Aberdeen Performing Arts - September to December 2018 by Aberdeen Performing Arts

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2018

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The Lemon Tree’s sister venue, the Music STEPPING Hall, is closed for a multi-million pound OUT redevelopment. During the closure, events will be taking place at the Lemon Tree and at venues across the city – look out for the Stepping Out button.

DISCOVER... …ABERDEEN’S FESTIVALS – our own True North featuring Mogwai, Glasvegas, the Magic Numbers and Mull Historical Society, then contemporary dance at DanceLive, new music at sound, and a first glimpse at the Granite Noir 2019 festival authors. …THE NEXT BIG THING – filled to the brim with new talent, be it young pop outfit The 101, Highlands roots band Tide Lines, or brilliant young comedian Jen Brister. …FRINGE FAVOURITES – miss the Edinburgh festival, catch up with contemporary theatre The End of Eddy, South Bend and Let’s Inherit the Earth, and comedy from Daniel Sloss, Zoe Lyons and Flo and Joan, and much more. …A FESTIVE FAMILY TREAT – our magical Christmas show for under 7s and their families this year is NIGHT LIGHT by leading Scottish children’s theatre maker Andy Manley and Denmark’s Teater Refleksion …A LEGEND OR TWO – iconic figures include dare-devil cyclist Mark Beaumont, the incomparable poet John Cooper Clarke, a celebration of the Songs of Leonard Cohen, and the Bay City Rollers!

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BANDS

Wednesday 14 November

WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS

doors 7.30pm

Scottish rock mainstays We Were Promised Jetpacks have announced their signing to revered boutique record label Big Scary Monsters in Europe and will self-release their forthcoming album in North America. They have reverted back to their original four members and dealt with several behind the scenes changes. Now the acclaimed group have returned and are ready to embark on their first huge headline tour in a number of years.

ÂŁ16.50 4

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BANDS

Friday 7 September

doors 7pm

THE 101

An indie pop-funk band from Aberdeen, The 101 incorporate a classic funk element into upbeat indie music. Taking influence from bands such as Bad Suns, Two Door Cinema Club and CHIC, the band have had sessions on STV, BBC Scotland and were named ‘Starlets To Watch in 2018’ by Jim Gellatly alongside being voted ‘ones to watch’ at The Pride-of-Aberdeen Awards.

£8.80

Saturday 15 September

THE LAFONTAINES

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doors 7.30pm

Fresh from their UK and European tour supporting Don Broco. Proving one of the most exciting bands emerging from Scotland, the four-piece deliver a unique sound that fuses the guitar swagger of Kasabian, with the edgy hip-hop delivery of The Streets and the electronic-pop undertones of Twenty One Pilots to create a style that pushes the boundaries of rock.

£15.40

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Saturday 20 October

THE SNUTS

Drawing comparisons with early Arctic Monkeys, Kings of Leon and Oasis, West Lothian quartet THE SNUTS have emerged as a wordof-mouth phenomenon throughout Scotland. In the process they’ve already passed a million streams at Spotify of their early demo recordings - all achieved organically without being promoted to radio, playlists or press. Their combination of sheer energy, natural charisma and a growing catalogue of indie anthems has already been rewarded with a cult following.

£11

BANDS

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Saturday 3 November

INDEPENDENT RECORD LABEL MARKET

11.30am-4.30pm

57 North present the fifth annual Independent Record Label Market in Aberdeen. The market will once again see some of Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best independent record labels gathering to sell their wares, all under one roof. The full line-up of labels attending the market will be released later this year. The event will also feature DJ sets, a bar for refreshments, and a few surprises. Start saving!

FREE EVENT

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14-19? Want to follow in the footsteps of The 101?

Hone your skills and get a foot up in the music industry at

PROJECT BAND 6

You never know, you could be playing Belladrum just like The 101, Project Band Alumni! Email creativelearning@aberdeenperformingarts.com for more information.

BANDS

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SINGER/SONGWRITERS

Thursday 4 October

JOHN SMITH

doors 7.30pm

Other than the name, there is nothing commonplace about John Smith. John has played to audiences all over the world, in living rooms, festival tents and sold-out concert halls, with a powerful singing voice that critics have compared to the likes of John Martyn and Ray Lamontagne. His guitar work and honey-on-gravel vocals have brought crowds to pin-drop silence and rapturous applause.

ÂŁ16.50

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Friday 12 October

doors 7.30pm

THE SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN

With a lifetime reputation of performing in this exact way and an undying love of the ‘pure song’ Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable, exposing the solitary inner strength of his greatest songs in their original perfect form.

£16.50

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Thursday 18 October

ON THE ROAD & IN THE ROUND

A NASHVILLE-STYLE IN-THE-ROUND CONCERT Featuring LIZANNE KNOTT, JESSE TERRY & MICHAEL LOGEN

Three talented musicians join forces for a night of music, Nashville style! Between them they have been captivating audiences throughout the UK and US.

£13.75

Monday 29 October

TOM BAXTER

doors 7pm

Baxter made his name with such heart-stopping originals as ‘Better,’ ‘Almost There’ and ‘Day in Verona,’ and his songs have been covered by much-loved entertainers from Dame Shirley Bassey all the way to Boyzone. He’s admired by the likes of Tom Waits, Rufus Wainwright, Gary Barlow and actor David Schwimmer, and by a steadfast set of fans who’ve been waiting for word of his next adventure for more than a while.

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Tuesday 30 October

doors 7.30pm

AIDAN MOFFAT & RM HUBBERT

Sex and death. These are common themes from Aidan Moffat; since his early days with Arab Strap, he has explored these subjects with a grace and grit that plunges deep into the human soul. But this is no re-hash of the past, rather a further leap forward for Moffat, now teaming up with fellow Scot, singer and guitarist extraordinaire, RM Hubbert, for this new project. Siobhan Wilson, along with former Arab Strap drummer David Jeans, will be joining Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert

£16.50

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Friday 9 November

doors 7.30pm

HORSE: GOD’S HOME MOVIE

By the time the second Horse studio album, Gods Home Movie, was released, 25 years ago, Horse McDonald and Angela McAlinden had already become a truly inspired songwriting team, from the sublime beauty of ‘gods home movie’ to the anthemic ‘celebrate.’ various singles made several top 40 chart places. God’s Home Movie is all about the songs and the voice. The album exudes maturity and class.

