ON at Fife - Summer 2012

WHAT’S GOING

Summer 2012

www.onfife.com

ACROSS OUR VENUES

Adam Smith Pages

4 – 13

Carnegie Hall Pages

14 – 27

Lochgelly Centre Pages

28 – 30

Rothes Halls Pages

31– 40

Diary Listing of all events

20 & 21

Welcome to our summer season of exhibitions, drama, dance, comedy, music and family events. We’re sure there is something for all to enjoy and look forward to seeing you at one of our theatres soon. For film buffs, make sure you get a copy of our separate ON Screen brochure available at all our venues.

ON at Fife doesn’t only present work on our stages – we create new work, through producing, co-producing, and artists in residence, as well as supporting local arts organisations and arts education and community programmes in order to create opportunities for all to get involved. ON at Fife, together with Jazz Scotland, have recently launched a year-long community music project in central Fife – The Band, funded by Creative Scotland as part of the nationwide Year of Creative Scotland 2012.

Andrew Dixon, Chief Executive of

Creative Scotland with Joe Temperley

The Band aims to engage people in central Fife in music making – playing, singing, and listening – in particular targeting people who have never made music before.

World-famous saxophonist Joe Temperley – originally from Lochgelly – was officially appointed patron of The Band in February; you can find out more on our website.

Check out www.onfife.com to find out more about all our events, creative work, courses and classes across Fife. You can sign up for our regular e-newsletter to make sure you don’t miss out on competitions and offers. You can also find us at www.facebook.com/onfife and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/onfife Hazel Wotherspoon Head of Programming and Creative Development

Supported by Fife Council

Fife 150 is a sponsorship package which gives you meeting/training room usage, show tickets and reduced price corporate hospitality facilities. We guarantee to offer you at least 150% of the value of your annual sponsorship back each year.

If you would like to join Fife 150, or to find out more, please contact Bill Mair, Funding Development Officer at bill.mair@onfife.com or call him on 08451 555555 ext 443338.

Pre-theatre meals Why not make your night out even more special, with a delicious meal in one of our theatre café bars? We now offer two- and three-course pre-theatre meals – dinners or high teas – across our venues. Look for the knife and fork symbol next to selected performances.

A two-course meal is only £10 per person. Ask at our Box Office for full menu details. Booking is essential.

Groups Discounts are available on full-price tickets on many shows for groups of 10+. Call the Box Offices or our Groups Booking line on 01592 583354, or email group.bookings@onfife.com for full details of rates and for assistance with your booking.

Concession Tickets We offer lower-priced concession tickets for many of our shows. These are marked as ‘conc’ tickets throughout the brochure. To qualify for these, you need to come under one of the following categories – under 16, a senior citizen, a student in full time education, registered disabled or unemployed.

If you’re booking discounted tickets, remember to bring relevant documents, such as your student card, when you buy or collect your tickets.

Access All our buildings are accessible, with ramps, adapted toilets, induction loops and disabled parking. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in our theatres and cafés. This brochure is available in large print and audio.

Latecomers If you can’t get to a show on time we may not be able to admit you until a suitable break, which may not be until the interval. Unfortunately, we can’t exchange or refund your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.

If the show is sold out, we may be able to resell your ticket and refund you, minus a £1 resale charge.

If you have any comments on your experience at our events and venues, just let us know! Visit www.youtellus.co.uk or speak to any member of staff.

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.

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Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1ET Box Office: 01592 583302 Box Office open 10am –5.30pm Mon – Sat and one hour before performances

Our theatre café is open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 3pm and on Sunday afternoon performance days. We serve delicious meals, snacks and homebaking. The café also offers a Call and Collect service, letting you call ahead and collect your meal at a time that suits you. The bar is open on performance nights, and for delicious pre-theatre meals on selected performances.

CINEMA Tickets £5 (conc. £4) Breakfast Films – all tickets £4

Adam Smith Theatre offers a full cinema programme throughout the year. Catch up with the latest blockbusters, plus arthouse and classic films – all for a fantastic price. Sign up at any Box Office and receive our regular cinema listings leaflet, which includes full details of forthcoming films.

Thur 3 – Sat 5 May I 8pm I Sat Mat 4.30pm I £17.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

From the Producers of The Naked Truth

Guilty Pleasures A Raunchy Comedy Written by Ron Aldridge, directed by Stephen Leatherland.

Set in a “ladies only” health spa, this riotous play follows the comedic misadventures of GC – the bold and brazen spa owner, and his hilarious staff of fantasy men.

Fun ensues as they try to fulfil the special requests of their demanding female clients, but when things start to get out of control, will they escape unscathed?

ADULTS ONLY

With an all star cast featuring David Van Day (I’m a Celebrity, Dollar) as hapless spa owner GC, Marc Bannerman (Eastenders) as hunky heart-throb Gordon, the gorgeous Craig Chalmers (Scottish star of Joseph) as Tommy alongside Egghead C J de Mooi, as you’ve never seen him before, playing the passionate intellectual Simon. Also starring Pauline Fleming (Coronation Street) as the sophisticated Mrs M, a lady of (p)leisure and the long suffering Tilly played by Terri Dwyer (star of Hollyoaks and former presenter of Loose Women).

As all their various stories unfold and unravel, you share their laughter and tears in this hilarious production with a bittersweet edge. This is probably the funniest and sauciest play to hit the UK stage since The Naked Truth.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Tue 8 May I 7.30pm I £10.50, conc. £8.50 NLP Theatre presents

Passing Places Sit back, belt up, and get ready for a dramatic rollercoaster ride around Scotland! Motherwell lads Alex and Brian are desperate to leave their dead-end jobs. They decide to get out the only way they know how – by doing a runner with Alex’s psychopathic boss’s prized surfboard. They hit the road in a clapped-out “borrowed” Lada and head north for Thurso, where the surf is up all year round.

On the way they meet beautiful girls, strange characters and hippy travellers. Between the laugh-a-minute one-liners and pin-sharp wit, there’s a serious undertone which turns this light-hearted farce into a moving, thought-provoking drama.

Thur 10 May I 7.30pm I £18.50, conc. £17.50, child £11 Pre-theatre meals £10 European Ballet present

Sleeping Beauty The highly-acclaimed European Ballet presents this enchanting classic ballet. Sleeping Beauty is full of wonderful treasures such as the Lilac Fairy, the Rose Adagio, the Bluebird, and a cast of fairytale characters gathered for the sparkling wedding celebration.

Stanislav Tchassov, former Principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet, directs an exciting and dynamic international company of dancers which has endeared itself to audiences for its artistic performances and talented cast.

Colourful sets, lavish costumes and Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score make this beautiful ballet a favourite for all ages.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Fri 11 May I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10

Woody Pines There was a time when Woody Pines went out alone with a resonator guitar to make a name for himself, first in Louisiana, then across the USA. These days, he fronts one of the hottest roots music combos – an in-demand four-piece that has won accolades from the giants of the Americana scene.

His impeccable playing combines with slide, slap bass, percussion and occasional clarinet, making what Maverick magazine has described as “an intoxicating blend of rural and urban stringband, country blues, ragtime and jug band music”.

“Superb.” ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris “...a rollicking and engagingly idiosyncratic show.” The Scotsman

Sat 12 May I 7.30pm I £16.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Blues Band Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Rob Townsend, Gary Fletcher Tom McGuinness The Blues Band was formed in 1979 by ex-Manfred Mann group members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, originally to play a few pub gigs. Slide guitar ace Dave Kelly was recruited and Gary Fletcher filled the bass post.

Rob Townsend of Family fame replaced Hughie Flint in ’82 at the drums. Their new studio album Few Short Lines, released on Repertoire Records, is collecting rave reviews everywhere. The band will be performing tracks from the new album alongside favourites from past albums and Blues classics.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Sun 13 & Mon 14 May Sun 1.30pm & 4.30pm/Mon 10.30am I £10, conc. £8.50 I 55 mins

age

3+

Theatre Cafe now open at lunchtime on Sunday. Children’s lunch packs available.

KW & NB Ltd present a Tall Stories Production

The Gruffalo Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

Let your imagination run wild!

