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FROM JANUARY 2014

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COLIN’S WELCOME Cover photo Angela Allison: Biding Time (remix) page 53

o here we are – another year of entertainment beckons and we can’t wait to get started. Something I’m particularly excited about is Vanishing Point and the National Theatre of Scotland’s collaborative production of The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler (page 13). This will be a musical and a visual journey based on the extraordinary true story of

Scotland’s most famous exile. For all of us at Eden Court, this is an extra special piece of theatre as the whole thing will be rehearsed here, premiered here, and then taken on the road. It’s always great to be able to accommodate theatre companies and be swept along by the excitement of something that’s in production. If I’m honest, it’s also great to be able to say we had it here first. Local theatre company Dogstar are back with new drama Factor 9 (page 14). Written by Hamish

MacDonald and featuring a cast including Mathew Zajac (The Tailor of Inverness) This story of hope and survival tells how infected blood products from American prisons changed the lives of haemophiliac sufferers in Scotland forever. A real eye opener. At the other end of the spectrum – ahead of appearing in London’s West End, we have the brand new musical, 20th Century Boy (page 39) This fantastic show is inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan

boards with a host of other fabulous dancers. Plus, once again we’re hosting Breakin’ Convention (page 09) and, being the only Scottish venue on the tour, we’re expecting a great turn out from those who and features some of the greatest pop songs ever written including, I Love to Boogie, Hot Love and, of course, 20th Century Boy! No stranger to the West End stage however is Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap (page 15) – this is the longest EVER running show of any kind in British history and has been performed over 25,000 times. I’m delighted it’s on tour for its 60thAnniversary – everyone loves a classic whodunit! Dance aficionados are in for a real treat as Mathew Bourne’s company New Adventures perform their interpretation of Lord of the Flies (page 03). Fan’s of Strictly will whoop with delight as Brendan Cole (page 07) treads the

came in 2012 and a whole host of new breakin’ crews and hip-hop fans from all over the country. There’s just so much. I could go on and on but I’m running out of space! I hope when you read through this brochure you’ll be as excited as I am. I’m laying down a challenge to you this year. Go and see something different that you never imagined was the kind of thing you’d enjoy. Let us know how you get on, you might just surprise yourself. Best Wishes Colin Marr Chief Executive Eden Court

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CONTENTS

02 Comedy Circuit

DANCE Lord of the Flies

The Bible

Hansel & Gretel

Romeo & Juliet

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES

Ballet West – Swan Lake

CINEMA

Strike/Slip 6

The Only Way is Downton

Banff Mountain Film Festival

Motherland 8

National Theatre Live

Breakin’ Convention

MUSICAL

Brendon Cole

7 9

DRAMA

20Th Century Boy

Laurel & Hardy

Doras Duinte/Rough Island

Singin’ I’m No A Billy...

Dare To Care

Chalk Farm

Wendy Hoose

The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler

Factor 9

I, Elizabeth

Mousetrap 15

CLASSICAL, OPERA, CHORAL

MUSIC Northern Lights

Gordie Mackeeman & his Rhythm Boys

Michael McGoldrick & Friends

Taking Care of Elvis

The Meat Loaf Story

Inverness Fiddler’s Rally

Calum Stewart & Heikki Bourgault

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

The Irish House Party

Emily Smith

PianoPiano 16

Taigh Ceilidh / Ceilidh House

Scottish Ensemble

Blazin Fiddles

RSNO Concert & Residency

The Revelers

SCO 18

BBC SSO

Inverness Chamber Music

Inverness Choral

GALLERY

EDEN COURT CREATIVE

FAMILY Secret Life of Suitcases

LOCAL/SHOWCASE

Cat’s Club

Bless ’Em All

Southern Tenant Folk Union

Gavin Marwick

Foster & Allen

Mairearad Green And Anna Massie

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Snjo With Makoto Ozone

Singing Nina Simone

Nuala Kennedy Band

Dominic Kirwan

Royal Marines Band

Highland Regional Music Group Concerts

The Big Spring Sing

Inverness Opera Day & Night

Biding Time (Remix)

The People’s Songs

Inverness Music Festival

Spring Into Eden

The Suicide

2014 Safer Highlands Rock Challenge

Burns Night

TFX 28

Gang Show

Two’s Company

National Theatre Connections Festival 2014

TIMETABLE

30 - 31

COMEDY Dr Phil Hammond

Mark Thomas

Craig Hill

Andrew Lawrence

Jason Manford

TALKS & SPECIAL EVENT James Morton

Andy Kirkpatrick

Wedding Fayre

Circus Of Horrors

Caledonian Combat 4

Peter Pan On Ice

Just Booked The Adventures Of Robin Hood

The Confessions Of Gordon Brown

Formby 59 Eddie Reader & Special Guests Celtic Ladies

59 59

Jerry Sadowitz

Later In 2014

Fascinating Aida

Joan Armatrading

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Julie Madly Deeply

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly

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NEW ADVENTURES AND REBORN

Lord of the Flies EMPIRE THEATRE WED 28 – SAT 31 MAY WED 28 – SAT 31 EVE 19.30 THU 29 MAT 13.00 & SAT 31 MAT 13.30 SEAT PRICE WED & THU EVE, THU & SAT MAT £25.00 / £23.00 / £19.00 / £16.50 FRI & SAT EVE £28.00 / £25.00 / £21.00 / £18.50 U26 £10.00 ALL PERFORMANCES SCHOOLS & GROUPS 10+ GET 10 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF 9 REDUCED RATES £2.00 OFF ALL PERFORMANCES EDEN COURT FRIENDS 2 for 1 TICKET OFFER FOR WED 28 MAY EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES (EXCLUDES WED 28 PERF)

Matthew Bourne’s NEW ADVENTURES has created some of the most successful shows of the last 25 years, including Swan Lake, Nutcracker! and the sell-out hit, Sleeping Beauty. Now the company unites a cast of New Adventures dancers with remarkable young talent from Inverness in an extraordinary adaptation of William Golding’s classic novel, Lord of the Flies choreographed by Olivier nominated Scott Ambler. Finding themselves abandoned

in a deserted theatre, Golding’s legendary characters are brought to life with raw energy, emotional intensity and breathtaking performances. Civilisation crumbles and the rulebook is forgotten as the story builds to an electrifying climax. Chilling, beautiful and hugely entertaining, Lord of the Flies will enthral Bourne fans and inspire a generation of new audiences. www.new-adventures.net/ productions/lord_of_the_ flies

A superbly visceral version of Golding’s novel. Astonishing, memorable THE GLASGOW HERALD

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DANCE

SCOTTISH BALLET

Hansel & Gretel EMPIRE THEATRE WED 22 – SAT 25 JAN WED 22 – SAT 25 EVE 19.30 THU 23 & SAT 25 MAT 14.00 SEAT PRICE WED 22, THU 23 & SAT 25 MAT | £27.50 / £24.50/ £20.50 / £18.00 FRI 24 & SAT 25 EVE | £29.50 / £26.50 / £22.50 / £20.00 THU 23 MAT | £23.50 / £20.50 / £16.50 / £15.50 REDUCED RATES £2.00 OFF ALL PERFORMANCES GROUPS 10+ GET 10 FOR THE PRICE OF 9 U26s £10.00 SCHOOLS £10.00 + 1 TEACHER FREE PER 10 PUPILS FAMILY TICKET (MAX 4 TICKETS, MIN 2 CHILDREN) THU MAT £52.00 / WED & THU EVE & SAT MAT £64.00 / FRI & SAT EVE £70.00 (THIS DISCOUNT IS NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE) SCOTTISH BALLET FRIENDS £2.00 OFF ALL TICKETS EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

A small town, all the children have disappeared... Join Hansel and Gretel as they embark on an exciting journey deep into the enchanted forest to find their missing friends in this, the world premiere of Christopher Hampson’s delightfully inventive production, inspired by the Grimm Brother’s famous fairy tale, and the stories and imagination of the people of Scotland. Over the past year participants of all ages, through creative writing and visual art competitions, have helped shape this new production of Hansel & Gretel. A carousel of delicious treats from start to finish, this sumptuous production is bursting with magic and wit, toys that come to life and a beautiful bewitching ballerina who is not at all that she seems...

Ballet cafe WED 22 JAN | 14.00 – 16.00 TICKETED | £10.00 JIM LOVE STUDIO

Pre-show talk (focus on dance) THU 23 JAN | 18.30 – 19.00 FREE BUT TICKETED MACLEAN ROOM

Pre-show talk (focus on music) FRI 24 JAN | 18.30 – 19.00 FREE BUT TICKETED MACLEAN ROOM

Post-show discussion FRI 24 JAN | Following performance EMPIRE THEATRE

Family Insight (Age 6+) SAT 25 JAN | 11.00 – 12.30 TICKETS £5.50 / REDUCED RATES £3.50 SGL BOARD ROOM

Running time 2 hours (inc 20 min interval)

Choreography: Christopher Hampson

Music: Engelbert Humperdinck, performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.

www.scottishballet.co.uk

There will be a Touch Tour on Sat 25 Jan at 12.30. The performance on Sat 25 at 14.00 will be Audio-Described.

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SCOTTISH BALLET

Breathtaking – a triumph

Romeo & Juliet

★★★★★ SUNDAY HERALD

EMPIRE THEATRE WED 07 – SAT 10 MAY WED 07 – SAT 10 EVE 19.30 SAT 10 MAT 14.00 SEAT PRICE FRI 09 & SAT 10 EVE £30.00 / £27.00 / £23.00 / £20.50 WED 07 & THU 08 EVE, SAT 10 MAT £28.00 / £25.00 / £21.00 / £18.50 REDUCED RATES £2.00 OFF ALL PERFORMANCES U26s £10.00 FAMILY TICKET (MAX 4 TICKETS, MIN 2 CHILDREN) WED 07 & THU 08 EVE & SAT 10 MAT £66.00 / FRI 09 & SAT 10 EVE £70.00 GROUPS 10+ GET 10 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF 9 SCHOOL GROUPS £10.00 + 1 TEACHER FREE FOR EVERY 10 PUPILS DANCE SCHOOLS £7.50 (ONLY AVAILABLE TO U18s) + 1 ADULT FREE FOR EVERY 10 YOUNG PEOPLE BOOKED (THIS EXCLUDES FRI & SAT EVE) EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Dance meets drama with powerful effect in Scottish Ballet’s iconic and vivid reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s greatest love story. Choreographer Krzysztof Pastor (Dutch National Ballet) has created a Romeo and Juliet for Scottish Ballet as timeless as love itself; set against a dramatic multimedia backdrop, his story of star-crossed lovers spans three decades of Italian life. Romeo & Juliet is set to the world-famous Prokofiev score performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra and with special rearrangement by kind permission of the Prokofiev estate. www.scottishballet.co.uk

Running time 2 hours (incl 20 min interval)

Ballet cafe late TUE 06 MAY | 19.00-21.00 TICKETED: £10.00 THE JIM LOVE STUDIO

Pre-show talk (focus on dance) THU 08 MAY | 18.30-19.00 FREE BUT TICKETED THE MACLEAN ROOM

Pre-show talk (focus on music) FRI 09 MAY | 18.30-19.30 FREE BUT TICKETED THE MACLEAN ROOM

Post-Show discussion FRI 09 MAY | Following performance EMPIRE THEATRE

Insight SAT 10 MAY | 11.00-12.30 (Age 12+) TICKETS £5.50 / Reduced Rates £3.50 THE MACLEAN ROOM

There will be a Touch-Tour on Sat 10 May at 12.30. The performance on Sat 10 May at 14.00 will be Audio-Described.

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DANCE

06 BALLET WEST

Swan Lake EMPIRE THEATRE WED 26 FEB 19.30 SEAT PRICE £16.00 REDUCED RATES £14.00 U18s £9.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Using Tchaikovsky’s stirring score and a moving adaptation of the original choreography, the dancers of Ballet West tell the story of Odette, who is destined to spend her life as a swan unless true love can release her from the spell of the evil Von Rothbart. Ballet West is a ballet company that combines the talents of established professional dancers with students about to embark upon their professional careers. Over recent years, the company has developed a significant reputation in producing very high quality, classical ballet, which has resulted in a loyal following in venues throughout Scotland, including Eden Court. This production is expected to tour China in the spring, following successful Chinese tours of The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet in recent years. www.balletwest.co.uk

Strike/Slip Time and venue to be announced on Sat 01 Feb SAT 15 FEB SEAT PRICE FREE

strike/slip has been made possible with funding fromtheDance Strategy for the Highlands,delivered by Eden Court, plan B and the Highland Council.

