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It’s great to see the Eastgate full ofyoung people – whether they’reexploring the café, starting a newclass in the studio, or going into thetheatre for the first time. Theircombination of energy, excitementand imagination means thatanything can happen! And there arecertainly lots of happenings to enjoythis spring ...

First up is Hop and Bop, a week-long course for young dancersduring the Easter holidays. Thenthere’s an open day on 8th Aprilwhen children (and adults) cansample some of our Engage classes,and go on to enjoy a funny anddelightful show by Jango Starr calledOne Man Shoe.

In May the focus shifts to teenagers,with an evening performance by theTommy Smith Youth JazzOrchestra who can be relied on todeliver classic jazz repertoire with abrilliant combination of talent, skill,exuberance and verve. And youngdancers will perform a new workabout identity as a curtain-raiser forthe extraordinary Brewband.

In June it’s back to entertainmentfor and by younger children.Babies and toddlers have a treatin store when Starcatchers bringtheir captivating new showMamaBabaMe to the Eastgate.Meanwhile performers from asyoung as three years old havetheir own chance to star in Dareto Dance, featuring the juniorstudents of Fiona Henderson Schoolof Dance and Performing Arts.

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AprilHorse in CarefulHorse McDonald tells“candid, fearless” story …6

One Man ShoeMagic and mayhem fromthe dazzling Jango Starr ...22

MayBrewbandA new music/dance supergroup ...28

Tommy SmithYouth Jazz OrchestraPlays Ellington, Basie, Mingus and more ...23

Daphne Oram’sWonderful World of SoundListen to Daphne shape thesound of electronic music ...7

JuneMamaBabaMeA theatre, music, dance event for verysmall children and their grown ups ...29

Tweedlove Film NightThe annual media overloadof all things bike ...31Front Cover:

Book III, Vault IV Hidden Door, 2014 Copyright © 2014 Felicity BristowPhotograph : Chris Park PhotographyFind out more about Felicity's work atwww.felicitybristow.com

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NATIONAL THEATRE (LIVE)presents

Twelfth NightAuditorium

Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a new twist onShakespeare’s classic comedy of mistakenidentity.

A ship is wrecked on the rocks. Sebastian is lostbut his twin sister Viola is washed ashore andsteps out to explore a new land. So begins awhirlwind of mistaken identity and unrequitedlove. The nearby households of Olivia andOrsino are so overrun with passion that evenOlivia's upright housekeeper Malvolia is sweptup in the madness. Where music is the food oflove, and nobody is quite what they seem,anything is possible.

Simon Godwin directs this joyous newproduction with Tamsin Greig as a transformedMalvolia. an ensemble cast that includes DanielRigby, Tamara Lawrence, Doon Mackichan andDaniel Ezra.

Thu 6 April7pm£14, £10 for schoolchildren

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PERTH THEATRE IN PARTNERSHIPWITH THEATRE BY THE LAKE,KESWICKpresents

And Then Comethe NightjarsAuditorium

South Devon, 2001. Jeff is a vet with a problem.Michael is a cattle farmer who is a problem. Thetwo men have a begrudging respect for eachother and a blossoming friendship based onsharing a fag, a nip of whisky and boisterousbanter. But when foot and mouth sweepsthrough the country, communities are throwninto chaos. Michael watches, in grief strickendisbelief, the shooting of his beloved cows. Healso watches his friend brandish the gun.

By turns heart-breaking and hilarious, And ThenCome the Nightjars is a tender portrait of malefriendship and a requiem to rural life.

Bea Robert’s play is a Theatre 503 and BristolOld Vics production.

Age: 12+

Wed 12 April7.30pm£14

RAPTURE THEATRE COMPANYpresents

Who’s Afraid ofVirginia Woolf?Auditorium

A marathon night of drink, debauchery andduplicity ensues as George and his wife Marthainvite unsuspecting young couple, Nick andHoney, for a nightcap at their home. The drinksflow, spiked with laughs, acerbic wit and verbalsparring.

However as night turns to morning, hauntingsecrets are revealed!

Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?is one the great masterpieces of Americantheatre, scathingly funny and emotionallycharged, brimming with dazzling language andunforgettable characters.

“Albee is the most important Americanplaywright of his generation!”The New York Times

www.rapturetheatre.co.uk

Sat 13 May 7.30pm£14

NATIONAL THEATRE (ENCORE)presents

Rosencrantz andGuildenstern AreDeadAuditorium

Half a century after its premiere on The Old Vicstage, the play that made a young TomStoppard’s name overnight, returns to The OldVic in this celebratory production.

Against the backdrop of Shakespeare’s Hamlet,this mind-bending situation comedy sees twohapless minor characters, Rosencrantz (DanielRadcliffe) and Guildenstern (Joshua McGuire),take centre stage. Increasingly out of theirdepth, the young double act stumble their wayin and out of the action of this iconic drama. In aliterary hall of mirrors, Stoppard’s brilliantlyfunny, existential labyrinth sees us witness theultimate identity crisis.

The play is directed directed by David Leveaux.

Thu 25 May7pm£14, £10 for schoolchildren

Photograph Jack Sain

“A savagely funny and sad playdirected with real delicacy”The Guardian

Horse in CarefulAuditorium

There are times in life when you need to be careful:growing up gay in Lanark in the 70’s, when thereward is half a pack of fruit pastilles, when the ladyon the train tells you about the doctor you shouldmeet. These would be some of those times, but you’llalways be saved if you use your voice. HorseMcDonald takes us on a journey from wearing two-tone velvet loons to being one of Scotland’s mostcelebrated singers, and through those times whenshe had to be... Careful.