“Monstrous fun for your little horrors.” ★★★★ Daily Mail All illustrations copyright © Axel Scheffler 2004, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

Sun 20 May I 7.30pm I £10.50, conc. £8.50

Italia ‘n’ Caledonia

By Mike Maran and Philip Contini In this beautifully crafted piece, actor and storyteller Mike Maran and accordionist David Vernon bring you the story of Mike’s grandparents’ generation who emigrated from Italy and settled all over the world.

Leaving their sunny hillsides over 100 years ago, many of these Italians arrived in Scotland. This is their story, and the story of Italian immigrants throughout the UK, told through a costumed storytelling drama with live songs, music and movies.

“I thought I had died and gone to heaven!”

The Scotsman PAGE 7

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Mon 21 May I 7.30pm I £20 I £50 VIP tickets

Jim Baxter – Honouring a Legend Jim Baxter, Scotland’s most iconic footballer, will become the first person inducted into Raith Rovers new Hall of Fame. Join stars from the world of football and beyond on stage for an evening dedicated to one of our greatest Fifers ever. This is a gala fundraiser for the ‘Rally Round Rovers’ campaign.

Sun 27 May I 7.30pm I £17.50, conc. £12.50 U-16 and SNJO Youth card holders £5 I Pre-theatre meals £10

In Celebration of Michael Brecker

presented by the SNJO with guest Randy Brecker Michael Brecker was an incredibly talented musician: a hugely influential saxophonist with a distinctive sound who inspired thousands of jazz players all over the world. The Brecker Brothers, his band with brother Randy, was one of the most successful jazz-funk fusion bands of the 70s.

In playing tribute to the late Michael Brecker, the SNJO are delighted that his brother Randy, one of the world’s greatest trumpet players, will join them to celebrate Michael’s music in brand new arrangements spanning vital tracks from the Brecker Brothers’1970s heyday through to the beautifully reflective atmosphere of his 2003 album, Wide Angles.

Sun 27 May 2.30pm – 4pm Improvisation Workshop with jazz legend Randy Brecker and top Scottish jazz musicians, Tommy Smith and Alyn Cosker £15 workshop only/inc concert ticket £20

Thur 31 May I 7.30pm I £14, conc. £12

Mark Beaumont My Adventures So Far

Mark Beaumont pedals into Kirkcaldy to recount his fascinating and inspirational tales of adventure on road and sea. A 29-year-old adventurer, documentary maker and author from Perthshire, Mark broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest man to cycle round the world, going on to cycle the Americas from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. In 2011, he was part of the six-man team who rowed through the Canadian Arctic to the 1996 location of the North Magnetic Pole.

These three expeditions were filmed by Mark and shown on BBC One. This year, he has been rowing the Atlantic, in a bid to set a new world record.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Fri 1 June I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10

Furnace Mountain Based in the very heart of the southern Appalachians, the Furnace Mountain Band are recognised across the US as excellent interpreters of the old-time mountain music/bluegrass sound. The group have won fans across the world with their combination of twin fiddles with guitars, bouzouki and double bass, plus the vocal harmonies of Aimee and Morgan.

The native Virginians continue to draw impressive crowds at live music venues across Europe and America, complimented by extremely positive reviews from fans and critics alike.

“Furnace Mountain sound like a marriage between Be-Good Tanyas and the best bits of Nickel Creek – except with true Appalachian soil caked onto their boots.” Rob Adams, The Herald Sat 2 June I 7.30pm I £13

Roddy Woomble plus Star Wheel Press Known to thousands of fans as Idlewild’s front man, Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter and performer in his own right. Roddy and his band have been touring the UK following the release of his critically-acclaimed album, The Impossible Song and Other Songs. As well as songs from his new album, the live set will feature tunes from his 2006 solo debut My Secret is My Silence, Before the Ruin and several Idlewild classics. www.roddywoomble.com “A moving and quietly joyous collection of pieces weaving together strands of folk, jazz and country.” The Guardian Sun 3 June I 8pm I £12, conc. £10 Lee Martin for Gag Reflex Management presents

The Boy with Tape on his Face The silent show that is creating a lot of talk. Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking, drama with no acting. You’ll laugh, you’ll scream and ultimately you’ll end up like The Boy – lost for words. As seen on ITV1’s Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford, BBC3’s Live@The Fringe and BBC2’s Comedy Prom with Tim Minchin.

“A truly magical experience.” Chortle.co.uk “Utterly spectacular! Endlessly inventive, hysterically funny.

Fight for a ticket.” Time Out PAGE 9

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Thur 7 – Sat 9 June I 7pm I Ticket price to be advised Gail Neish Dance Studios present

The Sleeping Beauty & Dance Dance Dance Come and join the highly acclaimed Gail Neish Dance Studios at their annual showcase. The wide range of dance styles on show will appeal to the first time dance spectator as well as the experienced theatre-goer. The Sleeping Beauty is a classic ballet full of fairy-tale characters and can be enjoyed by all age groups.

bel Canto Voices

Tue 12 June I 7.30pm I £7, conc. £5. Family (4) £22

bel Canto Voices is a group of highly talented young people who rehearse and perform here at the Adam Smith Theatre throughout the year.

Thur 14 June I 7.30pm I £16 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Karen Matheson Recognised widely as the compelling vocalist of Celtic supergroup Capercaillie, Karen Matheson has also been involved in various collaborations as a solo performer, including appearances on the award-winning Transatlantic Sessions series on the BBC. Currently recording new material to be released later this year, Karen’s last solo album was Downriver, a simple and beautiful acoustic affair, providing the perfect platform to showcase her vocals.

This performance sees Karen in a rare outing of her intimate solo show with long-time collaborators, guitarist James Grant, pianist Donald Shaw and special guests.

Sat 16 June I 7.30pm I £10 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Glasgow Phoenix Choir Diamond Jubilee Gala Concert One of the foremost mixed voice choirs in Scotland, the Glasgow Phoenix Choir continues to perform the superb arrangements of Scottish song for which it has become known around the world. With a repertoire spanning opera, chamber music, choral songs and folk music from many cultures, plus favourite songs from hit musicals, you’re sure to fall in love with their voices all over again in their 60th year.

Presented by The Rotary Club of Burntisland and Kinghorn. Sponsored by The Co-operative Funeralcare. All proceeds to CHAS and other Rotary Charities.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Thur 26 – Sat 28 July I 7pm with Sat Mat 2pm £10, conc. £5. Family (4) £25 ON at Fife Musical Theatre for Young People

West Side Story The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the ‘American’ Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. Famous songs include Tonight, Maria, I Feel Pretty, Somewhere and America.

Performed entirely by students.

“This is young arts in Fife at its best – what an amazing evening.” (audience feedback from Jesus Christ Superstar 2011) “It’s better than the West End… I can’t believe it.” (audience feedback from Les Misérables SE 2011)

Tue 28 – Fri 31 August, Wed 5 & Thur 6 September 7.30pm I £21

The Lady Boys of Bangkok Carnival Queens

Come with 16 of the world’s most entrancing beauties on their carnival parade. Feel the heartbreaking beats, sense the mystery and live the intensity that can only be the Lady Boys of Bangkok’s all-new production, Carnival Queens.

Join the festivities as they parade through comedy, cabaret and carnival beat. Marvel at the perfect makeup, stunning costumes and fabulous choreography, and witness some of the planet's most famous divas getting the full Lady Boys treatment – including Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. Get bewitched by the vivid array of colours and be left breathless by our spectacular Carnival Queen in the grand finale. The party like no other party… the show like no other show… girls like no other girls – The Lady Boys of Bangkok are ready to party – are you?

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Thur 13 – Sat 15 September I 8pm I £15 Pre-theatre meals £10

Gilded Balloon presents the Tron Production of

Casablanca Written and directed by Morag Fullerton

Set in a tiny gin joint, this fast-paced, action-packed comedy is a smart and lovingly disrespectful tribute to an all-time classic film. Starring comic actor Gavin Mitchell impersonating Humphrey Bogart playing Rick Blaine, alongside a brilliant cast of Clare Waugh and Jimmy Chisholm.

