Eden Court January 2016 Brochure by Eden Court Theatre & Cinema

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Welcome to our new season at Eden Court This coming season boasts a huge variety of entertainment and, as ever, we have tried to make sure there is something for everyone. I’m really excited to have the National Theatre of Scotland here with the acclaimed James Plays. At the other end of the spectrum we have three absolutely brilliant musicals on offer with Hairspray, Jackie The Musical and the return of a personal favourite, the irreverently hilarious yet utterly heartfelt, Avenue Q. In between you can expect Scottish Ballet to delight with Cinderella and Swan Lake plus we have RSNO with their much loved Viennese Night as well as the best of every other kind of music you can imagine. All this plus comedy, family shows, talks and special events. Sit back, enjoy the brochure and see for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!

Colin Marr Chief Executive

LOCAL / SHOWCASE / CREATIVE

NTS - The James Plays 2&3 NTS - I Am Thomas 4 Dirty Paki Lingerie 4 The Destroyed Room 5 The Tailor of Inverness 6 Dalloway 6 30:60:80 7 How You Gonna Live Your Dash 7 Netting 8 Shrapnel 8 REaD 9 Purposeless Movements 9 Mum’s The Word 2 10

MUSICALS We’ve got two theatres staging a huge variety of drama, dance, music, comedy, talks and more. We’ve got two of the comfiest cinemas you could ever hope to visit screening everything from the latest Hollywood releases to the best of world cinema and documentaries. You’ll find our full programme in the ICA magazine every month. We’ve got two studios where we run over 60 classes a week in drama, dance, singing and film making. Whatever age you are and whatever standard you are at we’ll have a class for you. Details of all the classes are in our Eden Court CREATIVE brochure. Our cafe, restaurant and bars are open from mid morning till the last show is finished and we look forward to welcoming you for coffee, drinks, snacks or dinner whether you are going to a show or not.

Featured on the front cover: Hairspray (p11)

Our award winning building has architecture from 1878, 1976 and 2007 and includes six art works as part of the fabric. The Victorian Bishop’s Palace was home to the Bishop of Inverness from 1878 until 1948 and is one of the most important historical buildings in Inverness – it is open to the public on most days.

Our building is available to rent for anything from small private dinners and meetings to large scale conferences. The variety and history of our rooms and the expertise of our technical staff ensures that your event will be memorable. On top of all this Eden Court is a registered charity and runs the largest Creative Learning Programme of any UK theatre. This work takes place in our building and around the Highlands, in both schools and communities, and we are increasingly working with some of the most vulnerable members of our society. For more info on all our activities call box office, pick up our brochures, check out our website or like/follow us on facebook (@edencourttheatreandcinema) and twitter (@edencourt) If you’d like a weekly mail reminder of the programme for the week ahead simply sign up via our website homepage. Join the Eden Court Friends and enjoy ticket discounts and a 10% food and soft drinks discount in our bar and restaurant plus much more.

Catriona & Donald Robertson

The Banister Family

Chris & Gill Silver

Gregor Barclay & Helen Cunningham

Tony Smith

Mariatta Idman Philp

Robin Stewart

Moira Harris & Steve Jones

James & Nicola Vestey

Finlay & Margot Kerr

Bill Walker

Live Cinema

OPERA Scottish Opera - Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado 15

DANCE Brendan Cole 16 The Last Tango 17 Scottish Ballet - Cinderella 18 Scottish Ballet - Swan Lake 19 Scottish Dance Theatre - Dreamers’ 20 Africarmen 20 Company Cordelia - Nijinsky’s Last Jump 21 Ballet West - The Nutcracker 21

FAMILY Scottish Ballet - Wee Cinderella The Lost Things One Man Shoe Mister Maker and the Shapes Live! Peter Pan - Panto Tales of a Grandson Peppa Pig’s Surprise

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Circus of Horrors - Welcome to the CarnEvil Banff Mountain Film Festival 2016 Liz Lochhead - Somethings Old, Somethings New Distant Lands - A Hebridean Journey Highland Wedding Fair

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TALKS To find out how you can help Eden Court as a Patron, please contact our Development Department:

Philip & Emma Mackenzie

Anne & Graham Watson

Sarah & JP Macpherson

And our Patrons who choose to remain anonymous

Katie & Roy Nelson

LIVE CINEMA

SPECIAL EVENTS

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR PATRONS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT: Gordon & Rhona Adam

Hairspray 11 Avenue Q 12 Jackie The Musical 13

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Sandy Allan - In Some Lost Place Simon Yates - My Mountain Life Mark Beaumont

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COMEDY Jimmy Carr Rich Hall Ed Byrne Craig Hill Tom Stade Sarah Millican in person at box office. For detailed booking fee info please see page 60.

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Me and My Girl

Inverness Area Gang Show

Inverness Music Festival

CREATIVE - Two’s Company: SQA Higher Drama

CREATIVE - SQA Higher Dance Show

Cadets Pipes and Drums

Highland Young Musicians Concerts Festival

CREATIVE - Spring into Eden

2016 Safer Highlands Be Your Best Rock Challenge 38 National Theatre Connections Festival 2016

Dance Around The World

CREATIVE - Big Burns Stramash!

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES INFO

CLASSICAL AND CHORAL Inverness Choral Society - Faure Requiem

Mahler in Miniature

BBC SSO

RSNO - Viennese Night

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Scottish Ensemble - South Atlantic Crossings

MUSIC The Unthanks

Woodenbox & Guests

An Evening with Lulu

Russell Watson - Songs from the Heart

Paul Jones and Dave Kelly

Fairport Convention

Anda Union

Main Street Blues

The Brandon McPhee Show

Derek Ryan

Dominic Kirwan - Here for a Good Time

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

The Ultimate Eagles

The King is Back - Ben Portsmouth is Elvis

Steve Steinman’s Meat Loaf Greatest Hits Tour

Patsy Cline - The Concert She Never Gave

Woody Sez

Somethin’ Else!

Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle 54 Blazin’ Fiddles

Mairearad & Anna

Trosg and Friends

Rua McMillan

CARA 56 The Nordic Fiddler’s Bloc

Kris Drever

Big Burns Ceilidh

The Dime Notes

Gaelic Society of Inverness Taigh-Cèilidh / Ceilidh House

Inverness Fiddlers Rally

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CONTENTS

1 DRAMA

3 DRAMA

DRAMA

HHHHH THE TIMES

A huge theatrical event. A mighty trilogy. HHHH THE SCOTSMAN

By Rona Munro Directed by Laurie Sansom

Scotland’s answer to Game of Thrones. DAILY RECORD

NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND

The James Plays EMPIRE THEATRE WED 30 MAR – SAT 02 APR WED 30 MAR JAMES I 19.30 THU 31 MAR JAMES II 19.30 FRI 01 APR JAMES III 19.30 SAT 02 APR JAMES I 12.00 SAT 02 APR JAMES II 16.00 SAT 02 APR JAMES III 20.15 SEAT PRICE £24.00 / £19.50

ONSTAGE SEATING £16.00 (UNRESERVED) REDUCED RATES £2.00 OFF U18s £11.00 SCHOOLS: £11.00 PLUS 1 TEACHER FOR EVERY 10 PUPILS GOES FREE GROUPS 10+ £3.00 OFF ALL 3 PLAYS £66.00 / £60.00 (EDEN COURT FRIENDS) EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14 +

By Rona Munro Directed by Laurie Sansom

James I, James II and James III are a modern cycle of history plays by award-winning playwright Rona Munro. This vividly-imagined trilogy brings to life three generations of Stewart Kings who ruled Scotland in the tumultuous fifteenth century and represents an unprecedented co-production by the National Theatre of Scotland, the National Theatre of Great Britain and the Edinburgh International Festival. When The James Plays premiered in Autumn 2014, the critical and public impact was extraordinary. Described by The Telegraph as better than Shakespeare, The James Plays sold out their run at the Edinburgh International Festival and the National Theatre of Great Britain in London, causing a storm of attention and thrilling audiences. Each play stands alone as a unique vision of a country tussling with its past and future; viewed together they create a complex and compelling narrative on Scottish culture and nationhood. An ensemble of 20 actors takes the audience through a rarely-explored period of history with playful wit and boisterous theatricality.

Bold and irreverent storytelling explores the complex character of this colourful Stewart king – a poet, a lover, a law-maker but also the product of a harsh political system.

Prisoner of England for 18 years, James is delivered back to his homeland, with an English bride, to reign as James I of Scotland. Returning to a troubled nation, he faces terrible choices if he is to save himself, his Queen and the crown.

James II: Day of the Innocents In the second play of Rona Munro’s thrilling trilogy, innocent games merge with murderous intent in a violent royal playground of shifting realities and paranoia.

Crowned King at age six, James II is a puppet in a vicious game between Scotland’s most powerful families. As he approaches adulthood, James must fight for his crown while the nightmares of his childhood torment him.

James III: The True Mirror Like James III himself, the final instalment of Rona Munro’s extraordinary trilogy is colourful, brash and unpredictable. It turns its eye on the women of the royal court, both lowly and high born, who prove to be its beating heart.

Charismatic, cultured, and obsessed with grand gestures, James III is loved and loathed by his nation. Scotland’s future may lie with his resourceful and resilient wife, Margaret of Denmark. Can she rescue a struggling nation?

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Audio Described and Captioned Performances on Sun 02 Apr at 12.00, 16.00 & 20.15 plus Touch Tour 10.30 TBC. Please ask Box Office for more info.

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*Onstage seating For each performance there are a limited number of onstage seats available. These unreserved seats, built into the set in the style of choir stalls, are at heart of the action. Facing out to the rest of the auditorium, they form a people’s parliament overlooking the courts of James I, II and III and so, unusually, you will share the performer’s perspective of the space.

in person at box office. For detailed booking fee info please see page 60.

Photography by Manuel Harlan, featuring previous cast.

James I: The Key Will Keep The Lock

DRAMA

From the creators of

Interiors, Saturday Night, Wonderland and much much more!

VANISHING POINT A CO-PRODUCTION WITH BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH TRON THEATRE AND EDEN COURT

TOLD BY AN IDIOT & NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND

I Am Thomas

Dirty Paki Lingerie

TUE 12 - SAT 16 APR 20.00

ONETOUCH THEATRE

PREVIEW PERFORMANCES FRI 19 & SAT 20 FEB 20.00 SEAT PRICE £10.00

SAT 05 MAR 20.00

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

REDUCED RATES £14.00 U18s £8.00

SEAT PRICE £14.00

GROUPS 6+ £11.00

REDUCED RATES £12.00

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The Destroyed Room takes its inspiration from Jeff Wall’s famous photograph, which shows a ransacked room, every item of furniture torn up and destroyed. What happened?

14+ some strong language

Edinburgh; a cold town on the edge of civilisation, in very much the Year of Our Lord, 1696. The church has spies everywhere. Here, you keep your counsel and choose your words with care ... unless you are Thomas Aikenhead – a loud-mouthed, smart-arsed and likable student at the university. A man in the wrong place at absolutely the wrong time ... trouble is brewing for Thomas.

TIMES on Told By An Idiot

ONETOUCH THEATRE

SEAT PRICE £16.00

Their work is never less than sublime.

The Destroyed Room

A rich vein of black humour is exploded in this account of the last person in Britain to be executed for blasphemy. Using Told by an Idiot’s internationally celebrated theatrical invention, we glimpse into Edinburgh’s dark past to reveal this true story with universal resonance. A collaboration between award-winning poet Simon Armitage, Told by an Idiot, National Theatre Scotland and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. WWW.NATIONALTHEATRESCOTLAND.COM

Cross-cultural sparks fly and preconceptions about Muslim women, sex and politics are hilariously and hauntingly shattered in the show The Wall Street Journal says breaks down stereotypes of Muslim women in America and that reviewers worldwide call a must-see production. Having travelled from the U.S to the West End, through Pakistan and to the Edinburgh Festival and beyond, this incredibly important play is an infectiously entertaining mosaic of the sublime, the comic, the poetic and the political that transcends boundaries of culture, religion and gender. Audiences find themselves moved and entertained by its unique and universal appeal.

…gives a human face to those who choose to wear the hijab and those who don’t. THE SCOTSMAN

It begins with what seems to be the recording of a debate, as guests gather to digest world events. They sit among potted plants and standard lamps, discussing the things they have witnessed and debating the ethics of watching. Around them, cameras film their every word and every reaction, beaming them live onto a big screen. But as the debate intensifies, slowly and as if in a dream, the atmosphere begins to change. The Destroyed Room is about the profusion of lenses, which brings the world right into our rooms but also keeps it at a distance. It’s about what we see and what we turn away from. And what’s coming. WWW.VANISHING-POINT.ORG

I am glad that a show like this will be on at least two continents this year. NYTHEATRE.COM

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in person at box office. For detailed booking fee info please see page 60.

