The Lemon Tree: December 16 - May 2017

March - Sept 2017

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FRESHLY SQUEEZED.......................................................................................PAGE 4 SINGER-SONGWRITERS..................................................................................PAGE 6 BANDS...............................................................................................................PAGE 9 TRIBUTE & PARTY BANDS.............................................................................PAGE 13 ROOTS...............................................................................................................PAGE 15 JAZZ & BLUES..................................................................................................PAGE 17 MUSIC HALL ‘TAKE A SEAT’..........................................................................PAGE 20 MUSIC HALL STEPPING OUT.........................................................................PAGE 21 COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD............................................................................PAGE 22 CULTURE CAFÉ................................................................................................PAGE 26 A PLAY, A PIE & A PINT..................................................................................PAGE 27 THEATRE...........................................................................................................PAGE 28 NEW VOICES.....................................................................................................PAGE 32 FAMILY..............................................................................................................PAGE 34 PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL.....................................................................PAGE 35 AT A GLANCE...................................................................................................PAGE 38 NEED TO KNOW................................................................................................PAGE 40 Aberdeen Performing Arts is core funded by

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DISCOVER…SOMETHING DIFFERENT DISCOVER…THE NEXT BIG THING DISCOVER…INNOVATIVE AND CONTEMPORARY ARTS DISCOVER…NEW TALENTS AND SKILLS DISCOVER…A REALLY GREAT NIGHT OUT!

THE LEMON TREE…ABERDEEN’S VENUE FOR CULTURAL DISCOVERY!

The Lemon Tree’s sister venue, the Music Hall, is closed for a multi-million pound redevelopment.

During the closure, events will be taking place at The Lemon Tree and at venues across the city – look out for the Stepping Out STEPPING button. See page 21 to find out OUT how more about the project.

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FRESHLY SQUEEZED

Monday 22 May

doors 7.30pm

BELAKO + HARMONICA MOVEMENT & SWEET WHITE Belako are Josu Ximun Billelabeitia, Lore Nekane Billelabeitia, Lander Zalakain and Cristina Lizarraga. Their take on old-school punk and rock has turned them into an overnight success in Spain, where they have played all major festivals over the past 3 years. They will tour the UK with a new international EP.

£7.70 4

LOUNGE (standing)

FRESHLY SQUEEZED

Friday 14 April

THE 101

doors 7.30pm

+ SUPPORT FROM SKJOR + THE POPPING CANDIES

The 101 are a four piece indie-rock/indie-pop band from the heart of the North-east of Scotland. Since forming in August of 2015, the band has made a considerable local name. Edinburgh-based indie rock band Skjør (pronounced ‘sure’) released their debut single Self Control and B-Side track Without Hope on the 25 November 2016. The Popping Candies are a young Stonehaven based band just starting out, made up of 4 members. Taking influence from bands like The Smiths and Aztec Camera. £6.60 LOUNGE (standing)

PROJECT BAND

Hone your music skills and get a foot up in the music industry Develop songwriting, performance and production skills with tuition from music industry experts, culminating in a gig at The Lemon Tree.

Age: 14-19 years, Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm at The Lemon Tree FRESHLY SQUEEZED

For more information visit aberdeenperformingarts.com/engage or email creativelearning@aberdeenperformingarts.com For bookings call 01224 641122.

Supported by:

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SINGER/ SONGWRITERS

...waxing lyrical

Sunday 2 April

DEVON SPROULE

doors 7.30pm

Devon Sproule’s music welcomes the magical and the tangible. It celebrates human complication in the language of nature.

It is North American music with weirdo roots.

“Sproule’s lyrics glance off each other arrestingly, juxtaposing images.” Financial Times.

“Her quirky affectations bring to mind Bjork, and forays into the dark, Michelle Shocked.” Village Voice. £11 LOUNGE (seated)

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SINGER SONGWRITERS

Friday 7 April

LLOYD COLE

doors 7pm

Sunday 9 April

doors 8pm

COLIN HAY

Yes, it was me who opened his solo venture with a song called Don’t Look Back. I know, I know… However, the release of 2015’s Lloyd Cole and the Commotions Collected Recordings 1983-1989 was received to universal warmth and acclaim, and it sold out far more quickly than UMG anticipated. A second printing is due in March, and a second box is in the works, for September release. To celebrate the release of the new 1983 – 1996 anthology, Lloyd will perform songs exclusively from this classic period. £24.75 LOUNGE (seated)W

Colin Hay, familiar to millions as front-man, songwriter, and vocalist of pop sensation Men at Work (Down Under, Overkill, Who Can it Be Now?). Over the past 15 years Hay has reinvented himself as a solo artist, regularly selling out theatres. The frequent use of his music in TV and film—including hit shows such as Scrubs (on which he has made several cameo appearances) Army Wives and Modern Family. Colin’s live shows contain adult language and content not suitable for children under 13.

Friday 12 May

Friday 12 May

CHRIS T-T

doors 7.30pm

Veteran alt-folk singer-songwriter Chris T-T celebrates his 20th anniversary with a ‘Best Of’ album and concert. Despite assiduously avoiding mainstream ’success’ Brighton-based T-T has become one of tne of the UK’s most critically lauded artists and influenced a generation of punk-folk singers. £8.80 LOUNGE (seated)

£22

doors 7pm

LUKE SITAL SINGH

Save for a vote of confidence from his primary-school head teacher, who gave him a lead role in an end-of-term production on the strength of his vocal audition, Luke Sital-Singh wasn’t exactly showered with praise for his singing during his childhood and adolescence. This may strike you as surprising (it strikes me as outrageous). The rest of us will need no convincing. We were never going to miss the thing that makes him good. No, make that great.

£11

SINGER SONGWRITERS

LOUNGE (standing)

STUDIO

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Wednesday 17 May

doors 8pm

FOY VANCE

Foy Vance knows how to write a song. It’s a naturally-born but dedicatedly-finessed skill that has led him to collaborate with artists as diverse as Plan B, Sheryl Crow and Rudimental. His music has been synced on multiple TV shows ranging from Grey’s Anatomy to the finale of Sons Of Anarchy, and caught the ears of some of the biggest players (in every sense) in music, from Elton John to Ed Sheeran.

£16.50

Wednesday 31 May

MARY GAUTHIER

LOUNGE (standing)

doors 7.30pm

A Louisiana-native turned Nashville-resident, Mary Gauthier (it’s French - pronounced Go-SHAY) has had an extraordinary life. A teenage runaway who found her first shelter among addicts and drag queens, struggled with drug addiction and became a chef/ owner of three restaurants in Boston before selling them in 2001 to become a full time songwriter.

