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Inside issue 186 – ART (P07) Last year saw the inaugural photographic festival, Flow, and it returns with a full programme of events through the year at Eden Court... | FILM (P10) What’s that coming over the hill? A clutch of Oscar contenders— including Phantom Thread, The Shape Of Water, Lady Bird and I, Tonya—but there’s heaps of other interesting releases too, such as Marvel’s much anticipated Black Panther… | KIDS (P15) Ooh, interesting— Wolves (5+/all ages) is ostensibly a dance production, exploring fairy tale dangers and morals, and there’s more of that theme for a slightly younger (4+) audience in Little Red Riding Hood. | MUSIC (P16) Is Inverness truly the home of the tribute show? Looking at this month’s lineup, you could make a strong case—we’re in double figures of major look/soundalikees, from Metallica and Coldplay to Andy Williams—tributed by the actual Jimmy Osmond (so who tributes Jimmy?)! Original acts on show include Caithness’ finest, Neon Waltz, also McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle, the BBC SSO and SCO—and don’t miss Groove Cairngorm and Super Hans! | SPECIALS (P28) Talks aplenty, from Snow Leopards to Women Mountaineers or—if you’ve been inspired by The Last Jedi perhaps—Galactic Archaeology. | SPORT (P32) February hereabouts means a throaty growl in the city centre heralding the start of the Snowman Rally. Clarkson et al eat your hearts out. Footy-wise, look forward to visits from Celtic-topplers Hearts to, erm, Brechin City, and there are some runs to read about also... | THEATRE (P34) We previewed it last issue and now it’s here—Hairspray hits Eden Court—as do Strictly’s Brendan Cole, plus Circus of Horrors, Vampires Rock, Jimeoin and Rich Hall. | BACK END (P38) Who’s the Butch-er’s pal in Nairn?... Plus EDEN COURT CINEMA GUIDE—centre pages Also—WIN! STUFF: See page 15 & 31 !! >>>
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ART Flow Fest. Again. Last year saw the very welcome opening of a permanent exhibition space for photography in the Highlands, with EDEN COURT’s One Touch Theatre corridor dedicated as the new FLOW Photofest Wall. As the heart of the inaugural Flow photography festival it proved to be popular with large numbers attending events across Inverness and the North. Eden Court hosted ten exhibitions during the festival with work from both established and new artists from Scotland, Norway, Finland and Iceland. And the Flow Photofest continues this month with FÒCAS INDIA: DOCUMENT [1], running from 04 FEB–04 MAR. Fòcas India was launched in 2017 to celebrate emerging photography from Scotland and India as part of the UK India Year of Culture 2017. Featured will be work across genres including documentary, portraiture and landscape. Document reveals the stories that define us as individuals and the ties that bind us as nations. Paul Campbell, one of the festival directors said, “It’s great to be working with Eden Court on an ongoing basis and to be able to curate ongoing photography exhibitions.” He added, “we hope to showcase both local talent and work from photographers living and working in Scotland. We already have twelve artists lined up with a variety of subject matters”.
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JONATHAN SHEARER, 02-24 Mar, Jonathan Shearer graduated from Gray’s School of Art in 1993 and followed this with post graduate study at Cyprus College of Art. He now lives in the Highlands of Scotland where he is inspired by the rivers, mountains and coastal scenery in all weathers. Jonathan is an exceptional artist. He seeks to convey his physical engagement with the landscape; preferring to work en plein air, painting swiftly with thick oil paint using trowels and brushes to capture the fleeting moment and rapidly changing light conditions. castlegallery.co.uk
Featured will be work across genres including documentary, portraiture and landscape. Document reveals the stories that define us as individuals and the ties that bind us as nations.
UNSPOKEN TRUTHS BY JANE MCDONOUGH, Feb ‘Unspoken Truths’ is a series of personal ‘therapy paintings’ which I produced during a long and unexpected rehabilitation period following an operation on my pelvis. The paintings express thoughts and emotions which I would never say out loud. They are thought provoking and each tells a story.
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THE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND 2017/18 TOURING EXHIBITION, to 30 Jan, The Royal Photographic Society (Scotland) annual photographic print exhibition, comprising 40 prints from photographers living in Scotland, will be on display at Eden Court from Tue 9th Jan 2018 until Tue 30th Jan 2018. Works by local members Alastair Cochrane FRPS, John Simpson ARPS, Mike Tibbs ARPS, Dave Shillabeer LRPS and Phil Downie will be on display. CHACRA BY MIKE WEBSTER, Jan, In the Peruvian Amazon, the “Chacra” is the Agricultural area for the Jungle communities to grow their essential fruit and veg. Part Photographic, Part nonnarrative Film, “Chacra” is an exhibition observing the people and life in these remote Jungle communities. JOHN FERGUSON: POSTCARDS FROM AN IMAGINING, to 4 Feb, After a recent assessment identified his Dyslexia, John has created a series of abstract digital images that explore hidden abilities and perceived disabilities. He is beginning to reconstruct and re-imagine past experiences in his work and hopes the images encourage self-reflection and provoke questions. FÒCAS INDIA: DOCUMENT 4 Feb – 4 Mar, Fòcas India launched in 2017 to celebrate emerging photography from Scotland and India as part of the UK India Year of Culture 2017.
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Among many others, some key makers and automata promoters explored in the exhibition are Sam Smith, Paul Spooner, Melanie Tomlinson, Ron Fuller and Sue Jackson.
WEAVING WITH WORDS, to 24 Feb. Textile work and writing by participants in High Life Highland adult learning literacy courses. Each learner produced a piece of writing to accompany their textile work, creating a story around the theme ‘Dreams’.
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DARKNESS & LIGHT, 02 Feb 15 Mar, Works from the studio of Brazilian photographer Gabriela Silveira and bold, colourful landscapes in acrylics by North Yorkshire’s Samantha Martin. thelaundrygallery.net
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WEATHERED BY LIZ GREEN, Feb Weathering erodes and corrodes to create patterns and abstract forms that are captivating, poignant and inspire you to take a closer look.
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE EXHIBITION: SUMMER HAS BEEN TURNED TO WINTER BY THE GUNS, to 18 Mar, Artist in Residence Robyn Woolston worked with the museum’s First World War archive to bring to life some of the interesting stories and characters which exist in the original letters, diaries and photographs kept by Highland soldiers during the conflict. The project also engaged with local school children, allowing them to learn about the First World War and respond creatively to what they have learned.
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A CURIOUS TURN: MOVING, MECHANICAL SCULPTURE, to 24 Feb, In this exhibition, automata sculptures are brought magically to life through a sequence of cogs, cams, cranks and levers. For centuries, automata have delighted and bewitched people. A Curious Turn features 30 automata from the leading makers of the last 40 years, ranging from the humorous to the macabre and from the playful to the satirical. Visitors will be able to turn, push and crank to see many of the pieces in action, while other pieces will have films to show them in motion.
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LAND SHAPES, to 02 Feb. by Tain based photographer MICHAEL GALLACHER. HIGHLAND YOUTH ARTS HUB - ART OF THE FUTURE, to 24 Feb, ‘”The delivery man himself was shocked by a large talking box but we 6 artists were intrigued by the ferry-terminalstyle-voice telling us “there are no wrong ways to do art”.’ The HYAH is taking part as one of many Scotlandwide partners in ‘Art of the Future’, a National Galleries Scotland outreach project. IAN BARR, to 3 Feb, Each of Ian Barr’s works is a personal response to a specific location, occasion or incident, they are interpretations of often seemingly unimportant moments, places and experiences. inverness.highland.museum
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WINTER EXHIBITION, to 30 Mar, Regular gallery artists as well as artists fresh to Kilmorack show in this less formal exhibition. A great show to visit for the range of work available; especially
HEEM: ISLAND & PEOPLE & GLINTS OF GOLD, 05 Feb - 24 Mar, Glints of Gold is a creative writing group set up in 2016 in association with Gold Senior Citizen’s Club, with the objective of increasing social opportunities for older people through a wide range of events and activities, thereby working against social isolation and creating a sense of community and inclusion. HEEM: Island and People is an exhibition centred round a twenty year personal connection with the island of Westray, Orkney. Drawing on the aspects of living on an Island; whether that be physically, socially and emotionally, the exhibition seeks through a simplified photographic, video and soundscape format, to record ten native islanders and their relationship with Westray, their home. Afternoon reading of poetry & prose, alongside the chance to watch and listen to the HEEM Exhibition video, on Sat 10 Feb: 2-4pm. Exhibition open: 2pm-4pm weekdays. upstairs.scot
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Films To Date To… Okay, so what we have here is yer film round-up—there’s A —major new releases expected to be big box office and perhaps awards-inducing; then there’s B —other recent big releases making their way to Eden Court; C is other films slated for national release that aren’t currently scheduled to come to Inverness (but that may change) ; and there’s D —a great film season at Eden Court.
