Eastgate Brochure Spring 2013

NabuccoPLACIDO DOMINGOlive from Covent Garden

Four Farces Fast, furious, fun

Women of NoteTwo bands, six women, sublime music

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AprilLive opera onthe Eastgate stageMadame Butterfly ...9

Fast, furious and very funny Four Farces ...6

Placido Domingo isNabucco ...4

MayNursery rhymes cometo life in Each Peach,Pear, Plum ...15

A musical ride ona mercurial donkey.Platero ...7

String Sisters Vamm ...24

JuneGloriana Elizabeth 1as never before ...5

Power trio with footpercussion Genticorum ...25

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Printed using vegetable inks on FSCapproved paper. All the carbon emissionsgenerated in the printing of this programmewill be offset by planting broadleaved trees ina local community woodland resulting in theprint becoming completely carbon balanced.

There’s a great sense of out andabout-ness running right throughthe Eastgate’s spring programme.

Landscape Theatre’s Secrets, Treesand Stars is based on one woman’sexploration of the Borders landscape,from tiny flowers to big skies. InRowan Tree Theatre Company’sdouble-bill of new writing FromScript to Stage the ‘debatablelands’ also provide an atmosphericbackdrop to two contrasting tales ofmodern life. Meanwhile the Spanishsierras are the setting for MikeMaran’s charming new show, Platero– Travels with a Donkey.

Musically the mix is just as wide-ranging, counterpointing homegrownScottish talent with some excitingbands from much further afield.The Henry Girls enrich their ownIrish tradition with a generous dashof Americana. Genticorum bringan inimitable concoction of FrenchCanadian tunes and rhythms. AndBudapest Café Orchestra (whomay not be entirely Hungarian!)return with the most eclecticselection of European soundsthat you could imagine.

Familiar fare or far horizons –the choice is yours.

Caroline AdamGeneral Manager

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Opening timesBox Office: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Film Sundays 12.30 - 5pm and until 8pm onshow nights.

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The Eastgate Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of

Friends of the Eastgate -£2 off the first ticket.

Friend of a Friend offer - if you’re aFriend of the Eastgate, you can bring a friend with you for free.

Groups – Ring Box Office to findout about group booking discounts.

Family Tickets - 1 adult + 3 kids or2 adults + 2 kids for the price of 4 kids.

Registered Disabled/Carer - £2 off full price.

Child Discount - £5 unless specified otherwise.

Student Discount - £2 off full pricefor full-time students.

Audio Description service available.

OAP - £5 unless specified otherwise.

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A £5 note is your passport to entertainment on yourdoorstep. From Robert Pattinson and Natalie Portman toDaniel Sloss and the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Show, thelatest films, comedy all kinds of music, plays, dance andmore are playing most evenings, most weeks at the EastgateTheatre in Peebles. Look out for this symbol in the brochure.

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ROYAL OPERApresents

GlorianaAuditorium

Britten’s portrait of the public and privatefaces of Elizabeth I is a brilliant depiction ofthe Tudor court and the tension betweenaffairs of state and affairs of the heart, thepublic image of the Virgin Queen and herseething personal feelings.

Award-winning Richard Jones directs aGloriana for our time, in a setting thatre-creates the excitement of our ownQueen’s Coronation year.

Starring Susan Bullock as Queen Elizabeth I,this is a unique tribute both to the nation’smonarch and to its greatest opera composer.

Mon 24 June7.15pm

£17

THE ROYAL OPERApresents

NabuccoAuditorium

A masterwork containing some of the greatestchoral music, wonderful arias and ensembles.

Domingo takes another thrilling step into thebaritone repertory, following his triumphs asSimon Boccanegra, as he sings the title role ofNabucco for the first time. Acclaimed directorDaniele Abbado makes his Royal Opera debutwith this co-production with La Scala, Milan.

Verdi’s rich score does full justice to the opera’sepic themes of nationhood, faith, love andredemption and calls upon the full might of theOrchestra of the Royal Opera House and theRoyal Opera Chorus.

Mon 29 April7.15pm

£17

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La Donna del LagoAuditorium

A masterpiece set in the Scottish Highlands.Based on The Lady of the Lake by Sir WalterScott, this is the most fully romantic of Rossini’sItalian operas with expansive ensembles andshimmering orchestration.