She has subsequently received countless accolades for her six studio albums. £16.50 LOUNGE (standing)

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Sunday 26 November

doors 7.30pm

ALASDAIR ROBERTS

Alasdair Roberts is a Scottish musician, born in Germany. He is primarily a songwriter/composer, singer and acoustic fingerstyle guitarist as well as an interpreter/arranger of traditional songs and ballads from Scotland and beyond.

Over the years, Alasdair has collaborated with a wide variety of fellow musicians as well as with other artists “His twisting melodies and cryptic imagery remain a delight... by turns droll, pungent and lovely.” The Observer £11 LOUNGE (seated)

SINGER/SONGWRITERS

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BANDS ...waxing lyrical

Wednesday 19 April

doors 7.30pm

HONEYBLOOD Scottish two-piece Honeyblood is Stina Marie Claire Tweeddale and Cat Myers. The band started from humble DIY beginnings by organising their own guerrilla show in Glasgow, where they showcased tracks recorded in their bathroom with one microphone. They have gone on to support Catfish and the Bottlemen, Belle and Sebastian and the Foo Fighters at Murrayfield Stadium in 2015.

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BANDS

LOUNGE (standing)

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Tuesday 14 March

doors 7.30pm

MEURSAULT

After a 2 year break Meursault are back. The story of Meursault, a music project led by Neil Pennycook, is closely linked to the history of Song, By Toad. Meursault’s hugely acclaimed debut Pissing on Bonfires/Kissing with Tongues was one of the first Song,

By Toad releases. Since then there have been three more albums, two singles and an EP.

£8.80

Friday 21 April

LOUNGE (standing)

doors 7pm

ALABAMA 3

Alabama 3 never went on X Factor. They did it the old fashioned way, they threw a big old party and invited all their friends. We’re the Alabama 3. We make Sweet Country Acid House music. All night long. We’re not from Alabama, and there’s not three of us.

We’re from Brixton, London. We’re the fellas that did that Soprano’s theme tune. That tune bought someone a swimming pool, but it sure wasn’t any of us...

Advance purchase £24.20 / £27.50 on the door LOUNGE (standing)

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Thursday 23 March

doors 7.30pm

ULRICH SCHNAUSS (LIVE)

& NAT URAZMETOVA (VISUALS)

The music of Ulrich Schnauss combines multilayered synthesizers with beats and ethereal vocals. As Schnauss explains, “I’ve always used making and listening to music as a way to escape – putting on headphones is a great way to leave reality behind for a while, reminding yourself why it still makes sense to carry on.” £13.20 LOUNGE (standing)

Tuesday 2 May

DMA’S

SOLD OUT

doors 7pm

DMA’S (dee-em-ayes) is Johnny Took, Matt Mason and Tommy O’Dell – three friends who came together making nostalgic garage pop in a bedroom in Newtown, Australia.

Since the release of their brilliant debut album Hills End, DMA’S have not stopped for a second. From playing the coveted secret slot at Glastonbury, to smashing it on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, to having Delete added to BBC Radio 1 A Rotation.

£13.75

LOUNGE (standing)

BANDS

Saturday 6 May

doors 7.30pm

CAPTAIN TOMS IS 20!

Since it opened its doors back in May 1997 Captain Toms studio has gone on to become a home to many of Aberdeen’s most popular bands and take a special place at the heart of the cities vibrant music scene. Home to Fat Hippy Records, who’ve taken Aberdeen bands all over the word, and Live At Captain Toms which is broadcast to music fans worldwide from Aberdeen, Captain Toms has become so much more than just a studio as it celebrates 20 years of rocking Aberdeen. £22 LOUNGE (standing)

Saturday 13 May

doors 7pm

PRIDES

An indie rock trio from Glasgow, Prides produce a well-rounded guitar/drum led sound, complimented by elegant electronic touches. They are not afraid to take chances and experiment.

Prides have consistently proved themselves to be band with big songs, and equally big crowds. The band played the 2014 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony to 7.5 million people on BBC1, shortly followed by an invite to support Blink-182 at Brixton Academy.

£13

BANDS

LOUNGE (standing)

Monday 8 May

doors 7pm

MAXIMO PARK Maxïmo Park are an English alternative rock band, formed in 2000 in Newcastle upon Tyne. The band consists of Paul Smith, Duncan Lloyd, Archis Tiku, Lukas Wooller and Tom English.

Over 14’s (under 16’s with an adult)

£22

Friday 19 May

LOUNGE (standing)

doors 8pm

SWANS

Their infamous and mighty live performance has been described by the Guardian as ‘a magnificent achievement’, ‘a revelation’ by The Quietus and by NME as ‘colossal’, and this event promises to show it at its most intense.

They round off an incredible year which has seen the release of their critically acclaimed album, To Be Kind, with a remastered edition of their debut studio album, Filth.

£25.85

LOUNGE (standing)

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Thursday 25 May

PRONTO MAMA

doors 7.30pm

Pronto Mama are a past post-modern bug-eyed beatnik group from Glasgow who are just as confused as anyone else. They are soulful. They believe irreverent wordplay, clean musicianship and a dirty dedication to song-writing is how you do it. The music is built around the songs written by Marc Rooney and Ciaran McEneny, who in coughing copy-cat fashion opted for McEneny/ Rooney. Keeping it alphabetical preserves good feeling and the over-arching idea you have of yourself, maybe. £8.80 LOUNGE (standing)

Saturday 11 November

Thursday 8 June

doors 7.30pm

RODDY HART & THE LONESOME FIRE

A band from Glasgow, Scotland, Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire released its eponymous album in late 2013 on boutique Scottish label Middle of Nowhere Records. The record was hailed as distinctive, dark and atmospheric and led to a nomination on the fiercely contested long list for the Scottish Album of the Year award in 2014. £10 LOUNGE (standing)

doors 7.30pm

WISHBONE ASH

Few bands have survived as long or achieved as much as the legendary Wishbone Ash. Still rockin’ after more than 45 years and with millions of albums sold, they continue performing their iconic twin-guitar sound to audiences around the world. Mixing songs from their most recent albums with much-loved classics such as The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword & Blowin’ Free. £17.60 LOUNGE (standing)

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BANDS

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TRIBUTE & PARTY BANDS

Saturday 10 June

doors 8pm

THE BLOODY MARYS

Get your coat you’ve pulled!

The boys are back in town and are in no mood to be ignored!

