Aberdeen Performing Arts Brochure Spring 24

Spring 2024 Box office 01224 641122 aberdeenperformingarts.com

WELCOME

Welcome Welcome to our latest brochure, packed full of exciting performances coming to Aberdeen.

The very best in theatre will be visiting with highlights coming from 101 Dalmations, Dear Evan Hansen, & Juliet and Dear Billy, the National Theatre of Scotland’s fabulous love letter to Billy Connolly.

For all you panto lovers, we’ve got a giant of a show coming in 2024 with the famous tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. There’s even more for the family with Sing-a-long-a Matilda and The Tiger Who Came To Tea. Nicola Benedetti and Sir Stephen Hough lead the names in classical music visiting the Music Hall.

All you rock lovers and comedy afficianados won’t be disappointed with Callum Beattie, The Rock Orchestra, Scotland Sings Bacharach, The Horne Section, Elaine C Smith, Jimmy Carr and much more.

Don’t miss the return of Aberdeen’s international crime writing festival, Granite Noir. David Suchet, The Makings of A Murderer and Twelve Angry Men bring the intrigue and mystery to the city along with a huge line-up over one week in February 2024.

So take a look through our brochure and book now for all your favourite shows!

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Contents Welcome................................................................ 2 Musical................................................................... 4 The Terrace Bar & Café...............................24/25 Drama...................................................................26 Dance....................................................................32 Family...................................................................38 Something Different..........................................41 Take Part - Watch Them Flourish...................42 Take Part - Creating Opportunities................43 Opera....................................................................44 Classical...............................................................46 Music Hall Art Exhibition..................................52 Stepping In Digital Art Space..........................53 Roots / Jazz.........................................................54 Pop / Rock...........................................................56 Granite Noir Crime Writing Festival...............66 Comedy & Spoken Word..................................68 Tickets & Accessibility.................................76/77 Seating plans................................................76/77 At-a-glance..........................................................78 Cover image: Life of Pi page 26.

P2 image: Madagascar The Musical, page 16 P3 image: Everyone’s Talking About Jamie, page 11

CONTENTS

New season Aberdeen Performing Arts Friends booking from Wednesday 29 November priority and general booking from Friday 1 December. booking

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MUSICAL

Pretty Woman the Musical Mon 15 - Sat 20 January 2024

Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Make a date to see Pretty Woman: The Musical live on stage starring Aberdeen born Elly Jay (Pretty Woman, West End), Ore Oduba (Strictly Come Dancing champion 2016), Oliver Savile (Wicked) and Natalie Paris (Olivier nominated for SIX).

Once upon a time, Vivian met Edward and her life changed forever. Be swept up in their romance in this dazzlingly theatrical take on a love story for the ages that took London’s West End by storm.

Book your tickets for a trip to Rodeo Drive and get ready for a big night out.

Big. Huge!

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Tickets £64 - £18

MUSICAL

Calendar Girls the Musical Tue 13 - Sat 17 February 2024

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Wed & Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Inspired by the true story of the Calendar Girls.

Following the death of a much-loved husband, a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women’s Institute are prompted to do an extraordinary thing and set about creating a nude calendar to raise money for charity. But upturning preconceptions is a dangerous business and they are not prepared for the emotional and personal ramifications.

With unforgettable songs, every performance continues to add to the millions already raised for Blood Cancer UK and prove that there is no such thing as an ordinary woman.

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £59 - £19

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MUSICAL

Unfortunate:

The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch Tue 12 - Sat 16 March 2024 Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm

Disney villain. Octo-woman.

Plus-size icon.

Fresh from complete sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and around the UK comes this critically acclaimed smash hit parody musical and things are gonna get wet!

Starring Shawna Hamic (Orange is the New Black, 1776 on Broadway) as everyone’s favourite Disney Diva, Ursula, giving her take on what really happened all those years ago under the sea. With an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, it’s time to take the plunge and dive into this year’s hottest night out.

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Tickets £45 - £15

Tue 2 - Sat 6 April 2024

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

MUSICAL

The Drifters Girl Scottish Premiere

Direct from the West End, The Drifters Girl comes to His Majesty’s Theatre as part of a major UK & Ireland tour.

Discover the remarkable story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them. From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, Faye Treadwell is the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved.

Nominated for BEST NEW MUSICAL at the 2022 Olivier Awards, this smash-hit show has audiences on their feet night after night with a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits.

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £62 - £22

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MUSICAL

Bonnie & Clyde Tue 9 - Sat 13 April 2024

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Two small-town kids became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure - and each other.

Their names were Bonnie and Clyde.

Winner of Best New Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2023, the West End smash-hit stars Catherine Tyldesley (Coronation Street, Strictly Come Dancing) as Blanche, Alex James-Hatton (Newsies,) and Katie Tonkinson (Bat Out of Hell) as the notorious lovers, joined by Sam Ferriday (The Cher Show) as Buck, with Jaz Ellington (The Voice) as The Preacher.

Book now - it would be a crime to miss it!

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Tickets £51 - £15

Scottish Premiere

Mounthoolin Rouge!

MUSICAL

Aberdeen Student Show

Wed 24 - Sat 27 April 2024

Wed & Thu 7:30pm, Fri 5pm & 8:30pm, Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Div ye ken ken ken? The award winning Aberdeen Student Show is back!

Gregor McEwan moves to the bricht lichts o’ Aiberdeen to start at Nescol. His new digs overlook the cooncil’s latest attempt to win back public favour - the Mounthoolin Rouge!

A brand new club on the Mounthooly Roundabout. It’s nae lang afore he and his pals are immersed in the mesmerising spectacle (and undeniable chaos) o’ the club and the folk who work there, in a bid to save it from closure.

Will they save i’day? Of course they will, Come Fit May!

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £31 - £28

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MUSICAL

I Should Be So Lucky Tue 30 April - Sat 4 May 2024

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

It’s here. All the hit-factory songs you love – finally on stage in the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical.

Featuring the soundtrack of a generation with music from pop royalty including Kylie Minogue (I Should Be So Lucky), Rick Astley (Never Gonna Give You Up), Jason Donovan (Too Many Broken Hearts), Bananarama (Love In The First Degree) and so many more, all woven into an original story.

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Tickets £59 - £25

MUSICAL

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Tue 21 - Sat 25 May 2024

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Featuring an all-star cast, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie RETURNS to Aberdeen.

Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation.

Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight. This ‘Funny, outrageous, touching’ (Daily Telegraph), musical sensation is to be experienced by all the family and not to be missed!

Sixteen: the edge of possibility.

Time to make your dreams come true.

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £59 - £19

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MUSICAL

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Tue 11 - Sat 15 June 2024

Tue - Sat 7pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2pm

This ravishing award-winning musical is bursting with unforgettable songs by the Sherman Brothers including Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain, Truly Scrumptious and of course the Academy Awardnominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

The Potts family’s fantastical adventures in their magical motor car make this brand-new production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang a fun-filled hit for all the family.

DON’T LET IT TAKE OFF WITHOUT YOU!

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Tickets £60 - £25

Sunshine On Leith

MUSICAL

Lyric Musical Society

Wed 26 - Sat 29 June 2024 Wed - Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm

The Lyric Musical Society returns to His Majesty’s Theatre with this jubilant, heartfelt musical about the power of home, family and love featuring the songs of The Proclaimers.

Sunshine on Leith follows the highs and lows of Ally and his friend Davy as they discover that families, friendships and life are not all plain sailing in this funny and moving story about love and life.

The fantastic feel-good show is a revised version, promising a fresh new production that is sure to delight northeast audiences.

