ON at Fife Theatres Summer Brochure

ROTHES HALLS I CARNEGIE HALL I LOCHGELLY CENTRE ADAM SMITH THEATRE I KIRKCALDY GALLERIES + MUCH MORE

THIS SUMMER

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Welcome

I am delighted to introduce our summer programme where, once again, our programming team have brought to Fife a fantastic selection of music, drama, dance, exhibitions and children’s events. Our theatre shows will take you on a roller coaster of emotions from the scary (Death Toll) to the heart-warming (Chaplin). We’re very excited to welcome musical performances from the likes of Arild Anderson, Scottish Opera and Karen Matheson, as well as hosting the National Festival of Youth Theatre and, of course, our very own Kirkcaldy Film Festival. A few of our staff top picks are on the next page and full details of all events throughout the brochure.

You will notice that we have introduced a nominal booking fee which will enable us to continue to bring you the type of cultural highlights you have come to expect from us and details of this can be found on p.47 along with details of how to book.

Events go on sale regularly so to make sure you keep up to date please sign up to our email newsletter which will keep you posted on all of the great services on offer across our libraries, museums, theatres and galleries or check out www.onfife.com.

I hope you enjoy the fantastic summer programme we have laid ON for you.

Heather Stuart, CEo

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Pre-theatre meals Our theatre cafés are fully licensed and open one hour before performances.

We offer pre-theatre meals before many of our shows at a tumtastic £12 for two courses. Look out for the knife and fork symbol. Ask at Box Office for the menus. Advanced booking is essential either at Box Office or online.

Fife Cultural Trust’s ON Business scheme offers businesses of any size outstanding return on investment through brand exposure, corporate hospitality, networking opportunities and more.

Our flexible packages include free show tickets, free meeting room hires and brand promotion.

We think your business can benefit from our business – it’s all about on Business To find out more contact Sharron McIntosh on 01592 583255, email sharron.mcintosh@onfife.com or visit www.onfife.com/onbusiness THAnk you To ouR BuSinESS SPonSoRS:

Our Top Picks There is a really great line-up of big musical productions this year. As a big fan of musicals I can’t wait for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tell me on a Sunday at Adam Smith Theatre. Mix that with Girls Night OOT at Rothes Halls and the musical adaptation of life and music of Woody Guthrie in Woody Sez at Carnegie Hall and I’ll be dancing and singing all summer!

Yvonne melville, service Development team leader, libraries (adults)

I’m thrilled that the singing Kettle exhibition will be ON display again after the successful run at the Rothes Halls last year. Kirkcaldy Galleries is always very popular with families over the summer and this exhibition has lots of activities as well as being guaranteed a fun-packed trip down memory lane for any of the Singing Kettle’s 50 million+ audiences over the last 30 years!

Two of my passions are reading short stories and going to the theatre and I can’t wait to share them both with my son when we go see Leaf by Niggle at Carnegie Hall. This theatre piece based on the J.R.R. Tolkien short story will be fantastic introduction to the theatre for my little guy and a real bonding point for us offering a very entertaining evening.

Gillian Parsons, Programming & engagement officer

niall Walker, service Development officer, libraries (Young People)

I always dreamed of becoming a dancer so I’m looking forward to the selection of dance shows coming up this season like Rhythm of the Dance and the return of the ever fabulous Pasha at Rothes Halls and the contemporary visually stunning Breathe at Adam Smith Theatre. I also know that Ballet lorent is returning this October with Snow White so I will be first in line! sharon Wallace, ICt Performance supervisor

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I am delighted that the name a seat opportunities are coming all four of our theatre venues this Summer! Naming a Seat is a great way to ensure your legacy lives on or to honour someone special in your life. Perhaps it’s for celebrating a new arrival to the family, an anniversary or wedding gift or giving someone a unique present that cements your love for them and for the Theatre!

Visit your local box office for more information. sharron mcIntosh, Commercial & Business Development officer

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PAGE 3 We reserve the right to introduce special offers at any time. All details are correct at time of going to press but we would encourage you to check online or with Box Office for up-to-date information.

Bennochy Road, kirkcaldy ky1 1ET Box Office 01592 583302 www.onfife.com Box office open Mon – Sat, 10am – 5.30pm and later on performance nights Café Bar open Mon to Sat, 10am – 3pm and one hour before performances

Adam Smith Theatre is a lively theatre in the heart of Kirkcaldy, located across from Kirkcaldy Galleries and 5 mins walk from the train station. Offering a superb programme of drama, dance, music, comedy, film and family shows, Adam Smith Theatre is also home to many community arts groups, classes and Fife Youth Arts.

With all that and a fantastic café with free WiFi, come in, take a seat, and enjoy! on sCreen Adam Smith Theatre offers a full cinema programme throughout the year.

Advance bookings online only £5.50. Coming soon: Kung Fu Panda, Deadpool, Time Out of Mind, Batman v Superman, Anomalisa, Marguerite and Zootropolis.

VenUe hIre Our Main Auditorium is perfect for concerts, conferences and award ceremonies.

The Function Suite is suitable for meetings for 30 people boardroom-style, with a maximum capacity of 50. Upstairs, the Beveridge Studio Suite offers a formal meeting room for up to 170 people plus top table and with specialist lighting and sound makes an excellent space for hosting events such as a ceilidhs, parties or weddings.

Contact the Events Team on events@onfife.com or telephone 01592 583255

on sale 1 maY sat 10 December 2016 – sat 7 January 2017 Tickets £12 – £18 Plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

With spectacular scenery, breath-taking costumes, fabulous songs and hilarious knockabout comedy, get booked early for this amazing traditional family pantomime.

FrI 6 maY I 7.30pM I £12

east FIFe laDIes ChoIr sPrInG ConCert Fresh from performing at the Royal Albert Hall, in the Cancer Research UK Festival of Brass and Voices, East Fife Ladies Choir is delighted to be back for its annual Spring Concert.

This year’s programme includes a balance of old favourites and some exciting new material.

Special Guest: Freereelin’ – a multi-talented trio of musicians whose usual line-up is fiddle, guitar and percussion, playing and singing a variety of traditional and modern Scottish music. www.eastfifeladieschoir.org.uk PAGE 4

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 WeD 4 maY I 7.30pM I BEVERIdGE STUdIO £12, CONC. £10 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

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BlaCKoUt “My first drink seemed to unlock something. I threw up, went home, woke up with a stinking hangover the next morning and thought, ‘that was fantastic, when are we doing it again?’”

Meet the woman who finds herself urinating on the top of the Scott Monument in Edinburgh. The man who nearly burns down a stranger’s kitchen. The mother who almost beats her son to death in a drunken rage. Scripted entirely from interviews with recovering addicts – including the writer – Blackout is the honest, brutal, uplifting and darkly comic story of the alcoholics, and of their recovery.

Supported by Creative Scotland.

sat 7 maY I 8pM I BEVERIdGE STUdIO I £15 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

Tae Sup Wi’ a Fifer is a club that began life in 2015, when James Yorkston was invited to curate some nights for Adam Smith Theatre. pretty soon the evening developed a reputation for its quality, diverse line-ups and laid-back, welcoming nature.

Malcolm Middleton returns to the limelight following a 7 year hiatus after the release of his masterfully crafted album Summer of 13. Siphoning his influences of pop, Metal and Folk, you’re in for a treat as Middleton performs a rare acoustic set at Adam Smith Theatre.

Viking Moses achieves a special balance of warmth and command, with familiar melodies that draws in listeners. Strongly lyrical songs are played out through tunes that flirt with pop, Soul and Americana, all strung together with a unique pulsing guitar, and by his robust voice, which ebbs from delicate whispers to throaty howls. yorkston Thorne khan is a new project from James Yorkston, Jon Thorne and Suhail Yusuf Khan.

This hugely original collaboration has scored great acclaim since the release of their album Everything Sacred in January 2016. www.taesup.co.uk PAGE 5

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 FrI 13 maY I 11AM I £4.50 (TEACHERS GO FREE FOR 10+ GROUpS) AgE 6 MonTHS – 5 yEARS I BEVERIdGE STUdIO I RUNNING TIME: 30 MINUTES pLUS pLAYTIME

maCroBert anD BarroWlanD Ballet Present

PIne tree PoGGle & me Vince wants to explore the forest but is too scared to go on his own.

Until one day he meets poggle, a friendly creature who takes him on an adventure exploring the forest and the magical musical tree. This funny, sensory dance theatre piece is complete with live music, clapping rhythms and bubble popping throughout.

Also on at Lochgelly Centre (18 May), Carnegie Hall (12 May) & Rothes Halls ( 17 May) see page 17 for full details

FrI 13 maY I 7pM I £12, CONC. £10 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

errol WhIte ComPanY Presents

Breathe Breathe sees the highly anticipated return of creative duo Errol White and davina Givan with their signature articulate, bold and agile choreography.

With an evocative soundtrack by Tiago Cerqueira, lighting design by Fabiana picciolo (Winner of the 2013 Knight of Illumination Award for Best Lighting for dance) and costumes by Karisma Costume, Breathe explores fragments of a shared history as the dancers measure the limits of themselves against each other; testing the invisible boundaries of trust, a bond that remains even in the absence of physical touch.

“Visually stunning, this piece is a must for all lovers of dance.”

HHHHThe Scotsman www.whiteandgivan.com

sUn 15 maY I 11AM – 4pM I FREE

Family Fun Day Everyone enjoyed the ‘Totfest’ Family days last November and February so much that we’ve organised even more! We’ll be turning the theatre into one big playground for little ones to explore. With messy play, dressing up, paint & craft areas and baby animation screenings, this is a fun day out for all the family. www.fifeyoutharts.com We will also have another Family Fun Day at Carnegie Hall Sun 29 May.

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 thUr 19 maY I 7.30pM I £17.50, CONC. £15

anGel anne PsYChIC meDIUm “AN EVENING OF SpIRITUAL COMMUNICATION” Medium Angel Anne is regularly featured in national press, radio and TV. With her bubbly and lively personality, her humour comes across throughout her shows. She will take the audience on a trip down memory lane, in a fun and uplifting night.

Anne is supporting the Make a Wish Foundation who help children diagnosed with life changing illness.

