summer 2015

ROTHES HALLS I CARNEGIE HALL I LOCHGELLY CENTRE
ADAM SMITH THEATRE I KIRKCALDY GALLERIES + MUCH MORE
SUMMER 2015
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To Fife Cultural Trust’s Summer brochure, packed with music, drama,
comedy, exhibitions and children’s events. We’re delighted that you like
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We have a new team highlighting their Top Picks in this issue so check out
what’s coming up across the Kingdom in our venues…
Hazel Wotherspoon, Manager of Theatre and Creative Arts
Adam Smith Theatre
Carnegie Hall
Lochgelly Centre
Rothes Halls
Kirkcaldy Galleries
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Our Top Picks
The Americana acts at Carnegie Hall over the last few months
have been a real highlight for me, so I’m always glad to see
some more! It’s such infectious music; I love the dancing
rhythms, lilting melodies and true sense of joy that comes
from those traditional instruments.
Michael Hunter, Press and Marketing
Rothes Halls is a fabulous venue
for music and to be able to hear
legends like The Three Degrees and
Leo Sayer, live, is quite something.
I’m sure these will be sell-outs, so get
booked up now!
Lorna Wilson, Box Office
The drama programme at Adam Smith
Theatre is always fantastic – the only
trouble is fitting them all in the diary!
I'm particularly looking forward to
Stone Cold Murder in May, The Ghost
Train in June and All My Sons in
September.
Mark Wheelwright, Facility Manager
We’re bringing fun to Fife!!
Fife Comedy Circuit is back
from September with more
rib-tickling comedians! Watch
out for announcements online.
Can Fife handle the hilarity?
I’m absolutely thrilled that Kirkcaldy Galleries are
bringing the Great Tapestry of Scotland to Fife.
The sight of this enormous work will enthral
children and adults alike – can you imagine it
took over 50,000 hours to complete!
Kirsty McFarlane, Museum Assistant
Lewis Clennan,
Marketing Apprentice
Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1ET
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Box Office open Mon – Sat, 10am – 5.30pm & later on show nights
MON 7 DECEMBER – SUN 3 JANUARY ON SALE MON 6 APRIL
TICKETS £10 – £21.50 I PARTY NIGHTS SAT 26 DECEMBER & SAT 2 JANUARY
Take a Gander at Adam Smith
Theatre’s 2015 Pantomime starring
the eggceedingly eggcellent
Billy Mack.
GRINAGOG THEATRE PRESENTS
THE EDIBLES
Produced by Platform & supported by Creative Scotland
age
3 –7
The creators of The Pokey Hat and Little Ulla
are back with a tale of comedy mayhem set in
a cake shop. Three bakers are busy making a
specially ordered cake. But when a hungry
mouse sneaks in, their plans go out of the
window with their cakes!
Photography by Eoin Carey
FRI 22 MAY I 10.30AM & 1.30PM I £6.50, CONC. £4.50
BEVERIDGE SUITE I RUNNING TIME: 45 MINUTES
A tasty treat of a show, The Edibles is especially
created for 3–7 year olds and children with
additional support needs.
Shortlisted for a CATS Award Best Production
for Children and Young People 2014.
“A delightful, neatly-crafted show that has a
gorgeous wee twist in its ratty tail.”
Sunday Herald
grinagog.co.uk
Can’t make this date?
The Edibles will be at Carnegie Hall on Thur 21 May
YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE SCOTLAND JNRS PRESENT
FRI 29 & SAT 30 MAY I FRI 7PM; SAT 4PM & 7PM I £5
BEVERIDGE STUDIO
Music & lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman & Terry Gilkyson
Book adapted & additional lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music adapted & arranged by Bryan Louiselle
The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz in this exciting Disney classic!
Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their
way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger,
Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this
musical includes all your favourite Disney tunes, like The Bare
Necessities and I Wanna Be Like You. With colourful characters
and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, The Jungle Book KIDS is
sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages.
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TALKING SCARLET PRESENTS
FRI 22 & SAT 23 MAY I 7.30PM I £16.50, CONC. £15
PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
James Cawood's tense thriller is set in deep winter in
the English Lake District. Olivia and Robert, owners
of the Langstrath Country House Hotel, are enjoying
the success of their first season and the respite of the
winter break when their solitude is disrupted by the
appearance of Ramsay, a lost climber looking for
shelter. As the evening unfolds, it becomes apparent
that Ramsay's presence in this desolate spot is
anything but a coincidence, and soon events will
take a murderous turn.
Starring Freya Copeland (Emmerdale), Gary Turner
(Emmerdale), David Callister (The Bill) and
Nick Barclay.
talking-scarlet.co.uk
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THUR 11 JUNE I 7.30PM I £10, CONC. £8 I AGE 14+ I BEVERIDGE STUDIO
BIRDS OF PARADISE THEATRE COMPANY
CRAZY JANE
By Nicola McCartney, directed by Garry Robson
Birds of Paradise creates entertaining, excellent and innovative
theatre that promotes the work of deaf and disabled artists.
Their latest piece, Crazy Jane, is a spectacular dance theatre
event, with an original score by Scottish hip hop artists
Hector Bizerk.
“She dances. She dances alone. Always alone. Always twisting
away just out of reach – ever beyond your touch, beyond your
embrace, beyond your gaze even.”
Jane Avril, star of the Moulin Rouge and immortalised in
Toulouse Lautrec’s iconic posters, cordially invites you to that
living museum of pathology, that Versailles of pain... The
Salpêtrière Asylum. Join her, Professor Charcot and his junior
staff Doctors Freud, Tourette, Jung and Alzheimer in the waltz
of modern psychiatry popularly known as The Fools Dance.
The whole range of the Human Zoo will be present as Jane
recounts her extraordinary journey from the brothel, to the
asylum wards, to the Moulin Rouge.
Crazy Jane will have embedded BSL and audio description in
the style of the production. birdsofparadisetheatre.co.uk
FRI 12 JUNE I 7.30PM I £15
IRMLER LIEBEZEIT
JOACHIM IRMLER AND JAKI LEIBEZEIT
Jaki Liebezeit was a co-founder of the great experimental rock band Can in 1968, and his drumming was
the driving force behind the Krautrock movement – think of him as the Charlie Watts of the underground.
Hans-Joachim Irmler was an original member of Faust, leading lights of the 1970s German music scene,
and one of the most influential avant-garde groups of all time.
Together, they make music that is balanced
precariously between Liebezeit’s hypnotically
funky percussion and Irmler’s exploratory organ riffs;
the result is a kind of psychedelic fugue, at once
repetitive and disordered.
The upcoming UK shows will be their first
appearance as this duo. Both have played the UK
several times with other projects. Hans-Joachim Irmler
and Jaki Liebezeit are two of the biggest legends in
experimental music, and it's a true pleasure to see
them collaborating on new material right her
in Kirkcaldy.
“Flut is a fine example of what can happen
when music is allowed to go free.” The Quietus
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age
SAT 13 JUNE I 10.30AM & 1.30PM
0 –2
£6.50, CONC. £5
RUNNING TIME: 45 MINS INCLUDING 15 MINS PLAY
STARCATCHERS AND THE ROYAL
SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA
HUP
Created by Hazel Darwin-Edwards and Abigail Sinar
A quirky quartet of playful musicians create an enchanting
classical music experience for 0 – 24 month olds and their
grown-ups. Discover two violins, one cello, one raccoon, and the
story of a very important tree. The violin was carved from this
tree and this tree is conjured by the music of the violin: this is
the tree's sonata.
Hup is created for babies, and has a relaxed and comfortable
performance style with the chance to stay and play afterwards.
Can’t make this date?
Hup will be at Carnegie Hall on 12 June.
See page 21 for details.
SAT 13 JUNE I 7.30PM I £20. FAMILY TICKET £70
THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA
OF GREAT BRITAIN
Imagine the sounds of your favourite grunge, classical, punk, rock ‘n’ roll and indie classics, all through the medium
of… ukulele. Struggling? Let this cult collective show you the way! They brought the house down at Rothes Halls
two years ago, uniting fans there and across the globe in celebration of “one plucking thing after another” on
instruments bought for loose change. Join eight ukuleles and sixteen hands in this all-singing, all-strumming
evening of all round entertainment. More at www.ukuleleorchestra.com
“Perfectly polished professionalism, threaded through with dry wit and wry humour.” The Independent
“Plucking brilliant!” Sunday Times
“The Best of British” Michael Palin
ukuleleorchestra.com
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WED 17 JUNE I 8PM I £10, CONC. £8 I AGE 14+ I BEVERIDGE STUDIO
FAUX THEATRE
TORN
A unique and sensual visual performance combining object theatre,
kinetic art and an original live score.
Faux Theatre conjure an intimate wordless world, where the
audience become voyeurs to one woman's journey to find and
experience love, accompanying her through euphoric fantasy
into the depths of despair. This is a fresh, compelling
visual-theatre work created by one of Scotland's most
exciting new theatre companies.
“Debut productions rarely come more fully formed,
more accomplished or engaging than Faux Theatre's Torn.”
★★★★ The Herald
“…a playful yet touching piece of sensual storytelling
on the euphoria – and despondency – of love.” TVBomb
fauxtheatre.weebly.com
Supported by Creative Scotland and Puppet Animation Scotland
WED 24 & THUR 25 JUNE I 7PM I £8, CONC. £5
YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE
SCOTLAND JNRS
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn
A grown-up story about growing up! When
his parents get divorced and he’s forced to
move from New York to a small town in
Indiana, Evan Goldman just wants to make
friends and survive the school year. Easier said
than done. The star quarterback is threatening
to ruin his life and his only friend, Patrice,
won’t talk to him. With an unforgettable rock
score from Tony Award-winning composer
Jason Robert Brown, 13 is a hilarious,
high-energy musical for all ages about
discovering that cool is where you find it,
and sometimes where you least expect it.