Written by Lynn Ferguson, directed by MaggieKinloch and produced by Gilded Balloon’s KarenKoren, Careful is Horse McDonald’s spellbindingdebut play.

★★★★★“Haunting, compelling, candid, fearless” Musical Theatre Review

Fri 7 April7.30pm£14

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Daphne Oram’s WonderfulWorld of SoundAuditorium

In 1942, seventeen-year-old Daphne Oram founded the world-famous BBC Radiophonic Workshop and reshaped the entiredevelopment of electronic music.

Daphne Oram was a pioneer of sound who cut a trailblazing paththrough uncharted musical territory. Her story is told by award-winning ensemble Blood of the Young who have teamed up withSAY-nominated sound artist Anneke to explore the life and ideasof a true innovator who sacrificed everything for her art.

This play is a visually arresting journey through Daphne’slife performed and live-scored by electronic sound artistAnneke Kampman.

Wed 31 May 7.30pm£14


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Madama ButterflyAuditorium

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly features ravishingmusic and the heartbreaking story of a lovinggeisha deserted by callous American husbandB.F. Pinkerton (Marcelo Puente). SopranoErmonela Jaho sings the title role for the firsttime at Covent Garden, in Moshe Leiser andPatrice Caurier's stunning production.

The exotic imagery of the Nagasaki setting isdrawn from romanticized 19th-centuryWestern ideas of Japan and Antonio Pappanoconducts

Sun 2 April2pm£17, £10 for schoolchildren

ROYAL BALLET (LIVE)presents

The DreamSymphonic VariationsMarguerite and Armand

Auditorium

This gorgeous mixed programme demonstratesthe great creative vision of Frederick Ashton,Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet.

The Dream is Ashton's adaptation ofShakespeare's riotous comedy in which a forestsprite plays havoc, armed with a love potion.Symphonic Variations was Ashton's first workafter World War II, and one of the Company'sfirst to be performed on the huge main stage ofthe Royal Opera House, in 1946.

With six dancers performing a series of quartets,duets, sextets and solos to Franck’s broodingVariations Symphoniques, this seminalmasterpiece celebrates the pure beauty ofmovement. Marguerite and Armand is Ashton'sbeautiful and emotional retelling of a well-knownstory, familiar to us through Verdi's opera LaTraviata. Ashton famously created this poignantballet for Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev in 1963.

Wed 7 June 7.15pm£17, £10 for schoolchildren

ROYAL BALLET (LIVE)presents

JewelsAuditorium

George Balanchine’s evocation of the sparkle ofemeralds, rubies and diamonds is a brilliant balletclassic. The French romantic music of Fauréprovides the impetus for the subtlety and lyricismof Emeralds, while the fire of Rubies comes fromStravinsky and the jazz-age energy of New York.

Grandeur and elegance complete the ballet withthe splendour of Imperial Russia and the peerlessmusic of Tchaikovsky in Diamonds.

Tue 11 April7.15pm£17, £10 for schoolchildren

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Otello Auditorium

World-famous tenor Jonas Kaufmann makeshis role debut as Otello in Verdi's passionateretelling of Shakespeare's great tragedy ofjealousy, deception and murder. SopranoMaria Agresta is his Desdemona and baritoneLudovic Tézier his nemesis Iago in a newproduction by Olivier Award winning directorKeith Warner.

Verdi's Otello, with its exquisite duets,emotionally potent solo numbers and thrillingchoruses draws on the full forces of theOrchestra and the Royal Opera Chorus andthis stellar line-up of principal singers. AntonioPappano conducts.

Wed 28 June7.15pm£17, £10 for schoolchildren


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Alasdair Fraser andNatalie HaasAuditorium

This musical partnership between AlasdairFraser, long regarded as Scotland’s premierfiddle ambassador, and the sizzlingly-talentedyoung California cellist Natalie Haas is thefulfilment of a long-standing musical dream forFraser who was looking for a cellist who couldhelp him return the cello to the rhythmic heartof Scottish dance music.

Haas, a graduate of the Juilliard School ofMusic, was only 15 when they played their firstgig together. Today the duo tours the worlddisplaying dazzling teamwork, driving, dancingrhythms, and their shared passion forimprovising on the melody and the groove ofScottish tunes.

“Haas is the percussive power to Fraser’sfiddle fireworks, providing syncopated, bowedunderpinnings to his melodies and solos”The Patriot News

www.alasdairandnatalie.com

Thu 18 May 7.30pm£15

BascoAuditorium

Basco really just want to tell you some stories.Their music ranges from hard hitting, high-speedreels full of rosin dust and sweat, through sweetand melancholy tunes that tell of loves won andlost, fitful fever-dreams of fascinating texture tosongs that, when you come down to it, are reallyjust about sex.

Basco’s material is nearly all original, stealingshamelessly from Scandinavian, English, Celticand American idioms. If you give it a chance, it’lllure you into the forest, give you a magic sleepingdraught and keep you prisoner in a gilded cage ina tower on a hill until a prince comes and savesyou. But in a nice way…obviously.

