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Continuous Events Every Day Stirling Vue Cinema Stirling Vue, Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ
Vue Stirling is an eight screen, all luxury stadium seated cinema with wall to ceiling to floor huge screens, enhanced by the most progressive projection and Dolby Digital Surround Sound technology for the ultimate picture and sound quality. The cinema has 1,061 seats over eight screens and is the biggest cinema in Stirling. Tel: 08712 240 240 http://www.myvue.com/
Macrobert Arts Centre - Cinema Stirling University Campus
Big Screen Live, Curry & Movie Thursdays, midweek matinees, and much more. For full listings of what’s on at the cinema go to: Box Office 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org/cinema.htm
The Hippodrome - Bo’ness 10 Hope St Bo’ness EH51 0AA
Some 97 years after the first customers took their seats in the grand picture palace, The Hippodrome re-opens its doors to the public, recreating the golden age of cinema-going using 21st century technology. The A-listed building, brainchild of film-maker Louis Dickson and designed by local architect Matthew Steele, was opened on 11 March 1912, is a rare example of pre-art deco cinema architecture, and Scotland’s oldest purpose-built picture house. Having undergone extensive restoration as part of the Bo’ness Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI), The Hippodrome has seen the 1926 decorative scheme reinstated, new seating installed and original seating restored, and digital and 35mm projectors fitted to offer the best cinema experience. Open 6 days a week Screening the best major new releases Independent films and classics. Tel: 01324 506850 www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org
Daily until 12th October. Stirling Smith Art Gallery Dumbarton Rd, Stirling, FK8 2RQ BANNOCKBURN 700 - REMEMBER BANNOCKBURN!
700 years after the Battle, we take a closer look at how Bannockburn has been celebrated, and remembered down the centuries. A hundred years ago, this picture of Bruce and de Bohun by John Duncan failed to win the 600th anniversary art competition. The picture which did was not liked, as this protest poster shows. Tel: 01786 471917 www.smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk
Daily Saturday 7th June until: Sunday 28th Sept 9:30am 6.00pm The Three Estates Costume Exhibition. Stirling Castle, Castle Esplanade Stirling FK8 1EJ
Admire the detail and mastery in the costumes created for last year’s unique performances of A Satire of the Three Estates. Gain an insight into the fashions of the time and learn about Sir David Lyndsay’s epic play of Scottish politics, power and reform. Tel: 01786 450000 www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk
Weekly Events Mondays Every Monday Night 8pm Stirling County R.F.C., Bridgehaugh Park, Stirling FK9 5AP Stirling Folk Club Tickets available on the
door www.stirlingfolkclub.co.uk
TUESDAYS Every Tuesday Night. Kilted Kangaroo - Australian Bar & Grill House, 9 Upper Craigs, Stirling
If you’re looking for some tasty tucker, a cold beer and some bonza entertainment the n look no further. On top of our weekly programme of entertainment we host a number of events thoughout the year. These range from Stand-up Comedy Nights to day-long Music Festivals in the huge beer garden. Tel: 01786 451130 www.kiltedkangaroo.com/events.html
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Every Tuesday Night No. 2 Baker Street 2 Baker St Stirling FK8 1BJ Quiz Night.
Tradition pub full of character and real ale. Live music/disco at weekends. A friendly warm welcome awaits. For those that love...tradition, character and real ale. Tel: 01786 448 722
WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday Night Kilted Kangaroo - Australian Bar & Grill House, 9 Upper Craigs, Stirling Pub Quiz. Australian Bar & Grill House, If
you’re looking for some tasty tucker, a cold beer and some bonza entertainment then look no further. Tel: 01786 451130 www.kiltedkangaroo.com
Every Wednesday Night No. 2 Baker Street 2 Baker St Stirling FK8 1BJ Traditional Scottish Open Session.