A First up, those major titles. Moms, Nuns and Teenagers loom large in LADY BIRD [1] (16 FEB Vue, 23 FEB EC), which has already won awards and is likely to pick up more at either this month’s Bafta’s and next month’s Oscars, or both. Penned and directed by GRETA GERWIG (perhaps not ALL the Oscar Best Director noms will be male), its leads SAOIRSE RONAN and the excellent LAURIE METCALF are both receiving plaudits—and it also features TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET, who’s to date already picked up over 20 awards for his turn in Call Me By Your Name this year. So, recommended highly. Monster-loving director GUILLERMO DEL TORO has made a monster love story, THE SHAPE OF WATER [3] (14 FEB Vue), featuring a terrific cast including SALLY HAWKINS, MICHAEL SHANNON, RICHARD JENKINS, OCTAVIA SPENCER and ‘isn’t he in everything?!’ MICHAEL STUHLBARG. Also recommended. DANIEL DAY LEWIS makes his (allegedly) final film appearance re-teaming with There Will Be Blood director PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON in PHANTOM THREAD [2] (02 FEB EC), as a renowned 50s dressmaker who works with his sister (LESLEY MANVILLE) and finally finds a muse (VICKY KRIEPS) who has particular methods of commanding his attention. With music from Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood. Also also recommended. Marvel’s Afrofuturist incarnation of BLACK PANTHER [5] arrives (13 FEB Vue) with something of an all-star cast—MICHAEL B. JORDAN, LUPITA NYONG’O, Get Out’s DANIEL KALUUYA, ANGELA BASSETT and FOREST WHITAKER all supporting Mr Panther himself, CHADWICK BOSEMAN. Looks visually stunning. Also aiming for stunning visuals is sci-fi/action/ fantasy/horror, ANNIHILATION [4] (23 FEB Vue)—from Ex Machina director, ALEX GARLAND, starring NATALIE PORTMAN, JENNIFER JASON LEIGH and OSCAR ISAAC. Some of you may find horror just in the mere prospect as the third of the pseudo-s&m flicks, FIFTY SHADES FREED [12] (09 FEB Vue), erm, comes again. B Eden Court as usual, catches up with some of last month’s newies. THE POST [6] (09–15 FEB) arrives (see what I did there), so you can witness the rarified Oscar-y pairing of heavyweights TOM HANKS and MERYL STREEP in this highly resonant true tale of political pressuring of the press in 1970s USA. Equally awardsaimed (in their own eyes at least), HUGH JACKMAN stars as PT Barnum in rose-tinted circus biopic THE GREATEST SHOWMAN [13] (02–08 FEB), whilst if you missed WONDER (02–05 & 08 FEB) back in December, JULIA ROBERTS, JACOB TREMBLAY and OWEN WILSON will see you now. More saccharin fun can be found in the well-regarded PADDINGTON 2 (17–21 FEB) with HUGH GRANT adding to the fun of the original, PADDINGTON—which you can also catch on 17 & 19 FEB. More real history can also be seen—in the settings at least—of WWI stageplay come to screen, JOURNEY’S END [7] (16–22 FEB) with ace ASA BUTTERFIELD alongside SAM CLAFLIN and PAUL BETTANY; and from 2015, CAREY MULLIGAN, HELENA BONHAM-CARTER and STREEP again, star in the classy SUFFRAGETTE [8] (06 FEB). C In this world of maybes and maybe nots, there are also some notable titles that will be released this month—but might not surface round these parts for a while. So in the interests of forewarning you in case they do (but not over-exciting you to the
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prospect in case they don’t) you could keep ‘em peeled for: I, TONYA (20 FEB) in which MARGOT ROBBIE stars in the amazing (and rather sad) true-life tale of ice-dancer Tonya Harding; ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ (02 FEB) played by the always-watchable DENZEL WASHINGTON who’s already picked up some notable award noms for this; HELEN MIRREN gets all spooky on JASON CLARKE’s ass in WINCHESTER [10] (02 FEB); and CLINT EASTWOOD brings real life to, erm, life in THE 15:17 TO PARIS (09 FEB). THE MERCY (09 FEB) has more real-life action—yachtsmen COLIN FIRTH makes a disastrous round-the-world attempt despite having Rachel Weisz at home! Comedy dependables, JK SIMMONS, ED HELMS and OWEN WILSON star in FATHER FIGURES [9] (16 FEB), and Bruce Lee’s creation is examined in BIRTH OF THE DRAGON [11] (23 FEB).
D PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON SEASON: To celebrate the release of Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread, Eden Court have a season of his films—all truly excellent, especially the underrated Punch Drunk Love: BOOGIE NIGHTS (04 FEB), MAGNOLIA (08 FEB), PUNCH DRUNK LOVE (15 FEB), INHERENT VICE (18 FEB) THERE WILL BE BLOOD (21 FEB), and THE MASTER (24 FEB) are all on show and recommended. And we’re just gonna say that a ticket to all would make a top Valentine’s present... Seven movies, seven dates, seven greats.
FROM FRI 2 FEB
THU 08 FEB
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<* PTA: MAGNOLIA @ EC <* PHANTOM THREAD @ Vue <* ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ @ Vue
WINCHESTER @ Vue Hammy horror with Helen Mirren, Sarah Snook, Jason Clarke DEN OF THIEVES @ Vue Gerard Butler, 50 Cent, O’Shea Jackson Jr. LIES WE TELL @ Vue Gabriel Byrne, Harvey Keitel & more
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<* WONDER @ EC Also on 8th
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<* PTA: BOOGIE NIGHTS @ EC
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TAD THE LOST EXPLORER AND THE SECRET OF KING MIDAS @ Vue
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<* THE POST (12A) @ EC
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The Metropolitan Opera: L’ELISIR D’AMORE @ EC (Live)
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The Royal Opera: TOSCA @ EC as 07 Encore
< DOWNSIZING (15) @ EC * NEIL BRAND PRESENTS BUSTER KEATON @ EC USA 1928 50 + 70mins (Steamboat Bill Jr.) with interval Director: Chas. F. Reisner Starring: Buster Keaton, Tom McGuire Composer, musician and broadcaster Neil Brand (BBC4 Sound of Cinema/Sound of Song/ Sound of Musicals and Radio 4 Film Programme regular) uses footage of Buster’s funniest moments, deathdefying stunts and the magnificent feature Steamboat Bill Junior, to journey through his early life. If you thought you knew Buster, there will be plenty to surprise you – this is the perfect way to see Buster live. RSC TWELFTH NIGHT @ EC (Encore) as 14th
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<* PADDINGTON 2 @ EC
<* THE SHAPE OF WATER @ Vue <* PADDINGTON @ EC RSC: TWELFTH NIGHT @ EC (Live)
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* InFiFa/FFTP: BEING THERE @ EC 1979 classic with Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine
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THE ROYAL OPERA: TOSCA @ EC Live. In Italian with Eng surtitles
<* PTA: INHERENT VICE @ EC
<* PTA: PUNCH DRUNK LOVE @ EC <* I, TONYA @ Vue
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* MYSTERY MOVIE @ EC It might be a famous film, or something you’ve never heard of. It could be new or it could be a hundred years old. It might be something people love or something that divides opinion. Take a leap of faith with us and see something you won’t regret you never saw. As the Mystery Movie could be anything it is only open to those over 18. BIRTH OF THE DRAGON @ Vue
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LOVELESS NELYUBOV @ EC (Also Thu 01 Mar)
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The Metropolitan Opera: LA BOHÈME (tbc) @ EC (Live) In Italian with English surtitles <* PTA: THE MASTER @ EC (tbc)
<* LADY BIRD @ Vue < FATHER FIGURES @ Vue
* InFiFa/FFTP: V FOR VENDETTA @ EC
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LOVER FOR A DAY L’AMANT D’UN JOUR (15) @ EC France French with subtitles
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KIDS What Big Eyes You Have... A couple of attractions of the lupine variety this month, kicking off with the aptly named WOLVES [1] at EDEN COURT on 19 FEB. Presented by the internationally-acclaimed Glasgow dance theatre company Barrowland Ballet, this production explores life in a nurturing wolf pack community set against the dangers of the big bad wolf. In a world of fairytale imagery and played out by intergenerational actors, it examines stories passed on from grandparents to children and finds out how dangerous it is to stray from the path—and who is it most dangerous for? Looks interesting and there’s the added attraction of live music by Mairi Campbell set to an evocative score by Luke Sutherland. A more familiar wolf story is enacted in LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD [2] at EDEN COURT on 21 FEB, albeit not quite as fearsome as some incarnations of the yarn. From the creative team behind the hugely popular Hairy Maclary Show, this version is a fun, original musical for children, with live music and loveable characters. Join Scarlet and her sidekick Stanley the Squirrel as they try to outwit Walter the Wolf and discover that it’s not just the enchanted forest that has magical powers. A forest full of family fun, this show is a joyous new version of the classic fairytale, with none of the attendant savagery that might have startled the little ones.
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Also worth a mention is the INVERNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL taking place from 07–24 FEB at various venues across town. Run by Inverness Festival Association, it’s a competitive event that allows people of all ages and abilities to show off their skills. The main discipline groups are vocal, instrumental, speech, Gaelic and Scottish with over 75 awards to be won. Competitions are open to the public. More KIDS features and events at: whatsonhighlands.com
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Get Into The Groove. Born out of the ashes of Rock Ness and focussing on the clubbing element of that enterprise, the Groove concept has proved remarkably successful, now split over both summer and winter iterations. This year’s edition of the latter, GROOVE CAIRNGORM on 23 & 24 FEB, sees a strong line-up for the country’s only music and snowsports festival. EXAMPLE [2], DJ WIRE, 2MANYDJS, NORMAN JAY [1] and the coolest dude around, HUEY MORGAN are the highlights, but there’s plenty more on show including buzz new Scottish band (with a nod back to the 80’s) AVA LOVE, Glasgow based DJ Martyn Henderson aka MASH (mixmag), the Highlands’ own DJ duo LET US PLAY, COLONEL MUSTARD & THE DIJON FIVE, and SHAKA LOVES YOU. If you’re after something more guitar-based, you won’t want to miss NEON WALTZ [5] at BOGBAIN on 17 FEB. The Caithness combo are one of the best young bands in the land, investing their elegant creativity with echoes of post-punk and winning new fans wherever they go. This looks like being the year they turn critical approval into commercial success, so you might never get to see them in such intimate surroundings again. Gig Of The Month. Rathermore seasoned excellence comes from the well-regarded trio of MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK, JOHN MCCUSKER & JOHN DOYLE [4] at EDEN COURT on 20 FEB. Masters of flute, fiddle, song and guitar they have worked with everyone from Bob Dylan to Mark Knopfler to Paul Weller, Joan Baez and Linda Thompson, as well as being an essential part of the Transatlantic Sessions. Should be a good night. What else? How about an anything-might-happen appearance from Peep Show’s SUPER HANS [3] (aka Matt King) at IRONWORKS on 09 FEB? A word too for REG MEUROSS at ARDROSS COMMUNITY HALL on 17 FEB and one of the hardest working local musicians ANDY GUNN [5] playing EDEN COURT on 23 FEB as part of a short tour that also takes in Wick, Tain and Ullapool. Classical fans are also well catered for with a trio of performances; BBC SSO (EC 16 FEB), pianist FINGHIN COLLINS (NAIRN COMMUNITY CENTRE 23 FEB) and SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (EC 03 MAR).
