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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

As we are committed to making our shows as accessible as possible, did you know our brochure is available in BSL on our website, CD and large print.

For information on signed, captioned, audio described and other accessible shows please scan this QR code or visit boxofficeaberdeen.com or call 01224 641122.

WHODUNNIT? at 1906 Restaurant at HMT Following our sold out dinner The Haunting of Howling Hollow, the team at 1906 Restaurant at HMT have prepared a gripping line-up of murder, mystery, crime dramas and fabulous food for your diary next year.

Saturday 13 April Enigma of the Pyramids Saturday 1 June Shot to Fame Saturday 13 July To Mock a Killing Bird Saturday 28 September A Flare for Murder Thursday 31 October Dark Dancer Please note fancy dress is optional and bookings will be made into tables of ten.

£35 per head

National Dance Company Wales National Dance Company Wales presents a spellbinding triple bill of exhilarating dance. The acclaimed Dream, from world-renowned choreographer Christopher Bruce, is a breathtaking celebration of the excellence and achievement of Britain in its Olympic year.

Exploring the fantasy and ritual of weddings, Noces by French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj is an astonishing spectacle of dynamic movement and evocative costumes performed to Igor Stravinsky’s exquisite score, Les Noces.

Award-winning Company dancer and House Choreographer Eleesha Drennan presents her latest work Virtual Descent with a recording of a newly-commissioned percussion concerto from BBC National Orchestra of Wales’ resident composer Mark Bowden.

Interested in seeing how our dancers prepare their bodies for the evening’s show? Come to Watch Dance Class to find out. For ticket holders only, contact box office for more details. Workshops are also available, contact NDCWales Participation department for more information: participation@ndcwales.co.uk

Tue 7.30pm

Tickets £18 - £12 plus £1 per ticket bf CGSR ★ APA Friends 2 for 1

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“Dream evokes the visceral Olympic rush”

If you are brave enough, call 01224 641122 or visit boxofficeaberdeen.com to book!

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Tuesday 30 April

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Monday 6 - Saturday 11 May

Noises Off Michael Frayn

The Old Vic and West-End smash hit Noises Off comes to His Majesty’s Theatre following its triumphant and critically acclaimed sell out run in London.

Hailed as one of the greatest British comedies ever written, Michael Frayn’s multi-award-winning backstage farce serves up a riotous double bill - a play within a play. Hurtling along at breakneck speed it follows the backstage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through rehearsals in Weston-super-Mare, to a shambolic Wednesday matinee in Ashton-under-Lyne, and a final disastrous performance in Stockton-on-Tees.

Cast includes Neil Pearson (TV and Film credits include Monroe, Between the Lines, Drop the Dead Donkey and Bridget Jones’ Diary), Maureen Beattie (TV credits include Lewis, The Bill, Taggart, Casualty); David Bark-Jones, Simon Bubb, Danielle Flett, Geoffrey Freshwater, Chris Larkin, Thomasin Rand and Sasha Waddell.

★★★★★

The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Sunday Express, The Mail on Sunday, Evening Standard

“You can’t stop laughing” The Daily Telegraph

Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Tickets £27 - £17 plus £1 per ticket bf R Premium seats £32 - £27 plus £1 per ticket bf ★ APA Friends 2 for 1 opening night £4 off all other performances PHOTO: Roy Campbell-Moore

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Running time: 110mins, inc. 2 intervals

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AT THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE THIS IS NIRVANA FRIDAY 3 MAY

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

Monday 13 & Tuesday 14 May

SCOTTISH BALLET

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

Highland Fling

Bill Bailey had Doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into Qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of Unease and Apprehension, with the help of Religious Dubstep, his folk bouzouki, Horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world’s greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey. He looks at the Consequences of Lies, the Unending Search for the Higgs and the Hiding Skills of Dentists. Bill tries to confront his Cluster-Qualm of living in a Time of Spectacular Ignorance, and Rare Planetary Alignment that may be part of the Mayan End of Days prophecy. Come savour this Broth of Anxiety with Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler.

This show has the all classic Bill Bailey elements, trademark musical mash-ups, multi-lingual riffs, films, songs, philosophizing and silliness on a grand scale…Plus one amazing owl.

“Witty, clever and cheeky, Bailey was wickedly funny on every topic he broached.”

Newcastle Herald (Australia)

Thursday 16 - Saturday 18 May Director and Choreographer Matthew Bourne Music: La Sylphide by Herman Severin Løvenskjold performed by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra Presented exclusively by Scottish Ballet, Matthew Bourne’s Highland Fling is a wonderfully imaginative reworking of the classic romantic ballet La Sylphide.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to rediscover this “extravagantly witty” (The Independent) tale brought home by Scotland’s national dance company. Highland Fling follows the antics of James, a young man who is lured from his nuptial bed by an unearthly siren. As his love for the strange and beautiful ‘Sylph’ becomes an obsession, he embarks on a fateful journey that takes him from the mean streets and nightclubs of Glasgow into a magical world beyond reality and reason.

A wonderful night at the theatre for both dance and drama lovers.

Thu - Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2pm

Tickets £28.50 - £12.50 plus £1 per ticket bf CGSR ★ APA Friends £3 all performances (excl. balc.)

Highland Fling was originally produced by New Adventures.

Running time: 1hr 25mins including interval

Mon & Tue 8pm

Tickets £26

plus £1 per ticket bf R

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FREE PRE-SHOW TALKS

Wednesday 15 May, 7pm Tickets £10 Join us for a stimulating beginners’ ballet class before relaxing with Thursday 16 May at 6.30pm - Focus on dance refreshments and listening to behind the scenes tales from Highland Fling.’ Friday 17 May at 6.30pm - Focus on music

INSIGHT

Sat 18 May, 11am age 12+ Discover the inspiration behind the choreography, music and designs of Highland Fling and watch the Company taking class on stage. Tickets £5.50/£3.50 concession.

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Thursday 23 - Saturday 25 May

DOYLY CARTE

The Pirates of Penzance

Opera Company

Gilbert and Sullivan as it’s meant to be – pure, uncomplicated fun, performed to the highest standards. This new D’Oyly Carte and Scottish Opera co-production brings the humour bang up to date with a Python-esque twinkle. A vibrant, stylish and hilarious romp through one of G&S’s finest scores, this show has everything you could want from a good night out.

A young man bound by an overactive sense of duty, a soft-hearted pirate king, a beautiful young girl, a very modern major-general and an ineffectual bevy of policemen…add a plot hinging on the technicalities of having a birthday on the 29th of February. What could possibly go wrong?

Gilbert’s high speed patter is razor sharp and Sullivan’s score sees him at the top of his game, with the catchy, witty tunes for which he is so well known. The fantastic ensemble cast includes a horde of young, fresh talent as well as G&S stalwarts Steven Page as The Pirate King and Richard Suart as the Major-General.

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Thu - Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm

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Running time: approx. 2hrs 10mins

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Wednesday 29 May - Saturday 1 June SCOTT SCHOOL OF DANCING PRESENTS

The Beat Goes On

Scott School of Dancing are very proud to be returning to HMT for the 3rd time.

Over the last 32 years Miss Scott has seen many pupils come and go and is very proud of each and everyone one of them for their success and following their dreams. She has a fantastic teaching team and wonderful helpers who without them there would be no show.

There are approx 250 pupils in the school ranging from ‘very sweet’ 2 year olds to a ‘mature’ senior class with up to 24 year olds who help to inspire the up and coming stars.

All pupils work tirelessly over the 3 months leading up to the show, as this is their highlight every 2 years. They all have their own talent, and give their dedication and overflowing energy to their week at HMT. As Miss Scott says all her pupils are ‘stars in her eyes’!

This show will bring you on a Magical Musical and Mystery journey throughout the performance, bringing talent, colour and sparkle in abundance to HMT stage.

Sit back and enjoy the show!

Wed - Sat 7pm

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AT THE MUSIC HALL RAT PACK LIVE THURSDAY 30 MAY

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE COMEDY!

Monday 3 - Saturday 8 June JOHN BUCHAN’S

The 39 Steps Adapted by Patrick Barlow Direct from the West End, Broadway and 25 countries around the globe comes ‘a joyous version of the Alfred Hitchcock classic’ (Sun Times) spy thriller, The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated as the smash hit Olivier Award Winning Best New Comedy.

This blissfully funny show follows the incredible adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hannay, complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women.

This wonderfully inventive and gripping comedy thriller features four fearless actors, playing 139 roles in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action.

“Dizzyingly entertaining”The Telegraph “Theatrical gold”Stephen Fry “Uproariously jolly and splendidly inventive”The Guardian Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Tickets £25.50 - £18 plus £1 per ticket bf R Premium seats £30.50 - £18 plus £1 per ticket bf ★ APA Friends 2 for 1 opening night £4 off all other performances ACCESS PSC Audio described: Sat 8 Jun (matinee), (preceded by Touch Tour) Post show chat: Wed 5 Jun

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LAURENCE OLIVIER AND TONY AWARD WINNING COMEDY!

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 June PW PRODUCTIONS AND NICK BROOKE LTD. PRESENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH HADDOCK PRODUCTIONS

Spot’s Birthday Party Adapted and directed by David Wood Based on the books by Eric Hill It’s Spot’s Birthday, it’s party time – and you’re invited!

It’s the Birthday of everyone’s favourite puppy! All Spot’s friends will be here; Steve the Monkey, Helen the Hippo and Tom the Crocodile plus Spot’s mum and dad, Sally and Sam. Special guest Marco the Rabbit Magician will be there too, ensuring there’s never a dull moment.

Join in the fun – music and songs, games and stories – theatrical magic to capture everyone’s imagination.

David Wood, the UK’s premier children’s playwright (The Gingerbread Man, The BFG, The Tiger Who Came To Tea, Meg and Mog Show) has taken Eric Hill’s characters and woven them into a bright and colourful , musical entertainment that both educates and entertains. It is the perfect introduction to theatre for young children. This musical play premieres David Wood’s re-working of his original production of Spot’s Birthday Party.

Monday 10 - Saturday 15 June

The Woman in Black Adapted by STEPHEN MALLATRATT From the novel by SUSAN HILL EVERYBODY IN THE THEATRE CAN HEAR YOU SCREAM! Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, The Woman in Black combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir.

A lawyer engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but as they reach further into his darkest memories the borders between make believe and reality begin to blur and the flesh begins to creep...

Come dressed for a party and make a birthday card for Spot.

Musical fun for everyone!

