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Quick Guide WHAT’S ON AT HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE MUSIC HALL & THE LEMON TREE

AUGUST

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12 GAELIC VOICES ★LTS 12–14 HIGHLAND HEARTBEAT ★HMT 13 BLUEFLINT ★LTL 16–21 SPAMALOT ★HMT 19 PETER GREGSON ★LTL 20 PROM PRAISE ★MH 20 BLACKHEART LTL 23–28 DANCING QUEEN ★HMT 27 ORKESTRA DEL SOL LTL 30–4SEP CALENDAR GIRLS ★HMT

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SEPTEMBER

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CONNIE LUSH & BLUES SHOUTER LTL SKERRYVORE LTL JANE MCDONALD ★MH SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPET THEATRE ★LTL JACOBITE COUNTRY ★LTS UP ‘N’ UNDER ★HMT THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK★MH COURTNEY PINE CBE (NEJF) LTL A FUNNY VALENTINE (NEJF) LTS NIKI KING (NEJF) LTL BRASS JAW (NEJF) LTL BRASS JAW WORKSHOP (NEJF) LTS STAN TRACEY CBE (NEJF) LTL CURTIS STIGERS (NEJF) ★MH ARISTOCATS + THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE LTS BUSTING OUT ★HMT AN EVENING WITH PETER ALLISS ★MH ADRIAN EDMONDSON & THE BAD SHEPHERDS LTL SINGALONGA SOUND OF MUSIC ★HMT THE ABERDEEN CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES ★MH SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA (NEJF) ★HMT

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24 24 25 25 25 26 27–28 29 30 30

TIMES WHEN I BITE: THE MOIRA MONOLOGUES LTS SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE AULD MEAL MILL MH TENORS UN LIMITED ★HMT DANNY BHOY LTL VOCAL WORKSHOP WITH JO THOMPSON LTS WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION ★HMT ABERDEEN COLLEGE FRESHER’S GIG LTL THE BOOKIE – THE CHIPS ARE DOWN THE KILTS ARE OFF ★LTS ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA MH JOSIE LONG – BE HONOURABLE ★LTL CEILIDH WITH CLACHAN YELL ★MH EMELI SANDE ★LTL HADDO HOUSE CHORAL & OPERATIC SOCIETY ★MH THE CHRISTIANS LTL ON OUR WAY TO LISBON ★LTS GILDED BALLOON COMEDY LTL GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU ★HMT AN AUDIENCE WITH SALLY MORGAN ★MH MANIC STREET PREACHERS (SOLD OUT) MH LEE NELSON’S WELL GOOD TOUR LTL

OCTOBER 1 1-2 2 3 3 4 4 5

CEILIDH WITH SHINDIG ★MH SCOTTISH BALLET GEOMETRY + GRACE ★HMT AN EVENING WITH HOWARD MARKS ★LTL ARDAL O’HANLON MH KIERAN GOSS ★LTL LEVEL 42 MH JERRY HARMON LTL GREG DAVIES ★LTL 2

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Monday 16 – Saturday 21 August MONTY PYTHON’S

SPAMALOT

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AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT...

Audiences all around the world have been roaring with laughter since Monty Python’s Spamalot, by Eric Idle and John DuPrez, won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005.

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people.

The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights Of The Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation’s Favourite Comedy Song.

ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE.

“Truly a knight to remember” Telegraph

★ Tickets £10.50 to £37.50 plus £1 per ticket bf

Monday 23 – Saturday 28 August

Calling all Super Troupers and Dancing Queens!

DANCING QUEEN

Celebrating timeless hits from the pop phenomenon Abba and hot on the heels of the huge success of the Broadway Musical Mamma Mia this outrageous glittering production is a non-stop, fun filled party for everyone.

Featuring a dynamic cast of singers and dancers, beautiful costumes and dazzling choreography, this high octane, musical extravaganza features fabulous Broadway Style production pieces, performed to wall-to-wall mega Abba hits, including Money Money Money, Fernando, Voulez Vous, Take a Chance and many more.

Fronted by four amazingly talented lead singers and a company of 16 dancers, the show also features a medley of fabulous party classics from the 70’s, and a dazzling compilation of highlights from the iconic film Saturday Night Fever.

Guaranteed to have everyone dancing, singing and swinging in the aisles.

★ Tickets £12.50 to £24.50 plus £1 per ticket bf

Get ready for the biggest party ever!

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

Monday 30 August – Saturday 4 September

CALENDAR GIRLS

Following a sell out, record breaking week in Aberdeen, Calendar Girls has triumphed in the West End. Now it’s back for one week only but this time Scotland’s very own Elaine C Smith will play Miss October, originally played in the film by Helen Mirren.

Elaine’s bringing a brand new set of Calendar Girls with her including Denise Black, Jean Boht, Jennifer Ellison, Julia Hills, Rachel Lumberg, Ruth Madoc with Bruno Langley as Lawrence the photographer and Joe McGann as John.

A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.

Last time, Calendar Girls sold out in Aberdeen before it even opened, so don’t miss out and book today for the show the Daily Mail called “a marvellous, uplifting night at the theatre”.

“A show I could see over and over again – and I hope I will!”

FREE POST-SHOW CHAT

Seating Area

Mon–Thur 7.30pm Thur 2pm & Sat 2.30pm

Fri & Sat 7.30pm

DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS MID STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE UPPER CIRCLE BALCONY

£23.50 £23.50 £21.50 £17.50 £21.50 £19.50 £12.50

£27.50 £27.50 £25.50 £21.50 £25.50 £23.50 £16.50

Thursday 2 September Call the Box Office to book.

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE

£4 OFF

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SIGNED PERFORMANCE Tue 31 Aug, 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 4 Sept, 2.30pm - preceded by a TOUCH TOUR - to book, call the Box Office.

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FRIENDS – £4 off opening night, £2 off all other performances (excl. balc. and Fri/Sat eve).

Monday 30 August Call the Box Office to book.

THIS WEEK AT THE MUSIC HALL JANE MCDONALD FRI 3 SEPT

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION OF THE OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING COMEDY Bill Kenwright presents the hull truck theatre company

production of John Godber’s

Monday 6 – Saturday 11 September

UP ‘N’ UNDER

WITH ABI TITMUSS John Godber directs the 25 Anniversary th

production of his Olivier Award-winning comedy.

Actress and TV personality Abi Titmuss, fresh from a critically-acclaimed performance as Lady Macbeth, stars as a gym instructor attempting to kick an unruly bunch of amateur Rugby League misfits into touch in just eight short weeks.

When Rugby League obsessive Arthur Hoyle bets his savings on the team from the Wheatsheaf Arms, a squad with a less than impressive reputation for losing every single match they have ever played, nothing short of a miracle can help.

Arthur has to turn the unwilling team into the best squad north of the Humber as they prepare to face their arch rivals, the Cobbler’s Arms. But help is at hand in the form of a gym instructor who may just have what it takes to prepare the boys for the match of their lives…

Seating Area

starring

ABI TITMUSS ROBERT ANGELL JAMES CROSSLEY EAMONN FLEMING WILLIAM ILKLEY LEWIS LINFORD

DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS MID STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE

Mon–Thur 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm £18.50 £18.50 £16.50 £12.50 £14.50

Fri-Sat 7.30pm

Thur 2pm

£22.50 £22.50 £20.50 £16.50 £18.50

£12.50 £12.50 £12.50 £12.50 £12.50

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE

2for1

£2 OFF

£2 OFF

FRIENDS –2 for 1 opening night, £4 off all other performances.

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £2 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased (excl. Fri/Sat 7.30pm).

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Wednesday 15 September 7.30pm

BUSTING OUT!

‘The audience loved every minute of it.’ Dominion Post

THE HIT MUSICAL COMEDY DIRECT FROM THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL

In the UK for the very first time, don’t miss the sell out show that has women cheering on their feet and men gasping with amazement. Join sassy songstress Emma Powell and charismatic comedian Bev Killick and see why over quarter of a million people Down Under were blown away with their originality, audacity and truly jaw aching (and on occasion, knicker wetting) humour.

Part musical, part stand up, part theatre and part cabaret, you’ll be busting to tell your friends about the feel-good show of the year!

★ Tickets £11.50 to £19.50 plus £1 per ticket bf

Thursday 16 September 7pm

SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC

FANCY DRESS IS NOT OBLIGATORY BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

The smash-hit musical show that has been all around the world and is now back at His Majesty’s Theatre.

For those of you not yet converted, Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along!

So get those vocal chords warmed up, cut up those chintz curtains and hurry down for the perfect night out.

★ Tickets £10 plus £1 per ticket bf PART OF

Friday 17 September 7.30pm

SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA DIRECTED BY TOMMY SMITH

This brilliant reworking of Gershwin’s orchestral classic for big band, ‘Rhapsody in Blue’, features Brian Kellock - a virtual one man history of jazz piano. The other half of the concert is a tribute to Buddy Rich, bandleader and arguably the greatest jazz drummer ever.

★ Tickets £14.50 to £18.50 plus £1 per ticket bf See pages 32-33 for full festival listings

Saturday 18 September 7.30pm

TENORS UN LIMITED THE RAT PACK OF OPERA

PRESENTED BY BRUCE JAMES PRODUCTIONS LTD

“FANTASTIC - A UNIQUE AND WONDERFULLY ENTERTAINING ACT!”Lord Richard Attenborough

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Using talents honed in their previous solo careers in the opera, theatre and recording worlds, Tenors Unlimited set out to bring their own unique blend of wit, charm and vocal arrangements - along with original compositions - to the classical crossover genre.

Jem, Paul & Scott have performed alongside Sting, Hayley Westenra, Lionel Ritchie, Simply Red, Daniel and Natasha Bedingfield, soul diva Beyoncé, The Opera Babes, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra... to name a few.

★ Tickets £13.50 to £17.50 plus £1 per ticket bf

AT THE MUSIC HALL ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA THU 23 SEPT

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

EXCLUSIVE DEALS, PRIORITY BOOKING & GREAT DISCOUNTS!

See more

STARS Join now from only

£25

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE BILL KENWRIGHT by special arrangement with AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD presents

Monday 20 – Saturday 25 September

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

Following the success of The Hollow, The Unexpected Guest, And Then There Were None and Spider’s Web, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company is proud to present the next instalment in the highly acclaimed series, Christie's undisputed masterpiece: Witness for the Prosecution.

Leading this tour de force cast is Denis Lill (star of the highly acclaimed series, The Royal), Ben Nealon (Soldier, Soldier), and Robert Duncan who played Gus Hedges in the multi-award-winning comedy Drop the Dead Donkey. Peter Byrne (Dixon of Dock Green), Elizabeth Power (Eastenders) and 60’s teen idol Mark Wynter round out this all star cast.

In a world where everyone seems to be harbouring a dark secret, this gripping courtroom drama will keep you guessing until the final fatal moment.

“Undoubtedly Christie’s best. A tour de force that will keep you guessing till the last second. Genius” The Gazette Seating Area DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS MID STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE

Mon–Thur 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm £22.50 £22.50 £20.50 £16.50 £19.50

Fri-Sat 7.30pm

Thur 2pm

£24.50 £24.50 £22.50 £19.50 £21.50

£15.00 £15.00 £15.00 £15.00 £15.00

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thursday 23 September 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 25 September, 2.30pm - preceded by a TOUCH TOUR - to book, call the Box Office.

2for1

£2 OFF

£2 OFF

FRIENDS –2 for 1 opening night, £4 off all other performances.

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £2 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased (excl.Fri/Sat 7.30pm).

Schools – Wed 7.30pm & Thurs 2pm all tickets £7.50 + one free for every 10 booked.

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 September

Monday 1.30pm & 3.15pm. Tuesday 11am, 1.30pm & 3.15pm.

GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU

Based on the classic bestseller ‘Guess How Much I Love You’ by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram.

Available from Walker Books and all good bookstores.

Much loved characters Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare leap off the page and onto the stage!

Enjoy songs, games and laughter as Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s classic ‘Guess How Much I Love You’ tales are brought to life by David Wood OBE, the UK’s leading writer and director of children's theatre. His many successes include ‘The Tiger That Came To Tea’, ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’, ‘The Gingerbread Man’, ‘The Witches’ and ‘Babe The Sheep Pig’.

With something for everybody, Guess How Much I Love You is perfect entertainment for the young and not-so-young!

For children aged 3 and above.

★ Tickets Adults £12.50 Children £10.50 plus £1 per ticket bf

“Runs sweet as a nut until bedtime” The Stage

The

Lord Provost’sVariety Show Friday 15 – Saturday 16 October Directed by Craig Pike,

THE LORD PROVOST’S VARIETY SHOW

Starring Scotland’s favourite actress Elaine C Smith along with George Donald and Steve Robertson of Scotland the What? fame, The Lord Provost’s Variety Show will celebrate the best of Scotland’s talent, in a feast of music, comedy and dance. This year, the proceeds will go towards dementia research at The University of Aberdeen, which will help buy scanners to assist in early detection of the illness.

Seating Area

Fri/Sat 7.30pm

DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE BALCONY

£25.00 £25.00 £17.50 £17.50 £15.00

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE

compered by Doug Duthie and starring • Elaine C Smith • Steve Robertson and George Donald • Fiona Kennedy • Alan McHugh and Jordan Young • Gordon McPherson • Danscentre

£2 OFF

£2 OFF

Sponsored by FRIENDS – £2 off.

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £2 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased.

£2 OFF

MUSIC HALL STRICTLY BIG BAND -

AN EXTRAVAGANZA OF MUSIC SONG AND DANCE

FRI 15 OCT

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Friday 1 & Saturday 2 October

GEOMETRY AND GRACE This autumn Scottish Ballet presents a fascinating programme of pure dance influenced by the grace of geometry, contemporary classical music and the chic styles of the 1940s.

NEVER BEFORE PERFORMED IN ABERDEEN

SCÈNES DE BALLET Frederick Ashton NEW WORK Val Caniparoli BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

FEARFUL SYMMETRIES Ashley Page For more information, videos and images log onto www.scottishballet.co.uk

OUTSIDE IN - Saturday 2 October 4pm

Live on stage event with excerpts from the piece and interviews with the artistic team and dancers to explore all aspects of the performance. Tickets £5, £2 with show ticket..

FREE PRE-SHOW TALK

With Artistic Team - Friday 1 October 6.30pm With Resident Conductor Richard Honner - Saturday 2 October 6.30pm

Seating Area

Fri-Sat 7.30pm

£3 OFF

£2 OFF

DRESS CIRCLE £22.50 FRONT STALLS £20.50 MID STALLS £18.50 REAR STALLS £12.50 UPPER CIRCLE £14.50

“A triumph ★★★★” The Herald on Scènes de Ballet Scènes de Ballet Choreography Frederick Ashton Music Igor Stravinsky Design Andre Beaurepaire New Work Choreography Val Caniparoli Music Elena Kats Chernin Fearful Symmetries Choreography Ashley Page Music John Adams Design Antony McDonald Lighting Peter Mumford

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£2 OFF

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Fri 1 October, 7.30pm

UNDER 26’s OFFER AVAILABLE Please call Box Office for details FRIENDS – £3 off top two prices.

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £2 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased.

Schools – Wed 7.30pm & Thurs 2pm all tickets £7.50 + one free for every 10 booked.

AT THE LEMON TREE INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT WED 6 OCT

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 October

CHESS

Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood directs an amazing company of actors and musicians in an extraordinary new staging of the classic musical Chess. Written by Tim Rice and ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, Chess has one of the greatest musical theatre scores of all time including One Night In Bangkok, Pity The Child, Anthem, You And I and, of course, I Know Him So Well which became a number one hit for Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson.

Two of the world's greatest chess masters battle it out at the world chess championships but their greatest contest is for the love of one woman. Amidst political intrigue and international conspiracies, the American and the Russian fight to win the heart of Florence Vassy in a romantic triangle that mirrors the heightened passions of the Cold War all set to an explosive score by the composers of Mamma Mia and the lyricist of Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita.

Make your move now and book for the must-see musical event of the year!