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £38.50 - £30.50

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MUSICAL

Grease Tue 2 - Sat 6 July 2024

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

The world’s best-loved musical is back!

Grittier and more glamorous than ever before.

With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You and You’re the One That I Want, this thrilling new version is brought to life by a fresh young cast who bring energy, vitality and passion to this ultimate musical classic.

So round-up your Burger Palace Boys, pick up your Pink Ladies and re-discover why Grease really is the one that you want this term!

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Tickets £58 - £20

MUSICAL

The Wizard of Oz Tue 9 - Sat 13 July 2024

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Wed & Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Direct from The London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals comes to Aberdeen.

Starring Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as The Wicked Witch of the West and Allan Stewart as The Wizard, this spectacular production will be truly magical for all the family.

Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £63 - £20

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MUSICAL

Madagascar The Musical Wed 14 - Sat 17 August 2024 Wed - Sat 7pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2pm

Join all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

Starring CBBC and Strictly Come Dancing Star, Karim Zeroual as King Julien get ready to join Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, you’ll have no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

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Tickets £42 - £15

Tue 10 - Sat 14 September 2024

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

MUSICAL

Come From Away Scottish Premiere

Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, this smash hit show makes it’s Scottish premiere, sharing the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives with open hearts.

Experience this joyous story and soaring music as spirited locals and global passengers come together to forge friendships that will stay with them forever.

HHHHH “SOUL-FEEDINGLY WONDERFUL” Time Out

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £59 - £20

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MUSICAL

Blood Brothers Tue 1 - Sat 5 October 2024

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Wed & Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical,’ BLOOD BROTHERS surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone.

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

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Tickets £60 - £20

The Musical

MUSICAL

An Officer and a Gentleman Tue 8 - Sat 12 October 2024

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Prepare to be swept off your feet with An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical based on the award-winning 80s movie.

This timeless story of love, courage, and redemption will make your heart soar and leave you breathless, longing for more.

Featuring the songs of Madonna, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Blondie, and many more, the power of music will carry you through the highs and lows of their extraordinary love story, including the award-winning (Love Lift Us) Up Where We Belong.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this captivating romance brought to life on stage.

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £59 - £24

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MUSICAL

101 Dalmatians The Musical

Tue 29 October - Sat 2 November 2024 Tue - Sat 7pm, Thu & Sat 2pm

Direct from London comes the smash hit family musical 101 Dalmatians.

When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town to create her fabulous new fur coat, there’s trouble ahead for Pongo and Perdi and their litter of adorable, tailwagging young pups.

This classic canine caper is brought to life on stage with spectacular puppetry, show-stopping choreography, witty songs and irresistible puppies!

Book your tickets now - you’d be barking mad to miss it!

HHHH “A very tasty family treat” Daily Telegraph

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Tickets £58 - £23

Scottish Premiere

MUSICAL

Hairspray Mon 20 - Sat 25 January 2025

Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

You can’t stop OUR beat - HAIRSPRAY is BACK ON TOUR! Welcome to the 60s, where everyone’s grooving to a brand-new sound! Enter Tracy Turnblad, with big hair, big heart, and big dreams to dance her way onto national TV. This fun-filled, feel-good show is bursting with show-stopping numbers, dazzling costumes, and dizzying dance-routines!

Featuring some of musical theatre’s biggest and best hit songs, including Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, Good Morning Baltimore and so many more, Hairspray is the hilarious, joyous, and uplifting musical for all!

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £59 - £19

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MUSICAL

& Juliet Tue 4 - Sat 8 February 2025

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

There is life after Romeo!

Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo?

Picking up three Olivier Awards and six WhatsOnStage Awards, & JULIET will have the audience up on its feet and ROARING for more.

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems, including Britney Spear’s…Baby One More Time, Katy Perry’s Roar, and many more.

Lorna Courtney and the cast of & JULIET Original Broadway Cast - Photo Credit Matthew Murphy

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Tickets £60 - £20

MUSICAL

Dear Evan Hansen Tue 4 - Sat 8 March 2025

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Today is going to be a good day.

And here’s why…

Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in.

The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. As events spiral, Evan soon faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.

Packed with some of the biggest musical theatre songs of the last decade, the multi award-winning DEAR EVAN HANSEN has a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Oscar-winning composers for The Greatest Showman) and book by Steven Levenson.

“A true original. Theatrical lightning.”

International New York Times

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £59 - £20

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DRAMA

Life of Pi Tue 30 January - Sat 3 February 2024 Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Winner of five Olivier Awards, including Best New Play! and 3 Tony Awards.

After conquering the West End and Broadway, the HHHHH ‘theatrical phenomenon’ (Telegraph) embarks on its biggest adventure yet.

Jaw-dropping visuals and world-class puppetry combine in a unique and ‘breath-taking’ (The Times) theatrical event that is ‘a wonder to behold’ (Daily Mail).

Don’t miss the West End and Broadway spectacle on its first ever UK tour.

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Tickets £54 - £24

Scottish Premiere

Tue 20 - Sat 24 February 2024

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

DRAMA

Twelve Angry Men Scottish Premiere

Following a recording-breaking West End season, this powerful production of TWELVE ANGRY MEN is back in session bringing the 1957 three-time Academy Award nominated film to the stage.

A jury has murder on their minds and a life in their hands as they decide the fate of a young delinquent accused of killing his father. Reginald Rose’s gripping courtroom thriller stars Jason Merrells (Casualty, Emmerdale), Gray O’Brien (Coronation Street, Peak Practice), Tristan Gemmill (Coronation Street, Casualty), Michael Greco (EastEnders), Ben Nealon (Soldier Soldier) and Gary Webster (Minder, Family Affairs).

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £43 - £21

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DRAMA

2:22 A Ghost Story Tue 27 February - Sat 2 March 2024 Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

The stage phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm comes to Aberdeen!

Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the Whatsonstage Awards, this supernatural thriller stars Jay McGuiness (The Wanted, BIG! The Musical, Rip It Up), Fiona Wade (Emmerdale, Silent Witness), George Rainsford (Call the Midwife, Casualty) and Vera Chok (Hollyoaks, Cobra).

2:22 A Ghost Story comes fresh from record-breaking seasons at five West End theatres and is a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night out!

“A Modern Classic” Sunday Times

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Tickets £45 - £15

DRAMA

The Full Monty Tue 19 - Sat 23 March 2024

Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

There are no heroes in Simon Beaufoy’s heartfelt play, just a group of lads trying to regain their dignity and pride. This fast and funny play is still very much of our time, as again we are hit by a costof-living crisis.

Gaz and his mates are down on their luck and feel they have been thrown on the scrap heap, but they are determined to fight back and bare a little more than they ever thought they would have to.

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £45 - £15

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DRAMA

Dundee Rep Theatre in co-production with Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh present

Sunset Song Wed 8 - Sat 11 May 2024

Wed - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Written by Morna Young, after Lewis Grassic Gibbon Co-conceived by Finn den Hertog and Morna Young Directed by Finn den Hertog Music by Finn Anderson Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s much-loved classic is brought to the stage in a thrilling new adaptation. Exploring human resilience and the loss of a way of life, this vital re-telling of Sunset Song is a celebration of the symphonic, astounding and ever relevant novel.

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Tickets £43 - £16

Dear Billy

DRAMA

National Theatre of Scotland presents

Thu 16 - Sat 18 May 2024 Thu - Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm

“Moving, fascinating and often hilarious” HHHHH The Scotsman A love letter to the Big Yin from the people of Scotland.