Richmond and Twickenham Times

“…the educational content of the show is excellent.”Oxford Mail

Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Tickets £25.50 - £18 plus £1 per ticket bf CGSR Premium seats £30.50 - £18 plus £1 per ticket bf ★ APA Friends 2 for 1 opening night £4 off all other performances

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Thu 10am, Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm, Sat 10am & 12pm

Tickets £12 plus £1 per ticket bf SR Running time: 2hrs inc. interval

“The audience were jumping out of their seats”The Observer

“The fun is very infectious”

“A truly nerve-shredding experience” Daily Mail

AT THE MUSIC HALL SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE FRIDAY 7 JUNE

Running time: approx. 55mins no interval

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Tuesday 18 - Saturday 22 June

New Jersey Nights Direct from the USA the international smash hit show New Jersey Nights comes to His Majesty’s Theatre as part of their world tour.

The show is a spectacular celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and takes the audience on a nostalgic musical journey through the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all times.

From the back street studio in New Jersey where it all began, this vibrant production includes all of The Four Seasons greatest hits, Including Sherry, Rag Dolls, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man and so much more.

The Production features an award winning cast of singers, dancers and a rockin’ on stage band. Audiences go crazy for the show with sold out signs at theatres everywhere.

Don't miss New Jersey Nights!

"Brilliant Show, perfect harmonies, the crowd went wild"Liverpool Echo "A thrilling concert - a 5 star performance - a Must See!" Whats on Stage Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

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Aberdeen Performing Arts is planning to launch an appeal to raise £5 million to invest in the redevelopment of the Music Hall.

We have an iconic building in the heart of Union Street which we would like to regenerate as a flagship project helping keep Union Street alive.

To get more information on this exciting project, please contact Lauren Taylor, Sales and Marketing Manager, Aberdeen Performing Arts.

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Monday 24 - Saturday 29June

9 to 5 The Musical

★★★★ ”A winning mix of raucous good humour and genuinely touching moments”Telegraph 9 to 5 The Musical is a hilarious new musical comedy, based on the hit movie, that centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist boss.

Outrageous, thought provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5 The Musical is about teaming up and taking care of business.

Featuring original numbers from Dolly Parton’s Oscar, Tony® and Grammy Award nominated score including Backwoods Barbie, Shine Like the Sun and the original hit song 9 to 5.

Join in the fun - sing along to 9 to 5 with Dolly, from her desk in Dollywood!

★★★★ “The stage version of the hit film is a triumph. A really good night out” Daily Star Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Tickets £35.50 - £15.50 plus £1 per ticket bf R Premium seats £42.50 - £36.50 plus £1 per ticket bf ★ APA Friends £10 off opening night £4 off all other performances ACCESS Audio described & captioned: Sat 29 June (matinee), (preceded by Touch Tour)

Running time: 2hrs 15mins inc. interval

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE ★★★★ Southern Daily Echo

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE ★★★★ Liverpool Echo

Saturday 6 July

Great Big Dance Show Aberdeen The Great Big Dance Show is a showcase of the best dance from Aberdeen and the North East, encompassing a range of styles and featuring performers from all of Aberdeen’s leading dance schools, special guest performances and plus Citymoves Community Dance Company with new work created especially for this performance.

Produced by Citymoves Dance Agency as a celebration of local dance, this show follows on from the success of Big Dance Aberdeen last year, described by the Press & Journal as "the largest and most impressive dance fest I think I've seen at HMT."

Sat 7.30pm

Tickets £15 - £5 plus £1 per ticket bf CGR Family ticket £45 - £15 (4 tickets any grouping) plus £1 per family ticket bf ★ APA Friends £2 off (exc. balc)

Monday 1 - Wednesday 3 July

Three Phantoms

Celebrating the world’s greatest musicals!

"Simply phenomenal" whatsonstage Three Phantoms from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s eponymous musical are set to haunt, host and perform in a unique event where musical theatre meets the Rat Pack!

Starring Earl Carpenter, Matthew Cammelle and Stephen John Davis, along with Rebecca Caine, and inspired by the musicals they have all been involved with, this unmissable concert concludes by celebrating what has become the world’s most successful entertainment phenomenon, the story of The Phantom Of The Opera.

“Possibly the best gala evening of musical theatre you are ever likely to see” The Public Reviews Mon - Wed 7.30pm

Running time: approx. 2hrs 10mins plus interval

Tickets £29.50 - £15.50 plus £1 per ticket bf CGR ★ APA Friends 2 for 1 opening night £4 off all other performances (exc. balc)

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Three Phantoms is in no way connected with and/ or approved/endorsed by Really Useful Group or Andrew Lloyd Webber.

AT THE MUSIC HALL THE BLUES BAND SATURDAY 29 JUNE

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 July Liveonstage for the veryfirst time!

“Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very very small...”

From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA awardwinning television animation for the first time ever live on stage!

Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird.

Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter on an enchanting journey through the Magical Kingdom. With actors, masks and colourful costumes this beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family.

Friday 9 - Sunday 11 August

Tuesday 13 - Thursday 15 August

The Singing Kettle

TALL STORIES’

Remember - Come dressed as your favourite wil animal to sing d along with the sounds of the Anya joins Gary and Kevin in the new look jungle.

Singing Kettle line-up, as all three set off on their greatest ever adventure.

Follow the Jungle beat on the hunt for Magical Coloured Kettles and find clues for songs that will captivate and enthrall the whole family.

There's music and mayhem, old friends and new, with plenty to sing about along the way. Packed with Singing Kettle favourites - Leap Frog, Do Your Ears Hang Low, Friends Like You and Bear Hunt. A singalong frenzy!

Roars of laughter, fun-filled and action packed combined with the sheer energy of The Singing Kettle make Rumble in the Jungle a “must see” family show. Bonzo the Dog causes pandemonium with his mischievous monkeying around as the intrepid explorers uncover hilarious surprises under thousands of funky ferns and behind every banana tree. This non-stop, totally awesome safari adventure is a festival of fun for girls and boys of all ages.

Rumble in the Jungle

Room on the Broom

DIRECT FROM A SMASH-HIT WEST END SEASON Adapted for the stage from the best-selling book by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson MBE and Axel Scheffler.

A spellbinding adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo!

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night. With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, her belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! - it snaps in two!

When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch?

And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?

A magical, musical delight for children aged 3+ Get a sneak preview at www.roomonthebroomlive.co.uk

Fri/Sat 11am & 2pm, Sun 12pm & 3pm

Tickets £13 plus £1 per ticket bf GR Family ticket £48 plus £1 per family ticket bf

Sat 1pm & 4pm, Sun 10am & 1pm

Tickets £14.50 - £12.50 plus £1 per ticket bf CGR Family ticket £50 (4 top price tickets) plus £1 per family ticket bf

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Tue/Wed/Thu 2pm, Wed/Thu 11am Running time: 80mins inc. interval

Tickets £12 plus £1 per ticket bf SR Illustration: copyright © Axel Scheffler & Macmillan Children’s Books

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Tuesday 20 - Saturday 31 August

Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical Direct from the West End and Broadway the feel-good international hit sensation Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical is coming to His Majesty’s Theatre for 2 weeks only!

Winner of 4 WhatsOnStage.com awards, including Best New Musical, and based on the smash-hit movie, Priscilla is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they had ever dreamed of.

With a dazzling array of outrageous Olivier and Tony award-winning costumes and a hit parade of dancefloor favourites including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, this wildly fresh and funny musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!

“Hugely entertaining...insanely glitzy” Daily Telegraph Tue - Thu 7.30pm, Mon 7.30pm wk 2, Fri 5pm & 8.15pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tickets £39.50 - £17.50 plus £1 per ticket bf R Premium seats £47.50 - £38.50 plus £1 per ticket bf ★ APA Friends £4 off opening night £2 off all other performances (excl. balc) Student special ticket £21 +bf best available seats ACCESS CAP Audio described & Captioned: Sat 31 August (matinee), (preceded by Touch Tour) Signed: Thu 29 August

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 September THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND AND THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRESENT

Dunsinane

By David Greig Directed by Roxana Silbert Featuring Siobhan Redmond Macbeth is dead, long live the King.

Under cover of night, an English army has swept through the landscape, killed the tyrant and taken the seat of power.

Attempting to restore peace and put in place a new ruler, Siward, the commanding officer, is beset by a brutal guerrilla uprising and simmering discontent amongst his own inexperienced troops. Struggling to grasp the alien customs and politics of this harsh country, he finds himself drawn towards Macbeth’s powerful widow in search of someone to share his burden of responsibility. Increasingly isolated from his own men and Scottish allies alike, his efforts to restore order appear futile as the situation spins out of control. David Greig’s exhilarating play is a vision of one man’s attempt to restore peace in a country ravaged by war.

“...a work of compelling intelligence, provocation and wit”The Guardian ★★★★ Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Tickets £24.50 - £15 plus £1 per ticket bf R Premium seats £29.50 - £27.50 plus £1 per ticket bf ★ APA Friends 2 for 1 Tue/Wed £4 off all other performances (excl. balc)

“Beautifully paced, engrossing drama” Edinburgh Evening News ★★★★★

Running time: approx. 2hrs inc. interval

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Photograph of 2011 production by Richard Campbell

“If it's riveting spectacle, challenging ideas and human drama you want, this is the show to see”The Times ★★★★

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Monday 9 - Saturday 14 September RICHARD O’BRIEN’S

Rocky Horror Show Directed by Christopher Luscome Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity in this thrilling all new 40th Anniversary production of Richard O’Brien’s classic original script!

Follow squeaky clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank N Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta.

Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and of course, the pelvic thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a guaranteed nonstop party!

Ready to thrill you with its frothy fun and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Be warned this show has rude parts!

★★★★★

“IT ROCKS! Side-splitting, saucy and hugely entertaining. A truly enduring and endearing masterpiece” Daily Star Sunday, Jan 2013 Mon - Thu 7.30pm, Fri & Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm

Tickets £33.50 - £15 plus £1 per ticket bf CGR Premium seats £40.50 - £20 plus £1 per ticket bf ★ APA Friends £10 off opening night £4 off all other performances (excl. balc) ACCESS

Running time: 2hrs inc. interval

CAP Audio described & captioned: Sat 14 Sept (matinee), (preceded by Touch Tour)

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Photo by Manuel Harlan featuring some previous cast members.

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AT THE MUSIC HALL SALLY MORGAN TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

★★★★ ★★★★ The Times, Jan 2013

Daily Telegraph, Jan 2013

“STILL THE SEXIEST AND FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN” Evening Standard

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Monday 16 - Saturday 21 September

Hairspray The West End's favourite musical comedy, Hairspray, is coming to His Majesty’s Theatre for one week only, following its fantastic run in 2011!

Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and win the boy she loves.

Stage and screen star Mark Benton (Waterloo Road, Early Doors) will play the larger than life Turnblad family matriarch Edna in the show. Mark will be joined by EastEnders star Lucy Benjamin who will play the role of scheming TV executive Velma Von Tussle, X Factor finalist Marcus Collins as Seaweed Stubbs and newcomer Freya Sutton as big-hearted, big-haired teen heroine Tracy Turnblad.

