – £42 SUITABILITY All ages DANCE

WHERE OneTouch Theatre WHERE OneTouch Theatre

TIME 19.30

TIME 20.00

PRICE £20

PRICE £10 – £12

SUITABILITY 14+

SUITABILITY 12+ MUSIC

Gerry Jablonski + The Electric Band Sat 05

A standout act with an energetic, no-holds-barred stage show. Their unique, trademark heavy bluesrock sound and style produces gutsy music with hooks, melodies and an intense presence that will win over any audience, anywhere, anytime. Guaranteed.

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Come and see this incredible international touring band at Eden Court, as they bring over 10 years of experience touring throughout the UK and Europe.

MUSIC

John McCusker Tue 08

Renowned Scottish folk musician, producer, and composer John McCusker comes to Inverness with his skill at transcending musical boundaries. Striving to keep his music fresh and exciting by embracing new sonic adventures, but never leaving the past behind, the Bellshill-born multi-award winner brings an expansive history to the stage in this 30th Anniversary show.

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Worn Wed 09

Supported by Creative Scotland Touring Fund.

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 19.00 PRICE £14 SUITABILITY 12+ DANCE

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30

Hello Again – A Tribute to Neil Diamond

MUSIC

Paul Pritchard – The Mountain Path

Sun 13 Following their sell-out Christmas Gothic, Dyad Productions are back with this autumnal treat from the award-winning creators of Orlando; Dalloway; Jane Eyre: An Autobiography; Austen’s Women; I, Elizabeth; The Time Machine; and The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe.

Mon 14

In the dark between life and death, a haunted woman tells strange and terrifying tales; eerie stories, dusty and forgotten. Until now. Come along and be thrilled by three lost gothic spinetinglers from the great Victorian female writers.

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SUITABILITY All ages

One of the world’s greatest celebrations of the life and work of Neil Diamond comes to Inverness, with Hello Again. A must-see tribute show for fans of the original artist, it’s no surprise that this show has accelerated itself to becoming the talk of theatre land. Playing through fifty years of the star’s legendary career, this will be a journey through an ongoing story carved deep in the annals of music history.

DYAD PRODUCTIONS

HHHHH THREE WEEKS

PRICE £29.50

Sun 13

Female Gothic

“A macabre masterpiece.

Ghostly, grisly and gorgeous.

Don’t miss it.”

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER

Inspired by the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi, where broken pottery is mended with gold or silver, Worn is an exquisite and emotive dance, which explores how the body is affected by the experiences, marks and scars that make us who we are. White and Givan’s trademark strong physical presence, and dynamic and tender choreography will engage you on both a physical and emotional level.

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £15 - £17 SUITABILITY 14+ DRAMA

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £16

Paul Pritchard comes to Eden Court with a new adventure book like no other, The Mountain Path – an exploration of a healing brain, a journey into philosophy and psychology, a test of will, and a triumph of hope. Left hemiplegic by an injury when climbing a sea stack in Tasmania called the Totem Pole, Pritchard has spent the last two decades taking on adventures that seemed impossible while plumbing the depths of a mind almost snuffed out by his passion for climbing. Finally, he returns to climb the Totem Pole, the place where his life was almost extinguished.

SUITABILITY 12+ (Strong Language) TALKS

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“Effortlessly entertaining.”

HHHH EVENING STANDARD

Mon 21

Tue 15 – Fri 18

The multi award-winning New Old Friends bring another dose of mirth, murder and mayhem, this time with a side of tennis. Lord Knows, the chair of The Whombledun International Invitational Tennis Tournament, has died and his son, Hugh, is suspicious.

The police won’t take the case so Hugh calls in Perry & Penny Pink, private investigators.

What transpires has all the hallmarks of the company’s particular brand of theatrical hilarity: a cast of four performers play countless characters with quick-fire changes and quicker wits in this ace of a show, which you’re sure to (fifteen) love.

