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Tuesday 29th April - Saturday 3rd tribute bands and contemporary Rock Music. Free May 7.30pm (Matinees 1st and 3rd Internet hotspot. Tel: 01463 233077 May 1.30pm) Eden Court Theatre Bishops Rd Every Monday to Friday 11.00am Inverness IV3 5SA PETER PAN ON ICE EMPIRE THEATRE to 4.30pm, Saturday & Sunday Ice shows are always magical but this spectacu- 2.00pm to 4.00pm. lar adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale about The Groam House Museum, High the boy who never grew up, is really something Street, Fortrose, Ross-shire, IV10 special. 8UF. TUES 29 APRIL ALL TICKETS £16.00 WED 30
APRIL & THURS 01 MAY EVES £22.00 / £20.00 NB We try to make sure all the information we / £18.00THURS 01 & SAT 03 MAY MATS £26.00 post is accurate, but please check directly with the / £23.00 / £21.00FRI 02 & SAT 03 MAY EVES venue concerned before committing yourself. £26.00 / £23.00 / £21.00 Box Office Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Continuous Events
Every Sun/Mon/Tues & Wed Hootananny Scottish Traditional Sessions. 67 Church St Inverness IV1 1ES Scottish Food, Scottish Music. Featuring a variety of musicians it’s always a great night for locals and visitors alike! Tel: 01463 233 651 Visit our website for further details: http://www. hootananny.co.uk
Every Day Exhibition - Castle Gallery, 43 Castle Street Inverness IV2 3DU
There are constantly changing exhibitions featuring contemporary paintings, sculpture, original hand-made prints, crafts and designer jewellery, working closely with artists to ensure the finest possible selection of works from both established artists and emerging talent. Ceramics, Glass, Jewellery, Paintings, Prints, Sculpture, Textiles, and Wood. Open Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm Tel: 01463 729512 www.castlegallery.co.uk
Weekly Events Every Thursday Traditional Scottish folk session The Waterfront Restaurant & Bar 70-71 Huntly St, Inverness Evening entertainment at the Waterfront Restaurant and Bar is provided every Thursday night with a traditional Scottish folk session performed by Kenny Jamieson (Lead singer Schiehallion). There is also entertainment one Saturday a month in July, August and September with local Scottish Ceilidh band Schiehallion. Tel: 01463233870
Every Friday & Saturday 9.30pm to 1am Music Nights The Room 73, Queensgate, Inverness
Music Nights, Friday and Saturday nights, with top quality bands playing covers from 10.00pm to 1am in the morning. ‘Best live covers music in Inverness’ every Fri and Sat from 10pm, with
Unravelling the Celtic Knot - Exploring Pictish Design, past, present and future, Tel: 01381 620961. The exhibition explores the evolution of Pictish design from the ancient sculptured stones found in Rosemarkie, through the analysis and interpretation by George Bain in the last century to modern applications and artefacts in a variety of media. Many of the exhibits are taken from the George Bain Collection which was recently Recognised as being of National Significance by Museum s Galleries Scotland. The purpose of Bain’s work was not to simply recreate Celtic designs but to use this understanding of how the ancient work was created to inspire new designs and even new methods of working. Tel:- 01381 620961 or 01463 811883.
DAILY DIARY EVENTS Thursday 1st May 8.00pm Eden Court Theatre Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNTON
Direct from a West End season comes this first national tour of Luke Kempner’s tour-de-force impressions comedy. 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
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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! £14.00 / Reduced Rate £12.00 / Eden Court Friends Discount Applies Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
enjoyable beginners’ ballet class. Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Wednesday 7th May to Saturday 10th May 8.00pm Eden Court Theatre Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA Friday 2nd May 7.30pm Bear’s Den SCOTTISH BALLET: ROMEO & JULIET (BALLET CAFE LATE) . at the Iron Works, 22B Academy Dance meets drama with powerful effect in ScotSt, Inverness, IV1 1LX. tish Ballet’s iconic and vivid reinterpretation of Bear’s Den’s Spring Tour 2014 will be their most ambitious to date. Taking place throughout May, the tour kicks off on the 1st of the month with a collection of unique performances in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Commencing in Orkney, the band will travel the entire length of the UK, weaving their way down through Britain all the way to Brighton, before heading across the channel for return visits to Germany and their debut headline performance in Paris. Standing and for over 14’s. Ticket Price: £8.00 Tel: 0871 7894173 www.bearsdenmusic.co.uk
Friday 2nd May Eden Court Theatre Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA SINGING NINA SIMONE. 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. £15.00 / Reduced Rate £13.00 / Eden Court Friends Discount Applies Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Saturday 4th May 7.30pm Eden Court Theatre Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK SCOTTISH
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA. MOZART Symphony in D, KV 203. STRAUSS Duet-Concertino. STRAUSS Horn Concerto No 1. MOZART Symphony No 36 ‘Linz’. 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.