DRAMA

7 DOGSTAR THEATRE

DRAMA

6 The Tailor of Inverness ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 12 & SAT 13 FEB FRI 12 & SAT 13 EVE 19.30 SAT 13 MAT 14.00

Written & performed by Matthew Zajac

SEAT PRICE

Directed by Ben Harrison

FRI 12 & SAT 13 EVE £14.00

Violin - Jonny Hardie Musical direction by Jonny Hardie & Gavin Marwick

SAT 13 MAT £11.00 REDUCED RATES

FRI 12 & SAT 13 EVE £12.00

Video design by Tim Reid

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Lighting by Kai Fischer

14+

Matthew Zajac’s phenomenal international hit about his Polish father returns to its home in Inverness for only three performances. This stunning show has entranced over 26,000 people in 10 countries, most recently selling out for three weeks at New York’s Brits Off Broadway Festival. With a stunning violin accompaniment, Matthew Zajac tells an unforgettable and moving story of survival in war-torn Europe.

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How You Gonna Live Your Dash

IMAGE: Ross McAuley

Winner of a Scotsman Fringe First, the 2008 Stage Best Solo Performer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe and the 2009 Best Actor Award from the Scottish Critics. If you haven’t yet seen The Tailor of Inverness or simply want to see it again, now’s your chance!

JENNA WATT

ONETOUCH THEATRE TUE 02 FEB 20.00 SEAT PRICE £10.00 REDUCED RATES £8.00

DYAD PRODUCTIONS

Dalloway Intelligently adapted, beautifully performed... entrancing. HHHHH BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 17 APR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATES £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

1923: The War is over. While Clarissa Dalloway prepares a party in Westminster, Septimus Smith is diagnosed with shell-shock, their memories and dreams magically intertwining with those of 15 other disparate souls, this hot blue day in June.

AMY CONWAY

30:60:80

ONETOUCH THEATRE TUE 23 FEB 20.00 SEAT PRICE £10.00 REDUCED RATES £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+

Devised and performed by Amy Conway Devised and directed by Victoria Beesley When Amy’s grandma turned 30, she had three children and was thankful to finally live in a house with an indoor toilet.

Conjuring the hopes and regrets of middle and upper-class London, this adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s celebrated map of hearts, minds and memories offers a compellingly feminine response to the aftermath of the First World War.

When Amy’s mum turned 30, she had a profession, a mortgage and was pregnant with her first child.

Performed by Rebecca Vaughan (Female Gothic,

A celebration of three lives, spanning fifty years with the women of one family and inviting audiences to consider the richness in their own maternal hirstory.

I, Elizabeth, Austen’s Women) WWW.DYADPRODUCTIONS.COM

Amy just turned 30. She’s single, chancing it, and certain about exactly nothing.

AMY-CONWAY.CO.UK

Presented in association with platform Supported by Creative Scotland Booking fees will be added to all ticket prices other than tickets booked

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This shattering piece explores the life-altering decisions we make in order to get the most out of our time on earth: giving up a high-flying career, confronting an addiction, dropping it all and moving to a new continent. Based on real life testimonies and featuring beautiful pyrotechnic effects, this epic performance looks at the moment we choose to detonate our own lives, the smoky fall out and how we piece together a new future. From one of Scotland’s most visionary theatre makers, Jenna Watt (Flâneurs) Supported by Creative Scotland and Platform. WWW.JENNAWATT.CO.UK

Flaneurs is one of the most inspiring pieces of live performance art you will have the pleasure of experiencing HHHHH THE SKINNY (ON FLÂNEURS) Give Jenna Watt one hour of your time, a projector and a toy giraffe: she’ll change your whole outlook. Immense. HHHHH FRINGEBISCUIT (ON FLÂNEURS)

9 DRAMA

DRAMA

8 WOODEND BARN

Netting

ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 19 MAR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+

Written by Morna Young Keep busy, eh? Hope we’ll get a body, mebbe. The widden spoon. A knock on the door wi a wooden spoon. A father and his two sons are lost at sea.

Image: Mihaela Bodlovic

Three women adapt to their lives as widows. Kitty can’t stop knitting. Alison needs looking after. Sylvia wants to forget. Then, one day, a knock on the door. A body has been found. One body, three women. Who does it belong to? A moving and difficult story of finding closure after unimaginable loss.

BIRDS OF PARADISE

Purposeless Movements

THEATRE GU LEÒR

Shrapnel

TIDY CARNAGE

ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 17 MAR 19.30

SHRAPNEL ATH-SGRÌOBHA

CATRIONA LEXYLE / ADAPTED BY CHAIMBEUL

BHON NOBHAIL

LE / FROM THE

NOVEL BY

BEUL TORMOD CAIM

ONETOUCH THEATRE

REaD

WED 16 MAR 20.00

ONETOUCH THEATRE

REDUCED RATE £8.00

SEAT PRICE £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

SEAT PRICE £12.00

WED 18 MAY 20.00

REDUCED RATES £10.00

SEAT PRICE £12.00

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

14+

Adapted from Tormod a’ Bhocsair’s seminal Gaelic novel, Shrapnel is a play in Gaelic with subtitles, live music and with anarchic humour, Shrapnel is for Gaelic and non-Gaelic audiences alike. Set in the darkest depths of Leith, Shrapnel follows a man on the run for a crime he did not commit, as he meets an array of extraordinary misfits, with the psychopathic former detective, Walter Shrapnel, never far behind. Ath-sgrìobhadh den nobhail leis an sàr sgrìobhaiche, Tormod Caimbeul, le dealbhachadh, fo-thiotalan agus ceòl, tha Shrapnel freagarrach airson fìleantaich agus luchd-ionnsachaidh air fad. Air a’ stèidheachadh ann an dorchadas Lìte, tha sinn a’ leantainn aithrisear ’s e a’ siubhail air feadh a’ bhaile a’ coinneachadh ri iomadach charactar annasach agus a’ seachnadh a’ phoileis bhrùideil, Walter Shrapnel. WWW.THEATREGULEOR.CO.UK Co-produced by Tron Theatre and An Lanntair and supported by Creative Scotland, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, NTS, Comhairle nan Leabhraichean, Playwright’s Studio Scotland, Leabhraichean Beaga and Glasgow Life.

IMAGE: Silas Manhood Photography Ltd

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14+

In a world where redheads are strictly segregated and under curfew, red artists have been forced underground and have formed their own Red cabaret clubs. REaD focuses on one such club: The Scarlet Church where the performers’ illicit existence necessitates the keeping of Red secrets... A cabaret within a play, REaD features song, dance, performance poetry and a hilarious rollercoaster ride through Red history from pre-Raphaelite exotica to social exclusion and popular culture. A show that’s part catwalk, part political rally, part support group for underdogs everywhere, REaD is a unique celebration of individuality, resilience and the sheer joy of having red hair. WWW.TIDYCARNAGE.COM

in person at box office. For detailed booking fee info please see page 60.

14+ strong language and sexual content

What’s so great about purposeful movement? Half the fun in this life is not knowing what’s coming next. Five guys wait on stage - each one has cerebral palsy - the way they stand and move is a dead give-away. When we were born doctors called it Purposeless Movements - for us it’s just how we get around. You’ll see stories from our lives – stories that ask what it is to move and be moved. A new dance theatre work from Birds of Paradise Theatre Company by Robert Softley - creator of international smash-hits If These Spasms Could Speak and and co-creator of the hilarious Wendy Hoose. A co-production with Tramway. The show includes BSL, audio description and captioning. WWW.BIRDSOFPARADISETHEATRE.CO.UK

DRAMA

MUSICALS

Starring

Mum’s the Word 2 EMPIRE THEATRE TUE 02 - SAT 06 FEB TUE 02 - SAT 06 EVE 19.30 SAT 06 MAT 14.30 SEAT PRICE £23.50 REDUCED RATES £21.50 GROUPS 10+ £20.00 PLUS GET 11TH TICKET FREE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 16+

Gail Porter, Libby McArthur (River City), Lorraine McIntosh (Deacon Blue) Julie Wilson Nimmo (Balamory) and former Radio Clyde presenter Suzie McGuire star in this brand-new production of Mum’s The Word 2. One of Scotland’s favourites, Mum’s The Word laughs at the wonderful comedic

horrors of child and teenager-rearing in this new and updated version of the hit show. Join the mums, now “older and wider”, on their journey into the parenting nightmare that is teenagers! Hysterically funny, poignant and thoroughly enjoyable throughout, this fantastic followup retains many of the funniest moments from the original production as it moves one-step-beyond into, not just the lives of their teenagers, but how the mums feel about growing older, their families and their relationships. Both funny and emotional by turn, this is a wonderful evening out.

A beautifully crafted show, full of the warm, tragic-comic rhythm of life; and absolutely impossible to dislike.

Tony Mausdley Claire Sweeney Brenda Edwards Peter Duncan

Hairspray MON 29 FEB - SAT 05 MAR MON 29 - SAT 05 EVE 19.30 THU 03 & SAT 05 MAT 13.30 FRI/SAT EVE £43.00 / £41.00 / £39.00 TUES/WED/THURS EVE/SAT MAT £38.00 / £36.00 / £34.00 MON EVE / THURS MAT £29.00 / £27.00 / £25.00 U18S FRI/SAT EVE £21.00 /TUES/WED/THURS EVE £16.00 / MON EVE & THURS MAT £12.00 / SAT MAT £16.00 GROUPS 10 + £3.00 OFF ALL SEATS (EXCEPT MON EVE) EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES EDEN COURT FRIENDS SPECIAL OFFER £5.00 OFF TUESDAY EVE PRICES (LIMITED AVAILABILITY FIRST COME FIRST SERVED)

in person at box office. For detailed booking fee info please see page 60.

Freya Sutton as Tracy Turnblad

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is touring the UK and Ireland with a brand new production, guaranteed to have you dancing the night away! It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way! An irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days - let your hair down and book now! WWW.HAIRSPRAYUKTOUR.COM

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Jackie ® © DC Thomson & Co. Ltd. 2016

MUSICALS

SELL A DOOR

Avenue Q EMPIRE THEATRE TUE 26 - SAT 30 APR TUE 26 - THU 28 & SAT 30 EVE 19.30 FRI 29 17.00 & 20.30 SAT 30 MAT 14.30 FRI / SAT EVE £28.50 / £26.50 / £23.50 WED / THU EVE & FRI EARLY EVE £26.00 / £24.00 / £21.00 TUES EVE / SAT MAT £19.00 ALL SEATS REDUCED RATES £2.00 OFF (EXCEPT FRI / SAT EVE) U18s FRI/SAT EVE ALL SEATS £16.00 WED / THU EVE & FRI EARLY EVE £14.00 TUE EVE / SAT MAT £12.00 GROUPS 6+ £3.00 OFF ALL FULL-PRICE SEATS (EXCEPT TUE EVE/SAT MAT) EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES PLUS EDEN COURT FRIENDS SPECIAL OFFER WED EVE £5.00 OFF (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

Back by Popular Demand! Winner of the Tony Awards Triple Crown for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. Following five years in the West End, sell-out runs worldwide and a smash hit tour in 2014 (packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness) this hugely entertaining show is on the road again. Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Cocreator of Book Of Mormon and writer of the songs for Disney’s Frozen) Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues. Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is the musical like no other. Don’t let your life suck - book your tickets today! WWW.AVENUEQUK.COM

14+

Jackie The Musical EMPIRE THEATRE TUE 12 - SAT 16 JUL TUE 12 - SAT 16 EVE 20.00 THU 14 & SAT 16 MAT 14.30 SEAT PRICE FRI / SAT EVE £37.00 / £35.00 / £31.00 TUE - THU EVE & SAT MAT £35.00 / £33.00 / £29.00 THU MAT £30.00 / £28.00 / £26.00 REDUCED RATES U18s FRI & SAT £20.00 / ALL OTHER SHOWS £15.00 GROUPS 10+ £3.00 OFF EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES EDEN COURT FRIENDS SPECIAL OFFER £5.00 OFF TUESDAY EVE PRICES (LIMITED AVAILABILITY FIRST COME FIRST SERVED) 12+

Book by Mike James Director Anna Linstrum Choreographer Arlene Phillips Designer Tim Shortall Lighting Designer Philip Gladwell Music Supervisor/Arranger Ben Goddard Sound Bobby Aitken

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Once there was a time with no mobiles, no online dating and no Facebook, when teenage girls waited with bated breath by the letterbox for their weekly issue of Jackie Magazine. In JACKIE THE MUSICAL we revisit those heady days, and tell the story of a recent divorcée who seeks advice once more from the pages of her old Jackie annuals. The quizzes, the fashion tips, the ‘do’s and don’ts on first date’ and above all the Cathy and Claire problem pages are all eagerly devoured by our plucky heroine as she revisits the dizzy world of the teen bible. Starring Janet Dibley (The Two of Us, EastEnders, Fat Friends), Olivier Award nominee Graham Bickley (Ragtime, Bread) and Nicholas Bailey (EastEnders, The Archers), JACKIE THE MUSICAL is accompanied by a pulsating sound track of classic 70’s hits. Thrill once more to the unmistakable sounds of pop idols Donny Osmond, David Cassidy, Marc Bolan and many more.

