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SING IN THE CITY
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Fri 1 July (p15)
GILDED BALLOON COMEDY NIGHTS
PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE
GLADYS KNIGHT
King’s Theatre
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MAGICFEST GALA
SARAH MILLICAN
CURTIS STIGERS
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN
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Saturdays 2 July, 10 Sep, 1 Oct & 5 Nov (p16) The Studio
Sat 2 & Sun 3 July (p18)
Wed 6 July (p19)
JULY
MAY
BSL – Sign Language Interpreted
Headsets and Personal Induction Loops
TA-DA Productions & TipSMITH Your Hat Productions Proudly Present TOMMY YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA
THE FRANCIE & JOSIE SHOW
BALLETBOYZ Sun 22 May (p6) King’s Theatre
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Scottish Ballet SWAN LAKE
King’s Theatre
Festival Theatre
Tue 24 to Fri 27 May (p8)
Fri 8 July (p19)
Wed 25 to Sat 28 May (p7)
Sat 9 to Mon 11 July (p22)
Fri 15 July (p20)
Sat 16 July (p20)
A NEW SCOTTISH OPERA AND D’OYLY CARTE CO-PRODUCTION
JULY
MAY/JUNE
Sundays 8 May, 19 June, 9 Oct RikkiThe Fulton & Jack Milroy Studio &A6tribute Nov to (p17)
THE FRANCIE & JOSIE SHOW
IMAGINATE
King’s Theatre
The Studio
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S Scottish Opera Mon 30 May to Sat 4 June (p9) THE MIKADO
Fri 27 & Sat 28 May (p6)
Sat 28 May to Sun 5 June (p16)
Screening HAMLET
Screening IGGY POP
Screening ROMEO & JULIET
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King’s Theatre
JAN GARBAREK GROUP BRING IT ON
JOOLS HOLLAND
AVERAGE WHITE BAND
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Wed 20 July (p21)
Wed 1 to Sun 5 June (p10)
Fri 22 to Sat 23 July (p22) King’s Theatre
Sat 23 July (p21)
Sun 24 July (p21)
SEPTEMBER
JUNE
Festival Theatre
Fri 10 June (p11)
Sat 11 June (p11)
Fri 17 June (p14) King’s Theatre
Screening OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL MEASURE FOR MEASURE Wed 14 September (p24)
Screening THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY
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Festival Theatre
Festival Theatre
Sat 10 September (p12)
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Sat 17 September (p12)
JOAN COLLINS
ROMESH RANGANATHAN Screening CYMBELINE Tue 27 September (p25)
Fri 23 September (p24)
FUNBOX
Sat 18 June (p18) King’s Theatre
THE AWFEY HUGE FANTASTIC VARIETY SHOW Wed 22 June (p15) Festival Theatre
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Screening MGA TEN IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA Thu 23 to Sat 25 June (p15) Thu 23 June (p12)
King’s Theatre
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SEPT/OCTOBER
Cover: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
JUNE
Wed 8 June (p11)
CROSS CURRENTS
Sat 24 September (p25) Festival Theatre
Festival Theatre
Wed 28 September (p13) Festival Theatre
DEMOCRACY
Thu 29 September to Sat 1 October (p26) King’s Theatre
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Fri 30 September (p27) Festival Theatre
Screening RICHARD II
THE BROADWAY AND WEST END SMASH HIT MUSICAL CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
King’s Panto JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Scottish Ballet HANSEL & GRETEL
Festival Theatre
King’s Theatre
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Wed 5 to Sun 16 October (p30)
Sat 1 October (p13)
Sat 26 November 2016 to Sun 15 January 2017 (p42)
NOV/DEC/JANUARY
SEPT/OCTOBER ROSS NOBLE
Sat 10 to Sat 31 December (p44)
OCTOBER
DEC/JAN/FEBRUARY
Festival Theatre
THE STORY OF HOW FOUR STARS MADE ROCK’N’ROLL HISTORY GANGSTA GRANNY
SILENT SPACE
King’s Theatre
The Studio
Wed 5 to Sun 9 October (p28)
THE MOUSETRAP
Fri 14 October (p17)
Mon 17 to Sat 22 October (p29)
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
TOO MANY PENGUINS? BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Wed 14 to Sat 24 December
Festival Theatre
The Studio
(p47)
Sat 28 January (p40)
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Southern Light TITANIC
BUDDY
Festival Theatre
King’s Theatre
Festival Theatre
CIRQUE BERSERK
Tue 7 to Sun 12 February (p49) Festival Theatre
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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Mon 20 to Sat 25 February (p50) Festival Theatre
OCT/NOVEMBER
FEB/MARCH
King’s Theatre
Tue 18 & Wed 19 October (p32)
King’s Theatre
Festival Theatre
Tue 1 to Sat 5 November (p35)
Screening THE ENTERTAINER
A TALE OF TWO CITIES
Festival Theatre
King’s Theatre
Mon 7 November (p14)
Tue 8 to Sat 12 November (p38)
Screening THE NUTCRACKER Tue 15 November (p14)
Tue 14 to Wed 15 March (p55) Festival Theatre
BRENDAN COLE
King’s Theatre
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Wed 15 to Sat 18 March (p52)
Festival Theatre
Sun 19 March (p56)
Tue 21 to Sat 25 March (p52)
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THE THRILLING NEW STAGE PLAY FROM THE NO.1 BEST SELLING AUTHOR
THREE MURDERS ONE SUSPECT NO PROOF
Sun 26 March (p56)
‘Theatre at its most imaginative.’
★★★★★
EDINBURGH GANG SHOW
Tue 15 to Sat 19 November (p27) King’s Theatre
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Tue 28 Feb to Sat 4 March (p54) King’s Theatre
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DANZA CONTEMPORANEA ALLAN STEWART’S BIG BIG VARIETY SHOW DE CUBA
Tue 21 to Sat 25 February (p52) Tue 28 to Sat 4 March (p53)
Don’t miss your chance to discover the true story of one unforgettable night that made rock’n’roll history!
NOVEMBER THE BROONS
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Mon 24 to Sat 29 October (p33) Mon 31 October to Sat 5 November (p36)
MARCH
Sat 22 October (p13)
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NINA CONTI
Sun 20 November (p40) Festival Theatre
RAMBERT
Wed 23 to Fri 25 November (p39) Festival Theatre
OPERA NORTH
Wed 30 to Sat 3 December (p41) Festival Theatre
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HEROINE
Fri 31 March to Sat 1 April (p17) The Studio
EMT FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Wed 5 to Sat 8 April (p56)
Daily Mail
NOT DEAD ENOUGH
Mon 24 to Sat 29 April (p58) King’s Theatre
King’s Theatre Adapted by SHAUN
MCKENNA
Directed by IAN
MAR/APR/MAY
Screening KING LEAR
JANE EYRE
Mon 15 to Sat 20 May 2017 (p59) Festival Theatre
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Charlotte Brontë Devised by the Company
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Sun 22 May 7.30pm King’s Theatre
BalletBoyz: Life. Applauded the world over for its highly distinctive style, the UK based BalletBoyz and its company of ten amazing male dancers bring a programme featuring two new commissions by internationally acclaimed choreographers Pontus Lidberg and Javier de Frutos. LIFE takes an elegant, powerful and provocative look at life and death presented in the inimitable BalletBoyz style. Come and find out why BalletBoyz have created generations of dance fans through their inventive, vivid and memorable shows.
“ Rippling torsos, reckless leaps and a happy sense of shared joy in their physicality…IRRESISTIBLE” The Daily Express
Tickets £15 - £25 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £3 off Stalls & Dress Concessions £3 off
Fri 27 & Sat 28 May TA-DA Productions & Tip Your Hat Productions Proudly Present
THE FRANCIE & JOSIE SHOW A tribute to Rikki Fulton & Jack Milroy
Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Johnny Mac and Liam Dolan have captured the energy, warmth and sparkle that made Francie and Josie such well-loved iconic figures. The likeness and comedic timing is uncanny as they pay a clever and reverent tribute to their boyhood heroes. Nostalgic, sympathetic and fantastic.
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“ As close to the originals as you’re ever going to get” Mrs Jack Milroy “ Will this show make you laugh and smile? Sure Josie, sure, sure, sure…” Sunday Mail
Tickets £20.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £3 off
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Wed 25 to Sat 28 May
Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2pm Festival Theatre Scottish Ballet’s breathtaking production of Swan Lake is set to enchant a whole new generation with an imaginative re-telling of the timeless tale. Choreographed by the award-winning British dance maker David Dawson, Swan Lake will demonstrate his visceral and daring work which has made him one of the most innovative dance makers working in classical ballet today. With ethereal and stylish sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, don’t miss the Company’s first tour of this classic ballet in over 20 years.