John Fulljames’ staging provides an insight intothis rich but under-explored seam of operaticgold. Featuring three of the leading bel cantovoices of our time (Juan Diego Flórez, JoyceDiDonato and Colin Lee) La Donna del Lagopromises to be a musical revelation.

Mon 27 May6.45pm

£17

All performances are screened live fromThe Royal Opera House, Covent Garden,unless otherwise specified. Child price: £10

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MIKE MARAN PRODUCTIONS AND MARJANISHVILI THEATRE, TBILISIpresents

Platero. Travels with a DonkeyAuditorium

Spend a year in the timeless Andalusian landscape of sunny southern Spain witha poet and his constant companion, a little silver donkey called Platero.

Master storyteller Mike Maran, internationally renowned director Levan Tsuladzeand puppeteer Nino Namitcheishvili create a beautiful adaptation of Juan RamonJimenez’s stories, accompanied by a new score from Craig Ogden.

“A joy to watch... this is storytelling at its finest” The Stage****

“Stunning... incredible attention to detail”` Fringe Guru****

Suitable for 11+

Sat 18 May 7.30pm

£14

in association with NorwichPuppet Theatre, ColchesterMercury Theatre and NFAInternational Arts & Culture

A musical ride on amercurial donkeydeep into the soul ofa small Spanish town

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EUROPEAN ARTS COMPANYpresents

Four FarcesAuditorium

Duelling pistols, mistaken identity, double-crossing,intoxication, cross dressing, romance and a shot inthe dark…just some of the ingredients of these fouruproarious one act comedies.

European Arts Company is now in its tenth year,touring the UK and internationally.These four farces will be performedin its usual breathlessly imaginative,inventive style. This promises tobe a night of raucous laughterand great fun.

“European Arts Company reallytakes the audience by storm. Asurreal performance, witty andhilarious, full of energy, talentand creativity” Culture Guide

Thu 18 April 7.30pm

£14

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TRICKY HAT PRODUCTIONSIn association with Cumbernauld Theatrepresents

Unusual Places to Dance(part 2)Auditorium

What does growing older in Scotland looks andfeel like today?

This multi media production, with film and music,is inspired by stories gathered from theatre basedprojects with older people. It illuminates aspectsof older people’s lives that society often ignores.

Your partner rips your clothes off at 20 and at 78.Same action, different meaning. A neighbourshakes a woman’s hand – the first time anyone hastouched her in 19 years since her husband died.

Tricky Hat produces thought-provoking andinsightful theatre that challenges preconceivedideas and assumptions, accessing voices andstories seldom seen or heard.

“Utterly engaging…unseen voices spokevividly of love found on the dance floor.”Mary Brennan, The Herald

Thu 2 May 7.30pm

£14

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OPERA BOHEMIA presents

Madame ButterflyAuditorium

This fresh, new production of Puccinin’sMadame Butterfly is set in modern day Japan.Rising Scottish star Catriona Clark sings the roleof the naïve Cio-Cio San, leading a cast of upand coming professional artists. This tale oflove, sacrifice and heartbreak promises to be amemorable night for opera lovers andnewcomers alike.

Opera Bohemia has built its reputation forexciting and high energy productions byengaging young performers to create suchcritically acclaimed touring operas as La Bohèmeand Lucia di Lammermoor.

Wed 17 April 7.30pm

£12

“One of the most exciting newopera companies in the country”The Herald

“This company is a wealth ofextraordinary fresh talent” The List

“A breath of fresh air on theoperatic circuit” The Courier

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LANDSCAPE THEATREpresents

Secrets, Trees and StarsAuditorium

Once upon a time, before the earth was made,there were great forces at work in the universe…So begins a tale grown out of a search in theBorders’ landscape for its spirits and stories.

Claire Watson’s solo performance andexhibition is a surprising blend of monologue,movement, poetry and song about experiencesin nature, with elements of fairy tale. It is oneperson’s attempt to find a way to see throughthe external into the spiritual, sharing theinspiration and the journey.

ROWAN TREE THEATRE presents

From Scriptto StageAuditorium

In a recent nationwide playwriting competitionAlison Caldwell and Duncan Kidd were selectedas finalists with their very different tales ofcontemporary Borders life. Both have workedwith competition sponsors Rowan Tree TheatreCompany to develop part of their play for thisrehearsed reading on stage performed byprofessional actors.