Billy Connolly needs no introduction. He is a national treasure. From the shipyards of the Clydeside to his trailblazing and extraordinary stage and movie exploits, he is woven into Scottish culture.

Join Gary McNair and the band as they turn a collection of moving and hilarious stories about the Big Yin into a special show that will have you in stitches!

Written and performed by Gary McNair and Directed by Joe Douglas.

Age Recommendation: 12+ Content Warning: The performance contains strong language.

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £38 - £16

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DANCE

Scottish Ballet

Cinders!

Wed 24 - Sat 27 January 2024

Wed - Sat 7:30pm, Thu & Sat 2:30pm

Scottish Ballet’s festive favourite returns with a new name, glittering new designs, and a charming twist to the tale.

Cinders will have a surprise for audiences as the curtain rises: on some nights Cinders will be a woman, swept off her feet by her Prince, and on others, Cinders will be a man, swept off his feet by his Princess!

With stunning art-nouveau-inspired sets and costumes and Prokofiev’s irresistibly melodic score, Cinders is everything you adore about the enchanted fairy tale – made sparkling, fresh and new.

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Tickets £49.50 - £20

Tue 26 & Wed 27 March 2024 Tue & Wed 7:30pm

DANCE

Rambert: Death Trap Scottish Exclusive

Lights dim, story begins… Awe-inspiring dance. Nina Simone sung live. Get ready to lose yourself in feelings. Feelings of love. Pain. Sadness. Joy. Feelings this show might be about your life?

Rambert and Ben Duke are masters of dance theatre where the dance is exceptional and the theatre delivers irresistible stories. Following their knock-out Peaky Blinders tour, this is your next chance to see Rambert’s brilliant and daring dancers.

Death Trap is a coproduction between Rambert and Théâtre de la Ville.

Death Trap is supported by Cockayne – Grants for the Arts and The London Community Foundation. The production was made possible thanks to the support of members of the Rambert Commissioning Circle.

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £37.50 - £19.50

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DANCE 34

Giovanni - Let Me Entertain You

Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company presents

Andalucia - Flamenco

Nadiya and Kai: Behind the Magic

Wed 10 April 2024

Fri 17 May 2024

Wed 5 June 2024

7:30pm

7:30pm

7:30pm

The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner is the epitome of live entertainment.

Giovanni will be joined by a world class cast of professional dancers and West End performers to bring you an unforgettable experience.

A show of non-stop action – prepare to be entertained.

The award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company presents its longawaited 2nd production Andalucia, a stunning flamenco production accompanied by a chamber orchestra.

Unique, Innovative, Spellbinding and an unmissable flamenco experience!

Following their critically acclaimed debut tour, Nadiya and Kai are back in their brand-new show Behind the Magic.

They invite you back into their world and go behind the scenes to witness how the magic comes together.

Fabulous outfits, wonderful music and of course, sensational dancing!

Music Hall

Music Hall

Music Hall

Tickets £54 - £44, VIP £120

Tickets £32.50 - £30.50

Tickets £50.50 - £27.50

Swan Lake

DANCE

Scottish Ballet

Fri 19 & Sat 20 April 2024

Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm

Lose yourself in the raw intensity of this sleek and unmissable ballet, finally returning to Scotland after its sell-out 2016 debut.

Arching backs, spiralling arms and mesmerising patterns push the company dancers to their physical limits in this tale of purity versus seduction.

David Dawson’s daring, visceral choreography is perfectly paired with the famous Tchaikovsky score, played live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra. ★★★★★ ‘Electrifying’ The List

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £48 - £20

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DANCE

Scott School of Dancing

DYNAMIC

Wed 19 - Sat 22 June 2024 Wed - Sat 7pm

Scott School of Dancing are excited to be back at His Majesty’s Theatre in 2024.

DYNAMIC will showcase the work of almost 180 pupils, aged from 2-25 years, and will feature tap, ballet, modern, jazz, highland and contemporary routines to songs from West End smash hit shows such as SIX, Heathers and Legally Blonde and blockbuster film the Barbie movie.

Join us for a night to remember innovative, creative, energetic and strong – presented by our DYNAMIC pupils.

There is guaranteed to be something for every taste – don’t miss out!

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Tickets £32 - £26

DANCE

Lord of the Dance Tue 27 - Thu 29 August 2024 Tue - Thu 7:45pm, Wed 2:30pm

The world-renowned Lord of the Dance is poised to make an exhilarating return to His Majesty’s Theatre. After celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lord of the Dance in 2022, Michael Flatley presents a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza for a new generation of fans. The 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again with this recordbreaking show.

Described by the Los Angeles Times as a “showpiece extravaganza”, Lord of the Dance boasts over 150,000 taps per performance, an enchanting display of precision dancing, artistic lighting, and breathtaking pyrotechnics.

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £59 - £31.50

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FAMILY

Sat 2 December 2023 - Sun 7 January 2024 Mon-Sat 7pm, Sat 2:30pm, Sun 1pm & 5.30pm Midweek 1.45pm (Tue-Fri up to 22 Dec) Midweek 2.30pm (from 23 Dec) Christmas Eve and Hogmanay 1pm & 5.30pm

Tickets

DEC

JAN

Blue Performances: Red Performances: Gold Peformances: Purple Peformances: Relaxed Performance

£33.50 - £23.50 £36.50 - £25.50 £39.50 - £28.50 £29.50 - £20.50 £14.50

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FAMILY

Matilda The Musical

Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out

Sat 10 February 2024

Wed 17 & Thu 18 July 2024

Sing-a-long-a

1pm & 5pm

Calling all revolting children and their parents - come and be a little a bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda the Musical From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga Frozen. Our host will help you have “a holiday in your head” as they teach you some dance moves, show you how to use your free props bags and have you booing the villains and championing the heroes.

Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.

Wed 1pm & 4pm, Thu 10am & 1pm

Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party. Packed full of songs, dance and muddy puddles, Peppa’s Fun Day Out guarantees giggles and snorts for all Peppa fans, and a perfect introduction to theatre. Book great seats today and it may be the most fun day out ever!

His Majesty’s Theatre

His Majesty’s Theatre

Tickets £18.50, Children £2.50 off

Tickets £24.50 - £19.50, Children £2 off

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FAMILY

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Sat 30 November 2024 - Sun 5 January 2025

Sat 10 & Sun 11 August 2024

11am & 2pm

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns.

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos... expect to be surprised!

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Tickets £16.50

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SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Banff Film Festival World Tour 2024

Fri 29 & Sat 30 March 2024

Sat 20 April 2024

Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2pm

Musical theatre showstoppers meet jaw-dropping circus spectacular as everyone’s favourite West End hits combine with breath-taking, amazing performances, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair. Where West End stars combine with incredible circus performers.

Show content varies dependent upon venue facilities and regulations.

Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

7:30pm

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!

With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel!

His Majesty’s Theatre

Music Hall

Tickets £39 - £27

Tickets £18.70

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Cirque: The Greatest Show

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Watch them flourish…!

From babies to teenagers and all the inbetweeners, there’s a workshop to get them moving - playing, singing and grooving.

Check it out and get booking - spaces are limited. aberdeenperformingarts.com/take-part

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Creating opportunities Making positive change Everyone is welcome at Aberdeen Performing Arts!

We produce work which celebrates our richly diverse communities – find out what we’ve been up to and what’s next on the horizon at aberdeenperformingarts.com.

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OPERA

Scottish Opera - Rossini’s

The Barber of Seville Sung in English with English supertitles

Thu 23 & Sat 25 November 2023

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Thu & Sat 7:15pm, Pre-show talk Sat 6pm

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Back by popular demand, Sir Thomas Allen (The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni) creates a riotous production of Rossini’s beloved comedy.