Tickets £14.50 - £43.50 Children £19.50 & £22.50 (Stalls & Upper) or £3 off Dress Friends 20% off (Wed & Thu eves) Groups (8+) £6 off (Stalls & Dress, excl. Sat eve) £5 off (Stalls & Dress, Thu matinee only) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves except children) FREE Pre-Show Talk (Focus on Dance) Thu 26 May, 6.30-7pm FREE Pre-Show Talk (Focus on Music) Fri 27 May, 6.30-7pm Swan Lake Insight Sat 28 May, 11-12.30pm Tickets £5.50 (£3.50 concessions) Sat 28 May 2pm
“ Dawson shows his sophistication of craft, his eye for beauty and his ability to give ballet a contemporary resonance.” New York Times
Sat 28 May 12.30pm
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Tickets £15.50 Friends 20% off Children £3 off Limited free places for babies under 12 months
Tue 24 to Fri 27 May
Mon 30 May to Sat 4 June
Roald Dahl’s classic tale follows the adventurous, young James and his friends - Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybird and Earthworm. Beginning at the end of the story, like all great tales do, James and his friends are living in the giant peach stone in Central Park, New York, but the real story lies in how they got there, all the way from the White Cliffs of Dover.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the classic tale of Holly Golightly written by Truman Capote and so memorably portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in the iconic 1961 film, is being given a new lease of life as a stage play with music in a sparkling, sophisticated, new production starring Emily Atack (The Inbetweeners, Dads Army) as Holly, Matt Barber (Downton Abbey) as Fred and Victor McGuire (the sit-coms Trollied and Bread) as Joe Bell.
Evenings Tue to Thu 7pm Matinees Wed & Thu 2pm, Fri 10.30am King’s Theatre
Orphan James Henry Trotter was sent to live with his evil aunts, Spiker and Sponge, after his parents were killed in a tragic rhinoceros accident. Just when James thinks he will never be allowed to have fun again he meets an old man who gives him a bag containing the ingredients for the strongest magic potion in the world. When James accidentally spills it near the old peach tree in his aunts’ garden the most marvelous things start to happen and he begins the greatest adventure of his life. Join James and his new found insect friends on their extraordinary journey fraught with enemies, dangers and excitement, which will take them halfway around the world in a giant peach full of friends, music and laughter.
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Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed and Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre
Adapted by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony and Olivier Award-winning playwright Richard Greenberg and directed by Nikolai Foster, this tale of vivacious, good-time girl Holly Golightly and her fantastical existence in 1940s New York City, is told through the eyes of a young writer, completely fascinated by this exquisite extrovert who every woman wants to be, and every man wants to be with.
Tickets £17 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £3 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Age 12+ Sat 4 Jun 2.30pm Sat 4 Jun 1.30pm Thu 2 Jun 7.30pm,
With memorable songs from the era, this stylish production is set to capture the hearts of audiences and sparkle like a diamond in a Tiffany’s window.
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SCREENINGS AT SCOTLAND’S LARGEST CINEMA Wed 8 June 7pm A NEW SCOTTISH OPERA AND D’OYLY CARTE CO-PRODUCTION
Royal Shakespeare Company Live Screening Simon Godwin (The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Man + Superman) directs Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet in Shakespeare’s searing tragedy. As relevant today as when it was written, Hamlet confronts each of us with the mirror of our own mortality in an imperfect world.
Tickets £16 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Running time 2 hours 55 minutes Age 12A
Fri 10 June
8pm Encore Screening
Tickets £19 - £81.50 Friends £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Groups (8+) £6 off (Stalls & Dress, excl. Fri & Sat) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Under 26 £10 (with valid ID) Pre-Show Talk Sat 4 June 6pm Running Time 2hrs 20 minutes Sun 5 Jun 4pm Sun 5 Jun 2.45pm Unwrapped (FREE but ticketed one hour taster) Sat 4 Jun 2.30pm
Wed 1 to Sun 5 June
Evenings 7.15pm (not Sun) Matinee Sun 4pm Festival Theatre The team behind 2013’s smash hit The Pirates of Penzance returns with another Gilbert & Sullivan comedy classic. A stellar cast, in the hands of director Martin Lloyd-Evans, brings the fun to life with a delicious mix of cheeky English Music Hall and exquisite Japanese tradition. Packed with anti-Establishment silliness, and full of larger than life characters including self-serving politicians that are all too recognisable today, this playful show features some of G&S’s most popular tunes, including Three little maids, Tit-willow and I’ve got a little list.
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“ A great night’s entertainment” w Scottish Opera 16/17 Season
The Scotsman on The Pirates of Penzance
launches 27 April
Sung in English with English supertitles.
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Iggy Pop, an outstanding artist known for his outrageous and unpredictable stage antics, sings at the Baloise Session in Basel, Switzerland, where he was honored with a 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award. This fantastic performance features all of Iggy Pop’s top hits, including I Wanna Be Your Dog, The Passenger, Lust for Life and many more.
Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Running time 79 minutes Age 12A
Sat 11 June 7pm
IGGY POP LIVE IN BASEL
SAN FRANCISCO BALLET
San Francisco Ballet Encore Screening
With its passionate choreography, spine-tingling swordsmanship and celebrated score by Sergei Prokofiev, this colourful and emotional re-telling of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet has packed houses around the world. Helgi Tómasson’s bravura interpretation of the Bard’s greatest tragedy “lifts Shakespeare’s complex and familiar language off the gilded pages and translates it into lucid classical choreography that is visceral, fresh, and ultimately sublime.” (Huffington Post) Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Running time 2 hours 17 minutes Age 12A
ROMEO & JULIET
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SCREENINGS AT SCOTLAND’S LARGEST CINEMA Thu 23 June
6.30pm Glyndebourne Encore Screening
for
measure
Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Running time 3 hours 30 minutes Ages 12A
Tickets £16 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Age 12A
Sat 10 September
Sat 1 October
Boasting a superb cast and marking the final summer production from artistic director Dominic Dromgoole, Measure for Measure is a wickedly black comedy of secret identities, sexual politics and manipulation. The production features stellar performances from Mariah Gale as Isabella, Dominic Rowan as Duke Vincent and Kurt Egyiawan as Angelo.
Simmering with both violence and comedic irony, Simon Godwin’s Richard II features a tour de force performance from Charles Edwards (Downton Abbey, Philomena) in the title role. A production that delves into the meaning of kingship and the rising powers that can destroy it, the rich colours and lavish costumes of this sumptuous historical masterpiece transfer superbly to the big screen.
Tickets £14.50
Tickets £ 14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off
Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off
2.30pm & 7pm Shakespeare’s Globe Encore Screening
the
of venice
Royal Shakespeare Company Live Screening Cymbeline is a ruler of a divided Britain. When Innogen, the only living heir, marries her sweetheart in secret, an enraged Cymbeline banishes him. But a powerful figure behind the throne is plotting to seize power and murder them both. Innogen embarks on a dangerous journey that will reunite Cymbeline with a lost heir and reconcile the young lovers. Melly Still directs Shakespeare’s rarely performed romance.
Sat 17 September
merchant
Wed 28 September 7pm
Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia, directed by Annabel Arden and conducted by Enrique Mazzola, stars two Glyndebourne favourites: the internationally acclaimed lyric soprano Danielle de Niese as Rosina and Italian buffo baritone Alessandro Corbelli as Dr Bartolo. The award-winning young German baritone Björn Bürger will make his Glyndebourne debut in the title role.
7pm Shakespeare’s Globe Encore Screening
measure
SCREENINGS AT SCOTLAND’S LARGEST CINEMA
Multi Tony and Olivier Award-winning stage and screen star Jonathan Pryce (Game Of Thrones, Wolf Hall) takes the role of enigmatic Shylock alongside his own daughter Phoebe Pryce, playing Jessica, in Jonathan Munby’s moving production of The Merchant of Venice. This iconic tale of the battle between greed and love, paired with Pryce’s memorable interpretation, makes this a must-see.
Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off
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7pm Shakespeare’s Globe Encore Screening
richard ii
Sat 22 October 7pm
Royal Shakespeare Company Encore Screening Misjudging his children’s loyalty and finding himself alone in the wilderness, King Lear is left to confront the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point. Antony Sher returns to the RSC to play one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays.
Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Age 12A
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Mon 7 November
Thu 23 to Sat 25 June
Set against the backdrop of post-war Britain, John Osborne’s modern classic conjures the seedy glamour of the old music halls for an explosive examination of public masks and private torment. Rob Ashford directs Kenneth Branagh as the unforgettable Archie Rice, with John Hurt as Billy Rice.
A dazzling celebration of musical theatre featuring the very best in song and dance from the first ten years of MGA productions. With world class guest performing artists and over 200 professional performers-in-training from The MGA Academy of Performing Arts, this extravaganza is quite simply not to be missed.
Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Age 12A
Tickets £15 & £17.50 Friends 20% off Opening Night or £2 off other shows Groups (8+) £2 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £2 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves)
7pm Kenneth Branagh Encore Screening
The Entertainer NEW YORK CITY BALLET GEORGE BALANCHINE’S
THE NUTCRACKER™
Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm Kings Theatre
Tue 15 November 7pm
Wed 22 June
In George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers. New York City Ballet‘s famously extravagant staging features Balanchine’s stunning choreography amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes and grand one-of-a-kind visual effects.
This is a show to remember, a one night spectacular that you will have never seen before featuring dance, film, comedy, animation, live music and fantastic celebrity cameos.