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MUSIC2 Copycat Killing? Once upon a time in the Highlands, the only way to hear the latest hits was via your friendly local covers band—US vinyl being hard to come by and radio not yet being with it. So perhaps this is what fuels the apparent Highland love of the Tribute band. We’re too far away and don’t offer a big enough payday for many popular acts to visit the area outside the odd offering from DF Concerts at Ironworks and the ‘on the way up or down’ acts playing Belladrum etc. And so it is—we just can’t get enough of the many copycats out there, and they seem to provide a safer bet for our hardy promoters out there, who all have to make a living, afterall, if not a killing! We look forward to the day that this area is producing enough of it’s own new, original music with a bustling scene with heaving small venues every week that might enable promoters to bring more acts north more regularly and not lose money on being adventurous—but for now, marvel at the range of imitation on offer: If you’re after something from across the pond, you can sample LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY (EC, 02 FEB) involving tributes to the music of DOLLY PARTON, JOHNNY CASH, MERLE HAGGARD and KENNY ROGERS, plus new homages to icons GEORGE JONES, CHARLEY PRIDE, PATSY CLINE and DON WILLIAMS; then there’s THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW (EC, 11 FEB); YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND–THE MUSIC OF JAMES TAYLOR & CAROLE KING (EC, 25 FEB); ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS (EC, 02 MAR) and even a bona fide star sort of paying tribute when JIMMY OSMOND appears in MOON RIVER & ME (EC, 14 FEB)— his own ANDY WILLIAMS show (!)—and finally, THE DREAMERS (who used to be ‘Freddie &…’) are at EC on 03 FEB, incorporating a tribute to the EVERLY BROTHERS in the first half of the show. Classic rock gets the tribute treatment with the GUITAR GREATS WORLD TOUR, again at EC, on 28 FEB, celebrating legendary performances by the likes of JIMI HENDRIX, JIMMY PAGE, MARK KNOPFLER, WALTER BECKER, ERIC CLAPTON, ANGUS YOUNG, BRIAN MAY, JOE WALSH, PAUL KOSSOFF, PETER GREEN, PETE TOWNSEND and many more, and on SAT 24 FEB at EC, VAMPIRES ROCK: THE GHOST TRAIN features a soundtrack laden with QUEEN, AC/ DC, MEAT LOAF, JOURNEY, BON JOVI, GUNS‘N’ROSES to name but a few. Elsewhere IRONWORKS give us a couple of Marmite experiences in the form of an homage to Bono et al, U2 2 on 17 FEB and (shudder) a Coldplay-worshipping combo, COLDPLACE on 03 MAR. Meanwhile, a Scottish take on the world’s most popular metal act comes from MACTALLICA at TOOTH & CLAW on 24 FEB.
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And in the coming months you have DOLLY PARTON, MEATLOAF, FLEETWOOD MAC, GEORGE MICHAEL, AC/DC, LITTLE MIX, ARIANA GRANDE, ROY ORBISON, STATUS QUO, LINKIN PARK, IRON MAIDEN, PRINCE and erm, a metal version of THE BEE GEES to look forward to—there’s even a tribute festival of sorts on the way, in MOCKNESS at Ironworks in June!
SARA BILLS & THE HASBEENS @ The Market Bar, 10pm
MON 26 FEB
FINGHIN COLLINS (PIANO) @ Nairn Comm Ctr, 7.30pm. Music Nairn performance. Field, Stanford, Bax, Chopin. musicnairn.org.uk
SAT 03 MAR
SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - RAUTAVAARA PERCUSSION CONCERTO @ Eden Court, 7.30pm. High jinks in overtures to two of the most brilliant comic operas.
CLUBBING FRI 02 FEB
SAT 03 FEB
TALES FROM THE NORTH @ Eden Court, 8pm
SAT 17 FEB
INVERNESS FIDDLERS’ RALLY @ Eden Court, 7.30pm REG MEUROSS @ Ardross Comm Hall, 8pm
SCHIEHALLION @ Gellions, 9.30pm
SUN 04 MAR
THE NORDIC FIDDLER’S BLOC @ Eden Court, 8pm
JAZZ/WORLD
KINNABER JUNCTION @ Hootananny, 9.30pm
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ALAN KING QUARTET @ Borough Briggs, 7.30pm, Moray Jazz Club.
SCHIEHALLION @ Gellions, 5pm
CEILIDHS AGAINST WALLS @ St Mary’s Church, In’ness, 7.30pm, Fundraising ceilidh for The Highlands Support Refugees. Tickets £10 on door.
THE SEAFORTH CEILIDH BAND @ Seaforth Club, 2pm.
SCHIEHALLION @ Gellions, 5pm
MON 05 FEB
SUN 18 FEB
SCHIEHALLION @ Gellions, 5pm DALEY OK @ Seaforth Club, 9pm
SUN 04 FEB
GO KILL DISCO @ The Playhouse, Nairn, 10pm
CAMAN @ Gellions, 9.30pm
I LOVE 80’s, I LOVE 90’S @ Tropicana, Every Friday.
SCHIEHALLION @ Gellions, 9.30pm
WED 07 FEB
SCHIEHALLION @ Gellions, 5pm
THE SEAFORTH CEILIDH BAND @ Seaforth Club, 2pm
THU 01 FEB
THU 22 FEB
KEDDIE/KING QUINTET @ Borough Briggs, 7.30pm, Moray Jazz Club.
ROCK WED 31 JAN
KARAOKE @ Johnny Foxes, 10pm. Every Wed.
NEVER FORGET THE 90S @ Vogue, 10pm Every Friday.
THU 08 FEB
MON 19 FEB
CAMAN @ Gellions, 9.30pm
ROBIN ABBOT @ The Market Bar, 10pm
SAT 03 FEB
FRI 09 FEB
TUE 20 FEB
THU 01 FEB
SAT 10 FEB
THU 22 FEB
I LOVE 80’s, I LOVE 90’S @ Tropicana, Every Saturday. NEVER FORGET THE 90S @ Vogue, 10pm Every Saturday.
FRI 09 FEB
SUPER HANS @ The Ironworks, Croydon’s most famous drug addled cracked up maniac plays LIVE…
FRI 23 FEB
GROOVE CAIRNGORM @ Cairngorm Mt & Badaguish Outdoor Ctr. The UK’s only winter music & snowsports festival returns.
SAT 24 FEB
GROOVE CAIRNGORM @ Cairngorm Mt & Badaguish Ctr. As Fri 23 Feb.
FOLK MON 29 JAN
TRAD SESSION @ Hootananny, 9.30pm 29-31 Jan, 03-08, 11-15, 18-22, 25-28 Feb, 01 Jan.
FILM
DOREC-A-BELLE @ The Market Bar, 10pm
WED 28 FEB
CAMAN @ Gellions, 10pm FOOTERIN ABOOT @ Hootananny, 9.30pm BOTHY BALLADS CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2018 @ Elgin Town Hall, 7pm. 36th Bothy Ballads “Champion of Champions” Competition. SCHIEHALLION, 5pm & THE COWANS, 10pm @ Gellions
MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK, JOHN MCCUSKER & JOHN DOYLE @ Eden Court, 8pm WINTER FOLK SESSION @ Velocity Cafe, 7pm
FRI 23 FEB
LINDSAY LOU @ U Hall, Findhorn, 8pm
TUNNA @ Hootananny, 9.30pm
THE DUNNOTTAR CEILIDH BAND @ Hootananny, 9.30pm
SUN 11 FEB
SAT 24 FEB
THE SEAFORTH CEILIDH BAND @ Seaforth Club, 2pm.
DALEY OK @ Seaforth Club, 9pm
THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW @ Eden Court, 8pm. The only show to be endorsed by the CASH family!
RUAIRIDH MACLEAN @ Hootananny, 9.30pm
MON 12 FEB
SCHIEHALLION @ Gellions, 5pm
SCHIEHALLION, 5pm & ON THE BRU, 9.30pm @ Gellions
CAMAN @ Gellions, 9.30pm
WED 14 FEB
SCHIEHALLION @ Gellions, 9.30pm
SCHIEHALLION @ Gellions, 5pm
SUN 25 FEB
THE SEAFORTH CEILIDH BAND @ Seaforth Club, 2pm
KIDS
FRI 23 FEB
WILLIE CAMPBELL @ Gellions, 10pm
MUSIC
BOB STEWART @ Hootananny, 9.30pm
PUNCHING ELVIS @ The Market Bar, 10pm. KEVIN FRASER @ Johnny Foxes
SPECIALS
ANTHONY HEWITT & TIMOTHY RIDOUT @ Boat of Garten C Hall, 7.30pm.