"13" was commissioned by Center Theater Group, Los Angeles, CA. Subsequently produced for The Goodspeed Opera House by Michael P. Price,
Executive Producer. Original Broadway production produced by Bob Boyett, Roger Berlind, Tim Levy, Ken
Davenport, Ted Hartley, Stacey Mindich, Jan Bergere, Broadway Across America, Sharon Karmazin, Carl Moellenberg, Tom Miller,
True Love Productions/Olympus Theatricals and Center Theatre Group
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. On behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.
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FRI 26 & SAT 27 JUNE I 7.30PM I £16.50, CONC. £15 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
TALKING SCARLET PRESENTS
Here’s a real treat for drama fans – Arnold Ridley’s classic comedy starring Jeffrey Holland (Hi-de-Hi!),
Corrinne Wicks (Emmerdale, Doctors), Tom Butcher (The Bill, Doctors), Sophie Powles (Emmerdale),
David Janson (Get Some In!, Keeping Up Appearances) and Judy Buxton (On the Up).
A group of travellers – including a newlywed couple, an estranged couple, a self-indulgent young
dandy and an elderly spinster with a parrot – are stranded in the waiting room of an isolated railway
station on a dark and stormy night. Each reacts with various degrees of credulity to the station
master’s warning of death to anyone who sets eyes on the ghostly train that haunts the line.
Ridley’s inspiration came after becoming stranded overnight at Mangotsfield Station in Bristol,
now a disused station on the Midland Railway main line.
talking-scarlet.co.uk
SAT 4 JULY I 7.30PM I £14 I AGE 18+
ACARI
STAGE HYPNOTIST
Comedy hypnotist Acari combines great talent and showmanship in
a hilarious and outrageous show.
Not many people pay to see a show that they are likely to fall asleep in
but that’s just what some folk do in Acari’s shows, which feature 100%
voluntary audience participation. As a member of the Federation Of
Ethical Stage Hypnotists, Acari is adamant about not embarrassing
anyone as he guides them through a unique and hilarious programme
using the power of suggestion. Prepare to be entranced by a
performance packed with special effects, music, and props.
“It’s funny, raucous, and outrageous... He is a master of his craft.”
Evening Telegraph
This show, Acari – Stage Hypnotist, is experimental. There are no guaranteed or certain results
and the show is for the purposes of amusement/entertainment.
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SAT 18 JULY I 3PM – 5PM I ADMISSION FREE
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Music, dance, and street theatre from all over the world.
Performers from Africa, The West Indies, and all over Europe
join together with local community groups in a colourful cultural
extravaganza, with a parade and informal performances down
the High Street, and two stages on the Town House Square.
THUR 23 – SAT 25 JULY I 7.15PM, SAT MAT 2.15PM I £15, CONC. £12.50
YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE SCOTLAND
AGE 12+
Fame! is nothing short of a global phenomenon.
The screen sensation of the 1980s is the stage sensation
of the 1990s and beyond! And if the recent smash-hit
West End production is any indication, Fame! The Musical
is indeed ‘gonna live forever’. Set during the last years of
New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing
Arts on 46th Street (1980 –1984), Fame! The Musical is
bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse
group of students as they commit to four years of
grueling artistic and academic work. With candor,
humor and insight, the show explores the issues that
confront many young people today: issues of prejudice,
identity, self-worth, literacy, sexuality, substance abuse
and perseverance.
https://youthmusictheatrescotland.wordpress.com/
“Musical of the year! …a show that was the equal of any professional touring show I’ve seen this year.”
Allan Crow, Fife Free Press on the YMTS production of The Phantom of the Opera Youth Edition
SAT 1 AUGUST I ADMISSION FREE
The first Fife Youth Arts Hub Festival
of young people’s arts is happening
at Kirkcaldy Galleries, Memorial Gardens
and Adam Smith Theatre on 1 August 2015.
Full programme available on
www.hub8fife.com and
www.onfife.com from April 2015.
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TUE 1 – SAT 5 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £25, CONC. £22 I AGE 16+
The party like no other party!..
The show like no other show!..
The girls like no other girls!...
The Ladyboys are ready to Party – are you?
The sun may rise in the east but at least the Lady
Boys of Bangkok are coming with it! The hottest,
funniest production this side of Bangkok is back
with a brand new show Beauties and the Beats,
taking the UK to the highest levels of frantic fun,
lively laughter and unabated euphoria that only
the Lady Boys know how!
“The Lady Boys of Bangkok are simply the
best cabaret floor-show you will see at the
Fringe or anywhere else, they are simply
fantastic!” Edinburgh Guide
ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk
This year’s furious fever-pitch of a show includes 16 of
Thailand’s most alluring and arresting Lady Boys who
are here for a record breaking 17th season! Never has
a name been more apt for a show – this blazing hot
production seamlessly blends comedy and chart
topping hits with the beautiful choreography of the
Lady Boys to bring you a staging like no other!
THUR 10 – SAT 12 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £13, CONC. £11. STUDENT £7.50 I AGE 12+
PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10 (FRI & SAT)
RAPTURE THEATRE
ALL MY SONS
To celebrate the centenary of Arthur Miller’s birth,
Rapture Theatre present an exciting new production
of this multi-award winning American masterpiece.
Set just after the Second World War, in the backyard
of Joe and Kate Keller, this gripping and passionate
drama ranks as one of the classics of our time.
Joe and Kate try to keep alive the memory of their
son Larry, who disappeared in the war, by the
planting of a tree in his honour. But Larry’s
disappearance is not the only part of the family’s
past that they can’t put behind them. Not
everybody has forgotten the court case that put
Joe’s partner in jail or the cracked engine heads
Joe’s factory produced, which caused the deaths
of twenty-one pilots.
Following a stormy night, when Larry’s tree is
blown down, Joe and Kate’s lives are threatened
by a series of events that could destroy the very
foundations of their lives.
With all the excitement of a taut thriller, All My Sons
is a powerful drama that crackles with emotion and
excitement! rapturetheatre.co.uk
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JAMES YORKSTON PRESENTS
TAE SUP WI' A FIFER
SAT 5 SEPTEMBER I 8PM I £15
BEVERIDGE STUDIO
New for Autumn 2015, Fife native, Fence Collective member and
one of the most ‘influential singer/songwriters on the Scottish
folk scene’ (The Scotsman) James Yorkston curates a very
special series of eclectic club nights. Tae Sup Wi’ A Fifer will
bring together intimate performances by influential artists and
new discoveries from music and literature, including surprise
guests and unexpected collaborations. You’ll want to say,
‘I was there’. Tickets will be very limited so early booking
is advised. Tae Sup Wi’ A Fifer dates for Autumn 2015 are
Sat 3 October and Sat 14 November.
jamesyorkston.co.uk
BOOSTER CUSHION THEATRE
LITTLE RED
RIDING HOOD
AND FRIENDS
SAT 12 SEPTEMBER I 11AM & 2PM
£6.50, CONC. £5 I RUNNING TIME 50 MINUTES
age
4 –7
Red Riding Hood is late for the show and her
friend must step in to tell the story. In his panic,
an engaging mixture of other fairy tales and
nursery rhymes become muddled into our plot
of Little Red Riding Hood and Friends. The
children meet Cinderella the pop star, audition
to be the vegetarian wolf, dance the conga
and rock to Jack’s beans.
Tradition is left far behind in this fast, funny show
that uses lots of slapstick and child participation.
A fine introduction to theatre that presents a
variety of fairy tales. Children will be captivated
from start to finish.
boostercushiontheatreforchildren
ON SALE NOW!
Fri 25 September
Daniel Sloss: Dark
Tue 6 & Wed 7 October
Sell A Door Theatre The Silver Sword
Tue 27 & Wed 28 October
Blackeyed Theatre The Great Gatsby
and watch out for Fife Comedy Circuit dates from September
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YOUR CINEMA IN KIRKCALDY
Adam Smith Theatre offers a full cinema programme throughout the
year with films at the bargain price of £6.50, conc. £5.50. Look out for
our ON Screen brochure or visit our website for full cinema listings,
featuring blockbusters, independents and family films.
Sign up online to receive our ON Screen brochure direct to your inbox.
Film Premieres, Classic Movies
and Special Guests
Fri 18 – Sun 20 September
2015
Join our email list to be the first to find out
what’s ON (onfife.com/mail) or follow us
@KirkcaldyFF. Festival brochure out in August.
LIVE BROADCASTS
Sit back and relax and join a global audience
experiencing the best of British Theatre.
£12.50, CONC. £10 I ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk
THUR 14 MAY I 7PM I 12A
Man and Superman
Academy Award® nominee Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient,
Schindler’s List) stars in this exhilarating reinvention of George
Bernard Shaw’s witty, provocative classic.
Jack Tanner, celebrated radical thinker and rich bachelor, seems an
unlikely choice for alluring heiress Ann, who has her heart set on
marrying and taming this dazzling revolutionary. Appalled by the whiff
of domesticity, Tanner flees to Spain, where he is captured by bandits
and meets The Devil.
A romantic comedy, an epic fairy tale and a fiery philosophical debate,
Man and Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live.
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LIVE BROADCASTS
Sit back and relax and join a global audience
experiencing the best of British Theatre.
£12.50, CONC. £10 I ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk
TUE 9 JUNE I 7PM I 15
London Road Live Film Premiere
Hailed as a remarkable, ground-breaking work during two sell-out
runs at the National Theatre, the feature film adaptation of London
Road documents the events that shook Suffolk in 2006, when the
quiet rural town of Ipswich was shattered by the discovery of the
bodies of five women. With an ensemble cast that includes Olivia
Colman, Kate Fleetwood, Anita Dobson and Tom Hardy,
London Road uses the words of community residents and an
innovative musical score to tell a moving story of ordinary people
coming together during the darkest of times. This unmissable
premiere event will feature an exclusive Q&A following the
screening with the key cast and crew, broadcast live from London.
