Eastgate summer 2015

summerJULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2015

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EASTGATE THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE

Get Aheadof the StarsSee Maureen Beattie inThe Deliverance beforeit reaches the Fringe

Lord Smithof KelvinHear from one of today’smost influential Scots

Music AmericanaEnjoy strings (various), voices(harmonious) and a contrabassharmoniphonium plus lots ofsmiles, shades, hats and facial hair

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There’s a bright and breezy feelto this summer’s programme –with music, dance and dramaarriving from the far corners ofthe world; and home-grownactivities spilling out of thetheatre into the open air.

International visitors include aclutch of splendidly-namedAmerican bands: Lindsay Louand the Flatbellys, Betty andthe Boy, as well as Sheeshamand Lotus & Son – who madesuch an impression with theirbrilliant music and instrumentslast year. Meanwhile a colourfultroupe of musicians and dancersfrom Hendaye in France areStepping Out, Basque Styleduring Peebles Arts Festival.

Canada provides the setting forStellar Quines’ production ofThe Deliverance, whichcompletes a powerful trilogy ofplays starring Maureen Beattie.And an Irish community inCounty Kerry are at the heart ofa light-hearted comedy by MullTheatre, Stones in His Pocket.

Closer to home, the Eastgate hasa great mix of energetic andexciting activities to keepyoungsters occupied during thesummer holidays – with Engagecourses ranging from singing anddancing, to free running and kiteflying, both indoors and out(weather permitting!).

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Friend of a Friend - if you are a Friendof the Eastgate, you can bring a friendwith you for free

Friends of the Eastgate -£2 off the first ticket

Registered Disabled/Carer - £2 off full price

Student Discount - £2 off full price

Child - £5 unless specified otherwise

Family - 1 adult + 3 children or2 adults + 2 children for a group discount

OAP - £2 off full price

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We offer a range of discounts onselected shows. Look out for theicons on the event listings.

JulyEverymanScreened live from the National Theatre.Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in one of the first plays everwritten, now re-written by Poet LaureateCarol Ann Duffy. ...6

The DeliveranceMaureen Beattie stars in the final partof Jennifer Tremblay’s trilogy. ...5

Aly & Phil ...11

AugustPeebles Arts Festival:Tweeddale Society – An Evening withLord Smith of Kelvin ...24

Shakespeare at Traquair –Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead ...25

Mutziko Elkartea - Hendaye’sfinest Basque dancers ...25

Music in Peebles – Piano virtuosoYoung-Choon Park ...24

SeptemberStones in his PocketsHilarious, moving play contrasts Hollywood’s Ireland and the real thing ...4

Another farce by theFarndale Townswomen's Guild.Good bad acting has never been funnier ...26

Sheesham and Lotus & SonBring sepia tinted depth and absurdity to anamazing sound ...9

Express Yourself, It Is SummerTake a fresh look at the centre pages of the brochure. There areso many weekly classes, workshops and summer holiday coursesfor children and adults that we have created a whole new lookfor the Engage pages.

Engage is the name of the Eastgate’s programme of hands-on arts activity.It offers kite flying and parkour, dance courses (including an opportunity toperform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe) pink pillar and mural painting,theatre making and much more.

Front cover: Sheltering from the Storm by Rob HainSee more of Rob’s work on www.edinburgharts.com

Caroline AdamGeneral Manager

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COMAR presents a Mull Theatre production

Stones in his Pockets Auditorium

County Kerry, Ireland. A rural community is turned upside down by the arrival of anAmerican film crew on location to capture ‘real’ Ireland for their latest Hollywoodblockbuster. When locals Charlie Conlon and Jake Quinn are employed as extrasfor the film, they, like the rest of the village, struggle to present the Americans’romanticised Ireland, a stark contrast to the reality of daily life.

From the local lads intent on being stars, to the film’s American lead actress, whoseIrish accent leaves a lot to be desired; two actors portray a multitude of characters inthis hilarious yet poignant updated production of Marie Jones’ hit play.