Hairspray is the musical with everything - the ultimate feel-good show which has played to sold out houses in London, on Broadway and theatres around the globe.

“The ultimate feel-good show”Guardian “A fun packed ride full of cheeky humour and infectiously catchy singalong tunes” Manchester Evening News

★★★★★

“Hairspray is without doubt, the best touring musical you will see this year”Whatsonstage.com Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Tickets £46 - £17 plus £1 per ticket bf R Premium seats £55 - £45 plus £1 per ticket bf ★ APA Friends £4 off opening night £2 off all other performances (excl. balc) ACCESS Audio described & Captioned: Sat 21 Sept (matinee), (preceded by Touch Tour) Signed: Thu 19 Sept

Running time: 2hrs 30mins inc. interval

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Images by Hugo Glendinning

AT THE LEMON TREE STUDIO MORGAN & WEST - TIME TRAVELLING MAGICIANS FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 15

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

STEP BACK IN TIME TO UNCOVER THE TRUTH...

Monday 23 - Saturday 28 September AGATHA CHRISTIE’S

Go Back for Murder

Now in its eighth year, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents a thrilling production of the Queen of Crime’s classic Go Back for Murder.

Carla Le Marchant learns a disturbing family secret; her mother, Caroline Crale, died in prison after being convicted for poisoning her father.

Caroline leaves an intriguing legacy in the form of a letter professing her innocence and, believing this to be true, Carla is determined to clear her mother’s name.

Enlisting the help of Justin Fogg; the son of her mother’s defence lawyer, Carla searches out all the players from her tragic history and brings them back to the scene of the crime to uncover the truth.

Suspects, secrets, and red herrings abound in this thrilling new production of Go Back for Murder which follows the hugely successful; The Hollow, The Unexpected Guest, And Then There Were None, Spider’s Web, Witness For The Prosecution, Verdict, and Murder on the Nile. A classic ‘Whodunit’ packed with intrigue, murder and suspense from the pen of the great Dame Agatha Christie.

“For Christie fans this is a must!”Windsor Observer “Agatha Christie remains the Queen of Crime and this touring company has once again done her justice”The Argus Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

ACCESS

Running time: 1hr 56mins inc. interval

CAP Audio described & captioned: Sat 28 September (matinee), (preceded by Touch Tour)

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AT THE MUSIC HALL ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

Photo of previous cast

Tickets £27.50 - £17.50 plus £1 per ticket bf R Premium seats £32.50 - £27.50 plus £1 per ticket bf ★ APA Friends 2 for 1 opening night £4 off all other performances (exc. balc)

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE BEFORE THE BEATLES...

BEFORE THE STONES...

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL WAS BORN...

Monday 30 September Saturday 5 October

Buddy SEEN BY OVER 22 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE BOOK NOW FOR THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK AND ROLL SHOW OF ALL TIME! This sensational multi award winning West End show is coming to His Majesty’s Theatre.

“The show you will never forget”Daily Mail Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

“This show is an absolute must.

If you haven’t seen the brilliant musical Buddy yet, buy your ticket now!”The Sun Mon - Thu 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tickets £29.50 - £12.50 plus £1 per ticket bf R Premium seats £32.50 - £27.50 plus £1 per ticket bf ★ APA Friends 2 for 1 Mon/Tue £4 off all other performances (excl. balc) DISCOUNTS

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THE MAN. THE MUSIC. THE LEGEND.

AT THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE FUNK CONNECTION SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Tuesday 29 October

Scottish Dance Theatre Second Coming/Winter, Again

“Beautiful.

A deft theatrical touch”The Observer

Saturday 12 October JASMIN VARDIMON COMPANY PRESENTS

Yesterday Associate Artist of Sadler’s Wells, dance theatre choreographer Jasmin Vardimon presents Yesterday, a retrospective work created to mark her company’s 10th anniversary, featuring some of the most breath-taking moments from her repertoire, integrated with powerful new choreography and stunning live video animation.

Contrasting flashes of daring athleticism and moments of touching beauty, eight international performers interweave scenes of intimate and vulnerable tenderness with provocative humour and playful choreography.

A sell-out success in London (Sadler’s Wells West End) and a sensational hit with audiences globally, Yesterday blasts the stage with dramatic passion and trademark physicality, remaining as stirring and socially relevant as ever.

★★★★ The Times

Sat 7.30pm

★★★★★ Manchester Evening News

Running time: approx. 75mins, no interval

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Scottish Dance Theatre presents two contrasting and bold new works by internationally acclaimed choreographers.

Montreal-based Victor Quijada takes urban dance to a new theatrical territory. His world–acclaimed dance style is heavily influenced by the Los Angeles street-dance culture he grew up in. Second Coming, Victor’s new work, is an exclusive commission for Scottish Dance Theatre and sets Victor’s unique break movement style to a potent turntablist soundtrack by DJ/composer Jasper Gahunia (AKA DJ Lil’ Jaz).

Norwegian choreographer Jo Strømgren is a theatre sensation, having toured his works in 50 countries. Mixing beautifully poised dance with all means necessary to tell a story, Jo’s work is sculpted by an attitude to dance-making that is wild and rigorous. Scottish Dance Theatre is the first to invite him to our shores to create the bold new work Winter, Again. The piece will take you on a journey through the cycle of the darkest, coldest season, using songs from Schubert’s Eine Winterreise.

Workshops available, contact box office for more information.

Tue 7.30pm

Tickets £18 - £12 plus £1 per ticket bf CGSR ★ APA Friends 2 for 1 on top price tickets

Running times: Second Coming approx. 40mins 20min interval Winter, Again approx. 35mins

AT THE MUSIC HALL THE HOLLIES SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER

Planned your work Christmas party yet?

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THE WEST END AND INTERNATIONAL HIT

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

"The unmissable and already classic ‘SNOWSHOW’ is a thing of rare theatrical beauty"The Times

Wednesday 16 - Sunday 20 October

Slava’s Snowshow IT’S WILL BE SNOWING IN ABERDEEN THIS AUTUMN! After two sell -out seasons at London's Royal Festival Hall, this multiaward winning international theatrical sensation is coming to Aberdeen to delight and thrill audiences with its mix of comedy, poignancy and stunning spectacle.

This Autumn, experience the joyous dream- like world, unlike anything you have seem before, which will touch both your heart and funny bone, culminating in a breathtaking blizzard leaving you knee deep in snow!

"DAZZLING! Guaranteed to make even the glum thaw into happiness"The Observer "Simply thrilling...Unmissable comedy masterpiece"The Independent Wed - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm

Tickets £27.50 - £12 plus £1 per ticket bf CG Family ticket 10% off ★ APA Friends 2 for 1 opening night £4 off all other performances Running time: approx. 2hrs inc. interval

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"Utterly breathtaking, the stage effects are dazzling...suddenly the audience is young, innocent, and transported with delight" Daily Telegraph

AT THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE HENNING WEHN WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 October BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS

James and the Giant Peach James lives with Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, the most revolting Aunts in England. They make him work and slave and never let him play with other children. Then one day he meets a mystical old man who gives him a bag that contains the strongest magic the world has ever known.

When James accidentally spills the bag near an old peach tree, the most incredible things start to happen – and James embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with the most amazing group of characters you could ever meet!

The Birmingham Stage Company proudly presents Roald Dahl’s amazing story, following its acclaimed productions of GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE, HORRIBLE HISTORIES and THE JUNGLE BOOK. If you’re looking for fruitfilled fun and wizzpopping wonders, then don’t miss James and his Giant Peach!

“Imaginative sets, foot-tapping songs, fantastic choreography and brilliant puppetering.

A 5-star family show!” ★★★★★ Birmingham Mail “A heartwarming mix of fun, fruit and nuts in this charming production.”★★★★ Daily Mail Tue - Sat 7pm, Wed - Sat 2.30pm

Running time: 1hr 45mins inc. interval

Tickets £16.50, Children £12 plus £1 per ticket bf R Family ticket £52 (2 adult/2 children) plus £1 per ticket bf

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AT THE MUSIC HALL PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Thursday 7 - Saturday 16 November FLYING PIG PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Finzean in the Rain Aberdeen’s own comedy team, the Flying Pigs have been entertaining ever growing audiences since 1998, and enjoyed sell out runs at HMT with Desperate Fishwives, How To Look Good Glaikit and The Silence of the Bams.

They've also made three radio series, a hogmanay special and a TV pilot for BBC Scotland - and now they're writing a weekly column for the Press and Journal. Nae bad for a bunch of chancers!

Now the “punk ‘Scotland the What?’” are back with a brand new show, packed with laughs and their distinctive North-east flavour. Whether you're a toonser, a teuchter or an inabootcomer, we guarantee the best laugh you’ll have in ages.

But don’t take our word for it…

“The best laugh I've had in ages”Kate Noble “Fabulously funny, outstanding…can’t be recommended enough.” Press and Journal “If you have a ticket - hold on to it tightly ...you'll love every hilarious minute.”

Evening Express Tue - Fri 7.30pm, Sat 5pm & 8.30pm

Tickets £25 - £17 plus £1 per ticket bf R ★ APA Friends 2 for 1 opening night & Saturday matinee performances £2 off all other performances (excl. balc)

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AT THE LEMON TREE STUDIO MATT RICHARDSON WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 November

A Passionate Woman by Kay Mellor

It’s the morning of Betty’s son’s wedding and she decides to go up into the attic to dust.

Surrounded by clutter, memories and ghosts from her past, Betty finds herself torn between the three men in her life – a husband she’s never really loved, a son she’s about to lose and a man she had a passionate affair with over thirty years ago.

Desperate to escape it all, there’s only one place to go and that’s…up.

Kay Mellor's glorious comedy stars Lynda Bellingham and Christopher Timothy and is brought to the stage on its pre-West End tour by David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers the multi-award-winning producers of Calendar Girls, Brief Encounter, The Full Monty and ART. This Sheffield Theatres production is directed by Kay Mellor along with the creative team behind Calendar Girls - set designer Robert Jones, lighting designer Tim Lutkin and associate director Jack Ryder.