Jason Manford – Like Me

WHERE OneTouch Theatre

WHERE Empire Theatre

TIME 19.00

TIME 19.30

PRICE £17

PRICE £33.50

SUITABILITY 12+

SUITABILITY 14+ (Adult Themes)

COMEDY

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He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. Like Me is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER

Crimes on Centre Court

COMEDY

DRAMA

“Celebrations of theatricality… worthy of The 39 Steps”

“Moving portrayal of determination and survival.”

THE TIMES

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WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 16.30 | 20.00 PRICE £38.50 – £41.50 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

Sixties Gold - An All Hits Show Sun 20

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This incredible show brings together stars and the hits of the sixties, with The Tremeloes featuring Chesney Hawkes, Herman’s Hermits, Marmalade, Spencer James of The Searchers, Gerry’s Peacemakers, and special guest Gary Puckett from The Union Gap. Come and see some of the biggest selling bands of the decade, with songs including Silence is Golden, Young Girl, Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Needles and Pins, and You’ll Never Walk Alone.

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Thu 24

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live, Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father. She reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy destined for a life in the service of the church, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement.

This critically-acclaimed show comes to Eden Court following a sell-out UK tour earlier in 2022, and sell-out seasons in Shanghai, New York, Edinburgh, and London’s West End.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £11.50 - £22.50 SUITABILITY 12+ DRAMA

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FRIENDS

NOVEMBER

CARAIDEAN ABBA Party Night Fri 25

Become an Eden Court Friend

The hugely popular ABBA Party Night always gets the entire Empire Theatre up disco dancing from the very first song - so dig out your 70’s fashion, dust off your platform boots and get ready to sing and dance the night away with this fantastic tribute show. Renowned for the band’s authentic voices, musical excellence and original costumes, this is a must-see show for all you Dancing Queens.

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Priority booking and special offers

Exclusive events for members

Advance information

The latest on and off stage news

Discount in our Cafe, Bar & Restaurant

Waiting list priority

TIME 19.30 PRICE £27 – £32 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

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Savings on hundreds of shows and films

WHERE Empire Theatre

Join our wonderful group of supporters who help us to deliver our charitable work on and off stage.

Patrons enjoy all the benefits of Friends membership plus special events and opportunities to get behind the scenes at Eden Court.

NEW! Support Eden Court as a Good Friend and make a difference as a member

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“For a night, or afternoon, of pure escapism and fun, it’s hard to beat.”

PRESS + JOURNAL

(Beauty and The Beast 2019) DECEMBER

Peter Pan IMAGINE THEATRE COMPANY

Wed 07 Dec – Sun 08 Jan

HIGHLIGHTS

The Panto adventure that never grows old…

Come and join us on a magical journey as we fly high above the streets of Inverness to Neverland!

When Wendy and her brothers encounter the mysterious Peter Pan, the boy who never grows old, they are whisked off on an adventure to Neverland.

With the magical island under threat, can they help Peter and the Lost Boys defeat the villainous Captain Hook and his infamous pirate crew?

“Expect the usual mixture of slapstick, japery and gags that’ll tickle Invernesian funny bones” WHAT’S ON HIGHLANDS

(Beauty and the Beast 2019)

Peter Pan is a swashbuckling adventure panto, with spectacular song and dance routines, an outrageous dame and lots of hilarious panto slapstick.

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Steven Wren and Ross Allan

Let your dreams take flight and join us for a panto guaranteed to have you hooked this festive season!

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 11.00 | 13.00 | 13.30 | 14.30 | 17.00 | 19.00 PRICE £14 – £28 SUITABILITY All ages FAMILY

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“Ticks a lot of hugely entertaining boxes en route to Neverland.”

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GLASGOW TIMES (Peter Pan 2015)

“The rapport between Allan, Wren and the Inverness audience is all but perfect” HHHH THE SCOTSMAN (Snow White 2017)

“Vintage panto at its best” HHHHH WHAT’S ON NORTH (Cinderella 2021)

Café + Bar Our beautiful riverside café and bar is the perfect place to relax with a pre-show refreshment.