£19.80

Thursday 22 November

PAUL DRAPER

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Wednesday 21 November

HAZEL O’CONNOR & BREAKING GLASS

doors 6.30pm

Striding into the spotlight and catapluted into fame in 1980 in the iconic movie Breaking Glass, Hazel not only made the lead role her own, but also wrote all the songs. A very special evening with Hazel O’Connor, featuring a rare screening of the digitally re-mastered uncut version of the film followed by an intimate Q&A and live performance of some of the films best loved songs.

£27.50

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doors 7pm

English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer and formerly the frontman of the rock band Mansun, Paul will play his first ever full length acoustic tour in November 2018, accompanied by guitarist Ben Sink. Hear a set of tracks spanning Mansun, Spooky Action and solo EP’s PLUS new, as-yet unreleased songs from his second solo album.

£16.50

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TRIBUTE & PARTY BANDS

Saturday 8 September

FUNK CONNECTION

starts 7.30pm

Continuing Aberdeen’s tradition of large and horny soul and funk tribute bands Funk Connection are a 10 piece outfit established in 2004 with personnel from a long line of local Funk, Soul and R&B bands. From Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5 and James Brown to the Temptations, Sister Sledge and Chic, their musical influence is drawn from Funk and Soul classics that fill the dance floors of every venue they play. Get down on the dance floor and don’t miss the chance to boogie down memory lane.

£11 10

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TRIBUTE & PARTY BANDS

Saturday 27 October

doors 8pm

COLONEL MUSTARD & THE DIJON 5

Imagine Primal Scream and Happy Mondays had children genetically fused with the DNA of Frank Zappa, Bob Marley, James Brown and Neil Diamond. Their live shows have included crowdsailing in rubber dinghies, crowdsurfing on inflatable alligators, Dijunicorns and flamingos, laughter yoga, hug-offs, dance-offs, singalongs about dancing in gay discos and being heartbroken by ginger people, line dancing and high 5ing to the beats. Expect the unexpected when The Dijon Family come to town!

£13.20

Saturday 3 November

doors 8pm

If you were into music in the late 70s and early 80s, the chances are you were into 2-Tone, the iconic Coventry based label that was home to Ska revivalists like The Beat, The Selecter, Madness and the amazing Specials. This band are the real deal, from the classic ‘big’ ska band mould, with a full brass section, keys, guitars and porkpie hats to match they play with an intensity and energy that will have you skanking into the night .

TRIBUTE & PARTY BANDS

HELLS BELLS

doors 7.30pm

Hells Bells are an accomplished AC/DC Tribute Band who have performed all over the UK as well as Portugal, Austria, Russia, Belgium, Czech Republic and the Middle East. If you love AC/DC then you’ll love Hells Bells’ high energy performances - a show not to be missed. Over 14 Only, U16s must be accompanied by an adult.

£16.50

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SKA NIGHT WITH PORKPIE

£11

Friday 2 November

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Saturday 1 December

MACFLOYD

doors 8pm

MacFloyd return to the Lemon Tree with their new show for 2018 Everything Under The Sun. The show will span 45 years of the timeless music of Pink Floyd including favourites from “The Dark Side Of The Moon”,”Wish You Were Here”, “The Wall” and many more. In a show lasting over two hours the fans will see an impressive light and laser display alongside stunning visual effects. For one night you too can experience “Everything Under The Sun”

£18.70

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Saturday 15 December

doors 8pm

THE BLOODY MARYS CHRISTMAS SHOW

If you’re like us and think nothing says Christmas more than seeing three grown men in tights, then do we have a treat for you!! Yes, The Bloody Marys are back with their Christmas Show on December 15th with all the trimmings delivered in a way only the Transvestite Trio can get away with. Get your tickets fast to avoid disappointment as their last Christmas show was a sell out!

£16.50

Saturday 20 April

DOORS ALIVE

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doors 8pm

The Doors Alive are a British tribute band widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960’s rock gods The Doors in the world today. The band re-create the sound, look, presence and magic of a real 1960’s Doors concert, perfectly and effortlessly transporting the audience back in time with classic hits such as Light My Fire, When The Music’s Over, Riders On The Storm, The End and many more.

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Thursday 5 September 2019

BAY CITY ROLLERS

doors 7pm

Bay City Rollers icon Les McKeown is back on tour, bringing his fantastic show to the Lemon Tree !!! Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers promises to be a unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and his Legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers.

£26.40

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ROOTS MUSIC

Tuesday 2 October

RACHEL NEWTON

doors 7.30pm

Rachel Newton - ‘Musician of the Year’ – BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017, ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’‐ Scots Trad Awards 2016, SAY Award (Scottish Album of the Year) Shortlisted Album 2017 (Here’s My Heart Come Take It) Singer and harpist Rachel Newton specialises in interpreting traditional folk songs in both English and Scottish Gaelic as well as writing and performing her own instrumental pieces.

£11

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Wednesday 19 September

MARY ANN KENNEDY

doors 7.30pm

A Gael from multi-cultural Glasgow, Mary Ann Kennedy’s life has been one of music. From a revered tradition-bearer family, the Campbells of Greepe, her earliest memories are of a home filled with song. Mary Ann’s traditional roots were paralleled by classical music training, and she was part of the founding cohort of the UK’s first state-funded music school at Douglas Academy.

£14.30

Thursday 27 September

NORTHERN FLYWAY

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starts 7pm

Northern Flyway is a brand-new creation by Inge Thomson and Jenny Sturgeon, exploring the ecology, folklore, symbolism and mythology of birds and birdsong. Also featuring singer/multi-instrumentalist Sarah Hayes (Admiral Fallow) and the phenomenal vocal sculptor Jason Singh, it draws on such sources as the extensive field recordings of musician/composer and birdsong expert Magnus Robb, Sturgeon’s background as a biologist and Thomson’s home turf of Fair Isle, combining vocal and instrumental composition, sonic experimentation and lush, evocative visuals.

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ROOTS MUSIC

Sunday 30 September

JON BODEN

doors 7.30pm

Jon Boden, best known as the lead singer of the progressive folk juggernaut Bellowhead, launched his solo career in 2016. Presenting the self‐penned songs of the albums Painted Lady and Songs From The Floodplain and latest album Afterglow (Oct ’17, Hudson Records), material from Bellowhead, Spiers & Boden and his A Folk Song A Day project, his critically acclaimed solo shows have created yet another chapter in his history as one of the foremost names in English folk music.

£11

Wednesday 31 October

TIDE LINES

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doors 7.30pm

Tide Lines are 4 young guys originally from the Highlands of Scotland. Their roots run from Hebridean Islands to Lochaber through Alness and Lossiemouth to the West End and South Side of Glasgow. Forged from the literature and music of the areas they grew up in Tide Lines meld romantic, rural life with a record collection of classic American songwriters. Imagine, if you will, a 70’s Springsteen and an E-Street band of bagpipes and electronics!