Mon - Thu 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tickets £27.50 - £12.50 plus £1 per ticket bf R Premium seats £32.50 - £27.50 plus £1 per ticket bf ★ APA Friends 2 for 1 opening night £2 off all other performances (exc. Fri & Sat) balc) ACCESS DISCOUNTS

CAP Audio described & captioned: Sat 23 November (matinee), (preceded by Touch Tour)

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AT THE MUSIC HALL FASCINATING AIDA SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

£12.95 per adult £7.95 per child/concession (under 16s, over 65s only) Group offer: 4 adults £46 Family offer: 2 adults/2 concessions £38 (must be pre booked and customers must be attending the panto)

Saturday 30 November 2013 - Sunday 5 January 2014 Tickets £25 - £19.50 Family tickets £90 - £64 plus £1 per ticket bf R ★ APA Friends £4 off opening weekend £2 off selected performances (excl. balc) DISCOUNTS

£4OFF Opening £3.50 OFF £2OFF SCHOOLS OFFER FRIENDS CONCESSIONS weekend GROUPS 8+

NO BOOKING FEE ONLINE

Main courses choice: Mushroom Stroganoff with rice • Lasagne Fish ‘n‘ Chips • Sausages & mash Chargrilled chicken with chips and sweetcorn Followed by Tea Stacker: Iced fairycake • Slice of chocolate cake Scone, jam and butter • Cinderella Delight Tea and coffee NOT included in the price but is available at reduced cost of £1.50 per person for regular tea and filter coffee.

NO APA discounts /Bon Accord Discounts available in conjunction with this offer

To make your Panto Package reservation please call 01224 337677 email: 1906@aberdeenperformingarts.com or book online at www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Wednesday 15 Saturday 18 January 2014 SCOTTISH BALLET

Hansel & Gretel

Choreography: Christopher Hampson Music: Engelbert Humperdinck, performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra Unwrap a tasty new Christmas treat next year with the world premiere of Christopher Hampson’s fantastical Hansel & Gretel.

Scottish Ballet is excited to unveil Artistic Director Christopher Hampson’s first full length ballet for the Company.

This brand new Hansel & Gretel takes creative twists and turns inspired by the Grimm Brother’s famous fairy tale – and the stories and imagination of the people of Scotland.

Meet Hansel, Gretel and a bewitching ballerina who is not at all as she seems.

Deliciously surreal, mouth-wateringly inventive and with more than a sprinkle of festive magic - do you dare to go down to the woods next winter on an enchanted journey with Scotland’s national dance company?

Wed - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2pm

Tickets £30.50 - £12.50 plus £1 per ticket bf CGSR ★ APA Friends £3 off all performances (exc. balc)

FREE PRE-SHOW TALKS FAMILY INSIGHT Sat 18 Jan, 11am Tickets £5.50/£3.50 concession Thursday 16 Jan at 6.30pm Friday 17 Jan at 6.30pm Call Box Office to book.

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BALLET CAFE

Wednesday 15 January, 2pm Tickets £10 Join us for a stimulating beginners’ ballet class before relaxing with refreshments and listening to behind the scenes tales from Hansel & Gretel

AT THE MUSIC HALL THE HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER

ACCESS Audio described & captioned: Saturday 18 January (matinee), (preceded by Touch Tour 12.30pm)

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Tuesday 21 January Saturday 8 February 2014

Ghost

Direct from the West End, the smash-hit musical Ghost comes to His Majesty’s Theatre for 3 weeks next year.

Based on the phenomenal Oscar-winning movie that captured the hearts and imaginations of a generation back in the 90s, Ghost is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next trying to communicate with girlfriend Molly through a phoney psychic in the hope of saving her from his murderer.

Adapted for the stage by Bruce Joel Rubin from his own Oscarwinning screenplay for the film, the amazing special effects and dazzling staging are by the multi award-winning Paul Kieve (Inner Magic Circle member) and Tony Award-winner Matthew Warchus.

With a score by rock legends and Grammy award winners, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson and Alanis Morrisette), and featuring the unforgettable Unchained Melody, Ghost is a rollercoaster ride of romance and comedy with dazzling state-of-the-art staging – it’s “JAW-DROPPINGLY AMAZING” Manchester Evening News.

Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Tickets £42.50 - £19.50 plus £1 per ticket bf R Premium seats £49.50 - £38.50 plus £1 per ticket bf ★ APA Friends £4 off opening night and Monday shows £2 off all other performances (excl. balc)

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ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL MUSIC HALL Sunday 28 July

3pm

Welcome Ceremony The colourful and vibrant welcome to participants of AIYF is led by the Lord Provost with the anthems of participating countries played in 2013 by the Youth Symphonic Orchestra Rijnstreek – Netherlands.

This wonderful celebration concert is open to all public, who are warmly invited to attend.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Thursday 1 August

7.30pm

AIYF International Dance Gala AIYF presents a stunning evening of contemporary, classical and traditional dance featuring companies from Hungary, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Canada, UK & Ukraine giving the dance gala a truly international flavour.

★Tickets £22 - £10+bf C Saturday 3 August

Ceòl Mòr with Karine Polwart

7.30pm

Fanfare Music and Choral Concert Featuring Banda Municipal de Lleida (SPAIN), Medicine Hat Girls Choir (Canada) and Viva Sandnes Choir (Norway) Three wonderful international groups present a wide programme of classical, traditional and contemporary music and song. The Banda Municipal de Lleida are renowned across Europe as a “fanfare” orchestra and will be joined in this evening programme by AIYF friends Viva Sandnes from Norway and new AIYF participants, Medicine Hat Girls choir from Alberta, Canada.

Wednesday 31 July

7.30pm

also featuring North Shore Celtic Ensemble (Canada) & the North-East Folk Collection (Scotland) This energetic and highly entertaining show features award winning singer/ songwriter Karine Polwart. A culmination of the hard work of our Summer Course participants.

★Tickets £17.50+bf C

7.30pm

National Youth Orchestra of Scotland

The AIYF Variety Gala showcases the best music, dance, song and theatre from the festival programme all wrapped up in a stunning afternoon and evening of performance. Highly talented young performers from across the world and UK offer a fast paced celebration not to be missed. Featuring companies from Canada, USA, Norway, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Holland, France, Russia & Uganda. Sponsored by BP & Shell. *Note special extra matinee show for 2013.

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Friday 2 August

Monday 29 July

★Tickets £15+bf C Matinee 2.30pm, 7.30pm

AIYF International Variety Gala

★Matinee tickets £20 - £15+bf C ★Evening tickets £25 - £15+bf C

Tickets £1+bf ★Free to Friends of AIYF & APA Friends

featuring soloist Alina Pogostkina (Violin) and conducted by Christopher Seaman

AIYF is pleased to be hosting a concert by the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland (NYOS), making a welcome return to the festival. NYOS is joined by the wonderful young Russian violinist Alina Pogostkina, and conducted by the esteemed Christopher Seaman.

The repertoire for the evening is set to be one of the classical highlights of the festival, and will include Dvorak: Carnival Overture, Judith Bingham: Celticity, Glazunov: Violin Concerto, and Shostakovich: Symphony No 10.

★Tickets £17.50 - £10+bf C

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FOR UPDATED PROGRAMME DETAILS PLEASE CHECK THE AIYF WEBSITE

WWW. AIYF.ORG Thursday 1 & Friday 2 August

THE LEMON TREE

7.30pm, Thu 2.30pm

Youth Music Theatre:UK present an adaptation of The Lemon Tree will once again play host to an exciting range of theatre, dance and music as part of the family & young people’s programming. Other events will be added to the programme including opportunities for workshops.

With companies from the UK and Europe alongside home grown talent, this venue offers a show for all tastes. For updated programming please check the AIYF & APA websites as more performers are confirmed.

All tickets for shows at the Lemon Tree are £6+bf and are part of the Festival Pass and Family Ticket initiatives.

Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 July

7.30pm

Mitchell School of Drama (Scotland) present

William Shakespeare’s Tempest MSD bring their annual production to AIYF by completing a trilogy of Shakespeare classics. This talented North-east of Scotland Company never fails to entertain with their innovative and quirky productions full of music, drama, comedy and a plentiful supply of wit.

The Drowning Pond by Catherine Forde Another premier production from Youth Music Theatre:UK takes the popular novel for teenagers, The Drowning Pond, and brings it to life with a cast of 35 budding young actors. With new songs to match the dramatic “coming of age” story, this production should appeal to families and young people alike.

Saturday 3 August

7.30pm

Project Y - Scotland National Contemporary Dance Company Project Y is the showcase company for Y-Dance Scotland and promotes youth dance. These shows are always of the highest quality, innovative and imaginative with high energy performers.

Once again for 2013 there will also be a short programme from the dancers who took part in the Y-dance Aberdeen Foundation dance course held in partnership with AIYF & City Moves, the North-east’s dance development agency.

BEACH BALLROOM Wednesday 31 July

7.30pm

Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year Awards Final AIYF is proud to host the Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year Awards, where the top young jazz musicians in the country battle it out for this prestigious award. This glittering event, organised by the Scottish Jazz Federation, sponsored by Shell and broadcast live on BBC Radio Scotland, was one of the signature events of the 40th festival celebrations in 2012. AIYF is delighted to be partners in bringing the awards to Aberdeen for a second consecutive year.

Certainly not to be missed by any jazz fans and lovers of high quality musicianship. Sponsored by Shell.

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APA Young Person’s Company APA Junior Youth Theatre

APA Senior Youth Theatre APA Create

APA Play APA Senior Glee/ Junior Glee

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SPECIAL OCCASION? ... IT IS NOW!

APA Youth Advisory Board GIFT VOUCHERS GIVE THEM A TICKET TO THE STARS

Teachers Advisory Group

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YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE APA Young Person’s Company

(ages 16 to 21)

This year we are off to San Francisco to work with The American Conservatory Theatre for two weeks in August on a new play commissioned from an American playwright. We will perform a rehearsed reading over there and then produce the play in Aberdeen later in the year. Contact the Creative Learning Team if you want to audition for this project.

APA Senior Youth Theatre

(ages 16 to 18)

We are collaborating with Olivier Award-winning writer Stef Smith to create a new piece of writing, exploring young people’s mental health, to be performed in The Lemon Tree in June.

APA Junior Youth Theatre

(ages 12 to 15)

We are exploring the effects of our instant celebrity culture on young people and our devised play will be performed in the Lemon Tree in June.

APA Create

(ages eight to 11)

In our weekly drama classes, participants develop their drama skills while having fun and making new friends. The second 10-week term starts on Saturday April 20 and ends with a short show for parents and friends.

APA Play

(ages five to seven)

These weekly classes are an introduction to drama, with youngsters learning through different games and fun stories.

The second 10-week term starts on Saturday April 20 and ends with a short show for parents and friends.

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APA Senior Glee APA Junior Glee

(ages 12 to 18) (ages eight to 11)

In our weekly Glee classes, participants explore their choice of songs to develop their own arrangements and harmonies; have fun, make new friends and sing their hearts out! The second 10-week term starts on Saturday April 20 and ends with a short show for family and friends.

APA Youth Advisory Board APA’s first youth advisory board met in February and over the next year these 11 enthusiastic young people will be reviewing APA’s services and suggesting ways in which we can better serve young people. Keep up to date with their activities on their blog!