THUR 16 JULY I 7PM I 12A
Everyman NT Live
BAFTA winner and Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12
Years a Slave) takes the title role in this dynamic new take on one of
English drama’s oldest plays.
Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes
calling. With time running out, he is forced to abandon the life he
knows and embark on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone,
to speak in his defence.
A cornerstone of English drama since the 15th century, Everyman
explodes onto the stage in a startling production with words by Carol
Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate, and movement by Javier De Frutos.
THUR 15 OCTOBER I 7PM I 12A
Hamlet NT Live
Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock,
The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) takes on
the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.
Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by
Sonia Friedman Productions, National Theatre Live will broadcast
this eagerly awaited production live to cinemas.
As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to
avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet
rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both
his sanity and the security of the state.
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01592 583206 www.onfife.com
SAT 20 JUNE – SUN 20 SEPTEMBER
ADMISSION FREE OPEN DAILY
Visit Kirkcaldy Galleries during the summer
to see the entire Great Tapestry of Scotland!
Consisting of 160 individual panels, running 143
metres long, the Tapestry brings to life the history
of Scotland in vibrant colour and detail for visitors
of all ages.
One of the biggest community arts projects in the world, the Tapestry was created by Scottish
writer Alexander McCall Smith, artist Andrew Crummy and historical writer Alistair Moffat.
Taking 1,000 talented volunteers more than 50,000 hours to complete, this project used a range
of embroidery skills and over 30 miles of woollen yarn to translate Andrew Crummy’s descriptive
artwork into a colourful, detailed and textural depiction of the history of Scotland.
Workshops and programmes centred on different aspects of the Tapestry will be offered
throughout the summer, as well as talks and gallery tours by some of the people involved in
the stitching.
Visit Café Wemyss for a tempting selection of hot and cold food and drinks plus a fine display
of classic Wemyss Ware pottery.
Doubledykes Road, St Andrews KY16 9DP
01334 659380 www.onfife.com
Mon 1 June – Sun 13 September, 10am – 5pm Admission Free
Go adventuring in St Andrews Museum this summer and
explore the fascinating world of children’s books through
our colourful, interactive exhibition. Create your own fairytale ending with our giant
magnetic frieze, find out what’s inside the mystery house, test your nerve in our spooky
study, or try one of the many other hands-on activities on offer in our family-friendly
show. Café in the Park serves delicious home-made food, teas and coffees.
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Box Office open Mon - Sat, 10am – 5.30pm & 1 hour before performances
WED 2 – THUR 24 DECEMBER I £9.50 – £14.50
ON SALE MON 6 APRIL
Hook up this Christmas with Peter and his friends on their
fabulous flight of fantasy at Carnegie Hall! From the team
behind the hugely popular Pinocchio and Snow White
comes a new magical, musical version of this classic tale.
“Carnegie Hall's adaptation of
Snow White is the perfect family
Christmas show, sure to leave
you festively warm and fuzzy.”
Dunfermline Press 2014
FRI 15 MAY I 7.30PM I £22.50, CONC. £20 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
AN EVENING
WITH JULIAN
LLOYD WEBBER
Join us at Carnegie Hall for this rare chance to get up close and
personal with Julian Lloyd Webber, one of the most influential
British musicians of the last 50 years. Julian will treat the
audience to a historical and musical journey through his life
and career, as well as showing clips of his performances and his
chats with some of many of the artists he's worked with during
his illustrious career including Nigel Kennedy, Elton John,
Yehudi Menuhin and Katherine Jenkins.
Julian will be joined on stage by his wife and fellow cellist
Jiaxin Lloyd Webber and pianist Pam Chowhan to perform
works by his brother Andrew, Rachmaninov, Faure, Bach
and others.
julianlloydwebber.com @Jlloydwebber
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SAT 16 MAY I 7.30PM I £17.50
PRE-THEATRE MEALS
THE
FUREYS
Legends of Irish music and song
The Fureys are responsible for some
of the most stirring music ever
to capture the public imagination.
Their Carnegie Hall set will include
the popular songs I Will Love You,
Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France,
The Old Man, Red Rose Café, Clare
to Here, Her Father Didn’t Like Me
Anyway, Leaving Nancy and Steal
Away plus songs from their new
album The Times They Are A
Changing.
thefureys.com
WED 20 MAY I 7.30PM I £16
ALTAN
2015 sees the release of Altan's new album
The Road Home. The album is a new
departure for the band having been
recorded in Nashville and features such
guests as Alison Brown, Tim O’Brien,
Stuart Duncan, Darol Anger, Kenny Malone,
Mary Chapin Carpenter, Eddi Reader,
Bruce Molsky and Jerry Douglas.
With their exquisitely produced award-winning recordings, ranging from sensitive
and touching old Irish songs all the way to hard hitting reels and jigs and with
their dynamic live performances, Altan have moved audiences from Donegal to
Tokyo to Seattle. The band is committed to bringing the beauty of traditional
music, particularly that of the Donegal fiddlers and singers, to contemporary
audiences in a way that brings out all its qualities and destroys none.
altan.ie
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age
THUR 21 MAY I 10.30AM & 1.30PM I £6.50, CONC. £4.50 3 –7
RUNNING TIME: 45 MINUTES
GRINAGOG THEATRE PRESENTS
THE EDIBLES
The creators of The Pokey Hat and Little Ulla are back
with a tale of comedy mayhem set in a cake shop.
Three bakers are busy making a specially ordered cake.
But when a hungry mouse sneaks in, their plans go out
of the window with their cakes!
See page 4 for full details
THUR 21 MAY
7.30PM I £13, CONC. £11 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
THE BAND OF HER
MAJESTY’S ROYAL
MARINES SCOTLAND
This concert will be a wonderfully colourful show with up to 45
Rosyth based Royal Marines Bandsmen on stage. A stirring
selection of traditional military music, spearheaded by the
splendid Corps of Drums will be featured, as well as music
through the ages, from Bach to Big Band.
Proceeds to Seafarers UK the leading charity for seafarers in need.
royalmarines.co.uk seafarers-uk.org
FRI 22 MAY I 8PM I £10, CONC. £8 I AGE 16+
SCOTTISH COMEDY AGENCY PRESENT
GARY LITTLE:
THE THING IS
Gary Little is one of the most consistent and funny acts in Scottish Comedy.
He is recognised as a master storyteller and in this show he talks Death,
Love and Dog-walking! Despite his imposing physical presence – a 6’ 2”
skinhead – Gary has an incredibly personable, relatable style. Combine that
with his unflinching honesty and openness – and just a hint of vulnerability –
and audiences everywhere fall in love with his easy charm. He has that rare
gift which turns mundane, every-day experiences into pure comedy gold
and will have you simply crying with laughter.
www.biggarylittle.co.uk @biggarylittle
“Consistently imaginative material.” Herald
“Some of the best stand-up I’ve seen.” Kevin Bridges
“All you'll remember from his show is how much you laughed and how
good that felt. Little does this effortlessly.” Chortle
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TUE 26 MAY I 7.30PM I £16.50
COURTNEY PINE
PRESENTS SONG
(THE BALLAD BOOK)
FEATURING ZOE RAHMAN
We are delighted to welcome Courtney Pine, the world famous
saxophonist to Carnegie Hall. Pine fuses hip-hop jazz and groove
and is one of the most exciting and talented performers around
today. Credited with transforming the face of contemporary
British jazz, he is revered across the world for his innovative style
and love of playing live.
Now with his latest project – his 16th studio album to date –
he plans to strip everything right back for the most intimate
shows of his long and celebrated career as he takes to the stage
playing bass clarinet accompanied only by fellow Mercury
nominee and MOBO Award winning Pianist, Zoe Rahman.
“ Courtney Pine was once hailed as British jazz’s saviour…
he still is.” The Independent
“Nothing short of breathtaking.” The Telegraph
“In a Class of His Own.” The Times
courtneypine.co.uk
THUR 28 MAY I 7.30PM I £12
THE HOT SEATS
Virginian livewires The Hot Seats have wowed the crowds at big events such as Celtic Connections,
Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest and Edinburgh Fringe, where they picked up the biggest accolade
possible – a Herald Angel – for their outstanding contribution to the event following a sell-out run in
the famous Spiegeltent.
Regular visitors to the UK due to the scale of their popularity, the five-piece is now recognised as one
of the most entertaining touring American roots bands on the circuit. Their fiery brand of blistering
Appalachian old-time mixed with left of centre bluegrass and brilliant original compositions has won
fans around the world. It happens every time they hit the stage. thehotseats.net
“Astounding” R2 (Rock ‘n’ Reel) magazine
“Old-time music with attitude” The Washington Post
“They’re brilliant” Maverick magazine
“Sensational” The Herald
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SAT 23 MAY I 6PM I £8
ROBERTSON DANCE ACADEMY PROUDLY PRESENTS
DANCE FEVER!
Students from Robertson Dance Academy, will take to the stage to
perform a variety of dance routines in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Highland
Dancing, Street Dance & Musical Theatre. They hope you can join
them for this fun-filled, family friendly evening of dance!
Last few tickets remaining!
MON 1 JUNE I 6.30PM I £10
STARLET DANCE STUDIO PROUDLY PRESENTS
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Expect another fabulous night of entertainment from the pupils of
The Starlet Dance Studio in Dunfermline. They’ll be showcasing a
variety of dance with children from all over Fife as young as 2 years
old coming together to perform tap, freestyle, hiphop, lyrical and
showdance...
