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Yule love this issue—so jam packed with goodies is it that we should have tied a red bow around it and placed it lovingly under your Douglas Fir (or whatever your conifer of choice might be) and sung ‘We Wish You A Merry Christmas’ in harmonious tones. If we had waited to make a pressie of it of course, then you’d probably miss all the great events contained within these pages, so we decided to just leave it to our lovely postal service to bring it to you in good time for making your festive entertainment plans. You are, as always, welcome. Happy Christmas, everyone.
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Inside issue 196 – ART (P09) Upstairs Gallery show work from Alessandra Campoli, Spey Art Group exhibit at Eden Court and Karen Beattie at The Laundry… | FILM (P12) Choose from Aquaman, Mortal Engines, Mary Poppins Returns, Holmes & Watson—or from more seasonal (It’s A Wonderful Life, Die Hard,) or classy (Sorry To Bother You, Shoplifters) flicks to get your kicks… | KIDS (P15) Whin Park again hosts local fave, the Winter Wonderland, Eden Court have two shows—Little Lamp and the Little Elves Christmas Party! | MUSIC (P18) Much to enjoy—from Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook to SNJO tributes to Duke Ellington and Count Basie, to Lewis Capaldi to Blazin’ Fiddles to Mark Knight to Scottish Ensemble’s candlelight concert in the Cathedral… | SPECIALS (P29) Hogmanay tops the month off—and you will likely find yourself enjoying a rake of great bands with Craig Hill’s familiar compering of Inverness’ Red Hot Highland Fling, but there’s also Bogbain’s Bogmanay, and Ironworks’ Rhythm’n’Reel bash. Plus there’s an Art, Craft & Food Fair and a couple of interesting talks to boot. | SPORT (P31) Footy dominates as usual, with visits to ICT and Ross Co from the likes of Dundee Utd and Partick Thistle, you’ll also wince at Ultra White Collar Boxing, plus Santa Runs and Turkey Trots. | THEATRE (P32) Eden Court’s annual panto is a must-do—this year it’s all magic beans in Jack & The Beanstalk, there’s other pantos too—from Cinderella over in Elgin, to The Last Arabian Night at Dingwall Academy… | BACK END (P38) Vegan ‘dogs on the Black Isle? Woof!…
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ART The Shape of Water… UISGE-AQUA [1], at the UPSTAIRS GALLERY until 04 JAN is a creative project by Artist ALESSANDRA 1 CAMPOLI about watery dreamscapes-landscapes in the Scottish Highlands. The subtitle—If You Stare at Me in the Light I will Melt into a Puddle—refers to the legend of Asharys, translucent nocturnal water creatures that were believed to melt if exposed to sunlight. Combining research into local folktales and old legends about mythical creatures living in seas, lochs and rivers with alternative photographic techniques, digital collages and site-specific installations, Uisge-Aqua aims at being a creative and visual exploration of the Scottish waterscapes and their mythical heritage.
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The art at EDEN COURT is always worth checking out and this month is no exception with a show running throughout December from SPEY ART GROUP. Going under the banner ARTISTIC DIVERSITY it brings together two Strathspey Art Group artists, RONA SMITH who employs a variety of skills and techniques (mixed media , painted silk printing and stitched textiles) to convey her fascination with local plants and animals, along with STEWART POTTER [2] who specialises in Scottish landscapes painted in vibrant oils and watercolours.
The excellent LAUNDRY GALLERY has a December show from KAREN BEATTIE, an artist practising in Ullapool, but who graduated from Alberta College of Art and Design in Western Canada in 2013. Her work addresses what it feels like to live now, amidst the excesses of 21st Century consumption, information and misinformation. The gallery is exhibiting three large scale paintings on canvas as well as a series of small coloured pencil drawings.
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WINTER EXHIBITION Kilmorack Gallery’s winter exhibition provides an incredible glimpse into the work of many of Scotland’s finest professional artists. This includes the latest paintings and sculptures by this Kilmorack’s fifty-plus regular artists as well as work by guests and new comers. Further details and opening times are on the gallery’s website. kilmorackgallery.co.uk
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CRASH! (SCOTT KING & MATT WORLEY), NOSTALGIA FOR THE JET AGE, to 28 Feb A newly commissioned project from CRASH! (Scott King & Matt Worley). CRASH! has produced an elaborate merchandise range which basks in the dreams of the Jet-Age when new technologies promised to be liberating, space was a universal frontier not an asteroid mining bank or Bransonbranded uber-destination, wipe-clean plastic solved domestic servitude and there was still space for unadulterated hedonism. timespan.org.uk
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Digging For Treasure… As usual at holiday time, you have your big studio ‘pop’ releases glinting brightly with shiny posters, adverts and trailers—but in our opinion, on this occasion, the most rewarding gifts under the cinematic Xmas tree are the smaller, unassumingly wrapped presents hidden in the gaps between… NEW RELEASES Here they are then, the big, ‘foil-paper-wrapped’, offerings—that seem to promise much but ultimately you find didn’t come with batteries, or were just not that much fun. DC continue their series of ‘hope this is as good as a Marvel film’ titles with AQUAMAN [1] (Vue 14) in which JASON MOMOA is the titular hero— good if you like rippling muscles and chiselled good looks, perhaps not so if you’re longing for personality or quality acting. James ‘Saw’ Wan directs, AMBER HEARD, NICOLE KIDMAN, WILLEM DAFOE and others offer support. Philip Reeve’s hugely popular futuristic steampunk saga, MORTAL ENGINES [2] (Vue 14), comes to the big screen with some talent (HUGO WEAVING, HERA HILMAR, ROBERT SHEEHAN), much anticipation and a trailer that doesn’t promise more than the disappointing Golden Compass treatment. However, that’s just the trailer, we can still hope... When we first heard MARY POPPINS RETURNS [3] (Vue & EC 21) was being made we groaned a little, then when we found that EMILY BLUNT was bringing the brolly, our spirits brightened somewhat—before a trailer brought our inital reservations to the fore again so we can’t raise a great deal of enthusiasm. But you never know—bring a spoonful of sugar though, just in case. Other major-ish releases might offer more joy—SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE [4] (Vue 14) is an animation but not the Saturday morning TV kind, this is nicely stylised and features the 2011 Marvel Comics afro-latino Miles Morales incarnation of Spidey. A different kind of animation in Transformers prequel spin-off, BUMBLEBEE [5] (Vue 26), giving a solo outing to the ‘yellow Herbie’ Chevvy Camaro-based autobot. Plus points for having Kubo & The Two Strings director, Travis Knight. After Benny Cumberbatch, Johnny Lee Miller and Robert Downey Jr’s recent iterations of Sherlock H., you might assume there’s little to be gained by introducing another take—but HOLMES AND WATSON [6] (Vue 26) is here nonetheless, ten years in the making and featuring the ought-to-be-entertaining pairing of WILL FERREL and JOHN C REILLY. Anyone’s guess... CHRISTMAS MOVIES Of course there will be festive fare on offer too—celebrating the 30th anniversary of its (July) release is the now-redefined-as-xmas-movie, DIE HARD [7] (Vue 05, EC 21/22), which is one of two CHRISTMAS CLASSICS screening at Eden Court, the other being the obligatory IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE [8] (21–24). Also on offer here—and offering wildly differing seasonal moods—are THE NUTCRACKER & THE FOUR REALMS [9] (EC) 08–13; the CBEEBIES CHRISTMAS SHOW: THUMBELINA (Vue & EC 15); the horribly animated (but nicely soundtracked) THE GRINCH (EC 21–27) and Scotland’s own xmas zombie musical, ANNA & THE APOCALYPSE [10] (EC 07–13) OTHER RECOMMENDED FILMS Once you’ve sifted through the ‘big presents’, try some of the less obvious treats provided: SHOPLIFTERS MANBIKI KAZOKU [11] (EC 07–13) is Kore-Eda Hirokazu’s affecting, Palm D’Or-winning, Japanese drama about a family who shoplift to survive; Lars Von Trier’s
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opinion-dividing psych-horror, THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT [12] (Vue 14)—holding up an uncomfortable mirror, or celebrating a tired serial killer trope—you decide. Grant McPhee’s TEENAGE SUPERSTARS (EC 14–20) picks up the story after 2015’s Big Gold Dream—this time charting the evolution of the Glasgow music scene between ‘82 and ‘92, featuring The Pastels, BMX Bandits, The Soup Dragons, Teenage Fanclub, The Vaselines, The Jesus & Mary Chain, etc and labels Creation and 53rd & 3rd. Warm glows all round. Which is not what you’ll get from Luca Guadagnino’s lauded remake of 70s classic horror, SUSPIRIA [13] (EC 14–20). LIZZIE [13] (EC 14–20) stars Chloë Sevigny and Kristen Stewart as axey Ms Borden and her close maid friend, Bridget, in a version of the tale seemingly based on Ed McBain’s novel of the same name. The book-ending premieres from the Inverness Film Festival return for their proper run—ROBERT REDFORD & SISSY SPACEK in THE OLD MAN & THE GUN [14] (EC 21–27) and Boots Riley’s awesome dark comedy SORRY TO BOTHER YOU [15] (EC 28–03 JAN). Do not miss. SEASONS As ever, EC also have some film seasons for you, a hugely varied range of five films bannered COMEDY GENIUS—inc 9 TO 5 (EC 08–12), COMING TO AMERICA (EC 23–27) and TOMPOPO (EC 29/30); the ANIM18 series features Scottish animation; and two classics, SOME LIKE IT HOT (EC 23/26) and THE APARTMENT (EC 28–31) comprise the NEW YEAR WITH BILLY WILDER season.
