Autumn 2021 Box office 01224 641122 aberdeenperformingarts.com
WELCOME
We are overjoyed to be reopening our doors for the first time since March 2020 to welcome you all to live performances once more. We have an amazing line up with some really special and unmissable shows from the coolest people on the planet, Nick Cave, Paul Weller and John Grant to the return of our world class Scottish orchestras and smash hits straight from the West End, Waitress, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. True North is back - and did we mention the return of our ever-popular panto Beauty and the Beast? Take a look through our brochure and book tickets for all your favourite shows. We can’t wait to see you all!
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Contents
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Hello........................................................................ 2 Welcome................................................................ 3 True North............................................................. 4 Musical................................................................... 6 Something Different..........................................25 Drama...................................................................30 A Play, a Pie and a Pint.....................................30 Dance....................................................................32 Family...................................................................42 Take Part..............................................................45 Classical...............................................................46 Pop / Rock...........................................................48 Roots / Jazz.........................................................60 Stepping In Digital Art Space..........................62 Comedy & Spoken Word..................................63 Tickets & Accessibility.......................................72 Seating plans......................................................72 At-a-glance..........................................................74 Become a Friend................................................76
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CONTENTS
Welcome
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TRUE NORTH
John Grant with Rachel Sermanni A celebration of Stevie Wonder by
Corinne Bailey Rae Ransom FA
with Bemz, Sean Focus and HomeAlone DJ
Ayanna Witter-Johnson with Heir of the Cursed, Katie Mackie and DJ Rebecca Vasmant
Peaness
with Swim School and Lavender Lane
Rise Up Aberdeen
An evening of spoken word PLUS Fringe Events and much more 4
TRUE NORTH
music festival 23-26 September 2021
It’s time to turn the music up!
#TrueNorthFest | facebook.com/TrueNorthFest | @TrueNorth_Fest 5
MUSICAL
Freezin’ Student Show Tue 14 - Sat 18 September 2021 Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm
Fresh from the staggering fundraising success of The Glaikit Showman, Student Show is delighted to return to HMT. Scunnered by the shambles of Brexit, the Cooncil decides to go it alone, and sets Aberdeen up as its very own state. The decision is taken to appoint the city’s own Royal Family to preside over its glorious future. Plucked fae the gutting benches of a Torry fish house, our two Princesses, Annie and Elsie, find out that one of them has deeply hidden powers. The result? To turn the Granite City into an icy wilderness (or, at least, an even colder one than usual!).
His Majesty’s Theatre 6
Tickets £30.00 - £22.50
MUSICAL
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Tue 9 - Sat 13 November 2021
Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
The smash-hit musical featuring West End star Layton Williams, EastEnders’ much-loved Shane Richie and TV favourite Shobna Gulati, all reprising their roles from the critically acclaimed West End production. Funny, fabulous and feelgood, this is the musical sensation for all the family and not to be missed! With an original score of catchy pop tunes by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this brand-new musical will have everybody talking about Jamie for years to come. Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true.
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £56 - £19
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MUSICAL
Bedknobs and Broomsticks Wed 17 - Sun 21 November 2021
Wed - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm, Sun 1pm
Enter a world of magic and fantasy as Disney’s classic movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks makes its world premiere as an exciting new stage musical. When three orphaned children are evacuated from wartime London to live with trainee witch Eglantine Price, they have no idea what lies ahead. Featuring the original songs by the legendary Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ), this enchanting production promises to be a magical adventure for the whole family.
His Majesty’s Theatre 8
Tickets £59 - £24
Tue 23 - Sat 27 November 2021
Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
MUSICAL
Waitress Scottish Premiere
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert piemaker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness. Book now and get your tickets to this ‘joyously life-affirming celebration of love and friendship’ (EXPRESS).
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £56 - £19
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MUSICAL
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Tue 25 - Sat 29 January 2022 Tue - Sat 7pm, Thu & Sat 2pm
Scottish Premiere
Direct from London, the smash hit production of C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, voted the nations favourite book in 2019, is coming to His Majesty’s Theatre. Step through the wardrobe this [winter/ spring] into the enchanted kingdom of Narnia. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and embark on the most magical of adventures in a frozen, faraway land where they meet a Faun, talking Beavers, the noble king of Narnia, Aslan, and the coldest, most evil of all, White Witch. This critically acclaimed production is pure theatrical magic.
His Majesty’s Theatre 10
Tickets £45.50 - £23.50
★★★★★ Sunday Times
★★★★★ Daily Mail
★★★★★ Metro
MUSICAL
Rock of Ages Tue 8 - Sat 12 February 2022
Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
The West End and Broadway hit musical is back, and the party is gonna be BIGGER than ever! ROCK OF AGES is an LA love story lavished with over 25 CLASSIC ROCK ANTHEMS played loud and proud by an AWESOME live band at the BIGGEST PARTY IN TOWN! Lose yourself in a city and a time where the DREAMS are as BIG as the HAIR, and yes, they can come true! BOOK NOW AND LET’S GET READY TO ROCK! Age Guidance 12+ Presented by Dan Looney, Adam Paulden, Jason Haigh-Ellery and Richard Klin for DLAP Group Sue Gilad and Larry Rogowsky
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £53.50 - £23.50
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MUSICAL
School of Rock Tue 15 - Sat 19 February 2022
Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
Get ready to stick it to the man Aberdeen, because Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End and Broadway hit musical School of Rock is coming to rock out at His Majesty’s Theatre. Posing as a music teacher wannabe rock star Dewey Finn introduces his students to the rock gods he idolizes, transforming them into a mind-blowing rock band. Featuring 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie, and a band of insanely talented kids that play live every show, School of Rock will warm your heart and blow you away in equal measure.
His Majesty’s Theatre 12
Tickets £57.50 - £24
MUSICAL
MAMMA MIA! Tue 15 - Sat 26 March 2022
Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget. Every day’s a holiday at MAMMA MIA!, so have the time of your life at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical.
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £66.50 - £26.50
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MUSICAL
Chicago Mon 28 March - Sat 2 April 2022
Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
Chicago the “sexiest musical ever” (Metro) is back at His Majesty’s Theatre starring Coronation Street’s Faye Brookes (Dancing On Ice, Grease, Legally Blonde) as Roxie Hart, and West End star Djalenga Scott (Annie, Chicago, West Side Story) as Velma Kelly. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, CHICAGO’s sexy, sassy score with one showstopping song after another includes Razzle Dazzle, Cell Block Tango, and All That Jazz. Chicago truly is “SUPERB” (Daily Telegraph).
His Majesty’s Theatre 14
Tickets £56 - £19
MUSICAL
Bring It On The Musical Tue 5 - Sat 9 April 2022
Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
Amber Davies and Louis Smith are ready to BRING IT ON as the smash hit Broadway musical back flips into the UK. Inspired by the film of the same name, Bring It On The Musical takes you on a high-flying, energy fuelled journey which tackles friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness – wrapped up in explosive choreography and tricks. Bring it On is produced by Selladoor Productions (FLASHDANCE, AVENUE Q) and is written by Tony Award Winners Lin-Manuel Miranda (HAMILTON), Jeff Whitty (AVENUE Q) Tom Kitt (GREASE: LIVE) and lyricist Amanda Green (HIGH FIDELITY). Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) LTd.
