ON at Fife Theatres Summer 2014 Brochure

WHAT’S

AdAM SMith theAtre CArnegie hAll loChgelly Centre rotheS hAllS

May – September 2014

DIVE ON IN THIS SUMMER! TICKET OFFERS I PRE-THEATRE MEALS I EXHIBITIONS MUSIC I DRAMA I COMEDY I DANCE I FAMILY I CINEMA find us on

onfife.com

Welcome

Adam Smith

pages 4 – 15

Carnegie hall

pages 16 – 34

lochgelly Centre

pages 35 – 36

Once again our programmers have put together a wide mix of shows to suit all ages. Something I’m particularly excited about is Sell A Door Theatre Company’s Sunset Song, recently voted Scotland’s most popular novel of all time. entertaining Mr Sloane and Uncle Varick are two more dramas to put on your list of ‘must sees’.

rothes halls

pages 37 – 47

There’s plenty for music fans, including the 60s show Carnaby Street, 10cc’s graham gouldman’s heart Full of Songs, a first-ever visit to Fife by heritage opera with their Passion for opera and rhythm of the dance, which features not only The Three Irish Tenors but also a full Irish band and troupe of 30 dancers. You also have the chance to catch the legendary Martha reeves and her Vandellas and the fabulous saxophonist yolanda Brown.

diary listing of all events pages 24 – 25

join us online at onfife @onfife Sign up to our e-newsletter For competitions, news, offers and more simply visit www.onfife.com/mail and you can receive our e-newsletter or the brochure direct to your inbox.

The cheeky lady Boys of Bangkok return with their latest show, red hot Kisses and we also play host to immortal Chi, an all-action martial arts spectacular direct from China.

Look out for our popular on the Ball offers which mean that you can snap up tickets at a bargain price if you book early.

thank you to our business sponsors.

Contact bill.mair@onfife.com for more info PLatinuM MeMbers:

We’ve a whole host of delights to keep everyone entertained over the coming months and I look forward to seeing you at one of our venues very soon. Have a great Summer!

hazel Wotherspoon Head of Programming and Creative Development ON at Fife Theatres is part of Fife Cultural Trust, combining Libraries, Museums, Theatres and Arts and Archives in the Kingdom. Company limited by guarantee (incorporated in Scotland) Company Number: SC415704. Scottish Charity Number: SC043442

GOLD MeMber:

Supported by

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.

USEFUL INFO HOW TO BOOK ON your travels: Visit us at one of our 4 box offices ON the phone: Call us! Box Office phone numbers are at the top of each page ONline: www.onfife.com It doesn’t matter whether you’re booking in person or online, we don’t have any additional booking fees. gift Vouchers make an ideal present and are available from Box Office in any denomination. Please note that we do not offer or accept Theatre Tokens.

THE BALL

ON THE BALL

PRE-THEATRE MEALS

Our ON the Ball offers bounce back once more with many shows a tenner or less! Look out for this logo and book early to net these great deals and save money!

Complete your evening and dine at one of our theatre café bars. We offer mouth-watering meals prior to selected shows. This symbol next to a show means delicious food for just £10 for 2 courses. Ask Box Office for menus. Advanced booking essential.

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.

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.

ACCESS All our buildings have ramps for easy access, plus adaptable toilets, induction loops and disabled parking.

Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in our theatres and cafes.

We support breastfeeding in all our 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 We welcome your feedback, so log on to www.youtellus.co.uk or speak to a member of staff.

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

PAGE 3

A lively theatre in the heart of Kirkcaldy welcoming touring drama, comedy, music and an annual pantomime, Adam Smith Theatre is also at the heart of our community, staging family shows for all ages, and home to many community arts groups and classes. With all that and a fantastic café, come in, take a seat, and enjoy!

Cinema Look out for our ON Screen brochure or website for full cinema listings, featuring blockbusters, independents and family films. Kirkcaldy Film Festival returns on 19–21 Sept 2014 with film premieres, classic movies and special guests – programme announced late July.

Bennochy road, Kirkcaldy Ky1 1et Box Office 01592 583302 Box office open 10am – 5.30pm Mon – Sat & later on performance nights

this year’s gigantic Pantomime production is

Mon 9 dec – Sat 10 Jan on sale now!

Tickets from £7.50 – £20

FRI 2 MAY I 7.30PM I AGe 12+ £14, CONC. £12. SCHOOLS £5

DYAD PRODuCTIONS

THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE Monroe as we’ve never seen her before: alone in her bedroom; no glitz, no glamour, no masks.

Overdosed on pills, the woman behind the icon unravels her remarkable life to reveal a biting intelligence, a frustrated talent and an imperfect body. This stark confessional offers a radical interpretation of this Hollywood legend and leads us, in real time, to the moment of her death.

PAGE 4

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 SUN 4 MAY I 1PM & 3PM I AGe 1 – 4 £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I ADAM SMITH STuDIO A MACROBeRT & FROzeN CHARLOTTe CO-PRODuCTION

TOO MANY PENGUINS? How many penguins are too many penguins?

Mr Polaro thinks that one is more than enough, thank you very much.

Penguina wants someone to play with.

Just one friend... Well, maybe two... Or three...

How many penguins can we get in one space?

Squeeze into this fun theatrical experience, created especially for 1 – 4 year olds, to find out.

It might get crowded, but we promise the arrival of the penguins, however many, will entertain and delight. 2012 Winner of Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland for Best Production for Children and Young People. “delightful… adults and children left with smiles on their faces.” ★★★★ TimeOut London “A little bit of theatrical magic.” ★★★★ The Scotsman Too Many Penguins will also appear at Carnegie hall on Fri 2 May

SUN 11 MAY I 2PM I £10, CONC. £8 ADAM SMITH STuDIO

DAVID SCHEEL Would you like to hear beautiful and technically brilliant piano music?

And in between pieces would you like to laugh yourself silly? If you have answered yes, you need to book up for this show.

You may hear a popular folk song played in the styles of Mozart, Rachmaninoff, an iPod Mini or Blues, or he might play a piece by Bach in the right hand and one by Andrew Lloyd Webber in the left, at the same time. Born in Australia, Scheel has enjoyed dual but separate careers as a concert pianist and actor. His first one-man shows soon blossomed into a smash hit, Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player, which has now been touring the world for 15 years. The American press recently called him “the funniest pianist in the world.” “he is as funny as any, wittier than most, and, uniquely, a concert pianist of international stature… he stands alone, in a class of his own.” BBC Arts Review, London.

PAGE 5

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 FRI 16 MAY I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10. SCHOOLS £5 I AGe 12+ RAPTuRe THeATRe IN ASSOCIATION WITH THe TOLBOOTH

UNCLE VARICK What happens when the rock and roll of swinging sixties London collides with the not so rock and roll of remote Scotland?

Sandy Sheridan: pretentious art critic and self proclaimed cultural icon returns home from London to his Scottish country pile – with his new, much younger, wife in tow. Waiting for him are his stoical daughter Shona and his acerbic ex-brother in law: uncle varick, played by High Road legend Jimmy Chisholm.

Add in the handsome local Doctor, the not so handsome local neighbour and you have a play full of comedy, pathos, jealously, lust and some very dodgy chain saws.

John Byrne the writer behind iconic plays such as, The Slab Boys and the legendary television series Tutti Frutti gives us a great Scottish comedy. Think Monarch of the Glen meets the Rolling Stones. A great soundtrack, a great comedy and a great night out.

SUN 18 MAY I 2PM I £6, CONC. £4.50 I AGe 4 – 8 IMAGINATe FeSTIvAL ON TOuR PReSeNTS COMPAGNIA TPO & INSITe ARTS

SAltBUSh

CHILDREN’S CHEERING CARPET

Saltbush follows the journey of two Aboriginal friends as they cross Australia on foot. It is an interactive journey through the culture and landscape of Aboriginal Australia, celebrated through live dance, music, song and stories.

Children are invited to explore, play and dance with the performers as the landscape unfolds around them, providing a unique immersive experience and where the audience can become part of this visually beautiful journey.

“Children’s theatre doesn’t get any better than this… the perfect fusion of dance, art and breathtaking digital design.” ★★★★★ The Sunday Mail, Australia Part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme.

PAGE 6

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 WED 21 MAY I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10. STuDeNT £5 ALL TICKeTS £10 IF BOOKeD BY 23 APRIL

BRIAN KELLOCK AND TOMMY SMITH

THE BALL

Two of Scotland’s greatest jazz artists, saxophonist Tommy Smith and pianist Brian Kellock, team up to bring you a beautiful and imaginative duo. The press has applauded them with phrases such as ‘bewitching layers of delicacy’, ‘spontaneous invention’ and ‘sheer artistry’. This dynamic duo perform tracks from their three CDs on Spartacus Records; Bezique, Symbiosis and Whispering of the Stars which feature the great American & european song book.

THUR 22 MAY I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 I AGe 14+ ALL TICKeTS £10 IF BOOKeD BY 24 APRIL

THE BALL

BIDING TIME (remix) A multimedia collaboration between musician Louise Quinn (A Band Called Quinn), Grid Iron Theatre Director Ben Harrison and Scottish film maker uisdean Murray.

This is the story of aspiring singer/songwriter Thyme and her discovery of exactly what it is that a woman is expected to do to succeed in the music industry. It is based on Louise Quinn's own experience of being signed to a major record label and the highs and lows that ensued. The show combines a live band with feature-film-quality visuals, a large rabbit, guest appearance by legendary performance artist Diane Torr and the first ever use of silent disco technology in this context to give a truly immersive and original audience experience.