Audience feedback on the night will helpdetermine which play will be developed intoa full production for the autumn.

Thu 23rd May7.30pm

£5Free for schoolchildren

TWEED THEATRE presents

The RoyaleVariety ShowAuditorium

The Queen may not attend but you can beassured of a right royal time at Tweed Theatre'sVariety Show.

From comedians to balladeers, dancers tomagicians (plus everything in between andbeyond) Tweed Theatre brings to the stage thevery best of local talent. A showcase for well kentfolk and new faces. Sit back and prepare to beamazed and astonished by this enthralling,action packed evening of fun and superabundantvariety.

Fri 10 & Sat 11 May 7.30pm

£10

What really lies out there in the hills and thevalleys? What lives in the trees and by thestream? Look, listen and discover.

Sat 27 April7pm (exhibition)7.30pm (performance)

£9Free for schoolchildren

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Radio Variety Theatre

DOWNRIGHT HOMESPUNRADIO COMPANYpresents

Small TownSpring RevivalAuditorium

Put spring in your step at the DHRC’s annualblues-busting revival show!

Join the famous DHR House Band and itsdistinguished company of radio actors for greatmusic, razor-sharp comedy, local scandal andon-the-spot reports from the butcher’s and thebaker’s. These live radio shows are unmissablefor locals and visitors alike. Tasty morsels frompast shows are on Youtube, and Facebook.

Tickets sell out like hot cross buns so book now!

Sat 4 May

7.30pm

£11

Easter is coming to the Eastgate, and with it a special set ofworkshops in all kinds of dance and all kinds of art, plus filmsand a very special show that brings nursery rhymes to lifebefore your eyes. Don’t get bored, get busy…

And the fun doesn’t need to stop with the holidays. You can enjoy one or more ofthe regular Engage classes next term, from theatre to tap, animation to adult balletthere is something for everyone from two to ninety two.

So grab your dancing shoes, your acting hat, your paint brushesand your packet of popcorn and get ready to get Engaged!

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PUPPET LABpresents

Each Peach, Pear PlumAuditorium

“Tom Thumb’s in the cupboard, Mother Hubbard’s on the stairs,where are the Three Bears?”

The setting is a delightful green meadow with a river running through it.Using songs and music, the production brings to life a variety of nurseryrhyme characters, played by a wide range of puppets, all on their way toMother Hubbard’s for some plum pie.

Adapted from the book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.

“an enchantingly detailed show that drawsmany excitable oohs and aahs” The Scotsman****

“a charming show, a deft weave of fairy talesand an ingenious set” The Guardian

Thu 4 April 2.30pm

£6

Easter Films

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Wreck-It Ralph (PG)Ralph is sick of being the bad guy, always overshadowed bygood guy Fix-It Felix the star of their game. After years doingthe same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralphdecides to take matters into his own massive hands and setsoff on a game-hopping journey across the arcade battlingbugs and racing karts.

When a deadly enemy threatens the entire arcade canRalph realise his dream, become a hero, and save theday before it's too late?

Sun 17 & Sun 31 March2.30pm£7

Oz: The Great and Powerful (Cert tbc)Oscar Diggs is a small-time magician making a living with his slightly dubiousmagic shows in dusty Kansas, when a tornado whips him away and depositshim in the magical world of Oz. He thinks he has hit the jackpot…until he meetsthe witches. Will Oscar work out who is good and who is evil before its too late?Is he a better magician (and man) than everyone thinks?

Sun 14 April2.30pm & 4.30pm£7

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Children’s Dance ClassesRegular classes in ballet, en pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop,Ceilidh and Highland dancing from the Fiona Henderson School ofDance. With classes for all ages and abilities, from the tiniest pre-school pupils all the way to people about to leave high school, thesesessions are just the thing for anyone with an interest in dance.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays15 April – 28 June

ContactFiona Henderson on07894 881747or by email [email protected] full class listings, prices andbooking information.

Age : 2 - 18 years

Cost : various

Borders Youth TheatreUse drama games and techniques to learn new skills, particularly incommunication; be creative and gain self-confidence; make newfriends and perform as part of a group; mostly, have lots of fun.