£15.40

ROOTS MUSIC

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Friday 5 October

BAHOOKIE

doors 7.30pm

A Celtic Rock 4-piece like no other, Bahookie really are different. How do you mash Fiddles with urban dance and rock grooves, then sing luscious melodies over the world’s finest Scottish anthems? Well these guys certainly know how……. Comprised of players from the prestigious Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, you’ll also regularly see players in the band who play with top Scottish artists such as Blazin’ Fiddles, Manran, Fara, Rura, Fat Suit, and the RSNO.

£13.20

Sunday 11 November

DOREC A BELLE

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door 7pm

Inverness band, Dorec‐a‐belle, bring their joyous sound of lush harmonies and richly textured instrumentation to the Lemon Tree for the first time. Since winning the Sunday Herald’s Best Unsigned Band Competition in 2013, the group have gone on to gig across Scotland, playing most major festivals and supporting touring artistes including Squeeze, the Magic Numbers and the Staves.

£11

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Saturday 24 November

BREABACH

doors 7.30pm

Breabach continue to build their reputation of being at the forefront of the UK’s world and roots music scene with performances across the world throughout 2018. The band who won BBC Scotland Album of the Year 2016 for their last album ‘Astar’ also clinched Band of the Year at the same awards. Their unique musicianship combining twin bagpipes, fiddle, mandolin, bass and guitar with Gaelic vocals and step dance has won them fans across the globe.

£14.30

Thursday 13 December

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Saturday 8 December

SKERRYVORE

doors 8pm

Skerryvore continue their relentless worldwide touring, taking time out to release ‘EVO,’ their latest, widely acclaimed CD. With awesome new destinations in the pipeline for 2019, the band return to Aberdeen for what is becoming a regular, Festive visit to the Lemon Tree. This will be another great evening to come along with your friends and enjoy the best of contemporary Scottish music The evening will include Tiree band ‘Trail West’ as support.

£19.80

EMILY SMITH’S SONGS FOR CHRISTMAS

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doors 7.30pm

Multi award winning singer Emily Smith is a leading figure of the Scottish folk scene. For over a decade she has entertained audiences all over the world with her blend of traditional and original songs. Unshakeably Scottish but with farther, wider horizons, Emily’s music sees time worn texts weave beautifully alongside contemporary material, blurring the borders of old and new. Emily’s beautiful voice eases tired ears and lifts souls with its simple beauty. She also plays accordion and piano.

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ROOTS MUSIC

ABERDEEN PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS

NO RT H ER N AR C Saturday 9 February 2019 starts 7.30pm

SESSION A9 & FRIGG

It’s going to be a supersonic Northern Arc with the Scottish powerhouse of Session A9 joined by Finnish folk superstars Frigg for a performance that will challenge the roof of the Lemon Tree to stay intact. With fiddlers Adam Sutherland, Charlie McKerron, Gordon Gunn and Kevin Henderson, Brian McAlpine on keys, David ‘Chimp’ Robertson on percussion and Marc Clement on guitar, Session A9 have been described as ‘Tighter than James Brown’ and ‘The best band to come out of Scotland in 100 years’ They’ve been delighting audiences up and down the country and at festivals in Europe with their enthralling musicianship since forming in 2001, picking up several awards along the way. Frigg are renowned the world over, drawing influence from their homeland alongside those from their extensive travels – joyfully fusing Nordic and bluegrass flavours to create their own signature; Nordgrass. Tight interplay between four violins, with mandolin, cittern, guitar and contrabass, is spiced with a sparkling, high-energy stage show – presenting an outstanding display of richly exultant virtuosity on all fronts. It will be an electrifying Northern Arc - don’t miss it!

£16.50

ROOTS MUSIC

Ground-breaking contemporary folk artists from Scotland join forces with the very best musicians from Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltic region and more.

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CLASSICAL/NEW MUSIC

STEPPING OUT

Thursday 13 September

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: PAUSE

starts 7.30pm

Exploring the effects of the mysterious, intangible, precious, utterly essential entity we call music through discussion and live performance. Pause blends live musical performance with provocations, conversation and debate. As well as guest speakers and SE musicians sharing their perspectives on what music does to us and why, carefully-devised sets of music will create an absorbing listening experience for mind and body – from the riveting, repetitive patterns of Philip Glass, to the mystical intensity of Biber, to the Pulitzer-Prize-winning soundscapes of Caroline Shaw.

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CLASSICAL/NEW MUSIC

Friday 26 October

7pm - 9pm

RED NOTE ENSEMBLE with Garth Knox (viola d’amore)

Scotland’s foremost new music ensemble join forces with leading viola player Garth Knox, who returns to his childhood hometown of Aberdeen, to premiere a new work by Franco-Argentinian composer, Oscar Strasnoy, in the first half of this double-bill concert. Following a conversation with Garth Knox and Oscar Strasnoy, Red Note Ensemble will resume with James Dillon’s RPS Award-winning work, Tanz/haus: triptych 2017 which “immerses its audience in a music theatre of the mind”.

£11 Saturday 27 October

RED NOTE ENSEMBLE: AEOLIAN

STUDIO

6pm - 6.45pm

with Andreas Borregaard (accordion)

“Aeolian” - relating to or arising from the action of the wind. Aeolian draws its inspiration and title from the “breath” of the accordion. Composer Maja Ratkje and installation artist Kathy Hinde collaborated to create a hybrid piece where newly invented aeolian instruments are fully integrated within an acoustic ensemble.

£11 Friday 2 November

ICEBREAKER: SYSTEM RESTART

STUDIO

7.15pm - 8.30pm

Known for laser focus, precision and intensity, Icebreaker performs music appealing to contemporary classical, rock and alternative music audiences alike. Icebreaker’s new programme features music by six fantastic, free, unrepressed, uncategorisable women composers of the new generation including Anna Meredith and Kerry Andrew..

£11 Saturday 3 November

STUDIO

12pm - 12.45pm

VIOLA VIOLA with Sally Beamish, Scott Dickinson, Claire Merlet, Nic Pendlebury, Stephen Upshaw (viola) and Garth Knox (viola and viola d’amore)

Bringing together six incredible UK and French viola players, this concert features Sally Beamish performing in her own new work for six violas, commissioned by sound to be performed alongside Garth Knox’s Ockeghem Fantasy for viola d’amore and five violas.