FROM FRI 30 NOV
WIDOWS @ EC til Sun 02 Dec * THE WILD PEAR TREE @ EC til Sun 02 Dec FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD (12A) @ EC til Sun 02 Dec
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* BUDDIES (15+) @ EC
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LUX SCOTLAND PRESENTS...@ EC
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THE ROYAL BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER LIVE @ EC
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<* DIE HARD @ Vue
<* 9 TO 5 (15) @ EC COMEDY GENIUS
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THE ROYAL BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER ENCORE @ EC as 03 DEC
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FREE SOLO (12A) @ EC PREVIEW WITH Q&A
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MYSTERY MOVIE (18+) @ EC
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SPIDER-VERSE @ Vue <* THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT @ Vue
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<* SUSPIRIA (18) @ EC <* LIZZIE (15) @ EC
NT LIVE: ANTONY & CLEOPATRA LIVE @ EC
* GRAEME STEPHEN’S THE PENALTY @ EC
FRI 07–THU 13 DEC
<* ANNA & THE APOCALYPSE
@ EC <* SHOPLIFTERS MANBIKI KAZOKU (15) @ EC Preceded by: MAR A THACHAIR DO DH’FHEAR A SGUR A DHOL DHAN EAGLAIS (THE MAN WHO STOPPED GOING TO CHURCH)
<* TEENAGE SUPERSTARS (15) @ EC Fri/Sat/Wed/Thu
Preceded by: SALT & SAUCE
THE KING AND I @ EC
MUG TWARZ (15) @ EC
MON 17 & TUE 18 DEC MAKE ME UP (15) @ EC
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HiMRA presents STORIES OF MOVEMENT @ EC
FROM FRI 21 DEC
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<* THE OLD MAN & THE GUN @ EC
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RETURNS (PG) @ EC
FRI 21 & SAT 22 DEC <* DIE HARD (15) @ EC CHRISTMAS CLASSICS
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SHOW: THUMBELINA @ Vue & EC THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA TRAVIATA LIVE @ EC
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AN ARTIST’S EYES @ EC STORIES BROUGHT TO LIFE (12+) @ EC ANIM18
<* IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (U)
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(15) @ EC COMEDY GENIUS
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<* BUMBLEBEE @ Vue <* HOLMES AND WATSON @ Vue
FRI 28–MON 31 DEC
<* THE APARTMENT (PG) @ EC NEW YEAR WITH BILLY WILDER
FRI 28–THU 03 JAN <* SORRY TO BOTHER
YOU (15) @ EC TBC RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET @ EC Preceded by: PEARFALL * DISOBEDIENCE (15) @ EC FREE SOLO (12A) @ EC AS 11 DEC
SAT 29 & SUN 30 DEC <* TOMPOPO (18) @ EC COMEDY GENIUS
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<* ABSTRACTION & EXPERIMENTATION (12+) @ EC ANIM18
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EC FILM GUIDE
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<* SOME LIKE IT HOT (U) @ EC * = ICA recommended SAT 08, SUN 09, TUE 11 NEW YEAR WITH BILLY WILDER < = see main feature NB: ALL Vue shows are TBC –THU 13 DEC SUN 16 & MON 17 DEC EC = Eden Court SUN 23, WED 26 <* THE NUTCRACKER AND < THE MARVELLOUS MABLE * InFiFa = invernessfilmfans.org THE FOUR REALMS (PG) @ EC NORMAND: THE LEADING For up to date info & times, visit & THU 27 DEC LADY OF FILM COMEDY whatsonhighlands.com SAT 08–WED 12 DEC @ EC COMEDY GENIUS <* COMING TO AMERICA
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EVERY MON FOCHABERS YOUTH DANCE @ Fochabers Public Institute, 4.30pm bodysurfscotland.co.uk EVERY THU DANCE NORTH YOUTH @ Elgin Academy, 3.40pm bodysurfscotland.co.uk NAIRN DANCE & MOVEMENT GROUP @ Nairn - tbc 4.15pm £5 per session bodysurfscotland.co.uk
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ELF ON THE SHELF @ Victorian Market NATURE CLUB WITH NATUREDAYS AT AIGAS WINTER WONDERS @ Aigas Field Centre. ‘Do you think that you could survive in the woods during a Highland winter? Join us to look for the hardy animals that roam the Aigas estate and to explore how they survive in the snow and ice all winter long. Adults do not need to hang around, we will take the children off of your hands for the day. Participants will need to bring lunch, plenty of snacks and suitable outdoor clothing. We hope to see you soon!’ Suitable for ages 6 - 12, £25 per child. Booking is essential. naturedays@aigas.co.uk 01463 783670 naturedays.org.uk
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BIG FISH LITTLE FISH: INTERGALACTIC PLANETARY THEME PARTY @ Ironworks 2pm Rescheduled from September. ‘Intergalactic Planetary’ optional but fully encouraged fancy dress theme…
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POLAR EXPRESS PYJAMA PARTY @ Nairn Community & Art Ctr, 6pm Free admission
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FLUTTER @ Lyth Arts Centre, 11am, 2pm Immersive multisensory performance about the magical world of winter for kids aged 2–6 that combines puppetry, music and visuals. Crunch, crunch, crunch. Flutter, flutter, flutter. A magical world of winter falls overnight. A crisp clean canvas. Smooth, untouched, inviting. Join us as we adventure through winter. Be tickled on the nose by a snowflake as a rumbling cascade of snow swooshes by.
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WINTER WONDERLAND @ Whin Park 6–9pm Fri, 7–9pm Sat/Sun Whin Park is transformed into a Wonderland with wonderful illuminations as Santa arrives with his reindeer and Mascot Friends for the Highland Capital’s favourite event of the year for Toddlers! Admission is free. No tickets required.