The action centres around Figaro, one of opera’s most delightful characters and perhaps the only voice of reason in a world of young love and old foolishness The multiplying disguises, pranks, and daring escapes engineered by Figaro are enhanced by Simon Higlett’s enchanting designs, bright with Spanish colours. This revival is sung in English for a fresh spin on Rossini’s larger-thanlife characters and antics.

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £67 - £23

La traviata

OPERA

Scottish Opera - Verdi’s

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Thu 30 May & Sat 1 June 2024

Thu & Sat 7:15pm, Pre-show talk Sat 6pm

Sir David McVicar gets to the love and loss at the core of a doomed love affair in his passionate, gripping, and startlingly intimate production, which has been celebrated at opera houses around the world.

Hye-Youn Lee (Carmen 2023) brings her signature Violetta to Scotland for the first time, with Ji-Min Park as her ardent lover Alfredo.

Verdi’s magnificent score includes some of opera’s most recognisable music including Brindisi (the drinking song) and the devastating finale, Addio del passato.

HHHHH Scottish Daily Express

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £67 - £23

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Aberdeen Choral Society

University of Aberdeen Symphony Orchestra and Aberdeen University Concert Band present

From the Underworld to the Top of the World

The Messiah

Tue 5 December 2023

7:15pm

Wed 6 December 2023

7:30pm

Grampian Hospitals’ Christmas Carol Concert

Young Lives vs Cancer Sun 10 December 2023

2:30pm

Paul Mealor Conductor Jillian Bain Christie Soprano Ulrike Wutscher Contralto Jamie MacDougall Tenor Phil Gault Bass Enter the festive period with Aberdeen Choral Society for their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah.

The University’s two largest instrumental ensembles return for their annual double-bill of musical showpieces.

This year’s concert offers a programme of orchestral music loosely inspired by Greek mythology, alongside an opulent programme of concert band classics.

Join us for an unforgettable journey.

Conducted by Tim Tricker, accompanied by the Concordia String Orchestra and the Bon Accord Brass Quintet.

Guest artistes will be the Muirfield Primary School Choir and Clarinetist Laura Smith accompanied on Piano by Graham MacDonald.

Music Hall

Music Hall

Music Hall

Tickets £22.50 - £17.50

Tickets £17

Tickets £20, Children £15

CLASSICAL

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Christmas Concert: The Snowman

Christmas Classics

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Thu 21 December 2023

Fri 22 December 2023

Wed 3 January 2024

6:30pm

7:30pm

Viennese New Year

7:30pm

Howard Blake The Snowman Neil Ferris Conductor The RSNO’s magical Christmas Concert The Snowman returns! Shown on the big screen, the film will be narrated by Hugh Dennis (Outnumbered, Mock the Week, Not Going Out) and accompanied by the Orchestra, featuring the wonderful Walking in the Air.

Jamie MacDougall Singer and presenter Roderick Dunk Conductor From music as bracing and exhilarating as a midnight sleigh-ride, to the comforts of familiar seasonal favourites, the BBC SSO invites you to an evening of Christmas orchestral magic. Brimming with festive good cheer and the perfect kick-start to your seasonal celebrations.

Dvořák Prague Waltzes (selection) J Strauss II Voices Of Spring Lehár Vilja (The Merry Widow) Sieczynski Vienna, City of My Dreams Suppé Overture, Light Cavalry R Strauss Amor J Strauss II The Blue Danube Jiří Rožeň Conductor Jennifer France Soprano

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Tickets £38 - £16

Tickets £27 - £15

Tickets £32 - £14

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra

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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Aberdeen City Music School Concert

Fri 2 February 2024

Thu 15 February 2024

Sat 2 March 2024

Elgar Cello Concerto

7:30pm

Romantic Valentine’s: Romeo and Juliet

7:30pm

5pm

Lisa Illean New Work (BBC Commission, World Premiere) Elgar Cello Concerto Brahms Symphony No.3 Dai Miyata Cello Ryan Wigglesworth Conductor “Free but happy” is the motto that Brahms gave to his Third Symphony, and it opens with all the freshness of a summer storm.

Szymanowski Saint-Saëns Prokofiev

Suite from King Roger Piano Concerto No.2 Selection from Romeo and Juliet Thomas Søndergård Conductor Simon Trpčeski Piano Thomas Søndergård and the RSNO will sweep you off your feet, while pianist Simon Trpčeski brings the house down.

Aberdeen City Music School (ACMS) is one of six Scottish Centres of Excellence for music education. This prestigious event showcases the talents of the school’s ensembles and soloists to a packed audience. Come and hear us!

Our pupils love to perform and are passionate about sharing their music with others.

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Tickets £27 - £15

Tickets £32 - £14

Tickets FREE but ticketed

CLASSICAL

Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons

Out of this World Children’s Classic Concerts

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Sat 9 March 2024

Sun 10 March 2024

Thu 21 March 2024

7:30pm

2:30pm

Benedetti plays Simpson

7:30pm

Respighi Tarrodi Vivaldi

Gli ucelli (The Birds) Birds of Paradise The Four Seasons Interspersed with traditional Nordic folk tunes Pekka Kuusisto Violin/Director Ale Carr Cittern Ruby Hughes Soprano

Soar Out of this World with Children’s Classic Concerts and their very own 20-piece Essential Orchestra. Boldly going where no orchestra has been before, taking you on an orchestral odyssey exploring musical galaxies far, far away - and perhaps meeting some instrumentplaying aliens along the way! Ideal for children ages 4-12 and their families.

Mark Simpson Violin Concerto Scottish Premiere, RSNO Co-commission Shostakovich Symphony No5 David Afkham Conductor Nicola Benedetti Violin The nation’s favourite violinist has something new to share: a luscious, concerto written specially for her by Liverpudlian composer Mark Simpson.

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Music Hall

Music Hall

Tickets £32 - £14

Tickets £17.60 - £11.55, Children £7.50

Tickets £32 - £14

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra

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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Hough Plays Rachmaninov

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Fri 19 April 2024 7:30pm

50

National Youth Orchestra of Scotland Spring Concert Fri 5 April 2024

7:30pm

Join the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland in a celebration of American innovation. Conducted by Catherine Larsen-Maguire, the spring concert includes Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue which pioneered a new form of orchestral jazz music, Bernstein’s West Side Story and Jennifer Higdon’s Concerto for Orchestra.

Music Hall Tickets £20

Pianist Sir Stephen Hough comes to the Music Hall for Rachmaninov’s hugelypopular ‘Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini’ under the baton of the BBC SSO’s Chief Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth.

Tchiakovsky Excerpts from Sleeping Beauty Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Stravinsky The Fairy’s Kiss

Music Hall Tickets £27 - £15

CLASSICAL

J.S. Bach - Mass in B Minor Sun 28 April 2024

7:30pm

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Aberdeen City Orchestra

Sibelius Violin Concerto

Grieg Piano Concerto

Fri 24 May 2024

Sat 25 May 2024

7:30pm

7:30pm

Join Aberdeen Bach Choir on Sunday in the Music Hall, for an uplifting performance of Bach’s masterpiece, the Mass in B Minor.

Sibelius Violin Concerto Bruckner Symphony No.7 Bomsori Kim Violin Ryan Wigglesworth Conductor The air shimmers, and out of the depths, the orchestra unfurls a melody – a tune that sighs, sings and reaches upwards towards heaven itself.

