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Royal Highland Show 2012

"Scottish+Opera:+La+bohème"

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100% Silk Showcase
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Club showcase for the boutique LA label, headlined by 100% Silk honcho Amanda Brown's LA Vampires soundsystem with support from Ital and Magic Touch, each featuring a member of Mi Ami, and singer Maria Minerva.
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7 Jun 10pm Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow
The 13th Horseman with Barry Hutchison
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Drake is forced to join the four horsemen of the apocalypse as the new Death. Join Barry Hutchinson, king of apocalyptic comedy, for the crazy real-life stories that inspire his darkly funny, lightning-paced books.
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17 Jun 3.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
40th Scottish Borders Historic Motoring Extravaganza
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Over 500 cars, motorcycles and other vehicles on display. Added to this are children's activities, craft stalls and the chance to experience a Formula 1 car up close.
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10 Jun To be confirmed Thirlestane Castle, Lauder
42nd Street
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Dave Willetts and Marti Webb star in US director Mark Bramble's Broadway production of the award-winning musical comedy. Songs include Lullaby Of Broadway, We're In The Money, Shuffle Off To Buffalo, Keep Young And Beautiful and I Only Have Eyes For You.
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19 Jun23 Jun Jun 19–23, 7.30pm, mats Jun 20 & 21, 2pm, Jun 23, 2.30pm Grand Opera House, Belfast
5th Ave Girl
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In this Depression-era comedy, a wealthy man recruits an unemployed woman in order to annoy his neglectful family.
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9 Jul 6.10pm
Featuring an introduction by Chris Fujiwara, Artistic Director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
80s Mania
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A celebration of music from the 1980s, featuring the songs of Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Culture Club and Wham.
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22 Jun Jun 22, 7.30pm Grand Opera House, York
80s Refugee Week Roller Disco
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Get your skates on and boogie away to some classic 80s tunes. Ticket sales are in aid of the Scottish Refugee Council. Over 13s only; under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Price includes skate and safety equipment hire. Booking via the Tron Theatre Box Office. Part of Refugee Week.
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15 Jun 6pm Jumpin Jaks, Glasgow
Aberdeen vs Glasgow vs The World II - Free
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FGC Comedy / Laughing Horse Free Festival. For two years running, Chris Stephen has brought you the finest upcoming Scottish comedians as well as guest acts from around the globe, and this year is no different – except this time we're going for it! Through the entire festival we will bring you stand-up comedians, ventriloquists, character acts, games, fun and general mayhem. Last year was our most successful after receiving a four-star review and touring the show afterwards in Scotland.
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2 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 4.30–5.30pm Laughing Horse @ The Newsroom, Edinburgh
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 Sep16 Sep Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Aberdour Festival
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The picturesque seaside town plays host to an action-packed family-friendly festival. There's something for all ages and all tastes, from a beach day with a sandcastle competition for children and raft race for adults, to food and wine tastings with twinned towns in Italy and France, as well as sports, magic shows, children's activities and live music over the course of ten days.
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20 Jul29 Jul Times vary Various Venues, Aberdour
Aberfeldy Festival
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A bigger and better version of previous years, with plans to expand the literary strand of this community affair. Saturday features a Family Fun Day and Traders Market, while the rest will be curated by a special guest, following up the work of last year's ideas man: Ian Rankin.
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2 Nov3 Nov Times vary Various Venues, Aberfeldy
Abernethy Highland Games
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11 Aug To be confirmed Playing Fields, Aviemore
About Tam O'Shanter
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Bruce's 'educomedy' romps through the early years of Scottish history, taking in Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, the Declaration of Arbroath and the odd rude word. 3Part of Burns an' a' That.
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31 May 9pm
2 Jun 8pm
Loudoun Hall, Ayr
Aboyne and Deeside Festival
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A diverse programme from the wee festival, which has covered theatre, comedy – last year featuring Hardeep Singh Kholi – with exhibitions, workshops, music and film all included. Planned acts include the Bingham Quartet and an appearance from children's author Mairi 'Katie Morag' Hedderwick.