Following their sell out Christmas Show, Aberdeen’s first, favourite and funniest tribute band are back at the Lemon Tree. Get ready for another night of great music delivered in the brilliant and chaotic way only The Bloody Marys can get away with.

£16.50

LOUNGE (standing)

TRIBUTE & PARTY BANDS

Saturday 15 July

doors 7pm

SANCTUARY THE CULT TRIBUTE

Sanctuary are a UK based tribute to British rockers The Cult, who have had success in the UK, Europe and the USA with singles such as She sells Sanctuary, Lil Devil, Love Removal Machine and Fire Woman but to name a few. Sanctuary are returning after a 5 year break and will be performing songs from the albums Electric, Love, Sonic Temple and many more. £7.70 LOUNGE (standing)

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Saturday 15 April

doors 7pm

Saturday 20 May

doors 7.30pm

THE DOORS ALIVE

THE SMITHS LTD

The Doors Alive is quite simply THE most exciting, authentic, charismatic and (self proclaimed) sexually magnetic tribute band to pay homage to 1960’s rock titans The Doors. The band have worked tirelessly to achieve the same fluid, dark and heady sounds as The Doors at their psychedelic peak. In their wake, they leave thousands of Doors fans satisfied, yet hungry for their next fix!

If you never saw The Smiths then this is your chance to experience the thrill of those great songs played live. If you were lucky enough to see them first time around then prepare to relive that excitement again. With an authenticity and provenance that’s hard to beat The Smiths Ltd are the ultimate tribute.

£16.50

Saturday 3 June

doors 8.30pm

Silver City Soul Revue return for another night of soul, funk and partying. The expanded 10 piece band is even more exciting than last year with added vocals and stylish moves - get ready, ‘cause here they come!

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LOUNGE (standing)

SILVER CITY SOUL REVUE £15.40

£13.20

Saturday 24 June

HELLS BELLS

doors 7.30pm

Hells Bells are an accomplished AC/DC Tribute Band who have performed all over the UK as well as Portugal, Austria, Russia, Belgium, Czech Republic and the Middle East. If you love AC/DC then you love Hells Bells high energy performances - a show not to be missed. £16.50 LOUNGE (standing)

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TRIBUTE & PARTY BANDS

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ROOTS MUSIC ...waxing lyrical

Saturday 22 April

BWANI JUNCTION - GRACELAND

doors 8pm

Acclaimed on release as an instant classic, Paul Simon’s 1986 LP Graceland, recorded in South Africa with then-unknown local singers Ladysmith Black Mambazo, was a landmark catalyst in the popularisation of so-called world music, a term first coined the following year.

Edinburgh indie/roots quartet Bwani Junction – whose lead guitarist Dan Muir’s African-style licks reflect formative lessons from the Bhundu Boys’ Rise Kagona – present their own lovingly-adapted versions of those seminal songs - originally premièred at a jam-packed hometown gig in 2015. “One of the most incredibly buzzed crowds I have ever seen” (Through the Wire). £20 LOUNGE (standing)

ROOTS MUSIC

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Thursday 4 May

doors 7.30pm

SKIPINNISH Skipinnish have rocketed to the top of the Scottish music scene recently and their ascent is in no way slowing down. They were named ‘Live Act of the Year’ at the Scottish Trad Awards. Their recent highlights also include: releasing three chart topping self-penned singles, a sell-out concert in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall that finished with a standing ovation, also headline appearances at some of the UK’s biggest music festivals.

£17.60

Saturday 27 May

LOUNGE (standing)

doors 8pm

WARD THOMAS Hampshire and Country music may not be obvious bedfellows but 20-year old twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas (who have been singing harmonies together since childhood) have had Country music in their blood ever since they were introduced to the sounds of Carrie Underwood, Dixie Chicks and Alison Krauss by a Canadian cousin in their early teens.

£18.70 16

LOUNGE (standing)

Friday 26 May

doors 7.30pm

MÀNRAN

Mànran, one of the best-known and best-loved Scottish bands on the scene today, are set to embark on a new album launch tour. Their meteoric rise to the top of the Scottish music world quickly saw them playing many of the most prestigious festivals in Europe. Multi-award-winning albums followed as the band set about living up to the hype surrounding their early release while establishing their characteristic sound and distinctive approach to musical arrangement. £14.30 LOUNGE (standing)

Thursday 12 October

doors 7.30pm

RODDY WOOMBLE

Having toured the world as frontman of Scottish Indie giants, Idlewild, acclaimed songwriter Roddy Woomble recently toured UK in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of this debut solo album, My Secret Is My Silence.

A leading voice in the thriving British contemporary indie folk music scene, 2017 will see Roddy take a darker more lo fi direction held together by Woomble’s trademark poetic lyrics, “evocative vocals and consummate gift for a tune.” £16.50 LOUNGE (seated)

ROOTS

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JAZZ & lyrical BLUES ...waxing

Thursday 18 May

doors 7.30pm

GUS STIRRAT BAND

In partnership with Jazz at the Blue Lamp Gus Stirrat Band is a five piece, jazz fusion line up, lead by bassist and composer, Gus Stirrat. The band consists of some of Scotland’s finest musicians: tenor saxophonist Mikey Butcher (Fat-Suit), pianist Alan Benzie (Alan Benzie Trio), drummer Mark Scobbie (Manran) and guitarist Ben MacDonald (Elusive Tree). Having grabbed the attention of Jazz Scotland, GSB has performed at festivals as the Islay Jazz Festival, the Fife Jazz festival and the Restless Natives Festival.

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Thursday 13 April

doors 7.30pm

LAURENCE JONES

Laurence Jones returns to Aberdeen in support of his 4th studio album Take Me High. It was produced by legendary producer Mike Vernon who has worked with the likes of John Mayall, Fleetwood Mac and David Bowie in the past. Laurence and his band have toured extensively since the album was released and anyone who was at his previous Aberdeen gigs will know just how high energy the shows are. Blues Rock Aberdeen are excited to promote their return to the Granite City. £16.50 LOUNGE (standing)

Sunday 14 May

KING KING

Sunday 7 May

doors 7.30pm

DEVON ALLMAN

Guitarist and songwriter Devon is the son of Gregg Allman and the nephew of Duane Allman. He brings his band back to Aberdeen, having made his triumphant debut in February 2016.

Well known as the leader of Honeytribe and a founding member of The Royal Southern Brotherhood, Devon released the critically acclaimed album Ragged & Dirty in 2014. He is now touring in support of his latest album Ride or Die which was voted as one of the best blues rock albums in 2016.