With a wonderful yet simple set design, the show has already received five-star reviews at Glasgow’s Oran Mor, the Tron Theatre and Edinburgh Fringe. So raise a Bogart-style eyebrow, shed a Bergman-like tear, and drown out the Nazis with a rousing chorus of the Marseillaise as you revisit one of the greatest films of all time. “…pure theatre magic… the secret of the show’s success lies in its combination of anarchic stage sendup and real passion for the essence of one of the great screen love-stories…” ★★★★ The

Scotsman

“…Fullarton has written a hilarious yet hugely reverential homage to Casablanca…” ★★★★★ The Stage (Stage Must See)

Sun 16 September I 3pm I All seats £7 (4 for £24) I 55 mins Theatre Café now open at lunchtime on Sunday performances.

Children’s lunch packs available.

Hairy Maclary & Friends

age

2+

“Out of the gate and off for a walk, went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy.” Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, a UK tour in 2011 and Christmas at the Sydney Opera House, Hairy Maclary and his friends are bounding off the page and back onto the stage in Fife. Featuring favourite characters such as Hercules Morse (as big as a Horse) and Bottomley Potts (covered in spots), and packed with music, singing and classic Hairy Maclary stories, this show is an absolute must for the whole family.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Mon 17 September I 2.30pm I £12, conc. £10

Keep Smiling Through Laughter, Tears and Songs

Rationing, bombing, digging for victory, make do and mend – throughout the hardship of war, the real people on Britain’s home front confided in their Keep Smiling Through will be at diaries. Now you can dive into their hearts and minds in this unique show Carnegie Hall on Tue 18, Rothes combining original, unpublished diary entries with classic songs of the Second World War. Experience the lives of those who lived through it – the laughter Halls on Wed 19 and Thur 20 September at Lochgelly Centre. and the tragedy – and a chance to sing along with some classic wartime songs.

Sat 22 September I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10 ThickSkin presents

The Static

by Davey Anderson, Directed & Choreographed by Neil Bettles A kinetic coming-of-age story about desire, guilt and mind over matter.

‘Most people’s thoughts stay inside their heads. Not mine. My thoughts travel. My thoughts do things. Don’t believe me? Just watch.’

Following an award-winning debut in 2010, ThickSkin returns with a magnetic new play. A company producing heart-stopping visual theatre, ThickSkin is committed to collaborative, cross-disciplinary performances that will inspire audiences. www.thickskintheatre.co.uk “a beautiful piece of multimedia, multiform theatre.” ★★★★ The List on Blackout Developed in Association With The Core at Corby Cube with Support From National Theatre of Scotland.

Summer Workshop Productions Would you like to be on stage at the Adam Smith Theatre? If you are mad about singing, dancing and acting, then here’s a chance for you to spend a whole week (or more!) working hard on a production which will culminate in a public performance. No experience is necessary but places are limited. Application forms are available to download from our website at www.onfife.com/summerworkshops or can be collected from Box Office.

A Spanner in the Works at the Mattress Factory A drama project suitable for ages 8 – 14 years I Casting: Friday 1 June, Saturday 2 June Workshops: Saturday 7 – Saturday 14 July I Performances: 7pm Friday 13, 2pm Saturday 14 West Side Story A Musical Production suitable for ages 15 – 24 I Casting: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 June Workshops: Sunday 15 July – Saturday 28 July I Performances: 7pm Thursday 26, 7pm Fri 27, Matinee & 7pm Sat 28 The String of Perils A drama project suitable for ages 6 – 11 years I Workshops: Monday 30 July – Saturday 4 August Performance: 2pm Saturday 4 August Get A Move On A dance project suitable for ages 12 – 17 years I Workshops: Wednesday 8 August – Saturday 11 August Performance 7pm Saturday 11 August PAGE 13

East Port, Dunfermline KY12 7JA Box Office: 01383 602302 Box Office open 10am –5.30pm Mon – Sat and one hour before performances

A lovely art deco theatre in the heart of Dunfermline, Carnegie Hall presents a fantastic range of music, drama, comedy, dance and children’s shows. The adjacent Music Institute with its meeting rooms and studio theatre welcomes local arts and children’s groups and hosts the creation of new productions.

Located within Carnegie Hall, Tiffany’s stunning bistro bar is family-friendly, with terrific views across the Forth Bridges. It’s open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 3.30pm, and serves meals, snacks and home baking. Tiffany’s also offers a Call and Collect service letting you call ahead and collect your meal at a time that suits you. The bar is open on performance nights and our popular pre-theatre meals are available on selected shows. Tiffany’s can also be booked for a celebratory meal or even a small wedding. To discuss your special event, call Tiffany’s direct on 01383 602397.

Wed 9 May I 7.30pm I £14

Simon Yates

The Wild Within Following his successful Beyond the Void series of talks, mountaineer Simon Yates is back with The Wild Within.

One of the world’s most prolific and accomplished mountaineers, Simon is best known for being the climber forced to cut Joe Simpson’s rope during their fateful descent of Peru’s Siula Grande – a story retold in the bestselling book and film, Touching the Void.

In The Wild Within, Simon recounts his experiences of teaming up with mountaineering legends Doug Scott, Andy Parkin and Joe Simpson, and his perpetual quest to seek out the world’s last few remaining wildernesses.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Sat 12 May I 11.30am & 1.30pm I £4.50, conc. £3.50 I 40 mins Frozen Charlotte Productions present

Paperbelle

age

2–5

Paperbelle’s world is blank and plain, and she likes it that way.

She’s heard of colour, but would prefer things to stay exactly as they are – blank and plain.

The colours, on the other hand, want to play games, and they want Paperbelle to join in. Paperbelle’s world is changing – will she try to stop it, or might she find it’s not as bad as it first seemed...?

“Beautifully engineered, full of really clever surprises.”

The Herald ★★★★

Sat 12 May I 7.30pm I £6

Smallpetitklein present

Cut Spend an evening in the company of a double murderer in this mysterious and highly-inventive performance. As you are led through the bowels of Carnegie Hall – can you stay one step ahead of the hatchet-carrying hunter?

Carmen works in an abattoir owned by a vegetarian, who inherited it after the death of his father. Driven mad by the moral predicament he faces, the new owner lusts after Carmen to satisfy his desires.

Based on Bizet’s opera Carmen, Cut features new music by renowned Scottish composer Quee MacArthur, carefully blended with the original score. Tour the abattoir during the performance and slowly discover Carmen’s world, while trying to avoid your gruesome fate…

A fully-immersive sensory experience, featuring fantastic live dance performances, Cut is a comedy horror performance that will let you see a side of the theatre you never knew existed!

Led by award-winning choreographer Thomas Small, Smallpetitklein are currently the Dance Company in Residence with ON at Fife with support from Creative Scotland.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Sun 13 May I 7.30pm I £18, conc. £17 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Aly and Phil are two of Scotland’s best-loved traditional musicians, with their shows regarded as one of the high points of the Scottish musical calendar.

Aly is regarded as Scotland's foremost traditional-style fiddler.

He was a founder member of the great Boys of the Lough, and his television series Down Home and The Transatlantic Sessions 1& 2 were widely acclaimed.

Phil trained classically in the accordion and violin, before joining his brother John in Silly Wizard and achieving popularity worldwide.

He presented The World Accordion to Phil last year, journeying through Europe to play with some of the finest Celtic musicians.

Fri 18 May I 7.30pm I £14, conc. £12 Pre-theatre meals £10

Barry & Stuart Show & Tell Fresh from their regular appearances on prime-time BBC One in The Magicians, and being named Best Comedy Illusionists at the World Magic Awards, Barry and Stuart are ready to astound audiences in Fife with their incredible new live show.

In the first half of the show, marvel at some of the world’s finest illusions, hair-raising tricks and most devious sleight-of-hand. Then, in the second half, prepare to have your mind blown as the pair reveal how it was all done!

Please note this show is not suitable for children under the age of 12.

