ON at Fife - Spring 2012

Spring 2012

www.onfife.com

ACROSS OUR VENUES

Adam Smith Pages

3 – 11

Carnegie Hall Pages

12 – 24

Lochgelly Centre Pages

25 – 27

Rothes Halls Pages

30 – 40

Puppet Animation Festival Pages

28 & 29

Diary Listing of all events

20 & 21

Put a spring in your step with our new season of art, drama, dance, comedy, music and family events. Our packed programme includes the eagerly-awaited return of the Fife Jazz Festival.

Plus the inimitable Dorothy Paul ‘retiring from retirement’, TV favourites Benidorm ‘Live’, the debut of the Chinese State Circus and music to suit all tastes from jazz to pop to classical.

We’re delighted to welcome Love and Money to Rothes Halls on one of only 3 Scottish dates.

For little ones, Starcatchers The Attic and The Puppet Animation Festival perform in all four venues and kids’ favourites Charlie & Lola and The Little Princess also hit the stage.

ON at Fife’s association with the National Theatre of Scotland continues with The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart at the Adam Smith Theatre, and there are more treats for drama lovers in store – including Macbeth, The Steamie, Dust and The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists.

We have so much going ON that we can’t fit everything in here. So check out our website at www.onfife.com, where you can find out more about our events, creative work, courses and classes across Fife. While you’re there, why not sign up for our regular e-newsletter to make sure you don’t miss out on great events, competitions and offers? If you have Facebook, you can find us at www.facebook.com/onfife – and we also tweet at twitter.com/onfife – do say hello!

Hazel Wotherspoon Head of Programming and Creative Development

Pre-theatre meals Why not make your theatre night out even more special, with a delicious meal in one of our theatre cafe bars? We now offer two or three course pre-theatre meals – dinners or high teas – across our venues – look for the knife and fork symbol next to selected performances. Booking is essential – and if you book at the same time as your tickets, a two course meal is only £10 per person.

Ask at our Box Office for full menu details.

Supported by Fife Council

All details correct at time of going to press

Groups Discounts are available on full price tickets on many shows for Groups of 10+. Call the Box Offices or our Groups Booking line on 01592 583354 or email group.bookings@onfife.com for full details of group rates and for assistance with your booking.

Access All our buildings are accessible, with ramps, adapted toilets, induction loops and disabled parking. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in our theatres and cafés. This brochure is available in large print and audio.

Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1ET Box Office: 01592 583302 Box Office open 10am – 5.30pm Mon – Sat, later on performance nights

Located in the centre of Kirkcaldy, the Adam Smith Theatre offers a superb programme of drama, dance, music, comedy and children’s theatre. Our theatre café is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 2.30pm, and serves delicious meals, snacks and homebaking. The bar is open on performance nights and for pre-theatre meals on some performances.

CINEMA Tickets £5 (conc. £4) Breakfast Films – all tickets £4

Adam Smith Theatre offers a full cinema programme throughout the year, giving you the chance to catch up with recent blockbusters, as well as arthouse and classic films, all at a fantastic price.

Sign up at any Box Office to receive our regular cinema listings leaflet, which includes full details of the forthcoming programme.

Fri 27 January I 8pm I £18

Hugh Cornwell – Acoustic Hugh Cornwell is one of the UK’s finest song-writing talents and accomplished live performers. The original guitarist, singer and main songwriter in The Stranglers, Hugh enjoyed massive UK and European success with ten hit albums and twenty-one top forty singles, etching himself into the UK’s musical psyche with Peaches, No More Heroes, Golden Brown, Always the Sun, Grip, Nice ‘N’ Sleazy, Duchess, Strange Little Girl and Skin Deep.

Since leaving The Stranglers Cornwell has released eight solo albums, most recently Hooverdam, produced and mixed by Liam Watson, known for the Grammy winning White Stripes’ Elephant.

“Cornwell remains a hugely popular & prolific performer whose songwriting retains its fiery eloquence and whose gigs still crackle with electricity” Classic Rock PAGE 3

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Sat 28 January I 8pm I £14.50, conc. £12

Craig Hill – Blown by a Fan...!

Scotland’s favourite kilted treasure puts the wind in your willows! After his last smash-hit tour, Craig breezes back to Adam Smith Theatre with his new show in an exhilarating evening of pure-and-simple comedy. Wickedly provocative and always outrageously cheeky, treat yourself to an uplifting hour of fun from the fabulous comedian that the Scotsman called “a revelation”. Book early!

“Hill actually has to wait until the audience stop laughing before he can start again. It’s absolutely hilarious” Evening News Sat 4 February I 8pm I £12 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Fife Jazz Orchestra with Joe Temperley plays Ellington The greatest American jazz composer, Duke Ellington; Fife’s greatest jazz export, Joe Temperley and the compelling Fife Jazz Orchestra (directed by master drummer, Tom Gordon) come together for a gala night of great tunes and exceptional musicianship.

Joe Temperley’s meteoric career saw his golden-toned baritone sax replacing Harry Carney in Duke Ellington’s Orchestra. When Wynton Marsalis founded the Big Band – widely regarded as the best in the world – there was only one non-American in it: Joe Temperley. Tonight, Joe presents a hand-picked programme, featuring Ellington classics, with one of the top bands in the country.

Fife

cinema

J azz FESTIVAL

Sun 5 February I 3pm & 7.30pm I Tickets £5 and £4 See both for £5 if you order a between-screening evening meal for £10 at time of booking

Jazz-Inspired Romantic Double Bill New York, New York

I 1977 I PG Director Martin Scorsese I Starring Liza Minnelli & Robert de Niro An egotistical saxophone player and a young singer meet on V-J Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance, even as their careers begin a long uphill climb.

The Fabulous Baker Boys I 1990 I PG Director Steve Kloves I Starring Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer A salute to music, friendship, family and following your dreams. The Boys, a brotherly duo of lounge pianists, hire the singer Susie Diamond – a woman with a face as beautiful as her voice – to liven up their act. Tensions mount as romance blossoms and one brother is left in the cold.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Sun 12 February I 2.30pm I £7.50, Child £3, Family £18

Fife Festival of Music – Closing Concert The Fife Festival of Music runs from 30 January to 12 February at various locations across Fife. One of the largest community events in the Fife calendar, it provides a great opportunity for amateur musicians to perform in public. The first week of this year’s Festival focuses on performances by primary schools at Fife venues, including Carnegie Hall. The second week centres on Kirkcaldy, with instrumental, vocal and choral performances taking place. This exciting closing concert brings the festival to a close, and features a selection of the best performances from the two weeks.

Wed 15 & Thur 16 February I 7.30pm £12.50, conc. £10.50. Schools £5 + 1 free teacher place for every 10 pupils Icarus Theatre Collective present

Macbeth Following on from the success of Hamlet, the highly acclaimed Icarus Theatre Collective presents a bold and exciting new production of Shakespeare’s most bloody and fear-filled tragedy – Macbeth. Blending the Bard’s verse with original music and evocative gothic design, this slick new version is perfect for audiences new to Macbeth – and those already well-acquainted with Shakespeare’s poignant tragedy.

As an added bonus, Icarus will be running workshops alongside their production of Macbeth which is a fantastic opportunity for School or College Drama students in Fife to expand their knowledge of Shakespeare.

Thur 16 Feb Building a Shakespearean Character 11am Shakespearean Verse in Performance 2pm £15 (includes a ticket for Macbeth performance) Mon 20 February I 11am & 2pm I See page 25 for details

Starcatchers – The Attic

age

0–4

Thur 23 - Sat 25 February I 7.15pm I £9, conc. £7 Kirkcaldy Youth Music Theatre present

Eurobeat (almost Eurovision) Kirkcaldy Youth Music Theatre is delighted to be presenting the Fife premiere of Eurobeat, the glorious stage musical that celebrates everything we love about the Eurovision Song Contest from cheese to champion. It’s an interactive musical with the audience voting for their favourite song!

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Fri 2 – Mon 5 March I Pre-theatre meals £10 Fri + Sat I Fri 7.30pm; Sat & Sun 12 noon & 4pm; Mon 7.30pm £25, conc £22 I All children under 16 half price

Chinese State Circus – Yin Yang The incomparable Chinese State Circus proudly present their UK premiere, Yin Yang.

This elaborate, explosive and highly-choreographed presentation of power, poise and agility includes gravity-defying acrobats performing traditional acts rarely seen in circus arts. Marvel at a remarkable display of human juggling where the human body becomes catapult and catcher. Be astonished by the incredible ‘Bicycle Act’ – which will have you on the edge of your seat as 12 artistes manoeuvre onto a single bicycle.

Add to the mix exhilarating juggling, the famous Swinging Poles, a sensational contortionist and the dynamic hoop divers, and you have an action-packed show from the world’s greatest circus!