Tuesday 6th May 7.00pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. SCOTTISH BALLET: ROMEO & JULIET (BALLET CAFE LATE). Join us for a sociable
evening for adults where you will take part in an
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Shakespeare’s greatest love story. 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 starcrossed 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. Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Friday 9th May 8:00pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Road Inverness IV3 5SA. BIDING TIME (REMIX)
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. 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. £15.00 / Reduced Rate £13.00 / Eden Court Friends Discount Applies Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Saturday 10th May 7.30pm The Ironworks, 22B Academy St Inverness IV1 1LX DOORS ALIVE TRIBUTE ACT. Ticket Price: £10.50. UNDER 16s MUST
BE ACCOMPANIED BE RESPONSIBLE ADULT. The Doors Alive are a British tribute band widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960’s rock gods The Doors in the world today. The band re-create the sound, look, presence and magic of a real 1960’s Doors concert, perfectly and effortlessly transporting the audience back in time with classic hits such as ‘Light My Fire’, ‘When The Music’s Over’,’Riders On The Storm’, ‘The End’ and many more... Tel: 0871 7894173.
May 2014 Saturday 10th May 10.30am Inverness Town House, 47 Leachkin Avenue, Inverness. IV3 8LH. Coffee Morning
Tel: contact Mary Matthews 01463 224828. Inverness Floral Art Club are raising funds to support our volunteers who will decorate Glasgow Cathedral for the start of the Commonwealth Games
Sunday 11th May 8:00pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. DOMINIC KIRWAN 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. £18.50 / Eden Court Friends Discount Applies Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Tuesday 13th May 7:30pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. THE BILLY FURY YEARS. The Billy Fury
Years takes you on a musical journey through the musical career of Britain’s best loved rock ‘n roller. Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians bring you an exciting two hour show filled with Fury’s greatest hits including - Jealousy, I Will, In Thoughts of You, and Halfway to Paradise to name but a few, all delivered in true Fury style. Hailed as the best Fury since Fury, Michael bears an uncanny resemblance to Billy Fury which he further enhances by a series of wonderful costume changes. But if that is not enough, the production is further enhanced by the addition of a fantastic audio and video presentation. The Billy Fury Years really is the definitive Billy Fury stage show.......ever ! £19.00 / Reduced £17.00 Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Wednesday 14th May 7:30pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES SCOTLAND 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. £17.00 / Reduced Rate £15.00 / Groups10+ Buy 10 Get 11th Free / Eden Court Friends Discount Applies Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
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Wednesday 14th May 7:30pm Town House, 47 Leachkin Avenue, Inverness. IV3 8LH. INVERNESS CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT SERIES: TRAVELLING BY TUBA 80,000
miles a year and still not out of puff! - so say multi-instrumentalists Chris Cranham and Stewart Death who bring ICM’s season to an entertaining close. Returning to The Town House after a gap of nearly ten years this versatile pair and their menagerie of instruments will prove that classical music does not have to be serious. Definitely not to be missed. £13.00 / U18s, Students & Benefit Holders £4.00 / Eden Court Friends £12.00
Friday 16th and Saturday 17th May 8:00pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. BREAKIN’ CONVENTION 2014. 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. 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. Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Saturday 17th May The Ironworks, 22B Academy St Inverness IV1 1LX Counterfeit Sixties Re-live the sounds of
the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era. The show encompasses everything from that period, from the clothes that were worn, to flashbacks from television history, including: TV programmes, adverts and even clips from the original bands. The Counterfeit Sixties presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable time. The fantastic music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks and The Monkees - to name but a few - all recreated in this stunning show. The band members have performed their unique tribute shows all over the UK and abroad, and have a wide range of experience in that field. The members of the band have individually worked with notable sixties’ artists such as The Searchers, The Ivy League, The Fortunes, The Tremeloes and many more. £14 & £16 - Box Office 0871 7894173