DECEMBER

To view our menu and pre-order, use our Goodeats QR code and skip the queue. goodeats.io/Edencourtbar

Photo by Miheala Bodlovic Set & Costume Design by Kenny Miller

Unicorn Christmas Party PRESENTED BY RAW MATERIAL + EDEN COURT

Thu 15 – Fri 23 Find your inner unicorn and join rockin’, magical unicorns Melody and Luna as they bring a little winter sunshine, moonlight, good times and a lot of boogie into everyone’s lives, with easy-to-follow dance moves, air guitars, and a soundtrack of Christmas hits. There will be something for all ages with Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, Run Run Rudolph, Merry Christmas Everyone, All I Want for Christmas is You, and many more!

BOOK ONLINE: EDEN-COURT.CO.UK/BOOKATABLE

For all aspiring unicorns aged 7 and under (and their families).

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 10.30 | 13.30 PRICE £11 (Under 18s: £9) SUITABILITY Under 7s CHILDREN

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by Aberdeen Performing Arts, Capital Theatres and Eden Court Highlands

Concerts by Candlelight SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE

Fri 02

TIME 19.30 PRICE On Sale mid August SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers - Holly at Christmas 2022

The Gallery at Eden Court Our galleries work with artists to present a varied programme of exhibitions showcasing the work of both established artists and investing in those of the future.

CALL TO ARTISTS We invite artists working in all mediums to submit artwork to be considered for our gallery spaces.

This open call is designed to give an opportunity to Scottish artists and

OneTouch Gallery is a space curated by the Flow Photofest showcasing work from photographers from across Scotland and further afield.

those based in Scotland to exhibit

Stalls Foyer and Second Floor Gallery are spaces where established artists can exhibit and sell their work.

or more images of current work

Blink Gallery is our gallery space dedicated to the local community and the creative work that they produce.

DECEMBER

VISUAL ARTS WHERE Inverness Cathedral

Scottish Ensemble return to the atmospheric surroundings of Inverness Cathedral for their annual seasonal treat - Concerts by Candlelight. Set within a shimmering array of candles, this concert will take audiences on a journey; from the baroque in the form of music by Henry Purcell and J.S. Bach to the present: Peteris Vasks, Sally Norris and Thomas Ades. An intimate evening of music; a moment of tranquillity; a performance to inspire and uplift.

their work.

Email gallery@eden-court.co.uk and include artist bio plus three (all new work must have been completed within the last two years).

Sat 10 – Mon 12

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies!

Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family.

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!”

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £22 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

“The audience were dancing in the aisles and roaring for more” THE STAGE

“Buddy brilliant! ” GRAHAM NORTON, BBC ONE

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LIVE TEHATRE

Live Theatre On Screen See the best theatre, opera and ballet broadcast live from around the world directly onto our cinema screens. You’ll be guaranteed big screen spectacle, immersive sound and a very comfortable seat.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

THE ROYAL OPERA

THE ROYAL OPERA

Much Ado About Nothing

La Bohème

The Barber of Seville

Thu 08 Sep (Live) + Sun 25 Sep (Encore)

Thu 20 Oct (Live) + Sun 23 Oct (Encore)

Wed 15 Jan (Live) + Sun 19 Feb (Encore)

THE ROYAL OPERA

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

THE ROYAL BALLET

Madama Butterfly

The Seagull

Like Water For Chocolate

Tue 27 Sep (Live) + Sun 02 Oct (Encore)

Thu 03 Nov (Live) + Sun 13 Nov (Encore)

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

THE ROYAL BALLET

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

Jack Absolute Flies Again

A Diamond Celebration

Thu 06 Oct (Live) + Sun 09 Oct (Encore)

Wed 16 Nov (Live) + Sun 20 Nov (Encore)