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £51 - £21
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MUSICAL
Bat Out of Hell Tue 12 - Sat 16 April 2022
Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
Direct from electrifying audiences in London, Toronto, Germany and New York, Jim Steinman’s spectacular musical Bat Out of Hell hits the road. This award-winning wild child musical thunders through Meat Loaf’s legendary powerhouse anthems including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love and Bat Out of Hell, in an over the top theatrical spectacle unlike any other. THE BEST NIGHT OUT – GUARANTEED (with your clothes on!)
His Majesty’s Theatre 16
Tickets £56.50 - £24
MUSICAL
The Rocky Horror Show Mon 25 - Sat 30 April 2022
Mon - Thu 7:30pm, Fri/Sat 5pm & 8:30pm
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show returns to the UK in 2022 as part of a sell-out worldwide tour, having been seen by over 30 million theatregoers. Directed by Christopher Luscombe and featuring timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp.
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £54 - £19
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MUSICAL
The Book of Mormon Tue 17 May - Sat 4 June 2022
Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Fri & Sat 2:30pm
The New York Times calls it ‘The best musical of this century.’ The Washington Post says, ‘It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.’ And Entertainment Weekly raves, ‘Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.’ It’s The Book of Mormon, the ninetime Tony Award and four-time Olivier winning Best Musical. This outrageous musical comedy from creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.
His Majesty’s Theatre 18
Tickets £78.50 - £13
MUSICAL
The Addams Family Tue 7 - Sat 11 June 2022
Tue - Thu 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Fri 5pm & 8:30pm, Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Everyone’s favourite kooky family are now on stage in this spectacular musical comedy starring Samantha Womack as Morticia and Cameron Blakely as Gomez. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows. She’s fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family. With his cherished Morticia in the dark will Gomez manage to keep his daughter’s secret until the two families meet for a fateful dinner with hilarious consequences?
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £48.50 - £18.50
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MUSICAL
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Tue 28 June - Sat 2 July 2022
Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Wed & Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
Direct from a triumphant season at The London Palladium, the brand-new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Aberdeen for one week only! The multi award-winning show features songs that have gone on to become pop and musical theatre standards, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me, Jacob and Sons, There’s One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph.
HHHHH A TECHNICOLOR DELIGHT Metro
His Majesty’s Theatre 20
Tickets £64 - £24
MUSICAL
Footloose
Singin’ in the Rain
Mon 25 - Sat 30 July 2022
Tue 2 - Sat 6 August 2022
Following two critically acclaimed tours and huge popular demand, Footloose is back and better than ever! Based on the 1980s screen sensation which took the world by storm, Footloose sizzles with spirit, fun and the best in UK musical talent. With cutting edge modern choreography, you’ll enjoy classic 80s hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track Footloose.
A smash-hit at Chichester Festival Theatre and in the West End, Singin’ in the Rain makes a splash in Aberdeen. This irresistibly charming show features high-energy choreography, sumptuous set design (including over 14,000 litres of water on stage) and the glorious MGM score from one of the world’s best-loved films, including Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh and the legendary Singin’ in the Rain. Don’t save it for a rainy day!
His Majesty’s Theatre
His Majesty’s Theatre
Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
Tickets £51 - £21
Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
Tickets £56 - £19
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MUSICAL
Dreamgirls
The Cher Show
Tue 30 August - Sat 10 September 2022
Tue 4 - Sat 8 October 2022
Let your soul sing with the dazzling multi-award winning Dreamgirls in 2022!
Goddess warrior of pop turned Hollywood royalty, The Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame. Sparkling with Cher’s signature wit and style, you’ll be spinning in the aisles to the sounds of her biggest hits, including The Shoop Shoop Song, I Got You Babe, If I Could Turn Back Time, Strong Enough and Believe. It’s now time to turn back time with this fiercely fabulous kick-ass new musical!
Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
Direct from the West End with an extraordinary story and the unforgettable, spine-tingling vocals that send audiences wild, this spectacular musical production features the classic songs And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, Listen, I Am Changing and One Night Only.
His Majesty’s Theatre 22
Tickets £78.50 - £17.50
Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £59 - £21
MUSICAL
Friendsical Thu 20 - Sat 22 October 2022
The Osmonds: A New Musical Thu - Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm
Tue 1 - Sat 5 November 2022
Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Wed & Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
An original and unique new parody musical inspired by the gang in Friends, the iconic TV show. When Ross’s wife leaves him for another woman, he fears he will never find love again. But then Rachel runs back into his life... will he end up with his one true love? With original new songs such as (He’s her) Lobster!, Richard’s Moustache and You’re Over Me, When Were You Under Me?, the gang take on naked Thursdays, a power cut, and a dinosaur convention! What could possibly go wrong? Friendsical will feature a surprise guest star.
You Loved Them For A Reason. Now, for the first time, you can see this sensational new musical and relive one of the world’s biggest ever boybands. It tells the official story about the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create smash hits decade after decade. We’re Having a Party and you’re invited to join us for this night of drama, nostalgia and dancing in the aisles.
His Majesty’s Theatre
His Majesty’s Theatre
Tickets £34.50 - £24.50
Tickets £51 - £15
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MUSICAL
The Commitments Mon 21 - Sat 26 November 2022
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Strictly Ballroom Mon 15 - Sat 20 May 2023
Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
Based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic, The Commitments is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul. Returning to tour the UK and Ireland after a phenomenally successful, record breaking run in London’s West End and subsequent sell-out tour.
Based on the award-winning world-wide film phenomenon and with direction from dancer, choreographer, theatre director and Britain’s favourite TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood, Strictly Ballroom the Musical will be will be foxtrotting around the UK.
With over 20 soul classics performed live on stage this is a guaranteed fabulously-fun night out you will never forget.
This spectacle is sure to make for an unforgettable evening under the glitter ball that will send your heart soaring!
His Majesty’s Theatre
His Majesty’s Theatre
Tickets £56 - £19
Tickets £56 - £19
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
National Whisky Festival of Scotland
Girls Night Oot!
Sat 18 September 2021
Sat 23 October 2021
12pm & 4:15pm
The National Whisky Festival of Scotland returns for another instalment at Aberdeen Music Hall following the success of last year’s debut. Join us for an essential celebration of Scotland’s national drink, with dozens of exhibitors and plenty of drams, music and scran!
Music Hall
7:30pm
Join the girls on a hen night that you won’t forget with a smash hit retro soundtrack ... Songs from 60’s,70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Now! To prepare for a marriage all a girl needs are her friends and a guid old hen night! Banterous and Bootyliciously good fun! Songs include Hot Stuff, Girls Just wanna have fun, I’m Every Woman and many more! Contains some adult content.
His Majesty’s Theatre
Tickets £37.50
Tickets £24.50 - £18.50 Image: Beth Chalmers
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Mon 31 January & Fri 4 March 2022
7:30pm
Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival! There are two shows, each with an entirely different selection of films - the Red Film Programme (31 January) and the Blue Film Programme (4 March). Double the adventure by coming to both with a two-show discount.