New York City Ballet Encore Screening
THE MGA ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS
7pm Festival Theatre
A bespoke performance made by and starring young learning disabled artists from all across Edinburgh. We are proud to announce the Awfey Huge Fantastic Variety Show, hosted by Andy Gray and Grant Stott. This performance is the first of its kind and not to be missed.
EDINBURGH COLLEGE PRESENTS
cross currents
Tickets £14.50 Friends 20% off Concessions £2.50 off Running time 1 hour 30 minutes Age 12A
Tickets £12
Fri 17 June
Fri 1 July
Cross Currents features a unique choreographic collaboration; creating work which fully integrates the experience and expertise of staff with the passion, energy and creativity of our student body. This year’s performance pays homage to the Tony Awards. The ceremony which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, highlights and recognises achievement in live Broadway theatre. Pieces will focus on the award show’s history drawing on the glitz and glamour the evening always promises.
The Aw Blacks were the first choir and are now the professional face of Kirsty Baird’s Sing in the City. Kirsty and her Aw Blacks will perform their arrangements of covers and original songs with Annette Hanley and their band. You will find yourself singing along to songs from all decades and genres and getting caught up in the energetic family atmosphere that is always created at every show.
2pm & 7.30pm Kings Theatre
7.30pm Festival Theatre
Tickets £11 - £16 Groups (8+) £1.50 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £1.50 off
Tickets £18 Concessions £2 off Children £9
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Limited free places for babies under 12 months
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Sundays: 8 May, 19 Jun, 9 Oct & 6 Nov 2.30pm
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Gilded Balloon Comedy Nights
Bring your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of wonderful jazz as they bring alive the music, paying tribute to some great jazz legends and playing with a collective maturity well beyond their years and featuring soloists of startling ambition and creativity.
TOMMY SMITH YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Tickets £12 Children 15 and under FREE (not available online)
The Gilded Balloon returns with a host of stand-out, stand-ups, ready to transform The Studio into Edinburgh’s funniest new comedy club. Tickets £13.50 Concessions £2 off Age 18+
Fri 14 October
Saturday 2 July 8pm The one and only The Boy with Tape on His Face (“Everyone should see The Boy with Tape on His Face” The Telegraph) is here to make you laugh. Bec Hill, Robin Grainger and Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist Ray Bradshaw are up for a shot too!
Saturday 10 September 8pm The Scotsman said “The gods of comedy chose Tom Wrigglesworth for greatness” so thank the gods the BBC Radio 4 star headlining tonight! Scott Gibson and David Morgan are here for a laugh too.
6.30pm
Crossing the boundaries between traditional and contemporary Indian dance, Dance Ihayami presents a new powerful dance experience of evocative rhythms, technical precision and striking geometry, featuring live music by flautist Marion Kenny. A short dance piece by local older dancers will be shared as a curtain raiser prior to the performance. Tickets £7 Family ticket (up to 4) £20 Age 6+
Wed 9 to Sat 12 November
Saturday 1 October 8pm Billy Kirkwood, Larry Dean, Pat Cahill and Dan Nightingale are here to entertain you in our special October edition of Gilded Balloon Comedy Nights.
Saturday 5 November 8pm Raymond Mearns (“A man that knows how to swear properly” Billy Connolly) hosts an evening of hilarity with Felicity Ward, Jim Smith and the musical stylings of BBC Radio 2 star Jonny Awsum.
Sat 28 May to Sun 5 June Tickets are now on sale for Edinburgh’s international children’s festival which returns to The Studio. The festival celebrates the wonderful world of children’s theatre and dance with three exciting shows at The Studio for the young and young at heart.
7.30pm
Silent Space Leitheatre present
When Bernarda’s husband dies, she locks all the doors and windows. She tells her five grown-up daughters to sew and be silent. Set in a Spanish village in 1936, Lorca’s writing is full of love and loathing. The intensity is authentic, the build-up remorseless. This is a lyrical tragedy, rich in images of monstrous beauty. Tickets £11 Students & Seniors £2 off Age 12+
THE HOUSE
OF
BERNARDA
ALBA
by FEDERICO GARCIA
LORCA
Fri 31 March & Sat 1 April 7.30pm
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Heroine is based on the true story of Danna Davis, and her 10 years in the US Army. A survivor of military sexual trauma, hers is a human story exploring healing, forgiveness and what speaking your truth really means.
“ For great quality theatre for wee ones, head straight to Imaginate” 2015 Parent Attender
On a dangerous mission inside a combat zone, Sgt Davis must rely on the perpetrator of her sexual attack to get her squad home safely. Can peace ever be possible? Tickets £11 Age 16+
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Sat 18 June
Wed 6 July
Crash! Bang! Kapow! It’s time to grab those capes and warm up your super powers as FUNBOX goes on their craziest adventure yet in their brand new show – SUPERHEROES!
The Empress Of Soul and seven-time Grammy Award winning icon will be performing all her classic hits – Midnight Train To Georgia (which remains one of the most famous records to date and was honoured as one of ‘The Greatest Songs Of All Time’ by Rolling Stone Magazine); Help Me Make It Through The Night; Licence To Kill (the official theme song to the James Bond film); The Way We Were; Baby Don’t Change Your Mind and You’re The Best Thing (that ever happened to me) – plus tracks from her latest album Where My Heart Belongs.
1pm & 4pm King’s Theatre
Join Gary, Anya and Kevin – the former stars of the Singing Kettle – on a super quest to find their keys and open the Funbox. Crime fighting Funster duo Fluffy and Flossie will be back to help us along the way and Bonzo’s alter ego, the mysterious Dog in Pants, will deliver his own brand of doggy justice! With family singalongs like Bunny Fou Fou, My Boy’s a Corker (oompahpah) and Leapfrog along with brand new songs and silliness, SUPERHEROES is supersonic family fun and an exciting entertainment experience not to be missed!
7.30pm Festival Theatre
Come dressed as a superhero, or make up your own. Tickets £15 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £3 off Limited free places for babies under 12 months
Tickets £42.50 - £62.50 plus £2.50 booking fee
Sat 2 & Sun 3 July
Fri 8 July
Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Edinburgh in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise.
Back for the 7th year, the MagicFest Gala brings the best magic and variety talent from around the world to Edinburgh, many making their Scottish debuts. Enjoy a selection of the most mind-blowing illusionists and adventurous variety acts. Sometimes funny, sometimes heart-warming, sometimes thrilling. Always amazing and skilful, and always with forensic attention to detail.
10am, 1pm & 4pm King’s Theatre
It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you? Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!
Tickets £16 - £22 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) 10% off (Stalls & Dress) Under 16s £4 off Limited free places for babies under 12 months
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2.30pm & 7.30pm Festival Theatre
MAGICFEST GALA
www.magicfest.co.uk
Tickets £14 - £33 Groups (10+) 10% off Full time Students and Over 65s £2 off matinee or £3 off evening (top three prices) Children £9 off top three prices (evening) or £14 tickets for all price levels (matinee) Ages 5+
PRESENTED BY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL MAGIC FESTIVAL
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CURTIS STIGERS
Fri 15 July
Wed 20 July
The suave sophistication, fabulous presence and sheer musicality of the singer and saxophonist completely stunned us last year as Curtis Stigers saluted Frank Sinatra. Now he will play a full concert with his top class US Band. That wonderfully luxurious voice, allied to superb phrasing and musicality, always swinging, always on the button; make him one of the greatest jazz singers of our age.
The Norwegian saxophonist’s haunting sound has been a signature of the leading European record label, ECM for the last fifty years. Nothing can prepare you for the sheer beauty and power of his saxophone tone: pure, keening; sharp-edged and crystalline.
8pm Festival Theatre
“ An exuberant combination of artistry and raw emotion” The Times
8pm Festival Theatre
They’ve not performed in Scotland for more than a decade, so we offer an excited welcome to pianist, Rainer Bruninghaus, bassist, Yaron Herman, and the superstar Indian percussionist, Trilok Gurtu.
JAN GARBAREK GROUP featuring TRILOK GURTU
Tickets £25.50 - £37.50
Sat 23 July
7.30pm Festival Theatre Tickets £25.50 - £37.50
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN A N D
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Sat 16 July
8pm Festival Theatre The guitar grandmaster’s virtuosity has been celebrated worldwide since playing with Tony Williams’ Lifetime, and then with Miles Davis and with the amazing success of his Mahavishnu Orchestra, and through his collaborations with Carlos Santana, Chick Corea, and Jaco Pastorius. Tonight he’s back with jazz-rock fusion, and a band that’s widely recognised as one of the best he’s ever had playing with fire, finesse and freewheeling interplay, with McLaughlin’s guitar chops undimmed. Jeff Beck recently called him “the best guitarist alive”. A very special concert for Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.
Following his sold-out show in 2015, the undisputed king of boogie boogie, swing and r’n’b is back. This year, Jools and his star-studded band will be joined by Gilson Lavis, with special guests Pauline Black & Arthur “Gaps” Hendrickson from The Selector and guest vocalists Ruby Turner & Louise Marshall. Adam Double supports.