The Crucible

THE ROYAL OPERA

THE ROYAL BALLET

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

Aida

The Nutcracker

Othello

Wed 12 Oct (Live) + Sun 16 Oct (Encore)

Thu 08 Dec + Sun 11 Dec

Thu 23 Feb ( Live) + Sun 26 Feb (Encore)

Thu 19 Jan ( Live) + Sun 22 Jan (Encore)

Thu 26 Jan ( Live) + Sun 29 Jan (Encore)

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The Snow Queen SCOTTISH BALLET

Wed 25 - Sat 28 From the bustle of a winter’s market to the shivers of a fairytale forest, take a journey to the Snow Queen’s palace, where you’ll find her surrounded by the icy fragments of an enchanted mirror. Along the way you’ll meet a colourful cast of characters, from young lovers parted by a spell to a circus ringmaster with a few tricks up his sleeve. This story of love and friendship is sure to delight the whole family.

HIGHLIGHTS

THE LIST

JANUARY

THE HERALD

Scottish Ballet’s spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the stage, after its sell-out tour in 2019.

This glittering production is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale – which was also the basis for Frozen. Set to the music of Rimsky-Korsakov which will be performed live by the full Scottish Ballet Orchestra.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 14.30 | 19.30 Pre-show Talk Thu 26 18.30 + Fri 27 18.30 PRICE £16.50 – £39.50 SUITABILITY All ages DANCE

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A GLITTERING WINTER TALE

Wilson + Wakeman Fri 27

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £20 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

RSNO Viennese Gala ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA

Thu 12 Vienna, the city of dreams, where melodies are as sweet as Sachertorte and dance rhythms sparkle like champagne! It simply wouldn’t be New Year without the music of Vienna’s most famous son Johann Strauss and his friends. Let the Royal Scottish National Orchestra whirl you away to a world of elegant waltzes, playful polkas, and good old-fashioned operetta romance from a real RSNO favourite - tenor Jamie MacDougall.

Scotland’s National Orchestra and conductor David Niemann will sweep you off your feet with favourites including the overture to Die Fledermaus, On the Beautiful Blue Danube and the Thunder and Lightning Polka.

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WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £25 – £28

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SUITABILITY All ages CLASSICAL MUSIC

Join in our 500 Club prize draw for your chance to win and you’ll also be supporting our work as a registered charity.

Make a difference for just £5 a month.

Find out more: EDEN-COURT.CO.UK/500CLUB

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Two renowned musicians in their own right, Adam Wakeman and Damian Wilson come to Eden Court together for the first time, following an international tour.

With the extensive solo career of Wilson, including a lead performance of Jean Valjean in the UK National Tour of Les Misérables, and Wakeman’s history as the keyboard and guitar player of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, this is a show not to be missed.

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David Walliams’ Demon Dentist THE BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY

Fri 14 - Sun 16 Apr Strange things are happening in Alfie’s town! Children are leaving their teeth for the tooth fairy and waking up to find horrible things under their pillow! Alfie and his friend Gabz are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery – but no-one could have dreamed what they’ll discover, when they come face to face with the demon dentist herself!

Don’t miss this electrifying tale at Eden Court, from the West End producers of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy, both nominated for an Olivier Award. It promises to be the most thrilling and hilarious adventure yet!

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 11.00 | 15.00 | 18.30 PRICE £12.50 – £25 SUITABILITY All ages CHILDREN FAMILY

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50% OFF

tickets booked before 1 Oct 2022* (Band A tickets only)

Around the World in 80 Days

“Best family theatre... captivates young and old.”

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TILTED WIG + YORK THEATRE ROYAL

Fri 10 - Sun 12 Feb

By Jules Verne

“Rip-roaring drama.”

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YORK PRESS

Adapted and directed by Juliet Forster Join the raggle-taggle band of travelling circus performers as they embark on their most daring feat yet: to recreate the adventures of Phileas Fogg as he sets off on his race around the world. But wait?