Inspired by the geology and local history of the Great Glen Fault, Air Field–choreographer Ian Spink, sound artist Bill Thompson and filmmaker Alan Paterson,will be creating with a group of Highland based professional dancers, a series of physical, aural and visual ‘landscapes’ to be performed at a secret location close to Inverness city centre on Sat 15 Feb. The location and times for this special site-specific performance will be revealed on Eden Court’s website and Facebook page on Sat 01 Feb. For further info or to register your interest please contact Louise Marshall at lmarshall@eden-court.co.uk To be kept in the loop about this and all the latest Eden Court news, like us on facebook, (@ edencourttheatre) follow us on twitter (@edencourt) and sign up for the weekly enews on the homepage of our website www.eden-court.co.uk

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TONY CLAYMAN PROmotions and pmb presentations

Brendan Cole – Licence To Thrill EMPIRE THEATRE

DANCE

WED 12 & THU 13 MAR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £35.00 REDUCED RATES £33.00 GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 GET 11TH TICKET FREE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Join Brendan and his cast of 20 musicians and dancers as they take you on a journey of music and dance in this spectacular night of entertainment. One of Strictly Come Dancing’s most charismatic choreographers and performers, Brendan will host throughout and along with his company will treat you to sensational mix of Ballroom and Latin. With music from across the ages, there’s something for everyone in this sophisticated production. Tickets are selling fast – don’t delay

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www.brendancole.com

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Astonishingly original

NEW YORK TIMES

DANCE

VINCENT DANCE THEATRE

Motherland

ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 29 MAR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATE £11.00 U26s £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+

Winding its way through airbrushed beauty, boob jobs and Botox, victim blaming, slut shaming, the might of motherhood and the challenge of childlessness, Motherland is a funny and moving show about having it all. Spurred on by Simone de Beauvoir, Caitlin Moran and the Spice Girls, Vincent goes into battle with the big boys, arguing against a narrow, over-sexualized definition of femininity to ask what it is that we really, really want. Uncompromising yet utterly accessible, Motherland has a broad appeal for both sexes through its potent blend of theatre, live music and dance.

A crackling intellectual core

THE OBSERVER

Brave, intelligent entertainment

THE TIMES

WWW.MOTHERLAND.ORG.UK / WWW.VINCENTDT.COM

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DANCE

09 Breakin’ Convention 2014 EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 16 & SAT 17 MAY 20.00 SEAT PRICE £14.00 U18s £8.00 GROUPS 6+ £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Alongside performances from local crews, Breakin’ Convention features uplifting performances from Olivier Award-nominated ILL-Abilities (International), an international b-boy company that challenges the misconceptions about people with disabilities, Ukweli Roach (UK), founding member of BirdGang Dance Company, with an ensemble performance about temptation and vice, and Wanted Posse (France) expressing the roots of their personal revolutions. Breakin’ Convention is more than just a show: DJs, dancers, demonstrations and workshops take over the foyers in the ultimate celebration of hip hop culture. Full line-up to be announced. Check breakinconvention.com for updates. A Sadler’s Wells Project. In association with Dance Consortium.

PHOTO: © MooH

www.breakinconvention.com

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Breakin’ Convention, the international festival of hip hop dance theatre, returns with another line-up of jaw-dropping performances by companies from around the world and around the corner. This hugely popular production is hosted and curated by UK hip hop theatre artist Jonzi D.

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DRAMA

Laurel & Hardy ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 20 FEB 19.30 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATES £12.00 U18s £8.00

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Laurel & Hardy invented the modern comedy double-act and are still as influential today as they ever were. Loved by millions of people worldwide, they made over 100 films together and the iconic moments they created still live long in the memory. Set in the ‘afterlife’, Tom McGrath’s play takes an intimate and hilarious journey through the rise and demise of this incredible partnership.

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Through laughter and tears, the fat guy and the skinny guy relive the most important moments in their careers and introduce the key players who helped to shape and influence their lives. Performed by Lee Pace and Dan James, a comic double act with a wealth of pantomime experience behind them, Laurel & Hardy seamlessly mixes live action with video footage to tell the heartwarming story of a legendary partnership. A not to be missed treat featuring a feast of slapstick family fun!

Mull Theatre / Theatre Gu Leòr / Òran Mór co-production

Doras Dùinte / Rough Island :Touring Double-Bill ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 27 FEB 19.30 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 U18s £7.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

A touring double-bill of suspense-filled contemporary drama in Gàidhlig and English

Doras Dùinte

Rough Island

by Catriona Lexy Campbell

by Nicola McCartney

Alone on a stormy night in an isolated house in the West Highlands, Lydia Ross awaits her new lodger, Guthrie … but she soon realises he’s not quite what she had in mind. A contemporary thriller with animation and a haunting soundscape. In Gàidhlig with English surtitles. Directed by Muireann Kelly.

On the last night of the summer holidays on a beach on a tidal island, four young friends had a party. Only three of them came back. Thirty years later, the three survivors stand on that same beach and search for the answer to what happened that night. In English with Gàidhlig surtitles. Directed by Alasdair McCrone.

WWW.MULLTHEATRE.COM

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STELLAR QUINES & FIFE CULTURAL TRUST

Dare To Care ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 15 MAR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00

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Directed by Muriel Romanes Dare to Care has been created by playwright and former prison warden Christine Lindsay. Through it Christine presents a cacophony of voices, stories, dreams, hopes, fears, strengths, weaknesses and madness. She shines a light on wardens and inmates alike, showing neither as angels or devils, but all doing the best they can in a system that expects the worst. Dare to Care forces us to confront our own convictions around justice and asks the ultimate question - does a life deserve a life? PHOTO:Jade Currie

Supported by Creative Scotland www.stellarquines.com

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Singin’ I’m No A Billy, He’s A Tim EMPIRE THEATRE SAT 15 MAR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £19.00 GROUPS 10+ GET 10 FOR THE PRICE OF 9 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

On the day of a crunch Old Firm clash, a fan of each team winds up sharing a jail cell from which their only hope of escape is cash raised by bets on the match to pay their fines. While taking turns to watch the action on a TV visible through their cell door, the pair bicker their way through every entrenched cliché of “Scotland’s shame” from religion to politics and national identity. But aided by their kindly turnkey Harry - whose worries for his sick grandson help put their petty quarrels into perspective - they’re forced to reach a grudging understanding. Des Dillon’s brilliant satire of 90-minute bigotry in Scotland and its inextricable connection with the nation’s two biggest football teams first scored critical acclaim at the Fringe in 2005, and has since been a near-constant fixture in theatres in Scotland. www.goldfishtheatre.co.uk

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DRAMA

12 THICKSKIN

Chalk Farm ONETOUCH THEATRE MON 24 MAR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 U26s £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+

Award-winning playwrights Kieran Hurley and AJ Taudevin, join forces with highly-acclaimed ThickSkin (Blackout, The Static), in this explosive new play about love and blame in the aftermath of the 2011 London riots. Through a mother’s desire for safety and acceptance and a young boy’s need to be recognised, to be part of something, Chalk Farm offers an uncompromising and ultimately heartbreaking examination of a fractured society. A point marked in time when it all began to crack, when the game is over, when the surface is ripped open showing what the world really looks like. And we were there. Fresh from extraordinary critical and audience acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe, Chalk Farm features ThickSkin’s trademark style of heart-stopping visual theatre, fusing multi-media, movement and text. WWW.THICKSKINTHEATRE.CO.UK

There will be a post show discussion at 20.30

BIRDS OF PARADISE AND RANDOM ACCOMPLICE

Wendy Hoose ONETOUCH THEATRE WED 26 MAR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £8.00

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The creative forces of Birds of Paradise & Random Accomplice come together for the first time to bring you a frank and hilarious sex comedy - Wendy Hoose. Laura and Jake just want sex. Late Friday night drunken sex. Nothing more. No strings attached. But getting your leg over is sometimes more difficult than you think. Wendy Hoose is about two twenty year olds searching for love in all the wrong places! The production contains strong language and scenes of a sexual nature. In the comedic style of the production, Wendy Hoose includes Audio description, BSL and animated surtitles. WWW.BIRDSOFPARADISETHEATRE.CO.UK Booking fees will be added to all ticket prices other than tickets booked

VANISHING POINT AND NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND in association with eden court

The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 04 & SAT 05 APR 20.00 (PREVIEW PERFORMANCES) SEAT PRICE £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler is a musical and visual journey based on the songs, stories and poems of one of Scotland’s most iconic exiles. A true maverick, Ivor Cutler was the only artist to have been played on Radio 1, 2, 3 and 4. He was signed by all the major record labels, influenced the Beatles and was championed by John Peel.

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The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler weaves together the music, prose, poetry and biography of this incredible character and tells the story of a remarkable life, from birth, through boyhood, to old age and death. Created by a team of internationally renowned artists, this Vanishing Point and National Theatre of Scotland collaboration celebrates the work of one of Scotland’s truly unique artists. www.vanishing-point.org www.nationaltheatrescotland.com

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PHOTO: Katrina Lithgow

14 DRAMA

REBECCA VAUGHAN (DYAD PRODUCTIONS)

I, Elizabeth

ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 27 APR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £12.50 REDUCED RATES £10.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Adapted & performed by Rebecca Vaughan Directed by Olivier Award winner, Guy Masterson

Following their sell-out performance of Austen’s Women at Eden Court in 2013, Dyad Productions are back The year is 1568: At a vital crossroads in history a young Queen steps from the shadows to unburden herself of her many troubles and reveal her innermost thoughts on marriage, succession, religion, war, and the challenges to her throne. But time is against her... Elizabeth I: Queen at 25, political phoenix and famously unmarried, she was the most educated woman of her age - but who was the woman beneath the crown? Using only Elizabeth’s words, Rebecca Vaughan (Austen’s Women, Female Gothic) explores the Queen’s struggle to reconcile the desires of womanhood with the duties of sovereignty in this five-star sell-out hit from the Edinburgh Fringe. WWW.DYADPRODUCTIONS.COM

PHOTO Laurence Winram

DOGSTAR THEATRE COMPANY

Factor 9

ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 18 & SAT 19 APR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATES £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+

In association with Profilteatern And Umea 2014 European Capital of Culture

DOGSTAR THEATRE by Hamish MacDonald Director Ben Harrison Designer Emily James Cast includes Matthew Zajac

Set against the backdrop of the tainted blood products scandal affecting thousands of haemophiliacs worldwide, Factor 9 is a visceral horror story of human survival and a cry for justice in the face of a medical industrial nightmare.

Using testimony, transcripts, articles, reports and documentary evidence, two performers present a multi-media performance dominated by that vital fluid, blood, exploring how lives were changed forever. From the brutal Arkansas penal system to the isolated voices of survivors in Scotland this searing piece reaches into the roots of the tragedy and the outbreak of the AIDS epidemic in America. Dogstar reunites the creators of The Tailor of Inverness to present a vibrant new production and a story which cries out to be told. WWW.DOGSTARTHEATRE.CO.UK

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DRAMA

Deservedly a classic among murder thrillers THE OBSERVER

A truly entertaining classic thriller THE SUNDAY TIMES

The Mousetrap EMPIRE THEATRE MON 23 – SAT 28 JUN MON 23 – SAT 28 JUN EVE | 20.00 THU 26 & SAT 28 JUN MAT | 14.00 SEAT PRICE MON 23 EVE £23.00 / £21.00 TUE 24, WED 25, THU 26 £26.00 / £24.00 THU 26 & SAT 28 MAT £23.00 / £21.00

A classic. A landmark. A legend. The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre - with over 25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of. And to celebrate 60 incredible years on stage, it’s going on tour for the first time, to give you a once in a life-time opportunity to see this masterpiece here at Eden Court.

FRI 27 & SAT 28 EVE £29.00 / £25.00 REDUCED RATES £2.00 OFF ALL PERFORMANCES EXCEPT MON 23 JUN U18s/SCHOOL GROUPS ALL PERFS £17.00 (EXCEPT MON 23 £10.00) PLUS 1 TEACHER FREE FOR EVERY 10 PUPILS GROUPS 10+ £3.00 OFF MON 23, TUE 24 & THU 27 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES ALL PERFS EXCEPT MON 23

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed. In her own inimitable style, Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner. www.mousetrapontour.com

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MUSICAL • CLASSICAL • OPERA • CHORAL

PIANOPIANO: dedicated… ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 23 FEB 19.30 SEAT PRICE £11.00 U18s £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

A unique collection of exquisite, original new tracks, written and performed on two grand pianos by award winning musicians Hilary Brooks and Karen MacIver; This exquisite original music is inspired by iconic women who changed the world, such as Katharine Hepburn, the ground-breaking Amelia Earhart and Nobel prize winner Marie Curie, amongst many others. Expect breathtaking improvisation, filmic landscape and sheer keyboard virtuosity.