£22

LOUNGE (standing)

doors 7pm

Having scored three radio hit singles on Planet Rock with the songs Crazy, Hurricane, and most recently, Rush Hour, King King received a nomination for Best New Band at the 2015 Classic Rock Awards. King King followed up with an UK arena tour supporting Thunder that highlighted at a packed concert at London’s Wembley Arena, and in the process, won them over a raft of new fans.

£22 18

LOUNGE (standing)

JAZZ & BLUES

£13.20 inc. bf £11 concessions inc. bf £5.50 inc. bf students*

(Unless otherwise stated) *Booking fees do not apply if purchased on the door

Thursday 13 April

doors 7.30pm, starts 8pm

Brian Molley Quartet Thursday 20 April

Draw by Four doors 7.30pm, starts 8pm

Fini Bearman Thursday 27 April

Thursday 4 May doors 7.30pm, starts 8pm

Thursday 11 May

doors 7.30pm, starts 8pm

Ali Affleck Copper Cats doors 7.30pm, starts 8pm

Graeme Stephen Trio

Thursday 25 May

doors 7.30pm, starts 8pm

Jay Phelps Quartet An exciting programme of UK exclusives, international stars, new collaborations, old favourites.

Organised and promoted

by Jazz Scotland.

Thursday 16 March

doors 7.30pm

THE EXCITEMENTS

“Hot, Hot, Hot Rhythm And Soul”. A heady cocktail of old school soul and authentic, gritty r’n’b, delivered straight from the hip with a whole lot of style and attitude. £16.50 LOUNGE (standing)

Friday 17 March

RENEGADE BRASS BAND

doors 7.30pm

“Hip-hop, funk, jazz and electronica backed with a riveting brass sound... one of the hottest live tickets in town” (Exposed).

Combining 8 horns with 2 percussionists, scratch DJ and live MC, The Renegade Brass Band mix funk, hip-hop and jazz with a raw brass sound to deliver formidable live performances £11 LOUNGE (standing)

JAZZ & BLUES

Saturday 18 March

doors 2pm

THE BLUES AFTERNOON

Three bands for the price of one! Rocking and soulful rootsy sounds from the unforgettable voices of one of Britain’s foremost blues divas, Connie Lush.

£12.50

Sunday 19 March

LOUNGE (standing)

IBIBIO SOUND MACHINE

doors 7.30pm

Mixing West-African funky seventies grooves with Highlife guitar licks and deep synth electronica Ibibio create a soulful gumbo that feels instantly familiar and yet also new and fresh. £16.50 LOUNGE (standing)

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Take a Seat!

A special chance to name a seat in the newly restored Music Hall Auditorium For an unusual present and a lasting memory, a named seat in the newly restored Music Hall auditorium makes a perfect gift. It’s a very personal way of showing support whether in your own name, in memory of a loved one, a gift for someone special in your life or a homage to someone who has inspired you.

If you would like to name a seat please do get in touch by calling 01224 337640 or emailing takeaseat@aberdeenperformingarts.com

Thanks to our supporters, ambassadors, funders and investors who share our vision.

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SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL TREASURE - THE MUSIC HALL - REJUVENATED AND RARING-TO-GO FOR ANOTHER 200 YEARS While the Music Hall is under wraps we’re Stepping Out and keeping the spirit of the building alive through a programme of performances, community events and commissioned new work.

Our Concert Programme, staging performances across the city.

Look out for the Stepping Out button throughout our brochure and website.

An ambitious Associate Artist programme to nurture talent, inspire communities and create amazing new work.

C elebrating the history, sharing memories and bringing the transformation to life with Your Hall Your Story.

GIVE A GIFT www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/musichall Text ‘HALL18£10’ to 70070 Cheques made payable to ‘Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Emeli Sandé - Music Hall Transformation “I’m in!” Ambassador Prime sponsor

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COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

Saturday 22 April

SCOTT GIBSON:

starts 7pm

LIFE AFTER DEATH

EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARDS BEST NEWCOMER 2016 The story of the three weeks that changed Scott’s life forever. From Blackpool to Glasgow to the Neurology Capital of Europe (…Govan), Scott Gibson’s debut is at once a darkly hysterical and inspiring show, delivered with filthy charisma. A tale of love and pain, and fear and hope, it’s about overcoming insurmountable odds, and how comedy can bring you back to life. £11 STUDIO

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COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

STEPPING OUT AT THE TIVOLI STEPPING OUT

EXTRA DATE ADDED

Monday 13 March

starts 7pm

IAIN STIRLING: ONWARDS!

starts 8pm

DAVID O’DOHERTY:

A well-known face on television, Iain is also the recognisable, cheeky voice of Love Island as well as performing on Russell Howard’s Good News, Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central and Drunk History and hosting his own Scottish BAFTA nominated (best children’s show) panel show The Dog Ate My Homework.

£13.20

Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 March

STUDIO

BIG TIME

David O’Doherty – the Aldi Bublé, the Ryanair Enya – is delighted to present a brand new show of talking and songs played on a crappy keyboard from 1986.

As seen and heard on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and The Unbelievable Truth for BBC Radio 4. £19.25 PLEASE NOTE THIS SHOW IS AT THE TIVOLI

EXTRA DATE ADDED

Wednesday 22 March

MILES JUPP:

SONGS OF FREEDOM

starts 8pm

Astronauts. Regrets. The sexes. Social Media. Hipsters. Rage.

Medicine. Manners. Identity. Lost stuff. Other stuff. Miles Jupp, (Stand-up, actor, writer, thinker, father, husband, worrier, fool, star of Rev. and host of The News Quiz) hits the road in a freshly-ironed shirt and some robust trousers and tries to make some bloody sense of it all. £18.70 LOUNGE (seated)

Sunday 26 March & Saturday 8 April

SUSAN CALMAN:

starts 8pm

THE CALMAN BEFORE THE STORM

It’s Susan Calman’s tenth year in comedy and she’s back with a brand new show. You may have seen or heard her on shows like QI, HIGNFY, News Quiz, Listomania or Mock the Week, now you have the opportunity to see her in person, life size if you will.

The show? Ninety minutes of comedy that you will enjoy if you’re over 16, like what she does, and won’t be so drunk that she has to throw you out. Seriously. It’s going to be epic.