Wagner Act 1 Prelude from Lohengrin Grieg Piano Concerto Beethoven “Die Weihe des Hauses” Overture Wagner Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan Wagner Meistersinger Prelude to Act 1 Oda Voltersvik Piano Tomas Leakey Conductor

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Tickets £20 - £16

Tickets £27 - £15

Tickets £20 - £7.50

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Aberdeen Bach Choir

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MUSIC HALL - ART EXHIBITION

Symphony in Grey

by Mae Diansangu

SYMPHONY IN GREY is a poetic exploration of time and place in Aberdeen. The title is borrowed from the 1999 Lonely Planet’s Guide, which described the Northeast Scottish city as “an extraordinary symphony in grey.”

This collection of poems invites readers to meander down familiar streets and engage with a multifaceted greyness of complex tones; sometimes devoid of warmth, but never of spirit.

Symphony in Grey is currently available to view at the Music Hall until mid-February 2024.

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Co-commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts And New Media Scotland’s Alt-w Fund with investment from Creative Scotland.

31 October 2023 - 6 January 2024

Dream Visualiser

www.luciholland.com

Cycle 15 Alt-w Production Award - Luci Holland Generative animation by Aberdeen-born composer and conductor Luci Holland representing the phases of activity our brain’s experience during sleep, created in partnership with neuroscience researcher Narelle Freeman, who is also a musician. Neurological and diary data become a liquid dreamscape, visualising the five stages of human sleep.

Holland is best known for award-winning music for productions including live action film ‘Sayo’, video game ‘Murderous Pursuits’ and as Programme Director of Tinderbox Collective. She has also produced work for Hidden Door, Cryptic Nights and Absolute Classics.

9 January - 30 March 2024

The Shape of Sound

DREAM VISUALISER

MUSIC HALL DIGITAL ART SPACE

Stepping In Digital Art Space

brightsidestudios.co.uk

Cycle 15 Alt-w Production Award - Bright Side Studios German scientist Ernst Chladni (1756-1827) was a pioneer of experimental acoustics.

One of his inventions was a technique to study the motions of vibrating metal plates. In this exploration of ‘Cymatics’, the science of visualising audio frequencies, Bright Side Studios will reveal the visual patterns of audio by experimenting with a Chlandi Plate.

Bright Side have captured these analogue waveforms through a digital lens, collaborating with designer Kev Thornton and award-winning Scottish composer Pippa Murphy.

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Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook

Red Hot Chilli Pipers: Skerryvore 21 Again Tour

Sun 17 December 2023

Fri 29 December 2023

7:30pm

7:30pm

Sat 30 December 2023

7pm

Phil Cunningham and his Christmas Songbook colleagues are delighted to be returning once again.

Phil will be joined by some of the finest musicians on the Scottish folk scene including: Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr and Kevin McGuire along with a special guest Brass Band.

Taking their signature ‘Bagrock’ sound to the masses.

Celebrating 21 years of touring the world, bagpipes with attitude and drums with a Scottish accent. This blazing rock band has a show so hot it should carry its own health warning!

What are Skerryvore? They’re like no one else. Epic of melody, intimate of feeling and plugged into the roots of Scotland but blasting out to the world.

Three time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene.

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Tickets £31

Tickets £37.45

Tickets £27.50

ROOTS & JAZZ

Mon 1 April 2024

SLOT Inspired 2024

SNJO: Rhapsody in Blue

Sat 27 April 2024

Sun 5 May 2024

Bucksburn & District Pipe Band

7:30pm

7:30pm

7:30pm

Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners returns to theatres in 2024.

This hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life. It is without doubt the ultimate feel good Irish show.

THE NORTH EAST PIPE BAND CONCERT IS BACK !

Hosted by the BUCKSBURN and District pipe band, we are delighted to welcome St. Laurence O’Toole Pipe Band to take centre stage at the Music Hall.

Makoto Ozone is one of the world’s most gifted and imaginative pianists.

He’ll bring his fabulous piano skills and typically individual takes on music by jazz greats, Duke Ellington, Joe Zawinul, Chick Corea, and Count Basie, in addition to George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, to this very welcome reunion.

Music Hall

Music Hall

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Tickets £30.50 - £24.50

Tickets £25

Tickets £25.50

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Seven Drunken Nights

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True North Sessions:

The Story of Neil Diamond

ABBAMANIA Christmas Party

Fri 24 November 2023

Sat 2 December 2023

Thu 7 December 2023

Hello Again...

7:30pm

The World’s Greatest Celebration of The Life & Work of NEIL DIAMOND...

Evocative imagery, video and narration enhance the magic, as the show takes you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50 year career.

From The Bang Years to the present day you’ll soon be singing along to all the hits.

7:30pm

Abbamania’s widely acclaimed tribute to ABBA is a sensational two hour show which will have you dancing in the aisles.

So dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable night with ABBAMANIA.

Katherine Aly

6pm-8pm

BBC Introducing favourite, Katherine Aly is a unique talent with a genredefying style based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Katherine’s got some very exciting collaborative releases in 2023, with the first one being a track with Chef the Rapper called Payday

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Music Hall - Big Sky Studio

Tickets £31.50

Tickets £30

Tickets £11* *Ticket price includes a pint, glass of wine or a soft drink

POP / ROCK

Callum Beattie

plus special guests Sat 9 December 2023

7pm

Music Hall Tickets £30

SOLD OUT

The Overtones Wed 13 December 2023

7:30pm

The multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group are back on tour with their unique blend of original material and feel-good classics.

The four-piece are best known for their exquisite vocals, pitch perfect harmonies, effortless and perfectly timed dance moves, and their distinctive style.

Music Hall Tickets £45 - £27.50, VIP £92.50

For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com

The Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter has progressed from bad gigs in pubs, to where he is now: a singersongwriter with a punchy, rousing, emotive and gloriously catchy debut album that scored a No.1 in The Official Scottish Albums Chart.

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Fairytale of New York

A Country Night in Nashville

The Best of Frankie Valli with Gareth Gates

Sat 16 December 2023

Fri 12 January 2024

Sat 20 January 2024

2:30pm & 7:30pm

7:30pm

7:30pm

Direct from the West End, after two sell out tours, and featuring an international cast of singers, musicians and dancers Fairytale of New York brings you all of your favorite Christmas songs including Driving home for Christmas, White Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Winter’s Tale, Silent Night and of course The Fairytale of New York.

Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville. With songs including Ring Of Fire, Crazy, Follow Your Arrow, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Need You Now, 9-5, and The Gambler, this incredible celebration of country music is a night not to be missed.

The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. Gareth Gates joins cast members from the smash-hit Tony award winning musical ‘Jersey Boys’ and other hit West End shows.

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Music Hall

Music Hall

Tickets £30.50

Tickets £30

Tickets £35

POP / ROCK

Tue 30 January 2024

The Rock Orchestra 7pm

The Illegal Eagles

Sat 3 February 2024

8pm

Mon 26 February 2024

7pm

The Story of Swing from The Ratpack to Robbie, from Basie to Bublé.

Presented by Award winning vocalist and World Class trumpet player, Gareth John and featuring the stunning SOS Big Band – The Story of Swing takes you on a musical journey through decades of the iconic genre of swing and big band music.

Following a sell-out tour of Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with an epic, new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal.

Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal.

Celebrating the music of the legendary US west coast country rock band, The Illegal Eagles bring their trademark musical prowess, attention to detail and showmanship to every performance.