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13 Jul29 Jul Times vary
Deeside Theatre will act as main venue, but some events will take pace around Deeside.
Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne
Aboyne Highland Games
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4 Aug To be confirmed The Green, Aboyne
Active Aboyne
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A week of events based around the natural and cultural heritage of Deeside. Daytimes are spent in the great outdoors with mushroom walks, horse riding, hill walks, gliding, kayaking and more, while evenings offer indoor inspiration in the form of a series of talks, which this year are themed around the International Year of Sustainability and the 125th anniversary of mountaineering society the Cairngorm Club. Already booked to appear is Stephen Venables, notable as the first Briton to climb…
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15 Sep24 Sep Times vary Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside
Adam Ant & The Good, The Mad And The Lovely Posse, Georgie Girl & Her Poussez Posse
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The eccentric singer-songwriter performs his punk-infused pop hits with his band.
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19 Nov Nov 19, 7pm, doors De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea
Adult Scottish Open
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13 Oct14 Oct To be confirmed Livingston, Livingston
African Drumming Village
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Scotland's only festival dedicated to drumming, with African beats echoing around the landscape of Glenisla. With the emphasis on friendly, relaxed fun, workshops are provided for all the family to learn how to sing, play and dance African style.
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31 Jul4 Aug Times vary Glenisla, Perth
Agatha Parrot with Kjartan Poskitt
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Daft stories, hilarity and brain-bending facts about the wacky world of maths. Ages 6–10.
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16 Jun 3.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Age of Consent
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A couple of innocent college students fall in love. Director La Cava's fondness for improvisation brings the young cast to life.
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7 Jul 6.10pm
Featuring an introduction by Chris Fujiwara, Artistic Director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Airth Highland Games
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28 Jul To be confirmed North Greens Park, Falkirk
Aisha Orazbayeva
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The violinist performs Luigi Nono's La Lontananza Nostalgica Utopica Futura, Boulez's Anthemes I and Martin Matalon's Traces VII.
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26 Jun Jun 26, 8.30pm The Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston Culture House, London N16
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 Aug11 Aug Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic
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The Pub Landlord glues Broken Britain back together with his heady brew of acumen, satire and boozy buffoonery in his follow-up to the Barrel Of Fun tour.
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11 Nov Nov 11, 7.30pm Buxton Opera House, Buxton
12 Nov Nov 12, 7.30pm Grand Opera House, York
Alan Davies: Life Is Pain
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Sharp and inventive wit from the QI regular.
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15 Sep Sep 15, 8.30pm Jersey Opera House, Jersey
14 Oct Oct 14, 8pm Grand Opera House, Belfast
1 Dec Dec 1, 8pm Buxton Opera House, Buxton
Alasdair Beatson
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Scottish pianist plays a recital of pieces inspired by songs and singing: Mozart's 10 Variations in G is a series of variations on an aria by Gluck; Schubert's Wanderer Fantasy is based on one of its composers own songs, and is so technically demanding that even Schubert couldn't play it; two of Liszt's arrangements for solo piano of Schubert songs, Du bist die Ruh and Gretchen am Spinnrade; and finally Liszt's version of Schumann's Widmung.
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25 Nov 3pm City Halls, Glasgow
Alastair Morton and Edinburgh Weavers: Artist-designed Textiles and Pioneering Modern Art
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Lesley Jackson tells the story of the career of Constructivist artist Alastair Morton, highlighting his importance for British art and textiles in the 20th Century.
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21 Aug 12.45pm Hawthornden Lecture Theatre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Alastair Savage
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Scottish fiddle tunes including 18th and 19th-century works alongside contemporary tunes as Savage presents 'A Scottish Fiddle Journey' as he's joined by guitarist/pianist Euan Drysdale and double bassist Iain Crawford.