The Eastern Bride with The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Her other achievements include the musical direction and arrangements for the award winning stage productions Sunshine on Leith and Sondheim’s masterpiece, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Karen’s work with Scottish Ballet has spanned 20 years and in the past 5 years she has been coaching young musicians in a unique postgraduate Master of Music programme. During her career she has played for American Ballet Theatre, Mark Morris Group and Rambert Dance. Internationally she has worked with The Hong Kong Ballet and Staatstheater Nurnberg.

Hilary’s credits include composing the film score for

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE

Love and War in Bohemia ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 21 FEB 20.00 SEAT PRICE £16.00 STUDENTS £5.00 U16s – FREE ENTRY WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE SEASON DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Pavel Haas – Study for String Orchestra Dvorak – Love Songs, Op.83 (arr. Matthews) Handel – Selected Arias Biber – Battalia Suk – Serenade for Strings in E Flat Major, Op.6 Sophie Harmsen – Mezzo soprano

Love, fury, drinking, and battle – it’s all there in this concert focusing on treasures from Bohemia, and featuring the thrilling young mezzo Sophie Harmsen. If you’re a fan of Dvorak’s Serenade for Strings, come and hear the beautiful Serenade by his pupil, Joesph Suk. Pre–performance talk 19.15 www.scottishensemble.co.uk

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 04 APR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £27.50 / £25.00 / £22.00 REDUCED RATES £25.50 / £23.00 / £20.00 STUDENTS / UNWAGED / DISABLED / U26s £10.00 U18s £5.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Nielsen – Helios Overture Stravinsky – Jeu de cartes Vaughan Williams – Symphony No.5 Jean-Claude Picard - Conductor At the heart of the firestorm of World War II, Ralph Vaughan Williams looked around him and saw a vision of peace. Serene, spiritual and heartbreakingly beautiful, Vaughan Williams’ Fifth is quite simply one of the finest symphonies ever composed in Britain. Carl Nielsen’s inspiration could barely have been more different: the gentle rise and fall of the sun mirrored in a shimmering blue Aegean Sea. Igor Stravinsky shuffled a deck of cards to devise his playful Jeu de cartes. Listen out for the Kings, Queens and Aces but beware the Joker – he’s wild! Pre–performance talk 19.15

RSNO Residency 2014 During 2014, the RSNO will be embedding itself in the Highland area through workshops, performances and activities in and around the region. From 31 March – 5 April 2014, the whole orchestra will be in the region for a full week in schools, community centres and local shopping areas. MON 30 MAR and TUE 01 APR: RSNO on the

road – look out for us near you WED 02 APR: Performances for schools and nurseries at Eden Court THU 03 APR: Boys United – a day of singing and music making for only boys! FRI 04 APR: RSNO Remix: classical music Remixed by a new youth digital music group, RSNO string players

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

perform live a re-worked piece of classical music, accompanied by digital art and contemporary dance. SAT 05 APR: RSNO Collaborate: Ever fancied performing alongside the RSNO? Well now’s your chance! We’re looking for singers and amateur musicians to come along and play alongside Scotland’s national orchestra. Musicians: must be

grade 4 (or equivalent standard) and above. All instruments accepted. Limited availability and places will be offered on a first come first served basis. For more information visit www.rsno.org.uk/ bigresidency RSNO Big Highland Residency Generously supported by Highland Council and High Life Highland

MUSICAL • CLASSICAL • OPERA • CHORAL

PHOTO: Marco Borggreve

MUSICAL • CLASSICAL • OPERA • CHORAL

Matthias Pintscher, conductor

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

EMPIRE THEATRE

FRI 14 FEB 20.00

SUN 04 MAY 20.00

SEAT PRICE £27.50 / £25.00 / £22.00

U18s £5.00

REDUCED RATES £25.50/ £23.00 / £20.00

Students / Unwaged / Disabled / U26s £10.00

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Berlioz Overture: Roman Carnival Schubert Symphony No.8 ‘Unfinished’ Berlioz Harold in Italy

MOZART Symphony in D, KV 203 STRAUSS Duet-Concertino STRAUSS Horn Concerto No 1 MOZART Symphony No 36 ‘Linz’

Antoine Tamestit - viola Matthias Pintscher - conductor Niccolò Paganini wanted a vehicle to show off his new Stradivarius viola. Hector Berlioz gave him the last thing he expected - a flamboyant, Byron-inspired symphony that drives straight to the brooding heart of the Romantic spirit. It’s like nothing else in 19th century music, and the great French viola virtuoso Antoine Tamestit is one of its greatest interpreters. BBC SSO Artist-in-Association Matthias Pintscher brings a composer’s ear to this remarkable score, and pairs it with the two perfectly-poised movements of Schubert’s Unfinished (and some would say unfinishable) Eighth Symphony.

Clemens Schuldt - conductor Maximiliano Martín - clarinet Peter Whelan - bassoon Alec Frank-Gemmill - horn Clemens Schuldt’s Strauss and Mozart is a deeply enjoyable pairing. Strauss’ lyrical outpouring in these two concertos flows with all the natural ease that he admired so much in Mozart. No composer mattered more to him. A home team of three SCO wind principals take the solos superb chamber music on a grand scale. www.sco.org.uk

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK 19.15

To be recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3. www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/bbcsso

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK 19.15

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INVERNESS CHORAL SOCIETY

Inverness Choral: Mendelssohn - Elijah EMPIRE THEATRE SAT 26 APR 19.30

Handel, and the work depicts various events in the life of the Biblical prophet, Elijah.

SEAT PRICE £18.00 STUDENTS & U16s £9.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Elijah has been a favourite oratorio with singers and audiences since it was written for and premiered at the Birmingham Festival in 1846. The music reflects Mendelssohn’s love of the choral works of Bach and

INVERNESS CHAMBER MUSIC

ICM Concert Series

It is some years since Inverness Choral Society last performed Elijah, but, with a strong line-up of soloists, a choir of 130 singers, and the support of the Inverness Choral Sinfonia, this is sure to be an evening of great music-making. www.invernesschoral.org.uk

We’re happy to continue to support the Inverness Chamber Music Society by selling tickets on their behalf for the wonderful concert series held each month at the Inverness Town House.

TOWN HOUSE SEAT PRICE £13.00 U18s / STUDENTS / BENEFIT HOLDERS £4.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Bacchetti Moffat Mitchell Trio TUE 21 JAN 19.30 Anyone who was at the lunchtime concert in the Town House in August 2010 will remember the exceptional playing of clarinettist Alan Bacchetti and pianist Scott Mitchell. For this full evening concert Alan and Scott return with violinist Anthony Moffat of the Da Vinci Trio and leader of

the Orchestra of Scottish Opera to perform three delightful works: Suite for Clarinet, Violin and Piano from The Soldier’s Tale by Stravinsky, the Suite for Violin, Clarinet and Piano, Op. 157b by Milhaud and Bartok’s Contrasts for Violin Clarinet and Piano, Sz 111.

Y-Squared TUE 18 FEB 19.30 Noted for their exceptionally creative programming and electric partnership, Y-Squared has performed a wide variety of repertoire ranging from Boccherini to Kapustin all over Europe and Australasia. Their

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

Inverness programme features works by Poulenc, Beethoven, Martinu, Boccherini and Mendelssohn.

The Busch Ensemble TUE 18 MAR 19.30 One of Europe’s most exciting young piano trios, The Busch Ensemble have enjoyed considerable competition success, including winning the 2012 Royal Overseas League Competition. Their Inverness programme features piano trios by Beethoven, Frank Bridge and Brahms.

MUSICAL • CLASSICAL • OPERA • CHORAL

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Felt Paintings of Our Land

the

gallery AT EDEN COURT

January

The Royal Photographic Society of Scotland 2013/14 Touring Exhibition Stalls Gallery Once again the exhibition will bring together in one place the various talents and photographic genres of some of Scotland’s top amateur photographers. Included in the 2013/14 exhibition are prints from three Highland Region photographers: Alastair Cochrane ARPS & Mike Tibbs LRPS from the Inverness Camera Club, and Lesley Simpson ARPS from the Dingwall Camera Club.

February

Felt Paintings of Our Land by Karen Price

Morning Rise by Marie Wilton Leslie

Blink Gallery

2nd Floor Gallery

A collection of needle felted paintings. Karen uses vibrant coloured merino wool and silks to show the unique beauty of the land surrounding us in the Highlands.

Inspired by nature and its magnificence, Morning Rise is about communicating its splendour.

Inverness GiGs OneTouch Gallery The exhibition highlights the Inverness area music scene including local musicians, venues and festivals. It will showcase the work of both professional and amateur photographers all based in the Inverness area covering gigs and events that have taken place since Inverness GiGs inception in 2010.

Wilderness Gardens, Scotland by Jan Holm

Wilderness Gardens, Scotland

‘Lichtmalerei’: Painting with Light by Chris Smith Blink Gallery A landscape photographer’s exploration of mountains, glens and shores in Britain’s wildest environment.

Stalls Gallery Jan lives and photographs in the Highlands of Scotland, combining a passion for wilderness places with his photography to produce unique images of nature and landscape and coastline. His work can be found in galleries throughout Scotland. Jan also runs Creative Workshops on a regular basis.

Fish by Marie Wilton Leslie

Inverness GiGs

March

Six Percent Stalls Gallery As part of Down’s Syndrome Awareness Month, Six Percent seeks to provide an insight into the realities of living with Down’s Syndrome. The photographs feature people with Down’s Syndrome and their extended families.

April

Edges by Caroline Hewat Stalls Gallery A landscape photographer’s exploration of mountains, glens and shores in Britain’s wildest environment.

Eighty-Six Percent by Mike Webster Blink Gallery

Come & see our range of greeting cards, many by local artists

THE GALLERY

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Eden Court Creative Showcase OneTouch Theatre THU 27 MAR 18.00 SEAT PRICE £5.00 (At the end of the performance you’ll receive a £5 voucher to spend at Eden Court)

Suitable for all ages Join us as we celebrate the achievements of Eden Court CREATIVE! Throughout the year the CREATIVE department

works with over 110,000 people of all ages from across the Highlands. We run classes in dancing, acting, singing and film making and we also work in schools helping to bring the curriculum to life. We are the Highland home for Get Scotland Dancing and for Cashback for Creativity – a

government project that re-invests proceeds of crime money in arts projects that are based in areas affected by poverty and crime. This showcase will be an entertaining, informative and fast moving event that shines a light on the full range of the work we do. We’ll have short

films, live interviews with special guests and, above all, excellent performances from some of the participants who’ve been working on a host of amazing projects throughout year. PLUS, learn about CREATIVE’s plans for 2014 and how you can get involved.

RECRUITING NOW!

s to join for NINE new Ambassador Eden Court CREATIVE is recruiting ked with us over wor have who s ador Ambass our gang of 20 existing for you to become more incredible opportunity the last year. This is an team experience. ble lua and gain inva involved in your theatre The secondary schools we currently need Ambassadors from are: Dornoch, Kilchumein, Kinlochleven, Farr, Tain, Alness, Charleston, Glenurqhart, Inverness High, Inverness Royal Academy, Nairn Academy, Ardnamurchan High, Mallaig High, Ullapool High, Portree High, Gordonstoun

WHAT YOU GIVE: • Create and maintain a theatre/ performing arts notice board in your school • Post to the online Ambassadors Blog about theatre events and your own personal artistic development (perfect for feedback on your creative writing, singing, dancing – whatever you’re into!) • Work with the Eden Court CREATIVE team and generate ideas for your local area. • Assist your local Eden Court CREATIVE Drama Worker to produce shows and deliver workshops in your area

WHAT YOU GET: • Complimentary tickets to three fantastic shows at Eden Court • The opportunity to meet actors, dancers, directors and behind-the-scenes crew from world-class performances and to attend theatre and film festivals. • A great CV boost! • Exciting opportunities to work on Eden Court CREATIVE events and shows. • The chance to

influence performing arts in the Highlands • An exclusive Ambassadors Hoodie • A free screening of a film chosen by YOU, the Ambassadors! So, if you’re in S5-S6 and think you’ve got what it takes to become an Eden Court CREATIVE Ambassador, get in touch for an application pack NOW! Deadline for Applications: FRI 21 FEB 2014.