FREE EVENT Saturday 3 November

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7.30pm - 8.30pm

ENSEMBLE KLANG: MONSTERS AND MINIATURES

Leading Dutch contemporary music group, Ensemble Klang, will premiere a major new work commissioned from Glasgow-based composer John De Simone, celebrating his final year as sound’s Composer-in-Residence. The sextet of saxophones, trombone, piano, percussion and electric guitar complete the programme with works by the next generation of composers from the Netherlands and the UK.

£11

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JAZZ & BLUES

Sunday 4 November

THE NIMMO BROTHERS

doors 7.30pm

The Nimmo Brothers return to Aberdeen 3 years after their sell out 20th Anniversary show. They have proved themselves to be one of the most respected exponents of modern blues the UK has seen since the blues boom of the 1960’s. After 23 years of working together, and with Alan Nimmo currently enjoying huge success with King King, one perhaps wouldn’t be wrong in surmising that the best days of The Nimmo Brothers as a band were behind them. The truth is that the brothers from Glasgow are very much back in business!

£22

JAZZ & BLUES

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Thursday 4 April 2019

JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE

doors 8pm

In conjunction with Jazz at The Blue Lamp Purveyors of whipped up, calorie-laden, full fat funk, James Brown is Annie are the mofdern day Scottish extension of Caledonia R’N’B legends Average White Band; Smooth, soulful and uber-slick. Renowned for thier tight, dynamic, groove laden live shows, the sextet regularly sell-out shows across the country, adaptable to playing festivals, seated jazz clubs and sweaty nightclubs.

£13.20

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JAZZ & BLUES

Thursday 6 September

TINA MAY & BRIAN KELLOCK Ella and Oscar

Thursday 13 September

ELFTET Thursday 20 September

ANDREW ROBB TRIO WITH BJØRN SOLLI On the edge of Europe

Thursday 27 September

DAVID LYTTLE TRIO Thursday 4 October

BRIGITTE BERAHA’S BABELFISH Thursday 11 October

PAUL TOWNDROW QUARTET Thursday 18 October

NICK COSTLEY-WHITE QUARTET Thursday 25 October

GRAEME STEPHEN Letters for Peace Doors 7.30pm

£13.20

JAZZ & BLUES

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COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

Wednesday 12 September

doors 7pm, starts 7.30pm

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS WITH MARK BEAUMONT

Inspired by the adventures of Phileas Fogg, Mark Beaumont made this 80 Days dream a reality by pedaling around the planet at the pace of 240 miles every day, for 18,000 miles. Smashing the previous circumnavigation World Record by a third. TV documentaries and book writing have always been a passion for Mark, but his live events are the best way of seeing the films and photography and to hearing from the man himself.

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COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

SOLD OUT Friday 14 September

doors 7.30pm

AN AUDIENCE WITH SHAUN RYDER

Shaun Ryder, one of the most charismatic frontmen in the music business and legendary leader of seminal Manchester bands Happy Mondays and Black Grape comes to The Lemon Tree for an up close and personal evening. Shaun has written 2 books, The Sunday Times bestseller Twisting My Melon and What Planet Am I on? He still tours today with Black Grape and Happy Mondays.

£22

Tuesday 9 October

LOUNGE (seated)

starts 8pm

ABERDEEN COMEDY FESTIVAL

TOM ALLEN: ABSOLUTELY

Thursday 27 September

JOHN COOPER CLARKE

starts 7.30pm

John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original ‘people’s poet’. Since then his career has spanned cultures, audiences, art forms and continents. His latest show, touring across the UK, USA, Canada & Australasia, is a mix of classic verse, extraordinary new material, hilarious ponderings on modern life, good honest gags, riffs and chat - a chance to witness a living legend at the top of this game.

£24.75

Thursday 11 October

HOLLIE MCNISH

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start 7.30pm

Tom Allen’s unique style of sharp, acerbic wit and camp, riotous storytelling has seen him sell out shows all over the country. Due to phenomenal demand the tour has now been extended.. As seen on Mock The Week, The Royal Variety Performance, The Bake Off: The Professionals, Comedy Roast Battle, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at the Apollo, The Great British Bake Off’s Extra Slice and The John Bishop Show.

With Benjamin Zephaniah stating ‘I can’t take my ears off her’, Kate Tempest describing her poetry as ‘welcoming, galvanising and beautiful’ and fans ranging from Robin Ince, Pink, Tim Minchen, to most of the UK’s midwives, Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose readings are not to be missed. Here, she will be joining us to perform poems, read from and chat honestly and openly from her new collection, PLUM, as well as performing some favourites from previous books.

£16.50

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Saturday 13 October

12 noon & 3pm

ABERDEEN COMEDY FESTIVAL

SESKA – SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

SESKA is quite simply one of the best family comedy magicians touring the UK. His chaotic magic and comedy routines entertain mums and dads as well as the little ones. Fab comedy magician SESKA is crazier than finding a penguin in your fridge! Kids laugh out loud, dads f*rt out and mums faint at his feet! Hilarious! Sells out super-fast so get tickets quick. “My kids loved him” (Jonathan Ross). Best Family Show -Brighton Fringe age 3+

£5.50

Friday 19 October

STUDIO

starts 7pm

HENRY BLOFELD: 78 RETIRED

Sunday 14 October

ROBERT FLORENCE IS BISCUITY BOYLE

starts 8pm

From the co‐writer and star of the hit BBC Scotland sketch show Burnistoun. Burnistoun’s favourite son Biscuity Boyle has left behind the Burnistoun Community Centre Circuit to tour the length and breadth of Scotland with his debut solo show. Athlete, raconteur, disco dancer ‐ Biscuity Boyle has done it all, and he is ready to share stories from his bastart life ‐ if he lives long enough to tell them.

£17.60

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Sunday 21 October

ROSE & ROSIE

starts 6.30pm

Henry ‘My Dear Old Thing’ Blofeld has hung up his microphone after 50 years commentating on international cricket. The cherished golden voice of cricket has decided to celebrate by touring the country with his brand new show, jam‐packed full of unheard anecdotes from on and off the pitch, as well as stories from the TMS box not allowed on the radio!

Join Rose & Rosie for a special evening and be amongst the first to see their first feature‐length documentary Overshare. The girls will host a Q&A after the screening and also be signing copies of their debut book. The book singing will only be open to those with a copy of Rose & Rosie’s book

£22

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Sunday 28 October

SCOTT GIBSON: ANYWHERE BUT HERE

doors 7pm

Scott was just 16 when he first set off on a voyage of self‐discovery. His destination? Kavos, obviously. Where else? Gibson takes you on an odyssey charting the choppy waters of youth in a blisteringly funny hour about the escapism and hedonism of travel. A story about friendship, love, pool parties, travel insurance and the Greek third choice goalie.