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25 Jun 7pm Greenmill Primary School, Cumnock
26 Jun 8pm St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh
27 Jun 8pm Falkirk Old Parish Church, Falkirk
28 Jun 8pm St John's Kirk, Perth
29 Jun 8pm St Mary & St Finnan Church, Glenfinnan
1 Jul 3pm Cathedral of the Isles, Isle of Cumbrae
2 Jul 7.30pm The Sanctuary, Aberdeen
3 Jul 7.30pm Little Dunkeld Kirk, Dunkeld
Alba Brass
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New Scottish music for brass: the world premiere of Christopher Gough's Bagatelle Suite, the Scottish premiere of Eddie McGuire's Auriga and the premiere of the winner of Alba Brass's composition competition, followed by MacMillan's Adam's Rib. Part of Cottier Chamber Project.
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16 Jun 6.30pm Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow
Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival
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A quirky film festival which points focus at work relating to the natural world and our relationship with it. Set against the backdrop of Hawick, this year's programme promises a range of short and full-length films, with children's workshops, Q&A sessions and special screenings to share passion for the moving image. Booking is essential.
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26 Oct28 Oct Times vary Tower Mill, Hawick
Alec Galloway & Peter Howson: The Spiritual and the Tangible
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Work by two Scottish artists who happen to be long-time friends. Peter Howson's work is marked by his own personal quest for meaning and redemption; Alec Galloway takes existing objects and reconfigures them to make new meanings. Part of the West End Festival.
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19 May16 Jun Wed–Fri 11am–5pm; Sat 11am–4pm Mansfield Park Gallery, Glasgow
Aleksander Zyw: Paintings and Drawings
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Paintings and drawings by Polish-born but subsequently Edinburgh-based artist (1905-1995), focusing on his work of the 1940s and 50s.
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12 May30 May Mon–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–4pm The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
Alex Yellowlees Hot Club Jazz Quartet
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Alex Yellowlees Hot Club Jazz Quartet. Simply outstanding! This modern day Scottish Grappelli, on violin, along with virtuoso guitarists Ged Brockie and Mike Nisbet, and legendary double bassist Kenny Ellis, perform truly exciting, intoxicating and inspirational Hot Club jazz. Laced with swing and Latin rhythms and Celtic gypsy flair. 'Brilliant, don't miss them! Outstanding jazz musicianship.' (Turin International Jazz Festival). 'They will swing you into good health!' (BBC Radio 3). 'Alex…
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10 Aug 8.30pm Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh
Alfie Boe: The Bring Him Home Tour
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West End hits and light opera from tenor Boe.
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31 May May 31, 8pm G Live, Guildford
1 Jun Jun 1, 8pm Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
26 Jun Jun 26, 7.30pm, doors 7pm Brangwyn Hall, The Guildhall, Swansea
27 Jun Jun 27, 7.30pm Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth
10 Jul 7pm Music Hall, Aberdeen
11 Jul 7pm Caird Hall, Dundee
19 Jul Jul 19, 8pm Orchard Theatre, Dartford
25 Mar 7pm The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
27 Mar 7pm Clyde Auditorium at SECC, Glasgow
28 Mar Mar 28, 7.30pm Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne
30 Mar Mar 30, 7.30pm, doors 6.30pm Brighton Centre, Brighton
3 Apr Apr 3, 7.30pm Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth
14 Apr Apr 14, 7.30pm Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Alim Qasimov Ensemble
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Alim Qasimov has been described as one of the world’s greatest vocalists. His performances of Azeri mugham – the classical music of Azerbaijan – are recognised worldwide for their searing intensity and raw emotion. Qasimov shares the stage with his daughter Fargana, their soaring voices combining in dramatic vocal duets on themes of love and devotion. Supported by the Aga Khan Foundation. Greyfriars Series: Buy for 8 concerts in the series and get the 9th free. Young people can buy any…
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23 Aug 5.45pm Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
Alina Bzhezhinska & Niki King
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Award-winning vocalist Niki King and acclaimed harpist Alina Bzhezhinska collaborate on songs by Brel, Nina Simone, Bonnie Raitt and others.
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21 Jun 6pm Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Alina Bzhezhinska and Niki King
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New collaboration from Perrier Jazz Vocalist award-winner Niki King and harpist Alina Bzhezhinska, covering musical ground from Jobim to Jack Brel, Nina Simone and Bonnie Raitt.
