Falkirk Town Hall entertainment June - Nov

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We’re looking backwards and forwards at FTH this autumn with a distinctively nostalgic feel to the programme.

Following our popular Burlesque classes, join us as we whisk you away to the decadent and naughty 1920s, in a night of vaudeville and burlesque as Vive Le Cabaret sweep into town fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe.

For lovers of all things 50s and 60s don’t miss our two fantastic special film screenings. For Mods old and new there’s a club night featuring a screening of the cult classic Quadrophenia and party.

And the party continues with Sing-a-Long-a Grease - Fifties fun for all the family in the company of Danny and Sandy with song sheets, competitions and goody bags. We’ll be dressing up - will you?

Music sees the return of Scotland’s Godfathers of Folk – the un missable Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham. Don’t miss Rock and Roll Paradise two hours celebrating the musical magic of the 50s and 60s.

The FTH tradition of bringing the best in new theatre continues with an exciting season of drama including the brand new play from Alan Bissett, A mini opera where you decide the outcome of a celebrity scandal, a disrespectful version of a classic movie in Casablanca - the Gin Joint and a frighteningly accurate portrayal of the life of Tommy Sheridan by Des McLean in I Tommy.

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Julia Harkness Venues Manager

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham Thursday 2nd August | 7.30pm (2h 30m) We’re delighted to welcome back folk music’s finest Aly and Phil for an evening of easily the best traditional music you’re likely to hear. Having toured since 1988 and with four albums under their belt, it is no wonder that they continue to delight all round the world and are as traditional at Hogmanay as black bun and shortbread!

With the supreme talent of Aly on traditional fiddle and Phil’s fastest and finest fingers on accordion, keyboard and whistle this is definitely a date for the diary. £18 www.philandaly.com

Pete Firman Live Sat 21st July 8pm (2 h)

The UK’s top comedic conjuror presents his latest bag of tricks.

Expect amazing feats that defy logic and a fast and furious delivery of gags from ‘the new poster-boy for British comedy magic’ (Telegraph). As seen on The Magicians (BBC1), The Secret World of Magic (Sky1) and Comedy Rocks (ITV1). £15.50 | £12.50 + booking fee • 14 + only

“Funnier than most comedians and more magical than Dumbledore on a good day” - Time Out

Still Game Written by Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill Performed by Sonic Boom Theatre Company

Friday 27th July 8pm (1hr 45m) Performed by an all-new cast for the first time since the original run, Scotland’s favourite pensioners are back for one night only!

This hilarious and poignant play sees Jack, Victor and Winston stuck in the flat with a broken lift, contemplating life, love and how many bars to put on the fire.

Neds may be ruining their scheme, a pint may be way too dear and they may be past their peak, but after all these years, Jack and Victor are Still Game… £12 / £10 + booking fee Booking fee £1 (+50p optional postage)

With the kind agreement of the writers, 20% of all profits from this show will be donated to Age Concern Scotland.

Al Murray The Pub Landlord The Only Way is Epic Tour Monday 30th July 7.30pm (1hr 45m)

Broken Britain may be staring into the bottom of an empty pint glass, but don’t lose hope – Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back to fill it up again, with a brand new show of epic proportions.

Britain’s most irrepressible Innkeeper will be serving up his premier brew of ale-inspired acumen and bar-room buffoonery at FTH, as part of his 2012 The Only Way is Epic Tour.

This monumental new live stand-up show from the multi-award-winning comedian, directly follows the nationwide success of the Guv’s twice extended Barrel of Fun tour, and is sure to sell-out fast. Get your orders in now!

“A National Treasure – FIVE STARS” Daily Telegraph

Please note: Show contains adult themes. £25.50 + booking fee | www.thepublandlord.com

Mark Watson Tuesday 31st July 8pm (1h 45m)

The world has never had such free access to information. Is the Internet making us better or worse; smarter or more dependent?

Mark Watson - as seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Graham Norton, and Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow - considered these questions this year, then stopped considering them long enough to come up with a barrage of jokes, stories and observations.

He now presents the results of all this in a brand new show. £15.50 | £12.50 + booking fee ‘A kind of unstoppable funny superhero.’

(Sunday Times)

Email markwatsonspreview2012@gmail.com for pre-show briefing.

Live Nation & MHA Presents

Stewart Francis ‘Outstanding In His Field’ Sunday 4th November • 7.30pm (2h) The star of Mock the Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Live at the Apollo, embarks on a brand new tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show! £17.50 !16+

A brilliant comic brain... this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I’ve ever heard. Guardian Perfectly crafted gags. Sunday Times

www.stewartfrancis.com

MZA Presents

Craig Hill Jock’s Trap!