tion pub full of character and real ale. Tel: 01786 448722
Every Wednesday Night Kilted Kangaroo - Australian Bar & Grill House, 9 Upper Craigs, Stirling Pub Quiz. Australian Bar & Grill House, If you’re looking for some tasty tucker, a cold beer and some bonza entertainment then look no further. Tel: 01786 451130 www.kiltedkangaroo.com
Every Wednesday Night No. 2 Baker Street 2 Baker St Stirling FK8 1BJ
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Every Friday Night Drouthy Neebors, 7 Baker Street FK8 1BJ Live local music Tel: 01786 450858
Every Sunday Drouthy Neebors 7 Baker Street FK8 1BJ
http://www.drouthyneebors-stirling.co.uk
Every Saturday and Sunday Drouthy Neebors 7 Baker Street FK8 1BJ
What’s On - Please keep checking back for forthcoming events. Tel: 01786 450858 http://www.drouthyneebors-stirling.co.uk/whatson
SATURDAYS Every Saturday Night Drouthy Neebors, 7 Baker Street FK8 1BJ Live local music Tel: 01786 450858 http://www.drouthyneebors-stirling.co.uk
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Traditional Scottish Open Session. Tradition pub full of character and real ale. Tel: 01786 448722
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First Saturday of the month 10am - 4pm Albert Halls Albert Place, Stirling FK8 2QL Scotfairs Antique Fair
A great shopping experience, antiques for the connoisseur, hidden treasures for the experts, specialist items for the experienced collector, and 1000s of interesting, beautiful and affordable items for the general public. Come along and enjoy the informal atmosphere of the market! Adults £1.50, accompanied children free. Tel: 01764 654555 or 654340 www.scotfairs.co.uk
Second Saturday of the Month starts 11am Port Street, Stirling City Centre FK8 2LJ Stirling Farmers Market
What’s On - Please keep checking back for forthcoming events. Tel: 01786 450858 http://www.drouthyneebors-stirling.co.uk/whats-
Daily Events Diary Monday 1st - Wednesday 3rd September 8pm The Ladyboys Of Bangkok: Red Hot Kisses The Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Get hot under the collar whilst the stars burn up the stage in Red Hot Kisses- the brand new show for 2014. Setting the stage on fire with a fabulous mix of fun and frolics, this blazing hot production is sizzling with new songs, side-splitting comedy and show-stopping choreography. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Thursday 4th September 7.30pm The Pitiless Storm Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
Set on the eve of Scotland’s referendum, a leftwing trade unionist endures a crisis of conscience as he is forced to question his political and moral beliefs in the face of a sea-change in his country’s political life. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Thursday 4th September 7.00pm National Theatre Live: Medea Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
Helen McCrory (The Last of the Haussmans) returns to the National Theatre to take the title role in Euripides’ powerful tragedy, in a new version by Ben Power, directed by Carrie Cracknell. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Highland beef, pork and bacon, venison and wild game, wild boar, fresh and smoked fish, great bread in variety - continental and traditional THURSDAYS recipes including sourdoughs, scones and cakes, gluten-free baking, jams, chutneys and preEvery Thursday Night from 9.00pm serves, Scottish cheeses and butter, free-range Friday 5th September 7.30pm hen/duck eggs, organic vegetables, cold-pressed Kilted Kangaroo - Australian Bar Call Mr Robeson oilseed-rape products and dressings, fudge and & Grill House, 9 Upper Craigs, tablet, low sodium sea-salt, savoury pies, country The Tolbooth, Jail Wynd Stirling Stirling fruit wines, hand-made, jewellery, soaps and FK8 1DE body care products, knitted baby clothes, garden Call Mr Robeson is a roller-coaster journey Karaoke! Australian Bar & Grill House, plants. through Robeson’s remarkable and eventful life, If you’re looking for some tasty tucker, a cold highlighting how his radical activism caused him beer and some bonza entertainment then look no to be disowned and disremembered, even by further. the leaders and descendants of the civil rights Tel: 01786 451130 movement. www.kiltedkangaroo.com Tel: 01786 274000 http://tolbooth.stirling.gov.uk/
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What’s On Stirling Highland Perthshire 2014 2013 Friday 5th September 7.30pm Counterfeit Sixties Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road Stirling FK8 2QL
The Counterfeit Sixties was formed by four experienced musicians devoted to 60’s music and the people that influenced the most creative period in pop. The two-hour concert covers many recollections from the decade and, with over twenty five bands reproduced. Tel: 01786 473544 www.scotfairs.co.uk