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FAMILY

The Secret Life Of Suitcases

AN AILIE COHEN PUPPET MAKER / UNICORN CO-PRODUCTION ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 12 APR 11.00 & 14.30 SEAT PRICE £5.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 5+

By Lewis Hetherington and Ailie Cohen Larry works at the Suitcase Station, and he likes it very much. Every day he inspects funnels and fixes pipes. And of course, he collects and sorts out everyone’s secrets as they arrive from all over the world. There are so many of them! But he’s very good at his job and manages to keep them all safe. Until one day, a secret escapes - and Larry has to go on a mission to get it back... Join Larry in ‘The Secret Life of Suitcases’ as his world gets turned upside down and he discovers the thrill of an adventure and the joy of coming home again. This magical and wondrous show is a new collaboration with the Unicorn Theatre, the UK’s leading theatre for young audiences. In association with Platform.

A joy to behold THE GLASGOW HERALD (on Cloudman)

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

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Inverness Music Festival ALL aROUND EDEN COURT MON 03 – FRI 14 MAR FROM 09.30 ONWARDS SEAT PRICE £3.00 / CURTIS CRAIG COMPETITION £5.00 U18s £1.00 ANNUAL & LIFE MEMBERS FREE

Inverness Music Festival is now into its 92nd year so come join in the fun. There is a real buzz at Eden Court during the competition days with excitement bubbling over from the younger performers. 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 drama, culminating in the prestigious Curtis Craig Competition on the final night. Many previous festival winners have gone on to successful music careers, so look out for this year’s winners before they are famous. www.invernessmusicfestival.org

Highland Regional Music Groups Concerts EMPIRE THEATRE SAT 08 MAR 14.30 DAY FESTIVAL PASS £10.00 U18s £5.00

Highland Regional Music Groups present their Spring concerts festival, showcasing the many varied and diverse musical genres represented by the eight groups. These performances are not to be missed - showcasing the highest standards and varied programming with members representing schools from all across Highland. Please note this event has unreserved seating and the audience are welcome to enter and leave the auditorium as often as they wish during the event.

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THE ELSIE NORMINGTON FOUNDATION PRESENTS

The Big Spring Sing EMPIRE THEATRE THU 20 MAR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £8.00

This inspirational community fundraising event sees several Inverness choirs performing a range of musical genres and celebrating the joy of song together. During the evening, the Elsie Normington Foundation will be launched. This new Inverness based charity has been set up to build new facilities for children and young people who have

learning disabilities. The charity has ambitious plans to build a specialist play centre, respite unit, community coffee shop and some supported housing for young adults. The total estimated cost will be in the region of four million pounds. All proceeds from the Big Spring Sing will go to this new charity. Anyone who is interested in helping please contact elsie@enfoundation.co.uk WWW.ENFOUNDATION.CO.UK

Spring into Eden: Dance Platform ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 22 & SUN 23 MAR SAT 22 MAR 19.00, SUN 23 MAR 14.00 SEAT PRICE £5.00 REDUCED RATE £3.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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

Now in its sixth year, this annual sell-out showcase of our home-grown dance talent just gets better and better. Our dance class participants will strut, shimmy and swing and hopefully inspire you to come along to one of our regular classes. Next year it could be you! Suitable for all the family.

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2014 Safer Highlands Rock Challenge EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 28 FEB 18.30 SEAT PRICE £12.00

The spectacular international schools performing arts competition returns! Schools from the across the Highlands perform together in a night of electric competition supporting the Rock Challenge® ethos of achieving a natural high through performance rather than through the use of substances. With the top senior schools vying for a spot in the Scottish Grand Final and to become the 2014 Rock Challenge® Scottish champions it is sure to be a fantastic night. Join us as we celebrate the best in youth creativity, talent, and imagination. www.rockchallenge.co.uk

INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI

The Suicide

ONETOUCH THEATRE WED 05 FEB MATINEE 13.30, EVENING 19.00 SEAT PRICE £4.00

By Nikolai Erdman Translated by Peter Tegal

Semyon have the nerve to carry out this fatal self-inflicted act?

Semyon Semyonovich, an unemployed young man, comes to the realisation that he’s worth more dead than alive. As news of his misery spreads, a parade of locals emerge from the woodwork hoping to exploit Semyon’s suicide for their own gain. With his doting wife Maria and mother in law Serafima now living on the edge and an array of eccentric individuals waiting with bated breath for his last one, will

Nikolai Erdman’s black comedy was originally banned by Stalin in Soviet Russia. Widely considered as one of the finest plays produced in the Soviet Union, Erdman’s controversial piece of theatre still shares some parallels with today’s world. Now, a cast of HND Acting students from Inverness College give their take on this rarely produced farcical tale.

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EDEN COURT

EDEN COURT CREATIVE

Burns: Life of a Poet

C R E A T I V E

Falcon Square (Inverness) – Then walking to Eden Court Sat 25 JAN 18.45 Onwards TICKETS: £4.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

This Burns night Eden Court CREATIVE invite you to do something completely different and celebrate in style, with haggis, hilarity and heaps and heaps of Burn’s inspired fun! Join us as we kick the evening off in the city centre with our hilarious Haggis Highland Games and then accompany us on our procession through the streets of the city centre, across the river and over to Eden Court. As soon as we arrive there will be an eye-catching outdoor projection display, plus all around the building bite-sized drama performances based around key moments in the Bard’s life will take place. The icing on the cake will be a traditional Ceilidh in the OneTouch Theatre (we’ll even teach you a few standard dances like Strip The Willow and The Dashing White Sergeant )

Devised and directed by Eden Court CREATIVE with participants from all across the Highlands.

This event is part of the extended Scotland’s Winter Festivals programme, with events taking place across the country. Suitable for all ages. Please dress for outside weather.

THANK YOU TO Gordon & Rhona Adam The Banister Family

Enjoy a special relationship with Eden Court By making an annual gift of £1,000 or more, our Patrons play an important part in helping us to offer an outstanding programme of theatre, music, dance, film and creative learning. In return, we take you to the heart of what we do so you can see for yourself the difference your gift has made.

Gregor Barclay & Helen Cunningham Mariatta Idman-Philp Moira Harris & Steve Jones Katie & Roy Nelson Catriona & Donald Robertson Tony Smith & Jennifer Kerr Smith Bill Walker Anne Watson And our Patrons who choose to remain anonymous

To find out more please contact Alison Logsdail:  support@eden-court.co.uk  01463 732 678 Eden Court is a registered charity no. SC008237

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One Night Only EMPIRE THEATRE Sun 23 Mar 19.00 SEAT PRICE £15.00 U18 £13.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

One Night Only is the TFX Performing Arts Academy’s annual showcase of talent predominantly from the senior students in the Performance and Senior Jazz classes with performances drawn from various musicals. This promises to be an enjoyable evening where you can catch the best local young talent before they head off to the West End- don’t miss it!

INVERNESS AREA GANG SHOW

Gang Show 2014 EMPIRE THEATRE

WED 09 – SAT 12 APR

GROUPS 10+ GET 10 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF 9

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 not an evening of camp fire songs and it certainly isn’t to be missed!

For over 30 years, the Inverness Area Gang Show has been raising the roof of Eden Court with its colourful, vibrant and exciting biennial production. This April, the Gang are aiming to hit new heights as they take to the Empire stage.

Over the years Inverness Area Gang Show has developed from a Scouting and Guiding activity into a large scale local theatrical production with hundreds of young people having participated since it first began in 1983.

WED 09 – SAT 12 APR EVENING 19.30 SAT 12 MATINEE 14.30 SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES FAMILY TICKET £45.00 (2 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN)

Featuring a cast of well over 100 local youngsters from the Scouts and Guides across Inverness,

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EDEN COURT CREATIVE

C R E A T I V E

Two’s Company – SQA Higher Drama ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 11 APR 19.00 SEAT PRICE £3.00 REDUCED RATES £2.00

Enjoy a selection of scenes from classical theatre or contemporary Scottish texts as our talented SQA Higher Drama students perform extracts from their acting exams. Eden Court offers a number of SQA qualifications giving students the unique advantage of having access to our state-of-the-art studios and stage spaces. Our students are a very dedicated bunch and come from all across the Highlands. Two’s Company is the icing on the cake for the students as they get to show off their talents to family, friends and members of the public.

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EDEN COURT CREATIVE

ONETOUCH THEATRE MON 14 – WED 16 APR MON 14 APR 19.00 TUE 15 APR 18.30 WED 16 APR 18.30 STANDARD PRICE £6.00 per evening or £15.00 festival ticket (3 days – all performances)

Each year the National Theatre invites ten writers to create new plays for young people to perform. This spring 230 youth theatre companies will present the premieres of these plays in venues from Scotland to Cornwall and Northern Ireland to Norfolk – ten of these companies will go on to perform at the National Theatre in London. Here at Eden Court we’re delighted to host the National Theatre’s Regional Connections Festival and welcome a great mix of youth theatre groups to attend workshops and deliver a public performance of their chosen script. The Youth Theatres taking part are:

Aberdeen Arts Centre – ACT Aberdeen Badenoch & Strathspey Youth Theatre Eden Court Young Company Nairn Youth Theatre Lochaber Youth Theatre Sgioba Dràma Òigridh Inbhir Nis Thurso High School Perth Youth Theatre www.connections.nationaltheatre.org.uk

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

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National Theatre Connections Festival 2014

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30 JANUARY RUNNING UNTIL SUN 05 JAN PANTO – SLEEPING BEAUTY SAT 18 JAN 19.30 NORTHERN LIGHTS page 40 WED 22 JAN 19.30 HANSEL & GRETEL page 4 THU 23 JAN 14.00 & 19.30 HANSEL & GRETEL page 4 FRI 24 JAN 19.30 HANSEL & GRETEL page 4 SAT 25 JAN 14.00 & 19.30 HANSEL & GRETEL page 4

THU 20 FEB 19.30 LAUREL & HARDY page 10

SUN 09 MAR 20.00 COMEDY CIRCUIT page 36

FRI 21 FEB 19.30 CIRCUS OF HORRORS page 56

MON 10 MAR 20.00 JASON MANFORD page 34

FRI 21 FEB 20.00 SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE page 16

TUE 11 MAR 20.00 JASON MANFORD page 34

SAT 22 FEB 19.30 INVERNESS FIDDLER’S RALLY page 42

WED 12 MAR 19.30 BRENDON COLE page 7

SAT 22 FEB 20.00 ANDREW LAWRENCE page 33

THU 13 MAR 19.30 BRENDON COLE page 7

SUN 23 FEB 15.00 JAMES MORTON page 54

FRI 14 MAR 20.00 BLAZIN FIDDLES page 45

SUN 23 FEB 19.30 PIANOPIANO page 16 WED 26 FEB 19.30 BALLET WEST – SWAN LAKE page 6 THU 27 FEB 19.30 DORAS DUINTE/ROUGH ISLAND page 10 FRI 28 FEB 18.30 SCHOOLS ROCK CHALLENGE page 26 FRI 28 FEB 19.30 CALUM STEWART & HEIKKI BOURGAULT “HUNTER’S MOON” page 43

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MARCH SAT 25 JAN 18.45 ONWARDS BURNS NIGHT page 27 SUN 26 JAN 19.30 DR PHIL HAMMOND page 32 THU 30 JAN 19.30 BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL page 38 FRI 31 JAN 19.30 GORDIE MACKEEMAN & HIS RHYTHM BOYS page 40

FEBRUARY SUN 02 FEB 20.00 COMEDY CIRCUIT page 36 WED 05 FEB 13.30 & 19.00 THE SUICIDE page 26

SAT 15 MAR 20.00 DARE TO CARE page 11

SAT 01 MAR 19.30 RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC page 43 SAT 01 MAR 18.00 CALEDONIAN COMBAT 4 page 56 SUN 02 MAR 12.00 HIGHLAND WEDDING FAIR page 55 SUN 02 MAR 20.00 THE IRISH HOUSE PARTY page 44 MON 03 - FRI 14 MAR 09.30 ONWARDS INVERNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL page 24

