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A Streetcar Named Desire Trying to leave a troubled past behind her, fading southern belle Blanche Dubois moves into her sister Stella’s New Orleans apartment. Stella’s brutish husband Stanley sees that Blanche is not what she appears to be, and sets out to destroy her.

Set to a specially commissioned jazz-inspired score by awardwinning composer Peter Salem, Scottish Ballet presents A Streetcar Named Desire in the 65th anniversary year of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

The Company continues to push the boundaries of modern ballet in a collaboration with American theatre and film director Nancy Meckler and international choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, creating a powerful infusion of drama and dance.

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Tuesday 8 - Saturday 19 May

Sister Act From producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment (Hairspray), this smash hit musical comedy is coming to His Majesty’s Theatre!

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be found - a convent! Disguised as a nun she makes the wrong impression on the strict Mother Superior. But when she transforms the choir into the most glorious musical act in town, Deloris forms a lasting bond with her newfound friends… and the gang that's chasing her finds itself up against an unstoppable team of soulful sisters!

Based on the movie of the same name, this fabulous, familyfriendly, feel-good show is packed with songs inspired by Motown, funk, soul & disco, which more than a million people saw in the West End!

“Sister Act is simply divine!”Time Out “A heavenly hit”Evening Standard ★ Tickets £43.50 - £17.50 plus £1 per ticket bf R

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“Right up there alongside Mamma Mia and Hairspray” Daily Telegraph

Tuesday 22 May - Saturday 2 June

Legally Blonde DIRECT FROM THREE TRIUMPHANT YEARS IN THE WEST END Starring Ray Quinn as Warner, Les Dennis as Callahan and introducing Aberdeen’s own Amy Lennox as Elle The international award-winning hit Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to His Majesty’s Theatre. Winner of 7 major awards including Best Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards) this all singing, all dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got!

Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. With some help from new-found friends Paulette, Emmett, her chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it’s so much better to be smart.

Directed by Tony and Olivier Award winning Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray), Legally Blonde The Musical is the funniest and most fabulous musical around. The best show in town, case closed.

“The best show I’ve ever seen”Scott Mills, Radio 1 ★ Tickets £45 - £20 plus £1 per ticket bf R

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Michael Clark Company come, been and gone Michael Clark Company’s critically acclaimed production come, been and gone is made primarily to the music of David Bowie. It also embraces the work of key collaborators; Lou Reed and Brian Eno and touches on some of his influences, including The Velvet Underground.

“Rock is my rock. It has been vital to me at a personal level; it has shaped me as an individual as well as an artist” Michael Clark.

★ Tickets £23 - £17 plus £1 per ticket bf CGSR Commissioned by barbicanbite09 and Dance Umbrella (London), La Biennale di Venezia (Venice) and Dansens Hus (Stockholm) as part of European Network of Performing Arts (ENPARTS).

Co-produced by barbicanbite09, Dance Umbrella, Michael Clark Company, Edinburgh International Festival, Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg and Maison des Arts de Créteil.

Michael Clark Company is supported by Arts Council England.

7.30pm

Tosca Giacomo Puccini - revival of the 1980 production Sung in Italian with English Supertitles.

Masterfully conceived by a consummate storyteller, Anthony Besch’s treasured production of Tosca transports Puccini's powerful drama to Fascist Italy in the early 1940s, a setting entirely in tune with the dark intensity of this passionate tale. Rich with the glamour and detail of the period, the impressive staging brings to life the majesty and wonder of the Eternal City – Rome.

Floria Tosca is the talk of the town, a famed opera diva with many dazzled admirers. But she only has eyes for one man, Mario Cavaradossi. As his behaviour becomes suspicious, she fears he has another woman. But the truth is far more dangerous. Police Chief Scarpia is obsessed by Tosca, and plans to kill her lover and take her for himself. As Scarpia's schemes unfold, Tosca and Cavaradossi are drawn into a trap from which there is no escape.

Puccini’s music, at times heartbreakingly tender, at times powerful and harrowing, captures the sweeping span of this epic story from the exquisite stillness of a silent dawn in Rome, to the raw drama of Tosca’s final, desperate plight. Susannah Glanville, star of Opera North’s 2009 production, returns to the title role. English baritone Robert Poulton is Scarpia, and Spanish tenor José Ferrero sings Cavaradossi. Scottish Opera’s Music Director Francesco Corti conducts.

Dancer: Simon Williams Photo: Jake Walters

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Simply book any seat for any Scottish Opera performance in advance and show valid ID when you collect your tickets.

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ALSO AT THE MUSIC HALL MAGIC OF MOTOWN SATURDAY 16 JUNE

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Monday 11 - Saturday 16 June THE MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY AND THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRODUCTIONS PRESENT MATTHEW KELLY AND CLAIRE SWEENEY IN

Educating Rita

By Willy Russell Directed by Tamara Harvey A gem of British theatre, Educating Rita is the unforgettable story of the relationship between a feisty Liverpudlian hairdresser and a jaded university professor. Rita has a passion for literature and is intent upon self-improvement. Frank’s disillusionment with life has driven him to the bottle. As Rita grapples with the trials of education, Frank learns to believe in himself again.

Originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company, the show won the 1980 Society of West End Theatres award for Best Comedy and Best Play. Since this time, Educating Rita has never been out of production somewhere in the world. The film version which starred Julie Walters and Michael Caine was Oscar-nominated and won three BAFTA awards.

Matthew Kelly is one of the UK’s best-loved actors. Winner of an Olivier Award for Of Mice and Men, and widely acclaimed for his performance in the television drama Cold Blood, his recent stage roles range from the musicals Spamalot and Lend Me A Tenor and Legally Blonde in the West End to Troilus and Cressida at the Globe and Waiting For Godot with Ian McKellen.

Claire Sweeney is one of the UK’s most sparkling personalities with a string of credits from stage and screen including Brookside, Loose Women, Chicago and Guys and Dolls opposite Patrick Swayze and Don Johnson.

Willy Russell was inspired by his own experiences at evening classes to write this touching comedy. One of the UK’s most successful playwrights, his much-loved repertoire includes Blood Brothers and Shirley Valentine.

“A truly great play…a succession of blissful one-liners” Daily Telegraph

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Thursday 21 - Saturday 23 June DANSCENTRE PRESENTS

Live-Love-Dance Danscentre presents Live-Love-Dance - the school’s 4th major production at HMT. Aberdeen’s finest young dance talent will twirl, leap, stomp and rock the stage. From Ballet – Hip Hop, Contemporary – Musical Theatre this whirlwind of a show will set toes tapping and fingers clicking as Danscentre’s Junior and Senior pupils tread the boards in the school’s 25th anniversary year.

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Wednesday 27 - Saturday 30 June BASED ON THE MGM FILM

Singin’ In The Rain Screenplay and adaptation by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed Produced by arrangement with Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield and Cindy Pritzker, Inc. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York What a glorious feelin’ – the 1952 smash-hit MGM musical Singin’ In The Rain celebrates its 60th birthday in 2012 – and shares this memorable occasion with the Lyric!

What better way to celebrate than to bring the two together, as the Lyric stages this fantastic show, at His Majesty’s Theatre. Fresh from the success of their last HMT show, The Producers, come and join the Lyric to see this classic tale from the golden age of Hollywood blockbusters, telling the story of the transition from silent movies to talkies. Packed with fun, full of laughs and wonderful music and song, it’s a show to brighten up even the worst of the Aberdeen weather!

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Big Dance Aberdeen Part of Big Dance 2012, Big Dance Aberdeen is a celebration of the best dance from Aberdeen, including special guest performances.

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The Singing Kettle Shake, Rattle & Roll Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 July Ahoy there me Hearties! Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help!

Peppa, George and Danny Dog are up to fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog’s boat. Help them, with Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra to follow the clues and find their treasure as they all enjoy a day of adventure.

Following the incredible sell-out success of Peppa Pig’s Party, Peppa is back with a brand new show featuring true to life puppets, perfect singalong songs and a new story that will charm and delight all her fans. Full sail!

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7.30pm

Sing-a-Long-a Abba A TRIBUTE TO ABBA From the producers of the smash hit Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music.

The concert event Abba fans have been waiting for…The Swedish supergroup’s greatest hits performed live with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in!

With live singers on stage, a party bag for everyone, fancy dress, Dancing Queen competition, the big screen with lyrics and of course some of the best music you’ll ever hear – Sing-a-long-a ABBA is the perfect night out for all!

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ALSO AT THE MUSIC HALL CHRIS & PUI TUESDAY 3 JULY

Join the Band! Make your own shaker or bring along a musical instrument and play along with this brand new singalong extravaganza. Bursting at the seams with energy, you will Shake, Rattle and Roll out the rhythm of this non-stop, all action show.

The Singing Kettle are here to help Rosie the Gardener who needs help getting all her plants ready in time for the Village Flower Show.

Based in a musical garden full of funky looking plants and lots of surprises, Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin bring the sounds of the garden to life as they plant some magic seeds… and watch them grow !.

Jock and Jeremy, the Singing Chefs, have entered the soup making competition and Bonzo the Dog is up to mischief in the garden too, as he waters more than just the plants!

With loads of audience participation and favourite songs like Ants Went Marching, Homemade Band, Bear in the Woods and the brand new Rattle ‘n’ Shake, it’s rip-roaring fun for both kids and adults alike.

Shake Rattle & Roll is an unforgettable musical experience, be sure not to miss out and join the biggest and best music-making machine around! Visit www.singingkettle.com for more details

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Monday 16 - Saturday 21 July Arlene Phillips and Adam Spiegel present the stars of Strictly Come Dancing VINCENT SIMONE and FLAVIA CACACE in

Midnight Tango DIRECT FROM THE WEST END Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for seven series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing with their stunning Tango routines. Now they have created their own live show - Midnight Tango – a breathtaking evening bringing all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms to life.

Vincent and Flavia’s mesmerising choreography and fiery chemistry command the floor with explosive tango routines, gravity-defying moves and feather-light footwork.

Set in a late night bar in downtown Buenos Aires and featuring some of the finest Tango dancers in the world and live music, Midnight Tango, takes you on a journey into a heart of this intoxicating city. As danger and excitement, joy and jealousy, pain and passion all combine – this is a spectacular and explosive evening not to be missed!

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“QUITE SIMPLY BREATHTAKING TO WATCH” Manchester Evening News

THE STARS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING IN THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

Vincent Simone Flavia Cacace and in

“Sleek, stylish and sexy." Sheffield Star "....a spellbinding performance" Daily Info ★ Tickets £36 - £17 plus £1 per ticket bf R

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“STRICTLY SENSATIONAL! VINCENT AND FLAVIA ARE UTTERLY SPECTACULAR– SEXY, SULTRY AND BRILLIANT” Southern Daily Echo

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AECC Direct from a Smash Hit West End Season!

Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Voted the nation’s number one bedtime story by BBC Radio 2 listeners, The Gruffalo has been performed to well over a million people worldwide and has even hit the small screens in a star-studded TV animation.

Meet a wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl and a maraca-shaking, party mad Snake! Mouse can scare these hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined...? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE “The world’s greatest Irish dance show”

Monday 20 - Saturday 25 August

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THE INTERNATIONAL DANCE SENSATION THAT CONQUERED THE WORLD

Spirit of the Dance The International smash hit Spirit of the Dance is one of the most successful shows ever to come out of Ireland and has been seen by more than twenty five million people in fifteen countries around the world. Theatres everywhere report record breaking ticket sales as soon as a performance is announced.

Winner of nine Global Awards, including ‘Best Choreography’ and ‘Best International Production’, this foot stomping spectacular has up to ten separate dance troupes touring the world, with four permanent shows in America.

Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines heart-pounding Irish Dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion.

The world champion dancers of the Irish International Dance Company sound like a runaway express train and their frenzied skill and military precision sends shivers down your spine. Not one Irish dance shoe steps out of line as their thunderous feet perform as one, with an excitement that leaves audiences screaming for more. This award winning spectacular has brilliant lighting, dazzling costumes and breathtaking choreography. With thunderous applause, standing ovations and sold out crowds at every performance Spirit of the Dance is one of the greatest dance shows ever.

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Ali Bastian as Roxie Hart Stefan Booth as Billy Flynn

Monday 3 - Saturday 8 September

Chicago “Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts” …so begins the international award winning musical, Chicago, which comes to His Majesty’s Theatre for one week only starring Ali Bastian as Roxie Hart, Stefan Booth as Billy Flynn, Tupele Dorgu as Velma Kelly, and Bernie Nolan as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton.

Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival, doublemurderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With 6 Tony, 2 Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, Chicago truly is “The sharpest, slickest show on the block” The Times A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it.

“Still the sexiest, most sensational musical” Sunday Express ★ Tickets £37.50 - £17.50 plus £1 per ticket bf R

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Friday 14 - Saturday 22 September ABERDEEN PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS

The Cone Gatherers

By Robin Jenkins Adapted by Peter Arnott Directed by Kenny Ireland Designed by Hayden Griffin The Cone Gatherers is a haunting tale of good versus evil, demonstrating the destructive power of envy and prejudice.

This classic Scottish novel tells the tale of two brothers gathering cones in a forest on a Scottish estate in order to replenish the trees felled for the war effort. Neil, and his hunchbacked brother Calum, lead happy and contented lives in these beautiful surroundings, completely detached from the destruction of the Second World War. However, their innocence and happiness is threatened by the dark, obsessive hatred of Duror, the gamekeeper and the deep prejudices of the class system of the time. The obsessions of Duror grow stronger, building to a devastating climax.

Robin Jenkins’ greatest novel is brought to life by the creative team behind HMT’s two critically-acclaimed productions, Sunset Song and The Silver Darlings, in a brand new adaptation by Scottish dramatist Peter Arnott.

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“What emerges, in the end, is a tremendously successful piece of popular theatre, not subtle, but pacey, professional and full of passion”The

“a slick, energetic staging... (a) tremendous production” The Press and Journal on Sunset Song

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Monday 24 - Saturday 29 September CHARLES DICKENS’

The Haunting ADAPTED BY HUGH JANES FROM GHOST STORIES BY CHARLES DICKENS A JOURNEY TO THE VERY EDGE OF TERROR In an ancient, crumbling mansion, sheltering from the howling winds that tear across the surrounding desolate moorland, two men stumble across a dark and terrifying secret that will change their lives forever…

When a young book dealer, David Filde, is employed by a former associate of his uncle to catalogue an impressive library, he finds an incredible array of rare and antiquated books. But as a series of strange and unexplained events conspire to keep Filde from his work, he realises that if he is to convince his sceptical employer that the mysterious phenomena he is experiencing are real, they must journey together to the very edge of terror, and beyond, to discover the source of the ghostly night-time visitations…

“A chilling re-production of the Dickens’ stories, a terrifyingly brilliant night out”

“A riveting tour de force that will keep you on the edge of your seats”

“A chilling re-production of the Dickens’ stories, a terrifyingly brilliant night out”

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AT THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE IMMEASURABLE CODE QUINTET THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE BILL KENWRIGHT

BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S ‘DAZZLING’ MUSICAL

Tuesday 2 - Saturday 13 October

THE TIMES

Starlight Express Bill Kenwright presents one of the best loved, longest running and most unique musicals in theatrical history. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Rock-On-Roller skating sensation Starlight Express explodes back onto the stage with a new production for 2012, destined to take the UK by electrifying storm.

Light years ahead of the rest, this futuristic tale about love and hope in the face of adversity promises to take you on the ride of a lifetime - with two hours of speed, spectacle, energy and turbo charged excitement, combined with an electrifying sound track, dazzling sets and costumes, some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most memorable musical hits and extraordinary nonstop rollerchoreography by TV’s favourite dance show judge Arlene Phillips.

Buckle up; the race is truly back on!

“A rock solid roller skating musical - sensational” Daily Telegraph

“You have to see it, and still you won’t believe it” Daily Telegraph

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“EXPLOSIVE ENTERTAIMENT IN EVERY SENSE, UNMISSABLE’’

‘‘A MUSICAL THAT SURPASSES EVERYTHING AROUND IN EVERY DIMENSION”

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ALSO AT THE MUSIC HALL VIENNA BOYS’ CHOIR MONDAY 8 OCTOBER

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Tuesday16 October

7.30pm

CITYMOVES DANCE AGENCY AND ABERDEEN PERFORMING ARTS PRESENT

12 Dancers/Deliberance Guilty? Not Guilty?

World Premiere and launch of DanceLive 2012 12 Dancers/Deliberance is a new dance work, choreographed by Andy Howitt, with an original score composed by Stephen Deazley.

Set in a jury room, 12 strangers come together and during the course of one night slowly and sometimes explosively begin to express their opinions. Is there reasonable doubt? How can they work through conflict to build consensus?

Featuring 12 of the leading male dancers from Scotland on stage, and live music, in an intensely physical, unique and ground-breaking production.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Friday 19 - Saturday 20 October

7.30pm

SCOTTISH BALLET PRESENTS

Autumn Season Scottish Ballet presents an extraordinary triple bill tracing a line through dance from the highly physical to the seductively graceful.

Fresh from its world premiere as part of the Cultural Olympiad this summer, Martin Lawrance’s Run For It is a high energy work inspired by the power of Olympic athletes.

Classical discipline meets playfulness in William Forsythe’s Workwithinwork, a study of the possibilities of motion. The dancers create a breathtaking display of fascinating angles and lines, leaving traces of their movements as they go.

Drawing the evening to a fiery close is Hans van Manen’s Five Tangos. Performed by Scottish Ballet for the first time, this sizzling work combines classical ballet with the passion and dramatic flourishes of the tango.

“...nothing short of remarkable.”The Scotsman ★ Tickets £18 plus £1 per ticket bf R

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Join members of Scottish Ballet’s Artistic and Music staff for a fascinating free half-hour talk about the Autumn Season. The perfect way to learn more about the show before you take your seat! Call Box Office to book.

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RUN FOR IT MARTIN LAWRANCE WORKWITHINWORK WILLIAM FORSYTHE FIVE TANGOS HANS VAN MANEN

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Monday 22 - Saturday 27 October

Murder on the Nile Now in its seventh thrilling year, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents a stylish new production of the queen of crime’s classic thriller Murder on the Nile. On board a steamer, cruising under the scorching Egyptian sun, honeymooners Simon Mostyn and his wealthy socialite wife Kay find themselves being pursued by an old flame of the newly wedded groom... Then tragedy strikes...

A body is discovered.

And all fingers point to Simon’s ex fiancée. But everything is not what it seems, and holidaying cleric Canon Pennefather is drawn into a web of intrigue and deceit as he finds himself on the trail of a ruthless murderer.

Murder on the Nile follows the hugely successful; Witness For The Prosecution, And Then There Were None, The Unexpected Guest, The Hollow, Verdict, and Spider’s Web. This latest instalment from The Agatha Christie Theatre Company promises a host of colourful characters and all the twists and turns of a classic Christie to keep you guessing to the final shattering climax.

“The Agatha Christie theatre company always delivers a thrilling night out”The Herald ★ Premium seats £35.50 - £27.50 ★ Tickets £27.50 - £17.50 plus £1 per ticket bf R

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Monday 12 - Saturday 17 November

The Ladykillers Following a critically acclaimed and sell out West End season, the celebrated Ealing comedy – The Ladykillers - comes to life on stage in a hilarious and thrilling new adaption by Graham Linehan (Father Ted/The IT Crowd) and directed by Sean Foley (The Play What I Wrote).

The Ladykillers is a classic black comedy; a sweet little old lady, alone in her house, is pitted against a gang of criminal misfits who will stop at nothing…

Posing as amateur musicians, Professor Marcus and his gang rent rooms in the lopsided house of sweet but strict Mrs Wilberforce.

The villains plot to involve her unwittingly in Marcus’ brilliantly conceived heist job. The police are left stumped, but Mrs Wilberforce becomes wise to their ruse and Marcus concludes that there is only one way to keep the old lady quiet. With only her parrot, General Gordon, to help her, Mrs W. is alone with five desperate men. But who will be forced to face the music?

Star casting to be announced.

★ Premium seats £32 - £27 ★ Tickets £27 - £17 plus £1 per ticket bf R

“★★★★★ A glorious, madcap night out.

A joy from start to finish” Daily Express “★★★★ High-octane mix of slapstick and vaudevillian humour” “★★★★★ Perfection”The Times ACCESS

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Monday 19 - Saturday 24 November

Blood Brothers

MARTI PELLOW STARS AS THE NARRATOR BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

West End star and multi-platinum selling artist Marti Pellow joins the cast of Blood Brothers for one spectacular week only. The Wet Wet Wet front-man and music legend will take on the role of Narrator alongside in the critically acclaimed smash hit musical.

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

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers, and Bill Kenwright’s production, having recently celebrated its 23rd phenomenal year in London, continues to enjoy standing ovations at every devastating performance.

No wonder Blood Brothers is now ‘The musical for all time’.

★ Premium seats £39.50 - £29.50 ★ Tickets £34.50 - £12.50 plus £1 per ticket bf R

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

Saturday 1 December 2012 – Sunday 6 January 2013

7.30pm Wednesday 16 - ThurWed-Sat & Sat 2.30pm Saturday 19 January

The Nutcracker Following on from the hugely successful productions Cinderella and The Sleeping Beauty comes a revival of The Nutcracker, a sweet yet deliciously sharp take on ETA Hoffman's original story Nutcracker and the King of Mice.