Mondays22 April - 17 June (not 6 May)3.45pm - 4.45pm & 5.00pm - 6.00pm

ContactEastgate box office

Age : 8 - 12 & 12 - 18 years

Cost : £32 for 8 weeksor £4 per class

Jo Powell ArtCreate collages, paint papier-mâché, and do drawings with local tutorJo Powell. Each term Jo teaches a whole range of artistic techniqueswhich build confidence and help you discover your inner Michelangelo.

Tuesdays16 April – 25 June3.30pm - 4.30pm & 4.40pm - 5.40pm


Age : 5 - 10 & 11 - 18 years

Cost : £44 for 11 weeks,or £4.50 per class

Let’s Pretend -Nursery Tales RemixedWhat's in the dressing up box? Come along, sing a song & find outwhat's in the box today. We'll be dressing, up acting out all your favouriteclassic nursery rhymes & stories. Want to be a troll? A porridge eatingbear, an elf or a shoemaker? And what happens if Goldilocks met 3 pigs?Red Riding Hood a troll? We're mixing it up to make new stories!Storytelling, drama, song and much more besides await you.

Thursdays18 April - 20 June12.45pm - 1.30pm


Age : 3-5 years

Cost : £40 for 10 weeksor £4.25 per class

CRAFT Theatre SchoolLearn new skills and improve your confidence with CRAFT actingclasses. Including tutoring in performance, role play, script work andimprovisation, these classes are perfect for anyone with an interest inacting.

Thursdays18 April – 27 June5.00pm - 6.00pm & 6.00pm - 7.30pm

ContactDerek Douglas on07949 973 388 or [email protected] more information.

Age : 5 - 8 & 9 - 15 years

Cost : £60/£70per 10 weeks

La Jolie Ronde French Classes Introduce your child to their second language with these Frenchclasses designed especially pour les enfants. With a relaxed andenjoyable learning environment, these classes really are très bien!

Mondays3.45pm - 5.15pm

ContactFor more informationcontact Angélique on

075 1592 8084 [email protected]

Age : 3 - 11

Cost : £4.10 per class

Walk It!Walk your way to health and happiness! Walk It provides fun andsociable low level free walks to anyone. Run by Scottish BordersCouncil, the group meet at the Eastgate and then head off into thebeautiful Borders. Perfect for anyone who wants to lose weight,get fit or just spend time walking with friendly folk.

Mondays10.00am - 11.00am

ContactFor more informationcontact Denise Carmichaelon 01835 825060 or [email protected]

Age : Adult

Small Feet Big StepsRegular theatre tours for primary school classes. Mandy Durkin takeschildren backstage to the dressing rooms, upstairs to the auditoriumand lighting rig, and on stage for a short workshop session. Devisedspecifically for each age groups, these tours offer a unique andenjoyable insight into the working life of a theatre.

Various 9.15am - 10.15am

ContactIf you're interested inbringing a class to thetheatre contact Mandy on01721 725785 or [email protected] : P1 - P7Cost : £1.50 per child

Spring & Point Children from Primary 1 through to Primary 7 age and all abilities arewelcomed to The Fiona Henderson School of Dancing’s Annual EasterHoliday Dance School. Children will learn multiple dance stylesculminating in an end of week performance to parents, families andfriends of all the routines they have worked on throughout the week.Included in the price is a T-shirt and a daily, mid-morning snack.

Monday 8 April - Friday 12 April9.30am - 1.00pm


Age : P1 - P7Cost : £55

Jo Powell Easter WorkshopsThis Easter holiday you can join Jo for three one-off workshopsdesigned for the budding young artist. Each one will focus on adifferent theme, from drawing your dinosaurs or favourite cartoonswith trusty old pen and paper, to painting all things fishy on rocks andstones. All pupils should bring scruffy clothes, plus a drink and a snackfor half time.

Have Fun Drawing Cartoons Tuesday 2 AprilHave Fun Painting on Rocks Wednesday 3 AprilHave Fun Drawing Dinosaurs Thursday 4 April1.00pm - 3.00pm


Age : 5+Cost : £7 per class

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FIONA HENDERSONSCHOOL OF DANCINGpresents

Happy FeetAuditorium

Welcome to the annual showcase of the juniordancers from the Fiona Henderson School ofDancing. Pupils ranging in age from 2 to 12 takethe big step from the rehearsal room to centrestage, where they show their skills in ballet, tap,Highland, modern jazz and musical theatre.