WED 19 MAR 19.30 JULIE MADLY DEEPLY page 35 THU 20 MAR 19.30 THE BIG SPRING SING page 25 SAT 22 MAR 19.00 SPRING INTO EDEN page 25

SUN 23 MAR 19.00 TFX - ONE NIGHT ONLY page 28 MON 24 MAR 19.30 CHALK FARM page 12 TUE 25 MAR 19.30 SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION page 47 WED 26 MAR 19.30 INVERNESS OPERA DAY & NIGHT page 52 WED 26 MAR 20.00 WENDY HOOSE page 12

SAT 15 FEB 19.30 CRAIG HILL page 33

THU 27 MAR 18.30 CREATIVE SHOWCASE page 22

SAT 15 FEB TIMES & VENUES TBA SAT 01 FEB STRIKE/SLIP page 6

THU 20 FEB 20.00 THE MEAT LOAF STORY page 42

TUE 18 MAR 19.30 CAT’S CLUB page 46

THU 06 MAR 20.00 EMILY SMITH page 44

FRI 14 FEB 20.00 BBC SSO page 18

WED 19 FEB 20.00 THE PEOPLE’S SONGS page 54

SUN 16 MAR 20.00 THE REVELERS page 46

SUN 23 MAR 14.00 SPRING INTO EDEN page 25

THU 13 FEB 20.00 MICHAEL McGOLDRICK & FRIENDS page 41

MON 17 FEB 19.30 CELTIC LADIES page 59

SUN 16 MAR 14.30 BLESS EM’ ALL page 47

THU 06 MAR 19.30 FASCINATING AIDA page 35

THU 13 FEB 19.30 TAKING CARE OF ELVIS page 41

SUN 16 FEB 19.30 THE BIBLE: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF GOD page 37

SAT 15 MAR 19.30 SINGIN’ I’M NO A BILLY HE’S A TIM... page 11

FRI 07 MAR 19.30 TAIGH CEILIDH / CEILIDH HOUSE page 45 SAT 08 MAR 14.30 HIGHLAND REGIONAL MUSIC GROUPS CONCERTS page 24 SUN 09 MAR 19.30 ANDY KIRKPATRICK page 55

THU 27 MAR 19.30 INVERNESS OPERA DAY & NIGHT page 52 FRI 28 MAR 19.30 INVERNESS OPERA DAY & NIGHT page 52 FRI 28 MAR 20.00 JERRY SADOWITZ page 34 SAT 29 MAR 14.30 & 19.30 INVERNESS OPERA DAY & NIGHT page 52

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SAT 29 MAR 20.00 MOTHERLAND page 8

APRIL FRI 04 APR 20.00 RSNO page 17 FRI 04 APR 20.00 THE BEAUTIFUL COSMOS OF IVOR CUTLER page 13 SAT 05 APR 20.00 THE BEAUTIFUL COSMOS OF IVOR CUTLER page 13 SAT 05 APR 18.00 RSNO BIG HGHLAND DANCE RESIDENCY page 17 SUN 06 APR 20.00 SARAH MILLICAN page 34 SOLD OUT! SUN 06 APR 19.30 GAVIN MARWICK page 48 WED 09 APR 19.30 GANG SHOW page 28 THU 10 APR 19.30 GANG SHOW page 28 FRI 11 APR 19.30 GANG SHOW page 28

FRI 18 APR 19.30 FACTOR 9 page 14

WED 07 MAY 20.00 NUALA KENNEDY BAND page 51

SAT 19 APR 14.00 & 20.00 20TH CENTURY BOY page 39

THU 08 MAY 19.30 ROMEO & JULIET page 5

SAT 19 APR 19.30 FACTOR 9 page 14

FRI 09 MAY 19.30 ROMEO & JULIET page 5

SUN 20 APR 20.00 MAIREARAD GREEN & ANNA MASSIE page 49 TUE 22 APR 19.00 THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD page 59

WED 23 APR 19.30 THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY page 49 THU 24 APR 19.30 EDDIE READER & SPECIAL GUESTS page 59 FRI 25 APR 20.00 THE CONFESSIONS OF GORDON BROWN page 59 FRI 25 APR 19.30 SNJO WITH MAKOTO OZONE page 50

FRI 11 APR 19.00 TWO’S COMPANY page 29 SAT 12 APR 14.30 & 19.30 GANG SHOW page 28

SAT 26 APR 19.30 INVERNESS CHORAL page 19

SAT 12 APR 11.00 & 14.30 THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES page 23

SUN 27 APR 19.30 I, ELIZABETH page 14 MON 28 APR 20.00 FORMBY page 59 TUE 29 APR 19.30 PETER PAN ON ICE page 57 WED 30 APR 19.30 PETER PAN ON ICE page 57 WED 30 APR 20.00 MARK THOMAS page 32

MAY THU 01 MAY 20.00 THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNTON page 36 THU 01 MAY 13.30 & 19.30 PETER PAN ON ICE page 57 FRI 02 MAY 19.30 PETER PAN ON ICE page 57

SUN 13 APR 20.00 COMEDY CIRCUIT page 36

WED 14 MAY 19.30 ROYAL MARINES BAND page 52 FRI 16 MAY 20.00 BREAKIN CONVENTION page 9 SAT 17 MAY 20.00 BREAKIN CONVENTION page 9 WED 28 MAY 19.30 LORD OF THE FLIES page 3 THU 29 MAY 13.00 & 19.30 LORD OF THE FLIES page 3 FRI 30 MAY 19.30 LORD OF THE FLIES page 3 SAT 31 MAY 13.30 & 19.30 LORD OF THE FLIES page 3

JUNE THU 05 JUN 19.15 MADAMA BUTTERFLY back page SAT 07 JUN 19.15 MADAMA BUTTERFLY back page MON 23 JUN 20.00 THE MOUSETRAP page 15 TUE 24 JUN 20.00 THE MOUSETRAP page 15

SAT 03 MAY 13.30 & 19.30 PETER PAN ON ICE page 57

WED 25 JUN 20.00 THE MOUSETRAP page 15 THU 26 JUN 14.00 & 20.00 THE MOUSETRAP page 15 FRI 27 JUN 20.00 THE MOUSETRAP page 15 SAT 28 JUN 14.00 & 20.00 THE MOUSETRAP page 15

TUE 15 APR 18.30 NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS page 29

FRI 18 APR 17.00 & 20.30 20TH CENTURY BOY page 39

SUN 11 MAY 20.00 DOMINIC KIRWAN page 51

FRI 02 MAY 20.00 SINGING NINA SIMONE page 50

MON 14 APR 19.00 NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS page 29

WED 16 APR 18.30 NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS page 29

SAT 10 MAY 14.00 & 19.30 ROMEO & JULIET page 5

WED 23 APR 10.30 THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD page 59

SAT 26 APR 20.00 THE CONFESSIONS OF GORDON BROWN page 59

SUN 13 APR 19.30 FOSTER & ALLEN page 48

FRI 09 MAY 20.00 BIDING TIME (REMIX) page 53

SUN 04 MAY 20.00 SCO page 18 WED 07 MAY 19.30 ROMEO & JULIET page 5

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OCTOBER SUN 19 OCT 19.30 JOAN ARMATRADING back page

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32 Dr Phil Hammond: Games To Play With Your Doctor EMPIRE THEATRE SUN 26 JAN 19.30 SEAT PRICE £17.00 REDUCED RATES £15.00 GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 GET 11th FREE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Medicine is jolly serious, life and death, pain and suffering, pills and needles. But wouldn’t a trip to the doctor or a rush up to A+E be much more fun if it was a game? In his BRAND NEW show, Dr Phil - a practising doctor, campaigning journalist and the first comedian to appear at a public inquiry - turns the whole of medicine into a succession of games for you to play with your doctor*. What’s the diagnosis? What’s the misdiagnosis? Why are you doing that to me doctor? How

long have I got? What are you doing with all our money? And when did you last wash your hands? Learn how to sing your symptoms, sniff a thermometer, diagnose your doctor, arm wrestle for drugs, get past the bearded receptionist and get out of the NHS alive - all through Dr Phil’s highly subversive guerrilla tactics, some of which may be counterproductive. But at least they’re not boring. And you’ll never look at your doctor in quite the same way again. *nurse, receptionist, manager, politician, regulator, lawyer, pancreas www.drphilhammond.com

LAKIN McCARTHY ENTERTAINMENT LTD

Mark Thomas: 100 Acts of Minor Dissent ONETOUCH THEATRE WED 30 APR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £16.00 REDUCED RATES £14.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Mark Thomas is well versed in the art of creative mayhem and over the years his troublemaking has changed laws, cost companies millions and annoyed those who most deserved to be. Now he returns to what he does best – making mischief! After his award winning show Bravo Figaro Mark sets himself the task of committing 100 Acts of Minor Dissent in the space of a year. Mark catalogues everything from the smallest and silliest gesture to the grandest confrontations and the results are subversive, hilarious, mainly legal and occasionally inspiring. www.markthomasinfo.co.uk

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CHAMBERS MANAGEMENT LTD

Andrew Lawrence – There Is No Escape ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 22 FEB 20.00 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATES £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Join Andrew Lawrence, star of Live at the Apollo and former Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee as he returns to Inverness with his latest stand-up show that’s bursting with new material. www.andrewlawrencecomedy.co.uk

Few people have caught the irritated, misanthropic mood of the moment better than this supreme misfit; the only wonder is that it’s taking Lawrence so long to become a national institution THE TELEGRAPH

Anyone who gives this spikily inventive performer the time of day will realise they’re in the presence of an A-list talent THE GUARDIAN

CHILL PRODUCTIONS

Craig Hill – Tartan About! ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 15 FEB 19.30 SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Kilty as charged!!! Hot on the heels of last year’s hysterically funny, sold out national tour, don’t miss the chance to see Scotland’s very own camp crusader in his brand new show, Tartan About - live and unleashed! The Scotsman said that experiencing Hill live is a revelation and we couldn’t agree more. Book now for a wickedly delicious evening of pure, unadulterated fun. www.mrcraighill.com

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Jason Manford: First World Problems EMPIRE THEATRE MON 10 & TUE 11 MAR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £23.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 16+

Jason has had a busy time since he was last on tour. After his opera singing turn saw him emerge the winner on ITV show Born To Shine, Jason put his new found talent into practice by joining Alfie Boe on tour prior to a well-received run in the critically acclaimed hit West End musical Sweeney Todd, alongside Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton. However, his comedy bones weren’t completely idle as he enjoyed appearances on QI, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year and the Comedy World Cup. Jason said Some of you might think I’ve had a career change what with all the opera and musical theatre I’ve been doing lately. Not a chance, I’m excited to be getting back to what I really love the most – stand up. www.jasonmanford.com

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Jerry Sadowitz: Comedian, Magician, Psychopath 2014! ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 28 MAR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £23.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 18+

Jerry Sadowitz is best known as a comedian who is not for the easily offended but he is also one of the MOST skilled and creative card magicians in the world. In this show you’ll get to see some amazing sleight of hand and some original magic projected on a large screen which means you automatically get a front row seat without having to actually sit near him!!! Please note that this show is not suitable for anyone with less than £23.50 (except of course the Eden Court Friends!)

Truly astonishing sleight of hand THE GUARDIAN

Sarah Millican

Genius ... astounds, amuses and appals in equal measure

06 April

THE TIMES

SOLD OUT

Not for the easily offended but what a fantastic show of slick card tricks, sleight of hand and hard hitting nonstop humour which comes at you like a runaway train!! Very entertaining! GRAHAM TODD

www.jerrysadowitz.com

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Fascinating Aida: Charm Offensive EMPIRE THEATRE THU 06 MAR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £20.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Following a sold-out 2012 tour, three Olivier Award nominations and over 10 million YouTube hits for Cheap Flights (their infamous anthem to budget air travel), Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman celebrate 30 years of Fascinating Aïda with a brand new show. Expect topical new songs plus some outrageous old favourites, as Fascinating Aïda continue to grow old disgracefully!

The glamour is magnetic, the satire razor-sharp, the lyrics brilliant **** THE GUARDIAN

See them before you die otherwise your life will have been meaningless ***** MAIL ON SUNDAY

Engages the brain as well as the funnybone

Julie Madly Deeply ONETOUCH THEATRE WED 19 MAR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATES £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Adored by millions, Dame Julie Andrews is a genuine legend of showbiz around the globe. This charming yet cheeky cabaret takes an engaging look at fame and fandom, through the eyes and voice of award-winning singer, West End actress and former Fascinating Aïda star Sarah-Louise Young, who has been named by TimeOut as one of London’s Top Ten cabaret performers. Julie’s songs from musicals including Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music and My Fair Lady are intertwined with stories and anecdotes about Andrews’ own life, from her beginnings as a child star to the recent challenges of losing her famous singing voice. What emerges is a delightfully funny and candid love letter to a true show business survivor.