Seating Area DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS MID STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE UPPER CIRCLE BALCONY

Tue–Thur 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm £31.50 £31.50 £26.50 £22.50 £26.50 £24.50 £17.50

Fri-Sat 7.30pm

Thur 2pm

£35.50 £35.50 £30.50 £26.50 £30.50 £28.50 £17.50

£24.50 £24.50 £22.50 £18.50 £22.50 £20.50 £10.50

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE SIGNED & AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 9 October, 2.30pm

2for1

£2 OFF

£2 OFF

FRIENDS –2 for 1 opening night, £4 off all other performances (excl. balcony).

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £2 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased (excl. balcony and Fri/Sat 7.30pm).

Schools – Wed 7.30pm & Thurs 2pm - RS & UC only, all tickets £7.50 + one free for every 10 booked.

the FREE POST-SHOW CHAT Call Box Office Wednesday 6 October to book.

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Monday 11 Wednesday 13 October THE (ALL NEW!) ORIGINAL TRIBUTE TO...

SHAKE YOUR TAIL FEATHER TO THE BLUES BROTHERS

THE BLUES BROTHERS 2010 UK TOUR

The legendary Original Tribute to The Blues Brothers is back in the UK at last! Yes folks, the show that started it all has been playing sell out tours all over Europe these past few years, but Jake and Elwood Blues know that home is where the heart is so they’re back in town on a serious mission to entertain you!

Featuring cast members from the original hit West End run, this ‘all-new’ show brings you all those amazing, favourite and classic moments and more; including a brand new set, new twists, new moves, new songs - and freshly laundered suits!!

The boys are joined by one of Europe’s finest seven piece bands and the sassy Bluettes; playing all your favourite songs, including Everybody, Shake a Tail Feather, Sweet Home Chicago, Think, Respect, Gimme Some Loving, and loads, loads more!

So dust off your pork pie hat, dig out your shades and prepare to party like never before! Join the Blues Brothers for a night of the finest music, moves, thrills and spills you’re likely to see this side of Chicago!

Seating Area

Mon–Wed 7.30pm

Wed 2pm

DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS MID STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE UPPER CIRCLE BALCONY

£24.50 £24.50 £22.50 £18.50 £22.50 £20.50 £16.50

£19.50 £19.50 £17.50 £13.50 £17.50 £15.50 £11.50

£4 OFF

£2 OFF

£2 OFF

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE FRIENDS – £4 off all performances (excl. balcony).

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £2 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased.

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MUSIC HALL JOHNNY CASH’S LEGENDARY TENNESSEE THREE MON 11 OCT

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE “The love songs have a bite and pathos to them that make them feel as if they have been wrenched straight from the heart”

“Capable of wrenching a tear from the bronze statue atop Leith Walk” The List ★★★★

The Times ★★★★

Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 October

SUNSHINE ON LEITH STARRING BILLY BOYD AS DAVY Following on from its sensational debut sell-out tour in 2007, Sunshine on Leith makes a very welcome return to the stage this autumn in this spectacular production from Dundee Rep. Follow the highs and lows of Ally and his friend Davy as they return home to Leith from the army. Families, friendships and life are not all plain sailing in this funny and moving story about love and life.

Billy Boyd (The Lord of the Rings, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World) stars alongside an incredibly talented company of over 20 in this critically acclaimed production, brought to life by playwright Stephen Greenhorn (Dr Who) and Artistic Director of Dundee Rep James Brining (A Christmas Carol).

The Proclaimers have had huge success across the globe with hits such as I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) and Letter From America. With such stunning songs this energetic piece of musical theatre is loved by audiences and critics alike.

This is set to be the musical event of the season so whatever you do, don’t miss it!

Seating Area DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS MID STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE BALCONY

Tue–Thur 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm £26.00 £26.00 £26.00 £22.00 £24.00 £18.00

Fri-Sat 7.30pm

Thur 2pm

£28.00 £28.00 £28.00 £24.00 £26.00 £20.00

£20.00 £20.00 £20.00 £16.00 £18.00 £15.00

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE 2for1

£2 OFF

£2 OFF

FRIENDS –2 for 1 opening night £2 off all other performances excl. balcony.

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £2 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased.

Schools – Wed 7.30pm & Thurs 2pm tickets £7.50 (mid/rear stalls, upper circle + one free for every 10 booked.

AT THE LEMON TREE THIS WEEK ROB DEERING TUE 19 OCT

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME BILL KENWRIGHT presents

Monday 25 – Saturday 30 October WILLY RUSSELL’S

BLOOD BROTHERS

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 tragic consequences. Starring X Factor’s Niki Evans as Mrs Johnstone, 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 21st phenomenal year in London, continues to enjoy standing ovations at every devastating performance. No wonder Blood Brothers is now ‘The musical for all time’.

“The greatest musical of the decade” International Herald Tribune

Seating Area DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS MID STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE UPPER CIRCLE BALCONY

Mon-Thur 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm £29.50 £29.50 £24.50 £20.50 £24.50 £22.50 £14.50

Fri-Sat 7.30pm

Thur 2pm

£32.50 £32.50 £27.50 £23.50 £27.50 £25.50 £14.50

£22.50 £22.50 £20.50 £16.50 £20.50 £18.50 £10.50

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE STARRING

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 30 Oct 2.30pm - preceded by a TOUCH TOUR to book, call the Box Office.

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Sat 30 Oct 2.30pm

X FACTOR’S

NIKI EVANS IN THE ICONIC ROLE OF MRS JOHNSTONE

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Wednesday 27 October, after evening performance Call the Box Office to book.

£4 OFF

£2 OFF

£2 OFF

FRIENDS – £4 off opening night, £2 off all other performances (excl. Sat 2.30pm & balcony).

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £2 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased (excl. balcony and Fri/Sat 7.30pm).

Schools – Tue 7.30pm & Thurs 2pm - mid stalls, rear stalls and upper circle, all tickets £7.50 + one free for every 10 booked.

THIS WEEK AT THE MUSIC HALL THE ILLEGAL EAGLES SUN 31 OCT

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE THE LYRIC MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS

Wednesday 3 – Saturday 6 November

in association with

THE LYRIC MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS

THE PRODUCERS

A Mel Brooks Musical Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks by arrangement with Studio Canal An amateur production presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. On behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL OF NEW YORK Hot on the heels of their last production at His Majesty’s Theatre, the high-flying ‘The Witches of Eastwick’, Lyric is delighted to be bringing the fantastic musical ‘The Producers’ to the North-East. ‘The Producers’ is based on the 1968 American comedy film written and directed by Mel Brooks, subsequently adapted for stage, which tells the story of Max Bialystock, a theatrical producer, and Leo Bloom, a timid accountant who attempt to cheat their investors by finding the worst play ever written – ‘Springtime For Hitler’ – and turning this into a full-scale Broadway musical – with hilarious consequences! If you enjoy a good laugh, albeit a bit tongue-in-cheek, then this show is for you!

Seating Area DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS MID STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE UPPER CIRCLE

Wed-Thur Fri-Sat 7.30pm 7.30pm

Sat 2.30pm

£20.00 £20.00 £20.00 £16.50 £20.00 £18.00

£14.50 £14.50 £14.50 £14.50 £14.50 £14.50

£22.00 £22.00 £22.00 £17.00 £22.00 £19.00

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE 2for1

£2 OFF

£2 OFF

FRIENDS – 2 for 1 opening night, £2 off all other performances (excl. Sat 2.30pm).

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £2 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased (excl.Sat matinee).

AT THE LEMON TREE DAVE ARCARI + SUPPORT FRI 5 NOV

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE “SDT IS A JOY TO WATCH AND A GROUNDBREAKING COMPANY TO BE PROUD OF”

Tuesday 9 November

7.30pm

SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE

Herald SDT, Scotland’s national contemporary dance company presents a stunning double bill.

THE LIFE & TIMES OF GIRL A by award winning choreographer Ben Duke (Lost Dog).

NQR (NOT QUITE RIGHT)

Co-directed by SDT Artistic Director Janet Smith, Associate Director Fellow Marc Brew and SDT’s Dance Agent for Change Caroline Bowditch.

FREE PRE-SHOW TALK WITH THE ARTISTIC TEAM

★ Tickets £11 to £17 plus £1 per ticket bf

Tuesday 9 November 6.30pm - 7pm

Thursday 11 & Saturday 13 November

7.30pm

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Sung in Italian with English Supertitles.

The team behind 2007’s The Barber of Seville returns to Scottish Opera. Internationally renowned baritone Sir Thomas Allen directs Mozart’s unstoppable masterpiece, set in the stylish world of the late eighteenth century.

The once charming Count Almaviva has developed a somewhat loose sense of morality and spends his days pestering the serving girls… He has a particular soft spot for Susanna, the girl Figaro is hoping to marry that very day, and is planning to put a major spanner in the works. Figaro, Susanna and Rosina, now Almaviva’s wife, conspire to stop him, but not before Figaro’s old foe, Dr Bartolo makes an appearance…

Blending breathtaking arias with over-the-top characters and chaotic humour, this is Mozart at his theatrical best. Thomas Oliemans, Figaro in The Barber of Seville, returns to the role. Acclaimed Mozartian baritone Roderick Williams sings Almaviva and Scottish soprano Kate Valentine sings the role of the Countess.

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO UNWRAPPED

A FREE HOUR-LONG TASTER Friday 12 November at 6pm Call the Box Office to book.

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Supported by Dunard Fund The Scottish Opera Syndicate Scottish Opera's 'Play a Supporting Role' Appeal

Seating Area

Thu & Sat 7.30pm

DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS MID STALLS MID STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE UPPER CIRCLE BALCONY

£47.00 £47.00 £42.00 £35.00 £27.00 £35.00 £29.50 £15.00

£4 OFF

£3 OFF

£3 OFF

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE

£10 TICKETS FOR UNDER 26s If you’re under 26 and would like to experience a night at the opera then take advantage of our fantastic £10 ticket offer.

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

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 13 November 7.30pm. Preceded by a TOUCH TOUR, please book in advance by calling the Box Office.

APA FRIENDS – £4 off Thursday performance.

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £3 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased.

Please email groups@aberdeenperformingarts.com Schools – tickets £10 + one free for every 10 booked (rear stalls/upper circle only).

MUSIC HALL SALSA CELTICA 15th ANNIVERSARY TOUR FRI 5 NOV

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Monday 15 – Saturday 20 November

SCROOGE

Tommy Steele, one of the most successful British entertainers of all time, returns to the stage this festive season in the title role of the record breaking, ‘stunningly spectacular’ London Palladium production of Scrooge.

A legend in his own right, Tommy’s career includes over twenty hit singles, Hollywood movies such as The Happiest Millionaire, and countless award winning stage musicals such as Half a Sixpence, Hans Andersen and Singin’ in the Rain. His performances in Scrooge at the world-famous London Palladium sent him into the record books as the star to have headlined the most performances at London’s most famous theatre.

The perfect winter treat, Scrooge is a heartwarming family story with stunning sets and costumes, specially created illusions by magician Paul Kieve (acclaimed for the magic effects in the Harry Potter films) and a fantastic musical score by Leslie Bricusse which features the Oscar nominated hit Thank You Very Much.

Mon-Thur Fri-Sat 7.30pm 7.30pm

Seating Area DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS MID STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE UPPER CIRCLE BALCONY

£32.50 £32.50 £27.50 £23.50 £27.50 £25.50 £16.50

£36.50 £36.50 £31.50 £27.50 £31.50 £29.50 £16.50

£25.50 £25.50 £23.50 £19.50 £23.50 £21.50 £10.50

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Fri 19 November, 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 20 November, 2.30pm Preceded by a TOUCH TOUR, please book in advance by calling the Box Office.

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Sat 20 November, 2.30pm OFF

£2 OFF

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

IN

Thur 2pm

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE

£4

THE RECORD-BREAKING LONDON PALLADIUM PRODUCTION!

‘THRILLINGLY SPECTACULAR.

A gigantic feast of song and dance with a mountain of magic.’

EVENING NEWS

‘BREATHTAKING. TOMMY STEELE WHAT A STAR!’ THE SUN

£2 OFF

APA FRIENDS – £4 off opening night, £2 off all other performances (excl.balcony).

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £2 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased (excl. balcony and Fri/Sat 7.30pm).

Schools – Tue 7.30pm & Thurs 2pm - rear stalls and upper circle, tickets £7.50 + one free for every 10.

AS TOLD BY

THE LEMON TREE A CHRISTMAS CAROL JACOB MARLEY (DECEASED) SAT 27 NOV

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE ‘ONE OF THOSE RARE THEATRICAL OCCASIONS WITH A GENUINE HEALING QUALITY’ THE GUARDIAN

Monday 22 – Saturday 27 November

LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD

THE HEART-WARMING PORTRAYAL OF 19th CENTURY COUNTRY LIFE Following the success of the award-winning BBC television series, Bill Kenwright presents a fresh new revival of Keith Dewhurst’s original stage adaptation of the much loved story Lark Rise to Candleford. Based on the first book of Flora Thompson’s trilogy of semi-autobiographical novels, this heart warming play was first performed at London’s National Theatre in 1978 and was nominated for two Olivier awards.

Seen through the eyes of young Laura Timms, the play follows a day in the life and relationships of the farm workers, craftsmen and gentry of the fictional hamlet of Lark Rise at the end of the nineteenth century. It is the first day of harvest, and the villagers celebrate with the simple pleasures of music, song and dance, creating a moving and evocative picture of a forgotten England.

BILL KENWRIGHT presents

THE ACCLAIMED NATIONAL THEATRE ADAPTATION

Seating Area DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS MID STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE

Mon–Thur 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm £22.50 £22.50 £20.50 £16.50 £19.50

Fri-Sat 7.30pm

Thur 2pm

£24.50 £24.50 £22.50 £19.50 £21.50

£15.00 £15.00 £15.00 £15.00 £15.00

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thursday 25 November 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Saturday 27 November 2.30pm - preceded by a TOUCH TOUR to book, call the Box Office.

2for1

A MOVING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING EVOCATION OF A FORGOTTEN BRITAIN

By KEITH

DEWHURST

Adapted from the first book of

Directed by

JOE HARMSTON

£2 OFF

£2 OFF

FRIENDS –2 for 1 opening night, £4 off all other performances.

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £2 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased (excl. Fri/Sat 7.30pm).

Schools – Wed 7.30pm & Thurs 2pm all tickets £7.50 + one free for every 10 booked.

Designed by

FLORA THOMPSON’s trilogy SIMON SCULLION

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Saturday 4 December – Sunday 9 January 2011 SATURDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY

4 5 7 8 9 10 12 14 15 16 17 2 3 5 6 7 9

Seating Area

DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY JANUARY JANUARY JANUARY JANUARY JANUARY

2.30pm 1.45pm 1.45pm 1.45pm 1.45pm 2.30pm 1.45pm 1.45pm 1.45pm 1.45pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm

Adult Child

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm

Family Ticket

MAX 2 ADULTS

Dress Circle £19.50 £17.50 £68.00 Front Stalls £19.50 £17.50 £68.00 Mid Stalls £17.50 £15.50 £60.00 RearStalls £15.50 £13.50 £53.00 Upper Circle £15.50 £13.50 £53.00 Boxes (restricted view) 2 x Lower £83.00 5 people 2 x Upper £71.00 4 people FRIDAY 10 SATURDAY 11 FRIDAY 17 SATURDAY 18 MONDAY 20 TUESDAY 21 WEDNESDAY 22 THURSDAY 23 FRIDAY 24 SUNDAY 26 MONDAY 27 TUESDAY 28 WEDNESDAY 29 THURSDAY 30 FRIDAY 31 FRIDAY 7 SATURDAY 8

DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY JANUARY

7pm 2.30pm 7pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm

Seating Ticket Adult Family MAX 2 ADULTS Area £78.00 Dress Circle £21.00 Front Stalls £21.00 £78.00 Mid Stalls £19.50 £70.00 RearStalls £17.75 £63.00 Upper Circle £17.75 £63.00 Boxes (restricted view) 2 x Lower £85.00 5 people 2 x Upper £73.00 4 people Plus £1 per ticket booking fee £4 OFF

£3 OFF

£2 OFF

FRIENDS – £4 off opening weekend, £2 off all other performances.