Friday 9th November • 8pm (2h) He’s back - one of Falkirk’s favourite funny men returns with his latest show!

Indulge yourself in a deliciously wicked evening of gloriously camp no-holds-barred comedy and pure, unadulterated fun. Hilarious, sometimes wickedly provocative and always outrageously cheeky, the Scotsman called Craig “a revelation” and he has been selling out theatres across the country and internationallybook early! £14 / £12 Early Bird until 6th October £11 16+

“Wickedly subversive…

Funny, charming and charismatic” Metro “Funny as hell” Scotland on Sunday

www.mrcraighill.com

IN ASSOCIATION WITH FALKIRK STEEPLE SCOOTER CLUB

UADROPHEN

+ CLUB NIGHT

London 1965. Phil Daniels plays working-class Jimmy, the drug-induced Mod, who hates his job and is misunderstood by his parents. But by night, he comes alive, with the all-nighters, his pills and his scooter-riding friends including the beautiful Steph. Always on a high, life can’t get any better. Then there’s the Brighton scooter run, where both Mods and Rockers converge, ending in the battle of the cults on Brighton Beach. What goes up must come down, as Jimmy begins his downward spiral into paranoia and isolation.

Franc Roddam directs an array of young British acting talents including Ray Winstone, Lesley Ash and Sting against The Who’s classic 1973 concept album “Quadrophenia”. The screening is followed by a club night featuring classic sixties sounds with DJ Alex Carnaby.

Saturday 18th August Film: 7-9pm Clubnight: 9:30pm - Midnight £8 / £6 Film + Clubnight £3.80 / £2.75 (film only)

ENIA

Friday 31st August 8pm (2 h) Following our popular Burlesque classes you’re invited to an evening of 1920’s inspired cabaret. Let us whisk you back in time with a decadent and naughty evening of vaudeville, burlesque, comedy and cabaret – an evening of glittering delights!

Since its award winning debut in 2010, Vive le Cabaret has quickly come to be seen as the gold standard for variety entertainment on the Edinburgh Fringe.

Irresistible charm, ultra-slick pace and infectious energy make for an unforgettable night out. £12 / £10 Groups 6+ £9 unreserved cabaret seating | 16+

‘It would be hard to find a classier show than Vive le Cabaret... funny, sexy and incredibly entertaining.’ What’s On

Sing-a-Long-a

Grease

Friday 21st September • 7.30pm (2h 40m) The brand new sing along screening of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John brought to you by the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music

The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your free goody bag. You’ll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive.

Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off? Well, now is your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those quiffs and let your inhibitions go for an evening where you are the stars and remember Grease is the word...

Then just sit back and watch Danny & Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along to the lyrics as shown on the screen.

It couldn’t be easier... or more fun! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential. £14 / £12

Vintage Fayre Saturday 20th October 10:30am - 4pm free

FTH goes retro for the day!

Join us for Falkirk’s first ever Vintage Fayre. With different sellers of vintage and contemporary fashion, jewellery, arts, crafts and design. There’s a vintage tearoom, sounds from the 40s to the 90s a taste of nostalgia for all ages.

Classic Music Live! Falkirk Dedicated to bringing live classic music to you. Details of additional concerts can be found at www.classicmusicfalkirk.co.uk

Ryan Penman Clarinet & Peter Alexander Piano

Friday 24th August • 7.30pm 45-Minute recital followed by refreshments and AGM | Studio Sonata for Clarinet & Piano – Poulenc Concertino for Clarinet and Strings (Piano reduction) – Ridout Scherzetto - Malcolm Arnold Sonata for Clarinet and Piano op 120 No 2 – Brahms Former Braes High School pupil, Ryan studies music at Edinburgh Napier University under Allison Waller, formerly of the RSNO and SCO. Ryan has been involved in music from a young age through the National Youth Choir of Scotland Falkirk Schools Orchestra and Wind Band, Falkirk Tryst Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland.

Peter Alexander is an RSAMD graduate. A Caird Scholarship led to studies in Florence and London. Peter’s work as accompanist at the BBC involved working with conductors Colin Davis and Pierre Boulez, and soloists including Janet Baker and he has performed at the Wigmore Hall, London, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Queen’s Hall Edinburgh.