Thur 8 – Sat 10 March I 7.30pm nightly, Saturday Matinee 2.30pm Thursday & Friday adult £12, conc. £10.50, child £6 Saturday Matinee adult £10, child £6 I Saturday evening adult £12 (2 for £20.00), child £6

Yeomen of the Guard Perhaps the closest Gilbert and Sullivan came to producing an opera, in Yeomen of the Guard Gilbert’s wit is as funny and relevant today as it was when it was written in 1888. With beautiful and moving songs and music, the yeomen, arrayed in their splendid bright red uniforms, the principals and chorus blend to produce a theatrical gem. Come along and see for yourself just how wonderful this operetta is – but bring a tissue – you may need one as the final curtain falls!

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Sun 11 March I 3pm I Adults £6, Child £4

Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society present

Travelling with KOS: Spring Forward Climb aboard The Highland Express as it travels from Kirkcaldy to an unknown destination. Solve the Murder on the Orient Express, and hear one of the first performances of the Making Music Overture, specially commissioned as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Enjoy the Four Ways Suite by the ever-popular Eric Coates. Be present at the first performance of Postcards from Scotland by John Gourlay, and – finally – hitch a lift with Wagner’s Valkyries as they Ride away.

Wed 14 March I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10

Breabach Powered by double bagpipes, vocals, flute and fiddle, Breabach’s sound is fuelled further by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-dance.

The group’s sheer skill as musicians has earned them recognition as a dynamic, and engaging live act, and their musicianship and adaptability comes across through their thoughtful arrangement and delivery of the songs.

Nominated as ‘Best Group’ at both the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Folk awards and the Scots Trad Music Awards, it is little wonder that Breabach have a fast-growing international reputation.

Fri 16 March I 7.30pm I £15

Rich Hall Rich Hall is the star of the critically-acclaimed BBC 4 documentaries Rich Hall’s The Dirty South and How The West Was Lost plus Channel 4’s topical late night show Stand Up For The Week. His renowned grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and king of rapid-fire wit.

Fans can see the comic genius from Montana discuss a variety of topics all delivered in his own hilarious unique way. Rich has also become well known for his television and radio work. Notable UK appearances include regular appearances on QI, Have I Got News for You, and Live at the Apollo.

“Creeps up on you and ambushes your funny bone like no one else” The Scotsman PAGE 7

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Thur 22 – Sat 24 March I 7.30pm with Sat Mat 2.30pm I Thur £15.50, Fri & Sat £18, Matinee £15.50 Pre-theatre meals £10

The Steamie 25th Anniversary Tour It’s Hogmanay in a Glasgow wash house and the girls need to get their washing done before the bells.

Join Dolly, Magrit, Doreen and Mrs Culfeathers as they laugh and cry their way through the last day of the year – with a little help from the not-so-handy Andy. First performed in May 1987, The Steamie has delighted and entertained audiences all over the world.

Writer Tony Roper directs this new anniversary touring production – get your tickets now before it sells out!

Wed 28 & Thur 29 March I 7pm I £6

Dunnikier School present

Aladdin Jnr Join 100 Primary 6 and 7 pupils from Dunnikier School on stage for a great night of song, dance and drama as they tell the tale of Aladdin and his magic lamp. The show features lots of well known numbers such as A Whole New World, Prince Ali and Friend Like Me sung by the magical genie!

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Wed 4 April I 7.30pm I £18, conc. £17 I Pre-theatre meals £10 Rapture Theatre presents

Dorothy Paul Retiring from Retirement BAFTA award-winning actress and Scottish showbiz legend, Dorothy Paul, comes to Fife with her brand new show, Retiring from Retirement!

Enjoy an evening of wonderful music and outrageous comedy in the company of one of Scotland’s best loved performers. Hear hilarious gossip about Dorothy’s starry pals, past and present. Accompany her in her tales of hysterical bus runs, topical tram rides and family soirees. Meet the unstoppable Cleaner, with her numerous jobs and university degrees, her best friend, Wilma, her Zumba class and her long-suffering husband, who still gets his daily ear-bashing!

There is nothing “retiring” about this wee Glasgow wummin’... and she is really looking forward to seeing you again!

There’s a second chance to see Dorothy at Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline on Thursday 12 April at 7.30pm

Sat 7 April I 2pm I High Teas £10 I £12.50, conc. £10

Rosemary Squires

Those Were the Days Sixty Years of Song Showbiz legend, Rosemary Squires MBE, whose record-breaking Fairy Liquid jingle crowned her “Queen of the Jingles” is joined by Brian Dee and His Music in an anniversary celebration of Sixty years of Song.

Memories of unforgettable hits and timeless icons, many of whom they worked with, including Roy Castle, Alma Cogan, Petula Clark, Doris Day, Ken Dodd, Ray Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Matt Monro and others, sharing personal and amusing anecdotes.

A shameless wallow through the happy years of great music, great talent and great stars. Afterwards Rosemary looks forward to a chat with the audience over a cup of tea.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Tue 10 & Wed 11 April I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10 I Age 16+

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart Created by David Greig. Directed by Wils Wilson Join us for a unique evening of anarchic theatre, haunting folk music and strange goings-on…

One wintry morning Prudencia Hart, an uptight academic, sets off to attend a conference in Kelso in the Scottish Borders. As the snow begins to fall, little does she know who or what awaits her there.

Come and be swept along on Prudencia’s enchanting dream-like journey of self discovery, filled with magical moments, devilish encounters and wittily wild karaoke. Inspired by the Border Ballads, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart will move and amuse as the peculiar twists in the tale unfold around you.

National Theatre of Scotland cannot be held responsible in the event of any member of the audience losing their head, their heart or their very self during the course of the performance.

“You shouldn’t miss this show for the world” ★★★★★ The Herald “Devilishly good” ★★★★★ Daily Mail age

2+

Thur 12 – Sun 15 April I Thur – Sat 11am & 2pm, Sun 12 noon & 3pm I £11, Family saver £40. Groups 10+ £8.50

The Singing Kettle Shake, Rattle & Roll Bang a pot, shake a storage tin, bring anything you can to make a din – then play along with The Singing Kettle in this brand new musical extravaganza. Your homemade instruments will Shake, Rattle and Roll out the rhythm of this non-stop, all-action show. Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin invite you to come and play along with their unmistakable sound. Sing along with Jock and Jeremy the Singing Chefs and Bonzo the Dog – all there to join in the fun. With loads of audience participation and favourite songs like Music Man, Homemade Band and Ants went Marching, it’s rip-roaring fun for both children and adults alike. “...superb audience participation and fabulous musical fun creates a delightful experience that only the Singing Kettle can deliver every time” Daily Record PAGE 10

Photographer Dawn Kilner

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Thur 19 April I 7.30pm I £16

Horse With an artist like Horse, there is never a chance of being underwhelmed by either her voice or songs, but these new songs, from her current ninth album are ‘belters’.

From years of life experience, touring and writing, she and her band have created an album of gems! From the sublime Ghost to the single I am, along with other beautifully crafted gems and of course an obligatory smattering from the back catalogue, this is a night for celebrating an artist at the pinnacle of her skills.

Horse performs tonight with full band. www.horsemcdonald.com

Fri 20 & Sat 21 April I 7.30pm I £10

East Fife Male Voice Choir Annual Concert Under the musical direction of Jim Broadley, and with highly acclaimed accompanist Robin Bell, this first-rate choir will be on fine form again this year. Always a sell-out, Jim’s programme will have music to suit all tastes.

Tue 24 – Sat 28 April I 7.15pm I £12.50, £11 for Tuesday and Saturday Mat (2.30pm)

Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society & ON at Adam Smith Theatre present

The Drowsy Chaperone A musical within a comedy, the story of The Drowsy Chaperone is told from the perspective of a single man, called ‘The Man in Chair’ who is a huge fan of musicals of the Jazz Age. As he plays songs from his favourite musical production, characters appear on stage to tell the story of Janet Vandegraff, a glamorous showgirl who decided to leave the spotlight and marry an oil tycoon. Fun, chaos, music and song sum up this performance from KAOS. Thur 3 – Sat 5 May I 8pm I Sat Mat 4.30pm I £17.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

From the Producers of The Naked Truth

Guilty Pleasures A Raunchy Comedy

Set in a “ladies only” health spa, this riotous play follows the comedic misadventures of GC – the bold and brazen spa owner, and his hilarious staff of fantasy men, with their sizzling spa specials! Fun ensues as they try to fulfil the special requests of their demanding female clients. But when things start to get out of control, will they escape unscathed?

Featuring an all-star cast, including Eastenders’ Mark Bannerman as hunky heart-throb Gordon, CJ De Mooi as passionate, intellectual Simon and Scotland’s own “Joseph”, Craig Chalmers.