Sit back and enjoy a wonderful display ofenergy, enthusiasm, artistry and techniquefrom these young dancers

Sat 25 & Sun 26 May 2.30pm

£10

Adult Ballet for ExerciseJoin Fiona Henderson for a unique new way to get fit. Designedspecially for people without much dancing experience, theseclasses are perfect for anyone with an interest in ballet to brush upon their battement and have some fun. No tutus necessary.

Tuesdays16 April - 25 June11.00am – 11.55am


Age : Adult


Peebles PlayersLively music sessions for adults with disabilities. Clare Garnett leadsparticipants in singing well-loved songs and choosing percussioninstruments to create their own music. These creative and socialsessions have been running for over twenty years, and welcome anyonewith any level of disability.

Mondays1.30pm - 3.00pm

ContactFor more informationcontact Claire Garnetton 01721 740256 [email protected]

Age : Adult

Cost : Free

SerenataA monthly platform for Borders classical music lovers. Whether you’reinterested in performing, either solo or as part of an ensemble, or justwant come along and enjoy as an audience member, these monthlysessions provide an opportunity to make friends and develop newmusical relationships.SundaySunday 14 April2.30pm - 4.30pm

ContactContact Claire Garnett on01721 740256 or visit theEastgate box office formore information.

Age : Adult

Cost : Donations

Adult Jazz for ExerciseDance your way to fitness! The Fiona Henderson School of Dancepresents these classes in jazz dancing specially designed for peoplelooking for an enjoyable new way to keep fit. All abilities welcome.

Fridays19 April - 28 June10.30am - 11.25am


Age : Adult


Adult Tap (introductory)Looking for a way to banish the weekday blues? Then grab your dancingshoes, join Fiona Henderson for these fun and social sessions and followin the dance steps of Fred and Ginger! All abilities welcome.

Fridays19 April -28 June11.30am - 12.25pm


Age : Adult


Adult Tap (experienced)Another toe-tapping class for dancers with some experience of basicsteps in tap dance. Fast, furious and lots of fun.

Tuesdays16 April - 25 June10.00am - 10.55am


Age : Adult



A Reel PartyAuditorium

Let your hair down and kilt fly at this Fridayevening ceilidh. With lots of favourite familydances, someone to call the steps, and anexcellent live band you’re assured of a “reely”good time that will send you jigging into thenight. A fundraiser for the Eastgate Theatre.

Fri 26 April7pm

£10

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The BudapestCafé OrchestraAuditorium

The infectious energy of the Budapest CafeOrchestra promises to sweep you off your feetand stay in your heart forever. Their solemission is to entertain and enchant audiences.

Impassioned Hungarian czardas, tender Russianfolk tunes and rollicking Romanian dance musicare all delivered with a grin and more than afew hats.

BCO shares as many blood cells with the folk ofHungary as the Penguin Cafe Orchestra doeswith the web-footed fellows of Antarctica.

Fri 14 Jun7.30pm

£15

MUSIC IN PEEBLESpresents

George-EmmanuelLazaridisAuditorium

Chopin Waltz in B minor, Op.69 No.2

Liszt Sonata in B minor, S.178

Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition

The distinguished Greek pianist and composerGeorge-Emmanuel Lazaridis has worked withmany of the world’s great orchestras andconductors and performed in major venuesthroughout Europe and in the USA. He isequally at home in chamber music and solorecitals, and his recordings have beenrapturously received, in particular that ofthe Liszt Sonata.

This concert brings the 2012/13 seasonof Music in Peebles to a high-octane closewith two of the most spectacular works inthe piano repertoire.

Tue 23 April7.30pm

£13members & schoolchildren free

“The most exciting, inspiring anduplifting evening…amazingmusicians…the whole event was adelight and everyone was stampingand shouting for more”Facebook comment

“...a powerhouse pianist” The Herald

PAN DANCEpresents

Star QualityAuditorium

The young dancers of Pan Dance present theirend of year production. The programmepresents a combination of ballet, modern, tap,jazz, acrobatic and character dance styles.Performed by local children, with choreographyby teacher Moira Tulloch and the childrenthemselves.