***** THE TIMES

WWW.JULIEMADLYDEEPLY.COM

WWW.FASCINATINGAIDA.CO.UK

Joyous! For anyone who has ever sung along with Julie Andrews THE GUARDIAN

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The Only Way Is Downton ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 01 MAY 20.00 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATES £12.00

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Direct from a West End season comes this first national tour of Luke Kempner’s tour-de-force impressions comedy.

GILDED BALLOON PRODUCTIONS

Gilded Balloon Comedy Circuit

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ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 02 FEB SUN 09 MAR SUN 13 APR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Let some of the best stand ups on the UK circuit tickle your funny bone at our regular comedy night brought to us by the Gilded Balloon. The line up for the coming months features, in no particular order:

Having made his name with YouTube hit Downstairs At Downton, and appearances in musicals including Les Mis and Avenue Q, Kempner’s debut solo show won critical acclaim and sell-out audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe last year. As celebrities start appearing at the Abbey, cultures clash and eras hilariously collide in this brilliant new parody, which takes in many other popular TV shows and familiar modern voices to help the cast of Downton save the estate from financial ruin – again! WWW.THEONLYWAYISDOWNTON.COM

Remarkable, tour de force one-man show. If this doesn’t prove a wow in Edinburgh and beyond, then I’m Dame Maggie Smith. **** DAILY TELEGRAPH

Scott Agnew , Ashley Storrie , Kai Humphries, Ray Bradshaw, Michael Redmond, Rob Deering, JoJo Sutherland, Wayne Mazadza, and Vladimir McTavish. The Gilded Balloon have been at the cutting edge of comedy talent for over 25 years and they’re also the people who bring us the Happyness Festival each May – this year the festival runs from 22nd – 25th May and we can’t wait. The line up’s still being finalised but keep an eye on www.happy-ness.co.uk for updates.

A fine impressionist, giving a splendid display of Downtonry STEPHEN FRY

WWW.GILDEDBALLOON.CO.UK

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The Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged) EMPIRE THEATRE

These three lads are in a league of their own...

SUN 16 FEB 19.30 SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00

DAILY MAIL

U18s £8.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Warning! Not for the humourimpaired!

This is a slick, fast, very funny show...

It’s apocalypse now as the three cultural guerrillas of The Reduced Shakespeare Company set their reductive sights on the good book with The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged).

SUNDAY TIMES

Yes, it’s an affectionate, irreverent roller coaster ride from fig leaves to final judgment as the bad boys of abridgement tackle the great theological questions:

The RSC put the “fun” back in fundamentalism

Did Adam and Eve have navels? Did Moses really look like Charlton Heston? And why isn’t the word phonetic spelt the way it sounds?

BALTIMORE SUN

Whether you are Catholic or Protestant, Muslim or Jew, Atheist or Jedi, you will be tickled by the RSC’s romp through old time religion. WWW.REDUCEDSHAKESPEARE.COM

EDEN COURT ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES ARE YOU DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS? Here at Eden Court we offer audio description, signed, and captioned performances for certain theatre shows. We also provide audio described and subtitled cinema screenings where possible.

This season the accessible performances are as follows: Sleeping Beauty Panto

04 Jan

12.45

TOUCH TOUR

04 Jan

14.15

Audio Described

Hansel and Gretel (p04)

25 Jan

12.30

25 Jan

14.00 Audio Described

Romeo and Juliet (p5)

10 May

12.30

10 May

14.00 Audio Described

TOUCH TOUR

Wendy Hoose (p12) 26 Mar 20.00 Audio Described, BSL Interpreted & Captioned The Mousetrap (p15)

27 Jun

20.00 BSL Interpreted

28 Jun

12.30

28 Jun

14.00 Audio Described & Captioned

TOUCH TOUR

To book tickets for an accessible performance please call box office 01463 234 234 or email boxoffice@eden-court.co.uk

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Banff Mountain Film Festival EMPIRE THEATRE THU 30 JAN 19.30 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATES £11.00 GROUPS 6+ £12.00 GROUPS 6+ (REDUCED RATE) £9.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Attracting sold out audiences across the globe, the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival presents a brand new selection of extraordinary short films from the world’s leading adventure film makers. Exhilarating and thought provoking and with amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports such as climbing, mountaineering, kayaking, mountain biking and skiing. This is a must-see for mountain enthusiasts and anyone with a spirit of adventure! Plus, there will be lots of free giveaways! WWW.BANFF-UK.COM

Our live screenings from the National Theatre continue to be hugely successful and this season we have even more on offer with screenings from the Royal Opera House too. Later in the year the Royal Shakespeare Company also return to our cinema screens. To keep up to date with all our live and encore screenings please see our monthly cinema guide in the ICA magazine and sign up to our mailing list via the Eden Court website.

www.ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk www.roh.org.uk/cinemas www.onscreen.rsc.org.uk

War Horse THU 27 FEB 19.00 (SOLD OUT – see encore screenings) Adapted for the stage by Nick Stafford, War Horse takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France.

Royal Opera House Screenings

Giselle

MON 27 JAN 19.15 ENCORE: SUN 16 MAR 19.00, WED 26 MAR 19.00, SUN 06 APR 19.00 Schools only encore - TUE 25 MAR 10.00

Coriolanus MON 30 JAN 19.00 (SOLD OUT – see encore screening) When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too...

The greatest of all Romantic ballets, Peter Wright’s production of Marius Petipa’s classic is a tale of betrayal, supernatural spirits and love that transcends death.

The Sleeping Beauty WED 19 MAR 19.15 Journey with The Royal Ballet to an enchanted world of princesses, fairy godmothers and magic spells in Petipa’s classic ballet.

ENCORE: THU 13 FEB 19.00

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BOLANIC PRODUCTIONS

20th Century Boy EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 18 APR 17.00 / 20.30 SAT 19 APR 14.00 / 20.00 SEAT PRICE FRI 17.00 - £24.00 / £18.50 FRI 20.30 - £31.00 / £26.50 SAT 14.00 - £29.50 / £25.00 SAT 20.00 - £31.00 / £26.50 REDUCED RATES £2.00 OFF ALL PERFORMANCES EXCEPT FRI 17.00 U18s £17.00 ANY SEAT FRI 17.00/SAT 14.00 ONLY GROUPS 10+ £3 OFF FRI 17.00/SAT 14.00 ONLY EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

UPGRADE TO A BOLAN BOA TICKET FOR £2.50 AND RECEIVE A FEATHER BOA ON THE NIGHT TO WAVE DURING THE SHOW

This smash hit musical, inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan, explodes onto the stage nearly four decades after the iconic star’s tragic death. Featuring some of the greatest pop songs ever written, 20th Century

bbbbb A glorious colourful evening which had the audience on its feet and dancing in the aisles EVENING STAR

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Boy tells the story of Marc Bolan and his band T.Rex, exposing some of the myths and taking the audience on an incredible journey through Marc’s fascinating life. Rocker, poet, electric warrior, king of glam and godfather of punk, Bolan was arguably the biggest rock star the UK had ever seen and the press labelled him, Bigger than the Beatles. Packed with all T.Rex’s 70s hits, staged by Gary Lloyd (Thriller Live) and with a West End cast, 20th Century Boy is a glorious story and celebration of glam rock at its colourful best! Featuring the smash hits; Get It On, Ride A White Swan, Metal Guru, I Love To Boogie, Hot Love, 20th Century Boy and many more. Catch this incredible musical before it hits London’s West End. www.20thCenturyBoyTheMusical.co.uk

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FRI 18 & SAT 19 APR

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40 NORTHERN LIGHTS

Northern Lights ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 18 JAN 19.30

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SEAT PRICE £12.00

Featuring

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Brian Finnegan (Flook, Kan) - Flute, Whistle

Northern Lights brings together six world-class musicians from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Scandinavia in a cross-cultural celebration of new music that bridges the divide between folk and classical, the traditional and the avant-garde in six wonderful new compositions.

Niall Vallely (Buille) - Concertina Ailie Robertson (The Outside Track) - Harp Donald Grant (Elias Quartet) - Fiddle Nikolaj Busk (Dreamers Circus) - Accordion, Piano Ale Carr (Dreamers Circus, Basco) - Guitar, Cittern, Bouzouki

Gordie Mackeeman & His Rhythm Boys ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 31 JAN 19.30 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

The award-winning Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys serve up old-time roots music with an energy level that practically yanks you out of your seat. If ever someone was deserving of the nickname Crazy Legs, it is Gordie MacKeeman. His thrilling dance style mixed with great bluegrass vocals, alongside Peter Cann’s blistering guitar solos, and the lively multi-instrumental talents of Thomas Webb and Mark Geddes, make for an unforgettable live experience. The Rhythm Boys were given the Galaxie Supernova Award at the 2012 Ottawa Folk Festival for outstanding live performance. Tom Power, host of Deep Roots, recently called the Rhythm Boys his Best Discovery Band at the 2012 East Coast Music Awards. WWW.GORDIEMACKEEMAN.COM

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Michael McGoldrick and Friends ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 13 FEB 20.00 SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle three members of the BBC acclaimed Transatlantic Sessions will play Eden Court as part of a unique European tour. Don’t miss this rare chance to see three of the world’s finest musicians sharing a stage together. Regarded as one of the greatest flute players of all time, Mike McGoldrick has toured with Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler, as well as with The Afro Celts, RTE Orchestra and Kate Rusby. John McCusker’s unique fiddle playing has earned him a worldwide reputation as one of the most gifted and versatile musicians of his generation. He

has toured with Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler and worked with Paulo Nutini, Steve Earle and Rosanne Cash to name but a few. Now living in the states, John Doyle was the recent musical director for Joan Baez and toured with her for two years. One half of the stellar duo Liz Carroll and John Doyle, he is a founding member of the internationally acclaimed Irish group Solas.

Taking Care of Elvis EMPIRE THEATRE THU 13 FEB 19.30 SEAT PRICE £20.00 REDUCED RATES £19.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

The past couple of years have been a huge success for accomplished Elvis impersonator, Ben Portsmouth. Not only has he topped the bill on the David Letterman show but he’s also been crowned winner of the Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist (the only person from outside the US to ever achieve this). To those who’ve seen Ben perform before, this recognition of his talents is well deserved. He manages to capture, with remarkable accuracy, each stage of Elvis’s career whilst maintaining a style and presence of his own. Experience the essence and spirit of what it must have been like to see the King perform live. With stunning costumes and superb musicianship, this is one of the best Elvis tributes performing today. www.elvistribute-band.co.uk

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Inverness Fiddler’s Rally 2014 EMPIRE THEATRE SAT 22 FEB 19.30 SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

The Fiddlers’ Rally has always been a popular event in the Eden Court calendar and last year‘s near sell out is testimony to that. As always, The Fiddlers will be joined by fellow enthusiasts from all over Scotland to form an orchestra of around 100 players performing a varied programme of traditional music from Scotland and beyond. The Fiddlers will also introduce some very talented guest artists including, Saltfishforty – a fresh and dynamic duo from the Orkney Islands, and Gaelic singer/songwriter, Rachel Walker. Tickets are always in demand so to avoid disappointment, we suggest you secure yours well in advance of the performance date. WWW.INVERNESSFIDDLERS.ORG

From the

VAMPIRES ROCK LTD

The Meat Loaf Story

Vamp producers o f ires R ock!

EMPIRE THEATRE THU 20 FEB 20.00 SEAT PRICE £24.50 REDUCED RATES £22.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Known for his performances in the hugely popular Vampires Rock, Steve Steinman has a fan base most rock stars would be proud of. He has performed at the London Palladium and arenas and concert halls all over the world. Here at Eden Court for the first time with The Meat Loaf Story, fans of Vampire’s Rock will be clamouring for tickets to see this brilliant show. In no time at all you’ll be up on your feet and dancing in the aisles to all the greatest Meat Loaf hits including, Paradise by the Dashboard Light, Took the Words Right out of my Mouth, Anything For Love, The Monster is Loose, Bat Out Of Hell, and many many more!