SCHOOLS – all 1.45pm performances and Tue 7 Dec 7pm - all tickets £8 + 1 free ticket for every 10 pupils purchased. No discounts on blue performances.

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ALSO BOOKING Wednesday 19 – Saturday 22 January 2011

Eve 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat Matinee 2pm

CINDERELLA

Ashley Page's vivid reworking of the much-loved fairytale makes a welcome return to the stage.

Antony McDonald's unmistakable sumptuous designs transport the heroine's search for happiness to a decadent Vivienne Westwood meets Andy Warhol 18th Century France, with Scottish Ballet's phenomenally talented dancers bringing this unforgettable tale to life.

“A magnificent production for all ages.”

The Observer

“Magical and downright fabulous, one breathtaking scene after another Cinderella is a must-have ticket” The Press and Journal

Audio Described Performance Thurs 20 January 2pm

★ Tickets £10.50 to £29.50 plus £1 per ticket bf

Friday 4 February 2011 7.30pm

BALLETBOYZ Balletboyz celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2011 with a new show and 10 amazing dancers. Fresh from their sellout success in 2010 with the TALENT, the “past masters of the accessible touch” (The Guardian) return with another fantastic evening of all male dance including work by celebrated choreographers Russell Maliphant and Paul Roberts* as well as the Balletboyz unique behind-the-scenes films. *As seen in BBC3’s Balletboyz: The Rite of Spring.

“Balletboyz now occupies boyband territory”The Times 22

Alpha by Paul Roberts. Photo credit Panayiotis Sinnos.

Torsion by Russell Maliphant (dancers Matt Rees and Leon Poulton).

Photo credit Panayiotis Sinnos.

★ Tickets £11 to £17 plus £1 per ticket bf

AT THE MUSIC HALL JOHANN STRAUSS GALA FRI 7 JAN

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Monday 7– Sat 2.30pm Saturday 12 February THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRESENTS THE WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION OF

“BLISSFULLY FUNNY… IN SHORT, A SUPERB, LIFE-ENHANCING PLAY.” Guardian

THE HISTORY BOYS

BY ALAN BENNETT

Directed by Christopher Luscombe.

One of the great plays of the decade, The History Boys is set in a school in the North of England where a boisterous bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys are attempting to gain entrance to Oxford and Cambridge whilst fending off the distractions of sport and sex. In Alan Bennett's much-loved play, staffroom battles and the anarchy of adolescence provide a rich vein of comedy.

Director Christopher Luscombe achieved tremendous success with his production of Alan Bennett’s Enjoy in the West End.

★ Tickets £14.50 to £23.50 plus £1 per ticket bf Cast of 2010 production

THE MORE THE MERRIER!

Make sure your group is part of the excitement of live shows and gigs. Whether it’s a school trip, work’s night out, girly giggle or family treat it’s a case of the more the merrier as far as we’re concerned. With a fantastic line up of music, comedy, drama and dance we know you’ll love our live performances.

Get a group together and get in touch today.

Group booking made easy Email: groups@aberdeenperformingarts.com Tel: 01224 337605

AT THE LEMON TREE CRAIG CAMPBELL WED 9 MARCH

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Tuesday 1 - 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm Saturday 5 March 2011

DEATH OF A SALESMAN

by Arthur Miller. Directed by Ian Grieve.

34 years ago travelling salesman Willy Loman climbed into his car to chase the American dream: running on hope and ‘riding on a smile and a shoeshine’ into the land of opportunity.

This is the journey of his life, told in one day. Willy, now 63, returns home for the last time to his family, with his memories, his daydreams and his terrible fear that somewhere along the road he might have taken a wrong turn.

Written by Arthur Miller (The Crucible, All My Sons, A View from the Bridge) Death of a Salesman is arguably his greatest work. Described as the first great American tragedy, Death of a Salesman helped Miller gain the reputation of being a man who understood the deep essence of the United States.

Addressing the painful conflicts within one family, it also considers the cost of blind faith in the American Dream. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1945 and still punches with full force 66 years after its premiere.

★ Tickets £14.50 to £22.50 plus £1 per ticket bf

‘Willy Loman never made a lot of money. His name was never in the paper.

He’s not the finest character that ever lived. But he’s a human being, and a terrible thing is happening to him. So attention must be paid.’

7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8.30pm,

Sat 2.30pm Monday 21 – Saturday 26 March 2011

FOOTLOOSE

Footloose explodes onto the stage with classic ‘80s anthems including Holding out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s hear it for the Boy and of course the title song, Footloose.

Life in small-town Bomont is peaceful - until City boy, Ren arrives. Breaking every taboo, Ren brings dance back to the heart of a town held back by the memory of a tragedy.

Based on the hit ‘80s movie (which launched the careers of Kevin Bacon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jon Lithgow), Footloose has become a stage musical phenomenon. From Broadway to the West End and touring across the UK, there is just no stopping the music.

“The most electrifying hit show in town - go now!” Sky News ★ Tickets £16 to £30.50 plus £1 per ticket bf

APA DEVELOPMENT FUND - as a Registered Charity APA has an ongoing fundraising need Call Lorna on 01224 337657 to find out more.

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

“FEEL-GOOD FACTOR OFF THE SCALE” Glasgow Herald

Tuesday 29 March – Saturday 9 April 2011

HAIRSPRAY

The West End’s favourite musical comedy, Hairspray, is coming to Aberdeen!

Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and win the boy she loves.

Hairspray is the musical with everything – the ultimate feel-good show that has played to sold out houses in London, on Broadway and theatres around the globe. Big Hair, Big Heart, Big Hit – Book Now!

‘‘The musical with everything a triumph!” Observer Mon-Thur Fri-Sat Thur 7.30pm 7.30pm Tue/Thurs Sat (Wk2pm 1 only) 2.30pm 2pm

Seating Area DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS MID STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE UPPER CIRCLE BALCONY

£39.50 £39.50 £36.50 £28.50 £36.50 £33.50 £18.50

£42.50 £42.50 £39.50 £31.50 £39.50 £36.50 £20.50

£37.50 £37.50 £34.50 £23.50 £34.50 £30.50 £16.50

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thurs 31 March, 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 9 April, 2.30pm- preceded by a TOUCH TOUR - to book, call the Box Office.

CAPTIONED Sat 2 April, 2.30pm

£4 OFF

£3 OFF

£2 OFF

FRIENDS –£4 off opening night, £2 off all other performances (excl. balcony).

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £3 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased (excl. balcony, Fri/Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm).

Schools – wk1 - Tue/Wed & Thurs matinee - RS & UC only all tickets £15 + one free ticket for every 10 pupils booked.

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Tuesday 7 June – Saturday 2 July 2011

WE WILL ROCK YOU

IT’S A KINDA MAGIC! The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton comes to Aberdeen from Tuesday 7 June.

Since 2002, over 11 million theatregoers in 16 countries have thrilled to this awe-inspiring production. With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances, this theatrical phenomenon is not to be missed!

Includes 24 of Queen’s greatest hits: Radio Ga Ga, I Want To Break Free, Somebody to Live, Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Know, Under Pressure, Another One Bites The Dust, We Are the Champions, We Will Rock You.

Fri-Sat Mon-Thur 7.30pm Sat 7.30pm 2.30pm

Seating Area DRESS CIRCLE FRONT STALLS MID STALLS REAR STALLS UPPER CIRCLE UPPER CIRCLE BALCONY

£38.50 £38.50 £35.50 £27.50 £35.50 £32.50 £18.50

£40.50 £40.50 £37.50 £29.50 £37.50 £34.50 £21.50

Thur 2pm £34.00 £34.00 £31.00 £20.50 £31.00 £27.50 £15.00

PLUS £1 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE SIGNED PERFORMANCE Friday 17 June, 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 18 June, 2.30pm- preceded by a TOUCH TOUR - to book, call the Box Office.

CAPTIONED Sat 25 June, 2.30pm

£4 OFF

£2 OFF

£2 OFF

FRIENDS – £4 off opening night £2 off all other performances (excl. balcony and Fri/Sat 7.30pm).

GROUPS 8 PLUS – £2 off plus one free ticket for every 15 purchased (excl. balcony and Fri/Sat 7.30pm).

Schools – wk2 - Tue 7.30pm and midweek matinees RS & UC only all tickets £7.50 + one free ticket for every 10 pupils booked.

JOIN FOR AS LITTLE AS £25* A YEAR

PRIORITY BOOKING, DISCOUNTED TICKETS AND EXCLUSIVE DEALS

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CREATIVE LEARNING

CORPORATE

DONATE

ONLINE Our Creative Learning department offer a wide range of activities throughout the year for all ages and levels of experience. These range from pre and post show chats, adult drama classes, workshops, theatre tours, youth theatre and creative kids craft sessions

Teachers join our schools mailing list!

We have a creative learning email list to keep teachers up to date on new shows, events, workshop opportunities, teachers meetings within our venues and occasional special offers. If you are a teacher and do not currently receive our OFFSTAGE newsletter or these updates but would like to do so, please provide us with your contact details.

APA’s Creative Learning department also have four groups that we run though-out the year, our Studio Singers, Young Persons Forum, Youth Theatre and Young Person’s Company.

Support APA by donating when you buy tickets online

As a registered charity, APA has an ongoing fundraising need for His Majesty’s Theatre, The Music Hall and The Lemon Tree. Income from box office simply isn’t enough on its own for us to provide the highest quality performing arts experiences for our customers.

Support is vital to enable us to:• provide life-enhancing experiences for people of all ages through our creative learning activities • produce home-grown small and large scale pieces of work such as our nationally acclaimed productions ‘Sunset Song’ and ‘The Silver Darlings’ • maintain our three wonderful venues To donate online simply click on the ‘MAKE A DONATION’ button before confirming your online booking.

For more information contact: LORNA CHRISTIE Development Manager 01224 337657. lorna.christie@aberdeenperformingarts.com SHONA BYRNE Head of Customer Services, Sales & Marketing 01224 337648. shona.byrne@aberdeenperformingarts.com

THANKS TO THESE COMPANIES FOR SUPPORT DURING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE: Major Sponsor

Prime Sponsor

Major Sponsor

Shell U.K. Limited

Aberdeen Solicitors’ Property Centre

The Press and Journal

Key Sponsor

Key Sponsor

Qdos

Rizza’s of Huntly

Honorary Friend

Honorary Friend

Robertson Construction Eastern Ltd

ExxonMobil

THANKS TO THESE COMPANIES FOR CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP, SUPPORT AND CURTAIN SPONSORSHIP Argus Care

For more info visit CREATIVE LEARNING at www.boxofficeaberdeen.com Or email: creativelearning@aberdeenperformingarts.com Tel: 01224 337664 Johanna Duncan - Creative Learning Manager Claire Davidson - Creative Learning Worker Paul Hudson - Creative Learning Worker

CURRENT CORPORATE ASSOCIATES

GRAMPIAN POLICE FEDERATION

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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

Access

Our venues are designed to be as accessible as possible. We have a detailed venue guide that gives full details of all facilities and access information. Get your copy on line, 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

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

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.

Most buses come along Union Street except the number 20.

Aberdeen railway station is a short walk from all our venues.

For information visit firstgroup.com

Parking and wheelchair access

Car parking is available in Denburn Car Park (behind the theatre on Spa Street) or 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.

Music Hall

Parking and wheelchair access

Car parking is available 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 necklace-type receivers (for use with hearing aids) are available from customer service staff in the foyer.

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. Look out for these symbols in the brochure.

Refreshments

Enjoy a drink in our Stalls or Dress Circle bars, which are open 45 minutes before performances. Interval drinks can be preordered. Tea and coffee are also available.

Restaurant and Café

Operated by Aberdeen Foyer, the Foyer at HMT is located upstairs from the Box Office in the Donald entrance. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a la carte and pretheatre menus with a strong focus on fresh and simple classic dishes.

Drop in to the cafe 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.

Private hospitality room also available Email: hmt@aberdeenfoyer.com www.foyerrestaurant.com Bookings Tel: 01224 337677 30

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.

Photography and recording

Public transport

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Children

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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 in East or West North Street car parks. Level access is available via Shoe Lane by ringing the doorbell.

Sound enhancement

The Lounge has an induction loop (provided by Shell) focussed on the middle level behind the sound desk. Please note that seats cannot be reserved in advance, and we advise you to arrive early to ensure you get the best seats. An infra-red hearing enhancement system is available in the Studio upstairs, with a choice of earphones or necklace-type receivers available.

Refreshments

The Lemon Tree provides refreshment before, during and after performances in both the Lounge and Studio. The Lounge is open for lunchtime performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week. 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.

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TICKET INFORMATION Online boxofficeaberdeen.com

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

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 The Lemon Tree - Fri, Sat, Sun 11.30am to 2.30pm For that personal touch visit one of our Box Offices, which are open late on performance nights. The Lemon Tree Box Office opens 30 minutes before the performance start time.

By post

If you want to buy tickets by post then that’s fine, but allow at least 10 days for us to process your request. Cheques payable to Aberdeen Performing Arts Ltd please. Put your details on the back and remember to tell us what you want to see! Add 75p for postage if you want your tickets sent out to you. (£6 for unreserved shows and shows outwith HMT and Music Hall).

Print @ Home

Purchase and print your tickets at home for selected shows at APA venues.

Age Restrictions Recommended age guidance.

U16+A BAL - Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult and may only sit in the balcony.

16+

18+

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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.

Concessions If you are a student, under 16, over 60, disabled or 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. Charges are made for exchanges, refunds or reprints. We are happy to reserve tickets for up to three days.

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

Accessible performances 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 and click YOUR STAGE, or call 01224 641122.

We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this brochure is correct but it is subject to change. Please not that casts are subject to availability and can also change. Latest listing information can be found online.

All discounts are subject to availability and exclude the balcony at HMT and certain days of the week.

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Tue 7 - Fri 17 Sept Following the hugely successful first Northern Edge Jazz Festival last year, it gives me great pleasure to introduce the 2010 event.

We are delighted with the fantastic lineup, from international superstars of the genre to the very best of Aberdeen’s fine local talent.

Whether its for a relaxing coffee in the Music Hall or HMT, an appetising lunch at The Lemon Tree, or the full concert experience at any of the venues, I look forward to seeing you at what’s sure to be a hugely exciting festival.

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Sunday 12 September

No one better embodies the dramatic transformation in the British Jazz scene over the past 20 years than Courtney Pine.

The saxophonist heads a new generation of exciting, innovative musicians who have chosen to turn their talents to the demanding requirements of jazz music in all its shapes and forms.

£15

Friday 10 September

Known as the ‘Godfather of British Jazz’, Stan is an outstanding figure in the jazz world. His distinguished career has spanned six decades.

He has toured, performed and recorded relentlessly into his ninth decade. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2002 British Jazz Awards and having been appointed an OBE in 1986, he was made a CBE for his services to music in 2008.

THE LEMON TREE STUDIO 7pm

COURTNEY PINE CBE

Mike Maran presents

THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE doors 7.30pm

STAN TRACEY CBE

Sunday 12 September

A FUNNY VALENTINE –

£15

CURTIS STIGERS

MUSIC HALL 7.30pm

THE STORY AND MUSIC OF CHET BAKER

With live music on stage by Colin Steele, trumpet, and Dave Milligan, piano. It’s 1961 and Chet Baker is in jail in Lucca. Voted best trumpet player in the world only five years before – now he’s doing time in an Italian jail for drug offences. Italians strolling around the town walls stop and listen to the sound of Chet’s golden trumpet wafting through the prison bars.

£12

Recommended 15+ years

Friday 10 September

NIKI KING

Niki King was catapulted into the international spotlight in 2001, when she won the prestigious Perrier Jazz Vocalist of the Year award at the Café De Paris in London in 2001. She is currently touring the highly successful Billie Holiday Songbook show, which she created to honour the jazz legend’s work on the 50th anniversary of her untimely death.

THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE doors 8pm

£18

Friday 17 September £12

Saturday 11 September THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE doors 7.30pm

BRASS JAW

The iconoclastic Glasgow-based four-piece brings a vibrant new sound to the world of jazz. Working without a traditional rhythm section, they create a performance that is truly unique in sound and direction, revealing a group that is able to adapt to almost any performance environment.

£12

For two decades, Curtis Stigers has demonstrated time and again that the lines between jazz, pop, soul, rock, blues and even country are not as clearly defined as they may seem. In a trajectory that began with pop/soul albums in the early ‘90s, the vocalist-saxophonist-songwriter has spent the past several years cementing his reputation as a formidable jazz singer.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE 7.30pm

SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA directed by TOMMY SMITH presents RHAPSODY IN BLUE LIVE featuring BRIAN KELLOCK AND A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF BUDDY RICH featuring ALYN COSKER

Under Tommy Smith’s remarkable leadership, the SNJO has evolved into a big band of undeniably international class, packed with a raft of terrific soloists reflective of a richly talented Scottish jazz scene - Ryan Quigley, Paul Towndrow and Martin Kershaw are well to the fore.

£14.50 - £18.50

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Friday 27 August

BLUEFLINT

Steeped in Americana and based around the banjo duo of Deborah Arnott and Clare-Louise Neilson, Blueflint subtly intertwines the threefinger picking and clawhammer styles of banjo traditions to accompany striking vocals and harmonies on a set of original songs. The band’s effortlessly charming bluegrass style has earned them universal acclaim and they have been featured on STV’s The Hour.

Tickets £10

Thursday 19 August

doors 7pm

PETER GREGSON

Ever had an electric sensor cello suit on? Or performed at a concert with a live comment feed displayed oin the wall? Or composed musical Twitter poems? 23-year-old cellist Peter Gregson has done all of it of his own accord, acclaimed not only by the classical sector, but also by the media and technology world.

Tickets £10

U26 £5+bf

Friday 20 August doors 7.30pm

BLACKHEART

Combining traditional acoustic folk instruments with a totally modern approach to their songwriting, Blackheart has a unique style of beautifully crafted, instantly memorable songs, which take you on an emotional roller-coaster ride from sadness and sensitivity to energetic rocking folk that has audiences on their feet.

Tickets

£9

Thursday 2 September

doors 7.30pm

doors 7.30pm

SKERRYVORE

ORKESTRA DEL SOL

Blazing bagpipes, fiddles and accordions, electrically-fused with funky rhythms and soulgripping songs – Skerryvore are an awardwinning Scottish band creating a trad-rock fusion for the 21st century. “We may well have a Runrig for the 21st century” The Herald.

Flamboyant, brassy and irresistibly euphoric, the riotous live shows of Edinburgh’s Orkestra del Sol blend the best of brass with the swinging sounds of New Orleans, the rolling rhythms of the Middle East and the bouncing beats of UK ska, packing a punch and making mincemeat of musical categories.

Tickets £10

Friday 3 September

doors 7.30pm

SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPET THEATRE

The comedy double act that has to be seen to be believed. The stars of BBC Scotland’s Chewin’ the Fat, BBC THREE’s Comedy Shuffle and Upstaged, MTV’s Best Show Ever, YouTube sensation and firm Fringe favourites bring you songs, sketches, socks and violence.

“For sheer energy and laughs per hour, these comic stockings are the biz – denier miss it.” - **** The Scotsman

Tickets £12

Wednesday 1 September doors 7.30pm

CONNIE LUSH & BLUES SHOUTER

Tickets £10

Widely recognised as one of the finest blues singers that the United Kingdom has ever produced. That indisputable fact was acknowledged when she was voted Best UK Female Vocalist by readers of Blues in Britain for five separate years, earning a richly deserved place in the Gallery of the Greats.

“That woman makes my heart sing” BB King

Tickets £15

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ADRIAN EDMONDSON & THE BAD SHEPHERDS

EMELI SANDÉ

Emeli Sande is set to unveil her own unique sound to the world with her first tour as a solo artist. Fresh from recording her as yet untitled album for Virgin Records, Emeli heads straight from the studio and out onto the road. As a native Scot, where else to start but in her homeland.

Playing punk songs on folk instruments, not as a gag but because they really like the noise. They think the songs are better than people remember: they love folk instruments. It works. Covering songs by The Sex Pistols, The Clash and many more, even Kraftwerk!

Tickets £15

Saturday 18 September

See pages 32-33 for full festival listing

Thursday 9 September

doors 7.30pm

COURTNEY PINE CBE

Saturday 25 September

DANNY BHOY Tuesday 21 September

SINGS THE BILLIE HOLIDAY SONGBOOK Tickets £12

doors 7.30pm

THE CHRISTIANS

Prime movers in the soul scene that emerged in the late 80s, they brought a slick, sophisticated, soul-flecked sound to the charts. Now Garry Christian is back - still sporting the Raybans and his incredibly rich, sultry voice and the string of gorgeous songs that made a million women swoon.

doors 8pm

NIKI KING

doors 7.30pm

ABERDEEN COLLEGE

FRESHER’S GIG

Featuring the hottest local talent including The Reid Brothers and The Shakedown Project.

Saturday 11 September

doors 7.30pm

BRASS JAW

Tickets

Tickets £17.50

£5

Thursday 23 September

GILDED BALLOON COMEDY doors 7.30pm

JOSIE LONG – BE HONOURABLE!

Tickets £12 doors 7.30pm

STAN TRACEY CBE Tickets £15

doors 7.30pm

Tickets £15

Friday 10 September

Sunday 12 September

Tickets £10

Danny continues to delight audiences around the world with his unique and personal brand of storytelling. He is one of the most perceptive and travelled comedians working in the world today. “The Bhoy remains in a class of his own” The Herald

Tickets £15

Trying to be a saint, strangers, politics, complacency and breakfast… the show’s aim is to provoke people into changing the world. If you like breakfast, but not the idea of the rest, you’ll be pleased to know that the breakfast bit is at the start, freeing up the second half for your own private thoughts. It’s a ramshackle call-to-arms.

“What great comedy should be. Inspired and inspiring” Metro

Tickets £12

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Thursday 16 September

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SEE THE BEST UP AND COMING COMEDY TALENT, INCLUDING SCOTT CAPPURO AND HATTIE HAYRIDGE, IN THREE LAUGHFILLED EVENINGS (FULL LINEUP TO BE CONFIRMED)

Sunday 26 September Wednesday 20 October Thursday 18 November

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Tickets £12

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doors 7.30pm

KIERAN GOSS

Long hailed as one of Ireland’s leading performers and songwriters, over the last 20 years he has quietly and consistently delivered songs of rare quality and his wonderful, deceptively simple melodies have won him fans across the globe. “[O]ne of the most gifted per formers around today. He has an amazing ability to reach out to his audience and connect with them in a very special way. This guy is the real deal.” Don Williams

Tickets £12 doors 7pm

Aberdeen’s 50+ Festival presents

JERRY HARMON + SUPPORT

Thursday 30 September doors 7.30pm

LEE NELSON’S WELL GOOD TOUR

The legend behind BBCTHREE’s Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show brings some funnies to people in the UK who don’t have a TV. Last chance to see him before his trial. Qwalit-eeey! “Genius” The Independent on Sunday “Real star quality” The Times

doors 7.30pm

Oxford graduate, international best-selling author, columnist, DJ, record label owner and former marijuana drug baron…Howard Marks has had quite an eventful life to put it mildly! Join him for a fascinating evening of stories and his views on drug use and legalisation, politics and anything that gets his ire!

Tickets £12

£7

Tuesday 5 October

Tickets £12.50

AN EVENING WITH HOWARD MARKS

Born into a family rich in the tradition of music, his home, deep in the foothills of the Blue Ridge/Appalachian mountains, reverberated daily to the sound of music in many different forms. He’s performed to great acclaim across the world and supported some of America’s most celebrated musicians.

Tickets

Wednesday 6 October

doors 7.30pm

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT

Now in it’s fourth year, the tour showcases the most talented and diverse acoustic guitar players around. Featuring Brian Gore (USA), Alexandre Gismonti (Brazil) and Pino Forastiere (Italy).

Tickets £12

Monday 4 October

Saturday 2 October

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doors 7.30pm

GREG DAVIES -

FIRING CHEESEBALLS AT A DOG As the psychotic Head of Sixth Form, Mr Gilbert in The Inbetweeners and the most out-of-shape member of We are Klang, Greg has been a familiar face on TV; a regular on Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. His first solo stand up show promises to address every single issue important to the human race. But it lies - it won’t address any. Come though, it’ll be funny.

“Compelling, memorable and hilarious” Chortle “Stunning” TimeOut

Tickets £12.50

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U26 £5+bf

Thursday 7 October

doors 7pm

WALTER TROUT + SUPPORT The New Jersey hard-edged blues man and one-time member of no less than Canned Heat and John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers brings his searing blues show to Aberdeen.

“Walter Trout isn’t just a great guitar player... he works from the heart with a flawless and fiery edge. When Walter Trout plays, he owns you.” David Wilson, The ToneQuest Report

Tickets £17.50

Friday 8 October

doors 8.30pm

MACFLOYD

MacFloyd return to perform over two hours of Pink Floyd classics, including the entire Animals album, never previously performed live by the band, and a mix of popular tracks ranging from the Syd Barrett era through to the albums Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, and the more recent Division Bell.

Tickets £13

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Friday 22 October

THE ANIMALS & FRIENDS THE FAMILY MAHONE WITH SPECIAL GUEST + SUPPORT SPENCER DAVIS

Two of the 60s most influential and legendary artists come together onstage to celebrate their incredible catalogue of hits.

Tickets £16

Saturday 16 October

doors 8pm

FRISKY & MANNISH

– THE COLLEGE YEARS Following their critically acclaimed smash-hit debut School

Tuesday 12 October doors 7.30pm

THE SHEE

An exceptional all-female band showcasing powerful vocals and instrumental prowess, their music features original compositions alongside a wealth of traditional material. Their adventurous brew of Scottish folk, Gaelic song, and bluegrass has earned them a fastgrowing recognition. “Flirtatiously funky all-female band... a stand-out at [Celtic Connections]” The Scotsman

Tickets £10

Thursday 14 October

U26 £5+bf doors 7.30pm

THE CAVERN BEATLES

The music of The Beatles remains as fresh and uplifting as it was back in the “Swinging Sixties”. Classic songs that have now inspired and influenced generations are performed with passion and reverence by The Cavern Beatles. All accomplished musicians, it is their vocal abilities that have most impressed critics. Born and brought up in Liverpool, this gives them their seemingly effortless accuracy in their interpretation of the Fab Four.

Tickets £14.50

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Friday 15 October

doors 7.30pm

BBC Radio 2 DJ and TV personality Mark Radcliffe and The Family Mahone bring their own brand of folk to Aberdeen following appearances throughout the country, including The Cambridge Folk Festival, Cropredy Festival, Loopallu Festival, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Manchester Academy and just about every pub, club, toilet and opium den within striking distance of Chester.

Tickets £10

of Pop, F&M are back. Every truly great high-school show needs a kick-ass college sequel. The dynamite duo are throwing down the intellectual gauntlet and inviting you to The College Years. A thesis in pop dialectics focusing on collision theory and covering great pairings from Brandy and Monica to Freddie Mercury and What’s-her-face Operabitch.

“Undisputed hit” ***** The Herald

Tickets £10

Tuesday 19 October

doors 7.30pm

ROB DEERING

Rob Deering and his guitar combine razor-sharp stand-up with incredible flights of musicianship to create the ultimate Rob Deering experience. If you’ve experienced him before, you’ll know how exciting and hilarious his shows are - if you haven’t, well, he‘s not so much a one-man-band as a oneman-comedy-Woodstock.

Tickets £12

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Friday 29 October

doors 7.30pm

Tuesday 2 November doors 7.30pm

BRENDON BURNS DIVINE COMEDY

Y’KNOW... LOVE N’ GOD N’ METAPHYSICS N’ SHIT Between trying to win back his ex and fighting his

frustration with the fundamentalist atheism rife in comedy, Brendon Burns expresses what he has been working on for five years: exactly how he feels about absolutely everything….Y’know... Love N’ God N’ Metaphysics N’ Shit. “A modern master” The Guardian

Tickets £14

Saturday 30 October

Tickets

£20

Friday 5 November

JUST ANNOUNCED

DON’T MISS!

doors 7.30pm

DAVE ARCARI + SUPPORT

Slide guitarist and songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues owes as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as it does pre-war Delta blues.

Having supported the mighty Alabama 3 (by personal request from the band), Seasick Steve, Son of Dave and Jon Spencer, Arcari has established himself as a formidable international solo performer, fast building a reputation as a ‘hell-raising National guitar madman’.

doors 7.30pm

THE COAL PORTERS

A cross between The Clash and Bill Monroe proudly calling themselves the world’s first alt-bluegrass band. Armed with guitars, banjos, fiddle, double bass, mandolins and immaculate harmony singing, they whisk together a cocktail of bluegrass, folk and country, performing originals and traditional bluegrass material alongside songs from the likes of Bob Dylan and Gram Parsons.

“A sumptuous bluegrass spread, impeccably served.” Uncut ****

Tickets

£7

Saturday 6 November

doors 7.30pm

JASON COOK

THE END (PART 1) Are you happy in life? Truly happy?

What happens at “the End”? This year, it’s a show of two parts; part two will be performed at next year’s Fringe! So, come and see The End. THIS YEAR, IT’S JUST THE BEGINNING... “a masterclass in how comedy should be done” Time Out *****

Tickets £12

Thursday 28 October doors 7.30pm Jazz at The Lemon Tree

MARTIN TAYLOR’S SPIRIT OF DJANGO

Marking the centenary of the birth of blues and jazz legend Django Reinhardt, Martin Taylor – arguably the finest jazz guitarist of his generation – performs some of the work that was to change the musical landscape forever.

Tickets £10

Tickets £17.50

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ALUN COCHRANE

JOKES. LIFE. AND JOKES ABOUT LIFE An envelope stuffed full of my own hand-chiselled lovingly created jokes, versus a bag of ‘life’ (not insulin: anecdotes, observations).

But which is funniest? Let’s decide together. “filled with prime laugh-out-loud stupid moments” ***** The List.

Tickets £12

Friday 12 November

doors 7pm

HORSE + SUPPORT 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Tickets £14

Wednesday 17 November

doors 7.30pm

MICHAEL MARRA

The gravel-voiced ‘Dundee Troubadour’ has established himself as one of Scotland’s most prolific songwriters and a much loved and respected figure in the entertainment business, having worked with everyone from playwright Liz Lochhead to international stars such as Van Morrison.

Tickets £10

U26 £5+bf

Friday 19 November doors 7pm

ANDY KIRKPATRICK OFF THE WALL The UK’s only “stand-up

mountaineer” Andy is a natural performer with talents to rival the top comedy acts in the UK. His inimitable style and his love for all things extreme make for a unique evening of entertainment, with stunning images and footage accompanying his tales of terror from the steep. “Joe Simpson meets Peter Kay!” The Guardian

Tickets £14

Sunday 21 November

doors 7.30pm

LULO REINHARDT

One of Europe’s finest gypsy guitarists from one of the most famous gypsy families, don’t miss out on this unique show of legend Lulo Reinhardt complete with six-piece band. One of the most unique voices in gypsy-jazz music today, his Latin-Swing Project combines pure gypsy-swing music with elements of Latin music such as flamenco, tango, and bossa nova. “the finest concert of acoustic guitar I have ever seen.” John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald.

Tickets £12

Wednesday 24 November

U26 £5+bf doors 7.30pm

ISY SUTTIE– LOVE LOST IN THE BRITISH RETAIL INDUSTRY Known as Dobby from Channel 4’s Peep Show, acclaimed musical comic Isy Suttie performs her multi-character musical love story set in a Northern supermarket, along with songs and diary extracts in an often difficult quest for ‘The One’. “One of the most versatile comics in the UK.” The Scotsman. “A voice you want to swim in.”

The Independent

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“the best, as well as the most natural stand-up I’ve seen at the Fringe this year...

Expect Alun Cochrane to be filling arenas soon.”