“…a vital piece that’s musically compelling throughout.” The Scotsman ★★★★ Supported by Creative Scotland www.bidingtimeremix.com

PAGE 7

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 WED 28 & THUR 29 MAY I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10. SCHOOLS £5 I AGE 14+ ALL TICKETS £10 IF BOOKED BY 1 MAY LONDON CLASSIC THEATRE PRESENT THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION

THE BALL

JOE ORTON’S

ENTERTAINING MR SLOANE

Directed by Michael Cabot. Designed by Simon Kenny.

Kath and her elderly father, Kemp, live in a house on the outskirts of a rubbish dump. Their drab existence is interrupted by the arrival of a new lodger, the enigmatic Mr Sloane. Provocative and sexually ambiguous, Sloane soon has both Kath and her brother Ed competing for his favours. But all is not as it seems. Behind Sloane’s nonchalant demeanour lies a calculating psychopath with a dark and secretive past. Seduction, blackmail and murder lie waiting in the wings.

With thirty critically-acclaimed productions since their touring debut in April 2000, London Classic Theatre have established a reputation for producing bold, imaginative theatre of the highest quality.

Review of LCT’s 2003 production of Entertaining Mr Sloane: “A very fine staging indeed… the voice of Orton sounds loud and clear in this excellent, very black and very funny production.” Victor Hallett, The Stage

FRI 6 & SAT 7 JUNE I 7PM I TICKET PRICES FROM BOX OFFICE

GAIL NEISH DANCE STUDIOS

GISELLE & DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA The Gail Neish Dance Studios continue their unique tradition of including a full length classical ballet in their spectacular show productions. Following on from the hugely successful The Sleeping Beauty, this new production features remarkably young students performing the classic Giselle plus a whole range of different dance styles in Dance Extravaganza. Be prepared to be taken on an emotional rollercoaster as the skills of young local talent take you on a journey from the beauty of the ballet, through to the excitement of foot stomping, hand clapping, modern dance.

PAGE 8

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 WED 11 JUNE I 7.30PM I £10, CONC. £8 I AGe 12+

iSoSCeleS

ON OUR WAY TO LISBON

On Our Way To Lisbon (or The Italian Job) tells the story of how, in 1967, Celtic became the first British team to win the european Cup with a victory over the mighty Inter Milan. Two fans look back and fondly re-create the night that the Bhoys in Green and White beat the hardest team in the world and draped europe in green, white and gold. “… this is a two-man play with a cast of thousands… physical theatre at its best… hilarious slow-motion scenes… high octane stuff and marvellously executed… i felt the entirely enthusiastic audience could happily have stayed for more.” Mail on Sunday

FRI 13 JUNE I 8PM I £12, CONC. £10

PAUl SAUnderS MediA PreSent

DES MCLEAN’S A–Z OF SCOTLAND 2014 is Scotland's biggest ever year and as the gaze of the world falls upon the nation, comedian Des McLean will prove that Scots not only have the best sense of humour but an unrivalled capacity to laugh at themselves.

Des toured last year in the enormously successful show I. Tommy, playing Tommy Sheridan and this is his brand new comedy show that works its way through the alphabet, picking a unique and iconic piece of Scottish-ness to laugh at for each letter, a real selection box of Scotia Bawbaggery!

PAGE 9

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 SUN 15 JUNE I 1.30PM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 FAMILY AuDIeNCeS AGeD 12+

PlUtôt lA Vie

LA TRAGEDIE COMIQUE

Stare down the devil and face the perils and joys of Life in this one-man show performed by Tim Licata and directed by Ian Cameron.

A wooden stage, a red curtain and... an audience.

The Character appears… an epic comedy unfolds as fantastic characters are brought to life. For generations, our Character waits for his Actor to be born, to weather the storms of childhood and ultimately bring him to life on stage. Watch the Character entice and cajole his Actor not to be afraid to step out from behind his mask and embrace the pain and triumph of Love!

By eve Bonfanti & Yves Hunstad. english Translation by Tim Licata. Plutôt La vie is a Scottish touring theatre company with a european flavour producing imaginative, vibrant, entertaining and visually driven performances that tour throughout Scotland and abroad.

SAT 21 JUNE I 7.30PM I £17.50 I PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

YOLANDA BROWN Double MOBO Award Winning Saxophonist YolanDa Brown is widely regarded as the emerging “voice” of mainstream Jazz in the uK. She is one of the most exciting, in-demand live performers. Her music is a wonderful mix of genres, touching on Jazz, Soul and Reggae and she’ll be accompanied on stage by her four-piece band.

PAGE 10

Yamaha artist YolanDa’s debut Album, April Showers, May Flowers peaked at No1 on the iTunes and Amazon Jazz Charts. She has toured with The Temptations, errol Brown, Courtney Pine and Diana Krall and collaborated with artists such as Mica Paris, Soweto Kinch and as part of Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 FRI 27 & SAT 28 JUNE I 10.30AM & 1.30PM I £6.50 I AGe 8+

terrA inCognitA

MY FRIEND SELMA Created by Victoria Beesely “When I was 8 years old, my dad set up a charity to help people in danger escape the war in a place called Bosnia. He brought fifty of them over here on big coaches. We moved into an old boarding school with these refugees, to help them settle in. We lived there for four months. It was brilliant, and the best thing about living there was meeting my friend Selma.”

This performance will be accompanied by a mobile museum exhibition which documents the experiences and memories of the Bosnian refugees who lived as children in the disused boarding school.

The mobile museum is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund.

My Friend Selma is part of Refugee Week Scotland.

Summer Programme 2014 Another jam-packed Summer programme for children and young people, taking place at Adam Smith Theatre.

Project title

dates & times

Age group

Fee

dAnCe on a passion for all things movement based

Mon 30 June – Fri 4 July 10am – 4pm

11+

£75

red Write, Compose and Create a multi media piece for Fringe 2015

Mon 30 June – Fri 11 July 10am – 5pm

12+

£120

the Phantom of the opera The BIG Production Project

Sat 12 – Sun 27 July (casting 21/22 June)

11 – 21 years

£130 (includes 2 tickets for Thur perf.)

Fool on Clowning and Slapstick Workshop

Mon 4 – Fri 8 August 10am – 4pm

8 – 14 years

£75

KidS on StAge Devise and perform on the big stage

Mon 4 – Sat 9 August 9.30am – 1pm

P1 – P7

£45

Places are limited, so book now! tel 01592 640604 to book.

PAGE 11

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 yoUth MUSiC theAtre SCotlAnd AN AMATeuR PRODuCTION BY ARRANGeMeNT WITH THe ReALLY uSeFuL GROuP LTD

THUR 24 – SUN 27 JULY £15, CONC. £12.50 7.15PM; SAT MAT 2.15PM; SuN 4PM Back by popular demand, The Phantom of the Opera is the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command. Its sensational score includes Think of Me, Angel of Music, Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Masquerade and the title song.

“Musical of the year! ...a show that was the equal of any professional touring show i’ve seen this year.” Allan Crow, Fife Free Press

TUE 26 – SAT 30 AUGUST I 7.30PM I £25, CONC. £22

THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK

RED HOT KISSES The Lady Boys of Bangkok are back in another sizzling and seductive production.

Get hot under the collar whilst the stars burn up the stage in Red Hot Kisses, the brand new show for 2014.

Setting the stage on fire with a fabulous mix of fun and frolics, this blazing hot production includes 16 of Thailand’s most beautiful and intriguing lady boys, performing a show like no other! The new show drips with diamante and sizzles with new songs and side splitting comedy in the usual truly glamorous style, with even more flamboyant costumes, painstaking immaculate make up and show stopping choreography, this show is not to be missed.

PAGE 12

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 THUR 11 – SAT 13 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM FRI 10AM £12, CONC. £10. SCHOOLS £9 I AGe 12+

Sell A door theAtre CoMPAny

SUNSET SONG Chris Guthrie is bound to a harsh farming life by her intense love of the land. She dreams of the seductive yet distant world of books and learning, but when war breaks out, Chris suddenly finds herself facing a very different reality as a widowed, single mother in a land altered beyond recognition.

Set in a farming community in the North east of Scotland, Sunset Song charts Chris’s struggle to adapt to her new world and hold together her fragile family.

Her survival depends solely on her belief that beyond the sunset lies hope.

Marking a hundred years since the start of the First World War, Sell a Door Theatre Company revives Alastair Cording’s faithful adaptation of Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s classic Sunset Song, recently voted Scotland’s most popular novel of all time. www.selladoor.com @sell_a_door

PAGE 13

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302

LIVE BROADCASTS Sit back and relax and join a global audience experiencing the best of British theatre and opera live screenings. nAtionAl theAtre liVe BroAdCASt Thur 1 May I 7pm I £12.50, conc. £10 I Pre-theatre meals £10

King lear by William Shakespeare Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) directs Simon Russell Beale (“greatest actor of his generation” The Independent) as King Lear.

The aged King decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is the most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Lear’s world descends into chaos.

royAl ShAKeSPeAre CoMPAny liVe BroAdCASt Wed 14 May I 7pm I £12.50, conc. £10

henry iV Part i by William Shakespeare With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry Iv prepares for war. Having deposed the previous king, he is aware of his tenuous position, and the price to be paid if he falters. With Antony Sher as Falstaff, Jasper Britton as Henry Iv and Alex Hassell as Prince Hal.

royAl ShAKeSPeAre CoMPAny liVe BroAdCASt Wed 18 June I 7pm I £12.50, conc. £10

henry iV Part ii by William Shakespeare "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown". King Henry's health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. Intent on securing his legacy, he is uncertain that Hal is a worthy heir. Meanwhile, Falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops where he gleefully indulges in the business of lining his own pockets. As the King's health continues to worsen, Hal must choose between duty and loyalty to an old friend in Shakespeare's heartbreaking conclusion to this pair of plays.

engliSh nAtionAl oPerA liVe BroAdCASt Tue 17 June I 7pm I £12.50, conc. £10

Cellini unseen in London for many years, and never previously at eNO, Berlioz’s Benvenuto Cellini is forged anew at the London Coliseum by director Terry Gilliam and eNO Music Director edward Gardner. vibrant, swashbuckling and tender music is set against the plot of thwarted love, intrigue, mistaken identity, secular merry-making and sacred ceremony.