The hugely successful comedy was a Fringe hit, had a phenomenal West End run, wonan Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, and was nominated for three Tony Awards.www.comar.co.uk

Age: 12+

Fri 4 September7.30pm

£14

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STELLAR QUINES presents

The Deliveranceby Jennifer Tremblay

Auditorium

Maureen Beattie stars as the woman in the final partof Jennifer Tremblay’s powerful and evocative trilogy.

Tremblay’s trilogy includes the multi award-winningThe List and The Carousel (both previouslypreviewed at the Eastgate) and follows one woman’sjourney through memories and recollections from herpast that are deeply moving, shocking and poignantin equal measure.

In The Deliverance the woman struggles to fulfil herdying mother's wish: to see the son who was tornfrom her at a young age. She goes in search of theson and the truth about their past. Will her journeyend in redemption?

www.tremblaytrilogy/stellarquines.com

Translation by Shelley Tepperman.Design and photograph by John Byrne.

Age 14+

www.stellarquines.com

Wed 29 July7.30pm

£12

“Five Stars. I laughed till I cried...an unalloyedsource of joy, laughter, tears and delight. MarieJones’s script digs deep and dark while giving ushours of serious pleasure.” Daily Mail

...Drama on screen

NATIONAL THEATRE ENCORE presents

CoriolanusAuditorium

This Donmar Warehouse production ofShakespeare’s searing tragedy of politicalmanipulation and revenge features TomHiddleston in the title role.

When an old adversary threatens Rome, the citycalls once more on her hero and defender:Coriolanus. He returns to face his enemies andas famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hungerswells to an appetite for change. Coriolanusmust confront the march of realpolitik and thevoice of an angry people but the arrogance,charisma and cruelty that have turned him intoa killing machine means that he treats theplebeians with a blistering scorn as he is forcedto woo their votes.

The full company of this production includesJacqueline Boatswain, Peter De Jersey, AlfredEnoch, Deborah Findlay, Hadley Fraser, MarkGatiss, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Elliot Levey,Rochenda Sandall, Helen Schlesinger, MarkStanley and Dwane Walcott. It is directed byJosie Rourke.

Age: 16+

Tue 29 September7pm

£14, £10 for schoolchildren

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVEpresents

Everyman Auditorium

Chiwetel Ejiofor plays the title role in thisdynamic new production of one of Englishdrama’s oldest plays.

Everyman is successful, popular and ridinghigh when Death comes calling. He is forcedto abandon the life he has built and embark ona last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone,to speak in his defence. But Death is closebehind, and time is running out.

One of the great primal, spiritual myths,Everyman asks whether it is only in death thatwe can understand our lives. A cornerstone ofEnglish drama since the 15th century, it nowexplodes onto the stage in a startling

production with words by PoetLaureate Carol Ann Duffy, andmovement by JavierDe Frutos.

Thu 16 July 7pm

£14, £10 forschoolchildren

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Beaux StratagemAuditorium

This wild comedy of love and cash tells thestory of two Beaux, Mr Aimwell and Mr Archer.These two charming, dissolute young menhave blown their fortunes in giddy London.Shamed and debt-ridden, they flee to provincialLichfield to realise their simple stratagem - tomarry for money.

Lodged at the local inn, posing as master andservant, they encounter a teeming variety ofhuman obstacles including a crooked landlord,a fearsome highwayman, a fervent FrenchCount, a maid on the make, a drunken husband,a furious butler, a natural healer and a strange,turbulent priest.

But their greatest obstacle is love. When theBeaux meet their match in Dorinda and MrsSullen they are most at risk, for in love theymight be truly discovered.

George Farquhar's comedy is directed bySimon Godwin.