Sat 15 June6.30pm

£9


ChoreographyCompetitionAuditorium

Students demonstrate their creative and artisticskills in the school’s second choreographycompetition.

Solo, duet and troupe dances will be devisedand performed by these young dancers usingthe techniques they’ve learned in their regularclasses. Competitors will be grouped accordingto age and audience members are welcometo sample a few dances or stay for the wholeafternoon.

Sat 29 June2pm

£2

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Christine Bovill –An Evening of SongAuditorium

No pretence, no gimmicks, simply a voice, pureand majestic.

The soundtrack to Christine's early life wasDylan, Cohen, The Everly Brothers and TheBeatles; but it was the chance discovery of someold jazz vinyl that shaped her career.

With the technical skills of a jazz singer and thepassion of a torch singer, Christine performs

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Tannahill WeaversAuditorium

One of Scotland’s premier traditional bands.Their music spans the centuries with fire-driveninstrumentals, topical songs and original balladsand lullabies. The Tannahills have turned theiracoustic excitement loose on audiences all overthe world with electrifying effect.

Wed 29 May7.30pm

£14

Fraser Fifield &Graeme StephenAuditorium

One of Scotland's most creative musicians,Fraser Fifield is a multi-instrumentalist andcomposer with a distinctly original sound. Hedistils influences from such diverse sources asthe Highland bagpipe tradition, jazz saxophone,Bulgarian kaval and others.

Graeme Stephen is a master guitarist and winnerof the Scottish Jazz Awards Innovation Awardfor his score to the film Sunrise – A Song ofTwo Humans.

Together they make rich, inventive music thatspans the Scottish folk and jazz scenes.

Sat 6 April7.30pm

£13

“The Tannahill Weavers – properlyharnessed – could probably power anentire city for a year” Winnipeg Free Press

songs from her two award winning shows basedon the life and work of Billie Holiday and EdithPiaf as well as Cohen, jazz classics and a couplefrom her new album.

Sat 13 April7.30pm

£14

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VammAuditorium

Vamm (Shetlandic: to bewitch and entrance) is an excitingstring trio that weaves melody and harmony togethercreating a rich sound bursting with texture and groove.

Expect to be wrapped in a full sound contrasted bydynamic subtleties and moments of intimate quietness thatwill take your breath away. Fiddlers Catriona Macdonald(Shetland), Patsy Reid (Perth) and mandola player MaritFält (Norway) bring their own musical traditions to theirsound, relish the unlimited possibilities of great melodies,and play them with fun and exuberance.

Fri 3 May7.30pm

£13

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GenticorumAuditorium

A fixture on the international world, trad, folkand Celtic music circuit, this group has playedmore than 800 concerts in 15 differentcountries. Firmly rooted in the soil of Quebec,the energetic and original traditional “powertrio” weave precise and intricate fiddle and flutework, gorgeous vocal harmonies, energetic footpercussion and guitar and bass accompanimentinto a big and jubilant musical feast.

Sat 1 June7.30pm

£13

“For a three piece, Genticorummakes a very full and gloriousnoise both instrumentally andvocally…This is a band that isgoing places” Sing Out

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Roddy WoombleAuditorium

Idlewild front man Roddy Woomble is also acelebrated solo songwriter and performer. Hereturns with a four piece band that helps tocreate the perfect backdrop for his poetic lyrics,blending touches of country and folk to a setof poignant songs.

‘Listen to Keep’ (released in March 2013) is histhird solo album and features the naturally poeticwriting, memorable melodies and powerful,artistic expression that has built his reputationas one of Scotland's finest songwriters.

Fri 17 May 7.30pm

£14

“One of Britain's mostdistinct and talented voices”Kerrang

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The Henry Girls Auditorium

One of the most talked about folk/rootsacts to come out of Ireland, The HenryGirls have a growing international profile.Their unique sound blends classic Irishfolk music with a hint of Americana, a nodto bluegrass and more.