Teachers Advisory Group Once a term, we meet with Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire teachers to discuss what’s coming up at APA and to share ideas. Teachers interested in joining the group should contact the Creative Learning Team.

Contact the Creative Learning Team If you would like to enquire about booking on to any of our classes or have any queries about APA Creative Learning please either email creativelearning@aberdeenperformingarts.com or call 01224 337664. We would love to hear from you!

Masterclasses APA are delighted to present a programme of masterclasses giving cultural professionals in Aberdeen access to companies and artists from across the UK who are specialists in their field, offering diverse training programmes. Workshops are being offered in a wide variety of skillsets at a generously subsidised rate of £25 per session and more information is available on our website www.boxofficeaberdeen.com.

Tours of His Majesty’s Theatre Public tours of our majestic Edwardian theatre run on most Saturday mornings, hosted by experienced voluntary tour guides and giving visitors the chance to explore the auditorium, the stage and back stage. Tours cost £5 per person (£3 concession) and can be booked at Aberdeen Box Office or phone 01224 641122. Free tours for school and community groups can be arranged through our Creative Learning Team.

NURTURING AND DEVELOPING CREATIVE TALENT IN THE NORTH EAST

MURDER MYSTERY EVENINGS WHODUNNIT? at 1906 Restaurant at HMT see page 2 for details

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Over The Phone Tel: 01224 641122 - Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 6pm Lines can get busy but calls are answered in the order received, as quickly as possible.

In Person HMT & Music Hall Box Office - Mon to Sat 9.30am to 6pm For that personal touch visit our Box Offices, which are open late on performance nights. The Lemon Tree Box Office opens 30 minutes before the performance start time.

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If you are a student, under 16, over 60, disabled or companion, job seeking or a Young Scot you may be entitled to reduced price tickets – remember to ask.

Standby tickets are subject to availability at £10 per tickets +bf for some HMT shows (maximum of two per booking, eligible concession holders only – can be withdrawn at any time).

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Age Restrictions Recommended age guidance.

U16+A BAL - Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult, balcony seating only.

Other Formats

APA FRIENDS Discounts available.

RT - RUNNING TIME Please note all running times are approximate.

We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this brochure is correct but it is subject to change. Latest listing information can be found online, and remember that casts are subject to availability and can change. All discounts are subject to availability and exclude the balcony at HMT and certain days of the week. All ticket prices printed relate to bookings made in advance of the performance. Occassionally event promoters request an increase in price for any tickets purchased at the venue directly before the performance. Please contact the box office for further details.

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Groups & Schools Welcome

The more the merrier as far as we are concerned, discounts are available for groups of 8+. Book early to get the best seats and discounts – some shows feature much greater discounts if you confirm and pay for your tickets earlier - email groups@aberdeenperformingarts.com or call 01224 337605 to speak to our groups team for more details.

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Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable but may sometimes be exchanged up to 24 hours before the date of the performance. Please put your tickets in a safe place! Lost tickets can only be reprinted on the night for reserved seated performances. Please note exchanges or ticket reprinting is subject to an admin fee of £2 per ticket (to a maximum £10 per booking).

Purchase and print your tickets at home for selected shows at APA venues.

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This brochure is available in BSL on our website, on CD or in large print.

Please call 01224 337642.

Accessible Performances We’re committed to making our shows as accessible as possible. For information on Signed, Captioned, Audio Described and other accessible shows please visit boxofficeaberdeen.com, or call 01224 641122.

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£1 of the ticket cost for this show will go towards the APA Restoration Fund, the current priority of which is to improve the seating in our three venues.

Access Our venues are designed to be as accessible as possible. We have an access guide with full details of all facilities available online, by email or at our box offices. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in our venues, and our box offices are fitted with induction loop systems.

If you have any special access requirements please inform the box office team on 01224 641122 or get in touch via email: tickets@boxofficeaberdeen.com

Public transport Most buses come along Union Street. Aberdeen Railway Station is just a few minutes walk from all our venues. For information visit firstgroup.com

Children We welcome all children of all ages, unless a specific performance has an age restriction.

Children under two go free as long as they are seated on your knee! If children or babies disturb a performance, we can ask that you leave to be fair to other customers and the performers.

Photography and recording Photography, sound and video recording are not allowed during any performance.

Latecomers The performance spaces open half an hour before the start time; if you are late, you will have to wait to be seated, which may be at the interval.

His Majesty’s Theatre

Parking and wheelchair access

Car parking is available at a special reduced rate at Bon Accord Harriet Street car park, (see right for details). Further parking available at Denburn car park and Chapel Street. There is disabled parking on Union Terrace adjacent to Pavarotti’s restaurant and outside Aberdeen Art Gallery on Schoolhill. Level access is available through the Donald Entrance on Rosemount Viaduct. There is also a drop-off point in front of the theatre.

Sound enhancement

There is an infra-red system for hearing impaired customers. Headsets for volume control or necklace-type receivers (for use with hearing aids) are available from customer service staff in the foyer.

Signed, lip reading and audio-described performances

Certain performances are British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted and/or audio described. Seats are reserved for lip readers at the BSL performance and deaf customers for up to four weeks before the performance. Look out for these symbols in the brochure.

Pre/Post show chat

Music Hall

Parking and wheelchair access

Car parking is available at a reduced rate at Bon Accord Harriet Street car park, as well as in Golden Square and Chapel Street (multi-storey). Disabled parking is also available in Golden Square, and there is a green badge space in South Silver Street. A wheelchair lift is situated in the Box Office entrance, or level access is gained by ringing the doorbell at the first door on Golden Square.

Sound enhancement

An infra-red sound enhancement system (supported by BT and Aberdeen Choral Society) is available for customers with impaired hearing. Headsets or necklacetype receivers (for use with hearing aids) are available from customer service staff in the foyer.

Deaf alerter

A Deaf Alerter fire alarm warning and messaging system is installed for the deaf and hearing impaired.

Refreshments

Enjoy a leisurely drink in our Concert Bar, which offers drinks half-an-hour before the performance and at the interval.

Interval drinks may be pre-ordered. Tea and coffee are also available.

PSC indicates a pre or post-show chat with cast or creative team is available at one or more performances. Please contact box office for more details.

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Refreshments

Car parking is available at a reduced rate at Bon Accord Harriet Street car park, as well as in East or West North Street car parks.

Level access is available via Shoe Lane by ringing the doorbell.

Enjoy a drink in our stalls or dress circle bars, which are open 45 minutes before performances. Interval drinks can be pre-ordered. Tea and coffee are also available.

1906 Restaurant and Café The restaurant is located upstairs from the Box Office in the Donald entrance. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a la carte and pre-theatre menus with a strong focus on fresh and simple classic dishes.

Drop in to the café bar for coffee and cake, a light lunch or a snack. Reserve your restaurant table direct with the box office when buying HMT tickets or direct at the number below.

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Refreshments

The Lemon Tree provides refreshment before, during and after performances in both the Lounge and Studio.

However the bar may be closed throughout a performance at the performer’s request. Kate's Bar is located on the first floor next to The Lemon Tree Studio and is open before performances and during intervals for drinks.

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STALLS Opening times HMT is open from 9.30am Monday to Saturday, with varying closing times, depending on show times. The theatre is also open on Sundays during certain performances, please check productions for details. Front-of-house facilities include a restaurant, a café bar, stunning corporate hospitality facilities and a box office in the glass foyer.

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One of the most beautiful theatres in Britain, His Majesty’s Theatre was designed by the legendary theatre architect Frank Matcham with his trademark proscenium arch and pillarless balconies. Since opening in 1906, it has continually attracted a huge range of top quality theatre productions from smash-hit musicals to top class drama and dance.

Seating around 1470, the theatre has undergone three major refurbishments in its 100-year history, in the 1930s,1980s and most recently an £8m redevelopment in 2004/5, which successfully added a contemporary aspect to the historic Edwardian building, with new facilities such as the restaurant and cafe, giving Aberdeen a 21st century venue to be proud of.

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Opening hours The Music Hall is open from 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday, and for evening performances, opens about 45 minutes before the show starts.

The amenities include bars, a café, corporate hospitality facilities and a box office, which has a separate Union Street entrance and is open from 9.30am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, and reopens at 6.30pm on show nights.

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Located in the heart of the city centre, the Music Hall is Aberdeen’s premier concert hall venue, hosting a wide variety of gigs, performances, shows and events, from classical concerts to contemporary comedy.

Since 1882, it has been the heart and soul of community life not just in the city but in the North-east, drawing young and old alike through its famously-pillared front door. An iconic landmark in Union Street, it is a proud example of the work of Aberdeen’s most celebrated architect Archibald Simpson, who designed a building for the citizens of the city which is still serving them faithfully to this day.

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Wednesday 1 May

7.30pm

Trilok Gurtu/ Paolo Fresu/ Omar Sosa

Join us for a magical night of musical adventure with five of the world’s most adventurous musicians. Fifield and Stephen - two of Scotland’s true music adventurers explore the crossover between Scottish folk and jazz creating music to swell the heart. Gurtu/Fresu/Sosa – three dazzling live performers share the joy of expanding musical boundaries. Sit back and indulge as these virtuoso musicians combine traditional and progressive musical elements from their homelands of India, Italy, and Cuba and far beyond. The J-Word is a group of people whose heartfelt desire is to share the best live music in the world.

with Fraser Fifield and Graeme Stephen Tickets £17.50+bf u16s FREE, u26 £5 Friday 3 May

7.30pm

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Osbourne Plays Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ Concerto

Thursday 2 May

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

8pm

Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography & sheer athleticism.

Through years of rigorous touring as Europe’s leading taiko drum group, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own, retaining the traditional spirit of taiko yet creating a contemporary sound and a modern stage show that has captivated audiences everywhere…

“Drumming as an almost religious experience… exhilarating to behold.” The Glasgow Herald

★Tickets £19+bf CR

★Tickets £20 - £9.50 CG

Thursday 9 May

7.30pm

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Naked Classics: Wagner’s ‘The Ring’ Wagner/de Vlieger The Ring: An Orchestral Adventure Philippe Bach Conductor Paul Rissmann Presenter Wagner’s epic Ring cycle is the kind of experience that changes lives. A tale of gods, lovers, tragedy and redemption, it’s quite simply overwhelming. But if you don’t happen to have four days to spare, here’s your chance to see what the fuss is about: an hour-long orchestral highlights package!

Naked Classics is an exciting way to explore classical music.

Presenter Paul Rissmann uses an innovative mix of projections, on-stage demonstrations and interviews with players to reveal the stories behind the music.