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Live Cinema See the best of British theatre, opera and ballet live as the national companies live screen their productions to cinemas across the world via satellite. To keep up to date with all our live screenings and our cinema programme, please see our monthly cinema guide in the ICA magazine, sign up to our mailing list via the Eden Court website, or like or follow us on facebook and twitter.

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Les Liaisons Dangereuses As You Like It

Giselle

THU 25 FEB LIVE SUN 13 & THU 24 MAR ENCORE Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years, with Rosalie Craig (London Road) as Rosalind.

WED 06 APR LIVE SUN 17 APR ENCORE The greatest of all Romantic ballets, Peter Wright’s production of Marius Petipa’s classic is a tale of betrayal, the supernatural and love that transcends death.

SCOTTISH OPERA & D’OYLY CARTE

Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado

Royal Opera House

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ROH.ORG.UK

THU 19 - SAT 21 MAY THU 19 - SAT 21 EVE 19.15 SAT 21 MAT 14.30

REDUCED RATES £51.00 / £41.00 / £35.00 / £21.50 U26s £10.00 GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 TICKETS GET 11TH FREE

UNWRAPPED PERFORMANCE

Lucia Di Lammermoor The Magic Flute WED 09 MAR LIVE A malicious serpent. An evil sorcerer who is holding a beautiful princess captive. A dark queen with manipulative motives. And three testing trials of his courage and virtue. A wonderfully theatrical and imaginative staging of one of the greatest and most popular operas ever written.

MON 25 APR LIVE SUN 01 MAY ENCORE Lucia di Lammermoor tells the story of an ongoing feud between two families in 17th century Scotland that has terrible consequences for two young lovers… The opera has not been seen at the Royal Opera House in more than a decade, so this new production by Katie Mitchell will be a particularly important and exciting event. Booking fees will be added to all ticket prices other than tickets booked

PROD

EMPIRE THEATRE

SEAT PRICE £54.00 / £44.00 / £38.00 / £24.50

English National Opera

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WED 18 MAY 18.00 – 19.00 EMPIRE THEATRE FREE BUT TICKETED

The team behind 2013’s smash hit The Pirates of Penzance returns with another Gilbert & Sullivan comedy classic. A stellar cast, in the hands of director Martin Lloyd-Evans, brings the fun to life with a delicious mix of cheeky English Music Hall and exquisite Japanese tradition. The Mikado has decreed that flirting should be punishable by death. But when his son Nanki-Poo falls for the beautiful Yum-Yum, it looks like someone might be heading for the executioner’s block… Packed with anti-Establishment silliness, and full of larger than life characters including self serving politicians that are all too recognisable today, this playful show features some of G&S’s most popular tunes, including Three Little Maids, Tit-willow and I’ve Got a Little List. Several of the team from The Pirates of Penzance return, including Richard Suart, Nicholas Sharratt, Rebecca Bottone, former Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Sioned Gwen Davies and conductor Derek Clark. Baritone Stephen Richardson sings The Mikado, with comic genius Andrew Shore as Pooh-Bah.

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK

Sung in English with English supertitles.

SAT 21 MAY THE MACLEAN ROOM 18.00 – 19.00 FREE BUT TICKETED

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Audio Described Performance Sat 21 May at 19.15 plus Touch Tour at 18.00

in person at box office. For detailed booking fee info please see page 60.

THE HERALD (ON THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, 2013)

THU 28 JAN LIVE SUN 14 & THU 18 FEB ENCORE Following the hugely successful broadcasts of Coriolanus and King Lear, National Theatre Live brings the Donmar Warehouse’s highly anticipated new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses to cinemas broadcast live from the Donmar’s London home.

What great entertainment!

CINEMA

DANCE

A triumph!

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Star presence and poise danced with exuberant delight HHHH THE INDEPENDENT

VINCENT SIMONE & FLAVIA CACACE IN

The Last Tango Photography: A Night To Remember Tour 2015

EMPIRE THEATRE TUE 31 – SAT 04 JUN TUE 31 MAY – SAT 04 JUN EVE 20.00 WED 01, THU 02 & SAT 04 MAT 14.00 SEAT PRICE TUE, WED, THU EVE & SAT MAT £35.00 / £33.00 / £31.00 WED & THU MAT £31.00 / £29.00 / £27.00 FRI & SAT EVE £38.00 / £36.00 / £34.00 REDUCED RATES £2.00 OFF ALL PERFORMANCES (EXCEPT FRI & SAT EVE) U18s FRI & SAT EVE ALL SEATS £20.00 / ALL OTHER PERFORMANCES £18.00 GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 GET THE 11TH TICKET FREE

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‘He storms tHrougH tHe Lindy Hop, raises merry Hades in tHe saLsa and tHe paso dobLe, tHen gLides eLegantLy tHrougH tHe american smootH’ Sunday Express

Brendan Cole - A Night to Remember EMPIRE THEATRE SAT 27 FEB 15.00 & 20.00 SEAT PRICE £37.50 REDUCED RATES £35.50 GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 GET 11TH TICKET FREE (APPLIES TO FULL PRICE TICKETS ONLY) EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Always a sell out, Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole is once again set to dazzle audiences across the UK with his latest show A NIGHT TO REMEMBER. Brendan, one of Strictly Come Dancing’s most charismatic choreographers and performers, will host throughout as he leads his cast on a journey of music and dance in a spectacular night of theatrical entertainment. Loaded with ballroom magic and Latin excitement, Brendan’s newest live music and dance extravaganza will be 2016’s must see show!

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES ALL PERFORMANCES EDEN COURT FRIENDS TUE EVE £5.00 OFF (LIMITED AVAILABILITY, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED)

Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly Come Dancing favourites, Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet as they dance in their final ever show. Don’t miss your last chance to see this beautiful couple do what they do best live, in an intimate, passionate and explosive experience – it’s time for The Last Tango. WWW.THELASTTANGOTOUR.CO.UK

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DANCE

Tony Clayman and PMB Presentations present

SCOTTISH BALLET

For the first time in over 20 years, Scottish Ballet will bring Swan Lake to the stage. This world premiere adaptation is a modern and imaginative retelling of the timeless tale.

EMPIRE THEATRE

Swan Lake portrays the love story of Siegfried and the beautiful swan queen Odette. As fate has it, Siegfried betrays Odette as he mistakenly declares his love for Odile, the dark seductress. Eventually Odette forgives Siegfried, but the trust between them has been broken and Siegfried is forced to face life without her forever.

Swan Lake

WED 04 - SAT 07 MAY WED 04 - SAT 07 EVE 19.30 SAT 07 MAT 14.00 SEAT PRICE

SCOTTISH BALLET

Cinderella EMPIRE THEATRE

WED 27 – SAT 30 JAN WED 27 – SAT 30 EVE 19.30 THU 28 & SAT 30 MAT 14.00 SEAT PRICE WED, THU EVE & SAT MAT £28.00 / £25.00 / £21.00 / £18.50 THU MAT £24.00 / £21.00/ £17.00 / £16.00 FRI & SAT EVE £30.00 / £27.00/ £23.00/ £20.50 REDUCED RATES WED, THU EVE & SAT MAT £26.00 / £23.00 / £19.00 / £16.50 THU MAT £22.00 / £19.00/ £15.00 / £14.00 FRI & SAT EVE £28.00 / £25.00/ £21.00/ £18.50 U26s £10.00 GROUPS 10+ : BUY 10 TICKETS GET THE 11TH FREE (APPLIES TO NONDISCOUNTED TICKETS ONLY) SCHOOLS £10.00 PLUS ONE TEACHER FOR EVERY 10 PUPILS GOES FREE FAMILY TICKET WED & THU EVE &SAT MAT £66.00 FRI & SAT EVE £70.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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This winter discover the enchanted, sparkling world of Christopher Hampson’s Cinderella, in the European premiere of this beloved fairy tale. In her grief, the young Cinderella plants a rose at her mother’s graveside. When her father remarries, the future seems bleaker than ever. Her wicked stepmother is intent on pushing aside kind and beautiful Cinderella in favour of her two nasty step sisters. The course of true love never did run smooth but Cinderella does meet her prince and romance blossoms. Acclaimed New Zealand designer Tracy Grant Lord’s luxurious costumes and extravagant sets create a glittering fantasy world peopled with characters that are touching, funny and real. Dazzling against the light and dark of Prokofiev’s powerful score, this ravishing interpretation of the timeless rags-to-riches romance is everything you could wish for and more. The Scottish Ballet Orchestra accompanies live performing the world famous Prokofiev score.

SCOTTISH BALLET

Wee Cinderella EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 29 JAN 13.30 SEAT PRICE £10.00 SCHOOLS £5.00 PLUS ONE TEACHER FREE FOR EVERY 10 PUPILS FAMILY (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN) £35.00 PLUS £5.00 PER ADDITIONAL CHILD

WED & THU EVE / SAT MAT £28.00 / £25.00 / £21.00 / £18.50 FRI & SAT EVE £30.00 / £27.00 / £23.00 / £20.50 REDUCED RATES

Ballet Cafe

WED & THU EVE / SAT MAT

WED 27 JAN | 14.00-17.00 The Jim Love Studio £10.00

£26.00 / £23.00 / £19.00 / £16.50

Family Insight SAT 30 JAN | 11.00-12.30 The MacLean Room Suitable for ages 6+ £5.50 / £3.50 (Reduced Rate)

Pre-Performance Talk

(Focus on Dance)

THU 28 JAN | 18.30-19.00 The MacLean Room Free But Ticketed

FRI & SAT EVE

Choreographed by the award-winning British dance maker David Dawson, Swan Lake will demonstrate his visceral and daring work which has made him one of the most innovative dance makers working in classical ballet today. With ethereal and stylish sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, don’t miss an enchanting Swan Lake for a new generation.

£28.00 / £25.00 / £21.00 / £18.50 GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 TICKETS AND GET 11th TICKET FREE (FULL PRICE TICKETS ONLY)

Audio Described Performance on Sat 07 May at 14.00 plus Touch Tour at 12.30

U26s £10.00 SCHOOLS: £10.00 PLUS 1 TEACHER FOR EVERY 10 PUPILS GOES FREE FAMILY TICKETS £68 (WED&THU EVE & SAT MAT) / £72.00 (FRI & SAT EVE) EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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Pre-Performance Talk (Focus on Music) FRI 29 JAN | 18.30-19.00 The MacLean Room Free But Ticketed Audio Described Performance Sat 30 Jan at 14.00 plus Touch Tour at 12.30

This specially adapted hour long performance features the Company’s dancers accompanied live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra. Wee Cinderella takes all the magic of the full ballet and packages it up into an entertaining and captivating performance for Wee ballet fans. With a presenter to guide you through the story and some audience participation, it is the perfect way for young families to discover the magic of ballet. SCOTTISHBALLET.CO.UK

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 3+

Booking fees will be added to all ticket prices other than tickets booked

Pre-Show Talk (Focus on Dance) THU 05 MAY | 18.30-19.00 The MacLean Room Free But Ticketed

Pre-Show Talk (Focus on Music) FRI 06 MAY | 18.30-19.00 The MacLean Room Free But Ticketed

Insight SAT 07 MAY | 11.00-12.30 The MacLean Room Seat Price £5.50 / Reduced Rate £3.50

in person at box office. For detailed booking fee info please see page 60.

DANCE

Lachky’s choreography is like a pencil flying across the page. HHHH THE SCOTSMAN

COMPANY CHORDELIA

Nijinsky’s Last Jump

(On Dreamers)

ONETOUCH THEATRE TUE 17 MAY 20.00 SEAT PRICE £13.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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THE TIMES

…a remarkable new piece by Company Chordelia. THE HERALD

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SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE

Dreamers by Anton Lachky and Process Day by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 29 APR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £6.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+

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Dreamers are people who dare to dream while not being asleep. Lachky takes pleasure in making sense from nonsense and exploring links between reality and surrealism. His work highlights the beauty and power of the moving body and intertwines it with his quirky and humorous style.

Award-winning Eyal, and music producer and artist Behar have created a stream of critically acclaimed, original works for some of the world’s leading dance companies, including Batsheva Dance Company. The explosive world premiere Process Day will be inspired by Tirzah and Micachu’s I’m Not Dancing.