£17.60

COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

LOUNGE (seated)

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EXTRA DATE ADDED

Friday 31 March

starts 8pm

& Saturday 15 April

starts 7pm

IAIN CONNELL & ROBERT FLORENCE: UNCLES

The creators of hit BBC sketch show Burnistoun, are taking their hilarious new live show on their first Scottish tour, after a successful showing at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Get ready for some big laughs and foul-mouthed guidance from two men who know ALL the answers to EVERYTHING. It’s time to sit down and listen to your uncles. £18.15 Age 16+ STUDIO

Saturday 3 June

ED ACZEL:

FOREIGN POLICY

starts 7pm

In his third nationwide tour “Britain’s greatest living anticomedian” (Guardian) wades head long into the thorny issue of Foreign Policy.

Ever thought that maybe your relationship with your next-door neighbour is in fact foreign policy? No? Well that’s lesson number one from the dead pan critics favourite Ed Aczel. If we all just practiced good manners what a wonderful world we would live in. £11 STUDIO

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Wednesday 10 & Thursday 11 May

starts 8pm

LIMMY:

THAT’S YOUR LOT Join Limmy for a night of storytelling and chit chat as he introduces his second book, That’s Your Lot, featuring stories that are dafter and darker than before.

Includes audience Q&A and book signing.

£17.60

Sunday 18 June

LOUNGE (seated)

starts 7.30pm

EDDIE ‘THE EAGLE’ EDWARDS: TRY HARD

Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards is a unique British sporting hero with an incredible story to tell. The world’s ninth-fastest amateur downhill speed skier went on to become Great Britain’s first Olympic (self-taught!) Ski-Jumper, who missed out on medals by some distance, but won the hearts of the nation, returning to Britain as an overnight sporting celebrity. £18.70 LOUNGE (seated)

COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

Thursday 7 September

starts 7pm

Saturday 16 September

starts 7pm

CARL HUTCHINSON:

ALI COOK:

After a sell-out show in 2016, Carl is back this year with a brand new stand-up show. Multi-award winning and one of the UK’s most in-demand comedians today, Carl is sure to put on a great night of comedy as he always does.

Star of the West End magic spectacular Impossible, Penn & Teller: Fool Us (ITV1), Dirty Tricks (Ch4), Monkey Magic (Five), Psychic Secrets (Five) and the Jerry@Trick show with Jerry Sadowitz (Five).

Ali Cook returns with his own brand of awe-inspiring magic and off-beat comedy. Expect to be genuinely amazed.

“You blew us away” Penn & Teller “Immensely Funny” Daily Telegraph £15.40 STUDIO

LIVE

£11

Sunday 17 September

TOM STADE:

STUDIO

starts 8pm

I SWEAR

After a hiatus from the touring scene, get ready for another epic blast of Tom Stade! Direct from the Edinburgh Festival, the Canadian tour-de-force is back with a brand-new show for 2017.

Renowned for his carefree attitude and broad-minded vision, nothing is taboo to this enlightened and captivating comedy legend. Combining off-the-scale charm, razor-sharp wit and a no-holds-barred attitude; Tom pledges to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

£18.70

LOUNGE (seated)

PRINCIPLES OF DECEPTION

Thursday 28 September

starts 8pm

DANIEL SLOSS:

NOW

£17.60

LOUNGE (seated)

NOW is the stunning new show from Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning stand-up. Star of TV’s Conan (a record seven appearances), to-date Daniel has performed nine sell-out Edinburgh Fringe’s, two solo off-Broadway seasons, released a DVD, given a ‘Tedx’ Talk (aged 19) and tours extensively to rave reviews throughout Australasia, USA, UK and Europe.

NOW, what’s next….?

COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

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ABERDEEN PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS MORE LITERARY LUNCHTIME TREATS

Culture Café Wednesday 5 April

Wednesday 7 June

Ian Rankin

James Robertson

Ian Rankin is one of Scotland’s most successful novelists ever! He is the author of almost 40 internationally bestselling books, many featuring the iconic detective figure Inspector John Rebus - on the go now for 30 years.

Ten of the Rebus books were adapted for television, starring first John Hannah then Ken Stott. The books epitomise what has come to be known as Tartan Noir, and like his great Scandinavian counterparts they transcend genre and are rich in social and political comment. His latest book - the 21st featuring Rebus - is Rather Be the Devil.

James Robertson is one of Scotland’s finest novelists who has produced a body of work which is wide in its historical sweep but rich in detail and sharply observed. He tackles big themes - slavery in Joseph Knight, the Lockerbie bombing in in The Professor of Truth, 60 years of social and political change in Scotland in And The Land Lay Still. By contrast, his latest book, To Be Continued… is a surreal and playful romp. He is also a poet and short story writer and has published several collections, many in Scots, as well as books for children. His many awards include the Saltire Prize, which he has won twice.

Wednesday 6 September

Louise Welsh STEPPING OUT

Louise Welsh is an awardwinning novelist, renowned for her exquisitely-crafted psychological University, and she is a relaxed and entertaining reader of her own work, from her first book, The Cutting Room to her most recent, A Lovely Way to Burn. Awards include the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Award, the John Creasey Memorial Dagger and the Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial Award.

She has written libretti for Scottish Opera - Ghost Patrol and The Devil Inside, as well as a number of plays for stage. She is currently Professor in Creative Writing at Glasgow.

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HTickets £8.80 inc. bf CG Add £4 for lunch

Not enough drama in your life?

Top up after work.

A Play, A Pie and A Pint returns - a tasty bite, your favourite tipple and top new theatre.

Aberdeen Performing Arts and Oran Mor present

Tuesday 28 March - Saturday 1 April

Jocky Wilson Said

Tue-Fri 6pm, Thu & Sat 1pm

by Jane Livingstone and Jonathan Cairney It’s 1979 and rising Scottish darts star Jocky Wilson has travelled to America to play a series of exhibition matches. When he misses his ride to the next event however, Jocky finds himself alone and on the road. All the diminutive Fifer really wants is to get back home but there’s a long and challenging journey ahead…

Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 April

His Final Bow by Peter Arnott

Tue-Fri 6pm, Thu & Sat 1pm

In March of 1865, John Wilkes Booth, one of the great American actors of his generation, assassinated President Lincoln, by jumping onto the stage to yell the Latin tag “Sic Semper Tyrannis!” and breaking his ankle as he did so. He was finally caught twelve days later when the boy he sends out to buy the week’s newspapers in search of reviews of his historical performance, attracts the attention of the authorities. His Final Bow is all about the final curtain, disillusioned fans, death and dishonour.