Sunday 18th May 7:30pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. FRED MORRISON One of Celtic music’s
most profoundly skilled and audaciously inventive exponents, Scottish piper Fred Morrison is justly famed for his passionately expressive style, rooted in the Gaelic traditions of his father’s native South Uist, and enriched by influences from far and wide, which has seen him dubbed “the Jimi Hendrix of the pipes”. Equally accomplished on the great Highland bagpipes, Scottish smallpipes, whistles and the Irish uilleann pipes, he has featured in the seminal Scottish bands Clan Alba and Capercaillie, and is also a record-breaking champion on the competitive piping circuit. £12.00 / Reduced Rate £10.00 / U18s £6.00 / Eden Court Friends Discount Applies Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Monday 19th May Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Road Inverness IV3 5SA. 51 SHADES OF MAGGIE Starring Leah
MacRae (Gary: Tank Commander). Direct from sell-out runs across the UK, Ireland and Australia comes the one-woman smash hit comedy sensation 51 Shades of Maggie. This best-selling sendup of 50 Shades of Grey by Leesa Harker tells the story of loveable Maggie Muff and her search for love. Maggie is a working class girl who has been let down by the men in her life. Attending an interview at the Social Security Office Maggie meets the handsome and hunky Mr Big! Will Mr Big turn out to be the man of her dreams, or will his “Private Room of Pain” put her off? This hilarious new play, full of naughty bits, will have you laughing out loud. Join Maggie and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of love, booze and whips! This is the perfect girly night out with your friends for the best night at the theatre you’ve had in ages…… Prepare for the funniest, sexiest (and maybe dirtiest) show of 2014. Please note due to the strong language and themes of an adult nature this show is deemed unsuitable for anyone under the age of 16. Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Wednesday 21st May 7:30pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. JETHRO TULL’S IAN ANDERSON IN CONCERT. Jethro Tull’s IAN ANDERSON in con-
May 2014 Thursday 22nd May 8:00pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. TOMMY TIERNANA legend in Ireland,
Tommy’s record-breaking ticket sales extend across the world, including the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia – which includes two performances at The Sydney Opera House and The Soho Theatre in London’s West End. Tiernan’s mastery of stand-up allows him to take risks other comedians dare not. Through hilarious story telling and a high energy, non-apologetic delivery he is continually challenging his audience who can be confident they are in safe hands. To see Tommy Tiernan live is a rare treat, as his stories unfold and themes are elaborated his performance mesmerises as his lyrical way with words make you laugh harder than you’d ever believe possible. £21.00 / Eden Court Friends Discount Applies / Festival Pass £75.00 (Entrance subject to availability. For full terms and conditions please see www.happy-ness.co.uk) Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Friday 23rd May 7:15pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. PATRICK MONAHAN - CAKE CHARMER
Patrick Monahan is on tour with his hit new show ‘Cake Charmer’. This loveable Teessider likes hugging and eating cake (not simultaneously!) and is renowned for his superb anecdotes, his unique charm and his unmistakeable brand of humour. Hilarious stand-up comedy for all the family (ages 12+). As well as numerous TV appearances (most recently you might have seen him in his Speedos on ITV1’s Splash!) Patrick is also a regular MC and headlining act at the top London and UK comedy clubs including the prestigious Jongleurs circuit and the Comedy Store. £13.00 / Eden Court Friends Discount Applies / Festival Pass £75.00 (Entrance subject to availability. For full terms and conditions please see www.happyness.co.uk) Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Friday 23rd May 8:30pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. JASON BYRNE HOSTED BY FRED MACAULAY. The biggest selling comedian at the
Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Jason Byrne’s inspired, original brand of high-energy intelligent lunacy cert. Following the great success of his current ensures that there is no other comedian like him! ‘Thick As A Brick’ tour, legendary Prog Rock icon Following Jason’s highly successful UK / AustralIan Anderson will be coming to town, with the ian tours ‘Cirque Du Byrne, ‘People’s Puppeteer’ release of his new concept album to be recorded and ‘Special Eye’, Jason is heading down under in early next year and released at Easter. He defines Spring 2014 for the Melbourne and New Zealand the upcoming record, with a wink, as ‘Folk-Prog- Comedy Festivals before heading back to HappyMetal’. It will have its debut performances in the ness with a brand new show! UK, along with a selection of The Best Of Jethro Tel 01463 234234 Tull highlights, all set within a theatrical and www.eden-court.co.uk multimedia production. Ian will be joined by his band, featuring John O’Hara on keyboards, bassist David Goodier, guitarist Florian Opahle and drummer Scott Hammond.£30.00 / £26.00 Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
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Friday 23rd May to Sunday 25th May Hootannany Ceilidh Bar, 67 Church Street Inverness IV1 1ES HAPPYNESS AT HOOTS. Friday 23rd May, 18.30hrs - Zoe Lyons,
Ray Bradshaw, Bec Hill, Jarred Christmas. Friday 23rd May, 21.00hrs - Gordon Southern, Aisling Bea, Hari Skriskantha, Scott Agnew
Saturday 24th May, 21.00hrs - Gordon Southern, Zoe Lyons, Scott Agnew, Patrick Monahan Sunday 25th May, 21.00hrs - Ray Bradshaw, Jarred Christmas, Hari Skriskantha, Rob Deering £10.00 Tel: 01463 233 651 Saturday 24th May 7.00pm The Ironworks, 22B Academy St Inverness IV1 1LX. INVERNESS ABC BOXING TOURNAMENT Ticket Price: £20.00 Inverness ABC
Boxing Tournament returns to The Ironworks for North of Scotland select vs North of England select. Tel: 0871 7894173.
Saturday 24th May 8:30pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. PATRICK KIELTY HOSTED BY FRED MACAULAY Patrick Kielty began his stand up
career as the fearless host of Belfast’s Empire Comedy Club in pre-ceasefire Northern Ireland. Two RTS Awards later he became a national star through his CH4 show - “Last Chance Lottery” before going on to host his own chat show “Patrick Kielty Almost Live” and Fame Academy” for the BBC1. Patrick has recently featured on his own ‘One Night Stand’ for Dave and topped the bill for a second time on “Live at The Apollo”. He has also hosted CH4 series “Stand Up for the Week” and currently fronts the “BBC New Comedy Award” on Radio 2 where he is a regular host. Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Saturday 24th May 6:00pm Hootannany Ceilidh Bar, 67 Church Street Inverness IV1 1ES PUN RUN hosted by Bec Hill. Featuring Gordon Southern, Michael Redmond, Hari Sriskantha, Ray Bradshaw. The UK’s only pun-based comedy club hits the Happyness Comedy Festival for ONE NIGHT ONLY. £6.00 / Festival Pass £75.00 Tel: 01463 233 651
Saturday 24th May 11:30am Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. KIDS COMEDY WITH BEC HILL AND PATRICK MONAHAN Come and join Bec and
CBBC favourites (as seen on The Dog Ate My Homework and 12 Again), Bec and Patrick invite you to join them on their journey into a realm of creative, comedy chaos. With a jam-packed hour of stories, songs and games - as well as a few added surprises along the way - you’ll be bouncing your way home with excitement! Bec ‘side-splittingly funny’ (Three Weeks) Hill and Patrick ‘Hilarious without being outrageous’ (Three Weeks) Monahan offer their honed comedy stylings with added imagination in this unique, children’s show. Don’t miss out! £6.00 / Eden Court Friends Discount Applies Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
will be chosen by a panel of industry experts and the Grand Finale will be hosted by the wonderful Patrick Monahan. If you are/know a kid with funny bones then why not get in contact to find out how you can take part! £5.00 Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Monday 26th May Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. WHISKY GALORE A night of riotous comedy
