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CONTENTSWelcomeNew season priority bookingAPA Friends booking from Thursday 21 November and general booking from Tuesday 26 November.

Welcome to the new season brochure at the Music Hall and His Majesty’s Theatre. We’ve packed our line-up with the best music, comedy, dance and theatre including The Book of Mormon, Paul Weller, Swan Lake, Rob Brydon and the magical Lemon Tree Christmas Show Ice House.

To book tickets or to reserve a table,visit aberdeenperformingarts.com, visit our box offices,or phone 01224 641122.

Support us ............................................................ 2Welcome ............................................................... 3Musical .................................................................. 4HMT Seats Campaign ......................................17Something Different .........................................18Drama ..................................................................20Freshly Squeezed Productions ......................23A Play, a Pie and a Pint ....................................24Dance ...................................................................25Family ..................................................................32Creative Learning ..............................................38Opera ...................................................................40Classical ..............................................................41Pop / Rock ..........................................................48Music Hall Art Spaces .......................................54Roots ....................................................................56Granite Noir ........................................................58Comedy & Spoken Word .................................59Tickets & Accessibility ......................................64Seating plans .....................................................64At-a-glance .........................................................66

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Tickets £53.50 - £23.50

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BeautifulThe Carole King Musical

His Majesty’s Theatre

Tue 28 January - Sat 1 February 2020Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

The inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.Including countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman, Take Good Care of my Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, Up on the Roof, and Locomotion.Photographs from the West-End and original UK Tour productions.

We WillRock You


Mon 10 - Sat 15 February 2020Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to the UK. The multimillion-pound show dazzles all the senses in breath-taking style. Guaranteed to blow your mind, this musical phenomenon is not to be missed!Since 2002 over 16 million theatergoers in 19 countries have been thrilled by this awe-inspiring production. With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the bands’ legendary live performances.

Tickets £58.50 - £23.50

‘A kind of magic.Spectacular. Magnifico!’

The Sun

‘Exhilaratingand great fun’

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OorWullie


Tue 3 - Sat 7 March 2020Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Jings, Crivvens, Help Ma Boab! Scotland’s cheekiest, spiky-haired scamp is back! Join the Sunday Post gang in a brand new musical adventure celebrating over 80 years as Scotland’s most beloved comic strip.A superb ensemble cast will be led by Martin Quinn (Peter Gynt NT) bringing ‘Oor Wullie’ to life alongside Ann Louise Ross (as PC Murdoch), Irene Macdougall, Bailey Newsome, Leah Byrne and George Brennan. Dan Buckley and Grant McIntyre will join Martin as ‘Fat Boab’ and ‘Wee Eck’, with Leanne Traynor as a reimagined ‘Basher Mackenzie’.

Tickets £37.50 - £15.50

On YourFeet!



Direct from London, this ‘exhilarating extravaganza’ (Whatsonstage) is the inspiring true love story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, charting their journey from its origins in Cuba to international superstardom. Featuring all of their smash hits including Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Conga, Get On Your Feet, Dr. Beat and 1-2-3 and many more.Starring Philippa Stefani (RENT, In the Heights), as Gloria Estefan, George Ioannides (Annie, Mamma Mia!) as Emilio Estefan, Madalena Alberto (Evita, Cats) as Gloria Fajardo and Karen Mann (Sister Act, Fiddler on the Roof) as Consuelo.

Tickets £56 - £197

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OnceThe Musical


Mon 30 March - Sat 4 April 2020Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Once may not be enough for you to see this multi award-winning Broadway and West End hit musical. Based on the critically acclaimed and much-loved film, you will meet (and never forget) two lost souls - a Dublin street busker and a Czech musician -- who find each other unexpectedly and fall in love.You will fall in love, too, with this brilliant and beautiful musical, filled with live music, from lush ballads to barnstorming reels. Once is a spell-binding and uplifting story of hopes and dreams.

‘A love affair with music… fresh and unexpected’ The New York Times

Tickets £56.50 - £19.50

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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story


Tue 7 - Sat 11 April 2020Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to His Majesty’s Theatre as part of its landmark 30th Anniversary Tour.

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including Rave On, Chantilly Lace, That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, La Bamba, Johnny B. Goode, Everyday, Shout, Raining In My Heart, and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

Tickets £48.50 - £19.50

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THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK & ROLL MUSICAL!

“THE SHOW YOU WILL NEVER FORGET”Daily Mail

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Aberdeen Student Charities Campaign presents

Freezin’


Wed 22 - Sat 25 April 2020Wed & Thu 7:30pm, Fri 5pm & 8:30pm, Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Fresh from the staggering fundraising success of The Glaikit Showman, Student Show is delighted to return to HMT.Scunnered by the shambles of Brexit, the Cooncil decides to go it alone, and sets Aberdeen up as its very own state. The decision is taken to appoint the city’s own Royal Family to preside over its glorious future. Plucked fae the gutting benches of a Torry fish house, our two Princesses, Annie and Elsie, find out that one of them has deeply hidden powers. The result? To turn the Granite City into an icy wilderness (or, at least, an even colder one than usual!).

Tickets £30 - £22.50

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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie


Tue 28 April - Sat 2 May 2020Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

The smash-hit musical comes to Aberdeen, featuring West End star Layton Williams and EastEnders’ much-loved Shane Richie as Hugo/Loco Chanelle both reprising their roles from the critically acclaimed West End production.With an original score of catchy pop tunes by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this brand-new musical will have everybody talking about Jamie for years to come.Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true.

Tickets £56 - £19

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The Bookof Mormon


Tue 5 - Sat 23 May 2020Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Fri & Sat 2:30pm

The New York Times calls it ‘The best musical of this century.’ The Washington Post says, ‘It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.’ And Entertainment Weekly raves, ‘Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.’ It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award and four-time Olivier winning Best Musical.This outrageous musical comedy from creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.

Tickets £78.50 - £16

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Footloose


Mon 8 - Sat 13 June 2020Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Following two critically acclaimed tours and huge popular demand, Footloose is back and better than ever!Based on the 1980s screen sensation which took the world by storm, Footloose sizzles with spirit, fun and the best in UK musical talent. With cutting edge modern choreography, you’ll enjoy classic 80s hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track Footloose.

Tickets £51 - £21

Thu 9 - Sat 11 July 2020 Thu - Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm

Friendsical is an original and unique new parody musical inspired by the gang in Friends, the iconic TV show.With original new songs such as ‘(He’s her) Lobster!’, ‘Richard’s Moustache’ and ‘You’re Over Me, When Were You Under Me?’, the gang take on naked Thursdays, a power cut, and a dinosaur convention! What could possibly go wrong?This is a loving parody not to be confused with the Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. series Friends.