Doors will open an hour early at which point the pie and the pint will be available

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THEATRE

Tuesday 16 May

starts 7pm

BLOOD OF THE YOUNG AND TRON THEATRE PRESENTS

DAPHNE ORAM’S WONDERFUL WORLD OF SOUND

Live-scored by electronic sound artist Anneke Kampman, Daphne Oram’s Wonderful World of Sound is a visually arresting journey through the amazing life of one of the great, unsung composers of the 20th century. One of the most distinctive composers of the 20th century, Daphne Oram was a pioneer of sound who cut a trailblazing path through uncharted musical territory. This is her story and the story of those following in her wake. £13.20 STUDIO

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THEATRE

Friday 17 March

starts 7pm

Wednesday 22 - Friday 24 March

starts 7pm

ADURA ONASHILE PRESENTS

THE VINYL THEATRE PRESENTS

One toilet attendant. Two sets of toilets. One night. Worlds apart.

The story of a Nigerian nightclub toilet attendant, working in the toilets of a fictional club based on the Shimmy Club in Glasgow.

Her conflicted journey spliced with flashbacks to the toilets of the Shrine nightclub in Lagos, Nigeria, where her younger self dreams of becoming a dancer in the revolutionary band of the late Nigerian musician, Fela Kuti. £13.20 STUDIO

By Keith Huff Two cops, two friends - two stories, one truth. A Steady Rain is the dramatic telling of Joey and Denny’s life on and off the beat in Chicago’s seedy underworld, where secrets, vice and lies form the code of honour. This powerfully charged Broadway smash makes its debut in Scotland.

EXPENSIVE SHIT

A STEADY RAIN

£15.40

Saturday 29 April

STUDIO

starts 7pm

GILDED BALLOON PRESENTS

HORSE MCDONALD: CAREFUL

Growing up gay in Lanark in the 70’s, when the reward is half a pack of fruit pastilles, when the lady on the train tells you about the doctor you should meet. Horse takes us on a journey from wearing two-tone velvet loons to becoming one of Scotland’s most celebrated singers and through those times when she had to be... Careful.

£13.20

THEATRE

STUDIO

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YOUTH JUNIOR - SECONDARY 1 & 2 Develop your performance skills and learn the building blocks of theatre making.

INTERMEDIATE - SECONDARY 3 & 4

THEATRE Engaging and inspiring young people to participate in theatre.

Enhance your theatre making and performance skills and learn how to stage a performance.

SENIOR - SECONDARY 5 & 6 Explore a range of theatre practices, fine tune your performance and theatre making skills, and produce high quality productions.

For more information visit aberdeenperformingarts.com/engage or email creativelearning@aberdeenperformingarts.com For bookings call 01224 641122.

Introducing children to theatre, through fun and games. Encouraging imagination and creativity and developing acting skills.

For more information visit aberdeenperformingarts.com/engage or email creativelearning@aberdeenperformingarts.com For bookings call 01224 641122.

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:NEW VOICES: :NEW TALENT: :NEW THEATRE:

SCAN HERE TO FIND OUT MORE Supported by

The main event of our New Voices strand of work this season is our two Silver City Stories projects. In Scotland, 2017 has been designated Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology and Silver City Stories is a city wide summer event that will showcase, celebrate and debate the history and heritage of Aberdeen and its people. Silver City Stories is being supported by Aberdeen City Council, The University of Aberdeen and Visit Aberdeenshire. Also look out for our two latest Scratch Nights which are now performed cabaret style in The Lemon Tree’s Lounge and showcase the very best in new writing, new music and new talent. In support of Climate Week in Aberdeen, 18 – 26 March, we are hosting a second Green Tease – an invitation to all to join in the discussion around the role of arts and culture in creating a sustainable future.

SILVER CITY STORIES We are delighted to be presenting two performances as part of Aberdeen’s Silver City Stories celebrations.

STEPPING OUT

Stolen Voices Stolen Voices is a project for community groups in Aberdeen which transforms overheard snippets of sounds and voices into a new musical composition and performance. The project is being created by artists Rebecca Collins and Johanna Linsley and will, through sound, encourage participants to re-imagine their immediate surroundings and the unstable borders between private and public within communities.

What Country Friends Is This?

Did you know that the King’s Players, Shakespeare’s travelling theatre company, visited Aberdeen and Gdansk in Poland in 1601? Inspired by Viola’s story in Twelfth Night, What Country Friends Is This? is a brand new performance weaving together Shakespeare’s text with verbatim testimonies of migration and arrival.

The Stolen Voices and What Country Friends Is This? performances will take place at a venue to be confirmed in Aberdeen alongside other Silver City Stories performances over the weekend of Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July.

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SCRATCH NIGHTS

Tickets £5.50

We’ve expanded our Scratch Nights to include music, comedy and spoken word, as well as new short scripts. We are still seeking submissions for short scripts as normal, but if you are starting out as a musician, finding your voice in spoken word or seeking your first comedy slot, please get in touch.

Wednesday 24 May

7.30pm

Revolution Scratch Night Change is in the air, across the globe and in a town near you. We’d like to hear your new work themed around revolution, revolt, uprising and breaking free. This theme is global and personal share with us your new work that chimes with a new age. For this Scratch Night we are teaming up with some of the talented new musicians currently part of Project Band who will be playing short acoustic sets along with guest artist Katie Mackie.

Tuesday 24 October

Trick or Treat Scratch Night

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7.30pm

Join us if you dare for a night of new work themed around trick or treat. We’re looking for new scripts, new music and spoken word that delves into the realms of the unexplained, the unknown and the most haunted. Expect an evening of high jinks, things that go bump in the night and scare you the most.

Script submissions to our Scratch Nights are open to anyone. Scripts must be no longer than ten minutes and written for between one and three characters. If you are a spoken word artist or up and coming comedian, please submit samples of the work you are interested in performing.

Deadlines for submissions are: Revolution Scratch Night: Monday 8 May 5pm, Trick or Treat Scratch Night Monday 2 October 5pm For more information, or to submit a script, contact Kirsty.Bailey@aberdeenperformingarts.com

GREEN TEASE Monday 20 March

6pm

Cultural Practices in a Post-Fossil Fuel Aberdeen

How can cultural practices address a post-fossil future? Join Nuno Sacramento (Director, Peacock Visual Arts) and Dr Leslie Mabon (Sociologist, Robert Gordon University) during Aberdeen Climate Week for a special conversation addressing the intersections between culture and sustainability in Aberdeen.

This event is in partnership with Creative Carbon Scotland and one of four taking place across Scotland in March 2017 which will explore the connections between culture and climate change with artistic and sustainability practitioners.