PAGE 14

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302

LIVE BROADCASTS nAtionAl theAtre enCore SCreening Thur 22 May I 7pm I £12.50, conc. £10

the Curious incident of the dog in the night-time Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog Wellington, he records each fact about the event in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of the murder. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.

Hailed by The Times as ‘a phenomenal combination of storytelling and spectacle’. Winner of 7 Olivier Awards in 2013, including Best New Play.

nAtionAl theAtre liVe BroAdCASt Thur 12 June I 7pm I £12.50, conc. £10

A Small Family Business A riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed by Olivier Award-winning playwright Alan Ayckbourn (Bedroom Farce, A Chorus of Disapproval).

A Small Family Business returns to the National Theatre for the first time since its celebrated premiere in 1987, when it won the evening Standard Award for Best Play.

Jack McCracken: a man of principle in a corrupt world. But not for long.

Moments after taking over his father-in-law’s business he’s approached by a private detective armed with some compromising information. Jack’s integrity fades away as he discovers his extended family to be thieves and adulterers, looting the business from their suburban homes. Rampant self-interest takes over and comic hysteria builds to a macabre climax. Nigel Lindsay (Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, Four Lions) plays Jack.

royAl ShAKeSPeAre CoMPAny liVe BroAdCASt Wed 3 September I 7pm I £12.50, conc. £10

the two gentlemen of Verona valentine and Proteus are best friends until they fall in love with the same girl, the Duke’s daughter Silvia. But Proteus is already sworn to his sweetheart at home in verona, and the Duke thinks valentine is not good enough. The rivals' affections quickly get out of hand as the four young lovers find themselves on a wild chase through the woods, confused by mistaken identity and threatened by fierce outlaws before they find a path to reconciliation. This is the first time in 45 years that The Two Gentlemen of Verona has been performed in full production on the Royal Shakespeare Theatre stage.

PAGE 15

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 bistro bar. We programme and create inspiring new theatre for children as well as quality drama 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. So you can get involved, enjoy the shows, hire the venue or simply eat and drink in Tiffany’s stylish surrounds! east Port, dunfermline Ky12 7JA Box Office 01383 602302 Box office open Mon – Sat, 10am – 5.30pm & 1 hour before performances

Carnegie hall’s fairytale Pantomime this year is

Fri 28 nov to Wed 24 dec on sale now!

Tickets from £7.50 – £20

FRI 25 & SAT 26 APRIL I 7.30PM I £15 GOLDFISH THeATRe PReSeNTS THe ReTuRN OF DeS DILLON’S HIT COMeDY…

SINGIN’ I’M NO A BILLY, HE’S A TIM! Prepare for a night of laughs from a new season with brand new gags. See page 37.

PAGE 16

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 TUE 29 APRIL I 1.30PM & 7PM I £7, CONC. £5 I AGe 7+ vISIBLe FICTIONS PReSeNTS

ROBIN HOOD Somewhere near you there is a band of brothers fighting for justice. Seeking to rid the land of evil and return hope to the poorly treated. They are lean, mean, trained justice fighting machines!

Armed with whatever comes their way, nothing is as it seems in this Sherwood Forrest, but one thing is for sure... no rogue is safe!

Join internationally acclaimed visible Fictions for a silly and unexpected take on Robin Hood and be prepared to unleash your imagination! Look out rich folks, your piggy banks may never be safe again!

Originally co commissioned with the Kennedy Centre, Washington

FRI 2 MAY WeD 1.30PM; THuR 11.30AM & £1.30PM £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGe 1 – 4 A MACROBeRT & FROzeN CHARLOTTe CO-PRODuCTION

TOO MANY PENGUINS? See page 5 for details

SAT 3 MAY I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10

NUALA KENNEDY BAND WITH TROY MACGILLIvRAY Stunning Irish/Scottish traditional music with a twist ‘meets’ multi award-winning Canadian fiddle and piano virtuoso. The Nuala Kennedy Band recorded their latest album Noble Stranger live in the Scottish Borders, and was nominated for Folk Band of the Year in the 2013 Scottish Traditional Music Awards. The band comprises Nuala, an internationally renowned traditional flute player and singer, Donald Hay (Drums/Percussion) and Mike Bryan (Guitar).

Recipient of the Queen elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for outstanding contributions to culture in Canada, Troy is a virtuoso of the Cape Breton style of fiddling and piano.

PAGE 17

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 TUE 13 MAY I 1.30PM I £6, CONC. £4.50 I AGe 9+ IMAGINATe FeSTIvAL ON TOuR PReSeNTS

THE LAST GREAT HUNT THE ADVENTURES OF ALVIN SPUTNIK: DEEP SEA EXPLORER This is a highly imaginative fusion of animation, puppetry, projections and music, telling the tale of a quiet hero, Alvin, and the search for his lost love in the seemingly endless depths of the ocean.

Having charmed audiences worldwide, and received countless five star reviews and awards, this exquisite one-man show is a heart-warming and beautiful experience that’s a remarkable pocket masterpiece of invention, staging and performance. “absorbing, touching and uplifting.”

The Australian Part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme.

SAT 17 MAY I 7.30PM I £19.50, CONC. £17.50 I PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

THE SEARCHERS John Mcnally, Frank Allen, Spencer James, Scott ottaway 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, The Searchers have contributed enormously in establishing the uK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry. There is no doubt that the decade that gave us The Beatles as well as The Searchers and many others was very special and will go down in history as being the most imaginative period of music creativity and expression. With total record sales well in excess of 50 million, their fantastic career has spanned an amazing five decades.

This concert includes all their famous hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other collector and well known favourites.

PAGE 18

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 SUN 18 MAY I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 I AGe 12+ ALL TICKeTS £10 IF BOOKeD BY 20 APRIL

THE BALL

theAtre oBJeCtiV

WOJTEK THE BEAR Theatre Objektiv’s award winning production tells the extraordinary story of Wojtek, the Polish soldier bear, who fought at Monte Cassino and died in edinburgh zoo.

With Wojtek and his “mother”, Polish soldier Piotr, a Gulag survivor, we travel through war and peace. The journey takes us from a war-torn Poland, through the Soviet slave camps and the Middle east, into the battle of Monte Cassino and, finally, to post-war Scotland.

Theatre Objektiv is a Scottish company based in edinburgh which draws on Scottish and european themes and styles to produce scripted and explorative/experimental theatre which combines visual and physical performance with words, music, movement and storytelling.

This is not children’s theatre but is suitable for age 12+.

TUE 20 MAY I 7.30PM I £22.50 I PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10 ALL TICKeTS £20 IF BOOKeD BY 22 APRIL

THE BALL

10cc’s Graham Gouldman and

HEART FULL OF SONGS Manchester born Graham Gouldman was given his first guitar at the age of 11 and started playing with local bands at 15. He soon formed The Mockingbirds. Columbia Records rejected Graham’s first single composition for the band – For Your Love, which later became a huge hit for The Yardbirds.

Graham went on to write a string of hits for other acts, such as Look Through Any Window (The Hollies) and No Milk Today (Herman's Hermits).

In 1972, along with eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, he formed 10cc and enjoyed a string of Top 10 hits, including three No 1s – Rubber Bullets, I’m Not In Love and Dreadlock Holiday. It’s the enduring popularity of these tracks and Graham’s love of playing songs in their simplest form, acoustically, that led him to creating Heart Full of Songs. Accompanying Graham on stage to perform these classic songs will be Mike Stevens and Iain Hornal, with percussion from Dave Cobby.

PAGE 19

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 THUR 22 & FRI 23 MAY I 7.30PM I £20, CONC. £18 I AGe 16+ PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

51 SHADES OF MAGGIE Written by leesa harker Starring leah Macrae (Gary: Tank Commander)

Direct from sell-out runs across the uK, Ireland and Australia comes the one-woman smash hit comedy sensation 51 Shades of Maggie.

The best selling send-up of 50 Shades of Grey tells the story of loveable Maggie Muff and her search for love.

Maggie is a working class girl who, like most women, has been let down by the men in her life. Attending an interview at the Social Security Office Maggie meets the handsome and hunky Mr Big! But will Mr Big turn out to be the man of her dreams, or will his “Private Room of Pain” put her off?

This hilarious new play, full of naughty bits, will have you laughing out loud. Join Maggie and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of love, booze and whips! This is the perfect girly night out with your friends for the best night at the theatre you’ve had in ages...

Prepare for the funniest, sexiest (and maybe dirtiest) show of 2014.

WED 28 MAY I 7.30PM I £10, CONC. £5 ALL TICKeTS £8 IF BOOKeD BY 30 APRIL

THE BALL

RM HUBBERT WITH THE CAIRN QUARTET One of Glasgow’s more prolific gutarists, RM Hubbert has released music under a variety of guises since 1993. His first album First and Last featured blends of flamenco and samba married with contemporary melodies. His second album Thirteen Lost & Found won the 2013 Scottish Album of the Year Award. Breaks and Bone, his third album, sees Hubbert return to solo guitar performance, augmented for the first time by his own vocals. If you like beautifully sad melodies played on a Spanish guitar, this show’s a must, whether you are a fan of indie music, jazz or classical. “technically dazzling and deeply moving.” Uncut One of the most respected ensembles in the Scottish music industry, the Cairn String Quartet are graduates of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Their own string arrangements, as well as collaborations with other Scottish composers and arrangers, has led to a playlist like no other, from Bach to Beyoncé, Mozart to Metallica and Sinatra to Star Wars!