“Dazzling … Basco were definitely theweekend’s most popular discovery, withtremendous ensemble verve and richly texturedarrangements” The Scotsman

Sat 10 June7.30pm£14

ImarAuditorium

This five piece is Glasgow’s hottest new folkproperty. In just one year their debut video hasbeen viewed more than 200,000 times - whilsttheir touring credits already include the openingset at 2016 Cambridge Folk Festival andBelgium’s Dranouter Festival just a week later.This tour is a celebrtation of the release of theirdebut album - Afterlight - released at CelticConnections in January.

Their line-up features prize winning members ofMànran, RURA, Talisk and Barrule. Imar is AdamBrown (bodhrán), Adam Rhodes (bouzouki),Mohsen Amini (concertina), Ryan Murphy(uilleann pipes) and Tomás Callister (fiddle).

“definitely an act to watch!” Songlines

www.imarband.com

Thu 20 April7.30pm£14

Emily Smith andJamie McClennanAuditorium

This year Emily Smith and Jamie McClennancelebrate 15 years of making music together.Their anniversary tour showcases a big newsound for the duo, with Emily’s beautiful voiceand the couple’s sumptuous harmonies layeredover sizzling double guitars, fiddle andaccordion. The set features newly written songspaired with selected favourites.

Since 2002, when he moved from New Zealandto Scotland, fiddle player Jamie McClennan hasbecome an integral part of Emily’s sound, takingon the role of lead guitar and backing vocals andproducing several of her albums. The duo hasplayed its particular brand of folk/roots musicthroughout Europe, Australia, New Zealand,Japan, Russia and North America.

Fri 16 June7.30pm£14


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INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVALpresents a Fundraiser Concert with

John McCusker, Heidi Talbot & GuestsAuditorium

An evening of great music headlined by two celebrated musicians who now call theTweed Valley home, together with guest spots from international stars and finelocal musicians.

John McCusker is an outstanding Scottish multi-instrumentalist, producer andcomposer long renowned for his skill at transcending musical boundaries, sharingstages with Bonnie Raitt, Steve Earle, Paolo Nutini, Eddi Reader and Jools Holland,and featuring on recordings by Mark Knopfler, Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Sceneand Teenage Fanclub.

“One of the UK’s most gifted greatest musiciansin any genre” The Guardian

Subtlety is Heidi Talbot’s magic ingredient. From hergossamer voice to the delicate re-working of traditionaland contemporary material that have earned her ravereviews for her recordings and live performances.The girl from Co. Kildare, who spent several yearsin New York, slips effortlessly between musicalworlds but retains a personal modesty rootedin traditional folk.

“Simply vocal heaven” The Sunday Times

Innerleithen Music Festival runs 18-20 Augustwww.innerleithenmusicfestival.com

Tues 16 May7.30pm£16


Woody PinesAuditorium

Nashville-based roots music hotshots Woody Pineshave wowed the crowds on both sides of the Atlanticand last time they toured the UK, reviewersunanimously declared them to be one of the mostentertaining acts on the Americana circuit.

These Muddy Roots Records stars have won fansaround the world, Maverick magazine praising their lastrelease as “an intoxicating blend of rural and urbanstringband, country blues and jug band music.”

BBC Radio 2 presenter Bob Harris is a fan and regularlyfeatures tracks on his show. He invited the band toappear on the stage he hosted at the big C2C event atthe 02 arena in London.

The trio was one of the headline acts flown over toScotland to take part in Glasgow’s Celtic Connections

mid-winter bash two years ago, included for their“fiery moonshine spirit that sparkles withfeelgood freshness”.

“Go and see them, you won’t regret it”!American Roots UK

www.woodypines.com

Wed 19 April7.30pm£14

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Engage is an invitation to involve yourself in arts, whatever yourage, wherever you are….

Engage is classes, workshops, courses, performances, outreachevents in the community in the community, and a free open day!

…Read on to see whatyou can do, during thespring holiday and interm time.


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Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly ShowAuditorium

Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly both grew up in the same part of Texas. They bothrecorded their earlier work in the Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico, evenat one point recording the same songs. Each artist brought a unique Texas influenceto their music and each created a totally original, individual sound. Think of Only theLonely and Crying, That’ll be the Day and Peggy Sue.

In this tribute to two great artists Darren Paige is Roy Orbison and Marc Robinson isBuddy Holly, together bringing you a two hour show, featuring all of the hits and afew earlier tracks too!

Will Rock ‘n Roll ever die? That’ll be the day!

Thu 11 May7.30pm£17

Happy Spring Holiday…

creative classes for young people…

All tickets from Eastgate Box Office 01721 725777

Art Sparkswith Anna NicholsonMake amazing original artwork,have lots of fun and let yourimagination fly. Age: 7 - 11Tuesdays 18 April – 13 June4 -5pm£40.50 for 9 weeks or £5each classTickets 01721 725 777

Hop & Bopwith Fiona Henderson Schoolof Dance and Performing ArtsA high energy, fun week of dance. Learndifferent dance styles as well as team work,performance and choreography skills.Age: 5 – 11 (primary school children)Mon 3 – Fri 7 April9.30am – 1pmPerformance for family and friendson Friday, 2pm£65 (includes a healthy snack eachday and a commemorative t-shirt)Tickets 01721 725 777

Let’s Pretendwith Jessica JohnsonReach for the stars this summerwith these drama workshopsfor 3-5s that will culminate inan original, new production, inspired by the classic novel Le Petit Prince.