Free

Christine Lawrie Piano Friday 14th September

J.S Bach: selection of Kleine Praeludium Beethoven: Sonata in C major op 53 “Wadlstein” Chopin: Ballade no4 in F minor op.52 Carl Vine: Five Bagatelles Rachmaninov: Selection of Moments Musicaux, Morceaux de Fantasie and Morceaux de Salon Hailed as a rising star by International Piano magazine, Scottish pianist Christina Lawrie’s recent engagements include live BBC Radio 3 broadcasts and her debut with the RSNO in Dundee’s Caird Hall. She has performed at leading UK venues including St. George’s, Bristol, Perth Concert Hall, Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room and Cadogan Hall, London.

Andrea Gajic Violin & Anna Rastopchina Piano Friday 16th November 7.30pm (1 hour 30mins) J. Leclair: Sonata in D, op.9 no.3 Beethoven: Sonata in F (Spring Sonata), op. 24 Rondo Carpriccioso Saint-Saëns Prokofiev: Sonata No.1 in f minor C Frank: Sonata in A major

£9 | Students £2

Andrea and Anna both teach at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Andrea began her musical training in St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh and subsequently at the Russian Gnesins Academy of Music, RCM, London and the Peabody Institute, Baltimore.

Schubertiad with Alasdair Beatson and Friends

Anna, from St Petersburg, has made her home in Scotland since being awarded the Broadwood Fellowship in piano accompaniment in 1994. Andrea and Anna are experienced as soloists and also in chamber music and have performed extensively in UK and abroad.

Friday 12th October • 7.30pm Alasdair Beatson, Piano; Bartosz Woroch, Violin; Simone van der Giessen, Viola; Philip Higham, ‘cello and Graham Mitchell, Double Bass.

Schubert: Piano Trio no 1 in Bb, D898 Schubert; Notturno(Piano Trio) in Eb, op.

148, D897 Schubert: Quintet in A, The Trout, D667 To celebrate the 215 anniversary year of Schubert’s birth, CML! F with the help of YCAT, brings together an international group of friends, who have made their mark on the London and International scene to perform three of Schubert’ best known chamber works. £9 | Students £2

£9 | Students £2

Singing Kettle Shake, Rattle and Roll Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th September 1pm & 3.30pm (1h 30m) Join the band! Make your own shaker or bring along a musical instrument and play along with this brand new sing-along extravaganza.

In a musical garden full of funky looking plants and lots of surprises, Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin bring the sounds of the garden to life as they search for hidden kettles. Jock and Jeremy the Singing Chefs will be cooking up a special treat while Bonzo the Dog will be up to mischief in the garden!

With loads of audience participation and favourite songs like Homemade Band, Green Grass Grew and Ants Went Marching, it’s rip-roaring fun for both kids and adults alike. £11 | Family Saver £40 Groups 10+ £9

Goldilocks and the Enormous Turnip!

Thursday 4th October 10.15am & 2pm (45 m) Goldilocks is hungry and has eaten all the porridge. The farmer has grown an enormous turnip which he can’t pull out of the ground. But when he visits the three bear’s house to ask for help, he finds a golden haired girl and gets a little more than he bargained for!

Goldilocks and the Enormous Turnip is a new show for 3-6 year olds, which re-tells well-loved fairy tales - with a twist.

Performed by Clare McGarry and featuring a hungry puppet, audience participation and home grown vegetables this is a delightful and funny show for families, nurseries and schools. £6 / £5 | Groups £5 Studio

Busy Bees Music and Dance for Little Ones Wednesdays: 5th Sept - 10th Oct 10am - 10:45am Buzzz… Busy Bees, our fun interactive sessions for ages 0 – 18 months and their grown-ups, has landed on Fridays now too! Have fun with your wee one in a relaxed way and meet other parents for a coffee and blether afterwards. £4 | Term £25 Studio

The Red Hourglass Wednesday 19th September 7.30pm (1h 30m • no interval) Written and performed by Alan Bissett Directed by Sacha Kyle Following the runaway success of Moira Monologues at FTH in 2010, Falkirk’s Alan Bissett, performs his first new one man show.

In The Red Hourglass, Bissett plays five parts: three male, two female, none of them human, locked up together in a mysterious facility. This is a dazzling, witty and erotic tour-de-force from one of Scotland’s most versatile talents.

Winner of Glenfiddich Scottish Writer of the Year and “rising star” (The Scotsman), Alan premieres The Red Hourglass at the Edinburgh Fringe 2012. Catch him as he performs to his home crowd in what is sure to be another sell out performance. £12 /£10 • Groups £9

Gilded Balloon & Tron Theatre Company

Casablanca: The Gin Joint Cut Written and directed by Morag Fullarton ‘…pure theatre magic… the secret of the show’s success lies in its combination of anarchic stage send-up and real passion for the essence of one of the great screen love-stories…’ **** The Scotsman

Saturday 8th September 8.00pm (1 30 m) Casablanca: The Gin Joint Cut is a lovingly disrespectful homage to one of the classic films of all time.