Wednesday 10th September 7.30pm Hela The Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA 1951, Henrietta Lacks walks into the coloured section of a hospital in Baltimore with a pain in her abdomen. A cell sample taken without her permission was used as the raw material for some of the most important scientific discoveries of the past 100 years. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Saturday 6th September 7.00pm The Time Travelling Emporium Thursday 11th September 7.00pm The Macrobert Arts Centre, Univer- HONEYBLOOD + Algernon Doll + sity of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Polarnecks Come time traveling with us through the air and The Tolbooth, Jail Wynd Stirling watch famous soundtracks take twists and turns FK8 1DE with flights of fancy. Our acrobats bring an imaginative show alive with a variety of acts on Aerial Hoop; Chinese Silks and Pole. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Monday 8th September 8pm The Mick West Band Stirling Folk Club, BRIDGEHAUGH PARK STIRLING FK9 5AP
Mick West is regarded as one of Scotland’s finest interpreters of traditional song. Together with his band, they have been described as a must for any fan of Scottish song. Fraser Fifield - a composer and producer, world class piper, soprano saxophonist, and low whistle player with a background in traditional Scottish folk music. Frank McLaughlin - a highly regarded guitarist and piper. Ali Hutton previously with Old Blind Dogs and Back of the Moon, plays pipes, whistles, bodhran, guitar.
Tuesday 9th September 7.30pm Fringe Final Fling Ceilidh Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
As the 2014 Stirling Fringe Festival draws to a close, it’s fitting that we end the occasion with a traditional Scottish ceilidh. We’re delighted that the evening will be lead by Deoch ’n’ Dorus - one of the leading ceilidh bands in the world. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Tuesday 9th September 7.30pm Hermitage Revealed Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world holding over 3 million treasures and boasting more curators than any other art institution. he museum opened its doors for the filming of Hermitage Revealed - a cinematic event that is a must-see! Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Kicking off their UK-wide tour at the Tolbooth, Honeyblood float into town on the crest of a pretty sizeable buzz generating around the release of their self-titled debut album. Tel: 01786 274000 http://tolbooth.stirling.gov.uk/
Saturday 13th September 8.00pm The Absolute Elvis Show starring Johnny Lee Memphis Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
The multi-award winning Johnny Lee Memphis returns to macrobert, backed by the fantastic JLM band, the Graceland Horns and the Memphis Belles. Johnny is the official World Cup and European Elvis Tribute champion, travelling the world as he recreates the full, authentic Elvis concert experience- it’s almost like you’re watching The King himself. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Saturday 13th September 9am5pm Wha’s Like Us? The Tolbooth, Jail Wynd Stirling FK8 1DE
Wha’s Like Us? Presents a day of informative and fun talks for everyone with an interest in people and the past. Tel: 01786 274000 http://tolbooth.stirling.gov.uk/
Thursday 11th September 7.00pm National Theatre Live: Skylight (Encore) Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
Sunday 14th September 7.30pm Back to Broadway The Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
Thursday 11th September 1pm & 3pm Emily Brown and The Thing Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
Monday 15th September 8pm Hans Theesink Stirling Folk Club, BRIDGEHAUGH PARK STIRLING FK9 5AP
The Great Gatsby) feature in the highly anticipated production of David Hare’s Skylight, directed by Stephen Daldry (The Audience), broadcast live from the West End by National Theatre Live. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
What’s really troubling the Thing – and will anyone ever get any sleep? Find out in this magical, musical show for everyone aged 3 and up. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Back to Broadway is the all-singing, all-dancing, theatrical sensation that invites you to take a breathtaking journey through the magical world of musicals! Now in its 3rd successful year, Back To Broadway returns with a stunning new show for 2014. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Hans Theessink, vocals, guitar, mandolin, banjo, mandola; is the Grand Master of the US-roots music, with Ernst Molden, vocals and guitar.