JOOLS HOLLAND & HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA Featuring GILSON LAVIS
Tickets £36 - £52.50
Sun 24 July
7.30pm Festival Theatre For forty years, The Average White Band have been distilling their special blend of r’n’b, jazz, soul, and Motown into a potent funky mix; and they still invest live shows with the energy and excitement that they did when Pick up the Pieces, Cut The Cake and Person To Person were charting. Founder members Alan Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre front the group, and keep the flame of the classic sound.
Average White Band
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Lee Fields and the Expressions
Lee Fields is the real deal out of Brooklyn’s funk and soul scene with the ultimate funky band, The Expressions. Tickets £27.50 - £37.50
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Outsider SARAH MILLICAN
LIFE’S BETTER WITH
Sat 9 to Mon 11 July 8pm Festival Theatre
In the past when you put Sarah Millican outside, she asked things like: ‘Why? Where is the taxi? Do I need a cardie?’ But things have changed. Now she has outside slippers. She can tell a chaffinch from a tit (hey). But she still can’t tell if it’s an owl or her husband’s asthma.
SEE MORE GREAT THEATRE FOR LESS
Sarah Millican is venturing outside. Bring a cardie.
“ To watch Sarah Millican is to watch a box of comedy fireworks going off” The Independent
Tickets £27.50 Max 8 tickets per transaction Age 16+
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Fri 22 & Sat 23 July
Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical and inspired by the hit film, take a high-flying journey through the cutthroat world of competitive cheerleading and the fierce rivalries of American high school politics. Filled with romance, friendship, jealousy, betrayal, and forgiveness... and the music is awesome too! The Beyond Broadway Experience offers young people aged between 12 and 25 a unique opportunity to work on a professional-style musical theatre production alongside a team of industry experts and artists. Come and support the stars of the future in this smash hit musical!
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Wed 14 September
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7.30pm Festival Theatre
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The Ocean Film Festival showcases the world’s most amazing ocean films from above and below the water’s surface! Brought to you by the producers of the Banff Film Festival, this extraordinary collection of short films documents the beauty and power of the ocean, celebrating the divers, kayakers, swimmers, surfers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean without getting your feet wet!
A BRAND NEW SHOW FOR 2016
A once in a lifetime opportunity to spend an intimate, entertaining and unforgettable evening in the company of a true Hollywood legend. Actress, philanthropist and best-selling author, Dame Joan Collins will share stories and secrets from her celebrated life and career as one of the world’s most glamorous and intriguing actresses. Joan Collins Unscripted will see audiences enthralled as Dame Joan reveals some of the exciting stories and secrets from her long career and also includes a question and answer session with the chance to ask questions about her life and career. Dame Joan has appeared in more than 118 feature films and TV shows, including creating the role of Alexis Carrington on Dynasty, one of the most highly rated television dramas of all time. Her novels and memoirs have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 30 languages.
Tickets £15 Groups (8+) £2 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £2 off
Tickets £27.50 - £57.50 Up Close and Personal £57.50 (includes souvenir lanyard and limited edition tour poster) Age 16+
Fri 23 September
Tue 27 September
Richard Alston Dance Company returns with another Edinburgh-exclusive world premiere by Martin Lawrance, plus his intense and dramatic Stronghold. Also in this varied performance, two pieces by Richard Alston new to Edinburgh. His latest work is inspired by the sonatas of Scarlatti, a composer hugely influenced by Spanish music. An Italian in Madrid continues Alston’s fascination with the fusion of different cultures and styles. Mazur is danced to Chopin mazurkas, played live by pianist Jason Ridgway.
Romesh Ranganathan makes his Festival Theatre debut! Irrational will see Romesh examine the issues close to his heart, and explains why everybody else is wrong about them.
7.30pm Festival Theatre
CUFFE AND TAYLOR BY ARRANGEMENT WITH JONATHAN SHALIT OBE FOR COLE KITCHENN AND NEIL O'BRIEN ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT
UNSCRIPTED
8pm Festival Theatre
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Romesh has come a long way since quitting his career as a maths teacher, making a real name for himself most recently with his critically acclaimed BBC3 series Asian Provocateur.
“ Ranganathan’s punchlines are sharper and funnier than many of his peers” The Guardian
Financial Times on Mazur
Tickets £17.50 - £23.50 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off Age 10+
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RAPTURE THEATRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE PRESENTS
Fri 30 September 8pm Festival Theatre
Everybody’s favourite randomist is back. As always Ross has lots of stuff backing up in his head and It’s time to let it all out. Famed for his super quick freewheeling style and highly imaginative flights of fancy a Ross Noble show is always an unmissable event.
“Beautifully twisted thoughts” The Times
Noble started in comedy 25 years, ago at the age of 15, and has established a loyal audience as one of the world’s best live stand ups. Come and be part of this truly unique live experience. Join Ross as audience and performer come together for a massive brain dump.
“ The supreme master of spontaneous stand-up and true king of surreal flights of fantasy” Time Out
Tickets £27.50 Age 15+
Tickets £17.50 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked by 31 July or 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off
Thu 29 September to Sat 1 October Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre
Shakespearean in scale but with all the twists and spins of modern politics, Democracy combines the fascination of a John Le Carre thriller (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager) with the dynamism of The West Wing and House of Cards. West Germany, 1969. Charismatic Willy Brandt has been elected Chancellor. When Brandt ‘dares more democracy’, his own party conspires, plots and tries to destroy him. As his enemies tighten the noose around his neck, Brandt believes the only man he can truly trust is Gunter Guillaume, his devoted personal assistant. But in the world of political intrigue, espionage and betrayal, is anyone to be trusted? From the writer of smash hit comedy Noises Off, Democracy is a witty, thought-provoking and unmissable night at the theatre. Star casting to be announced!
“ Perfect timing for Michael Frayn’s seriously thrilling play” The Times
Tue 15 to Sat 19 November
Evenings 7pm Matinee Sat 2.15pm King’s Theatre Music, topical comedy, drama and dance at the King’s in November – it can only be the Edinburgh Gang Show back again for more fun!
EDINBURGH GANG SHOW 2016
With over 250 young people from Scouting and Girlguiding across Edinburgh the Gang Show remains one of the highlights of the theatrical calendar in Scotland’s capital!
“ Gang Show at the King’s provides more than its quota of fun and entertainment, being reassuringly familiar yet refreshingly original” All Edinburgh Theatre Tickets £11 - £18 Groups (15+) 1 ticket free Sat 19 Nov 2.15pm Sat 19 Nov 1.15pm
Quote refers to 2003 National Theatre production
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Mon 17 to Sat 22 October
Evenings Wed to Sat 7pm Matinees Thu & Fri 10.30am, Sat 2.30pm & Sun 11am King’s Theatre It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny! From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the world premiere of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children.
“ A fantastic show! Superb! And so much better than the book!” David Walliams
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“ The kids loved this show…Every comic opportunity is grasped” Daily Telegraph 28 Call 0131 529 6000 or visit our website edtheatres.com to book
Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre, with over 26,000 performances and now the 60th anniversary production is back by popular demand following a record breaking sell-out week in 2014. The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.
Tickets £18 - £31.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Thu 20 Oct 7.30pm Sat 22 Oct 2.30pm Sat 22 Oct 1.30pm
In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner. Photos of previous cast
Limited free places for babies under 12 months
Wed 5 to Sun 9 Oct
Illustrations © Tony Ross 2011 Cover lettering of author’s name © Quentin Blake 2010
Tickets £17.50 Children £2.50 off Family Tickets (max 2 adults) Family of 3 - £46.50 Family of 4 - £62 Family of 5 - £77.50
“ The cleverest murder mystery of British Theatre” The Telegraph “ A truly entertaining classic thriller” The Sunday Times
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MUSIC AND LYRICS AND WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE PRESENT
THE MOST FANTASMAGORICAL STAGE MUSICAL IN THE HISTORY OF EVERYTHING!
“FINE-TUNED REVIVAL IS TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS” “A FAMILY FAVOURITE REINVENTED...”
Chitty Chitty, Bang Bang Wed 5 to Sun 16 October
THE GUARDIAN
Festival Theatre
One of the world’s favourite musicals, Chitty Chitty, Bang Bang will have audiences of all ages flying high with its mixture of madness, intrigue and exuberance.