Morocco 1941, - a Nazi infested hotbed of corruption, teeming with refugees and all the flotsam and jetsam of war-torn Europe. Cut to Rick’s bar where the émigrés gather, desperate to get hold of the all-elusive exit visa, when who should walk in but the beautiful Ilsa, Rick’s long lost love…

Casablanca has some of the most iconic scenes and best lines ever written, so why not play it again? Starring comic actor Gavin Mitchell (Boaby – Still Game, BBC Scotland) impersonating Humphrey Bogart playing Rick Blaine, alongside a brilliant cast of Clare Waugh and Jimmy Chisholm.

Set in a tiny gin joint, this fast-paced, actionpacked comedy is a smart and lovingly disrespectful tribute to an all-time classic film.

So raise a Bogart-style eyebrow, shed a Bergman-like tear, and drown out the Nazis with a rousing chorus of the Marseillaise as you revisit one of the greatest films of all time. £12 / £10.50 Excerpts from Casablanca granted courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Caruso and the Monkey House Trial Celebrity. Scandal. Monkeys. Opera!

Saturday 22nd September • 7.30pm (1h 40m)

In today’s world of Twitter revelations and celebrity scandal, Caruso and the Monkey House Trial could not be more topical – even though the play is based on a true court case of 100 years ago!

When legendary Tenor Enrico Caruso is accused of pinching women’s bottoms at the Central Park Zoo in New York, it’s not his reputation but his whole career that’s at stake. But did Caruso commit an act of gross indecency? Was he a notorious womaniser or the victim of police entrapment?

With details and statements from newspaper accounts, you, the audience play the jury and must decide the fate of Mr Caruso. Featuring live singing of Puccini and Verdi by singer - performer Ignacio Jarquin this is an unusual, entertaining and impressive show which mixes opera with theatre and adds a twist! £10.50 / £9.50

Magnetic North in co-operation with Platform present

Sex and God A new play by Linda McLean

Thursday 18th October 7.30pm (1h 45m • no interval) This characteristically funny, moving and sometimes dark play by one of Scottish theatre’s most distinctive voices is new or 2012. An all-female cast weave together four sharply emotional monologues on lust, faith and family that span the twentieth century. Their experiences are shaped by those around them and the times they live in.

Magnetic North is an Edinburgh theatre based company in, formed in 1999 by theatre and opera director Nicholas Bone to create and develop new work. Recent success has included the “sort of opera” with food - Pass the Spoon by David Shrigley £10.50 / £9.50

Red Aye Productions present...

A new comedy drama from the creator of Rab C Nesbitt

I Tommy Wednesday 24th October 7.30pm (2h) He had it all; charisma, political power – and a really great tan.

Tommy Sheridan was once Scotland’s most popular politician, the charismatic class warrior, the firebrand of the left and the pretty face of the poll tax protests.

He was named the second greatest Scot ever - after Sean Connery.

But Tommy flew too close to the Sun, took the News of the World to court for defamation – and lost. In 2011 he was jailed for perjury, in the biggest sex and politics scandal of the decade.

Tommy had gone overnight from Solidarity to swingers’ clubs, from fame to infamy - and the media just loved it.

Starring actor and comedian Des McLean and Colin McCredie (STV’s Taggart) I Tommy is a riveting and powerful black comedy about personality and power by Ian Pattison. £12.50 / £11 Groups £10

Shakespeare Schools Festival

Wednesday 7th November 7pm • (2h 30m) The great Bard’s works are brought to life by the talented local Schools in this year’s celebration of Shakespeare.

Working in partnership with the National Theatre and the National Youth Theatre through workshops and training, local students and their teachers present their take on Shakespeare’s classics in 30 minute productions that put the fun into Festival. £8 | £6

Stageright presents

Rock and Roll Paradise

Saturday 13th October 8pm (2h) Prepare to bop and jive with the hugely popular Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise! Enjoy a brilliant rock ‘n’ roll show where the music plays the leading role, bringing to life legends including Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, the Big Bopper and Eddie Cochran in two hours of toe-tapping nostalgia.