Music Hall 26
Tickets £16.50 Early bird tickets £14.50* *Available until 30 November 2021
Wed 2 - Sat 5 February 2022
Wed - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
Scottish Premiere
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Magic Goes Wrong
Back with their biggest comedy catastrophe to date, multi awardwinning Mischief (The Play That Goes Wrong, BBC One’s The Goes Wrong Show) return to the stage with their hilarious new show created with magic legends, Penn & Teller. Raising the bar with their daredevil stunts, jaw-dropping feats and irresistible comedy genius, Mischief’s Magic Goes Wrong comes direct from the West End. Penn & Teller are co-creators of the show and won’t be appearing on stage.
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £50.50 - £18.50
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Derren Brown Showman Tue 10 - Sat 14 May 2022 Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm
Derren Brown returns to the stage with his brand-new live show! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is at his very best on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history! The content of the show remains a closely guarded secret, but if you’ve seen him before, you know you’re in for a powerhouse treat! BE BRAINWASHED INTO JOY BY ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST MAGICIANS New York Times
His Majesty’s Theatre 28
Tickets £57 - £25
The Rothienorman Picture Show Wed 21 - Sat 24 September 2022 Wed & Thu 7:30pm, Fri 5pm & 8:30pm, Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
The Flying Pigs present
It’s been a sair fecht for a half loaf, has it? But the team who brought you Desperate Fishwives, are looking forward to getting the chance to put a smile on your face. Aberdeen’s own Flying Pigs are bringing their brand new show to His Majesty’s Theatre; and whether you’re a teuchter, a toonser or an inabootcomer, we absolutely guarantee you a richt good laugh. FATHER TED MEETS THE BROONS
Scottish Daily Express
FABULOUSLY FUNNY...OUTSTANDING P&J HILARIOUS The Scotsman
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £32.50 - £24.50
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DRAMA
Not enough drama in your life? Top up after work.
Aberdeen Performing Arts and Oran Mor present
Tue 14 - Sat 18 September 2021
Tue - Fri 6pm, Thu & Sat 1pm
Celestial Body By Morna Pearson. Director Becky Hope Palmer. Laura looks to the celestial body to change her life. Hamish buries a past trauma deep in his mind. Bruce joins a gym to try and win back his wife. They all share a past but one of them doesn’t know it yet.
Tue 2 - Sat 6 November 2021
Tue - Fri 6pm, Thu & Sat 1pm
Silver Superheroes By Morna Young. Director Alex Fthenakis. Do you know how many lives we saved? And what do we get? A bloody state pension. Strongman and Lady X were our seventies superheroes. They saved countless lives and ended disasters before we even knew about them. Then came the pains of old age... THE SILVER SUPERHEROES is a story of life after retirement and what it means to be a hero.
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Tickets £12
Lemon Tree
“ One of the most magical theatre initiatives of the last decade” The Scotsman
Includes a pint, a glass of wine or soft drink and a pie (vegetarian option available). Doors will open an hour early at which point the pie and pint will be available.
DRAMA
The Da Vinci Code Tue 19 - Sat 23 July 2022
Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm
The blockbuster story that captivated the world is now an epic stage thriller. Can you crack the code and solve a centuries old mystery? Based on the best-selling novel of this century, with over 100 million copies sold, unlock the secrets of The Da Vinci Code in the world premiere stage adaptation of the international phenomenon. Star casting to be announced-prior to West End’ AN EXHILARATING, BREATHLESS THRILLERCHASE. BLOCKBUSTER PERFECTION
The New York Times
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £37.50 - £20.50
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DANCE
Scottish Ballet
Starstruck Thu 7 - Sat 9 October 2021 Thu - Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm
Escape with us to the glamour and grace of Paris, 1960. Gene Kelly’s ballet Pas de Dieux has been given a new set of wings for its UK premiere. Alongside Kelly’s widow, Patricia Ward Kelly, Scottish Ballet’s CEO/Artistic Director Christopher Hampson and designer Lez Brotherston (The Snow Queen) have lovingly revived the original ballet – with a delightful twist. Set to Gershwin’s effortlessly cool Concerto in F, with extracts from Chopin, recorded by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra; Starstruck is exactly the evening of entertainment you’ve been longing for.
His Majesty’s Theatre 32
Tickets £37 - £16
The Lost Happy Endings
DANCE
balletLORENT
Fri 5 & Sat 6 November 2021
Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm
What happens when the Happy Endings are stolen? Follow Jub on her quest to save the fairytale Happy Endings. Packed with spirit, adventure and glorious surprises, this fantasy family show will delight generations old and young. An original story by Carol Ann Duffy retold as dance theatre for family. Narrated by Joanna Lumley.
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £25
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DANCE
Scottish Ballet
The Nutcracker Wed 19 - Sat 22 January 2022
Wed - Sat 7:30pm, Thu & Sat 2:30pm
A magical family adventure Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box; Tchaikovsky’s score to transport you to a land of dreams; and a story lifted straight from the pages of a classic fairy tale. With choreography by Scottish Ballet founder Peter Darrell, and live music played by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, this ever-popular ballet is the perfect Christmas treat.
His Majesty’s Theatre 34
Tickets £49.50 - £20.50
iDance
DANCE
Danscentre
Thu 3 - Sat 5 March 2022 Thu - Sat 7pm, Sat 2pm
Danscentre is back at last with it’s 7th major production at His Majesty’s Theatre. Having been starved of the opportunity to perform for the past 2 years, the students are excited to share their passion for dance with Aberdeen audiences. This is a celebration of all that has been achieved over the past 5 years since Danscentre’s last production at His Majesty’s Theatre in 2017. Audiences will be treated to an array of dance styles from the latest dance trends to traditional theatre at it’s best. Not to be missed!
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £38.50 - £27.50
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DANCE
Giovanni Pernice: This is Me Sun 13 March 2022
Anton and Erin: Showtime 2:30pm
The Strictly Come Dancing favourite is back and he is set to light up the stage, along with his cast of professional dancers. Expect all of your favourite Ballroom and Latin dances and more… This is Me pays homage to the music and dances that have inspired Giovanni’s career, from a competition dancer to one of the biggest names on the hit BBC show. Dancer, Showman…..Giovanni Pernice – THIS IS ME
Music Hall 36
Tickets £44.50 - £39.50, VIP tickets £85
Thu 17 March 2022
7:30pm
Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple for a glittering celebration that pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest icons of entertainment including Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Charlie Chaplin, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Liza Minnelli, Elton John and many more. With stunning costumes, fabulous live vocals, a high-energy West End dance ensemble and a sensational 23 piece orchestra. Get ready for Anton & Erin … It’s SHOWTIME!