Probably the funniest and sauciest play to hit the UK stage since The Naked Truth, this show is for adults only, as it may contain some slight male nudity – if you’re lucky enough to be in the right seats!

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East Port, Dunfermline KY12 7JA Box Office: 01383 602302 Box Office open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri; 10am – 3.30pm on Sat and later on performance nights

A lovely art deco theatre in the heart of Dunfermline, Carnegie Hall presents a fantastic range of music, drama, comedy, dance and children’s shows. The adjacent Music Institute with its meeting rooms and Studio Theatre welcomes local arts and children’s groups and hosts the creation of new productions.

Located within Carnegie Hall, Tiffany’s stunning bistro bar is family-friendly, with terrific views across the Forth Bridges. It opens Monday to Saturday,10am to 3.30pm, serving meals, snacks and home baking. The bar is open on performance nights, and pre-theatre dinners are available on some performances. Tel: 01383 602397

Thur 12 Jan & Thur 1 March I 7.30pm I £12 (conc. £10) Season tickets £36 (conc. £30) I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland Concert Series In their distinguishing white helmets, Royal Marine Bands are celebrated for the quality of their music, visual grandeur and precision drill. The Band’s repertoire includes popular classics, Big Band, contemporary works and entertaining solo features.

Sun 22 January, Sun 12 February & Sun 11 March I 7.30pm I £10, Students & unemployed £1 I Studio

Dunfermline Arts Guild Winter Concerts January Quintet Zambra: Winners of the Royal Conservatoire’s prestigious Mary D Adams prize for Chamber Music, this wind quintet perform favourite and less-familiar pieces.

February Djordje Gajic accompanied by violinist Andrea Gajic: A graduate of the Russian Academy of Music, this talented accordionist performs pieces by Bach, Mozart and Liszt as well as Spanish and Latin American composers.

March Nemtsov Duo: Brother and sister Mikhail (cello) and Elena (piano) from Russia have played together since childhood. Winners of the 2010 Runnell Trust Award, they will perform sonatas by Beethoven, Chopin and Shostakovich.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Thur 2 February I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10

Andrew O’Neill – Alternative Whimsical alternative comedy from a long-haired man with a penchant for gravy. Andrew O’Neill covers every style of comedy – guaranteed (some twice). As seen on Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, heard hijacking the Radio One Rock Show and satirising on Radio 5 Live. “a winning blend of polemic and off-beat whimsy” The Guardian “one of the funniest comedians around... hitting new heights of comedic brilliance” Time Out Fri 3 February I 8pm I £10 I Pre-theatre meals £10 CARNEGIE HALL STUDIO

Be a Hobo

The Music of Moondog A maverick, blind, musical poet who created extraordinary soundscapes in ‘slithery time’, Moondog has become a cult figure with devotees as diverse as Steve Reich, Jimmy McGriff, Leonard Bernstein, Julie Andrews, the Coen Brothers, Damon Albarn, Jerry Dammers and Mr Scruff.

Fife

J azz FESTIVAL

This performance presents two sides of Moondog. The jazz expressionistic side presented by the Art Ensemble of Fife with Ruaridh Pattison – Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year 2011. And the quirky yet more melodic side from albums like the Moondog 2 and H’Art Songs presented by Davie Scott and Duglas T Stewart and friends.

Fri 3 February I 8pm I £10 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Red Stripe Band Uplifting, non-stop boogie-woogie, jump jive, blues, rock ‘n’ roll – the Red Stripe Band are “the closest thing to Jools Holland and his band” (Jazz FM). Taking inspiration from Jerry Lee Lewis, Louis Jordan and Louis Prima, charismatic pianist and singer Red Stripe and his slick band deliver classy tunes and feature the hot and sultry vocals of Gemma Nelson, backed by a steaming horn section.

Fife

J azz FESTIVAL

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Sat 4 February I 8pm I £10

Maggie Bell and Blues ‘n’ Trouble Since coming to fame with Stone The Crows, Maggie Bell’s powerful yet soulful voice has made her the Scots Queen of the Blues. One of the greatest blues, rock and soul singers on the scene, she returns to Carnegie Hall with legendary Scottish blues-rockers Blues ‘n’ Trouble, singing a pack of well-loved tunes.

Fife

J azz FESTIVAL

Sun 5 February I 7.30pm I £10

Kyle Eastwood Band

Fife

J azz FESTIVAL

Son of Hollywood actor/director, Clint Eastwood, Kyle grew up with jazz, took up the bass, and has become a virtuoso musician and composer. He has released three critically-acclaimed albums, toured worldwide, and composed music and soundtracks for several of his father’s films. His five piece band is always a “hot live act” (BBC). They play slick modern jazz, blending swing, bop and soulful funk with a degree of cinematic cool. “Very sharp work – imagination and skill” The Observer

Wed 8 – Sat 11 February I 7.30pm with Sat mat 2.30pm Wed & Thur £12, conc. £10; Sat mat £8; Sat eve £15, conc. £14

Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society present

Iolanthe Iolanthe is one of the lightest and most endearing of comic operas. Gilbert’s libretto, in which he frequently lampoons the House of Lords as ineffective, privileged and dim-witted, also pokes fun at the party system and many other political institutions in a magnificently contemporary way. Sullivan’s score is full of well-known songs including The Law is the True Embodiment, When Britain Really Ruled the Waves and the Lord Chancellor’s classic patter number simply known as The Nightmare Song.

Do not miss this glorious opportunity to see one of Scotland’s leading Gilbert and Sullivan Societies perform a truly enjoyable production.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Thur 16 February I 7.30pm I £14.50, conc. £12 Pre-theatre meals £10

Goodnights Entertainment

Big Pants and Botox From the writer of Girls’ Night.

Starring Casualty’s Rebecca Wheatley Barbara has just survived an eventful ‘significant’ birthday, which has got her thinking about many things – not least the merits of ‘Big Pants & Botox’. Come and join her as she takes us on a hilarious, emotional, intriguing and ultimately uplifting journey.

If you have to empty your bladder before joining the kids on the trampoline and it’s a few years since you’ve had an uninterrupted view of your feet; if you know a prolapse has nothing to do with structural engineering, and that the word piles doesn’t have to be followed by the word ‘of’, then you’ll be amused, delighted and even comforted by Louise Roche’s new one-woman play.

Sat 18 February I 7.30pm I £10.50, conc. £8.50

Townsend Productions

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

By Stephen Lowe, based on the book by Robert Tressell.

Featuring Neil Gore and Rodney Matthew.

This new two-handed adaptation of Robert Tressell’s famous novel is a hilarious fast-paced show that shares with its audience a year in the life of a group of painters and decorators, as they renovate a three-storey town house for Mayor Sweater.

It traces their struggle for survival in a complacent and stagnating Edwardian England. These workers are the “philanthropists” who throw themselves into back-breaking work for poverty wages in order to generate profit for their masters.

This vibrant, lively story is brought to life by two hugely talented and experienced performers using comedy routines, entertaining songs and live music from the Music Hall and uplifting hymns from the Chapel sung in graceful harmony.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Thurs 23 February I 11am & 2pm I See page 25 for details

Starcatchers – The Attic

age

0–4

Wed 22 – Sat 25 February I 7.15pm I £11, conc. £9

Carnegie Youth Theatre presents

Guys and Dolls New York, the city that never sleeps! All the hot gamblers are in town and they’re depending on Nathan Detroit to set up this week’s incarnation of ‘The Oldest Established Permanent Floating Dice Game in New York’; the only problem is he needs $1000 to get the place!

He’s also got to deal with Adelaide, his high-maintenance girlfriend who is desperate to settle down and marry him!

Get ready for gangsters, molls and great song and dance as Carnegie Hall welcomes Carnegie Youth Theatre’s production of this Tony Award-winning Broadway hit.

Sun 26 February I 11.30am & 2.30pm £12, conc. £10

Little Princess Live on Stage

age

2+

“I Want to Celebrate!”

Come and join in the celebration with Little Princess in the theatrical Première of the hit children’s book and favourite TV character.

The Kingdom is brimming with excitement as it seems everyone has something to celebrate on a very special day. King & Queen, Admiral & General and even Chef & Maid have all invited Little Princess to tea and Little Princes has said yes to everyone! Oh no, how can she be at three parties at once?

Be part of the action and songs as Little Princess, Puss & Scruff and all her friends discover the best way to celebrate.

Little Princess is also appearing at Rothes Halls on Mon 27th February.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Fri 2 March I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Ballet West presents Swan Lake Using Tchaikovsky’s stirring score and a moving adaptation of the original choreography, the dancers of Ballet West will tell the story of the love of a young man for the cursed Odette, who is destined to spend her life as a swan, unless true love can release her from the spell of the evil Von Rothbart.

Ballet West is a ballet company that uses professional dancers with students about to begin their careers. Over recent years, the company has developed a significant reputation in producing very high quality, classical ballet, which has developed loyal audiences in venues throughout Scotland and internationally.