£13.20

Thursday 15 November

DANIEL SLOSS

COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

JEN BRISTER

starts 7.30pm

Ever wanted to know the meaning of life? No, neither has Jen, she’s too busy trying to stop her twins from using her shoes as a toilet. Still, we’re only on this planet for a finite time, wouldn’t it be good to find a bit of meaning in your otherwise pointless existence? Join Jen as she clutches at all the straws trying to make sense of it all.

£11

LOUNGE (seated)

starts 7.30pm

Don’t miss the stunning new show from Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and awardwinning comedy star! Fast becoming one of the world’s biggest comedy names, Daniel’s last smash-hit tour spanned 150+ shows across 28 countries around the globe. Still just 27, this is his incredible 10th solo show and we are delighted to welcome him to the Lemon Tree

£18.15

Tuesday 13 November

LOUNGE (seated)

Saturday 17 November

GARY DELANEY: GAGSTERS PARADISE

starts 7.30pm

One of Britain’s leading one-liner comics returns to the road with another onslaught of lean, expertly crafted gaggery. A Mock The Week regular and recent star of the new Live At The Apollo series, Gary’s shows are renowned in the business for a near unrivalled volume of high-class gags. You should expect no different from this, his brand new tour for 2018. Please note Coolio will not be appearing.

£18.70

LOUNGE (seated)

Sunday 25 November

ZOE LYONS

doors 7.15pm

She’s a regular on Mock The Week and a much-loved figure on Live At The Apollo, as well as being all over Radio 4 - for whom she’s making her very own series in 2018. All this makes it sound like Zoe Lyons has some sort of idea what she’s doing in life. But does she? Or is she the perfect example of an Entry Level Human? Decide for yourself, as this hugely popular comic returns with a fresh crop of ‘quick-fire observational gags, delivered with utter conviction’ (Chortle), not to mention’proper laugh-out-loud one-liners’.

£16.50

Monday 28 January 2019

HANS REY: RIDING LIFE

doors 7.30pm

FLO & JOAN: ALIVE ON STAGE

Following a sell-out run of their critically acclaimed 2017 show The Kindness of Stranglers, musical comedy duo and sisters Flo & Joan are travelling the country with a new hour of their dark and witty songs. Winner – Best Musical Act (Leicester Comedy Festival 2018). Winner – Best Music and Variety Act (Chortle Awards 2018).

£13.20

LOUNGE (seated)

starts 7.30pm

Hans Rey, the former World Champion, pioneer of Freeride, Mountain Bike Hall of Famer and mountain bike adventurer, will take audiences on an inspiring journey through his 30 year career and show you some of the best trails and destinations worldwide. Covering his early riding days in Germany, the mountain bike boom in America, his extreme biking feats and adventures and how his charity Wheels4Life is changing the world one bike at a time.

£19.80

Friday 18 January 2019

Saturday 26 January 2019

doors 7.15pm

CRAIG HILL: C’MON THE LADS!

This show is soooooo not about fit-baws! Jockstrap yourself in for a “balls-out” funny night of no-holdsbarred comedy - It’s all gonna kick off! Hot on the heels of his latest sell-out tour, our very favourite Kilted Comedian shoots back to the the Lemon Tree and scores with a night full of fun! Book early!

£19.25

LOUNGE (seated)

COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

Wednesday 13 February 2019

LEO HOULDING: THE SPECTRE EXPEDITION

starts 7.30pm

1000 miles, 200+ kgs, 60 days, 1 incredible mountain. The story of Leo Houlding’s daring dream to reach the summit of the most remote mountain on Earth; The Spectre, Antarctica. A tale of ambition, adventure, friendship and endeavour, uncovering some of the less known facts and history of the great white continent as well as other stories of cutting edge, vertical exploration.

£16.50

Saturday 9 March 2019

MARK WATSON

LOUNGE (seated)

starts 8pm

Cluster-bombed with yoghurt on ‘Taskmaster’, half-killed on ‘Bear Grylls’ Celebrity Island’, Watson returns to what he’s best at: being indoors. Inspired by the mostly alarming state of the world his children are growing up in, and a genuine, urgent desire to do something about it, this show is about empathy. 99 percent of the world’s population is made up of other people: why can’t we understand them?

£19.80

COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

LOUNGE (seated)

Monday 4 March 2019

doors 7pm

DNA: WE KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING

Following their astounding appearances on the eleventh series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2017, mind reading duo DNA are taking their brand new show called We Know What You’re Thinking out on a UK tour. This brand new show features world exclusive, never before seen material that is being showcased for the very first time!

£13.20

Friday 15 March 2019

JUSTIN MOORHOUSE

LOUNGE (seated)

starts 7.30pm

These days Justin’s not certain about anything apart from his uncertainty – Brexit looms, it appears the Cold War is being rebooted and that’s before we begin to worry about what’s happening in America…..closer to home he’s starting to feel redundant as a parent. One kid is leaving home, the dog is getting older and doesn’t need much walking, and the youngest kid hits thirteen and cancels the family subscription to The Beano.

£15.40

LOUNGE (seated)

Friday 22 March 2019

starts 8pm

ANDREW MAXWELL With “SHOWTIME” Andrew continued his long run of domination of the Edinburgh Fringe. A memorable cocktail of personal stories, astute political observations and the odd surprise foray into character cameos, it won yet another barrage of five-star reviews for one of the festival’s most universally acclaimed acts. Now, it’s ‘showtime’ for the rest of the country.

£15.40

LOUNGE (seated)

Friday 10 May 2019

CARL HUTCHINSON

starts 7pm

As seen on Comedy Central’s Stand Up Central and The Chris Ramsey Show & following a sold-out 2017 tour. Geordie comedian Carl Hutchinson is back with a brand new show ‘I Know I Shouldn’t Behave Like This…’. From buying a house to having kids, Carl takes his unique adolescent approach to grown up issues. Join Hutchinson with his stories and observations that’s had crowds laugh their heads off year after year.

£13.20

LOUNGE (seated)

COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

LITERARY LUNCHTIME

C ULTURE C A FÉ

STEPPING OUT

Wednesday 19 September

WILLIAM LETFORD

starts 1.30pm

William Letford is one of Scotland’s brightest young talents and a wonderfully entertaining reader of his own work, which is inspired by his previous career as a roofer as well as his travels to India and Iraq. An exciting new voice - not to be missed!