Featuring the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, Life In the Fast Lane, and many more…

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Tickets £34.50

Tickets £52.50 - £32.50

SOLD OUT

Tickets £35

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The Story of Swing

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Scotland Sings Bacharach Fri 1 March 2024

The ELO SHOW: Livin’ Thing

Nathan Carter and his band 7:30pm

Thu 7 & Fri 8 March 2024

7:30pm

Fri 22 March 2024

7:30pm

With Blue Rose Code, Georgia Cecile, Justin Currie, Hamish Hawk, Horse, Karine Polwart, Emma Pollock.

Produced by Perth Concert Hall under the musical direction of Stuart Nisbet, a stellar cast of some of Scotland’s greatest singers and finest musicians come together to pay respect to a true giant of 20th century popular music.

Over the last 10 years, Irish entertainer Nathan Carter has become one of the UK’s most prolific touring artists, performing with his incredible band bringing back old fashioned musicianship that has become his signature trademark. Nathan and his band are coming to the Music Hall ….don’t miss this fantastic show !

THE ELO SHOW – The World’s Greatest tribute celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and E.L.O bring their stunning show, with a band of amazing musicians including a female string section. This will be a fabulous night of hit after hit from such a vast back catalogue.

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Music Hall

Music Hall

Tickets £40 - £34

Tickets £35.50 - £32.50

Tickets £32.50

POP / ROCK

The Billy Joel Songbook

Sun 31 March 2024

Tue 9 April 2024

7pm

Get It On

One Night of Glam Rock 7:30pm

Thu 18 April 2024

7:30pm

Bayou Country 40th Anniversary Tour + very special guests Creedence Clearwater Revival are one of the most iconic rock groups of all time.

Their all time classic hits are powerfully reprised by Clearwater Creedence Revival.

The greatest love letter ever to the genius that is Billy Joel is returning in 2024!

The hugely acclaimed singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his incredible band are set to thrill UK audiences once more with the smash-hit award-winning show The Billy Joel Songbook after a sell out tour in 2022.

It’s time to bang a gong and Get it On for – one night of glam rock! From the producers who brought you hit show – Lost in Music!

Girls rock your boys as we bring you the biggest glam rock show of a generation!

An outrageous celebration of a golden age, live on stage. The costumes, the make-up, the music.

Music Hall

Music Hall

Music Hall

Tickets £30

Tickets £31.50 - £23.50

Tickets £31.50

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Clearwater Creedence Revival

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FROM THE JAM “All Mod Cons” Fri 26 April 2024

7pm

Jethro Tull: The Seven Decades

Average White Band:

Mon 29 April 2024

Wed 8 May 2024

7:30pm

Let’s Go Round Again, One Last Time 7pm

From the Jam were formed in 2006 when Russell Hastings and Rick Buckler (ex-The Jam drummer), joined forces with Bruce Foxton (ex-The Jam bassist and songwriter). They will be performing the whole All Mod Cons album in full along with more hits and fan favourites of The Jam.

Jethro Tull have announced the UK leg of The Seven Decades Tour. The 11 date tour will indulge fans with songs spanning the bands entire catalogue of music from their 1968 debut album This Was through to their latest album RökFlöte, released earlier this year.

Names and faces have understandably changed over the years “life - and death – will do that to you” (Alan Gorrie) but founding members Alan Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre still lead the way in a formidable line-up including some of America’s finest soul musicians and soloists. What hasn’t changed is the attitude or the sound.

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Music Hall

Music Hall

Tickets £40 - £35

Tickets £50 - £45

Tickets £35

POP / ROCK

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Sat 11 May 2024

Sat 18 & Sun 19 May 2024

7:30pm

Country Roads 8pm

Fri 31 May 2024

7:30pm

An exhilarating music show celebrating one of the world’s most gifted music icons and multi-grammy award winner, Chaka Khan.

Honoring the legacy of a legendary singer and songwriter who has captivated audiences and inspired generations of singers for over five decades.

Personally endorsed by founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

One Night of Country Classics Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics!

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music.

Music Hall

Music Hall

Music Hall

Tickets £36.50 - £30.50

Tickets £49 - £34

Tickets £31.50

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Chaka: The Music of Chaka Khan

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The Ultimate Boy Band Party Show

Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Wed 4 September 2024

Wed 6 November 2024

Fri 29 November 2024

7:30pm

7:30pm

BOY BANDS ARE BACK… ALRIGHT!!!

Cue the wind machine and get ready to celebrate the 90s!

Grab your friends for a party like no other as you’re taken on a journey of chart topping hits from Blue, Boyzone, NSync, Westlife, to Backstreet Boys, Take That and many more.

Celebrating the life of an iconic showman, you’ll be taken on a trip down memory lane with many of Elvis’ most loved songs from all eras including the 1950s, the iconic ‘68 Comeback Special, and Ben’s personal favourite, the 1970s Vegas concerts.

With his looks, charm and charisma, Ben is the real deal!

Music Hall

Music Hall

Music Hall

Tickets £26.50

Tickets £34

Tickets £37 - £24

7:30pm

After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2024 celebrating the music of the incredible rock and soul legend Tina Turner.

Enjoy Private Dancer, Proud Mary, Simply The Best and many more.

Enjoy priority booking, ticket discounts and play a role in the future of Aberdeen Performing Arts by becoming a Friends member.

We offer 3 levels of membership.

Take a look at the benefits our Friends members currently receive and join today.

To join visit aberdeenperformingarts.com/support-us become-a-friend drop in, or call our Box Office on 01224 641122.

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Benefits of becoming a Friends member

POP / ROCK

Good Friends share great experiences

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ABERDEEN PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS

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The Scotsman

Aberdeen’s international crime writing festival returns Tuesday 20 - Sunday 25 February 2024.

Featuring:

David Suchet | The Makings of a Murderer 2:22 A Ghost Story | Twelve Angry Men plus: Author talks | Film screenings | Exhibitions Workshops | Family events and much more!

Do you dare to be there?

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An Evening with

Aberdeen ‘83 European Cup Heroes Fri 1 December 2023

8pm

Jim Smith:

Jason Fox:

The Hills Have Ayes Fri 8 December 2023

Life At The Limit 8pm

Sat 17 February 2024

7:30pm

Come and join Aberdeen European Cup Winners Cup Heroes as we celebrate 40 years since that historic winning night against the mighty Real Madrid in Gothenburg. Come and Join Willie Miller, Alex McLeish and Jim Leighton as they discuss being part of the winning team and your host for the night is Aberdeen legend Charlie Nicholas.

After his last sell out tour, Perthshire farmer and comedian Jim Smith returns with a brand new show. With his trademark mix of regional accents and impressions, Jim shares anecdotes from his changing world which has seen him get engaged, become a first time father and continue farming through Covid and Brexit.

Ex-special forces soldier, star of TV’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, Inside The Real Narcos and author of The Number One Bestseller Battle Scars; Jason Fox will bring to the stage and on tour the remarkable story of his daring exploits in a distinguished career as an elite operator in the UK Special Forces (SBS).

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Tickets £34 VIP: £74

Tickets £25

Tickets £32.50

COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD A Night of Songs & Laughter Mon 19 February 2024 Granite Noir presents

An Evening with Tess Gerritsen Fri 26 January 2024

7:30pm

An exclusive opportunity to spend the evening with Tess Gerritsen, the internationally bestselling author and creator of homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles which inspired the hit TV series Rizzoli and Isles.

Talk and Q&A followed by a signing, with books available to purchase on site provided by Waterstones.

This is a special prologue to the Granite Noir crime writing festival.