SUN 7 JUNE I 2PM & 7PM I ADULT £12.50, CHILD £8.50
THE MATTHEW DANCE ACADEMY PROUDLY PRESENTS
SHOWCASE 2015!
The Matthew Dance Academy pupils proudly take to the stage
for their annual displays of dance. Come along and enjoy a
performance full of fantastic show stopping, toe tapping fun-filled
routines in various genres performed by pupils ranging from
age 2½ to 30. It's sure to be a fabulous show so don't miss out
and get your tickets now to ensure you witness the future stars
of tomorrow!!!
SAT 13 & SUN 14 JUNE I SAT 2.30PM & 7PM; SUN 2.30PM
ADULTS £10, CHILD (16 & UNDER) £8
THE DANCE BANK
WIZARD OF OZ
With an age-range of 3 to adult, students from The Dance Bank
come together at Carnegie Hall for their biennial performance.
This year’s theme is The Wizard of Oz. The Dance Bank is
Dunfermline’s longest established Ballet School, now incorporating
Torryburn Youth Dance. Lots of exciting dance genres will be
explored in this show.
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SAT 6 JUNE I 7PM I £10, CONC. £8
UP TO 2 CHILDREN FREE WITH EVERY ADULT TICKET.
DUNFERMLINE STRATHSPEY & REEL SOCIETY
25TH FIDDLERS’ RALLY
Join over 60 musicians from all over the country for
the annual Fiddlers’ Rally. This year’s guest artistes –
award-winning fiddler Maggie Adamson and guitarist
Brian Nicholson – are back by popular demand.
age
FRI 12 JUNE I 10.30AM & 1.30PM
0 –2
£6.50, CONC. £5
RUNNING TIME: 45 MINS INCLUDING 15 MINS PLAY
STARCATCHERS AND THE ROYAL
SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA
HUP
Created by Hazel Darwin-Edwards and Abigail Sinar
A quirky quartet of playful musicians create an enchanting
classical music experience for 0 – 24 month olds and their
grown-ups.
See page 7 for details.
FRI 19 JUNE I 11AM, 1PM, 3PM
£6.50, CONC. £5 I CARNEGIE HALL GARDENS
RUNNING TIME: 45 MINUTES
age
0 –5
IPDIP THEATRE
CALVINBALL
After a joyous Edinburgh Fringe run in 2014
Ipdip are back and heading outside. Come and
join them in a playful, unique theatre experience
for babies, toddlers and their families. Lively,
musical and slightly wild, the game is on to find
the missing rules of Calvinball. They're out there
somewhere – the only way to find them is to
play and see.
ipdiptheatre.co.uk
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THUR 18 JUNE I 7.30PM I £25 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
ONLY MEN ALOUD
ON THE ROAD TOUR 2015
The Classical Brit Award winning vocal group Only Men Aloud have re-invented themselves as
an 8-piece ensemble. Their rich tenor, bass and baritone voices give songs such as Mr Blue Sky,
Here Comes the Sun, Ticket to Ride and many more the OMA twist and this show will showcase
the vocal versatility of this unique group.
Their album Band of Brothers won the Classical Brit Award and with over a quarter of a million
worldwide album sales to date, they are hoping their fifth studio album Only Men Aloud: On the
Road, due for release in Summer 2015, will prove as popular.
onlymenaloud.com
TUE 23 JUNE I 7.30PM I £25
FOTHERINGAY
Fotheringay are returning bright eyed and bushy tailed for
their only Scottish date, following the release of their latest
album Nothing More: The Collected Fotheringay.
This folk rock band was formed in 1970 by singer
Sandy Denny on her departure from Fairport
Convention. The current line-up consists of original
founding members Jerry Donahue on guitar,
Gerry Conway on drums, Pat Donaldson on bass
with very special guests PJ Wright for Trevor Lucas
and Kathryn Donald and Sally Barker (2nd equal in
The Voice 2014) respectfully filling the shoes of
Sandy Denny and providing silky smooth and
harmonious vocals.
Come back to your folk roots and let Fotheringay
demonstrate why this music is still so truly loved.
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SUN 26 JULY I 7.30PM I £10, CONC. £7
The League of Astonishing Strings is delighted to announce that it has selected three outstanding
and unique string groups from the USA and Canada to participate in the League of Astonishing
Strings Europe Tour 2015. Under the direction of internationally acclaimed musician/composer Dean
Marshall, the three groups selected for the tour will present a wide and diverse range of repertoire
and performance styles. Each concert will culminate in a spectacular grand finale featuring all
musicians performing a piece specially arranged by Marshall.
WED 29 JULY I 7.30PM I £15, CONC. £10
SOWETO
SPIRITUAL SINGERS
Soweto Spiritual Singers performance style comes from the South African a capella gospel tradition.
At the heart of their shows are Zulu songs, full of rhythm, style and spirit. Join them as they dance, sing,
clap and shout their way through an electrifying performance for all ages. A true celebration of unifying
sounds: this is a towering sensation of exuberance with earthy rhythms and rich harmonies to uplift the soul.
sowetospiritualsingers.com
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AT A GLANCE
MAY
Wed 6 – Sat 9
7.15pm; Sat Mat 2.15pm
Kelty Musical Association Guys and Dolls
Carnegie Hall
Fri 8
7.30pm
East Fife Ladies Choir
Adam Smith Theatre
Fri 8 & Sat 9
Fri 7pm; Sat 12.30pm & 7pm
Yvonne Gray Dance Studios Happily Ever After
Rothes Halls
Sat 9
2pm
Strictly Songtime
Carnegie Hall
Sun 10
7.30pm
Derek Ryan
Rothes Halls
Thur 14
7pm
NT Live Man and Superman
Adam Smith Theatre
13
Thur 14
7.30pm
One Night Of Elvis
Rothes Halls
37
Fri 15
7.30pm
An Evening with Julian Lloyd Webber
Carnegie Hall
16
Sat 16
7.30pm
The Fureys
Carnegie Hall
17
Mon 18 – Sat 24
Various
Bookbug Week
Fife Libraries
34
36
36
Wed 20
7.30pm
Altan
Carnegie Hall
17
Thur 21
10.30am & 1.30pm
Grinagog Theatre The Edibles
Carnegie Hall
18
Thur 21
7.30pm
The Band of HM Royal Marines Scotland
Carnegie Hall
18
Thur 21
7.30pm
Pasha Kovalev A Life Through Dance
Rothes Halls
37
Fri 22
10.30am & 1.30pm
Grinagog Theatre The Edibles
Adam Smith Theatre
Fri 22 & Sat 23
7.30pm
Talking Scarlet Stone Cold Murder
Adam Smith Theatre
Fri 22
8pm
Gary Little: The Thing Is
Carnegie Hall
Fri 22
7.30pm
The Searchers
Rothes Halls
37
Sat 23
6pm
Robertson Dance Academy Dance Fever!
Carnegie Hall
20
Tue 26
7.30pm
Courtney Pine with Zoe Rahman
Carnegie Hall
Wed 27 – Sat 30
7.30pm
Lochgelly & District Amateur Musical Association
Broadway and Back
Lochgelly Centre
Thur 28 – Sat 30
6.30pm
The Kingdom Singers
Carnegie Hall
Thur 28
7.30pm
The Hot Seats
Carnegie Hall
19
Thur 28
7.30pm
Big Girls Don't Cry
Rothes Halls
38
Fri 29 & Sat 30
7pm; Sat 4pm & 7pm
Youth Music Theatre Scotland Jnrs present
Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS
Adam Smith Theatre
JUNE
Mon 1 – Sun 13 Sept
10am – 5pm
Tall Tales and Fabulous Fables
St Andrews Museum
Mon 1
6.30pm
Starlet Dance Studio: One Night Only
Carnegie Hall
4
5
18
19
30
4
15
20
Sat 6
7pm
Dunfermline Strathspey & Reel Society Fiddlers’ Rally Carnegie Hall
21
Sat 6
7.30pm
Dirty Dusting
Rothes Halls
38
Sun 7
2pm & 7pm
Matthew Dance Academy Showtime 2015
Carnegie Hall
20
Tue 9
7pm
NT Live Film Premiere London Road
Adam Smith Theatre
14
Thur 11
7.30pm
Birds of Paradise Theatre Company Crazy Jane
Adam Smith Theatre
Thur 11
7.30pm
Joe Longthorne 60th Birthday Celebration Tour
Rothes Halls
39
34
6
Thur 11
7.30pm – 9pm
RNIB Make a Noise
Kirkcaldy Galleries
Fri 12
10.30am & 1.30pm
Starcatchers & RSNO Hup
Carnegie Hall
Fri 12
7.30pm
Irmler Liebezeit
Adam Smith Theatre
Fri 12
7.30pm
The Kilkennys
Rothes Halls
39
Sat 13 & Sun 14
Sat 2.30pm & 7pm; Sun 2.30pm
The Dance Bank Wizard of Oz
Carnegie Hall
20
Sat 13
10.30am & 1.30pm
Starcatchers & RSNO Hup
Adam Smith Theatre
Sat 13
7.30pm
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Adam Smith Theatre
Sat 13
1pm & 7pm
FAPA Summertime Extravaganza
Lochgelly Centre
Sat 13
7.30pm
The Three Degrees
Rothes Halls
Wed 17
8pm
Faux Theatre Torn
Adam Smith Theatre
Thur 18
7.30pm
Only Men Aloud On The Road Tour 2015
Carnegie Hall
Fri 19
11am, 1pm, 3pm
Ipdip Theatre Calvinball
Carnegie Hall Gardens
Fri 19 & Sat 20
Fri 7pm; Sat 1pm & 7pm
Cheryl Crawford Dance Studios Showtime 2015
Rothes Halls
The Great Tapestry of Scotland
Kirkcaldy Galleries
Sat 20 – Sun 20 Sept OPEN DAILY
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JUNE
Sat 20
2.30pm & 7.30pm
SCDA National Youth Championships
Lochgelly Centre
Sat 20
3pm & 7pm
Centre Stage Dance Academy Soarin’
Carnegie Hall
31
Tue 23
7.30pm
Fotheringay
Carnegie Hall
Wed 24 & Thur 25
7pm
Youth Music Theatre Scotland Jnrs “13” The Musical
Adam Smith Theatre
8
Fri 26 & Sat 27
7.30pm
Talking Scarlet The Ghost Train
Adam Smith Theatre
9
Lochgelly Centre
31
22
Fri 26 & Sat 27
Fri 7pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7pm
The Dance Academy 2015
JULY
Fri 3 – Sun 5
Various
National Festival of Youth Theatre