This event is for the purpose of entertainment and there are no guaranteed or certain results.

sUn 22 maY I 10.30AM ANd 1.30pM I £4.50 I AgE 2 – 5 I STUdIO I RUNNING TIME: 50 MINS

FIsh & Game WIth the UnICorn theatre

Polar Bears Go UP! The polar Bears are back!

The polar Bears are moving up in the world.

They’ve lost their balloon and they need to get it back.

It’s time to get up, step up, climb up, jump up One thing’s for sure, the only way is Up! These two lovable polar Bears are intrepid explorers, famous for their wild expeditions. This time they’ll be climbing trees, jumping on clouds and reaching for the stars as they race all the way up to space.

Of course, they’ll stop for sandwiches on the way! www.unicorntheatre.com

FrI 10 & sat 1 1 JUne I 7pM I SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR TICKET dETAILS

GaIl neIsh DanCe stUDIos

CoPPelIa & CeleBratIons You are invited to celebrate the Studio’s 20th anniversary with the re-creation of their first full length classical ballet. As well as a celebration of the highlights of many different dance styles performed through the years, this year’s production includes the light-hearted ballet Coppelia.

Come join the celebration and be prepared to be captured by the spectacular performances of local stars of the future. www.gailneishdancestudios.org.uk PAGE 7

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302

Starring Vikki Michelle (Allo Allo) and Faye Tozer (Steps)

mon 23 – WeD 25 maY I 8pM I £19.50, CONC. £18.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

Now on its 6th fantastically fabulous tour, The Naked Truth is the hit comedy play from dave Simpson, the writer of smash-hit comedy Girls Night Out. Set in a pole dancing class, The Naked Truth is a brilliantly funny comedy about sisterhood, as five very different women struggle hilariously to conquer pole dancing in order to raise money for a breast cancer charity.

A poignant and uplifting comedy, The Naked Truth is a call to all women, celebrating strength through adversity. As Eleanor Roosevelt said ‘women are like tea bags, you don’t know how strong they are until you put them in hot water’. If you were touched by Calendar Girls and amused by the manoeuvres of Stepping Out you'll be splitting your sides and moved to tears by The Naked Truth.

It’s a show for women, about women, that men absolutely must see (if they dare!).

Starring Vikki Michelle (Allo Allo) and Faye Tozer (Steps) with full supporting cast including Louise Michelle, Amy Drake and Eve Burley. Directed by Lisa Riley (Star of Emmerdale and Strictly Come Dancing). www.worldonstage.net PAGE 8

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302

tUes 31 maY I 7.30pM I £26 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

After winning the BBC’s I’ll Do Anything and following an acclaimed performance in Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger now steps into Andrew Lloyd Webber and don Black’s classic musical, Tell Me on a Sunday.

The musical follows the romantic misadventures of a young English girl in New York in the heady days of the 1980s. We start off brimming with optimism, as our starlet seeks success and love.

But, as she weaves her way through the maze of the city and her own anxieties, frustrations and heartaches, she begins to wonder whether she's been looking for love in all the wrong places.

This iconic musical, with a wonderful original score, features the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face and, of course, the title track Tell Me on a Sunday.

This new 2016 production directed by paul Foster will include an intimate post-show chat with Jodie about life, love and playing the role of Emma. www.tellmeontour.co.uk PAGE 9

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 tUe 14 & WeD 15 JUne I 7.30pM I £16.50, CONC. £15.50

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plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

A desolate hunting lodge in the Scottish Highlands is the setting for this latest thriller by James Cawood (Stone Cold Murder).

A famous playwright and his wife await the arrival of his new ‘muse’ – a charming and charismatic young actor determined to secure a role in the playwright’s latest production. What starts out as a seemingly innocent audition soon leads to an evening full of twists, turns and eventually... murder.

Mixing black comedy and shocks of the highest order, death Toll reinvents the classic thriller genre and will leave the audience breathless and beguiled right up until the final curtain.

Starring Jeffrey Holland (Hi-de-Hi!), Judy Buxton (On the Up), Michelle Morris (The Knock), David Janson (Get Some In, Keeping Up Appearances) and David Callister (The Bill). www.talking-scarlet.co.uk FrI 17 JUne I 7.30pM I £20 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

stars From the CommItments Stars from the Commitments have performed more than 1,000 shows world-wide. The 10 piece soul band from dublin features actual cast members and musicians from the original Commitments film and promises a high energy trip down memory lane for lovers of the film and music.

This dynamic band compels audiences to dance in the aisles and scream for more as they perform all of the hits from the multi-million selling soundtrack albums and the Oscar nominated, Golden Globe & BAFTA award winning film. Including Mustang Sally, Chain of Fools, Take Me To The River, Try A Little Tenderness, Nowhere to Run, In The Midnight Hour and many more. “is the best soul review i have ever seen or heard.” dan Ackroyd, The Blues Brothers www.starsfromthecommitments.com PAGE 10

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 sat 18 JUne I 7.30pM I £16, CONC. £14 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

Karen matheson Widely recognised as the compelling vocals of Celtic super-group Capercaillie, Karen’s life in the limelight began with her performing as a child in her local village hall in Argyll on the West coast of Scotland, where she was brought up immersed in the deep well of traditional songs that have been her inspiration for over 30 years of recording and performing worldwide. Fast forward to last summer, when her stunning rendition of Ae fond kiss stole the show at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth games in Glasgow, to a televised audience of over a billion people.

Her new solo album Urram (October 2015) is a musical love letter to her families’ Hebridean roots, with a collection of timeless Gaelic songs that evoke the character and atmosphere of Island life, through waulking songs, love songs, lullabies, mouth music and evocative poems to the surroundings. www.karenmatheson.com

sat 2 JUlY I 7.30pM I £20, CONC. £18 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

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ChaPlIn THE CHARLIE CHApLIN STORY Chaplin – The Charlie Chaplin Story is a heart-warming and powerful musical tale of the first true icon of British cinema.

This fascinating story weaves through Chaplin’s early journey as a young boy through the dark streets of Victorian Vaudeville London to the glam and glitz of early Hollywood.

Featuring an all-star West End cast including Steven Arnold (“Ashley” in Coronation Street) and nicole Faraday (Bad Girls, Emmerdale), this beautiful and hilarious musical play follows Chaplin through his early career, showbiz ambitions and often fractious relationship with his mother, family and first love.

An untold story too fascinating to be missed! www.mapletreeentertainment.com

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 thU 21 – sat 23 JUlY I 7.15 pM; SAT MAT 2pM I £12.50, CONC. £10 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

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olIVer Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart.

Produced for the Broadway stage

by David Merrick and Donald Albery By arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Limited of new york.

Oliver! is a well-crafted tale which follows the boy who asked for more as he makes his way to London hoping to find his family. Based on the dickens novel, this show has been engaging audiences with its wonderful characters and excellent music including; Food, Glorious Food, I’d Do Anything, Where is Love, Consider Yourself, As Long As He Needs Me and Reviewing the Situation.

Oliver! is a delight which will have you laughing, crying and asking for more.

20 JUne – 14 aUGUst on at KIrKCalDY GallerIes MORE INFORMATION ON pAGE 46

sat 30 JUlY I 10AM – 4pM FREE

FestIVal 16 Fife Youth Arts present the second annual Fife festival celebrating all that is great about the arts for, with and by children and young people. In Fife events take place across Kirkcaldy Galleries, War Memorial Gardens, Adam Smith Theatre, Town Square and High Street.

A full day of free workshops, events and performance for all the family to enjoy. No matter what you are into, you will find it happening here. Look out for Festival 16 performances in your area in the lead up to the big day itself. get in touch if you, or your group, would like to perform info@fifeyoutharts.com / 03451 555 555 ex 453201 and never miss any FyA opportunity by liking us on Facebook fifeyoutharts and following us on Twitter @FifeyouthArts PAGE 12

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31 aUGUst – 3 sePtemBer I 7.30pM I £25, CONC. £22 I AGE 16+ plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

Forever X Yours ...

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Energetic, exotic, eclectic and completely unpredictable – those sensationally glamorous Lady Boys of Bangkok are ready to whoop it up in Kirkcaldy with a dazzling new production of the country’s most popular touring cabaret show Forever Yours...X. It’s a night of pure escapism and a euphoric bubble of laughter, glamour, glitz and music, with more songs and musical production numbers than you could shake a sequined hip to. The entertainment is fast and unrelenting as the eclectic mix of music effortlessly flows from movie hits to superstar pop favourites with tributes ranging from Kylie, Katy, Rhianna, Tina, Shakira and even One direction.

Add a load of laughs and it’s going to be a night to remember! ‘‘The Lady Boys of Bangkok are simply the best cabaret floor-show you will see at the Fringe or anywhere else, they are simply fantastic!” Edinburgh Guide

WeD 14 – sUn 18 sePtemBer

KIrKCalDY FIlm FestIVal 2016 A Century of Cinema Classic Movies, preview Screenings and Special Guests.

Programme Announced 4 August PAGE 13

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 WeD 21 sePtemBer I 7.30pM I £13, CONC. £11 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

West Germany, 1969. Charismatic Willy Brandt has been elected Chancellor. When Brandt ‘dares more democracy’, his own party conspires, plots and tries to destroy him. As his enemies tighten the noose around his neck, Brandt believes the only man he can truly trust is Gunter Guillaume, his devoted personal assistant. But in the world of political intrigue, espionage and betrayal, is anyone to be trusted?

Shakespearean in scale but with all the twists and spins of modern politics, democracy combines the fascination of a John Le Carré thriller with the dynamism of The West Wing and House of Cards.

Witty, thought-provoking and highly entertaining, democracy is a compelling and unmissable night at the theatre.

Following an acclaimed West End run, Michael Frayn’s award-winning play premieres in Scotland in an exciting new production from one of the nation’s leading touring theatre companies: Rapture Theatre. www.rapturetheatre.co.uk

FrI 23 sePtemBer I 7.30pM I £12, CONC. £10 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

CharIoteer theatre

a BenCh on the roaD A Bench on the Road is an international play telling the stories of six women in the Italo-Scottish community. The Italo-Scottish community constitutes a large and vibrant ethnic group in Scotland and Italians have contributed to the development of Scotland’s identity through time and history.