FRI 14–MON 20 DEC LITTLE LAMP @ Eden Court (various times) See Main Feature <<<<<<
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REINDEER TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION @ The Square Grantown on Spey 7.30pm
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AVIEMORE CHRISTMAS PARADE, CAROLS & FIREWORKS @ Aviemore
6pm from the primary school/ health centre car park See Main Feat <<<<<<< KINGUSSIE CHRISTMAS PARADE @ Kingussie Mince pies, mulled wine and carol singing from 7pm SANTA & REINDEER PARADE @ Meet outside Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, 8pm
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Highland Talent On Show …More Festive Sounds This is a slightly odd time of the year for music, with many of the really big names having finished their winter tours and retired to their mansions ahead of moneyspinning summer festival appearances—but thatare doesn’t mean musical we’re entirely good things Away from Eden Court there lots more treatsdeprived across aofwhole range to of go out and with several datesChristmassy well worth noting downbe inthose your diary, particularly by genres, but see, the most traditionally will always that involve carols. Highland musicians. There’ll be plenty to enjoy then when the HIGHLAND HOSPITALS CAROL CONCERT
takes place at theessential DRUMOSSIE HOTEL on when SUN NEON 02 DEC and at TOWN Perhaps the most of all is 12 MAY WALTZ [1]INVERNESS play IRONWORKS. HOUSE on 10 DEC when we’re promised ‘a magical night of christmas carols & songs’. Their burgeoning popularity meant a smaller gig up here earlier in the year was postponed until now, with the Ironworks suitably large space to experience the Caithness lads atintheir This is always time ofayear when even the quietest of people find themselves the most irresistibly expansive. While their elaborately cascading sound works perfectly well mood for a knees-up, so we’re expecting raucous atmospheres at a trio of folk gigs, on record, they’re even better live and youonget07the feeling they’ll going PIPERS on to far at bigger namely SKERRYVORE at IRONWORKS DEC, RED HOTbe CHILLI the things venue in the year ahead. while you can. Prior to MÀNRAN Neon Waltz[1] IAIN MCLAUGHLIN same on 27 DEC Catch and anthem impressive double bill of and ELEPHANT was one of at theSTRATHPEFFER Highlanders most likely toonbreak big—and his songs certainly deserve a SESSIONS PAVILION 28 DEC. wider audience, but for now they’ll have to be experienced in a more intimate setting, as he Clubbers rarely need an excuse to goTHE for it, but even they’ll be doing so&with fullon on26 fervour and THE OUTSIDERS play gritty with FILTHY TONGUES at TOOTH CLAW MAY. when Grammy-nominated DJ/producer KNIGHT [2] IRONWORKS 15 Meanwhile, new local talent is on showMARK at IRONWORKS on comes 18 MAYtowhen swaggeryonindie DEC, a PARK tremendous double billtheir of SLAM & GARY BECK at the same onfrom 29 DEC rockers CIRCUS [2] play first headline show at the venue withvenue support THE and at GARRISON TOOTH & CLAW 28THE DECCHOSEN when the venue Proving hosts its DRUM’N’BASS ENDcuts OF HUNT, COURTonand LONELY. that creativity up here YEARacross PARTY featuring TWAGZ, EUAN DJ DROPZ, and JAMES KING.LEAGUE right genres, you’d also be well CAMERON, advised to check out HIGHLAND BATTLE [3] at MAD HATTERS on 18 MAY, the second instalment of a rap battle night that was a A clutch of rock gigs at IRONWORKS are worth a mention too. Young buck LEWIS roaring success last time round, while if traditional sounds are more your bag, you can’t go CAPALDI brings his prodigious talents to town on 08 DEC, while veterans of Scottish wrong with the wonderful KRIS DREVER [4] playing EDEN COURT on 06 MAY. pop, HIPSWAY [3], are getting rave reviews for their first tour in many years, hitting Inverness 16 DEC—and thethis excellent up at the XMAS And EDEN on COURT has plentydon’t moremiss to offer monthline including: twoNETSOUNDS of Europe’s leading SPECIAL (28 DEC) gives you a chance to see TAMZENE, THE DAZED DIGITAL acoustic guitarists, GIORGIO SERCI & JONNY PHILLIPS [5] (08 MAY); folk legends AGE THE [4], KIERcelebrating GIBSON, their THE 40th HUNT,anniversary THE ROOV, CALUM FUREYS onRODDY 26 MAY,JOHNSON, a return visit to theMACKENZIE Highlands by JONES & BAND and SARAH GALLAGHER. The venue will MAY), be transformed to host an the extraordinary Mongolian collective ANDA UNION [6] (27 the enduringly brilliant acoustic stage and mainOF stage withBRITAIN a mix of[7] folk, rock, new electronica andsinger indie UKULELE ORCHESTRA GREAT (22 MAY) andwave, a bona fide legend, rock ‘n’ roll, plus[8] topon tunes from guest DJ (and local journo) MARGARET CHRYSTALL. TONY CHRISTIE 31 MAY. Should. Be. Good. Finally some approving nods towards classical temptations in the form of MAXIMILANO MARTIN & FRIENDS at NAIRN COMMUNITY CENTRE (12 MAY), HIGHLAND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA at STRATHPEFFER PAVILION on 27 MAY and, back at EDEN COURT on 29 MAY, SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE with a programme entitled Mozart By Numbers.
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MAXWELL STRING QUARTET @ Nairn CC, 7.30pm musicnairn.org.uk,
FRI 28 DEC
FRI 30 NOV
FRI 21 DEC
FLICK @ The Eagle Hotel 9pm With Clyde Rouge, Acutek & Poros.
THE MAHLER PLAYERS @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm Playing Mozart, Tchaikovsky & Dvorak. mahlerplayers.co.uk
ILLICIT DNB END OF YEAR PARTY @ Tooth & Claw 9pm ILLICIT presents: TWAGZ, EUAN CAMERON, DJ DROPZ, and JAMES KING.
SAT 01 DEC
DRAG NIGHT @ Mad Hatters, 9.30pm
THE MAHLER PLAYERS @ St Giles, Elgin, 8pm mahlerplayers.co.uk
SUN 02 DEC
HIGHLAND HOSPITALS’ CAROL CONCERT @ Drumossie Hotel, 3pm This is the 43rd Carol Concert in aid of CLIC Sargent Scotland.
MUSIC
WED 05 DEC
SAT 29 DEC
SLAM & GARY BECK @Ironworks + PHIL MACDONALD & RAMIE GOLD.
FOLK
A MAGICAL NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS @ Inverness Town House, 7pm
EVERY MON & THU HIGHLAND MALT WHISKY EXPERIENCE @ MacGregors 7pm EVERY TUE SINGER/ SONGWRITER CIRCLE @ MacGregor’s, 8pm EVERY WED MID WEEK SESSION @ MacGregor’s, 5pm EVERY FRI ALASDAIR MURDEN - PIANO @ MacGregor’s, 6pm EVERY SUN SUNDAY SESSIONS @ MacGregor’s, 5pm REGULAR SESSIONS SCOTTISH TRAD SESSION @ Hootananny, 9.30pm 03-06, 09-13, 16-20, 23 Dec.
TUE 11 DEC
FRI 30 NOV
CAROLS AT THE CROWN @ Crown Church, Inverness, 7.30pm Presented by The Inverness Singers.
FRI 07 DEC
SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE MUSICA ADVENTUS: CONCERT BY CANDLELIGHT @ Inverness Cathedral, 7.30pm DINGWALL & DISTRICT CHORAL CONCERT ‘LEST WE FORGET’ @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm
MON 10 DEC
THE TRULY TERRIBLE ORCHESTRA CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ Drumossie Hotel, 7.30pm In aid of “Team Hamish”.
SUN 16 DEC
THE MARVEL OF PERU @ Brodie Castle, 3pm, 5pm
CLUBBING EVERY FRI & SAT THREE DECADES OF DANCE FLOOR FILLERS FROM THE 90S TILL NOW! @ Vogue Nightclub & Club Tropicana. EVERY SAT LIVE DJ @ The Dog House 9pm
FRI 30 NOV
DRAG NIGHT @ Mad Hatters, 10pm Featuring International Drag Queen Act and DJ Marvellous.
SAT 15 DEC
MARK KNIGHT @ Ironworks 10.30pm With Ally Ridgers
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MACGREGOR’S 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY @ MacGregor’s OWEN BROWN - DESTINY TOUR @ Seaforth Club, 7.15pm TORRIDON @ Ullapool Village Hall 7.30pm ADAM SUTHERLAND BAND @ Carnegie Hall 7.30pm BADENOCH FIDDLERS @ Talla Nan Ros, 7.30pm, Organised by the Badenoch Arthritis Support Group. THE KAREN MATHESON BAND @ Univ Hall Findhorn 8pm THE SCONE FAIRIES @ Hootananny, 9.30pm
SAT 01 DEC
DAVID GODDEN CONCERT @ Nairn CC, 7.30pm
SUN 02 DEC
SHOOGLENIFTY @ Old Bridge Inn Aviemore 9pm SKERRYVORE @ Ironworks 7.30pm
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SAT 08 DEC
CHARITY CHRISTMAS CEILIDH @ North Kessock Hall 7.30pm Tickets in advance only: 07920 133541
WED 12 DEC
FARA CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ Eden Court, 7.30pm
BOGMANAY @ Bogbain Farm, 7.30pm Ceilidh, then BLAZIN FIDDLES to take you through the bells. See bogmanay.com for details. HOGMANAY BASH WITH RHYTHMNREEL @ Ironworks
FRI 14 DEC
HOGMANAY SESSIONS WITH INYAL & HEISK @ Ardgay Village Hall, 10pm
SUN 16 DEC
THE FIRST FOOTING CEILIDH SESSION @ MacGregor’s, 3pm
SKIPINNISH @ Elgin Town Hall, 8pm CAROLINE TRUSLOVE @ Market Bar, 10pm
TUE 18 DEC
PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK @ Eden Court, 8pm A fun night of modern and traditional Christmas music. Featuring Kris Drever, Ian Carr and Kevin McGuire along with a special guest Brass Band.