Rothes Halls
Sat 4
7.30pm
Acari – Stage Hypnotist
Adam Smith Theatre
Thur 9
6pm
Only One Direction
Rothes Halls
41
Thur 16
7pm
NT Live Everyman
Adam Smith Theatre
14
Sat 18
3pm – 5pm
Fife International Carnival
Kirkcaldy Town Centre 10
Thur 23 – Sat 25
7.15pm; Sat Mat 2.15pm
YMTS Fame! The Musical
Adam Smith Theatre
10
Sun 26
7.30pm
The League of Astonishing Strings
Carnegie Hall
23
40
9
Wed 29
7.30pm
Soweto Spiritual Singers
Carnegie Hall
23
AUGUST
Sat 1
Various
Fife Youth Arts Hub Festival
Kirkcaldy
10
Sat 1
11am & 2.30pm
Basil Brush The Full On Fox Tour 2015
Rothes Halls
41
Sat 15
7.30pm
One Night of Queen
Rothes Halls
42
Sat 22
7.30pm
Inside Out Productions I Will Survive
Rothes Halls
42
Sat 29
7.30pm
Heritage Opera More Passion For Opera
Carnegie Hall
26
SEPTEMBER
Tue 1 – Sat 5
7.30pm
The Lady Boys of Bangkok Beauties and the Beats
Adam Smith Theatre
Tue 1
8pm
Fife Comedy Circuit
Adam Smith Theatre
Wed 2
8pm
Fife Comedy Circuit
Rothes Halls
Thur 3
8pm
Fife Comedy Circuit
Carnegie Hall
Fri 4
7.30pm
Black is The Color of My Voice
Carnegie Hall
Sat 5 & Sun 6
10.30am & 1.30pm
Shona Reppe Magic Sho
Carnegie Hall
27
Sat 5
7.30pm
MacFloyd
Rothes Halls
43
Sat 5
8pm
James Yorkston Tae Sup Wi' A Fifer
Adam Smith Theatre
Wed 9
7.30pm
An Evening with Paula O’Brien
Adam Smith Theatre
Thur 10 – Sat 12
7.30pm
Rapture Theatre All My Sons
Adam Smith Theatre
11
Sat 12
11am & 2pm
Booster Cushion Little Red Riding Hood and Friends
Adam Smith Theatre
12
Sat 12
7.30pm
Betty & The Boy / Sheesham and Lotus & Son
Carnegie Hall
27
Sat 12
7.30pm
Lights Out By Nine + Support
Rothes Halls
43
Sun 13
11am – 4pm
Styleachair Wedding Fair
Adam Smith Theatre
Wed 16
10.15am
Colette Sadler We Are Monsters
Lochgelly Centre
32
Wed 16
1.15pm
Curious Seed Chalk About
Lochgelly Centre
32
Wed 16
6.45pm
Robbie Synge Douglas
Lochgelly Centre
32
Wed 16
8.30pm
Anna Krzystek Face On
Lochgelly Centre
32
Wed 16
7.30pm
Tina May & Nikki Iles
Carnegie Hall
28
Fri 18
7.30pm
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham
Carnegie Hall
28
Fri 18
7.30pm
G4
Rothes Halls
44
Fri 18 – Sun 20
Various
Kirkcaldy Film Festival
Adam Smith Theatre
13
Sat 19
7.30pm
The Cavern Beatles
Carnegie Hall
29
Sat 19
7.30pm
The Supreme Fabulettes
Rothes Halls
44
Sun 20
7.30pm
Leo Sayer: Restless Years Tour 2015
Rothes Halls
45
Thur 24
7.30pm
Icarus Theatre Collective The Trials of Galileo
Carnegie Hall
29
Fri 25
8pm
Daniel Sloss: Dark
Adam Smith Theatre
Sat 26
7pm
Solar Bear Tribes
Carnegie Hall
Sat 26
7pm
A Blank Canvas/Jabuti Theatre In Her Shadows
Lochgelly Centre
Tue 29
8pm
The Ben Cox Band
Carnegie Hall
Tue 29 – Sat 3 Oct
7.30pm; Sat Mat 2.30pm
Glenrothes Amateur Musical Association South Pacific Rothes Halls
11
26
12
33
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HERITAGE OPERA IN CONCERT PRESENTS
MORE PASSION FOR OPERA
Following their successful debut at Carnegie Hall last year, the
team returns to sing ravishing operatic music in an all new gala
concert programme. More Passion for Opera takes you on a
fabulous tour of the operatic and musical theatre world, including
music by Mozart, Bizet, Gounod, Verdi, Gershwin, Puccini, Gilbert
and Sullivan, Rossini, and Rogers and Hammerstein. The singers are
all Heritage Opera regulars, each one a professional soloist:
baritone Thomas Eaglen, tenor Nicholas Sales, mezzo
soprano Serenna Wagner and soprano Sarah Helsby
Hughes, accompanied by Maestro Andrew Nicklin on
piano, with the Heritage Opera Strings.
The programme will include excerpts from
La Traviata, Madame Butterfly, Carmen, La Boheme,
Die Zauberflöte, Showboat, Porgy and Bess,
West Side Story and many more.
“A brilliant achievement, all told.” The Times
“...sung with aplomb by a cast of highly experienced
singers… There were laugh-out-loud moments…
combined with a stellar cast and spot-on direction.”
Gramophone Magazine
FRI 4 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 I AGE 12+
BLACK IS THE COLOR
OF MY VOICE
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, Apphia Campbell's hit one-woman
show follows jazz musician and civil rights activist Mena Bordeaux as
she undergoes a three-day period of spiritual cleansing following the
untimely death of her father. During a three-day spiritual cleanse, Mena
reflects on the journey that took her from a piano prodigy destined for
a life serving the church to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of
the Civil Rights Movement. In Fife after multiple sold-out performances
in Shanghai, NYC and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, ‘Black Is the Color
of My Voice shines’ (Time Out Shanghai).
“Campbell may wear Simone’s trademark head wrap and sing some
of her best-known songs, but her performance goes beyond mere
impersonation.” ★★★★ The Times
“Apphia Campbell is nothing short of sensational... colourful,
quiet, roaring, intense, distant and reflective. She will make
you cheer for her, smile with her and then sting your eyes
with tears.” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby
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SAT 5 & SUN 6 SEPTEMBER
10.30AM & 1.30PM I £6.50, CONC. £5 I STUDIO
age
5–8
SHONA REPPE
MAGIC SHO
ABRACADABRA!
Magic Sho waves her magic wand and a small
white rabbit suddenly appears.
She saws the rabbit in half.
She levitates him under a silk handkerchief
She puts him into a velvet bag before (magically)
making him whole again*.
It's all going really well – so why does the rabbit
look so unhappy?
A brand new show for children featuring a rabbit
who never misses a trick and a magician who
sometimes forgets to say the magic word.
*Please note: No rabbits (not even toy ones) are harmed in this show.
shonareppe.co.uk
SAT 12 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £14, CONC. £12
BETTY AND
THE BOY WITH
SHEESHAM AND
LOTUS & SON
Here’s an Americana double-bill for lovers
of toe-tapping, rhythm stomping tunes.
Betty and The Boy defy simple categorisation: the quintet’s string-laden melodies occasionally anchor
them in the territories of folk, bluegrass, or minimalist rock, but they’re more at home in the cracks
in between. Betty Jaeger’s voice will reach up, take you by the hand and sweep you along on an
entrancing musical journey.
“As the old and new worlds collide, musical forms get deliciously twisted into something highly
original and thoroughly enjoyable.” Simon Holland, Folk Radio UK
Sheesham and Lotus’ commitment to the preservation of music and tradition of the past is indelible.
At the core of their show is a repertoire based on their love of the American fiddle tune, joyously played
with banjo and subsequently, a startling array of traditional and non-trad instruments.
Sheesham and Lotus have established themselves as an act that has it all, combining astounding
musicianship and fearless grooves with a show that is dynamic and entertaining.
“Lovely sepia-tinted music – I absolutely love it.” Bob Harris – BBC Radio 2
bettyandtheboy.com sheeshamandlotus.com
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WED 16 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £14
TINA MAY
& NIKKI ILES
Tina May is one of the UK’s finest jazz singers. Recognised as a
musician as much as she is for being a naturally outstanding
interpreter of lyrics, she is completely in command of her material
in whatever setting she finds herself, be it with a big band, trio or
string quartet.
Tina and pianist Nikki have created an understanding that is much
more than that of singer and accompanist: they are a team who
respond to each spontaneously and create magic in the moment.
The songs they present range widely from afterhours intimacy to
up-tempo swingers, from the Great American Songbook to the
chanson of Edith Piaf (May is a fluent French speaker) to blues and
bossa nova and into the contemporary canon of Earth Wind & Fire
and Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen. Add to their musicianship a natural
and completely engaging onstage personality and May’s
knowledgeable and witty between song chat, and you have an
evening of jazz that’s superbly satisfying and thoroughly entertaining.
tinamay.com nikkiiles.co.uk
FRI 18 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £19, CONC. £18 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
ALY BAIN &
PHIL CUNNINGHAM
Phil & Aly, two of Scotland’s most acclaimed
traditional musicians have been delighting
audiences across Scotland with their masterful,
versatile and amusing performances and leading
us in the dance on BBC’s live Hogmanay show for
over two decades. They have become a national
institution with their incomparable mastery of
fiddle and accordion, bringing excellence in
traditional music to venues across the country.
