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2 Jul–4 Jul
Mon–Wed 10.15am & 11.15am
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Additional Needs Summer Scrambled Arts
Music, drama, storytelling and fun to keep kids occupied during the summer hols. Ages 1–5 from 10.15am; ages 6–12 from 11.15am.
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23 Jul–27 Jul
Mon–Fri 1.30pm
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Adult Drama Week: The Classics
A chance to rediscover your acting credentials in a week of summer school recreating a piece of classical literature. Every part of the theatrical…
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20 Oct
8.30pm
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Alan Davies: Life is Pain
Best known as Stephen Fry's mop-topped buffoon on QI and duffle-coated detective in Jonathan Creek, Alan returns to his stand-up roots.
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1 Jun–7 Jun
Fri 8.45pm; Sat 5.45pm; Sun 7.15pm; Mon 6.15pm; Wed 11.30am; Thu 8.45pm
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Albert Nobbs
In 1890s Dublin, Albert (Close) is a hardworking waiter in a hotel who has concealed for years the fact that he's really a woman – only to be found…
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12 Jul
Thu 1pm, 3.30pm & 7.30pm
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The Allotment
Lawrence Crawford's play about the ways the recession has hit the allotment community and how old hands feel about letting newbies onto the scene.
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11 Jul
8pm
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An Evening with Peter Alliss
Prolific golfer talks about his life on the green, then answers audience questions.
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14 May–25 Jun
Mon 7pm
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Argentine Tango Practicas
Practice sessions for dancers who already have tango experience. Ages 18+.
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14 Jul
8pm
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The Big Fat Electric Ceilidh
A fresh mix of ceilidh and club cultures, blending pipes, fiddle and guitar with electronic music to create a brand new ceilidh experience.
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24 Jul
8pm
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Black Umfolosi
An entertaining evening of African music, dance and beautiful harmonies from Zimbabwe's Black Umfolosi.
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17 Jun
3pm
15 Jul
3pm
19 Aug
3pm
16 Sep
3pm
21 Oct
3pm
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Bl'Azz Highlife Jazz and Blues Concerts
Monthly jazz and blues concerts.
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4 Jun
8pm
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The Boy With Tape on His Face
It's comedy but without the chat. A chance to see the phenomenon of BWTOHF, in a show which is kinda cabaret, kinda theatre and kinda beautiful.
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28 Jun
8pm
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Brit Floyd
Not to be confused with the Australian Pink Floyd Show, no sirree. These guys are British. But in other ways, quite similar.
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21 Jul
Sat noon, 1.45pm & 3.30pm
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Caledonian Combat
A day of seminars from three fighters at the top of their game: UFC fighter Paul Taylor, boxer James Watling and Mixed Martial Artist Rosi Sexton.
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21 Jul
7.30pm
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Caledonian Combat: The Gathering
Cage fighting from some of the country's top martial artists.
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18 Oct
7.30pm
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Charlie Landsborough
Septuagenarian country singer who is as entertaining on stage as he is melodic.
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18 May–3 Aug
Fri 10.15am
22 Jun–29 Jun
Fri 10.15am
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Contemporary Dance: Advanced
A chance for adults with considerable dance experience to improve their technique.
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14 May–25 Jun
Mon 6.30pm
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Contemporary Dance
Dance class mixing techniques found in ballet and modern dance, as well as working on alignment, control and developing expression. Good level of…
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15 May–26 Jun
Tue 11am
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Curiously Physical
A class for people aged 16+ with additional needs who love to dance.
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30 Jun
8pm
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Daimh
Daimh, meaning affinity or kinship in Gaelic, are an exciting combination of young musicians from Ireland, Cape Breton, California and the Highlands…
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16 Sep
8pm
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Danny Bhoy: Wanderlust
One of Scotland's finest comedy experts out on tour with a new show about his itchy feet. (Travel adventures, not athlete's foot).
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1 Jun–7 Jun
Fri 6.15pm; Sat 8.15pm; Sun 4.45pm; Mon 8.45pm; Wed 7.45pm; Thu 11.30am & 6.15pm
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Delicacy (La délicatesse)
Recently widowed Nathalie (Tautou) contemplates a union with clumsy workmate Markus (Damiens). Perhaps only French cinema values beauty so highly…
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18 May–8 Jun
Fri 10.15am
22 Jun–29 Jun
Fri 10.15am
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Draw the Dancers
Draw bodies in motion at one of the advance contemporary dance classes. An untutored class, so bring your own material and equipment.