“A triumph of astonishing illusions.”★★★★★ Time Out ”Darkly brilliant… pure magic.”★★★★★ The List PAGE 16

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Sat 19 May I 7.30pm I £14

Livewire Livewire are a unique six man tribute to AC/DC who bring you over two hours of high voltage rock and roll.

Both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras of the band are included, with two very individual singers in the same explosive performance! The band come complete with cannons, walkways, backdrops and drapes.

The frenzied schoolboy antics of Angus Young are also faithfully reproduced. You’ll be on your feet to all the classic numbers from Whole Lotta Rosie and Highway to Hell to Thunderstruck and Back In Black.

Sat 26 May I 7.30pm I £14, conc. £12

Emily Smith Emily Smith is one of the leading singers in the Scottish folk scene today. Her stunning vocals have gained her award-winning recognition worldwide, most recently two nominations at the 2012 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Folk Singer of the Year and Best Traditional Track. With songwriting that has been compared to that of Joni Mitchell, she also presents fresh, new interpretations of traditional songs and is carving out her own path in the current resurgence of folk music.

She appears at Carnegie Hall with her band Jamie McClennan (fiddle, guitar and backing vocals) and Matheu Watson (guitar, fiddle and whistle).

Emily’s latest release Traiveller’s Joy is a beautiful collection of traditional and self penned songs inspired by Emily’s travels overseas. Emily’s originals blend alongside new settings of traditional material, much of which was sourced from Scotland’s travelling people. Covers include Richard Thompson’s Waltzing’s For Dreamers, and Somewhere Along the Road by Rick Kemp which Emily recently performed on BBC One’s Songs of Praise. Other TV appearances include the award winning Transatlantic Sessions and BBC’s Hogmanay Live.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Thur 31 May I 8pm I £12, conc. £10

Dennis Rollins’ Velocity Trio “Dennis is no ordinary trombonist” says London Evening Standard.

Virtuoso trombonist Dennis Rollins has performed at the forefront of UK jazz, funk and pop for 25 years, sharing the stage with such stars as Maceo Parker, Brand New Heavies and Courtney Pine. The awardwinning trombonist (BBC Jazz Award for Best Band, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Award, British Jazz Award) presents his brand new power trio project, playing music from his electrifying new album The 11th Gate – a brilliant mix of sophisticated contemporary jazz arrangements with simmering funk grooves featuring organ maestro Ross Stanley and fiery Portugese drummer Pedro Segundo.

Fri 1 & Sat 2 June I 7.30pm I £7, conc. £6 Dunfermline Dramatic Society presents

The Importance of Being Earnest Two young gentlemen living in 1890's England have taken to bending the truth in order to put some excitement into their lives. Things start to go awry when they end up together in the countryside and their deceptions are discovered – threatening to spoil their romantic pursuits. www.dunfermlinedramatic.co.uk Sat 2 June I 7.30pm I £22.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Sounds of the Supremes Led by 70s/80s “Supreme” Kaaren Ragland Hear Motown classics, standards and contemporary songs brought to life with the Sounds of the Supremes – the only group of their type endorsed by Motown. Delivering fantastic vocals with stylish choreography and unrivaled glamour, the group will perform classics including Stop In The Name Of Love, Where Did Our Love Go, You Can’t Hurry Love, Baby Love, Nathan Jones and Automatically Sunshine.

The Supremes’ music personified the Motown Sound that influenced a generation, which has shown itself to be one of the most definitive and enduring contributions to American pop music history.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Wed 6 – Sat 9 June I 7.15pm with Sat Mat 2.15pm I £12, conc. £10, Sat Mat £10

Lochgelly & District Amateur Musical Association present

Crazy For You A stage-struck New York playboy, Bobby Child, is sent to a small, poor town in Nevada, to close down the local theatre. Once there, he soon falls in love with the theatre owner’s daughter, Polly. In order to save the theatre, he dreams up a scheme to raise money by staging a fantastic show. With marvellous music by George Gershwin including Someone to Watch Over Me, Embraceable You, Nice Work If You Can Get It and I Got Rhythm, this show will have you rooting for Bobby while enjoying superb show tunes.

Fri 15 June I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society present

Princess Ida A princess founds a women’s university and teaches that women are superior to men, and should therefore rule, in this comic opera. Satirising feminism, women’s education and Darwinian evolution, which were all highly controversial in Victorian England, Princess Ida features some of the best music written by Sullivan. This is a wonderful opportunity for Gilbert and Sullivan lovers to see this rarely performed opera.

Tickets are also available from the Dunfermline G&S ticket hotline 07582 731290.

Sat 16 & Sun 17 June I 11.30am I £4.50, conc. £3.50 I 50 mins Tiffany’s will now be open both the Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes.

Children’s lunchboxes available.

age

5+

M6 Theatre Company presents

Sunflowers & Sheds Written and directed by Gilly Baskeryfield and Dot Wood. Original music by Tayo Akinbode. Perfect for ages 5+, this tale of fun, family, and friendship on an allotment will brighten your day.

When the lively Isabella arrives on the neighbouring plot, Frank’s peaceful routine is turned upside-down. With patience, time, and a little understanding, the seeds of friendship soon grow alongside the potatoes, primroses, memories and dreams. So dig out your wellies and join Frank, Isabella and her friendly chickens on a journey that’s sure to nourish your heart and feed your imagination.

“Spellbinding tale of friendship and growth.” The Stage PAGE 19

at a glance May Tue 1 – Sat 5 Thur 3 – Sat 5 Fri 4 Sat 5 Sun 6 Tue 8 Tue 8 Wed 9 Thur 10 Thur 10 – Sat 12 Fri 11 Fri 11 Sat 12 Sat 12 Sat 12 Sat 12 Sun 13 – Mon 14 Sun 13 Wed 16 & Thur 17 Thur 17 Fri 18 – Sat 19 Fri 18 Fri 18 – Sun 20 Sat 19 Sun 20 Mon 21 Wed 23 – Fri 25 Thur 24 & Fri 25 Sat 26 Sat 26 Sun 27 Wed 30 Thur 31 Thur 31 Thur 31

7.15pm, Sat Mat 2.15pm 8pm, Sat Mat 4.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 11.30am & 1.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm Various 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm Various 7.30pm Various 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm

Kelty Musical Association – Oklahoma!

Guilty Pleasures Love and Money Scottish Swing Orchestra Stars of Strictly Passing Places Woodmill Singers – An Evening of their Music Simon Yates – The Wild Within European Ballet – Sleeping Beauty The 14th Kingdom of Fife Beer Festival Woody Pines East Fife Ladies Choir Frozen Charlotte – Paperbelle The Blues Band SPK Cut Dominic Kirwan The Gruffalo Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Carnegie College Showcase Ladies of Country Caroline Kelly Dance Academy Barry and Stuart – Show & Tell Cirque du Ciel – ShangHi Livewire Italia ‘n’ Caledonia A Gala Night for Jim Baxter Glenrothes Theatre Company – Bad Day at Black Frog Creek Carnegie College Showcase Emily Smith Buddy Holly – A Legend Reborn SNJO with Randy Brecker Ian Rankin Mark Beaumont – My Adventures So Far Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Dennis Rollins

Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Theatre Rothes Halls Rothes Halls Rothes Halls Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Theatre Rothes Halls Adam Smith Theatre Rothes Halls Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Theatre Adam Smith Theatre Rothes Halls Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Adam Smith Theatre Lochgelly Centre Adam Smith Theatre Rothes Halls Carnegie Hall

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.15pm & 2.15pm 7pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm Fri 7pm/Sat 1pm & 7pm Fri 7pm/Sat 2pm & 7pm 7.30pm 11.30am 7.30pm 7.30pm 1pm & 6.30pm 7pm 7pm Fri 10.30am; Sat 2pm 7.30pm

Furnace Mountain One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen Dunfermline Dramatic – The Importance of Being Earnest Roddy Woomble plus Star Wheel Press The Sound of the Supremes The Demon Barbers – Time Gentlemen Please The Boy with Tape on His Face Lochgelly Musical Association – Crazy for You Gail Neish Dance Studios Laura McFadden Dance School Bel Canto Voices Karen Matheson Cheryl Crawford School of Dance The Dance Academy – Showcase D.G.S.S. – Princess Ida M6 Theatre Company – Sunflowers & Sheds Glasgow Phoenix Choir Macfloyd Starlet Dance Studio Dance Show Iain Banks Lorraine Taggart School of Dance Mikey and Addie Carnegie Youth Theatre