Tickets £34.50 - £24.50

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Wed 3 - Sat 6 June 2020 Wed - Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm

Celebrating its 80th Anniversary, AOC Productions proudly return to HMT with this iconic New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers (and a missionary).Bursting into seductive life with unforgettable songs including LUCK BE A LADY, SIT DOWN YOU’RE ROCKING THE BOAT and the irresistibly infectious title number GUYS AND DOLLS, it’s an experience not to be missed!


Tickets £35 - £31

AOC Productions present

Guys ‘n’ Dolls

A musical fable of Broadway based on the story and characters of Damon Runyon.Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.This amateur production is performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd.

Sat 25 July 2020 7:30pm

Join the girls on a hen night that you won’t forget with a smash hit retro soundtrack ... Songs from 60’s,70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Now!To prepare for a marriage all a girl needs are her friends and a guid old hen night! Banterous and Bootyliciously good fun! Songs include Hot Stuff, Girls Just wanna have fun, I’m Every Woman and many more! Contains some adult content.


Tickets £24.50 - £18.50

GirlsNight Oot!

Tue 1 - Sat 5 September 2020Tue - Thu 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Fri 5pm & 8:30pm, Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Everyone’s favourite kooky family are coming to Aberdeen in this spectacular musical comedy.Join the family for a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship… with a twist!Featuring a live orchestra and extraordinary score THE ADDAMS FAMILY is sure to entertain whether you are 12 or 312!


Tickets £48.50 - £18.50

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MAMMAMIA!


Tue 22 September - Sat 3 October 2020Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget.Every day’s a holiday at MAMMA MIA!, so have the time of your life at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical.

HHHHH“IT’S ABBA-SOLUTELY FANTASTIC!” Birmingham What’s On

Tickets £66.50 - £26.50

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Fri 24 January 2020 7:30pm

Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival!The Banff Mountain Film Festival joins the world’s best adventure film-makers and explorers as they push themselves to the limits in the most remote and stunning corners of the globe. Witness epic human-powered feats, life-affirming challenges and mind-blowing cinematography – all on the big screen!

Sun 22 March 2020 7pm

3 months, 2 songs, 1 performanceFor one night only, the Music Hall will come alive to the sound of a community choir competition, hosted by VSA’s Honorary President Fiona Kennedy. All money raised from Sing, Sing, Sing will go towards supporting VSA’s Mental Health Services and vulnerable adults on their journey to recovery.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

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The Flying Pigs present

The Rothienorman Picture Show


Wed 24 - Sat 27 June 2020Wed & Thu 7:30pm, Fri 5pm & 8:30pm, Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Aberdeen’s own Flying Pigs have been delighting ever growing audiences with their mix of songs and sketches for two decades. Now the ‘punk Scotland the What?’ return to HMT for a new show packed with laughs. Fast, funny, and with a distinctive North-East flavour, The Rothienorman Picture Show is sure to delight toonsers, teuchters and ab’dy in atween.

Tickets £32.50 - £24.50

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Frankenstein


Tue 4 - Sat 8 February 2020Tue - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

From the producers who brought you Of Mice and Men and The Crucible.An 18-year old dreams up a monster. A scientist breathes life into a gruesome body. Banished into an indifferent world their creature embarks on a bloodthirsty hunt for revenge.Munro’s adaptation places the writer amongst the action as she wrestles with her creation.

Tickets £34.50 - £19.50

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Dial M For Murder


Mon 17 - Sat 22 February 2020Mon - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2:30pm

Tom Chambers, (Top Hat, Strictly Come Dancing) stars in this production as Tony Wendice, a jaded ex-tennis pro who gave everything up for his wife Margot, performed by Sally Bretton (Not Going Out, The Office). When he discovers she has been unfaithful his mind turns to revenge.Featuring Christopher Harper (Coronation Street) and Michael Salami (Hollyoaks), the iconic Dial M for Murder, is the seat-gripping drama not to be missed!

‘a taut, acidly funny thriller’The Guardian

Tickets £35.50 - £20.50*by booking all three shows in our special season of deadly drama

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A Monster Calls is brought vividly to life in the Olivier award-winning production by visionary director Sally Cookson.One night, Conor is woken by something at his window. A monster has come walking. It’s come to tell Conor tales from when it walked before.And when it’s finished, Conor must tell his own story and face his deepest fears.From the critically acclaimed bestseller, A Monster Calls offers a dazzling insight into love, life and healing.

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Tickets £35.50 - £23.50*by booking all three shows in our special season of deadly drama

Suitable for ages 10+Supported by Arts Council England through a National Lottery Project Grant award

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Aberdeen Performing Arts and Oran Mor present

Includes a pint, a glass of wine or soft drink and a pie (vegetarian option available).Doors will open an hour early at which point the pie and pint will be available.

“ One of the most magical theatre initiatives of the last decade” The Scotsman

Not enough drama in your life?Top up after work.

Tue 7 - Sat 11 April 2020 Tue - Fri 6pm, Thu & Sat 1pm

The Infernal Serpentby Dave Gerow

Tue 3 - Sat 7 March 2020 Tue - Fri 6pm, Thu & Sat 1pm

Lessons in Loveby Clare Hemphill and Kate Donnelly

Tue 19 - Sat 23 May 2020 Tue - Fri 6pm, Thu & Sat 1pm

Silver Superheroesby Morna Young

Tickets £12

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The Freshly Squeezed Productions team is committed to providing inspirational opportunities, creating and commissioning new work made in Aberdeen, championing up and coming talent and ideas, and working with artists across Scotland and beyond.

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Scottish Ballet

The Snow Queen


Wed 22 - Sat 25 January 2020Wed - Sat 7:30pm, Thu 2:30pm, Sat 2:30pm

Scottish Ballet’s 50th year will come to a spectacular close with the world premiere of The Snow Queen. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s much-loved tale – which was also the basis for Frozen – it will be set to the music of Rimsky-Korsakov, performed live by the full Scottish Ballet Orchestra.Choreographed by Christopher Hampson and designed by the award-winning Lez Brotherston, this story of love and friendship is sure to delight the whole family.