Music Hall Tickets £52.50 - £32.50
DANCE
Remembering the Oscars Starring Aljaz & Janette Thu 24 March 2022
7:30pm
Fresh from their sell-out tour with their highly entertaining and innovative Remembering The Movies, Strictly’s favourite couple, Aljaz and Janette, will be returning with their brand new show. Get ready to celebrate the Oscar winning songs in this exhilarating new dance spectacular. With a cast of amazing dancers and musicians and stunning stage designs, costumes and huge LED screen this dazzling spectacular will be a night to remember.
Music Hall Tickets £45 - £27.50
Relax in the heart of the city centre for a drink, light bite or lunch in our stylish café-bar
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DANCE
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: Series 2 Tour Wed 30 March 2022
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Johannes Radebe: Freedom 7pm
Fri 15 April 2022
7:30pm
Drag Royalty has Ru-Turned to the UK! Join the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK for an evening of frockdestroying performances and endless eleganza extravaganza. Witness the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent of your favorite queens LIVE on stage!
Johannes is no stranger to Glitterball glory, having reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing South Africa twice before joining the UK Strictly series, where he landed his first celebrity partner in 2019 Strictly in the form of Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley.
Expect the unexpected in this glittering tour featuring UK Season 2 Finalists Tayce, Bimini Bon Boulash, Ellie Diamond and Laurence Chaney, along with stars from Drag Race UK.
Experience Johannes Radebe – Freedom as a VIP guest with a Meet & Greet ticket.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £127.50 - £37.50
Tickets £85 - £29.50
DANCE
The Scandal at Mayerling
Oti Mabuse: I Am Here
Thu 5 - Sat 7 May 2022
Fri 6 May 2022
Scottish Ballet
Thu - Sat 7:30pm
A true story of desire and destruction The year is 1889 and, in the woods outside Vienna, the Empire must hide a terrible secret. At the royal Mayerling hunting lodge, Crown Prince Rudolf is found shot dead alongside his teenage mistress. Reimagined and redesigned by Scottish Ballet, this dramatic world premiere will be the first time MacMillan’s iconic ballet is produced in the UK outside of London.
7:30pm
Prepare for a night of electrifying choreography as the star of The Greatest Dancer and two time reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse is joined by some of the world’s greatest dancers and the West End’s finest singers and musicians. Oti Mabuse – I Am Here is a whirlwind celebration of the influences and inspirations that took her on a journey from growing up in South Africa to following her dream.
Recommended for audiences 12+
His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £43.50 - £18.50
Music Hall Tickets £45 - £27.50
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Scott School of Dancing: Iconic
Here Come The Boys
Wed 22 - Sat 25 Jun 2022
Mon 27 June 2022
7pm
7:30pm
Founded in 1980, Scott School of Dancing returns to HMT in 2022 to celebrate 42 years of success with their 18th show. We always say you never really leave Scott School of Dancing, and this rings true this year where we will see almost 40 of our amazing ex pupils aged from 20 to 50 take to the stage once more. This show will truly be a family affair with current students being joined on stage by their formerstudent mums and fabulous ‘Diva Dads’!
Following a spectacular run at the London Palladium. This critically acclaimed show serves up an explosive night of dance with some of your favourite Strictly stars and a few surprise guests! It’s fun, sexy, glitzy and a great party night of unadulterated dance that’ll leave you smiling, tapping your toes, and dancing in the isles...what more could you want?
His Majesty’s Theatre
Music Hall
Tickets £31.50 - £20.50
Tickets £45 - £27.50
DANCE
Strictly Presents: The Power of Dance
Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance
Sat 2 July 2022
Mon 4 - Thu 7 July 2022
2:30pm & 7:30pm
8pm
Strictly Presents: The Power of Dance is a brand-new show from BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing family. Directed and choreographed by former Strictly professional dancer Trent Whiddon and his wife and dance partner Gordana Grandosek the show will share with audiences what it is to be a dancer via stunning choreography, beautiful storytelling and fantastic music. Casting will be announced soon.
Celebrates 25 years of standing ovations. Since its premiere, 25 years ago Michael Flatley’s Lord Of the Dance has become the most successful touring production in entertainment history. The show will go to the next level in 2022 for its 25th anniversary tour. Fans can expect new staging, new costumes and choreography plus cutting edge technology, special effects and remarkable lighting.
Music Hall
His Majesty’s Theatre
Tickets £49 - £39
Tickets £59 - £29
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FAMILY
Fireman Sam Live Saves the Circus Wed 20 & Thu 21 October 2021
Thu 14 - Sat 16 October 2021
Wed 1pm & 4pm, Thu 10:30am & 1pm
10:30am & 1:30pm
When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus?
Starcatchers presents SPIKE! -a dinosaur tale by Andy Cannon and David Trouton. SPIKE! is the wonderful story of a little girl, her grandmother and her favourite dinosaur – powerfully told through theatrical storytelling and dance. SPIKE! is a brand-new show with original music about the passing of time and the tales that bring families together.
Come along and watch the adventures unfold!
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SPIKE! a dinosaur tale
Tickets £20, Family of 4 £66
Music Hall - Big Sky Studio Tickets £8.80
Mon-Sat 7pm, Sat 2:30pm, Sun 1pm & 5.30pm Midweek 1.45pm (Tue-Fri up to 17 Dec) Midweek 2.30pm (from 22 Dec) Christmas Eve and Hogmanay 1pm & 5.30pm
FAMILY
Sat 4 December 2021 - Sun 2 January 2022
Tickets
Blue Performances: Red Performances: Gold Peformances: Relaxed Performance Mon
Dec
Tue
Wed
Thu
£32 - £21.50 £35 - £24 £38 - £27 £14.50 Fri
Sat
Sun
4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 2 Jan
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Peppa Pig © Astley Baker Davies Ltd / Entertainment One UK Ltd 2003
Funbox presents: Pyjama Party Sun 16 January 2022
Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever Sat 9 & Sun 10 July 2022
12pm & 3pm
10am,1pm & 4pm
Anya and Kevin are trying to plan the most perfect, proper, playful, polished and popping pyjama party but it’s all going to pot. Can you help them to stay awake and get everything ready in time?
Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more! Packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!
Full to bursting with singalong favourites as well as brand new songs; Pyjama Party is the perfect family treat. Come dressed for a sleepover!
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His Majesty’s Theatre
Tickets £16.50 Early bird offer £12.50*
Tickets £20, Family of 4 £66 *If bought by 26 September 2021
MUSIC HALL DIGITAL ART SPACE
Our drama and music classes for ages 1-18 are back!
A fantastic opportunity to have a great time, learn new skills and perform on our iconic stages. For more information and to book, visit aberdeenperformingarts.com/take-part
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Recommended by Classic FM
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
The Emperor
Mozart Clarinet Concerto
Myths and Legends
Sat 2 October 2021
7:30pm
Sun 10 October 2021
3pm
Sat 11 December 2021
7:30pm
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 ‘Emperor’ Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 ‘Scottish’ Maxim Emelyanychev Conductor Lukas Geniušas Piano Celebrate the longed-awaitied return to live performance – with Beethoven at his grandest, and Mendelssohn at his most evocative.