Tuesday 16th September 8.00pm Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th Sep- Danny Bhoy The Macrobert Arts Centre, Univertember (various times) sity of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA White Bhoy has become one of the most globThe Macrobert Arts Centre, Univer- Danny ally successful and prolific comics working in sity of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA the world today. A natural gift for storytelling White is a playful, highly visual show for very young children and is a perfect first time theatre experience. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
combined with a razor-sharp wit makes him one of the most unique and exciting stand ups to emerge in recent years. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
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What’s On Stirling Highland Perthshire 2014 2013 Tuesday 16thSeptember 7pm National Theatre Live A Streetcar Named Desire Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
The fastest-selling production in the Young Vic’s history, Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece A Streetcar Named Desire will be broadcast live from their London home by National Theatre Live. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Wednesday 17th September 7.30pm If These Spasms Could Speak The Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA This show was a smash hit at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. An engaging, highly humorous and interactive performance about disabled people that exposes a truth behind bodies that differ from the norm. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Saturday 20th September 8pm The Pictish Trail presents : Lost Map showcase Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Come bask in the glow of shimmering spectralpsyche, hillside Casio-folk and luminous grunge hymns, lovingly delivered to your ears by the leading lanterns of Scotland’s Lost Map flock. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Sunday 21st September 2pm & 3pm Nettle Stories and Folklore Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
Join art group 1,000 Twists of Nettle in their mobile studio for themed story telling and nettle tea. Families welcome. Places are limited. Please Note that event running times are an estimation and are subject to change. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Wednesday 17th September 7.00pm 20 000 Days on Earth followed by Live Satellite Event with Nick Cave Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
Sunday 21st September 7.30pm Lyy & Jailhoose Trio Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
20,000 DAYS ON EARTH is a bold vision of one of music’s most mysterious and charismatic figures, the iconic Nick Cave. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Two countries, two groups of musicians, one shared love of traditional music. Sweden’s Lyy delight us with a rare visit to Scotland during their extensive 2014 European tour. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Friday 19th September 8.30pm Simply Soweto Encha Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
Monday 22nd September 8pm Rallion Stirling Folk Club, BRIDGEHAUGH PARK STIRLING FK9 5AP
Experience a creative and joyous sound sensation from South Africa as you embark on an incredible a cappella journey with Simply Soweto Encha. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Saturday 20th September 1pm Wes Zaharuk - Perfectly bananas Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Wes Zaharuk has a world-wide reputation for a tornado-like approach to comedy, surreal feats and an eccentric collection of eye-popping prop tricks. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Rallion are a three piece contemporary folk group, hailing from Glasgow and Perthshire. They bring a wide range of musical influences together to create their powerful persuasive music. Their unique sound is based around the fiddle powerhouse of Fiona Cuthill, the distinctive voice of Marieke McBean and the virtuoso guitar and bouzouki playing of Stevie Lawrence.