★Tickets £21 - £10 CG

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Wagner Prelude to Act 1 of Lohengrin Vaughan Williams Symphony No.9 Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5 ‘The Emperor’ Steven Osborne Piano Andrew Manze Conductor Few composers were more aware than Vaughan Williams of what it meant to write a Ninth Symphony - and few have been less daunted. It’s a strikingly equal match for Beethoven’s mighty ‘Emperor’ concerto, here performed with the grace and intelligence we have come to expect from Steven Osborne. The orchestra’s Associate Guest Conductor, Andrew Manze conducts. The concert will be recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3.

Thursday 16 May

8pm

Following two previous sell-out tours of the UK and the release of his debut stand up DVD, Reginald – who is a popular guest on many of the UK’s best-loved TV shows including Live At The Apollo and Have I Got News For You - will be setting out to tour the country again with his own unique blend of humour in a brand new show.

“His presence and intelligence make him one of the most brilliantly unpredictable comics in the country” Sunday Times

★Tickets £23+bf R

Saturday 18 May Doors 6.30pm

7.30pm

Curtis Stigers

The Dublin Legends

Curtis Stigers shot to international fame with his worldwide hits I Wonder Why and You're All That Matters To Me. This is a rare opportunity to see and hear Curtis Stigers performing his songs in a stripped-down intimate acoustic setting. With one of the most distinctive voices in music, Curtis will perform songs from all of his albums including his pop/soul recordings and will include some melodic jazz music that he's become celebrated for over the past decade. This is truly a concert with something for everyone. The show will feature guitar virtuoso James Scholfield.

“An exuberant combination of artistry and raw emotion” The Times

In 2012 The Dubliners celebrated 50 years on the road but following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna and John Sheahan’s decision to retire it was agreed that The Dubliners, as a touring band, would come to an end, THE DUBLIN LEGENDS were born.

THE DUBLIN LEGENDS, Sean, Eamonn, Patsy & Gerry, have over 60 years of performing with The Dubliners between them and will continue to play all the classic songs and ballads known the world over; Whiskey in The Jar, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Seven Drunken Nights, The Rare Auld Times, Molly Malone, The Irish Rover and Black Velvet Band.

Loudon Wainwright III

Up Close & Personal

Tickets £25 - £23.50 +bf

★Tickets £25.50 - £22.50+bf CGR

Father of Rufus and Martha Wainwright, Loudon Wainwright shot to fame after his first album Dead Skunk and going on to record a further 24 albums, including last year’s five-disc retrospective 40 Odd Years and his most recent studio album 10 Songs For The New Depression. His songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Rufus Wainwright, and Mose Allison, among others.

He has collaborated with songwriter/producer Joe Henry on the music for Judd Apatow’s hit movie Knocked Up, written music for the British theatrical adaptation of the Carl Hiaasen novel Lucky You, and composed topical songs for NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered and ABC’s Nightline.

Saturday 25 May

Featuring Cannon, Campbell, Watchorn & O’Connor formerly of The Dubliners

★Tickets £21 - £19.50+bf CGR

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Saturday 11 May

7.30pm

MUSIC HALL

Reginald D Hunter In the Midst of Crackers

Sunday 26 May

7.30pm

Friday 7 June

Aberdeen Sinfonietta

7.30pm

Scottish Ensemble Quartets Squared

Summer Concert Mendelssohn

Overture, Nocturne and Scherzo, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Mozart Clarinet Concerto Bizet Jeux d’Enfants Suite Schubert Fifth Symphony Debussy Petite Suite David Jones Conductor Julian Bliss Clarinet An ideal summer evening programme, with Mendelssohn’s entrancing Midsummer Night’s Dream music, Mozart’s supremely beautiful Clarinet Concerto (and who better to play it than the superb young clarinettist Julian Bliss), Schubert’s deservedly popular 5th Symphony, and two charming little suites by Bizet and Debussy.

★Tickets £12 C

Britten 3 Divertimenti (arr. Morton) Shostakovich String Quartet No. 2 (arr. Morton) Shostakovich Two pieces op.11 Britten String Quartet No. 2 (arr. David Matthews) The boisterous and energetic sides of Britten’s personality come to the fore in these two works for strings in arrangements by our Artistic Director Jonathan Morton and composer David Matthews – who spent three years as Britten’s assistant at Aldeburgh. The freshness of Britten’s intense and powerful String Quartet No. 2 belies the fact that its enormous finale is built on a device by Purcell, a hero of Britten’s, who died 250 years to the day before the work’s first performance.

Shostakovich’s second string quartet bubbles with a similar energy to Britten’s, with flavours of Russian folk and klezmer music and a triumphant series of variations to finish.

Pre-concert talk, 6.45pm

Tickets £13+bf, Students £5, U16 FREE Friday 7 June Thursday 30 May

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Rat Pack Live

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They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Combining the full sound of big band swing with charisma, panache and swagger, the trio had attitude to spare.

Featuring all the patter and razzamatazz of the Rat Pack’s infamous live stage show, join the UK’s number one Frank, Dean and Sammy live concert extravaganza. Together the talented trio combine superbly, spectacularly, swingsationally in The Rat Pack Live.

★Tickets £24.50+bf CGR

Scottish Ensemble post-concert Ceilidh with Clachan Yell

We think that teaming up with our friends from the superb ceilidh band Clachan Yell might be one of our best ideas yet.

We’re marking the end of our stay in Aberdeen with a postconcert event guaranteed to lift your spirits, featuring the largest ceilidh band in Aberdeen: the full Scottish Ensemble and Clachan Yell.

Tickets £8, (£5 when booked with Quartets Squared concert) £5 Students

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8pm

Jason Manford First World Problems

Saturday 24 August Sunday 16 June

Grampian Youth Orchestra

7.30pm

The Grampian Youth Orchestra make a welcome return to the Music Hall with Oliver Rundell as Conductor. Program to include Dvorak's Slavonic Dances No 1, 2 & 8, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 4 and a special performance of Bruch's Violin Concerto No 1 with Aberdeen's own, Jessica Coleman.

★Tickets £8+bf C

Saturday 29 June

4pm

John Edward

John Edward is an internationally acclaimed Psychic Medium, Lecturer and author. Popularly known for his two internationally syndicated television shows: Crossing Over With John Edward and John Edward Cross County, now you can see him live on stage in the UK! A John Edward event lasts for two hours with no interval and consists of question & answer sessions, lecture and exciting opportunities to experience messages from the other side.

This show is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should be judged as an experiment.

Tickets £50 - £30+bf

Everyone’s favourite northern comedian, Jason Manford, is back with a new tour featuring a wealth of comedy anecdotes, comic misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with Jason’s likeable charm and teasingly intelligent wit.

“What Manford does best: chirpy-chappie stand-up” Guardian

MUSIC HALL

Wednesday 28 Thursday 29 August

Tickets £23.50+bf R

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The Blues Band

Formed in 1979, by ex Manfred Mann group members, Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, The Blues Band was originally to play a few pub gigs. With the additon of slide guitar ace and vocalist Dave Kelly, bassist Gary Fletcher and Rob Townsend Family fame at the drums.

Their new studio album FEW SHORT LINES, released on Repertoire Records, is collecting rave reviews everywhere. Expect a good selection from the new album in the show. Few Short Lines features some very special guests: Al Kooper famed for his work with Dylan adds keyboards to six tracks, Springsteen's old mate Southside Johnny plays harp on one track and sings another. Dave performs a stunning rocking duet with Scottish soul diva Maggie Bell and Paul a raunchy duet with Linda Lewis.

★Tickets £18.50+bf R

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Thursday 26 September

7.30pm

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham In 1988, two members from two of Scotland’s leading bands, “The Boys of The Lough” and “Silly Wizard”, came together to work on a television series. You could say the rest is history.

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham enjoyed performing together so much that they decided to have a small tour that year. That was the beginning of a remarkable working relationship and friendship that has endured and continued to thrive taking them all over the world. 24 years on, they are filling not only small village halls, but all of our major performance venues.

In these years their dedication to their music has earned them both the title of Dr and the honour of an MBE.

Tuesday 24 September

7.30pm

Sally Morgan

Star of Sky Living’s Pyschic Sally On The Road

Referred to as ‘Psychic to the stars’ Sally has built up an extensive client list including Katie Price, George Michael and the late Princess Diana. Packing out theatres as people come to witness her incredible gift, down to earth nature, infectious personality and accuracy keep audiences on the edge of their seats. This unique experience should leave you feeling uplifted and enlightened.

This show is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should be judged as an experiment.

Tickets £23+bf R

Saturday 28 September

7.30pm

Ray Mears A fascinating, compelling and entertaining evening with Ray Mears. Recognised worldwide as an authority on bushcraft and survival, Ray acquired his unique skills through his work in some of the world’s most uninhabitable and harshest environments. Don’t miss this compelling theatre show in which Ray shares stories from over thirty years surviving the wilderness and its colourful wildlife.

★Tickets £26 - £23.50+bf CGR Family Ticket £75+bf 8pm

Ed Byrne Roaring Forties A self-confessed "miserable old git" since the age of 23, Ed Byrne is now in his Forties. While for others this might result in a crisis that prompts the purchase of a sportscar, Ed embraces middle age with open arms. Come join him, as he truly comes of age and gives out his clarion cry: "I am in my Forties. HEAR ME ROAR!" “Comedy’s holy grail.... Go see!” ★★★★ The Sunday Times “Byrne is at the top of his game” ★★★★ The Sunday Telegraph

Tickets £23.50+bf R

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Monday 30 September

7.30pm

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Sunday 3 November

7.30pm

Fascinating Aida

The group that spawned a thousand ukulele orchestras and inspired millions of players. From the North Pole to Sydney Opera House, via Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall , The Ukes of GB™ are touring planet Earth with their funny, stomping, toe-tapping, all-singing, allplucking obituary of Rock and Roll and melodious light entertainment. You'll hear music you love and music you 'simply didn't get' transformed into a joyous, headlong stream of transcendent sounds and musical delight featuring only 'bonsai guitars™', a menagerie of voices and warm personalities. A world tour with only hand luggage.

Following Cheap Flights, their massively successful sold-out tour, Britain's best comedy trio and global internet sensation Fascinating Aida bring their brand new show to Aberdeen. With songs old and new this new show will mark Fascinating Aida's 30th birthday.

“Cabaret Heaven” ★★★★★ Metro “Hilarious'” ★★★★ Daily Telegraph

★Tickets £20.50+bf R

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Wednesday 2 October

★Tickets £20+bf CR

Sunday 27 October 8pm

Paul Merton's Impro Chums The Hollies

7.30pm

During their two hour show, The Hollies will perform their classic hits, including – The Air That I Breathe, Carrie Anne, Stop Stop Stop, Bus Stop, Long Cool Woman, Look Through Any Window, I’m Alive, Just One Look On A Carousel, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother and many more gems, in a celebration of all things Hollies.

Tickets £25.50+bf R

*4 performers will join Paul on each performance.