Sat 3 March I 7.30pm I £16, conc. £15 I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Rat Pack of Opera with Tenors Un Limited Come and enjoy some of the world’s favourite songs including Nessun Dorma, O Sole Mio, The Pearl Fisher’s Duet, You Raise Me Up, Volare, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You plus songs from their new album. Using talents honed in their previous solo careers in the opera, theatre and recording worlds, Tenors Un Limited – ‘The Rat Pack of Opera’ – set out to bring their own unique blend of wit, charm and vocal arrangements – along with original compositions – to the classical crossover genre. Scott, Paul and Jem have performed alongside such notables as Sting, Lionel Ritchie, Simply Red and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra... just to name a few.

Wed 14 March I 7.30pm I £16, conc. £15 I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Billy Fury Years Experience the breathtaking magic of Billy Fury in this captivating tribute. This is a night of pure entertainment, plus the best Fury sound you will ever hear! Michael King has performed as Billy Fury in a number of productions and toured Europe and the UK. The whole show is further enhanced by fantastic audio and video effects, plus costume changes depicting the ever-changing image of the Fury phenomenon.

The band performs hits from Billy Fury and several other unforgettable British sixties acts throughout the show, and will keep you entertained and enthralled for the entire evening.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Thur 15 March I 2pm I £12.50, conc. £10.50 I High Teas £10

We’ll Meet Again Diamond Jubilee Show

This year sees a new programme for one of Britain’s best matinee shows, guaranteed to lift your spirits. The regular show team return with comedy star Adam Daye from the classic TV show Who Do You Do, recalling the wonderful comedy radio stars of the period. Marilyn Hill Smith from BBC’s Friday Night Is Music Night will perform the songs of Dame Vera Lynn and Gracie Fields, while Tony Leyton reprises songs by Bing Crosby & West End star Donald Peers. Andy Eastwood will amaze with his ukelele and treat you to numbers by George Formby & Stephane Grappele.

Backed by the Martyn St James Band, this is an unmissable afternoon of fun and nostalgia.

Fri 16 March I 7.30pm I £16.50

The Fureys St Patrick’s Week Concert We welcome back these legends of Irish Music who have been entertaining audiences all over the world for 34 years.

Their audiences have included former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, Irish President Mary McAleese and the late Pope John Paul – while Tony Blair has stated that his favourite peace song of all time is the Fureys’ Green Fields of France.

Don’t miss this great St Patrick’s Celebration where you’ll hear all their hits including When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare to Here, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy and Steal Away.

Thur 22 March I 8pm I £13, conc. £11

Steve Hughes Big Issues All the way from Australia, ex-heavy metal drummer-turned-comedian Steve Hughes marks his debut tour with a stop at Carnegie Hall. Steve’s an intelligent, straight-talking social commentator and one of the most original and thought-provoking performers to hit the UK comedy scene.

After sell-out shows at Sydney and Melbourne Comedy Festivals, fantastic appearances on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Stand Up For The Week, and Dave’s One Night Stand, you can’t afford to miss this show!

“See him while it's still legal!” Chortle “Hard-edged social commentary at its best” Times PAGE 18

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Fri 23 March I 7.30pm I £15 I Pre-theatre meals £10

YolanDa Brown Double MOBO award-winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown is widely regarded as the emerging ‘voice’ of mainstream Jazz in the UK. She is one of the most exciting, in-demand live performers whose concerts always sell out. YolanDa has toured with The Temptations, Errol Brown, Courtney Pine and Diana Krall as well as collaborated with artists such as Mica Paris, Soweto Kinch and as part of Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. She appears with a full live band and backing vocalists for an exclusive album preview concert.

Tue 27 – Sat 31 March I 7.15pm I £12, conc. £10

Rosyth & District Musical Society present

Carousel

Carousel is another great Rodgers & Hammerstein Show set in America’s New England around a fairground setting. The story revolves around carousel barker Billy Bigelow, whose romance with millworker Julie Jordan comes at the price of both of their jobs. It is a very emotional love story with beautiful music including the well-known songs If I Loved You, June is Bustin’ Out All Over and You’ll Never Walk Alone.

Wed 4 – Sat 7 April I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10

Why Not? Musical Theatre Company present

Fame

Do you want to live forever? Come and join the students from New York’s legendary School of Performing Arts as they climb the ladder to their ultimate goal – Fame! From auditions to graduation, this fast paced, high-energy musical tells of the hopes and dreams of aspiring stars in their pursuit of success.

Fame costs... and right here is where you start paying!

Thur 12 April I 7.30pm I £18, conc. £17 I See page 9 for details

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Royal Scottish Geographical Society The Band of HM Royal Marines Scotland Youth 1st Fiddlers’ Rally Henry Rollins The Soldiers The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Dunfermline Arts Guild – Quintet Zambra Pete Clark & Rod Paterson Hugh Cornwell Craig Hill – Blown by a Fan! Seonaid Aitken – Rose Room

Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Rothes Halls Carnegie Hall Music at Tiffany’s Adam Smith Theatre Adam Smith Theatre Rothes Halls Studio

7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 3pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm Sat 11 Mat 2.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.15pm Sat 18 Mat 2.15pm 7pm 7.30pm 8pm 11am & 2pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 11am & 2pm 11am & 2pm 8pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 11am & 2pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 11.30am & 2pm 11am – 4pm 10.30am & 1.30pm

Royal Scottish Geographical Society Andrew O’Neill – Alternative Be a Hobo – The Music of Moondog Red Stripe Band Fife Jazz Orchestra with Joe Temperley plays Ellington The Big Dance Maggie Bell & Blues ‘n’ Trouble Jazz-Inspired Double Bill Kyle Eastwood Band Circus of Horrors – The Ventriloquist Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society – Iolanthe Leslie Amateur Dramatic Society – 3 One Act Plays Fife Festival of Music Closing Concert Dunfermline Arts Guild – Djordje Gajic Carnegie College Showcase Icarus Theatre Collective – Macbeth Big Pants & Botox GAMA Youth – Back to the 80’s Roblyn School of Dance An Evening with KADS Eddie Walker & Fraser Speirs The Attic Midge Ure – Uncovered The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Starcatchers – The Attic Starcatchers – The Attic Barflies Carnegie Youth Theatre – Guys and Dolls Kirkcaldy Youth Music Theatre – Eurobeat Startcatchers – The Attic Benidorm ‘Live’ Sandy’s World Challenge An Evening with Bruce Davis Little Princess – Live on Stage Kingdom FM Wedding Fair The Little Princess – Live on Stage

Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Studio Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Theatre Rothes Halls Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Cinema Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Studio Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Adam Smith Theatre Adam Smith Theatre Music at Tiffany’s The Lochgelly Centre The Lochgelly Centre Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Theatre Rothes Halls Betty Nicols Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Rothes Halls Rothes Halls Studio Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Rothes Halls

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Scottish Opera – Opera Hightlights The Band of HM Marines Scotland Ballet West – Swan Lake Chinese State Circus – Yin Yang

Rothes Halls Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Theatre

The Rat Pack of Opera – Tenors Un Limited Royal Scottish Geographical Society Kirkcaldy Gilbert & Sullivan Society – Yeoman of the Guard Scottish Brass Band Championships Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society – Spring Forward Dunfermline Arts Guild – Nemtsov Duo NRJ Dance Studios – Look at Me Now We’ll Meet Again Breabach

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March Thur 1 Thur 1 Fri 2 Fri 2 & Mon 5 Sat 3 & Sun 4 Sat 3 Wed 7 Thur 8 – Sat 10 Sat 10 & Sun 11 Sun 11 Sun 11 Mon 12 & Tue 13 Wed 14 Wed 14

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The Billy Fury Years Scottish Community Drama Festival We’ll Meet Again One Night of Elvis Rich Hall The Fureys – St Patrick’sWeek Concert Dr Chicago The Steamie – 25th Anniversary Tour Steve Hughes – Big Issues I AM Beyonce YolanDa Brown Glenrothes Choral Easter Concert Theatre Hullabaloo – Angel Rosyth & District Musical Society – Carousel Dunnikier School – Aladdin Jnr Zoe Miller Dance School Paul Daniels:Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow North Sea Gas Real Diamond

Carnegie Hall The Lochgelly Centre Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Music at Tiffany’s Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls The Lochgelly Centre Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Theatre Adam Smith Theatre Rothes Halls Rothes Halls Studio Rothes Halls