This fresh and vivid retelling of the famous Christmas story features Antony McDonald's stunning sets and costumes, Ashley Page's breathtaking choreography and Tchaikovsky's sumptuous score performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.

"A Nutcracker like no other… full of mettle and class"The Herald

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Monday 25 February Saturday 2 March 2013

The Mousetrap The first UK tour of a British theatre legend – the record-breaking Box Office smash hit thriller The Mousetrap comes to His Majesty’s Theatre as part of the landmark whodunnit’s 60th anniversary.

It is the world’s longest-running stage show, with more than 24,000 performances, and a great piece of theatrical history, a stage version of a novel by the most famous crime writer of all time, Agatha Christie.

A classic. A landmark. A legend.

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BALCONY

One of the most beautiful theatres in Britain, His Majesty’s Theatre was designed by the legendary theatre architect Frank Matcham with his trademark proscenium arch and pillarless balconies. Since opening in 1906, it has continually attracted a huge range of top quality theatre productions from smash-hit musicals to top class drama and dance.

Seating around 1470, the theatre has undergone three major refurbishments in its 100-year history, in the 1930s,1980s and most recently an £8m redevelopment in 2004/5, which successfully added a contemporary aspect to the historic Edwardian building, with new facilities such as the restaurant and cafe, giving Aberdeen a 21st century venue to be proud of.

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ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL

WEDNESDAY 1 - SATURDAY 11 AUGUST Sunday 5 August

MUSIC HALL Thursday 2 August

7.30pm

Voices of the World Showcase This evening is billed as one of the 40th ‘special’ celebration events 2012 is the 40th anniversary of Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) and many special events are taking place in the run up to and during the festival period. Please check our website for regular updates on our special 40th celebration activities and to see how you can be a part of this landmark occasion. www.aiyf.org

Thursday 9 August

7.30pm

International Dance Gala Featuring companies from China, Norway, Eire, Scotland, USA, Russia and from the African Continent.

★ Tickets £21 - £10 (+bf) FC Friday 10 August

International Variety Gala

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Official festival Opening and welcome to participants from the city led by the Provost and we are pleased that Fiona Hyslop MSP will join us this year. A colourful celebration to which all public are warmly invited.

★ Tickets £1 (+bf) Free to Friends of AIYF & APA FRIENDS

★ Tickets: £15 - £9 (+bf) FC

Monday 6 August

Friday 3 August

7.30pm

National Youth Brass Band of Scotland in Concert As part of the AIYF 40th celebrations we welcome for the first time in a number of years the fantastic National Youth Brass Band of Scotland under the baton of the dynamic and charismatic conductor Richard Evans. The band has been recently been involved in innovative collaborations with other musical genres and some of that creative collaboration will be on show during the concert.

Sponsored by Craig Group.

★ Tickets: £15 - £9 (+bf) FC

National Youth Girl’s Choir of Scotland & University of Philippines Concert Chorus

The Variety Gala is a fantastic range of music, dance, song and theatre all presented by highly talented young performers from across the world and the UK. It is a fast moving celebration of the full festival programme. It will feature a variety of the participating companies from Israel, Philippines, Brazil, China, Norway, Eire, Belarus, Scotland, Slovakia, USA, Russia, Trinidad & Tobago and from the African Continent. Sponsored by Shell & BP

NYCoS celebrate the AIYF anniversary with a visit from the wonderful National Girl’s Choir. As part of their repertoire they will be the music of celebrated composer Richard Rodney Bennett. Also performing will be the festival favourites UPCC who will be coming to Aberdeen as part of their 50th anniversary world tour.

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7.30pm

World Music Night A gala of music and song from around the world including choirs bands and soloists from four continents. A night of calypso rhythms, drumming beats and soaring voices. Sponsored by Wood Group

Tickets £15 - £9 (+bf) FC Tuesday 7 August

7.30pm

String Orchestra Musica Iuvenalis - Slovakia This far traveled Chamber String Orchestra make a welcome return to AIYF after their successful visit in 2005. The orchestra is made up of high school and university students who bring with them a prize winning reputation from festivals and concerts across Europe.

Saturday 4 August 7.30pm 7.30pm

Welcome Ceremony

and will present a varied mix of groups, choirs and solo performers throughout an evening of eclectic performances that will also include dance and drumming.

– supported by national & international participants

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3pm

Tickets £15 - £9 (+bf) FC Wednesday 8 August

7.30pm

Rotterdam Student’s Orchestra This visit by the Rotterdam Student’s Orchestra will be a first for AIYF. Continuing the tradition of high quality Dutch Orchestras enjoyed by AIYF audiences over the last 40 years. The orchestra is presently conducted by Jeppe Moulijn who has worked widely with youth and professional orchestras and chamber groups in Holland and Belgium.

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Celebrating AIYF’s 40th anniversary, we have brought together a varied and innovative programme of theatre and dance at The Lemon Tree. With companies from Belgium, Germany, USA & Spain alongside home grown talent this venue has something for children, teenagers and families.

Wednesday 1 - Friday 3 August

7pm

Friday 10 August

7pm

Mitchell School of Drama (Scotland) present

Double bill of new writing and production featuring:

William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

APA Young Persons Company & American Conservatory Theatre (San Francisco)

Returning once again to AIYF after last year’s success with Comedy of Errors, MSD brings its own brand of comedy, drama and music to another Shakespeare Classic.

Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 August

7pm

La Inestable 21 (Spain) present

Coma What happens when one of a group of five teenage friends has an accident and falls into a coma?. What thoughts and visions do they have and how do the friends react?. This production explores this challenging idea through word, comedy and multi media.

Monday 6 - Tuesday 7 August

7pm

Youth Theatre Larf! (Belgium) present

Madame Très Bleue Madame Très Bleue controls all her subjects through power and submission but just as she seems to weaken she strikes back ruthlessly. Six young actresses explore the desire for power and the effects of powerlessness.

Wednesday 8 - Thursday 9 August

The Scottish and American actors will be working on and presenting a rehearsed reading of a new play by acclaimed young writer D.C. Jackson.

APA Youth Theatre & dANCE wORxxx Company (Germany) This partnership is part of an ongoing relationship between the two companies and will explore a range of theatre styles to produce a unique and thought provoking piece of theatre.

Saturday 11 August

7pm

Project Y- Scotland National Contemporary Dance Company Project Y is a showcase company for the best young dancers in Scotland. The company always stretches the performers to create some of the most dynamic new contemporary dance work available.

Another regular festival favourite and this year fresh from performing in London as part of the Olympic celebrations.

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7pm - Thurs mat 2.30pm

Youth Music Theatre: UK present

Nikki and the Gang by Alan Bisset Firm festival favourites Youth Music Theatre:UK present this new piece by young Scottish writer Alan Bissett. It is a smart, engaging, modern mystery for young people, about having to rely not on the internet to save the day, but friends, books and wits.

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APA's Creative Learning team provides groups, children, adults and the wider community with opportunities to develop their creative potential and assist in their engagement with the arts. We host a wide range of educational and creative activities across all three of our venues which help participants to develop new skills, explore their creativity and increase confidence.

DEVELOPING YOUNG TALENT Nurturing and developing creative talent in the North East THANKS TO THESE COMPANIES FOR SUPPORT DURING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE: Major Sponsor

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Our youth theatre activity offers young people aged 12-25 the chance to develop skills in theatre and performance whilst also assisting them to gain confidence, improve communication skills and explore their creativity.

APA Young Persons Company

Young Promoters

Established for 18-25 year olds this group offers opportunities to aspiring actors and those who want to work backstage in lighting, stage management and wardrobe.

The group is auditioned on a production basis, meeting on Monday evenings with additional rehearsals scheduled closer to performance times.

Our Young Promoters gain insider knowledge into theatre productions by attending rehearsals, specialist insights, talks and meetings with theatre professionals. They are then set challenges to market performances, gaining an understanding of the processes and roles required in staging a production.

APA Senior Youth Theatre Our senior group for 16-18 year olds meet on Tuesday evenings and are currently taking part in the National Theatre (London) Connection’s Festival, performing a new piece of writing at both The Lemon Tree and The Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh.

APA Junior Youth Theatre For those aged 12-15 our Junior YT meet on Wednesday evenings and are working on a new piece of theatre for Aberdeen International Youth Festival 2012.

International projects We also deliver international projects allowing our young participants to work with their peers in countries such as Norway, Germany and America.

Membership to all Young Persons Theatre activity is FREE. To find out more about getting involved please contact the Creative Learning team.

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Inspiring young people and providing opportunities for them to develop their skills and fulfil their creative potential.

We offer a range of educational events to support the Curriculum for Excellence, allowing both teachers and pupils to explore productions and theatre through unique and exciting experiences.

Adult singing performance classes Inspired by our upcoming musical programme at His Majesty’s Theatre, these fun and inclusive classes offer you the chance to develop your vocal skills and learn how your voice works!

CPD

Adult drama classes

We are a registered CPD provider with Learning and Teaching Scotland and have developed our new Creative Learning Offers programme for schools in close consultation with teachers. A full programme can be downloaded from our website.

For first-timers as well as drama regulars, these classes offer participants the opportunity to learn theatrical techniques, build confidence and develop creativity in a fun and friendly environment.

New dates for the above classes will be announced on our website in November 2011.

Theatre Serendipity

Insight-Making Theatre (Schools Residency) Working in partnership with Aberdeen City Council’s Arts Education Team, we are delivering a year long schools residency programme in two local primary schools. Increasing their knowledge and understanding of theatre, while laying the ground work for future attendances to shows within our venues and the production of their own school performances.

Theatre Serendipity are an amateur drama group for the over 55s who meet every Monday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The group perform at The Lemon Tree every year, and also entertain various groups and organisations at venues throughout Aberdeen and the Shire.

TALKS AND TOURS

Educational resources

Tours of HMT

We provide a range of education resources on our website to support productions across all three of our venues.

Explore the magic of His Majesty’s Theatre and get an insight into the 105-year-old history and inner workings. We run regular weekend tours throughout the year which you can book through our Box Office.

The tours cost £5/£3 concession /APA Friends and the money goes to the Creative Learning Programme.

Activity days Throughout the year, we run a number of workshops for schools groups, focusing on diverse aspects of performance, from costume design to physical theatre. We also offer tours of our historic 105-year-old building, under the guidance of our knowledgeable volunteers.

Teachers news and teachers advisory group meetings Teachers news is our quarterly newsletter for teachers providing them up-to-date information on all our activities. We also host regular teachers meetings, an open forum to share information and input into our future work with schools.

Our work with schools is supported

by Aberdeen Harbour Board

Pre and post show discussions Post show chats are held in the auditorium after a performance with members of the cast and creative team. These sessions are free for those attending the performance on that evening and offer an insight into the production and lives of performers.