★Tickets £22+bf CR

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Sunday 20 October

Paul Merton, one of the UK's best-loved performers, and his world renowned Impro Chums: Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster will create a new and unique comedy show, based entirely on suggestions from the audience, their own finely honed improvisational skills and an almost manic compulsion to show off. Special guests may also be joining them including: Niall Ashdown, Andy Smart and Steve Steen* “You could see this every night and never tire of it...they continue to be the finest components of improv arts” ★★★★★ Daily Mirror

Saturday 9 November 7.30pm

Based on the novels by Douglas Adams

Following a smash hit UK Tour in 2012, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is back in this ground-breaking new stage production - a radio show like you never saw before. Joining Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, and Hitchhiker’s favourites from the legendary Radio and TV casts, will be a VIP Guest Voice Of The Book (including in 2012 Terry Jones, Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Andrew Sachs). ★★★★ “It’s a big thumbs up… A fun ride.” Daily Mail +bf

★Tickets £26 R

Saturday 16 November

8pm

Ardal O'Hanlon

Father Ted star, Ardal O’Hanlon is delighted to present his latest stand-up show for 2013. The style is observational, the subject matter is Life itself, and the default expression is one of utter disbelief! Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes silly, but always punchy.

“Charm, intelligence and fabulous phrase-making” The Guardian

★Tickets £21+bf R

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Sunday 5 May

Doors 7pm

From the Jam

In 1977, The Jam released their debut album In the City. Almost immediately they hit a nerve with the youth of the time. The Jam became one of the biggest selling bands in British history.

From The Jam features original bass player Bruce Foxton, plus Russell Hastings and Mark Brzezicki. They will be doing a select number of dates performing this album from start to finish along with a selection of the classic hits and great album tracks.

Tickets £20+bf

Friday 3 May

Doors 7.30pm

This Is Nirvana

This Is Nirvana formed in April 2011, out of respect to Nirvana, to keep their music alive, in a live format, and give fans, most of whom never got the chance to see Nirvana live, the opportunity to be part of a Nirvana show. Throughout 2011-12 the band played all over the UK and are also now getting ready to start playing in Europe.

Tickets £8+bf Saturday 4 May

Doors 7.30pm

Band of Friends

Lucy Rose

Tickets £15+bf

Tickets £12+bf

Celebrating the music of Rory Gallagher with his original band members and friends Gerry McAvoy, Ted McKenna and Marcel Scherpenzeel.

Gerry played with Rory for 20 years and has a great insight into the man and his music. Ted, best known from The Sensational Alex Harvey Band started his career aged 16, recording 9 albums before the band split. He also worked with jazz maestro John Etheridge and Juno Award-winning blues guitarist Amos Garrett! Marcel grew up with Rory’s music and Gerry is quoted as saying “This is the closest guitarist to Rory you will ever hear.”

Doors 7.30pm

With her star firmly in the ascendant, Warwickshire songstress Lucy Rose is making her own destiny and shaping her future like no other new artist. Lucy is being tipped by the great and the good as the one New British Artist who may stick around longer than any of the other fly-by-night contenders.

“Dark-hearted pop songs that strive for the epic” Q Magazine

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Monday 6 May

Doors 7.30pm

Public Service Broadcasting plus support from Fiona Soe Paing

Following sell-out shows on their reunion tour in 2012, rockers Then Jerico announce their Reprise Tour with all original band members for May 2013. Then Jerico first found fame in 1986 with the release of their debut album First (The Sound Of Music).

The record featured hit singles Muscle Deep and The Motive which remained in the UK Top 40 chart for three months, becoming the most-played record on BBC Radio 1 in 1987. The track brought Then Jerico worldwide recognition and saw them selling-out headline shows along with support tours with Iggy Pop and Propaganda, amongst others.

Public Service Broadcasting is the corduroy-clad brainchild of Londonbased J. Willgoose, Esq. who, along with his drumming companion, Wrigglesworth, is on a quest to inform, educate and entertain audiences around the globe. Their uniquely spell-binding live AV Transmissions see them weave samples from old public information films, archive footage and propaganda material around live drums, guitar, banjo and electronics as they teach the lessons of the past through the music of the future beaming our past back at us through vintage TV sets and state of the art modern video projection devices.

The band are now preparing to release their debut album in Spring 2013, in what is shaping up to be a very busy year indeed.

Tickets £19.50+bf

Tickets £10+bf

Doors 7.30pm

Then Jerico

Wednesday 8 May

An Evening with

Julie Fowlis

Brought up on North Uist in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, Julie Fowlis has been a proud standard bearer for Gaelic music and culture over the course of a solo career which has spanned three highly acclaimed studio albums. As her voice reaches new audiences thanks to her work on Disney.Pixar’s Brave, come and enjoy an enchanting performance of one of Scotland’s true contemporary treasures.

★Tickets £8+bf C

Doors 7.30pm

Nell Bryden

Sunday 12 May

Nell Bryden has the heart of an artist, the mind of a storyteller and the restless soul of a troubadour. These traits are in the genes of the native New Yorker – her parents are a painter and opera singer. But the self-belief and tireless work ethic that have seen her travel 300,000 miles to play 1,400 shows over the past seven years are all her own.Along the way Nell Bryden has picked up numerous fans, a few good friends, and a lifetime of tales to tell. Her new album Shake The Tree is the latest chapter on that journey. Nell recently supported Gary Barlow on his UK tour.

Tickets £12+bf

Doors 6.30pm

University of Aberdeen May Festival presents

Doors 7.30pm

Roddy Woomble

Familiar to many thousands of music fans as the front man in the Scottish rock band Idlewild, Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter & performer.

Extending a softer lyrical vein of Roddy's songwriting, 2006 saw his first solo release, My Secret Is My Silence, winning rave reviews across both the rock and folk press. Roddy went on to record and release the album Before the Ruin with Kris Drever and John McCusker in 2008, which they toured extensively around the UK to much praise.

“One of Britain's most distinct and talented voices” Kerrang

Tickets £12+bf

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Tuesday 7 May

Saturday 11 May

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Thursday 9 May

Sunday 19 May

Doors 7pm

Chris Ramsey

Friday 17 May

As seen on Celebrity Juice, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Russell Howard’s Good News, Argumental and playing the lead role in BBC Two sitcom Hebburn, Foster’s Comedy Award Nominee, Chris Ramsey, returns to The Lemon Tree following a sell-out show last December. How did we get here?

Elaborately laid plan, or just pure fluke? Who knows… do you feel lucky? Perhaps you should.

“Ramsey has the potential to be a mainstream hit, a cult favourite or almost anything in between” The Sunday Times

Doors 7.30pm

Tickets £15+bf

Fat Hippy presents

Gerry Jablonski & The Electric Band Plus support from Hellhouse + The Jackson Blues Band

Fat Hippy's first Lemon Tree gig of 2013 is with their most successful act, Gerry Jablonski & The Electric Band, playing favourite songs from their first two albums and some new songs from their forthcoming album due out in September 2013. Support comes with a rare performance from one of Aberdeen's most missed bands, Hellhouse and newly formed blues experience The Jackson Blues Band.

Monday 20 May

John Cooper Clarke

Tickets £7.50+bf Saturday 18 May

Fish

Doors 7.30pm

Former Marillion frontman whose solo material has built on his already solid reputation as singer and songwriter. Fish's music defies trends and fashion and it's a brave statement in these days of banal musical small talk. His career, spanning almost 20 years of the entertainment industry, is notable for his charismatic stage performances and uncompromising lyrics.

Tickets £22.50+bf

Plus support from Mike Garry John Cooper Clarke’s biting, satirical, political and very funny verse delivered in his rapid-fire performance style resonated with the punk movement that had begun to pick up speed in the late 70s and saw him begin to draw huge crowds in his own right after touring with most of punk’s seminal and ground breaking bands including Sex Pistols, The Clash, Buzzcocks, The Fall, Elvis Costello to name but a few. One of Britain’s best loved and most important poets and performers, John is as vital now as he was then; he’s not going anywhere.

★Tickets £17+bf C

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Doors 8pm

Doors 7.30pm

THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE

Thursday 23 May

Martin Carthy For more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music's greatest innovators, one of its best-loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it. Trailblazing musical partnerships with, amongst others, Steeleye Span, Dave Swarbrick and his awardwinning wife Norma Waterson and daughter Eliza Carthy have resulted in more than 40 albums, but Martin has only recorded 10 solo albums, of which the much anticipated Waiting for Angels was the latest.

Tickets £12.50+bf Friday 31 May

Doors 7.30pm

The Ultimate Eagles Covering the music of the Eagles is not a thing you attempt half-heartedly. The songs are deceptively complex, particularly the vocal arrangements, and more importantly, the songs are revered throughout the world. The Ultimate Eagles recreate the music with reverence, excitement, and with a new stage show that focuses its attention on the bright lights of the 1970s, when the Eagles were at their mightiest.

Doors 7.30pm

Rachel Sermanni

plus support from Cara Mitchell 21-year-old Scottish singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni consolidates her growing reputation as one of folk’s brightest with her debut album ‘Under Mountains’.

Rachel launched her foray into the world of singersongwriting when only 17, and has since played in excess of 400 shows across the UK, Europe and a handful of shows in the US and Asia.

Highlights in Rachels career to date have included supporting Mumford & Sons, John Grant and Newton Falukner on tours and writing with various other Scottish musicians including Ricky Ross and Emma Pollock. “her voice is an instrument of incredible purity…folk noir gem…a voice and songs to go stellar” The Sunday Times

Tickets £10+bf

Tickets £18.50+bf Saturday 25 May

Doors 8pm

The Doors Alive

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...

Tickets £10+bf

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Tuesday 21 May

Wednesday 12 June

Doors 7.30pm

The Magnets Acclaimed British vocal group The Magnets present an evening of glorious harmonies and jaw-dropping beat boxing featuring songs from their brand new album All This Time. Sonically stunning, spectacularly theatrical, and TOTALLY a cappella, these international festival favourites are not to be missed.

Conceived amidst the euphoria of the London Olympics and a sell-out hit at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, All This Time is a celebration of five decades of British pop music by some of our greatest songwriters.

“A sonic phenomenon you have to see and hear to believe” Guardian★★★★

Tickets £17.50+bf Saturday 1 June

Doors 7.30pm

The Bloody Marys Summer Camp Aberdeen's first, favourite & finest tribute band return to The Lemon Tree stage with their new seasonal 'outing' The Bloody Marys Summer camp. The transvestite trio get their 'ging gang goolies' out with more nonsense and inappropriate song choices that are guaranteed to put you in the summer mood.