Critically acclaimed theatre from Company Chordelia’s award winning Artistic Director Kally Lloyd-Jones. Combining theatre and dance, this powerful new piece evokes legendary 20th Century dancer Nijinsky’s journey from global success to the desolate isolation of mental illness. Inspired by the rhythmic obsession of his diaries, Young and Old Nijinsky consider their life together, on and off stage, trying to make sense of the loss of self. WWW.CHORDELIA.CO.UK

I’m not dancing, I’m fighting – I’m not shining, I’m burning– I’m not touching, I’m feeling

BALLET WEST TAVAZIVA

Africarmen ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 25 FEB 20.00 SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00 U18s £7.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

A cast of stunning dancers perform a sumptuous and evocative new work, loosely based on Georges Bizet’s Carmen. Through a synthesis of ballet, contemporary and African dance, Bawren Tavaziva’s powerful choreography is accompanied by a new score composed and arranged by Fayyaz Virji of the acclaimed Warriors International. Played out through the entanglement of desire, deceit and corruption in a township of oil-laden Equatorial Guinea, lingering ancestral voices are at work here amongst the dreams of a better life. WWW.TAVAZIVADANCE.COM

14+

The Nutcracker EMPIRE THEATRE THU 11 FEB 19.30 SEAT PRICE £16.00 REDUCED RATES £14.00 U18s £9.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

At the Christmas party in the Stahlbaum household the young Clara is given a beautiful Nutcracker doll. After everyone has gone to bed and the house is quiet, Clara returns to be with her Nutcracker doll and discovers that he can take her on magical adventures through the land of the Mouse King, dancing snowflakes and the wonderful land of sweets. Ballet West is a ballet company that combines the talents of established professional dancers with students about to embark on their professional careers. They enjoy a significant reputation for producing high quality classical ballet.

“A contemporary African masterpiece – amazing, sublime, truly inspirational” HHHHH AFRIDIZIAK THEATRE NEWS,

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FOR TAVAZIVA TE Booking fees will be added to all ticket prices other than tickets booked

in person at box office. For detailed booking fee info please see page 60.

DANCE

TORTOISE IN A NUTSHELL & OLIVER EMANUEL

The Lost Things ONETOUCH THEATRE

SUN 06 & MON 07 MAR (MON – SCHOOLS PERFORMANCES) SUN 06 13.30 / 16.00 MON 07 11.00 / 13.30 SEAT PRICE £8.00 SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE £6.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 8-12 YEARS

A boy falls and finds himself in a dark and terrifying new world. It’s a world of lost things: car keys, wedding rings, dads, and a mysterious girl who is building an amazing machine. Performed in a unique dome structure, The Lost Things is about losing things and finding things you didn’t even know you were looking for. This is a dark fairytale set in a fantastical world, where nothing is quite as it seems.

Originally Commissioned by Imaginate and supported through the Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Expo Fund.

One Man Shoe ONETOUCH THEATRE MON 21 MAR 19.00 SEAT PRICE £6.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 5+

This new show for children and families sees Jango Starr, a bumbling theatre caretaker, thrust into the limelight when the headline act fails to turn up for the show. Witness Jango’s hilarious journey of silent physical theatre and contemporary circus clowning, as he magically finds his way and realises his dreams of transforming into a star. Performed by Jango Starr, directed by Gerry Mulgrew, designed by Becky Minto with original music by Philip Pinsky. ONEMANSHOE.UK Booking fees will be added to all ticket prices other than tickets booked

in person at box office. For detailed booking fee info please see page 60.

Created by award winning theatre company, Tortoise in a Nutshell (Feral, Grit) and written by Oliver Emanuel (Dragon, Titus, The Day I swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish). WWW.TORTOISEINANUTSHELL.COM

FAMILY

…(the audience) had their imagination touched and tickled by the sheer pleasure of hearing a master storyteller in his element. THE HERALD

Tales of a Grandson ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 08 MAY 14.30 SEAT PRICE £6.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 7+

Where do you begin to tell the story of Scotland? With the myths, the legends and the battles? Or by building a castle in your granny’s back green. Tales of a Grandson is one man’s re-telling of Scotland’s history - but this is no straight and dusty

Mister Maker and the Shapes Live! EMPIRE THEATRE SAT 16 & SUN 17 APR SAT 16 13.30 & 16.00 SUN 17 10.00 & 13.00 SEAT PRICE £14.50 U18s £11.00 FAMILY (MAX 2 ADULTS) £44.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 2-8 YRS

Come and join your ultimate arts and craft Cbeebies hero Mister Maker, for his first ever live theatre tour! Packed full of arty adventures there’ll be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not forgetting, The Shapes! Yes, you’ll be able to share the fun with Mister Maker’s colourful all-dancing friends Circle, Square, Rectangle and Triangle!

Peppa Pig’s Surprise EMPIRE THEATRE SAT 09 & SUN 10 JUL SAT 09 JUL 13.00 & 16.00 SUN 10 JUL 10.00 & 13.00 SEAT PRICE £17.00 U16S £15.00

This show is tons of arty fun for all the family! Mini Makers, get ready to make some amazing arty creations and book your tickets today!

FAMILY TICKET £60.00 (4 TICKETS) EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 2-6 YRS

It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you?

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DON’T FORGET, EDEN COURT’S FABULOUS PANTO PETER PAN RUNS UNTIL SUN 10 JAN!

Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers! WWW.PEPPAPIGLIVE.COM

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history lesson, this story is told by Andy Cannon, formerly of Wee Stories and one of Scotland’s finest story-tellers. Andy takes us on a time travelling adventure with his grandparents through Scotland’s past to piece together the myriad of Kings, Queens, friends and foes that make up our nation’s story (and unearths just why our mountains are so small on the way!). Composer and musician Wendy Weatherby joins Andy and adds to the Tales with music specially composed for the show.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

26 Circus of Horrors Welcome to the CarnEvil EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 12 FEB 20.00 SEAT PRICE £26.00 / £22.00 / £20.00 REDUCED RATES £23.00 / £19.00 / £17.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 16+

London - 1899, Jack the Ripper is still at large and this is the age of the Freakshow! Killer Klowns, Sword Swallowers, Death Deifying Aerialists, A Guinness World Record holding Hairculian Diva swinging solely from her hair, back flipping and fire limboing acrobats…just an average night out in Inverness really!

Liz Lochhead: Somethings Old, Somethings New ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 20 MAR 20.00

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SEAT PRICE £13.00 REDUCED RATES £11.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+

From the bittersweet to the rude and raunchy, Scotland’s Makar, Liz Lochhead, weaves a spellbinding and beguiling show, mixing poems, monologues and music. Accompanied by the soulful sax of Steve Kettley she presents an intoxicating mix of some of her best work over the past 45 years.

…brilliant, raucous and scabrously funny… SUNDAY TIMES

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2016 EMPIRE THEATRE THU 18 & FRI 19 FEB 19.30 SINGLE SCREENING £14.00 TWO SCREENINGS (different programme each night) £24.00 REDUCED RATES £12.00 BOTH EVENINGS £19.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

CUILLIN SOUND

Distant Lands: A Hebridean Journey ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 28 FEB 19.30 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

12A TBC

An awe-inspiring evening of extraordinary short films following the expeditions of the most incredible adventurers around. See amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe.

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The programme on each night will be entirely different plus there will be a host of exciting events with free prize giveaways. Take advantage of the special offer two night ticket price and get the most out of this brilliant event. WWW.BANFF-UK.COM

Booking fees will be added to all ticket prices other than tickets booked

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Dana Morgan Flute Sarah Watts Clarinets Laurence Perkins Bassoon Three of Britain’s finest woodwind players join forces to create imaginative musical journeys with stunning virtuoso playing as Cuillin Sound present an evening of live music set alongside photographs, poetry and vintage film footage from St Kilda and all across the Highlands and Islands. The programme also includes images by leading landscape photographer Mike Bell, the poetry of Sorley MacLean and three vintage films from the 1920s and 30s.

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Sandy Allan – In Some Lost Place ONETOUCH THEATRE WED 27 JAN 20.00 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Simon Yates – My Mountain Life

In 2012, Sandy Allan and a team of mountaineers made an epic journey to the limits of survival. In an incredible feat of endurance, Sandy and his climbing partner Rick Allen reached the summit of Nanga Parbat – one of the world’s deadliest mountains. Widely regarded as the ‘last great climb’ in the Himalaya, the team’s first ascent of the 8,000-metre Mazeno Ridge took eighteen days, three of which were endured without food and water. In 2013, the ascent was awarded the highly coveted Piolet d’Or mountaineering award.

EMPIRE THEATRE THU 17 MAR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATES £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

On a remote mountain in Peru in June 1985 mountaineer Simon Yates found himself in an unenviable position. He was slowly being pulled off the mountain face by his injured partner – Joe Simpson – dangling on the rope far below. His decision to cut the rope saved both their lives in the epic of survival that followed.

Sandy will reveal the story behind his journey and read from his autobiographical account, In Some Lost Place, which was shortlisted for this year’s Boardman Tasker Prize – an award widely regarded as the most prestigious international prize for mountain literature.

years later Simon is still at it. From the Arctic to the Antarctic, Alaska to Central Asia there is hardly a significant range of mountains that he has not visited and what’s more he’s brought back the stories and pictures so you don’t have to! Come along and witness Simon’s tireless journey from that mountain in Peru to some of the remotest on the planet and share with him the drama, excitement and beauty of modern, lightweight, alpinism. Told with wit, dry humour and lavishly illustrated with images and video collected on his great climbs, Simon both entertains and inspires.

It was an experience that would have put many off the sport of mountaineering but remarkable thirty

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SPEAKERS FROM THE EDGE

Mark Beaumont

CINEMA

EMPIRE THEATRE SUN 27 MAR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £15.50 REDUCED RATES £13.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Find the full Eden Court Cinema Guide each month in your ICA magazine.

Mark has spent the last decade taking on world records and world firsts in ultra-endurance. Best known as a cyclist, he circumnavigated the globe, taking a staggering 82 days off the previous time, pedalled the length of the Americas and recently smashed the Cairo to Cape Town record.

TWO STATE OF THE ART CINEMAS DIGITAL SOUND

Africa Solo is a story of extreme endurance through deserts, mountains and vast savannahs. But most of all it is a story about people - his team back in the UK and the incredible people of Africa, who made this journey possible.

FULLY LICENSED HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS DOCUMENTARY WORLD CINEMA Eden Court Cinema… your cinema

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Off the bike, Mark has filmed numerous BBC documentaries, presented for the 2014 Commonwealth Games and written two bestselling books.

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WED 13 JAN 19.30 RSNO - VIENNESE NIGHT page 42 SAT 23 JAN 11.30 ONWARDS BIG BURNS STRAMASH - FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKSHOPS page 40 SAT 23 JAN 13.00, 14.30, 16.00 BIG BURNS STRAMASH STRAMASH-UP! SCREENINGS page 40 SAT 23 JAN 16.30 BIG BURNS STRAMASH - LANTERN PROCESSION page 40 SAT 23 JAN 17.30 BIG BURNS STRAMASH - WEE BURNS CEILIDH page 40 SAT 23 JAN 20.00 BIG BURNS STRAMASH - THE BIG BURNS CEILIDH page 58 SUN 24 JAN 20.00 PAUL JONES AND DAVE KELLY page 46 WED 27 JAN 19.30 SCOTTISH BALLET - CINDERELLA page 18 WED 27 JAN 20.00 SANDY ALLAN - IN SOME LOST PLACE page 28 THU 28 JAN 14.00 & 19.30 SCOTTISH BALLET - CINDERELLA page 18 THU 28 JAN 20.00 CARA page 56 FRI 29 JAN 13.30 SCOTTISH BALLET - WEE CINDERELLA page 18 FRI 29 JAN 19.30 SCOTTISH BALLET - CINDERELLA page 18 SAT 30 JAN 14.00 & 19.30 SCOTTISH BALLET - CINDERELLA page 18 SUN 31 JAN 20.00 ANDA UNION page 47

FEBRUARY MON 01 FEB 20.00 RICH HALL - 3:10 TO HUMOUR page 32 TUE 02 FEB 19.30 MUM’S THE WORD 2 page 10 TUE 02 FEB 20.00 HOW YOU GONNA LIVE YOUR DASH page 7 WED 03 FEB 19.30 MUM’S THE WORD 2 page 10 THU 04 FEB 19.30 MUM’S THE WORD 2 page 10 FRI 05 FEB 19.30 MUM’S THE WORD 2 page 10 SAT 06 FEB 14.30 & 19.30 MUM’S THE WORD 2 page 10 SUN 07 FEB 19.30 FAIRPORT CONVENTION page 46

THU 11 FEB 19.30 BALLET WEST - THE NUTCRACKER page 21 FRI 12 FEB 19.30 THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS page 6 FRI 12 FEB 20.00 CIRCUS OF HORRORS - WELCOME TO THE CARNEVIL page 26 SAT 13 FEB 14.00 & 19.30 THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS page 6 SAT 13 FEB 19.30 THE KIND IS BACK - BEN PORTSMOUTH IS ELVIS page 51 SUN 14 FEB 19.30 THE ULTIMATE EAGLES page 50 THU 18 FEB 19.30 BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 2016 page 26 FRI 19 FEB 19.30 BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 2016 page 26 FRI 19 FEB 20.00 VANISHING POINT - THE DESTROYED ROOM page 5 SAT 20 FEB 19.30 THE BRANDON MCPHEE SHOW page 48 SAT 20 FEB 20.00 VANISHING POINT - THE DESTROYED ROOM page 5 SUN 21 FEB 12.00-16.00 HIGHLAND WEDDING FAIR page 52 TUE 23 FEB 20.00 30:60:80 page 7 WED 24 FEB 20.00 MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK, JOHN MCCUSKER AND JOHN DOYLE page 54 THU 25 FEB 20.00 AFRICARMEN page 20 FRI 26 FEB 19.30 RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC page 50 FRI 26 FEB 20.00 SOMETHIN’ ELSE! page 53 SAT 27 FEB 15.00 & 20.00 BRENDAN COLE - A NIGHT TO REMEMBER page 16 SAT 27 FEB 19.30 CRAIG HILL - PLAYING WITH MY SELFIE page 33 SUN 28 FEB 19.30 DISTANT LANDS: A HEBRIDEAN JOURNEY page 27 SUN 28 FEB 20.00 ED BYRNE - OUTSIDE, LOOKING IN page 32 MON 29 FEB 19.30 HAIRSPRAY page 11