CAMAN @ Gellions, 9.30pm
SPORT
LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY @ Eden Court, 7.30pm
ART
FRI 02 FEB
MESOTHELIOMA FUNDRAISER @ Hootananny, 9.30pm, With Corralach and friends.
A’HOOLIGAN @ Hootananny, 9.30pm
FRI 02 FEB
THE ANDY GUNN BAND @ Balintore Inn, nr Tain, 9pm, Scottish Guitar Virtuoso Andy Gunn brings his all new line up featuring the cream of Scottish Blues musicians on tour in support of brand new album ‘Too Many Guitars To Give Up Now’.
THEATRE
BBC SSO @ Eden Court, 7.30pm. The music of Edward Elgar and William Walton.
FRI 16 FEB
WILLIE CAMPBELL @ Gellions, 10pm
KEVIN FRASER @ Gellions, 10pm SARA BILLS & THE HASBEENS @ Tooth & Claw, Support from MIR, Lauren Mackenzie, and Dylan Tierney. KIOKO (GIG OF THE MONTH) @ Mad Hatters, 10pm
SAT 03 FEB
MO KENNEY @ Tooth & Claw RANT @ Brockies Bar
SPILL
FRI 16 FEB
THU 01 FEB
LIFESTYLE
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THE DREAMERS: FORMERLY FREDDIE & THE DREAMERS @ Eden Court, 7.30pm, Plus The Temple Brothers tribute to The Everly Brothers.
THE SIDE @ Mad Hatters, 10pm
ALL SO SIMPLE & TABLE FOR FOUR @ Mad Hatters, 10pm
KINKY KARMA @ Johnny Foxes
CITY LIMITS @ Johnny Foxes
THE COWANS @ Gellions, 10pm
THE ANDY GUNN BAND @ Assembly Rooms, Wick, 7.30pm, As Fri 02 Feb.
SAT 10 FEB
VOODOO LOUNGE @ Brockies Bar
SAT 17 FEB
SAT 24 FEB
FILM
MO KENNEDY @ Tooth & Claw, 8pm, Support from Stephen MacKintosh and Mark noble. MUNLOCHY SESSIONS @ Allangrange Arms, Munlochy, 8.30pm, Open mic night.
KIDS
STETSONHEAD @ The Market Bar, 10pm SEEDLINGS SATURDAY @ Mad Hatters, 10pm, The Youth and The Young, The Hollows, and Beta Waves.
MUSIC
MOTHERS RUIN @ Johnny Foxes DJ FARMER DUNC @ Gellions, 9pm
SUN 04 FEB SPECIALS
DAVY COWAN @ Gellions, 10pm
MCFLEETWOOD @ Dingwall Town Hall, Fleetwood Mac Tribute. COBALT - BOURBON NIGHTMARES EP LAUNCH SHOW @ The Ironworks, 7pm. Special Guests Black King Cobra and Devils Queen. COBALT are a Heavy Rock band from the Highlands.
U2 2 @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm, U2 2 are the world’s longest running tribute to U2. NEON WALTZ @ Bogbain Farm, 8pm, Indie rock from the Caithness-based band. ASHLEY & THE COSMONAUTS @ The Market Bar, 10pm DIXIE FRIED @ Mad Hatters, 10pm
TAKING BACK EMO CLUB NIGHT @ Tooth & Claw, 9.30pm, Emo Anthems.
DJ FARMER DUNC @ Gellions, 9pm
THE MYSTIC SHOES @ The Market Bar, 10pm
ANDY DUNCAN @ Gellions, 9.30pm
SUN 18 FEB
SMOKIN’ JEFFREY’S @ Mad Hatters, 10pm
BEN & EMILY @ The Market Bar, 10pm
KINKY KARMA @ Johnny Foxes
CHRIS GRANT @ J Foxes
SUN 11 FEB
MON 19 FEB
CAROLINE TRUSLOVE @ The Market Bar, 10pm
WILLIE CAMPBELL @ Johnny Foxes
MON 12 FEB
TUE 20 FEB
PETE GAVIN @ The Market Bar, 10pm
SPORT
ROBIN ABBOT @ The Market Bar, 10pm
GERRY COOGAN @ Johnny Foxes
ANDY DUNCAN @ Johnny Foxes
ANDY MURRAY @ Johnny Foxes
TUE 13 FEB
WED 21 FEB
TUE 06 FEB THEATRE
CHRIS SUCKLE @ Johnny Foxes
WED 07 FEB
FERGUS & GREG @ The Market Bar, 10pm
THU 08 FEB
PUNCHING ELVIS @ The Market Bar, 10pm
SPILL
GARETH BRYANT @ Johnny Foxes
FRI 09 FEB
DAVY COWAN @ Johnny Foxes
WED 14 FEB
THU 15 FEB
CAMAN @ Johnny Foxes
TED CHRISTOPHER @ Gellions, 9.30pm
STEVIE REBEL @ Gellions, 10pm
PUNCHING ELVIS @ The Market Bar, 10pm
FRI 23 FEB
LIFESTYLE
PATHOGEN, NEVER KNOWING & JACK RABBIT SLAMS @ Tooth & Claw
TED CHRISTOPHER @ Gellions, 10pm
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STEVIE REBEL @ Gellions, 10pm
THU 22 FEB
STAY CLASSY @ Johnny Foxes
WULLY SMITH @ The Market Bar, 10pm
FERGUS & GREG @ The Market Bar, 10pm
MOON RIVER & ME (FEATURING JIMMY OSMOND) @ Eden Court, 7.30pm
KEVIN FRASER @ Gellions, 10pm
FRI 16 FEB
ORYNTHIA @ Tooth & Claw, Support from Memorial Parasite.
ABBA LIVE @ The Playhouse, Nairn, 7pm THE ANDY GUNN BAND @ The Macphail Centre, 7pm As Sat 03 Feb. MACTALLICA @ Tooth & Claw, Metallica Tribute. DEADFIRE @ Mad Hatters, 10pm HUNKY DORY @ Johnny Foxes
SUN 25 FEB
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND - THE MUSIC OF JAMES TAYLOR & CAROLE KING @ Eden Court, 7.30pm
PERPETUA @ Tooth & Claw, 10pm, Support from Zombie Militia.
DOC LIVINGSTON @ Johnny Foxes
CALVIN PRIOR @ The Market Bar, 10pm
THE VAN TS @ Tooth & Claw, 7pm, Support from Josephine Sillars and The Manic Pixie Dreams.
ON THE BRU @ Gellions, 9.30pm
DOC LIVINGSTON @ Johnny Foxes
MON 05 FEB
RANT @ Gellions, 10pm
ROBIN ABBOT @ The Market Bar, 10pm
BEN & EMILY @ The Market Bar, 10pm
ROBIN ABBOT @ The Market Bar, 10pm
RANT @ Johnny Foxes
PUNCHING ELVIS @ The Market Bar, 10pm
ANDY GUNN @ Eden Court, 8pm, As Fri 02 Feb. PATHOGEN @ The Market Bar, 10pm SHREDD @ Tooth & Claw, 10pm, Support from Never Knowing and The Ragazzi. THE MYSTIC SHOES @ Mad Hatters, 10pm
ANDREW STILL @ The Market Bar, 10pm KEVIN FRASER @ Johnny Foxes
MON 26 FEB
ROBIN ABBOT @ The Market Bar, 10pm GERRY COOGAN @ Johnny Foxes
TUE 27 FEB
CHRIS SUCKLE @ Johnny Foxes
WED 28 FEB
THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW ‘GUITAR GREATS - WORLD TOUR 2018’ @ Eden Court, 7.30pm STEVE EAGLESHAM @ The Market Bar, 10pm
FRI 02 MAR
ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS @ Eden Court, 7.30pm
SAT 03 MAR
COLDPLACE @ The Ironworks, 7pm, Tribute to Coldplay.
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Dire r ctor Saul Dibb I Starring Sam Claflin, Paul Bettany, As re A a Butterf r ield, To rf T by Jones, To T m Sturridge UK I 2017 I 108 mins
Fro r m dire ro r ctor Saul Dibb comes this pierc re r ing new adaptation of R.C. Sheriff's 1928 anti-war play. rc y y. In the tre r nches of Wo re W rld Wa W r I, new re r cruit Lieutenant Raleigh has pulled strings to join his childhood friend and hero r Captain Stanhope on the fro ro r nt line. However, in the dugout they are ro r re anticipating a massive German advance, and Stanhope is horrified by Raleigh’s arrival. Altere r d re almost beyond re r cognition by his years r at the fro rs r nt, Stanhope is sustained only ro l by one thought – ly that when the war is over he can re r turn to his beloved, Raleigh’s sister Marg r are rg r t. re
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Dire r ctor Gre re r ta Gerw re r ig I Starring Saoirs rw r e Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tra rs r cy ra c Letts, Lucas Hedges USA I 2017 I 94 mins
Sacramento, California, 2002. Christine ‘Lady Bird r ’ McPhers rd r on fights against but is exactly rs l like ly her wildly l loving, deeply ly l opinionated and stro ly r ng-willed mother, a nurs ro r e working tire rs r lessly re l to keep ly her family l afloat after Lady Bird ly r 's father loses his job. Lady rd d Bir dy ird ir rd explore r s the re re r lationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us and the unmatched beauty of a place called home.