THE STAGE
Can the loveable but wacky inventor, Potts, along with his two children and the gorgeous Truly Scrumptious outwit the bombastic Baron Bomburst who has decreed that all children be banished from his kingdom? What happens when the children are caught and imprisoned with the other youngsters by the evil Childcatcher? Will it all end happily-ever-after? Well, of course it will! Starring Jason Manford as Caractacus Potts, Michelle Collins as Baroness Bomburst and Phill Jupitus as Baron Bomburst. Having broken all box office records in the West End, this fun-filled production from the team that brought you Fiddler on the Roof and Oklahoma! promises laughs and magic galore – and Chitty herself! Wed 5 2.30pm Thu 6 Fri 7 Sat 8 2.30pm 1pm Sun 9
7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 5pm
Tue 11 Wed 12 Thu 13 2.30pm Fri 14 2.30pm Sat 15 Sun 16 1pm
7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
Tickets £27 - £47 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £3 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Fri 7 Oct 7.30pm & Sat 15 Oct 2.30pm Fri 7 Oct 6.30pm & Sat 15 Oct 1.30pm Thu 6 Oct 7.30pm & Thu 13 Oct 7.30pm
CHI T T Y C H I TT Y BAN G BANG
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Music and Lyrics by RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN
Fri 14 October 1.30pm (See p61)
Music by Special Arrangement with Sony/ATV Publishing Adapted for the Stage by JEREMY SAMS Based on the MGM Motion Picture Licensed Script adapted by Ray Roderick This production presented by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York
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DANCE CONSORTIUM PRESENTS
Robert Battle Artistic Director Masazumi Chaya Associate Artistic Director
Different repertoire each night – book for both
Tue 18 October w Exodus (Rennie Harris) w Four Corners (Ronald K. Brown) wA fter the Rain Pas de Deux (Christopher Wheeldon) w Revelations (Alvin Ailey)
Wed 19 October w Open Door (Ronald K. Brown) w Piazzolla Caldera (Paul Taylor) w Revelations (Alvin Ailey)
Tue 18 & Wed 19 October 7.30pm Festival Theatre
The irresistible dancers of Ailey are back after a five year absence from the UK with a dazzling array of offerings. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Robert Battle, Ailey continues to wow audiences and critics around the world. The all-star line-up will include new works by some of today’s most acclaimed choreographers, as well as Ailey classics including the beloved crowd-pleaser Revelations, the most widely-seen modern dance work in the world.
“ Unbelievable. Go see Ailey. It’s change-your-life good” NBC’s Today Show “ The crowd starts cheering before the curtain goes up” The New York Times “This is dancing to die for” The Times
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Mon 24 to Sat 29 October
FM_TOUR_APR16_EDB_105x148.indd 1 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Rachael McLaren. Photograph by Andrew Eccles
Tickets £21 - £34.50 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off Post-Show Q&A Tue 18 October
Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre A British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm! Based on his smash hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, this hilarious and heartfelt production stars Gary Lucy, Joe Absolom, Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick, Chris Fountain, Kai Owen and a cast of fourteen. Not only has the play been getting standing ovations every night, but it was also voted best touring production by the UK Theatre Awards.
Tickets £23.50 - £35 04/04/2016 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off Tue & Wed Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves)
12:0
Thu 27 Oct 7.30pm Sat 29 Oct 2.30pm Sat 29 Oct 1.30pm
Featuring great songs by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones you really should... Drop absolutely everything and book today!
“ Terrific” The Sunday Times “ Uproariously entertaining – every inch a whopping hit” The Daily Telegraph
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SELL A DOOR THEATRE COMPANY AND THE GARDYNE THEATRE, IN ASSOCIATION WITH PERTH THEATRE PRESENT
DC THOMSON’S
Tue 1 to Sat 5 November
Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre “Pit the kettle oan mither, this is braw news!” Scotland’s most famous family The Broons are coming to the King’s!
HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE NEW FESTIVAL THEATRE CAFÉ? w Free WI-FI w Gourmet tea and coffee w Scrummy sandwiches and salads
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Open 10am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT
Award-winning Scottish playwright Rob Drummond brings the infamous characters Granpaw, Paw and Maw Broon, Hen and Joe, Daphne, Maggie, Horace, the twins and the bairn to life in a production filled with laughs, love and comic-strip visuals, all set to a Scottish soundtrack.
a new stage play by ROB DRUMMOND
Tickets £17 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked by 31 July or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Thu 3 Nov 7.30pm Sat 5 Nov 2.30pm Sat 5 Nov 1.30pm
This world first theatrical staging draws inspiration from the famous comic strip to bring you a brand new lively and fast paced tale... Can Maggie really, finally be getting married?! Return to Glebe Street, the But an’ Ben, and of course the Kirk to find out! The marvelous artwork and well observed storylines of The Broons means that everyone recognises a little of themselves in these classic tales.
The Broons ® © DC Thomson & Co. Ltd. 2016
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THE BROADWAY AND WEST END SMASH HIT MUSICAL Million Dollar Quartet
Mon 31 October to Sat 5 November
Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre Million Dollar Quartet is the worldwide smash-hit musical inspired by the famous recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four star musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet written by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, That’s All Right, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fire, Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, Who Do You Love?, Matchbox, Folsom Prison Blues, Hound Dog and many more.
THE STORY OF HOW FOUR STARS MADE ROCK’N’ROLL HISTORY
Don’t miss your chance to discover the true story of one unforgettable night that made rock’n’roll history!
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“ The show that left me all shook up!” Daily Mail
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“ A feel good musical with a soundtrack to die for” The Independent Tickets £22 - £42 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves)
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A TOURING CONSORTIUM THEATRE COMPANY AND ROYAL & DERNGATE NORTHAMPTON PRODUCTION
Wed 9 Nov 7.30pm Sat 12 Nov 2.30pm Sat 12 Nov 1.30pm
Tue 8 to Sat 12 November
Wed 23 to Fri 25 November
Dickens considered his novel, A Tale Of Two Cities the best story he had ever written. Interweaving one family’s intensely personal drama with the terror and chaos of the French Revolution, it is an epic story of love, sacrifice and redemption amidst horrific violence and world changing events.
Ghost Dances is Christopher Bruce’s masterpiece, and possibly the most popular work in Rambert’s history. It tells stories of love and compassion, as death – in the form of the iconic “ghosts” – interrupts the daily lives of a series of ordinary people. Inspired by Latin American celebrations of the Day of the Dead and the bewitching rhythms of traditional songs, it’s a moving, intensely human work, revived here for the first time in 13 years.
Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre
7.30pm Festival Theatre
In an era of regime changes and citizen protest around the world, this bold new dramatic adaptation by Mike Poulton (Wolf Hall) set to rousing original music by Oscar-winning composer Rachel Portman (The Cider House Rules, Beloved) seems more relevant than ever.
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“ A lean punchy adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale of revolutionary France” The Daily Telegraph
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“assured, and highly watchable” The Independent 38 Call 0131 529 6000 or visit our website edtheatres.com to book
Tickets £15 - £28.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked by 31 July or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off Thu 24 Nov 7.30pm
“Exhilarating and poignant” The Sunday Times Photograph by Anthony Crickmay
Tickets £17 to £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked by 31 July or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves)
Alongside this classic are two new pieces from Rambert. Tomorrow uses dance to tell the story of Macbeth, and reveal the dark desires that lead a man to murder. Frames creates a show-within-a-show, as dancers use metal poles to form shapes, structures and spaces which, quite literally, frame their dancing in a different light.
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Sun 20 November 7.30pm Festival Theatre
Hot on the heels of her 2016 smash-hit season at the West End’s Criterion Theatre, by popular demand Nina Conti is back on the road with her sell-out 2015 show In Your Face. Strap into the mask as Nina, Monkey and a bag of tricks improvise their way through an adventure of hilarious witchery. No two shows are ever the same!
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“ Gut-Bustingly Funny” Daily Telegraph
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“ You will see nothing like it onstage” Evening Standard
Tickets £22.50 Age 12+
Sat 28 January
2.30pm & 7.30pm Festival Theatre A brand new selection of world class adventure films returns to Scotland’s largest cinema – the Festival Theatre.
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Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe. Different film programmes will feature on the matinee and evening shows to ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel. Come along to both shows for double the adventure – discounts apply!
“ Does exactly what it says on the tin: Promotes Adventure!” MyOutdoors Tickets £15 Concessions £2 off Groups (8+) £2 off Book Both Screenings £2 off each ticket. Concessions/Groups (8+) £3.50 off each ticket (not available online, must be booked at the same time)
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Wed 30 November & Fri 2 December Il tabarro / Suor Angelica Thu 1 & Sat 3 December Billy Budd 7.15pm Festival Theatre
Tickets £17.50 - £67.50 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off Age 12+
Opera North returns to Edinburgh this year with more powerful music and stirring theatrics. Britten’s intense psychological drama Billy Budd is his grandest opera. It tells the tale of the young sailor Billy, who radiates goodness and beauty, provoking the envy and desire of the Master at Arms who is intent on Billy’s destruction. A Puccini double-billing begins with noir thriller Il tabarro (The Cloak) about a wife who has taken a lover, driving her jealous husband to murderous despair. The breathtaking evening finishes with Suor Angelica, a beautifully heart-rending tale of sin, loss, love and redemption.
“This work is a marvel of atmospherics and human drama” The Times on Opera North’s Il Tabarro
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KING’S PANTO
Sat 26 November 2016 to Sun 15 January 2017 King’s Theatre
“Panto kings reign supreme” (Daily Record) once again as Allan, Andy & Grant star in a show “that when it comes to chemistry, ideas and laughs, the King’s panto really is miles better than all the others” (Edinburgh Evening News). In another unmissable “panto masterpiece” (The Reviews Hub), which has “all the ingredients to create a thickly iced and spiced Christmas cake of a family show, especially crafted to entertain all ages” (Edinburgh Guide), don’t miss another GIANT panto from the team behind last year’s record-breaking, smash-hit King’s pantomime.