Backed by the superb Paradise Band, this is a feel good celebration of the magic of a musical heyday and a be –bop- a- Lula great night out! £17 / £15

Dominic Kirwan

Thursday 8th November 7.30pm Widely regarded as one of Ireland’s finest ever entertainers, Dominic Kirwan brings his dynamic and vibrant performing style to FTH in a brand-new show.

With a fresh look at the finest in Country, Pop, Traditional Irish music and of course his trademark show-stopping ballads, the evening has something for music fans of all ages.

Don’t miss this fabulous night of music with Dominic, his live band, and all the hits, ‘Live and Personal’. £17.50

Video Pop! Thursdays 6th September - 25th October • 7.00pm Let’s dance! Join Jennifer for these fun weekly classes, learn a new routine every week inspired by iconic music videos from the 70s, 80s and up to the present day. Absolutely no previous dance experience required, just a large amount of enthusiasm. Hilarity and fun guaranteed! £6 | Course (8 weeks) £38 | 16+

Improvers Burlesque with Gypsy Charms Thursdays 6th Sept – 25th Oct • 8.00pm

Back by popular demand! Join the delectable Gypsy Charms and build on your repertoire as a femme fatale or pussy-cat doll If you’ve attended Burlesque Classes before this is the next step. £6 Course (8 weeks) £38

Foster and Allan

Chimes International Entertainment presents

Wednesday 14th November 7.30pm (2 h) The beautiful melodies of Irish favourites Foster and Allen have entertained the world for nearly 35 years with enduring success with twenty gold winning albums and international tours. Don’t miss an opportunity to spend an evening in their company with songs and chat from this much loved duo. £19.50

Ballroom Dances Fridays: 10th August 7th September 19th October 8pm (3h)

You’re never too old or young to enjoy a swish across our dance floor to the live sounds from John Findlay. Bar open throughout and snacks on sale to keep you dancing till dusk. £6

Strictly Fun Dances with John Findlay Wednesdays: 2pm (2h ) 15th August 19th September 17th October 14th November Catch up with friends with a gentle twirl for all ages – or simply relax and enjoy the music. A welcome cuppa and baking is available from the café. £4 | Studio

Bo’ness and Carriden Brass Band Concert Saturday 25th August 7.30pm (2h)

Marches and music from film and stage £8 | £6

Falkirk Operatic Society present

Generations

Friday 28th& Saturday 29th September • 7.30pm (2h) A Cabaret evening of songs from the 1960s 1970s and 1980s. £10 Falkirk Bohemians present

Boogie Nights The Musical

Tuesday 30th October – Saturday 3rd November 7.30pm Forget the 00s and boogie down back to the 70s! £10 | £8 Concession Tues – Thurs only

Festival of Remembrance

Saturday 10th November 7pm (2h 30m) Featuring Bo’ness & Kinneil Brass Band and special guests. £5

Coming Soon...

Falkirk Children’s and Youth Theatre return to FTH this Christmas with the magical tale of Cinderella with a distinctly Falkirk feel! Written in partnership with FCYT members this is a festive fairy tale treat for all the family.

Sparkling songs, dance, local laughs and a sprinkle of traditional panto magic – be sure to book early!

Falkirk Children’s & Youth Theatre Present...

The Fun Filled Family Pantomime at FTH Friday 7 - Saturday 15 December 2012 (Excluding Sundays) Sign Interpreted Performance | Wednesday 12 7:30pm | Saturday Matinees | 2:30pm £9, Concession £7, Groups (10+) £6 Written by Simon Beattie in partnership with FCYT members Directed by Joanna Harte

tickets on sale now!

The Billy Fury Years Saturday 24th November • 8pm A night of unashamed nostalgia commemorating the UK’s answer to Elvis Presley, Billy Fury was a rock and roll legend and the other great name to come out of swinging sixties Liverpool.

Hailed as “the best Fury since Fury”, Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians take you on a journey through the musical career of Britain’s best lover rock ‘n’ roller.

Featuring hits such as Maybe Tomorrow, Halfway to Paradise and Jealousy and enhanced by video effects, The Billy Fury Years really is the definitive Billy Fury stage show. £15 * this concert has been rescheduled from Saturday 9th June.

Original ticket holders can exchange tickets via the Steeple Box Office

Update...

A big thank you to everyone who came along and supported the Hippodrome 100 Birthday Party and the second Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema in March. What a fantastic start to this magnificent picture palace’s 100th birthday celebrations!

The Hippodrome 100 project continues throughout the year with a programme of special events taking place as part of the Year of Creative Scotland 2012 both inside and outside Scotland’s oldest cinema that will inspire, delight and entertain…

Hitchcock’s Titanic Join film historian Professor Charles Barr for his eye-opening exploration of Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘lost’ Titanic project.