Who is this Nellie Bly biting at his heels? We can’t have an actual real-life woman win this race!

Come sit back and enjoy as these skilled performers traverse every country, embrace each character and navigate each mode of transport as fact clashes with fiction in this madcap adventure around the globe.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 13.00 | 17.00 | 18.00 PRICE £18 – £28 SUITABILITY 7+ DRAMA

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Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

“Layer after layer of brilliance”

Tue 14 – Sat 18 Mar

Giovanni Pernice – Made in Italy

By Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen

STRICTLY THEATRE COMPANY

Sun 26 Mar Strictly Come Dancing 2021 champion and dance heart-throb Giovanni Pernice invites you to join him on a journey to his homeland for his brand new 2023 production of Made in Italy.

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Joined by an outstanding ensemble of some of the best dancers and singers from the Ballroom and theatre world, this show promises to be a fantastic night out!

JOYCE MCMILLAN, THE SCOTSMAN

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 15.00 | 19.30 PRICE £37 – £47 SUITABILITY All ages DANCE

Since opening in Glasgow, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) took London’s West End by storm winning the Olivier Award for Best Comedy and now it returns to Scotland.

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation, where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.

“A kick-ass delight from start to finish” NEIL COOPER, GLASGOW HERALD

It’s the 1800s.

It’s party time.

Let the ruthless matchmaking begin.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 13.30 | 14.30 | 19.30 PRICE £19 - £47 SUITABILITY 12+ DRAMA

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“Hilarity, romance, madness and utter theatrical joy” STEPHEN JOYS

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The Stamping Ground RAW MATERIAL AND EDEN COURT HIGHLANDS PRESENT

Fri 05 – Sat 13 May An uplifting new musical, featuring the songs of Runrig.

When together-forever couple Euan and Annie return home, they’re seeking a ‘fresh start’ for their teenage daughter. But there’s a heatwave in the Highlands and they soon find themselves lost in this once familiar place, now filled with more tourists than residents.

As relationships ignite and smoulder, Euan and Annie find themselves swept into a battle to save the heart of the community. But can they save each other?

THE STAMPING GROUND is a story about love, life and the land.

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 14.30 | 19.30 PRICE From £22 (restricted view) MUSICAL

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The Mousetrap Mon 05 – Sat 10 Jun

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longestrunning play. This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time.

As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover that a killer is in their midst!

For 70 years, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats and now it comes to Inverness.

COULD YOU BE NEXT?

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 14.00 | 19.30 PRICE £22.50 – £34.50 SUITABILITY 7+ DRAMA

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GTA MUSIC

Thu 02 Feb

WHERE OneTouch Theatre TIME 19.00 PRICE £24 SUITABILITY All ages

Founder members of The Blues Band, Paul Jones and Dave Kelly’s tangled and colourful roots go way back into the true undergrowth of the tradition. As well as their own original material, they not only know and perform the work of the greats, ranging from Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker through to Sonny Boy Williamson - they actually played alongside them, and enjoyed their friendship.

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Mark Beaumont – Faster SPEAKERS FROM THE EDGE

Thu 21 Feb WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £15.50 – £18.50

Mark Beaumont reflects on a career that has evolved from the footloose epics of his 20s towards a level of performance and precision that allows him to continue to push boundaries in cycling.

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Paul Jones + Dave Kelly

Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock – Ghost Train STEVE STEINMAN PRODUCTIONS LTD

Thu 16 Feb From the producers of Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story comes the classic rock musical sensation that’s been rocking the nation for 20 years.

Featuring over 30 of the greatest classic rock anthems of all time, including Queen, AC/DC, Bonnie Tyler, Meat Loaf, Bon Jovi, Journey, Guns N’ Roses and many more, don’t miss this rockpacked fun show at Eden Court!