Sibelius Karelia Overture Mozart Clarinet Concerto K622 Vaughan Williams Symphony No5 Rory Macdonald Conductor Timothy Orpen Clarinet Royal Scottish National Orchestra Vaughan Williams’ Fifth Symphony is an inspirational way to return to live performance.
Ravel Ma Mere L’Oye (Mother Goose): 5 pièces enfantines Mahler Des Knaben Wunderhorn Joana Carneiro Conductor Ana Quintans Soprano Julien van Mellaerts Baritone Vibrant Portuguese conductor Joana Carneiro unveils a magical world of musical fairytales, myths and legends in two iconic works of wonder and delight.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £29 - £13
Tickets £29 - £13
Tickets £29 - £13
CLASSICAL
Christmas Concert: The Snowman
Thu 16 December 2021
7:30pm
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Howard Blake The Snowman Hugh Dennis Presenter Royal Scottish National Orchestra Sponsored by ScotRail The RSNO’s magical Christmas Concert returns! Don’t miss this family friendly event packed full of your favourite festive melodies and Raymond Brigg’s enchanting film The Snowman. Shown on the big screen and accompanied by the Orchestra, the film will be narrated by our special star guest, Hugh Dennis from Outnumbered. Always a special event, join the RSNO for this special feast of Christmas cheer!
Look out for further details on the BBC SSO Autumn season soon. Friday 12 November 2021 and Friday 17 December 2021
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £35 - £15
For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
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POP / ROCK
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis
For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com
Sun 19 September 2021
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8pm
In their first ever tour as a duo, Cave and Ellis will play 24 shows across the UK this September and October, following the release of their acclaimed album CARNAGE. While they have composed and recorded soundtracks together, and Ellis is a long-term member of The Bad Seeds, CARNAGE is the first entire album of songs the pair have released. Cave and Ellis will be joined on stage by musician Johnny Hostile and backing singers Wendi Rose, T Jae Cole and Janet Ramus.
Music Hall Tickets £87.50 - £37.50
POP / ROCK
Tue 21 September 2021
Del Amitri 7:30pm
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2021 with a brand new show celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s legendary Peter Green era.
Music Hall Tickets £40.50 - £30.50
Tue 12 October 2021
Whitney: Queen of the Night 7pm
Wed 13 October 2021
7:30pm
Featuring the Greatest Hits and Fatal Mistakes
A stunning celebration of one of the greatest singers of our time.
Del Amitri’s current single It’s Feelings proves that their flair for crafting melodic rock songs with lyrical bite, soulful comfort and heart-swelling uplift has only strengthened in the intervening years.
Whitney’s one true legacy was her music which touched most of us at some time in our lives. Share her life and get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night, a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hit’s.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £40
Tickets £31.50 - £29
For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
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Level 42 with special
guests Johnny Hates Jazz
Daniel O’Donnell
Sun 17 October 2021
Sat 23 October 2021
7:30pm
The Waterboys 7:30pm
Proven to be one of the most successful British bands of the 1980’s and with the recent re-issues of the bands vast catalogue on Universal Music, and the ‘Collected’ series on CD and Vinyl, it is clear they continue to be a benchmark for British Jazz Funk at the highest level.
The affable and unassuming international singing star Daniel O’Donnell, one of Ireland’s best known performers from Australia to Alaska, has continued to push out the boundaries of his career both on stage and TV!
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £39 - £34
Thu 28 October 2021
The popular reach of Waterboys music has never been greater. And their music shows no sign of fading, and the best place to experience it is played by the originators in a concert hall. Come and feel the fire!
Tickets £52 - £42
7pm
Music Hall Tickets £41
POP / ROCK
Fri 29 October 2021
7:30pm
With 2021 looking brighter for all, love really will be all around as Wet Wet Wet are heading back out on the road The tour will be their second full run with singer Kevin Simm who was seamlessly welcomed into the fold in 2018.
Music Hall Tickets £91 - £34
Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love
Engelbert Humperdinck
Sun 31 October 2021
Wed 3 November 2021
7:30pm
7pm
Steve Steinman brings you his brandnew production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits with special guest star Lorraine Crosby, the female lead vocalist on Meat Loaf’s Grammy Award winning song and No 1 hit the world over I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That).
In a career spanning almost 50 years, Engelbert has generated sales in excess of 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum. His unique voice and endearing sense of humour has charmed millions of fans around the globe.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £43.50
Tickets £45 - £40
For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com
Wet Wet Wet
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Dr Hook Starring Dennis Locorriere
Public Service Broadcasting
Fri 5 November 2021
Sat 6 November 2021
7pm
Average White Band 7pm
Sun 7 November 2021
8pm
The New Jersey soft rock legends, Dr Hook, visit the Music Hall in 2021. Armed with a wide range of hits, the band come to us as part of the 50th anniversary world tour.
PSB have been “teaching the lessons of the past through the music of the future” for more than a decade now.
One of the top Soul, R & B, and Funk groups, first known for the timeless instrumental hit Pick Up the Pieces.
With Bright Magic, prepare to arrive at Europe’s heart and de facto capital, the cultural and political metropolis that is the ‘Hauptstadt’ of the Federal Republic of Germany – Berlin.
The band’s future would lead to multiple gold & platinum albums and Grammy nominations. They were the first Brits to simultaneously top the US Top 100 Singles, Albums and R&B charts.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £42.50
Tickets £31.50
Tickets £30
POP / ROCK
Thu 11 November 2021
Jason Donovan: 7pm
Even More Good Reasons
What’s Love Got to do With it?
Sat 13 November 2021
Wed 17 November 2021
8pm
7:30pm
You spoke and I listened. This brand new ‘Greatest Hits’ tour is about finally being able to come together to celebrate love, life, and remember those we may have lost along the way. Most of all, it’s about enjoyment and celebrating the here and now. Get your dancing shoes on – it’s time to party with Marti!
Jason Donovan came into our lives in the late 80s as Scott Robinson in the hit Australian series, ‘Neighbours’. Throughout 1988/89 he had several hits and his album ‘Ten Good Reasons’ was the best-selling album of 1989. Jason can’t wait to play his first music concert tour in four years. Don’t miss it!
The joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner. Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, this is the ultimate tribute concert to one of the most iconic and loved musical artists of our generation.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £40 - £35
Tickets £47.50 - £38.50
Tickets £31.50 - £29
For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com
Marti Pellow
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Sixties Gold Mon 22 November 2021
Nathan Carter 7:30pm
Tue 23 & Wed 24 November 2021
Shed Seven 7:30pm
Thu 25 November 2021
7pm
Re-live the magic of the 1960s with Five of the biggest chart acts of the decade. Sixties Gold 2020 returns with an even stronger line-up of artists that, between them, scored over 50 charttopping UK hits.
As one of Ireland’s biggest live music acts, Nathan is becoming a household name, with tracks from Stayin’ Up All Night becoming hits, such as Wagon Wheel and I Wanna Dance. He’s previously beaten the likes of Drake and Beyonce to the top of the charts in Ireland, a monumental feat!