PAGE 20

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 THUR 29 MAY I 8PM I £12.50, CONC. £10 ALL TICKeTS £10 IF BOOKeD BY 1 MAY

THE BALL

CHRISTINE TOBIN A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP Christine Tobin’s A Thousand Kisses Deep brings together one of the most distinctive and alluring voices in jazz with one of the great poetic songwriters of our time, Leonard Cohen, in a mesmerising evening of music. The Dublin-born Tobin first came to prominence with the Celtic jazz band Lammas and is a brilliant interpretative singer and a songwriter with a special talent for narrative.

A Thousand Kisses Deep won a coveted Herald Angel at the edinburgh Fringe in August 2013 and features Tobin with two outstandingly creative instrumentalists – guitarist Phil Robson and bassist Dave Whitford. Together the trio weave magic with Cohen’s profound, mysterious and sensual poetry.

FRI 30 MAY I 7.30PM I £14, CONC. £12 I ALL TICKeTS £12 IF BOOKeD BY 2 MAY THE BALL

SHOOGLENIFTY Famous the world over for inventing Techno Ceilidh, Acid Croft and Hypnofolkadelia, Shooglenifty is one of Scotland's most unique musical exports. These maverick Godfathers of Celtic Dance mercilessly forge a sizzling, exciting mix of trad talent and super funky phonics, melding heritage and hedonism into one unbreakable whole. Their fiery instrumental lyricism, pulsating with infectious rhythm and drive, creates a sound that is at once epic and inclusive, soulful and stirring; and commands a musical presence that takes the crowd by the hands and dances them on an exhilarating romp through unchartered and fiercely exciting new territory. “...a bit like a jam between the tannahill Weavers, Phish and the Chemical Brothers.”

Chicago Tribune PAGE 21

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 MON 2 – FRI 6 JUNE I vARIOuS SeSSIONS AvAILABLe BLue BLOCK ADuLT & 1 BABY £5.50; YeLLOW vALLeY £5.50, CONC. £4.50

STARCATCHERS AND KATY WILSON PRESENT

BLUE BLOCK STUDIO & YELLOW VALLEY An exciting, innovative programme of creative play and storytelling for babies and young children aged 0–4 and their grown-ups, visiting 10 communities across Scotland as part of the Culture 2014 programme celebrating the Commonwealth Games.

There are two distinct parts to the project: Blue Block Studio Blue Block Studio is a space specially designed for babies under 24 months. It offers the opportunity for adult and baby to interact in a friendly, inspiring and beautiful environment. yellow Valley Yellow valley is a loveable, contemporary, musical-storytelling performance, created especially for children aged 2 to 4 years old, inspired by Kenyan children’s book Who’s Calling by Charity Waciuma.

Blue Block Studio will be at The Postings, Kirkcaldy from Mon 26 – Fri 30 May and at Lochgelly Centre from Tue 10 – Sat 14 June. Contact Box Offices directly for more information and to book places.

SAT 7 JUNE I 8PM I £15 I MuSIC AT

WET WET WET’S GRAEME CLARK Wet Wet Wet may be on sabbatical, but Graeme isn’t, as he continues to write beautiful songs which he enjoys performing in an intimate acoustic setting at venues cherry picked as the perfect environment to get up close to his audience.

The show revolves around Graeme's solo material and Wet Wet Wet's lengthy catalogue. With Iain Duff's piano and accordion and Graeme Duffin's guitars, the set creates exciting musical atmospheres giving some old classics a new and original twist.

PAGE 22

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 SUN 8 JUNE I 2PM & 7PM I £12.50, CHILD £8.50

MATTHeW DANCe ACADeMY

DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA The Matthew Dance Academy pupils proudly take to the stage for their annual production. Come along and enjoy a show full of fantastic show stopping, toe tapping fun-filled routines in various dance styles and forms.

With pupils ranging from 3 to 30 years old it's sure to be a show full of fun and entertainment. Come along and see the budding stars of tomorrow!!!

MON 9 JUNE I 2PM & 7.30PM I £10

DYNAMIC DUNFERMLINE POSTCARD FROM DUNFERMLINE A brand new show in the ever popular series of Old Dunfermline events presented by local historian Jack Pryde. A nostalgic look at Dunfermline from printed postcards and rare photographs that include the surrounding villages of Crossgates, Donibristle & Fordell. The show will include donated photographs from Dunfermline families that have never been shown in public before. This is a great opportunity to see and hear about real people of the area. As these shows are tremendously popular and always sell out there will be a Matinee as well as evening performance.

THUR 12 JUNE I 7.30PM I £22, CONC. £20 I PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

JOE LONGTHORNE IN CONCERT Joe began his singing career over three decades ago with appearances on Junior Showtime, followed by a grounding on the tough Northern club circuit. Joe’s big break came in 1981 when he was a finalist on London Weekend Television's Search for a Star – this lead to appearances at the London Palladium with Bob Hope and The Talk of the Town. A short time later, Joe received the variety Club of Britain award as Most Promising Artiste of the Year.

His repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world's top singers, however, he is perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey who has commented, “Joe can do me better than I can do myself.”

PAGE 23

AT A GLANCE APril Wed 23 – Sat 26

7.30pm

Goldfish Theatre Singin i'm no A Billy he's A tim

rothes halls / Carnegie hall 37/16

Fri 25

7.30pm

talon

rothes halls

Tue 29

1.30pm & 7pm

visible Fictions robin hood

Carnegie hall

17

Tue 29

6.15pm

glee Choir Competition

rothes halls

37

Wed 30

7.30pm

Motor City Memories

rothes halls

38

Thur 1

6.15pm

glee Choir Competition

Carnegie hall

37

Thur 1

7.30pm

nina Celebrating the Life and Music of Nina Simone

rothes halls

38 14

MAy

Thur 1

7pm

NT Live King lear (12A)

Adam Smith theatre

Thur 1 – Sat 3

various

16th Kingdom of Fife real Ale & Cider Festival

rothes halls

Fri 2

7.30pm

Abbamania

rothes halls

Fri 2

7.30pm

Dyad Productions the Unremarkable death of Marilyn Monroe

Adam Smith theatre

38

Fri 2 & Sun 4

various

macrobert & Frozen Charlotte too Many Penguins?

Carnegie hall / Adam Smith

Sat 3

7.30pm

nuala Kennedy Band with troy Macgillivray

Carnegie hall

17

Thur 8

6.15pm

glee Choir Competition

rothes halls

37

Wed 7 – Sat 10

7.15pm; Sat Mat 2.15pm

Kelty Musical Association the Best little Whorehouse in texas

Carnegie hall

Fri 9

7.15pm

east Fife ladies Choir

Adam Smith theatre

Fri 9

7.30pm

Merrymouth

rothes halls

Fri 9 & Sat 10 May

7.30pm; Sat Mat 2pm

2nd Glenrothes Girls Brigade Joseph

rothes halls

Sat 10

7.30pm

the Johnny Cash roadshow

rothes halls

Sun 11

2pm

david Scheel

Adam Smith Studio

Tue 13

1.30pm

Imaginate Festival on Tour the Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: deep Sea explorer