Thu 3 September7pm


Drama on screen

“Tom Hiddleston has blazingstellar power...magnificent.” ★★★★ Independent

“Unfailingly vivid – intelligent,brisk and brutal.” Metro“Duffy’s poetry is underscored by William Lyons’s eclectic

music and faithfully realised by Norris’s virtuosic productionthat captures both the frantic dizziness of a money-drivenworld and the beckoning finality of death.” Michael Billington

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Robyn StapletonBand Auditorium

Singer Robyn Stapleton is BBC Radio Scotland’sYoung Traditional Musician of the Year and iscelebrating the release of her debut album FickleFortune. Described as having one of the finestvoices in Scottish music, she has a uniquely puretone, wonderful control and a sensitivity fortraditional music which she performs in Scots,English and Gaelic language.

Robyn fronts a four piece line-up that alsofeatures Kristan Harvey on fiddles, pianist AlistairIain Paterson and guitarist Hajime Takahashi.

“Gifted with a beautiful voice, warm, rich,flexible and distinctive. Couple this with a truelove and respect for her material and the abilityto engage an audience…you have a veryspecial singer indeed.” Sheena Wellington

www.robynstapleton.com

Fri 3 July7.30pm

£12

Lindsay Lou andthe Flatbellys Auditorium

This band plays earthy Americana as all four

members display scintillating musical prowess,

swapping instruments and harmonising almost

effortlessly. While bluegrass and folk are the

Flatbellys' roots and anchors, they soar above

and beyond any unhealthy strictures that might

apply, with Lindsay Lou’s own phenomenal

voice their trump card, reminiscent in its often-

joyous abandon of Eddi Reader or Lake Street

Dive’s Rachael Price.

Lindsay Lou sings with unbridled bluesy passion

and the arrangements refuse to conform to

accepted acoustic boundaries. They fuse folk

and funk recollecting Little Feat in their languid,

syncopated funk and bluesy harmony.

www.lindsayloumusic.com

Wed 12 August7.30pm

£14

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“The auditorium was packed,and there was so muchapplause at the end of the firstset, it was like they wanted anencore at the intermission –amazing!” Rudie Humphrey, AmericanaUK

Sheesham and Lotus & SonAuditorium

Sheesham and Lotus & Son celebrate ragtime, blues and theAmerican fiddle tune, joyously played with banjo and a startlingarray of traditional and non-trad instruments.

This band is genuinely original and hugely entertaining bringing asepia tinted depth and absurdity to their amazing sound by playingtunes on jaw-harps, gourd banjos and homemade instruments likethe contrabass harmoniphonium and the patented sepia-phonicmono-phone, the acoustical filter into which they project theirvoices in stupefying harmonies. A dynamic show that combinesastounding musicianship and fearless grooves.

www.sheeshamandlotus.com

Fri 11 September7.30pm

£14

Richard Durrant -The Guitar WhispererAuditorium

The UK’s only stand up, barefoot, un-classicalguitarist returns. He performs The GuitarWhisperer with the virtuosity and spontaneitythat generates an electric atmosphere. Againsta background of animated film and projectedartwork, Richard creates his own very specialconnection with the audience.

The programme includes: JS Bach - Chaconnein Dm, Debussy - Reverie & Arabesque, MikeOldfield - Tubular Bells, JS Bach - forunaccompanied Ukulele, Durrant - CyclingMusic (for guitar, sequencers and bicycles)

“Exceptional ability and artful arrangementsto add to the jaw dropping (and humorous)live performance.” Guitar & Bass Magazine

www.richard-durrant.com

Sat 18 July7.30pm

£14

Aly Bain & PhilCunninghamAuditorium

Their mastery of fiddle and accordion islegendary. Experience the whirlpool oframpant, exuberant sound they produce, theirhigh energy, technical instrumental wizardryand hilarious between-set banter.

Individually, Aly and Phil pursue other venturesin performance, television and education but itis when they tour together that they truly shine,delighting audiences everywhere.