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21 Jun 6pm Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Alison Kinnaird: Taking Flight
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Works in glass combining images of the human form with images of birds and flight.
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12 May30 May Mon–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–4pm The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
Alistair Darling
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The man who was at the helm when disaster hit the economy tells the story of how some of the biggest financial institutions in the world were brought back from the brink.
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17 Jun 6pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Alistair Ogilvy Band
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Distinctive Scottish music packed with emotion, history and story.
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26 Jul 7.30pm St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow
Allan Massie
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The author discusses his new literary thriller Dark Summer in Bordeaux, which continues the story begun in Death in Bordeaux.
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17 Jun 6.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Allan Ramsay: Fathers & Sons, Wives & Children
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Art historian Dr Patricia Andrew gives a talk on the theme of 'Picturing Power', as part of a series of Portrait Gallery talks.
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29 Aug 12.45pm Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Alpine Symphony
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Donald Runnicles and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra return to the Festival with two transcendental evocations of nature and landscape - Beethoven's Symphony No 6 'Pastoral' and Strauss' monumental Alpine Symphony. Sponsored by Arup.
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11 Aug 8pm Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Alva Highland Games
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14 Jul To be confirmed Johnstone Park, Alva
Amarita Vargas: Flamenco Evening
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The international artist demonstrates choreography developed in Jerez De La Frontera, then leads an introduction-to-flamenco dance workshop.
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8 Jun Jun 8, 7.30pm Town Hall at Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe
The Ambassador (Ambassadøren)
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Danish documentarist/satirist/provocateur Mads Brügger decides to expose the high-stakes game of political and economic corruption in Africa. How to go about this? By carrying a hidden camera as he buys a diplomatic assignment to the Central African Republic and sets up a match factory staffed by Pygmies to serve as a front for a diamond-smuggling operation. A gonzo exposé of neo-colonialism that is bound to stir up controversy. 'Brügger is sort of the VICE magazine version of Sasha Baron…
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25 Jun 6.10pm
24 Jun 4.45pm
Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Focus on Denmark
Cineworld Fountainpark, Edinburgh
American Reunion
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(3 stars) The American Pie gang have a 13-year reunion and contemplate some familiar problems about love, sex and intimacy. A fun nostalgia trip that rates the heart as important as the other bodily parts; the original cast are as likable (or not) as ever. Nothing very revelatory but plenty of laughs.
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30 May31 May Wed & Thu 8pm
1 Jun2 Jun Fri & Sat 8.10pm
The Pavilion, Galashiels
Amok
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One sweltering day on the mean streets of Manila, various lives intersect and come into conflict as an act of random violence escalates into a brutal struggle for survival. 'Fajardo's technical exercise is a showcase of his talent for skewering disparate lives momentarily trapped in an urban labyrinth through a random act of violence'. (Khavn de la Cruz, filmmaker).
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21 Jun 7.45pm
Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Philippine New Wave
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Andrew Miller
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Costa Award-winning novelist Andrew Miller discusses Pure, the story of one man's efforts to demolish an overflowing Paris cemetery.
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16 Jun 7.45pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Andy McNab
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His new novel is shrouded in mystery, but the author of Bravo Two Zero reveals all at his Scottish book launch.
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17 Jun 4.30pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Angela Hewitt
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The pianist performs Couperin's Les Moissonneurs, Les Langueurs-Tendres, Les Baricades Misterieuses, Le Moucheron, Le Rossignol-en-amour, La Pantomime and Passacaille, Faure's Theme Et Variations In C Sharp Minor and his Three Nocturnes, plus Rameau's Suite In A Minor.
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1 Jun Jun 1, 7.30pm Forum Theatre at Malvern Theatres, Malvern
Angus Glens Walking Festival
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Explore the Angus Glens with a selection of walks led by experienced rangers and mountaineers, with some strenuous numbers for the committed walker and easier jaunts for those just breaking in their boots. Evening events will be laid on for meet-ups after a hard day's hike. New walks for 2012 include Glen Clova and Glen Lethnot to Glen Esk.