Carnegie hall

18

Wed 14

7pm

RSC Live henry iV Part 1

Adam Smith theatre

14

Fri 16

7.30pm

Rapture Theatre and Mull Theatre Uncle Varick

Adam Smith theatre

Sat 17

7.30pm

the Searchers

Carnegie hall

18 35

4 5/17

39 39 5

6

Sat 17

7.30pm

the tannahill Weavers

lochgelly Centre

Sun 18

2pm

Imaginate Festival on Tour Saltbush Children’s Cheering Carpet

Adam Smith theatre

Sun 18

7.30pm

Theatre Objectiv Wojtek the Bear

Carnegie hall

19

Tue 20

7.30pm

10cc's graham gouldman & heart Full of Songs

Carnegie hall

19

Wed 21

7.30pm

Brian Kellock and tommy Smith

Adam Smith theatre

Thur 22 & Fri 23

7.30pm

51 Shades of Maggie

Carnegie hall

Thur 22

7pm

NT encore Screening the Curious incident of the dog in the night-time

Adam Smith theatre

Thur 22

7.30pm

Biding time

Adam Smith Studio

Fri 23

7.30pm

Pop-Up Bowie

rothes halls

Wed 28 & Thur 29

7.30pm

London Classic Theatre entertaining Mr Sloane

Adam Smith theatre

Wed 28

7.30pm

rM hubbert with the Cairn Quartet

Carnegie hall

20 35

6

7 20 15 7 40 8

Wed 28 – Sat 31

7.15pm; Sat Mat 2.15pm

Lochgelly & District Amateur Musical Association South Pacific

lochgelly Centre

Thur 29

8pm

Christine tobin

Carnegie hall

21

Thur 29

6.15pm

glee Choir Competition grand Final

rothes halls

37

Thur 29 – Sat 31

7pm

the Kingdom Singers

Carnegie hall

Thur 29 – Sat 31

7.30pm

Glenrothes Theatre Company Childe rowland

rothes halls

Fri 30 & Sat 31

7pm; Sat Mat 2pm

Caroline Kelly dance Academy Presentation

Adam Smith theatre

Fri 30

7.30pm

Shooglenifty

Carnegie hall

21

Fri 30

7.30pm

the Sojourners

rothes halls

40

Sat 31

7.30pm

elio Pace performs the Billy Joel Songbook

rothes halls

41

Sun 1

2pm & 7pm

Stages dance School

Adam Smith theatre

Mon 2 – Fri 6

various

Starcatchers & Katy Wilson Blue Block Studio & yellow Valley

Carnegie hall

Tue 3

7.30pm

the Bills

Carnegie hall

29

Wed 4 & Fri 6

7.30pm

Fife Youth Theatre Multiplex

lochgelly Centre

36

Wed 4

7.30pm

Stars of Strictly Come dancing

rothes halls

41

Fri 6 & Sat 7

7pm

Gail Neish Dance Studios giselle & dance extravaganza

Adam Smith theatre

40

JUne

PAGE 24

22

8

Fri 6 & Sat 7

7pm; Sat Mat 1pm

Cheryl Crawford Showtime 2014

rothes halls

Sat 7

8pm

Wet Wet Wet's graeme Clark

Carnegie hall

43 22

Sun 8

2pm & 7pm

Matthew Dance Academy dance extravaganza 2014

Carnegie hall

23

Mon 9

2pm & 7.30pm

Dynamic Dunfermline Postcard from dunfermline

Carnegie hall

23

Tue 10 – Sat 14

various

Starcatchers and Katy Wilson Blue Block Studio & yellow Valley

lochgelly Centre

36

Wed 11

7.30pm

Isosceles on our Way to lisbon

Adam Smith theatre

9

Thur 12

7pm

NT Live A Small Family Business

Adam Smith theatre

15

Thur 12

7.30pm

Joe longthorne

Carnegie hall

23

Fri 13 & Sat 14

7pm

laura McFadden dancers

lochgelly Centre

Thur 12

7.30pm

immortal Chi

rothes halls

Fri 13

8pm

des Mclean's A to Z of Scotland tour

Adam Smith theatre

Fri 13

7.30pm

Salthouse

Carnegie hall

26

Sat 14

7.30pm

royal Scottish national orchestra

rothes halls

43

Sat 14

7.30pm

Mercury

Carnegie hall

26

Sun 15

3pm

From Studio to Stage

Carnegie hall

Sun 15

1.30pm

Plutôt La vie La tragedie Comique

Adam Smith theatre

10

Tue 17

7pm

eNO terry gilliam’s stage version of Cellini

Adam Smith theatre

14

Wed 18

7pm

RSC Live henry iV Part ii

Adam Smith theatre

14

Thur 19

8pm

Kieran goss

Carnegie hall

27

Fri 20

7.30pm

Money the game Show

Carnegie hall

27

Sat 21

7pm

dunfermline Strathspey & reel Society

Carnegie hall

28

Sat 21

7.30pm

Blues!

rothes halls

44

Sat 21

7.30pm

yolanda Brown

Adam Smith theatre

10

Sat 21

7.30pm

rock Choir

rothes halls

44

Mon 23

7pm

Starlet dance Studio

Carnegie hall

Fri 27 & Sat 28

10.30am & 1.30pm

Terra Incognita My Friend Selma

Adam Smith theatre

Sat 3

7.30pm

Carnaby Street the Concert

Carnegie hall

28

Fri 4 – Sun 6

various

national Festival of youth theatre

rothes halls

44

Thur 10

7.30pm

rhythm of the dance UK tour

rothes halls

45

Sat 12

2.45pm & 4.45pm

Scottish Schools orchestra trust Two Concerts

lochgelly Centre

36

Thur 24 – Sun 27

7.15pm; Sat Mat 2.15pm; Sun 4pm

Youth Music Theatre Scotland Phantom of the opera

Adam Smith theatre

12

Thur 31

7.30pm

the hot Seats with the two gentlemen Band

Carnegie hall

29

Sat 16

7.30pm

Andrew gordon Concert

Carnegie hall

Sat 16

7.30pm

one night of Queen Performed by gary Mullen & the Works

rothes halls

45

Wed 27 – Sat 30

7.30pm; Thur & Sat Mat 2.30pm

National Theatre of Scotland in time o’Strife

lochgelly Centre

36

42 9

11

JUly

AUgUSt

Tue 26 – Sat 30

7.30pm

The Lady Boys of Bangkok red hot Kisses

Adam Smith theatre

Fri 29

7.30pm

Heritage Opera A Passion for opera

Carnegie hall

12

Wed 3

7pm

RSC Live the two gentlemen of Verona

Adam Smith theatre

Wed 3

7.30pm

Angus lyon and duncan lyall

Carnegie hall

Thur 4 & Fri 5

7.30pm

osiligi Maasai Warriors

Carnegie hall / rothes halls 31/46

Thur 4 & Fri 5

6.30pm

nrJ dance Studios

Adam Smith theatre

Fri 5

7.30pm

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham

Carnegie hall

Sat 6 & Sun 7

Sat 2pm: Sun 12 noon & 3pm

The Singing Kettle Fantastic Funfair

Carnegie hall

32

Sat 6

7.30pm

Counterfeit Sixties

rothes halls

46

Sat 6

7pm

Andrew dee Psychic

Carnegie hall

Sun 7

7.30pm

Mary duff

rothes halls

46

Wed 10

7.30pm

the Stray Birds

Carnegie hall

29

Thur 11 – Sat 13

7.30pm; Fri 10am

Sell A Door Theatre Company Sunset Song

Adam Smith theatre

13

Sat 13

7.30pm

Martha reeves and the Vandellas

rothes halls

47

30

SePteMBer 15 30

31

Sat 13

7.30pm

the Blues Band

Carnegie hall

33

Sat 13

11.30am

Booster Cushion Theatre Big Book tall tales

Carnegie hall

32

Wed 17

7.30pm

ollie howell Quintet

Carnegie hall

33

Fri 19

7.30pm

eva Cassidy Story

Carnegie hall

Fri 19

7.30pm

MacFloyd

Carnegie hall

Sat 20

7.30pm

Altan

Carnegie hall

34 34

PAGE 25

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 FRI 13 JUNE I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 ALL TICKeTS £10 IF BOOKeD BY 16 MAY

THE BALL

SALT HOUSE Acoustic four-piece Salt House is the meeting of four distinct musical minds on the Scottish scene.

Their highly current sound is earthy, deep-rooted, yet eagerly progressive, built from grassroots folk with contemporary influences. With a string of music awards between them, they now join together to make “a seamless team” (The Guardian). Their reworking of old ballads sits alongside their own writing and the instrumental section wraps Siobhan Miller’s striking, distinctively Scottish voice in a myriad of musical colour and textures.

Siobhan Miller: vocals, Harmonium ewan MacPherson: Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, vocals lauren MacColl: viola, Fiddle euan Burton: Double Bass www.salthousemusic.com

SAT 14 JUNE I 7.30PM I £17.50

MERCURY THE ULTIMATE QUEEN TRIBUTE With the extraordinary vocal range and outstanding delivery of Joseph Lee Jackson as Freddie Mercury and the intricate guitar work of Glenn Scrimshaw as Brian May, this show includes fantastic performances of the most popular Queen hits from the height of their reign such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Friends Will Be Friends, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions, It’s A Kind Of Magic and many, many more.

PAGE 26

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 THUR 19 JUNE I 8PM I £12.50 I MuSIC AT

KIERAN GOSS Long hailed as one of Ireland's leading songwriters and performers, Kieran’s music has won him fans across the globe.

But if his songs have made him a star, his live shows have made him a legend. Live on stage is where Kieran Goss really shines.

Kieran Goss grew up in a big family with diverse musical tastes.

Consequently, the varied influences of the likes of Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra and The Rolling Stones have fermented into the brew that gives Kieran his own unique sound.

“Kieran goss is one of the most gifted performers around today. he has an amazing ability to reach out to his audience and connect with them in a very special way. this guy is the real deal, and that's what makes him the star he is.”

Don Williams www.kierangoss.com

FRI 20 JUNE I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 I AGe 14+ PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

uNLIMITeD THeATRe AND BuSH THeATRe PReSeNTS

MONEY THe GAMe SHOW

By Clare duffy Casino and Queenie used to be hedge fund managers.

Before the financial crisis of 2008, that is. Now, in an inspired – or desperate – career move, they’ve turned to performance art to share their stories of how to make (and lose) billions from economic downturn.

Playing with £10,000 in real pound coins, you are invited to bet long, short and hedge, as Casino and Queenie challenge you to play a series of high stake games that demonstrate how the world’s economic system came to the brink of collapse.

Risk takers to the front, risk averse to the back.

Welcome to MONeY the game show.

Developed with the support of The Arches, Traverse Theatre, National Theatre of Scotland and Creative Scotland as part of the Platform 18 Award. www.unlimited.org.uk PAGE 27

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 SAT 21 JUNE I 7PM I £10, CONC. £8

DUNFERMLINE STRATHSPEY & REEL SOCIETY

24TH FIDDLERS’ RALLY Join over 60 musicians from all over the country for the annual Fiddlers’ Rally. This year’s guest artistes are award-winning fiddler Maggie Adamson accompanied by guitarist Brian Nicholson.

SAT 3 JULY I 7.30PM I £20 PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

CARNABY STREET THe CONCeRT Carnaby Street The Concert has assembled some of its incredible cast members to perform the great songs from the 60s in full costume for One Night in the Marquee, the famous 60’s club, birthplace of The Who, Manfred Mann, The Moody Blues and many more.

What if The Beatles, The Who, The Stones, the Kinks and The Searchers all played in the same place?

Well they did in the 60s and now they’re about to do the same!... Only this time, all on the same night.

Featuring a talented 6-piece band, led by an array of fantastic singers in full costume, this astonishing night of sixties classics is not to be missed!