ALSO SCREENING THIS MONTH: THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI, MOLLY’S GAME & A WOMANS’ LIFE FOR SCREENING TIMES SEE THE TIMETABLE & FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK Welcome to the Robertson Screens. At Robertson we’ve always been a keen supporter of the arts: from brass bands to theatre shows to music festivals and now cinema. We helped to redevelop Eden Court and we’re proud that we can continue to work in partnership with them by sponsoring the cinemas. Robertson – Investing – Building – Caring We hope you enjoy your film. robertson.co.uk
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USA I 2017 I 116 mins
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Katharine Graham, firs r t female publisher of Th rs T e W shin Wa i gton Po in P st, teams up with editor Ben Bradlee as they race to catch up with Th T e New Yo Y rk r Ti Tim imes in a bid to expose a huge cover-up of government secre r ts re spanning thre r e decades and four pre re r sidents. Will they re be able to overc r ome their differe rc r nces as they risk their re care r ers re r and fre rs r edom to help bring long buried truths re to light?
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PADDINGTON 2 (PG) SAT A 17 – WED 21 FEB AT
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DOWNSIZING (15) FRI 16 – THU 22
FRI 02 – MON 05 & THU 08 FEB Dire r ctor Stephen Chbosky re k ky Starring Jacob Tre r mblay, Julia Robert re r s, rt Daveed Diggs, Owen Wilson, Mandy Patinkin USA/ A Hong Kong I 2017 I 113 mins A/ Based on the New Yo Y rk Times bestseller this is the inspiring and heart-warming story r of August ry Pullman. Born with facial differences that meant he couldn’t lead a normal life, he finally l starts ly mainstream school in fifth grade and becomes the most unlikely l of heroes. His family ly l , classmates ly and wider community struggle to find their compassion and acceptance but Auggie’s journey unites them all.
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A sci-fi social satire r about a couple who choose re to shrink themselv l es (literally lv l ) to live a better ly and wealthier life – what could go wro r ng? ro It’s the only l rational solution. With human ly consumption rapidly l exhausting Earth’s ly r sourc re r es and nowhere rc r else to go, Norw re r egian rw scientists have perfected the radical pro r cess: ro miniaturisation. But when his wife changes her mind last minute, will he be able to adapt to his new life by himself?
After a deadly l earthquake destro ly r ys his home in ro a Peruvian rainfore r st, a young bear makes his re way to England. Named Paddington after the London train station he was found in, his amazement at urban living soon endears him to the Bro r wn family ro l who he ends up living with. ly But someone else has her eye on this rare r re bear – taxidermist Millicent Cly l de! ly
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LOVELESS NELYUBOV (15)
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Pre r miere re r d at the Dire re r ctors re r ’ Fortnight in Cannes rs this is story r of Jeanne who after a devastating ry split fro r m her boyfriend ends up moving in with ro her father in a small flat in Paris. When she arrives she finds Arianne, his new girlfriend – a girl her own age, has also moved in. In a city filled with possibilities each is looking for their own kind of love.
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THE ROYAL OPERA: TOSCA (Cert tbc) WED 07 FEB LIVE SUN 11 FEB ENCORE
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Dire r ctor Jonathan Kent I Conductor: Dan Ettinger re k , Joseph Callej ka ea ej Cast Adrianne Pieczonka UK I 2018 I 180 mins (appro r x, including tw ro t o interv rva rv vals) Italian with English surt r itles rt
BOOGIE NIGHTS (18) SUN 04 FEB
Starring Mark Wa W hlberg r , Julianne Moore rg r re USA I 1997 I 155 mins I 35mm When teenage busboy Eddie Adams is discovere r d by porn dire re r ctor Jack Horner, he re tra r nsforms him into adult-film sensation Dirk ra Diggler. r But Dirk’s ambitions and dre r. r ams of re stard r om are rd r about to collide with a cold, hard re r rd r ality. re y y.
MAGNOLIA (18) THU 08 FEB
Starring To T m Cruise, Philip Sey e mour Hoffman ey USA I 1999 I 188 mins I 35mm In the San Fernando Va V lley, California, nine interw r oven stories show the lives of nine differe rw r nt re people on one day. y They become part y. r of a rt dazzling multiplicity of plots, but one story ry. ry y.
PUNCH DRUNK LOVE (15)
NT LIVE: CAT A ON AT A HOT TIN ROOF (15) THU 22 & SUN 25 FEB & THU 01 MAR Dire r ctor Benedict Andre re r ws re w Starring Sienna Miller, Jack O’Connell UK I 2016 I 185mins (Appro r x. Incl an interv ro r al) rv On a hot summer night in Mississippi, a family l ly gather at their cotton plantation to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday and his re r turn fro r m the hospital. ro But the truth is that Big Daddy’s about to die and every r one is hiding it fro ry r m him. With the future ro r of re the family l at stake, which version of the truth is ly r al and which will win out? re
THU 15 FEB
MYSTERY MOVIE (18+)
Starring Ad A am Sandle l r, Emily le l Wa ly W tson
THU 23 FEB
USA I 2002 I 95 mins I 35mm A dark comedy about the psychologically l tro ly r ubled, ro Barry r Egan, whose pers ry r onality and love-life has rs been dominated by his seven sisters r . When he rs falls in love with his sister’s co-worker, things get very r complicated. ry
INHERENT VICE (15) SUN 18 FEB
It might be a famous film, or something you've never heard r of. It could be new or it could be a hundre rd r d years re r rs old. It might be something people love or something that divides opinion. Ta T ke a leap of faith with us and see something you won't re r gre r t you never saw. re w w. A the Mys As y tery ys r Movie could be anyt ry y hing it is only yt l ly open to those over 18. Ticket Price: £6/£ / 5 concession /£
Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Bro r lin ro USA I 2014 I 148 mins I 35mm L.A. 1970. Drug fuelled private eye Larry r “Doc” ry Sport r ello investigates a psychedelic world of rt surfers r , stoners rs r and cops to solv rs l e the case. lv
THERE WILL BE BLOOD (15) WED 21 FEB
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BEING THERE (12+) TUE 06 FEB
Starring Daniel Day-Lew e is, Paul Dano ew
Dire r ctor Hal As re A hby
USA I 2007 I 158 mins I 35mm At the end of the 19th century r Daniel Plainview ry r alises wealth lies in oil. Driven by a need to see re competitors r fail he heads to a California town to rs exploit the landowners r and as his empire rs r gro re r ws ro so does his obsession with power. r A ruthless and r. violent chain of events follows as he fails to deliver on his pro r mises. ro
Starring Peter Sellers r , Shirley rs e MacLaine ey
THE MASTER (15)
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: L’ELISIR D’AMORE (Cert tbc) SAT A 10 FEB LIVE AT Dire r ctor Bart re r lett Sher I Conductor: Domingo Hindoy rt oya oy yan Cast Matthew e Polenzani, Pre ew r tty re t Ye ty Y nde 159 mins (appro r x, including one interv ro rva rv val) Italian with English surt r itles rt
In Donizetti’s beloved masterpiece, Nemorino, a humble country r boy is in love with Adina, a confident ry landowner who is out of his league. But when he gets a love potion fro r m a travelling salesman, the re ro r sults are r more re r than he barg re r ained for. rg r r. Seat price £20/£ / 18 concession /£
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA BOHÈME (Cert tbc) SAT A 24 FEB LIVE AT Dire r ctor Fra re r nco Zeffire ra r lli I Conductor: Marc re r o Armiliato rc Cast Sonya y Yo ya Y nchev eva ev va, Michael Fa F biano 175 mins (appro r x, including tw ro t o interv rva rv vals) Italian with English surt r itles rt
One of the world’s most popular opera re r turns with Franco Zeffire r lli’s legendary re r pro ry r duction. Yo ro Y ung poet Rodolfo and his friends live in bohemian Paris practising their art, laughing, quarre r lling and living it re up in their local cafe. When Rodolfo meets Mimì, they fall in love, but Mimì is ill, Rodolfo is jealous and their r mance is doomed fro ro r m the start. ro Seat price £20/£ / 18 concession /£
RSC TWELFTH NIGHT (As Live 12A) WED 14 FEB LIVE SAT A 17 FEB ENCORE AT Dire r ctor Christopher Luscombe re Cast Dinita Gohil, Nicholas Bishop, Adrian Edmondson 140 mins + 20 mins interv rva rv val
USA/ A/W A/ /We West Germany I 1979 I 129 mins Chance is a simple-minded, naive gard r ener who is rd forc r ed to leave the home of his, now dead, wealthy rc employer, where r he has lived his whole life. Out in the re r al world he accidentally re l falls into high society and ly politics where r his unaffected gard re r ening wisdom rd makes him the talk of the town.