They are renowned for their fine closeharmonies and musical arrangementsreflecting the influences of great musicalacts including Crosby, Stills & Nash, theDixie Chicks, The Indigo Girls, JoniMitchell, Tom Waits and many more

Wed 5 Jun7.30pm

£13

“The Henry Girls are thereal deal. Their harmoniesare the best in the business.”Bill Margeson, WDCB National Public

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Date Title Time Prices

Sunday 17 & 31 March Wreck-It Ralph (PG) 2.30pm £7

Sunday 14 April Oz: The Great and Powerful 2.30pm/4.30pm £7

Sunday 14 April I Give It A Year 7.30pm £7

Sunday 28 April The Croods 2.30pm £7

Sunday 28 April Hitchcock 4.30pm/7.30pm £7

Sunday 12 May Jack the Giant Slayer 2.30pm £7

Sunday 12 May Cloud Atlas 4.30pm/7.30pm £7

Sunday 9 June See local press for details 2.30pm £7

Sunday 9 June See local press for details 4.30pm/7.30pm £7

Sunday 23 June See local press for details 2.30pm £7

Sunday 23 June See local press for details 4.30pm/7.30pm £7

TWEEDLOVEpresents

Celluloid Tweed: TweedLove Film NightAuditorium

TweedLove’s film night brings together a feast of bike films,images and action. Headlined by a special screening of a topinternational mountain bike cinema release, the evening willalso feature some of the best amateur and locally made bike-related short films in competition.

Winners of the short film and photography competitions willbe announced and the top 20 images will be on display inEastgate studio. Get inspired, the get out on your bike!

Thur 30 May7.30pm

£8

• £2 discount on tickets for most live shows

• Priority mailing of the new season’s brochure

• “2 for 1” offer on tickets for a speciallyselected show each month

• 10% discount on café purchases over £5

• Regular newsletters with a prize draw

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Eastgate Friends

Pick up an Eastgate Friends membership form at the Box Officeand start your year in the spotlight…

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Hogmanay, Lerwick’s Up Helly Aa and the spectacular Chinese New Yearmay have past but April brings a new opportunity to celebrate 2013 as aFriend of the Eastgate.

With membership at just £25 for the year, Friends can look forward to arange of benefits (including a £2 discount on tickets for around 80 shows)as well as that lovely warm glow that comes from supporting arts at theheart of the community.

Benefits of joining the Friends this month:

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Exhibitions


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

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

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

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

ParkingThe nearest car park is the Edinburgh Road Car Park where it’s freeto park every day except Saturday between 8.30am and 5.30pm.From the car park, take the pedestrian footpath intotown and we are immediately on your right.

How to find us...

Tweeddale Photographic GroupStudio

The 2013 exhibition of members’ work ranges across landscapes,portraiture and nature photography. Interested in photography and likewhat you see? You can easily join the group, membership details are onwww.tweeddale photographic.com.

Sat 17 March – Fri 12 April

Free

Michael Ewart –The Border and BeyondStudio

Paintings showing towns and countryside in and around the area.

Wed 19 April – Sun 18 MayMon - Sat, 10am – 5pm

Free

TweedLovePhotographic CompetitionStudio

The TweedLove Photography Competition is back! The theme is…bikes, and the best 20 shots will be on display. Details on how toenter the competition are at http://TweedLove.com

The exhibition is sponsored by McHardy’s Art and Framing, andKenneth Martin Photography.

Fri 24 May from 6.30pm (opening night) – Sun 21 June

Free

EASTGATE STUDIO Mon - Sat, 10am – 5pmAccess is limited when the studio is in use. Please check with box office in advance of your visit.

Tickets

You can buy tickets in person at ourBox Office or over the phone.

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

Tickets can be kept at the box officefor collection, or posted out for a£1.50 charge.

Use the seating plan below to select theseats you'd like. Please note – row A isreserved for wheelchair users, and rowsE & G are only available to buy onlinefor some shows. Some side galleryseating is restricted view (RV) andprices are discounted for these, butwe will only sell RV seats after all theother stall seats are sold, and we'llmake sure you know they’re restricted.

useful information...ReservationsWe do not reserve tickets unless forgroups of 10 or more. Groupreservations must be paid for in fullwithin 2 weeks of booking. Any groupreservations not paid for within thespecified time will be released forgeneral sale.

RefundsRefunds are not given except in theevent of a show cancellation. Ticketsmay be exchanged or transferred at thediscretion of the Box Office Manager.We may be able to resell your ticketsbut only after our own stock has soldout, and we cannot guarantee thatyour tickets will be resold.

Data protectionWe keep all customer details confidentialand we never share them with or sellthem to anyone else. If your detailshave changed, please let us know.