PAGE 28

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302

We look forward to welcoming these American acts to Carnegie hall and even if you’re not already a die-hard fan, we reckon you’ll find their musicality hard to resist.

TUE 3 JUNE I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 ALL TICKeTS £10 IF BOOKeD BY 6 MAY

THE BILLS

THE BALL

Canada’s The Bills are known for their exquisite song craft, superb arrangements and dynamic live performances. Influenced in equal parts by Django Reinhardt, Sam Bush, Stan Rogers and Chopin, they are renowned for their instrumental virtuosity, evocative song-writing and innovative interpretations of trad tunes. www.thebills.ca

THUR 31 JULY I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 I ALL TICKeTS £10 IF BOOKeD BY 3 JuLY

THE HOT SEATS WITH THE TWO GENTLEMAN BAND

THE BALL

virginian livewires The Hot Seats picked up the biggest accolade possible – a Herald Angel – for their outstanding contribution to the event following a sell-out run in The Famous Spiegeltent at the edinburgh Festival. They are one of the most entertaining touring American roots bands on the circuit, pulling capacity crowds due to their solid reputation as an act that delivers.

When the hugely-entertaining Two Man Gentleman Band released the album Two At A Time, it made a huge impact on both sides of the Atlantic. There’s a new album coming this year and they’ll be promoting tracks over the course of the evening.

WED 10 SEPT I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 I ALL TICKeTS £10 IF BOOKeD BY 13 AuG

THE STRAY BIRDS

THE BALL

The Stray Birds took America by storm last year having ended 2012 with this accolade in the country’s NPR Music Awards: “One of the top ten Folk/Americana albums of the year.” referring to their self-titled album. When the CD was finally released on this side of the Atlantic, it won them widespread praise from many of the top writers and radio presenters. Their sound features guitar, fiddle, bass, and three-part harmonies. More at www.straybirds.com “When the next full-length album comes out, we'll see them elevated into a kind of folk/bluegrass superstardom.”

Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2

PAGE 29

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 FRI 29 AUGUST I 7.30PM I £17, CONC. £16. u-16 £5

HERITAGE OPERA

A PASSION FOR OPERA A Passion for Opera takes you on a fabulous tour of the operatic and musical theatre world. The singers are all Heritage Opera regulars, each one a professional soloist, accompanied by the Heritage Opera Strings. Heritage Opera have garnered rave reviews from local, national and music press with their witty interpretations of mainstream opera. This is their first appearance in Scotland, and they hope it will be the first of many.

The programme will include excerpts from favourite operas and musicals; Rigoletto, La Traviata, Madame Butterfly, Carmen, The Barber of Seville, The Pearl Fishers, Die Zauberflöte, Showboat, Oklahoma, Porgy and Bess, The Mikado and many more. “...sung with aplomb by a cast of highly experienced singers… there were laugh-out-loud moments, combined with a stellar cast and spot-on direction, this was a Figaro that i’ll remember for a long time to come.” Sarah Kirkup, Gramophone Magazine

WED 3 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £10

3G AND INFINITe ReFLeCTIONS A CELTIC CONNECTIONS COMMISSION

ANGUS LYON & DUNCAN LYALL

Two of Scotland’s finest composers embark on a tour with works which originated as Celtic Connections Commissions in 2011 and 2012. In 2013 Angus and Duncan combined their musical talents and bands to launch their albums of the commissions in a double bill concert at Celtic Connections.

The concert features 9 of Scotland’s top musicians these being Angus Lyon, Duncan Lyall, Patsy Reid, Innes Watson, Fraser Fifield, Ali Hutton, Alyn Cosker, Iain Sandilands and Chas MacKenzie.

Supported by Creative Scotland’s Festivals, Touring and Arts Programming Fund.

PAGE 30

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 THUR 4 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £10, CONC. £6

OSILIGI MAASAI WARRIORS This seven-piece Maasai group from southern Kenya perform authentic and exciting tribal song and dance and invite the audience to join them in their celebrated Maasai jumping. There is also a presentation and question and answer session in which the Warriors describe Maasai life “The Warriors have enjoyed great success in Fife, “says tour organiser Jim Wilkie, “because they are exciting to watch and have a great story to tell. They appeal to all ages and are looking forward very much to this year’s concerts.”

Osilgli Maasai Warriors will also perform at Rothes Halls on Fri 5 September.

FRI 5 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £18, CONC. £17 I PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM In 1988, two members from two of Scotland’s leading bands, The Boys of the Lough and Silly Wizard, came together to work on a television series. Aly and Phil enjoyed performing together so much that they decided to have a small tour that year. You could say the rest is history.

24 years on, their dedication to music has earned them both the title of Dr and the honour of an MBe, so please be upstanding and give a big Fife welcome to Aly and Phil on their return to Carnegie Hall. Their concert sold out last year, so book early to get the seats of your choice.

PAGE 31

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 SAT 6 & SUN 7 SEPTEMBER I SAT 2PM; SuN 12 NOON, 3PM ALL TICKeTS £12.00, FAMILY SAveR £44, GROuPS 10+ £9, ADuLT & BABY £14

THE SINGING KETTLE

FANTASTIC FUNFAIR Roll up, roll up for the Singing Kettle’s most amazing adventure yet. Set in the neon-coloured world of Big Wheels, Merry-go-Rounds and Helter Skelters, join Anya, Kevin and Gary as they take a trip round the Fantastic Funfair. There’s thrills and spills with games like hook the rubber duck and test o’ strength to win very special prizes – the Magical Singing Kettles.

Packed with audience participation, singalong with Singing Kettle favourites Baby Bumble Bee, Billy Goats Gruff, Favourite Colours, as well as brand new songs like Roller Coaster Ride. You might even be picked to help out on stage during the show Dress in bright colours from head to toe for the Funfair. visit www.singingkettle.com for more details.

SAT 13 SEPTEMBER I 11.30AM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGe 5 – 9

BOOSTER CUSHION THEATRE

BIG BOOK TALL TALES This is an old story that takes place in a forgotten tattered library. The caretaker arrives to check the place over. He talks to the audience about his love of books.

While cleaning, the caretaker finds an old Big Book, 6ft tall. He discovers the story has gone; all the words in it have been washed away.

So he starts to think of a story. The battered pages are all different colours. He uses the colours left on the pages to suggest things that may have been in the story.

This is a comical show with mime, voice and sign language. Wear your favourite colour.

PAGE 32

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 SAT 13 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £17 I PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

THE BLUES BAND Paul Jones, dave Kelly, rob townsend, gary Fletcher, tom Mcguinness If music matures like fine wine, 1979 was a vintage year. That’s when Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, from the hugely successful Manfred Mann, returned to their first love, the Blues. They imagined their ‘back to the roots’ project, The Blues Band, would simply earn some beer money. How wrong they were – the public were ready and waiting. Talent goes to talent. Into the ranks came slide guitar ace and superb vocalist Dave Kelly, legendary ex-John Mayall drummer Hughie Flint, (replaced in 1982 by the renowned Rob Townsend of Family), with solid bass provided by Gary Fletcher. The band will perform tracks from their new studio album, Few Short Lines plus other favourite tracks.

WED 17 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 ALL TICKeTS £10 IF BOOKeD BY 20 AuGuST

THE BALL

OLLIE HOWELL QUINTET Ollie Howell is a multi-award winning drummer, composer, bandleader and international recording artist, currently wowing audiences around the globe with his creativity, dynamism and stunning improvisation, as well as a highly acclaimed repertoire of original music. Since 2009, Ollie has also become the mentee of musical legend Quincy Jones.

Ollie’s electrifying performances, superb compositions, and explosive improvisation place him amongst the finest young jazz talent in the uK. This is a chance for you to see a true jazz star of tomorrow.

PAGE 33

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 FRI 19 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £15

MACFLOYD MacFloyd (Scottish Pink Floyd) return to Carnegie Hall with a great new show looking back over the career of Pink Floyd – spanning almost 30 years. The show will be a varied mix of Floyd classics covering this timeless music from 1967 to 1994 including material from among others Wish you were here, Animals, The Wall and The Division Bell albums. In a show lasting over two hours you will be taken on a journey through the best of Pink Floyd. The fans are in for the usual display of lasers and special effects. The band pride themselves in performing all the numbers with great accuracy thanks to an extremely talented line up. Because of this, MacFloyd are able to perform every detail in Pink Floyd's music completely live!

MacFloyd will take you on a journey Into The Distance which promises to transport you back to those magical times... if only for a night. Don't miss it!

SAT 20 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £16

ALTAN

No Irish traditional band in the last dozen years has had a wider impact on audiences and music lovers throughout the world than Altan. The band are committed to bringing the beauty of traditional music, particularly that of the Donegal fiddlers and singers, to contemporary audiences in a way that brings out all its qualities and destroys none.

In fact, Altan have always believed that Irish traditional music is a modern music in every sense and its growing influence and popularity have proved them right.

COMING SOON: Thur 25 Sept

7.30pm

Best loved Soundtracks

Fri 3 Oct

7.30pm

the Music of the hollies

Tue 7 Oct

7.30pm

tony Jacklin & Willie thorne

PAGE 34

A stunning, fully refurbished community hub, Lochgelly is proud to be home to a theatre, gallery, library, sports hall, art and meeting rooms, local office services and lilly's Cafe Bar which opens 10am – 3pm Mon – Fri and until 1.30pm on Sat. A welcoming space for all, the centre has a busy programme of classes and activities for all ages as well its programme of family shows and community events. Contact Box Office if you are interested in hiring the venue for your next event, meeting or class.