Individually they pursue other ventures in
performance, television and education. It is when
they tour together that they truly shine with over
quarter of a century of well-honed skills and
hilarious banter delighting audiences everywhere.
So please be upstanding and welcome two
musical giants back to Carnegie Hall.
philandaly.com
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SAT 19 SEPTEMBER
7.30PM I £18.50 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
THE CAVERN
BEATLES
In February 1961 The Beatles made the first of their
292 appearances at the now legendary Cavern Club in
Liverpool. Over 50 years on, The Cavern Beatles have
a new cast bringing to the stage the music that has
influenced three generations.
The Cavern Beatles’ attention to detail and accuracy
produces a fully authentic representation of the hits and
album tracks you know and love, played on genuine 1960s
instruments completely live, with no backing tracks.
The band’s members are hugely dedicated Beatles fans,
intent on recreating their individual character to an
unprecedented standard, involving hours of study and
rehearsal and The Cavern Beatles are widely regarded as
being as close to the real thing as you are ever likely to see.
cavernbeatles.com
THUR 24 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10
ICARUS THEATRE COLLECTIVE
THE TRIALS OF GALILEO
“The Universe is a divine miracle Galileo, not a clockwork toy!
‘Proof’ denies faith, and without faith we are nothing.”
This reprimand by Pope Urban is contained Galileo's tragedy
– a mistaken belief that if he supplied the church with proof,
he would enlighten the world while escaping persecution. He
understood the science better than any man alive, but never
grasped the politics. Until it was too late.
After premiering in Indianapolis in 2008 this one-man
rollercoaster stars Tim Hardy (professor at RADA, veteran of
The Royal Shakespeare Company, and star of major European
tours) and is written by Emmy Award winner Nic Young.
icarustheatre.org
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Sat 26 September
Solar Bear Tribes
Tue 29 September
Music in Tiffany’s The Ben Cox Band
Sun 4 October
Funbox
Thur 8 October
Music in Tiffany’s Himmerland
Fri 9 October
Craig Hill Playing with my Selfie
Sat 10 October
Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
Sat 17 October
Joe McElderry
Watch out for Fife Comedy Circuit dates in September!
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Box Office open 9am – 9pm Mon to Fri; 9am – 2.30pm Sat and 1 hour before performances
MON 1 – MON 15 JUNE
CREATIVE FIFERS
A photographic exhibition by Walter Neilson featuring 30 Creative Fifers including Actors,
Artists, Authors, Chefs, Musicians and Sculptors.
WED 27 – SAT 30 MAY I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10
LOCHGELLY AND DISTRICT
AMATEUR MUSICAL ASSOCIATION
BROADWAY
AND BACK
A Spectacular Cabaret Show!
Lochgelly and District Amateur Musical Association bring you the greatest melodies from the
best of the Musicals. Sit back and enjoy beautiful ballads, spectacular dancing and unforgettable
comedy moments from shows old and new.
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Image: Walter Neilson
Fifespace Lochgelly Centre offers a range of changing art
exhibitions, open Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5pm
(until 2pm Saturdays) and FREE to view.
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303
SAT 13 JUNE I 1PM & 7PM I £10, CONC. £8
FIFE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
SUMMERTIME
EXTRAVAGANZA
The show will be fast paced and full of fun starring a 100
talented children aged between 2 and 18 years old
performing a mixture of Musical Theatre and Dance.
There will be songs, drama, hip hop, contemporary,
ballet, jazz and lots more.
SAT 20 JUNE I 2.30PM & 7.30PM I £10, U-16 £5
SCOTTISH COMMUNITY DRAMA ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL YOUTH
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Come and see the stars of the future as the cream of young Scottish talent competes for the title of
SCDA National Youth Champions 2015. Casts of aspiring actors, under the age of 18, from all parts of
Scotland, have been rehearsing and performing one-act plays in fierce yet friendly competition with
their peers until we arrive at the final four teams that will present a day of outstanding comedy and
drama. Adjudicator Russell Whiteley will have the task of deciding which team will receive the crown.
One ticket provides entry to the matinee and evening performances including the award ceremony.
The photo shows 2014 Winners Aberdour Players Youth Theatre.
FRI 26 & SAT 27 JUNE I FRI 7PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7PM I £1 1, CONC. £8
THE DANCE ACADEMY 2015
We are very proud to be back at Lochgelly Centre showcasing the amazing talents of all of our pupils.
This year proves to be a very iconic show as we say goodbye to many of our senior pupils who are
going on to further studies in Dance and Musical Theatre. All of our pupils show complete dedication
and enthusiasm to their dance and hope you enjoy the varied performances they have for you.
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303
WED 16 SEPTEMBER
PIONEERS OF PERFORMANCE
A one day festival of modern moves and ferocious fun.
Produced by The Work Room and supported by Creative Scotland
Pioneers of Performance is a day-long festival of thought-provoking, lively and fun dance
and physical theatre, created by internationally renowned artists working in Scotland.
The shows have been chosen based on their outstanding quality and broad appeal –
this really is the best work of its kind you will see touring the country. There's something
for all age groups, with a show for young children in the morning, older children in the
afternoon, and two shows for adults in the evening.
10.15AM I £6.50, CONC. £5 I AGE 4 – 9 I RUNNING TIME: 45 MINS
COLETTE SADLER: WE ARE THE MONSTERS
No two people – or monsters – are exactly the same! Come along and meet some
scratchy creatures and multi-coloured mini monsters, playing and interacting with
one another, their arms and legs moving in strange and impossible ways. Followed
by a free one-hour workshop at 11am. Places must be pre-booked at Box Office.
1.15PM I £6.50, CONC. £5 I AGE 8+ I RUNNING TIME: 45 MINS
CURIOUS SEED: CHALK ABOUT
A playful, funny and moving look at how we see ourselves, featuring dance, chalk,
chat and one perfect scene containing everything you could wish for. We ask
some BIG questions about the meaning of life. What makes us who we are?
Where we are from? How we talk? Or is it the way we dance?
A Curious Seed production, originally created by Christine Devaney and Leandro Kees
(Performing Group, DE). Commissioned by Imaginate.
6.45PM I £6.50, CONC. £5
ROBBIE SYNGE: DOUGLAS
Douglas is a solo performance that stems from actions imagined by Robbie Synge
while working and performing various daily tasks, indoors and outdoors, at home
in The Highlands. One man interacts, through movement, with a roomful of
everyday objects, and a kind of human, environmental and psychological ecology
emerges.
8.30PM I £6.50, CONC. £5
ANNA KRZYSTEK: FACE ON
Face On is based on the premise of waiting. Waiting, in all of its forms, is
experienced by everyone, every single day. In this piece, a figure is waiting.
At once both immediate and distant, her choreographed motifs are juxtaposed
with the time, space, vivid soundscore and monochrome video images that
surround her.
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303
SAT 26 SEPTEMBER I 7PM I £8, CONC. £6.50 I AGE 14+
A BLANK CANVAS AND JABUTI THEATRE PRESENT
IN HER SHADOWS
Inside a multi-leveled dream space two female performers
explore a woman’s journey through the complexity of her
depression.
Directed by Cora Bissett, In Her Shadows is a visual
performance challenging the stigmas around depression;
using dance, aerial and physical theatre, supported by
stunning projections and an original musical score.
jabutitheatre.com
ON SALE NOW!
Sat 31 October Wishbone Ash
CINEMA
Lochgelly Centre also offers a Cinema programme with films at a bargain
price of £5, conc. £3. Check out online for up and coming films.
Fife Youth Arts Hub (FYAH) is one of nine regional
Youth Arts Hubs funded by Creative Scotland to deliver
Scotland’s first national youth arts strategy – Time to Shine.
FYAH works with local, regional and national partners to
provide opportunities for young people across Fife.
FYAH offers young people up to the age of 25 the chance
to get involved in acting, bands, dancing, digital arts,
drawing, festivals, film-making, painting, pottery, radio,
recording, singing and much, much more!
At the centre of FYAH’s work is HUB8 our online digital
platform. Hub8 is an information, celebration and
communication space where everything is going ON.
FYAH is adding events and activities to our programme
every day. Make sure you don’t miss out!
www.hub8fife.com
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www.onfife.com
MON 18 – SUN 24 MAY
BOOKBUG WEEK 2015
It’s Bookbug’s Big Bedtime in libraries across the Kingdom with Teddy
Bears’ Sleepovers, Come to the Library in your PJs parties, Dreamy
Bedtime Stories and a special Bookbug Celebration Day.
All events are free, suitable for ages 0–4. Look out for details on
www.onfife.com or in your local library
ON AT KIRKCALDY GALLERIES
THURSDAY 11 JUNE I 7.30PM – 9PM I £9.50, CONC. £8.50
RNIB MAKE A NOISE IN LIBRARIES FORTNIGHT
A TASTE OF…
Chocolate and books – a classic combination. Sample a selection of
artisan chocolates and tantalising reads in this multi-sensory event
with local chocolatier Hello Chocolate! A treat for your ears and your
taste buds.
Suitable for people with a visual impairment.
HAVE A RECORD-BREAKING
SUMMER WITH YOUR LIBRARIES
Reach for new heights with the biggest ever Summer Reading
Challenge! In 2015, Fife Libraries are working with the Reading
Agency and The Guinness Book of World Records to share
amazing achievements and brilliant books!