Tickets £48.50 - £15.50

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RambertMcGregor / Motin / Shechter


Tue 25 - Thu 27 February 20207:30pm

Rambert’s new show brings together moments of breakthrough from three great, distinctive choreographers: • PreSentient, an early work from Wayne McGregor, showcasing the extended lines and musical sensibility that would become trademarks• Rouge, a new creation from French hip-hop battler Marion Motin, in her first collaboration with a contemporary company • In your rooms, a powerful blend of the personal and political that catapulted Hofesh Shechter onto the world stage.

Tickets £36.50 - £19.50Image by Ben Hopper.

Fri 20 March 2020 7:30pm

Anton & Erin, the nation’s favourite ballroom stars are back!With sensational choreography set to music that made it big on the silver screen, expect a Hollywood red carpet premiere performance from the UK’s leading dance stars. Including musical classics from BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, CASABLANCA, THE WIZARD OF OZ, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, 007, TITANIC, MOULIN ROUGE and many more.

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Tickets £48.50 - £31

Anton & ErinDance Those Magical Movies

Wed 26 February 2020 7:30pm

Brush off your tails, Brendan is back!Expect every style of ballroom and Latin dance from Brendan Cole and his hand-picked championship dancers, performed to the music and songs of some of the greatest legends and contemporary artistes. Whether you love a cheeky Charleston or a sexy Salsa, with music from Beggin’ to Bublé, plus numbers from The Greatest Showman and La La Land – this show has it all.

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Tickets £44.50 - £25

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Swan Lake


Thu 16 - Sat 18 April 2020Thu - Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm

Lose yourself in the raw intensity of this sleek and unmissable production of the world’s most popular ballet, returning to Aberdeen after its sell-out 2016 debut.Arching backs, spiralling arms and mesmerising patterns push the Scottish Ballet dancers to their physical limits in this tale of purity versus seduction. David Dawson’s daring, visceral choreography is perfectly paired with the rich, romantic Tchaikovsky score, played live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.

‘Electrifying’ The List (2016)‘Complex, risky and thrilling’ The Herald (2016)

Tickets £48.50 - £20.50

To arrange a group booking [email protected] drop in,

or call our Box Office on 01224 641122.

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Tue 28 April 2020 7:30pm

Aljaz and Janette return with their brand new show! Get ready to celebrate the Oscar winning songs in this exhilarating new dance spectacular with Strictly’s favourite couple, Aljaz and Janette.With a cast of amazing dancers and musicians and stunning stage designs, costumes and huge LED screen this dazzling spectacular will be a night to remember.

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Tickets £45 - £27

Remembering the OscarsStarring Aljaz & Janette

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DANCE

Wed 1 - Sat 4 July 2020 7pm

Founded in 1980, Scott School of Dancing returns to HMT in 2020 to celebrate 40 years of success with their 18th show.We always say you never really leave Scott School of Dancing, and this rings true this year where we will see almost 40 of our amazing ex pupils aged from 20 to 50 take to the stage once more. This show will truly be a family affair with current students being joined on stage by their former-student mums and fabulous ‘Diva Dads’!


Tickets £31.50 - £25.50

Scott School of Dancing:Iconic

Thu 18 - Sat 20 June 2020 Thu - Sat 7pm, Sat 2pm

Danscentre is back with it’s 7th major production at HMT featuring pupils from the middle and senior part of the school in a diverse mix of dance styles, music and themes.This is a celebration of youth, movement and the exciting and evolving world of digital dance as we enter 2020 and explore the latest dance trends alongside traditional theatre at it’s best! Not to be missed!


Tickets £38.50 - £27.50

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Wed 20 - Sat 23 January 2021 Wed - Sat 7:30pm, Thu & Sat 2:30pm

A magical family adventureCostumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box; Tchaikovsky’s score to transport you to a land of dreams; and a story lifted straight from the pages of a classic fairy tale.With choreography by Scottish Ballet founder Peter Darrell, and live music played by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, this ever-popular ballet is the perfect Christmas treat.


Tickets £49.50 - £15.50

Scottish Ballet

The Nutcracker

Thu 8 - Sat 10 October 2020 Thu - Sat 7:30pm

A true story of desire and destructionThe year is 1889 and, in the woods outside Vienna, the Empire must hide a terrible secret. At the royal Mayerling hunting lodge, Crown Prince Rudolf is found shot dead alongside his teenage mistress.Reimagined and redesigned by Scottish Ballet, this dramatic world premiere will be the first time MacMillan’s iconic ballet is produced in the UK outside of London.Recommended for audiences 12+


Tickets £43.50 - £18.50

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Tue 3 - Sun 22 December 2019 1:30pm & 10:30am

Family and Schools tickets available

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To book a table please call 01224 641122or email: [email protected] or you can bookat the time of booking your ticket.

Château AppetisersDreamy Tomato Soup with Crusty Bread

(V, GF & Vegan available)Lady Tremaine’s Fresh Melon & Winter Berries (Vegan, GF, DF)

Dandini’s Cheesy Garlic Bread (V)

Entrée RoyaleRoyal Roast Turkey

with Roast Potatoes and All the Trimmings (G/F & DF available)Grand Macaroni Cheese

with Garlic Bread (V) – Add Crispy Onion or BaconThe Baroness’s Traditional Bangers & Mash

served with Roasted Root Vegetables and Jus (GF)Drizella’s Roast Cod

with Spring Onion Mash, Green Beans & Parsley Sauce(G/F, DF available)

Cinderella’s Cranberry & Lentil Loafwith Roast Potatoes and All the Trimmings (Vegan, DF)

Fairy Godmother of DessertsPrince Charming’s Traditional Christmas Pudding

served with a Brandy SauceScrumptiously Wicked Ice Cream

with Homemade Shortbread (GF & DF available)Buttons’ Chocolate Brownie

with Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce (DF, GF & Vegan available)Jaq and Gus’s Cheeseboard

Goat’s Cheese, Mull Cheddar, Morangie Brie & Blue Murder served with Mulled Wine & Cranberry Chutney, Grapes and

Oat Cakes (G/F available) – supplement £3.00

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Adults:2 courses for £15.953 courses for £19.95

Children:2 courses £9.95

3 courses £12.95(child portions for under 12s)

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Peppa Pig’sBest Day Ever

Sat 11 January 2020 12pm & 3pm

Ready...’Teddy’...Go! It’s time to get ‘dolled’ up and get your ‘skates’ on because we’re heading to Toy Town for the spectacular new singalong show from Anya, Kevin, Gary and Bonzo the Dog (formerly of The Singing Kettle).This is the perfect New Year treat for all the family. Come dressed as, or bring, your favourite toy - big people too!