We also hold a diverse range of events linked to productions Unwrapped, Insights and Page to Stage.

These are all listed on the relevant show pages in this brochure.

To find out more about any of the above events please contact the Creative Learning Department: Email: creativelearning@aberdeenperformingarts.com Telephone: 01224 337664 Address: The Lemon Tree, 5 West North Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AT Visit CREATIVE LEARNING at www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

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Ticket Information

About our venues We welcome you to our venues and hope that your visit is perfect! If you would like to comment, compliment or tell us about a problem with the service we provide then let us know, by completing our customer service cards, speaking to a member of staff or emailing tickets@boxofficeaberdeen.com

Online boxofficeaberdeen.com Buy your tickets securely and safely at a time that suits you.

£2OFF SCHOOLS OFFER

Over The Phone Tel: 01224 641122 - Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 6pm Lines can get busy but calls are answered in the order received, as quickly as possible.

In Person HMT & Music Hall Box Office - Mon to Sat 9.30am to 6pm For that personal touch visit our Box Offices, which are open late on performance nights. The Lemon Tree Box Office opens 30 minutes before the performance start time.

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Groups & Schools Welcome

The more the merrier as far as we are concerned, e-mail groups@aberdeenperformingarts.com or call 01224 337605 to speak to our groups team.

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Concessions

If you are a student, under 16, over 60, disabled or CONCESSIONS companion, unemployed or a Young Scot you may be entitled to reduced price tickets – remember to ask. Standby tickets are subject to availability at £10 per ticket + booking fee for HMT shows (maximum of two per customer - can be withdrawn at any time).

Keep Your Tickets In A Safe Place Once purchased, tickets are not refundable but may sometimes be exchanged up to 24 hours before the date of a performance. Please put your tickets in a safe place! Lost tickets can only be reprinted on the night for reserved seated performances. We are happy to reserve tickets for up to three days.

Other Formats 16+

18+

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Age Restrictions Recommended age guidance.

U16+A BAL - Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult, balcony seating only.

APA Friends Discounts available.

RT - RUNNING TIME Please note all running times are approximate.

We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this brochure is correct but it is subject to change. Latest listing information can be found online, and remember that casts are subject to availability and can change. All discounts are subject to availability and exclude the balcony at HMT and certain days of the week.

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This brochure is available on CD or in large print. Please call 01224 337642.

Access Our venues are designed to be as accessible as possible. We have an access guide with full details of all facilities available online, by email or at our box offices. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in our venues, and our box offices are fitted with induction loop systems.

If you have any special access requirements please inform the box office team on 01224 641122 or get in touch via email: tickets@boxofficeaberdeen.com

Public transport Most buses come along Union Street. Aberdeen Railway Station is just a few minutes walk from all our venues. For information visit firstgroup.com

Children We welcome all children of all ages, unless a specific performance has an age restriction.

Children under two go free as long as they are seated on your knee! If children or babies disturb a performance, we can ask that you leave to be fair to other customers and the performers.

Accessible Performances

Photography and recording

We’re committed to making our shows as accessible as possible. For information on Signed, Captioned, Audio Described and other accessible shows please visit boxofficeaberdeen.com, or call 01224 641122.

Photography, sound and video recording are not allowed during any performance.

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£1 of the ticket cost for this show will go towards the APA Restoration Fund, the current priority of which is to improve the seating in our three venues.

Latecomers The performance spaces open half an hour before the start time; if you are late, you will have to wait to be seated, which may be at the interval.

Parking and wheelchair access Car parking is available at a special reduced rate at Bon Accord Harriet Street car park, and at Denburn car park (behind the theatre on Spa Street) and Chapel Street (multi-storey). There is disabled parking on Union Terrace adjacent to Pavarotti’s restaurant and outside Aberdeen Art Gallery on Schoolhill. Level access is available through the Donald Entrance on Rosemount Viaduct. There is also a drop-off point in front of the theatre.

Sound enhancement There is an infra-red system for hearing impaired customers. Headsets for volume control or necklace-type receivers (for use with hearing aids) are available from customer service staff in the foyer.

Signed, lip reading and audio-described performances Certain performances are British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted and/or audio described. Seats are reserved for lip readers at the BSL performance and hearing impaired customers for up to four weeks before the performance.

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Refreshments Enjoy a drink in our stalls or dress circle bars, which are open 45 minutes before performances. Interval drinks can be pre-ordered. Tea and coffee are also available.

1906 Restaurant and Café The restaurant is located upstairs from the Box Office in the Donald entrance. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a la carte and pre-theatre menus with a strong focus on fresh and simple classic dishes.

Drop in to the café bar for coffee and cake, a light lunch or a snack. Reserve your restaurant table direct with the box office when buying HMT tickets or direct at the number below.

Music Hall

Parking and wheelchair access Car parking is available at a reduced rate at Bon Accord Harriet Street car park, as well as in Golden Square and Chapel Street (multi-storey). Disabled parking is also available in Golden Square, and there is a green badge space in South Silver Street. A wheelchair lift is situated in the Box Office entrance, or level access is gained by ringing the doorbell at the first door on Golden Square.

Sound enhancement An infra-red sound enhancement system (supported by BT and Aberdeen Choral Society) is available for customers with impaired hearing. Headsets or necklacetype receivers (for use with hearing aids) are available from customer service staff in the foyer.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

His Majesty’s Theatre

Deaf alerter A Deaf Alerter fire alarm warning and messaging system is installed for the deaf and hearing impaired.

Refreshments Enjoy a leisurely drink in our Concert Bar, which offers drinks half-an-hour before the performance and at the interval.

Interval drinks may be pre-ordered. Tea and coffee are also available.

The Lemon Tree

Parking and wheelchair access Car parking is available at a reduced rate at Bon Accord Harriet Street car park, as well as in East or West North Street car parks.

Level access is available via Shoe Lane by ringing the doorbell.

Refreshments The Lemon Tree provides refreshment before, during and after performances in both the Lounge and Studio.

However the bar may be closed throughout a performance at the performer’s request. Kate's Bar is located on the first floor next to The Lemon Tree Studio and is open before performances and during intervals for drinks.

Private hospitality room also available Email: restaurant@aberdeenperformingarts.com Bookings Tel: 01224 337677

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Saturday 12 May

8pm

Stewart Lee Carpet Remnant World Friday 4 May

7.30pm

The Solid Silver 60s Show They say that if you remember the 60s you weren’t there! Fill that gap in your memory with The Solid Silver 60s Show and relive the 60s with original artists singing their greatest hits!

Now in its 27th year, the show features the unforgettable talents of Peter Noone, Chris Montez, Brian Hyland with Brian Poole and all backed by Vanity Fare.

HEAR THE CLASSIC HITS PERFORMED BY THE ORIGINAL HITMAKERS!

★Tickets £27 - £25+bf R Thursday 3 May

7.30pm

Royal Scottish National Orchestra Au revoir Stéphane: Rite of Spring Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune Barber Violin Concerto Stravinsky Rite of Spring Stéphane Denève Conductor James Ehnes Violin Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune astonished the world of Western music. Two decades later, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring blew that world sky-high. Stéphane Denève and the RSNO will deliver some serious voltage in Stéphane’s final appearance in Aberdeen, while Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto played beautifully by James Ehnes will act as the calm before the storm.

Free pre-concert talk with John Poulter

★Tickets £20 - £10 CG 2

Friday 11 May

A new full-length touring show from the acclaimed star of BBC2’s Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle.

“The funniest thing on television” The Guardian What can a sexless middle aged married man, whose life now consists mainly of watching Scooby Doo cartoons with a four year old boy, possibly find to write comedy about? Once he lived on the pleasure planet. Now he is trapped in Carpet Remnant World. And so are you.

“Fascinating, funny stuff” The Times **** “a deeply unpleasant slimepit of bitterness” Jan Moir, Daily Mail

★Tickets £18.50+bf CR

7.30pm

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto Mozart Clarinet Concerto Bruckner Symphony No.7 Donald Runnicles Conductor Martin Fröst Clarinet Composed for the basset clarinet, Mozart’s Concerto has a very special colour; here it is played by one of the world’s leading clarinettists. Bruckner’s Seventh Symphony is perhaps his most popular. In Donald Runnicles the BBC SSO is fortunate to have a Chief Conductor who understands better than most how to shape Bruckner’s magnificent musical architecture.

★Tickets £20 - £9.50 CG

ALSO AT THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE HOWARD MARKS FRIDAY 11 MAY

7.30pm

Barry & Stuart Show & Tell Sunday 13 May

Stars of BBC1’s The Magicians and winners of the World Magic Awards: Best Comedy Illusionists, twisted warlocks Barry & Stuart will be stunning audiences with their amazing new show, Show & Tell. Expect their trademark innovative tricks and devious illusions and be prepared to have your minds blown as they exclusively reveal all the secrets behind the magic, in showing you, for the first time ever, exactly how those tricks were done!

THIS SHOW IS UNSUITABLE FOR

7.30pm

Ladies of Country

Sunday 20 May

7pm

Waterstones presents

Look Who’s Talking: Crime Panel With Stuart MacBride and

Christopher Brookmyre

MUSIC HALL

Saturday 19 May

CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12.

This fantastic, nostalgic show, now a special tribute to the legendary Billie Jo Spears features direct from the USA, Lynn Anderson, best known for her classic single Rose Garden. Also on the bill are Jeannie C Riley (Harper Valley PTA), Sandy Kelly – Ireland’s Patsy Cline, Scotland’s own Ann Williamson and from England, Sarah Jory. The show will be hosted by award-winning radio presenter Ally Bally.

***** “A triumph of astonishing illusions” Time Out **** ”Delighting and horrifying in equal measure” Metro “Genuinely remarkable” Sunday Telegraph

★Tickets £23.50 - £20.50+bf R

★Tickets £15+bf CGR

Friday 18 May

8pm

Brit Floyd A Foot in the Door – the best of Pink Floyd Live A brand new show celebrating the amazing musical legacy of Pink Floyd.

Especially created by Brit Floyd musical director Damian Darlington to celebrate the release of the brand new official Pink Floyd Best Of album, Brit Floyd will perform a collection of Pink Floyd’s best work, in its entirety – track by track – and as selected, personally, by the Pink Floyd band members themselves.

And as an extra bonus, Brit Floyd’s new show will also include it’s full 23 minute show-stopping rendition of Echoes, taken from Pink Floyd’s classic 1971 album, Meddle.

“Blindingly brilliant, jaw-droppingly authentic...at last Pink Floyd have the tribute show they deserve...” Portsmouth News

Tickets £28.50+bf

Stuart MacBride is famed for writing several bestselling novels based in Aberdeen and featuring DS Logan McRae, including Shatter the Bones, which reached No 1 in the Sunday Times bestseller list.