TICKET PRICES FROM (Child prices in brackets) STALLS
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£24 £20
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“Pretty much knocking incredible £22 an (£19) £28 (£25) “It’s £30.50 (£27.50) SCHOOLS £24 (£21) Sunday £33door (£30) of £30.50 (£27) spectacle” DRESS CIRCLEat the Mail ALL SEATS £22 (£19) £28 (£25) £30.50 (£27.50) £12 perfection…” Daily Mail £81 £104 £114 BOXES (4 seats) UPPER CIRCLE
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“Spectacular” The Herald
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“Daft and rollicking panto fun” The Scotsman
Quotes refer to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 2015/16
TICKET PRICES FROM (Child prices in brackets) STALLS £33 (£30) £30.50 (£27.50) £24 (£21) TICKET PRICES FROM£28(Child(£25) prices in£22 brackets) (£19) £30.50 (£27.50)
SCHOOLS £24 (£21) (£27) £33 (£30) £30.50 (£27.50) ALL SEATS £22 (£19) £28 (£25) £30.50 (£27.50) £12 SCHOOLS £24 £81 (£21) £33 £114(£30) £30.50 £104(£27) DRESS CIRCLE BOXES (4 seats) ALL SEATS £22 (£19) £28 (£25) £30.50 (£27.50) £19 (£16) £22 (£19) £24 (£21) UPPER CIRCLE £12 £16 £81 (£13) £19 £104(£16) £20 £114 (£17) BOXES (4 seats) £19 (£16) £22 (£19) £24 (£21) UPPER CIRCLE £16 (£13) £19 (£16) £20 (£17) Friends 2 for 1 on Tue 29 November or 20% off Wed 30 November to Sun 4 December or Mon 2 to Sun 8 January Groups (8+) £4 off (Excl. 17 to 31 December and boxes) Children £3 off Concessions £2 off (Red & Green performances only, Excl. top price seats and boxes) STALLSCIRCLE DRESS
Fri 9 Dec 7pm, Sat 7 Jan 2pm Fri 9 Dec 6pm, Sat 7 Jan 1pm Limited free places for babies under 12 months (Excl. boxes)
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Sat 10 to Sat 31 December Festival Theatre
Unwrap a tasty winter treat with Christopher Hampson’s magical Hansel & Gretel. Inspired by the Grimm Brother’s famous fairy tale, all the children have disappeared in a small town. Plucky Hansel and Gretel embark on an exciting adventure, traveling deep into the enchanted forest to find their friends. A carousel of delicious treats from start to finish, Hansel & Gretel is full to the brim with magic and wit, with toys that come to life and a beautiful, bewitching ballerina who is not at all what she seems. Scrumptiously surreal and with more than a sprinkle of festive magic – take an enchanting journey with Scotland’s national dance company this winter.
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Hansel & Gretel
Humperdinck’s bewitching score is performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.
“Fizzing with mischief and magic” The Daily Telegraph “ A feast for the eyes and ears” Press & Journal
Tickets £14.50 - £43.50 Friends 20% off Tue 13, Wed 14, Tue 20 & Wed 21 December Groups (8+) £6 off evening shows or £5 off matinee shows (Stalls & Dress)* Children £19 - £22 (Stalls & Upper) Concessions £3 off* *excl. Sats Sat 17 Dec 2pm Sat 17 Dec 12.30pm
w Pre-Show Talk (Focus on Music) Fri 16 Dec 6.30pm w Pre-Show Talk (Focus on Dance) Thu 15 & Thu 29 Dec 6.30pm w Ballet Cafe Thu 8 Dec 2pm £11 w Family Insights Sat 17, Thu 29 & Fri 30 Dec 11am £6.50 (£4.50 concessions) w Wee Hansel and Gretel
Fri 16 December 3pm This specially adapted hour long performance features the company’s dancers accompanied live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra. The perfect way for young families to discover the magic of ballet. Tickets £15 Age 3+ Limited free places for babies under 12 months
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RELAXED PERFORMANCES For people with additional needs and their families
A FROZEN CHARLOTTE AND MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE CO-PRODUCTION
TOO MANY PENGUINs?
Scottish Ballet: Hansel & Gretel
Wed 14 to Sat 24 December (not Sun 18)
Tue 20 December 1pm Tickets £12
10.30am & 1.30pm (Sat 24, 10.30am only) The Studio
King’s Panto: Jack and the Beanstalk
How many penguins are too many penguins? Mr Polaro thinks that one is more than enough, thank you very much. Penguina wants someone to play with. Just one friend, well maybe two, or three...
Fri 6 January 2pm Tickets £12
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How many penguins can we get in one space? Squeeze into this fun theatrical experience, created especially for 1 - 4 year olds, to find out. It might get crowded, but we promise the arrival of the penguins, however many, will entertain and delight. Featuring Nicola Jo Cully. Photograph by Douglas McBride
These public relaxed performances are for those with additional needs and their families to enjoy. To make you feel welcome, relaxed and well-supported, we’ll have lots of trained staff on hand to help with any access needs, anyone can feel free to make noise and move around the auditorium, we’ll keep the lights on, but dimmed to reduce anxiety. We’ll provide break out spaces with a live stream of the show so that if people feel the need to leave the auditorium they won’t miss the action. So that we can best cater to your needs, online booking is not available – please discuss your requirements with the Box Office by calling 0131 529 6000. Please note that wheelchair spaces are limited.
Tickets £8 Children £5 Age 1-4
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Tue 7 to Sun 12 February Million Dollar Quartet, October to Sat 5 November Festival Theatre, Mon 31
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Evenings 7.30pm (not Sun) Matinees Sat & Sun 2.30pm Festival Theatre
Showcasing the finest in traditional circus thrills and skills, Cirque Berserk! brings this treasured form of live entertainment bang up-to-date in a jaw-dropping spectacular – created especially for the theatre.
Tickets £20.50 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked by 31 July or 20% off all perfromances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off
Combining contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, this astoundingly talented international troupe includes over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, drummers, death-defying stunt men and of course the award-winning clown, Tweedy. The show also features the world’s most hair raising circus act – the legendary motorcycle Globe of Terror. Don’t miss it!
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“ Suitably high tempo and jaw-dropping, Cirque Berserk bring the thrills of the circus to the theatre in a pacy, thoroughly entertaining show” All Edinburgh Theatre
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Edinburgh Evening News
Mon 20 to Sat 25 February
Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre The award-winning National Theatre production returns to Edinburgh following a critically acclaimed run in 2015. Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs Shears’ dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain, exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world. A NEW PL AY BY
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BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING NOVEL BY
MARK HADDON
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“ A beautiful, dazzlingly inventive show about the wonders of life” Evening Standard
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“ A phenomenal combination of storytelling and spectacle” The Times
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“Magical and moving” Daily Mail Tickets £23.50 - £36 Friends 20% off* Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress)* Concessions £3 off* *excl. Fri & Sat Thu 23 Feb 7.30pm Fri 24 Feb 7.30pm Fri 24 Feb
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SOUTHERN LIGHT PRESENTS
Tue 21 to Sat 25 February
Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre RMS Titanic was the ‘ship of dreams’ and ‘unsinkable’ but in the early hours of 15 April 1912 the biggest ocean liner in the world struck an iceberg before sinking with the loss of 1517 souls. Titanic The Musical, Story and Book by Peter Stone and Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston, won 5 Tony Awards on Broadway in 1997. With a powerful and dramatic score and a large cast Titanic is a musical like no other this season. Tickets £14 - £19 Friends 10% off Wed & Thu (max 2) Groups (10+) 1 free ticket Sat 25 Feb 2.30pm
THE BOHEMIANS LYRIC OPERA COMPANY PRESENTS
Sat 25 Feb 1.30pm
Wed 15 to Sat 18 March
Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre The Bohemians appear with the upbeat and high energy 9 to 5 - The Musical. Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, book by Patricia Resnick it’s a hilarious story of friendship, gossip and revenge. Pushed to boiling point by their sexist, egotistical, lying, bigot of a boss, three unlikely female friends take control of the company learning there’s very little they can’t do - even in a man’s world! Tickets £16 - £20 Friends 20% off Opening Night Groups (10+) £1 off Sat 18 Mar 2.30pm
EDINBURGH GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY PRESENTS
Ruddygore
Sat 18 Mar 1.30pm
Tue 21 to Sat 25 March
Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Robin Oakapple’s plans to marry sweet little Rose Maybud are thwarted when he discovers that he is a bad baronet of Ruddygore. If he fails to commit a crime a day then his ghostly ancestors will descend from their picture frames to torture him. Does this mean that Rose will marry the dastardly sailor, Dick Dauntless? Come along and find out!! Tickets £16 - £24 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night or 20% off all perfomances Groups (8+) 10% off Under 16s £8 Sat 25 Mar 2.30pm
Sat 25 Mar 1.30pm
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Tue 28 February to Sat 4 March
Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!
Tickets £17 - £30.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night when booked by 31 July or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Fri 3 Mar 7.30pm Fri 3 Mar 6.30pm
“ The show you will never forget” Daily Mail “ Joyous! I love this show” Sunday Express “ This show is an absolute must. If you haven’t seen the brilliant musical Buddy yet, buy your ticket now!” The Sun
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DANCE CONSORTIUM PRESENTS
Tickets £26 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night when booked by 31 July or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves)
Tue 28 February to Sat 4 March
Tue 14 & Wed 15 March
Variety is alive and well at the King’s next Spring!