Wed 18 - Sat 21 March 2020 Wed & Fri 1:30pm, Thu - Sat 10:30am

FROG is looking for a place to sit, but CAT has other ideas and DOG is doing as he’s told.Little do any of them know that chaos is coming...Join them in this new action-packed stage adaptation of Kes Gray and Jim Field’s bestselling books. Expect songs, puppets, laughs and more rhymes than you can shake a chime at.55 minutes of fun for ages 3+.

Wed 26 & Thu 27 August 2020 Wed 1pm & 4pm, Thu 10am & 1pm

Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more! Packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!

Music Hall His Majesty’s Theatre His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £16, Family ticket £54 Tickets £15.50 Tickets £23.50 - £18.50

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Wed 25 - Sat 28 March 2020Wed - Sat 7pm, Thu 1:30pm, Fri 10:30am, Sat 2:30pm, (Relaxed performance Thu 7pm)

Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money! But what Joe doesn’t have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. But things don’t go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries find what money can’t buy!

“What a magnificent show! If this production was on Britain’s Got Talent, I’d be giving it the Golden Buzzer! It couldn’t be better!” David Walliams

Tickets £25.50 - £20.50

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Christmas would not be Christmas without panto, so be amongst the first to book tickets for

our Beauty of a 2020 pantomime!

Join us on a magical adventure to help the beautiful Belle on her quest to unleash the

Beauty within the Beast.

With everything you’ve come to expect from Aberdeen’s biggest pantomime; spectacular special effects, hilarious comedy and a few

surprises along the way, Beauty and the Beast will be a must-see for all the family.

Sat 28 November 2020 - Sun 3 January 2021

Tickets £38 - £20

Engaging and inspiring people of all ages and abilities to explore and participate in music and making drama.Our Creative Learning programme offers a range of arts activities for all ages, and offers a fantastic opportunity for participants to start a life-long relationship with our venues.

For more details of our classes, please visit: aberdeenperformingarts.com/creative-learningor contact: [email protected]

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to support our work on and off the stage.

From as little as £42 per year, enjoy early access for booking the best seats, receive exclusive invitations to Friends events, discounts, prize draws and more.

APA Friends receive 10% discount at 1906 Restaurant at HMT, Coda Café Bar and Rondo Restaurant at the

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To join visit aberdeenperformingarts.com, drop in, or call our Box Office on 01224 641122.

Scottish Opera presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s

The Gondoliers


Thu 28 - Sat 30 May 2020Thu - Sat 7:15pm,

A new co-production with D’Oyly Carte Opera & State Opera South Australia.Sung in English with English supertitles.

Sunny, funny and with more ‘tra la la las’ per square inch than any other opera in the canon, The Gondoliers is a joy from start to finish. In a flight of the satirical whimsy so typical of G&S, two happy-go-lucky gondoliers discover that one of them is, in fact, heir to the throne of a distant kingdom. True to their (adopted) Republican roots, they set off together to rule in idealistic, if somewhat chaotic, style...

Tickets £65 - £22

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Evening ExpressCarol Concert

Music Hall Tickets £10

Wed 18 December 2019 7pm

Come along to the traditional celebration of the festive season brought to you by the Evening Express. Schools across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire will perform some Christmas classics for your enjoyment.So join us for a night of music and signing sure to get you right into the Christmas spirit!

CLIC SargentCarol Concert

Music Hall Tickets £16.50

Sun 8 December 2019 2:30pm

Charity concert in aid of CLIC Sargent Cancer support to the young. Features Grampian Hospitals’ Choir accompanied by Concordia String Orchestra and Bon Accord Brass Quintet.

AberdeenChoral SocietyThe Messiah

Music Hall Tickets £22.50 - £18.50

Sun 15 December 2019 7pm

Aberdeen Bach Choir and the Aberdeen Choral Society present this wonderful work with over 200 voices under the baton of Peter Parfitt. The choirs will be joined by the Aberdeen Sinfonietta (Leader Bryan Dargie) and soloists Judith Howarth (Soprano), Nicholas Spanos (Counter-Tenor), Nicholas Mulroy (Tenor) and Dominic Barberi (Bass).

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ScottishChamber OrchestraBaroque Dances

Music Hall Tickets £29 - £13

Sat 18 January 2020 7:30pm

Telemann ‘Alster’ Overture SuiteBach Suite No4 in D, BWV 1069Lully Suite, Le Bourgeois gentilhomme Rameau Suite from Les Indes Galantes Maxim Emelyanychev Director / HarpsichordSCO Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev directs a packed programme of beautiful, fun-filled French and German Baroque music.

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Royal Scottish National OrchestraThe Snowman


Thu 19 December 2019 7:30pm

Howard Blake The SnowmanGregory Batsleer ConductorJamie MacDougall Presenter We’re walking in the air… it isn’t Christmas until The Snowman has taken you on his magical journey through the winter sky. Expect seasonal favourites, carols old and new – and of course, a chance for everyone to sing along.

BBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraA Very Merry Christmas


Fri 20 December 2019 7:30pm

With Anna-Jane Casey and Matt Ford BBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraAndrew Cottee, conductorEnjoy a night of sparking sophistication and seasonal swingin’ favourites as the BBC SSO and arranger, composer and conductor Andrew Cottee wish you a Very Merry Christmas.

BBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraShostakovich - Symphony No.5



Barber Adagio for Strings Mahler Kindertotenlieder Shostakovich Symphony No.5 Michael Sanderling Conductor Claudia Huckle ContraltoThreatened by Stalin, Shostakovich responded with a Fifth Symphony that divided critics but united audiences.

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Tue 4 February 2020 7:30pm

Mendelssohn String Octet Enescu Octet for Strings Marianne Thorsen Director Although written for just eight instruments, both Mendelssohn’s and Enescu’s singular octets for strings have the drama, richness and depth of a full-blown symphony.

Royal Scottish National OrchestraRomantic Grieg


Thu 13 February 2020 7:30pm

Bizet Movements from Carmen Suites No1 & 2 Khachaturian Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia from Spartacus Grieg Piano Concerto Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Mahler Adagietto from Symphony No5 Ravel BoléroMichael Seal ConductorFlorian Mitrea Piano

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BBC Big Band:The Music of James Bond...and beyond

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Sun 9 February 2020 7:30pm

The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band are joined by special guest vocalists, Emer McParland and Iain Mackenzie, to celebrate the music of the world’s most iconic movie franchise, James Bond.The concert features classic numbers including ‘Diamonds are Forever’,

‘Thunderball’, ‘We Have All The Time In The World’, ‘View to a Kill’, ‘Goldfinger’ and (of course!) John Barry’s iconic ‘James Bond theme’ ; alongside a selection more contemporary numbers from the James Bond library including Adele’s incredible Skyfall ... all performed in the BBC Big Band’s own inimitable style. Also included are a sprinkling of numbers inspired by the film genre, from the likes of ‘Mission Impossible’ and ‘Austin Powers’, to name just a few.

