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Welcome What a great line up of events and performances we have in store for The Albert Hall’s Autumn/Winter season.
The music and glitz of Vegas is brought to life with The Rat Pack at Christmas and we welcome Lee Memphis King and his band as we spend One Night With Elvis.
We also have a new look brochure The author of the hit musical to go with our new website and Mamma Mia brings her new online ticket sales. comedy play about the Bay City Rollers, Shang-A-Lang to The Hope you like it. Albert Halls and The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are certain to bring the This season we welcome back house down! some incredibly popular regulars to The Albert Halls.
The Singing Kettle are back with us in December with festive fun for all ages. The wonderful Timeless Productions are back with another unashamedly nostalgic show, Memories Are Made Of This and Voulez Vous go Mad about ABBA.
Some fantastic shows and great night’s out in the heart of Stirling. Go online or give us a call and book your tickets now! The Albert Halls Team
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SPECIAL EVENTS
The 9-piece “UK Pink Floyd Experience” replicates the line up of the full live Pink Floyd touring band of the late 80’s and 90’s.
Nostalgia just doesn’t come any better! From the producers of ‘Memory Lane’, ‘All our Yesterdays’ and ‘Rolling back the Years’ comes one of the biggest shows of its kind in the UK, taking the audience on a thrilling and breathtaking musical journey through the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s.
With state-of-the-art sound and a spectacular light show, the aim is to perfect the atmosphere of the great Pink Floyd in concert!
Includes songs by Connie Francis, Frank Sinatra, Everly Brothers, Cliff Richard, Elvis Presley, Abba, Barry Manilow, Jersey Boys, Michael Buble and many more.
Songs from “Dark Side of The Moon” through to “Division Bell” are featured, so fans of all ages will find something from their “era”!
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Sir Chris Bonington is Britain’s best known mountaineer and one of the most successful expedition leaders in history. He started climbing at the age of 16 and has been on 19 Himalayan expeditions, including 4 to Everest. He is renowned for having made many first ascents in the Alps and all the greater ranges of the world. Chris was the first mountaineer on the lecture circuit but it has been twenty years since he last toured regularly. This Autumn Chris will be presenting a brand new “life and times” talk, covering his sixty years spent in the mountains. With original images and raw footage, this is a rare opportunity to hear about some of the greatest expeditions of the twentieth century.
Fifty One Shades of Maggie is the Number 1 best selling spoof play of 50 Shades of Grey. Lovable Maggie is a working class girl who knows what she wants in a man, however she has been let down in love by all the men in her life.
This hilarious new play full of naughty bits, join Maggie and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of love, booze and whips! Not suitable for anyone under the age of 16.
Tue 22 Oct, 7.30pm £20 / £18
Fri 25 Oct, 7.30pm £20
Attending an interview at the Job Centre Maggie meets the man of her dreams, the handsome and hunky Mr Big! Does he turn out to be the man of her dreams, or will his “Private Room of Pain” put her off?
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This spectacular show begins with an authentic recreation of the 1950’s rock’n’roll years, progressing through the movie years to Elvis’s return to performing in his ’68 comeback special.
Shang-a-Lang by Catherine Johnson. A feel good play to brighten up the dark autumn evenings. Written by Catherine Johnson ,the author of the smash hit “Mama Mia”, and produced by the award winning team of director Michael Emans and designer Lyn McAndrew, this show will be unmissable!!!
The second half culminates in a rousing expo of Elvis’s years performing in Vegas. Lee Memphis King brings the majesty of the voice and the electrifying power of Elvis’s performance back to life. Accompanied throughout by his world class band and backing singers that breath the life into the music of a legend.
Three forty- something women decide to relive their youth, by going for a girls’ weekend at a Butlins, where a Bay City Roller’s tribute band are playing.
The show also features large screen projection, making it the biggest Elvis show to tour UK theatres.
But can you ever recapture your youth, and if you could, would you really want to?
Sun 10 Nov, 7.30pm £20 / £18.50
Fri 15 Nov, 7.30pm £12 / £10
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Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent, a blazing rock band and a show so hot it should carry its own health warning! Voted MG Alba Scotland’s Live Act of the Year in 2010. Since they walked away with the top prize on UK primetime TV talent show, When Will I Be Famous in 2007, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers haven’t stopped for a breath, other than to inflate their bagpipes!
‘They skirled, they marched and most importantly, they rocked’ Edinburgh Evening News. Fri 29 Nov, 7.30pm £20
Now in their “21” year touring, Voulez Vous still capture the sheer brilliance of “MAD ABOUT ABBA”!!! This brand new production is a collaboration of video projections from the smash hit film Mamma Mia! that cleverly merge into Voulez Vous’ own live interpretations of ABBA’s hits. Such as Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Super Trouper, Waterloo, Dancing Queen and many more! This is the world’s ultimate ABBA experience – a must see for ABBA fans, both young and old. Ground floor seats with dancefloor available.
Sat 30 Nov, 7.30pm £16.50 / £15 / £10
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Jai McDowall, the Scottish singing sensation and winner of Britain’s Got Talent, brings his amazing Christmas show.
The purveyors of cool swing into town with some of the greatest music of the twentieth century. Bringing back countless memories, this spectacular show features a live orchestra and stunning dancers who bring the golden age of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis vividly to life.