Independent

A performer who exudes an infectious warmth, sparing nothing of herself in her performance. She has a unique voice, not only as a singer, but also as a writer and has set her magnificent, searingly sensuous sound against everything from slick power-pop production to live orchestral accompaniment.

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LOUNGE Wednesday 1 December

doors 7.30pm

DF Concerts presents

ALSO BOOKING Thursday 27 January

doors 7.30pm

FRANK TURNER RUSSELL KANE

In 2008 he took to the Lock Up Stage at Leeds and Reading as a relative unknown. An hour later the folk/punk guitarist had become one of the summer festival highlights and since then he hasn’t looked back.

Now signed to iconic US punk label Epitaph and just back from touring with Green Day.

Tickets £14

Thursday 2 December doors 7.30pm

LETZ ZEP

Friday 26 November

Letz Zep is not an exercise in nostalgia, but a revolt against the time, a heart rendering shout against mediocrity and forgetfulness, faithfully recreating the sights and sounds of Led Zeppelin at their awesome best. “Letz Zep are now critically acclaimed as the number 1 tribute to the music of the greatest rock band in the world ever! Led Zeppelin’’ Kerrang

doors 7.30pm

HEDGEHOG PIE + GUESTS

The local favourites have been playing together for over 40 years, performing covers of rock n roll and 60s classics alongside their own original material. This will be a great show for fans and newcomers alike!

Tickets £10

Tickets £12

Friday 3 December

doors 7.30pm

XSIMPLE MINDS

Featuring Derek Forbes and Brian McGee, two of the original members of the most successful band to come out of Scotland in the 1980s, alongside lead vocalist Owen Paul. With songs from the entire Simple Minds catalogue.

Tickets £15

SMOKESCREENS & CASTLES The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and co host of ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here NOW! explores self, family, and the consequences of his Dad buying his own council house.

Sociological silliness and high-energy contortions guaranteed.

“More thought and intelligence behind his comedy than most people could ever get near” The Mirror.

Tickets £14

Wednesday 9 March doors 7.30pm

“Bold, defiant... shot through with vulnerability.”

Sunday Times

CRAIG CAMPBELL

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 who supported Frankie Boyle on his latest tour, Craig’s whimsical travel anecdotes never fail to surprise. News.

“Craig is simply a very, very funny man.” Chortle.

Tickets £12

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Thursday 12 August

7pm

conFAB presents

GAELIC VOICES

Friday 10 September

Saturday 18 September 2pm and Sunday 19 September 11am

VOCAL WORKSHOP WITH JO THOMPSON

7pm

Mike Maran presents

A collaboration between Chromatic Voices, Gaelic speaking poets and contemporary and traditional musicians from across Scotland create a stunning production inspired by Gaelic myths and legends that celebrate the history, culture and Gaelic language, exploring links and making connections to contemporary life in Scotland.

Tickets £8

A FUNNY VALENTINE

Jo Thompson is one of England’s leading singing coaches with over 20 years experience in the business. She worked as a professional singer for many years; once she understood how bad teaching can damage a voice, she decided to study the technique in great detail and pass on her knowledge of good practice to others. Jo has worked extensively in TV, film and the music business.

– THE STORY AND MUSIC OF CHET BAKER With music arranged and performed by Colin Steele (trumpet) and Dave Milligan (piano).

Saturday 4 September

Tickets available from chalmac@btconnect.com or telephone 01467 629637

7pm

Dogstar Theatre Company presents

JACOBITE COUNTRY

BY HENRY ADAM

Selling his soul and his roots, Haggis McSporran has become King of Comedy in the fleshpots of London. He returns, deracinated, knackered and out of material. Renegade DJ and old pal Craitur Face, Granny’s cancer cure (cannabish?) and a visit to Craigdunain Mental Hospital might help. Along the way, they meet the Loch Ness Monster and prevent Mad Uncle Angus from invading England (again).

Tickets £12

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£12

15+

Wednesday 22 September

Saturday 11 September

THE BOOKIE!

BRASS JAW WORKSHOP FREE

SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

7pm

Cumbernauld Theatre presents

THE CHIPS ARE DOWN THE KILTS ARE OFF

by Douglas Maxwell

www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

See pages 32-33 for full festival listing

Friday 17 September

7pm

TIMES WHEN I BITE: THE MOIRA MONOLOGUES

Written and performed by Alan Bissett Whether defending her ‘snookelums pookelums’ from the local rottweiler, attempting to seduce a teacher in the school where she works as a cleaner, or belting out Diana Ross for the Scotia karaoke night, Falkirk’s hardest woman, Moira Bell is hilarious and heart-warming company. A thoroughly entertaining performance from one of Scotland’s most exciting young writers.

Tickets £8

Welcome to Quarry The Las Vegas of Scotland! Or at least it might be…. Right now it’s just another run down Scottish seaside town, a dirty weekend for stag-do’s, hen nights and dangerous divorcees. The kilts are off, the chips are down in this fantastic musical tale of love and money, guilt and gambling, tears, tantrums and triumphs.

Tickets £12

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Saturday 25 September

7pm

Isosceles presents

Thur 14 – Sat 16 October 7pm, 2.30pm matinee on Saturday Red Rag Theatre presents

ON OUR WAY TO LISBON

by Patrick Prior Two fans look back and fondly recreate how, in 1967, Celtic became the first British team to win the European Cup with victory over the mighty Inter Milan. The whole campaign comes to life as the two become everything from a vicious Swiss football team to the entire population of Lisbon!

Tickets £12

DOORWAYS IN DRUMORTY

by Mike Gibb, based on the novel by Lorna Moon Inspired and based on the writings of Lorna Moon, the lass from Strichen who became the highest-paid Hollywood screenwriter of her era, the play interweaves several of her controversial ‘Doorways in Drumorty’ stories into a work that is warm, charming and humorous and captures the mood of the rural North East in the 1920’s - an era when the chief currency was gossip!

Tickets £10

Tuesday 19 October

11am and 2pm

Licketyspit presents

MAGIC SPAGHETTI

Big Tony only eats spaghetti. He spies Strega Nona activating her magic spaghetti pot and is determined to master its magic. One day she goes out and he seizes his chance to invite the town to a feast.

Big Tony is a hero! Until he discovers he can’t stop the pot ….!

“I strongly advise parents to take their children to see this.

They’ll love it... and so will you.” The Edinburgh Guide

Tickets

Tuesday 12 October The Puppet Lab presents

sound presents

Storytelling and puppetry combine in a show full of warmth and humour for audiences aged three to seven.

The Russian tale tells of three brothers, ordered by their father to find a bride. Each prince must shoot an arrow into the air, and marry whoever finds it. Perfect princesses return the arrows to the eldest two brothers. Unfortunately a frog finds the third brother’s arrow...

£6

£5+bf per ticket for family of 4+

Thursday 21 October 8pm

THE FROG PRINCESS Tickets

£6

11am and 2pm

£5+bf per ticket for family of 4+

GRAHAM FITKIN ENSEMBLE

A brilliant evening of non-stop music by Fitkin with a virtuoso line-up featuring some of the best musicians working in Britain today. Vibrant sounds, pulsating rhythms, with a hint of jazz and minimalism from this nine-piece band of trumpet, saxes, percussion, guitar, harps and bass.

Tickets

£10

£2+bf U18/Unemployed

Photo Steve Tanner

www.sound-scotland.co.uk

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Open Book presents

Sell A Door Theatre presents

THE TOBACCO MERCHANT’S LAWYER

DRACULA

by Iain Heggie, starring Benny Young (Coronation Street, Waking the Dead).

1780; Glasgow is booming but the American war is looming. The city’s wealth is dependent on American tobacco. Will the great port survive?

This question is NOT addressed by Enoch Dalmellington, more concerned about marrying off his dreich, pious, humourless daughter Euphemia, affording his pew at the Tron Kirk and what to do about Mistress Zapata’s scurrilous predictions about Glasgow in 2008.

‘Women will be attending university, the poor will all have water closets and tobacco smoking will be banned in public places...’ “..a brilliant satire.” Joyce MacMillan, The Scotsman

by Liz Lochhead, based on the novel by Bram Stoker In the spring of 1893 a young English solicitor visits Castle Dracula in Transylvania for what he believes to be a routine deal with the nobleman Count Dracula. He soon realises that he is not a visitor at all, instead a prisoner to the deadly Dracula, who sets off to find Mina, his finance, and her sister Lucy.

Can someone stop Dracula before he unleashes his supernatural powers on his first victim?

Tickets £10

Tickets £12

Saturday 9 October

7.30pm

Room 2 Manouevre presents

Friday 22 October 7pm

Thursday 28 October 7pm

Stammer Productions present

Citymoves present

SUCH A BLOKE & THE MAKING WATCH iT! OF DOUBT

A double bill performed by Anthony Mills, Such a Bloke is influenced by the pros and cons of being a bloke involved in the dance industry.

Watch iT!, a Fringe hit, follows one man’s love/hate relationship with his TV as we stumble out of the living room and into a TV wonderland of interactive projections, televisions that talk back and ones that want to dance. “essential viewing…slick and seamless” The Skinny *****

Tickets £9

Saturday 9 October Free entry with ticket for SUCH A BLOKE & WATCH iT!

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Tickets £9

Thursday 28 October

Workshop participant £5+bf 9pm

Three fresh new bite-sized performances showcasing the best local dancers and choreographers; Aberdeen Dance Collective, Lucy Boyes and Ruth Kent.

Tickets £9 Workshop participant £5+bf

10am and 1.30pm

Stillmotion and Starcatchers present

DANCELIVE! 5th BIRTHDAY PARTY Tickets £5

Scottish choreographer Colette Sadler uses four performers, life-size puppets, prosthetic limbs and dancing objects in a clever and witty game of reality, fiction and manipulation.

This internationally acclaimed productions asks how much detail is needed for the viewer to believe the fake.

EAST COAST MOVES

WE DANCE WEE GROOVE

Friday 5 November

A chance to get on down with the family and enjoy an amazing selection of hits and sounds from around the world. Dancers will help you to get physical, use your imagination, and explore the dance floor with your trendy tots. Wiggling, waddling, crawling, rolling, jumping, jiggling and running around!

IGNITE

For clubbers aged 0-4!

Tickets £9

Tickets £4

7pm

YDance and Smallpetitklein present Two of Scotland’s leading Dance Companies come together in a new dance experience both created and performed by male artists. TOUCH PAPER – Choreographed by Andy Howitt.

TRIGGER – Choreographed by Thomas Small.

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U26 £5+bf

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THE LEMON TREE

STUDIO Saturday 13 November

7pm

8pm

Saturday 27 November

7pm

AL PITCHER A CHRISTMAS CAROL PICTURE SHOW AS TOLD BY JACOB MARLEY (DECEASED)

Chalmers Mackay Music School presents

JACK THE RIPPER On 9th November 1888 Jack the Ripper commits his last murder. 9th November 2010 Jack`s back. Chalmers Mackay Music School new venture presents Jack the Ripper by Ron Pember and Denis de Marne. Performed in a Victorian music hall setting, come and witness the gory story of this serial killer and make up your mind who you think he really was. An evening of terror guaranteed.

Every day we see things we’ve never seen before, things that strike us as odd or beautiful, and things that we’ve seen so many times we don’t even notice them any more...Not Al Pitcher. The Al Pitcher Picture Tour of the World presents the finest, hilarious and most unique pictures Al has taken on his global travels from Mumbai to Milton Keynes. “A truly unique and hilarious show… one of the true gems of the comedy scene” Time Out

Tickets £10

Tickets £8

FESTIVE FUN AT THE LEMON TREE Scotland’s National Theatre ‘For & By’ Young People

Monday 6 - Friday 24 December SYT Productions presents

See boxofficeaberdeen.com for full performance schedule

THE PUDDOCK AND THE PRINCESS

Brother Wolf presents Charles Dickens’

Jacob Marley is dead, condemned to an eternity of carrying a heavy chain forged in life; a life to which he can no longer return except to recount the tale of his miserly business partner, Ebenezer Scrooge, and the path that led to his redemption. Through Marley’s words, we learn how three magical spirits opened Scrooge’s eyes and made him realise the true value of love and forgiveness.

Tickets £12 Join Scotland’s national youth theatre ‘for & by’ young people for this special Scottish twist on the enchanting classic fairytale, The Frog Prince.

The Puddock guards the magic healing waters in the Well at the World’s End. The princess needs the healing waters to cure her mother, the Queen, of a terrible illness. With the help of the audience, the story unravels – will the Puddock help the Princess to save the Queen? What will he ask for in return? How can the audience lend a hand? This production promises to captivate, entertain and involve all.

“ … the cast of three go with the flow of what their young audience say. The adults may smile fondly or blush with embarrassment , but we all recognise how very special and engaging this delightful show is. Rrrrebit: that’s frog-speak for treat.” **** The Herald, December 2009.

Tickets £10 FAMILIES//KIDS £7+bf SCHOOLS £6+bf

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FREE MUSIC • GREAT FOOD FRIDAY LIVE!

The best blues and folk singers, and incredible singer-songwriters grace The Lemon Tree stage every Friday. Allow the melodies and lyrics of some great talents from around the country to bring your week to the perfect end.

6 August 13 August 20 August 27 August 3 September 10 September 17 September 24 September

AIYF Flora Cook Myke Black John Carnie The String Contingent Simon Kempston NEJF Craig Davidson Kid Wardell

1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29 October 5 November 12 November

Jake Cogan Jinski Odly Olly John Alexander Andy White Lou Brown Los Acoustico

AT ABERDEEN PERFORMING ARTS In partnership with Whitespace we regularly exhibit local arts at the Dress Circle Bar HMT and The Lemon Tree Lounge.

This gives both new talent and established artists working with a range of media the chance to showcase their work in two of Aberdeen’s busiest entertainment venues.

Next time you’re at one of the venues, make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to view and perhaps purchase one of these striking pieces.

SATURDAY SC&T and Creative Kids!

Sponsored by Argus Care

Local traditional music talent

Take the kids along to be thoroughly entertained for free every Saturday! The Whitespace team lead children's activities from face painting to balloon decorating and much more!

While they are occupied you can relax with your lunch and listen to traditional music provided

by Scottish Culture and Traditions. Creative Kids runs from 12.30pm every Saturday.

BELHAVEN SUNDAY JAZZ

The ever popular jazz sessions every Sunday are guaranteed to leave you feeling chilled and ready to tackle the week ahead.