His newest novel is Birthdays for the Dead.

The evening will also be fans’ first chance to snap up Christopher Brookmyre’s latest novel – When the Devil Drives – not officially on sale until June. He is the author of 14 published novels to-date, the last being Where The Bodies Are Buried. In 2006, he won the seventh Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction with All Fun and Games Until Someone Loses An Eye and, as is tradition, a Gloucestershire Old Spot pig was named after the winning novel.

Tickets £10+bf

ALSO AT HMT LEGALLY BLONDE TUESDAY 22 MAY - SATURDAY 2 JUNE

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Sunday 27 May

7.30pm

Aberdeen Sinfonietta Saint-Saëns Suite Algérienne Rodrigo Concerto di Aranjuez Brahms Second Symphony Garry Walker Conductor Ian Watt Guitar Brilliant young guitarist Ian Watt joins Aberdeen’s own orchestra for a fitting end to Aberdeen Sinfonietta’s MH concert season.

Friday 25 May

7.30pm

Saturday 16 June

7.30pm

Magic of Motown Direct from The States, the UK’s biggest Motown concert tour presents 36 massive hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Lionel Richie. An all-new show, all-star cast, that original Detroit sound, stunning costumes, amazing choreography: the Magic of Motown will be getting to you in 2012.

Buddy Holly

Friday 8 June

A Legend Reborn

Keith & Kristyn Getty

★Tickets £23.50+bf CGR

The Celtic Islands Tour 2012

Tuesday 19 June

Featuring Stuart Townend and the New Scottish Choir and Orchestra Keith and Kristyn Getty are recording artists and hymn writers originally from Belfast and now based in the United States. For more than a decade, the Gettys have remained at the forefront of the modern hymn movement. Keith has co-written hymns such as In Christ Alone, The Power of the Cross and By Faith.

Their hymns continue to be sung around the world, crossing multiple musical genres. Join us for a joyful night of worship and celebration through music and song!

Featuring Strictly Come Dancing 2010 champion Kara Tointon with her professional dance partner Artem Chigvintsev and Strictly professionals Kristina Rhiannoff and Robin Windsor performing to music from TV's resident Strictly band led by musical director Dave Arch. Witness a music and dance spectacular that will keep your feet tapping and your hips swaying long after the curtain falls.

Tickets £20 - £12+bf CG

Tickets £45 - £19.50+bf

With special guests ROY ORBISON, CONNIE FRANCIS & from West End Buddy THE BIG BOPPER Joining the UK’s number one Buddy Holly, Marc Robinson, is star of West End Buddy John-Simon Rawlings as the Big Bopper plus – this year – Roy Orbison and Connie Francis revues. Marc revives classic hits like Peggy Sue, That’ll be the Day and Oh Boy, backed by a band reminiscent of the Crickets in their Fifties heyday.

The star-studded spectacular also features Roy Orbison, with hits like Oh, Pretty Woman and You Got It sensationally brought to the stage by the UK’s number one Roy Orbison; Connie Francis with Who’s Sorry Now, Stupid Cupid and Lipstick on Your Collar performed by the UK’s number one revue show; and the Big Bopper, with Chantilly Lace and Running Bear, as the night’s compere.

★Tickets £21.50+bf CGR

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

7.30pm

Doors 7pm

Strictly Presents Dance To The Music

AT THE LEMON TREE STUDIO AN INSTINCT FOR KINDNESS FRIDAY 1 JUNE

Saturday 30 June 8pm, Saturday 14 July 7pm, Sunday 15 July 8pm

Sunday 2 September

Jimmy Carr Gagging Order

Rhod Gilbert

Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. Gagging Order promises to be an hilarious night out... let’s see shall we. The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable. Everybody’s welcome. Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency & moral compass at home and come on out for a laugh. Jimmy has sold over one million DVDs and hosted countless TV shows, but live comedy is what he does best, so come and see for yourself.

The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo

Sunday 1 July

7pm

Tuesday 10 July

Doors 7pm

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A Wild Life

Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 July

8pm

The enormously popular award winning television adventurer Steve Backshall talks about his expeditions, encounters with wild wonders, the mysteries of the natural world, his new fiction novel 'Tiger Wars', and last book 'Looking for Adventure'.

The event will feature film clips of the animals that have inspired him and there will be an opportunity for audience Q & A's. "Natural history’s next big star ... the next David Attenborough" Sunday Express

Frankie Boyle has been pilloried, misrepresented and demonised. And for what? For Telling It Like It Is. Now he will attempt a final tour, to heal Britain’s fools. To support its rioters. To offer the inchoate laughter of despair to a culture in freefall. These are The Last Days of Sodom.

★Tickets £19.50+bf C

Tickets £26+bf R 16+

Tuesday 3 July

Frankie Boyle The Last Days of Sodom

11am & 2pm

Chris & Pui CBeebies’ favourite double-act Chris and Pui are coming to Aberdeen! Fresh from their hit show Show Me Show Me, they invite you to join them at the Music Hall. Chris Jarvis and Pui Fan Lee have been the main faces on CBeebies since it started and remain top of the tots with their new high-rating show shown every weekday. Now you can finally meet and have a giggle with them, too, in their fabulous new roadshow packed with fantastic songs, games and a few surprises along the way.

Tickets £12 Family Tickets £40+bf G

EXTRA SHOW ADDED

Following several sell-out UK tours and best-selling stand-up DVDs, multi-award winning Welsh wonder Rhod Gilbert is back on the road with a brand new live show. A regular on Live At The Apollo, and with his own BBC One show Ask Rhod Gilbert, he’s one of the world’s hottest comedians.

His stand-up rants on life’s minor irritations are legendary, but this year, he’s a more mellow fellow altogether. He’s now so laid-back he even let someone tattoo a Battenberg on him.

Will the new, chilled-out Rhod get his girl and live happily ever after, or will it be microwaved baked potato for one again? Could it be the Mr Angry of comedy as you’ve never seen him before?

MUSIC HALL

Tickets £26+bf R 16+

8pm

Tickets £26+bf R 16+

CBee favourite bies’ act Chris doublean are comin d Pui Aberdeeng! to “Without doubt one of the best comedians anywhere in the world” Time Out “In comic terms he looks indomitable“ Guardian

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Thursday 6 September

8pm

Friday 7 September

8pm

British Science Festival presents

Bill Bryson

Jason Byrne People’s Puppeteer

“An hour of st an joyous the cli d-up so depressed shounically on prescriptio ld get it n” Metro

After the phenomenal success of his Cirque Du Byrne tour, Jason Byrne is bringing a brand new show back to the cities of Britain. People’s Puppeteer will have new stories, new props and, of course, will feature the star of every show that Jason performs, The Audience.

The biggest-selling comedian at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival, Jason Byrne’s inspired, original brand of highenergy, intelligent lunacy ensures that there is no other comedian like him, and his sell-out shows have attracted accolades including Chortle Award for Best Headliner 2007, Perrier Newcomer Award Nomination 1998 and Perrier Award Nomination 2001.

Jason’s Sony Radio Gold Award for The Jason Byrne Show (Radio 2) and “The best use of an audience” in 2011, confirms his place as the definitive clown of comedy as he effortlessly conjures up a very ordinary room into a night of hilarity. As seen on Live At The Apollo (BBC1), The Comedy Annual (ITV1), Dave’s One Night Stand.

Tickets £18.50+bf R 16+

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Bill Bryson is the UK’s biggest selling non-fiction author since official records began. Millions have laughed out loud at his hilarious travel books and joined him on an enthralling journey through the History of Nearly Everything, the international bestseller which won him the Aventis Prize for Science Books.

Now take this opportunity to join him as he talks about his life, his passions and his adventures along the way. The audience will also have the opportunity to ask Bill their burning questions.

This event is part of the British Science Festival in Aberdeen.

For more details about the hundreds of events for adults and families visit www.britishsciencefestival.org

In 1988, Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, two members from two of Scotland’s leading bands, The Boys of The Lough and Silly Wizard, came together to work on a television series. You could say “the rest is history”.

24 years on, they are filling not only small village halls, but all of our major performance venues. In these years their dedication to their music has earned them both the title of Dr and the honour of an MBE.

Tickets £10+bf

Tickets £17+bf R

Friday 14 September

Sunday 16 September

7.30pm

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

8pm

Danny Bhoy Wanderlust Wanderlust is the brand new show from one of the world’s most popular and travelled comedians. Fresh from sell-out tours across the world, Danny Bhoy returns this autumn to selected venues throughout the UK. This is a show guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face and wanderlust in your heart.

“Subtle. Intelligent. Perceptive. And very, very funny” The Scotsman “Like a stand up equivalent of Bill Bryson.

Charming and effortlessly funny” The Herald

Tickets £16+bf R 14+

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Sunday 23 September

7.30pm

ALSO BOOKING

The Drifters Masquerade Tour Following the highly successful gold album Up On The Roof released on Sony Music in 2011, The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing both the classic hits from the last six decades and their superb new material.

There have been over 65 vocalists in the group’s incredible 59-year history and tonight, the current line up perform fabulous hits such as You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Up On The Roof, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin In The Back Row, On Broadway, Save The Last Dance For Me and many more, as well as popular new tracks such as Do You Dream Of Me?, The One and The Whole World.

★Tickets £25+bf CGR Monday 8 October © Clive Barda

Saturday 29 September

7.30pm

Vienna Boys’ Choir Arguably the oldest touring boy band in the world, the Vienna Boys’ Choir was founded in the 15th century as part of the Chapel of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. Maximilian, who travelled a lot, liked to have his musicians about, and generations of boys have been on the road ever since. In the last 90 years, the boys have sung in more than 100 countries on almost 1,000 tours. Now after a ten-year absence, they are finally touring the UK again.

For their return to the UK, the Vienna Boys’ Choir has devised a very Viennese programme, with music from composers closely linked to the choir’s history, with music by contemporary composers, and with its own arrangements of music by the Strauss family.

Lighthearted good music, notoriously difficult to sing, polkas in particular leave not much time for phrasing, and no time for mistakes.

Nothing reflects the Viennese mind and spirit quite like polkas and waltzes by Strauss; it is a dancing, whirling mix of melancholy, mawkishness, longing, and fun, with some black humour thrown in for good measure.

The choir will also present songs by Billy Joel; Joel’s father moved to Vienna in the 1960s, and Billy Joel chose to write a song about Vienna as a metaphor for the rest of one’s life: Vienna waits for you.

Philharmonia Orchestra Beethoven Overture, Namensfeier Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 Beethoven Symphony No. 6, Pastoral Esa-Pekka Salonen Conductor Juho Pohjonen Piano The Philharmonia Orchestra, one of the world’s great orchestras, makes a rare visit to Aberdeen with its Principal Conductor, Esa-Pekka Salonen, as part of an international Beethoven series marking the 185th Anniversary of the composer’s death. The concert features the Pastoral symphony. “You ask me where my ideas come from” he once noted, “they come to me in the open air, in the woods whilst walking, in the silence of the night, early in the morning”. With its unambiguously bucolic movement titles, this is the composer’s attempt to set these sounds and scenes in notes on paper.

