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Aberdeen's 50+ Festival
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A widely-varied programme of events aimed at people over 50, with equal emphasis on entertainment and education. Workshops, cookery demonstrations, art classes and keep fit sessions are complemented by live music performances, walks, exhibitions and plays, both in public venues around Aberdeen and on site in nursing homes.
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7 Sep–16 Sep Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Aberdeen International Youth Festival
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Festival celebrating theatre, music and dance, as performed by youth groups from Scotland, the UK and abroad. Among the 2011 highlights were performances of new productions based on Shakespeare, Burns and Dumas, as well as the city centre Festival Parade and live music from the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra. Naturally, there's also a dedicated strand of children's events, including hands on workshops in music, percussion, dance and theatre.
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1 Aug–11 Aug Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Burlesque Night
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An evening of risqué fun.
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29 Jun To be confirmed The Forum, Aberdeen
Bye Bye Birdie
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Castlegate Theatre School present an affectionately satirical look at the 1950s with the tale of a rock'n'roller who's about the join the army.
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12 Jul–14 Jul Thu–Sat 7.30pm Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Chicago
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Cell block musical telling the corrupt tale of adulterous nightclub dancer Roxie Hart (played by Hollyoaks ' Ali Bastian) and double-talking lawyer Billy Flynn.
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3 Sep–8 Sep Mon–Thu 7.30pm; Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm; Sat 5pm & 8.30pm His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Chris & Pui Roadshow
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CBeebies favourites Chris Jarvis and Pui Fan Lee present a show packed with songs, games and fun for the smallest members of the family.
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3 Jul Tue 11am & 2pm Music Hall, Aberdeen
The Cone Gatherers
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Based on the novel by Robin Jenkins, this play examines the relentless struggle between good and evil via the story of two brothers, a hateful gamekeeper and the prejudices of the class system of the 1940s.
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25 Sep–29 Sep Tue & Wed 7.30pm; Thu 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Theatre Royal, Glasgow
23 Oct–27 Oct Tue 7.30pm; Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Thu & Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm King's Theatre, Edinburgh
DanceLive
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Contemporary dance festival based in Aberdeen, including performances, film screenings, masterclasses and educational workshops. The 2012 festival will open with a world premiere choreographed by artistic director Andy Howitt, and will feature new choreography and commissions from Scottish based artists, as well as leading dance companies including Scottish Dance Theatre, Rosie Kay Dance Company and Company Chameleon.
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15 Oct–28 Oct Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
The Dracula Rock Show
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High energy rock musical featuring vampires and zombies, bored with the underworld, who decide to audition for Dead Factor and take their places among the mortals.
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4 Jul–7 Jul Wed–Sat 7.30pm Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Educating Rita
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Matthew Kelly and Claire Sweeney star in Willy Russell's play about a young girl's introduction to literature.
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11 Jun–16 Jun Mon–Wed 7.30pm; Thu 2pm & 7.30pm; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Fish Out of Water Summer Workshops
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Free workshops in street theatre from Conflux, allowing participants to create characters and learn some skills, culminating in a performance on Sat Aug 4. No experience necessary. Ages 16+.
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31 Jul–3 Aug Tue–Fri 10.30am–4.30pm Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Foundation Performance Course
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Professional tutors lead young actors through workshops and rehearsals, before a performance on the final day of the course. Apply for a place via the website. Ages 12–15.
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16 Jul–28 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Gotcha!
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Suspect Moustache Theatre presents wee Ernie, a man stalking the streets with the power to make or break peoples' days. Yes, he's a traffic warden. But will he use his powers for good or evil?
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21 Jul 7.30pm Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Guys and Dolls
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Phoenix Youth Theatre presents the story of gangsters and their molls in the 1940s.
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19 Jun–23 Jun Tue–Sat 7.30–10.30pm Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
An Instinct for Kindness
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Chris Larner's bittersweet story of accompanying his ill ex-wife to Switzerland's Dignitas clinic is told in a poignant, occasionally funny play.
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1 Jun 7pm Studio at The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Jason Byrne: People's Puppeteer
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Livewire Byrne returns with another frantic show full of props, clowning and fast-paced lunacy.
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6 Sep 8pm Music Hall, Aberdeen
Jungle Book/Seussical Jr
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Two performances from the Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts: the junior group taking on Rudyard Kipling's classic tales and the senior group performing a fun Dr Seuss musical.
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20 Jun–23 Jun Wed–Fri 7pm; Sat 3pm Studio at The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Junior Performance Course
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Kids explore their drama skills, working on movement, characterisation and storytelling, leading up to a performance on the final day of the course. Ages 8–11. Apply for a place via the website.
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13 Aug–18 Aug Mon–Sat 9.30am–5pm His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Carnival Queens
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The new show from the Lady Boys is an energetic, bright affair with a carnival theme. Enjoy cabaret, comedy, colours and costumes as 16 of the divas put on a show to be remembered.
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20 Jul–29 Jul Mon–Sat 7pm & 9pm; Sun 4.30pm & 7pm Sabai Pavilion, Aberdeen
Legally Blonde The Musical
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The smashing 2001 Reese Witherspoon film takes to the stage. Faye Brookes plays supposedly ditzy blonde Elle Woods, who embarks on a journey to get into law school with the aim of impressing her ex-boyfriend, only to discover she's actually pretty good at this studying malarkey.
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22 May–2 Jun Mon–Wed 7.30pm; Thu 2pm & 7.30pm; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Magic of Motown
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Tribute to the sweet soul sounds of Motown starring the supremely-talented Magic of Motown band, with hits made famous by the Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves and more.
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16 Jun 7.30pm Music Hall, Aberdeen
Michael Clark Company: come, been and gone
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Clark presents the latest evolution of his dance piece choreographed to the music of David Bowie and his collaborators and influences.
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5 Jun 7.30pm His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Mickey's Magic Show
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Spellbinding scenes from Disney classics including Cinderella, Aladdin and Fantasia are brought to life by Mickey, Minnie and more of their magical friends.
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6 Jul–8 Jul Fri 4.30pm; Sat & Sun 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm AECC, Aberdeen
Midnight Tango
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Strictly Come Dancing regulars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace bring the heady passions of Buenos Aires to town in this tango extravaganza.
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19 Jul–21 Jul Thu 2pm & 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Motortown
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Simon Stephens' vicious play about a soldier returning from Basra to an England he no longer recognises.
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25 Jul–26 Jul Wed & Thu 7.30pm Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen

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