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £29 – £36 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

James Yorkston’s Tae Sup wi’ a Fifer on Tour

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 20.00 PRICE £26 SUITABILITY 16+

JAMES YORKSTON C/O PLAYPEN MANAGEMENT

COMEDY

Thu 16 Feb Tae Sup wi’ a Fifer is a club night from James Yorkston that brings together big names along with new discoveries from the worlds of music and literature.

WHERE OneTouch Theatre

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TIME 19.45 PRICE £17.50 SUITABILITY All ages MUSIC

This special series of intimate shows around Scotland features a diverse array of musicians from near and far – February 2023, one of three visits to Eden Court by the series, stars Kris Drever, Salena Godden, Rachel Sermanni plus host James Yorkston.

Tae Sup Wi’ A Fifer: On Tour is made possible thanks to funding from Creative Scotland.

Jim Smith – The Hills Have Ayes SCOTTISH COMEDY AGENCY

Sat 18 Feb After his last sell out tour, Perthshire farmer and comedian Jim Smith dons the checked shirt again as he returns with a brand new show telling tales of Scottish rural life.

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J & C PROMOTIONS

Sat 04 Mar

WHERE Empire Theatre TIME 19.30 PRICE £38 SUITABILITY 12+

Jimmy Buckley’s slick, smoothly-delivered country material is complemented by his ability to switch to beguiling slow numbers; Robert Mizzell’s familiar upbeat country repertoire never fails to elicit a rapturous response.

Patrick Feeney’s deft interpretation of Irish country songs is embossed by his captivating presentation of familiar ballads and gospel songs, which seldom fail to strike a chord with the audience.

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Goldberg Variations – ternary patterns for Insomnia SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE + ANDERSSON DANCE

Mon 06 Mar After playing to audiences around the world, Scottish WHERE Empire Theatre Ensemble and Sweden’s Andersson Dance bring their TIME 19.30 playful reworking of J.S. Bach’s masterpiece, Goldberg Variations. Fusing music and movement to profound PRICE On Sale mid August SUITABILITY Ideal for young people and joyous effect, this production brings a fresh visual dimension to this revered piece of music, allowing aged 11 – 14, their families and audiences to enjoy its humour, humanity and beauty in friends an entirely new way.

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Wed 29 Mar – Sat 01 Apr After the highly successful run of their last show, Legally Blonde, Inverness Musical Theatre return with another dazzling, high-energy show, The Wedding Singer.

Based on the film, this musical totally embraces the lively 80’s vibe - the music, choreography, fashion, pop culture and humour. You will be in for a treat, so get out there and see this sensational show!

INFORMATION

COMING SOON

The Three Amigos

Accessible Performances We offer audio description, signed, descriptive subtitles and relaxed performances for certain theatre shows.

We also provide audio described, subtitled, dementia friendly, dream and scream and autism friendly cinema screenings where possible.

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Burn

Sat 10 Sep

14.30

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Coppélia

Fri 07 Oct

18.30

Pre-Performance Talk (£2)

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13.00

Touch Tour (Free but ticketed)

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14.30

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Sat 12 Nov

16.00

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Peter Pan

Wed 14 Dec

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13.00

The Snow Queen

BSL Interpreted Audio Described

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19.00

BSL Interpreted

Thu 29 Dec

14.30

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Fri 06 Jan

19.00

Relaxed Performance

Thu 26 + Fri 27 Jan 18.30

Pre-Performance Talk (£5)

Sat 28 Jan

13.00

Touch Tour (Free but ticketed)

Sat 28 Jan

14.30

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Our cinemas are equipped with DTS Access technology, including hearing assist, audio description and for some performances, soft subtitling. Our theatre performance spaces are equipped with two-channel infrared equipment and receivers are available at the Ticket Sales desk and can be used on their own or in conjunction with your hearing aid.

Detailed information regarding subtitled, captioned and signed performances can be found on our website: www.eden-court.co.uk

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Hearing impaired patrons can contact us by textphone on 1811 01463 234 234.