15 August 22 August 29 August 5 September 12 September

Four in the Bar Alan McKay McCool Jazz Cindy Douglas NEJF

19 September 26 September 3 October 10 October 17 October

Dias Brazil Four in the Bar Jazz Attic Hyldie Grinstead Kate Gieben

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12 GAELIC VOICES ★LTS 12–14 HIGHLAND HEARTBEAT ★HMT 13 BLUEFLINT ★LTL 16–21 SPAMALOT ★HMT 19 PETER GREGSON ★LTL 20 PROM PRAISE ★MH 20 BLACKHEART LTL 23–28 DANCING QUEEN ★HMT 27 ORKESTRA DEL SOL LTL 30–4SEP CALENDAR GIRLS ★HMT

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SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 3 4 6-11 7 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13-15 15 16 16 16 17 17

CONNIE LUSH & BLUES SHOUTER LTL SKERRYVORE LTL JANE MCDONALD ★MH SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPET THEATRE ★LTL JACOBITE COUNTRY ★LTS UP ‘N’ UNDER ★HMT THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK★MH COURTNEY PINE CBE (NEJF) LTL A FUNNY VALENTINE (NEJF) LTS NIKI KING (NEJF) LTL BRASS JAW (NEJF) LTL BRASS JAW WORKSHOP (NEJF) LTS STAN TRACEY CBE (NEJF) LTL CURTIS STIGERS (NEJF) ★MH ARISTOCATS + THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE LTS BUSTING OUT ★HMT AN EVENING WITH PETER ALLISS ★MH ADRIAN EDMONDSON & THE BAD SHEPHERDS LTL SINGALONGA SOUND OF MUSIC ★HMT THE ABERDEEN CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES ★MH SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA (NEJF) ★HMT

18 18 18 & 19 20-25 21 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 25 26 27–28 29 30 30

TIMES WHEN I BITE: THE MOIRA MONOLOGUES LTS SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE AULD MEAL MILL MH TENORS UN LIMITED ★HMT DANNY BHOY LTL VOCAL WORKSHOP WITH JO THOMPSON LTS WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION ★HMT ABERDEEN COLLEGE FRESHER’S GIG LTL THE BOOKIE – THE CHIPS ARE DOWN THE KILTS ARE OFF ★LTS ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA MH JOSIE LONG – BE HONOURABLE ★LTL CEILIDH WITH CLACHAN YELL ★MH EMELI SANDE ★LTL HADDO HOUSE CHORAL & OPERATIC SOCIETY ★MH THE CHRISTIANS LTL ON OUR WAY TO LISBON ★LTS GILDED BALLOON COMEDY LTL GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU ★HMT AN AUDIENCE WITH SALLY MORGAN ★MH MANIC STREET PREACHERS (SOLD OUT) MH LEE NELSON’S WELL GOOD TOUR LTL

OCTOBER 1 1-2 2 3 3 4 4 5

CEILIDH WITH SHINDIG ★MH SCOTTISH BALLET GEOMETRY + GRACE ★HMT AN EVENING WITH HOWARD MARKS ★LTL ARDAL O’HANLON MH KIERAN GOSS ★LTL LEVEL 42 MH JERRY HARMON LTL GREG DAVIES ★LTL 2

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GRAHAM FITKIN ENSEMBLE LTS THE FAMILY MAHONE LTL THE MAKING OF DOUBT (DANCE LIVE)★LTS DRACULA ★LTS SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA MH JOHN BISHOP (SOLD OUT) ★MH THE ARMSTRONG AND MILLER SHOW ★MH BLOOD BROTHERS ★HMT THE DRIFTERS ★MH THE CABINET OF DOCTOR CALIGARI ★MH WE DANCE WEE GROOVE (DANCE LIVE) LTS EAST COAST MOVES (DANCE LIVE) ★LTS MARTIN TAYLOR’S SPIRIT OF DJANGO LTL BRENDON BURNS ★LTL RAY MEARS ★MH THE COAL PORTERS ★LTL THE ILLEGAL EAGLES ★MH

NOVEMBER 2 2 3 3–6 4 5 5 5 6 6 9-11 9

10 10 11 11 & 13 12 12 13 13 14 15–20 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 22–27 23 24 24 25 26 26 27 27 28

ALUN COCHRANE ★LTL THE HOLLIES ★MH ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CHORAL SOCIETY & SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MH THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO ★HMT CEILIDH WITH SHINDIG★MH HORSE ★LTL AL PITCHER PICTURE SHOW LTS FIDDLERS RALLY ★MH ABERDEEN SINFONIETTA ★MH SCROOGE ★HMT MICHAEL MARRA ★LTL GILDED BALLOON COMEDY LTL JENNY ÉCLAIR: OLD DOG NEW TRICKS MH ANDY KIRKPATRICK LTL STEVE STEINMAN’S VAMPIRES ROCK ★MH GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA UK: BACK TO THE 40’S ★MH A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE WITH COLIN FRY AND TJ HIGGS MH LULO REINHARDT ★LTL SQUEEZE MH LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD ★HMT KAREN MATHESON MH ABERDEEN SINGING CHORUS ★MH ISY SUTTIE ★LTL RHOD GILBERT ★MH BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MH HEDGEHOG PIE LTL A CHRISTMAS CAROL – AS TOLD BY JACOB MARLEY (DECEASED) ★LTS MAXIMUM RHYTHM ‘N’ BLUES ★MH AL MURRAY THE PUB LANDLORD – BARREL OF FUN MH

DECEMBER 1 2 3 4 4–9 JAN 6–24 6 7 8 11 12 14 15 17 18 18 19 20–21 31

FRANK TURNER LTL LETZ ZEP LTL XSIMPLE MINDS LTL SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA MH SLEEPING BEAUTY ★HMT THE PUDDOCK & THE PRINCESS LTS ROY CHUBBY BROWN ★MH ALED JONES ★MH EVENING EXPRESS CAROL CONCERT MH ABERDEEN MUSIC CENTRE CHRISTMAS CONCERTS ★MH GRAMPIAN HOSPITALS CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT MH ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY HENDEL’S MESSIAH MH RSNO CHRISTMAS CONCERT MH BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MH AFTERNOON FAMILY CEILIDH WITH CLACHEN YELL MH CHRISTMAS CEILIDH WITH CLACHEN YELL ★MH RSNO BIG BAND CHRISTMAS PARTY MH ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN ★MH HOGMANAY CONCERT ★MH

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AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC ROCK SHOW MH RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC MH SCOTTISH BALLET CINDERELLA ★HMT RUSSELL KANE ★LTL

FEBRUARY 2011 1 2 3-6 4 7–12 14 15

SALLY MORGAN: PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD ★MH THREE DEGREES MH THE SINGING KETTLE FUN FACTORY MH BALLETBOYZ ★HMT THE HISTORY BOYS ★HMT THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS MH THE BAND OF HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES SCOTLAND MH

17 THE BLUES BAND MH 18 ABBAMANIA MH 19 THE DUBLINERS MH 28–5 MAR DEATH OF A SALESMAN ★HMT

MARCH 2011 9 CRAIG CAMPBELL ★LTL 21–26 FOOTLOOSE ★HMT 29–9APRILHAIRSPRAY ★HMT

JUNE 2011 2&4 7–2 JUL

RIGOLETTO ★HMT WE WILL ROCK YOU ★HMT

His Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GL Enquiries: 0845 270 8200 Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1QS Enquiries: 01224 632080 The Lemon Tree, 5 West North Street, Aberdeen AB24 5AT Enquiries: 01224 337688

FREE MUSIC GREAT FOOD

FRIDAY LIVE!

The best blues and folk singers and incredible singer-songwriters grace The Lemon Tree stage every Friday.

SATURDAY SC&T and Creative Kids!

Stalls/Balcony £20 7.30pm

SEAN LOCK – LOCKIPEDIA MH THE DIVINE COMEDY LTL ELVIS LIVE IN CONCERT – ‘LEE MEMPHIS’ KING ★MH THE PRODUCERS ★HMT THE TOBACCO MERCHANT’S LAWYER ★LTS IGNITE (DANCE LIVE) ★LTS SALSA CELTICA 15TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR ★MH DAVE ARCARI LTL JASON COOK ★LTL CEILIDH WITH DANSE MACABRE ★MH JACK THE RIPPER ★LTS SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE ★HMT

Sponsored by Argus Care

Local traditional music talent

Take the kids along to be entertained with activities such as face-painting, balloon decorating, and many more.

Whilst they are occupied you can relax with your lunch and listen to traditional music provided by Scottish Culture and Traditions. Creative Kids runs from 12.30pm every Saturday.

BELHAVEN SUNDAY JAZZ Jazz sessions every Sunday, guaranteed to leave you feeling chilled.

18+

AN EVENING WITH PETER ALLISS Thursday 16 September Stalls/Balcony £18

7.30pm 7.30pm

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CHESS ★HMT INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT ★LTL WALTER TROUT LTL BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MH MACFLOYD LTL FIRED UP MH DANCELIVE! 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY (DANCE LIVE) LTL SUCH A BLOKE & WATCH IT (DANCE LIVE) ★LTS JOHNNY CASH’S LEGENDARY TENNESSEE THREE MH THE ORIGINAL TRIBUTE TO THE BLUES BROTHERS ★HMT KODO TAIKO DRUMMERS ★MH THE FROG PRINCESS LTS THE SHEE ★LTL BLACK WATCH AECC SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE WITH PIETER WISPELWEY ★MH ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA MH THE CAVERN BEATLES ★LTL DOORWAYS IN DRUMORTY ★LTS STRICTLY BIG BAND ★MH THE ANIMALS & FRIENDS WITH SPENCER DAVIS LTL THE LORD PROVOST’S SHOW ★HMT ROSS NOBLE NONSENSORY OVERLOAD MH FRISKY & MANNISH ★LTL DARA O BRIAIN (SOLD OUT) ★MH MAGIC SPAGHETTI LTS ROB DEERING ★LTL SIXTIES GOLD TOUR 2010 MH SUNSHINE ON LEITH ★HMT AMY MACDONALD MH GILDED BALLOON COMEDY LTL

NORTHERN EDGE JAZZ FESTIVAL - 9 - 17 SEPTEMBER Stalls/Balcony £19

Born in Berlin in 1931, Peter is the son of the famous British professional Percy Alliss one of Britain’s leading players between 1920 and 1939. He has twice been captain of the Professional Golfers’ Association and was the first president of the European Women’s Professional Golfers Association, as well as past president of the British Greenkeepers’ Association. He is recognised around the world for his television commentaries for ABC in the United States and the BBC in Europe, as well as working for the Australian and Canadian Broadcasting Corporations. Humour, anecdotes and the stories you want to hear, followed by a question and answer session.

After its fantastic success in 2009 this fantastic Party Night returns to Theatres in 2010 with a brand new production with over 400 new costumes in a glamorous and exciting new stage production.

Combining the heady spice of Bangkok’s exotic nightlife with the glamorous showgirl appeal of Las Vegas this spectacular and flamboyant show is performed by 16 of the world’s most beautiful showgirls, every single one of them a Thai male, in a glamorous and funny review show – you won’t believe your eyes. Seen by over 1 million people.

“THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK ARE HERE TO ENTERTAIN YOU!” “A SHOW THAT IS OUTRAGEOUSLY EXTRAVAGANT, WITTILY UNIQUE AND ABOVE ALL GREAT FUN….ITS FUN, FUN, FUN ALL THE WAY.” Manchester Evening News

FEATHERS AND FANTASY TOUR 2010

THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK Tuesday 7 September

See pages 32-33 for full festival listings

Stalls/Balcony £24.50 - £27.50 Brian Shaw presents a magical evening of music and laughter, starring Britain’s best loved diva, international recording artiste and television star Jane McDonald, together with her fabulous musicians and singers, in this sensational, smash.

JANE MCDONALD Friday 3 September

For two decades, Curtis Stigers has demonstrated time and again that the lines between jazz, pop, soul, rock, blues and even country are not as clearly defined as they may seem.

In a trajectory that began with pop/soul albums in the early ‘90s, the vocalist-saxophonist-songwriter has spent the past several years cementing his reputation as a formidable jazz singer – one who recognizes the value of the story within the song, and the countless ways in which that story can be told.

CURTIS STIGERS Northern Edge Jazz Festival

Sunday 12 September

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7.30pm

THE ABERDEEN CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES

Friday 24 September

8pm

CEILIDH WITH CLACHAN YELL

WITH GUEST ARTISTES THE FLYING PIGS AND THE GRANITE CITY CHORUS

The Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines presents an evening of superb close harmony singing together with their guests The Granite City Chorus and the now renowned local comedy troupe, The Flying Pigs. All proceeds will be donated to local charities.

Another chance to enjoy Clachan Yell, widely regarded as one of the best ceilidh bands in the world, ever. With a fiery twin fiddle front line, rock solid rhythm section and fine dance calling, a grand evening is guaranteed.

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Saturday 25 September

7.30pm

HADDO HOUSE CHORAL AND OPERATIC SOCIETY

A TRIBUTE FOR JUNE GORDON - MASS IN B MINOR, BACH A special tribute to the founder of HHCOS. Lady Aberdeen’s most often performed choral work, performed by her beloved Choral Society, other choristers from the North East, soloists and musicians with a special connection to Haddo House.

Stalls/Balcony £12

Stalls/Balcony £22

Saturday 18 September

7.30pm

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE AULD MEAL MILL

Wednesday 29 September

7.30pm

SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD

DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND EXTRA DATE ADDED TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY

This year’s line up promises to live up to the usual high standards from Ross Records with singer Paula MacAskill, Fochabers Fiddlers Frontline, Comedian Eddie Rose, Marlene Lowe Dancers, Turriff & District Pipe Band and Compere Robert Lovie.

See page 13 for details.

SOLD OUT

Stalls/Balcony £19.50

Stalls/Balcony £18

Thursday 30 September See Page 16 for details

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA NEW SEASON, NEW WORLD Stalls/Balcony £8.50 - £19

doors 7.30pm

MANIC STREET PREACHERS Stalls/Balcony £26.50

SOLD OUT

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Thursday 23 September

MUSIC HALL Friday 1 October

8pm

CEILIDH WITH SHINDIG

Come along and enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish dancing with one of the North-East’s top ceilidh bands! Fun Guaranteed!

Stalls

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‘DISPLAYS A PROFICIENCY OF DELIVERY WHICH PUTS HIM WELL AHEAD OF THE PACK. HE IS A COMPLETE JOY TO WATCH, PLANTING THE SORT OF SILLY IMAGES THAT BUMP AROUND IN YOUR HEAD FOREVER.’ The Guardian

Friday 8 October

See page 16 for details

BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BERLIOZ, MOZART AND BEETHOVEN Stalls/Balcony £9.50 - £20

Sunday 3 October 8pm

9 October ARDAL Saturday & DISTRICT O’HANLON BUCKSBURN PIPE BAND

Perhaps best known on TV for his much loved role Father Dougal Maguire in Channel 4’s BAFTA winning series Father Ted, Ardal’s acclaimed roles also include George Sunday /Thermoman in My Hero and Eamon in Big Bad World; with guest leads in Doctor Who and Channel 4’s Skins. Ardal starred in the theatrical film Wide Open Spaces and as the title lead in sitcom, Val Falvey. His debut novel The Talk of the Town proved an enormous hit, remaining on the Best Seller charts for more than six months. It was recently voted One of the 1001 books to read before you die.

7.30pm

WITH BOGHALL & BATHGATE CALEDONIA PIPE BAND Stalls/Balcony £15

Stalls/Balcony £18

Monday 11 October

7.30pm

JOHNNY CASH’S LEGENDARY TENNESSEE THREE Monday 4 October doors 7pm

LEVEL 42

30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

An enormous commercial success, the band took te ‘80s by storm with their brand of jazz funk driven by Mark King’s trademark bass lines, and with their roots firmly set in the underground soul scene of the time they helped change the face of the music scene in Britain.

Throughout his whole career Johnny Cash chose to work with only one band. The Tennessee Three are synonymous to the Cash legend. Led by Bob Wootton who toured the world for 30+ years as right-hand man, confidante and lead guitar player to his friend Johnny Cash this is the most authentic homage to THE MAN IN BLACK. The boom- chick-a-boom guitar style, intimate stories and the driven belief that ‘The sound must go on’ are all there and combine to provide a not-to-be-missed experience for the millions of Cash devotees worldwide.

Stalls/Balcony £18.50

Stalls/Balcony £25

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Friday 15 October

7.30pm

STRICTLY BIG BAND - AN EXTRAVAGANZA OF MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE!

Tuesday 12 October

7.30pm

KODO TAIKO DRUMMERS

For nearly 30 years, Kodo has explored the boundless potential of the ancient Japanese drum, the taiko. Inspired by the powerful natural beauty of their home on Sado Island in the Sea of Japan, Kodo infuses traditional forms with fresh global influences to create new musical expressions that are utterly unique.

Stalls/Balcony £24.50 - £26.50

Stalls/Balcony £25.50 - £28.50 7.30pm

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE WITH PIETER WISPELWEY, CELLO Vivaldi Sibelius Aulis Sallinen Vivaldi Enescu

Concerto for strings in G minor RV 156 Impromptu Chamber Music VIII op 94 for violoncello and strings (UK première performances) Concerto in B minor RV 424 Octet in C op 7 (arr for string orchestra)

Stalls/Balcony £14.50

Thursday 14 October

See page 16 for details

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA JOHN LILL PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY Stalls/Balcony £8.50 - £19

Saturday 16 October

8pm

ROSS NOBLE NONSENSORY OVERLOAD

Ross follows the success of last year’s 160-date THINGS tour – which not only ran for six weeks at London’s Apollo Theatre but also filled arenas down under, becoming the biggest live stand-up comedy gig in Australian history.