TUE 01 JAN
JAZZ
EVERY THU GERRY COOGAN @ MacGregor’s 7pm
SAT 08 DEC
THE COUNT & THE DUKE: BASIE & ELLINGTON @ Eden Court, 2.30pm with Scottish National Jazz Orchestra.
SUN 09 DEC CAMAN @ Johnny Foxes 10pm
FRI 21 DEC
NICK FIRTH WITH IAN HISLOP AND JAMES WATSON @ Hootananny, 9.30pm
SAT 22 DEC
TORRIDON @ Gairloch Village Hall, 8.30pm
THU 27 DEC
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS @ Ironworks 7.30pm The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are due to return to Ironworks’ stage this December following a sell out gig last year.
FRI 28 DEC
MÀNRAN & THE ELEPHANT SESSIONS @ Strathpeffer Pavilion 8pm Two of the bestknown and best-loved Scottish bands on the scene today.
SUN 30 DEC
LITTLE FIRE @ Market Bar, 10pm
MON 31 DEC
RED HOT HIGHLAND FLING @ Northern Meeting Park, 8pm Annual Hogmanay concert with fireworks and a big ‘Auld Lang Syne’ singalong. CRAIG HILL comperes, music from TIDE LINES, BLAZIN’ FIDDLES and CALUM MACKENZIE JONES & THE TRAD PROJECT. HOGMANAY @ MacGregor’s With Davy Holt and Bruce MacGregor 01463 719629.
CHRISTMAS SWINGIN’ & SWAYIN’ TIPSY TEA PARTY @ Crown Court Hotel, 2pm Swing, Jive and Festive Music from The Highland Swing Band.
FRI 21 & SAT 22 DEC LET IT SNOW @ St Giles, Elgin, 7.30pm
ROCK
WED 28 NOV
ALIVE & SINGING @ Inverness Cathedral, 7pm FERGUS & GREG @ Market Bar, 10pm
THU 29 NOV
DEREK & BILLS @ Market Bar, 10pm
FRI 30 NOV
MIR @ Market Bar, 10pm
SAT 01 DEC
LIFE STORIES ALBUM LAUNCH @ Nairn CC, A new CD featuring songs written and composed by musician and author Dave Godden. YEMEN FUNDRAISER @ Market Bar, 2–10pm, Raising funds to help with the humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen. Open mic. ABBAMANIA @ Ironworks, 7.30pm EZRA @ Johnny Foxes, 10pm DAVY COWAN @ Market Bar 10pm
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FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD (12A) FRI 30 NOV – THU 06 DEC
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Director David Yates I Starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterson, Dan Fogler, Jude Law UK/USA I 2018 I 134 mins
The second instalment of JK Rowling’s Fantastic Beast series finds ‘magizoologist’ Newt Scamander on a new mission battling notorious dark wizard Grindlewald where things go very wrong when his magical creatures escape.
ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE (15) FRI 07 – THU 13 DEC Director John McPhail I Starring Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Mark Benton, Paul Kaye UK/USA I 2017 I 107 mins
After a hugely popular screening at the 2018 Inverness Film Festival and a nomination for Best Film at the 2018 BAFTA Scotland Awards, this hilarious Christmas-zombiemusical mashup is coming to our screens. Starring former Eden Court LAMDA student Malcolm Cumming.
THE OLD MAN & THE GUN (12A) FRI 21 – MON 24 & WED 26 – THU 27 DEC
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Director David Lowery I Starring Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek, Casey Affleck, Danny Glover, Tom Waits USA I 2018 I 93 mins
The true story of Forest Tucker – who by the age of 70 had a string of heists under his belt that had confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Preceded by: SANCTUARY Director Falconer Houston I UK I 1977 I 7 mins
Faced with yet another day teaching music to uninterested boys, a teacher at the end of his tether decides to take the rest of the day off.
MARY POPPINS RETURNS (PG tbc) FRI 21 – MON 24 & WED 26 – THU 03 JAN
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Director Rob Marshall I Starring Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Colin Firth, Meryl Streep USA I 2018 I tbc mins
The much anticipated sequel to the 1964 classic. Jane and Michael have grown up and Mary Poppins returns to help Michael’s children bringing back much needed joy and magic into their lives.
ALSO SCREENING THIS MONTH: THE WILD PEAR TREE, NT LIVE: THE MADNESS OF GEORGE III AND WARREN MILLER’S FACE OF WINTER FOR SCREENING TIMES SEE THE TIMETABLE & FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK Welcome to the Robertson Screens. At Robertson we’ve always been a keen supporter of the arts: from brass bands to theatre shows to music festivals and now cinema. We helped to redevelop Eden Court and we’re proud that we can continue to work in partnership with them by sponsoring the cinemas. Robertson – Investing – Building – Caring We hope you enjoy your film. robertson.co.uk
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Programmer’s Choice Films
Dream & Scream
THE WILD PEAR TREE AHLAT AGACI (15)
Friends Coffee Morning
SUSPIRIA
(18) FRI 14 – THU 20 DEC
FRI 30 NOV – THU 06 DEC
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Director Luca Guadagnino Starring Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton
Director Nuri Bilge Ceylan Starring Dogu Demirkol, Murat Cemcir
Turkey I 2018 I 188 mins I Turkish with subtitles
Italy/USA I 2018 I 153 mins
A young aspiring writer returns to his native village, where he will have to put his dreams aside as his father’s debts catch up with him.
In the highly anticipated remake of Dario Argento’s masterpiece, a darkness swirls at the centre of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe’s artistic director, an ambitious young dancer and a grieving psychotherapist.
WIDOWS
(15) SAT 01 – THU 06 DEC
TEENAGE SUPERSTARS
Director Steve McQueen Starring Viola Davis, Liam Neeson
Director Grant McPhee Starring Eugene Kelly, Frances McKee, Alan McGee
(15) FRI 14, SAT 15, WED 19 & THU 20 DEC
UK/Ireland I 2018 I 128 mins When their husbands die in a heist gone wrong, four widows are forced to take things upon themselves and finish what their husbands started.
BUDDIES
(15+)
UK I 2017 I 107 mins This new documentary from the creators of Big Gold Dream tells the story of what happened next in the uncompromising world of Scottish indie music. Bursting with new interviews, rare archive and untold stories.
SAT 01 DEC
LIZZIE
Director Arthur J. Bressan, Jr. Starring Geoff Edholm, David Schachter
Director Craig William Macneill
SHOPLIFTERS MANBIKI KAZOKU
USA I 2018 I 105 mins Lizzie lives with her domineering father but when a young maid comes to work for the family a secret intimacy blossoms between them resulting in a wicked plan… Preceded by:
UK I 2017 I 11 mins
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda Starring Lily Franky, Kirin Kiki, Sôsuke Ikematsu
Japan I 2018 I 121 mins Winner of Palme d’Or: 2018 Cannes Film Festival. A down and out family take in a homeless little girl and live happily until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets. Preceded by:
MAR A THACHAIR DO DH’FHEAR A SGUR A DHOL DHAN EAGLAIS THE MAN WHO STOPPED GOING TO CHURCH Director John Murdo MacAulay
UK I 2017 I 5 mins I Gaelic with English subtitles
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THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS
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CBEEBIES CHRISTMAS SHOW: THUMBELINA SAT 15 DEC
UK I 2018 I 70 mins The much anticipated annual CBeebies Christmas Show is coming to the big screen for a family-friendly cinema experience! Seat price: Adult £10, Child £8
AN ARTIST’S EYES
(Cert tbc)
MUG TWARZ
FREE SOLO
USA I 2018 I 112 mins When telemarketer Cassius Green discovers he has the key to professional success, things soon evolve in an unpredictable direction.