Wheelchairs are available for you to use if you feel that a wheelchair would make it easier for you to access Eden Court. Please reserve this in advance with our Ticket Sales staff.

If you need any additional help, ask for the duty manager or call 01463 234 234 in advance of your visit.

Eden Court Highlands (trading as Eden Court) is a company registered in Scotland (company number SC063216) 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.

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Our Engagement team are delighted to be back, presenting a wide and varied programme of drama, dance, film and singing classes to appeal to all ages and abilities run by an experienced and passionate team of practitioners and local freelancers.

To get involved and keep an eye on all of our activities in our Studio Programme or other special events through the Engagement Team visit WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK/GET-INVOLVED

ENGAGEMENT + CLASSES

ENGAGEMENT + CLASSES

Did you hear?

Come along and try a new skill with a chance to perform in our One Touch Theatre at the end of the academic year or see your own film on the big screen!

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CHILDREN 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 remains theirs and that we will take no more responsibility for children than for any other members of

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PROGRAMME CHANGES + CANCELLATIONS We reserve the right to cancel or change the published times of any performances. 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 us a call on 01463 234 234.

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EDEN COURT RESTAURANT + BAR Our cafe/bar and restaurant is open from 10am 7 days. We serve a wide selection of beers, spirits and wines, and will happily take your pre-interval drinks order.

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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.

EDEN COURT FRIENDS Eden Court Friends are entitled to a ticket discount of £1 off tickets under £10 and £2 off tickets over £10 for most shows. Friends also enjoy a 10% discount in our Restaurant and Bar (excluding alcohol). For more info about Friends ask the Box Office team or check online.

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GIFT VOUCHERS Gift vouchers are valid for 2 years from date of purchase and are available from the Box Office or online at www.edencourt.co.uk in any denomination. Please note that we do not offer or accept Theatre Tokens.

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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 is re-invested into Eden Court.

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PAYMENT METHODS Payments 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 American Express Maestro.

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BOOKING FEES The following per ticket booking fees apply to all ticket sales (except classes)

DATA PROTECTION The privacy and security of your personal information is very important to us. Our privacy policy can be viewed on our website and this explains how and why we use your personal data. The personal information we collect, process or use is treated securely and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policies, please email us mydata@ eden-court.co.uk

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TICKET POSTAGE / COLLECTION We can post your tickets to you for £1.50 per transaction or print at box office for £0.50. E-tickets are free.

the audience. Any member of the audience (including children) will be required to leave if their behaviour is disturbing for other patrons. Babes will be admitted when the wishes of the visiting company allow it.

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GROUP RATES We offer group discounts on a number of our performances.

Groups are usually considered to be parties of 10 or more. Contact our box office for group booking info.

MAILING LIST If you would like to receive our brochure direct to your door, twice a year, get in touch and we’ll add you to the mailing list – call 01463 234 234 or sign up on our website.

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REDUCED RATES Reduced rates are offered for many performances. Only one reduction applies per ticket. Reductions generally apply to under 18s, fulltime students, over 60s, people claiming unemployment benefit, people with disabilities and people on low income. We may ask to see proof of reduced rate status. Eden Court is a member of Highland Council’s Plus One scheme and we have a capped number of Plus One tickets available for each theatre performance. For further details of the scheme please contact the Highland Council.

ONLINE: eden-court.co.uk

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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 any reservations not paid for in full within three working days will be released for sale. Reservations can’t be made for events less than seven days ahead.

PHONE BOX OFFICE: 01463 234 234

INFORMATION

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Tickets + Info

Our bustling café bar is the perfect spot for coffees, pre-show snacks and drinks and we have lunch and dinner menus plus great daily specials.

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LATE ADMISSIONS We are all late sometimes but don’t worry, we’ll get you into the auditorium at a suitable point in the performance. All we ask is that you try not disturb other people when getting to your seat.

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Please see page 83 for full details of accessible performances as well as general access information.