Nonsensory Overload is Noble back fresh from his travels, not to mention his own TV show, doing what he does best; spinning forth hilarious nonsense for your amusement. Now is your chance to see one of the best live comics working internationally today.

‘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

Stalls/Balcony £21

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Wednesday 13 October

Take The ‘A’ Train, Georgia, Minnie The Moocher, It Don’t Mean A Thing, God Bless The Child, Sing Sing Sing, Manteca, Let The Good Times Roll, Night Train, Stardust.

JIVE – SALSA – LINDY HOP – TAP - FOXTROT. A dazzling two-hour roller-coaster ride through the golden age of the American big band; when music meant magical songs, larger-than-life performers and legendary venues.

From the raging razzmatazz of Harlem’s Cotton Club in the 20s, to the halcyon post-war days of swing and Sinatra’s bobby-sox girls, and the glamorous glitz of Las Vegas in the swinging 60s, Strictly Big Band is the show that puts the ‘show’ into showbiz.

MUSIC HALL Sunday 17 October

8pm

Saturday 23 October See page 16 for details

DARA O BRIAIN SCOTTISH CHAMBER SOLD OUT Stalls/Balcony £19.50 ORCHESTRA

MOZART AT THE PIANO

Tuesday 19 October

7.30pm

Stalls/Balcony £9.50 - £20

SIXTIES GOLD Sunday 24 October TOUR 2010 JOHN BISHOP STARRING GERRY & THE PACEMAKERS, THE SEARCHERS. PJ PROBY AND CHIP HAWKES

Stalls/Balcony £20

SOLD OUT

Monday 25 October

Featuring all the hits of the Sixties from the original stars of the sixties!

This show will create the ultimate feel-good factor as the audiences are transported back to the great nights enjoyed in their youth.

Gerry & The Pacemakers were the first band to have 3 consecutive No. 1’s in the UK charts, How Do You Do It, I Like It, one of the greatest pop songs ever You’ll Never Walk Alone and the absolute classic Ferry Across The Mersey.

The Searchers are one of Liverpool’s finest 60s groups with their hits Sweets For My Sweet, Don’t Throw Your Love Away and their massive hit Needles and Pins.

PJ Proby from the USA, had huge hits with Somewhere, Maria and Hold Me. Chip Hawkes, former lead singer/songwriter of The Tremeloes performs hits like as ‘Here Comes My baby, Silence Is Golden and Even The Bad Times Are Good. Re-Live all those wonderful harmonies.

An evening of pure nostalgia!! A show not to be missed!!!

Stalls/Balcony £22.50 - £25

8pm

8pm

THE ARMSTRONG AND MILLER SHOW

BAFTA Award Winner – Best Comedy Programme. Following the resounding success of BBC ONE TV Show, Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends) will be hitting the road. With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben and Xander will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store including; The street-talking WWII chav pilots; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann; Jilted Jim, dumped at the altar but still on his honeymoon; Terry Devlin, the royal correspondent who really KNOWS the royals; Dennis Lincoln-Park, the accident-prone culture buff; the Frank Dad; and so many more… Ben and Xander comment: “We are cock-a-hoop to be stepping out on tour in Autumn 2010. Expect all your favourite Armstrong and Miller characters and sketches in a market-fresh brand spanking new show.”

Wednesday 20 October doors 7pm

AMY MACDONALD

Following the release of her debut album This Is The Life, Amy MacDonald returns to Aberdeen performing her hit singles and songs from her second release A Curious Thing.

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Stalls/Balcony £22.50

MUSIC HALL Sunday 31 October

7.30pm

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES Tuesday 26 October

7.30pm

THE DRIFTERS

As one of the biggest-selling and longest-serving bands of all time, The Drifters have sold to date over 214 million singles and 114 million albums across the world. The line up of The Drifters has undergone many changes with more than 60 different singers, including icons such as Clyde McPhatter, Ben E King, Rudy Lewis and Johnny Moore.

Some of the group’s biggest hits include classics such as Saturday Night at the Movies, There Goes My First Love, Under The Boardwalk, Can I Take You Home Little Girl, You’re More Than A Number in My Little Red Book, Love Games, Hello Happiness, On Broadway, Kissing In The Back Row and many more.

This non-stop show combines classic songs, top flight choreography and world class musicians with some of the group’s newer material from recent releases as well as the stunning new track ‘Do You Dream of Me.’

Stalls/Balcony £20

Thursday 28 October

8pm

A FILM FOR THE HAUNTING SEASON

THE CABINET OF DOCTOR CALIGARI

Robert Wiene’s classic German 1920 horror film with live accompaniement on the Music Hall’s historic organ by cinema organist Donald MacKenzie.

Extremely tight harmonies and acute attention to detail are synonymous with The Illegal Eagles. They are firmly established as the ultimate celebration of the stunning musical mastery of The Eagles.

The Illegal Eagles bring you their strongest and most popular show to date with all the classic songs delivered in full Eagles sound and vision including Hotel California, New York Minute, Life in the Fast Lane, Tequila Sunrise, One Of Those Nights, Lyin’ Eyes and Heartache Tonight.

Enjoy these and much more in this amazing show featuring the classic line-up singing the classic Eagles songs!

“ACCOMPLISHED & PROFICIENT PLAYERS, AND WITH BEAUTIFUL & PITCH PERFECT SINGERS, THE BAND WORKED THEIR WAY THROUGH ALL THE CROWD PLEASERS…THE STANDING OVATION WAS FULLY DESERVED” The Independent

Stalls/Balcony £19.50 - £21.50

Tuesday 2 November

SEAN LOCK – LOCKIPEDIA

8pm

Star of BBC TWO’s ‘QI’ and team captain on Channel 4’s ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’.

Lockipedia is a brand new standup show from the comedian Sean Lock. Lockipedia is a very unreliable, misleading but highly entertaining information resource. Lockipedia is Sloppy Knowledge.

Lockipedia is what Sean ‘knows’ about stuff. Lockipedia can only be accessed live. Lockipedia is funny.

‘ONE OF THE FINEST AND MOST ORIGINAL COMEDIANS AROUND’ THE INDEPENDENT ‘PUNCHY, INVENTIVE, SUPERB… UNDENIABLY BRILLIANT’ THE TIMES

Stalls/Balcony £17.50

Wednesday 3 November 7.30pm

ELVIS LIVE IN CONCERT Saturday 30 October RAY MEARS LEE ‘MEMPHIS’ KING

Stalls £10

7.30pm

Ray Mears’s skills with nature and in fieldcraft have been acquired through working in some of the worlds remotest and harshest environments. In this fascinating presentation Ray brings together 30 years of study with a compelling story of wilderness, its wildlife and the fieldcraft skills neccesary for survival. Informative, entertaining, humourous, and candid... an evening not to be missed.

Stalls/Balcony £21

Lee ‘Memphis’ King - world champion Elvis Tribute Artist - recreates the essence of Elvis Presley - the early Rock and Roll years, The ‘68 Comeback Special’ and The ‘Vegas’ years - with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunning accurate vocals, and incredible passion into every perfromance. It’s all there.

Stalls/Balcony £18.50

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Friday 5 November

Wednesday 10 November

7.30pm

SALSA CELTICA 15TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDING JULIE FOWLIS

Salsa Celtica’s synthesis of Scottish and Irish traditional music with all the Latin American elements of salsa has taken them and their music all over the world. Salsa Celtica is a stunning combination of virtuosity and energy. The lineup combines some of Scotland and Ireland’s most innovative traditional musicians together with a stellar group of salsa, world and jazz musicians from Latin America and the UK, and are one of the most exciting bands on the world music concert circuit today.

To Celebrate 15 years on the road the group have put together the Salsa Celtica 15th Anniversary Big Band featuring guests including the Scots Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis and Dermot Byrne of Altan among many others.

Stalls/Balcony £16.50

Saturday 6 November

8pm

CEILIDH WITH DANSE MACABRE

The all-girl ceilidh band in the North of scotland, formed in 2003, Danse McCabre has an eclectic, lively style, playing a mixture of old favourites and less familiar dances as required.

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7.30pm

THE HOLLIES

In 2010, The Hollies will be honoured by the prestigious American Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame for their impact on the evolution of popular music.

Here in the UK, their two hour-plus live performance will be a celebration of all things Hollies. Don’t miss it! With more hits than The Beatles these guys are still a force to be reckoned with.

Stalls/Balcony £23.50

Thursday 11 November

7.30pm

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY AND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Bernstein Candide Overture Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue Morten Lauridsen Sure on this shining Night Morten Lauridsen Lux Aeterna (in the presence of the composer) Iwan Llewellyn-Jones Piano Morten Lauridsen Piano Paul Mealor Conductor Thomas Henderson Assistant Conductor Music from America features in this dazzling display of orchestral virtuosity and choral luminosity, as the University of Aberdeen Choral Society and Symphony Orchestra join forces with amazing Welsh pianist, Iwan Llewellyn-Jones in Gershwin’s jazz-flavoured, Rhapsody in Blue, and with distinguished composer Morten Lauridsen in his everpopular and deeply moving, Lux Aeterna. Dr Lauridsen also accompanies the choral society in his joyously beautiful, ‘Sure on this Shining Night’.

Stalls/Balcony £8

Friday 12 November

8pm

CEILIDH WITH SHINDIG

Come along and enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish dancing with one of the North East’s top ceilidh bands! Fun guaranteed!

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MUSIC HALL Saturday 13 November

7.30pm

Friday 19 November

7.30pm

STEVE STEINMAN’S FIDDLERS RALLY HOSTED BY ABERDEEN STRATHSPEY AND REEL SOCIETY VAMPIRES ROCK A fantastic evening of music with a traditional Scottish flair. Robert Lovie comperes with Paul Anderson, Shona Donaldson and many more...

Vampires Rock is a show like no other. With a twist of rock and a hint of comedy, and jampacked with the greatest anthems you know and love, you’re guaranteed to be on your feet!

Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula. In search of a new bride, the Baron must convince the unsuspecting Pandora to cross over to the dark side and live for ever in Rock N Roll Hell. A full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Highway to Hell, Since You’ve Been Gone ,Sweet Child Of Mine, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Devil Gate Drive, I Love Rock n Roll, Poison and many more!

Stalls/Balcony £22

Saturday 20 November

Stalls/Balcony £11 - £13

Sunday 14 November

See page 17 for full details

ABERDEEN SINFONIETTA CONDUCTED BY JOHN MCLEOD WITH IAN WATT (GUITAR)

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Stalls/Balcony £12

Thursday 18 November

8pm

JENNY ÉCLAIR

OLD DOG NEW TRICKS

Off she goes again, proving that there’s life in the old dog and what’s more, she’s got some new tricks! Having dug up some fresh new comedy bones, Jenny Eclair is back, wagging her arthritic tail and resisting the urge to sniff lamp-posts, yes, the old dog of the circuit is trotting once more around the block, proving yet again that she’s got what it takes to be an award winner (Crufts 1982). Jenny Eclair has been a stand up comic since the last millennium; she is a Grumpy Old Woman Team Captain, author and actress (Skins and The Bill). She is also 50 years old and trying not to mind.

Stalls/Balcony £18.50

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA UK BACK TO THE 40s

Ray McVay presents a brand-new show with the Glenn Miller Orchestra bringing the 40s back to Aberdeen!

The Moonlight Serenaders with their fabulous harmonies; Jan Messeder and Colin Anthony on vocals and the swinging jazz band, The Uptown Hall Gang, all get together to give you a concert that will leave you with an unforgettable evening. As a tribute to Glenn’s USAAF Band during WWII, the second half is performed in US Army Air force Uniforms! This show is the complete package for Big Band aficionados.

Stalls/Balcony £16.50 - £18

Sunday 21 November

7.30pm

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE WITH COLIN FRY AND TJ HIGGS

Don’t miss two of the most celebrated psychic mediums Colin Fry and TJ Higgs as they deliver messages of love and comfort in their brandnew Christmas Message.

Psychic phenomenon Colin Fry of television’s 6th Sense and Colin Fry Live! has previously appeared alongside his gifted spiritual female counterpart TJ Higgs in The Three Mediums and Psychic Private Eyes.

Stalls/Balcony £19.50

Evenings of Mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only.

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Monday 22 November

doors 7pm

Thursday 25 November

SQUEEZE

It’s 1973 in South London. Teenage friends Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook form the band that will see them dubbed ‘The New Lennon and McCartney’. Over 35 years later, with their legacy intact and as vital as it has ever been, Squeeze is still touring and reminding fans worldwide why they have left such an indelible impression on the UK’s music scene.

Stalls/Balcony £33.50

Tuesday 23 November

8pm

RHOD GILBERT & THE CAT THAT LOOKED

LIKE NICHOLAS LYNDHURST

Following last year’s sell-out tour, the Welsh Wonder is back on the road with a brand-new show. Last year, he punched a shop assistant over the duvet tog-rating system and went berserk over a mince pie. Stung by accusations that he overreacts, this year Rhod sets out on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey to discover the truth.

Stalls/Balcony £20

7.30pm

KAREN MATHESON

Karen Matheson will tour this autumn in support of her much anticipated new solo album - due to be released October 2010.

The album further highlights her stunning vocals that have mesmerized audiences worldwide with a mix of traditional and newly written material. The concerts will feature her usual band of James Grant on guitars, Ewen Vernal on double bass, Donald Shaw on piano, along with special guest musicians from the new recording.

Widely recognised as the haunting vocals of Celtic super-group Capercaillie Karen has been involved in various projects as a solo artist including the award winning BBC series Transatlantic Session where she has recorded with Emmylou Harris and Rufus and Martha Wainwright among others. ‘’..HAS THE ABILITY TO INJECT PURE EMOTION INTO A SONG.THE KIND OF VOICE THAT CAN LEAVE YOU SHELL-SHOCKED’’ The Sunday Times “KAREN MATHESON HAS A THROAT THAT IS SURELY TOUCHED BY GOD’’ Sean Connery

Friday 26 November

See page 17 for details

BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BRITTEN AND VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Stalls/Balcony £9.50 - £20

Saturday 27 November

7.30pm

MAXIMUM RHYTHM ‘N’ BLUES

THE MANFREDS, PAUL JONES, MIKE D’ABO, MIKE HUGG, TOM MCGUINNESS, ROB TOWNSEND, MARCUS CLIFFE, SIMON CURRIE AND THEIR SPECIAL GUESTS ALAN PRICE AND CLIFF BENNETT. Maximum Rhythm N’ Blues is back once again, boasting some of the finest quality talent ever assembled on one stage. These artists learned their craft by playing the exciting London club circuit in such famous clubs of the time as The Flamingo, Klooks Kleeks, Ricky Ticks, Eel Pie Island, and Ronnie Scotts and The 101 Club, creating the birth of British Rhythm N Blues, which rapidly spread across the nation.

An All Star Line Up With The Hits To Match!

Stalls/Balcony £16

Wednesday 24 November

7.30pm

ABERDEEN SINGING CHORUS ‘POP GO THE CLASSICS’

A unique programme of more than 50 popular songs, chronologically arranged, based on themes from classical music.

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Stalls/Balcony £6

MUSIC HALL Tuesday 7 December 7.30pm

ALED JONES

Sunday 28 November

8pm

AL MURRAY

THE PUB LANDLORD - BARREL OF FUN

Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back on the road to roll out his Barrel of Fun, a brand-new stand-up show for 2010. Britain’s best-known Pub Philosopher will be serving up his own special brew of bar room banter at venues across the UK this autumn. “THE WAY HE INTEGRATES THE CROWD INTO THE SHOW IS AWE-INSPIRING” The Times “A NATIONAL TREASURE” ***** Daily Telegraph

Stalls/Balcony £25

Saturday 4 December

See page 17 for details

SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA COLLARD PLAYS RAVEL

Singer, actor, radio and TV presenter - loved by the nation originally for his pure treble voice has just celebrated his 25th year/silver jubilee as a household name, and his career is going from strength to strength. Aled has been a regular on Songs of Praise for around seven years and is also the youngest presenter to appear on the show. 2010 will be another very busy year for Aled and he is forever grateful for all those who have made it possible for him.