The Wee Prince, inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s 1943 book and written byClare Prenton, is a poetic tale about a pilot stranded in the Sahara desert, who meetsa young Prince fallen to Earth from tiny Asteroid 325 (which the people on Earth callAsteroid B-612!) Age: 3 - 5Mondays 24 April – 19 June (no class on 1 May)10 – 10.45am£40 for 8 weeks

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Thursdays 27 April – 15 June1.30 – 2.15pm£40 for 8 weeksEach class will present a short performance forfamily and friends on the final day of the term.

Engage Open DayBursting with free fun for everyone, the Engage Open Day is a chance to have a goat any or all of the theatre’s different arts activities. Ever find yourself absentmindedlydrumming? Maybe try the percussion workshop. Looking forward to collecting yourOscar one day? There are beginner’s drama workshops and masterclasses on offer.Budding Hockney or Hepworth? Art Sparks is probably for you.

Add outdoor activities, dressing up and face painting. You can also find out how you canbe part of a major dance/music performance on the main stage when choreographerMarc Brew brings Brewband to the Eastgate on Wednesday 3 May (see page 28 formore info).Why would you want to do anything else with your Saturday?

Mad HatterWorkshopwith Sara BestFirst shape funky foam into a top hat then choosedecorations from feathers and badges, elaboratehat bands, tickets and patches and all sorts ofother interesting things to turn it into a mad hatterstop hat in this wacky workshop. Age: 7 – 12Thursday 13 April2 – 4pm£10, bring a brother or sister for £8Tickets 01721 725 777

Drop in on Saturday 8 Aprilbetween 10am – 3pm,meet the Eastgate Engage teamand find out how you can…

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Centrestagewith Douglas RobertsDrama masterclass for young people interestedin drama and stage performance. Learn theatreand drama skills through improvisation, theatresports, scene-making, voice training and script-writing. This is a masterclass so some dramaexperience is required.Age: 12-18Fridays 5 May – 16 June2.30 – 3.50pm£65 for 7 weeksTickets 01721 725 777

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Scottish Theatre& Music Schoolwith Derek Douglas

This class teaches performance, role play, script work and improvisation.Build your confidence and have lots of fun.Thursdays 20 April – 15 June5 – 6.15pm (classes on 20 April and 4 Maywill take place from 4 – 5.15pm)For details and to book, please contact Derek DouglasT: 07949 973388 E:[email protected]

Dance ClassesFiona Henderson School of Danceand Performing Arts

Classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Highland and ScottishNational. From tots to teens, beginner to professional level. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays18 April – 28 JuneFor details, prices and booking contact Fiona Henderson T: 07894 881747E: [email protected]

Rhythm Kidswith Frances TaylorShake, rattle, roll and sing in this livelyclass full of fun and musical games withpercussion instruments.Age: 3-5Thursdays 20 April – 15 June10.15 – 11am£45 for 9 weeksTickets 01721 725 777

DanceStarlight EgyptianBellydancewith TigerlilyA beginners class to help with confidence,toning, building flexibility in your hips andstrength in your core. All women, any size orage, are welcome. This particularperformance art, following basic Egyptianmoves, will strengthen you physically,mentally and spiritually. Mondays 24 April – 12 June(no class on 15 May)8.30 – 9.30pm£31.50 for 7 weeks or £5 each class

Drama with Clare PrentonActing Up If you are aged 55 + and interested in theatre,acting and plays then join theatre directorand acting tutor Clare for a new adventure.Increase confidence, make some newfriends. A bit like a book group - except thisgroup will get up and do it! This spring’stheme is ‘reflection’. We will looking at worksby Arthur Miller, Peter Brook and WilliamShakespeare. No experience required - justbring yourself. Mondays 8, 15 & 22 May11am – 12.30pm£21 for 3 weeks or £7.50 each class

Art & TextilesCast On with Ursula RautenbachCrochet your very own little Yuki rabbit. Itmakes a perfect gift but you may be temptedto keep it for yourself. Suitable for all levelsbut would help if you have crocheted before.Sun 11 & Sun 25 June 12.30 – 2.30pm£40 for both workshops(all materials included)

Music with Claire GarnettPeebles PlayersLively music sessions for adults with disabilities.Sing well-loved songs, choose from a selection ofcolourful percussion and make music togetherwith friends. More information from Claire.T: 01721 740 256 E: [email protected]

LiteratureWriting Group A friendly and informal opportunity to bring, readand discuss new writing in poetry and prose.Fortnightly on Wednesdays.Contact box office 01721 725777for the first date.7pmFree

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Modern Ballet (All levels)A modern take on this classical art form. Mondays 24 April – 12 June7.15 – 8.15pm£36 for 8 weeks or £5 each class

Tap (experienced) Get into the rhythm with this fast, fun(noisy) class.Tuesdays 18 April – 13 June10 – 10.55am£40.50 for 9 weeks or £5 each class

Classical Ballet (experienced)Develop your balance, poise and posture.Tuesdays 18 April – 13 June11 – 11.55am£40.50 for 9 weeks or £5 each class

Classical Ballet (introductory)Take your first ballet steps, whateveryour age!Wednesdays 19 April – 14 June11 – 11.55am£40.50 for 9 weeks or £5 each class

Jazz for ExercisePractise those jazz hands and so much more.Fridays 21 April – 16 June10.45 – 11.40am £40.50 for 9 weeks or £5 each class

Tap (introductory)Lace up your tap shoes and makesome noise.Fridays 21 April – 16 June 11.45am – 12.40pm£40.50 for 9 weeks or £5 each class

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Dance with LIVEforDANCE

Just Jhoom!Bollywood dance fitness - energetic, glamorousand very tongue-in-cheek.Thursdays 27 April – 15 June7 - 8pm(no class 4 May)£31.50 for 7 weeks or £5 each class