£8.80

Wednesday 21 November

ROBIN ROBERTSON

starts 1.30pm

Robin Robertson is from the north-east of Scotland and is one of the finest and most influential of poets. He has published six books of poetry and received a number of accolades, most recently making it to the longlist for the 2018 Man Booker Prize.

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COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

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Thursday 11 & Friday 12 October

starts 7pm

COMPANY VAN HUYNH – “DEP”

“The living need light and the dead need music” Vietnamese proverb Dep is the Vietnamese word for beautiful. With his latest dance work, the UK based choreographer Dam Van Huynh explores influences from his South East Asian heritage. In Vietnamese culture, death is also a form of rebirth. When a person dies, the family and community enact rituals that will enable the deceased to pass into another realm, a higher state of being. The work sees a shift in Van Huynh’s movement language as it delves ever deeper into the nature of the human condition. The dancers in ĐẸP are nude for a purpose. Fragile and vulnerable, their nudity literally strips them bare. Disrobed, free of distraction, their movement begins at the point where the mind transcends the physical self. Amplified and tracked by Martyna Poznanska’s numinous score, the movement in ĐẸP depicts a ritualistic and meditative trance with no beginning and no end. Please note this performance contains full frontal nudity: recommended for ages 16+

£11 36

STUDIO

DANCE

Thursday 18 October

CITYMOVES DANCE AGENCY PRESENTS DANCE TRIPLE BILL

starts 7pm

Citymoves Triple Bill’s have earned a reputation as the must-see of the festival; early booking recommended as these shows have a tendency to sell-out. Featuring ambitious new work from 3 Scottish Choreographers: Sara Kemal, Tess Letham and Katie Milroy. Sara Kemal presents a Solo Katie Milroy Dance presents Curated Moments, a new work produced in Aberdeen, featuring 5 female dancers. Tess Letham Dance examines How to Survive the Future. Blending bold imagery and dynamic movement, Tess Letham takes a journey through a collection of oddly humorous, tragic and alluring scenes derived from momentous life events.

£11

Friday 19 October

EOWYN EMERALD & DANCERS

STUDIO

starts 7pm

Based in Aberdeen, Éowyn Emerald is a critically acclaimed dancer/choreographer whose work is notable for its musicality, nuance, and emotional depth. Following a tour to China and a highly successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Éowyn will present a new program that showcases her striking dancers and stunning choreographic vision. A riveting theatrical experience, don’t miss this rising choreographer and her “challenging, fearless and energetic dancing.” (threeweeks.co.uk)

£11

DANCE

STUDIO

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THEATRE

Monday 24 September

starts 7pm

THEATRE GU LEÒR, SUPPORTED BY NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND AND THE ABBEY THEATRE PRESENT

SCOTTIES

BY MUIREANN KELLY & FRANCES POET

“Beir abhaile ar marbh / Send home our dead” A telegram from Ireland in 1937 inspires the untold story of ten young lads from Achill lost in a Scottish bothy fire. The effects reach across the sea, waking the soul of a young Glasgow boy today struggling to find his voice. A powerful new play celebrating the music and languages of Scotland and Ireland. Accessible to audiences both with and without Gaelic. Le teileagram à Èirinn ann an 1937 dh’ fhosgail sgeulachd mu dheichnear ghillean òga à Eilean Acla a fhuair bàs ann an tubaiste teine ann am bothan ann an Alba. Is ann an Glaschu an-diugh tha buaidh am bàis a’ dùsgadh anam gille òg ’s e a’ feuchainn ri a ghuth a lorg. Dealbh- chluich ùr dhrùideach le cànan agus ceòl Alba agus Èireann. Le taic bho Alba Cruthachail & Colmcille / Supported by Creative Scotland & Colmcille

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STUDIO

THEATRE

Saturday 1 September

THE END OF EDDY

starts 7pm

Based on the book En finir avec Eddy Belleguele by Édouard Louis. Adapted by Pamela Carter. Directed by Stewart Laing. Untitled Projects / Unicorn Theatre production. HHHH ‘Groundbreaking adaptation’ The Guardian Written when he was just 21 and combining vivid storytelling with frank reflections on sexuality, class and power, this new stage adaptation of Édouard Louis’ internationally acclaimed autobiographical novel, is filled with hope, love, lust and anger.

£13.20

STUDIO (recommended for 16+)

Sunday 28 October

starts 7pm

DOGSTAR THEATRE (SCOTLAND) AND PROFILTEATERN (SWEDEN) PRESENT

LET’S INHERIT THE EARTH BY MORNA PEARSON

Global warming, environmental destruction, mass extinction – this is the life! A punky new climate change comedy with songs. Eighty minutes of absurd theatrical mayhem on the greatest existential threat outside The White House. ‘Superb wit’ (Scotsman)..

£13.20

STUDIO

HHHH HHHH

“blackly comic” The Times “full of charm and bonhomie” The Herald

Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 September

starts 7pm

GRID IRON IN ASSOCIATION WITH PLATFORM, EASTERHOUSE PRESENTS

SOUTH BEND

BY MARTIN MCCORMICK

In 2006 Martin McCormick flies across the Atlantic to be reunited with a woman he had fallen passionately in love with, a Californian Girl. But she’s changed. Completely. She’s in Indiana now, not California. With her step-mum who hates the British. Almost as soon as he’s arrived he’s on the road again, penniless and desperate to get home to Scotland in one piece. Performed by Martin himself with Jess Chanliau (who plays some twenty-five parts) and live foley by David Pollock.

£13.20

THEATRE

STUDIO

Saturday 1 December

6pm - 10pm

THE W OR M, 11 CASTLE ST, ABERDEEN NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND, ABERDEEN PERFORMING ARTS AND PEACOCK VISUAL ARTS + THE W OR M PRESENT

THE FIERCE URGENCY OF NOW

FRESHLY SQUEEZED PRODUCTIONS The Freshly Squeezed Productions team is proud to be creating and commissioning new work made in Aberdeen, championing up and coming talent and ideas, and working with artists across Scotland and beyond.

LOCALS IN THE LIMELIGHT: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS An opportunity for some of the North-east’s most talented up-and-coming writers to read extracts from their noir fiction alongside some of the festival’s top crime authors. If you’re a North-east Scotland based writer and would like a chance to showcase your work at Granite Noir 2019, we invite you to apply. HOW TO APPLY Please send us an extract of no more than 5,000 words (a short story, novel extract, screenplay, drama extract, or examples of noir flash fiction), along with a one paragraph biography and (if submitting part of a novel) a brief description of the longer work. Be sure to include your contact information. Submissions should be sent via email to kate.davidson@aberdeenperformingarts.com (Deadline for submissions: 15 September 2018 at 12:00pm.)