Adam Smith Theatre Rothes Halls Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Theatre Lochgelly Centre Adam Smith Theatre Adam Smith Theatre Rothes Halls Lochgelly Centre Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Lochgelly Centre Carnegie Hall Lochgelly Centre Carnegie Hall

June Fri 1 Fri 1 Fri 1 & Sat 2 Sat 2 Sat 2 Sat 2 Sun 3 Wed 6 – Sat 9 Thur 7 – Sat 9 Thur 7 – Sat 9 Tue 12 Thur 14 Fri 15 & Sat 16 Fri 15 & Sat 16 Fri 15 Sat 16 & Sun 17 Sat 16 Sat 16 Sun 17 Thur 21 Fri 22 & Sat 23 Fri 22 & Sat 23 Fri 22 & Sat 23 June

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at a glance Sun 24

6pm

Fife Academy of Performing Arts

Carnegie Hall

Tue 26

2.30pm

The Good Old Days of Music Hall and Variety

Carnegie Hall

Wed 27

7.30pm

Celtic Dream

Rothes Halls

Sat 30

TBC

Lochgelly Brass Band

Lochgelly Centre

Sat 30

8pm

Tom Stade

Carnegie Hall

11am & 2pm

Chris and Pui – Roadshow 2012

Carnegie Hall

July Wed 4 Fri 13 – Sun 16 July Sun 15

3pm

National Festival of Youth Theatre

Rothes Halls

Key Chorale Society – Sarasota

Carnegie Hall

Sun 15

2.45pm & 4.45pm

Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust

Lochgelly Centre

Wed 25

7.30pm

The Tubes & Fee Waybill

Carnegie Hall

Thur 26 – Sat 28

7pm & Sat Mat 2pm

West Side Story

Adam Smith Theatre

August Sat 11

7.30pm

Kingdom Brass Annual Concert

Lochgelly Centre

Sat 11

7pm

The Button Key Accordion Club

Rothes Halls

Fri 24 & Sat 25

Fri 6pm/Sat 2.30pm

Encore School of Performing Arts

Carnegie Hall

Tue 28 – Fri 31

7.30pm

Lady Boys – Carnival Queens

Adam Smith Theatre

September Sat 1 & Sun 2

12 noon & 3pm

The Singing Kettle – Shake, Rattle and Roll

Carnegie Hall

Wed 5 & Thur 6

7.30pm

Lady Boys – Carnival Queens

Adam Smith Theatre

Thur 6

7.30pm

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham

Rothes Halls

Fri 7

7.30pm

The Bon Jovi Experience

Carnegie Hall

Sat 8

7.30pm

The Jersey Boys

Carnegie Hall

Fri 14

7.30pm

Masters of the House

Rothes Halls

Fri 14

7.30pm

Indian Takeaway with Hardeep Singh Kohli

Carnegie Hall

Thur 13 – Sat 15

8pm

Casablanca

Adam Smith Theatre

Sat 15

7.30pm

The Alexander Brothers

Carnegie Hall

Sat 15

7.30pm

Shakatak

Rothes Halls

Sun 16

3pm

Hairy Maclary

Adam Smith Theatre

Mon 17

2.30pm

Keep Smiling Through

Adam Smith Theatre

Tue 18

2.30pm

Keep Smiling Through

Carnegie Hall

Wed 19

2.30pm

Keep Smiling Through

Rothes Halls

Thur 20

2.30pm

Keep Smiling Through

The Lochgelly Centre

Thur 20

7.30pm

The Drifters

Rothes Halls Rothes Halls

Fri 21

7.30pm

The Music of the Hollies

Sat 22

7pm

Fiddlers’ Rally

Carnegie Hall

Sat 22

7.30pm

ThickSkin’s Static

Adam Smith Theatre

Tue 25 – Sat 29

7.30pm, Sat Mat 2.30pm

GAMA – Fiddler on the Roof

Rothes Halls

Thur 27

7.30pm

HM Band of The Royal Marines

Carnegie Hall

Fri 28

7.30pm

From The Jam

Carnegie Hall

ON at Christmas Tickets go on sale from 2 April!

Fri 30 November – Mon 24 December Matinee and evening performances Hansel and Gretel at Carnegie Hall. Tickets £12, conc. £9.50.

Fri 7 December – Sat 12 January Matinee and evening perfomances Sleeping Beauty at Adam Smith Theatre. £14, conc. £11.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Sat 16 June I 7.30pm I £15

Macfloyd Scotland's tribute to Pink Floyd return to Carnegie Hall after the roaring success of their last visit. Playing an unforgettable mix of Floyd classics, including material from Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall and The Division Bell.

In a show lasting over two hours, you will witness a level of musicianship that is second-to-none and ensures MacFloyd’s position as arguably the best Pink Floyd cover band in the UK. Fans are in for a dazzling display of 70s psychedelia, lasers and special effects.

Sun 17 June I 1pm & 6.30pm I £7

Starlet Dance Studio Showtime 2012 Enjoy a fantastic evening of dance from local children in Fife, showcasing all styles of dance. Hiphop, freestyle, ballet, tap, rock and roll and commercial will be on display.

Sun 24 June I 7pm I £10

Fife Academy of Performing Arts The Academy proudly presents its end of year performance of four mini musicals – Annie, 42nd Street, Hairspray and Mary Poppins – plus dance numbers from their musical theatre and dance school.

Tue 26 June I 2.30pm I £12.50, conc. £11.50 I High Tea £10

Mark Andrews Award Winning Productions present

The Good Old Days of Music Hall and Variety A fantastic, brand new show for all ages, which promises to take you back to the glory days of stage entertainment. With a powerhouse performance from TV legend Stu Francis, and backed by a full supporting company of singers, this show blends hilarious comedy, speciality acts, a chairman and live band with loads of wonderful songs you won’t be able to resist singing along with!

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Sat 30 June I 8pm I £15 Comedy Store Management and 4DVD proudly presents

Tom Stade Live Following his stellar stand-up performances on Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Stand Up For The Week, funnyman Tom Stade returns to Fife.

Tom’s masterful stage presence, irresistible charm and sheer great storytelling ability have placed him in the top tier of alternative comedians.

So get ready to enter the off-beat world of Tom Stade for a night of comedy you won’t forget.

“Wonderfully imaginative, original and hilarious.”

Rhod Gilbert “Gloriously funny, silly and smart.”★★★★★ The Scotsman

Wed 4 July I 11am & 2pm I £12, conc. £10 40 mins + interval + 40 minutes

Chris & Pui

Roadshow 2012 Chris and Pui – the hottest duo on children’s TV – are back on tour with a sparkling new show. Come along and sing, dance and join in with everyone’s favourite double act, fresh from appearing on CBeebies in Show Me Show Me. The duo invite their young audience to join them for sketches, songs, and loads of audience participation.

Bring your favourite toy (a teddy bear, doll or character figure) and join in the fun! Parents – hang on to your kids and their toys, as it will be a lively show!

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Sun 15 July I 3pm I £5, conc. £3

Key Chorale Society The Key Chorale, a sixty-strong chorus, are on a first time visit all the way from Sarasota – Dunfermline’s sister city in Florida. They will perform songs for a summer evening, with a pot pourri of choral classics, folk music, spirituals and popular songs. Don’t miss this chance to catch our friends from across the Atlantic as they make a rare appearance in Scotland.

Wed 25 July I 7.30pm I £18.50

The Tubes and Fee Waybill

The Tubes are a San Francisco-based rock band, whose 1975 debut album included the hit single, White Punks on Dope. They are perhaps best remembered for their 1983 single She’s a Beauty, a top 10 US hit with a frequently played music video in the early days of MTV. Join them at Carnegie Hall for their ONLY Scottish date on their European Tour.