Music Hall

Tickets £12.50

7:30pm

Don’t miss one of the UK’s finest entertainers and his superb 9-piece orchestra in a very special evening as Rob shares his personal musical journey from South Wales to Hollywood and back. Audiences will enjoy a selection of toe-tapping tunes from Tom Jones to Tom Waits, Elvis to Guys and Dolls and of course those famed impressions.

Music Hall Tickets £50 - £41

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Rob Brydon:

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David Suchet: Poirot & More Tue 20 February 2024

7:30pm

A rare opportunity with one of the world’s most celebrated and fascinating actors.

Join us in conversation with the man, the actor and his many roles in an unmistakably unique event. A retrospective look at David’s career will have you witness some of his most beloved performances in a new and intimate light.

granite noir 2024

The Makings of a Murderer Thu 22 February 2024

granite noir 2024

Music Hall Tickets £37.50 - £32.50

7:30pm

Join The Scottish Detective, David Swindle, for a chilling, thrilling, night at the theatre.

True crime fans, and those with a curious mind, can explore the cases, the circumstances and the detective’s perspective on what really went on, the early warning signs and the clues behind The Makings of a Murderer!

Music Hall Tickets £37 - £33

Fri 8 March 2024

COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

Elaine C Smith: 65 7:30pm

Elaine C Smith returns to His Majesty’s Theatre with her brand new show 65.

A look over at the best (and worst) times in life AND career. She asks the question “How the hell did I get here?” and “What does it all mean?” and “Is there anything better than a family bag of Revels?” Some laughs. Some tears and some songs into the bargain…whether you want it or not.

BUT most important, a good night out!

“Elaine C Smith is a national institution... but then so is Barlinnie and dodgy banks” Ian Pattison

The Herald

(Creator of Rab C Nesbit)

Fascinating Aïda:

The 40th Anniversary Show!

Mon 11 March 2024

7:30pm

Celebrating 40 years on the road, Dillie, Liza and Adèle, Britain’s raciest and sassiest musical cabaret trio, are bringing their brand-new show to the Music Hall. Uniquely charming, with diamond-sharp satire, filthy, hilarious, belligerent, political, poignant and outrageous, this indomitable trio are still the mistresses of their craft.

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £34

Music Hall Tickets £29.50

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“Elaine C Smith is a national treasure”

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Professor Brian Cox -

Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey Thu 14 March 2024

7:30pm

Professor Brian Cox is back in regional theatres to see off the sellout Arena tour HORIZONS. Horizons is a celebration of our civilisation, of our music, art, philosophy and science; an optimistic vision of our future if we continue to explore Nature with humility and to value ourselves and our fellow human beings.

Ed Gamble:

Auld Pals - An Evening

Hot Diggity Dog Sat 23 March 2024

with the cast of Still Game 7:30pm

Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you.

There will be all your classic Gamble ranting, raving and spluttering but he’s doing fine mentally. Promise.

Music Hall

Music Hall

Tickets £44

Tickets £29

Sun 24 March 2024

7pm

Jane Mccarry, Paul Riley, Mark Cox, Sanjeev Kohli and Gavin Mitchell, who played Isa, Winston, Tam, Naveed and Boaby the Barman in the hit comedy series, will be touring the UK with an evening of fun, laughter and an opportunity for the audience to ask anything they’ve ever wanted about the iconic Still Game!).

Music Hall Tickets £34, VIP £59

COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

Relevant

Late Bloomer

Thu 28 - Sat 30 March 2024

Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle

8pm

Sat 6 April 2024

8pm

Wed 15 May 2024

7:30pm

When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.

In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.

The BAFTA-winning comedian and ‘national sensation’ (Evening Standard) Iain Stirling, is bringing his intuitive razor-sharp humour back for 2024.

As the iconic voice of Love Island, star and writer of sitcom Buffering on ITV, Iain hits the road once more with a brand new hour (of jokes) in his biggest tour to date!

After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition... are people inherently good? Is charity always a positive thing? Is hustling the key to success? Or is all this a load of rubbish we’ve made up to keep people working hard for no reason?

Music Hall

Music Hall

Music Hall

Tickets £36.50

Tickets £26.50

Tickets £34

For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com

Iain Stirling:

Sarah Millican:

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Dick and Angel:

Ed Byrne:

Tragedy Plus Time Wed 2 October 2024

Gary Meikle:

Forever Home

NO REFUNDS

(avec le nitty gritty)

7:30pm

Wed 23 October 2024

7:30pm

Sun 3 November 2024

8pm

Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

“Book early as sell-outs are the norm!”

Scottish Field ✭✭✭✭ “Definitely stand-up at its best” VoiceMagUK ✭✭✭✭✭

Spend an entertaining evening with the stars of Channel 4 hit Escape to the Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, and experience the Chateau like never before.

A highly interactive show, with hilarious games and the chance to pose your own questions, you do not want to miss this.

Ladies & Gentleman! Gary Meikle is back yet again with another self-written, self-deprecating show to leave you all short of breath again.

If you can guarantee one thing from Gary it is that he will work, his 5’8 ass off to make sure everyone that sees him live wants to come back for more.

Music Hall

Music Hall

Music Hall

Tickets £31.50

Tickets £44.50 - £27.50

Tickets £30

COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

Tue 5 November 2024

Jimmy Carr:

Rhod Gilbert:

Laughs Funny 8pm

Wed 19 February 2025

& the Giant Grapefruit 7pm & 9:30pm

Thu 19 June 2025

8pm

”Britain’s Funniest Band” (The Guardian) have made appearances on The Last Leg (Channel 4), Peter Crouch’s Year- Late Euros (BBC One), they are Dictionary Corner regulars on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the only band to ever host Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

There’ll be comedy, songs, enthusiastic dancing, and a lot of mucking about.

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brandnew show Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny.

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets.

Jokes attract people, but they can also repel.

When life gives Rhod lemons…

In his last show The Book of John, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John.

Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour...

But Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty.

Music Hall

Music Hall

Music Hall

Tickets £29

Tickets £39

Tickets £39

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Tickets can be purchased 24 hours a day at aberdeenperformingarts.com, which also has all the latest news and listings.

You can also visit the box office in person from 10am, Tue-Sat at His Majesty’s Theatre and the Music Hall, or phone our team on 01224 641122.

The prices advertised include all fees and charges. Most tickets are now e-tickets that can be printed at home or shown on your digital device. You can request a paper ticket and if you need it to be posted, you will be asked to cover postage costs.

Look out for the symbols below in our brochure for available discounts. For full details of discounts visit our website or just ask our Box Office.

Discounts available for Aberdeen Performing Arts Friends members on selected shows.

Concessions, inc.

Groups (over 8 or more) students and over 60s School discounts Tickets are non-refundable, but we do offer an optional refund protection insurance via our partners, Booking Protect, which can be added at the point of purchase.

For full details on our venues and services please visit the FAQs and Terms & Conditions section at aberdeenperformingarts.com

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WHEELCHAIR TRANSFER SEATS

Our venues are all located conveniently in the heart of Aberdeen City, within a few minutes walking distance of city centre bus and train stations. If you are travelling by car, parking is available at the Denburn and Gallowgate car parks.

There is street to seat access for everyone in all of our venues and wheelchair spaces available at the Lemon Tree, in the stalls and the balcony at the Music Hall and in the stalls, dress circle and upper circle at His Majesty’s Theatre – please request at time of booking.

An access guide with full details of all of our facilities, including accessible toilets, access hoists and changing facilities, and Mobile Connect technology providing hearing assistance via smartphone, is available on our website at aberdeenperformingarts.com, by email or at our box offices.

Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in all of our venues.