A Bench on the Road is led by two masters of physical theatre, Andrzej and Teresa Welminski, (former actors of the internationally acclaimed theatre company Cricot 2), features three Italian Scottish and three Scottish actresses and explores traditional Italian and Scottish song. The play analyses a whole range of issues, from the perspective of women, focusing on their key role in migration and integration. www.charioteertheatre.co.uk A Bench on The Road is a project in co-production with Italian Cultural Institute of Edinburgh, realised with the contribution of Creative Scotland and the patronage of piccolo Teatro di Milano.

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lIVe BroaDCasts Sit back, relax and join a global audience experiencing the best of British Theatre. £12.50, CONC. £10 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction) ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk I branaghtheatrelive.com

thUr 12 maY I 7pM I 12A I Encore (Repeat Screening)

a VIeW From the BrIDGe Following its smash-hit original broadcast, the Young Vic’s ‘magnetic, electrifying, astonishingly bold’ production of A View from the Bridge returns to cinemas due to audience demand. This stunning production of Miller’s tragic masterpiece won a trio of 2014 Olivier Awards including Best Revival, Best Actor for Mark Strong and Best director for Ivo van Hove.

The great Arthur Miller confronts the American dream in this dark and passionate tale. In Brooklyn, longshoreman Eddie Carbone welcomes his Sicilian cousins to the land of freedom. But, when one of them falls for his beautiful niece, they discover that freedom comes at a price.

sUn 12 JUne I 3pM I 12A I Encore (Repeat Screening)

the aUDIenCe Winner of three Tony Awards® and two Olivier Awards, National Theatre Live’s smash-hit broadcast of the original West End production of The Audience – featuring Helen Mirren’s multi-award-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth II – returns to cinemas in celebration of the monarch’s 90th birthday. Written by peter Morgan (The Queen) and directed by twotime Tony Award® winner and Academy Award®-nominated director Stephen daldry, these special encore screenings include an exclusive Q&A with Helen Mirren and Stephen daldry.

For sixty years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each of her twelve prime Ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. No one knows what they discuss, not even their spouses. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch.

thUr 7 JUlY I 7pM I 12A I Branagh Theatre Live

romeo anD JUlIet Kenneth Branagh reunites Richard Madden and Lily James, the stars of his blockbuster hit Cinderella, to play Romeo & Juliet, the star-crossed lovers of Shakespeare’s classic romantic tragedy. Falling madly in love with each other, Romeo and Juliet’s amorous affair is swiftly derailed by their families, the Montagues and the Capulets. A long-standing feud between them threatens to tear the lovers apart, and will have devastating consequences for both families.

Kenneth Branagh directs a new vision of Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tragedy, a passionate, vibrant version of Romeo & Juliet that also stars derek Jacobi as Mercutio.

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East Port, Dunfermline ky12 7JA Box Office 01383 602302 www.onfife.com Box office open; Mon – Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am – 1pm and 1 hour before all performances.

Tiffany’s: Bar open for all Main Auditorium performances and pre-theatre meals for selected events.

Library public Access pCs: open Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm, Thurs till 7pm

With a lovely art deco auditorium, Carnegie Hall welcomes you in style. Our packed live music programme brings you top class acts on stage and more intimate acoustic offerings in Tiffany’s restaurant bar. We programme and create inspiring new theatre for children as well as quality drama, dance and comedy for the adults.

Situated at the heart of dunfermline, we’re also home to many local arts groups and host classes in the adjacent Music Institute. during the building of the new dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries, Carnegie Hall also hosts the public access pCs. So, you can get involved, enjoy the shows, hire the venue or simply eat & drink pre-theatre in stylish surroundings!

VenUe hIre From workshops to weddings, Carnegie Hall could be the ideal venue for your event. We have numerous spaces to hire throughout the building at extremely competitive rates.

Our Main Auditorium is perfect for concerts, theatre productions, formal presentations and awards ceremonies with smaller meeting room and breakout spaces within the Music Institute.

Tiffany's Restaurant offers a contemporary space for meetings, private functions or intimate performances. part of Tiffany's can be sectioned off to provide a bright, modern meeting area with unobstructed views across the Forth and beyond. Our beautiful Conservatory provides a secluded dining area for 40, while the whole restaurant seats up to 100 inside plus 20 outside on our seated Terrace.

Contact the events team on events@onfife.com or telephone 01592 583255

WeD 4 maY – sat 7 maY 7.15pM; SAT MAT 2.15pM I £14, CONC. £12

KeltY mUsICal assoCIatIon Sunshine on Leith is a brand new production of the sensational stage show of the hit movie. Follow the stories of davy and Ally, who have to re-learn how to live life in Edinburgh after coming home from serving in Afghanistan. Both struggle to learn to live a life outside the army and to deal with the everyday struggles of family, jobs and relationships.

Come and see this amazing West Fife premier from Kelty Musical Association.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 WeD 11 maY I 7.30pM I £12, CONC. £10 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

DonalD roBertson Is not a stanD UP ComeDIan Written and performed by gary Mcnair Directed by gareth nicholls Winner of the Scottish Arts Club Award, Edinburgh Fringe What would you do if everyone in the world hated you? Would you run? Would you fight? Or would you try to make them laugh? donald Robertson has got no mates and he isn't funny. But with guidance from his new mentor Gary, he hopes that this is all about to change.

Writer/performer Gary McNair’s acclaimed monologue weaves a classic coming-of-age story with a pinpoint deconstruction of the darker side of stand-up comedy.

‘Mcnair weaves in and out of stand-up, confessional musings and pure drama… all this combines to make this a technical tour de force with a whole lot of heart and a must-see.’★★★★★ The Stage

thUr 12 maY I 11AM I £4.50 (TEACHERS GO FREE FOR 10+ GROUpS) AgE 6 MonTHS – 5 yEARS I BEVERIdGE STUdIO I RUNNING TIME: 30 MINUTES pLUS pLAYTIME

maCroBert anD BarroWlanD Ballet Present

PIne tree PoGGle & me Vince wants to explore the forest but is too scared to go on his own. Until one day he meets poggle, a friendly creature who takes him on an adventure exploring the forest and the magical musical tree. This funny, sensory dance theatre piece is complete with live music, clapping rhythms and bubble popping throughout.

Created by Natasha Gilmore with the company. Music and sound created and performed by daniel padden.

Nominated for CATS award 2015 “This production goes a wonderfully imaginative extra mile in its mix of bouncy dance theatre, cunningly versatile design, live music and audience participation.”

The Herald www.barrowlandballet.co.uk PAGE 17

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 thUr 12 maY I 7.30pM I £21 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

AGE 16+ I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

eD WaUGh anD treVor WooD Present

DIrtY DUstInG Gladys, Elsie and Olive are three cleaning ladies who are about to be “put out to pasture”. Feeling they have little chance of gaining employment elsewhere, the ladies have to boost their falling income!

A chance wrong number looking for a sex chat-line rings into the office and gives them a great idea...“Why not run a Sex Chat Line?” After all, their age and appearance won’t matter on the telephone and providing they can keep this a secret from their boss... they could be onto a winner!

Needless to say, things don’t go entirely according to plan.

Treat yourself to a barrel of belly laughs with this evening of pure theatrical Viagra!

Staring Crissy Rock (Benidorm and I’m a Celebrity), Leah Bell (Gary Tank Commander) and Dolores Porretta Brown.

www.edwaughandtrevorwood.co.uk

FrI 13 maY I 8pM I £14, CONC. £12 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

arIlD anDersen trIo WIth tommY smIth & Paolo VInaCCIa The fabulous singing tone and exciting articulation of Arild Andersen’s double bass playing have made the Norwegian master one of the key figures in European jazz. Chick Corea, Stan Getz, don Cherry, Sonny Rollins, pat Metheny and John Scofield are among the giants whose rhythm sections have featured Andersen’s magical presence and sure sense of time.

Widely regarded as one of the finest groups currently working in jazz, Andersen’s trio with the Scottish saxophone virtuoso Tommy Smith and the sensational Italian drummer paolo Vinaccia presents music that thrills and moves the listener in equal measure. drop-dead gorgeous melodies, razor-sharp interaction, urgent rhythms and the hallmark of all great jazz, spontaneous creativity, converge in a live music experience that transcends style and genre and makes an Arild Andersen Trio concert an unmissable event. www.arildandersen.com PAGE 18

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 WeD 18 maY I 7.30pM I £18, CONC. £16 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

WooDY sez THE LIFE & MUSIC OF WOOdY GUTHRIE BEST MuSiCAL noMinATion London Evening Standard Following its critical West End success, the hit musical Woody Sez heads out on a full UK tour.

Woody Sez captures the heart and spirit of America’s original folk hero Woody Guthrie, who paved the way for music legends Bob dylan, Bruce Springsteen and many more.

Get ready for a soul-stirring, musical event performed by four amazingly talented actor-musicians showcasing over 25 of his classic songs on over 20 live acoustic instruments!

It’s a joyous, toe-tapping and heartfelt musical portrait that uses Woody’s words and songs to transport you through his fascinating and sometimes tragic life.

“Terrific” The Guardian “Resonates… Profound” The Times “go Bask in it” Telegraph www.woodysez.com

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 FrI 20 maY I 7pM I £10, CONC. £6 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction) STUdIO I AgE 10+

PUPPet state theatre ComPanY Presents

leaF BY nIGGle

By J.R.R. Tolkien With a soundtrack composed by karine Polwart and Michael John McCarthy Niggle is a painter. Not a very successful one, partly because he has so many other things to do. For some time he has been obsessed with one particular canvas – a curious picture of a tree with a vast landscape stretching out behind it. The painting keeps getting bigger and bigger, but Niggle has a journey to make.

He doesn’t want to go, but he cannot get out of it…

In 1939 Tolkien was despairing of ever bringing his great work The Lord of the Rings to a conclusion. One morning he woke up with Leaf by Niggle complete in his mind and wrote it down.

Surrounded by ladders, bicycles, easels and heirlooms, Richard Medrington (Jean from The Man Who Planted Trees) recounts Tolkien’s miniature masterpiece, with a soundtrack composed by Karine polwart and Michael John McCarthy.

With thanks to the Tolkien Trust.

praise for puppet State Theatre’s The Man Who Planted Trees: “Expertly put together and extremely entertaining… This is just a wonderful, enchanting piece of theatre.” British Theatre Guide www.puppetstate.com

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 sat 21 maY I 7.30pM I £16, CONC. £14 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

James Grant A welcome return visit to Carnegie Hall, after three years away, from the former Love and Money frontman.