7.30pm

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★Tickets £25.50+bf CR

ALSO AT HMT THE CONE GATHERERS FRIDAY 14 - SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

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ALSO BOOKING

Thursday 25 October

Julian Clary is looking for love and he’s not leaving town empty handed…

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra presents In The Spirit of Duke

Wednesday 24 October Friday 19 October

8pm

Alan Davies Life is Pain

8pm

Julian Clary Position Vacant, Apply Within

After more than a decade since his last stand-up show, and following a hugely successful tour of Australia in 2011, Alan Davies, the much-loved star of iconic television series such as Jonathan Creek and QI, makes a long-awaited return to live stand-up this autumn.

“Had the audience in stitches… hilarious” The Age, Melbourne “A well-rounded and hilarious show… a wonderful return to stand-up from Davies” Chortle (Australia & NZ)

Master of camp Julian Clary is scouring the land in search of love. He’s promised to leave no straight unturned. “Because I’m still considered to be quite a catch and because your town is noted for its heterosexuals on the cusp, there’s bound to be stiff competition”, says Julian. “Therefore I’ll be hosting ruthless elimination games. You can be sure of one thing. By the end of the evening, we’ll all be celebrating my new partnership.” A glass of Blue Nun may be available to those who make an effort or anyone named Jason. But please bring your own confetti.

Tickets £25+bf R

★Tickets £21+bf CR 16+

Sunday 21 October

7.30pm

Thank You For The Music The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA & the Bee Gees You’ve seen the record-breaking movie, taken in the smash-hit West End musical, bought the chart-topping albums and singles, now experience the UK’s No1 concert show Thank You for the Music! Now in their fabba-ulous 19th year, the superb, all-star cast have entertained the nation for longer than Bjorn, Agnetha, Benny and Frida did during the 70s and 80s! The famous live concert show features: solid-gold ABBA hits Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Waterloo and many more…

Show-stealers Bee Gees Magic perform Staying Alive, Massachusetts, Night Fever, How Deep is Your Love and Gibb brothers’ penned million-sellers Islands in the Stream, Heartbreaker and Chain Reaction.

★Tickets £22.50+bf CGR

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7.30pm

AT THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE HUE & CRY SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER

Directed by Tommy Smith Edward Kennedy Ellington was a unique contributor to 20th century music. Composer, pianist, band leader – he reached out and touched a worldwide audience in a fashion that may never be equalled. His music was evocative and emotional, richly textured in mood, lyrical simplicity through to dense complexity. There were songs and suites, tone poems and the blues.

The Ducal legacy is vast, covering six decades. However, The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra – an ensemble featuring Scotland’s leading jazz musicians – have chosen a variety of pieces spanning Ellington’s output with which to pay their respects.

Happy Go Lucky Local, Sepia Panorama, Concerto For Cootie, Overture from the “Nut Cracker Suite”, Sunset & The Mocking Bird and Le Sucrier from “The Queen’s Suite”, Riding on a Blue Note, Mood Indigo, Harlem Air Shaft, Caravan, Rockin’ In Rhythm, Oclupaca from the “Latin American Suite”, Black & Tan Fantasy, Sophisticated Lady, Daybreak Express, Ko Ko, Main Stem, Never No Lament and the five movements from the “Per Gynt Suite” are Ellington as written – the interpretations by the SNJO redefine the timelessness of Ellingtonia.

★Tickets £17.50+bf CR

7.30pm

The Hairy Bikers Larger Than Life

Tuesday 30 October

It’s now been over two years since The Hairy Bikers did their last stage tour, a complete sell-out and one of the best times of their lives. It’s for those reasons that they can’t wait to do it all over again; only this time it’s going to be bigger, bolder, funnier, and packed with more food and laughs than ever before.

The Hairy Bikers are not just giving you a show, they’re giving you a real night out. Filled with plenty of surprises, expect the unexpected… and if you like them on the telly, you will love them Larger than Live.

7.30pm

Joan Armatrading With special guest Chris Wood BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Singer of the Year Recognised as one of the world’s leading singers, songwriters and guitarists, three-times Grammy nominated, Brit-award nominee and Ivor Novella winner singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading MBE remains fresh, vibrant and current. No more so than when live, on stage, where music comes to life.

A fantastic mix of magical old favourites plus brand new songs to fall in love with, including Love and Affection, Willow, Drop the Pilot and Me, Myself and I. Don’t miss the chance to see one of the most truly gifted performers of our time on what will surely be a night to remember.

Monday 5 November

Tickets £30.50+bf R

Tickets £18.50+bf R 16+

Wednesday 31 October

7.30pm

ALSO BOOKING

Monday 12 November

★Tickets £24.50+bf R

Stewart Francis Outstanding In His Field The star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Live At The Apollo embarks on a brand new tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show!

“A brilliant comic brain... this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I’ve ever heard” The Guardian “Perfectly crafted gags” Sunday Times

8pm

Ross Noble Mindblender After a two-year break, Ross Noble the demonic scarecrow himself is back doing what he does best with a new live tour. Famed for his fiery and fluid freewheeling style, Noble creates comedy gold from tiny particles of random nonsense. This is your chance to see one of the world’s most critically acclaimed stand ups in a hysterical night with the Mindblender.

“Brilliantly inventive, quirky stand-up .. see him and marvel” The Sun “Every night is different and every night is a total joy” Time Out “The great improviser” The Guardian

Tickets £25+bf R 15+

Tuesday 13 November

Doors 7pm

Eddi Reader Tickets £25 +bf

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Opening hours The Music Hall is open from 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday, and for evening performances, opens about 45 minutes before the show starts.

The amenities include bars, a café, corporate hospitality facilities and a box office, which has a separate Union Street entrance and is open from 9.30am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, and reopens at 6.30pm on show nights.

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Located in the heart of the city centre, the Music Hall is Aberdeen’s premier concert hall venue, hosting a wide variety of gigs, performances, shows and events, from classical concerts to contemporary comedy.

Since 1882, it has been the heart and soul of community life not just in the city but in the North-east, drawing young and old alike through its famously-pillared front door. An iconic landmark in Union Street, it is a proud example of the work of Aberdeen’s most celebrated architect Archibald Simpson, who designed a building for the citizens of the city which is still serving them faithfully to this day.

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Doors 8pm

Three Blind Wolves

Friday 11 May Sunday 6 May

Doors 8pm

Plus support from Deportees and CS Buchan

Who’s Who

Loud, hairy, and unpredictable, Three Blind Wolves are four young Glaswegians delivering country rock with a razor-sharp edge. Drawing influences from Neil Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival and even Led Zeppelin, the boys have sold out venues across Scotland with their wild stage presence, transfixing harmonies and captivating performance.

Who's Who and their exciting live performances, with Townshend’s leaping and Daltrey’s microphone whirling antics, receive incredible reactions across Europe and beyond. But it’s not just about the theatrics; Who's Who is widely recognised and respected by their musical peers and acknowledged within The Who hierarchy as a band that most interprets the songs of The Who with honesty and integrity.

Tickets £5+bf

Doors 7pm

Howard Marks From outlaw to prisoner to journalist to writer to musician to actor to politician. The stories that Howard Marks has to tell of his life are nothing short of jaw-dropping. Hear how he went from being “the most sophisticated drug baron of all time” Daily Mail, to standing for parliament on the issue of the legalisation of cannabis.

THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE

Friday 4 May

★ Tickets £12+bf C

Tickets £12+bf Tuesday 8 May

Doors 7.30pm

Simon Yates The Wild Within

Same Faces are a Scottish alternative rock band originating from Aberdeen. Formed by four rock desperados in 2011, Small Faces meld melodic elements with harder sounds to produce a powerful and catchy rock sound. The Lemon Tree show will see the launch of the band's debut EP In It For the Money.

Following his successful Beyond the Void talks in 2008-2009, mountaineer Simon Yates is back on tour this spring with a new talk, The Wild Within.

Simon has an insatiable appetite for adventure and exploratory mountaineering. In the last ten years he has led unique expeditions to unclimbed peaks in the Cordillera Darwin in Tierra del Fuego, the Wrangell St-Elias ranges on the Alaskan-Yukon border, and Eastern Greenland.

In The Wild Within Simon recounts his experiences of teaming up with mountaineering legends Doug Scott, Andy Parkin and Joe Simpson and his perpetual quest to seek out the world’s few remaining wildernesses.

One look at The Ultimate Eagles’ collective experience, musicality and professionalism, and it’s easy to understand the band's simple yet bold mission statement; to play the Eagles’ music better than anybody, anywhere. Second only to the Eagles themselves.

Tickets £5+bf

Tickets £14+bf

Tickets £16.50+bf

Saturday 5 May

Doors 7.30pm

Same Faces

Saturday 12 May

Doors 7.30pm

The Ultimate Eagles Taking it to the Limit Tour 2012

AT THE MUSIC HALL STEWART LEE SATURDAY 12 MAY

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Friday 18 May

SOLD OUT

Doors 7pm

The Pigeon Detectives Summer by the Sea Tour Sunday 13 May

Doors 7.30pm

James Grant 2012 is a big year for James Grant, with the release of his Best Of album and the new Love And Money opus The Devil's Debt, his plans for world domination are gathering momentum.

Widely regarded as one of the best singer-songwriters and performers, James will play an array of his classic songs from the Eighties through the Noughties and beyond. Accompanied by harmonica God Fraser Spiers, this is music from the heart that will move the soul. "Elegant… seductive" Q Magazine.

The Pigeon Detectives kick off their summer early, embarking on a short tour of seaside towns in support of their current album Up, Guards And At 'Em! The Leeds-based indie rockers play an exciting blend of rock’n’roll born out of a love of classic rock music and the indie rock of the Nineties. Perfect fodder for indie fans who like to jump up and down as if it's 1995.

Tuesday 22 May

Newton Faulkner

Doors 7.30pm

Tickets £16+bf

Tickets £12.50+bf 14+

Tickets £12.50+bf

Wednesday 23 May Sunday 20 May

Doors 7pm

The Magnets Gobsmacked!

“Charged with youthful hope and exuberance, every riff and anthemic chorus points to a bright future for these talented lads” Kerrang! 4/5.

A cappella stars The Magnets are one of the must-see acts on the current British music scene. Literally a ‘six-man sound machine,’ the band brings its glorious harmonies and jawdropping beatboxing to The Lemon Tree for the first time – hot from a first major stage appearance at the Glastonbury Festival and high-profile appearances on Comic Relief and the T-Mobile Life’s for Sharing a cappella flash-mob commercials.