Children aged 4 to 11 are encouraged to read six library
books over the summer holidays, with a special Bookbug
category for 2 to 3 year olds. Join at your local library
from Saturday 27 June and collect a Record Breakers
pack to get started. We have wonderful new rewards
on offer and a gold medal for everyone completing
the challenge!
Exciting events will be taking place in libraries this Summer.
Check out our listings at www.onfife.com or ask your
local library staff.
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Take your
seat and
step up for
the Arts!
THE MENU
Breakfast, lunch, fresh coffee and a
delicious cake – whether you are
looking to chat with friends, find a
quiet corner to relax or enjoy a freshly
prepared, value for money meal, our
family friendly cafés are the perfect
place to eat, drink and chill out.
We can also cater for weddings,
celebrations and parties.
Whether it is for you, for a loved one
or for your business, naming a seat
is a perfect way to:
> Celebrate the arrival of children
or grandchildren
Our popular pre-theatre meals
can now be booked online, at
the same time as organising
your tickets. Ask Box Office
for the menus.
> Remember a loved one
> Give a unique gift
> Publicly demonstrate your commitment
to the arts and culture in Fife
> Honour someone special
> Commemorate a special occasion
Enjoy lasting recognition of your support
of the arts and culture in Fife by naming
a seat in one of our 4 theatre venues.
For just £200 a plaque inscribed with
your name or dedication will be mounted
on the back of your chosen seat at one
of our 4 theatre venues for ten years.
Contact
cultural.partnerships@onfife.com
or call us on 01592 583255
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Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes KY7 5NX
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101
Box Office opens Mon – Sat, 9am – 5pm and 1 hour before performances
FifeSpace Lochgelly Centre and the FifeSpace and FotoSpace galleries
in Rothes Halls offer a range of changing visual art and photographic
exhibitions. The opening times are Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5pm,
and admission is free.
Wed 17 – Tue 30 June CREATIVE FIFERS
A photographic exhibition by Walter Neilson featuring 30 Creative Fifers
including Actors, Artists, Authors, Chefs, Musicians and Sculptors.
Sat 8 August – Tue 29 September
GLENROTHES ART CLUB ANNUAL EXHIBITION
In celebration of the club's 60th anniversary, FifeSpace Rothes Halls,
will display both contemporary and traditional artworks along with a
programme of speakers, demonstrations and events.
Fotospace info at fifefotospacegallery.org
FRI 8 & SAT 9 MAY I FRI 7PM; SAT 12.30PM & 7PM I ADULT £10, CHILD £7
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
Yvonne Gray Dance Studios presents Happily
Ever After – a showcase of pupils from Primary 3
upwards on Friday and Saturday. This delightful
performance will incorporate jazz,
ballet, tap, street dance and Scottish
within three well known stories: Aladdin, Snow White and
Mary Poppins. The younger pupils (pre-school to Primary 2)
will perform on Saturday afternoon at 12.30 in their own
show Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice (SOLD OUT).
SUN 10 MAY I 7.30PM I £18
DEREK RYAN
Irish singer Derek Ryan and his band make their first visit to Rothes Halls in
May. Derek shot to fame with self-penned songs such as A Mother’s Son,
God’s Plan and The Belle of Liverpool. His more recent composition, Life is a
River, received a huge amount of airplay and has proved a popular choice
for other vocalists. Originally from County Carlow, Derek first had a taste of
the limelight as part of the Irish boy band D-Side. His repertoire includes
country, Irish and popular music.
derekryanmusic.com
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101
THUR 14 MAY I 7.30PM I £20, CONC. £18 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
ONE NIGHT
OF ELVIS
A brand new show for 2015!
Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley
tribute artist presents the ultimate tribute to The King,
celebrating the epic career of this musical legend.
Accompanied by his world class orchestra and singers and
featuring large screen projection, this is the largest Elvis show
to tour UK theatres. Prepare to be enthralled and spend One
Night with Elvis.
“As close to seeing the King himself perform as we could
ever hope to see.” Manchester Palace Theatre
leememphisking.com
THUR 21 MAY I 7.30PM I £25
PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
PASHA KOVALEV
LIFE THROUGH DANCE
In this amazing new show starring Pasha and his
sensational dancers, the audience will be transported
into the world of Ballroom and Latin Dance with all
its glitter and sequins.
@pashakovalev
FRI 22 MAY I 7.30PM I £19.50
PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
THE SEARCHERS
Join us at Rothes Halls for an evening of swingin’ sixties
magic with The Searchers! With classic hits like Sweets
For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love
Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room,
the Searchers are firmly established as one of the
decade’s biggest bands.
Prepare yourself for an evening of unforgettable music,
anecdotes and reminiscences in a concert which will
include all their famous hits, album tracks, B-sides and
well-known favourites.
The-Searchers.co.uk
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101
THUR 28 MAY I 7.30PM I £21.50 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
Oh what a night awaits for all music fans. During the 60s and 70s, No.1 hits Sherry, December
1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry saw the Four Seasons
and lead singer Frankie Valli propelled to super stardom. Big Girls Don’t Cry authentically revives
the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsettos, and
features solo hits that range from the exuberant – the rock’n’roll nostalgia of Grease, to the
spine-tingling – show-stealers such as My Eyes Adored You.
Drawing from a repertoire that includes Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’,
Who Loves You and I’ve Got You Under My Skin you’re never more than a song away from
another classic hit. easytheatres.com
SAT 6 JUNE I 7.30PM I £20 I AGE 16+
PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
DIRTY
DUSTING
Starring
Crissy Rock (Benidorm and I’m a Celebrity)
Leah Bell (BBC’s Six of a Kind)
Dolores Porretta Brown
When three cleaners – Olive, Gladys and Elsie – are
threatened with redundancy they feel that their lives are
coming to an end until a chance wrong number gives them
a new business start-up idea – why not run a telephone
sex line? They’ve got motive, opportunity and a lifetime of
experience – some more than others, mind you.
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Provided Elsie can teach the other two a few new tricks
there’s no reason why they can’t get rich quick providing they
can keep their operation a secret from their bosses… and their
husbands… and their children…and their grandchildren. This
production is directed by Leah Bell, who injects this hilarious
play with a fresh and lively approach.
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101
THUR 11 JUNE I 7.30PM I £22, CONC. £20 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
JOE LONGTHORNE
60TH BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION TOUR
One of the most dynamic entertainers in British
show-business, Joe Longthorne celebrated his 60th
birthday earlier this year, having begun his career
over three decades ago with appearances on Junior
Showtime, followed by a grounding on the tough
Northern club circuit. His big break came in 1981 when
he was a finalist on London Weekend Television's
Search for a Star – this lead to appearances at the
London Palladium with Bob Hope and The Talk of the
Town. A short time later, Joe received the Variety Club
of Britain award as Most Promising Artiste of the Year.
Joe's repertoire of voices is endless and includes
hundreds of the world's top singers, however, he is
perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley
Bassey who has commented, “Joe can do me better
than I can do myself”. Joe’s currently in vintage form
and looking forward to new challenges, new songs to
sing and new audiences to thrill.
FRI 12 JUNE I 7.30PM I £18
THE KILKENNYS
Over the past 17 years The Kilkennys have emerged from
the Irish pub scene and are now renowned for their
musicianship and vocal abilities. They have gained a
well-deserved reputation for revitalising traditional Irish
music and taking it to a new generation.
Growing up just 25 miles from The Clancys’ Irish
hometown, The Kilkennys have been raised in the same
musical tradition and perform the great Clancy songs
with an enthusiastic excitement and authenticity.
Davey Cashin, Rob Campion, Tommy Mackey and Davey
Long are excited about bringing their brand of Irish music
to a UK audience. Come along to a show and join in
the fun for a great evening of music and song!
More at TheKilkennys.com
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101
SAT 13 JUNE I 7.30PM I £25 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
THE THREE DEGREES
Share some ‘precious moments’ with this
legendary 70s super-trio as they perform
live at Rothes Halls! They have been
producing hits since 1963 and are known
all around the world for songs like When
Will I See You Again, Dirty Ol' Man and
Take Good Care Of Yourself. They have
been touring for more than 40 years
and still deliver a truly outstanding
vocal performance. A firm favourite
with Prince Charles, The Three Degrees
are well known for their soulful voices,
beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage
shows.
The Three Degrees are Helen Scott,
Valerie Holiday & Freddie Pool.
TheThreeDegrees.com
FRI 19 & SAT 20 JUNE I FRI 7PM; SAT 1PM & 7PM I £10.50, PARENT & BABY TICKET £12.50
CHERYL CRAWFORD DANCE STUDIOS
SHOWTIME 2015
Pupils from Cheryl Crawford Dance Studio take to the stage to give you Showtime 2015.
Boys & girls aged from 3 yrs to late teens showcase a variety of their skills in Ballet, Tap,
Jazz, Cheer & Musical Theatre along to toe tapping tunes and dazzling costumes!
FRI 3 – SUN 5 JULY I £5, CONC. £3 PER SHOW; £8, CONC. £6 DAY PASS.
FAMILY £15 2 ADULTS & 3 CHILDREN)
NATIONAL
FESTIVAL
OF YOUTH
THEATRE
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Each year Scotland’s National Festival of Youth Theatre (NFYT)
brings together an explosion of young creative talent. It is the largest
gathering of youth theatres in the UK and enables young people to
come together, discover and celebrate a shared passion, offering them
the opportunity to develop as artists, audience members and creative
thinkers. NFYT always welcomes the public to its performances to
discover the passion and creativity of our young people.
Full festival programme: ytas.org.uk/nfyt
Event sponsor Shell UK Ltd
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101
THUR 9 JULY I 6PM I £15 I AGE 6+
Having enjoyed a sell-out 2014 tour, Only 1D are back again with a brand new show for 2015.