Backed by an amazing live band, Jai performs all your festive favourites, including:
Merry Christmas Everybody, Last Christmas, All I Want for Christmas is You, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Driving Home for Christmas, White Every song is a classic, and numbers Christmas, Do They Know It’s Christmas, include ‘Come Fly With Me’, ‘Volare’, Silent Night …and many more! ‘That’s Amore’, along with many more of Get into the festive spirit with this great your favourites. fun family show.
“Magnificent!” BBC
(With support / Bar available)
Thu 5 Dec, 8pm Fri 6 Dec, 7.30pm From £17.50 / Family & VIP available £18.50 / £19 / £20 www.stirling.gov.uk/alberthalls
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This evergreen show is as fresh and popular today as it has ever been in its two decades of rock ‘n’ rolling across the globe. It features all of Buddy’s classics plus the greatest hits from the legends of the 50s and 60s including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard and The Beatles.
“Buddy brilliant!” Graham Norton, BBC One
Wed 18 Dec, 7.30pm £12 / £14 / £15
The Singing Kettle will be at their brilliant best for this sensational new festive Show. It’s overflowing with superb audience participation, amazing costumes and lots and lots of christmassy fun. Join Anya, Kevin and Gary as they visit Kettle Village Square in search of the magic Christmas Wishing Well. Singalong with non-stop favourite songs including, Christmas Is Coming, Jingle Bells, My Aunt Came Back and Burping Bears. There’ll be new songs too, as well as loads of surprises from start to finish. Remember to wear a Santa Hat and bring a Bucket for the Well.
Fri 27 Dec, 1pm + 3.30pm Sat 28 Dec, 11am + 2pm £12.50 / £14.50 / + Family ticket
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A sensational way to end 2013 and usher in the New Year. The annual Albert Halls’ Hogmanay Ceilidh is fast becoming one of the events of the year. With dinner, dancing, entertainment and a full bar, there really is no better place to celebrate with old friends or make new ones. Your host, Moira Kerr, will provide the usual welcoming mix of Scottish songs, dances and spot prizes, to make sure that your evening will go with a swing. All leading up to the countdown to the bells and 2014!
Tue 31 Dec, 7.30pm £45 to 31 Oct / £55 thereafter
Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival
13-15 September 2013 Albert Halls & Stirling highland hotel Www.bloodyscotland.com HIRE THE ALBERT HALLS At the heart of Stirling’s cultural and community life for almost 150 years, The Albert Halls is the perfect venue for everything from spectacular wedding cermonies and receptions, to graduations, dances and conferences. So whether it’s a conference, meeting, birthday party, wedding, The Albert Halls Stirling is the perfect place to be.
book your tickets! Online: www.stirling.gov.uk/alberthalls Booking fees may apply. In Person: At The Albert Halls: Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm and until 8pm on performance nights. By Phone: Call the Box Office on 01786 473 544 or 01786 27 4000. Conditions: Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult at all performances. Booking fees vary but you will be advised at time of purchase. Access: The Albert Halls is fully accessible and can accommodate wheelchair users, please advise when booking.
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AT A GLANCE
september Sun 1
SFC: Tear Up
Fri 6
7.30pm
Just John & Paul
£12.50
Sat 7
10am
Antique Fair
£1.50
Sun 8
12 - 4pm
Stirling Wedding Show
13 - 15
various
Bloody Scotland
various
Wed 2
7.30pm
UK Pink Floyd Experience
£17.50
Fri 4
7.30pm
Memories Are Made Of This
£14/£12
Sat 5
10am
Antique Fair
£1.50
Tue 22
7.30pm
An Evening With Sir Chris Bonington
£18/£20
Fri 25
7.30pm
51 Shades of Maggie
£20
Sat 26
10am - 2pm
Christmas Card Sale
Sat 26
8.00pm
Masquerade Ball - Fancy Dress
£15
Fri 1
6 - 10pm
Takeover Youth Music Festival
£4 adv / £6 door
Sat 2
10am
Antique Fair
£1.50
Sat 9
7.30pm
The Heart of Scotland Choir
tbc
Sun 10
7.30pm
One Night of Elvis with Lee Memphis King
£18.50 / £20
Tue 12
7pm
Psychic Night in aid of Kidney Kids Scotland
£8
Fri 15
7.30pm
Rapture Theatre presents....Shang-A-Lang
£12 / £10
Sun 17
7.30pm
Stirling School’s Concert
tbc
Fri 29
7.30pm
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
£20
Sat 30
7.30pm
Voulez Vous - Mad About ABBA
£10 / £15 / £16.50
Tue 3
7.30pm
NYCOS
tbc
Thu 5
8pm
Jai McDowall’s Ultimate Christmas Party
£17.50 / Family & VIP
Fri 6
7.30pm
The Rat Pack At Christmas
£18.50 / £19 / £20
Sat 7
10am
Antique Fair
£1.50
Sun 8
7.30pm
Stirling Orchestra
tbc
Wed 18
7.30pm
Holly At Christmas
£12 / £14 / £15
Fri 20
8.00pm
Masquerade Ball - Fancy Dress
£15
Fri 27
1pm +
The Singing Kettle: Christmas Wishing Well
£12.50 / £14.50 / Family
Sat 28
11am + 2pm
The Singing Kettle: Christmas Wishing Well
£12.50 / £14.50 / Family
Tue 31
7.30pm
The Albert Halls’ Hogmanay Ceilidh
£45 until 31 Oct / £55
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