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (PG) FRI 28 DEC – THU 03 JAN
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Directors Phil Johnston, Rich Moore Starring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman
USA I 2018 I 112 mins Travelling through the virtual metropolis of the world wide web on a quest to save Vanellope’s arcade game, how can Ralph and Vanellope hope to succeed in this huge, strange world? Preceded by:
PEARFALL (N/C U)
60 (15) FRI 28 – MON 31 DEC & WED 02 – THU 03 JAN Director Sebastián Lelio Starring Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams
UK/Ireland/USA I 2017 I 114 mins A woman returns to the community that shunned her years earlier for an attraction to a childhood friend. Once back, passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.
THE GRINCH
(U) FRI 21 – THU 27 DEC
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Director Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier Voices Benedict Cumberbatch, Angela Lansbury
China/USA I 2018 I 90 mins A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville.
CHRISTMAS CLASSICS
UK I 2018 I 77 mins
Directors Lasse Hallström, Joe Johnston
With her family facing their first Christmas without their mother, Clara inadvertently goes on a journey in search of a key that could return harmony to an unstable world.
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Director Boots Riley Starring Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson
Director Jack Bond Starring Chris Moon A lyrical journey through the work of British contemporary painter, Chris Moon. The director, Jack Bond, will be joining us for a Q&A after the screening.
USA I 2018 I 99 mins
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SUN 16 DEC
(PG) SAT 08, SUN 09, TUE 11 – THU 13 DEC Starring Mackenzie Foy, Keira Knightley
FRI 28 DEC – THU 03 JAN
DISOBEDIENCE
Starring Chloë Sevigny, Kristen Stewart
Director Alia Ghafar
(15)
SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
Russia/Estonia I 2017 I 3 mins I Animation
SALT & SAUCE
FRI 07 – THU 13 DEC
60 Silver Linings
Director Leonid Shmelkov
(15) FRI 14 – THU 20 DEC
USA I 1985 I 81 mins I In English with English subtitles The first screen drama about AIDS, Buddies is a timeless portrayal of an entire era in gay history. Screening in celebration of World AIDS Day and presented in association with SQIFF, WAVE Highland and the Highland LGBT Forum. £6/£5
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(15) SUN 16 – THU 20 DEC
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Director Malgorzata Szumowska Starring Mateusz Kosciukiewicz
Director Frank Capra
Poland I 2018 I 92 mins I Polish with subtitles
USA I 1946 I 129 mins
(U)
FRI 21 – MON 24 DEC
Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed
(12A) PREVIEW WITH Q&A – TUE 11 DEC FRI 28 –MON 31 DEC & WED 02 –THU 03 JAN
After an accident at the workplace leaves his face disfigured, a young man undergoes a face transplant and experiences ensuing identity issues.
Frank Kapra’s classic Christmas tale returns for its annual outing. This sells out every year so make sure you book now.
Directors Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin
MAKE ME UP
(15) MON 17 & TUE 18 DEC
DIE HARD
Director Rachel Maclean Starring Christina Gordon, Rachel Maclean
Director John McTiernan
UK I 2018 I 85 mins
USA I 1988 I 132 mins
Starring Alex Honnold
USA I 2018 I 100 mins A stunning and unflinching portrait of free soloist climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to climb the face of the world’s most famous rock – the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park… without a rope. The screening on Tue 11 Dec will be followed by a live satellite Q&A with climber Alex Honnold and the filmmakers.
Marking 100 years since women were first given the right to vote in the United Kingdom this horror/comedy dystopian film reflects on the shortcomings of our journey towards equality. £5
(15) FRI 21 & SAT 22 DEC Starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman The first of the Die Hard franchise and arguably amongst the best films of its type ever made!.
EDEN COURT CINEMA LIVE BROADCAST
LUX SCOTLAND PRESENTS... ODDKIN (Cert tbc)
COMEDY GENIUS
This programme, selected by Scottish Sculpture Workshop (SSW,) takes its lead from Donna Haraways’ refusal to distinguish between humans, animals and machines, instead proposing new ways of understanding our world in a way that challenges normative structures and boundaries. £5/£4
9 TO 5 (15)
GREAME STEPHEN'S THE PENALTY (N/C 12+)
This re-release of the 1980’s blockbuster offers a perfect opportunity to revisit, or discover for the first time, a classic feminist comedy that was decades ahead of its time.
SUN 02 DEC
FRI 07 DEC
Director Wallace Worsley Starring Lon Chaney, Doris Pawn, Charles Clary
USA I 1920 I 90 mins Come and enjoy a screening of this striking film with live performance of leading Scottish composer Graeme Stephen’s brand new score (on guitar) and cellist Pete Harvey.
HiMRA PRESENTS STORIES OF MOVEMENT (Cert tbc) TUE 18 DEC
75 mins plus post film discussion The Highland Migrant and Refugee Advocacy (HiMRA) has a focus on empowering migrants and refugees to speak out and seek support. Home and Eight Borders, Eight Days will be screened prior to a discussion aimed at raising awareness about migrant and refugee issues and discuss ways to facilitate inclusive communities in Highland. £3
NEW YEAR WITH BILLY WILDER
With the support of the Independent Cinema Office and BFI, awarding funds from The National Lottery.
SAT 08 – WED 12 DEC
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Director Colin Higgins Starring Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton
USA I 1980 I 109 mins
THE MARVELLOUS MABLE NORMAND: THE LEADING LADY OF FILM COMEDY (U) Director Various Starring Mabel Normand, Charlie Chaplin
USA I 1913 –1927 I 78 mins Everyone knows Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, but where are the women in silent film comedy? Mabel Normand, who starred in 167 shorts and 23 features, finally gets her moment in the spotlight.
COMING TO AMERICA (15) SUN 23, WED 26 & THU 27 DEC Director John Landis Starring Eddie Murphy, James Earl Jones This cult comedy favourite featured a career changing role for comedian and action star Eddie Murphy and was the first romantic comedy for the undisputed box office king of the 1980s.
SAT 29 & SUN 30 DEC Starring Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto
Japan I 1986 I 114 mins I Japanese with subtitles How far would you go for the perfect ramen? Tampopo is a brilliant underdog story of a roadside ramen shop vying to create the best ramen around.
Starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis
USA I 1959 I 121 mins After witnessing a Mafia murder, Joe and his buddy Jerry plan to escape from Chicago disguising themselves as women but things heat up and the mobsters close in.
THE APARTMENT
(PG)
Director Simon Godwin Cast Ralph Fiennes, Sophie Okonedo UK I 2018 I 220 mins approx
Broadcast live from the National Theatre, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power. Live £17.50/£15 Encore £16/£14.50
THE ROYAL BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER (Cert tbc) MON 03 DEC LIVE SUN 09 DEC ENCORES Choreography Peter Wright Music Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky UK I 2018 I 150 mins approx (incl. 1 interval)
Peter Wright’s production of this much loved classic keeps true to the spirit of this Russian ballet classic, with period details and dancing snowflakes. £17.50 /£15 Under 16s £10
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA TRAVIATA (Cert tbc) SUN 15 DEC LIVE Director Michael Mayer I Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin Cast Diana Damrau, Juan Diego Flórez UK I 2018 I 200 mins (incl. 2 intermissions) Sung in Italian with English surtitles
Verdi’s timeless tragedy of love, betrayal, heartbreak and revenge – this new production features a stunning eighteenth century set that changes with the seasons. £20/£18
THE KING AND I
(U)
Director Billy Wilder
(Cert tbc)
THU 06 DEC LIVE SAT 22 & THU 27 DEC ENCORES
USA I 1988 I 117 mins
TAMPOPO (18)
SUN 23 & WED 26 DEC
NT LIVE: ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
SUN 16 & MON 17 DEC
Director Juzo Itami
SOME LIKE IT HOT
See the best of British theatre, opera and ballet as it happens, as the national companies live screen their productions to cinemas across the world via satellite.
(Cert tbc)
SUN 16 & THU 20 DEC
SCOTTISH ANIMATION STORIES BROUGHT TO LIFE (Cert tbc) SUN 16 DEC
2018 I 78 mins Stretching back over 40 years, this programme showcases early narrative works by the likes of Donald Holwill, Neil Jack, Lizzy Hobbs and BAFTA winners Ainslie Henderson and Will Anderson.