Twe Tw welft f h Nig ft i ht is a tale of unre ig r quited love – hilarious re and heartbre r aking. Tw re T ins separated in a shipwre r ck re are r forc re r ed to fend for themselv rc l es in a strange land. lv The firs r t twin, Viola, falls in love with Ors rs r ino, who rs dotes on OIivia, who falls for Viola but is idolised by Malv l olio. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image lv of his twin sister. r.. r. Seat price: Live £17.50/£ / 15 Encore /£ r £16/£ re / 14.50 /£
THE ROYAL BALLET: THE WINTER’S TALE (Cert tbc)
SUN 25 FEB
V FOR VENDETTA (15)
Starring Philip Sey e mour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix ey
THU 20 FEB
USA I 2012 I 143 mins I 35mm 1949. Yo Y ung Fre r ddie Quell arrives back in re America after WW W ll with mental health pro r blems. ro After tre r atment some issues re re r main impossible to cure r and he turns to alcohol. When he finds re himself on a boat with no idea how he got there r , he meets Lancaster Dodd, founder of re a movement called ‘The Cause’, with whom a long friendship start r s. rt
Dire r ctor James McTe re T igue Te
Seat price £6/£ / 5 concession /£
When Mario Cavaradossi helps a fugitive escape it attracts the attention of Scarpia, the sadistic Chief of Police. Scarpia capture r s Cavaradossi and has him re torture r d within ears re r hot of his lover, the singer To rs T sca. With drama, passion and fabulous music – Puccini’s operatic thriller is one of the gre r at opera experiences. re Seat price £17.50/£ / 15 concession /£
Starring Natalie Port r man, Hugo We rt W aving, Stephen Rea USA/ A UK/ A/ K Germany I 2005 I 133 mins K/ In a dystopian future r with a fascist British re government, masked vigilante V uses terro r rist ro tactics to fight the oppre r ssors re r of the world in which rs he now lives. After saving young Evey fro r m the ro secre r t police he discovers re r he has an ally rs l in his fight ly to overt r hro rt r w the dictators ro r hip. rs
WED 28 FEB LIVE SAT A 04 MAR ENCORE AT Dire r ctor Christopher Wheeldon Music Joby Ta re T lbot Cast Laure r n Cuthbert re r son, Edwa rt w rd wa r Wa W tson, Sara r h Lamb ra UK I 2018 I 180 mins (appro r x, including tw ro t o interv rva rv vals)
The story r of a marriage destro ry r yed by an all-consuming ro jealousy, the abandonment of a child and a seemingly l ly hopeless love affair, Shakespeare r ’s tale of love and re loss becomes compelling dance dra r ma in Christopher ra Wheeldon’s ballet adaption. Seat price £17.50/£ / 15 concession /£
CERTIFICAT A ES Films ra AT r ted (12+), (15+) are r without BBFC classifications, these are re r our re re r commended age suitability ra r tings. Films ra r ted (CERT TBC) can be checked neare r r scre re r ening dates or at bbfc.co.uk re
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Thu 08 The Greatest Showman 11.00/17.30 Phantom Thread 13.45/18.00/20.30 Wonder 14.00 Magnolia 19.45 Fri 09 The Post Phantom Thread
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SPECIALS Talk Talk. A welter of talks on this month, one of the most interesting being by adventurer FREYA HOFFMEISTER [1], who’s a fascinating character having competed in gymnastics, bodybuilding, skydiving and Miss Germany as well as finding time to be a successful business woman. And an expert kayaker, as proven by her being given the ‘World Paddle Award’, ‘European Adventurer’ and ‘National Geographical Adventurer of the Year’. She’s at the PARISH HALL, DORES on 24 FEB at 7pm where INVERNESS CANOE CLUB are hosting Freya’s presentation on her circumnavigation of South America by sea-kayak. She has also circumnavigated Iceland, New Zealand South, Ireland and Australia and is part way through a long-term voyage around North America. Her kayak will be on display and there will be an opportunity for Q&As and to purchase signed copies of her new book. Another adventurer at the GRANT ARMS HOTEL on 01 FEB when wildlife photographer and tour guide CRAIG JONES will be relating his trip to the Indian Himalayas in search of the elusive snow leopard. We’re promised tales of precarious climbs, steep falls, bone chilling cold, wonderful local people and heart-warming sights. Climbers from days gone by are examined in PETTICOATS AND PINNACLES: THE STORY OF SCOTLAND’S WOMEN MOUNTAINEERS at Boat Of Garten Community Hall on 05 FEB at 7.30pm. Drawing on the National Library of Scotland’s collections this talk by PAULA WILLIAMS uncovers the hidden history of Scottish women mountaineers. UNDRESSING ANTIQUES at Smithton Culloden Free Church on 15 FEB at 2.30pm is an Art Society Highland talk by MARK HILL, an antiques and 20th century design specialist, author and TV presenter. He will give a persuasive introduction to buying antiques, and integrating them in today’s homes. He will consider the state of the antiques market, the meaning of ‘value’, and what current and future collectors are buying. If you’d prefer to just concentrate on the wonders of the universe, there are a couple of interesting SIGMA talks at Birnie Village Hall. On 02 FEB at 7.30pm, MAARTEN DE VRIES will be explaining why stars vary in brightness, while on 02 MAR at 7.30pm DR. OSCAR GONZALES from the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh elaborates on how galaxies form and evolve. Finally, check out the FORT WILLIAM MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL, a series of events in the Outdoor Capital of the UK, Lochaber in the heart of the Highlands from 21–25 FEB. Details of events are on our website…
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WED 30 JAN
COMMUNITY ASSET TRANSFER OF NORTHERN MEETING PARK @ Eden Court, 6.30pm. Open public meeting to discuss the possible transfer of The Northern Meeting Park in to community ownership.
FILM
THU 01 FEB
SHETLAND GIN @ Grant Arms Hotel, 10.30am. Strathspey Probus talk by Debbie Strang.
KIDS
LAND OF THE SNOW LEOPARD @ Grant Arms Hotel, 8.30pm. Tracking A Himalayan Legend, talk by Craig Jones.
FRI 02 FEB
VARIABLE STARS @ Birnie Village Hall, 7.30pm. Sigma talk by Maarten de Vries. sigma-astro.co.uk
MUSIC
MON 05 FEB
PLUTO @ Smithton Culloden Free Church, 7.20pm. Highland Astronomical Society talk by Pauline Macrae. spacegazer.com
SPECIALS
PETTICOATS & PINNACLES: THE STORY OF SCOTLAND’S WOMEN MOUNTAINEERS @ Boat Of Garten Comm Hall, 7.30pm. With Paula Williams. Drawing on the National Library of Scotland’s collections this talk uncovers the hidden history of Scottish women mountaineers.
SPORT
TUE 06 FEB
GABY WEINER - OF LOVING & LEAVING @ Grant Arms Hotel, 2pm. Grantown U3A - Talk followed by refreshments.
THEATRE
TIMING OF SEABIRD BREEDING IN A CHANGING CLIMATE: LOCAL TO GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE @ Culloden Library, 7.30pm. Scottish Ornithologists’ Club talk by Kat Keogan. 01463 772539, £3 members; £4 non members
great winter constellations and the array of open star clusters visible at this time of year. Tickets, email: abriachanforest@gmail.com
MON 12 FEB
RSGS LECTURE: THE GREAT HORIZON – STORIES OF EXPLORATION @ Highland Council Chamber, 7.30pm. From the pages of her new book The Great Horizons, Jo Woolf talks about explorers who have inspired her, from Polar explorers to a secret agent in Bolshevist Russia.
TUE 13 FEB
DRAGONFLIES @ Smithton Culloden Free Church, 7.30pm. Inverness Botany Group talk by Jonathan Willet.
WED 14 FEB
HIGHLAND ROCK GARDEN CLUB @ Nairn Comm Ctr, 7.30pm. Yunnan a talk by John Roy (Scottish Rhododendron Society). £4 including refreshments. All welcome contact John Owen 01320 366246.
THU 15 FEB
UNDRESSING ANTIQUES @ Smithton Culloden Free Church, 2.30pm. The Art Society Highland Talk by Mark Hill. Mark Hill is an antiques and 20th century design specialist, author and TV presenter. He will give a persuasive introduction to buying antiques, and integrating them in todays homes. He will consider the state of the antiques market, the meaning of value, and what current and future collectors are buying. RED SQUIRREL CONSERVATION @ Lower Town Hall, Dingwall, 7.30pm. Dingwall Field Club Talk by Susan Tarr. An update on the red squirrel relocation project in the Highlands.
TORNAGRAIN: WHAT LIES BENEATH @ Nairn Free Church, 7.30pm. Nairn Literary Institute Talk by Lachlan McKeggie. nairnliterary.org.uk
PLAYING THE GAME: 19TH CENTURY SPORTS IN ROSS & CROMARTY @ West Church Hall, Cromarty, 7.30pm. Talk by Sandy Thomson. Organised by Cromarty History Society. £3 for non-members. cromartyhistory.scot
SAT 10 FEB
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STAR CLUSTER SPECIAL STAR GAZING @ Abriachan Forest Trust, Moonless dark sky guiding under Abriachan’s Milky Way class dark skies, focusing on the
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ANY QUESTIONS? @ Nairn CC, 6.45pm. Your chance to ask a question and influence the debate with BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions? Free but ticketed.
SAT 17 FEB
CULBOKIE COMMUNITY MARKET & CAFÉ @ Findon Hall, Culbokie, 10am. Goods for sale include local produce, crafts, plants and lots more. 10am-12.30pm. LEAD SEALS & ROPEMAKING WORKSHOP @ Dingwall Library, 11am-3pm. Lead seals found in Cromarty are evidence of 18th/19th century Baltic trade in textiles. Engraver Ian Hammond will show how lead cloth seals (as found at Cromarty) and rope were made, with opportunities to have a go. Free. Drop in. Family-friendly. archhighland.org.uk
MON 19 FEB
CAROLINE, COUNTESS OF SEAFIELD, & THE DEVELOPMENT OF VICTORIAN STRATHSPEY @ Boat Of Garten Comm Hall, 7.30pm. This talk will give a fascinating insight into the development of Strathspey through a re-examination of the influence of Caroline, Countess of Seafield on our area between 1850 and 1911.
TUE 20 FEB
TIM ATKINSON BALLINDALLOCH CASTLE @ Grant Arms Hotel, 2pm. Grantown U3A - Talk followed by refreshments.