“They play with a matchless level ofunderstanding, stamped with their customarycombination of technical brilliance andexpressive depth.” The List

www.philandaly.com

Thu 30 July7.30pm


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Betty and the BoyAuditorium

This quintet delivers string laden melodies thatoccasionally anchor them in the territories of folk,bluegrass or minimalist rock but they are more at homein the cracks in between. It is from these quirky,deeper, sometimes darker places that Betty Jaeger’svoice reaches up, takes you by the hand and sweepsyou along on an entrancing musical journey.

Eugene, Oregon based band is multi instrumentalistJosh Harvey, violinist Michelle Whitlock, classicallytrained cellist Nanci McDonald who also plays ukuleleand guitar and Jon Conlon on bass.

www.bettyandtheboy.com

Thu 24 September7.30pm

£14


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“Her voice and the texture ofher voice along with theinstrumentation, which is almostclassical in places, is so striking.Difficult to describe, this is aunique ensemble playing goodmusic – it’s pretty spectacular”Woody Platt, lead singer with the

Steep Canyon Rangers


THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSEpresents

William Tell Auditorium

Opening with what is arguably the most excitingof all operatic overtures, Rossini’s final operahas the theme of liberty, as exemplified in thestruggle against Austrian occupation led by theSwiss archer and patriot William Tell. In theopera’s most famous scene, Tell shoots an applefrom his son’s head, a feat that inspires hiscountrymen to revolt.

Rossini’s score is one of his most outstanding,and packed with glorious arias, choruses andensembles. The exciting young Italian directorDamiano Michieletto makes his debut withwhat promises to be a spectacular andthought-provoking production.

Sun 5 July2.45pm


ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERApresents

Carmen Auditorium

A passionate tale of lust, seduction and betrayal,Bizet’s Carmen is set during the dying days ofFranco’s Spain. Bizet’s dazzling score fromCarmen’s seductive ‘Habanera’ to the Toreadors’stirring parade evokes all the sounds and sizzlingatmosphere of Spain.

This must-see opera features sensationalmezzo-soprano Justina Gringyte in the titlerole with the internationally acclaimed tenorEric Cutler as José, Eleanor Dennis as Micaëlaand Leigh Melrose as the toreador Escamillo.Sir Richard Armstrong conducts.

Carmen is sung in English.

Wed 1 July7.30pm


Covent Garden on screen

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…create...learn...playAs well as lots of arts to see, the Eastgate is bursting witharts to do. Engage is the name of the programme of hands-on arts activities, some for children, others for adults andsome for both. Most classes are weekly, in the theatre andsome outreach activities are in blocks and take place atvenues in the community. Take a look through the whiteEngage pages to find out more.

And that’s not all. This seasonthere are also one-off sessions,

all day workshops and courses in

dance, theatre, painting, kite-making

and even parkour - all during thesummer holidays. Read on…

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Art Sparkswith Mary Kenny

Splash into a world of colour, shape and line. Have funwhile you master a range of art techniques includingdrawing, painting and collage.Tuesdays 18 August - 6 OctoberFirst class: 3.55 – 4.55pmSecond class: 5 – 6pmAge: 7 - 12

£32 for 8 weeks or £4.50 each classTickets 01721 725777

Let’s Pretendwith Clare Prenton

Hansel & Gretel Rehearse and perform this musicalversion of the classical tale from thebrothers Grimm, learning fantastic songssuch as 'What a Wonderful House' and'I'm a Wicked Witch’. The term endswith a performance for friends and familyon 8 October at 2pm. Thursdays 20 August – 8 October1 – 1.45pmAge: 3 - 5

£36 for 8 weeks or £5 each sessionTickets 01721 725777

Scottish Theatre& Music Schoolwith Derek Douglas

Enjoy acting, singing and dancing? This class teachesperformance, role play, script work and improvisation.Build your confidence and have lots of fun.Thursdays from 20 August – 8 October5 – 6.15pmAge: 6 - 12

For further details and to book,please contact Derek Douglast: 07949 973388e: [email protected]