as four hapless but frightfully nice actors in evening dress gather in a 1940s BBC drama studio, where they use their skills, wit, ingenuity and 100 unlikely sound effects and props to recreate the Saturday 24th May 7:15pm hilarious story of the valiant people of the Island Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd of Todday. It’s WW2 and due to rationing, there Inverness IV3 5SA. is not a drop of whisky to be had. Then the SS Cabinet Minister runs aground and the crew has THE BOY WITH TAPE ON HIS FACE to abandon the cargo - 50,000 cases of the best The multi award winning show that started this quality export whisky! (Part of Homecoming phenomena returns to Scotland for one night only! Silence with noise, stand-up with no talking, Scotland 2014 Whisky Month) £16.00 / Reduced drama with no acting. You’ll laugh, you’ll scream Rate £14.00 / U18 £10.00 / Eden Court Friends and ultimately you’ll end up like The Boy - lost for Discount Applies words. As seen on the Royal Variety Performance, Tel 01463 234234 ITV’s Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford, BBC3’s www.eden-court.co.uk Live @ the Fringe and BBC’2’s Comedy Prom with Tim Minchin. £15.00 / Eden Court Friends Tuesday 27th May 7.30pm Discount Applies / Festival Pass £75.00 Seaforth Lodge, Seaforth Lodge, Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk Station Square, Fortrose, IV10
Sunday 25th May 7:30pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. SEAN HUGHES - PENGUINS The legendary
Sean Hughes has performed all over the world and, as well as being the youngest ever winner of the coveted Perrier Award, he has also won a Fringe First for his short plays, ‘Dehydrated’ and ‘Travellin’ Light’. Despite a prolonged absence from the comedy arena, he was recently voted No. 40 in Channel 4?s ‘World’s 100 Greatest Comedians’ poll. The multi-talented Sean has many TV and radio credits to his name including writing and starring in the cult favourite ‘Sean’s Show’ (Channel 4), and a long stint as team captain on ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’ (BBC2). Although he is well known for his various TV appearances, it is on the stage that Sean is most at home. £15.00 / Eden Court Friends Discount Applies / Festival Pass £75.00 Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Sunday 25th May 5:00pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. CLASS CLOWN GRAND FINAL HOSTED BY PATRICK MONAHAN. Following a
bumper 1st year Class Clowns is back! Once again we’ve scoured the schools of the Highlands and we are bringing you the funniest, silliest, most clowny Class Clowns! Chosen by their peers to come and compete here at the Grand Final, the funniest jokester of the lot will be winning a Patrick in a world of silliness! For an interactive trip for themselves and a guardian to the Edinexperience like no other, this high energy duo are burgh Festival Fringe including accommodation certain to tickle your funny bone with a comic and a VIP pass to one of the top venues on the array of entertainment, suitable for all the family. Edinburgh Fringe, the Gilded Balloon! The winner
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The Black Isle Railway - an illustrated talk by Jack Kernahan, author of the recent book by that name published by The Highland Railway Society. Admission £4 (Museum members and students £2) Tel: 07725171502
Wednesday 28th May Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. BEN HART - THE OUTSIDER. Having spent his life using magic
to solve impossible problems, award-winning magician Ben Hart turns his attention to himself. Be amazed by his magic, impressed by his skill and moved by how the owner of such a brilliant mind can still be so in need of a cup of tea and a cuddle... Directed by Anthony Owen (Derren Brown/The Real Hustle) Nominated for a TO&ST (Time Out & Soho Theatre) Edinburgh Cabaret Award. £12.00 / Reduced Rate £10.00 / Eden Court Friends Discount Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Wednesday 28th to Saturday 31st May. Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. LORD OF THE FLIES. 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
What’s On Highland InvernessPerthshire May 2014 2013 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. 28 May 2014 7:30PM; 29 May 2014 1:00PM & 7:30PM; 30 May 2014 7:30PM; 31 May 2014 1:30PM and 7:30PM Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Thursday 29th May 8:00pm Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Rd Inverness IV3 5SA. THE HAUNTERS. No-one ever stayed in the dark, brooding house for very long. There was something wrong there, very wrong. A brilliant doctor takes up residence only to die violently. What is the terrible secret hidden behind the doors of the house by the river? When the dead man’s brother decides to investigate he sets in motion a chain of events which will eventually lead him into a vortex
of terror. He pursues the truth through the gas-lit, fog-filled streets of Victorian London until eventually he is forced to confront the horrifying truth. There in the flickering shadows of the house of fear the secret of his brother’s death is finally revealed and he finds that perhaps death is only the beginning. £13.00 / Reduced Rates £11.00 / Eden Court Friends Discount Applies Tel 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
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