Let’s DanceBurst out some moves in a range of differentdance styles in this fun, energetic class.Thursdays 27 April – 15 June8 - 9pm(no class 4 May)£31.50 for 7 weeks or £5 each class(Classes on 4 May will take place inPeebles High School Studio)

All tickets from Eastgate Box Office 01721 725777


The Tommy SmithYouth Jazz Orchestra Auditorium

The Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestrareturns with a fresh new line up bringing thetalent, improvisational skills, exuberance andverve now eagerly anticipated when they taketo the stage. The future of jazz in Scotland isassured as these gifted players, under thedirection of Tommy Smith (Scotland’s mostdistinguished jazz musician), play a repertoireranging from classics by Ellington, Basie,Mingus and Gillespie to present day big bandtracks by Fred Sturm and Florian Ross.

Enjoy an evening of wonderful jazz as theseyoung musicians bring the music alive, playingwith a collective maturity well beyond theiryears and featuring soloists of startlingambition and creativity.

"TSYJO smashed it!!! I think that theyhad the best performance and piece of thenight"

Fri 19 May7.30pm£12, Free for schoolchildren

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JANGO STARRpresents

One Man ShoeAuditorium

When the headline act fails to show up, Jango, a bumbling theatre caretaker, issuddenly thrust into the limelight and embarks on a hilarious journey of highlycrafted and heart-felt silent comedy, magically realising his dream of transforminginto a star! This delightful show, bursting with slapstick comedy, puppetry, magic andjuggling, is directed by Gerry Mulgrew, designed by Becky Minto and featuresoriginal music by Philip Pinsky.

★★★★ “An ace creative team…has given Starr a subtly sophisticated framework that allows the naïve simplicity of his character to triumph.” Mary Brennan, Sunday Herald

www.onemanshoe.uk

Age: 5 – 11 and families

Sat 8 April2.30pm£8, £5, £22 family of four

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MUSIC IN PEEBLESpresents

Aurea & GildasString Quartets Auditorium

Strauss String Sextet from ‘Capriccio’, Op.85 12mins

Korngold String Sextet in D major, Op.10 35mins

Mendelssohn String Octet in E Flat, Op.20 32mins

These two dynamic young string quartets havejoined forces to become one of the most excitingnew collaborations in UK chamber music, nowable to perform larger scale repertoire. The concertculminates in a performance of Mendelssohn’sString Octet, probably the greatest work inthe genre.

The musicians are: Philip Brett, Rosemary Attree,Christopher Jones and Gemma Sharples (violins);Christine Anderson and Kay Stephen (violas);Abby Hayward and Anna Menzies (cellos).

www.musicinpeebles.org.uk

Tue 4 April7.30pm

Tickets for each Music in Peeblesconcert are:£14, £7, free for MiP membersand schoolchildren.


PEEBLES CONCERT BAND presents

Spring Concert Auditorium

Spring into summer with the musicians of thePeebles Concert Band. This local band is madeup of musicians ranging in age from 14 to 84,playing a variety of woodwind, brass, bass andpercussion instruments.

The concert will feature all sorts of music fromclassical to movie themes, musicals to marches,with a bit of 70s and 80s pop thrown in for goodmeasure. It promises to be a fun night packedfull of fabulous music!

Conductor: Vaughan Fleischfresser

Fri 12 May7.30pm£10

Clouds Harp QuartetAuditorium

Elfair Grug Dyer, Rebecca Mills, Esther Swiftand Angelina Warburton are four professionalharpists who met when they studied at RoyalNorthern College of Music in Manchester.They began playing as a harp quartet in 2007and since then have released three CDs, touredextensively and even performed under thedinosaur in the Natural History Museum inLondon. Clouds’ music is written by Esther Swiftand draws much from her background in folkmusic and improvisation though it is alsoinfluenced by jazz, blues, dance and manynew found extended techniques.

Thu 1 June7.30pm£12

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Blues and Jazz ReviewAuditorium

Gary Martin presents a new show featuring some of Scotland’s top bluesand jazz musicians.

Richard O’Donnell opens the evening playing blues standards on piano.Next up is Blues and Beyond with Neil Warden on Weissenborn lap steelguitar/electric guitar and Gary Martin on harmonica/vocals. This roots line-up features special guest John Burgess on saxophone and clarinet.

Headline is the Jansen Interceptors. This five piece band plays in the classicblues style. Fronted by Gary Martin, the bank features John Bruce on electricguitar and special guest John Burgess on tenor saxophone as they tearthrough a mix of covers and original blues compositions.

Sat 22 April7.30pm£12

Budapest Café OrchestraAuditorium

Led by jazz violin superstar Christian Garrick, the BCO evokes vivid images of Tziganefiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires - plus a few surprises along theway: good enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube!

Hard to describe, they are as fantastically exciting as they are musically impressive,journeying far and wide across the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer, Romanian Doinas andHungarian Czardas. Expect surprises, diversions and adventures along the way.

Their infectious energy will sweep you off your feet and stay in your heart forever.

Tue 9 May7.30£14

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MARC BREW COMPANYpresents

BrewbandAuditorium

Scotland’s latest super band – blurs boundaries and challengespeople’s perceptions of identity.

Created by award winning disabled choreographer Marc Brewthis inclusive music and dance performance brings togethertop Scottish rock artists Graeme Smillie, Jill O’Sullivan andPeter Kelly with talented dancer/musicians Martyn Garside,Marta Masiero and Alice Sheppard.