WED 21 FEB
FORT WILLIAM MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL @ Fort William Various. An awesome few days of events. The festival is run by an energetic band of outdoor enthusiasts who want to share their passion of culture and landscape with a wider audience. INVERNESS FIELD CLUB TALK @ Millburn Academy Hall, 7.30pm. Sarah James-Gaukroger of the Academy Street Townscape Heritage Project shares the fruits of recent research. invernessfieldclub.org.uk
THU 22 FEB
FORT WILLIAM MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL @ Fort William Various. As Wed 21 Feb. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HIGHLAND RANGER @ Greyfriars Free Church, 7.30pm. An illustrated RSPB Group talk by Alison Greggans, RSPB Community Ranger.
FRI 23 FEB
FORT WILLIAM MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL @ Fort William Various. As Wed 21 Feb. NAIRN’S HIDDEN LINKS @ Nairn Free Church, 7.30pm. Nairn Literary Institute Talk by Douglas Fowlie. nairnliterary.org.uk
SAT 24 FEB
‘THINK BIGGER! SURVIVED’- THE FIRST CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF SOUTH AMERICA BY SEA KAYAK @ Dores Parish Hall. The Inverness Canoe Club is hosting an evening presentation by the adventurer Freya Hoffmeister on her circumnavigation of South America by sea-kayak. Freya Hoffmeister has also circumnavigated Iceland, New Zealand South, Ireland, Australia by sea-kayak and is partway around North America. Her kayak will be on display and there will be an opportunity for Q&As and to purchase signed copies of her new book. RSPB TRIP @ Departing Inverness Retail Park car park (opposite Burger King), 9.30am. A field trip to the Nairn and Findhorn area. 01997433283 FORT WILLIAM MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL @ Fort William Various. As Wed 21 Feb.
SUN 25 FEB
FORT WILLIAM MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL @ Fort William Various. As Wed 21 Feb.
WED 28 FEB
LAND LEGACIES: THE ENDURING IMPACT OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ON HIGHLAND LAND ISSUES @ Dingwall Lower Town Hall, 7.30pm. Talk by Iain Robertson of UHI Centre for History. archhighland.org.uk
THU 01 MAR
THE LIGHTER SIDE OF MINISTRY @ Grant Arms Hotel, 10.30am. Strathspey Probus talk by Rev Jim MacEwan.
FRI 02 MAR
GALACTIC ARCHAEOLOGY @ Birnie Village Hall, 7.30pm. Sigma Talk by Dr. Oscar Gonzales, Royal Observatory, Edinburgh.
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Driven Snow. With the winter shaping up to be even more Arctic than ever, this year’s SNOWMAN RALLY [1] on 10 FEB might actually take place against a backdrop of the white stuff. The event is organised by the Highland Car Club and since its inception in 1955 it has been a stern test for everyone from local motoring club members to future World Rally Champions. It’s a true test of driving skill and the ability to handle the harshest of conditions, which makes for quite a spectacle. Worth heading along to witness, but after the death of a spectator at the Rally, a reminder to make sure to watch from a safe position. There’ll be plenty of folk who’ve emerged into the new year with resolutions to get fit and many of them will be doing so by running. Fortunately there are plenty of regular opportunities to test yourself with the KINLOSS TO LOSSIEMOUTH HALF MARATHON on 18 FEB and the NAIRN 10K & FUN RUN on 04 MAR being most notable. We’ve missed the regular local derbies between INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE and ROSS COUNTY, sincerely hoping that the fixtures might be resurrected sooner rather than later. Unfortunately though that prospect looks increasingly possible, it’s not quite in the way we’d hoped as County are starting the year in a perilous position propping up the Premiership. There were high hopes when Owen Coyle took over and he certainly seems to have bought into the spirit of the club, but some unlucky results and several lacklustre performances have made the unthinkable a definite prospect. Games this month against Celtic’s conquerors HEARTS on 17 FEB and PARTICK THISTLE on 28 FEB will hopefully see County show their true colours. ICT meanwhile, having previously seemingly given up hope of promotion, are now looking a little perkier, particularly on the back of a good cup run. There have been far too many draws recently though, so they’ll be looking for at least a couple of wins in games against DUNDEE UTD (03 FEB), GREENOCK MORTON (24 FEB) and BRECHIN (03 MAR).
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INVERNESS PARKRUN @ Bught Park, 9.30am. 5km run - it’s you against the clock! Free! But register before your first run, everyone runs at their own pace, all welcome. Register at: parkrun.org. uk/inverness/ and bring your barcode. Every Sat.
SUN 18 FEB SSSA ALPINE SERIES PRIMARY QUALIFIER @ Nevis Range, Glencoe Mountain Resort & Cairngorm Mountain
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 2018 @ Eden Court, 7.30pm. Experience an extraordinary collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival. Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe. This year there are two shows that will ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel. For double
KINLOSS TO LOSSIEMOUTH HALF MARATHON @ Lossiemouth Com Ctr, 11am
THU 01 FEB
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 2018 @ Eden Court, 7.30pm. As Wed 31 Jan.
SAT 24 FEB
FORT WILLIAM RUNDURO @ Fort William. The Fort William Runduro is a multistage running event taking in some of the Outdoor Capital’s most popular running routes.
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ORIENTEERING @ Darnaway, moravianorienteering.org
ROSS C V A’DEEN, 7.45pm.
AVIEMORE PARKRUN @ Speyside Way, Dalfaber Drive, 9.20am. Enjoy a timed run, jog or walk along the Speyside Way, from Dalfaber industrial estate in Aviemore. Register with parkrun. Every Sat.
Football ROSS C V HEARTS, 3pm NAIRN C V STRATHSPEY THISTLE @ Station Park, 3pm WICK AC V HUNTLY, 3pm FORRES M’S V D’VALE, 3pm FORT W V TURRIFF UTD, 3pm ELGIN C V MONTROSE, 3pm LOSSIE V ROTHES, 3pm
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Old Friends Return. While much of EDEN COURT’s appeal comes from pushing the boundaries with brave new productions, there’s no denying the popularity of return visits from old favourites and there are plenty of those this month. If you’re still just getting over the last series of Strictly…, you can get your dance fix from one of the series’ best-known professionals (and a regular performer at Eden Court) when BRENDAN COLE [5] comes to the venue on 22 & 23 FEB with his latest show, ALL NIGHT LONG. With guest dancers, a 14-piece band and singers, we’re promised selections of all manner of dance styles. Some of us are still hoping for a show just dedicated to the Charleston, but until that comes along, this’ll do nicely. More fine song and dance with another returning treat in the form of HAIRSPRAY [4] from 05–10 FEB. Highly lauded last time it was here, this production, inspired by the film musical that was in turn based on John Waters’ original movie starring Ricki Lake, is a joyous affair set in 1962 Baltimore where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. You can read our full interview with one of the stars of the show, LAYTON WILLIAMS, at whatsonhighlands.com CIRCUS OF HORRORS [2] have regularly impressed EC audiences with their mixture of songs and spectacle and their latest show, VOODOO, coming on 21 FEB is, from what we’ve heard, their best yet. Awoken by a ouija board, a voodoo curse causes devastation: while the city sleeps the night creatures rule the underworld with bizarre and amazing circus acts—some never before seen in the UK. All performed to devil-driven rock’n’roll and the darkest of magic. STEVE STEINMAN went from training as a chef to impersonating Meat Loaf on TV, a career move that resulted not only in the creation of his live Meat Loaf show, but also the highly successful VAMPIRE’S ROCK [3]. Consistently evolving for more than a decade now, and always popular when it comes to EC, the latest incarnation GHOST TRAIN zooms in on 24 FEB. A self-styled “rock’n’roll panto”, expect the vampires of the title along with fire, frenzy and classic rock tunes (see also P18). More spooky goings on in the VELVET EVENING SÉANCE [1] at EDEN COURT on 24 FEB. Set in Victorian times when communicating with the dead was that era’s equivalent of firing up Netflix, this yarn sees a well-known medium on trial for the murder of his brother, an even more acclaimed practitioner of the “art” in order to prove his innocence. Directed by multi-award-winning magician and theatre maker, Ross MacKay, expect some impressive visual trickery embellishing the question of whether the accused is a master manipulator or a man who has somehow found the truth. It’s a particularly strong month at EDEN COURT, with more essential dates for your diary being BALLET WEST’s production of GISELLE [6] on 15 FEB, a brace of excellent comedians in the form of JIMEOIN [7] (18 FEB) and the magnificent RICH HALL [6] (20 FEB), and a musical journey through the life of Rabbie Burns, AE FOND KISS on 21 FEB. Meanwhile, further afield, the SCOTTISH OPERA HIGHLIGHTS show is at the DUTHAC CENTRE in TAIN on 20 FEB. photo: Andy Ross
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THE COMEDY BOTHY @ Mad Hatters, 8pm. Headliner OBIE.
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HAIRSPRAY @ Eden Court, 7.30pm (+ 1.30pm matinee Thu & Sat) The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is back! It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her newfound fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!
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THE ALLSTARS DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS: STARS IN YOUR EYES @ Nairn CC, 1pm, 7pm
SUN 18 FEB
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THE RETURN @ Eden Court 8pm (+2pm Sat) Inspired by the true story of Martin Guerre, this gripping new play about the mystery of identity and the survival instinct asks whether we can every truly know even those we love the best. Produced by the creative team behind Eden Court’s Not About Heroes in 2015, The Return is written by Ellie Stewart,a rising star of Scottish playwriting and is directed by Philip Howard, former artistic director of Dundee Rep and the The Traverse.