MON 29 FEB - WED 09 MAR

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MARCH TUE 01 MAR 19.30 HAIRSPRAY page 11 WED 02 MAR 19.30 HAIRSPRAY page 11

THU 03 MAR 13.30 & 19.30 HAIRSPRAY page 11 FRI 04 MAR 19.30 HAIRSPRAY page 11 SAT 05 MAR 13.30 & 19.30 HAIRSPRAY page 11 SAT 05 MAR 20.00 DIRTY PAKI LINGERIE page 4

SUN 06 MAR 13.30 & 16.00 THE LOST THINGS page 23 SUN 06 MAR 20.00 MEAT LOAF GREATEST HITS TOUR page 51 MON 07 MAR 11.00 & 13.30 THE LOST THINGS (SCHOOLS PERFORMANCES) page 23 TUE 08 MAR 19.30 SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE - SOUTH ATLANTIC CROSSINGS page 43 THU 10 MAR 20.00 BLAZIN’ FIDDLES page 54 SAT 12 MAR 14.30-20.30 HIGHLAND YOUNG MUSICIANS CONCERTS FESTIVAL page 37 SAT 12 MAR 19.00 SPRING INTO EDEN page 38 SUN 13 MAR 14.00 SPRING INTO EDEN page 38 WED 16 MAR 20.00 PURPOSELESS MOVEMENTS page 9 THU 17 MAR 19.30 SHRAPNEL page 8 THU 17 MAR 20.00 SIMON YATES - MY MOUNTAIN LIFE page 29 FRI 18 MAR 19.30 GAELIC SOCIETY OF INVERNESS TAIGH-CÈILIDH / CEILIDH HOUSE page 59 FRI 18 MAR 19.30 AN EVENING WITH LULU page 45 SAT 19 MAR 19.30 INVERNESS FIDDLERS RALLY page 59 SAT 19 MAR 20.00 NETTING page 8 SUN 20 MAR 13.00 & 16.30 DANCE AROUND THE WORLD page 39 SUN 20 MAR 20.00 LIZ LOCHHEAD - SOMETHINGS OLD, SOMETHINGS NEW WITH STEVE KETTLEY page 27 MON 21 MAR 19.00 ONE MAN SHOE page 23 WED 23 MAR 19.30 INVERNESS MUSICAL THEATRE ME & MY GIRL page 34 THU 24 MAR 19.30 INVERNESS MUSICAL THEATRE ME & MY GIRL page 34 THU 24 MAR 20.00 THE DIME NOTES page 58

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FRI 25 MAR 19.30 INVERNESS MUSICAL THEATRE ME & MY GIRL page 34 FRI 25 MAR 20.00 WOODENBOX AND GUESTS page 44 SAT 26 MAR 14.30 & 19.30 INVERNESS MUSICAL THEATRE ME & MY GIRL page 34 SAT 26 MAR 20.00 TROSG AND FRIENDS page 55 SUN 27 MAR 19.30 MARK BEAUMONT page 29 WED 30 MAR 19.30 JAMES I pages 2 & 3 THU 31 MAR 18.30 NT CONNECTIONS 2016 page 39 THU 31 MAR 19.30 JAMES II pages 2 & 3

APRIL FRI 01 APR 18.30 NT CONNECTIONS 2016 page 39 FRI 01 APR 19.30 JAMES III pages 2 & 3 SAT 02 APR 12.00 JAMES I pages 2 & 3 SAT 02 APR 16.00 JAMES II pages 2 & 3 SAT 02 APR 18.30 NT CONNECTIONS 2016 page 39 SAT 02 APR 20.15 JAMES III pages 2 & 3 SUN 03 APR 17.00 NT CONNECTIONS 2016 page 39 WED 06 APR 19.30 INVERNESS AREA GANG SHOW page 35 THU 07 APR 19.30 INVERNESS AREA GANG SHOW page 35 FRI 08 APR 19.00 TWO’S COMPANY: SQA HIGHER DRAMA page 36 FRI 08 APR 19.30 INVERNESS AREA GANG SHOW page 35 SAT 09 APR 14.30 & 19.30 INVERNESS AREA GANG SHOW page 35 SAT 09 APR 19.00 CADETS PIPES AND DRUMS page 37 SUN 10 APR 20.00 RUA MACMILLAN TRIO page 56 TUE 12 APR 20.00 NTS - I AM THOMAS page 4 WED 13 APR 19.30 PATSY CLINE - THE CONCERT SHE NEVER GAVE page 52 WED 13 APR 20.00 NTS - I AM THOMAS page 4 THU 14 APR 19.30 PATSY CLINE - THE CONCERT SHE NEVER GAVE page 52 THU 14 APR 20.00 NTS - I AM THOMAS page 4 FRI 15 APR 19.30 BBC SSO page 42 FRI 15 APR 20.00 NTS - I AM THOMAS page 4

SAT 16 APR 13.30 & 16.00 MISTER MAKER AND THE SHAPES LIVE! page 24 SAT 16 APR 20.00 NTS - I AM THOMAS page 4 SUN 17 APR 10.00 & 13.00 MISTER MAKER AND THE SHAPES LIVE! page 24 SUN 17 APR 19.30 DALLOWAY page 6 TUE 19 APR 19.00 SAFER HIGHLANDS BE YOUR BEST ROCK CHALLENGE page 38 WED 20 APR 18.00 SAFER HIGHLANDS BE YOUR BEST J ROCK page 38 WED 20 APR 20.00 TOM STADE - YOU’RE WELCOME page 33 THU 21 APR 19.00 SAFER HIGHLANDS BE YOUR BEST ROCK CHALLENGE page 38 THU 21 APR 20.00 MAIREARAD GREEN & ANNA MASSIE page 55 FRI 22 APR 19.30 DEREK RYAN - ONE GOOD NIGHT page 49 FRI 22 APR 20.00 MAIN STREET BLUES page 47 SAT 23 APR 19.30 INVERNESS CHORAL SOCIETY - FAURE REQUIEM page 41 SUN 24 APR 20.00 DOMINIC KIRWAN - HERE FOR A GOOD TIME page 49 TUE 26 APR 19.30 AVENUE Q page 12 WED 27 APR 19.30 AVENUE Q page 12 THU 28 APR 19.30 AVENUE Q page 12 FRI 29 APR 17.00 & 20.30 AVENUE Q page 12 FRI 29 APR 19.30 SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE DREAMERS’ page 20

SAT 30 APR 14.30 & 19.30 AVENUE Q page 12 SAT 30 APR 19.30 SQA HIGHER DANCE SHOW page 36 SAT 30 APR 20.00 MAHLER IN MINIATURE page 41

MAY WED 04 MAY 19.30 SCOTTISH BALLET - SWAN LAKE page 19 WED 04 MAY 20.00 THE NORDIC FIDDLER’S BLOC page 57 THU 05 MAY 19.30 SCOTTISH BALLET - SWAN LAKE page 19

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FRI 06 MAY 19.30 SCOTTISH BALLET - SWAN LAKE page 19 SAT 07 MAY 14.00 & 19.30 SCOTTISH BALLET - SWAN LAKE page 19 SUN 08 MAY 14.30 TALES OF A GRANDSON page 25 SUN 08 MAY 19.30 SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA page 43 MON 09 MAY 20.00 SARAH MILLICAN - OUTSIDER page 33 SUN 15 MAY 19.30 KRIS DREVER page 57 TUE 17 MAY 20.00 COMPANY CHORDELIA - NIJINSKY’S LAST JUMP page 21 WED 18 MAY 18.00 SCOTTISH OPERA - GILBERT AND SULLIVAN’S THE MIKADO UNWRAPPED page 15 WED 18 MAY 20.00 REaD page 9 THU 19 MAY 19.30 WOODY SEZ - THE LIFE & MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE page 53 THU 19 MAY 19.15 SCOTTISH OPERA - GILBERT AND SULLIVAN’S THE MIKADO page 15 FRI 20 MAY 19.15 SCOTTISH OPERA - GILBERT AND SULLIVAN’S THE MIKADO page 15 SAT 21 MAY 19.15 SCOTTISH OPERA - GILBERT AND SULLIVAN’S THE MIKADO page 15 MON 30 MAY 20.00 THE UNTHANKS page 44 TUE 31 MAY 20.00 THE LAST TANGO page 17

JUNE WED 01 JUN 14.00 & 20.00 THE LAST TANGO page 17 THU 02 JUN 14.00 & 20.00 THE LAST TANGO page 17 FRI 03 JUN 20.00 THE LAST TANGO page 17 SAT 04 JUN 14.00 & 20.00 THE LAST TANGO page 17

JULY SAT 03 JUL TBC AN EVENING WITH RUSSELL WATSON page 45 WED 06 JUL 20.00 SARAH MILLICAN - OUTSIDER (SOLD OUT) page 33 SAT 09 JUL 13.00 & 16.00 PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE page 25 SUN 10 JUL 10.00 & 13.00 PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE page 25 TUE 12 - SAT 16 JACKIE THE MUSICAL page 13

SUN 21 AUG 20.00

JIMMY CARR page 32

TIMETABLE

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COMEDY

Jimmy Carr

MZA & CHiLL PRODUCTIONS

SUN 21 AUG 20.00

Craig Hill – Playing with my Selfie!

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Hot on the heels of last year’s hysterically funny, sold out national tour, don’t miss the chance to see Craig flashing his kilt pins, striking a pose and calling for Lights, Camera...and, most definitely, Action! A deliciously wicked evening of pure, unadulterated fun. Bring your Auntie! Bring your Hubby! Bring your Selfie! WWW.MRCRAIGHILL.COM

Absolutely hilarious! A laugh-out-loud performance from beginning to end. A hour with Hill makes for a cracking show Irresistible! HHHH THE LIST

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BEYOND PRESENTS

Rich Hall – 3:10 To Humour

Byrne is at the top of his game. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

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Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapid-fire wit. Don’t miss the award-winning Montana native renowned for his expertly crafted tirades and quick fire banter as he saddles up and hitches his wagon to tour the British Isles once again.

SUN 28 FEB 20.00

MON 01 FEB 20.00

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Now is the time to grab this chance svto see the great man at work.

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Join the UK’s favourite Canadian resident, Tom Stade as he ruminates on life’s oddities and revels in his own perpetual shortcomings. Direct from BBC1’s The John Bishop Show and Live at the Apollo, catch this epic talent as he continues to storm the global comedy scene. People of Inverness and the Highlands…You’re welcome! WWW.TOMSTADE.CO.UK

That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Funny chap. Has a new show!

Unmissable. HHHHH EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

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Superior stand up from the nerd next door.

THE GUARDIAN

THE HERALD

Creeps up on you and ambushes your funny bone like no one else.

Jokes come so fast that hecklers don’t have a chance to get a word in edgeways.

THE SCOTSMAN

ONETOUCH THEATRE WED 20 APR 20.00

Ed Byrne – Outside, Looking In

EMPIRE THEATRE

Tom Stade: You’re Welcome!

THE TIMES

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…if comedy is the new rock ‘n’ roll, then Tom Stade is Keith Richards. HHHHH SCOTTISH DAILY RECORD

Sarah Millican EMPIRE THEATRE MON O9 MAY & WED 06 JUL 20.00

FEW SINGLE SEATS REMAINING

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COMEDY

Inverness Area Gang Show EMPIRE THEATRE WED 06 - SAT 09 APR WED 06 - SAT 09 EVE 19.30 SAT 09 MAT 14.30 SEAT PRICE £17.00 U18s £12.00 GROUPS 10+ GET 11 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF 10 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

For over 30 years, the Inverness Area Gang Show has been raising the roof of Eden Court with its colourful, vibrant and exciting productions. Join us this April as the Gang take to the stage once more! Featuring a cast of well over 100 local youngsters from the Scouts and Guides across Inverness, Nairn and Aviemore, the Gang Show is a dazzling, modern revue showcasing the talents of the young cast who are backed by a dedicated and professional team. With comedy, a wide variety of modern music, old favourites and exceptional choreography, Inverness Area Gang Show is a great show for all the family.