Bank Street, lochgelly Ky5 9rd Box Office 01592 583303 Box office open 9am – 9pm Mon to Fri; 9am – 2.30pm Sat and 1 hour before performances

SAT 17 MAY I 7.30PM I £10, CONC. £8 ALL TICKeTS £8 IF BOOKeD BY 19 APRIL

THE BALL

THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. The Tannahills have turned their acoustic excitement loose on audiences for nearly 40 years with an electrifying effect and world-wide accolades.

WED 28 – SAT 31 MAY I 7.15PM; SAT MAT 2.15PM £12, CONC. £10. MATINee – ALL TICKeTS £10 LOCHGELLY & DISTRICT AMATEUR MUSICAL ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

SOUTH PACIFIC With its mystical island backdrop set in the South Seas during World War II – it is one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s greatest musical collaborations and features several of their best loved songs – Some Enchanted Evening, Bali Ha’i, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out-a My Hair and the unforgettable There is Nothin’Like a Dame!

PAGE 35

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303 WED 4 & FRI 6 JUNE I 7.30PM £6, CONC. £5 I 14+ CONTAINS STRONG LANGuAGe.

FIFE YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS

By Christopher William hill

MULTIPLEX

Multiplex – A comic fantasy about a group of teenage ushers working in a cinema that explores what happens beyond the foyers of a multiplex cinema when the natural social hierarchy of its workforce is disrupted. Life really does reflect the movies. Follow on Twitter @FifeYT

TUE 10 – SAT 14 JUNE I vARIOuS SeSSIONS AvAILABLe. BLue BLOCK: ADuLT & BABY £5.50; YeLLOW vALLeY £5.50, CONC. £4.50

STARCATCHERS AND KATY WILSON PRESENT

BLUE BLOCK STUDIO See page 22 for full details SAT 12 JULY I 2.45PM & 4.45PM I £9, CHILD £3

SCOTTISH SCHOOLS ORCHESTRA TRUST

TWO CONCERTS The Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust (SScOT) presents two end-of-course concerts performed by children aged 9 – 15, conducted by Matthew Rowe, Robin Wedderburn, Susan Dingle and James Chamberlain, as the culmination of SScOT’s hugely popular annual residential course.

“A fascinating insight into the potential of youth.” The Herald

WED 27 – SAT 30 AUGUST I 7.30PM NIGHTLY: THuR & SAT MAT 2.30PM £12 – £8. SCHOOLS £5 I AGe 12+ NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND PRESENTS

IN TIME O’ STRIFE

By Joe Corrie. Adapted, designed and directed by graham Mclaren On the 30th anniversary of the 1984 miners’ strike, the National Theatre of Scotland revives Joe Corrie's 1926 classic play about a Fife mining community buckling under the strain of a seven month lockout. Driven by live, gutsy, folk-punk songs and intense, full-blooded choreography, this uncompromising production is a stark reminder that class conflict between those at the bottom of the social heap and those in power is perennial. 2013 cast featured.

“Mclaren's production unleashes a memorably angry, vivid and theatrical retelling of a vital story in Scottish history. it's an exhilarating experience and not to be missed.”

The Scotsman ★★★★ “gut-wrenchingly emotional.” “Vitally contemporary.” The Herald ★★★★★ Supported by

PAGE 36

This wonderful and versatile arts venue and conference space hosts live music, comedy and drama, as well as exhibitions, classes, conferences and more. visit us and enjoy a delicious meal or snack in our newly refurbished café bar which opens 8.30am for breakfast and serves delicious meals, coffee and home baking throughout the day, closing at 3pm.

Don’t forget, it’s FRee entry to our Fifespace and Fotospace Galleries.

Kingdom Centre, glenrothes Ky7 5nX Box Office 01592 611101 Box office open Mon – Sat, 9am – 5pm & 1 hour before performances

WED 23 & THUR 24 APRIL I 7.30PM I £15 I AGe 16+

GOLDFISH THeATRe PReSeNTS THe ReTuRN OF DeS DILLON’S HIT COMeDY…

SINGIN’ I’M NO A BILLY, HE’S A TIM! Prepare for a night of laughs with brand new gags! On the day of a crunch Old Firm clash, a fan of each team winds up sharing a jail cell from which their only hope of escape is cash raised by bets on the match to pay their fines. While taking turns to watch the action on a Tv visible through their cell door, the pair bicker their way through every entrenched cliché of “Scotland’s shame”, from religion to politics and national identity. also at Carnegie Hall on Fri 25 & Sat 26 april.

TUE 29 APRIL I 6.15PM ADuLTS £6, CHILD £4, FAMILY (4) £16

FIFE PRIMARY SCHOOLS GLEE CHOIR COMPETITION 2014 The Sectionals – Heat 1 Children from St Marie’s Primary School, St Paul’s Primary School, South Parks Primary School, Tanshall Primary School and Warout Primary School will compete in the first heat of the 2014 Fife Primary Schools Glee Show Choir Competition all hoping to win a place the Grand Final. Join us for a fantastic evening of entertainment for all the family. All proceeds will go to the victoria Hospital Children’s unit.

Heat 2 is at Carnegie Hall on Thur 1 May and Heat 3 is at Rothes Halls on Thur 8 May. The GRand FinaL is at Rothes Halls on Thur 29 May.

PAGE 37

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 WED 30 APRIL I 7.30PM I £16.50 I PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

MOTOR CITY MEMORIES An evening full of Motown tunes including, Stop! In The Name Of Love, Baby Love, Someday We’ll Be Together, The Way You Do The Things You Do, My Girl and many more.

Following the success of The Sounds of The Supremes uK tour in 2012, the group return with very special guest Motown recording artist and lead vocalist of Imprompt2, Johnny Britt. Group leader Kaaren Ragland joined the line-up of Mary Wilson’s Supremes in 1977 and remained a member for over a decade, where she appeared at prestigious venues all over the world.

THUR 1 MAY I 7.30PM I £13.50, CONC. £11.50

NINA CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF NINA SIMONE Soul diva Karen underwood from Chicago together with The Booty Band perform the hits of Nina Simone, celebrating her life and music and capturing the heart and soul of her incredible musical legacy.

Here’s just a taste of some of the classic hits in Karen’s programme – My Baby Just Cares For Me, I Put A Spell On You, Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, The Look Of Love, Mr Bojangles and Ain’t Got No – I Got Life.

FRI 2 MAY I 7.30PM I £19.50 I PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

ABBAMANIA CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS OF GOLDEN HITS ABBA remain one of the most popular groups in the world today. From Dancing Queen to Waterloo their record breaking songs are timeless and continue to thrill generations.

Abbamania are widely regarded as the uK’s top Abba Tribute show. They will have you dancing in the aisles, creating nearly two hours of pure nostalgia. So dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come and enjoy an unforgettable night with Abbamania.

PAGE 38

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101

FRI 9 MAY I 7.30PM I £14 I ALL TICKeTS £12 IF BOOKeD BY 11 APRIL

THE BALL

MERRYMOUTH Merrymouth are a three piece folk-orientated band featuring Ocean Colour Scene songwriter and vocalist Simon Fowler (guitar/vocals), Dan Sealey (guitar/vocals) & Adam Barry (piano/organ/vocals).

Merrymouth were joined in the studio by multi award winning folk musicians John McCusker and Andy Cutting in 2012 to perform on their critically acclaimed debut album, the self titled, Merrymouth.

The band return with their second album, Wenlock Hill, a collection of new songs, which once again features John McCusker (violin), a special guest appearance from Chas Hodges (Piano) of Chas & Dave, Catherine Harper (Cello), Andy Derrick (Trombone), Hugh Thomas (Clarinet), Anthony Jones (Muted Trumpet) and Nick Lyndon (Double Bass) along with a full uK and Ireland tour to support the release throughout the Spring and Autumn.

“Beautiful and Majestic." Chris evans, BBC Radio 2 www.merrymouth.net

SAT 10 MAY I 7.30PM I £19, CONC. £17 I PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW Join singer/songwriter Clive John with The Spirit Band as they recreate and truly capture the essence of a real Cash performance. The journey takes us from the 50s right up to 2002. All the greatest hits are included – Ring of Fire, Walk the Line as well as the Johnny and June duets Jackson, Long Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man and many more, all the while accompanied by an amazing video back drop with evocative images and shots from Johnny Cash’s life.

The show is endorsed by the Cash family – his eldest daughter Rosanne Cash aid ‘the resemblance is uncanny’.

“What an amazing show, you could have sworn that Johnny Cash was there with you.” ★★★★★ The Ironworks, Inverness PAGE 39

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 FRI 23 MAY I 7.30PM I £19.50, CONC. £17.50

POP UP BOWIE Paul Antony performs the greatest hits of David Bowie, from every era of his career, the 70s through to the 90s and beyond, with a band of experienced musicians. A huge fan of Bowie, Paul’s vocal and visual likeness to the great man is unbelievable. The show is packed with hit after hit including Heroes, Let’s Dance, Dancin’ In The Street, Ashes To Ashes, Life on Mars, Starman, Jean Genie, Young Americans, China Girl and Sorrow.

THURS 29 – SAT 31 MAY I 7.30PM I £6.50, CONC £5.50 I FAMILY (4) £22 I 8+

GLENROTHES THEATRE COMPANY

CHILDE ROWLAND by ron nicol. Music by Barbara tulloch When Burd ellen mysteriously disappears, Rowland sets out on a perilous – and hilarious – journey to the Dark Tower to rescue his sister. After many odd encounters in the Land of Faery, Rowland enters the Dark Tower – and comes face to face with the awesome King of elfland! A feast of family fun.