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2 Jul–7 Jul
Mon–Wed 7.30pm; Thu 1.30pm & 7.30pm; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 1.30pm & 7.30pm
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Dreamboats and Petticoats
Jukebox musical based on the songs of Roy Orbison, The Shadows and others.
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21 Sep
7.30pm
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The Drifters: Masquerade Tour
The Drifters bring over 50 years of magical songs to life with a set featuring their classic soul hits as well as new material.
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12 Jul
To be confirmed
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Eden Court Young Company Performance
Dynamic group of young performers present theatre they've devised themselves focusing on the theme of Perceptions. Ages 12+.
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11 Jul
7.30pm
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Frank Yamma
Pitjantjatjara man Frank Yamma sings brutally honest songs which tell true tales of his life and the lives of the Aboriginal people.
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17 Jul–18 Jul
Tue & Wed 8pm
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Frankie Boyle: The Last Days of Sodom
Controversial, shocking and in poor taste? Perhaps, but bloomin' funny with it. Frankie once again tries to heal the country's fools on a final tour…
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13 May–1 Jul
To be confirmed
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Guitar for Beginners
Get started on the guitar with a weekly class teaching chords, harmony, songwriting and improvisation. Ages 18+.
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13 May–1 Jul
To be confirmed
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Guitar for Improvers
Weekly classes providing exercises to improve your guitar skills. Ages 18+.
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30 May–31 May
Wed 7.45pm; Thu 11.30am
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Le Havre
In the dismal seaport of Le Havre, elderly shoe-shiner Marcel (Wilms) attempts to help a young African immigrant boy to cross the Channel to a…
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22 Jun–23 Jun
Fri & Sat 7.30pm
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Henry
History teachers look away now – this farce centred on the life of Henry VIII and his various wives re-evaluates everything we thought we knew about…
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9 Jun
8pm
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Hillfolk Noir
A beautiful blend of folk, country and rock'n'roll with Depression-era inspired string band blues and hillbilly ideals.
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23 Jun
To be confirmed
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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
The 14th Dalai Lama comes to Scotland to share some of that Buddhist spirituality in his engaging…
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14 May–25 Jun
Mon 5pm
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Hullabaloo
Drama group for kids with additional needs using creative play to develop social skills. Ages 5–12.
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11 Jun–16 Jun
Mon–Wed 8pm; Thu 2pm & 8pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm
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I Dreamed A Dream
Elaine C Smith takes on the role of Scotland's beloved SuBo in a musical charting her rise from unlikely Britain's Got Talent contestant to global…
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12 Jun
6pm
26 Jun
6pm
10 Jul
6pm
24 Jul
6pm
14 Aug
6pm
28 Aug
6pm
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In Stitches
Stitching, bitching, bad jokes, tea and cake as you learn to knit or crochet and share your skills.
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14 May–25 Jun
To be confirmed
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Integrated Performance Group
A dance, drama and movement group for people with additional needs and their carers. Ages 16+.
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25 Jul–28 Jul
Times vary
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Inverness Book Festival
Local and nationally recognised authors return to Inverness for another scenic literary week. Last year, authors covered genres ranging across…
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7 Nov–11 Nov
Times vary
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Inverness Film Festival
A broad programme of film screenings including world and Scottish premieres, career retrospectives, rare showings of classic films and new releases.
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15 Jun
Times vary
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Inverness Local Mod
Traditional song, poetry and storytelling competitions.
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18 Jul
7.30pm
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Jimmie MacGregor: In the Footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie
An informative illustrated talk from Jimmie, exploring the Young Pretender's life after his dramatic defeat at Culloden.
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31 Aug–1 Sep
Fri 8pm; Sat 7pm
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Jimmy Carr: Gagging Order
The deadpan one presents his new crude, rude, but clever show, no doubt packed with puns aplenty and jokes that teeter on the verge of acceptability.
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14 Jul
7.30pm
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John, Ben and Mrs Mac Present …
Traditional Scottish dance music and country & western sounds from the like of Manson Grant & the Dynamos and Jim Mackay's Scottish Dance…
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14 May–25 Jun
Mon 6.30pm
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Just Sing
A fun choral group open to all levels to learn different styles and techniques to improve their voices. Ages 18+.
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6 Jun
7.30pm
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Keith & Kristyn Getty
Part of aLive Festival. Hymn writers/singers in concert, the Scottish leg of their tour features special guests Stuart Townend and the New Scottish…
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10 Sep–12 Sep
Mon–Wed 8pm
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Kevin Bridges: The Story Continues…
The biggest name in Scottish stand-up continues his reign with another show packed with astute observations and deathly funny gags.