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31 May3 Jun Times vary Angus, Angus
Animation Panel: Running Out of Film
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Nominees for the McLaren Animation Award discuss the impact of digital technology on animation practice with other industry specialists. Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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28 Jun 2.30pm
Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Animation
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Anne Renshaw Sings!
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Anne Renshaw. With guests Ian Main and Andrew Lyons. A lovely, clear voice, singing mostly a selection of self-penned songs, full of tuneful melodies and evocative lyrics, from her debut CD, Awakening. Anne's songs always delight her audiences with subject matter ranging from her native Scottish Borders to her local No. 37 bus! She is joined by Ian Main and Andrew Lyons, well known on the Edinburgh folk scene for their lively jigs and reels, slow airs to die for and wonderful songs. An hour…
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11 Aug 7.30pm Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh
Anne Schwanewilms, Malcolm Martineau
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German lyric soprano Anne Schwanewilms is one of today’s finest opera singers, and her imaginative insight, dramatic flair and lustrous tone are equally apparent in her bewitching song recitals. Joined by pianist Malcolm Martineau, she performs a selection from Hugo Wolf’s settings of highly charged poems by Eduard Mörike, as well as pieces by Richard Strauss and Debussy. Supported by Edinburgh International Festival Benefactors.
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25 Aug 11am The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Annick Valley Outdoor Festival
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Annual walking festival throughout the beautiful Annick Valley countryside with a mix of guided walks and family events. The event ties in with the region's Doors Open Day, giving visitors and locals alike the opportunity explore Kilmaurs, Stewarton and Dunlop inside and out.
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1 Sep2 Sep Times vary Various venues
Annuale
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A chance for Edinburgh artist-led projects to show off their talents, supported by The Embassy. A celebration of all things grassroots and artist in Auld Reekie.
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8 Jun24 Jun Times vary Embassy, Edinburgh
The Antiques Game
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All that time spent watching The Antiques Roadshow has finally paid off – this is a chance to show off your knowledge in an antiques quiz featuring various pieces supplied by the Scottish Antique and Arts Centre.
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8 Aug 7.30pm Cortachy Castle, Kirriemuir
Apartment House
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The group performs David Mahler's La Ciudad De Nuestra Senora La Reina De Los Angeles, Walter Zimmermann's When I Am 84, Morton Feldman's Two Instruments and Extensions V and De Kooning, Michael Pisaro's Harmony Series, Howard Skempton's Suite from The Delicate and a new work, plus a new work by Christopher Fox.
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11 Jun Jun 11, 8pm Hall Two at Kings Place, London N1
An Appointment with the Wicker Man
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National Theatre of Scotland / The Assembly Rooms. By Greg Hemphill and Donald McLeary. On a remote Scottish island, amateur theatre company @LochParryPlayer are rehearsing their stage version of cult film The Wicker Man. Their unique approach to this classic horror owes more to Glee than Christopher Lee, but as they say themselves – we're all about the fun! Cast: Sean Biggerstaff, Jimmy Chisholm, Greg Hemphill, Johnny McKnight, Sally Reid, Paul Riley and Ros Sydney. 'It was brilliant, just…
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1 Aug2 Aug Wed & Thu 3.10pm
Preview performance.
Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
3 Aug26 Aug Tue–Sun 3.10–4.50pm Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
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The group performs Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio Espagnol, Elliot Goldenthal's Themes From Frida, Luis Bacalov's Il Postino, Gustavo Santaolalla's De Usuahia A La Quiaca, M Tadic and V Stefanovski's Ajde Dali Znaes Pametis Milice/Pajduska, Dalwyn Henshall's Lento, Catriona McKay's The Swan, David Pritchard's Stairs and Andrew York's Quiccan.
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24 Jun Jun 24, 11am RECITAL ROOM at Blackheath Halls, London SE3
Aquillos Ensemble
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A programme that includes Ibert's Trois Pieces Breves, Malcolm Arnold's Three Shanties, and a selection from Farkas's Hungarian Dances, as well as opening with an arrangement of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's overture from his opera Le Devin du Village.
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9 Aug 6pm Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition & Workshop
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The Scottish Middle Eastern Council invites you to learn more about Arabic calligraphy. Part of Refugee Week.