Shed Seven return to the Music Hall as part of their Another Night, Another Town – Greatest Hits tour. With a collection of singles including Disco Down, Chasing Rainbows, Going For Gold, She Left Me On Friday and On Standby, the York five piece are sure to serve up another classic night.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £40.50 - £37.50
Tickets £32 - £29
Tickets £30
POP / ROCK
SOLD OUT
Sat 27 November 2021
Paul Weller 7pm
UB40 are very excited to announce their new Bigga Baggariddim Tour, stopping in 24 different cities across the UK and Ireland, including 9 brand new dates! The show will feature some new songs for you from their upcoming album as well as the hits you know and love!
Music Hall Tickets £52.50 - £40
Tue 30 November 2021
The Charlatans Doors 7pm
Mon 20 December 2021
7pm
This upcoming show is part of a run of small shows which kick start the beginning of a busy calendar of live activity later in 2021. Paul has recently been in the studio writing and playing new songs. The fruits of these labours will surface in the new year...watch this space.
The Charlatans are proud to announce their (Covid) delayed 30th Anniversary Tour.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £47.50
In a remarkable and genre bursting career, the band have notched up thirteen Top 40 studio albums – three of them number ones – alongside twenty two hit singles, four of them Top 10.
Tickets £32.50
For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com
UB40
SOLD OUT
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ABBAMANIA Wed 22 December 2021
The Stranglers 7:30pm
You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life. Celebrating 47 Years of ABBA Europe’s leading ABBA tribute, ABBAMANIA, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performance live on stage.
Music Hall Tickets £27.50
Thu 27 January 2022
Suggs: What a King Cnut A Life in the Realm of Madness 7pm
Sat 29 January 2022
7:30pm
As always, audiences can expect to be swept up high on the wave of The Stranglers’ powerful sound, pounding rhythms, soaring melodies, quirky humour and thrillingly daring musicianship for an exhilarating live experience. Due to overwhelming demand it has been decided to invite Ruts DC to be special guests.
Due to huge popular demand, after his first tour-de-force, smash hit, sell out tours with ‘My Life Story’, Suggs is treading the boards again. With help from Deano his trusty pianist, he tells his story in words and music with the help of some Madness classics and a couple more what he wrote all on himself.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £42.50 - £35
Tickets £32.50
POP / ROCK
Wed 16 February 2022
Paul Carrack 7:30pm
Sat 19 February 2022
Midge Ure The Voice and Visions Tour 7:30pm
Mon 28 February 2022
7:30pm
The official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, returns to the UK, following sell out shows across the globe. This 90-minute show features more than 20 Queen classics drawn from the band’s biggest hits.
Nicknamed ‘The Man with the GOLDEN VOICE’ Paul, whose vocals have graced million selling songs such as How Long by ACE, Tempted by Squeeze and the Grammy Award nominated Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics is now firmly established as one of the hardest working, musicians on the scene.
Following the overwhelming response to 2019’s The 1980 Tour, Midge Ure & Band Electronica are delighted to return to the road in 2022 with the Voice & Visions Tour, celebrating 40 years since the release of Ultravox’s Rage In Eden and Quartet albums.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £49 - £21
Tickets £44.50 - £40
Tickets £36 - £28
For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com
Queen Extravaganza
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Adam Ant
James Morrison
Antics
Sat 5 March 2022
7pm
Sat 9 April 2022
Pop icon Adam Ant announces dates for his UK tour ANTICS, with a set list that promises to get everyone on their feet Live Music Is Back. Performing his classic chart-topping singles and personal favourites, Adam Ant’s Antics audiences will be thrilled with the return of live music
Brit Award-winning singer James Morrison is bringing his Greatest Hits Tour to the Music Hall.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £45
The Hollies 8pm
With a host of top 10 singles to his name including You Give Me Something, Broken Strings and I Won’t Let You Go, this show will showcase his biggest hits and a host of fan favourites.
Tickets £77.50 - £25.00
Sun 19 June 2022
7:45pm
One of the most iconic bands in British music celebrate their 60th anniversary. The Hollies will be performing their best known hits including He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, The Air That I Breathe, Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress), Bus Stop, Carrie-Anne and Sorry Suzanne. VIP packages also available.
Music Hall Tickets £87.50 - £33.50
Leo Sayer The Show Must Go On
Sun 2 October 2022
7:30pm
Marking the 45th anniversary of the release of their mega-hit I’m Not In Love, which landed the band a top 5 single in 10 countries and spawned a No 1 album in the US, the band take their inspirational live show back on the road, performing their timeless hits and more, and always with a surprise or two.
Music Hall Tickets £40 - £37
Sun 16 October 2022
7:30pm
Leo and his band bring boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to the Music Hall. Known the world over for his army of hits, this is a hit packed, high energy evening not to miss!
Music Hall Tickets £35
Hells Bells Sat 16 October 2021
7:30pm
Hayseed Dixie Fri 12 November 2021
7:30pm
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Sat 11 December 2021
7:30pm
For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com
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Music highlights at the Lemon Tree
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Peat & Diesel Giving it Laldy Sat 20 November 2021
7pm
Kurt Elling Sings the European Songbook
Phil Cunningham
Sun 21 November 2021
Sat 18 December 2021
7:30pm
and his Christmas Songbook 7:30pm
Peat & Diesel’s down-to-earth tales of island life, rip-roaring tunes and crowdpleasing live shows have won converts far and wide, and they’re just getting started. Authentic, electrifying and unlike anything you’ve seen before... that’s the way we do it in the Western Isles.
With the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra The SNJO again welcomes the Grammy Award winning vocalist Kurt Elling to join them in a memorable set of concerts that will draw on some of the most melodic and beautiful tunes from the history of European jazz.
Phil Cunningham and his Christmas Songbook will be returning once again. This time Phil will be joined by some of the finest musicians on the Scottish folk scene including: Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr and Kevin McGuire along with a special guest Brass Band.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £20
Tickets £25.50
Tickets £30
ROOTS & JAZZ
Wed 29 December 2021
Eddi Reader 7:30pm
Thu 21 April 2022
Blazin’ Fiddles with Hannah Rarity 7:30pm
Fri 19 August 2022
7:30pm
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are the most famous bagpipe band on the planet. They bring bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show so fierce it should carry a government health warning! Get your tickets quick!
Eddi Reader is perhaps Scotland’s greatest living female voice. In 2022, she celebrates her 40th year on stage with a ’40 Years Live’ concert tour which promises to be something special, as with any Eddi Reader show, the magic is being made in the moment, no two performances are ever the same.
Scotland’s most celebrated fiddle band Blazin’ Fiddles will join together with the remarkable vocalist Hannah Rarity for a special one-off Scottish tour. Blending solo and ensemble sets, they come together in a fiery blend to excite your senses.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £32
Tickets £28.50
Tickets £20
For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
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MUSIC HALL DIGITAL ART SPACE
Stepping In Digital Art Space
Co-commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts And New Media Scotland’s Alt-w Fund with investment from Creative Scotland.