DanceFiona Henderson School of Danceand Performing Arts

Tots to teens – feel the music, find the rhythmand learn to move with elegance and a smile.Classes in ballet, en pointe, tap, jazz, ceilidh,Highland, higher and more.Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,Fridays & Saturdays17 August – 9 October

For details, prices and bookingplease contact Fiona Hendersont: 07894 881 747e: [email protected]

www.davesutton.co.uk

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Summer sessions, classes, workshops and courses for everyone

Pink Pillar Panorama This summer’s young artists zero in on thecafé’s pink pillar to transform it into an originalwork of art. Join artist Deborah Campbell,workshop ideas, plan original images andtransfer them to the pillar.Please wear scruffy clothes/overalls.Age: 9 - 12Tues 14 – Thur 16 July11am – 1pm£30Bring a brother or sister for £24

Festival DanceIntensiveFiona Henderson School of Dance andPerforming Arts is 30 this year. As part of theanniversary celebrations, the summer schoolis a little different. It will culminate in aperformance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringeon Friday 28th August. Age: 12 – 19 (with dance experience)Mon 20 – Fri 24 July9.30am – 3pm(plus three extra rehearsals before the Fringeperformance, dates/times TBC)£150 - includes additional rehearsals,costume hire for the performance, the Fringeperformance and a commemorative T-shirt.Bring a brother or sister for £135

High as KitesBuild your very own kite with Anna andMiya. Then use all sorts of arts and craftsto decorate it and create an amazing,extravagant tail. If it is not too wet therewill be a massed kite flight on Tweed Greenat the end of the session.Age: 4 – 8 Tue 28 July11am – 12.30pm12.45 – 1.45pm £8 Bring a brother or sister for £6

Scottish Theatre& Music SchoolFive days of acting, singing, dance and stagecraft - all leading up to a performance forfamily and friends on Friday 17 July at 1pm.Age 4 – 16Mon 13 – Fri 17 July10am – 3pm£70Bring a brother or sister for £55Early bird discount: £60(if you book by Friday 19 June)

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Beach BonanzaAlex Emerson leads an hour long summerspecial for 2-5 year olds and their grown-ups.A beach themed, all singing, all dancingcreative session for energetic little ones. Age: 2 – 5 Tue 28 July11.30am – 12.30pm£5 for one child and one grown upfree (£5 for additional grown up)Bring a brother or sister for £3

Summer SambaA fun filled day of samba magic with music,dance and costume making. Learn sambarhythms with Nomad Beat, dance steps withAlex Emerson and create a feather headdresswith Anna Nicholson and Miya Hayes thentake your new Latin vibe onto the streets ofPeebles in a parade.Age 8-12 Tues 4 August10am – 3pm£12 (children supervised during breaks,enjoy a lunchbox from the Eastgate café orbring a packed lunch)Bring a brother or sister for £9

Dance with Fiona Henderson

Tap (experienced)Get into the rhythm with this fast, fun(and very noisy) class.10 – 10.55amTuesdays 18 August - 6 October £32 for 8 weeks or £4.50 per class

Ballet (experienced)Develop your balance, poise and posture inthis easy going class for all would be Darceys.11 – 11.55amTuesdays 18 August - 6 October £32 for 8 weeks or £4.50 per class

Highland Dancefor ExerciseFling yourself into this new class that combinesHighland Dance and all the fun of the ceilidh.10 – 10.55amWednesdays 19 August – 7 October£32 for 8 weeks or £4.50 per class

Ballet (introductory)Take your first ballet steps, whatever your age!11 – 11.55amWednesdays 19 August – 7 October £32 for 8 weeks or £4.50 per class

Jazz for ExercisePractise those jazz hands and so muchmore in this fun class.10.30 – 11.25amFridays 21 August - 9 October £32 for 8 weeks or £4.50 per class