Inverness Music Festival ALL ROUND EDEN COURT MON 29 FEB - WED 09 MAR SEAT PRICE COMPETITIONS £3.00 U16s £1.00 PREMIER COMPETITIONS EVENING £5.00 U16s £1.00 INVERNESS FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERS FREE

INVERNESS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

Me & My Girl

EMPIRE THEATRE WED 23 MAR – SAT 26 MAR EVE 19.30 SAT MAT 14.30 SEAT PRICE £19.00 U16s £16.00 GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 TICKETS GET 11TH TICKET FREE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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The much loved and hugely talented amateur group Inverness Musical Theatre (formerly known as Inverness Opera Company) tread the boards once more and we can’t wait to welcome them back. Me and My Girl is an absolute classic, with a host of hilarious characters, witty one-liners and several toe-tapping numbers including the famous Lambeth Walk, The Sun Has Got His Hat On and of course Leaning on a Lamp Post, this joyful and colourful show is a must see.

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There is a real buzz at Eden Court during this wonderful event and the festival caters for a wide range of ages from playgroups to the retired, either performing solo or in groups. It also covers a wide range of genres – choirs, vocal, instrumental, dancing, and speech & drama, culminating in the prestigious Curtis Craig Memorial Trophy and the Elizabeth Davis Quaich for the best overall performers from those participating over the ten days. WWW.INVERNESSMUSICFESTIVAL.ORG

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Massed Pipes and Drums of the Cadet Forces ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 09 APR 19.00 SEAT PRICE £6.00

EDEN COURT CREATIVE

Two’s Company – SQA Higher Drama ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 08 APR 19.00 SEAT PRICE £4.00 REDUCED RATES £3.00

Eden Court offers a number of SQA qualifications and in Two’s Company our talented Higher Drama students from all across the Highlands perform extracts from their acting exams. A great showcase event and a wonderful opportunity for the students to perform live on stage for a paying audience.

Highland Young Musicians Concerts Festival

EDEN COURT CREATIVE

SQA Higher Dance Show JIM LOVE STUDIO SAT 30 APR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £4.00 REDUCED RATES £3.00

Following the annual meet at Cameron Barracks, the talented Cadet Forces Pipers and Drummers take to the stage at Eden Court for their first ever performance here. Performing live provides essential experience in the development and learning of the talented youngsters and we welcome them as they present a wonderful programme of traditional and contemporary pieces.

EMPIRE THEATRE

Eden Court CREATIVE teaches Higher Dance throughout the year. Don’t miss this great opportunity to see the Higher Dance students demonstrate the results of their hard work and dedication.

SAT 12 MAR 14.30-20.30 SEAT PRICE £10.00 FESTIVAL TICKET ALLOWS ENTRY TO AS MANY PERFORMANCES AS YOU CAN MANAGE! U18s £5.00

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Over 300 of the most talented young musicians from across the Highlands present a day long concerts festival featuring eight different groups and more than six hours of live music. There really is something for everyone to enjoy and a special festival ticket allows audiences to come and go as they please throughout the event. With music running throughout the day and evening, the Festival combines concerts featuring Highland Youth Wind Band; Highland Youth Choir; ‘snas; Còisir G, Highland Youth String Orchestra; Highland Youth Big Band; Highland Youth Pipe Band and Highland Regional Youth Orchestra.

National Theatre Connections Festival 2016 ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 31 MAR – SUN 03 APR THU 31 MAR – SAT 02 APR 18.30 SUN 03 APR 17.00 EVENING TICKET (ALL PERFORMANCES) £6.00 FESTIVAL PASS £20.00

The National Theatre’s Connections festival celebrates the talent and passion of young theatre-makers.

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2016 Safer Highlands Be Your Best Rock Challenge EMPIRE THEATRE TUE 19 & THU 21 APR 19.00 Safer Highlands Be Your Best Rock Challenge

This year we mark the 21st anniversary of Connections. 500 youth theatre companies and 10,000 young people from every corner of the UK, working with 44 partner theatres, will perform twelve outstanding plays drawn from the 150 commissioned by the NT since the festival began. The result is an unforgettable feast of theatre made by and for young people. From Thursday 31 March to Sunday 03 April, Eden Court will host the National Theatre’s regional Connections Festival where youth theatre participants from across the region present a diverse programme of new writing by some of the nation’s most renowned writers in their own individual styles. Over 4 days they will attend

workshops across all art forms and deliver a public performance of their chosen script. The youth theatres taking part are: Borders Youth Theatre Eden Court Young Company Invergordon Youth Theatre IV3 Youth Theatre Lochaber Youth Theatre Sgioba Dràma Òigridh Inbhir Nis Shazam Theatre Company (Aberdeen) Shetland Youth Theatre Thurso High School Drama Club Connections is supported by: Jacqueline and Richard Worswick With thanks for additional contributions from NT supporters and Trusts and Foundations. WWW.CONNECTIONS.NATIONALTHEATRE.ORG.UK

WED 20 APR 18.00 Safer Highlands Be Your Best J Rock SEAT PRICE £12.00

EDEN COURT CREATIVE

Spring Into Eden ONETOUCH THEATRE

The spectacular nationwide performing arts competition returns for another spellbinding year. Schools from across the region perform together in three electric evenings of J Rock™ and Rock Challenge® events. These events provide young people the opportunity to experience a natural high through performance rather than through the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.

SAT 12 & SUN 13 MAR SAT 12 19.00 SUN 13 14.00

Join us as we celebrate the best in youth creativity, talent, and imagination!

SEAT PRICE £7.00

Supported by Safer Highlands

REDUCED RATES £4.00

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The annual sell-out showcase of home-grown talent returns for its eighth year and just gets better and better. Come and see our dance class participants swing, strut, shimmy and shake their stuff in the OneTouch Theatre. You might be inspired to join one of our classes yourself, perhaps next year it could be you on stage! Suitable for all the family.

DANCE IN ACTION STUDIO

Dance Around The World EMPIRE THEATRE SUN 20 MAR 13.00 & 16.30 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £9.00 FAMILY TICKET (TWO ADULTS, TWO CHILDREN) £39.00 / EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Dance students from Dance In Action Studio perform Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary & Street at their biennial show. Local children with global talent invite you to take off on a dance tour extravaganza with music from around the world. With a variety of dance styles and colourful costumes this show is entertainment for all the family. Come along and be delighted by the young Starlite students and inspired by the older students. A show sure to leave you wanting to toe tap, high kick and pirouette out of the theatre.

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INVERNESS CHORAL SOCIETY

Big Burns Stramash!

Fauré Requiem

SAT 23 JAN

EMPIRE THEATRE

FREE BUT TICKETED

SAT 23 APR 19.30

FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKSHOPS FROM 11.30 STRAMASH-UP! 13.00, 14.30,16.00 LANTERN PROCESSION 16.30 WEE BURNS CEILIDH 17.30-18.30 (£3.50)

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Gabriel Fauré John Rutter

Join the Eden Court CREATIVE Team for a day of fun filled family activities to celebrate BURNS NIGHT! Pick and choose what you want to do or see. Throughout the day we’ll have lots of family friendly workshops as well as a very special film premiere of the Burns Stramash-up! - a film made by local primary school children! Then, at sunset, join us for a lantern procession along the River Ness.

Requiem, Cantique de Jean Racine, and Pavane Feel the Spirit

Inverness Choral Sinfonia (Leader - Andrew Martin) Conductor Gordon Tocher Fauré’s Requiem has been a popular addition to the choral repertoire ever since its first performance, and Inverness Choral Society are pleased to present this work again in Inverness. Two further works by Fauré complete one half of the concert, the Cantique de Jean Racine, a choral work written in 1865 and which won the 19-year old composer first prize in a composition competition; and the much loved Pavane.

If that’s not enough Burns action for you then for families with young ones we have the very special Wee Burns Ceilidh.

John Rutter is perhaps Britain’s foremost popular composer. Feel the Spirit is a suite of seven movements incorporating arrangements of familiar spirituals in a range of styles, and was premiered at Carnegie Hall, New York in 2001.

There will be some interesting characters around the place so keep your eyes peeled and if you need a pit stop our restaurant will be serving delicious Burns fayre all day!

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The Big Burns Stramash has received support as part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals’ programme of events.

Mahler in Miniature: The Song of the Earth PAGE 58

Check out page 58 for details of the Big Burns Ceilidh featuring Gary Innes, Ewen Henderson, Alec Dalglish and Martin O’Neill

ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 30 APR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £15.00 60+ £12.00 U26s £5.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES ARE YOU DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS? Peter Pan - Panto pages 24

Here at Eden Court we offer audio description, signed, and captioned performances for certain theatre shows. We also provide audio described, subtitled and autism friendly cinema screenings where possible.

Sat 02 Jan Fri 08 Jan

14.15 19.00

BSL Interpreted & Audio Described Relaxed Performance

14.00

Audio Described (Touch Tour 12.30)

Scottish Ballet - Cinderella page 18

Sat 30 Jan

The James Plays I-III pages 2 & 3

Sun 02 Apr 12.00, 16.00, 20.15 Audio Described (Touch Tour 10.30 TBC please ask Box Office) and Captioned

Scottish Ballet - Swan Lake page 19

Sat 07 May

14.00

Audio Described (Touch Tour 12.30)

Scottish Opera - The Mikado page 15

Sat 21 May

19.15

Audio Described (Touch Tour 18.00)

Bach arr. Webern Webern Stuart MacRae Mahler arr. Cortese

Ricercar a 6 Symphony Op. 21 New Commission Das Lied von der Erde (‘The Song of the Earth’)

MAHLER PLAYERS

Mezzo-soprano Karina Lucas Tenor Luke Sinclair Conductor Tomas Leakey Supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland The new commission by Stuart MacRae is supported by the Britten-Pears Foundation and the RVW Trust

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The Mahler Players return to Eden Court with Mahler’s oriental-inspired Das Lied von der Erde. Considered by many to be his greatest work, it is a masterful synthesis of symphony and song. For this Everest of the repertoire the ensemble will be joined by Karina Lucas and Luke Sinclair. In the first half the Mahler Players will perform Webern’s mind-blowing orchestration of Bach’s Ricercar a 6 from the Musical Offering as well as his own Symphony Op. 21. A new commission by Stuart MacRae, originally from the Highlands himself, will complete what should be an entertaining and thought-provoking evening.

CLASSICAL AND CHORAL

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BBC SSO

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 15 APR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £28.50 / £26.00 / £23.00 REDUCED RATE £26.50 / £24.00 / £21.00 STUDENTS / UNWAGED / DISABLED / U26s £11.00 U18s £6.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES TO STANDARD & REDUCED PRICES

Dvorák

Overture: Carnival

Tchaikovsky

Violin Concerto

Chausson

Symphony in B flat

Dvorák’s popular Carnival Overture - a real showpiece, and an orchestra favourite - is followed by Tchaikovsky’s scintillating Violin Concerto, played here by the young American violinist and BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist Esther Yoo. To close, Miguel Harth-Bedoya brings a rare performance of Ernest Chausson’s only Symphony, premiered under the direction of the composer himself in Paris, 125 years ago, in April 1891. (To be recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3: www.bbc.co.uk/radio3)

Violin Esther Yoo Conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya

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Pre-Concert Talk 18.45 - 19.15 Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Chief Conductor of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra and Music Director of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Texas, in conversation about the works featured in the programme.

EMPIRE THEATRE SUN 08 MAY 19.30 SEAT PRICE £28.50 / £26.00 / £23.00 REDUCED RATE £26.50 / £24.00 / £21.00 STUDENTS / UNWAGED / DISABLED / U26s £11.00 U18s £6.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES TO STANDARD & REDUCED PRICES

Drama and darkness sit alongside lightness and good humour in energetic young German conductor Clemens Schuldt’s concert of contrasts. Astonishing young British-Taiwanese pianist and Alfred Brendel protégé Kit Armstrong is the soloist in Mozart’s tempestuous D minor Piano Concerto, K466. The concert begins with the wild, gripping emotions of the Olympie Overture by Joseph Martin Kraus, a contemporary of Haydn. By way of complete contrast, Schuldt concludes his programme with the warm-hearted Intermezzo from Richard Strauss’s final opera, Capriccio, and the graceful, sometimes mischievous playfulness of Beethoven’s high-spirited First Symphony.

JM Kraus Overture Olympie Mozart Piano Concerto No 20 in D minor, K466 Strauss Intermezzo from Capriccio Beethoven Symphony No 1

Clemens Schuldt Conductor Kit Armstrong Piano Pre-Concert Talk 18.45 EMPIRE THEATRE WWW.SCO.ORG.UK

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE

South Atlantic Crossings with pianist Gabriela Montero ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA (RSNO)

ONETOUCH THEATRE

Viennese Gala

TUE 08 MAR 19.30

EMPIRE THEATRE

STUDENTS £5.00

SEAT PRICE £16.00 U16s FREE ENTRY WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY A PAYING ADULT

WED 13 JAN 19.30

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Vienna, city of dreams, where melodies are as sweet as sachertorte and dance rhythms sparkle like champagne. It simply wouldn’t be New Year without the music of Johann Strauss and friends: tonight, let us whirl you away to a world of elegant waltzes, playful polkas, and good old-fashioned operetta romance from a real RSNO favourite - soprano Ailish Tynan. The Blue Danube, the Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Voices of Spring: you already know the tunes. Relax, as the RSNO and maestro Jean-Claude Picard sweep you off your feet! WWW.RSNO.ORG.UK/FESTIVE

Jean-Claude Picard Conductor

Ailish Tynan Soprano

Mozart Adagio and Fugue Villa-Lobos [arr. John Krance] Aria from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 Bach Ricercar à 6 Piazzolla Three Pieces for Piano and Strings Golijov Last Round Mozart Piano Concerto No. 14 in E flat major, K449

Piano Gabriela Montero Dancing on the edge of two very different traditions, where better than the joyfully addictive work of Piazzolla to explore this meeting of sounds? The tango rhythms of his Three Pieces for Piano and Strings - half-dance, half-fugue - are complemented by Villa-Lobos’ imagining of a Brazilian Bach, taking drama and structure and creating one passionate yet ordered flow of cultures.