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Tickets £25 - £20“World-class musicians … a brilliant musical force” The Telegraph

BBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraBruckner - Symphony No.8

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Fri 28 February 2020 7:30pm

Dutilleux CorrespondancesBruckner (ed. Nowak) Symphony No.8Carolyn Sampson SopranoDonald Runnicles Conductor ”

“It’s not often you hear cries of ‘encore’ after a Bruckner symphony” wrote The Guardian in 2012 when Donald Runnicles and the BBC SSO performed Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony at the BBC Proms.

Tickets £28.50 - £16.50

Childrens’Classic ConcertsTartan Tales


Sun 1 March 2020 2:30pm

Children’s Classic Concerts introduce classical music to 4 - 12-year-olds, in a jam-packed hour of musical storytelling, with well-loved orchestral tunes and lots of participation.Another exhilarating musical adventure for the whole family.

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ScottishChamber OrchestraBenedetti - Mendelssohn & Mozart


Sat 14 March 2020 7:30pm

Mendelssohn Sinfonia No10 in B minor Violin ConcertoMozart Overture, La clemenza di Tito Sinfonia Concertante, K364Nicola Benedetti Violin / Director Benjamin Marquise Gilmore Violin / DirectorScotland’s favourite violin virtuoso Nicola Benedetti plays both solo and duo (partnered by the superb viola player Lawrence Power) in an unmissable highlight of the Season.

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BBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraKorngold - Violin Concerto


Fri 17 April 2020 7:30pm

Joan Tower Second Fanfare for the Uncommon WomanAlma Mahler/Roxanna Panufnik Songs (BBC Commission)Korngold Violin ConcertoTchaikovsky Francesca da Rimini Puccini Intermezzo from Suor AngelicaRespighi Church WindowsSimone Lamsma ViolinValentina Peleggi Conductor

AberdeenshireMusic CentreShowcase Concert


Wed 18 March 2020 7:30pm

An evening of spectacular performances from Aberdeenshire Instrumental Music Service Music Centre Senior Bands and Orchestras. Bringing together talented young musicians from the region’s North and South Aberdeenshire Senior Music Centres for this showcase concert.

Royal Scottish National OrchestraBeethoven Piano Concerto No.4


Thu 23 April 2020 7:30pm

Wagner Siegfried IdyllBeethoven Piano Concerto No4Beethoven Symphony No4Sharon Roffman Leader / DirectorSteven Osborne PianoSteven Osborne returns on the piano, and the RSNO’s leader Sharon Roffman directs the whole concert from the violin, just as they would have done in Beethoven’s day.

Mon 20 January 2020

Fitzroy String Quartet Stefano Mengoli & Laura Custodio Sabas, Emily Pond & Michael Newman.

Mon 10 February 2020

Engegård Quartet Arvid Engegård, Alex Robson, Juliet Jopling, & Jan Clemens Carlsen.

Mon 16 March 2020

Philip Higham (Cello)and Susan Tomes (Piano)

Aberdeen Chamber Music Concerts

All concerts at Queen’s Cross Church at 7.30 pmFor programme details visitwww.aberdeenchambermusic.org

Mon 2 December 2019

Trio Orfeo(Flute, Viola and Harp) An ensemble founded to explore the repertoire for the combination of flute, viola and harp.

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Sat 2 May 2020 7:30pm

Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un fauneFarrenc Symphony No3 in G minorMozart Piano Concerto No20 in D minor Maxim Emelyanychev Conductor / PianoPrincipal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev opens his final Series concert with Debussy’s intoxicating Prélude à l’après midi d’un faune.

Royal Scottish National OrchestraRachmaninov Symphony No.2


Thu 21 May 2020 7:30pm

Britten Passacaglia from Peter GrimesShostakovich Cello Concerto No1Rachmaninov Symphony No2Thomas Søndergård ConductorAleksei Kiseliov Cello

“ The sure ticket among orchestral performances these days in Scotland is anything involving Thomas Søndergård and the RSNO.” The Scotsman

Abbamania


Sun 22 December 2019 7:30pm

Europe’s leading ABBA tribute, ABBAMANIA, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performance live on stage.So dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable Christmas night out with ABBAMANIA.

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Bastille


Sun 1 December 2019 Doors 7pm

Bastille’s unique sound - that cinematic, ever changing odd pop that masks the unusual subject matters and sometimes bleak realities reflected in their lyrics - has connected with audiences across the globe like no other British band in recent memory.

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PrimalScream


Sat 14 December 2019 Doors 7pm

From their psychedelic roots to the era-defining hedonism of ‘Screamadelica’ through to the sonic attack of ‘XTRMNTR’ and beyond, the eclectic nature of Primal Scream has been matched by the sheer consistency of their singles and they have become part of Britain’s musical heritage.

King CreosoteWith His 9 Piece Band


Mon 9 March 2020 Doors 7pm

Made entirely of Scottish film archive, From Scotland With Love is a 75-minute film by award-winning Director Virginia Heath with a transcendent score by Scottish musician and composer King Creosote.

TwinAtlantic


Wed 4 March 2020 Doors 7pm

Twin Atlantic have become idols amongst their peers - the daddies of the underground rock scene.With riffs and choruses that will stick in your head for an age, they can play hard and fast and loud, then instantly flip the switch and have a packed venue waving lighters to their softer side.

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Paul Carrack and his awesome 6-piece band take to the road again for their 20/20 Tour. Nicknamed ‘The Man with the GOLDEN VOICE’ in a BBC documentary about his phenomenal 50-year career Paul, is now firmly established as one of the hardest working, independent musicians on the scene.

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The Hollies are one of Britain’s best-loved bands. Their soaring, distinctive harmonies, brilliantly crafted songs coupled with extensive back catalogue of memorable hits has ensured the longevity of one of the greatest groups to emerge from the early 1960’s British Rock revolution.

What’s Love Gotto do With it?