September 2021
On Growth and Form
Daniel Brown Daniel Brown’s pioneering ‘On Growth and Form’ series takes its name from a 1917 book by Scottish biologist Sir D’arcy Thompson, who used mathematics to investigate the shape of plants and animals and the relationships between species. At the Music Hall, a custom ‘Victoria’ iteration of the series draws upon the 19th century tradition of cultivating and collecting personal and unique species of flowering plants, but with a nod to the futuristic notion of genetic engineering and artificial life. This unique animation for Aberdeen is generated in real time, and will never repeat. www.danielbrowns.com
October 2021
Human AutomatArt
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Silent Chaos
The Music Hall will be transformed into a human information collector, gathering data from the people and the activities occurring there, via a bespoke network of different sensors, which will be visualised live on the screen. Aberdeenshire-based Silent Chaos analyze and decode the world through the use of new technologies. By creating unusual instruments, including live plants, to play in their performances, they experiment with new media, live video manipulation, sound-driven video and creative coding. silentchaos.co.uk
Image from On Growth and Form
COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD
SOLD OUT
John Bishop
Missus
Fri 8 October 2021
8pm
Fri 15 October 2021
Adam Kay:
This is Going to Hurt Live 8pm
Wed 20 October 2021
8:30pm
Creator and Star of Netflix smash hit The Duchess (along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room) comedian and TV’s Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Missus.
Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming to Music Hall to warm up his brand-new show! John is very much looking forward to this new adventure, this will be his eighth stand up show and its shaping up to be his best yet!!
Award-winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this “electrifying” (Guardian) evening of stand-up and music. His book was a Sunday Times number one bestseller for over a year, and is soon to be a major BBC drama.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £27
Tickets £39
Tickets £28
For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com
Katherine Ryan:
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Jimeoin:
Iain Stirling:
Turn It Up
Sun 24 October 2021
Daniel Sloss: Hubris
Failing Upwards 7:30pm
Tue 9 & Wed 10 November 2021
8pm
Sun 28 November 2021
7:30pm
A brilliant evening of world-class comedy from the Irishman internationally celebrated as one of live stand-up’s true masters. We’re thrilled to welcome Jimeoin back to the Music Hall as part of his new smash-hit tour – don’t miss this hilarious show!
Do you ever wonder how people manage to be normal? Iain does. Join the ‘star of comedy’ (The i) as he explores his inability to function in the most basic of public settings, social media’s constant pressure to “live your best life” and that one time a man stole his shoes.
The all-new, 11th solo show by Scotland’s international comedy star, hot on the heels of his ground-breaking, global smash-hit ‘Daniel Sloss: X’, comes to Aberdeen as part of the Aberdeen International Comedy Festival 2021. ‘Dirty, sweet and clever’ New York Times
Music Hall
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £20
Tickets £22.50
Tickets £26
COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD
Jimmy Carr:
Ross Noble:
Fri 10 December 2021
Tue 14 & Wed 15 December 2021
Fri 14 January 2022
Living Dangerously
7:30pm
Terribly Funny
Tuesday 7:30pm & Wednesday 7:30pm & 10pm
Both light-hearted and strikingly poignant, Living Dangerously offers a personal journey through Sir Ranulph’s life, spanning his early childhood and school misdemeanours, his army life, the Transglobe Expedition and his current Global Reach Challenge; making him a pioneer of exploration with an unparalleled story to tell.
Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £36.50
Tickets £33.50
HUMOURNOID
8pm
What happens when pure comedy takes human form? What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up? Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see it. This is it.
Music Hall Tickets £30
For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com
Sir Ranulph Fiennes:
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No Such Thing as a Fish Sat 15 January 2022
John Bishop:
Omid Djalili:
Right Here, Right Now 7pm
No Such Thing As A Fish is at the forefront of the British podcast scene.
Wed 2 February 2022
The Good Times Tour 8pm
Tue 8 February 2022
7:30pm
Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming to the Music Hall with his highly anticipated brand-new stand up show – Right Here, Right Now.
Multi award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili is now where he belongs, on a stage and bringing back the Good Times.
This will be John’s eighth stand up show and it is shaping up to be his best yet. He can’t wait to be back on the road again!!
Intelligent, always provocative, entertaining, Omid’s legendary stand-up performances are a captivating comedy masterclass.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £27
Tickets £39
Tickets £29
Each show will feature a live performance of an un-edited and unscripted podcast, in which the team will talk about the most bizarre, extraordinary and hilarious things they’ve come across in recent months.
COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD
Alan Carr:
Milton Jones:
7:30pm
Mon 14 February & Mon 13 June 2022 8pm
Tue 15 February 2022
He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. ‘Like Me’ is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian).
Alan’s back on the road with a brand-new stand-up show. From the exhilarating high of his star-studded wedding day to the low of lockdown stuck on a farm, a lot has changed, including Alan. Nowadays, it’s all about finding happiness and joy in the small things – why be a national treasure when you can be a Regional Trinket?!
One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really. Milton reveals the truth about being an international spy, before being given a disappointing new identity which forced him to appear on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo. But this is also a love story with the twist, or even a really bad sprain.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Music Hall
Like Me
Wed 9 February 2022
Tickets £34
Regional Trinket
Tickets £30.50
Milton Impossible
Tickets £31.50
7:30pm
For discounts and accessibility visit aberdeenperformingarts.com
Jason Manford:
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Gary Meikle:
Ed Byrne:
Surreal
If I’m Honest...
Fri 18 February 2022
8pm
Sat 12 March 2022
Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler 8pm
Fri 18 - Sun 20 March 2022
8pm
After his meteoric rise through the ranks, Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle is back with his second tour show, Surreal! A word that perfectly describes Gary’s last twelve months. He started the year performing in comedy clubs, and ended it selling out big theatres in the UK as well as tours in America, Canada and Europe!
Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children. Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy hot on the heels of his 17/18 Touring hit, Spoiler Alert!
Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show. You’ll learn about what happens when your mouth seals shut, how to throw poo over a wall, trying to lose weight but only losing the tip of your finger, a surprisingly funny smear test, and how truly awful a floatation tank can actually be.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £25
Tickets £29
Tickets £31.50
COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD
SOLD OUT
Chris Ramsey
My Journey to Space Wed 23 March 2022
7:30pm
Tim Peake is a European Space Agency astronaut. He became the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station to conduct a spacewalk (and run a marathon!) whilst orbiting Earth. Now, join him on an epic and thrilling journey to the International Space Station as part of his, now extended, first ever UK tour.
Music Hall Tickets £35 - £20
Sun 27 March 2022
Julian Clary: Born to Mince 7:30pm
Wed 6 April 2022
7:30pm
Critically acclaimed comedian Chris Ramsey is hitting the road for his biggest ever stand-up tour yet. Having filled venues across the country including The Newcastle Metro Arena (twice) don’t miss your chance to catch him live on stage while you can.
‘Are you ready for some filth? I know I am. Time once again for me to sally forth and pleasure the provinces with my particular brand of saucy innuendo. Let me at them!’ He’ll murder some well known songs along the way, read you a sneak preview from his next memoir and make withering remarks about punters foolish enough to sit in the front row.