Sat 1 & Sun 2 September I 12 noon & 3pm £11 I Family Saver £40 I Groups 10+ £9 I 90 mins + interval Rothes Halls Café now open on the Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes.

Children’s lunchboxes available.

The Singing Kettle Shake, Rattle and Roll

age

2+

Rosie has invited the Singing Kettle to help her prepare for the Best Kept Garden at Kettle Village Flower Show. Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin Shake, Rattle and Roll her garden to life with superb singalong songs like Ants Went Marching, Homemade Band and Bear in the Woods.

Jock and Jeremy, the Singing Chefs, have entered the soup making competition and Bonzo the Dog is up to mischief as he waters more than just the plants in the garden! Make a shaker or bring along a musical instrument and play along with this brand new musical extravaganza. “... a delight for kids, parents and grandparents alike.

The laughter, singing and interaction is contagious.”

Edinburgh Evening News PAGE 24

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302

Fri 7 September I 7.30pm I £16.50

The Bon Jovi Experience An outstanding tribute to the legendary Bon Jovi, from the only Bon Jovi tribute band in the world to have played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. So much does lead singer Tony Pearce resemble Jon Bon Jovi that fans may have thought there were two Bon Jovis on stage!

Recreating Bon Jovi Live in Concert, The Bon Jovi Experience perform all the great hits: Livin’ On a Prayer, Keep the Faith, Bad Medicine, You Give Love a Bad Name, and many, many more.

Sat 8 September I 7.30pm I £17.50, conc. £15 Pre-theatre meals £10

The Ragdolls present a Tribute to the Jersey Boys – Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons The remarkable rise to stardom of one of the most successful bands in pop music history is told in this sensational show.

Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented their own unique sound, sold 100 million records worldwide, and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Get ready for a spectacular tribute to the band, featuring everything that made them so exciting: the mob, the heartaches, the triumphs and the music. Relive the classic hits, including Can’t Take my Eyes off You, Oh What a Night, Walk Like a Man, Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye), Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Fri 14 September I 7.30pm I £15 Seabright Productions presents

Indian Takeaway with Hardeep Singh Kohli Everyone loves a curry – after all, it is Britain’s national dish! Broadcaster, writer and Celebrity Masterchef finalist Hardeep Singh Kohli is on a mission to find the best Indian takeaway in the UK. For his third national tour show – following two sell-out years on the road and at the Edinburgh festival – Hardeep will order a takeaway live on stage for delivery to the theatre, having selected one from audience suggestions submitted via HardeepLive.com. Hardeep will then race against time to cook his own sumptuous feast before the takeaway arrives. Along the way, he’ll be sharing recipe tips, anecdotes and wonderful stories of his shared Scottish and Indian heritage. The show culminates with some lucky audience members coming on stage to sample both meals. Make sure you book early for a good seat to be first in the queue!

“Kohli’s evening of cookery and anecdotes left a reassuringly warm aftertaste.” ★★★★ The Times

Sat 15 September I 7.30pm I £14, conc. £12 Pre-theatre meals £10

The Alexander Brothers + Support

The Alexander Brothers have always been in demand for theatre productions and television programmes and still regularly tour around the world. Come along and join Tom and Jack as they embark on their 2011 Take Me Back Tour around Scotland. It is now 50 years since they made their first appearance as professional entertainers at the Webster Theatre in Arbroath and they are back to perform a great selection of their best known hits including their chart topping hit Nobody’s Child.

The show will also feature a fantastic local support act.

Tue 18 September I 2.30pm I £12, conc. £10 I See page 13 for details

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Sat 22 September I 7pm I £10, conc. £8

Dunfermline Strathspey & Reel Society 22nd Fiddlers’ Rally Dunfermline Strathspey & Reel Society present over 70 musicians from societies all over Scotland, under the baton of Ron Smith. The show features guest accordionist Alan Roy, who is twice British Accordion Champion, as well as having numerous Scottish titles under his belt. www.dunfermlinesrs.co.uk

Thur 27 September I 7.30pm I £12 (conc. £10) I Season tickets £48 (conc. £40) I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland Concert Series In their distinguishing white helmets, Royal Marine Bands are celebrated for the quality of their music, visual grandeur and precision drill. The Band’s repertoire includes popular classics, Big Band, contemporary works and entertaining solo features. The Corps of Drums bring movement, colour and the tradition of the ceremonial occasions. The series continues with performances on Thursday 1 November, Thursday 24 January 2013, Thursday 21 February and Thursday 21 March. Season tickets go on sale Friday 6 July at 10am.

Fri 28 September I 7.30pm I £20

From The Jam

In the City –35th Anniversary In 1977, The Jam released their debut album In the City. The record hit a nerve with the youth of the time, immediately becoming a hit. The Jam went on to become one of the UK’s biggest selling bands, and 2012 marks the 35th anniversary of this seminal album. In one of only a select number of shows, From The Jam, featuring Bruce Foxton, Russell Hastings and Mark Brzezicki, will perform the album in its entirety, as well as some of the band’s greatest hits and album tracks. With tracks such as In the City, The Modern World, ‘A’ Bomb In Wardour Street , The Eton Rifles, Going Underground and A Town Called Malice, if you’re a Jam fan, you can’t afford to miss this gig!

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Bank Street, Lochgelly KY5 9RD Box Office: 01592 583303 Box Office open 10am –5.30pm Mon – Sat and one hour before performances

Lochgelly Centre officially reopened in February 2012, following a £2.5 million investment by Fife Council. A new glass-fronted extension houses a modern library and reception area, local office services, plus a state-of-the-art computing centre and visual arts gallery. The completely revamped centre includes art rooms, meetings rooms, dance studio and sports hall as well as the main theatre auditorium.

ON at Lochgelly Centre hosts a wide range of courses and classes in visual arts (pottery, jewellery making and glass fusing), dance, drama and music including The Band project.

For full details and to book visit www.onfife.com Our modern café bar, Lilly’s serves a variety of hot and cold refreshments, making it the perfect destination for a relaxing break or a light lunch. Lilly’s is open 10am – 3pm Mon – Sat and also offers a Call and Collect service with food freshly made on request and packed up, ready to take away and enjoy. The bar is open for all performances.

Wed 30 May I 7pm I £4.50/ £4

Ian Rankin Meet best selling author Ian Rankin. Fife born Ian is possibly best known for his Inspector Rebus books but has gone on to write many others including most recently The Complaints and Doors Open. Ian will be reading from his latest book, The Impossible Dead as well as talking about his writing career. Books will be available for sale on the night.

Come along and find out if Ian will reveal any secrets about his next novel.

Thur 7 – Sat 9 June I 7pm I £10, conc. £8

Dance Fever Students present a fast-paced show covering Hip Hop, Jazz/Tap, Disco, Ballet, Contemporary and more. Performed by dancers from 2 years to adults. A great show for family, friends and lovers of dance.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303 Fri 15 & Sat 16 June I Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm & 7pm I Ticket price to be advised

The Dance Academy Showcase Celebrating 20 years in Fife, The Dance Academy return to Lochgelly Centre to perform an anniversary showcase. Fresh, original choreography in a variety of dance disciplines, with fabulous costumes and an endless supply of energy promise a programme to suit all ages and tastes. Join them for this special ‘birthday’ performance.

Thurs 21 June I 7pm I £4.50

Iain Banks Renowned Fife author Iain Banks will be making an eagerly awaited appearance in the Lochgelly Centre. Iain will be reading from his much anticipated mainstream novel Stonemouth and taking questions from the audience. It is now over 25 years since Iain broke on to the literary scene with his novel The Wasp Factory. In Stonemouth Iain has produced yet another stunning novel. Copies of Iain’s books will be on sale on the night, which he will be happy to sign.

Fri 22 & Sat 23 June I Fri 10.30am; Sat 2pm £4.50, conc. £3.50 I 50 mins

age

9+

Andy Manley, Rob Evans and macrobert present

Mikey and Addie A fast-paced, funny and emotional tale which looks at the difficulties of growing up. It’s hard to tell when your life will change. Hard to spot that moment, that day where you wake up normal, but end up falling far from everything you’ve ever known. Spinning into nothingness. Today is that day.