Sat 1 Sep | 7:30pm Hippodrome, Bo’ness | £5.85 (£4.55) Falkirk Doors Open Days 2012 The Hippodrome is opening its doors with the launch of a new Centenary exhibition touring to a community venue near you.

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Sep | 1pm – 6pm Hippodrome, Bo’ness | Free

follow us on @FalkirkCultural 10 Hope Street, Bo’ness, EH51 0AA Box Office: 01324 506850

Movies on the Move Screening of a classic film in a mystery location in Bo’ness.

Guaranteed to be a unique movie-going experience! Keep an eye on the #Hipp100 website for details of this event taking place in October.

Hippodrome 100 Youth Ambassador Scheme There’s a wealth of young creative talent in the Falkirk area and this group of 18-30 year-olds will be taking over the Hippodrome for a day with their own selection of films in November. With support from film business mentors, the Scheme is an opportunity for the Youth Ambassadors to make their mark in the industry and champion the Hippodrome.

More details will be released as the Scheme progresses.

Keep In Touch! We’ll be updating the Hippodrome 100 webpages with videos, photos and news: www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/ hippodrome100. You can receive updates directly by joining our mailing list, liking our Facebook page and following us on Twitter or mention us using #Hipp100.

www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/hippodrome100

Rock of Ages

Le Petit Nicolas

Light-hearted film adaptation of the Broadway juke-box musical hit about two young people pursuing Hollywood dreams of stardom. Adam Shankman (‘Hairspray’) directs this rock ‘n’ roll romance with a cast including a villainous Catherine Zeta-Jones, and all-cylinders-firing Tom Cruise as ageing rocker, Stacee Jaxx. The musical numbers are a roll call of ‘eighties rock hits from artists including Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar and Foreigner – stunningly mounted and lots of fun.

Adapted from popular series of French books for children this slightly absurdist, child’s-eyeview comedy shone as an audience favourite at film festivals. Eight-year-old Nicolas lives a supremely happy life until an overheard conversation leads him to surmise that his mother is pregnant. Horrified, he envisions the worst and so Nicolas and his friends decide to cook up a series of wild schemes to dispose of the baby.

Wednesday 8 August 2.30pm & 7.30pm (2hr 3m)

Cinema at FTH £3.80 | £2.75 Cuppa: £2.95 (incl refreshments) £1.65 (film only)

Orange Wednesdays 2 tickets for the price of 1.

For more information please go to www.orange.co.uk/orangewednesdays

(cert tbc)

Wednesday 22 August 11am (cuppa) & 7.30pm (1hr 31m)

(French with English subtitles)

Brave

(cert tbc)

Monday 10 September 2.30pm & 7.30pm (dur tbc) The eagerly anticipated new Pixar animation set in the Highlands of a mythical Scotland features an all-star cast of Scottish talent.

Impetuous, flame-haired Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is the daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path, Merida defies an age-old sacred custom and accidentally unleashes chaos and fury in the kingdom. Turning to an eccentric old Witch (Julie Walters) for help, she is granted (as in the all the best tales) an ill-fated wish…..

With all the hallmarks of a new Disney/Pixar classic and bursting with Scottish mythology and beauty, this is the must-see family film of the year.

Coming Soon...

Anna Karenina

(cert tbc)

(Due for UK release on 7th September and coming soon to FTH Cinema) Keira Knightley stars in the title role of this new film adaptation of Tolstoy’s powerful novel set in high society 19th Century Russia about married aristocrat and socialite, Anna Karenina, and her life-changing affair with the affluent Count Vronsky, played by Aaron Johnson ( ‘The Illusionist’).

With a brilliant screenplay by Tom Stoppard (‘Shakespeare in Love’) and an exceptional supporting cast including Jude Law as Anna’s husband this promises to be the literary adaptation of the year full of pageantry and emotion.

FTH Gallery Archie Tipple

Monday 7th August Friday 14th September Dublin born Archie presents an exhibition showcasing his work as an amateur photographer in the early stages of his career. Archie enjoys turning the usual into the unusual, evoking thought and hopefully conversation. His love of photography started in secondary school when he was appointed school photographer for a visit from the Irish President. Having recently won the regional and national levels of the “See Me” photography competition in 2010, this passion was reignited and encouraged Archie to return to college to study full time. In 2011, Archie also won Art Link Central’s photography competition with his piece “Back and Forth”.

Archie’s drive to produce excellent work is encouraged by his love for his children, Jessica and Connor, who feature in the 2010 winning image entitled “A Problem Shared is a Problem Halved.”