Director Bartlett Sher Cast Kelli O’Hara, Ken Watanabe UK I 2018 I 180 mins approx
1860s Bangkok. A tempestuous relationship develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher who has come to Siam to teach his many wives and children. £16/£14.50
MYSTERY MOVIE
(18+)
WED 12 DEC
ABSTRACTION & EXPERIMENTATION (Cert tbc)
Take a leap of faith with us and see something you won't regret you never saw. As the Mystery Movie could be anything it is only open to those over 18. £6/£5
Starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine
2018 I 72 mins
USA I 1960 I 125 mins
This programme showcases Scottish animation from the past 40 years that play with the form and structure of filmmaking.
INVERNESS FILM FANS DAY OF WRATH
Selected by animator Ross Hogg as part of Anim18: A Celebration of British Animation.
Director Carl Theodor Dreyer I USA I 1943 I 93 mins
FRI 28, SUN 30 & MON 31 DEC Director Billy Wilder
Baxter is disappointed to learn his boss’s mistress is Fran Kubelik, the elevator girl at work – soon he must decide between the girl he loves and his career.
SUN 30 DEC
Invernessfilmfans.org
(PG)
TUE 11 DEC
CERTIFICATES Films rated (12+), (15+) are without BBFC classifications, these are our recommended age suitability ratings. Films rated (CERT TBC) can be checked nearer screening dates or at bbfc.co.uk
Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SA Box Office 01463 234 234 Administration 01463 239 841
DEC 2018 Sat 01 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald
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Mon 03 Widows 11.00/17.30 Fantastic Beasts: 13.45/19.00 The Crimes Of Grindelwald The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker Live 19.15 The Wild Pear Tree 20.00 Tue 04 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald The Wild Pear Tree Widows Wed 05 60 Widows Fantastic Beasts: S The Crimes Of Grindelwald The Wild Pear Tree NT Live: The Madness of George III Encore
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Thu 06 Fantastic Beasts: 11.00/13.45/17.30 The Crimes Of Grindelwald Widows 11.15/14.00 NT Live: Antony & Cleopatra Live 19.00 The Wild Pear Tree 20.00 Fri 07 Shoplifters Graeme Stephen's The Penalty Anna and the Apocalypse
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Sun 09 Shoplifters 11.15/19.45 The Nutcracker S 11.30/14.15 and the Four Realms The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker Encore 14.00 9 to 5 17.15 Anna and the Apocalypse 17.30/20.00 Mon 10 9 to 5 Anna and the Apocalypse Shoplifters Tue 11 Shoplifters 9 to 5 Anna and the Apocalypse The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Free Solo with Q&A Day of Wrath
Thu 13 Anna and the Apocalypse Shoplifters The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
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Yes, there’s bigger gigs and Hogmanay events, etc, going on—but for sheer uniqueness, talent, wit and FUN, you won’t go to a better gig than this. If there’s any justice in the world, there’ll be a queue outside and you won’t get in unless you’re early. With support from the very easily likeable RANDOLPH’S LEAP.
SUN 02 DEC
CHRIS SUCKLE @ Johnny Foxes 10pm BEN & EMILY @ Market Bar, 10pm
MON 03 DEC
GERRY COOGAN @ Johnny Foxes, 10pm BEN & EMILY @ Market Bar, 10pm
TUE 04 DEC
ANDY DUNCAN @ Johnny Foxes, 10pm CALVIN PRIOR @ Market Bar, 10pm
WED 05 DEC
THE BURNING HELL @ Tooth & Claw, 8pm, With RANDOLPH’S LEAP. JOSH MACKENZIE @ Market Bar, 10pm KARAOKE @ Johnny Foxes, 10pm
THU 06 DEC
PUNCHING ELVIS @ Market Bar, 10pm KEVIN FRASER @ Johnny Foxes, 10pm
FRI 07 DEC
JAMM NIGHT @ Mad Hatters, 10pm
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CRICKETERS: AT The HOLLY much anticipated sequel to the 1964 classic. Jane and Michael have@ grown up 10pm LAZY JAMS J Foxes, CHRISTMAS @ Eden Court, 8pm CAMERON & SON and Mary Poppins returns to help Michael’s children bringing back much needed joy @ Market Bar, 10pm and magic into their lives. ASHLEY & THE COSMONAUTS RED HOT HIGHLAND FLING THE SHIRE THE DOLLY PARTON STORY @ Market Bar, 10pm Northern Meeting Park, 8pm @ TREE, Johnny NT Foxes, 10pm @ Ironworks, 7.30pm ALSO SCREENING THIS MONTH: THE WILD PEAR LIVE: THE MADNESS@ OF GEORGE III concert Annual Hogmanay with fireworks and a big ‘Auld Lang AND WARREN LIAM AS ROBBIE WILLIAMSMILLER’S FACE OF WINTER Syne’ singalong. CRAIG HILL @ Elgin Ex-Services Club, 8pm FIONA NI’ AINNI’N, IVOR SCREENING TIMES SEE THE TIMETABLE & FOR GO TO WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK comperes, music from TIDE THEMORE SHIRE INFO @ Johnny DIMITROV, FOR HAMISH LINES, BLAZIN’ FIDDLES and Foxes, 10pm DEVIL’S QUEEN MACDONALD @ Market CALUM MACKENZIE JONES @ Market Bar, 10pm Bar Afternoon gig. Welcome to the Robertson Screens. At Robertson we’ve always been a keen supporter of& THE TRAD PROJECT. THEfestivals MYSTIC SHOES the arts: from brass bands to theatre shows to music and now cinema. We helped to @ Market Bar, 10pm KINKY KARMA Court and we’re proud that we can continue to work in partnership with them LEWIS CAPALDI @ Ironworksredevelop@Eden DJ SUNGLASSES RON Johnny Foxes, 10pm by sponsoring the cinemas. @ Market Bar Robertson – Investing – Building – Caring THE MYSTIC SHOES KINKY KARMA @ @ Market Bar, 10pm We hope you enjoy your film. robertson.co.uk STAY CLASSY @ J’ Foxes Johnny Foxes 10pm CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT RANT @ Johnny Foxes, 10pm
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We joke. You can go out to celebrate—indeed you must—with a host of entertainments on offer, the biggest of all being the RED HOT HIGHLAND FLING in NORTHERN MEETING PARK ARENA. It’s pretty much the same each year, but that’s its strength, bringing folk together for a musical knees up, firework display and general sense of communal bonhomie as a new year unfurls. This year’s event, which expects to attract a crowd of 10,000 is again hosted by honorary Highlander CRAIG HILL with music from TIDE LINES [1], BLAZIN’ FIDDLES [2] (bringin their Award Winning Practice 20th anniversary year to a fine close) and Multiple CALUM MACKENZIE JONES & THE 2017 ! practice to have the prestigious TRAD PROJECT [3]. No tickets are required andOnly please note thatever youreceived can’t bring in “Best Private Practice” years in a row! food and drink, but it will be on sale in the park. An awesome night for forthree sure! That’s not the only Hogmanay option, two notable alternatives being BOGMANAY at BOGBAIN FARM (with a ceilidh then BLAZIN’ FIDDLES to take you through the bells) and RHYTHMNREEL’s HOGMANAY BASH at IRONWORKS. If you still haven’t sorted out your Xmas presents, there’s a great one-stop solution thanks to the CHRISTMAS ARTS, CRAFTS & FOODS FAIR at EDEN COURT from 07–09 DEC, showcasing loads of local artists, craftsfolk and produce.
Finally a heads up for a couple of interesting talks. On 10 DEC, STEPHEN VENABLES is at the HIGHLAND COUNCIL CHAMBER telling us all about UNCLIMBED SUMMITS IN ANTARCTICA, then on 12 DEC, HAMISH JOHNSTON from the Highland Family History Society will give a talk on his great great grandfather, the mineralogist and mountaineer MATTHEW FORSTER HEDDLE.
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CHRISTMAS FAIR @ Tomatin Distillery, 10am-4pm NAIRN PLAY CHRISTMAS FAYRE @ Nairn CC, 10am-2pm CHRISTMAS BAZAAR @ Trinity Ch. Inverness 11am-3pm CHRISTMAS BAZAAR @ Charleston Academy, 11am CHRISTMAS MARKET & LIGHTS @ Tain High Street CLOTHING POP UP SHOP @ Salvation Army, Inverness 11am-3pm
SUN 02 DEC
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL @ Kingussie High St, 12pm
MON 03 DEC
CYCLING THE WORLD WHATEVER THE OUTCOME! @ Boat Of Garten Hall 7.30pm Talk by Jenny Graham.