Mikey is 10. A sunny boy. He lives alone with his mum.

Mikey’s mum has a secret. It is not well kept. Everyone knows it.

Everyone except for Mikey. Addie is a good girl. She doesn’t tell lies. Her father makes sure of that. Addie tells the truth. It’s what you have to do. Isn’t it?

Mikey and Addie is a highly visual piece of storytelling that asks how do you work out who you are when everything around you is changing.

Supported through the Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303 Sun 15 July I 2.45pm & 4.45pm I £7, Schools £1

Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust The Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust (SScOT) presents two end-of-course concerts performed by children aged 9 to 15, conducted by Matthew Rowe, Robin Wedderburn, Susan Dingle and Bede Williams, as the culmination of SScOT’s hugely popular annual residential course, held this year in Dunblane. www.ssot.org.uk “A fascinating insight into the potential of youth.” The Herald

Thur 20 September I 2.30pm I £12, conc. £10 I See page 13 for details

Keep Smiling Through – Laughter, Tears and Songs

Fife Summer Jazz Course 2012 30th Anniversary Supported by FYJO I Course Director: Richard Michael Full residential rate £390 (non-residential £275) Monday 2nd to Friday 6th July I St Leonard's School, St Andrews

Do you love playing Jazz? Do you want to learn from experienced tutors or just brush up on your existing skills? The Fife Summer Jazz Course is an all-inclusive, practical course which is designed to give you an overview of key Jazz skills, including: Instrumental, Playing in a group, Theory, Taking a solo, Listening, Vocalising, Transcription and Arrangement.

Find out more and download an application form at www.onfife.com/jazzcourse or contact Lyn Christie on 08451 555555 ext 446046

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Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes KY7 5NX Box Office: 01592 611101 Box Office open 10am –5.30pm Mon – Sat and one hour before performances

A modern and well-equipped events and conference centre situated in the Kingdom Shopping Centre in Glenrothes, Rothes Halls hosts large-scale music, comedy and drama productions.

Our busy café is open 8.30am – 3pm and offers delicious, freshly prepared meals, plus coffee and home baking. The bar is open 1 hour before performances on show nights. Look out for our popular pre-theatre meals on selected shows. Our catering team can also provide full service for conferences, social events and dinner dances.

Fifespace and Fotospace, our vibrant galleries for visual arts are located on the first floor, with free entry and a new exhibition every six weeks.

The first floor also features conference rooms, suitable for interviews, seminars, training courses, presentations and dinner dances.

Fri 4 May I 7.30pm I £26

Love and Money Following their sell-out performances in the Summer and their SECC show in December, one of the biggest and best bands ever to have come out of Scotland, Love and Money, will perform a select run of dates in Scotland to celebrate the release of their new album.

“I’ve always tried to make music that you can keep going back to and keep finding things within it,” said frontman and songwriter James Grant in a recent interview, a comment abundantly borne out by Love and Money’s mercurial, edgily literate amalgam of soul, rock, jazz, funk, blues and country. Expect a set chock-full of classic songs as well as some brilliant new songs from their latest album.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Sat 5 May I 8pm (Dance Lesson at 7pm) I £15, conc. £12.50 Pre-theatre meals £10

The Scottish Swing Orchestra The Big Dance with Ian Hunter Returning after a marvellous night last year, Fife musician Dave Batchelor leads the popular Scottish Swing Orchestra – a 16 piece dance band who’ll be playing great music while you dance the night away. If you’re not sure how to do it, turn up at 7pm and get a free dance lesson. In an hour you’ll be cha cha-ing and tangoing to the SSO. Special guest star Iain Hunter, the new TV singing sensation from Kinross, sings the songs of the Rat Pack – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Sun 6 May I 7.30pm I £20 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Stars of Strictly ‘Strictly’ may be absent from our TV screens just now but here’s an opportunity to experience the passion and expertise live! This will be an evening of exhibition dance routines featuring the Rumba, Waltz, Jive, Foxtrot, Tango and more from Strictly Come Dancing stars Katya Virshilas, Pasha Kovalev and two guest dancers.

Fri 11 May I 7.30pm I £10

East Fife Ladies Choir Presenting their Spring Concert, for the first time at the Rothes Halls, is East Fife Ladies Choir – singing a wide range of songs from classical to pop to the musicals.

Their guest for the evening is well-known local singer, Robin Ozog with a selection from his varied repertoire. Prepare to be entertained as the ladies intend to prove that Friday night is music night.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Sat 12 May I 7.30pm I £17.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Dominic Kirwan Dominic is one of Ireland’s most popular recording artists and he covers a vast range of styles. He takes a refreshingly new look at the finest Country, Pop and traditional Irish music, complemented with his show-stopping ballads sung in his rich, distinctive voice.

He cites a wide variety of influences from Garth Brooks to Kenny Rogers via Tom Jones. He has shared the stage with some of country music’s greats including Tammy Wynette, Don Williams and The Drifters. See more info at dominickirwan.com

Thur 17 May I 7.30pm I £25 Pre-theatre meals £10

Ladiesof Country Hosted by Tay AM’s Ally Bally This fantastic, nostalgic show features the legendary Lynn Anderson, direct from the USA, performing all her hit songs including (I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden.

Lynn is joined on stage by America’s Sweetheart Jeannie C Riley, singing all her hits including the smash No.1 Harper Valley PTA. Ireland’s “Patsy Cline” and “Queen of Country” Sally Kelly, together with Scotland’s Ann Williamson and Sary Jory with her band round off this incredible line-up. There will also be a Special Tribute to Billie Jo Spears.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101

Fri 18 – Sun 20 May I Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 2.30pm & 7pm £23, conc. £20. Child £15, Family (4) £70

Cirque du Ciel ShangHi ShangHi features over 30 amazingly multi talented and skilled performers who give you two hours of acrobatics, modern dance, martial arts, original music and many other traditional and modern Chinese elements in an amazing fantasy adventure, the next generation of Cirque du Soleil.

With over 500 superb costumes, intricate scenery and fantastic lighting, the show features some astonishing routines including Mexican hat juggling, the terrifying yet beautiful aerial silks, and the famous death defying Chinese Monkey Poles, which is a dizzying mix of balancing, tumbling, spinning, and brilliant live drumming.

Wed 23 – Fri 25 May I 7.30pm I £6, conc. £5

Glenrothes Theatre Company present

Bad Day at Black Frog Creek A play with music. Book and Lyrics by John Gardiner and Fiz Coleman, music by Andrew Parr.

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The Muldoon Mob arrive in Black Frog Creek, determined to retrieve the diamond which saloon-keeper Lil has had cemented into one of her teeth.

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Sat 26 May I 7.30pm I £18.50, conc. £17.50 Pre-theatre meals £10

Buddy Holly

A Legend Reborn Marc Robinson – the UK’s number one Buddy – revives classic hits like Peggy Sue, That’ll be the Day and Oh Boy. Backed by a band reminiscent of the Crickets in their Fifties heyday, Buddy Holly – A Legend Reborn is an authentic slice of rock ’n’ roll nostalgia that ensures Buddy’s incredible legacy of unforgettable hit songs lives on. That’ll be a very special day, guaranteed! The all-star cast has appeared in Royal Variety Performances and include winners from TV’s Stars in Their Eyes.

“A real foot-tapping extravaganza.”

Encore Magazine

Thur 31 May I 7.30pm I £18, conc. £10. Family (4) £50

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers An evening with Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers means thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums which interweave with layers of percussive sounds and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography & sheer athleticism. Through years of rigorous touring as Europe’s leading taiko drum group, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own, retaining the traditional spirit of taiko yet creating a contemporary sound and a modern stage show that has captivated audiences everywhere…www.taiko.co.uk “Drumming as an almost religious experience… exhilarating to behold.” Glasgow Herald “Just when you think it could not get any more powerful, it doubles in intensity.

This show is not one to be missed.” ★★★★★ Edinburgh Evening News PAGE 35

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Fri 1 June I 7.30pm I £17.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen and 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. Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band The Works, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen. Since May 2002, Gary Mullen and the Works have performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand to sell-out audiences. 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 definitely rock you!