The evening will be promenade style, melding rock music withMarc Brew’s distinctive choreography, to create an excitingevening as much a music gig as it is a dance performance.

“Bursting with exciting choreography.” The Scotsman

Local dancers have joined forces with musicians from PeeblesPlayers to create their own short piece influenced by themes ofinclusiveness and identity. They will perform it as a curtainraiser for Brewband.

Wed 3 May 7.30pm£12

FIONA HENDERSON SCHOOL OFDANCE AND PERFORMING ARTSpresents

Dare to DanceAuditorium

Join the pupils of the FHSD Junior school aged5 to 11 years for this dance extravaganza.Come and see the youngest pupils of theschool perform all the new steps they havelearned in the last 12 months in a variety oftheatrical dances in ballet, tap, modern, jazzand highland dance.

Sat 3 June 2017 and Sun 4 June2.30pm£10, £5 for schoolchildren

STARCATCHERS AND CURIOUS SEEDpresents

MamaBabaMeAuditorium

Every new relationship is a journey – it can betender, competitive, challenging, joyful. Butwhere does that begin?

Join us at the ringside of our mini arena forMamaBabaMe to witness this exciting newdance, theatre and live music experience madeespecially for little ones and their grown-ups.Through playful movement, dance and sound,MamaBabaMe explores these profound newrelationships and how this eternal bond evolvesand grows.

Everyone will recognise something of their ownrelationships, as parent or child – this is a showfor young children and anyone who’s ever beenone!

www.starcatchers.org.uk

Fri 9 June 11.30am and 2.30pm£8, £5 for under 12s,FREE for under 2s

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Tweedlove Film Night Auditorium

The Tweedlove Film Night 2017 will be a media overload with inspirationaltalks, slideshows, short films and the same fun vibe as always.

The prizes for the Tweedlove Short Film Competition will be awarded and allthe winning films will be shown. As well as films, prizes will be awarded tothe amateur and professional photographers who captured the best stillimages of biking this year. The stills will be exhibited in the studio.

Thu 87.30pmTickets £10, £7

Tweedlove Photo ExhibitionThis is an exhibition of stunning stills taken by amateur andprofessional photographers. The Tweedlove Photo Exhibitionfeatures bikers doing what they love in favourite places locallyand across the world. Prizes will be awarded for the bestimages captured by amateurs and professionals.

Thu 8 June – 3 July

Free

Thanks to our sponsors: Ian Linton, Three Fishes Galleryand Lemon Digital

The studio exhibition space is also used daily for classes andworkshops – please telephone 01721 725777 to check whenyou can access the exhibition.

Bite SizedEntertainments Studio

Bite Sized is back. These popularlunchtime events offer opportunities forolder audiences to enjoy high qualityentertainment, a light, healthy lunchand good company.

5 AprilExpect the unexpected.

12 AprilMary Kenny tells stories of wonder,romance and history. Stories inhabitedby heroes, heroines and giants. Usuallywarm, sometimes scary, always fun.

19 AprilThe Lorraine Mulholland Jazz Trio –does exactly what it says in the title.

26 AprilNick Jenkins - Intricate, fast, folk musicplayed on the fiddle. Some tunes youwill probably know, others may be newto you. But you won’t be able to listenand keep your feet still.

Wed 5, 12, 19 and 26 April12.30 – 1.30pm£5 (includes lunch)

TWEED THEATREpresents

Bad Dates andThe Last FlapperStudio

A double bill of intriguing one-woman shows.

Bad Dates Join vivacious American Hayley preparing for adate. As she chooses shoes and outfits, she relatesher life story and describes the horrendously baddates she has had so far. Hayley shares her love ofwork, shoes, her daughter Vera, and sex. Hilarious,poignant and ultimately life affirming, this play willhave you laughing, crying and hoping, along withHayley, that it’ll be OK in the end!

The Last FlapperJoin Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of the famous author,F ‘Scotch’ Fitzgerald, and share her last day insidea lunatic asylum. This play is based on Zelda’sletters and stories and is at times frightening andscarily funny, at others heartbreakingly sad. TheLast Flapper is a reminder of this often ignoredaspect of health.

Thu 4, Fri 5, Sat 6 May7.30pm£10

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Thanks to our sponsors: Shimano, Ian Linton, Three Fishes Gallery and Lemon Digital

Filmeg...This is the Film Sunday programme for the first two months of this season. The film programme canoccasionally be affected by distribution problems – so please look online www.eastgatearts.comor in the printed film brochure for updates.

Ticket prices for Sunday Cinema are £9 for adults, £6 for schoolchildrenand £25 for a family of four. Please check the film certificate before booking.

Sunday 2 AprilHidden Figures7.30pmThe incredible story of three brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served

as the brains behind theextraordinary operation o launch astronaut JohnGlenn into orbit. Thevisionary trio crossedgender and race lines toinspire generations todream big.

Sunday 16 AprilBeauty and the Beast2.30pmThis new version of Walt Disney’s magical classiccaptures the fantastic journey of Belle, taken bythe Beast, who befriends the castle's enchantedstaff - a teapot, a candelabra and a mantel clock,among others - and ultimately sees beneath theBeast's hideous exterior to discover the heart andsoul of a prince.

Moonlight4.30pmThe tender, heart-breaking storyof a young man's struggle tofind himself, told across threedefining chapters in his life ashe experiences the ecstasy,pain, and beauty of falling inlove, while grappling with hisown sexuality.