Image: Megan McEachern

An evening of food, discussion, and artistic provocations about climate change. Featuring a curated participatory meal, artistic sharings generated through National Theatre of Scotland’s Engine Room initiative One Day to Play, and more to be announced. This event is Part of Season for Change 2018, led by Julie’s Bicycle, Artsadmin and Battersea Arts Centre, a UK wide programme of cultural responses celebrating the environment and inspiring urgent action on climate change.

£3

All proceeds to Aberdeen Climate Action as part of St Andrew’s Fair Saturday.

THEATRE

A PLAY, A PI E & A P IN T

“One of the most magical theatre initiatives of the last decade” The Scotsman

Monday 24 - Saturday 29 September

Mon-Wed 6pm, Thu 1pm, Fri 6pm & Sat 1pm

TAP DANCING WITH JEAN PAUL SARTRE

by James Runcie

Tuesday 23 - Saturday 27 October

Tue-Fri 6pm, Thu & Sat 1pm

THE LAST PICTURE SHOW

by Morag Fullarton

Tuesday 27 November - Saturday 1 December

Tue-Fri 6pm, Thu & Sat 1pm

TURNS OF THE TIDE

by Lynn Ferguson

£11 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)

THEATRE

LOUNGE (seated)

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FAMILY THEATRE THE LEMON TREE’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SHOW

Saturday 1 December - Monday 24 December RED BRIDGE ARTS, TEATER REFLEKSION AND ANDY MANLEY PRESENT

NIGHT LIGHT

The blackbird sings to welcome the night. The day slows and soon all are asleep. All except one who cannot sleep. A child, curious to know who looks after the night.

And so begins a magical journey through the dark and beautiful night until the black bird sings again to welcome a new day. Audiences will be immersed in a magical universe surrounded by a beautifully designed structure.

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Tue - Sun 10.30am & 1.30pm AGES 3–6

STUDIO

FAMILY THEATRE

Thursday 6 - Saturday 8 September

10am & 11.30am

SCOTTISH OPERA, MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AND IMPROBABLE

BAMBINO

Following a sold out run at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, this five‐star show is back and touring Scotland. BambinO is a first operatic adventure for six to 18‐month‐olds and their carers. This colourful work reinvents opera for children at an age when their minds are wide open to new sounds, images and experiences. Babies are free to explore during the performance, interacting with singers, musicians and each other. Written by Scottish Opera’s former Composer in Residence Lliam Paterson and directed by Improbable’s Phelim McDermott.

£13.20

Saturday 6 October

CATHERINE WHEELS PRESENTS

MARTHA

STUDIO

starts 2pm For age 4+

An original story about friendship Created by Andy Manley, Gill Robertson and Annie Wood Who is Martha? Martha lives by the sea… Martha lives alone… Martha doesn’t need anyone… She is stubborn, eccentric and highly independent. Who are Martha’s friends? Not her next door neighbour. Not her helpful postman. Nor her secret admirer from across the bay. One day Martha has an unexpected visitor and her life will never be the same again.

Tickets £7.70 Children £6.60 Family of 4 £24.20

FAMILY THEATRE

STUDIO

ENGAGING AND INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO EXPLORE AND PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC MAKING AND DRAMA

PLAY & CREATE

IMAGINE

YOUTH THEATRE

MINI & MEGA MAESTROS

PRIMARY YEARS 1-3, PRIMARY YEARS 4-7

JUNIOR - SECONDARY 1 & 2 INTERMEDIATE - SECONDARY 3 & 4 SENIOR - SECONDARY 5 & 6

TINY 1-2 YEARS OLD, TOTS 3-4 YEARS OLD

PRIMARY YEARS 1-3 PRIMARY YEARS 4-7

PROJECT BAND 14-19 YEARS OLD

If you have any questions about booking a place, please contact the Box Office on 01224 641122 or visit them in person. If you have any questions about the class content or details, please email creativelearning@aberdeenperformingarts.com. Classes are sold on a first come first served basis, and priority is given to existing class participants.

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Sat 1 Sep Wed 5 Sep Thu 6 Sep Fri 7 Sep Sat 8 Sep Tue 11 Sep Wed 12 Sep Wed 12 Sep Thu 13 Sep Fri 14 Sep Sat 15 Sep Wed 19 Sep Thu 20 Sep Fri 21 Sep Fri 21 Sep Sat 22 Sep Sat 22 Sep Sun 23 Sep Sun 23 Sep Mon 24 Sep Mon 24 Sep Tue 25 Sep Wed 26 Sep Thu 27 Sep 46

The End of Eddy Studio 39 Bambino Studio 43 Bambino Studio 43 Bambino Studio 43 Bambino Studio 43 South Bend Studio 39 South Bend Studio 39 Mark Beaumont Lounge 26 Scottish Ensemble: Studio 20 Pause An Audience with Lounge 27 Shaun Ryder The Lafontaines Lounge 5 Mary Ann Kennedy Lounge 14 True North Lounge 18 True North Lounge 18 True North Studio 18 True North Lounge 18 True North Studio 18 True North Lounge 18 True North Studio 18 PPP - Tap Dancing Lounge 41 with Jean Paul Sartre Scotties Studio 38 PPP - Tap Dancing Lounge 41 with Jean Paul Sartre PPP - Tap Dancing Lounge 41 with Jean Paul Sartre PPP - Tap Dancing Lounge 41 with Jean Paul Sartre

Thu 27 Sep Fri 28 Sep Sat 29 Sep Sun 30 Sep

OCTOBER Tue 2 Oct Thu 4 Oct Fri 5 Oct Sat 6 Oct Tue 9 Oct Thu 11 Oct Thu 11 Oct Fri 12 Oct Fri 12 Oct Sat 13 Oct Sun 14 Oct Thu 18 Oct Thu 18 Oct Fri 19 Oct Fri 19 Oct Sat 20 Oct Sun 21 Oct Tue 23 Oct Wed 24 Oct

Northern Flyway PPP - Tap Dancing with Jean Paul Sartre PPP - Tap Dancing with Jean Paul Sartre Jon Boden