There’s a certain poetic justice in the fact that Danza Contemporánea de Cuba was founded the same year as the 1959 Revolution. It has since become the nation’s flagship contemporary dance troupe with a hybrid, hothouse style that is a pungent blend of Afro Caribbean rhythms, jazzy American modernism and inflections from European ballet.
Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Don’t miss this truly unique show featuring the one and only Allan Stewart and friends in an evening chock full of comedy, music and entertainment. Bigger and better than before, comedy rules as far as Allan is concerned so be prepared for some great acts.
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“ Sends audiences home delighted, after an evening of joyous grown-up fun and foolishness, with just a touch of glamour” Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman
7.30pm Festival Theatre
Tickets £17 - £26.50 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off
Danza Contemporanea de Cuba have for 50 years produced dancers of the highest level with a style evoking the sensual, mystical and raw heart of Cuban spirit. Collaborations with international leaders in dance have combined with the Afro Caribbean and Spanish fusions to produce an electrifying, evocative and distinctly unique expression of all that is Cuban.
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“ An exotic hybrid of contemporary, classical and C aribbean styles” The Guardian Quotes refer to 2015 show
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Sun 19 March 7.30pm Festival Theatre
Genesis founding member Mike Rutherford joins forces with a new generation Mike + The Mechanics which includes one of the UK’s most prolific R&B singers, Andrew Roachford, whose previous hits include Cuddly Toy and Family Man, and Canadian-born singer, Tim Howar whose band Vantramp toured with the likes of Rod Stewart and Paulo Nutini. Performing classic hits like The Living Years, Silent Running, All I Need Is A Miracle, Word Of Mouth, Another Cup of Coffee, and the unforgettable Over My Shoulder, plus selected Genesis songs. Tickets £32.50 & £37.50 plus £2.50 booking fee
Sun 26 March 7.30pm Festival Theatre
CELEBRATE A LIFE, MARK A SPECIAL OCCASION OR SIMPLY SHOW YOUR LOVE OF THEATRE
Following his sell out tours of the UK Brendan returns to Edinburgh with his brand new 2017 show All Night Long. With his 14-piece band and singers and sensational guest dancers, Brendan will host a spectacular night of theatrical entertainment.
ALL NIGHT LONG
Tickets £25.50 - £38.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night when booked by 31 July or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off
Wed 5 to Sat 8 April
Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre Fiddler on the Roof tells the story of the Jewish Milkman, Tevye and his family in early 20th Century Russia. Overflowing with humour and passion it is one of the most-loved musicals of all time featuring If I Were a Rich Man, Sunrise Sunset, Matchmaker Matchmaker and many more.
Sat 8 Apr 2.30pm
Make your mark in one of Edinburgh’s historic theatres with a personalised message on a beautiful brass plaque.
Photograph by Aly Wight
Tickets £15.50 - £20 Friends 20% off Opening Night Groups (8+) £2 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £2 off (Excl. Fri/Sat eves)
DEDICATE A SEAT Available at both the Festival and King’s Theatres. Find out more: edtheatres.com/dedications or call Lucy Clement on 0131 622 8087.
Sat 8 Apr 1.30pm
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THE THRILLING NEW STAGE PLAY FROM THE NO.1 BEST SELLING AUTHOR
‘Theatre at its most imaginative.’
THREE MURDERS ONE SUSPECT NO PROOF
★★★★★ Daily Mail
Based on the novel by Adapted by SHAUN
MCKENNA
Tickets £18 - £31.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked by 31 July or 20% off all performances Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Thu 27 Apr 7.30pm Sat 29 Apr 2.30pm Sat 29 Apr 1.30pm
Directed by IAN
TALBOT
Charlotte Brontë Devised by the Company
Mon 24 to Sat 29 April
Mon 15 to Sat 20 May
Following the huge sell-out success of The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple, the thrilling work of multi-million selling author Peter James returns to the King’s with the world premiere production of Not Dead Enough.
Following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre, Jane Eyre comes to Edinburgh. This innovative re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and is directed by Sally Cookson.
Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm King’s Theatre
On the night Brian Bishop murdered his wife, he was sixty miles away, asleep in bed. At least that’s what he claims but all the evidence confronting Detective Superintendent Roy Grace suggests he’s guilty as sin. As Grace also continues to deal with the mysterious disappearance of his own wife, he starts to dig a little deeper into the thrilling case and it soon becomes clear that love can be a dangerous thing... Not Dead Enough is the third novel in the award-winning Roy Grace series and the third play in his multi-million selling stage franchise. James has been acclaimed as “one of the most fiendishly clever crime fiction plotters” (Daily Mail) and his brilliant Roy Grace novels have sold over 17 million copies worldwide. James is the 2016 recipient of crime writing’s highest honour, the Diamond Dagger.
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Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre
Tickets £20 - £32.50 Friends 2 for 1 Opening Night if booked by 31 July or 20% off* Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off* *excl. Fri & Sat
The classic story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.
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“ Captures the beating heart of the novel. And then some” Mail on Sunday “ Original, engaging and unexpectedly funny. Full of intelligent detail” Daily Telegraph
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The of of Presents… Presents…
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These events and performances are suitable for people living with dementia, their family and friends.
Presents…
These events and performances are suitable for people living with dementia, their family and friends.
April Tea Dance Thu 21 April 2pm-3.30pm
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
With Ainsley Hamill (voice) and Alistair Paterson (keyboard). Refreshments and scones and jam will be provided. The Studio, 22 Potterrow, EH8 9BL. Free but ticketed please book through Box Office on 0131 529 6000
Fri 14 October 1.30pm
We are delighted that the Festival Theatre will be presenting Scotland’s first dementia friendly performance of a major touring musical. During the show the lighting levels in the auditorium will be brighter and sound levels reduced. People will also be able to come in and out of the auditorium during the performance and see the show in the bar on TV screens. And of course joining in with the singing will be encouraged and applauded!
May Tea Dance Tue 10 May 2pm-3.30pm Back by popular demand Singer Judith Williams and accordion player Harry Hussey. Refreshments and scones and jam will be provided. The Studio, 22 Potterrow, EH8 9BL. Free but ticketed please book through Box Office on 0131 529 6000
Tickets £12 Please book through the Box Office on 0131 529 6000 or in person at the King’s or Festival Theatres box office.
June Tea Dance Wed 8 June 2pm-3.30pm With Emily Mitchell (voice) and Geoffrey Tanti (piano). Refreshments and scones and jam will be provided. The Studio, 22 Potterrow, EH8 9BL. Free but ticketed please book through Box Office on 0131 529 6000
Festival Theatre Drop In Café Second Tuesday of each month, 11.30am-1pm
The Man Who Planted Trees
The drop in café at the Festival Theatre is for anyone affected by dementia. Drop in to say hello and have a chat over tea, coffee and cakes. Call Paul on 0131 622 8444 for more information or email paul.hudson@edtheatres.com
Fri 10 June 1pm and 3.30pm
This multi-sensory theatrical adaptation of Jean Giono’s environmental classic tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn by acorn, transforming a barren wasteland. The Studio, 22 Potterrow, EH8 9BL. Free but ticketed please book through Box Office on 0131 529 6000
The Festival Theatre Club Third Thursday of each month, 1pm-2.30pm Is a drop-in social group for people who support or care for someone living with dementia. Meets in the café at the Festival Theatre.
Step into My Parlour
Call Paul on 0131 622 8444 for more information or email paul.hudson@edtheatres.com
Fri 17 June 11.30am & 2.30pm Step Into My Parlour takes its audience back to their great grandmothers era, with its quirky mix of traditional and music hall songs, family stories and antiquated housekeeping tips. Join Michelle and a complement of Scotland’s finest musicians led by James Ross. The Studio, 22 Potterrow, EH8 9BL. Free but ticketed please book through Box Office on 0131 529 6000
July Tea Dance Wed 27 July 2pm-3.30pm Celebrate summer in style with a poke of chips, ice cream and The Bill Fleming Jazz Trio. The Studio, 22 Potterrow, EH8 9BL. Free but ticketed please book through Box Office on 0131 529 6000
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The Studio 22 Potterrow EH8 9BL Buses to The Studio: 2, 41,42,47,60,67
f rget me n t Forget Me Not is a Life Changes Trust funded project to enable the King’s and Festival Theatres to become dementia friendly. For more information, to become a volunteer or to enquire about community activities contact Paul on 0131 622 8444 or email paul.hudson@edtheatres.com
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JOIN IN… The Learning and Participation team at the Festival and King’s Theatres have developed an extensive programme of creative learning to complement the shows on our stages and to encourage you to join in. Get in touch! Cerin Richardson Head of Creativity and Diversity cerin.richardson@edtheatres.com 0131 622 8099
Cat Sheridan Learning and Participation Coordinator catrin.sheridan@edtheatres.com 0131 622 8427
…EVERYONE
Career Long Professional Learning sessions All sessions bookable through box office
£40 for the term
An informal, inclusive accapella choir for older people led by International folk singer Wendy Weatherby with musician Duncan Black.