This acoustic performance showcases James’ Al Green-inflected soul ballads that rub shoulders with radio-friendly rock and contemporary folk classics. delight in the shimmering melodies and virtuoso solos that he plucks effortlessly from his guitar plus the sweet sorrow of lost love and lasting hope echoed in ‘lyrics good enough to be poetry.’

This once wannabe guitar hero, who was also blessed with velvet vocal chords, has grown up to be one of the great Scottish songwriters of recent decades. James has written several hit singles, racked up silver disc sales and created a devoted world-wide fanbase. He has performed or toured with artists as diverse as U2, Nanci Griffiths, Tina Turner, and BB King and continues to write and perform as a solo artist; it is a great pleasure to welcome him to Carnegie Hall this Summer. “one of Scotland’s most gifted songwriters… and what a marvellous singer he is, too, spanning darkly burnished baritone depths and searing soulful intensity.” Scotsman

FrI 27 maY I 7.30pM I £22.50, CONC. £20.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction) PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

the searChers John Mcnally, Frank Allen, Spencer James, Scott ottaway The Searchers’ remarkable career continues. With total record sales well in excess of 50 million, they tour the globe as much today as they have done throughout a fantastic career spanning 5 decades.

With such classic hits as, Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away; Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, they have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the one of the leading nations in the music industry.

Their special ‘solo’ concert is a highly entertaining show and has been enthusiastically and warmly received throughout the world. Combined with anecdotes and reminiscences, this fully self-contained concert includes all their famous hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other collector and well known favourites. don’t miss The Searchers live in concert! www.the-searchers.co.uk PAGE 21

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 sat 28 maY I 7pM I £10, CONC. £8 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

DUnFermlIne strathsPeY anD reel soCIetY WITH SpECIAL GUEST: satUnUm mCelroY Join over 60 musicians from all over the country for the annual Fiddlers’ Rally.

This year’s guest artist is Satunum Mcelroy. Founder member of the Lochaber Fiddle players, Satunum is currently a member of both the Caledonian Fiddle Orchestra and the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra and has toured throughout the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and China. www.dunfermlinesrs.co.uk sUn 29 maY I 11AM – 4pM I FREE

Family Fun Day Everyone enjoyed the ‘Totfest’ Family Fun days at Adam Smith Theatre so much that we’ve rolled them out across Fife! We’ll be turning the theatre into one big playground for little ones to explore.

With messy play, dressing up, paint & craft areas and baby animation screenings, this is a fun day out for all the family!

We will also have another Family Fun Day at Adam Smith Theatre on 15 May

thUr 9 JUne I 7.30pM I £14, CONC. £12 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction) PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

the BanD oF her maJestY’s roYal marInes sCotlanD The last in a series of concerts presented by the talented Rosyth-based musicians of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland. Each Concert will be a wonderfully colourful show with 40 Royal Marines Bandsmen on stage and including the amazing Corps of drums. These evenings are hugely popular, so early booking is recommended.

Royalmarinesbands.co.uk Proceeds to Seafarers UK the leading charity for seafarers in need.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 FrI 3 JUne I 7.30pM £20, CONC. £18 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

The next fantastic production of World On Stage’s Classic opera series, from the producers of Magical Mozart and A Viennese Strauss Gala comes this glittering Opera Extravaganza; A Night in Venice.

Recreating all of the romance and glamour of Venetian soirees, the masked balls and society bustle, Night in Venice encapsulates some of the great music of Verdi, puccini and Rossini.

With music performed by the European Baroque Ensemble, this show features world class opera singers performing arias from the Grand Operas of the day.

Aida, Madam Butterfly, Turandot and many more.

Starring: Jonathan Ansell (of G4 Fame) and Maria kesselman (BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night Is Music Night!)

sat 4 JUne I 8pM I AGE 16+ I £12, CONC. £11 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

ComeDY ClUB at tIFFanY’s

loretta maIne IaIn stIrlInG, ChrIs ForBes WIth ComPere sCott GIBson We’ve got an incredible line-up of riotous, comedy carnage this June with Iain Stirling, Chris Forbes, compere Scott Gibson and headline act, musical maestro Loretta Maine. psycho-intense singer-songwriter Loretta Maine makes Courtney Love look well-balanced. This pill-popping, booze-abusing, bunny-boiling car-crash of a rock star will be the most memorable part of your night.

‘Mean, mouthy and magnificent.’ The Skinny PAGE 23

at a GlanCe maY Wed 4

7.30pm

New Room Theatre in association with Showroom Blackout

Adam Smith Theatre

Wed 4 – Sat 7

7.15pm; Sat Mat 2.15pm

Kelty Musical Association sunshine on leith

Carnegie Hall

5

Fri 6

7.30pm

East Fife Ladies Choir spring Concert

Adam Smith Theatre

Sat 7

7.30pm

one night of elvis

Rothes Halls

Sat 7

8pm

Tae Sup Wi’ A Fifer malcolm middleton & Viking moses & Yorkston thorne Khan

Adam Smith Theatre

Wed 11

7.30pm

Donald robertson is not a stand Up Comedian

Carnegie Hall

17

Thur 12

7pm

NT Live a View from the Bridge (Encore)

Adam Smith Theatre

15

Thur 12

11am

Macrobert and Barrowland Ballet Pine tree Poggle & me

Carnegie Hall

17

Thu 12

7.30pm

Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood Present Dirty Dusting with Crissy rock

Carnegie Hall

18

Thur 12

7.30pm

Whitney – Queen of the night

Rothes Halls

36

Fri 13

11am

Macrobert and Barrowland Ballet Pine tree Poggle & me

Adam Smith Theatre

Fri 13

7pm

Errol White Company Breathe

Adam Smith Theatre

Fri 13

7.30pm

all Folk’d Up

Rothes Halls

Fri 13

8pm

arild anderson trio with tommy smith & Paolo Vinaccia

Carnegie Hall

18

Sat 14

7.30pm

Just Beatles

Lochgelly Centre

32

Sat 14

7.30pm

oh! Carol – the music of neil sedaka

Rothes Halls

37

Sun 15

11am – 4pm

Fife Youth Arts Family Fun Day

Adam Smith Theatre

Sun 15

3pm

squeak Dance show

Carnegie Hall

Tue 17

11am

Macrobert and Barrowland Ballet Pine tree Poggle & me

Rothes Halls

37

Wed 18

7.30pm

Woody sez : the life & music of Woody Guthrie Musical

Carnegie Hall

19

Wed 18

11am

Macrobert and Barrowland Ballet Pine tree Poggle & me

Lochgelly Centre

33

Thur 19

7.30pm

angel anne Psychic Medium

Adam Smith Theatre

Thur 19

7.30pm

the tannahill Weavers

Rothes Halls

37

Fri 20

7pm

Puppet State Theatre Company leaf By niggle

by J.r.r. tolkien

Carnegie Hall

20

Fri 20

7.30pm

rat Pack live

Rothes Halls

38

Sat 21

7.30pm

James Grant

Carnegie Hall

21

Sat 21

7.30pm

sensation – the music of the Who

Rothes Halls

38

Sun 22

10.30am & 1.30pm

Fish & Game with the Unicorn Theatre Polar Bears Go Up!

Adam Smith Theatre

7

Mon 23 – Wed 25

8pm

World on Stage Ltd the naked truth

Adam Smith Theatre

8

Fri 27

7.30pm

the searchers

Carnegie Hall

Sat 28

2pm & 7pm

Caroline Kelly Dance academy

Adam Smith Theatre

Sat 28

7pm

Dunfermline strathspey and reel society

Carnegie Hall

22

Sat 28

12.30pm & 3pm

BIG

Lochgelly Centre

33

Sat 28 May

7.30pm

hotel California

Rothes Halls

39

Sun 29

11am – 4pm

Fife Youth Arts Family Fun Day

Carnegie Hall

22

Tues 31

7.30pm

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s tell me on a sunday with Jodie Prenger

Adam Smith Theatre

16 4 35 5

6 6 36

6

7

21

9

JUne Wed 1 – Sat 4

7.30pm; Sat Mat 2.30pm

Lochgelly & District Amateur Musical Association 9 to 5, the musical

Lochgelly Centre

33

Fri 3

7.30pm

World on Stage Ltd a night in Venice

Carnegie Hall

23

Sat 4

8pm

Gilded Balloon Comedy loretta maine, Iain stirling, Chris Forbes & scott Gibson

Carnegie Hall

23

Central scotland Ballet school

Carnegie Hall

Sun 5

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JUne Wed 8

7.30pm

mary Duff

Rothes Halls

39

Thur 9

7.30pm

the Band of her majesty’s royal marines scotland

Carnegie Hall

22

Fri 10

7pm

Fife academy of Performing arts

Lochgelly Centre

Fri 10 & Sat 11

7pm

Gail Neish Dance Studios Coppelia & Celebrations

Adam Smith Theatre

Fri 10 & Sat 11

7.30pm

Pasha Kovalev It’s All About You

Rothes Halls

40

Sat 11

7.30pm

Counterfeit sixties

Carnegie Hall

26

Sun 12

3pm

NT Live: the audience (Encore – Repeat Screening)

Adam Smith Theatre

15

Tues 14

7.30pm

Talking Scarlet Death toll by James Cawood

Adam Smith Theatre

10

Fri 17 & Sat 18

Fri 2pm; Sat 6pm

matthew Dance academy

Carnegie Hall

26

Fri 17 & Sat 18

7pm; Sat Mat 1pm

Cheryl Crawford Dance studios

Rothes Halls

39

Fri 17

7.30pm

stars from the Commitments

Adam Smith Theatre

10

Sat 18

7.30pm

Karen matheson

Adam Smith Theatre

Sun 26

7.30pm

Carnegie Youth Theatre oh What a night

Carnegie Hall

26

Tue 28

11am & 1.30pm

Grinagog Theatre row your Boat

Carnegie Hall

27

Thur 30

8pm

Gilded Balloon Comedy the Boy With tape on his Face, Bec hill, robin Grainger & ray Bradshaw

Carnegie Hall

27

7

11

J U lY Fri 1 – Sun 3

Various

national Festival of Youth theatre

Rothes Halls

41

Sat 2

7.30pm

Chaplin – the Charlie Chaplin story

Adam Smith Theatre

11

Dunfermline Dramatic society

Carnegie Hall

Wed 5 Thur 7

7pm

Branagh Theatre Live romeo and Juliet

Adam Smith Theatre

15

Fri 15

2pm & 4pm

hairy maclary

Carnegie Hall

28

Sat 16

2.45pm & 4.45pm

the scottish schools orchestra trust

Carnegie Hall

28

Thur 21 – Sat 23

7.15pm; Sat Mat 2pm

Youth Music Theatre Scotland oliver

Adam Smith Theatre

Thur 28

7.30pm

rhythm of the Dance UK Tour 2016

Rothes Halls

Sat 30

10am – 4pm

Fife Youth Arts Festival 16

Various

Mon 8

7.30pm

TV Psychic tony stockwell

Rothes Halls

41

Fri 12

7.30pm

Starman the David Bowie story

Rothes Halls

42

Sat 13

7.30pm

Girls night oot

Rothes Halls

42

Fri 19

10am

East of Scotland Begonia & Fife Fuchsia Society annual Flower show

Rothes Halls

Sat 20

7pm

spatz & Co!