Capturing the charisma, energy and enthusiasm of the famous five this show features songs
from all four of One Direction's smash hit albums including What Makes You Beautiful, Story
of My Life, Best Song Ever, Midnight Memories, Steal My Girl and so many more! This is the
perfect family friendly pop concert guaranteed to keep you Up All Night complete with
giveaways, audience participation and a meet & greet with the boys.
SUN 1 AUGUST I 11AM & 2.30PM I £14, CONC. £12. FAMILY £42
RUNNING TIME: 1HR 30 MINS
BASIL BRUSH
THE FULL ON FOX TOUR 2015
age
3+
Basil Brush is a star with an outstanding ability to entertain
and make people of all ages laugh and smile. He’s cheeky,
irreverent, charming, naughty, quick-witted, scheming and
foxy, but at the same time he’s kind, caring and affectionate.
Basil has celebrated over 50 years in entertainment and The
Basil Brush Show on BBC TV was seen by millions of viewer
every week for 14 years. Now Britain's most loveable fox is
back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka
Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of
laughs, storytelling and song in a brand new specially written
‘live’ stage show packed with fun and excitement.
A show for all the family and you’ll also be able to meet
Basil and Mr Stephen after the show. Boom Boom!
basilbrush.com
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101
SAT 15 AUGUST I 7.30PM I £18.50 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN
PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS
In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes Live Grand Final, with the largest
number of votes ever received in the shows history. The record of 864,838 votes was
more than twice that of the runner-up. The former computer operator from Glasgow
began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band The Works,
to pay tribute to rock legends Queen, and they have rocked venues
all over the world including the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park.
This is a spectacular live concert, which recreates the look,
sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest
rock band of all time and includes hit after hit –
Don’t Stop Me Now, It’s A Kinda Magic, Break Free,
Another One Bites The Dust, You’re My Best Friend
and many more. This show will ROCK you!
“Mullen’s vocal range is impressive, no,
unbelievable to say the least and the band
is nothing but faithful to the original tracks.”
Andrew Mitchell, The Newcastle Chronicle
garymullenandtheworks.com
SAT 22 AUGUST I 7.30PM I £13 I AGE 18+
INSIDE OUT PRODUCTIONS
I WILL SURVIVE
To survive a break-up, all a girl needs
are her friends and a good night out!
I Will Survive is a brilliant new musical
comedy about love and laughter starring
Donna Hazelton (Channel 4’s Musicality).
The show features songs from the 70s,
80s and 90s including It’s Raining Men,
Finally, R.E.S.P.E.C.T., I Will Survive and
many more. Think your favourite chick
flick, with extra drama and an amazing
retro soundtrack! Full cast to be
announced.
insideoutproductions.co.uk
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101
SAT 5 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £16
MacFloyd return to Rothes Halls in celebration of the 40th
anniversary of Pink Floyd's classic Wish You Were Here album which
will see them perform this masterpiece in its entirety. The show will
also include a varied mix of Floyd classics including material from
Dark Side Of The Moon, The Wall, The Division Bell and more.
In a show lasting over two hours you will witness a level of
musicianship that is second to none ensuring MacFloyd's position
as arguably the best Pink Floyd cover band in the UK. The fans are
in for the usual display of lasers and visual effects.
Along with an impressive light show, the band take pride in
performing all the Floyd numbers with accuracy, completely live,
thanks to an extremely talented and enthusiastic line up.
SAT 12 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £10
LIGHTS OUT BY NINE
PLUS SOME VERY SPECIAL GUESTS
Lights Out By Nine will return to Rothes Halls with founding member Tom Stirling back on
Hammond organ and John Frame taking up lead vocal duties, adding two strong vocalists to
the band's revamped line up. With eighteen months of gigging under their belts, the band's
reputation has been growing strongly in their new form. Still strongly rooted in rhythm and
blues, LOBN have now introduced a flavour of soul and funk to the current set list with the
addition of new material. The new single release Take It Or Leave It on River Records will be
available on iTunes, Amazon Download and Spotify prior to their Glenrothes appearance. Very
special guests, still to be announced, will be joining the band for this ‘Homecoming’ show.
lightsoutbynine.co.uk
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101
FRI 18 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM
£27.50. VIP TICKET £75
2004 X-Factor finalists and multi-platinum
selling vocal quartet G4 brought classical
music to British reality TV screens for the
first time in 2004 with their performance of
Nessun Dorma. However, it was their cover
of Bohemian Rhapsody that became their
signature tune, storming the charts in 2005.
Their eponymous debut album went
straight to No.1, selling more than 245,000
in the first week, making it the fastest-selling
album of the year.
VIP ticket includes priority seating
and a meet and greet with G4.
In 2007, after three albums, over two million
album sales and five sell-out tours with
performances in many of the UK's iconic
venues, they decided to disband to follow
individual interests. Inspired by the
overwhelming response to their 10 Year
Reunion concert at London’s Barbican
Centre, the band are back together and
bringing you their trademark sound with the
music that helped make them famous plus
some fresh takes on more recent songs.
g4official.com
SAT 19 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £20
THE SUPREME FABULETTES
VIVA LA DIVAS
Join us for a night of glitz, hits, fun and kitsch!
London’s acclaimed all-male female close harmony
group bring their glamorous and outrageous show
to Fife. With a party-packed score, Viva La Divas
tells the rise from rags to riches of the Supreme
Fabulettes – Miss Vicki Vivacious, Miss Portia De
Fosse, Miss Silver Summers and Miss Vanilla Lush
– and their razor-tongued manager, Miss Sheila
Simmonds, against a backdrop of backstabbing,
love and tears, all played for laughs. Blending
No.1 Hits and current chart toppers with sweet
Glee-style harmonies, wondrous couture costumes
and cutting-edge variety, the Supreme Fabulettes
is the vision of the A-list creative team behind
Kylie Minogue.
“A triumph in heels." Boy George
“One hell of an all-male girl group.” The Stage
★★★★ Time Out Critics Choice
supremefabulettes.com
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101
SUN 20 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £25. VIP TICKETS £55
PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
LEO
SAYER
RESTLESS YEARS TOUR 2015
From his debut 1973 smash hit The Show Must Go
On to his 2006 UK No.1 remix of Thunder In My
Heart, Grammy award winning, international
chart-topping, British music legend Leo Sayer has
carved an incredible worldwide career for over four
decades, including selling 80 million albums.
Leo is known the world over for his massive hits
which include Moonlighting, One Man Band,
I Can’t Stop Loving You and the transatlantic
number ones, When I Need You and You Make
Me Feel Like Dancing.
His new album, The Restless Years, has received
rave reviews in Australia and Leo will be performing
some of this new material alongside the hits and
old favourites, backed by his full band.
This is one of only two Scottish dates on Leo’s rare
and much anticipated tour, so early booking is
recommended.
leosayer.com
ON SALE NOW!
Tue 29 Sept – Sat 3 Oct
Glenrothes Amateur Musical Association South Pacific
Fri 9 October
911 – The Journey 20 Tour
Sat 10 October
Classic Clapton
Thur 15 October
Mad About The Musicals with Gareth Gates
Fri 16 October
Talon
Thur 22 October
Charlie Landsborough
Sun 15 November
Magic of Motown
Fri 4 – Sun 6 December
Funbox
and look out for Fife Comedy Circuit dates from September!
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Fife Cultural Trust operates 64 venues
across Fife including theatres, libraries,
museums and heritage sites. We have
an enviable selection of meeting rooms,
auditoriums, art deco areas and gallery
spaces to accommodate 10 to 1100 people.
Whether it’s
• Conferences
• Exhibitions
• Special Occasions, Parties
and Weddings
• Meeting & Training Spaces
• Product Launches
make us
YOUR
destination!
• Corporate Hospitality
• Trade Shows
Your business is our business. We will help organise and execute
your event and offer first-class technical expertise and inspiring
catering, all competitively priced to suit your budget.
For a free, no obligation tour of our facilities, contact Billy Hanafin,
Operations Manager, 03451 555555 ext 446058. Billy.Hanafin@onfife.com
onfife.com/venues
Company Number: SC415704 Scottish Charity Number:SCO43442
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HOW TO BOOK
ON your travels
Visit us at one of our four Box Offices
ONline
Book online and choose your own seats at
onfife.com
ON the phone
Call us! Box Office numbers are at the top of each page.
Remember, we don’t have any additional booking fees
whether you book in person or online.
Keep ON top
Sign up to our weekly e-newsletter at
onfife.com/mail for latest shows ON sale
news, competitions and offers.
GROUPS
We welcome larger parties and if you have
a group of 10+ interested in seeing a show,
call any of our Box Offices or our Groups
Booking line on 01592 583354, as you may
be able to benefit from a group discount.
CONCESSIONS
We offer lower-priced concession tickets for
many of our shows. If you are under 16, a
Senior Citizen, student in full time education,
registered disabled or unemployed, where
you see ‘conc.’ you can book at a reduced
price. When collecting concessionary tickets,
proof of concession must be provided.
ACCESS
All our theatres and museums have ramps for
easy access, plus adaptable toilets, induction
loops and disabled parking.
Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.
Fife Cultural Trust actively supports
breastfeeding. You are welcome to feed your
baby in any of our public or community venues.
Just ask at Box Office if you’d like this
brochure in a large print or audio version.
LATECOMERS
Out of respect to the performers, if you arrive after a show has
started, you may have to wait until the interval before we can
admit you.
DATA PROTECTION
We welcome your feedback, so log on to
www.youtellus.co.uk or speak to a member of staff.
Fife Cultural Trust is registered with the Data Protection Registrar
and is committed to upholding the Data Protection Act. Should
you wish to be removed from our mailing list, please email
Sharon.wallace@onfife.com
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