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24 Jun
7.30pm
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Kieran Goss
Irish singer/songwriter Kieran Goss plays material from his 20 year career.
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1 Aug–2 Aug
Wed & Thu 8pm
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The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Carnival Queens
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…
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31 May
8pm
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Marley
Kevin Macdonald's documentary chronicles the rise of Bob Marley, the first musical superstar from the developing countries to gain a global…
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8 Jun
7.30pm
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Michael Clark Company: come, been and gone
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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3 Aug
8pm
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Michael McIntyre
Please note: this is a warm up show. The dapper dafty performs to gigantic audiences following his massively successful Comedy Roadshow series and…
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25 Jun
1.30pm
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Mikey and Addie
A new show from Andy Manley, Rob Evans and macrobert, about a boy called Mikey and a girl called Addie, life-changing moments, secrets, lies and…
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30 May
7.30pm
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Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers
Powerful rhythms and theatrical choreography from the energetic drumming group.
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27 May–31 May
Mon 6.15pm; Tue 7.15pm; Wed 11.30am; Thu 8.30pm; Sun 7pm
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Nannerl, la soeur de Mozart (Mozart's Sister)
Historical drama based on truth following the Mozart family's travels around Europe in the wake of their sensationally talented son, and the trials…
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22 Jul
8pm
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National Youth Jazz Orchestras of Scotland with Rick Taylor
The talented youngsters head out on a 20th anniversary summer tour accompanied by virtuoso trombonist Rick Taylor. Directed by Malcolm Edmonstone…
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7 Jul
8pm
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Niki King & the Elements
Singing self-penned tunes of 21st century love, life and loss, Scotland's top soul/jazz singer's vocal prowess has the audience eating out of her…
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25 Jun
6.30pm
30 Jul
6.30pm
27 Aug
6.30pm
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Novel Writing
A monthly group to get advice, tips and feedback on your progress. Please phone to confirm your attendance.
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17 Jun
7.30pm
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The Parson's Pirates
Opera Della Luna present the farcical tale of a church drama group's attempt to stage their own version of Gilbert & Sullivan's Pirates of…
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5 Jun
7.15pm
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Passport To Pimlico
A London borough discovers an ancient charter and declares its independence and exemption from rationing. Wonderful wit and fun as the Ealing…
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20 Jul
7.30pm
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Patience
Gilbert & Sullivan's aesthetic opera follows some lovelorn Dragoon Guards spurned by their intendeds, who have fallen for a couple of celebrity…
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16 May–27 Jun
Wed 7pm
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Playwriting
Self-run group exploring play writing with the chance to gain feedback on your script. Phone to enrol.
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19 Jul
8pm
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Preston Reed
Fusing blues, folk, funk and jazz to create aural pictures of Americana, the Girvan-based American is widely recognised as one of the world's most…
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19 Nov
8pm
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The Proclaimers and Blueflint
Scotland's unforgettable musical twins return to the stage with their singalong Caledonian anthems.
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1 Jun–7 Jun
Fri 6pm & 8.30pm; Sat 2pm, 6pm & 8.30pm; Sun 5pm & 7.45pm; Mon 8.30pm; Tue 7.45pm; Wed 2pm & 7.15pm; Thu 6pm & 8.30pm
4 Jun
6pm
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Prometheus
Sci-fi adventure in which a team of scientists investigating alien life forms becomes stranded and has to fight a battle in which the safety of…
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16 Oct–17 Oct
Tue & Wed 7.30pm
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Scottish Ballet: Autumn Season 2012
Martin Lawrance's Run For It, William Forsythe's Workwithinwork and Hans van Manen's Five Tangos make up the national company's diverse autumn bill.
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23 Jan–26 Jan
Wed 7.30pm; Thu 2pm & 7.30pm; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2pm & 7.30pm
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Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker
Scottish Ballet presents the story of a beautiful nutcracker doll whose magical adventures are played out to Tchaikovsky's classic score, featuring…
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5 Jun
6pm
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Scottish Opera: Pirates Unwrapped
A free, hour-long peek backstage at the inner workings, characters, scenes and high points of The Pirates of Penzance.