"A sonic phenomenon you have to see and hear to believe... they're a band to watch" The Guardian.

Tickets £7+bf

Tickets £15+bf

Thursday 17 May

Doors 7.30pm

The Xcerts

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Doors 7.30pm

Admiral Fallow Admiral Fallow is a Scottish musical group formed in 2007 by singer/song-writer Louis Abbott and based in Glasgow. They write and perform orchestral indie folk-pop. Their first album Boots Met My Face was released by Lo-Five in the UK in March 2011 and worldwide in June 2011. Boots Met My Face was recorded in July 2009 and produced at the Glasgow studio Chem 19 by engineer Paul Savage and met with widespread critical and commercial acclaim.

“This works well when the band are singing open-hearted love songs and impressively conjuring a balance of nostalgia and innocence-breaking violence during Subbuteo” The Scotsman.

Tickets £9+bf 14+

THIS MONTH AT HMT SISTER ACT TUESDAY 8 - SATURDAY 19 MAY

Doors 7.30pm

Hedgehog Pie Thursday 24 May

Doors 8pm

We Were Promised Jetpacks

Hedgehog Pie 42 years on, return to The Lemon Tree with a mix of traditional, self-penned and new arrangements of close harmony tunes.

A night of musical entertainment from Aberdeen to the west coast of America. No cons, no synthesizers, no machines and no backing tracks. Only live music.

Tickets £10+bf Friday 1 June

Doors 8pm

The Chandeliers/ Silver City Soul Revue

With thunderous live performances matching the power of fellow Scots Mogwai and a pop sensibility comparable to that of Foals or Bloc Party, it was no surprise that We Were Promised Jetpacks landed the ‘Best Live Act’ award at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards at the start of March. And the acclaimed new album In The Pit of The Stomach proves just what a fully fledged a rock band WWPJ have become.

THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE

Saturday 26 May

Aberdeen supergroup The Chandeliers mix rock souls and ska, along with support from Aberdeen funky soul classics the Silver City Soul Revue.

Tickets £6+bf

Tickets £10+bf 14+

Sunday 27 May Friday 25 May

Doors 8pm

Fat Hippy Records Night Thrashist Regime, Bonesaw, Cleric, Semperfi and more tbc Fat Hippy presents an evening of the best local metal acts.

Thrashist Regime take to The Lemon Tree stage for the first time with their long-awaited debut album Fearful Symmetry.

With support from death-metal titans Bonesaw, brilliant metalcore masters Semperfi and the exciting new Cleric plus more tbc it's going to be one ultimate evening of metal!

Tickets £6+bf

Doors 7.30pm

Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio Virtuoso trombonist Dennis Rollins has played at the forefront of UK jazz, funk and pop for 25 years, performing with such stars as Maceo Parker, Courtney Pine and The Brand New Heavies. An award-winning leader in his own right, his latest project is the Velocity Trio – a brilliant marriage of refined contemporary jazz arrangements with simmering funk grooves.

★ Tickets £12.50+bf C

Saturday 2 June

Doors 8pm

Union Avenue plus support From Scotland, the ancestral home of Johnny Cash, Union Avenue play in the spirit of the great man himself. The band takes good songs from every era and make them its own. The end result is fascinating and enthralling. Union Avenue has thrilled audiences of all ages, from Moscow to Las Vegas, with its big, bad Memphis sound. These boys never fail to get an audience to their feet and partying!

Tickets £10+bf

AT THE MUSIC HALL BUDDY HOLLY - A LEGEND REBORN FRIDAY 25 MAY

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Saturday 9 June

Saturday 23 June

Doors 7.30pm

Kieran Goss

Cal Music

Long hailed as one of Ireland's leading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss’s music has won him fans across the globe. But if his songs have made him a star, his live shows have made him a legend. “The sense of fun is tremendous, the playing first rate and the songs are sheer quality. The encores were genuine, but only because the man is too” The Irish Times

Cal is Scotland’s newest exciting five-piece rock band set to take the world by storm. The amazing combined musical talent of Cal Music highlights how passionate this band is in its strong, intense love of two things –music and its homeland Scotland. Prepare to rock the night away with this unforgettable band.

Tickets £12+bf 14+

Doors 7.30pm

Saturday 16 June

Tickets £10+bf Doors 7pm

Savourna Stevenson and the Aberdeen NYCoS Choir

Todd has visited our venues on a number of occasions and is considered one of the finest jazz vocalists in the UK – his interpretations of Frank Sinatra are held in particular esteem.

Savourna Stevenson made her name as an early adopter of folk-jazz-world music hybrids well ahead of the current ubiquity of such fusions but she grew up with classical music and in her recent work has focused on large-scale orchestral and choral pieces.

This concert is one of a series in which Stevenson performs with area choirs of the National Youth Choirs of Scotland (NYCoS) offering a multi-faceted snapshot of her work. She will play clarsach and pedal harp in a selection of her own compositions, some stunning French and Spanish repertoire, including Debussy and Granados and, as the centre-piece to the performance, she will accompany the Aberdeen NYCoS Choir in two of her own songs.

★ Tickets £12+bf C

★ Tickets £12+bf C

Thursday 14 June

Doors 7.30pm

Todd Gordon sings the Sinatra Songbook

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Saturday 30 June

Doors 8pm

The Little Kicks The Little Kicks play upbeat indie disco pop. The band’s self titled 2nd album, released in late 2011, has received favourable press across the board and notably garnered favourable reviews in the NME and Is This Music. As well as gaining airplay on both BBC Radio 1 and 6Music the band were recently nominated for Best Live Act at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards and also named by The Sun and Scotsman in their top 10 Tips for 2012.

Tickets £6+bf

THIS MONTH AT HMT EDUCATING RITA MONDAY 11 - SATURDAY 16 JUNE

Thursday 20 September

Immeasurable Code Quintet Craig Campbell

Niki King & The Elements

Extra dates have been added following the huge success of his autumn 2011 tour. Craig's unique ability to find humour in the mundane, coupled with his own natural eccentricity makes for truly inventive storytelling. An internationally acclaimed act, Craig's whimsical travel anecdotes never fail to surprise.

“Bringing a tale to life like a young Billy Connolly” Edinburgh Evening News

Niki King has been compared to Aretha Franklin, Grace Jones and Dionne Warwick. Her formidable talent has seen her invited to sing with the Average White Band and as special guest support to the legendary Al Green.

Niki King and her pounding 8-piece band The Elements kick start their first UK tour to promote the new album It’s All Good.

Produced in New York, the album features the city’s leading players who collectively worked with Prince, Stevie Wonder, Michael Bublé and Ray Charles.

Niki King & The Elements ‘infectiously vibrant’ live shows have garnered five star rave reviews. With their super tight horn section, red hot soul funk grooves and King’s powerhouse vocals – one review sums up.

Born of a commission from ‘Derby Jazz’ in early 2011, this exciting new band launched their debut CD Phil RobsonThe Immeasurable Code in November 2011 as part of ‘The London Jazz Festival’.

The material on the CD, is based around a concept of communication methods, ancient to modern and includes such titles as Telepathy & Transmission, Telegram, The Net, Fire & The Drum and many more.

The original line-up included renowned NY saxophonist Mark Turner but he is replaced for the 2012 tour by the fabulous and world-class Julian Arguelles who has recently returned to the UK having been based in Germany for several years. Gareth Lockrane, Michael Janisch and Ernesto Simpson round off the quintet who are set to perform highlights from the CD plus a brand-new set of Robson originals written for the tour and new line-up.

Tickets £12+bf

★ Tickets £13+bf C

Sunday 1 July

Doors 8pm

Tickets £12+bf Saturday 21 July

Doors 7.30pm

National Youth Jazz Orchestras of Scotland with Rick Taylor Directed by Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain, Scotland's finest young jazz musicians are joined by ever popular and daring trombonist Rick Taylor on their 20th anniversary summer tour. Since relocating to Skye in 2002, Rick has become firmly established in Scotland's diverse trad/contemporary scene and his considerable talent as a writer and player will be showcased through original music he has written for this tour.

Friday 27 July

Saturday 15 September

Doors 7.30pm

ALSO BOOKING

Doors 7.30pm

Doors 7pm

Indian Takeaway with Hardeep Singh Kohli Broadcaster, writer and Celebrity Masterchef finalist Hardeep Singh Kohli is on a mission to find the best Indian takeaway in the UK. For his third national tour show - following two sell-out years on the road and at the Edinburgh festival – Hardeep will order a takeaway live on stage for delivery to the theatre, having selected one from audience suggestions submitted via HardeepLive.com. Hardeep will then race against time to cook his own sumptuous feast before the takeaway arrives. Along the way, he’ll be sharing recipe tips, anecdotes and wonderful stories of his shared Scottish and Indian heritage. The show culminates with some lucky audience members coming on stage to sample both meals. Make sure you book early for a good seat to be first in the queue!

“A capacity crowd in the palm of his hand for almost two hours. His concoction on the night? Haggis and butternut squash vindaloo. Even funnier, it was delicious.” The Sun

★ Tickets £15+bf C

★ Tickets £10+bf C

AT THE MUSIC HALL DANNY BHOY FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

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Thursday 4 October

Doors 7pm

Hugh Cornwell Hugh Cornwell is one of the UK's finest songwriting talents and accomplished live performers.

The original guitarist, singer and main songwriter in The Stranglers etched himself into the UK and Europe’s musical psyche with songs such as Peaches, No More Heroes, Golden Brown, Always the Sun, Grip, Nice N Sleazy, Duchess and No Mercy.

“He remains a hugely popular and prolific performer who’s songwriting retains its fiery eloquence and whose gigs still crackle with electricity” Classic Rock

Tickets £18+bf Thursday 11 October

Doors 8pm

Benjamin Francis Leftwich Benjamin Francis Leftwich is an 22-yearold English singersongwriter from York.

Leftwich's debut album, the Ian Grimble-produced Last Smoke Before The Snowstorm, was released in July 2011 to critical acclaim, and his music appears on the most prestigious playlists of Radio One DJs Zane Lowe and Fearne Cotton. Jo Wiley made his track Atlas Hands one of her tracks of 2010, and he recorded a live session for Dermot O’Leary’s popular Radio 2 show. His haunting and startlingly intimate voice will stop you in your tracks.

Tickets £12+bf 14+

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Saturday 13 October

Doors 7pm

Hue & Cry Hot Wire in Scotland

Sunday 4 November

With the brand new Hue and Cry album Hot Wire out now, the band are delighted to announce that they'll be touring Scotland in October to perform six special full-band shows.

Featuring countless favourite songs along with a selection of songs from the new album; these shows are simply not to be missed by any Hue and Cry fan within striking distance!