The show delivers the best of the best from Meatloaf’s incredible back catalogue of albums www.themeatloafstory.com

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Book now to see this talented duo in action.

Calum Stewart & Heikki Bourgault ONETOUCH THEATRE

MUSIC

FRI 28 FEB 19.30 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

www.calumheikki.com

A showcase of assertive technique and imaginative instrumental interplay THE SCOTSMAN

CMP ENTERTAINMENT

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac – ‘Fleetwood Mac Forever – World Tour 2014’ EMPIRE THEATRE SAT 01 MAR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £23.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Having performed 500 major concert shows 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. Recognised internationally as the leading tribute to Fleetwood Mac in their various incarnations, and with founding member Mick Fleetwood’s golden seal of approval, this stunning show replicates perfectly the power and subtlety of Fleetwood Mac at their brilliant best. Let timeless classics such as Black Magic Woman, Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Gypsy, Little Lies, Everywhere and many more, take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. WWW.RUMOURSFM.COM

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An extraordinary emotive performance of Fleetwood Mac MICK FLEETWOOD

They do Fleetwood Mac better than Fleetwood Mac  MAIL ON SUNDAY

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Following swiftly on from the success of their debut album, Calum Stewart & Heikki Bourgault continue to impress and are now touring and performing tracks from their debut as well as their new album, Hunter’s Moon. Moray born Calum (Uilleann Pipes & Wooden Flute) is a leading instrumentalist in contemporary traditional, and World music. Coming from a new generation of Breton musicians, Heikki Bourgault’s traditional yet modern, unique interpretations, push the limits of the open tuned guitar

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The Irish House Party EMPIRE THEATRE SUN 02 MAR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £19.50 REDUCED RATES £17.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Dublin’s No’1 award winning music and dance show offers the warmest of welcomes to the finest house party in town. Starring All Ireland Champion musicians, great banter and some excellent Irish dancing, this amazing multitalented gathering deliver the best traditional night of musical entertainment the Emerald Isle has to offer! The show has become one of Dublin’s must see events and boasts a host of celebrity fans including Dara O’Briain, Louis Walsh, The Dubliners and even International chart toppers The Wanted Inspiring a fun spirit wherever it plays, The Irish House Party is a guaranteed great night out. www.theirishhouseparty.com

UNIQUE GRAVITY

Emily Smith ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 06 MAR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Multi award winning singer Emily Smith is a leading figure of the Scottish folk scene and 2014 sees her launch her new album and embark on a nationwide tour. Alongside her solo career Emily has worked with an array of artists from the folk scene and beyond including Richard Thompson, Jerry Douglas, Eddi Reader and Beth Nielsen Chapman. In February 2013 she toured the UK with the sold out Transatlantic Sessions, which saw her singing alongside Mary Chapin Carpenter, Eric Bibb and Teddy Thompson. www.emilysmith.org

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MUSIC

GAELIC SOCIETY OF INVERNESS

Taigh Cèilidh / Cèilidh House EMPIRE THEATRE

SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Càite nise nochd an tèid mi, chan eil cèilidh air a’ phrairie? Bha Bàrd Mhealaboist fo chianalas thall thairis ach bidh Comunn Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis a’ cur fàilte bhlàth oirbhse uile gu fìor dheagh chèilidh neo-fhoirmeil air Dihaoine 7mh Am Màrt 2014.

Informal traditional entertainment by some of Gaeldom’s top artists is how the Gaelic Society of Inverness describes its Annual Gaelic Showcase. The star line-up will include singers Arthur Cormack, Sineag MacIntyre, Iain MacKay, Kirsteen MacDonald, and Alex Macdonald, and music will be provided by piper D. J. MacIntyre and by the talented new band Marloch!

Deagh chur seachad oidhche! Come along and join in! WWW.GSI.ORG.UK

Blazin’ Fiddles EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 14 MAR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £17.00 U18s £11.00 U18s WORKSHOP/CONCERT TICKET £15.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Over the past decade the award winning Blazin’ Fiddles have wowed audiences from remote village halls to the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. The

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energy, excitement, passion and sensitivity of Scottish music is expertly blended together with solo and ensemble sets that all come together in a fiery blend that will leave you wanting more. Join fiddlers Jenna Reid, Bruce MacGregor, Allan Henderson and Iain Macfarlane alongside Anna Massie on guitar/fiddle and Angus Lyon on keyboard. WWW.BLAZINFIDDLES.COM

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FRI 07 MAR 19.30

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Cat’s Club

ONETOUCH THEATRE TUE 18 MAR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Cat’s Club is led by critically acclaimed singer Cathie Rae and features an impressive line-up of Scotland’s finest jazz musicians including Graeme Stephen on guitar, Paul Harrison on piano / organ and featuring Brazilian bassist Mario Caribe and drummer Chris Wallace. With an unflashy style and crystal clear voice, expect self-penned songs that entice with a combination of delicious under layers and sweet top lines, as well as reworked arrangements of more familiar tunes.

…intimately sounding and elegantly thought-through

The title track, again an original song, finds Rae mining both the message-song seam of Nina Simone and the groovy feel of Bill Withers…

SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY

THE HERALD

The Revelers ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 16 MAR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £12.50 REDUCED RATES £10.50 U18s £6.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Formed when founding members of two of the mightiest forces in American roots music The Red Stick Ramblers and The Pine Leaf Boys joined forces, Louisiana Cajun kings, The Revelers are now firmly established as true ambassadors of the genre.

Best described as nostalgic, gutsy and pulsating, the band’s debut album won them widespread acclaim and invitations to appear at major festivals across the globe. Don’t miss the chance to see them here at Eden Court as part of their UK and Ireland tour www.revelersband.com

This is Louisiana-bred party music perked up by an injection of contemporary pop, rock and R&B SONGLINES MAGAZINE

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Bless ’Em All EMPIRE THEATRE SUN 16 MAR 14.30 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATES £12.00 GROUPS 10+ GET 10 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF 9 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

From the people who brought you We’ll Meet Again comes a brand new Wartime Cavalcade Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy this wonderful tribute to Great Britain’s Armed Forces. Featuring a host of memorable music and songs from the 1940’s. Starring comedy entertainer Steve Barclay, Britain’s greatest virtuoso of the Ukulele, Andy Eastwood and new singing sensation, Lucia Mattess. With a full supporting cast of singers including Jamie Steen and Mervyn Francis and the live music of the Martyn St James Band.

Southern Tenant Folk Union ONETOUCH THEATRE TUE 25 MAR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £13.00 REDUCED RATES £11.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

This six piece all acoustic band perform an eclectic mix of high energy atmospheric folk/ bluegrass and thrill audiences throughout the UK and Europe with their banjo, mandolin, fiddle and harmony vocals. They’ve received airplay from Bob Harris and Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 2,

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featured on the Andrew Marr show on BBC One and received rave reviews in the Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Independent. If you saw them when they last played at Eden Court then, no doubt, you’ll be back. If you missed them last time then be sure not to make the same mistake again. www.southerntenantfolkunion.com

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48 Foster & Allen EMPIRE THEATRE SUN 13 APR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £21.50 REDUCED RATES £19.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

For over three decades Foster and Allen have been entertaining audiences all over the world and performing all their hits including A Bunch Of Thyme, Maggie, After All These Years, Old Flames, I Will Love You All My Life and many more. Their music and easy listening sound remains as fresh and exciting as ever and they love performing live. Make

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GAVIN MARWICK

Gavin Marwick’s Journeyman Spectacular ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 06 APR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £16.00 REDUCED RATES £14.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Fiddle player and composer Gavin Marwick’s Journeyman project has received funding from Creative Scotland to produce a music book of his self-penned tunes and a double CD of highlights from the book. There are 13 musicians involved on the album, 10 of whom will be appearing on this tour, including:Gavin Marwick, Ruth Morris, Cameron Robson, Bob Turner, Gregor Lowrey: Fraser Fifield, Jonny Hardie, Davy Cattanach, Aaron Jones, and Claire Mann There are airs, jigs, reels, marches, waltzes, strathspeys, elegies and pastorals, tunes in the style of polskas, horas, munieras, lång dances and mazurkas, tunes inspired by land, sea, weather, people, places or some small fancy, tunes inspired by and written for fiddle, pipes, harp, accordion, bouzouki, guitar, piano, nyckelharpa, whistle, voice, bespoke pieces for theatre, and more (if you can believe it!) WWW.GAVINMARWICK.CO.UK

Beautiful and at times exhilarating music THE SCOTSMAN

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Mairearad Green & Anna Massie ONETOUCH THEATRE SUN 20 APR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £10.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Having played alongside each other for over ten years, they have an intuitive approach to each other’s musical ideas and interpretations Now based in Glasgow, Mairearad and Anna both grew up in the Scottish Highlands amidst very similar musical backgrounds (most notably, mandolin playing Dads!), and so share an innate understanding of Scottish culture and music. Mairearad and Anna can also be seen performing with a number of well-known bands and artists including The Poozies, Blazin’ Fiddles, Bella Hardy, Box Club and The Unusual Suspects.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story EMPIRE THEATRE WED 23 APR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £18.00 REDUCED RATES £16.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Direct from London’s West End, award winning actor Dean Elliott (Buddy Holly in Buddy -The Musical) and a full cast of performers tell the compelling story of the greatest music duo of all

time in this 50th Anniversary celebration. Using both original photos and film footage, The Simon and Garfunkel Story also features a full live band performing all their hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. WWW.THESIMONANDGARFUNKELSTORY.COM

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Singing Nina Simone ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 02 MAY 20.00 SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00

Her rendition of Strange Fruit is worth the ticket price alone! *****EVENING ECHO

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Chicago Jazz Queen, Karen Underwood brings to you in narration and song the engrossing life story of the great legend that is Nina Simone - from Nina’s struggle against racism and exile from her homeland, to her flamboyant and troubled relationships and poignant later years. Expect all the classic and much loved Nina Simone songs including, Mississippi Goddamn, Sinnerman, My Baby and I Need a Little Sugar In My Bowl. Karen is supported live on stage by Erik Gullikson on piano, Eoghan Regan on guitar, Peter Hanagan on bass and Bob Jackson on drums. WWW.KARENUNDERWOOD.NET

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra featuring special guest Makoto Ozone EMPIRE THEATRE FRI 25 APR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £19.00 REDUCED RATES £17.00 SNJO YOUTH CARD HOLDERS (16-25 YEARS) £5.00 U16s FREE BUT TICKETED EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

MOZART’S 9TH PIANO CONCERTO & RHAPSODY IN BLUE As accomplished in classical piano as he is in jazz, the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra has invited Makoto Ozone to create a vivid re-imagining of Mozart’s 9th piano concerto. This newly commissioned work for the SNJO promises to be an exciting and enthralling addition to the jazz repertoire and the ideal complement to Tommy Smith’s proven masterpiece, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

Directed by Tommy Smith and featuring special guest MAKOTO OZONE – a superbly gifted pianist, composer and arranger. PHOTO Florian_Burger.V

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Nuala Kennedy Band and Troy MacGillivray ONETOUCH THEATRE WED 07 MAY 20.00 SEAT PRICE £15.00

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REDUCED RATES £13.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Irish-born flautist Nuala Kennedy has also blossomed as a vocalist and songwriter in recent years, developing a distinctive blend of folk and pop with artfully adventurous arrangements, showcased most recently on her highly-praised 2012 album Noble Stranger.

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Dominic Kirwan EMPIRE THEATRE SUN 11 MAY 20.00 SEAT PRICE £18.50 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Undoubtedly one of the most dynamic and best loved entertainers that Ireland has ever produced. Dominic Kirwan again brings his own inimitable style to the vast and rich musical heritage of his homeland, in his brand new show for 2014. Join Dominic for a memorable evening spanning Folk, Country and Popular music at its very best. WWW.DOMINICKIRWAN.COM

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Troy MacGillivray is a multiple awardwinning virtuoso of the Cape Breton style of fiddling and piano and has performed at festivals around the world. Nuala and Tony first met and played together at the Celtic Colours International Festival over ten years ago, and have developed an intuitive and complementary duo style, which when combined with Nuala’s dynamic band is sure to result in some musical fireworks!