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Keith James

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Thu

15

Shona The Musical Choir

12

Thu

15

A Room of One’s Own

13

Fri

16

A Country Night in Nashville

13

Sat

17

Darren Connell - Thank You For Being My Friend

14

NOVEMBER

SEPTEMBER PERFORMANCES

DATE

Sat

Jimeoin

36

25

Scottish Ensemble Breathe

36

Thu

27

The Elvis Years – The Story of the King

37

Thu - Sat

27 - 29

MONSTERFEST 2022

24

Sat

29

Jack Dee: Off the Telly

37

Sun

30

Dallahan

38

Sun

30

Derek Ryan in Concert

38

DAY

DATE

EVENT

PAGE

Wed - Sat 02 - 05

James IV - Queen of the Fight

45

Thu

03

N’famady Kouyaté

48

Fri - Thu

04 - 10

The 20th Inverness Film Festival

46

Sat

05

Gerry Jablonski + The Electric Band

48

Sun

06

Vincent Simone - Tango Passions

49

Tue

08

John McCusker

49

Mon

19

Ocean Film Festival

14

19

Adrian Hayes - To the Ends of the Earth

15

Tue

20

Rose

15

Tue - Sat

08 - 12

SIX

42

Wed

21

Tae Sup wi’ a Fifer

16

Wed

09

Worn

50

Wed - Sat 21 - 24

Nathan Carter

16

Fri

11

The Tomorrow Band Featuring Special Guest:

Thu

Steptoe + Son - Radio Show

17

Hamish Stuart (Average White Band)

47

13

Female Gothic

50 51

22

Fri

23

Time’s Plague

17

Sun

Sat

24

Pygmy Twylyte Frank Zappa Tribute

18

Sun

13

Hello Again: A Tribute to Neil Diamond

18

Mon

14

Paul Pritchard - The Mountain Path

51

19

Tue - Fri

15 - 18

Crimes on Centre Court

52

Sun

20

Sixties Gold

52

Mon

21

Jason Manford: Like Me

53

Thu

24

Black is the Color of My Voice

53

Fri

25

ABBA Party Night

55

Sat

26

Scottish Opera - The Verdi Collection

44

DAY

DATE

EVENT

Fri

02

Scottish Ensemble - Concerts by Candlelight

Fri

27 30

Ferguson + Barton Mànran

Relaxed Performance DAY

DATE

EVENT

Sat

01

Thunderstruck

Sun

02

Rat Pack Live

25

Sun

02

The Kakatsitsi Master Drummers

26

Tue

04

The Beauty Queen of Leenane

26

Thu - Sat

06 - 08

Coppélia

22

07

Rocket Post!

25

27

Sun

09

Art of Believing

27

Sun

09

The ELO Show

28

Mon

10

Father Earth

28

Tue

11

Elevate 2022

29

Mon - Tue 10 - 11

549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War

29

Wed

Leo Houlding

30

12

Thu

13

Saba Douglas-Hamilton: Elephant Footprints

30

Thu

13

PIAF. Written and performed by Christine Bovill

31

Fri

14

Breabach

31

Sat

15

An Audience with Diana Gabaldon

32

Mon

17

I Spy With My Little Eye

32

Tue

18

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously

33

Thu - Fri

20 - 21

Happiness Collectors

34

Thu

20

Fara

34

Thu

20

Michael English + his Band - Celebration Tour

35

Fri

21

Queenz: The Show With Balls!

35

DECEMBER

Fri

PAGE

JANUARY

OCTOBER

23

Tue

Mon

Tue

88

Sun

Wed - Sun 07 Dec-08 Jan Peter Pan

PAGE

63 58

Sat - Mon 10 - 12

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers Holly at Christmas 2022

63

Thu - Fri

15 - 23

Unicorn Christmas Party

61

DAY

DATE

EVENT

Thu

12

RSNO Viennese Gala

70

Wed - Sat 25 - 28

Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen

68

Fri

Wilson + Wakeman

71

27

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