Music Hall Tickets £31.50 - £29

Thu 26 March 2020 7:30pm

The joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner.Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, this is the ultimate tribute concert to one of the most iconic and loved musical artists of our generation.

A Country Nightin Nashville


Fri 6 March 2020 7:30pm

Recreating the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.With songs including Ring Of Fire, Crazy, Follow Your Arrow, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Need You Now, 9-5, and The Gambler to name just a few.

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Fri 24 & Sat 25 April 2020 7:30pm

As one of Ireland’s biggest live music acts, Nathan is becoming a household name, with tracks from Stayin’ Up All Night becoming hits, such as Wagon Wheel and I Wanna Dance.He’s previously beaten the likes of Drake and Beyonce to the top of the charts in Ireland, a monumental feat!

Paul Weller


Fri 8 May 2020 Doors 7pm

PAUL WELLER announces his first UK tour since 2017 with 12 dates lined up in May 2020.Paul was last on the road when he played several shows as part of the Regular Music

“Forest Live” outdoor gigs in summer but is always most at home performing at great concert venues like the Music Hall. This upcoming show is part of a run of small shows which kick start the beginning of a busy calendar of live activity later in 2020. Paul has recently been in the studio writing and playing new songs. The fruits of these labours will surface in the new year...watch this space.

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The BootlegBeatles


Sun 10 May 2020 7:30pm

The world’s Premier Beatles tribute band continues to draw critical acclaim from across the globe with their stunning recreation of the greatest songbook of all time.This year featuring a special set celebrating the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road, this has to be a not-to-be-missed event for Fab Four fans.

AverageWhite Band


Mon 11 May 2020 8pm

One of the top Soul, R & B, and Funk groups, first known for the timeless instrumental hit Pick Up the Pieces.They maintain their place at the top table of soul & funk music, much to the delight of eclectic and multi-generational audiences everywhere.

Whitney:Queen of the Night

Music Hall Tickets £31.50 - £29

Sat 9 May 2020 7:30pm

Whitney’s one true legacy was her music which touched most of us at some time in our lives. Share her life and get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night, a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hit’s.

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INDULGENCEA glass of fizz with a trio of mini cakes £9.95

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Tipsy Classic £5.50

Tipsy White Chocolate & Coconut £5.95

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BOWLS OF OLIVES £3.95 SELECTION OF BREADS £5.95 / £10.95 to shareWith dips

CHEESEBOARD £6.95 / £13.95 to share available

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Add a cup of soup to any sandwich £2.00

BATTERED HADDOCK available £10.95

TRADITIONAL BEEF BURGER £9.95

CARROT, COURGETTE, £8.95 MUSHROOM & ONION BURGER

TOMATO AND BASIL QUICHE £7.95

ROASTED WARM CAULIFLOWER £9.95FLORETS & SPINACH SALAD

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Lunch menu served: 11am till 3pm(Shorter menu available on Matinee days: last orders usually 30min before the start of the show).

CODA Café Bar at the Music Hall is the perfect place to relax in the heart of the city for coffee and cake, fizz, affogatos, light bites and sharing platters. Ideal for drinks with friends. (Menu subject to change.)

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Charles Young is best known for his project Paperholm, where he designed and animated one tiny model building each day out of watercolour paper for one thousand days. His work explores ideas around the perception of space, imagination and memory. In this new series of HD animations, he has made a paper model of the Music Hall neighbourhood from various angles and scales and with a layer of invented structures and occupation.

Invisible Landscapes of Music

Bright Side Studios, ASCUS Art & Science Susanna Murphy & Cristina SpiteriRevealing the dramatic beauty of hidden ecosystems and microscopic landscapes that lie beneath the surface of the musical world. Through film and augmented reality an exploration of scores, instruments and physical media uncover a mysterious, rarely seen world, now writ large. Bright Side Studios design immersive experiences that connect people with stories and spaces.

You Are HereRay Interactive Sam Healy & Brendan McCarthyIn this map of the stars directly above the Music Hall, updated live as time passes, the fleeting presence of visitors generates unique abstract animations. By taking this stellar data set and a computer algorithm called reaction/diffusion, they literally bring the heavens alive, reminding us that all life originates in the stars.

Three new Stepping In commissions from Aberdeen Performing Arts and New Media Scotland’s Alt-w Fund with investment from Creative Scotland.

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Pre-concert dining at the Music Hall

Make your night extra special anddine with us before the show in our

beautiful new restaurant Rondo.£18 for two courses

£22 for three courses

To book a table at Rondo Restaurant please call 01224 641122or you can book at the time of booking your ticket.

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Scottish Trad Music Awards

Chasing the Dram Whisky Tasting

St Andrew’s Day Ceilidh


Sat 7 December 2019 7pm

Known as the Folk Oscars, the 2019 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards feature performances from leading Scottish musicians and singers, including: internationally acclaimed Skerryvore, local youth group the Aberdeenshire Folk Project, as well as further Scottish traditional musician luminaries.

Sat 30 November 2019 6pmJoin us for a whisky tasting with broadcaster and writer Rachel McCormack.

Sat 30 November 2019 8pmAn energetic night awaits with top ceilidh band Galik Bread!

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Mon 16 December 2019 7:30pm

Following huge success over the last 13 years, this year Phil will be joined by some of the finest musicians on the Scottish folk scene including: Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr and Kevin McGuire along with a special guest Brass Band.

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Aly Bain &Phil Cunningham


Fri 29 May 2020 7:30pm

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham have become a national institution with their incomparable mastery of fiddle and accordion. 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.

Scottish Fiddle Orchestra


Sat 16 May 2020 7:30pm

Scottish Fiddle Orchestra return to the venue where it all started 40 years ago. The Music Hall was the chosen concert hall for it’s very first concert in 1980. Come and join the party when we return with our ever popular mix of music and song accompanied by our blend of singers and pipe bands !

Skipinnish


Sat 21 December 2019 Doors 7pm

Following three stowed-out major summer shows in Scotland to mark their 20th Anniversary, the band will finish the year in style with their first ever performance in the Aberdeen Music Hall for this very special Christmas gig!

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Featuring Sara Paretsky, Ben Aaronovitch and more to be announced soon!

Produced by Aberdeen Performing Arts on behalf of our partners at Aberdeen City Libraries, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives and the Belmont Filmhouse.

Box office: 01224 641122 granitenoir.com

Aberdeen’s unique international writing festival returns with author conversations, talks, walks, workshops and exhibitions.