Sat 2 June I 7.30pm I £15.50, U-18 £11.50, U-14 £10

Time Gentlemen Please!

Featuring the Demon Barber Roadshow Some of the UK’s oldest forms of dance are brought bang up to date as they collide with some of the youngest in this exciting new dance show. This fast-paced and innovative show brings together some of the UK’s top folk, clog, sword and Morris dancers with their counterparts from the worlds of B-boying, popping, krump and beatbox.

The show, the brainchild of award-winning folk band The Demon Barbers, in collaboration with Yorkshire Dance and developed thanks to funding from Arts Council England, sees a group of street dancers arrive at an apparently deserted pub. As the regulars arrive, however, a clash of cultures turns into a dance floor stand-off. The skill, speed and athleticism of the dancers on both sides soon wins the others over as the old and new are brought together in an exciting and dynamic dance-off. Sword dances are performed with snooker-cues, pub bouncers dance competitive Morris and B-boys flirt with clog girls. “a consistently lively entertaining music and dance performance virtually guaranteed to raise weary spirits and send an audience home smiling.” The Times “...more exciting musically and choreographically than Riverdance or Stomp.

Someone should give this show a West End run.” Songlines PAGE 36

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Wed 27 June I 7.30pm I £20, conc. £18

Celtic Dream Embodying the true spirit of the Emerald Isle, this production is a breathtaking mix of brilliant choreography, phenomenal vocals, astounding musicianship and glittering costumes.

With a selection of the finest dancers, vocalists and musicians from around Ireland, the show takes audiences along an exhilarating journey of music, song and dance with a kaleidoscope of colour against a backdrop of highly infectious, powerful and spirit invoking music.

Celtic Dream brings you an uplifting mixture of traditional and modern songs such as Westlife’s You Raise Me Up & Celine Dion’s My Heart Will Go On, brilliantly choreographed dance routines and a touch of the old Irish ‘Craic’.

Promote YT presents

Fri 13 – Sun 16 July I Recommended for ages 14 – 25 yrs

NFYT, the largest open platform for youth theatre performance anywhere in the UK, returns to Fife for the 3rd year running to present a dynamic weekend of workshops, special events and over 15 performances showcased by leading national and international youth companies.

To book a group into the NFYT or for programme information please contact 0131 538 0591 or visit www.promoteyt.co.uk Supported by ON at Fife, Creative Scotland, Bank of Scotland Foundation, Fife Strategic Events Investment Programme and Shell UK Ltd.

Sat 11 August I 7pm I £10

Button Key Accordion Club and Fiddle Club

25 year Celebration Concert in aid of CHAS and Cancer Research A marvellous evening of music from local and European groups including Buttons and Bows (Fife), Joyce Wight and Marshall McIntyre (vocals), Harmonika Club, Dagersheim (Germany), The Magnificent Seven, Jimmy and Alexander Lindsay (Perth), George and David Rae (Antrim), Herbie Grey, Bruce Lindsay and support artistes, compered by Eddie Rose.

Thur 6 September I 7.30pm I £18, conc. £17 I See page 16 for details

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham PAGE 37

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Fri 14 September I 7.30pm £17.50, conc. £16 Pre-theatre meals £10

Masters of the House Don’t miss this musical feast featuring former stars from Les Miserables, Evita, Phantom of the Opera, Spamalot and other hit West End musicals, performing in concert.

The show is constantly being updated with songs carefully selected from over eight decades of popular musical theatre, including favourites such as Broadway Baby (Follies), Climb Ev’ry Mountain (The Sound of Music), Defying Gravity (Wicked ), Tell Me It’s Not True (Blood Brothers) and some wonderful show medleys.

The Masters of the House are renowned for their superb vocals and entertaining presentation delivered with panache by some of the leading theatre artistes of today.

Sat 15 September I 7.30pm £19.50, conc. £17.50

Shakatak Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music – but then they are a particularly unusual group. To date they have produced in excess of 50 albums and have featured in the UK singles charts for 85 weeks. Their fan base is one that is far reaching whilst always retaining an ‘underground’ element!

This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily as serious jazz/funk musicians, enjoying both ‘cult ’ status and instant recognition as a household name. Re-live the classic Night Birds and Down on the Street and bring the memories flooding back!

Wed 19 September I 2.30pm I £12, conc. £10 I See page 13 for details

Keep Smiling Through – Laughter, Tears and Songs PAGE 38

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Thur 20 September I 7.30pm I £25, conc. £24 Pre-theatre meal: £10

PMG & Treadwell present

The Drifters in Concert Masquerade Tour

Following the highly successful gold album Up On The Roof released on Sony Music in 2011, The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing both the classic hits from the last six decades and their superb new material. There have been over 65 vocalists in the group’s incredible 59-year history and tonight, the current line up pay homage to the former members of this line up, including icons such as Clyde McPhatter, Rudy Lewis, Ben E King, & Johnny Moore. Hits include You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Up On The Roof, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin In The Back Row, On Broadway, Down On The Beach, Save The Last Dance For Me and many more as well as popular new tracks such as Do You Dream Of Me, The One and The Whole World. www.theofficialdrifters.com Fri 21 September I 7.30pm £15, conc. £13 I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Music of The Hollies The musicians in The Hollywood Bees have supported The Hollies, The Moody Blues and The Searchers. Their two hour, relaxed and acclaimed tribute show recaptures those distinctive Hollies harmonies of the 60s and 70s, with such classics as Carrie Anne, The Air That I Breathe and He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother. Alongside the self penned hits, The Hollywood Bees showcase the influence of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly together with songs by Bob Dylan, Crosby, Stills and Nash and Bruce Springsteen.

Tue 25 – Sat 29 September I Pre-theatre meals £10 Evenings 7.30pm I £12, conc. £11, Child £5 Sat Mat 2.30pm I £11, conc. £10, Child £5 Glenrothes Amateur Musical Association present

Fiddler on the Roof Fiddler on the Roof is set in Tsarist Russia in 1905. The story centres on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and Jewish religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives. The show is filled with a heartwarming, rousing score which includes If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker Matchmaker, Sunrise Sunset.

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Fifespace & Fotospace Galleries Take time out and visit our galleries at Rothes Halls which are open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm with free admission. Fifespace hosts a changing programme of exhibitions, including drawings, paintings, textiles, sculpture and digital work. Fotospace is dedicated to the best of Scottish photography with new exhibitions every six weeks.

Please contact Gillian Parsons on 08451 555555 ext 402224 with proposals for new exhibitions.

Mon 2 July – Thur 9 August

OVERLAPPINGS Overlappings sees the collaboration of works from emerging Fife artists Caroline McGonigal and Catherine Yuill with their contemporary counterparts Tímea Simon and Regina Barna from Hungary.

Overlapping not only countries, culture and language, their work explores the contrasts and connections experienced through nature, memories, dreams and imagination, highlighting the beauty, fragility and strength in the ephemeral qualities of each.

This exhibition will run at Lochgelly Centre from Thur 16 August to Thur 20 Sept.

Mon 13 August – Thur 20 September

GLENROTHES ART CLUB ANNUAL EXHIBITION Glenrothes Art Club remains the focus of amateur arts and crafts in the wider Glenrothes area. With the Art Club now in its 57th year, we are delighted to bring the 2012 Annual Exhibition to FifeSpace Gallery for another spectacular display of paintings, drawings, photographs and crafts created by local artists of all standards and levels of experience.

Mon 2 July – Thur 9 August

SPACE

PROTECTORS OF SIGHT Cataract is the developing world's leading cause of blindness.

Bihar in India is one of the worst affected places in the world for cataract blindness. These images by Sophie Gerrard feature people from Bihar, some of the world’s poorest, the majority of whom live in rural isolation with no access to healthcare, education or transport. Many are needlessly blind. The Protectors of Sight are the dedicated outreach workers and advocates from an exceptional eye hospital in Bihar who seek out patients who have curable blindness and bring them for treatment.