Special effectsIf we know that a show contains specialeffects we will mention it on the eventpage; but sometimes we'll only be ableto warn you on the night, so look outfor signs in the foyer.

LatecomersLatecomers can be admitted to mostmusic shows and some otherperformances. If you're late, we'll guideyou to the back of the auditorium sothat the performers and audience aren'tdisturbed, and you'll be able to moveto your chosen seats during theinterval (if applicable).If you’re late for an event that doesn'tadmit latecomers, you will have to waitfor an interval before we can let you in.

AccessibilityWe provide level access, adapted toiletfacilities and a passenger lift. Wheelchairspaces are available on the front row ofthe auditorium (please book in advancethrough Box Office).

Babies/young childrenThere are baby-changing facilities in theDisabled Toilet, and there are high chairsavailable for your baby/toddler to use inthe café.All children require their own ticket atthe prices advertised. Babes-in-Arms(under 2 years) are free but still requirea ticket due to fire regulations – pleaseask at box office. Accompanying adultswill be asked to remove any noisychildren from the auditorium out ofconsideration for other customers.

Guide dogsGuide dogs are very welcome. If youhave a guide dog, you may wish to sit inthe front row so that your dog has roomto be comfortable. Please mention whenbooking your seats.

Alterations to programmeWe do our best to make sure that all theinformation in this brochure is correctat the time we go to press. However,sometimes circumstances beyond ourcontrol mean that prices or line-upsmight change; and we reserve the rightto be human and make the odd mistake.

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April pageMon 1 Exhibition: Tweedale Photo Group 30Thu 4 Family: Each Peach, Pear, Plum 2.30pm 15Sat 6 Music: Fraser Fifield & Graeme Stephen 7.30pm 23Sat 13 Music: Christine Bovill 7.30pm 22Sun 14 Film: Oz: The Great & Powerful 2.30pm & 4.30pm 14Sun 14 Film: I Give It A Year 7.30pm 29Wed 17 Opera: Madame Butterfly 7.30pm 9Thu 18 Drama: Four Farces 7.30pm 6Thu 18 Exhibition: Michael Ewart 30Tue 23 Classical: MiP George-Emmanuel Lazaridis 7.30pm 21Fri 26 Family: A Reel Party 7pm 19Sat 27 Drama: Secrets, Trees and Stars 7.00pm 10Sun 28 Film: The Croods 2.30pm 29Sun 28 Film: Hitchcock 4.30pm & 7.30pm 29Mon 29 Peebles Proms: Nabucco 7.15pm 4

MAYThu 2 Drama: Unusual Places to Dance 7.30pm 8Fri 3 Music: Vamm 7.30pm 24Sat 4 Radio Variety: Small Town Spring Revival 7.30pm 12Fri 10, Sat 11 Variety: The Royale Variety Show 7.30pm 11Sun 12 Film: Jack the Giant Slayer 2.30pm 29Sun 12 Film: Cloud Atlas 4.30pm & 7.30pm 29Fri 17 Music: Roddy Woomble 7.30pm 26Sat 18 Drama: Platero. Travels with a Donkey 7.30pm 7Thu 23 Drama: From Script to Stage 7.30pm 11Fri 24 – Sun 21 June Exhibition: Tweedlove Photographic Exhibition 30Sat 25 & Sun 26 Family: Happy Feet (FHSD) 2.30pm 19Mon 27 Peebles Proms: La Donna del Lago 6.45pm 5Wed 29 Music: Tannahill Weavers 7.30pm 23Thu 30 Film: Tweedlove Film Night 7.30pm 28

JUNESat 1 Music: Genticorum 7.30pm 25Wed 5 Music: The Henry Girls 7.30pm 27Sun 9 Film: see local press for details 2.30pm 29Sun 9 Film: see local press for details 4.30pm & 7.30pm 29Fri 14 Music: The Budapest Café Orchestra 7.30pm 21Sat 15 Family: Star Quality (Pan Dance) 6.30pm 20Sun 23 Film: see local press for details 2.30pm 29Sun 23 Film: see local press for details 4.30pm & 7.30pm 29Mon 24 Peebles Proms: Gloriana 7.15pm 5Sat 29 Family: Choreography Competition (FHSD) 2pm 20

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Eastgate Brochure Spring 2013