TUE 04 DEC
SPECIALS
BEFRIENDING INFO DAY @ Highland Hospice, 9.30pm, Info: 01463 246470. HIGHLAND ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY QUIZ @ Smithton Free Ch. 7.20pm CAIRNGORMS PARK - “FARCE, RUN FOR A TINY MINORITY”? @ Culloden Library, 7.30pm
WED 05 DEC
STAR STORIES @ Abriachan Forest Trust, 7pm THE YANKIE MINING SQUADRON @ Bowling Club, N Kessock 7.30pm
THU 06 DEC
QUANTUM WONDERLAND @ Inverness R Acad’, 7pm SPOKEN WORD, POETRY @ Velocity, Inverness, 7pm
FRI 07 DEC
EDEN 2: CHRISTMAS ARTS, CRAFTS & FOOD FAIR @ Eden Court Find those last few special christmas gifts. Admission is free. THE WORK OF SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE @ Nairn Free Ch, 7.30pm
SAT 08 DEC
EDEN 2: CHRISTMAS ARTS, CRAFTS & FOOD FAIR @ Eden Court, As Fri 07 Dec. CHRISTMAS CHARITY BALL @ Strathpeffer Com Ctr, 7pm DINGWALL FIELD CLUB WALK @ Evanton Woods 01349 863608 CHRISTMAS ART FAIR & OPEN STUDIOS @ Wasps Studios Nairn 10am-4pm
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CRAFTS & FOOD FAIR @ Eden Court, As Fri 07 Dec. CHRISTMAS ART FAIR & OPEN STUDIOS @ Wasps Studios Nairn Noon-4pm CHRISTMAS FAYRE @ Dows Bar, £5 per adult.
MON 10 DEC
WED 19 DEC
HUW OLIVER & ANNIE LLOYD-EVANS @ Velocity velocitylove.co.uk
THU 20 DEC
CROMARTY CAMEOS @ West Ch H, Cromarty, 7.30pm
STEPHEN VENABLES @ Highland Council, 7.30pm
SUN 23 DEC
TUE 11 DEC
SUN 30 DEC
INVERNESS BOTANY GROUP @ Smithton Culloden Free Church, 7.30pm
WED 12 DEC
JENNY GRAHAM @ Velocity Tickets at: velocitylove.co.uk HIGHLAND ROCK GARDEN CLUB @ Nairn CC, 7.30pm. Talk by Derek Hosie. MATTHEW FORSTER HEDDLE @ UHI Inverness Campus 7.30pm Inverness Field Club Talk
CHRISTMAS QUIZ @ Velocity JAMES SUPPORT GROUP @ Mercure Hotel, 11am For all bereaved by suicide. Helpline number 07563 572471
MON 31 DEC
RED HOT HIGHLAND FLING @ Northern Meeting Pk Arena Hosted by CRAIG HILL with music from TIDE LINES, BLAZIN’ FIDDLES and THE TRAD PROJECT
THU 13 DEC
RSPB HIGHLAND GROUP @ Greyfriars Free Church
SAT 15 DEC
CULBOKIE COM’ MARKET @ Findon Hall, 10am-12.30pm
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SPORT Festive Footy After the ridiculous stop-start rhythm to the early part of a football season constantly interrupted by stupid international breaks, we’re now getting down to business proper—starting with a flurry of pre and post Xmas fixtures. And for once, both our local teams have much to be optimistic about. INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE recently broke their own record for being unbeaten at home although far too many of those games ended in draws, so they’ll be looking to kick on with home fixtures against FALKIRK (01 DEC) and a resurgent DUNDEE UTD (15 DEC). ROSS COUNTY meanwhile are doing well under their new two-pronged management team of Stuart Kettlewell and Steven Ferguson (who’ve won Manager Of The Month awards twice in a row), while striker Billy McKay has found his scoring boots again. County have got a couple of winnable fixtures at home to QUEEN OF THE SOUTH (08 DEC) and PARTICK THISTLE (22 DEC), before the latest El Kessocko as ICT come to Dingwall on 29 DEC. In recent years not being in the same division has robbed us of this traditional post-Xmas fixture, so it’s good to have it back. And if the two meetings between the teams so far this season are anything to go by, it should be a corker. This is the time of the year when street scuffles are more prevalent than ever, but some of that excess testosterone is at least being channelled into something more disciplined at the ULTRA WHITE COLLAR BOXING event at INVERNESS ICE CENTRE on 15 DEC. There’s everything from standing tickets to VIP tables on offer, with a strict dress code. See tinyurl.com/whitecollarboxing for more. There’ll be plenty of eating and drinking in the weeks ahead, so you might feel better about your forthcoming indulgence if you make an effort at exercise. Fortunately there’s a good opportunity to do just that as well as raising money for a good cause with the DSUK AVIEMORE SANTA RUN on 15 DEC, in aid of Disability Snowsport and back for its eighth year. There’s a one mile fun run and a slightly longer 5K and it doesn’t matter if you run, jog, walk or are pushed—as long as you have fun! If you feel the need to run a bit more, there’s a LOSSIEMOUTH 10 MILE TURKEY TROT the next day, 16 DEC. And after that, you’ve got permission to stuff yourself with as much festive fare as you want…
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LOSSIEMOUTH 10 MILE TURKEY TROT @ Lossiemouth 10 mile road race.
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Mirth, Mayhem & Magic Beans… Throughout 2018, the folk at EDEN COURT have brought us an extraordinary range of great drama, music, comedy, dance and film—but in terms of mass appeal, there’s only one show that matters this month and that’s the ANNUAL PANTO, something that’s a rite of passage for almost every kid in town and a traditional family outing that’s handed down the generations. Unlike some cities elsewhere, the Eden Court panto isn’t crammed with big-name celebrities, but it’s none the poorer for that, giving scripts Highland appeal, showcasing local talent and providing a month’s worth of amiably corny fun. No wonder it’s guaranteed to sell out every year.
This time round it’s JACK & THE BEANSTALK, running from 04 DEC–06 JAN, promising all the ingredients for a perfect family panto, with a dastardly villain, a hapless comic and a hilarious panto dame, as well as magnificent sets and costumes, fabulous songs and dances, bags of slapstick fun and ‘the most spectacular giant in pantoland’. The cast in this production from Imagine Theatre includes STEVEN WREN, ROSS ALLAN, MARJ HOGARTH and CHRIS O’MARA with a Junior Chorus drawn from local kids. It should, of course, be a hoot. While the Eden Court panto is the biggest in the area, there are several other opportunities to yell “behind you”, notably CINDERELLA, an Out Of The Darkness Theatre Company production in ELGIN from 13–15 DEC and NAIRN DRAMA CLUB’s panto in the town’s LITTLE THEATRE from 28 NOV–08 DEC. They’re not actually telling us what panto they’re doing yet, but their productions are invariably impressive, so we’re expecting good things. One panto that isn’t happening is that at FLORIANS THEATRE. We were rather looking forward to their take on ALI BABA & The 40 THIEVES, scheduled to run from 07 DEC, but it has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Fortunately a similar vibe is to be had from the DINGWALL PLAYERS CHRISTMAS PANTO, intriguingly titled THE LAST ARABIAN NIGHT, and on at DINGWALL ACADEMY AUDITORIUM from 13–15 DEC. Panto y’selves fitter!
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EVERY MON BALLROOM DANCING @ The Legion, Dingwall, 8pm
WED 28 NOV
STAND-UP COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ Comedy Cosy, upstairs at La Tortilla, 7.30pm.
based on a tale from 1001 Arabian Nights, ‘The Last Arabian Night’ begins with Shahrazad telling a story to her husband, the king - a story that could ultimately save her life... dingwallplayers.org
WED 28–SUN 02 DEC & WED 05–SAT 08 DEC NAIRN DRAMA CLUB PANTO @ Little Theatre Nairn, 7.30pm* *except Sun 02 (3pm);
FRI 30 NOV
STEWART FRANCIS: INTO THE PUNSET @ Ironworks 7pm The star of ‘Mock the Week’, ‘Live at the Apollo’ and ‘Crackerjack’.