FRI 30 MAY I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 I ALL TICKeTS £10 IF BOOKeD BY 2 MAY

THE SOJOURNERS

THE BALL

Canadian trio The Sojourners sing praise music with their own special 'stank' – hints of doo wop, R&B, country and blues. The band have played at folk, roots and jazz festivals around the world, released three albums and been nominated for a Juno Award and a Canadian Folk Music Award.

Formative years spent singing in the churches of Marcus Mosely, Will Sanders and Khari McClelland give The Sojourners' sound an authentic edge that only comes with experience.

This is real gospel – blessed with a soul that can't be faked. Sinner or saved – wherever you are on your own personal journey, you should listen to The Sojourners. You'll feel better for it. www.thesojourners.ca PAGE 40

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 SAT 31 MAY I 7.30PM I £20, CONC. £18 PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

ELIO PACE PERFORMS THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK Following on from his highly-acclaimed New York and Philadelphia concerts, elio Pace delivers this sensational tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel. Featuring the massive hits, Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singer/songwriter and piano-player, elio Pace and his magnificent band. “elio rocks!” Brian May “only Sensational.” Sir Terry Wogan

WED 4 JUNE I 7.30PM I £25 I PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

STARS FROM STRICTLY COME DANCING Pasha Kovalev and Katya virshilas from BBC Tv’s Strictly family of professional dancers will perform ballroom and Latin routines alongside their 4 guest dancers. With beautiful costumes and stunning dance routines, accompanied by a full audio-visual backdrop and light show, the ever enjoyable Q & A section plus an appearance by a local dance school.

But not content with all that, the show will also feature the opportunity for the audience to get involved and dance on-stage with the stars resulting in this production being the ultimate one for any ‘Strictly’ fan! www.katyaandpasha.com PAGE 41

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101

THUR 12 JUNE I 7.30PM I £20, CONC. £18. FAMILY (4) £67

IMMORTAL CHI A WARRIOR’S QUEST FOR HARMONY WORLD TOUR Direct from China, and created by the team behind the renowned production Shaolin Warriors, Immortal Chi has been conceived and directed by acclaimed Cirque director erick villeneuve, along with the Cirque du Soleil creative team.

In the best traditions of Cirque, Immortal Chi weaves an amazing and exciting story which will have you breathless with wonder.

This show is a brand new spectacular fusion of jaw dropping Chinese Martial Arts, amazing multi-media images, fabulous and beautiful costumes and original musical score, incorporating the Chinese Girl drummers. It is an extraordinary story of a Tai Chi Master and his ultimate challenge to regain his secret inner energy – his Immortal Chi! A breathtaking explosion of movement and multi media, this is a feast for all the senses.

PAGE 42

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 FRI 6 – SAT 7 JUNE I 7PM; SAT MAT 1PM £10.50 / PAReNT/BABY £12.50

CHERYL CRAWFORD DANCE STUDIOS

SHOWTIME 2014 Children from as young as 3 to early teens will be performing ballet, tap, jazz, cheer, hip hop and musical theatre to a variety of music in stunning costumes.

Alexandre Bloch Conductor

SAT 14 JUNE I 7.30PM £18.50, CONC. £16.50 u-16 £5

THE RSNO IN CONCERT The Royal Scottish National Orchestra visits Rothes Halls with a delightful programme of music for a long summer’s eve. Only the young Felix Mendelssohn could have taken a subject like the Reformation and turned it into music as magical and as stirring as his Fifth Symphony. And only Bizet could have taken a steamy French melodrama and created melodies that just seem to bask in the Provençal sunshine. Alexandre Bloch has a way with romantic music; together with the RSNO’s own violin soloist Maya Iwabuchi he’ll make Saint-Saëns’ Third Violin Concerto the sweet centre to a truly mouthwatering concert.

Bizet Arlésienne Suite No1 Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No3 Mendelssohn Symphony No5 Reformation PAGE 43

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 SAT 21 JUNE I 7.30PM I £15, CONC. £12 ALL TICKeTS £12 IF BOOKeD BY 24 MAY

THE BALL

BLUES! The Blueswater are an award-winning edinburgh based rhythm and blues band. Their show Blues! brings to the stage a live musical history of 90 years of Blues music in 90 minutes. Not only do they play the songs that inspire today’s musicians but they also tell the stories of the musicians who wrote them. Funk, blues, soul and good old rock ‘n’ roll with wild solos are the order of the day.

SAT 21 JUNE I 7.30PM I £10

ROCK CHOIR THE CHOIR THAT ROCKS Rock Choir members from Glenrothes, Perth, Stirling and Dundee perform their specially arranged and choreographed repertoire led by Rachel Leitch. Rock Choir is the uK's largest and most popular contemporary choir, offering adults and teenagers the chance to sing and perform pop and rock songs – no auditions and no requirement to read music.

Further information available at www.rockchoir.com

FRI 4 – SUN 6 JULY I vARIOuS TIMeS £3, CONC. £2 PeR SHOW; £5, CONC. £3 DAY PASS

NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF YOUTH THEATRE

10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT Scotland’s National Festival of Youth Theatre is the largest platform for youth theatre performance in the uK. The festival warmly welcomes the public to its performances and encourages audiences to discover the passion and creativity of our young people. The Festival will take place at Rothes Halls and Falkland estate in Fife. “the shows were spectacular.” 2013 audience member Produced by Youth Theatre Arts Scotland events Full Festival programme: ytas.org.uk/nfyt event sponsor Shell uK Ltd PAGE 44

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 THUR 10 JULY I 7.30PM I £20, CONC. £18. FAMILY (4) £67 PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE UK TOUR THe NATIONAL DANCe COMPANY OF IReLAND FeATuRING THe YOuNG IRISH TeNORS This incredible live show celebrates both the rich history of Ireland as well as the art of Irish dance.

Rhythm of the Dance has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment, featuring thirty dancers, the Rhythm of the Dance musicians who play on rare and haunting traditional musical instruments and the dashing Young Irish Tenors. This is one of the most exciting Irish step dance shows on tour and features a terrific collection of incredible young Irish dancers, singers, and musicians.

Superb dancing is mixed with powerful and moving songs of celebration and hope. This show has all the components for a marvellous evening’s entertainment.

SAT 16 AUG I 7.30PM I £17.50 I PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITv’s Stars In Their Eyes Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history.

The record of 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up.

Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band The Works, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen. Since May 2002, they have performed throughout the uK, uSA, europe, South Africa and New zealand to sell-out audiences. They have also twice rocked the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park, in front of a very enthusiastic crowd of 40,000.

One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you!

PAGE 45

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 FRI 5 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £10, CONC. £6

OSILIGI MAASAI WARRIORS See page 31 for details.

SAT 6 SEPT I 7.30PM I £16, CONC. £14 I PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

COUNTERFEIT SIXTIES TRIBUTE SHOW A night of pure sixties magic comes to Rothes Halls, as The Counterfeit Sixties bring their tribute show to Fife. The band have received rave reviews around the country for their accurate portrayal of many sixties bands, coupled together with their unique lighting show and video footage of the era, this makes it one of the best sixties shows around.

SUN 7 SEPT I 7.30PM I £18

MARY DUFF WITH SPeCIAL GueST RAY MuRTAGH Mary Duff makes a welcome return to Rothes Halls with her own show of country, Irish and popular music. Nowadays, Mary tours Australia, New zealand, The united States, Canada and the united Kingdom with Irish singing superstar Daniel O'Donnell. When she gets a break from the world’s stage she loves to get out with her own show which pleases her legions of fans in Scotland. Mary will have her own band with her and her special guest will be Ray Murtagh, an excellent singer who specialises in popular American country music.

PAGE 46

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 SAT 13 SEPT I 7.30PM I £25 I PRe-THeATRe MeALS £10

MARTHA REEVES AND THE VANDELLAS Martha Reeves is Motown’s ultimate soul diva. During her time as lead singer of with The vandellas, they have scored over a dozen hit singles, including Nowhere To Run, Dancing In The Street, Heatwave, Third Finger Left Hand and Jimmy Mac. After leaving Motown in 1972, Martha continued to expand her musical horizons, establishing herself as a singer/songwriter with few limitations, singing rock, jazz, country, gospel, blues and classical.

Martha contines to perform, both solo and with her vandellas – sisters Lois and Delphine. Spend an evening in the company of a musical legend.

COMING SOON: Fri 19 Sept

7.30pm

the eva Cassidy Story

Thur 9 Oct

7.30pm

the drifters

Fri 10 Oct

7.30pm

An evening with Charlie landsborough

Fri 17 Oct

7.30pm

Showaddywaddy

AT OUR FABULOUS CHANGING ART EXHIBITIONS Fifespace lochgelly Centre and the Fifespace and Fotospace galleries in rothes halls offer a range of changing art and photo exhibitions, open Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5pm (Lochgelly Centre closes at 2pm on Saturdays), and Free to view. Discover a new world of local, national and world renowned art, design, craft and photography.

Look out for the exhibitions Programme with full details of all exhibitions or download at www.onfife.com/art

PAGE 47

THE MENU Adam Smith Theatre Café Tiffany’s at Carnegie Hall Lilly’s at Lochgelly Centre Rothes Halls Café Whether you are looking to chat with friends, find a quiet corner to relax with a drink and read or get a freshly prepared, value for money meal, all of our Cafés offer you a warm welcome. We can also cater for weddings, celebrations and parties.

Open 10am – 3pm, Mon – Sat. Rothes Halls Café opens at 8.30am for breakfasts.

Lilly’s closes at 1.30pm on Saturdays.

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 mouthwatering £10 for 2 courses.

Look out for the knife and fork symbol. Ask at Box Office for the menus. Advanced booking is essential.

All our food is prepared on the premises, sourcing local suppliers wherever possible.