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29 Jan
7.15pm
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Scottish Opera/RCS: A Midsummer Night's Dream
A semi-staged performance. How do you turn Shakespeare into opera? It was all right for the likes of Verdi, who used translations; Benjamin Britten…
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8 Nov–10 Nov
Thu & Sat 7.15pm
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Scottish Opera: The Magic Flute
Mozart's classic tale of the search for love, wisdom and truth is also a complex allegory in favour of Freemasonry, or something, but you don't need…
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9 Nov
6pm
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Scottish Opera: The Magic Flute Unwrapped
Some operas are pretty self-explanatory, but The Magic Flute has more layers than an unusually tall lasagne, and before being plunged into its…
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6 Jun–8 Jun
Thu & Fri 7.15pm; Sat 2.15pm & 7.15pm
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Scottish Opera: The Pirates of Penzance
About Pirates of Penzance we're teeming with a lot o' news: it was written in a hurry so that Gilbert & Sullivan could open it on Broadway and…
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12 Oct–14 Oct
Fri 2pm; Sat & Sun noon & 3pm
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The Singing Kettle: Shake, Rattle and Roll
Join Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin to make a right old racket – bang on a homemade instrument to accompany all the old favourites like ' Music Man…
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24 Jun
11am
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Singing with a Difference
Find your voice with a workshop for all abilities, focusing on toning techniques and practical advice to have you singing like a lark in no time.
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20 Jun
7.30pm
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Everest, The Eiger and more
The unstoppable explorer, in conversation with mountaineer and photographer Ian Parnell, discusses his decision, in his early 60s and following a…
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27 Jun
7.30pm
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Spectacular! Spectacular!
A musical performance from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
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16 Jul–20 Jul
Mon–Fri 1pm
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Summer Drama-Tastic
Games, exercises, costumes and characters to be explored in this five-day summer drama workshop. There's a performance for family and friends at the…
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18 Jul–20 Jul
Wed–Fri 10.15am, 11.15am & 1pm
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Summer Scrambled Arts
Music, drama, storytelling and fun to keep kids occupied during the summer hols. Ages 1–2 from 10.15am; ages 3–5 from 11.15am and ages 6–8 from 1pm.
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23 Jul–27 Jul
Mon–Fri 10.15am
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Summer Youth Drama Week
Take a week out of the long summer holidays to develop your drama skills at a summer school that leads to an informal performance for family and…
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16 Jul–20 Jul
Mon–Fri 10am
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Summerheat Coolbeat
Summer school dance activities leading to a performance for family and friends at the end of the week. Ages 9–12.
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28 Aug–29 Aug
Tue & Wed 7.30pm
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Tam O'Shanter
Gerry Mulgrew's adaptation of the Burns classic offers a highly visual, musical and comical evening of theatre.
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8 Jun
8pm
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The Rape of Lucrece
Olivier award nominee and RSC actor Gerard Logan presents a solo performance of Shakespeare's great narrative poem.
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25 May–31 May
Mon 8.15pm; Tue 11.30am; Wed 7.15pm; Thu 6pm; Fri 8.30pm; Sat 5pm; Sun 5.15pm
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This Must be the Place
Reclusive rock star Cheyenne (Penn) goes in search of the SS officer who humiliated his father at Auschwitz. A weird and sometimes wonderful mixture…
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3 Jun
7.30pm
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Time Gentlemen Please!
Set in a deserted pub, this innovative dance performance pits old traditions against new, with Morris dancers facing off against B-boys and clog…
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18 Jun
5pm
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University of Highlands & Islands Lecture
With BBC Scotland Political Editor Brian Taylor. A series of lectures hosted by the University of the Highlands & Islands, focusing on…
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22 Nov
8pm
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Vampires Rock
Expect to find yourself air-guitaring along to this unique future-set vampirific musical as Steve Steinman's band The Lost Boys blast their way…
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13 Jun
7.30pm
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The Virginia Monologues
Defiantly ungrumpy old woman and veteran agony aunt Virginia Ironside explains why old age is the best and funniest time of your life.
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30 Jun
Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm
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A Wild Life: An Audience with Steve Backshall
The popular television adventurer talks about his wild encounters with the natural world, featuring film clips and a Q&A. Suitable for children…
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21 Aug–22 Aug
To be confirmed
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Wonderland
Created by Vanishing Point from Scotland, Wonderland, a darkly subversive take on the themes of Alice in Wonderland, examines the attraction of fame…
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13 May–1 Jul
Sun 11.15am
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Yoga
Sunday morning relaxation with Hatha Yoga techniques. All levels of experience welcome; wear comfortable clothing.
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