11am 11am 11am 7.30pm 7.30pm 11am 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm 11am 7.30pm 11am 2pm 11am 7.30pm 7.30pm 11am Various 7.30pm 11am Various 7.30pm 11am & 1.30pm 2pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 10am 6pm 7.30pm 7.15pm Sat Mat 2.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Shona Reppe Puppets – Potato Needs a Bath Norwich Puppet Theatre – Thumbelina Ailie Cohen Puppet Maker – Cloud Man Dorothy Paul – Retiring from Retirement Why Not? Musical Theatre Company – Fame Garlic Theatre – Fiddlesticks Worbey & Farrell – Well Strung ON at Fife Music Theatre for Young People Les Miserables School EditionTM The Puppet Lab – Funnybones Charlie McKerron Trio Oscar and the Quest for the Underground Princess Rosemary Squires – Those Were The Days The Pea, The Bean & The Enormous Turnip Dust The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart Clyedbuilt Puppet Theatre – Peter & The Wold The Singing Kettle – Shake, Rattle & Roll Dorothy Paul – Retiring from Retirement The Puppet Lab – Funnybones Science Museum Live on Tour Magic of The Beatles Charlie & Lola’s Bestest Play Peter Morrison Diabel Cissokho Horse The Kilkennys East Fife Male Voice Choir Annual Concert Fife Brass Bands Festival Mr & Miss Scotland Joe Longthorne KAOS – The Drowsy Chaperone Lochgelly Youth Theatre – Midsummer Night’s Dream Tony Stockwell Fife Schools’ Rock Band Competition Wilko Johnson The Magic of Motown The World’s Greatest Michael Jackson Concert

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7.15pm Sat 5 Mat 2.15pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm

Kelty Musical Association – Oklahoma!

Love and Money Scottish Swing Orchestra Guilty Pleasures Stars Of Strictly Come Dancing

Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Rothes Halls Adam Smith Theatre Rothes Halls

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May Tue 1 – Sat 5 Fri 4 Sat 5 Thur 3 – Sat 5 Sun 6

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age

7+

Science Museum Live on Tour Unleash your inner Einstein – explosive fun for all the family!

Experience spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments as the Science Museum takes to the stage with a fantastic live show to challenge your brain and blow your mind! Fast, furious and frenetically fun, Science Museum Live on Tour will propel you on an exploratory theatrical adventure into the wonderful world of science. Get set for a breathtaking ride that will entertain, inform and inspire.

“A show that lights up the world. Go and see it!” Whatsonstage.com www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/liveontour Wed 18 April I 7.30pm I £12 conc. £10

Diabel Cissokho Growing up in a family with a rich Senegalese musical heritage, Diabel Cissokho developed his mastery of traditional instruments from an early age. His resonant voice and virtuoso kora technique have been experienced by audiences at WOMAD, Glastonbury and The Barbican, where he performed alongside Femi Kuti.

Diabel’s own four-piece band features a fantastic group of UK-based musicians. With music that draws on Diabel’s heritage, blending beautiful Mandinkan melodies with an upbeat West African groove, Diabel’s band guarantees to bring audiences to their feet!

Sun 22 April I 7.30pm I £20 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Joe Longthorne and his Orchestra plus Special Guest Joe has been a household name in Britain for over 25 years. He first came to public attention in 1981 as a finalist on LWT’s Search For A Star, which led to many stage and screen appearances. In 1987 he starred in The Les Dennis Laughter Show and went on to be given his own television series, The Joe Longthorne Show, by Central Television for three consecutive seasons.

Joe’s repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world’s top singers, though he is perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey. His current tour sees him perform a wide variety of music and comedic impressions, interspersed with entertaining stories and anecdotes from over 25 years in show business.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Fri 27 April I 7.30pm I £17.50

Wilko Johnson Following his recent TV appearance on BBC 2 Television’s Later With Jools Holland, Wilko Johnson, the legendary former guitarist of Dr. Feelgood – who has influenced everyone from Joe Strummer, Mick Jones to Steve Albini – is touring the UK with very special guests Virgil and the Accelerators.

When rock ‘n’ roll was shaken from its pre-punk complacency by the emergence of Dr. Feelgood, it was their guitarist, Wilko, who excited attention not only for his violent stage performance, but also for his guitar style, combining the roles of lead and rhythm guitar in driving riffs and a stuttering machine gun frenzy.

As a songwriter too, from early Feelgood favourites like Back in the Night to the power and poetry of Dr. Dupree, he has proven himself one of the best and most original exponents of R’n’B this side of the Atlantic.

Sat 28 April I 7.30pm I £18, conc. £16.50 I Suitable for all ages Pre-theatre meals £10

The World’s Greatest Michael Jackson Concert This highly acclaimed, authentic tribute show aims to provide the closest experience to an original Michael Jackson concert that you’re ever likely to see. The production features an incredibly talented cast, fronted by Ben (one of the world's leading M J tribute artists), plus his live band and dancers.

Recreating performances from Jackson’s incredible arena tours, the show has been described as a fitting and explosive tribute to the undisputed King of Pop, featuring all your favourite megahits, including the early Jackson 5 classics, Thriller, Smooth Criminal and many, many more.

With spectacular costume changes, mesmerising dance routines and an incredible live band, this is one show that any Michael Jackson fan cannot afford to miss!

Tue 1 – Sat 5 May I 7.15pm with Sat Matinee 2.15pm £12, conc. £10. All tickets £10 on Tue & Sat Matinee

Kelty Musical Association present

Oklahoma!

Rogers & Hammerstein’s timeless musical Oklahoma! Returns to Carnegie Hall by popular demand. Enjoy the unforgettable story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams, and the secondary romance between Will Parker and his flirtatious fiancée, Ado Annie. Sing along to the classic songs Oh What A Beautiful Morning, People Will Say We’re In Love, Surrey With The Fringe On Top and many more.

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music at

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Doors 7pm Thur 26 January I 8pm I £15

Pete Clark & Rod Paterson Rhymes and Rhythms.

A Celebration of Robert Burns and Neil Gow One of Scotland’s top fiddlers, Dunfermline-born Pete Clark, will be joined

by Rod Paterson, widely recognised as the foremost male traditional singer in Scotland, for an evening of music and song dedicated to Neil Gow. The most famous fiddler in Scotland in the eighteenth century, Gow wrote and performed some of our most beautiful fiddle tunes that are still played today.

The evening’s entertainment will recreate something of the meeting between Robert Burns and Neil Gow that took place in Dunkeld in 1787– the perfect way to celebrate Burns.

Fri 17 February I 8pm I £15

Eddie Walker & Fraser Speirs Eddie Walker is considered one of the great guitar pickers of his generation, playing the main stage at the Cambridge Folk Festival, and enjoying a hugely successful partnership with John James in ‘Carolina Shout’, alongside his solo career.

Fraser Speirs is now recognised internationally as a master of the harmonica thanks to touring spells with Carol Kidd’s Band, Tam White’s Shoestring Band and Paolo Nutini. As a session musician he has recorded extensively in the UK and US and has delivered workshops and master classes at festivals in the US and Europe as well as across the UK. Between them they have graced hundreds of albums, performed at Festivals and broadcast on television and radio for the past thirty years and now perform a blend of blues, folk blues, country and old time.

Wed 21 March I 8pm I £15

Dr Chicago Dr Chicago is the union of Jim Condie and Sandy Tweeddale, who first played together in the late 90s, touring the UK several times. Sandy went on to join Scotland’s favourite Blues band –- Blues ‘n’ Trouble – and his skills have been called on by the likes of Maggie Bell, Lazy Lester and Otis Grand. Dunfermline-born Jim released an acclaimed solo album and joined Canadian guitar legend Amos Garrett for several UK tours. He has backed everyone from Van Morrison to Hercules the Bear, was a long-time sidekick of Tam White, and has played all over the world, but is best-known however for his playing on the Rab C Nesbitt theme tune!

Playing a mix of blues, jazz, ragtime and folk on a variety of instruments, the pair demonstrate a mastery of their craft which must be heard to be fully appreciated.

Expect to see 6 and 12-string guitars, Dobros, mandolin, banjo, and lap steel beside them on the stage.

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Bank Street, Lochgelly KY5 9RD Box Office: 01592 583303 Box Office open 10am – 9pm Mon to Friday and 10am – 4.30pm Sat and later on performance nights

Fall in love with the new Lochgelly Centre – and join us for the official opening on Valentine’s Day Feb 14 2012. Everyone is invited for a day of free activities and fun and a spectacular opening ceremony. Full details to be announced in the New Year.

The new-look fully accessible centre includes a library and IT suite, spacious foyers, a new café bar, art rooms, meeting rooms, gallery and heritage areas as well as theatre, dance studio and sports hall.

Sat 18 February I 11am & 2pm I £4.50, conc. £3.50

Starcatchers & Hazel Darwin Edwards present

The Attic

age

3–5

Come up the stairs, blow away the cobwebs and peep into the boxes. Who knows what might happen when the sleepy attic comes to life?

Grandma and Lucy are up in the attic where all the memories are stored.