Building on the immense popularity of the renowned ‘Hue and Cry Weekend’ shows, tickets to this performance and access to some incredible extras are available as a Platinum Package.

For full Platinum Package details visit the Hue and Cry website.

Award winning comic Andi Osho (Live At The Apollo ,BBC1, Mock the Week, BBC2, Stand Up For The Week, Channel 4) is back on tour with her second stand-up show. Andi presents a brutally honest dissection of the perils and pitfalls of dating reporting her findings to the audience in this hilarious and heartwarming show.

"Hilarious” Sun “Perfect delivery” Guardian "Recommended" Time Out

Tickets £20+bf Platinum package £59.99+bf

★ Tickets £15+bf C

Sunday 21 October

Doors 7pm

Andi Osho All the Single Ladies

Doors 7.30pm

Wishbone Ash with support from Gerry Jablonski Legendary British band Wishbone Ash, pioneers of the twin-guitar rock that influenced groups from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden, stop off in the UK as part of their World Tour to perform such classic tracks from their multi-million selling albums as The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword & Blowin’ Free. As one of the busiest bands in rock, we suggest you book early to avoid disappointment!

Tickets £16+bf 14+

AT HMT SCOTTISH BALLET AUTUMN SEASON FRIDAY 19 & SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER

7pm

John Peel’s Shed Written by John Osbourne Tuesday 1 May NLP Theatre presents

7.30pm

Thursday 10 May Cumbernauld Theatre presents

7pm

Passing Places by Stephen Greenhorn Kidnapped

(River City, Sunshine on Leith) Sit back, belt up, and get ready for a dramatic rollercoaster ride around Scotland. Alex and Brian are two local lads, desperate to leave their mundane lives and dead end jobs in Motherwell. They decide to get out the only way they know how – doing a runner with a prized surfboard owned by Alex’s psychopathic boss.

★ Tickets £12+bf C

Adapted from the original Robert Louis Stevenson novel.

Forged from the fury of the Jacobite rebellion, Stevenson’s classic novel Kidnapped recounts the captivating story of young Davie Balfour and his astonishing personal journey across the lochs and glens of old Scotland as he fights to right the wrongs done to him by his scheming Uncle Ebeneezer of the House of Shaws.

★ Tickets £12+bf C

★ Tickets £12+bf C Schools £7.50 Tuesday 15 – Wednesday 16 May Va Va Voom presents

Friday 4 May Paines Plough presents

This five-star, sell-out smash theatre hit of the Edinburgh Festival, broadcast on BBC Radio Four in December 2011, is an ode to radio, those records and anyone who's ever sought solace in wireless.

“Shy and awkward but with a keen eye for a killer line and the significance of the trivia of daily life, Osborne sits somewhere between Tom Wrigglesworth and Daniel Kitson, which is a very good place to sit. I could have listened for hours” The Independent

THE LEMON TREE STUDIO

Tuesday 22 May

7pm

7pm

Donald Far’s Yir Tardis!

Thursday 24 May Theatre Tours International Ltd presents

7pm

Shylock

A day glo trip through the parks and raves and cafes of South London, where life is what you make it. The rapid fire words of Kate Tempest paint a picture of lives less ordinary in an unforgiving world, sound-tracked by an exhilarating score. A play about love, life and losing your mind.

A whirlwind adventure through time as three strangers get the chance to rewrite history. Follow our Mad Professor as his Robin Reliant three wheels you into the past! Back to when people had more hair grease than sense, when you used to record Baywatch on video tapes, and even back to when Aberdeen were at the top of the league! Join our inclusive drama group and laugh like tickle me Elmo, sing like Cher and dance to Greased Lightning!

The great Guy Masterson returns to The Lemon Tree with his latest one-man show, inspired by the character from Shakespeare's A Merchant of Venice. The show has been very well received both at the Edinburgh Festival last year, and the initial UK tour.

★ Tickets £12+bf C

Tickets £6+bf

★ Tickets £12+bf C

Wasted

Starring Guy Masterson

AT THE MUSIC HALL ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA THURSDAY 3 MAY

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Friday 31 August – Monday 3 September various times Wee Stories presents

A Dream on Midsummer’s Night Friday 1 June

7pm

An Instinct for Kindness Written and performed by Chris Larner Directed by Hannah Eidinow In November 2010, Chris Larner accompanied his chronically ill ex-wife to Switzerland’s Dignitas clinic. He came home with an empty wheelchair and a story to tell.

This moving, bittersweet show reflects on the circumstances, morality and humanity surrounding the journey. In a candid, poignant and sometimes comic performance, Chris explores both the profound personal implications and the wider ethical considerations of the contentious issue of assisted dying.

The show premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe 2011, where it won the coveted Scotsman Fringe First Award and was featured on BBC’s Newsnight Review as a highlight of the festival.

“A wonderfully subtle and deceptively understated performance. This is story-telling of a very high order.” **** The Times “Chris Larner tells his story simply… with scrupulous, unflinching honesty. This is a show that reminds us that how we die is as important as how we live.” **** The Guardian “Intensely moving, at times overwhelming. Larner relates it all with a clear-eyed, occasionally funny, occasionally horrifying lack of sentimentality.” **** The Independent

★ Tickets £12+bf C 14+ Schools £8 18

The silent show that is creating a lot of talk. Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking, drama with no acting. You’ll laugh, you’ll scream and ultimately you’ll end up like The Boy - lost for words. “A deliciously skilful hour, some of the set pieces are simply joyous, sometimes mesmerising” The Times

Supported by Aberdeen Performing Arts A version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare.

If you go down to the woods tonight, you’re in for a big surprise! The course of true love never did run smooth: a strict father and his headstrong daughter; star-crossed lovers and quarrelling fairies; mischievous imps, supernatural spells and people in the wrong place at the wrong time. Expect the unexpected as you are drawn into an enchanted forest on the most magical night of the year - Midsummer’s night...

Wee Stories’ re-telling of Shakespeare’s fabulous fairy-tale will be an entertaining, inventive and delightfully confusing night out for anyone aged 10 or over.

“Wee Stories are a company to treasure, and perhaps the most extraordinary storytellers on the Scottish stage.” The Scotsman “Wee Stories have earned a reputation not only as the best children’s theatre company in Scotland, but also as one of the very best companies in any genre.” Daily Telegraph

★ Tickets £12+bf C

Tickets £10+bf C Schools £7.50

Tuesday 5 June

7pm

The Boy With Tape On His Face

Thursday 7 – Friday 8 June

7pm

Shout! – The Mod Musical Scottish Premiere! Shout!! The Mod Musical - An award winning, swinging 60’s sensation guaranteed to get even the most reluctant of toes tapping! Flaunting the music, fashion, and hair that left England swinging, this is a tongue-in-cheek tale that wears its heart firmly on its sleeve. Featuring music from Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, Cilla Black and Lula including much loved songs such as Son of a Preacherman, Goldfinger and To Sir With Love – its larger than life and loads of fun! So grab your go-go boots and shimmy on down to join 5 girls in their hilarious journey through the psychedelic 60’s accompanied by the unforgettable melodies created by Burt Bacharach, Carole King, Bernie Goffin and Tony Hatch. The ultimate nostalgia trip that will delight daughters, mothers and grandmothers alike – and a perfect start to the summer!.

★ Tickets £14+bf C

AT HMT MICHAEL CLARK COMPANY TUESDAY 5 JUNE

Friday 28 September 7pm National Theatre of Scotland and TAG present a double bill of

The Static

by Davey Anderson Directed & Choreographed by Neil Bettles A kinetic coming-of-age story about desire, guilt and mind over matter.

Following an award-winning debut in 2010, ThickSkin returns with a magnetic new play by Davey Anderson. Developed in association with The Core at Corby Cube with support from National Theatre of Scotland.

“Most people's thoughts stay inside their heads. Not mine. My thoughts travel. My thoughts do things. Don't believe me? Just watch.” ★★★★“a beautiful piece of multimedia, multiform theatre” The List on Blackout

The Monster in the Hall &TheYellow Moon By David Greig Monster in the Hall Duck Macatarsney cares for her dad, Duke, whose MS is getting increasingly worse. Duke, a bike riding, heavy metal loving widower has raised Duck since her mother’s death.

They are just about surviving when Duke wakes up blind and Duck hears that Social Services are coming to take her away.

The Monster in the Hall follows Duck as she tries to protect her world from the terrifying prospect of change.

Yellow Moon A modern Bonnie and Clyde tale that follows the fortunes of two teenagers on the run. Yellow Moon explores what it means to live in a celebrity-obsessed world and what it is that defines who you are when you're 17 years old.

Tickets £12+bf C Schools £7.50 Wednesday 10 October 7pm Sell a Door Theatre Company in association with Mull Theatre presents

★ Tickets £12+bf CG 14+ Schools £7.50 Tuesday 25 – Wednesday 26 September Gilded Balloon & Tron Theatre present

Supported by

THE LEMON TREE STUDIO

Wednesday 19 September 7pm ThickSkin presents

7pm

Casablanca – The Gin Joint Cut Written and directed by Morag Fullarton

The Man Who Had All The Luck by Arthur Miller

Casablanca: The Gin Joint Cut is a lovingly disrespectful homage to one of the classic films of all time. A ‘superb multitasking cast’ whisk you back to Morocco 1941, a Nazi infested hotbed of corruption, teeming with refugees and all the flotsam and jetsam of war-torn Europe. Cut to Rick’s bar where the émigrés gather, desperate to get hold of the all-elusive exit visa, when who should walk in but the beautiful Ilsa, Rick’s long lost love…

Casablanca has some of the most iconic scenes and best lines ever written, so why not play it again? But this time in a tiny gin joint, with three actors. Morag Fullarton’s fast paced distillation will have you raise a Bogart-style eyebrow, shed a Bergman-like tear and drown out the Nazis with a rousing chorus of the Marseillaise.

Starring Jimmy Chisholm, Gavin Mitchell and Clare Waugh. Excerpts from Casablanca granted courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. “…pure theatre magic…the secret of the show's success lies in its combination of anarchic stage send-up and real passion for the essence of one of the great screen love-stories…” ★★★★ The Scotsman

Is it luck, fate or hard work that brings a man his happiness?

The Man Who Had All the Luck follows the life of David Beeves, a mechanic in a rural Midwest American town in the 1930s, who is blessed with good fortune. In contrast, his family and friends face difficult times: his father desperately trying to raise his under-performing brother to success on the baseball pitch, while his friend Shory, confined to a wheelchair, becomes more resentful of his misfortune.

The more success David achieves, the more guilty and paranoid he feels about the plight of those around him. He begins to wonder what will happen when his luck runs out.

★ Tickets £12+bf C 14+

★ Tickets £12+bf C Schools £7

AT THE MUSIC HALL JASON BYRNE THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

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