Carnegie Hall

Sat 20

7.30pm

one night of Queen

Rothes Halls

43

Tue 30

7.30pm

Psychic Mediums luke Danskin and June Field

Carnegie Hall

28

Wed 31 – Sat 3

7.30pm

Ladyboys of Bangkok Forever Yours…X

Adam Smith Theatre

13

43

12 40 12

aU G U st

sePtemBer Sat 3

7.30pm

north sea Gas

Rothes Halls

Thur 8

8pm

Gilded Balloon Comedy Club at tiffany’s

Carnegie Hall

Fri 9

7.30pm

Islands in the stream

Carnegie Hall

29

Sat 10

7.30pm

aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

Carnegie Hall

29

Wed 14 – Sun 18

Various

Kirkcaldy Film Festival

Adam Smith Theatre

Wed 14

7.30pm

Jimmy Webb: the Glen Campbell Years

Carnegie Hall

30

Sat 17

7.30pm

macFloyd

Carnegie Hall

30

Sun 18

12 – 4pm

Fife Wedding show

Rothes Halls

Wed 21

7.30pm

Rapture Theatre Democracy

Adam Smith Theatre

Fri 23

7.30pm

a Bench on the road

Adam Smith Theatre

14

Fri 23

7.30pm

Classic rock Usa

Rothes Halls

43

Mon 26

7.30pm

G4 Back For Good tour 2016

Carnegie Hall

31

Tue 27 – Sat 1

7.30pm; Sat Mat 2.30pm

GAMA 50th Anniversary Betty Blue eyes

Rothes Halls

Wed 28

7.30pm

Jackson live In Concert

Carnegie Hall

Fri 30

7.30pm

talon

Carnegie Hall

13

14

31 31

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 sat 11 JUne I 7.30pM I £17.50, CONC. £15.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction) PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

CoUnterFeIt sIXtIes Take a large helping of the best pop music ever recorded. Toss in four musicians playing 100% live. Add a light show and sound system that pink Floyd would envy. Stir in a generous amount of video and stills of the stars from a bygone era. Sprinkle with anecdotes and reminiscences. Mix in a large dollop of Geordie humour and a little sauce. Cook for 2 hours.

Result: The Counterfeit Sixties Show counterfeit60s.com

FrI 17 & sat 18 JUne I FRI 7pM; SAT 6.30pM I £12.50, CONC. £8.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

mattheW DanCe ComPanY Come along and help them celebrate their twentieth stage performances as pupils, new and old, from age 2½ upwards join together to bring you a fantastic evening of song and dance in various genres. They’d love to see you, so book now and let the pupils entertain you with some fabulous fun-filled routines set to well-known tunes.

sUn 26 JUne I 7.30pM I £7.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

CarneGIe YoUth theatre

oh What a nIGht Fresh from their successful production of The phantom of the Opera, the members (aged 13– 21) direct, choreograph and present their annual summer review.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 tUe 28 JUne I 11AM & 1.30pM £4.50 I AgE 3 – 7 yEARS STUdIO I RUNNING TIME: 45 MINUTES

GrInaGoG theatre

Grinagog theatre is back with a brand new show for young audiences, Row Your Boat.

Row, row, row your boat, gently through the pond, and if you hear a loud squawk, watch out for the swan!

Two friends imagine they are on a boat. There’s a pond, a loch, the sea and even… a bath!

Come aboard for an interactive and musical adventure where imaginative play comes to life.

Especially created for 3 – 7 year olds.

thUr 30 JUne I 8pM I AGE 16+ I £12, CONC. £11 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

ComeDY ClUB at tIFFanY’s

the BoY WIth taPe on hIs FaCe WIth BeC hIll & roBIn GraInGer COMPERE raY BraDshaW The Gilded Balloon comedy circuit returns to Carnegie Hall for its final Comedy Club of the season.

And what a finale we have in store for you! Join compere Ray Bradshaw as he hosts a night of Bec Hill, Robin Grainger and headline act The Boy with Tape on his Face! Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking – drama with no acting.

The Boy has to be seen to be believed. delightful, wry, many-layered and hilarious, The Boy accesses an inner child in us all that must be fed.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 FrI 15 JUlY I 2pM & 4pM I AgE 3+ I £8 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

nonsense room ProDUCtIons

haIrY maClarY Out of the gate and off for a walk, went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy. Anyone with young children will recognise these immortal words instantly as the opening lines of the book ‘Hairy Maclary from donaldson’s dairy’ by Lynley dodd. Following overseas tours of Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia (including two residencies at Sydney Opera House), Hairy Maclary and his friends are back in the UK springing off the page this Summer.

The show features many of the characters from the books we all know and love including Hercules Morse, as big as a Horse, Bottomley potts, covered in spots, Schnitzel von Krumm, with the very low tum and Scarface Claw, the toughest tomcat in town.

With music, singing and several of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories, this show is a must for the whole family. “…a vibrant, fun-filled show that cleverly brings Lynley Dodd’s much-loved children’s books to life.” Primary Times www.hairymaclary.com

sat 16 JUlY I 2.45pM & 4.45pM I £9 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction) SCHOOL CHILdREN £3 AdMISSION TO BOTH CONCERTS.

the sCottIsh sChools orChestra trUst The Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust's annual residential course, held this year in dunblane, culminates in 2 concerts. Orchestral music performed by youngsters aged 9 to 15, in a variety of different groups conducted by Matthew Rowe, Susan dingle, Robin Wedderburn and James Chamberlain.

“A fascinating insight into the potential of youth.” The Herald. www.sscot.org.uk tUe 30 aUGUst I 7.30pM I AGE 16+ I £16.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

PsYChIC meDIUms lUKe DansKIn & JUne FIelD Although Luke's live shows are full of emotion, his natural warmth and endearing personality makes audiences feel completely at ease. passionate in encouraging people to celebrate the lives of their loved ones in spirit, laughter is a common theme in Luke's shows. June is the Resident psychic of The Sunday post newspaper and now known as the “World’s Best psychic” after participating and winning “International Battle of the psychics” which was viewed by 34 million people.

This event is for the purpose of entertainment and there are no guaranteed or certain results. www.lukedanskin.com www.junefieldmedium.com

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 FrI 9 sePtemBer I 7.30pM I £22.50, CONC. £21.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

IslanDs In the stream THE dOLLY pARTON & KENNY ROGERS STORY Featuring Stars in Their Eyes pat Cairns as Kenny Rodgers and Andrea pattison as dolly parton.

Forget about the ‘9 to 5’ and celebrate the queen and king of country, dolly parton and Kenny Rogers. Stacked with country music’s greatest hits: Jolene, Ruby, Lucille, Here You Come Again, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the County, Love is Like a Butterfly and Lady – enjoy the awesome vocals and gentle humour of dolly and Kenny’s legendary live shows.

Bring-the-house-down performances, a superb score and supreme musicianship tell the story of the simple Smoky Mountains farm girl’s rise to country music’s biggest superstar! As seen on Sky TV. www.easytheatres.com “Sounds just like the real thing.” Cross Country Magazine “The songs sounded great.” Ents24

sat 10 sePtemBer I 7.30pM I £19.50, CONC. £18.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

alY BaIn & PhIl CUnnInGham Together Aly Bain and phil Cunningham have established themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of traditional music. Mike Russell has described them as “probably the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear”.

With their musical magic and quick-witted humour, they will pull your emotional strings one moment and have you falling off the seat with laughter the next.

2016 sees Aly and phil mark many milestones. This will be their 30th year of working together, Aly turns 70 (hard to believe!) in May and phil also celebrates 40 years as a professional musician.

To celebrate, they plan some surprises on their annual trip round Scotland including a nostalgic backdrop of images from all those years, and with the release of a new album.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 WeD 14 sePtemBer I 7.30pM I £23 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction) PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

JImmY WeBB THE GLEN CAMpBELL YEARS Grammy-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb has topped the charts with hits across genres for the last five decades – pop, country and disco – with songs including MacArthur Park, Up, Up and Away, All I Know, Didn’t We, Highwayman and Worst That Could Happen, working with artists ranging from Richard Harris to Frank Sinatra to Linda Ronstadt and Art Garfunkel. perhaps the most enduring partnership is with Glen Campbell which has produced the classic hits Wichita Lineman, By the Time I Get to Phoenix and Galveston – just for starters.

JIMMY WEBB: THE GLEN CAMPBELL YEARS celebrates this friendship and the 80+ recordings from the Webb/Campbell songbook. With his trademark humour and storytelling, Webb shares anecdotes about his collaborations with Campbell, revealing the personal side to generational touchstones like Honey Come Back.

Gorgeous photos and video, and emotional virtual duets with a recorded Glen Campbell demonstrate the singular talents of these two pop icons and the indelible mark their symbiotic craftsmanship made on American music – and all over the world. Campbell and Webb are Still on the Line.

sat 17 sePtemBer I 7.30pM I £16 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

MacFloyd return to Carnegie Hall with their new show for 2016 ON THE HORIZON. It promises to be another unforgettable evening as the band journey through a catalogue of pink Floyd classics from albums such as The Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall and many more.

In a show lasting over two hours the fans will witness an impressive light and laser display along with stunning visual effects.

You too can be part of the journey if only for one night.

Enjoy the ride!

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 mon 26 sePtemBer I 7.30pm I £27.50 ViP £75 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction) PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

Having reunited after seven years away from the spotlight and their Britain’s Got Talent success, G4 are Back For Good.