Hidden in dusty containers at the top of the house, they have been waiting a long time to come out and play. “spell-binding fun for little ones” The Herald Also at: Mon 20 Tue 21 Thur 23

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303 Sat 18 February I 7.30pm I £15

Midge Ure Uncovered Midge Ure really needs no introduction; his career speaks for itself. Grammys, Ivor Novellos, BASCAPs, gold and platinum discs and a variety of other accolades all grace his mantelpiece. Amazingly, 2009 saw the 25th anniversary of Band Aid, and unlike many other artists, Midge’s career has not only survived that epoch, but continues to go from strength to strength.

Midge is the master of re-invention, secure in the knowledge that there will always be a market for a good song, sung with passion! Equally comfortable in a variety of formats, this time he has chosen to perform an intimate acoustic show combining a selection of his own hits, from Vienna via If I Was to Dancing with Tears In My Eyes, with some of his favourite songs by other artists such as Queen, Travis and Fleetwood Mac. The Uncovered show gives him chance to explore his musical roots and share some of the anecdotes and journeys that his career has followed. Like the man himself, it does what it says on the tin...

Thur 15 – Sat 17 March I 7.30pm I £10 per night or £24 for 3 night season ticket

Scottish Community Drama One-Act Play Festival Join us for nine one-act plays over three nights as the Scottish Community Drama Association brings the Eastern Division Final of their 80th One-Act Play Festival to the Lochgelly Centre.

Be entertained by award-winning drama clubs from across the East of Scotland. The two winners of this round will represent Eastern Division at the Scottish Final. www.scda.org.uk Sat 24 March I 11am I £4.50, conc. £3.50

Theatre Hullabaloo presents

Angel

age

10+

By Kevin Dyer. A story of unexpected friendship.

Imagine a world made of paper. Imagine a world lived in then and now. Imagine a collision of two lives and a friendship that defies age and time. The old woman has two times in her head, then and now.

She lives alone with a make-believe dog called Satan and she keeps her watch in the fridge. The girl in the red jumper is not happy at home.

Join the girl on an adventure through time, as she forgets about her own life for a moment to help an old woman right the wrongs of the past.

But will her new friend remember the girl tomorrow?

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303 Thur 5 – Sat 7 April I 7.30pm nightly & Sat Mat 2pm I £10, conc. £5. Family (4) £25

ON at Fife Music Theatre for Young People

Les Misérables School Edition

TM

Performed entirely by students A musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg School Edition specially adapted and licensed by Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International and Cameron Macintosh (Overseas) Ltd.

This epic story of poverty, justice and love set against adversity in 19th century France is probably one of the greatest musicals of recent times. With legendary and emotionally powerful music including I Dreamed a Dream, Bring Him Home, On My Own and Do You Hear the People Sing audiences in the West End and across the world are as keen to see it now, in its 25th year, as ever.

Youth Music Theatre Scotland and ON at Fife have collaborated to create a very special 25th Anniversary production bringing together a Company of the most outstanding local young performers all aged 19 and under both on stage and performing in the orchestra.

Sat 14 & Sun 15 April I 11am & 1.30pm I £12, conc. £10 Watershed Productions present the BBC Worldwide & Polka Theatre production of

Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play

age

3+

Based on the characters created by Lauren Child, adapted by Jonathan Lloyd I have this little sister Lola. She is small and very funny…

Don’t miss everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie and Lola, in their extremely ever so wonderful stage show! The stars of the hit BBC TV series and books by Lauren Child are brought to life by a magical mix of puppets, live action and music. Will Charlie ever get Lola to sleep, even though she is not sleepy and will not go to bed? It won’t be easy – the Tigers want their bedtime milk, the Dancing Dogs have borrowed Lola’s pyjamas and Lola thinks there is an ogre hiding in the wardrobe!

Charlie and Lola™ and © Lauren Child 2005. Charlie and Lola is produced by Tiger Aspect Productions and distributed

by BBC Worldwide Ltd. BBC Worldwide logo™ & © BBC 1996.

For more details & free downloadable teachers’ pack, see www.charlieandlola.com

Wed 25 – Sat 28 April I 7pm I £6, conc. £4

Midsummer Night’s Dream Shakespeare’s magical exploration of the mysteries of young love is brought to the stage by Adam Smith College’s final year acting students. The tale of the tribulations of two couples during a night of midsummer madness imaginatively combines witty wordplay, dark undertones of the human spirit, fragments of lyrical poetry and ingenious pantomime comedy.

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Puppet Animation Festival Across all our venues Carnegie Hall I Mon 2 April I 11am I £4.50, £3.50

Shona Reppe Puppets

Potato Needs a Bath

There is going to be a party and everyone is ready – except Potato. Onion is practicing his guitar, Aubergine is wearing her new necklace and Peach is bouncing on the bed with excitement. Potato needs a bath – but he has other ideas – because Potato loves mud!

A light-hearted, gentle and highly visual show featuring fruit, veg and original music.

age

3–6

Carnegie Hall I Tue 3 April I 11am I £4.50, £3.50

Norwich Puppet Theatre

age

2–6

Thumbelina

There was once a girl so small that she could float on a lily pad and ride on the back of a dragonfly...

Follow Hans Christian Andersen’s extraordinary tale of a girl no bigger than a thumb and her adventures with a frog, mouse, mole and swallow, played out amongst gardening tools and leading to her ultimate happiness in the kingdom of the flowers. Performed with puppets and gentle storytelling, this show is a perfect introduction to puppet theatre for young children.

Lochgelly Centre I Wed 4 April I 11am I £4.50, £3.50

Ailie Cohen Puppet Maker

Cloud Man

Cloudia has always had her head in the clouds. She is a cloud expert and all her life has dreamt of seeing a Cloud Man. Cloud Men are extremely rare creatures who live a quiet life high up in the sky. Follow the clues to the very top of Cloud Mountain where the views are always surprising, and if you are lucky, you may see something very special indeed. Featuring a blend of puppetry, storytelling and charming visuals, Cloud Man featured in the prestigious Made in Scotland 2011 showcase programme and will be performed by Jen Edgar.

age

Carnegie Hall I Thur 5 April I 11am I £4.50, £3.50

Garlic Theatre

age

4–7

2–6

Fiddlesticks

Tap your feet and listen to the beat… Fiddlesticks is the playful spirit of a violin who breaks free from his strings and leads us into a world of musical fantasy in search of the beautiful Violinka. On his magical journey, puppets made from old instruments spring to life: birds fly out from music scores, a horse emerges from the bow of a violin… Garlic Theatre conjures a spellbinding tale of rhythmical twists and turns with a lively blend of clowning, rod and shadow puppets, percussion and live music.

Adam Smith Theatre I Fri 6 April I 11am I £4.50, £3.50 Lochgelly Centre I Fri 13 April I 11am I £4.50, £3.50

The Puppet Lab

Funnybones

age

3–7

Meet three skeletons – Big, Little and Dog – as they go adventuring to find fun, frights and friendship. Spooky houses, dancing clocks, dinosaurs and skeleton pets all make an appearance as well as that darned Black Cat. Woof Woof! Wonderful puppets burst with character and the set transforms into a multitude of magic spaces and places. This is a charming show full of music, song and illustrated adventure, leading us through the crazy days of these delightful skeletons.

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Puppet Animation Festival Across all our venues Rothes Halls I Sat 7 April I 11am I £4.50, £3.50

Oscar and the Quest for the Underground Princess Mousetale Puppets

age

4+

How can a mother mouse keep her son out of mischief? She can’t! Oscar is irresistibly drawn into an underground myth when he receives a mysterious riddle to solve. Martin, a prince in the mole kingdom, needs Oscar’s help to find the beautiful Princess Emily. But the evil rat, Snotter, has plans of his own... Can Oscar beat him in the quest? Armed with nothing but a cream bun and an electric guitar, Oscar is determined to have lots of fun along the way!

Adam Smith Theatre I Sun 8 April I 11am I £4.50, £3.50

The Pea, The Bean & The Enormous Turnip Storybox Theatre

age

5+

The Princess and The Pea is a story well-loved by all. Storybox Theatre has planted some more seeds in the plot and grown this unforgettably leguminous tale of three famous vegetables.

Rod Burnett uses his formidable skills as a storyteller and puppeteer to take his audience on a journey into the extraordinary garden of the imagination. He tells of a pea which finds a real princess; of the biggest turnip in the world, and a bean which runs away to make its mark. The Pea, the Bean & the Enormous Turnip will send magic tendrils tingling up the spines of children and adults alike.

Carnegie Hall I Wed 11 April I 11am I £4.50, £3.50

Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre

age 4–10

Peter and the Wolf

One of Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre’s most successful touring shows. Follow the adventures of Peter’s visit to his grandfather’s cottage at the edge of The Great Forest. Meet all the familiar characters – the Duck, the Cat, the Little Bird and of course, the wonderful life-sized WOLF! This is a large scale puppet show with life sized animal puppets and actors and is ideal for family audiences.