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23 Jun 1pm Fred Paton Centre, Glasgow
Arbroath Sea Fest
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Annual festival of maritime heritage, with events this year taking on a WWII theme. There are 1940s vehicle displays, music and song from the wartime era and a journey back in time from Arbroath Abbey Timetheme. On top of this are the usual attractions including the star of the show, the Smokie Trail – around 70 stalls packed with fresh seafood along Arbroath harbour, including the eponymous smoked fish delicacy, plus craft stalls offering everything from jewellery to confectionery.
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4 Aug5 Aug Times vary Arbroath Harbour, Arbroath
Arches LIVE
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A vibrant programme of new and experimental dance, visual art and theatre events that takes over the myriad nooks and crannies of the Arches. 2011 featured Stef Smith's Jamais Vu, Ross MacKay’s The Medium and a collaboration between Cara Berger and the Flatrate Theatre Company based around the book of Genesis.
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17 Sep29 Sep Times vary The Arches, Glasgow
Archie Fisher
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A mixture of Scottish traditional and contemporary songs from folk troubadour Fisher, known for his BBC Radio 4 award-winning show Travelling Folk.
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2 Jun 7.30pm The Swallow Theatre, Whithorn
Arctic Winds
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Young wind quintet plays pieces by Ibert, Geddes, Shostakovich and Parker. Bring a rug or folding chair. Part of Music at Paxton.
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22 Jul 4.30pm Hayloft Gallery, Berwick upon Tweed
Argyllshire (Oban) Highland Gathering
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23 Aug To be confirmed Mossfield Park, Oban
Arisaig Highland Games
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25 Jul To be confirmed Traigh Farm
Arran Folk Festival
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The island known for being Scotland in miniature presents a weekend of folk, with sessions, concerts and ceilidhs centred in Brodick.
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14 Jun17 Jun Times vary Isle of Arran (various), Isle of Arran
Art and Conflict: Commissioning War Art
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Talk exploring the varied difficulties of commissioning art on contemporary conflict, with particular discussion of Roderick Buchanan’s film and photographic work Legacy in the context of 20th and 21st-century war art.
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1 Aug 12.45pm Hawthornden Lecture Theatre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Art Cart
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Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections.
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3 Jun 2pm
1 Jul 2pm
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Art for Not Quite Beginners: Looking 10
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An informal discussion-based tour of the gallery led by art historian Ola Wojtkiewicz. The theme for this session is Masterpieces. Booking is essential.
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31 May 10.30am Clore Education Centre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Art for Not Quite Beginners: Making 10
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A hands-on art-making workshop led by artist Rosie Lesso, exploring the art and craft of collage.
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31 May 1.30pm Clore Education Centre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
The Art of Writing 2
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Number two in a season of five-day courses on writing (April's focused on Edvard Munch), this course aims to improve participants' writing skills and by using works in the exhibition Van Gogh to Kandinsky: Symbolist Landscape in Europe 1800–1910 for inspiration. Booking is essential.
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21 Jul 10.30am Clore Education Centre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Ashby De La Zouch Fake Festival
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A showcase of tribute acts and covers bands. Featuring Coldplace, Kazabian, Blondied, Jamirrorquai, Resession, The Hedge Pigs and The Inspired.
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2 Jun Jun 2, 12.30pm, doors Baths Grounds, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Assynt Highland Games
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10 Aug To be confirmed Culag Park, Sutherland
At Home With The Neanderthals: Excavations At La Cotte De St Brelade, Jersey: Lecture
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Dr Matt Pope from University College London talks about the work being carried out on the Channel Island's site and the evolution and fate of human's closest evolutionary relative.
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7 Jun Jun 7, 1.15pm, booking essential BP Lecture Theatre at British Museum, London WC1B
Atholl and Breadalbane Highland Gathering
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11 Aug To be confirmed Wades Park, Atholl & Breadalbane
Auchinleck's Alive and Kicking Festival
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Concerts by mainstream folk and rock and pop covers bands and a dinner dance in the evenings are complemented at this local festival by a daytime programme of art exhibitions, craft fairs, a football tournament and a funfair.