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The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland EMPIRE THEATRE WED 14 MAY 19.30 SEAT PRICE £17.00 REDUCED RATES £15.00

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GROUPS OF 10+ GET 11TH TICKET FREE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Director of Music: Captain Andy Gregory Royal Marines The annual concert by the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland features a stirring selection

of traditional military music, the splendid Corps of Drums, some light classical including best loved favourites from the shows, plus a session of Jazz. Appealing to all ages, this wonderfully colourful show with 45 Royal Marines Bandsmen on stage is an evening not to be missed! Proceeds to: Seafarers UK, the leading charity for seafarers in need. WWW.SEAFARERS-UK.ORG

INVERNESS OPERA COMPANY

Day & Night EMPIRE THEATRE

WED 26 – SAT 29 MAR WED 26 – SAT 29 MAR EVE 19.30 SAT 29 MAR MAT 14.30 SEAT PRICE £16.00 U18s £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Following on from their critically acclaimed staging of Jekyll and Hyde, Inverness Opera Company are serving up another musical extravaganza with the hotly anticipated, Day & Night. A celebration of the best songs from stage and screen, featuring songs from Carousel, Grease, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Fiddler on the Roof and even a medley from rock giants Queen.

If you love musical theatre, then this is the show for you! www.invernessopera.co.uk

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This is a very carefully constructed TROMOLO PRODUCTIONS

Biding Time (remix)

piece of theatre that tells a story, makes a point and is as endearing

ONETOUCH THEATRE

to listen to as it is to watch

FRI 09 MAY 20.00

TVBOMB ★★★★

SEAT PRICE £15.00 REDUCED RATES £13.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 14+

Based on Louise Quinn’s first hand experiences of the music industry with a guest appearance from legendary performer and Drag King, Diane Torr, the show features the first ever use of silent disco technology in a gig format with story told through feature-filmquality visuals and a giant white rabbit for a truly unique, immersive audience experience.

…thought-provoking, memorable and one off stuff THE HERALD ★★★★ *

This stunning collaboration between musician Louise Quinn (A Band Called Quinn), Grid Iron Theatre’s Artistic Director Ben Harrison & award winning Scottish film maker Uisdean Murray is incredibly difficult to describe so the best thing to do is visit the website and then do yourself a favour and buy a ticket – you won’t regret it. WWW.BIDINGTIMEREMIX.COM

…a vital piece that’s alternately comical and sinister but musically compelling throughout THE SCOTSMAN ★★★★*

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TALKS

54 The People’s Songs – Stuart Maconie ONETOUCH THEATRE WED 19 FEB 20.00 SEAT PRICE £16.00

James Morton Kneads to Raise Dough EMPIRE THEATRE

REDUCED RATES £14.00

SUN 23 FEB 15.00

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

SEAT PRICE £12.00 REDUCED RATES £11.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

James Morton, The Great British Bake Off runner-up is on a mission to get Scotland baking. James performs live, extreme baking whilst taking his audience through the science, history and magic of baking. Using recipes, hints and tips from his recently published Brilliant Bread James will answer all your bread making queries and more. Some lucky audience members will also get to take away James’ best baking.

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Lively and informative James has delighted audiences across Scotland with his uncomplicated approach. James will be signing copies of his book Brilliant Bread immediately after the show. WWW.BAKINGJAMES.CO.UK

Stuart Maconie co-hosts the Radcliffe and Maconie Show on BBC Radio 2 every Monday to Wednesday evening, The Freak Zone on BBC 6 Music on Sunday afternoons, and has written and presented dozens of other shows on BBC Radio. He is also is one of the UK’s best-selling travel writers. Come and spend an evening in the company of this popular and prolific radio presenter, journalist, columnist and author as he talks about his new book and epic radio series, The People’s Songs, a social history of modern Britain told through pop music.

These are the songs that we have listened to, laughed to, loved to and laboured to, as well as downed tools and danced to. STUART MACONIE

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TALKS

Andy Kirkpatrick: Inappropriate Climbing EMPIRE THEATRE SUN 09 MAR 19.30 SEAT PRICE £14.00 REDUCED RATES £12.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 16+

Gut-wrenching, entertaining and challenging – appeals to the adventurer in all of us THE GUARDIAN

Highland Wedding Fair OneTouch Theatre SUN 02 MAR 12.00-16.00 SEAT PRICE £3.00 ON THE DOOR ON THE DAY

Brides to be, make sure you join us for the Highland’s biggest wedding fair. Whatever stage your wedding plans are at we‘ve got 80 exhibitors under one roof to make sure that all of your wedding needs are catered for. An Inverness Courier Event.

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SPECIAL EVENT

Best selling adventurer, author and comedian Andy Kirkpatrick returns this Spring with a whole host of new stories to tell. Since he was last here in 2011, the maverick mountaineer has been climbing El Cap with his 13-year-old daughter (as featured in CBBC’s My Life series) revisiting Norway’s Troll Wall, and he travelled to Switzerland to attempt the North Face of the Eiger.

SPECIAL EVENT

THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS LTD

Circus of Horrors: London after Midnight EMPIRE THEATRE

FRI 21 FEB 19.30 SEAT PRICE £26.00 / £22.00 / £20.00 REDUCED RATES £23.00 / £19.00 / £17.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 16+

The show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent is back! Ever since first appearing at the 1995 Glastonbury Festival the show has toured the world achieving cult status and dragging circus screaming and shouting into the 21st century and beyond. The inspiration for this latest Circus of Horror’s show is the legendary and sinister lost movie London after Midnight. Prepare to be taken on a whirlwind journey though the plague ridden London of 1665 and the great fire of London in 1666. You can expect sword swallowers, dare devil

balancing acts, hair hangers, a pickled person and much more! All this is performed with a forked tongue firmly placed in each cheek by my almighty cast as well as the Devil driven Rock ‘n’ Roll of Dr Haze & The Interceptors from Hell. WWW.CIRCUSOFHORRORS.CO.UK

Completely wowed the audience THE DAILY MAIL

Fantastic, that’s what I call entertainment DAVID HASSELHOFF

Like The Rocky Horror show on acid AMANDA HOLDEN

Forge Gym Presents

Caledonian Combat 4: Rebellion ONETOUCH THEATRE SAT 01 MAR 18.00 SEAT PRICE £25.00 (General admission) £35.00 (CAGESIDE – PRICE INCLUDES SNACKS. TABLE SERVICE FOR DRINKS IS AVAILABLE) 18+

Caledonian Combat returns with more top class Mixed Martial Arts action in Caledonian Combat 4: Rebellion

The card will feature 12 fights under Unified Rules in a 20 foot octagon steel cage with all legal submissions allowed, as well as strikes to the head and body both standing and on the ground. This is MMA action under the most exciting rule set in the world; bouts can be won by submission or knockout and only the toughest fighters will prevail!

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SPECIAL EVENT

Peter Pan on Ice EMPIRE THEATRE TUE 29 APR – SAT 03 MAY TUE 29 APR – SAT 03 MAY EVE 19.30 THU 01 & SAT 03 MAY MAT 13.30 SEAT PRICE

Ice shows are always magical but this spectacular adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale about the boy who never grew up, is really something special.

U18s £15.00

Performed by the world renowned Russian Ice Stars, who were last at Eden Court with Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan on Ice takes us to mysterious lands filled with dastardly pirates, beautiful mermaids and ticking crocodiles. Don’t miss The Russian Ice Stars bring to life the story which has inspired generation after generation.

GROUPS 10+ BUT 10 GET 11th TICKET FREE

Based on the story by J.M. Barrie.

TUE 29 APR ALL TICKETS £16.00 WED 30 APR & THU 01 MAY EVE £22.00 / £20.00 / £18.00 THU 01 & SAT 03 MAY MAT £26.00 / £23.00 / £21.00 FRI 02 & SAT 03 MAY EVE £26.00 / £23.00 / £21.00 REDUCED RATES £3.00 OFF ALL PERFORMANCES (EXCEPT TUE 29 APR)

FAMILY TICKET £65.00 (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN – EACH EXTRA CHILD £15.00, EXCEPT THU 01 MAY MAT) EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 5+

By arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Samuel French Limited. WWW.PETERPAN-ONICE.COM www.russianicestars.com

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VISIBLE FICTIONS

The Adventures of Robin Hood ONETOUCH THEATRE

Regular Music Presents

Eddi Reader Plus special guests EMPIRE THEATRE THU 24 APR 19.30

TUE 22 & WED 23 APR TUE 22 APR 19.00 WED 23 APR 10.30 SEAT PRICE £7.00 SCHOOLS & GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES 7+

Former vocalist with The Fairground Attraction and now highly successful singer-songwriter in her own right, Eddi combines meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism with a dynamic on stage presence. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Somewhere near you there is a band of brothers fighting for justice. They are lean, mean, trained justice fighting machines! Armed with whatever comes their way, nothing is as it seems in this Sherwood Forrest, but one thing is for sure…no rogue is safe! Join internationally acclaimed Visible Fictions for a silly and unexpected take on Robin Hood and be prepared to unleash your imagination!

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SEAT PRICE £23.50

MANY RIVERS PRODUCTIONS

The Confessions of Gordon Brown ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 25 & SAT 26 APR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £17.00 REDUCED RATES £15.00

This Edinburgh Festival Fringe and London West End smash hit, hilariously exposes the darkest secrets of being Prime Minister, the stab-in-the-back plottings, the betrayals and most importantly – the hair gel. In a candid portrait of life inside Downing Street Gordon at last reveals what it takes to knife your way to the top and rule a nation.

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SPIRIT PRODUCTIONS (WORLDWIDE) LTD

SALIDA PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH ASSEMBLY

Celtic Ladies With Special Guests Dublin’s Irish Tenors

Formby

ONETOUCH THEATRE MON 28 APR 20.00 SEAT PRICE £16.00

EMPIRE THEATRE

REDUCED RATES £14.00

MON 17 FEB 19.30

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SEAT PRICE £24.00

Performed and Written by Ewan Wardrop

REDUCED RATES £22.00 EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

Visiting us for one night only, as part of their European tour, their musical journey includes Legendary Celtic hits along with nostalgic favourites from, The Carpenters, Adele, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and more. Special guests are Dublin’s Irish Tenors, singing all the Irish songs you love. in person at box office. For detailed booking fee info please see page 60.

A funny, touching and thoughtful play of an ordinary man with an extraordinary talent. Featuring many of Formby’s classic hits brilliantly performed live on the Ukulele, including: Blackpool Rock, Leaning On A Lamp-Post, When I’m Cleaning Windows, and many more www.salidaproductions.com

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TICKETS AND INFO

60 We’re here to help you, and can offer guidance and info on everything going on in and around Eden Court – just ask! 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. You can book tickets ONLINE at eden-court.co.uk, by telephone on 01463 234 234 or in person at Eden Court.

Reservations Tickets can be reserved in person or over the phone in advance for any performance at Eden Court. We will hold reserved tickets for three working days. Please note that any reservations not paid for in full within three working days will be released for sale. Reservations are not accepted for events less than seven days in the future. Please note all tickets reserved over the phone and online will automatically incur a booking fee.

Reduced Rates 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.

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We can post your tickets to you for just £1.00 per transaction. You can of course collect your tickets in person at any time, from the Box Office.

Booking Fees The following per ticket booking fees apply to online and phone sales: 50p for tickets up to £9.99 £1.00 for tickets £10.00-£19.99 £2.00 for tickets £20.00 and over Classes and other education activities will not attract a fee.

DEVELOPMENT FUND 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.

Gift Vouchers Gift Vouchers make an ideal present and are available from the Box Office or online at www.eden-court.co.uk in any denomination. Please note that we do not offer or accept Theatre Tokens.

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.

PAYMENT METHODS

We can post our brochures straight to your door! Just give us a call on 01463 234 234 or sign up on our website.

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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EDEN COURT FRIENDS

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Membership of the Eden Court Friends brings a range of benefits. You’ll get £1.00 off the cost of a ticket priced less than £10.00, and £2.00 off the cost of tickets priced over £10.00 for most shows. Friends also enjoy 10% discount in the Eden Court Restaurant and Caffé Teatro (but not on alcohol) and a range of exclusive special offers. For more info – ask the Box Office team, or pick up a leaflet in the theatre.

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PROGRAMME CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS We reserve the right to cancel or change the published times of any performance. We will do our best to keep information on our website accurate and up to date. Please note that although we work hard to ensure that everything in this brochure is correct, we are human and mistakes do happen. If you need to double-check something, give the Box Office a call on 01463 234 234.

EDEN COURT RESTAURANT AND CAFFÉ TEATRO 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

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.

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Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SA Box Office tel: 01463 234 234 Administration tel: 01463 239 841 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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Later in 2014… Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY

SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER

THURSDAY 05 & SATURDAY 07 JUNE