Tickets £15+bf

Thursday 13 June

Thursday 6 June

9pm

Scottish Ensemble

Shostakovich Undressed

This late-night event is a Scottish Ensemble collaboration with 3rd year students from the University of Aberdeen’s Music and Communities course. A combination of Ensemble musicians, composers from Aberdeen’s Sound Emporium Research Group, creative writers and dancers will explore, comment on, and deconstruct the music of Shostakovich in ways you have never heard or seen before. An evening to entertain the senses, and definitely not your standard classical music concert!

Tickets £8+bf C

Aberdeen College Freshly Squeezed This year Aberdeen College music students have supported Sandi Thom, made the top 10 in the iTunes charts, played gigs all over Scotland and been nominated for a Scottish Alternative Music Award! This gig is your chance to check out the next generation of the hottest musical talent the Northeast has to offer!

Tickets £5+bf C

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Doors 7.30pm

Doors 7pm

Eric's Tales of the Sea

A gifted raconteur, Eric has a story to tell, and he tells it superbly. The audience will get a unique, insider’s view of the mysterious world under the sea in a Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine. Riveting, funny and poignant; Eric takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of laughter and emotion that at times will leave you mesmerised and scared to breathe in case you miss something. "a store of charm as deep as the ocean itself, and some of the best stories you'll hear this year" The Guardian

★Tickets £12+bf C

Saturday 3 August

Doors 7.30pm

THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE

Wednesday 31 July

The Little Kicks

The Little Kicks are known for their own distinct brand of upbeat melodic indie rock. The success of their self-titled 2011 album has seen them tour across the UK & Europe in recent times and their live show recently earned them a Best Live Act nomination at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards. They will make a welcome return to The Lemon Tree in August to celebrate the new release of their 3rd album and perform the new tracks live.

Bombskare

Tickets £7+bf Doors 8pm

Edinburgh’s 9-piece touring juggernaut, Bombskare are firmly established as one of the most EXPLOSIVE and entertaining live acts in the country; a result of hard work, relentless touring and their trademark high energy stage shows. Their second album, The Day The Earth Stood Stupid showcases this perfectly.

Incorporating a melting pot of various musical styles, tongue-in-cheek humour, 1000mph dance-floor fillers and masterful musicianship, guaranteed to get you moving.

Tickets £8+bf

Friday 2 August

Doors 7.30pm

Connie Lush

Connie Lush has been recognised as one of the finest Blues singers in the UK, winning “Best Female Vocalist UK” five times, earning a place in the gallery of greats, alongside Alexis Corner and Eric Clapton. Twice voted “European Blues Vocalist of the year” by the French Blues Trophies Awards, Connie has played at some of Europe’s largest and most prestigious festivals. Also known as a songwriter, writing for TV and featuring at Jazz FM as a DJ; she continues her love affair with audiences everywhere, bringing her enormous gusto for life and music wherever she goes.

Tickets £15+bf

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Saturday 22 June

Saturday 21 September

Doors 8pm

Funk Connection

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.

Saturday 7 September

Doors 7.30pm

Tickets £10+bf

Macfloyd Macfloyd return to The Lemon Tree to perform over 2 hours of Pink Floyd classics featuring a selection of the best tracks from the albums Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, Meddle up to the more recent Division Bell. The fans are in for a real treat of 60s and 70s psychedelia, progressive rock and some of the greatest tracks ever released by Pink Floyd. All supported by the obligatory lights and lasers bonanza. Aside from an ever improving lights and lasers show, the band takes pride in performing all the Floyd numbers with accuracy and detail thanks to a talented 8 piece line up.

Wednesday 30 October

Henning Wehn German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn is a fountain of knowledge. There’s no shortcut to success, hard work will eventually pay off and there is no shame in paying tax. But what he knows bestest is that his comedy shows are a guaranteed success. Either he’s funny or he confirms a national stereotype. It’s a winwin situation. Wunderbar! Recent TV and radio appearances include 8 Out Of 10 Cats (Channel 4) The Matt Lucas Awards (BBC1), QI (BBC2), Dave's One Night Stand (Dave, obviously), The Unbelievable Truth and The Now Show (BBC Radio 4), Fighting Talk (BBC Five Live) and his own six part BBC Radio2 series Henning Knows Best.

“Side-splittingly funny” The Times

Tickets £13+bf Saturday 14 September

Doors 8pm

Kieran Goss

Long hailed as one of Ireland’s leading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss’s music has won him fans across the globe. But if his songs have made him a star, his live shows have made him a legend. “The sense of fun is tremendous the playing first rate and the songs are sheet quality. The encores were genuine, but only because the man is too.” The Irish Times

Tickets £10+bf

Tickets £13.50+bf

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Doors 7pm

6.30pm

THE LEMON TREE STUDIO

Sunday 19 May

Aberdeen Strathspey & Reel Society presents

Scottish Music Evening The award winning orchestras of Aberdeen Strathspey & Reel Society are on stage once again, playing a variety of Scottish music. From soulful slow airs to rattlin' reels a great night of traditional entertainment is assured.

★ Tickets £9+bf C

Friday 24 – Saturday 25 May

7pm

Right Lines Productions presents

Be Silent or Be Killed

★ Tickets £12+bf C

Friday 14 - Saturday 15 June

7pm

APA Junior Youth Theatre presents

Claustrophobia What is celebrity? How do you become and remain famous?

Why do people want fame? What if the media hate you? Once you become famous, what’s left to achieve? Everyone wants to be famous, right? But most people don’t think of the consequences of fame. We explored this issue with our junior youth theatre for 12-15 year olds and were left asking some interesting questions… So we invite you to come and ponder the question - is fame worth it?

★ Tickets £6+bf CG

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Highland Theatre company Right Lines Productions – best known for The Accidental Death of an Accordionist, Who Bares Wins and Whisky Kisses – is back with a new show based on the book by Roger Hunt, Be Silent or Be Killed.

Roger Hunt was an employee of the Royal Bank of Scotland who was sent to India in November 2008 to set up a new business operation. Shortly after his arrival in Mumbai, he was caught up in the bloody terrorist attack on the Oberoi Hotel which claimed the lives of many innocent people, who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Roger is from Macduff and in many respects, just an ordinary family man born and brought up in the North-East of Scotland.

This new play explores the character of the man and the intensity of the situation he endured. For two days, Roger was trapped in his Mumbai hotel bedroom with the terrifying sound of gunfire and grenade attacks coming ever closer. He drew on an instinct to survive: as his situation became more and more grave, he was forced to make a number of calculated decisions that would ultimately save his life.

Wednesday 19 - Saturday 22 June

Wed-Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm/6.30pm

Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts Senior and Full Time Musical Theatre students are presenting a world famous musical as their annual production. 35 students take to the stage as mysterious feline characters in this all singing and dancing spectacular!

For details of this production see www.academyperformingarts.co.uk.

Tickets £12+bf Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 June

7pm

APA Senior Youth Theatre presents

Grey Matter

Thursday 5 September

Mental health issues affect everyone to some extent during their lives. Olivier award winning writer Stef Smith (Roadkill) has been working with the APA Senior Youth Theatre to create a new play which responds to the experiences, concerns and impressions of these young people about mental health. This is sure to be a thought-provoking and stimulating production brought together by one of Scotland's most exciting emerging writers and an extremely talented group of young people.

Please see boxofficeaberdeen.com for more information.

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The List Thursday 22 - Saturday 24 August

7pm

The Vinyl Theatre presents

4000 Miles By Amy Herzog A grandson and his grandmother forge an unlikely bond in Amy Herzog’s award-winning play. Leo has just cycled coast to coast, ending his epic journey unannounced at Vera’s apartment in Manhattan. With troubles to offload Leo turns to his feisty grandmother Vera, who has one or two secrets of her own to share. 4000 Miles was the recipient of two 2012 OBIE Awards, including Best New American Play. It had its 2011 world premier at New York’s Lincoln Center Theater, playing to sold-out houses and receiving critical acclaim.

Tickets £12+bf

Written by Jennifer Tremblay Translated by Shelley Tepperman Supported by Creative Scotland Starring Maureen Beattie Winner of a Herald Angel and Fringe First, The List by the celebrated Québec dramatist Jennifer Tremblay is a masterpiece in story telling. Stellar Quines’ production stars award-winning actress Maureen Beattie (27, The Enquirer), is directed by Muriel Romanes and has a creative team that includes Scottish artist John Byrne.

Set in Québec, The List is an award winning story of a woman struggling to adjust to rural life. Increasingly isolated, she keeps life in order through obsessive list making. As her marriage struggles she befriends Caroline. When Caroline requests a favour she adds it to her list. The difference between remembering to do it, and neglecting to take it seriously, becomes the difference between life and death.

“Maureen Beattie is superb” ★★★★ The Scotsman “the really magnificent thing is Maureen Beattie's mesmerising and thrillingly unforgiving performance as a woman who cannot forgive herself.” The Guardian

★ Tickets £12+bf C

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7pm

Stellar Quines presents

7pm

THE LEMON TREE STUDIO

Friday 27 September

Morgan & West Time Travelling Magicians Great Scott! Victorian magicians Morgan & West bring a magical extravaganza to a millennium near you!

No future is left unseen and no timeline left unaltered as this pair of temporal tricksters bring a show brimming over with baffling magic, unparalleled precognitive powers and a totally genuine ability to travel through time! ★★★★★ “Your spirits will be raised immeasurably by this delightful, family-friendly show. Simply spiffing!” Three Weeks ★★★★ “They are 100% genuine about their mental magic gift” The List ★★★★ “I can’t recall the last time my awe was so thoroughly struck” The Scotsman

Tickets £12+bf Family ticket £40+bf Friday 4 October 7pm

Matt Richardson Hometown Hero

Winner - Best New Show - Leicester Comedy Festival Following appearances on MTV, E4, Channel 4 and BBC Radio 2’s Russell Kane’s Whistle Stop Tour, Matt takes his much anticipated debut tour on the road to a hometown near you.

“Poised to become the next bright young sensation of comedy” The Guardian “His 2013 debut tour is definitely one for the diary” Three Weeks

★ Tickets £10+bf C

Lifeboat

An original story of courage, survival and enduring friendship Lifeboat is the extraordinary true story Bess Walder and Beth Cummings. It is a story of courage, a story of survival, a story of enduring friendship. On Friday 13 September 1940, a ship, The City of Benares, set sail from Liverpool for Canada. On board were 90 evacuees escaping the relentless bombing and dangers of war torn Britain. Four days into the crossing, the ship was torpedoed and sank. Only eleven of the evacuees survived.

Two fifteen year old girls, Bess Walder and Beth Cumming, spent 19 terrifying hours in the water on an upturned lifeboat.

They willed each other to survive. Now, over sixty years later, they remain firm friends.

Tickets £7.50+bf

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Wednesday 2 October

7pm

Catherine Wheels Theatre Company presents