After the phenomenal reaction to their 2015 Reunion Tour which played to packed houses across the UK (including Carnegie Hall), G4 have made audiences old and new fall in love with their trademark harmonies. Along with their unique take on classics such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Circle of Life and Nessun Dorma, they have also proved they can tackle the latest chart-toppers in their own inimitable style with audiences lapping up covers of Let It Go, Happy and Uptown Funk.

Join G4 in what promises to be yet another spellbinding performance. www.g4official.com VIP tickets available which include a pre-show Meet & Greet with G4 at 6pm on the day of the show, when you’ll be served a glass of wine and have the chance to meet the guys who will be happy to give autographs and photo-ops. Tickets are £75 and must be booked via the Box Office.

WeD 28 sePtemBer I 7.30pm I £19.50, conc. £18.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

JaCKson lIVe In ConCert Jackson Live in Concert sees long-time fan and hugely talented Ben Bowman recreate the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs.

Jackson Live in Concert features all-live vocals and superb musicians and dancers, fabulous costumes and, of course, all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of pop.

FrI 30 sePtemBer I 7.30pM I £21, CONC. £19 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

TALON MUSIC LTd pRESENTS THE

talon the Best oF eaGles the ComPlete hIstorY toUr 2016 In 2016 Talon presents a brand-new production of their award-winning ‘Best of Eagles’. This stunning production is a show of two halves with the first half delivering a world class laid back vibe with an in-depth look at the ‘early Eagles roots’ before visiting the brilliant Hell Freezes Over and going right through to the critically acclaimed Long Road Out of Eden. The second half arrives in style with a complete change of mood and pace featuring those classic ‘Eagles Greatest Hits’ from their timeless back catalogue. www.talonmusic.co.uk

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Bank Street, Lochgelly ky5 9RD Box Office 01592 583303 www.onfife.com Box office open 9am – 9pm Mon to Fri; 9am – 2.30pm Sat and 1 hour before performances Café Bar open Mon – Fri 10 – 3, Sat 9 – 12 Library open Mon – Sat, times vary

A stunning, fully refurbished community hub, Lochgelly Centre is proud to be home to a theatre, Fifespace gallery, Jennie Lee Library, sports hall, art and meeting rooms, local office services and a popular café bar all in this fantastic setting.

A welcoming space for all, the centre has a fantastic programme of classes and activities for all ages as well as its programme of family shows, music, community events and films.

Lochgelly Centre offers a Cinema programme with films at a bargain price of £5, conc. £3. Check out online for full listings.

Lily’s Café bar serves a selection of breakfast treats, light lunches, sandwiches, salads and home bakes, plus a delicious range of teas and coffees. Children’s portions are also available and there are regular activities to keep the wee ones occupied.

VenUe hIre Lochgelly Centre is one of Fife Cultural Trust’s most versatile venues available for hire, whether you're hosting a meeting, workshop, reception, party, class, or a full-blown stage production. It boasts fully equipped meeting rooms, large sports hall with aerial rigging, a specialist arts and crafts room, pC suite, gallery spaces and a 412 seat theatre. Contact the Events Team on events@onfife.com or telephone 01592 583255

sat 14 maY I 7,30pM I £12, CONC. £10 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

JUst Beatles Just Beatles have firmly established themselves on the tribute band scene and have played at Beatles festivals all over the UK and Europe. They were recently hand-picked by music giant Korg, to provide vocals for their ‘Liverpool’ keyboard advertising campaign.

Extremely close attention has been made to every aspect of the Beatles’ act in their quest to emulate the Beatles as accurately as possible. Together with authentic instruments and equipment they faithfully re-create the sound and style of a Beatles concert.

This Fife based band have become a ‘must see’ act – so don’t miss them! www.justbeatles.co.uk PAGE 32

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303 WeD 18 maY I 11AM I £4.50 (TEACHERS GO FREE FOR 10+ GROUpS) AgE 6 MonTHS – 5 yEARS I STUdIO I RUNNING TIME: 30 MINUTES pLUS pLAYTIME

maCroBert anD BarroWlanD Ballet Present

PIne tree PoGGle & me Vince wants to explore the forest but is too scared to go on his own. Until one day he meets poggle, a friendly creature who takes him on an adventure exploring the forest and the magical musical tree. This funny, sensory dance theatre piece is complete with live music, clapping rhythms and bubble popping throughout. www.barrowlandballet.co.uk Also at Adam Smith Theatre (13 May), Carnegie Hall (12 May) & Rothes Halls ( 17 May), see page 17 for full information.

sat 28 maY I 12.30pM & 3pM I £4.50 I 3 – 5 yEARS I STUdIO I RUNNING TIME: 55 MINUTES

BIG

Two friends are going somewhere new, with some things that they know...and some they don’t. Everyone tells them they are big and ready, so why do they sometimes feel so small? Will this new adventure be exciting or scary? Have they packed their bags with all the right things? Can their friends come too? They need help to work it out! Can you come and help them? Show them how to be as brave as a dinosaur or a superhero, just like you!

BIG is a new theatre clown show for 3–5 year olds all about what it is like to be small in a big world and starting somewhere new.

It has been developed with nursery children across Scotland who are about to go through the transition process from nursery to primary One.

WeD 1 JUne – sat 4 JUne I 7.30pM ; SAT MAT 2.15 I £13, CONC. £11; SAT MAT ALL TICKETS £11 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

loChGellY & DIstrICt amateUr mUsICal assoCIatIon

9 to 5 THE MUSICAL Music and lyrics by dolly parton, book by patricia Resnick and based on the 1980s hit movie. An upbeat, high energy, new show from Country and Western queen – dolly parton.

This fun-filled musical is a hilarious story of friendship, gossip and revenge.

The plot centres around three unlikely female friends who, when pushed to boiling point by their sexist, egotistical, lying, bigot of a boss, devise a plan to get even. They take control of the company and learn there’s not very much that they can’t do – even in a man’s world! That includes harnessing ‘the boss’ and suspending him in mid-air! Who would want to miss seeing that!

Featuring dolly parton’s original hit song, 9 to 5 and full of catchy tunes guaranteed to have you dancing in your seat. So leave the daily grind behind for a few hours and come and join us for a great night out!

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FifeSpace galleries at Rothes Halls and Lochgelly Centre offer a range of changing visual art and photographic exhibitions.

FREE AdMISSION Open Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5pm (until 2pm Saturday at Lochgelly)

Mon 28 MARCH – WED 1 JunE I LoCHgELLy CEnTRE

nEW gRADuATE EXHiBiTion Vessels Rachel Lee A former student of St Andrews High School, Kirkcaldy, Rachel graduated from duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in 2015 with a first class honours degree. Rachel is very excited to be returning home to Fife to showcase this vibrant body of her artwork in her first solo exhibition since graduating.

SAT 2 APRiL – WED 25 MAy I RoTHES HALLS 6 JunE – 27 JuLy I LoCHgELLy CEnTRE

out of the Shadows and into the Sun A retrospective of the work of Ian Wilkie 1954–2014 A range of artwork showcasing the stunning talent of Ian Wilkie, including some of his now legendary miniature guitar replicas. The display will include photographs taken from the 1970s up until last year as well as some recent paintings.

28 MAy – 23 JuLy I RoTHES HALLS 1 Aug – 26 SEPT I LoCHgELLy CEnTRE

TransFoRM Nathalie Cortada, David Henderson, Robert Mach and Keiko Mukaide ‘transFORM’ draws together a group of 4 artists producing diverse work but with a shared underlying passion, their fascination with the human-made world.

Mon 6 AuguST – TuES 14 SEPTEMBER I RoTHES HALLS

glenrothes Art Club Annual Exhibition Glenrothes Art Club returns to FifeSpace gallery for the annual presentation of contemporary and traditional artwork in oils, watercolours, acrylics, pastels, pen & ink and craft work. All the work on show is for sale at very reasonable rates and purchases will also contribute to the future success of the club. Glenrothes Art Club provides year-round classes and workshops with a regular input from professional artist tutors. New members are most welcome.

Open Submission 4 2 MAy – 11 JunE

Four from Nanjing 南京四人影像展 18 JunE – 30 JuLy

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At this moment by Su Cheng

RoTHES HALLS 7 MARCH – 23 APRiL

kingdom Centre, glenrothes ky7 5nX Box Office 01592 611101 www.onfife.com Box office opens Mon – Sat, 9am – 5pm and 1 hour before performances Café open Mon – Sat 8.30am – 3.30pm and for pre theatre meals on selected performances. Bar open for all performances.

This modern and versatile arts and conference venue hosts a very popular programme of live music, comedy and drama as well as exhibitions, community classes and the local library. Based in the Kingdom Centre with free parking, and only 5 mins walk from the bus station, its flexible seating auditorium seats 100 to 600 and 1400 standing which enables Fife Cultural Trust to bring large scale productions and major acts to Fife.

Our busy café is open early for breakfast and serves delicious meals, coffee and home-baking throughout the day.

VenUe hIre Rothes Halls is one of Fife’s most popular conference and meeting room providers. A purpose-built, multi-function conference centre, it is ideal for trade shows, training events, meetings, conferences, classes and events. Our spaces are extremely flexible with 12 meeting rooms, gallery spaces and two auditoriums.

Our talented in-house catering team can provide dinners for up to 350.

Contact the Events Team on events@onfife.com or telephone 01592 583255

sat 7 maY I 7.30pM I £21.50, CONC. £19.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction) PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

one nIGht oF elVIs There are Elvis tributes... and then there’s Lee Memphis King.

As Europe’s most successful Elvis presley tribute artist, Lee presents the ultimate tribute to the King – celebrating the epic career of the musical legend. Backed by a world class orchestra and singers along with large screen projections, this is the largest Elvis show to tour UK theatres.

Over the past decade as Lee has toured his One Night of Elvis, he has picked up numerous accolades and sold out at some of the most prestigious venues across the UK and Europe.

This brand new production for 2016 covers the legendary ’68 Comeback Special and the epic Vegas years. Featuring new songs and stunning costumes, One Night of Elvis remains the most authentic and popular Elvis presley production around. prepare to be enthralled by this musical journey and spend One Night with Elvis. www.leememphisking.com PAGE 35

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101

thUr 12 maY I 7.30pM I £22 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

WhItneY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award-winning production features a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breathtaking performance as Whitney.

Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run to You, Saving All My Love, I Will Always Love You, and many more, this show beautifully remembers the most highly awarded female artiste in the world ever!

Whitney’s one true legacy was her music which touched most of us at some time in our lives. Share her life and get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night!

FrI 13 maY I 7.30pM I £18.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

all FolK’D UP Introducing the most exciting young Irish band to appear in a generation! With their sound rooted deep in Irish Folk and Celtic Rock, All Folk’d Up take you on a fabulous journey into the depths of traditional Irish Music and American Folk as well as Rock & Modern Classics.

This 5 piece band have already made a name for themselves, touring the length and breadth of Ireland and now they finally embark on their first ever UK Theatre Tour.

For further details and ‘The Live Sessions’ video showreel check out www.allfolkdup.com PAGE 36

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 sat 14 maY I 7.30pM I £18, CONC. £16 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

oh! Carol THE MUSIC OF NEIL SEdAKA From their humble beginnings in Brooklyn to the dizzying heights of their success in the 50s & 60s – the songwriting genius of Neil Sedaka and ‘Howie’ Howard Greenfield will go down in musical history as one of the most successful partnerships of all time.

The wonderful vocal talents of damion Scarcella and Belinda Wollaston, backed by their band, take to the stage to bring you a show dedicated to celebrating these two giants of the song-writing world with two hours worth of songs and the stories behind them. This show is packed full of hits such as Calendar Girl, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, [Is This The Way To] Amarillo, Stupid Cupid and of course Oh! Carol, masterpieces made famous not only by Sedaka but also other well-known performers like Connie Francis, Tony Christie, Tom Jones and LaVern Baker.

If you like to sing-a-long or just want to hear great music this show is for you.

tUe 17 maY I 2pM I £4.50 (TEACHERS GO FREE FOR 10+ GROUpS) AgE 6 MonTHS – 5 yEARS I STUdIO I RUNNING TIME: 30 MINUTES pLUS pLAYTIME

maCroBert anD BarroWlanD Ballet Present

PIne tree PoGGle & me This funny, sensory dance theatre piece is complete with live music, clapping rhythms and bubble popping throughout.

Also on at Adam Smith Theatre (13 May), Carnegie Hall (12 May) & Lochgelly Centre 18 May) see page 17 for full details

thUr 19 maY I 7.30pM I STUdIO £12, CONC. £10 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

the tannahIll WeaVers This dynamic quartet play Scottish traditional music at its best. The band’s potent mixture of traditional ballads and fiery instrumentals leaves their audiences spellbound. As tight and versatile as any band in the Celtic music scene, the Tannas can summon rock-n-roll intensity as easily as haunting introspection. “over the years the Tannies have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from all over the world.

The band is one of a kind.” The Desert Shamrack, Scottsdale, AZ “An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new.”

New York Times www.tannahillweavers.com PAGE 37

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 FrI 20 maY I 7.30pM I £22.50, CONC. £21 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

This all-new spectacular show brings together the UK’s No1 dean Martin, Sammy davis Jnr and Frank Sinatra for the first time ever in the most “swingsational” show of the year. The brand-new production combines the full sound of big band swing with the charisma, panache and swagger of the original trio – performed by an all-star cast: dean Martin: dave Lee comes fresh from a triumphant portrayal of dino, both in the West End and international touring productions Sammy davis Jnr: Thomas Henry has extensively toured the UK playing Sammy and has performed alongside Judy Carmichael at New York’s famous Rainbow Rooms Frank Sinatra: Martin Joseph played Ol’ Blue Eyes at the West End’s Strand, Savoy and Adelphi Theatres and on UK, European and US tours. Has appeared with dame Judi dench, Ben Kingsley, daniel day Lewis at the National Theatre, in the West End and on Broadway.

This lavish treat authentically captures dean, Sammy and Frank during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday. Featuring all the patter and razzamatazz of the Rat pack’s infamous live stage show, join the UK’s number one dean, Sammy and Frank live concert extravaganza. www.easytheatres.com

sat 21 maY I 7.30pM I £19.50, CONC. £18.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

After 50 years of music making, this show features the greatest hits of one of last remaining truly legendary British rock bands, The Who. This unique concert experience has been devised with theatrical and musical elements that illustrates guitarist and main songwriter pete Townsend’s skills as both a straight ahead rock writer and also composer of musicals, including songs from both Tommy and Quadrophenia.

SENSATION will take you on an amazing musical journey, from My Generation to Who Are You via the rock opera hits I’m Free, Pinball Wizard and Acid Queen, all fitting within The Who's maxim of “maximum rhythm and blues”.

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This rocking show features top quality musicians and singers as well as guest appearances from stars from the West End. It promises to be a ‘Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy’ night of non-stop hits from one of the most influential bands of all time.

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101

sat 28 maY I 7.30pM I £18.50, CONC. £17.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

hotel CalIFornIa You may be in Glenrothes, but you’ll believe you’re standing on that street corner in Winslow, Arizona when you join Hotel California, Edinburgh’s brilliant tribute to The Eagles and their Californian Sunshine Rock sound. This fantastic six-piece band brings their spectacular new critically acclaimed show of pure Eagles nostalgia to Rothes Halls, with a set that includes tracks from the outstanding Long Road Out Of Eden album, as well as timeless classics from Take it Easy and Desperado to, of course, the legendary Hotel California. A night to remember for Eagles fans young and old, new or long-standing. You can check-out any time you like, but you’ll never want to leave the Hotel California. www.hotelcaliforniamusic.co.uk WeD 8 JUne I 7.30pM I £21 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

marY DUFF WITH SPECIAL GUESTS KATHY CRINION AND JORDAN MOGEY Renowned Irish songstress Mary duff last appeared at Rothes Hall with dominic Kirwan in 2015. We are pleased to welcome her back with special guests Kathy Crinion and Jordan Mogey for another delightful evening of Irish music.

Mary duff’s career is going from strength to strength as the salutation and success continue to roll in for the genuinely charismatic and warm Irish singer. Along with her Scottish and Irish tours, 2016 will also see Mary performing in Australia, New Zealand, Sri-Lanka, Switzerland, and the USA. www.maryduff.net

FrI 17 & sat 18 JUne I 7pM; SAT MAT 1pM I £12, CONC. £10

CherYl CraWForD DanCe stUDIos pupils from 3 years to late teens from Cheryl Crawford dance studios will be showcasing their talents in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Cheer, Acro & Musical Theatre.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 FrI 10 & sat 11 JUne I 7.30pM I £26 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

Pasha IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU Rothes Halls welcomes the return of Strictly Come Dancing’s pasha Kovalev, after his sell-out show last year!

With his slick moves, calm demeanor, and brooding good looks, pasha has become a sensation as a popular dancer. After winning Strictly in 2014 alongside his partner Caroline Flack, pasha returned to our screens last year with the delightful Carol Kirkwood.

This brand new production with his spectacular dancers features breathtaking choreography, sensational music and amazing costumes leaving the audience supercharged with positive energy and emotion.

Top notch entertainment for all the family. www.pashakovalev.co.uk

thUr 28 JUlY I 7.30pM I £25, CONC. £23 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

rhYthm oF the DanCe UK toUr 2016 This incredible live show celebrates the rich history of Ireland and the art of Irish dance, from the disciplined Celtic Step to the sensual, ancient Sean Nos dance style. Rhythm of the dance creates a new era in Irish entertainment, presenting world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, and the handsome Young Irish Tenors. Internationally rated as one of the most popular and successful Irish Step dance shows on tour by critics, audiences, and millions of fans around the world. www.rhythmofthedance.com PAGE 40

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 FrI 1 – sUn 3 JUlY I £5, CONC. £3. dAY pASS £8/£6. FAMILY (2 AdULTS & 3 CHILdREN) £15

natIonal FestIVal oF YoUth theatre Each year Scotland’s National Festival of Youth Theatre (NFYT) brings the Rothes Halls alive in an explosion of young creative talent. It is the only annual event in Scotland which offers young people the opportunity to come together and connect with others who share their passion for theatre. With a performance programme on sale to the public, we invite you to join us in discovering the talent and creativity of our young people.

Fri 1 July, 7pm I Volcano Youth Company We really want to win but we don’t want to try too hard Sat 2 July, 3.45pm I Eden Court Creative I Mallaig Youth Theatre os nadarrach Sat 2 July, 7.45pm I Performing Arts Youth Theatre It’s my party (and I’ll cry if I want to) Sun 3 July, 2pm I Lab Station (Platform) Broken

Full festival programme: ytas.org.uk/nfyt

mon 8 aUGUst I 7.30pM I £21

an eVenInG oF meDIUmshIP WIth tV PsYChIC tonY stoCKWell For those with an interest in Mediumship, the name of Tony Stockwell will certainly need no introduction.

Tony has worked tirelessly over 25 years to demonstrate his belief that those who have passed on can communicate with their loved ones.

Tony’s insight into the lives of total strangers is inexplicable and remarkable as he attempts to offer fascinating revelations from the other side.

Any demonstration of mediumship is an experiment and results are not guaranteed.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 FrI 12 aUGUst I 7.30pM I £18, CONC. £17 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

starman THE dAVId BOWIE STORY From Rebel Rebel to China Girl, Let’s Dance to Young Americans, Ashes to Ashes, Life on Mars, Changes, Heroes, Sound and Vision, Golden Years, Absolute Beginners, the list goes on and on. Songs from all eras of david Bowie’s celebrated career are performed to perfection in this highly charged show.

The finest musicians and singers combined with an amazing performance from theatre stage star Michael King. Including big screen audition visual footage plus various costume changes, following the many personas of david Bowie, the audience is taken on a ‘Fantastic Voyage’ of Bowie hits.

Starman is not only the ultimate tribute to a legend, but also a highly entertaining, emotional and thought-provoking musical celebration that you will want to see again and again. www.bowiestarman.com

sat 13 aUGUst I 7.30pM I £15, CONC. £13 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

InsIDeoUt ProDUCtIons ProUDlY Present

GIrls nIGht oot!

THE MUSICAL The hilarious sequel to the smash hit ‘I WILL SURVIVE’ starring… donna Hazelton, Lauren Ellis-Steele, Alison Rona Cleland & Natalie Tulloch.