The Great Lafayette’s Performing Arts Quiz
Fri 13 May
10.30am-12.30pm
3.30pm - 5.30pm Kings Theatre Attic
£7.50
£20
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and create! Join Emma Anderson, artistic director of Gunshow Theatre to learn the basics of puppetry making and moving. Musical maestro Gary Cameron will be giving participants the chance to create and compose an original song for our newly formed puppets.
No experience necessary!
Backstage tours
Saturdays 7 May, 4 June, 2 July, 3 Sept ,1 Oct & 5 Nov
Musical Muppets
Why not join us as we bring the inanimate to life in this hands-on musical puppeteering workshop.
Mon 13 June 6.30pm Festival Theatre Café
Stage Make Up Taster workshop Special FX Gore and Blood
1.30pm - 4.00pm The Studio £20
Join Cat Sheridan for a practical session exploring different techniques and methods for creating realistic bruises, cuts, blood and wounds. This session aims to equip you with the tools to create visual stage gore, sourcing correct materials, making inexpensive make up sfx kits and very useful practical tips. For those who wish to learn specific and very gory techniques for stage.
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FREE
Test your knowledge of the performing arts for a chance to win tickets at this ridiculously fun and entertaining quiz! Featuring Name that Showtune!
Take place on the first Saturday of the month. A great chance to get a behind-the-scenes view of life in our two iconic theatres.
Discover the Festival Theatre
Refreshments included
10.30am-12.30pm £50 for the course
Bespoke tours
Fri 3 June
Every Tuesday starting from 24 May 10.00am-12.00pm Lafayette Bar, Festival Theatre
Paul Hudson Forget Me Not project Coordinator paul.hudson@edtheatres.com 0131 622 6444
Unless otherwise indicated tickets for all events should be booked through the Box Office
…WORKSHOPS
The Vintage Chorus
Backstage tours can be booked for groups at both the Festival and King’s theatres. Bespoke tours can be created covering all aspects of the theatres from architecture to technical, design to careers in the theatre. A donation for the tour will be requested. Groups of up to 25 can be accommodated.
Schools group tours Tours for schools groups can explore specific curriculum links and cover experiences and outcomes from within the Curriculum for Excellence. For more information on how to book a bespoke tour please contact Cat Sheridan: catrin.sheridan@edtheatres.com
Wed 19 Oct , 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov and 16 Nov A 5-week course. The course will cover programming, operations, marketing, fundraising, education and outreach, technical and the history of this theatre. Refreshments included each week
Discover the King’s Theatre Thurs 24 Nov, 1 and 8 December 10.30am-12.30pm £30 for the course
The course will cover the history and programming at the Kings, John Byrne’s largest public art work-the King’s Dome, Panto and include backstage tours and a unique insight into the Old Lady of Leven Street as well as a visit to the Panto in the final week of the course. Refreshments included each week Students attending these courses will be entitled to our Student Standby offer of £10 tickets during the duration of attending the course.
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JOIN IN…
…STUDENTS
We Want To Hear From You! We want to engage with more students giving you access to £10 student standby tickets on the day, free workshops, talks and events that we run throughout the year. If you are interested in sharing your thoughts and ideas about engaging 18 - 25 year olds and letting us know what we can offer you then please book your place at this special event we are hosting at the King’s Theatre on Sat 14 May at 1.30pm and join in the Discussion. As a special thank you all participants will receive 1 FREE ticket to Avenue Q on Sat 14 May at 2.30pm! To book your place call 0131 622 8427, and for any further information about the Attic Collective contact: catrin.sheridan@edtheatres.com
Standby offer
£10 Student & Young Scot Standby Tickets on the day!! At the Festival & King’s Theatres Edinburgh you can by £10 Standby tickets for most of our shows on the day of the performance. Just turn up at the Box Office in person on the day after 12pm with valid ID. For details of £10 standby availability check the Discounts section on each individual show page.
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Attic Collective A new performing company for young people, working with director Susan Worsfold
The King’s & Festival Theatres are launching a reperatory young company for 18-26 year-olds. If you are looking for a chance to perform on our iconic stages, work with industry professionals and help shape this new collective then we want to meet you. Susan Worsfold trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, graduating with an honours in directing. She has since worked across the UK as a director, voice teacher and actress, specialising in the Nadine George Voice Work of Voice Studio International, where she is one of only fourteen accredited teachers worldwide. Susan works closely with Jo Clifford, directing The Gospel According To Jesus, Queen of Heaven, and is currently touring to Manchester, Brazil, Belfast and London. The Attic Collective will produce a contemporary, a classical and a musical performance each year. It will provide industry advice for participants, updates, headshots and the chance to work with professionals during skills workshops led by visiting companies and artists. Auditions will be on 15, 16 & 17 September at the Kings Theatre and prior to these dates we will be offering some audition technique workshops to ensure we see the best from everyone at the auditions.
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Wheelchair users Please book wheelchair spaces in advance. All spaces have adjacent seats for companions Festival Theatre has 8 spaces in the stalls The Studio has 2 spaces at the front King’s Theatre has 8 spaces in the stalls Assistance Animals are welcome at all three theatres Headsets and Personal Induction Loops Available for all performances. Collect from a member of staff on arrival. The number of headsets and loops are limited. Box Office staff can advise on best seats for reception. Captioning Captioning is a bit like subtitles on TV. Captions are shown on two raised display units either side of the stage. The text is in large print and delivered at the same time as the words are spoken or sung. Please mention if you wish to use this service when booking your tickets.
BSL – Sign Language Interpreted A BSL Interpreter will stand on one side of the stage and interpret all spoken or sung speech. Please mention if you wish to use this service when booking your tickets. Audio Description Audio Description is a form of audio-visual translation. Through a headset (collect on arrival) a describer will tell you where the characters are on stage, what they are wearing, how they gesture and what the set looks like. Please mention if you wish to use this service when booking your tickets. Touch Tours Touch Tours of the set, costumes and props are usually available from one hour before the Audio Described/BSL show. Touch Tour tickets are free but limited and should be requested in advance. Accessible Parking The Festival Theatre has a limited number of spaces available for accessible parking and pickup/ dropoff in the courtyard. Please check with Stage Door for availability on 0131 662 1112.
For full access information please visit: edtheatres.com/festival-access or edtheatres.com/kings-access. To request a large print, braille or audio brochure, please contact us on 0131 622 8410
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HOW TO FIND US
w Festival Theatre 13/29 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9FT w King’s Theatre 2 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LQ w The Studio 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh EH8 9BL BY CAR No parking on Nicolson St or Leven St. Single yellow lines and Pay & Display spaces available on side streets. BY TAXI Drop-off points outside front doors at both theatres. We are happy to order a taxi after the performance for those with mobility issues.
w Student/Young Scot Standby Tickets from £10 on the day from midday to half an hour before curtain. Stalls and upper only and subject to availability. Valid ID required. w Babes in Arms On selected family shows, babies under 12 months will be admitted to sit on their parent/carer’s lap. A limited number of free Babes-in-Arms tickets are available per performance – please book at the time of purchase. All babies require a ticket for entry. Babies do not qualify as group members for group discounts. w Concessions Available for full-time students, senior citizens (65+), unwaged (with proof), people with disabilities, Young Scot cardholders, school parties, children, Edinburgh Leisure Cardholders. All Concessions are advertised on show pages where available. Exclusions may apply to all discounts and are subject to availability and not available on all shows. Discounts apply to full price tickets only. Only one discount per ticket. Proof of status must be shown where appropriate. Booking T&Cs can be found on our website: edtheatres.com/terms
THEATRE DEVELOPMENT FUND Ticket prices include a contribution to our theatre development fund which pays for the restoration and up keep of our theatres
TERMS
w Friends 2 for 1 ticket offers or 20% off a pair
of tickets for many opening nights, or 20% off many other performances all year round. w Groups (8+) Discounts apply for most shows please see individual show pages for details – only available through Group Sales on 0131 529 6005.
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DISCOUNTS
Please see our website edtheatres.com/terms for full terms and conditions or edtheatres.com/faq for some frequently asked questions. w Refunds Sorry, we do not offer refunds on ticket purchases. w Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance, which could be the interval. The Latecomers Policy is set on a show-by-show basis. We advise you to arrive at least 30min before the performance to avoid queues, especially if collecting tickets. w Admission Policy Management reserves the right to refuse admission. w Cancelled Performance If a performance is cancelled we will make every effort to accommodate you at another time, or offer a refund.
KING’S THEATRE SEATING PLAN
Tickets for all our shows can be purchased from any of our venues. w Online edtheatres.com w In Person at the Festival or King’s Theatres (Mon to Sat 10am-6pm or until curtain-up) w Phone 0131 529 6000 (Mon to Sat 11am-6pm) w Groups (8+) 0131 529 6005 (Mon to Fri 11am-6pm) w Next Generation Text (NGT) Relay 18002 0131 529 6000 (a text relay assistant will relay the phone conversation between you and our Box Office)
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HOW TO BOOK
FESTIVAL THEATRE SEATING PLAN
INFORMATION
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Mon 31 October to Sat 5 November