20th Century Women7.30pmDuring the summer of1979, a Santa Barbarasingle mom and boardinghouse landlord decidesthe best way she can parent herteenage son is to enlist her young tenants - aquirky punk photographer a mellow handymanand her son's shrewd best friend - to serve as rolemodels in a changing world. Stars Annette Beningas mom Dorothea.

Sunday 30 April2.30pmSmurfs: The Lost VillageA mysterious map sets Smurfette and her bestfriends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on a race againstthe evil wizard Gargamel through the ForbiddenForest to find a mysterious lost village. Theircourse leads to the discovery of the biggestsecret in Smurf history!

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Viceroy’s House4.30pmIn 1947 Lord Mountbatten assumes the post oflast Viceroy, charged with handing India back toits people. He lives upstairs at the house whichwas the home of British rulers, whilst 500 Hindu,Muslim and Sikh servants live downstairs.

Trespass Against Us7.30pmThe Cutler family live as outlaws in their ownanarchic corner of Britain's countryside. ChadCutler (Michael Fassbender) has been groomedby his bruising father Colby (Brendan Gleeson) tospend his life hunting, thieving and tormentingthe police. As Chad’s son Tyson grows, Chadfinds himself locked in a battle with his father forthe future of his young family. The film featuresincredible performances - and an astonishingscore by The Chemical Brothers.

Sunday 14 MayThe Boss Baby2.30pmMeet a most unusual baby.He wears a suit, speaks withthe voice and wit of AlecBaldwin, and stars in this hilariously universal storyabout how a new baby's arrival impacts a family,told by 7 year old Tim a wildly imaginative,delightfully unreliable narrator.

The Lost City of Z4.30pmThe incredible true story of British explorer PercyFawcett, who journeys into the Amazon at thedawn of the 20th century and discovers evidenceof a previously unknown, advanced civilization.Ridiculed by the scientific establishment, Fawcettreturns time and again in an attempt to prove hiscase, culminating in his mysterious disappearancein 1925.

The Sense of an Ending7.30pmTony Webster leads a reclusive and quietexistence until long buried secrets from his pastforce him to face the flawed recollections of hisyounger self, the truth about his first love and thedevastating consequences of decisions made alifetime ago. Based on the novel by Julian Barnes.

Sunday 28 MayPeppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience2.30pmJoin Peppa for plenty of snorts, giggles andjumping up and down in muddy puddles! Ninenew episodes are linked with never-before-seeninteractive entertainment featuring live actionPeppa and George characters and their friendDaisy, in her colourful new world.

Elle4.30pmMichèle (Isabelle Huppert) seems indestructible.Head of a successful video game company, shebrings the same ruthless attitude to her love lifeas to business. Being attacked in her home by anunknown assailant changes Michèle's life forever.When she resolutely tracks the man down, theyare both drawn into a curious and thrilling game,a game that may, at any moment, spiral out ofcontrol. The film is in French with subtitles.

Their Finest7.30pmWith London emptied of men now fighting at theFront, Catrin Cole lands herself a job writing copyfor propaganda films and is noticed by dashingmovie producer Buckley. With the country'smorale at stake, Catrin, Buckley and the crewwork furiously to make a film that will warm thehearts of the nation. Catrin soon discovers thereis as much drama, comedy and passion behindthe camera as there is onscreen. Stars GemmaArterton, Bill Nighy, Sam Claflin and RichardE Grant.

Sunday 25 June2.30pm, 4.30pm & 7.30pmSee Press for details.

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By CARFrom the north – follow the A703 south into Peebles, and turnright just after Holland & Sherry into the Edinburgh Road Car Park.

From the south/west – from the A72 into Peebles, turn left at theTweed Bridge roundabout and continue along the High Street forabout half a mile. At the Esso Garage, turn left at the roundaboutonto the A703 and then turn left into the Edinburgh Road Car Park.

From the south/east – from the A72 into Peebles, turn right ontothe A703 at the Esso garage, then turn left into the EdinburghRoad Car Park.

By BUS – local services available to/from Edinburgh via Penicuik,and to/from Galashiels via Innerleithen and Walkerburn. Thenearest bus stop is opposite the front of the theatre.

ParkingThe nearest car park is the Edinburgh Road Car Park where it’sfree to park every day except Saturday between 8.30am and5.30pm. From the car park, take the pedestrian footpath intotown and we are immediately on your right.

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Tickets

You can buy tickets in person at Box Office, over the phone on01721 725777 or online at www.eastgatearts.com

We accept cash, cheques, debit cards and credit cards(except AmEx).

Tickets can be kept at the box office for collection, or postedout for a £1.50 charge.