In our brochure these icons indicate that audio described, captioned, signed and relaxed performances are available for shows.

If you have any special access requirements please inform the box office team on 01224 641122, or email hello@aberdeenperformingarts.com

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AT A GLANCE

December Fri 1 Sat 2 Sun 3 Tue 5

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Sun 17 Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook MH

An Evening with Aberdeen ’83 MH European Cup Heroes Sleeping Beauty HMT ABBAMANIA Christmas Party MH Sleeping Beauty HMT Sleeping Beauty HMT Aberdeen Choral Society - The Messiah MH

68 38 56 38 38 46

Wed 6 Sleeping Beauty

HMT

38

University of Aberdeen Symphony Orchestra and Aberdeen University Concert Band Thu 7 Sleeping Beauty True North Session: Katherine Aly Fri 8 Sleeping Beauty Jim Smith: The Hills Have Ayes Sat 9 Sleeping Beauty Callum Beattie Sun 10 Sleeping Beauty

MH

46

HMT MH HMT MH HMT MH HMT

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Grampian Hospital’s Christmas Carol Concert Tue 12 Sleeping Beauty Wed 13 Sleeping Beauty The Overtones Thu 14 Sleeping Beauty Fri 15 Sleeping Beauty Sat 16 Sleeping Beauty Fairytale of New York

MH

46

HMT HMT MH HMT HMT HMT MH

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Sun 17 Sleeping Beauty

HMT

38

54

Tue 16 Pretty Woman the Musical

HMT

4

Tue 19 Sleeping Beauty

HMT

38

Wed 17 Pretty Woman the Musical

HMT

4

Wed 20 Sleeping Beauty

HMT

38

Thu 18 Pretty Woman the Musical

HMT

4

Thu 21 Sleeping Beauty

HMT

38

Fri 19

Pretty Woman the Musical

HMT

4

RSNO - Christmas Concert: The Snowman Fri 22 Sleeping Beauty BBC SSO - Christmas Classics Sat 23 Sleeping Beauty Sun 24 Sleeping Beauty Tue 26 Sleeping Beauty Wed 27 Sleeping Beauty Thu 28 Sleeping Beauty Fri 29 Sleeping Beauty Red Hot Chilli Pipers Sat 30 Sleeping Beauty Skerryvore

MH

47

Sat 20 Pretty Woman the Musical

HMT

4 58

38 47 38 38 38 38 38 38 54 38 54

The Best of Frankie Valli with Gareth Gates Wed 24 Scottish Ballet - Cinders!

Thu 25 Scottish Ballet - Cinders!

Fri 26 Scottish Ballet - Cinders!

An Evening with Tess Gerritsen Sat 27 Scottish Ballet - Cinders!

Tue 30 Life of Pi The Story of Swing

MH

HMT MH HMT HMT HMT HMT HMT HMT MH HMT MH

HMT HMT HMT MH HMT HMT MH

32 32 32 69 32 26 59

Wed 31 Life of Pi

HMT

26

Sun 31 Sleeping Beauty

HMT

38

Tue 2 Sleeping Beauty Wed 3 Sleeping Beauty SCO - Viennese New Year Thu 4 Sleeping Beauty Fri 5 Sleeping Beauty Sat 6 Sleeping Beauty Sun 7 Sleeping Beauty

HMT HMT MH HMT HMT HMT HMT

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Life of Pi Life of Pi BBC SSO - Elgar Cello Concerto Sat 3 Life of Pi The Rock Orchestra Sat 10 Sing-a-long-a Matilda the Musical Tue 13 Calendar Girls the Musical Wed 14 Calendar Girls the Musical Thu 15 Calendar Girls the Musical RSNO - Romantic Valentine’s

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Fri 12 A Country Night in Nashville Mon 15 Pretty Woman the Musical

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58 4

Fri 16

Calendar Girls the Musical

HMT

5

Sat 17 Calendar Girls the Musical

HMT

5

January

February Thu 1 Fri 2

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68 69 27 70

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27 27 70

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27 27 59 28 28

Thu 29 2:22 - A Ghost Story

HMT

28

2:22 - A Ghost Story HMT Scotland Sings Bacharach MH Sat 2 2:22 - A Ghost Story HMT Aberdeen City Music School Concert MH Thu 7 Nathan Carter and his band MH Fri 8 Nathan Carter and his band MH Elaine C Smith: 65 MH Sat 9 SCO - Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons MH Sun 10 Children’s Classic Concerts MH Out of this World Mon 11 Fascinating Aïda MH Tue 12 Unfortunate: The Untold Story HMT of Ursula the Sea Witch

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March Fri 1

71 6

Wed 13 Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch Thu 14 Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch Professor Brian Cox - Horizons Fri 15 Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch Sat 16 Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch Tue 19 The Full Monty Wed 20 The Full Monty Thu 21 The Full Monty RSNO - Benedetti plays Simpson Fri 22 The Full Monty The ELO SHOW: Livin’ Thing Sat 23 The Full Monty Ed Gamble Sun 24 Auld Pals Tue 26 Rambert: Death Trap Wed 27 Rambert: Death Trap Thu 28 Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer Fri 29 Cirque: The Greatest Show Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer Sat 30 Cirque: The Greatest Show Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer

HMT

6

Wed 3 The Drifters Girl

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29 29 29 49 29 60 29 71 72 33 33 72 41 72 41 72

HMT

6

Thu 4

The Drifters Girl

HMT

7

Fri 5

The Drifters Girl

HMT

7

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71 6

National Youth Orchestra of Scotland MH

50

Sat 6

HMT

6

Tue 9

Sun 31 Clearwater Creedence Revival

MH

61

MH HMT

55 7

April Mon 1 Seven Drunken Nights Tue 2 The Drifters Girl

7

The Drifters Girl

HMT

7

Iain Stirling - Relevant

MH

72

Bonnie and Clyde

HMT

8

The Billy Joel Songbook

MH

61

Wed 10 Bonnie and Clyde Giovanni - Let Me Entertain You Thu 11 Bonnie and Clyde Fri 12

HMT

HMT

8

MH

34

HMT

8

Bonnie and Clyde

HMT

8

Sat 13 Bonnie and Clyde

HMT

8

Thu 18 Scottish Ballet - Swan Lake Fri 19

HMT

35

Get It On

MH

61

Scottish Ballet - Swan Lake

HMT

35

BBC SSO - Hough Plays Rachmaninov MH

50

Sat 20 Scottish Ballet - Swan Lake

HMT

35

Banff Mountain Film Festival

MH

41

Wed 24 Mounthoolin Rouge! Student Show

HMT

9

Thu 25 Mounthoolin Rouge! Student Show

HMT

9

Fri 26

HMT

9

MH

62

Mounthoolin Rouge! Student Show From the Jam

Sat 27 Mounthoolin Rouge! Student Show

HMT

9

Pipe Band Concert: SLOT INSPIRED

MH

55

Sun 28 Aberdeen Bach Choir

MH

51

Mon 29 Jethro Tull: The Seven Decades

MH

62

Tue 30 I Should Be So Lucky

HMT

10

AT A GLANCE

Sat 17 Jason Fox: Life At The Limit Mon 19 Rob Brydon Tue 20 Twelve Angry Men GRANITE NOIR David Suchet: Poirot and More Wed 21 Twelve Angry Men Thu 22 Twelve Angry Men Granite Noir The Makings of a Murderer Fri 23 Twelve Angry Men Sat 24 Twelve Angry Men Mon 26 The Illegal Eagles Tue 27 2:22 - A Ghost Story Wed 28 2:22 - A Ghost Story

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