Join the girls on a hen night that you won’t forget with a smash hit retro soundtrack…

Songs from 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and Now! To prepare for a marriage all a girl needs are her friends and a guid old hen night!

Banterous, Balshy and Bootyliciously good fun!

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 sat 20 aUGUst I 7.30pM I £20 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction) PRE-THEATRE MEALS £12

one nIGht oF QUeen In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the show’s history.

The former computer operator from Glasgow began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band The Works, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen, and they have rocked venues all over the world including the prestigious BBC proms in the park.

This is a spectacular live concert, which recreates the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time and includes hit after hit – Don’t Stop Me Now, It’s A Kinda Magic, Break Free, Another One Bites The Dust, Your Best Friend and many more.

This show will ROCK you! www.garymullenandtheworks.com

sat 3 sePtemBer I 7.30pM I £10, CONC. £9 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

north sea Gas North Sea Gas, one of Scotland’s most popular folk bands, return to Rothes Halls, promising to entertain with music, songs and laughter.

Like their albums, the live show consists of traditional, contemporary and self-penned material, all in their own inimitable style. As well as guitars, bouzouki, banjo, fiddle, bodhrans and whistles, there will also be the band’s renowned vocal harmonies.

“A spellbinding evening of five star entertainment.” Readifolk “i can only assume the name north Sea gas is a reference to one of Scotland’s most valuable natural resources. it’s an apt comparison because i’d say the same about the band north Sea gas” Rambles Review www.northseagas.co.uk FrI 23 sePtemBer I 7.30pM I £18.50, CONC. £16.50 plus £1 booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction)

ClassIC roCK Usa Imagine a Rock Concert involving three of the biggest name Rock Stars of the 21st Century. Classic Rock USA is a heart-pumping, drum-beating, pulsating Rock extravaganza featuring over 25 hits from Brian Adams, Jon Bon Jovi and the ‘Boss ‘himself Bruce Springsteen. You will be taken on an epic journey of all things rock, as the ‘totally awesome’ cast and band bring down the house with the very best selections of these 3 great artists. Including: Born to run, Thunder Road, Hungry Heart, Everything I do, Summer of 69 and the Rock of Anthem’s of Jon Bon Jovi, Living on a Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name, Bed of Roses and many more.

Get Ready to Rock Out and party On with Classic Rock USA!

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CreatIVe learnInG FIFe Fife Youth Arts Creative Learning programme offers weekly classes in dance, drama, singing and vocal coaching, musical theatre, filmmaking, digital arts, visual arts and aerial arts. There are sessions for everyone, including adults, and it doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or are looking to develop your skills to professional levels. To view our full range of classes and to book your place visit www.fifeyoutharts.com

FrInGe 16 5 – 21 August I The Edinburgh Academy (Fringe Venue 70) Fife Youth Arts are once again off to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe where we will showcase the very best of Fife’s youth and children arts on an international platform. As part of the programme we will have paid internships in arts performance, management and production, open across the summer. If you are interested in working with us, the application process will open at the beginning of summer term.

Find out more at www.fifeyoutharts.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter or contact: info@fifeyoutharts.com / 03451 555 555 ex 453201

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sat 11 JUne I 10.30AM ANd 1.30pM AuCHMuTy HigH SCHooL , kiRkCALDy

SCOTTISH OPERA the lIttle WhIte toWn oF neVer WearY In a small town in Scotland, the vibrations from the old bell tower are making the buildings crumble. Can you help save them before the next hour strikes? An interactive musical performance for 5 – 8 year olds, inspired by the illustrated story by Glasgow Girls artist Jessie M King. performed as part of the 2016 Festival of Architecture.

1 – 4 sePtemBer I FREE pERFORMANCES VENUES ACROSS FIFE (INCLUdING ST ANdREWS MUSEUM & KIRKCALdY GALLERIES) CHECK ONFIFE.COM FOR UpdATES

JANIS CLAxTON dANCE pRESENTS PoP-UP DUets (FraGments oF loVe) Award-winning choreographer Janis Claxton and composer pippa Murphy join forces with a team of world-class dancers for a series of short duets choreographed specifically for public spaces. Based around the theme of love, the duets will ‘pop-up’ throughout Fife.

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www.onfife.com Mon 16 – Sun 22 May I Free I Age 0 – 4

BOOKBUG WEEK 2016 This year, Bookbug Week will be taking families on a trip Around the World! Come along to our libraries for special sessions where you can sing-a-long to your favourite nursery rhymes and songs in different languages, come dressed in national dress and hear stories from different cultures. There will also be a special Bookbug Celebration day at the launch of the new Kelty Library.

Bookbug will be visiting us in Fife during Bookbug Week. If you see Bookbug, why not Tweet or Facebook us a selfie with our favourite book-loving bug.

on AT JEnniE LEE LiBRARy, LoCHgELLy Wed 8 June I 7.30pm I £6.50 conc. £5.50

BOOKS AND BAILEYS To mark the announcement of the winner of the Baileys Women’s prize for fiction 2016, join us for an evening of book readings and Baileys. Savour a glass of Baileys while you listen to a reading from each of the six shortlisted books. There will also be a prize draw on the evening when you can win a set of the shortlisted titles. Ticket price includes two delicious servings of Baileys liqueur and free entry into the prize draw. Book through onfife.com

on AT LEVEn LiBRARy Tue 21 June I 7.30pm I £9.50 conc.£8.50

TASTE! OF CHOCOLATE Chocolate and books – a classic combination. Sample a selection of handmade Scottish chocolates and tantalising reads in this multisensory event with local chocolatier Watson’s chocolates.

A treat for your ears and your taste buds. Book through onfife.com

All Snapperwhippers welcome for a Whizzpopping time with brilliant books and activities at your libraries this Summer! Fife Libraries are partnering with the Reading Agency and The Roald dahl Estate to bring you a children's Summer Reading Challenge celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the author who brought us treasures like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, James and the Giant Peach and of course the famous BFG. Children aged 4 to 11 are encouraged to read six library books over the summer holidays, with a special Bookbug category for 2 to 3 year olds. Join at your local library from Saturday 28 May and collect a Big Friendly Read pack to get started. We have wonderful rewards on offer and a gold medal for everyone completing the challenge!

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For full details of all exhibitions and events across our museums and galleries check onfife.com or sign up to receive a copy of our Diary.

War Memorial gardens, kirkcaldy, Fife ky1 1yg 01592 583206

EXHIBITION 20 June – 14 August I Age 1+ £5, Child/Concession £3. Family £12 (2 adults & 2 children/1 adult + 3 children) Children under 2 Free The Singing Kettle entertained over 5 million parents and children at their live shows for 30 years (not to mention the millions who watched them on 8 television series for BBC and ITV).

Why not join the Singing Kettle for a fun-packed trip down memory lane? Following the sell-out run at Rothes Halls last year, Kirkcaldy Galleries are delighted to host this kettle-tastic exhibition.

There’ll be lots of activities for the kids and Kettles full of nostalgia for the adults... Who knows, a member of your family may just be inspired to create a show of their own. You will also be able to pick and take your very own kettle over the next few months – with proceeds going to Rachel House and Fife Youth Arts, details to be announced.

Doubledykes Road, St Andrews ky16 9DP 01334 659380

THE GLASGOW BOYS A SPIRIT OF REBELLION 28 May – 4 September I Free Linked by friendship and a shared desire to rebel against the artistic traditions of late 19th century Scotland, the Glasgow Boys became one of the most significant groups of painters working in Britain at that time. A loose association of around 20 artists, many of them went on to enjoy critical acclaim and commercial success, both at home and abroad.

The exhibition looks at the evolving style of the Glasgow Boys and their impact on the art world.

Included are works from our collection by leading members of the group and many others associated with it, including Arthur Melville, John Lavery, E A Hornel, George Henry, James Guthrie, Joseph Crawhall, E A Walton, Alexander Roche and Thomas Corsan Morton.

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hoW to BooK you can book online and choose your own seats at onfife.com or please visit or call any of our 4 Box offices. The numbers are at the top of each page.

From May 1st 2016 Fife Cultural Trust will be introducing a booking fee for tickets priced £5 and over which is required to cover our increasing cost of service provision, the majority of which is provided free of charge. This will supplement the income we receive from both our theatre box office and the Fife Council Management fee and will be reinvested directly into the organisation to enable us to continue to bring you the type of cultural highlights you have come to expect. >

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Booking fees will not be charged on tickets costing less than £5 or for classes, courses or participatory activities provided by Fife Cultural Trust

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If you plan to book more than five tickets across one or more shows, we recommend booking everything in one go (via our Box Offices as the capped fee is not yet available online.)

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The £1 postage charge per transaction remains

FCT remains committed to presenting shows and events at affordable prices and we welcome any comments from customers about the service we provide. Contact us at www.youtellus.co.uk

BaBe In arms In order to give parents and carers peace of mind when making advanced booking for shows, we have introduced a Babe in Arms ticket (for suitable performances) for only £2. This charge enables us to register attendance and support parents and carers when you are in our venues.

GroUPs We welcome larger parties and if you have a group of 10+ interested in seeing a show, call any of our Box Offices or our groups Booking line on 01592 583354, as you may be able to benefit from a group discount.

aCCess All our theatres and museums have ramps for easy access, plus adaptable toilets, induction loops and disabled parking.

Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.

ConCessIons We offer lower-priced concession tickets for many of our shows. If you are under 16, a Senior Citizen, student in full time education, registered disabled or unemployed, where you see ‘conc.’ you can book at a reduced price. When collecting concessionary tickets, proof of concession must be provided.

Fife Cultural Trust actively supports breastfeeding. You are welcome to feed your baby in any of our public or community venues.

Just ask at Box Office if you’d like this brochure in a large print or audio version.

lateComers Out of respect to the performers, if you arrive after a show has started, you may have to wait until the interval before we can admit you.

Data ProteCtIon Whether you’ve seen a show, had lunch in one of our cafés or just have a suggestion, we want to hear from you. Log on to youtellus.co.uk or speak to a member of staff, and spill the beans!

Fife Cultural Trust is registered with the data protection Registrar and is committed to upholding the data protection Act. Should you wish to be removed from our mailing list, please email sharon.wallace@onfife.com

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special day Weddings at‌ Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Lochgelly Centre

To check availability and request a wedding package or arrange a show around, please contact weddings@onfife.com 01592 583255