OUT AND ABOUT I Betty Nicols I Tue 21 February I 8pm I £10

Grid Iron Barflies A huge sell-out success at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2009 Barflies, from multi-award winning site-specific company Grid Iron, is a visceral look at the pains and glories of drunkenness and all the humour, horror, hope and devastation it can bring. Drawn from the short stories and poems of cult American writer Charles Bukowski, Barflies is a rumbustious encounter with his alter-ego Henry Chinaski and a bevvy of the women who shaped his life and work.

18+ Contains adult material “Fiercely funny, unbearably sad and pitch perfect” ★★★★★ Sunday Telegraph Winner – Herald Angel and Scotsman Fringe First 2009 Betty Nicols, 297 High Street, Kirkcaldy KY1 1JL. Tel: 01592 642083 info@bettynicols.co.uk Tickets also available from any ON at Fife Box Office.

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Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes KY7 5NX Box Office: 01592 611101 Box Office open 9am – 5pm Mon – Sat and later on performance nights

A modern and well-equipped events and conference centre situated in the Kingdom Shopping Centre in Glenrothes, Rothes Halls hosts large-scale music, comedy and drama productions.

Our busy café offers delicious, freshly-prepared meals, plus coffee and home baking, with a full bar available on show nights.

Fifespace and Fotospace, our vibrant galleries for visual arts are located on the first floor, with free entry and a new exhibition every six weeks.

The first floor also features conference rooms, suitable for interviews, seminars, training courses, presentations and dinner dances.

Sat 14 January I 7pm I £11, conc. £9 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Youth 1st Fiddlers’ Rally Kick start 2012 with a seat at this very popular concert. Experience the sound of massed fiddles in full flight playing traditional Scottish music. Tonight’s special guest is Glenrothes’ own Bruce Davies and the show is compered by Fiona Forbes. This is a charity event to raise money to support the important work of Youth 1st which benefits over 5000 young people across Fife.

Thur 19 January I 7.30pm I £22.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Soldiers The Soldiers created history by being the first group of serving soldiers to hit the British pop charts. They are soldiers first and foremost, having served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait.

They are real-life heroes, with several medals between them and could be called up for service at any time. Their latest album Message to You will benefit 3 military charities and the first single to be lifted from the album was I’ve Gotta Get A Message To You with Bee Gees legend Robin Gibb.

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Fri 20 January I 7.30pm I £20 I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Fun all the way as the Purveyors of Cool come to town with a sensational live show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century. Every song is an absolute classic – Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amore, Come Fly With Me and Mack The Knife. Performed with a live orchestra and Las Vegas Show Girls. www.ratpack.biz Sat 28 January I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10

Seonaid Aitken – Rose Room Formed in summer 2010, Rose Room comprises virtuoso violinist and vocalist Seonaid Aitken, Jimmy Moon on double-bass with guitarists Tom Watson and Tam Gallagher completing the line-up on solo and rhythm guitars respectively. The music embraces many of the songs of the swing jazz era with a dash of western swing thrown in for good measure.

Seonaid, from Glenrothes, won the prestigious Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections in 2010.

She plays regularly with Roddy Woomble and Scottish Opera’s Orchestra and as a session player.

Rose Room is a new direction for Seonaid, having developed a passion for swing jazz listening to Stephane Grappelli. Prepare to be entertained and charmed by this exciting new band!

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Sat 4 February I 8pm I £10 I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Big Dance with the Scottish Swing Orchestra, hosted by George Duncan The floor of Rothes Halls’ main auditorium is thrown open strictly for dancing to Big Band music, with an Orchestra that has one aim – to get everyone on the dance floor having a great time. For experienced dancers, here’s the change to enjoy that big band oomph behind all your best steps.

Cabaret seating and full bar.

Fife

J azz FESTIVAL

www.fifejazzfestival.com Wed 8 February I 7.30pm I £20, conc. £17

Circus of Horrors The Ventriloquist Without a doubt this is the most sinister and sensational Circus of Horrors show to date. Inspired by the Evil Ventriloquist movies the story twists and turns, sending a shiver down your spine as the demonic dummy seems to take on a life of its own. Set in the roaring twenties, a decadent decade which saw the birth of Cabaret with a brilliant and awe-inspiring supporting cast, this show features some of the greatest, most bizarre and beautiful circus acts on earth.

Where else can you see a dare devil sword swallower swallowing a lit neon tube? Where else can you see a beautiful creature hung upside-down while a daredevil trapeze artist performs an exquisite ariel act hung solely from her partner’s hair? All this and a whole lot more. www.circusofhorrors.co.uk Thur 16 – Sat 18 February I 7.15pm nightly with Sat Mat 2.15pm £10, conc. £8. Child £5

GAMA Youth – Back to the 80s Set in the USA, Back to the 80s tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980s, as seen through the eyes of Corey Palmer, who is now 30-something. This show features the classic hits Hey Mickey, Video Killed the Radio Star, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and Come On Eileen. Follow the ups and downs of the students and teachers and take a journey – Back to the 80s!

Tue 21 February I 11am & 2pm I See page 25 for details

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3–5

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Fri 24 February I 7.30pm I £17, conc. £16 Pre-theatre meals £10

Benidorm Live The atmosphere of ‘The Neptune’ Bar will be experienced by all, as two of the National Television Awards award-winning show’s stars, Crissy Rock & Shaun Foster Conley, present an evening of comedy and music that will have you waving your sombreros and longing for those hot summer nights in sunny Spain!

The show is a must for the millions of fans of the hit TV series.

Contains adult material.

Sat 25 February I 7.30pm I £8

An Evening with Bruce Davies Performing with acoustic six and twelve string acoustic guitars, rich baritone voice and an accessible style, Bruce is one of Scotland’s busiest and most accomplished artists. He performs the songs of his heroes and friends, some of his own award-winning compositions and the best of Scotland’s song repertoire and in a show that goes well beyond what is normally regarded as folk music.

“...great work...” Kenny Rogers “...a voice in a million…” BBC Celtic Roots Sat 25 February I 7pm I £12, conc. £10

Sandy’s World Challenge Sixteen year old Sandy Wallace from Kirkcaldy is embarking on a world challenge to Tanzania to work within the local community. This event is to raise funds for the trip and features local singers and dancers performing a varied programme from musicals to country.

Mon 27 February I 10.30am & 1.30pm I See page 16 for details

Little Princess

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Thur 1 March I 7.30pm I £11, £5 (u-26) Pre-theatre meals £10

Scottish Opera present

Opera Highlights Opera Highlights has long been a welcome winter warmer for audiences of all ages. It offers something for everyone, from seasoned fans to opera first-timers and promises to bring a glow to your cheeks and put a spring in your step.

Four enthusiastic young singers introduce a mixture of operatic styles, including arias, duets and ensembles from Verdi’s La traviata, Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Bizet’s Carmen as well as less well-known gems by Smetana, Ambroise Thomas, Rimsky-Korsakov and Emmerich Kalman.

This year’s cast is soprano Anita Watson, mezzo-soprano Rosie Aldridge, tenor Robert Anthony Gardiner, baritone Duncan Rock and pianist Susannah Wapshott.

Supported by The Friends of Scottish Opera scottishopera.org.uk

Wed 14 March I 2pm I See page 18 for details I Pre-theatre meals £10

We’ll Meet Again – Diamond Jubilee Show Thur 15 March I 7.30pm I £18, conc. £16.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

One Night of Elvis Lee Memphis King presents the ultimate tribute to The King – Elvis Presley, celebrating the entire career of this musical legend. The show will take you from the 1950s rock’n’roll heyday to Elvis’s return to performing with the ’68 comeback special to a rousing expo of Elvis’s years performing in Vegas. Lee brings the majesty of the voice and the electrifying power of Elvis’s performance back to life, accompanied throughout by his world class backing singers and orchestra that breath the life into the music of a legend. The show also features large screen projection, making it the biggest Elvis show to tour UK theatres.

“When I closed my eyes I could feel Elvis. He did a great job” Joe Esposito – lifelong friend of Elvis Presley.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Fri 23 March I 7.30pm I £17.50, conc. £14.50

I AM Beyonce This is a show dedicated to one of the most iconic and successful female recording artists of all time... Beyonce. Beyonce’s greatest hits are performed by a world class vocalist and West End star (Thriller Live & Dream Girls) accompanied by a live band and dancers. Get ready to unleash your diva to Single Ladies, Crazy In Love & Run The World (Girls) and prepare be captivated by breathtaking performances of If I Were A Boy, Dangerously In Love, and Halo. You'll be singing and dancing all night long to hit after hit with Destiny’s Child classics like Say My Name, Jumping Jumping, Independent Women and Survivor. I AM... Beyonce promises to be a concert-style performance that you and your family or friends will never forget!