Free

Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival Exhibition

The Journey

Monday 1st October - Tuesday 31st October

We are All Bobby Friday 12th October • 2pm

The Journey is a multi- media arts project developed by Falkirk And District Association For Mental Health (FDAMH) adult service users recovering from Mental Health issues, and includes a drama performance entitled “We Are All Bobby”, a DVD exploring how the group are managing their personal journeys of recovery and an exhibition of work created by FDAMH’s Art and Media Group, which aims to improve mental health through the arts.

The performance We are All Bobby, funded by the See Me organisation, is written and produced by Cammy Fraser from ‘Dramatic Ideas’ and FDAMH’s Art and Media Group and is a powerful performance highlighting people’s journeys with mental ill-health.

Accompanying the performance is an exhibition of artwork produced by the group, including poetry, creative writing, photography and a piece of work created by the Art and Media group with the support of a local artist, Agnieszka Niciak – Marciniak. This exhibition is in conjunction with Artlink Central.

Free | Studio

Smile

27 May to 19 August 2012 The first showing of this exhibition in Scotland, Smile involves works by thirteen leading contemporary applied artists who have used the word ‘smile’ as the inspiration for creating their work. The exhibitors are some of the biggest and brightest names in the applied arts field.

Mike Abbott & Kim Ellwood, Julie Arkell, Janet Bolton, Lucy Casson, Michael Flynn, Eleanor Glover, Jo Lawrence, Lindsay Mann, Linda Miller, Craig Mitchell, Deirdre Nelson, Robert Race and Freddie Robins.

SMILE is a Ruthin Craft Centre touring exhibition The Park Gallery, Callendar House

1952 - 2012 60 Years of the Past

12 May - 20 October 2012 In 1952, a young woman came to the throne of a rapidly changing empire. 60 years later the same woman sits on the throne and this year the nation celebrates her reign. But how much has the world changed in the last 60 years? Like all areas, Falkirk has changed and is continuing to do so. The technologies that we live and work with, what we wear, how we play and how we view the world have changed dramatically.

Callendar House, Callendar Park, Falkirk FK1 1YR Free admission, free parking, gift shop, teashop Open: Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 2pm - 5pm

FTH Café Bar The FTH Café Bar is open from one hour before the performance, at the interval (unless stated) and at the end of the show.

Our friendly team will make your visit even more special with a soothing cuppa and a sweet treat or a tub of Soaves award winning ice cream.

If you’re after something a wee bit stronger, then meet up with friends relax in our lounge bar. Remember - avoid those queues and order your interval drinks before the show. Just ask a member of the Team in the foyer or the bar who will be happy to take your order.

Pick up your café loyalty card next time you visit us – and have a free cuppa on us!

Collect a stamp each time you buy a coffee/tea at the FTH café, the Teashop at the Stables or the Hippodrome café pod – your sixth cuppa is free.

Margaret Denholm An exhibition of mostly acrylic paintings, Margaret’s inspiration are the rich colours of Scotland’s lochs and mountains which are reflected in her bold and vibrant landscapes.

Cafe Bar

Exhibitions FTH Gallery & Café Bar are free spaces for local artists to exhibit and are generally open from 10am – 4pm Monday - Friday and before performances and events. If you would like to exhibit please contact (01324) 506174.

At A Glance Sat 21 Jul 12

8pm

Pete Firman

Wed 19 Sep 12

10am

Busy Bees

Friday 27 Jul 12

7.30pm

Still Game 7.30pm

Wed 19 Sep 12

2pm

Wed 19 Sept 12

7.30pm

The Red Hourglass

Tues 31 Jul 12

Thu 20 Sep 12

8pm 7.30pm

7pm

Thu 20 Sep 12

7.45pm

Improvers Burlesque

Fri 10 August 12

Fri 21 Sep 12

8pm 2pm

Afternoon Dance

10am

Fri 21 Sep 12

7pm

7.30pm

Sat 22 Sep 12

Quadrophenia & Club Night

Busy Bees

Fri 24 August 12

Sat 22 Sep 12

7.30pm

CML!F Recital & AGM Sat 25 August12

7.30pm

9.30am

6.45pm

Video Pop!