With numerous awards for her spontaneous and expressive improvisations, who better than Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero to join us for Mozart’s Piano Concerto in E flat major? Her extended sparkling cadenzas ring out with exuberance and a sense of freedom, making for an invigorating experience. After performing she very often asks the audience to call out pieces and ideas for her to improvise on - come prepared with your best challenge. WWW.SCOTTISHENSEMBLE.CO.UK

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CLASSICAL AND CHORAL

45 The Unthanks ONETOUCH THEATRE MON 30 MAY 20.00 SEAT PRICE £16.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

It is their ability to pare back extraneous matter and to stare unflinchingly into the very soul of a song that makes them a spellbinding experience

An Evening with Lulu EMPIRE THEATRE

BBC MUSIC

FRI 18 MAR 19.30

Fans of The Unthanks will be beating a path to box office the minute they hear that this brilliant band are here at Eden Court – don’t take our word for how incredible they are though, check out some of the quotes below!

SEAT PRICE £38.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

The incredible Lulu still has plenty to shout about and with only a small number of tickets left you better book quickly before this is complete sell out!

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Rachel and Becky’s voices are one of the true wonders of 21stcentury music.

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NME

Just beautiful LAUREN LAVERNE

Haunting, original and magnificent THE GUARDIAN

Russell Watson – Songs From The Heart

Woodenbox & guests Randolph’s Leap

EMPIRE THEATRE

ONETOUCH THEATRE

SUN 03 JUL 19.30

FRI 25 MAR 20.00

SEAT PRICE £45.00/ £37.50 / £32.50

SEAT PRICE

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£8.00 (IN ADVANCE) £10.00 (ON THE DAY)

2015 was a phenomenal year for Russell, with a sell-out UK tour, special guest performances at US National Memorial Day in Washington DC, the Caracalla Unicef Concert in Rome and BBC Proms In the Park.

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Folk meets mariachi brass and ivory thumping rave ups. MOJO MAGAZINE

Woodenbox’s ability to snakecharm feet into hypnotic tapping, such is the level of the jaunty groove on show. THE LIST

With their wild, vivid and moving brand of folk rock with a mariachi twist, Woodenbox have established themselves as one of the most exciting live bands in Scotland. The alt folk sextet made a triumphant return in 2015 with the release of their album Foreign Organ via acclaimed Glasgow based label Olive Grove Records and have wowed crowds at festivals such as Belladrum, Rockness, Celtic Connections, Wickerman and T in the Park, to name just a few.

Returning to the stage in 2016 with a stunning collection of our best loved songs, Britain’s best selling classical crossover artist of all time continues to wow audiences with his enigmatic and entertaining live performances. Tickets will sell fast – book now!

Glasgow-based melody merchants Randolph’s Leap are an eight piece musical outfit led by Adam Ross and recently signed to Lost Map Records. The band have won over many new fans thanks to their appearances at T in the Park, Green Man, Celtic Connections, Wickerman, Belladrum and Fence Records’ Home Game, Away Game and Eye O’The Dug Festival.

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46 Paul Jones and Dave Kelly ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 24 JAN 20.00 SEAT PRICE £16.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

As well as their own original material, Paul Jones and Dave Kelly perform the work of the greats, ranging from Howling’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker through to Sonny Boy Williamson. After over a quarter century as presenter of his BBC Radio 2 R&B show, what Paul Jones doesn’t know about the Blues can be written on a pinhead. The same can be said about Europe’s leading bluesman, Dave Kelly - he’s played with them all, including legends such as James Burton, Buddy Guy and Son House.

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A live acoustic set by this dynamic duo is an occasion you’ll remember. If you’re a true Blues fan, everything you need is here.

SUN 31 JAN 20.00 SEAT PRICE £17.00

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Fairport Convention

Main Street Blues

EMPIRE THEATRE

ONETOUCH THEATRE

SUN 07 FEB 19.30

FRI 22 APR 20.00

SEAT PRICE £20.00

SEAT PRICE £11.00

REDUCED RATES £18.00

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Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer to their music an evening with Fairport Convention promises to surprise and delight in equal measure! WWW.FAIRPORTCONVENTION.COM

Main Street Blues first performance here in September 2015 was so well received that we just had to have them back! Combining acoustic and electric blues with jazz and funk influences, these festival favourites are renowned for their energetic live show and have sold out at the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival and Edinburgh Fringe for the last four years in a row.

Credited with originating the British folk-rock genre, Fairport, in their various incarnations, have been making great music for almost 50 years! With Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar, Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin and vocals, Ric Sanders on violin and Gerry Conway on drums and percussion don’t miss this amazing band perform a mix of Fairport favourites plus new material.

Anda Union are a group of young Mongolians living in the capital city of Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, 500 km west of Beijing.Driven by their thirst to discover the power and magic of the rich and powerful Mongol traditions and culture, they have been stunning people all over the world with their music for the past eight years. Performing different styles of music from all over Inner and Outer Mongolia, including the incredible “throat singing” this is a rare treat for fans of world music. Don’t miss it!

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So tight you couldn’t slide a Rizla between them. Great gig.

Impressive musicians with a great back catalogue... (they) take chances and clearly enjoy themselves

IAN RANKIN

I was left craving and shouting for more with a crowd who were happy having shared this great show.

THE GUARDIAN

Vigorous and confident...the music leapt around the room

MIKE DR BLUE MCKEON, BRITISH BLUES ARCHIVE

THE MIRROR

Jubilant atmosphere, packed to the rafters. Face melting guitar solos. A blues band in the truest sense. BLUES IN BRITAIN MAGAZINE

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Derek Ryan: One Good Night EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 22 APR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £21.50

Derek Ryan is a sell out artist in his homeland and recently topped the Irish national charts and the UK iTunes country charts with his albums. His live shows delight fans with a host of favourite hits including the self penned God’s Plan and Life Is A River, as well as many country classics.

The Brandon McPhee Show EMPIRE THEATRE SAT 20 FEB 19.30

offer sees Brandon supported by his Scottish Dance Band and six piece Country Band and features some of the finest musicians around.

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Already acclaimed for his unsurpassed skill on the Button Box, 19 year old Brandon is also rapidly gaining a following at home and abroad as a country music vocalist and guitarist. The full programme on

Regularly awarded Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year, Derek’s One Good Night, concert will be a sell out crowd pleaser and a night to remember.

Adding mirth and mayhem to the show, Scotland’s Son of Fun Eddie Rose will entertain once again with his great singing voice and fantastic sense of humour – all in all you can expect an evening of good family fun!

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Firmly established as one of Ireland’s greatest ever entertainers, Dominic Kirwan hits the road again with a brand new show for 2016.

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The Here For A Good Time tour once again features Dominic’s fabulous band plus a very special new addition as Dominic introduces his son, Barry Kirwan, a talented singer and musician in his own right, touring with his famous father for the first time. WWW.DOMINICKIRWAN.COM

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The King is Back – Ben Portsmouth is Elvis

EMPIRE THEATRE

FRI 26 FEB 19.30

SAT 13 FEB 19.30

SEAT PRICE £23.50

SEAT PRICE £26.00

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Having performed to over a half a million fans around the world since they formed over a decade ago, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return to the UK to present a spectacular new stage production celebrating the music of the legendary rock supergroup Fleetwood Mac. Replicating perfectly Fleetwood Mac at their brilliant best, let timeless classics such as Black Magic Woman, Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Gypsy, Say You Love Me, Sara, Oh Diane, Little Lies, Everywhere and many more, take you on a nostalgic evening of breathtakingly outstanding musicianship.

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An extraordinary emotive performance of Fleetwood Mac MICK FLEETWOOD

In August 2012, Ben Portsmouth made history when he won Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist in Memphis - the only artist from outside the USA to ever win this prestigious title. In February 2013 he headlined on the David Letterman show and has toured the globe with his band ever since. Making a welcome return to Eden Court, don’t miss the incredible Ben Portsmouth in The King is Back! WWW.ELVISTRIBUTE-BAND.CO.UK

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The Ultimate Eagles

Steve Steinman’s – Meat Loaf Greatest Hits Tour

EMPIRE THEATRE SUN 14 FEB 19.30 SEAT PRICE £22.00

EMPIRE THEATRE

REDUCED RATES £20.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

SUN 06 MAR 20.00

From BAFTA winning producers comes the show that celebrates the legacy of one of the world’s greatest bands, The Eagles. Starring Grammy nominated musicians, the internationally renowned Ultimate Eagles perform legendary hits including Hotel California, Take it Easy, and Desperado.

SEAT PRICE £25.00

For three consecutive years, the band have been invited by Chris Evans (BBC Radio 2 / The One Show) to perform at Car Fest North and South, entertaining 35,000 festival-goers each year. Chris has described the band as the best Eagles show in the world!.

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Known the world over for his performance in the hit show Vampires Rock, Steve has a fan base most rock stars would be proud of.

The Musical Concert THAT ROCKS!

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With an incredible stage set, superb band and Steve’s unique sense of humour and stage presence, the show will have you up on your feet and dancing in the aisles to all the Meat Loaf hits – Paradise by the Dashboard Light, Took the Words Right Out of my Mouth, Anything For Love, Dead Ringer For Love and Bat Out of Hell, to name just a few. WWW.THEMEATLOAFSTORY.COM

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ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 19 & FRI 20 MAY 19.30 SEAT PRICE £18.50 REDUCED RATES £16.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Patsy Cline - The Concert She Never Gave

Following its critical success in London’s West End, the hit musical Woody Sez captures the heart and spirit of America’s original folk hero Woody Guthrie who paved the way for Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and more.

Over 25 of his classic songs on over 20 live acoustic instruments are performed by four amazingly talented actor-musicians in this joyous heartfelt musical portrait that uses Woody’s words and songs to transport the audience through his fascinating and sometimes tragic life. Best Musical Nomination, London Evening Standard WWW.WOODYSEZ.COM

EMPIRE THEATRE WED 13 & THU 14 APR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £20.50

An evening of song, laughter and legendary stories is promised when you come along to this enthralling tribute to the music, life and times of Patsy Cline. It is some 50 years since Patsy left a great legacy of hit records. This wonderful show pays tribute to country music’s world renowned superstar. Featuring the star of the West End show Patsy, the fabulously talented Sandy Kelly – Ireland’s Queen

of country music. Sandy will be joined by George Hamilton V with his special tribute to his father George Hamilton IV (who was one of the true greats of country music and one of Patsy’s closest friends whose many hits include, Abilene, Early Morning Rain and She’s a Little Bit Country). Sandy Kelly’s performance as Patsy has captured the hearts of legions of fans all over the world, this feel-good show will leave you wanting more as she performs Patsy’s unforgettable hits including: Crazy, Sweet Dreams, Walking After Midnight and I Fall To Pieces. An evening of true country nostalgia.

Highland Wedding Fair The NexT

ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 21 FEB 2016 12.00-16.00 FREE

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Somethin’ Else! ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 26 FEB 20.00 SEAT PRICE £17.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

With over 60 exhibitors this is a brilliant chance for brides to be to meet and quiz local wedding industry experts plus there will be live demonstrations and much more. As an added bonus, the first 50 brides to be will receive a fantastic goodie bag and the first 200 visitors will receive a free glass of bubbly. What’s not to love!

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Somethin’ Else! is a super 50s rock ‘n’ roll, Rockabilly, roots and blues band fronted by Nashville’s Bobby Cochran, the nephew of Eddie Cochran. Expect a blistering set of classics from the golden age of rock as Bobby keeps the Cochran legacy

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alive, performing bona fide renditions of classic hits like Summertime Blues, Three Steps to Heaven, C’Mon Everybody and Twenty Flight Rock as part of the band’s set – not forgetting Somethin’ Else, the inspiration for the band’s name. Somethin’ Else! Also features the timely reunion of Brian Hodgson and Mike Bell – both founder members of Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes.

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Woody Sez – The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie

Go bask in it.

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Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle ONETOUCH THEATRE WED 24 FEB 20.00 SEAT PRICE £16.00 REDUCED RATES £14.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

A rare chance to see three of the world’s finest musicians share a stage together. Master of flutes, whistles and Uillean pipes Michael McGoldrick is regarded as one of the greatest flute players of all time, and has toured with Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler as well as with The Afro Celts, RTE Orchestra and Kate Rusby.