Fri 30 March I 7.30pm I £8, conc. £7

North Sea Gas North Sea Gas are one of Scotland’s most popular bands with guitars, mandolin, fiddle, bouzouki, bodhrans, whistles and banjo backing great vocals with tremendous three-part harmonies. Over the years they have recorded over a dozen albums and are constantly adding new material to their show, which consists of traditional, contemporary and self-penned material. “No airs and graces, just fantastic music” EdinburghGuide.com 2007 Fri 30 March I 7.30pm I £19.50, conc. £17.50 Pre-theatre meals £10

Paul Daniels:

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow In the world of television magic, no one has enjoyed more success than Paul Daniels. From the moment he burst onto our screens, his magic shows have topped the ratings. He is undoubtedly the most successful TV magician of the 20th century, and an international sex symbol. He promises not to dance. He will be joined by the lovely Debbie McGee and Martin Daniels. A show full of magic, comedy and amazement.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Sat 31 March I 7.30pm I £16.50, conc. £15.50 Pre-theatre meals £10

Real Diamond Neil Diamond’s iconic career stretches from 1965 to his world tour in 2011, and who knows how far beyond? With chart and album hits in every decade, Neil is truly a living legend.

John Hylton is without doubt Europe’s leading tribute to the great man himself – some suggest he may actually be the best there is and this show has all Neil’s greatest hits.

Together with his 100% live band (you could fairly call them “The Magnificent 7”!), these guys play Neil’s music like it’s supposed to be played… and John Hylton sings it like Neil would want it to be sung.

Thur 5 April I 7.30pm I £13, conc. £11

Worbey and Farrell Well Strung The internationally acclaimed musical comedy duo (formerly known as Katzenjammer) take a “hugely impressive” (Chortle) and hilarious look at the piano’s most famous pieces and players. Expect exquisite musical virtuosity, utter stupidity and rapier wit combined with a breathtaking display of gymnastic piano playing talent – all with four hands on one grand piano.

“It is a joyful experience… incredible virtuosity, creativity and throwaway humour… jaw-dropping talent” Kate Copstick, The Scotsman

Fri 6 April I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10

Charlie McKerron Trio Normally heard within the heavyweight line-ups of Capercaillie and Session A9, for this performance the great Scottish fiddler Charlie McKerron strips things back to their essence, in company with just a couple of close musical pals. This spotlights all the glories of McKerron’s artistry – intoxicating jigs and reels, exquisite slow airs, outstanding original compositions.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Tue 10 – Thur 12 April I 7.30pm I £15, conc. £12.50

Quidem Productions and Universal Arts LLP

Dust It is the morning of Margaret Thatcher’s death. In his Barbican flat Arthur Scargill and his publisher have a visitor from their past – an ageing militant miner with his own take on Scargill’s controversial legacy and a dark forty year family secret.

In a Britain partly shaped by their actions these fierce old fighters slug it out over the dust of history, while in Doncaster, a pregnant young woman stares at recession-hit Britain. A passionate, humorous, tragic snapshot of 2011.

“A raw, grown-up energy, ...winning roars of applause from audiences who find themselves both moved and politically challenged” Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman

Fri 13 April

I 7.30pm I £18.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Magic of The Beatles 50 Years of Hits – Love Me Do Tour Celebrating the 50th anniversary of their very first hit, join the authoritative Beatles live concert show. Love Me Do launched John, Paul, George and Ringo’s chart topping career, going on to become the biggest selling recording artists in the world. During the 60s, the Fab Four’s live shows saw fan hysteria never seen before or since. The Magic of the Beatles superbly recreates these legendary live performances, and more.

Taking you from their Mop Top roots to the psychedelia of Sgt Pepper and beyond, from Love Me Do to Let It Be. Fantastic costumes, brilliant vocals and incredible musicianship Come Together in a lavish trip back to Yesterday. Fifty years on, this fantastic show ensures the Fab Four’s incredible musical legacy lives on.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Sun 15 April I 2pm I £12

Peter Morrison presents Broadway and Beyond!

Join Scotland’s singing star as he and his nine-strong cast of singers and musicians bring you a music-packed revue-style show, taking the audience on a musical journey from the wonderful worlds of Broadway and the West End, (including songs from The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables) the wonders of Italian and French opera to current songs from the world of popular music and of course a salute to the music of Scotland and Robert Burns. This promises to be an unforgettable evening of music featuring the cast of last year’s Rogers & Hammerstein tour – Peter’s son and daughter Richard and Jackie, Scottish mezzo soprano Thora Ker, soprano Jessica Leary, tenor Steven Chambers with musical director Alan Kitchen as ever, leading the trio.

Thur 19 April I 7.30pm I £18.50, conc. £15

The Kilkennys Fine Girl, Ye Are!

It is now more than a quarter of a century since the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem were last heard singing together and still their memory lives on as Ireland’s greatest ever musical export, with many of their incredible 55 albums still selling thousands of units every year. Noel Carty Productions has commissioned an entirely new tribute show, which traces the rumbustious story of the Clancys from their early days in the paint shop of a car factory in Cleveland to international fame and stardom, including a special performance for President John F Kennedy in the White House.

The show is narrated by RTE’s Cathal MacCabe and the music is provided by the The Kilkennys, Ireland’s most exciting young folk and ballad group. Growing up just 25 miles from the Clancy’s hometown of Carrick-on-Suir, The Kilkennys have been raised in the same musical tradition and perform the great Clancy songs with an excitement and authenticity which brings audiences to their feet time and time again.

Thur 26 April I 7.30pm I £18.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

An Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Tony Stockwell For those with an interest in mediumship, the name of Tony Stockwell will certainly need no introduction. Tony has a special gift. He can communicate with spirits, decipher their messages and share them with those who have lost people dear to them. For entertainment purposes only.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Fri 27 April I 7.30pm I £20 I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Magic of Motown Ain’t no mountain high, ain’t no valley low, ain’t no river wide enough to keep The Magic of Motown from getting to you...

It’ll be there on the double: direct from The States, the UK’s biggest Motown concert tour celebrates 50 years of number one songs with its brand-new arena show.

There in a hurry: the non-stop spectacular features 36 massive hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie and more.

An all-star cast, that original Detroit sound, 16 sparkling costume changes plus amazing choreography: the Magic of Motown will be getting to you in 2012... www.easytheatres.com Fri 4 May I 7.30pm I £26

Love and Money Following their sell-out performances this summer and their SECC show in December, one of the biggest and best bands ever to have come out of Scotland, Love and Money will perform a select run of 3 dates in Scotland to celebrate the release of their new album. “I’ve always tried to make music that you can keep going back to and keep finding things within it,” said frontman and songwriter James Grant in a recent interview, a comment abundantly borne out by Love and Money’s mercurial, edgily literate amalgam of soul, rock, jazz, funk, blues and country. Expect a set choc-full of classic songs as well as some brilliant new songs from their latest album.

Sun 6 May I 7.30pm I £20 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Stars of Strictly ‘Strictly’ may be absent from our TV screens now but here’s an opportunity to experience the passion and expertise live! This will be an evening of exhibition dance routines featuring the Rumba, Waltz, Jive, Foxtrot, Tango and more from Strictly Come Dancing stars Katya Virshilas, Pasha Kovalev and two guest dancers.

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Fifespace & Fotospace Galleries Take time out and visit our galleries at Rothes Halls which are open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm with free admission. Fifespace hosts a changing programme of exhibitions, including drawings, paintings, textiles, sculpture and digital work. Fotospace is dedicated to the best of Scottish photography with new exhibitions every six weeks.

Please contact Gillian Parsons on 08451 555555 ext 402224 with proposals for new exhibitions.

FIFESPACE 16 January – 23 February VIVID NATURE Inspirational artwork from two new graduates from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art – Kirsty Lathangie and Lisa Macphie 27 February – 5 April 2012 PROGRESSION A selection of artwork funded by Fife’s Visual Arts & Crafts Awards Scheme 9 April – 17 May 2012 WEE JOHN DOCHERTY IS DEAD An Illustrated short story by Alan Grieve 21 May – 28 June 2012 ARMADA A beautiful and intriguing display of 3D artwork made from driftwood, created by Fife-based artist Alan Faulds

FOTOSPACE SPACE

16 January – 22 February BAANDHNA A colourful exhibition by Indian-born artist Arpita Shah, who is now based in Scotland.

27 February – 4 April SMOKE AND WATER Internationally exhibited photographers Susanne Ramsenthaler and Mike Dooley explore aspects of light and evidence in photography both through digital and analogue techniques.

9 April – 16 May ... GOING BY, BYGONES This is an exhibition of a series of walks, undertaken by Grant Jeffrey, through aspects of Fife’s industrial heritage and landscape.