7.30pm 6.45pm

7.45pm

Improvers Burlesque

7.45pm

10am

Busy Bees Fri 07 Sept 12

8pm

Ballroom Dance

Fri 28 Sep 12

7.30pm

8pm

Sat 29 Sep 12

7.30pm

Wed 03 Oct 12 Thu 04 Oct 12

10.15am & 2pm

7.45pm

Improvers Burlesque 10am

Busy Bees

Thu 04 Oct 12

8pm

Wed 10 Oct 12 Thu 11 Oct 12 Thu 11 Oct 12

7.30pm

Fri 12 Oct 12

CML!F - Christine Lawrie

CML!F

Sat 15 Sept 12

Fri 12 Oct 12

1pm & 3.30pm

The Singing Kettle

7.30pm 7.30pm 7pm

Thu 08 Nov 12

Rock & Roll Paradise

7.30pm 8pm

Sat 10 Nov 12

7pm

Festival of Remembrance 10am

Wed 14 Nov 12

2pm

Afternoon Dance 10am

Wed 14 Nov 12

7.30pm

Foster and Allan in Concert 6.45pm

Fri 16 Nov 12

CML!F 7.45pm

Improvers Burlesque

Fri 14 Sept 12

7.30pm

Craig Hill

Video Pop!

Fri 14 Sept 12

7.30pm

Wed 07 Nov 12

Fri 09 Nov 12

6.45pm

Busy Bees

Thu 13 Sept 12

Sun 04 Nov 12

Thu 04 Oct 12

Busy Bees 6.45pm

Sat 03 Nov 12

Dominic Kirwan

Fri 05 Oct 12

Video Pop!

Fri 02 Nov 12

Goldilocks and the Giant Turnip

Wed 12 Sept 12 Thu 13 Sept 12

7.30pm

Shakespeare’s Schools Festival

Improvers Burlesque

10am

Wed 31 Oct 12

Stewart Francis 10am

Casablanca - The Gin Joint Busy Bees

7.30pm

Boogie Nights - The Musical

Video Pop!

Sat 8 Sep 12

Tue 30 Oct 12

Boogie Nights - The Musical

Busy Bees

Fri 07 Sept 12

7.30pm

Boogie Nights - The Musical

F O S - Generations

Thu 06 Sept 12

Wed 24 Oct 12

Boogie Nights - The Musical

F O S - Generations

Thu 06 Sept 12

11am

I Tommy

Improvers Burlesque 10am

Sat 20 Oct 12

Thu 01 Nov 12

Thu 27 Sep 12

Busy Bees

8pm

Thu 27 Sep 12

Fri 31 August 12 Wed 05 Sept 12

Fri 19 Oct 12

Boogie Nights - The Musical

Video Pop!

8pm

7.30pm

Caruso & the Monkey House Trial

Bo’ness & Carriden Brass Band Vive Le Cabaret!

Thu 18 Oct 12

Vintage Fayre

Sing-a Longa Grease

Sat 18 August 12

7.45pm

Ballroom Dance

Busy Bees

Wed 15 August 12

Thu 18 Oct 12

Sex & God

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Ballroom Dance

6.45pm

Improvers Burlesque

Video Pop!

Thu 2 Aug 12

Thu 18 Oct 12

Video Pop!

Al Murray - The Pub Landlord Mark Watson

2pm

Afternoon Dance

Afternoon Dance

Mon 30 Jul 12

Wed 17 Oct 12

7.30pm 8pm

7.30pm

Travelling to FTH

Concession Tickets

Train Grahamston Station 5 mins, Falkirk High 15 mins

Available for under 16s, unemployed in receipt of benefits, students, OAPs, Young Scot Card Holders.

Bus Firstbus 1,2 (Whiteline) or 4 (Redline) Car Glasgow & West, M80 / M876 Jct 1 Edinburgh & East M9 Jct 5 (follow signs for Camelon)

Wheelchairs 5 parking spaces Accessible toilets

Proof of eligibility must be shown at time of booking.

Refunds Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase except in the event of a cancellation of the performance / event by FTH.

Induction Loop Spaces for wheelchairs and carers in front rows. Please advise Box Office at the time of booking

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Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 4:45pm

Hire FTH

Online booking available for selected shows at www.falkirkcommunity trust.org

If you would like information regarding the hire of FTH please contact Arts Admin on (01324) 506177 or email: venue@falkirk.gov.uk

FTH Box Office Wednesdays 9.45am – 1pm One hour prior to the performance (subject to availability) We accept most debit and credit cards by phone. Tickets can be sent directly to the customer (50p for postage) or uplifted from the Steeple Box Office or FTH Box Office prior to the performance.

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Send your name, email mand / or postal address to boxoffice@falkirk.gov.uk or write to: Freepost RSBJ -JUSL-CEJC, The Steeple Box Office High Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NW.

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