This is a free event. For more information contact Gemma Lawrence at Creative Carbon Scotland: gemma.lawrence@creativecarbonscotland.com

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FAMILY

Tuesday 25 April

starts 11am & 1.30pm

FROZEN LIGHT IN ASSOCIATION WITH NEW WOLSEY THEATRE, IPSWICH PRESENT

HOME

A TALE OF UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIP SUITABILITY: AUDIENCES WITH PROFOUND AND MULTIPLE LEARNING DISABILITIES (13+) Exploring a new and unknown world, Home immerses audiences with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) in a multi-sensory story of discovery. The world is not how they remember it. Where are they now and where is their home? Scarlet and Olive must learn how to survive and create a future together in an environment that is full of surprises. Will the stars shine on this unexpected friendship? And how will they face the challenges that lie ahead? £11 STUDIO

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Tickets £7.70 Children £6.60 Family of 4 £6.05 per ticket Buy for all four shows £5.50 per ticket

Monday 3 April

starts 2pm

Thursday 6 April

starts 2pm

JABUTI THEATRE PRESENTS

3 years +

PUPPET CRAFT PRESENTS

3 years +

MOONBEAM ON A CAT’S EAR

THE TIN FOREST

In the middle of the night Rosie, Toby Toby, the cat and the mouse sneak out to play in the shadow of the apple tree. When Toby Toby steals the moon from the sky they go on an adventure across the stars and the sea. But, is it all just a dream?

The Tin Forest is about a lonely old man who lives in a dreary junkyard, full of other people’s broken and unwanted junk. He dreams that one day his world will be full of life, colour and sound.

His wish is about to come true…

An uplifting, humorous and touching show, full of visual invention, puppetry and live music…

Saturday 8 April

starts 2pm

Wednesday 12 April

starts 2pm

GARLIC THEATRE PRESENTS

3-7 years

CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE PRESENTS

5 years +

JACK AND THE BEANS TALK

Was it a dream or did I hear a talking bean?

Charming and inventive with plenty of interaction, an enormous beanstalk, bags of gold and a smelly old giant, Jack and the Beans Talk is a cautionary tale about what might happen if you throw things out of the window!

FAMILY

DINOSAUR DETECTIVES

The Dinosaur Detectives weave their way through the audience looking for clues about the past, they discover a secret doorway, inside there are a number of cases, cases that contain the stories of the people who discovered dinosaur bones in Victorian times…

With rod puppets, shadow play and large-scale projections.

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Saturday 13 May

starts 11am & 2.30pm

STARCATCHERS AND CURIOUS SEED PRESENT

MamaBabaMe

Join us at the ringside of our mini arena for MamaBabaMe to witness this exciting new dance, theatre and live music experience made especially for infants and their grown ups. Through playful movement, dance and sound, MamaBabaMe explores these profound new relationships and how this eternal bond evolves and grows.

Recommend for ages 18 months – 3 years.

£7.70

STUDIO

CREATING A SPARK

Did you know Aberdeen Performing Arts was the FIRST arts organisation in Scotland to have the Customer Service Excellence award?

This rigorous customer standards scheme is a hallmark of quality and is a trademark of the Cabinet Office.

What’s your point of view?

Aberdeen Performing Arts is committed to delivering the highest quality service for our customers to enjoy their experience in our venues. Our customer service team are continually working towards improving the service and would be delighted to hear about the service you encountered during or after your show.

We will respond when requested within five working days or we will acknowledge your feedback within three working days and give a full response within 14 working days.

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TINY TOTS 1-2 year old 3-4 year old Interactive and lively sessions for little musicians. Join us for songs, rhymes, movement and fun in this exciting weekly workshop.

Supported by:

For more information visit aberdeenperformingarts.com/engage or email creativelearning@aberdeenperformingarts.com For bookings call 01224 641122.

Mini Maestros is a fun and interactive session for small musicians in P1-3. Join us for songs, games, music and stories!

For more information visit aberdeenperformingarts.com/engage or email creativelearning@aberdeenperformingarts.com For bookings call 01224 641122.

Supported by:

FAMILY

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AT A GLANCE MARCH APRIL Date

Show

Venue Page

Sat 1 Apr

Jocky Wilson Said (PPP) Lounge 27

Mon 13 Mar Iain Stirling

Studio 23

Sun 2 Apr

Devon Sproule

Tue 14 Mar Meursault

Lounge 10

Mon 3 Apr

Moonbeam on a Cat’s Ear Studio 35

Wed 15 Mar David O’Doherty

Tivoli 23

Puppet Animation Festival

Thu 16 Mar The Excitements

Lounge 19

Thu 6 Apr

The Tin Forest

Puppet Animation Festival

Studio 35

Aberdeen Jazz Festival

David O’Doherty

Tivoli 23

Fri 7 Apr

Lloyd Cole

Lounge 7

Fri 17 Mar

Renegade Brass Band

Lounge 19

Sat 8 Apr

Susan Calman

Lounge 23

Aberdeen Jazz Festival

Jack and the Beans Talk Studio 35

Expensive Shit

Studio 28

Puppet Animation Festival

Sat 18 Mar

The Blues Afternoon

Lounge 19

Sun 9 Apr

Colin Hay

Aberdeen Jazz Festival

Sun 19 Mar Ibibio Sound Machine

Wed 12 Apr Dinosaur Detectives Lounge 19

Aberdeen Jazz Festival

Puppet Animation Festival

Thu 13 Apr

Lounge 7 Studio 35

Laurence Jones

Lounge 18

Wed 22 Mar Miles Jupp

Lounge 23

Fri 14 Apr

The 101, SKJOR

Lounge 5

Studio 28

& The Popping Candies

Thu 23 Mar Ulrich Schnauss

Lounge 10

FFreshly Squeezed

A Steady Rain

Studio 28

Sat 15 Apr

The Doors Alive

Lounge 14

Fri 24 Mar

A Steady Rain

Studio 28

Robert Florence

Studio 24

Lounge 23

& Iain Connell: Uncles

A Steady Rain

Sun 26 Mar Susan Calman

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Lounge 6

Tue 28 Mar Jocky Wilson Said (PPP) Lounge 27

Wed 19 Apr Honeyblood

Lounge 9

Wed 29 Mar Jocky Wilson Said (PPP) Lounge 27

Fri 21 Apr

Alabama 3

Lounge 10

Thu 30 Mar Jocky Wilson Said (PPP) Lounge 27

Sat 22 Apr

Bwani Junction – Graceland Lounge 15

Fri 31 Mar

Jocky Wilson Said (PPP) Studio 27

Scott Gibson:

Robert Florence

Life After Death

& Iain Connell: Uncles

Studio 24

Tue 25 Apr His Final Bow (PPP)

Studio 22 Lounge 27

JUNE

Tue 25 Apr Home

Studio 34

Wed 26 Apr His Final Bow (PPP)

Lounge 27

Sat 3 Jun

Silver City Soul Revue

Thu 27 Apr His Final Bow (PPP)

Lounge 27

Ed Aczel: Foreign Policy Studio 24

Fri 28 Apr

His Final Bow (PPP)

Lounge 27

Thu 8 Jun

Roddy Hart

Sat 29 Apr

His Final Bow (PPP)

Lounge 27

& The Lonesome Fire

Horse in Careful

Studio 28

Fri 9 Jun

Junior Youth Theatre

Studio 31

Sat 10 Jun

The Bloody Marys

Lounge 13

MAY Tue 2 May

DMA’s

Lounge 10

Thu 4 May

Skipinnish

Lounge 16

Sat 6 May

Captain Tom is 20!

Lounge 11

Sun 7 May

Lounge 14 Lounge 12

Thu 15 Jun Intermediate Youth Theatre Studio 31 Fri 16 Jun

Intermediate Youth Theatre Studio 31

Sun 18 Jun Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards Lounge 24

Devon Allman

Lounge 18

Mon 8 May Maximo Park

Lounge 11

Wed 10 May Limmy

Lounge 24

Thu 11 May

Limmy

Lounge 24

Fri 12 May

Chris T-T

Lounge 7

JULY

Luke Sital Singh

Studio 7

Sat 15 Jul

Sat 13 May

Prides

Lounge 11

MamaBabaMe

Studio 36

SEPTEMBER

Thu 22 Jun Senior Youth Theatre

Studio 31

Fri 23 Jun

Studio 31

Senior Youth Theatre

Sat 24 Jun Hells Bells

Sanctuary

Lounge 14

Lounge 13

Thu 7 Sept Carl Hutchison: Live

Lounge 25

Sun 14 May King King

Lounge 18

Sat 16 Sept Ali Cook:

Lounge 25

Tue 16 May Daphne Oram’s

Studio 28

Wonderful World of Sound

Wed 17 May Foy Vance

Lounge 8

Thu 18 May Gus Stirrat Band

Lounge 17

Fri 19 May

Lounge 11

Swans

Sat 20 May The Smiths Ltd

Lounge 14

Mon 22 May Belako

Lounge 4

Freshly Squeezed

Principles of Deception

Sun 17 Sept Tom Stade: I Swear

Lounge 25

Thu 28 Sept Daniel Sloss: Now

Lounge 25

Wed 24 May Scratch Night

Studio 33

/AberdeenPerformingArts /LemonTreeAberdeen

Thu 25 May Pronto Mama

Lounge 12

@APAWhatsOn

Fri 26 May

Lounge 16

/AberdeenPerforming

Manran

Sat 27 May Ward Thomas

Lounge 16

Wed 31 May Mary Gauthier

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NEED TO KNOW...

BUYING TICKETS

Online 24 hours a day: aberdeenperformingarts.com has all the latest listings and ticket info.

In person: at HMT or Lemon Tree Box Offices (Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm) or take a chance on the door, The Lemon Tree Box Office opens just before every show.

PLEASE NOTE: the Box Office at the Music Hall is now closed for it’s transformation.

On the phone: call 01224 641122 (option 1, then option 3) Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm.

WHERE IS IT?

You will find The Lemon Tree right behind Marischal College on West North Street – just in case you’re not sure, here’s a map:

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Bon Accord Harriet St Car Park

By bus: there is a bus stop right outside and we’re just round the corner from Union St, King St and Broad St so lots of buses By car: try the car parks at Frederick St, Marischall College and Gallowgate.

Street Union

HOW MUCH?

We’ve printed the whole price of ticket in the brochure, this includes the booking fee (the only extra you’ll have to pay for is postage, but why not print your own at home?) – there could well be discounts for students, children, over 60s or APA Friends – just ask or check online.

DO I SIT OR STAND?

A bit of both – we try and create the right atmosphere for each gig, some will have seats, some won’t – we’ve tried to list it where we can here.

If it says ‘doors’ then that’s when the doors open and you get inside for a drink. If it says ‘start’ that’s when the show starts. Some shows have support acts, we can’t always confirm this until nearer the time and ‘start’ can mean the start of the support act, not the main act

HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE?

All ages are welcome, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and under 18s can’t be near the bars.

Aberdeen Performing Arts is a charity registered in Scotland. No: SCO33733

WHAT DO THE TIMES MEAN?

Return address: Aberdeen Performing Arts, Aberdeen AB24 5AT

NEED TO KNOW...

BUYING TICKETS

Online 24 hours a day: aberdeenperformingarts.com has all the latest listings and ticket info.

In person: at HMT or Lemon Tree Box Offices (Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm) or take a chance on the door, The Lemon Tree Box Office opens just before every show.

PLEASE NOTE: the Box Office at the Music Hall is now closed for it’s transformation.

On the phone: call 01224 641122 (option 1, then option 3) Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm.

t duc Via

Schoolhill

Street Union

et King Stre

St rth t No Wes

t oun em Ros

Bon Accord Harriet St Car Park

WHERE IS IT?

You will find The Lemon Tree right behind Marischal College on West North Street – just in case you’re not sure, here’s a map: By bus: there is a bus stop right outside and we’re just round the corner from Union St, King St and Broad St so lots of buses By car: try the car parks at Frederick St, Marischall College and Gallowgate.

HOW MUCH?

We’ve printed the whole price of ticket in the brochure, this includes the booking fee (the only extra you’ll have to pay for is postage, but why not print your own at home?) – there could well be discounts for students, children, over 60s or APA Friends – just ask or check online.

A bit of both – we try and create the right atmosphere for each gig, some will have seats, some won’t – we’ve tried to list it where we can here.

WHAT DO THE TIMES MEAN?

If it says ‘doors’ then that’s when the doors open and you get inside for a drink. If it says ‘start’ that’s when the show starts. Some shows have support acts, we can’t always confirm this until nearer the time and ‘start’ can mean the start of the support act, not the main act

HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE?

All ages are welcome, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and under 18s can’t be near the bars.

Aberdeen Performing Arts is a charity registered in Scotland. No: SCO33733

DO I SIT OR STAND?