Monday 22nd September 7.30pm Ban This Filth! Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Andrea Dworkin: radical feminist. Alan Bissett: man. One stage. Bissett plays ‘himself’, telling stories from his own life. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Wednesday 24th September 7.30pm Singing Bowl Meditations and Healings with Peter Halley Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Dumbarton Rd Stirling FK8 2RQ Singing bowls create a deeply nuturing special environment. The healing resonance and magic inherent in the song of the bowls allows deep releasing at cellular levels. The style and the depth of healing received is controlled by you. Tel: 01786 471917 www.smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk
Thursday 25th September 7.30pm White Rabbit Red Rabbit The Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Imagine being 29 and forbidden to leave your country. Nassim Soleimanpour dissects the experience of a whole generation in a wild, utterly original play from Iran. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Thursday 25th September 7.30pm Shang-a-Lang The Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road Stirling FK8 2QL A wonderfully funny and poignant trip back to the 70s written by Catherine Johnson - directed by Michael Emans Take a step back in time to the days of the Bay City Rollers, with loud fashions and, laugh out loud, adult humour . Tel: 01786 473544 www.scotfairs.co.uk
Friday 26th September 8pm Daniel Sloss- Really...?! The Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
The smash-hit, hilarious new show from comedy’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning half-man-half-Xbox. With 7 consecutive sold-out Edinburgh Fringe seasons under his belt, Daniel has also toured extensively through the UK, Australia & USA. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Friday 26th September 8pm John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett The Tolbooth, Jail Wynd Stirling FK8 1DE
Best known numbers include “Really Free”, “Beware of the Flowers (Cos I am sure they’re going to get you, Yeh)” , “Racing Cars”, and “Louisa On A Horse”. FILM SCREENING / 6pm ‘Rock and Roll’s Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie’ FREE with a ticket for the gig Tel: 01786 274000 http://tolbooth.stirling.gov.uk/
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What’s On Highland Stirling Perthshire 2014 2013 Friday 26th September 8pm Amy Duncan & Pauline Alexander Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
Two of Scotland’s most exciting musical talent come together for an exclusive double bill. “When Amy Duncan sings there’s a feeling that her emotionally charged songs are a reflection of a life-lived. There’s a level of experience that goes beyond imagining.” (Dan Holland, Folk Words) Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Saturday 27th September 2pm Little Howard’s Big Show for Kids The Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Little Howard is the world’s only live interactive animation. He’s won so many awards and fantastic reviews and he’s only just celebrated his 6th birthday (for the tenth year in a row!). Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Saturday 27th September 7.30pm Julie Fowlis The Tolbooth, Jail Wynd Stirling FK8 1DE We warmly welcome one of our brightest stars Julie Fowlis, on tour with her band performing music from her latest release Gach Sgeul (Every Story), a beautiful collection of Gaelic songs featuring Mouth music, work songs and tales of love and loss. Tel: 01786 274000 http://tolbooth.stirling.gov.uk/
Saturday 27th September 1pm Nik Coppin - Huggers Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
With comedy, cabaret and a huge amount of fun for all the family to enjoy together, the energetic and informal variety showcase, Huggers, comes to Stirling Fringe after sell-out shows at festivals worldwide. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Saturday 27th September 3pm Fringes of Science - SPACE EXPLORERS Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
Get ready to blast off into space to discover all about our solar system and beyond in an exciting new show. Amazing experiments and mind blowing explosions help explain the universe around us. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Saturday 27th September 7.30pm Des McLean - A-Z of Scotland Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
2014 may be Scotland’s biggest ever year but Scottish comedy legend Des McLean aims to pick apart current and historic events in his A to Z of Scotland - a brand new live show that works its way through the alphabet. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Saturday 27th September 8pm Chemikal Underground Records present Emma Pollock and Friends Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Founding member of Chemikal Underground Records and iconic group The Delgados, Emma Pol-lock is one of the most respected singersongwriters in the country. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Sunday 28th September 7.30pm Fringe Final Fling Ceilidh Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA
As the 2014 Stirling Fringe Festival draws to a close, it’s fitting that we end the occasion with a traditional Scottish ceilidh. We’re delighted that the evening will be lead by Deoch ’n’ Dorus - one of the leading ceilidh bands in the world. Tel: 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org
Monday 29th September 8pm Ben Sands Stirling Folk Club, BRIDGEHAUGH PARK STIRLING FK9 5AP
Ben Sands hails from the frontier town of Newry, County Down on the East coast of Ireland. His branch of the Sands clan has a long history of music, singing, and storytelling and his father, Mick, was a legendary character whose songs and fiddle playing were spiced by a wealth of wit and adventure.
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