FRI 14 DEC
TEUCHTER’S COMEDY CLUB @ The Muir Hub, 7.30pm A night of comedy with the hilariously funny Teuchter’s Comedy Club. Tickets £7.
WED 26 DEC
STAND-UP COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ Comedy Cosy, upstairs at La Tortilla, 7.30pm.
SAT 29 DEC
BRAND NEW 18/19 @ Universal Hall, Findhorn
FRI 30–SUN 02 DEC
THE NESS AROUND 2018 @ Old High Hall, Inverness A whole weekend of swing dance classes and parties, live local bands and a range of tasters, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Tickets available from: highlandswing.dancecloud.com
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ADULTS CONTEMPORARY DANCE CLASS @ James Milne Institute, Findhorn, 6.30pm
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W3L WRESTLING SHOWDOWN @ Bishopmill Hall, Elgin, 2.30pm The World Wide Wrestling League returns with live action featuring top wrestling stars from around the world. Great fun for all the family.
WED 12 DEC
STAND-UP COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ Comedy Cosy, upstairs at La Tortilla, 7.30pm
THU 13–SAT 15 DEC
CINDERELLA @ Out of the Darkness Theatre Company, Elgin 7pm (plus 1pm matinee Sat) A modern day twist on the traditional tale of Cinderella. THE LAST ARABIAN NIGHT @ Dingwall Academy, 7.30pm Pantomime presented by the DIngwall Players and loosely
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ICE FACTOR 2018 @ Inverness Ice Centre, 7pm. Watch local skaters as they take to the ice to perform a variety of solos, duets and group numbers. There will also be performances from our synchronized skating teams the Moray Dolphins, Highland Pups, Aurora and the Highlanders. Entry prices will be £6 for Adults and £3 for under 18’s. Fundraiser for Highland Synchronized Ice Skating Teams ahead of their participation in the British Synchronized Championships in January in Nottingham, and the Trophy D’Ecosse in Dumfries in February which incorporates the Scottish Synchronized Skating Championships. The club has been participating in both of these competitions for a number of years now and have had some excellent results. The club has 4 synchronized skating teams (some skaters skate in more than one team) and the ICE FACTOR event is run along the lines of X–Factor where the audience on the night get to vote for their favourite skating act. All proceeds from ticket sales, raffle etc go to Highland Synchronized Ice Skating Teams.
TUE 04 DEC–MON 07 JAN
JACK & THE BEANSTALK @ Eden Court With last year’s production of Snow White described as “a thoroughly entertaining and hilarious production”, Eden Court are planning another spectacular show this year with Jack & the Beanstalk. Once again, expect all the ingredients for a perfect family panto, with a dastardly villain, a hapless comic and a hilarious panto dame, as well as magnificent sets and costumes, fabulous songs and dances, bags of slapstick fun and the most spectacular giant in panto-land! Not to be missed! Check eden-court.co.uk for times and prices, etc.
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Fortrose Café 67 High Street, Fortrose 01381 620 638 Funny old place Fortrose. A little town on the Moray Firth six miles north of Inverness, it’s visited these days mainly by tourists heading to Chanonry Point to see the dolphins showing off and the occasional glimpse of a whale, but it’s a place steeped in history. The ruined 13th century cathedral gives a hint of its importance in the Middle Ages, while it was allegedly the home of Scotland’s own Nostradamus, the Brahan Seer who, for his troubles ended up burnt in a barrel of tar at the aforementioned Chanonry Point. Presumably while Flipper and his pals messed about in the distance.
bustling, endearingly ramshackle place that draws locals and visitors alike, including, when we visit, a stream of kids from the nearby Fortrose Academy.
you can see why it’s picked up a host of awards, but the food on offer has also played a part in those accolades, particularly the cafe’s commitment to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. There’s a warm, homely feel to the The breakfasts are talked about cafe, with half a dozen tables, a in superlatives, but with it being sofa next to a wood burning stove lunchtime when we visit, we decide and walls lined with a mixture of to explore some of the sun-overlocal art, playful slogans, photos the-yardarm options. of nearby wildlife and tourist information—friendly owners even In truth there aren’t exactly a handing us a folder of maps and welter of choices, with even the attractions. Even the toilet, with daily specials only really being its slightly alarming sliding door, is slight variations from what’s on decked out like a mini art gallery the main menu, but perhaps that’s with paintings for sale. to be expected from what is just a café and doesn’t pretend to be Meanwhile, amid the gentle More recently it’s attracting the anything grander. flash car brigade, being just off the hubbub, a couple of women catch up over coffee and a chap in So, for starters, we’re both pretty North Coast 500 route and while the corner quietly works his way much constrained to having soup, many of them are eating at the through a chunky paperback with though that turns out to be no upmarket IV10 restaurant, it’s an no one even thinking about asking bad thing as they’re splendidly unassuming 150 year old building him to move on. It’s the most warming,home cooked creations. that’s brought us here today. welcoming of places, particularly For my pal, it’s Lentil, the addition of carrots giving a sweet At the heart of the town, both on a chilly autumn afternoon. depth to something that is geographically and, you sense, For welcoming atmosphere alone unashamedly hearty and for me emotionally, is Fortrose Café, a
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a tremendous Mushroom Soup, the main ingredient always at its best at this time of the year. It’s packed with flavour and the bread from the bakery next door is perfect for mopping up every last drop.
us a massive 35p out of pocket. Only a minor quibble and a problem that won’t arise when there are more than a couple of you, but something to take note of if you’re intending to visit.
For my main I have what’s described as a Boston Burger, which is basically a normal burger with mushrooms and onions on top. As with the bread, the meat comes from a local business, the butcher’s a few doors down from the café and while it’s not a patty to shout from the rooftops about, it’s perfectly fine. The stars of the plate—which also includes a creamy homemade slaw for those who are fans of such things—are the fab skinny fries, obviously prepared by hand and deliciously moreish. And there’s no skimping on portion size, so no-one’s going to leave hungry.
It’s difficult to bear a grudge though when the cakes are as delicious as this. My Millionaire’s Shortbread is nigh on perfect, with a crisp chocolate top, gooey caramel and melt-in-your mouth shortbread, a reminder that simple home baking when done well is far more appealing than the cackhanded attempts at reinventing the classics and bought-in massproduced fare we’ve occasionally been served elsewhere in the past.
My companion’s main is a Vegan Hot Dog, something that’s surely on not as many menus as it deserves to be, and even to this carnivore it certainly looks appealingly indistinguishable from the “real” thing. It gets a thumbs up for taste too, with nicely cooked onions on top and accompanying vegan coleslaw. It’s served with curly fries which he confesses he’s usually not a big fan of, but which turn out to be pretty good. His only gripe the fact that ketchup and other such condiments are served in sachets rather than proper bottles at the table, which doesn’t make for great dunkability.
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There aren’t any puddings as such, rather a selection of home baked cakes and scones displayed behind glass on the counter. And it’s here that our only bone of contention arises. Not with the cakes themselves, but with paying for them. Because customers have to pay for desserts separately and each card transaction requires a £5 minimum spend, our two dessert choices require us to overpay to reach that figure, leaving
The scones, coconut tarts and flapjacks all look tempting too, but my pal eventually settles for a Peanut Crunch, a hefty slab packed with nuts that’s again obviously cooked to an old family recipe and all the better for it. It’s by no means the greatest lunch we’ve had in the past year, but it’s certainly one of the friendliest places and if you’re after some simple home-cooked food, particularly if you’re vegetarian or vegan, there’s much to like about Fortrose Café. And on a day like today when, bellies full, dinner can be walked off with a stroll down towards Chanonry Point to watch the autumn sun set over distant Kessock Bridge, it makes you think that perhaps all’s right with the world after all. Price for 2: £29.62 (exc. drinks ) ICA RATING 1: Exterior/Location ..................... 8 2: Interior/Atmosphere................. 9 3: Staff–Appearance .................... 8 4: Staff–Helpfulness .................. 10 5: Speed Of Service ..................... 8 6: Food–Presentation ................... 8 7: Food–Quality............................ 8 8: Food–Value .............................. 9 9: Menu–Range/Balance/Clarity ... 8 10: Toilets–Appearance/Cleanliness .... 9 TOTAL: 85%
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