Mairearad & Anna ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 21 APR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £13.00

Renowned for his skill at transcending musical boundaries John McCusker has worked with artists ranging from Paulo Nutini and Jools Holland to Steve Earle and Rosanne Cash and has recorded with Paul Weller and Ocean Colour Scene to name but a few. John Doyle’s gifts as guitarist, songwriter and vocalist have played an essential role in the ongoing renaissance of Irish traditional music. Now living in the States, John was the recent musical director for Joan Baez and he is also a founding member of the internationally acclaimed Irish group Solas.

REDUCED RATES £11.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

…a superb instrumental duo. Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2

You guys were killing it…amazing playing! KT TUNSTALL

Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie are a truly captivating duo, providing a highly energetic performance with an instantly warm and friendly stage presence. In a five-star review, The Scotsman remarked that they create music much more than the sum of just two parts – their combined instrumentation across guitar, accordion, banjo, bagpipes and fiddle, as well as both voices, speaks for itself. Having both grown up in the Highlands, and latterly playing together for well over a decade, they revel in an intuitive approach to each other’s musical ideas and interpretations, sharing an innate understanding of Scottish culture and music. WWW.MAIREARADANDANNA.COM

Blazin’ Fiddles

Trosg & Friends – Diuchdadh

EMPIRE THEATRE

ONETOUCH THEATRE

THU 10 MAR 20.00

SAT 26 MAR 20.00

SEAT PRICE £17.00 U18s £11.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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Blazin’ Fiddles are the world’s most prolific fiddle group, who, over the last 17 years, have surpassed all others in brilliantly capturing the excitement, passion and sensitivity of the music of Scotland’s Highlands and Islands.

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Changing direction as tightly as a flock of birds, their reels can take your breath away THE SCOTSMAN

Whatever the hall - be it in a Highland village or London’s Royal Albert - this legendary, multi award winning act never fails to set the hearts of their audiences alight. Featuring the fiddling talents of Bruce MacGregor, Jenna Reid, Rua Macmillan and Kristan Harvey, alongside guitar and piano from Anna Massie and Angus Lyon, Blazin’ Fiddles deliver a musically intoxicating evening for all. Booking fees will be added to all ticket prices other than tickets booked

‘Diuchdadh...’ (Presenting...) is a brilliant music and arts showcase offering inspiration, encouragement and a stage for the writing and performing of new songs, tunes, poetry and artworks on the theme of ‘work’. Curated by local group Trosg, this concert presents a fantastic mix of talent. With some of the best known Gaelic performers and emerging new talent, you are assured of a great night of music and entertainment. In association with 2010 Management

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The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc

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ONETOUCH THEATRE WED 04 MAY 20.00 SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00 U18s £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc comprise three master fiddle players from three different and very distinctive Nordic country’s / regions. Kevin Henderson (Fiddlers’ Bid, Boys of the Lough’ and Session A9) hails from Shetland; Olav Luksengard Mjelva is an award winning fiddle player from Norway and Anders Hall is an acclaimed exponent of the Swedish fiddle tradition. Combined as The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc they skilfully weave the many components of their three musical cultures and traditions together in a hugely atmospheric and dynamic fashion, all laced through with liberal helpings of humour for good measure.

Rua Macmillan Trio ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 10 APR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Rua Macmillan Fiddle Tia Files Guitar Adam Brown Bodhran

The hugely exciting Rua Macmillan Trio are former winners of the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award and in the years since have made a name for themselves with their fiery fiddle, guitar and bodhrán driving forward a repertoire of new and traditional Highland tunes, reflecting the young, energetic and talented musicians involved.

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Kris Drever & Band

CARA ONETOUCH THEATRE

ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 28 JAN 20.00

SUN 15 MAY 19.30

SEAT PRICE £15.00

SEAT PRICE £14.00

REDUCED RATES £11.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

They sound like a whole festival wrapped up in one band! BRUCE MACGREGOR BBC RADIO SCOTLAND

Any lover of great quality fiddle playing should not miss The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc in concert.

Firmly rooted in the Irish and Scottish tradition, CARA’s innovative arrangements of traditional material sit comfortably alongside critically acclaimed original compositions. Fronted by two fantastic female lead singers, CARA combine vocals, piano, fiddle, flute, guitar, bodhrán, uilleann pipes and accordion with a dry-witted and charismatic stage presence. Their unique mix of songs and tunes brings together lovers of both traditional and contemporary folk.

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Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses and his latest tour. The album is his first for six years. Kris’ band features guitar genius Ian Carr, ace bassist Euan Burton and Admiral Fallow front man Louise Abbot on drums and vocals. Don’t miss this great chance to see Kris perform material from the new album and some classics from his back catalogue! WWW.KRISDREVER.COM

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Kris Drever is a serious talent. MOJO

Completely infectious. HHHHH BBC Music

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59 Gaelic Society of Inverness Taigh-Cèilidh / Ceilidh House

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The Big Burns Ceilidh ONETOUCH THEATRE

FRI 18 MAR 19.30

SAT 23 JAN 20.00

SEAT PRICE £15.00

SEAT PRICE £15.00 TICKET PRICE INCLUDES A FREE BOWL OF STOVIES

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Given the success of the Ceilidh House in the past two years the Gaelic Society of Inverness recognises a winning format and looks forward to welcoming you to another informal evening of excellent music and singing in the company of some of Gaeldom’s finest artistes. Among those being welcomed by host Allan Campbell will be singers Linda MacLeod and Calum Alex Macmillan, as well as champion piper Euan MacCrimmon.

14+ (U18s must be accompanied by an adult)

The Big Burns Ceilidh is the final event of the Big Burns Stramash; a day of events at Eden Court to celebrate Burns Night.

Join the Ceilidh Commandos - Gary Innes (Manran), Ewen Henderson (Manran), Alec Dalglish (Skerryvore) and Martin O’Neill (Treacherous Orchestra) - and dust off your dancing shoes. Plenty of Scotland’s finest beverages are on offer for you to enjoy from the Eden Court bar and don’t forget there’s a bowl of Stovies included with your ticket for when you need to refuel. The Big Burns Stramash has received support as part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals’ programme of events.

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Nuair a tha rud a’ còrdadh fìor mhath ri luchdèisteachd chan eil adhbhar atharrachadh! Sin a dh’fhàg gum bheil Comunn Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis gu bhith a’ cur fàilte chridheil oirbh air ais chun an TaighCèilidh airson cuirm neo-fhoirmeil de dheagh cheòl, òrain, agus beagan crac. Bidh fiughair oirnn bhur faicinn ann! WWW.GSI.ORG.UK

Inverness Fiddlers Rally EMPIRE THEATRE SAT 19 MAR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

After another successful near sell-out Rally in 2015, the Inverness Fiddlers return to Eden Court in 2016. As always, The Fiddlers will be joined by special guests for the event. Guests in 2016 will be

The Dime Notes ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 24 MAR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATES £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

The Dime Notes dig back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Nichols.

Fronted by clarinettist David Horniblow and pianist/ composer/musicologist and Jelly Roll Morton specialist Andrew Oliver, the band is anchored by the unstoppable pulse of the UK’s finest rhythm guitarist Dave Kelbie. Tom Wheatley, who is in demand across many genre boundaries with his huge sound and stylistic versatility, occupies the bass chair. The Dime Notes present a fresh take on a timeless style, emphasizing the propulsive grooves and sultry melodies which made early jazz revolutionary, controversial, and wildly popular. THEDIMENOTES.COM

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renowned Shetland Fiddle and Piano duo Bryan Gear and Violet Tulloch, along with popular Gaelic Singer Fiona J MacKenzie. Tickets are always in demand so to avoid disappointment please book well in advance of the performance date. WWW.INVERNESSFIDDLERS.ORG

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EDEN COURT RESTAURANT, BAR AND CAFÉ The Restaurant at Eden Court is the perfect place for a meal, snack or a drink. The restaurant is open from 10.00am Monday – Saturday, and 11.00am on Sunday. Our bars serve a tempting selection of beers and wines, and will happily take your pre-interval drinks order. For enquiries, please call 01463 732 688.

LATE ADMISSIONS Latecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance, which may not be until the interval, if at all. Please try not to disturb other patrons when getting to your seat.

CHILDREN Eden Court welcomes children of all ages, unless the performance has a specific age restriction. Children of ten years and over are welcome to attend unaccompanied, but parents should note that the responsibility for their children’s safety and wellbeing

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PAYMENT METHODS Payment can be made by cash, cheque (made payable to Eden Court), Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Visa Debit Cards or Eden Court Gift Vouchers. Payment can be made in person, by phone or by post. Please note that we do not currently accept Maestro for payment online.

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Reduced rates are offered for most performances. Only one reduction applies per ticket. Reductions generally apply to under 18s, fulltime students, over 60s, people claiming unemployment benefit, people with disabilities, people on income support and parties of 10 or more. We may ask to see proof of reduced rate status. People with disabilities may bring an escort at a reduced rate price if assistance is needed. Eden Court is a member of Highland Council’s Plus One scheme. For further details please contact Highland Council. Eden Court Friends also receive generous additional discounts on ticket prices.

Most events in this brochure have a £1.00 Development levy included in the ticket price. 100% of the money raised from the development levy will be re-invested into Eden Court.

remains theirs, and that Eden Court will take no more responsibility than for any other members of the audience. Any member of the audience (including children) will be required to leave if their behaviour is disturbing for other patrons. Babies will not be admitted to any performances where Eden Court judges that crying could disturb other audience members.

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We produce an audio version of thisCheck brochure for visually our brochure or ask at impaired patrons. wouldfor the Box OfficeIfinyou advance like a details copy, please contact us.special of availability and performances forregarding the sensory Detailed information impaired, including subtitled, captioned andCaptioned signed and Signed performances. performances can be found on our website. To receive Selected performances are audio regular updates on accessible described and interpreted by performances - contact: sign language. marketing@eden-court.co.uk

welcome both hearing If youWe need any additional helpand seeing guide dogs at Eden Court. to enjoy your visit to Eden Court, They may go into the auditorium just ask for the Front of House or be kept Front of House by Manager upon arrival at the prior arrangement through the theatre, telephone 01463 234 BoxorOffice. We welcome both 234 inhearing advance ofseeing your visit. and guide dogs at Eden Court.

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For details of all accessible Manager on arrival at the theatre performances at Eden please or telephone 01463Court 239 841 in see page 46. of your visit. advance

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Eden Court Highlands (trading as Eden Court) is a company registered in Scotland (company number SCO63216) and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (registered number SC008237). The company’s registered office is at Eden Court, Bishop’s Road, Inverness IV3 5SA.

SEATINGPLANS & INFO

The Box Office will be open from 10.00 until 15 minutes after the last ticketed event begins, each day from Monday to Saturday, and from 11.00 until 15 minutes after the last ticketed event begins on Sundays.

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Reg’d Charity No. SC008237 / Company Limited by guarantee and Reg’d in Scotland No SC063216 Eden Court Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SABOX OFFICE TEL: 01463 234 234

for performances with audio description.

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ADMINISTRATION TEL: 01463 239 841

www.eden-court.co.uk FOR DETAILS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES TO EDEN COURT, VISIT: WWW.STAGECOACHBUS.COM/HIGHLANDS Limited car parking is available for Eden Court customers. If coming by car, please arrive in good time, as you may not be able to find a space in our car park! Please only park in marked spaces. There is public Pay & Display car parking at Inverness Cathedral. We also have secure bike parking, and are close to bus routes.

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January - April 2016

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AT EDEN COURT

JANUARY

MARCH

STALLS GALLERY

The Royal Photographic Society of Scotland 2015/16 Touring Exhibition

Light and Dark in a Scottish Forest

Bringing together the various talents of some of Scotland’s top amateur photographers, the annual RPS Touring Exhibition includes prints from Highland photographers, Alastair Cochrane ARPS, Mike Tibbs LRPS, Jim Whyte LRPS from the Inverness Camera Club and John Simpson from the Dingwall Camera Club.

Iain Robertson The ‘100 Steps’ forest walk in Cromarty is a constantly changing challenge of texture and tone. These pictures all started from life sketches in a 6”x4” notebook. Enlarging them in the studio meant changes in materials, techniques and priorities.

APRIL FEBRUARY

STALLS GALLERY

Whisper of the Stars Bryan Alexander An exhibition of striking photographs portraying the traditional life of indigenous peoples from across the remote regions of the Russian Arctic. Taken by British photographer Bryan Alexander, the images reveal aspects of the lives of the Chukchi, Dolgan, Even, Khanty, Komi, Nenets, and Nganasan people, showing how they live today in their native communities, their traditional camps, transportation and dress as well as activities such as reindeer herding, hunting and fishing.

STALLS GALLERY

Poise and Reflection Jane Lewis This exhibition is a collection of diverse pieces. Muted colours with impressive subject matters portray powerful imagery. Together they form poise and elegance. Traditional mediums are used to create experimental and often avant-garde results.