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27 Jul29 Jul Times vary Auchinleck, Auchinleck
Auchmithie Arts Festival
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Held in the home of the Arbroath Smokie, the Heritage Arts Auchmithie Residents (HAAR) have put together their second annual weekend featuring pottery, paintings, photography, jewellery, and prints from local artists and craft workers. There will also be a tearoom serving up home-baked treats and tea.
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18 Aug19 Aug Times vary Auchmithie
Auchtermuchty Festival
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A selection of formal and informal traditional music events, including ceilidhs, competitions, concerts and workshops set around the historic village of Auchtermuchty. Events include a pageant, featuring local children and a Grand Open Air Dance to end the festival with a whirl.
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10 Aug12 Aug Times vary Auchtermuchty, Auchtermuchty
Avengers Assemble
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(4 stars) Big blockbuster superhero action as Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow and Hawkeye team up to save the world.
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30 May31 May
(3D) Wed & Thu 4.50pm
2 Jun4 Jun Mon & Sat 2pm; Sun 5pm
The Pavilion, Galashiels
Ayrshire Burns Brightly
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A series of arty projects taking inspiration from the democratic ideals of the Scottish Enlightenment, and how they inspired Burns. Installation and soundscape experiences take over Ayrshire, and there's also a large cardboard tower that the public are invited to help tear down. Part of Roofless.
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31 May3 Jun Times vary Various Venues, South Ayrshire
Back To Basie Orchestra
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15 Jun Jun 15, 7.30pm De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea
Bags of Art
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Collect a bag of art activities from the art station, and you and your family can explore the gallery with its help and make your own art. Ages 4–12.
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17 Jun 2pm Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh
Ballater Highland Games
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9 Aug To be confirmed Monaltrie Park, Ballater
Ballater Victoria Week
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The Ballater community has been hosting Victoria Week since 1987, making this year a silver jubilee to go with the Queen's Diamond celebrations. In honour of all those years of royalty, the programme of events includes a film night, book fair, exhibitions, safari and children's disco.
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4 Aug12 Aug Times vary Various Venues, Ballater
Balloch (Loch Lomond) Highland Games
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14 Jul To be confirmed Balloch Castle & Country Park, Balloch
Ballochmyle Outdoor Festival
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Get outdoors and explore the scenery, nature and heritage of East Ayrshire with this series of guided walks and family events.
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21 Jul22 Jul Times vary Various venues
Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games
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21 Jul To be confirmed Lochearnhead
Bang On The Wall Band: Ceilidh
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A traditional Ceilidh with the Bang On The Wall Band playing traditional English, Scottish, Irish and American songs.
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14 Jul Jul 14, 8pm Deda, Derby
Banjax
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A bi-monthly night from Dave Shades (Mount Heart Attack), Tommy & McGarvatron (Bass Invaders) and Data Rape aka Full Phat (Obese, Concept Theory).
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1 Jun 11pm
With a demented collision of jungle, rave, old school and gabber from guest Shitmat (Wrong Music, Planet Mu).
La Cheetah, Glasgow
Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run
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Be part of Scotland's greatest race in 2012 - the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run.
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2 Sep 10.30am George Square, Glasgow
Bank of Scotland Junior Great Scottish Run
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Be part of Scotland's largest sporting event and choose from Junior 3k and MIle events for 9-17 years olds, our brand new Family Mile for all ages or Scotland's first Toddler Dash!
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1 Sep 9am George Square, Glasgow
Barbara Dickson Band
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Scottish folk by the singer-songwriter and musicians.
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19 Aug Aug 19, 7.30pm Buxton Opera House, Buxton
The Barber of Seville
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Opera Project present Rossini's comic opera, sung in English, accompanied by the company's own orchestra and conducted by Jonathan Lyness. Part of Culross Festival.
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3 Jun 4pm Abbey House, Culross
Bard
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Contemporary young folk band making waves on the scene.
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29 Jun 7.30pm Tower Mill, Hawick
Barra Island Highland Games
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8 Jul To be confirmed Isle of Barra

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