Use the seating plan below to select the seats you’d like.Please note row A is reserved for wheelchair users andcannot be booked online.ReservationsWe will only reserve tickets for groups of 10 or more. Anygroup reservations not paid for within an agreed timescalewill be released for general sale.

useful information...RefundsRefunds are only given if a show has to be cancelled. Ticketsmay be exchanged or transferred at the discretion of the BoxOffice Manager. For shows which sell out we will try to resellyour tickets, but this cannot be guaranteed.Data protectionAll customer details are confidential and we never share or sellthem with anyone else. Please help us to keep your details upto date.Special effectsWe will inform you as soon as we find out a show has specialeffects. Often we are not told in advance so please look out forsigns in the foyer.LatecomersIf you are delayed and miss a show start time we will do ourbest to admit you as soon as we can to a seat at the back of theauditorium (to minimise disturbance). You may have to waituntil a suitable break in the performance and, occasionally,until the interval.AccessibilityThe Eastgate has level access, adapted toilet facilities and apassenger lift. Wheelchair spaces are available on the front rowof the auditorium (please book in advance through Box Office). Babies/young childrenAre welcome - we have baby changing facilities, high chairs andkids lunch boxes in the café. In the theatre under 2 year olds areclassified as babes in arms and can sit on adult’s knees but muststill have a ticket (it will be issued free by box office). Adults maybe asked to remove noisy children from the theatre.Assist dogsAre welcome, the front row offers the best space for dogs to liedown beside their owners, just ask at box office.Alterations to programmeWe do our best to make sure that all the information in thisbrochure is correct at the time we go to press. However,sometimes circumstances beyond our control mean that pricesor line-ups might change; and we reserve the right to be humanand make the odd mistake.

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The Winter’s TaleDirected by David Bon

Shakespeare’s fairy tale of love and laughter, blindness andbetrayal, redemptions and reconciliation. And a bear.

Promenade performances in the grounds of Traquair House,the oldest inhabited house in Scotland.

Wed 31 May to Sat 3 June, 7.30pmWed 7 June to Sat 10 June, 7.30pm

Tickets are available from Eastgate Theatre Box Office01721 725777 or online www.eastgatearts.com

www.shakespeare-at-traquair.co.uk

eg...Friends Quiz NightThe annual mind boggling quiz returns. Pick your teamand then relax with a drink (pub quiz style) and try toanswer all sorts of questions on all sorts of subjects.

Individuals welcome, come early and assemble intoimpromptu teams. There are great prizes and we promiselots of fun while you help raise funds for the Eastgate.

Fri 21 April 7.30pm£5 each person (max 5 in a team)

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AprilSun 2 Opera: ROH (Encore) Madama Butterfly 2pm £17 8Sun 2 Film: Hidden Figures 7.30pm £9 32Tue 4 Music: MiP Aurea & Gildas String Quartets 7.30pm £14 24Wed 5 Bite Sized Entertainment 12.30pm £5 30Thu 6 Drama: NT (Live) Twelfth Night 7pm £14 4Fri 7 Drama: Horse in Careful 7.30pm £14 6Sat 8 Family: One Man Shoe 2.30pm £8 22Tue 11 Dance: RB (Live) Jewels 7.15pm £17 9Wed12 Bite Sized Entertainment 12.30pm £5 30Wed 12 Drama: And Then Come the Nightjars 7.30pm £14 5Sun 16 Film: Beauty and the Beast 2.30pm £9 32Sun 16 Film: Moonlight 4.30pm £9 32Sun 16 Film: 20th Century Women 7.30pm £9 32Wed 19 Bite Sized Entertainment 12.30pm £5 30Wed 19 Music: Woody Pines 7.30pm £14 13Thu 20 Music: Imar 7.30pm £14 11Fri 21 Quiz: Friends Quiz Night 7.30pm £5 34Sat 22 Music: Blues & Jazz Review 7.30pm £12 26Wed 26 Bite Sized Entertainment 12.30pm £5 30Sun 30 Film: Smurfs: The Lost Village 2.30pm £9 32Sun 30 Film: Viceroy’s House 4.30pm £9 33Sun 30 Film: Trespass Against Us 7.30pm £9 33

MayWed 3 Dance/Music: Brewband 7.30pm £12 28Thu 4, Fri 5 & Sat 6 Drama: TT Bad Dates & The Last Flapper 7.30pm £10 30Tue 9 Music: Budapest Café Orchestra 7.30pm £14 27Thu 11 Music: Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly 7.30pm £17 14Fri 12 Music: PCB Spring Concert 7.30pm £10 25Sat 13 Drama: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 7.30pm £14 5Sun 14 Film:The Boss Baby 2.30pm £9 33Sun 14 Film: The Lost City of Z 4.30pm £9 33Sun 14 Film: The Sense of An Ending 7.30pm £9 33Tue 16 Music: IMF John McCusker & Heidi Talbot 7.30pm £16 12Thu 18 Music: Alastair Fraser & Natalie Haas 7.30pm £15 10Fri 19 Music: Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra 7.30pm £12 23Thu 25 Drama: NT (Encore) Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead 7pm £14 4Sun 28 Film: Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience 2.30pm £9 33Sun 28 Film: Elle 4.30pm £9 33Sun 28 Film: Their Finest 7.30pm £9 33Wed 31 Drama: Daphne Oram’s Wonderful World of Sound 7.30pm £14 7

JuneThu 1 Music: Clouds Harp Quartet 7.30pm £12 25Sat 3 & Sun 4 Dance: FHSD Dare to Dance 2.30pm £10 29Wed 7 Dance: RB (Live) The Dream 7.15pm £17 9Thu 8 Film: Tweedlove Film Night 7.30pm £10 31Fri 9 Drama: MamaBabaMe 11.30 & 2.30pm £8 29Sat 10 Music: Basco 7.30pm £14 11Fri 16 Music: Emily Smith & Jamie McClennan 7.30pm £14 10Sun 25 Film: See Press for details 2.30pm £9 33Sun 25 Film: See Press for details 4.30pm £9 33Sun 25 Film: See Press for details 7.30pm £9 33Wed 28 Opera: ROH (Live) Otello 7.15pm £17 8

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