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £26
Tickets £29
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Tim Peake:
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Paul Merton
Rob Beckett:
and His Impro Chums Mon 11 April 2022
Al Murray:
Landlord of Hope and Glory
Wallop 8pm
Paul Merton, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and accompanist Kirsty Newton are back on the road in 2022 to visit some of their favourite parts of the UK with another evening of mindblowing improvisation.
Sun 8 May 2022
8pm
Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand-new stand-up show. It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh. ”Lights up the stage with his magnetic personality (not to mention the dazzle from his teeth)”- Mail on Sunday
Music Hall
Music Hall
Tickets £27
Tickets £27
Sun 26 June 2022
7:30pm
The year is 2021. The world stands on the brink. Turmoil is the norm. Questions have been asked and none answered. What we need is one man, to step forward, one man with all the answers. Well you’re in luck, ladies and gentlemen – he’s here and touring the nation.
Music Hall Tickets £31.50
COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD
How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett?
Off the Telly
Fri 12 - Sun 14 August 2022
Sat 8 October 2022
7:30pm
Join Joe Lycett (the artist formerly known as Hugo Boss) doing what he does best: talking at a room of people in a queer and comedic fashion. His first tour in years promises to be packed with MORE jokes, MORE comedy anecdotes and MORE inappropriate and arguably disturbing paintings.
Music Hall Tickets £33.50
Jon Richardson: The Knitwit 8pm
Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment (food and beverages not included) in his new stand-up tour. “In these difficult and uncertain times people need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s very much where I come in” says Jack.
Music Hall Tickets £25.50
Sun 12 March 2023
8pm
Will the recycling be put out on the right day? Who is going to smooth over the top of the margarine? How many lights are on upstairs when everybody is downstairs? Watch Jon pretend that these aren’t his foremost concerns as he leaves home on his first tour since the last one.
Music Hall Tickets £25.50
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Our venues are all located conveniently in the heart of Aberdeen City, within a few minutes walking distance of city centre bus and train stations. If you are travelling by car, we offer discounted car parking in the Bon Accord Harriet Street car park. Further parking is available at the Denburn and Gallowgate car parks. There is street to seat access for everyone in all of our venues and wheelchair spaces available at the Lemon Tree, in the stalls and the balcony at the Music Hall and in the stalls, dress circle and upper circle at His Majesty’s Theatre – please request at time of booking. An access guide with full details of all of our facilities, including accessible toilets, access hoists and changing facilities, and Mobile Connect technology providing hearing assistance via smartphone, is available on our website at aberdeenperformingarts.com, by email or at our box offices. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in all of our venues. In our brochure these icons indicate that audio described, captioned, signed and relaxed performances are available for shows. If you have any special access requirements please inform the box office team on 01224 641122, or email hello@aberdeenperformingarts.com
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September 2021 Tue 14 Wed 15 Thu 16 Fri 17 Sat 18 Sat 18 Sun 19 Tue 21 Sat 25 Sun 26
Freezin’ (Student Show) Freezin’ (Student Show) Freezin’ (Student Show) Freezin’ (Student Show) Freezin’ (Student Show) National Whisky Festival Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Rumours of Fleetwood Mac True North: John Grant & Rachel Sermanni True North: Corinne Bailey Rae A Celebration of Stevie Wonder
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Sat 2 Thu 7 Fri 8 Sun 10 Tue 12 Wed 13 Thu 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 Wed 20 Thu 21
SCO: The Emperor Scottish Ballet: Starstruck Scottish Ballet: Starstruck AICF: Katherine Ryan RSNO: Mozart Clarinet Concerto Del Amitri Whitney: Queen of the Night Spike – A Dinosaur Tale Spike – A Dinosaur Tale John Bishop Spike – A Dinosaur Tale Level 42 Fireman Sam Live Adam Kay Fireman Sam Live
Sat 23 Girls Night Oot! Daniel O’Donnell Sun 24 Jimeoin Thu 28 The Waterboys Fri 29 Wet Wet Wet Sun 31 Anything For Love
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November 2021 Wed 3 Fri 5 Sat 6 Sun 7 Tue 9 Wed 10 Thu 11 Fri 12 Sat 13 Wed 17 Thu 18 Fri 19 Sat 20
Engelbert Humperdinck The Lost Happy Endings Dr Hook The Lost Happy Endings Public Service Broadcasting Average White Band Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Iain Stirling: Failing Upwards Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Iain Stirling Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Marti Pellow Everybody’s Talking About Jamie BBC SSO Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Jason Donovan Bedknobs and Broomsticks Tina Turner: What’s Love Got To Do With It Bedknobs and Broomsticks Bedknobs and Broomsticks Bedknobs and Broomsticks Peat and Diesel
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Bedknobs and Broomsticks SNJO with Kurt Elling Sixties Gold Waitress Nathan Carter Waitress Nathan Carter Waitress Shed Seven Waitress Waitress UB40 AICF: Daniel Sloss Paul Weller
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Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast Sir Ranulph Fiennes Beauty and the Beast SCO: Myths and Legends Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny Beauty and the Beast Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny
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Beauty and the Beast RSNO: The Snowman Beauty and the Beast BBC SSO Beauty and the Beast Phil Cunningham Beauty and the Beast The Charlatans Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast Abbamania Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast Red Hot Chilli Pipers Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast
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January 2022 Sun 2 Fri 14 Sat 15 Sun 16 Wed 19 Thu 20 Fri 21 Sat 22 Tue 25
Beauty and the Beast Ross Noble No Such Thing As A Fish Funbox Pyjama Party Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
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The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe The Stranglers The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe Suggs
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February 2022 Wed 2 Thu 3 Fri 4 Sat 5 Tue 8 Wed 9 Thu 10 Fri 11 Sat 12 Mon 14 Tue 15 Wed 16 Thu 17 Fri 18 Sat 19 Mon 28
Magic Goes Wrong! John Bishop Magic Goes Wrong! Magic Goes Wrong! Magic Goes Wrong! Rock of Ages Omid Djalili Rock of Ages Jason Manford Rock of Ages Rock of Ages Rock of Ages Alan Carr School of Rock Milton Jones School of Rock Queen Extravaganza School of Rock School of Rock Gary Meikle: Surreal School of Rock Paul Carrack Midge Ure
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March 2022 Thu 3 Fri 4 Sat 5 Fri 11 Sat 12 Sun 13 Tue 15 Wed 16 Thu 17 Fri 18 Sat 19 Sun 20 Mon 21 Tue 22 Wed 23 Thu 24 Fri 25 Sat 26 Sun 27 Mon 28 Tue 29 Wed 30 Thu 31
Danscentre: iDance Danscentre: iDance Danscentre: iDance Adam Ant BBC SSO Ed Byrne Giovanni Pernice Mamma Mia Mamma Mia Mamma Mia Anton and Erin Mamma Mia Sarah Millican Mamma Mia Sarah Millican Sarah Millican Mamma Mia Mamma Mia Mamma Mia Tim Peake Mamma Mia Remembering the Oscars Mamma Mia Mamma Mia Chris Ramsey Chicago Chicago Chicago RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Chicago
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