GRANITE NOIR CRIME WRITING FESTIVALThursday 20 -Sunday 23 February 2020

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Wed 4 December 2019 7:30pm

Sir Chris was the first mountaineer on the lecture circuit and, this autumn, he will present his “Life & Times”, covering his sixty years spent in the mountains. With original images and raw footage, this is a rare opportunity to hear about some of the greatest expeditions of the twentieth century.

An Audience withElaine C Smith

His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets £25


Elaine C Smith fresh from her BAFTA award winning performance as the mad Christine in the BBC2 hit sitcom Two Doors Down and her Royal Television Scotland award for On Screen Personality for the STV production Burdz Eye View now returns to the stage with her hugely successful one woman show.

Josh Widdicombe:Bit Much...


Sun 26 January 2020 8pm

The guy everyone can do an impression of is back with a brand new stand up tour. A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world. Bit much? Fine, it’ll be a very funny night of grumbles and jokes on the hot comedy topics of advent calendars, pesto and the closing time of his local park.

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Ben Fogle: Tales From the Wilderness


Sat 1 February 2020 7:30pm

Join Ben in this uplifting and exciting show, when he’ll be sharing his stories of the wilderness.If you like Ben’s TV shows then you’ll love this personal and intimate evening of stories from around the world.The show will include multi-media.

An Evening with Sara Paretsky


Fri 21 February 2020 7pm-8pm

Granite Noir welcomes the award-winning American author who transformed the crime fiction landscape in 1982, with the creation of private investigator V.I. Warshawski—a smart, sassy, female detective who’s more than a match for Chicago’s criminal element, and who shares her creator’s passion for social justice. Chaired by Denise Mina.

Wizardry, Magic, & Serious Cybernetics


Sat 22 February 2020 6pm-7pm

Ben Aaronovitch, author of the bestselling Rivers of London urban fantasy series, premiers his newest Peter Grant adventure, False Value. Born and raised in London, Aaronovitch was a scriptwriter for Doctor Who and Casualty. He’ll be in conversation with festival ambassador Stuart MacBride.

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David Baddiel:Trolls: Not the Dolls


Thu 5 March 2020 7:30pm

Following his five-star Olivier-nominated hit My Family:Not The Sitcom and the return to number 1 of his seminal football anthem Three Lions, David Baddiel comes back to the stage with a brand new one-man show.

Foil, Arms & Hog:Swine


Mon 24 February 2020 8pm

Ireland’s top sketch trio, with over 100 million hits, are best known for their online sketches, but it’s the live show where they really shine. They achieved critical acclaim this year with the best reviewed show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, and are now hitting the road around the UK.

Jimmy Carr:Terribly Funny

Music HallTickets £32

Mon 16 & Tue 17 March 2020 7:30pm

Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things.Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love.But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things.Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.

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Iain Stirling:Falling Upwards


Sat 4 April 2020 8pm

Do you ever wonder how people manage to be normal? Iain does. So much so he’s written a brand new stand-up show about it. Join the ‘star of comedy’ (The i) as he explores his inability to function in the most basic of public settings, social media’s constant pressure to “live your best life” and that one time a man stole his shoes.

Rob Brydon:Songs and Stories



Join the celebrated comedian, singer, actor, presenter and impressionist for a very special evening of toe-tapping tunes and side-splitting laughter!He will be accompanied by a sensational live band in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of storytelling and song.

Julian Clary:Born to Mince


Wed 29 April 2020 7:30pm

‘Are you ready for some filth? I know I am. Time once again for me to sally forth and pleasure the provinces with my particular brand of saucy innuendo. Let me at them!’ He’ll murder some well known songs along the way, read you a sneak preview from his next memoir and make withering remarks about punters foolish enough to sit in the front row.

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Rob Beckett:Wallop


Fri 5 June 2020 8pm

Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand-new stand-up show. It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh.

”Lights up the stage with his magnetic personality (not to mention the dazzle from his teeth)”- Mail on Sunday

Comedy & Spoken Word highlights at the Lemon Tree

Flo & Joan: Before the Screaming Starts

Sat 8 February 2020 starts 8pm

Tom Stade: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

Thu 12 March 2020 starts 8.30pm

Pete Whittaker:Solo and Free

Tue 17 March 2020 starts 7.30pm

Ed Byrne:If I’m Honest...


Sat 6 June 2020 8pm

Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy hot on the heels of his 17/18 Touring hit, Spoiler Alert!

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Tickets are non-refundable, but we do offer an optional refund protection insurance via our partners, Booking Protect, which can be added at the point of purchase.For full details on our venues and services please visit the FAQs and Terms & Conditions section at aberdeenperformingarts.com

Discounts available for Aberdeen Performing Arts Friends members on selected shows.Concessions, inc. students and over 60s

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Our venues are all located conveniently in the heart of Aberdeen City, within a few minutes walking distance of city centre bus and train stations. If you are travelling by car, we offer discounted car parking in the Bon Accord Harriet Street car park.Further parking is available at the Denburn and Gallowgate car parks.There is street to seat access for everyone in all of our venues and wheelchair spaces available at The Lemon Tree, in the stalls and the balcony at the Music Hall and in the stalls, dress circle and upper circle at HMT – please request at time of booking.An access guide with full details of all of our facilities, including accessible toilets, access hoists and changing facilities, and Mobile Connect technology providing hearing assistance via smartphone, is available on our website at aberdeenperformingarts.com, by email or at our box offices. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in all of our venues.

In our brochure these icons indicate that audio described, captioned and signed performances available for shows.If you have any special access requirements please inform the box office team on01224 641122, or email [email protected]

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December 2019Sun 1 Cinderella HMT 33 Bastille MH 48Tues 3 Cinderella HMT 33Wed 4 Cinderella HMT 33 Sir Chris Bonington MH 59Thu 5 Cinderella HMT 33Fri 6 Cinderella HMT 33Sat 7 Cinderella HMT 33 Scottish Trad Music Awards MH 56Sun 8 Cinderella HMT 33 CLIC Sargent Carol Concert MH 41Tue 10 Cinderella HMT 33Wed 11 Cinderella HMT 33Thu 12 Cinderella HMT 33Fri 13 Cinderella HMT 33Sat 14 Cinderella HMT 33 Primal Scream MH 48Sun 15 Cinderella HMT 33 ACS - The Messiah MH 41Mon 16 Phil Cunningham’s MH 56 Christmas SongbookTue 17 Cinderella HMT 33Wed 18 Cinderella HMT 33 Evening Express Carol Concert MH 41Thu 19 Cinderella HMT 33 RSNO The Snowman MH 42Fri 20 Cinderella HMT 33 BBC SSO - A Very Merry Christmas HMT 42Sat 21 Cinderella HMT 33 Skipinnish MH 57Sun 22 Cinderella HMT 33