Studio 14 Lounge 41 Lounge 41 Lounge

Rachel Newton Lounge 13 John Smith Lounge 7 Bahookie Lounge 15 Martha Studio 43 Tom Allen Lounge 27 Hollie Mcnish Lounge 27 DanceLive 2018 Studio 36 The Songs of Lounge 8 Leonard Cohen DanceLive 2018 Studio 36 SESKA Studio 28 Robert Florence Lounge 28 On the Road & Lounge 8 In the Round Nashville Style DanceLive 2018 Studio 36 Henry Blofeld Lounge 28 DanceLive 2018 Studio 36 The Snuts Lounge 5 Rose & Rosie Lounge 28 PPP - Lounge 41 The Last Picture Show PPP - Lounge 41 The Last Picture Show

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Thu 25 Oct Fri 26 Oct Fri 26 Oct Sat 27 Oct Sat 27 Oct Sat 27 Oct Sun 28 Oct Sun 28 Oct Mon 29 Oct Tue 30 Oct Wed 31 Oct

NOVEMBER Fri 2 Nov Sat 3 Nov Sun 4 Nov Fri 9 Nov Sun 11 Nov Tue 13 Nov Wed 14 Nov Sat 17 Nov Wed 21 Nov Thu 22 Nov Sun 25 Nov Tue 27 Nov Wed 28 Nov Thu 29 Nov Fri 30 Nov Fri 30 Nov

PPP - The Last Picture Show PPP - The Last Picture Show sound 2018 PPP - The Last Picture Show Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5 sound 2018 Scott Gibson Let’s Inherit the Earth Tom Baxter Aiden Moffat & RM Hubbart Tide Lines

Lounge

Fri 30 Nov

Night Light

Studio 42

DECEMBER

Sat 1 Dec PPP - Turns of the Tide Lounge 41 Sat 1 Dec Macfloyd Lounge 11 Studio 21 Sat 1 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Lounge 41 Sun 2 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Tue 4 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Lounge 11 Wed 5 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Thu 6 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Studio 21 Fri 7 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Lounge 29 Sat 8 Dec Skerryvore Lounge 16 Studio 39 Sat 8 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Lounge 8 Sun 9 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Lounge 8 Tue 11 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Wed 12 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Lounge 15 Thu 13 Dec Emily Smith Lounge 16 Thu 13 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Studio 42 Hells Bells Lounge 11 Fri 14 Dec Night Light Lounge 12 sound 2018 Studio 21 Sat 15 Dec The Bloody Marys Studio 42 Independent Lounge 6 Sat 15 Dec Night Light Sun 16 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Record Label Fair Studio 42 sound 2018 Studio 21 Tue 18 Dec Night Light Studio 42 The Nimmo Brothers Lounge 23 Wed 19 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Horse: God’s Home Movie Lounge 9 Thu 20 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Dorec a Belle Lounge 15 Fri 21 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Jen Brister Lounge 29 Sat 22 Dec Night Light Studio 42 We Were Promised Lounge 4 Sun 23 Dec Night Light Mon 24 Dec Night Light Studio 42 Jetpacks Gary Delaney Lounge 29 JANUARY Hazel O’Conner Lounge 9 Fri 18 Jan Flo & Joan Lounge 30 & Breaking Glass Sat 26 Jan Craig Hill Lounge 30 Paul Draper Lounge 9 Zoe Lyons Lounge 30 The Lemon Tree’s sister venue, the Music Hall, is closed for a multi-million pound PPP - Turns of the Tide Lounge 41 redevelopment. PPP - Turns of the Tide Lounge 41 During the closure, events will be taking STEPPING PPP - Turns of the Tide Lounge 41 place at the Lemon Tree and at venues OUT across the city – look out for the Stepping PPP - Turns of the Tide Lounge 41 Out button. PPP - Turns of the Tide Lounge 41

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NEED TO KNOW... BUYING TICKETS Online 24 hours a day: aberdeenperformingarts.com has all the latest listings and ticket info. In person: at HMT or Lemon Tree Box Offices (Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm) or take a chance on the door, the Lemon Tree Box Office opens just before every show. PLEASE NOTE: the Box Office at the Music Hall is now closed for it’s transformation. On the phone: call 01224 641122 (option 1) Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm.

REET

BON ACCORD HARRIET ST CAR PARK

SCHOOLHILL

UNION

KING ST

By bus: there is a bus stop right outside and we’re just round the corner from Union St, King St and Broad St so lots of buses

ST WE TH ST R NO

You will find the Lemon Tree right behind Marischal College on West North Street – just in case you’re not sure, here’s a map:

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WHERE IS IT?

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By car: try the car parks at Frederick St, Marischall College and Gallowgate.

HOW MUCH? We’ve printed the whole price of ticket in the brochure, this includes the booking fee (the only extra you’ll have to pay for is postage, but why not print your own at home?) – there could well be discounts for students, children, over 60s or Friends of Aberdeen Performing Arts – just ask or check online.

DO I SIT OR STAND? A bit of both – we try and create the right atmosphere for each gig, some will have seats, some won’t – we’ve tried to list it where we can here.

WHAT DO THE TIMES MEAN? If it says ‘doors’ then that’s when the doors open and you get inside for a drink. If it says ‘start’ that’s when the show starts. Some shows have support acts, we can’t always confirm this until nearer the time and ‘start’ can mean the start of the support act, not the main act.

HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE? All ages are welcome, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and under 18s can’t be near the bars.

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Return address: Aberdeen Performing Arts, Aberdeen AB24 5AT

NEED TO KNOW...

BUYING TICKETS

Online 24 hours a day: aberdeenperformingarts.com has all the latest listings and ticket info. In person: at HMT or Lemon Tree Box Offices (Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm) or take a chance on the door, the Lemon Tree Box Office opens just before every show. PLEASE NOTE: the Box Office at the Music Hall is now closed for it’s transformation. On the phone: call 01224 641122 (option 1) Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm.

REET

BON ACCORD HARRIET ST CAR PARK

SCHOOLHILL

UNION

KING ST

By bus: there is a bus stop right outside and we’re just round the corner from Union St, King St and Broad St so lots of buses By car: try the car parks at Frederick St, Marischall College and Gallowgate.

ST WE TH ST R NO

You will find the Lemon Tree right behind Marischal College on West North Street – just in case you’re not sure, here’s a map:

T UN MO SE CT RO IADU V

WHERE IS IT?

T STREE

DO I SIT OR STAND? A bit of both – we try and create the right atmosphere for each gig, some will have seats, some won’t – we’ve tried to list it where we can here.

HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE?

All ages are welcome, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and under 18s can’t be near the bars.