Stalls/Balcony £22.50 - £24.50

Wednesday 8 December

7.30pm

EVENING EXPRESS CAROL CONCERT

This annual concert traditionally heralds the start of Christmas. Join in the carols and enjoy the music performed by Aberdeen schools. All money raised goes to local charities.

Stalls/Balcony £9

Stalls/Balcony £9.50 - £20

Saturday 11 December

1pm & 7.30pm

ABERDEEN MUSIC CENTRE ROY CHUBBY CHRISTMAS CONCERTS BROWN IS Stalls/Balcony £4 - £8 BACK IN Sunday 12 December TOWN GRAMPIAN HOSPITALS CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT Monday 6 December

7.30pm

Featuring some of Aberdeen’s finest young musicians in two concerts of festive music by bands, orchestras and choirs.

2.30pm

Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none!

Laugh till it hurts as Chubby rips into his live audiences with a non-stop battering ram of laugh-out-loud comedy guaranteed!

Get the hottest ticket in town but be warned – please stay away if easily offended!

Stalls/Balcony £12

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Stalls/Balcony £20

In aid of CLICSargent, supporting children and adolescents with cancer.

MUSIC HALL Tuesday 14 December

7.30pm

Saturday 18 December

Family Ceilidh 3pm, Evening Ceilidh 8pm

ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY XMAS CEILIDH WITH CLACHAN YELL HANDEL’S MESSIAH Christmas is not Christmas without a performance of Handel’s ever popular oratorio Messiah.

Ruby Hughes Soprano Marie Elliott Mezzo Soprano James Edwards Tenor James Oldfield Bass-baritone

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A true Scot’s Christmas celebration with Clachan Yell – widely regarded as one of the best ceilidh bands in the world, ever.

FAMILY CEILIDH Stalls £6 EVENING CEILIDH Stalls £10

Sunday 19 December

See page 17 for details

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA BIG BAND CHRISTMAS PARTY Stalls/Balcony £8.50 - £19

Monday 20 – Tuesday 21 December

7.30pm

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS Wednesday 15 December See page 17 for details

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA

Since winning the Grand Final of Stars In Their Eyes 10 years ago as the legendary Freddie Mercury, Gary has toured with One Night of Queen enthralling fans around the world! With fantastic lighting, staging and sound, this show sells out theatres and concert halls in the UK, Europe, New Zealand and the USA. Gary continues to win over tens of thousands of Queen fans and is building his own loyal fan base worldwide!

“INDEED, FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, QUEEN AND FREDDIE MERCURY CAME BACK TO LIFE.” The Salt Lake Tribune

Stalls/Balcony £16.50 - £18.50

THE RSNO CHRISTMAS CONCERT Stalls/Balcony £8.50 - £19

Friday 17 December

See page 17 for details

BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CLASSICS

Stalls/Balcony £9.50 - £20

SPECIAL OCCASION?...IT IS NOW!

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7.30pm

HOGMANAY CONCERT

See the bells in in style at the Music Hall this year with a traditional Scottish celebration. Full line up still being finalised.

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Thursday 6 January

doors 7pm

THIN LIZZY

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SEATTLE-BASED SUPERSUCKERS Thin Lizzy is one of rock music’s most recognizable names after the fiery Dublin band exploded onto the scene with a fresh sound, look and attitude in the late 60s. Fronted by Phil Lynott, the band reached many peaks and influenced generations of musicians with classic tracks such as Jailbreak, Still In Love With You, Cold Sweat, Emerald and Don’t Believe A Word.

Many rock historians consider the pinnacle of their commercial success was in 1983, followed by the bands’ premature demise, as they played their last gig in September of 1984, two years before the death of singer/bassist and founding member Phil. Alongside the new lineup, Universal Music has committed to a series of re-issue, deluxe and special releases of classic Thin Lizzy material over the next 18 months.

Saturday 8 January

7.30pm

THE AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC ROCK SHOW JUST ANNOUNCED - CHECK WITH BOX OFFICE FOR DETAILS

Tuesday 11 January

7.30pm

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC JUST ANNOUNCED - CHECK WITH BOX OFFICE FOR DETAILS

Tuesday 1 February

7.30pm

SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD

Fresh from her new TV series - Psychic Sally On The Road on LIVING TV, Britain’s best-loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by overwhelming public demand for her 2010 national theatre tour. Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people, most notably famous for her work with the late Princess Diana. Her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many high-profile celebrities.

Sally now brings her amazing abilities and her tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening. Sally Morgan has taken the UK by storm!!

Stalls/Balcony £23.50

This show is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should be judged as an experiment!

Stalls/Balcony £20.50

Friday 7 January 7.30pm

JOHANN STRAUSS GALA

Tritsch Tratsch Polka, The Blue Danube Waltz, Emperor Waltz, Auf der Jagd, Pizzicato Polka, Radetzky March, Cuckoo Polka, Thunder and Lightning Polka, The Laughing Song from Die Fledermaus, Tales from the Vienna Woods.

Waltz back in time to the glittering ballrooms of 19th Century Vienna with an enchanting mix of music, song and dance from the Strauss family and friends.

Stalls/Balcony £19 - £28

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Wednesday 2 February

7.30pm

THREE DEGREES

When you hear the name, The Three Degrees, you immediately think of their most famous song When Will I See You Again, and the vision of three beautiful women, perfectly coordinated in both their dance routines and their vocal harmonies. A major hit record throughout the world, topping the chart in America, UK, Japan and most European countries, When Will I See You Again earned the trio every conceivable accolade at the time, not to mention enough Gold discs to make Fort Knox a little envious!

More than two decades on, the trio has retained all three of their major qualities - beauty, sparkling choreography and precise vocal qualities and, in between, they have amassed an impressive list of hit records. Today, the line-up consists of Valerie Holiday, Helen Scott and Cynthia Garrison.

Monday 14 February

7.30pm

THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE The alternative way to spend Valentine’s Day. Without doubt a musical masterpiece with the pulsating Devil-driven Rock N Roll of Doktor Haze and the Interceptors from Hell. Imagine if Quentin Tarantino had directed Cirque du Soleil, then you would only be halfway there.

Stalls/Balcony £20.50 - £22.50

Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 February Thurs 1.30pm, Fri 10am & 1.30pm, Sat – Sun 12pm & 3pm

Stalls/Balcony £12 - £21

18+

THE SINGING KETTLE FUN FACTORY

The excited Singing Kettle team Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin have been left in charge of the Toy Making Machine at the Fun Factory and need the help of the audience to make sure every toy is made properly and on time. Even with all the work to do, there’s still time for lots of Kettle Openings bursting with surprises. Join in with heaps of non-stop singalong favourites like Jelly Belly, 10 Green Bottles, and The Nonsense Song as well as some brilliant brand new songs .

Jock and Jeremy, the hilarious singing chefs, will be on hand for their own dynamic brand of crazy cooking routines...that normally ends in mayhem, while Bonzo the Dog is never far away when there’s fun to be had! The Fun Factory is a fantastic treat for the whole family that will have you rocking with laughter and singing all the way home.

Remember to dress up in a funny hat.

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MUSIC HALL Tuesday 15 February

7.30pm

THE BAND OF HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES SCOTLAND

UNDER THE DIRECTION OF, CAPTAIN IAN DAVIS RM

The wonderful and versatile musicians of Her Majesty’s Royal Marine Band Scotland are back at the Music Hall for their 2011 Concert!

This is not just a military band performance, but more of a musical feast comprising light classical music from the shows, exquisite solo pieces on a range of instruments and some surprise items, all combining to make this concert one of the highlights of the annual Music Hall programme. Of course the evening would not be complete without the traditional superb display by the immaculate Corps of Drums. In summary, a cornucopia of brilliantly performed and spectacular musical numbers. In addition you will have the added satisfaction of knowing that you will be supporting Seafarers UK, which is the primary fundraising organisation for all maritime charities serving Fishermen, Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy personnel in need.

Stalls/Balcony £14 - £16

Thursday 17 February

THE BLUES BAND

Friday 18 February 7.30pm

ABBAMANIA

Abbamania, the UK’s original ABBA tribute are widely regarded as one of “Europe’s Premier ABBA tribute Bands”. Their sensational live concerts have taken them all over the world. ABBAMANIA’s re-creation of ABBA at the height of their popularity is fantastic, and their performance is of the highest ABBA quality. Relive the memories of ABBA, the wonderful and catchy songs, wonderful melodies and lyrics, that have sold millions of records worldwide. This Abbamania concert should not be missed.

Stalls/Balcony £17.50 7.30pm

The Blues Band was formed in 1979, by ex-Manfred Mann group members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, originally to play a few pub gigs on Paul’s nights off from his then full-time career as an actor in London’s West End. The Blues had always been their first love - indeed, Manfred Mann backed Sonny Boy Williamson for a short time. Tom’s first band, The Roosters, also included a young Eric Clapton. Paul & Tom called on Tom’s old McGuinness Flint friend Hughie Flint to play drums, and then renowned singer/slide guitarist Dave Kelly brought in Gary Fletcher to play bass guitar. Hughie has since retired, and Family and Medecine Head stalwart Rob Townsend has taken over on drums. Seventeen or is it 18? albums later, they are still going strong. 2010 saw them make their seventh appearance at Glastonbury.

Saturday 19 February

7.30pm

THE DUBLINERS

There are no musical barriers where The Dubliners are concerned. Their concerts have been attended over the years by luminaries such as U2, Stephane Grappelli, Prince Rainier, James Galway, Kate Bush, Terence Trent D’Arby, UB40, Nigel Kennedy, Van Morrison, Peter O’Toole and a host of statesmen, Lord Mayors, civic dignitaries and millions of music fans throughout the world. Their popularity is unquestionable and their contribution to the world of folk music is unparalleled. After an incredible forty-nine years of globe trotting they have never compromised through ever-changing musical fads. They are probably the best accident to happen to the world of folk music and contribute to it not only with their superb voices but also with their exceptional talent as musicians and entertainers.

Stalls/Balcony £17

Stalls/Balcony £18.50 - £20

FREE LUNCHTIME LIVES AT THE LEMON TREE - GREAT FOOD GREAT MUSIC

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MUSIC HALL

Thursday 23 September

Thursday 14 October

7.30pm

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA NEW SEASON, NEW WORLD

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA

MacMillan Three Interludes from The Sacrifice Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand Dvořák Symphony No9 From the New World Stéphane Denève Conductor Nicholas Angelich Piano Stéphane Denève opens an exciting new RSNO Season with one of the most popular symphonies ever written, Dvořák’s New World, whilst James MacMillan conjures up scenes from an old world evoking strong musical resonances of Britten’s Peter Grimes. And star soloist Nicholas Angelich performs Ravel’s most dramatic work, the Concerto for the Left Hand.

Sponsored by TOTAL E&P UK Ltd. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm William Chandler (RSNO Associate Leader).

Stalls/Balcony £8.50 - £19

Friday 8 October

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Beethoven Scenes from Prometheus Mozart Piano Concerto No 27 in B-flat K595* Mendelssohn Overture, The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave) Mozart Piano Concerto No 20 in D minor K466* Piotr Anderszewski Piano/Director* Alexander Janiczek Violin/Director The great Polish pianist Piotr Anderszewski has established a wonderful rapport with the SCO over recent years. Here they offer a chance to enjoy the sheer richness of Mozart’s musical imagination by performing two utterly different piano concertos - the stormy, operatic drama of K466 and the near Beethovenian breadth of K595 – Mozart’s last piano concerto.

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ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA - U26 £5, U16 GO FREE*

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Beethoven Coriolan Overture Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No1 Dvořák Symphony No5 Krzysztof Urbański Conductor John Lill Piano From folk-music opening to joyous finish, Dvořák’s Fifth might just be the most underrated symphony by any great composer. No such concerns with Tchaikovsky’s blockbuster piano concerto and with the legendary John Lill at the keyboard, it’s doubly guaranteed to thrill.

Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Duncan Swindells (RSNO Principal Bass Clarinet).

SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA MOZART AT THE PIANO

Berlioz Overture: Béatrice et Bénédict Mozart Piano Concerto No.18, K.456 Beethoven Symphony No.3 ‘Eroica’ Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony was conceived on a truly ‘heroic’ scale by far the biggest symphony ever composed up to that time. The soloist in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.18 is Sofya Gulyak, the brilliant young Russian winner of 2009’s Leeds International Piano Competition. BBC SSO Chief Conductor Donald Runnicles opens the concert with Berlioz’s sparkling overture to his opera Béatrice et Bénédict, based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.

Stalls/Balcony £9.50 - £20

JOHN LILL PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY

Saturday 23 October 7.30pm

7.30pm

BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BERLIOZ, MOZART AND BEETHOVEN

7.30pm

ORCHESTRAS Sunday 14 November 7.30pm

Wednesday 15 December

7.30pm

ROYAL SCOTTISH ABERDEEN SINFONIETTA CONDUCTED BY JOHN MCLEOD WITH IAN WATT (GUITAR) NATIONAL ORCHESTRA Stalls/Balcony £12

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Friday 26 November 7.30pm

BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

BRITTEN AND VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

May Kay Yau New Work Britten Piano Concerto Vaughan Williams Symphony No.5 Russian conductor Vassily Sinaisky, a popular visitor to the Music Hall with the BBC SSO, tackles the most lyrical of Vaughan Williams’ symphonies, the beautiful, mystical Fifth. A short new piece specially commissioned from the winner of last year’s University of Aberdeen Music Prize is the curtain-raiser for Britten’s virtuosic Piano Concerto. This is barn-storming young man’s music, written for the young composer himself to play at the BBC Proms, it has the ideal interpreter here in Steven Osborne. This concert is part of sound, North East Scotland’s contemporary music festival.

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Saturday 4 December 7.30pm

SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

COLLARD PLAYS RAVEL Takemitsu How Slow the Wind Ravel Piano Concerto in G major Beethoven Symphony No 4 Robin Ticciati Conductor Jean-Phillipe Collard Piano SCO Principal Conductor Robin Ticciati conducts the first of three concerts in Aberdeen this season. Beethoven’s Fourth sings with all the ardour and lyricism of the first Romantics, and Ravel’s brilliant piano concerto was heavily influenced by jazz music of the time.

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SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - U16/STUDENT £5

THE RSNO CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Christopher Bell Conductor RSNO Chorus Join us for a family celebration of your favourite Christmas carols and music. Conducted and presented by the irrepressible Christopher Bell, the concert will include the magical film The Snowman shown on the big screen and accompanied by Howard Blake’s timeless music. Sponsored

by ScotRail. ‘CHRISTOPHER BELL WISECRACKED, CAJOLED AND DANCED… ENERGIZING THE AUDIENCE AT EVERY TURN’ THE HERALD

Stalls/Balcony £8.50 - £19

Friday 17 December

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BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CLASSICS

Jamie MacDougall Presenter Stephen Bell Conductor A perennial favourite, the BBC SSO’s Christmas Classics concert once again brings that warm yuletide glow to Aberdeen. Jamie MacDougall presents a rich assortment of seasonal treats, from Tchaikovsky’s magical ‘Nutcracker’ to Mel Tormé’s Christmas Song as well as one or two surprises.

Book early to secure your seats for this musical medley as tickets always sell fast. It’s the perfect way to get the entire family into the festive spirit.

Stalls/Balcony £9.50 - £20

Sunday 19 December

7.30pm

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA RSNO BIG BAND CHRISTMAS PARTY

Eliot Murray MD Bruce Adams Trumpet Join the RSNO Big Band and special guest virtuoso jazz trumpeter Bruce Adams for an incomparable evening of light-hearted and distinctly merry Christmas favourites – all performed in impeccable swing time! Includes Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Skaters’ Waltz and Glenn Miller’s Jingle Bells. Sponsored by Capital Solutions.

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Berlioz Overture Beatrice et Benedict Borodin In the Steppes of Central Asia John McLeod Guitar Concerto Sibelius Symphony No 2 Two outstanding musicians with strong links to this part of Scotland, the composer and conductor John McLeod and the young guitarist Ian Watt, join with Aberdeen Sinfonietta to give the first Aberdeen performance of John McLeod’s new guitar concerto. The concert also features “one of the greatest of Sibelius’s symphonic achievements”, his second symphony.