Sun 22 Abbamania MH 48Mon 23 Cinderella HMT 33Tue 24 Cinderella HMT 33Thu 26 Cinderella HMT 33Fri 27 Cinderella HMT 33Sat 28 Cinderella HMT 33Sun 29 Cinderella HMT 33Mon 30 Cinderella HMT 33Tue 31 Cinderella HMT 33

January 2020Thu 2 Cinderella HMT 33Fri 3 Cinderella HMT 33Sat 4 Cinderella HMT 33Sun 5 Cinderella HMT 33Sat 11 Funbox: Trouble in Toy Town MH 35Fri 17 Elaine C Smith HMT 59 Paul Carrack MH 49Sat 18 SCO - Baroque Dances MH 42Wed 22 Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen HMT 25Thu 23 Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen HMT 25Fri 24 Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen HMT 25 The Banff Mountain Film Festival MH 18Sat 25 Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen HMT 25Sun 26 Josh Widdicombe MH 59Tue 28 Beautiful HMT 4Wed 29 Beautiful HMT 4Thu 30 Beautiful HMT 4Fri 31 Beautiful HMT 4 BBC SSO - Shostakovich Symphony No.5 MH 43

February 2020Sat 1 Beautiful HMT 4Sat 1 Ben Fogle MH 60

Tue 4 Frankenstein HMT 20 Scottish Ensemble: MH 43 Chamber Notes Wed 5 Frankenstein HMT 20Thu 6 Frankenstein HMT 20Fri 7 Frankenstein HMT 20Sat 8 Frankenstein HMT 20Sun 9 BBC Big Band: The Music of MH 44 James Bond and beyond Mon 10 We Will Rock You HMT 5Tue 11 We Will Rock You HMT 5Wed 12 We Will Rock You HMT 5Thu 13 We Will Rock You HMT 5 RSNO - Romantic Grieg MH 43Fri 14 We Will Rock You HMT 5Sat 15 We Will Rock You HMT 5Mon 17 Dial M for Murder HMT 21Tue 18 Dial M for Murder HMT 21Wed 19 Dial M for Murder HMT 21Thu 20 Dial M for Murder HMT 21Fri 21 Dial M for Murder HMT 21 Granite Noir - Sara Paretsky MH 60Sat 22 Dial M for Murder HMT 21 Granite Noir - Ben Aaronovitch MH 60Mon 24 Foil, Arms & Hog MH 61Tue 25 Rambert HMT 26Wed 26 Rambert HMT 26 Brendan Cole HMT 27Thu 27 Rambert HMT 26Fri 28 BBC SSO - Bruckner Symphony No.8 MH 45

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Fri 27 Billionaire Boy HMT 36Sat 28 Billionaire Boy HMT 36Mon 30 Once HMT 8Tue 31 Once HMT 8

April 2020Wed 1 Once HMT 8Thu 2 Once HMT 8Fri 3 Once HMT 8Sat 4 Once HMT 8 Iain Stirling HMT 62Tue 7 Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story HMT 9Wed 8 Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story HMT 9Thu 9 Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story HMT 9Fri 10 Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story HMT 9Sat 11 Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story HMT 9Thu 16 Scottish Ballet - Swan Lake HMT 28 The Hollies MH 50Fri 17 Scottish Ballet - Swan Lake HMT 28 BBC SSO - Korngold Violin Concerto MH 46Sat 18 Scottish Ballet - Swan Lake HMT 28Wed 22 Freezin’ Student Show HMT 10Thu 23 Freezin’ Student Show HMT 10 RSNO - Beethoven Revolution MH 43Fri 24 Freezin’ Student Show HMT 10 Nathan Carter MH 51Sat 25 Freezin’ Student Show HMT 10 Nathan Carter MH 51Tue 28 Everybody’s Talking About Jamie HMT 11 Remembering the Oscars MH 29Wed 29 Everybody’s Talking About Jamie HMT 11 Julian Clary MH 62Thu 30 Everybody’s Talking About Jamie HMT 11

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May 2020Fri 1 Everybody’s Talking About Jamie HMT 11Sat 2 Everybody’s Talking About Jamie HMT 11 SCO - Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.20 MH 47Tue 5 The Book of Mormon HMT 12Wed 6 The Book of Mormon HMT 12Thu 7 The Book of Mormon HMT 12Fri 8 The Book of Mormon HMT 12 Paul Weller MH 51Sat 9 The Book of Mormon HMT 12 Whitney - Queen of the Night MH 52Sun 10 The Bootleg Beatles MH 52Mon 11 The Book of Mormon HMT 12 Average White Band MH 52Tue 12 The Book of Mormon HMT 12Wed 13 The Book of Mormon HMT 12Thu 14 The Book of Mormon HMT 12Fri 15 The Book of Mormon HMT 12Sat 16 The Book of Mormon HMT 12 Scottish Fiddle Orchestra MH 57Mon 18 The Book of Mormon HMT 12Tue 19 The Book of Mormon HMT 12Wed 20 The Book of Mormon HMT 12Thu 21 The Book of Mormon HMT 12 RSNO - Rachmaninov Symphony No.2 MH 47Fri 22 The Book of Mormon HMT 12Sat 23 The Book of Mormon HMT 12Thu 28 The Gondoliers HMT 40Fri 29 The Gondoliers HMT 40 Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham MH 57Sat 30 The Gondoliers HMT 40

You’ve booked your seat,now book your table

Welcome to Aberdeen’s only in-theatredining experience.

Join us for contemporary dining at itsvery best, full of character,

flavour and style.£18 for two courses


ATHIS MAJESTY’STHEATRE

To book a table please call 01224 641122or you can book at the time of booking your ticket.

Aberdeen Performing Arts is a charity registered in Scotland, No.SC033733

10%DISCOUNT For FRIENDS members

Return address: Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1QS

You’ve booked your seat,now book your table

Welcome to Aberdeen’s only in-theatredining experience.

Join us for contemporary dining at itsvery best, full of character,

flavour and style.£18 for two courses


10%DISCOUNT For FRIENDS members

ATHIS MAJESTY’STHEATRE

To book a table please call 01224 641122or you can book at the time of booking your ticket.

Aberdeen Performing Arts is a charity registered in Scotland, No.SC033733

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