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WOLVES @ Eden Court, 7pm. Presented by internationallyacclaimed Glasgow dance theatre company Barrowland Ballet, Wolves explores life in a nurturing wolf pack community set against the dangers of the big bad wolf. In a world of fairytale imagery and played out by intergenerational actors, it examines stories passed on from grandparents to children and finds out how dangerous it is to stray from the path - and who is it most dangerous for?
THU 15 FEB
BALLET WEST - GISELLE @ Eden Court, 7.30pm. Inspiration for the ballet, which was premiered in Paris 1841, came from two ghost stories - Victor Hugo’s poem Phantoms and Heinrich Heine’s On Germany.
NIGHT LONG @ Eden Court, 7.30pm. As Tue 22 Feb.
JIMEOIN: RIDICULOUS @ Eden Court, 7.30pm Notorious for being Ridiculous, Jimeoin is internationally acclaimed as one of live comedy’s masters.
TUE 20 FEB
RICH HALL’S HOEDOWN @ Eden Court, 7.30pm. There has never been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK. Hall’s precision dismantling of the tenuous relationship between two countries is as freewheeling and deadly accurate as ever. The Hoedown begins as a withering dissection of Trump’s America but ends up being a celebration of Americana. There’s stand-up, improvised ballads, cracking good musicianship, and ultimately a hilarious, foot-stomping, shitkicking good time to be had by all. Even if you don’t own a hoe.
SCOTTISH OPERA HIGHLIGHTS @ Duthac Ctr, Tain, 7.30pm. Varied programme including favourites from Rossini’s Barber of Seville, Mozart’s Così fan tutte and Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers, as well as lesser known gems rarely performed on the Scottish stage. scottishopera.org.uk
CIRCUS OF HORRORS ‘VOODOO’ @ Eden Court, 8pm. Having toured worldwide for over 22 years, the phenomenon returns with a brand new incarnation: Voodoo. Awoken by a ouija board, a voodoo curse causes devastation: while the city sleeps the night creatures rule the underworld with bizarre and amazing circus acts - some never before seen in the UK.
VELVET EVENING SEANCE @ Eden Court, 7.30pm. It’s Victorian 1900s and true to the times, the Judge has allowed jury members to witness a séance to establish the guilt or innocence of the accused. James MacGregor, a well-known medium, is on trial for the murder of his brother Thomas MacGregor, an even more highly regarded medium, and this séance is James’ last opportunity to convince the jury of his innocence.
VAMPIRES ROCK : THE GHOST TRAIN @ Eden Court, 8pm AE FOND KISS @ Eden Court, 7.30pm, Ae Fond Kiss is a musical journey through the major events of Burns’ life from birth to death. Rabbie Burns is your guide with quirky commentary, amusing and poignant interactions with key characters along the way, and renditions of several famous poems and songs including Ae Fond Kiss, Red Red Rose, Auld Lang Syne and many more.
THU 22 FEB
BRENDAN COLE - ALL NIGHT LONG @ Eden Court, 7.30pm. Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole takes to the stage to wow audiences with his latest spectacular production, All Night Long. Brendan is joined by his sensational cast of guest dancers, his captivating leading lady and superbly talented 14-piece band and singers, to whip up an extravagant mix of Latin fever and ballroom charm. CAFE TANGO @ Eden Court, 9.30pm. After the opening night of the Brendan Cole show enjoy a laid back evening of Argentine Tango, Music and Dance with Cafe Tango. Free entry. RICH HALL’S HOEDOWN @ U Hall, Findhorn, 7.30pm. As Tue 20 Feb.
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The Country’s Most Successful Classic Rock Musical Concert! Steve Steinman has ramped up the vamp in this spectacular sequel to the phenomenally successful Vampires Rock. This Rock-tastic, hilarious musical concert lives up to its rocking reputation.
France, 1560. In the foothills of the Pyrenees, Bertrande tends to her livestock and mothers her young son, seven years after her husband disappeared. One day a stranger, Arnaud, walks into her life and before long they decide to present him to the world as her long-lost husband — returned. But is it possible that it really is her husband? Inspired by the true story of Martin Guerre, The Return is a gripping play about the mystery of identity and the survival instinct, and asks whether we can ever truly know even those we love the best… Commissioned and premiered by Eden Court, and written by rising Scottish star Ellie Stewart. Produced by the same creative team behind Eden Court’s Not About Heroes in 2015. Philip Howard, former artistic director of Dundee Rep & the Traverse, once again directs.
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Sun Dancer Harbour Street, Nairn 01667 370 037 of the restaurant gang, Ms X) take a jalopy up to the town and there, nestling next to the harbour, is the Sun Dancer, on the site of what older readers might recall as an amusement arcade. It’s a lovely building, combining something of the wooden beachside shack with an elegantly contemporary design. And floor to ceiling windows across an entire wall of the spacious interior offering a magnificent view of the sandy shoreline just yards away and across to the Black Isle. There’s almost a feel of being in New England It’s never exactly been a hotbed for (or even Malibu), though with slightly great restaurants though, catering less balmy weather conditions. more for the grab-and-go tourist trade rather than providing outlets The clientele appears to be almost for anything more substantial. One exclusively Ladies Who Lunch, but new exception though is the Sun with food served all day, from brunch Dancer which has quietly been to dinner and a well-appointed bar building a reputation as a reason where you can presumably just drop in for a snifter, the customer in itself to visit Nairn. demographic must change from hour So, never ones to resist such to hour. It’s busy at lunchtime and temptation, we (me, my usual dining the service is at first a little grumpy, companion and the newest member but it’s only a momentary blip and for There was a time, back in the 1920s, when Nairn was known as the Brighton Of The North. Celebrities and the well-heeled would regularly take the train up from London, to take in the fresh air, deserted beaches and wide Highland skies, while its most famous visitor, Charlie Chaplin, used to take regular holidays in the town during later life, staying at the Newton Hotel. More recently Tilda Swinton had a house in Nairn, demonstrating the continuing appeal of one of the loveliest towns in the country.
the rest of the meal the waiting staff couldn’t be more helpful. There’s an impressively imaginative set menu as well as a comprehensive à la carte, and we explore a combination of both. My starter, from the former is Chicken Liver & Brandy Pâté, an old-school creation, but one that’s very rarely done well. No such concerns here as it’s beautifully smooth and full of flavour, the brandy a backnote without being intrusive. It’s accompanied by and unusual spiced apple and quince jelly, homemade soda bread and top quality salad leaves and while, as is always the case there isn’t enough bread for the pâté, thankfully we still have some complementary freshly baked rolls with which we were presented on our arrival, served somewhat disconcertingly in what looks like a chef’s hat. My veggie pal has something that you very rarely see on a menu, Arancini, those delightful deep
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times before, are increasingly the true mark of kitchen excellence and the chefs here pretty much hit the mark with all three. For me it’s a Baked Vanilla Cheesecake, accompanied by an apple, cinnamon and calvados compote, alcohol-steeped sultanas and a nicely tart sorbet. No sign of the advertised toffee apple rings, Ms X gets to try her first ever taste of the cheesecake topped instead with lobster in the form of luxurious Crab merely a wafer of dehydrated apple, & Lobster Ravioli in a rich Thermidor but it’s still an excellent tasting plate. Sauce, with crispy kale and more Better still is my pal’s Brioche Bread house-baked bread. It’s a neat twist and Butter Pudding. Another classic on a classic, further emphasising the dish, this is taken to another dimension skill and imagination of whoever’s with nutmeg custard, cranberries, doing the cooking. apricots and a silky double cream ice We’re spoilt for choice with mains as cream. He pronounces it the highlight almost everything on the menu looks of his meal and one of the best bread appealing, but after much dithering and butter puddings he’s ever eaten. I finally plump for Pan Seared Sea Bass. As you might expect from a Ms X has Baileys & Milk Chocolate restaurant that prides itself on its Mousse, which allows the kitchen fish and seafood, it’s a lovely piece of to introduce a little playfulness by fresh bass, perfectly cooked, but it’s serving it in a teacup with a neat little the accompanying sautéed potatoes, meringue and a hazelnut madeleine. crispy pancetta and spinach purée It’s a deceptively complex creation, that lift it to another level, even if the beautifully executed, the mousse as advertised vanilla bean caramel barely light as a feather and the meringue and madeleine perfectly baked. It’s a announces its presence. fine end to a very, very good meal. My pal has Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie and it’s something even fervent Afterwards there’s time to take a meat eaters wouldn’t look askance dozen paces down to the beach for at. Red and yellow peppers, mixed a brisk walk and a lingering look back vegetables and beans are topped at what’s already looking like one of with an innovative sweet potato mash the best places we’ll eat all year. If it and served with buttered greens. It’s had been around back in the day, Mr perfect hearty grub for a chilly winter’s Chaplin may never have gone home. day. Price for 3: £70.35 (exc. drinks ) Ms X has Butterfly Chicken, given a Highland culinary stamp by being ICA RATING served with haggis mash and a 1: Exterior/Location ................... 10 peppercorn & brandy sauce, strips of 2: Interior/Atmosphere............... 10 bacon giving a saltiness to offset the 3: Staff–Appearance .................... 9 richness of the dish. It’s not perhaps 4: Staff–Helpfulness .................... 9 as elegantly presented as other items 5: Speed Of Service ..................... 9 on the menu, but the taste of top 6: Food–Presentation ................... 9 quality chicken and the haggis-flecked 7: Food–Quality............................ 9 mash more than makes up for any 8: Food–Value .............................. 9 aesthetic shortcomings. Another very 9: Menu–Range/Balance/Clarity ... 9 fine bit of cooking. 10: Toilets–Appearance/Cleanliness .. 10 TOTAL: 93% Puddings, as we’ve noted so many
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