Tap (introductory)Lace up your shoes and get your heels,and toes, tapping to the beat.11.30am – 12.25pmFridays 21 August - 9 October £32 for 8 weeks or £4.50 per class

Artwith Michael Jessing

The Great Wall of Eastgate Give the entrance to the Eastgate Theatre a completelynew image. Join mural artist Michael for a fun, inspiringclass that explores colour, tone, form, and line. Thencreate a new artwork to inspire everyone enteringthe building.10am – 12noonMondays 31 August – 5 October£80 for 6 weeks, all materials included

Fitness with Fiona Pagett

Tone Zone A class that combines cardio, resistance, balanceand core to get you strong, fit and toned. All agesand stages welcome.10 – 10.55amThursdays 20 August – 8 October£32 for 8 weeks, or £4.50 each class

Dancercise with Alex Emerson

Just Jhoom! Bollywood dancercise - from classical Indian tobhangra, with dashes of hip-hop, jive and jazz,this class is energetic, glamorous and verytongue-in-cheek.7 – 8pmThursdays 20 August – 8 October£32 for 8 weeks or £4.50 each class

Music with Claire Garnett

Peebles PlayersLively music sessions for adults with disabilities.Sing well-loved songs, choose from a selectionof colourful drums or other percussion andmake music together with friends. More information from Claire Garnettt: 01721 740 256 e: [email protected]

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Designs on Dance2015A high energy, fun week of dance with theFiona Henderson School of Dance andPerforming Arts, which this year celebratesits 30th birthday. Learn dance styles includingjazz, modern, hip hop, highland and ceilidhas well as teamwork, performance andchoreography. Age 4 – 11(no previous dance experience necessary)Mon 10 – Fri 14 August9.30am – 1pm Performance for family and friends,Friday at 2.30 – 3pm. £60 (includes a mid-morning snack each dayand a T-shirt) Bring a brother or sister for £45

And… Peebles Art Festival Magical Mini HobbitHouse ModellingJoin Peter Norris for an afternoon of

modelling using mini trees and plasticine.

All agesFri 28 August 2 – 4pm£3, £8 family

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Introductionto Parkour Adventurous, exhausting, technical and physicalbut completely worth it. Run, jump, and climbyour way around the specially adapted Eastgateauditorium and town centre in these adrenalinefilled workshops led by the expert tutors ofAccess Parkour, Edinburgh.www.accessparkour.comAge: 6-8 yrs 10 – 11.30am

9-11 yrs 11.45am – 1.45pm12 yrs + 2.15 – 4.30pm

(open to adventurous adults)Thursday 6 August£10 each workshopBring a brother or sister for £8

Dance Style Taster This summer why not try some new dancestyles with Alex Emerson. Learn how to swivel,swing, Susie-Q and get sassy at classes incharleston, salsa, contemporary and bollywood.Age: Adult Thur 16 July – 6 August7 – 8.30pm£20 for 4 weeks or £6 each class

The New Covent Garden SeasonRoyal Ballet Romeo and Juliet Tue 22 September

Royal Opera Le Nozze di Figaro Mon 5 October

Royal Opera Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci Thu 10 December

Royal Ballet Two Pigeons/Rhapsody Tue 26 January

Royal Opera La Traviata Thu 4 February

Royal Opera Boris Godunov Mon 21 March

Royal Ballet Giselle Wed 6 April

Royal Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor (Encore) Sun 1 May

Royal Ballet Frankenstein Wed 18 May

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Grand Hands is the latest project, a series of weekly arts and crafts activitiesthat took place over eight months at four different venues – Riverside House,Halyrude Court, RVS Lunch Club and Rosepark in Peebles.

These are the comments of just some of the people that took part:

Talking about wax modelling Amanda at HalyrudeCourt said: “Ooh it’s soft, reminds me of baby bells”Gladys added: “I wouldn’t have known this wasmine, it looks too good!”

Freda from the RVS LunchClub said: “Look at that –wonderful. Who would havethought it would look likethat? It’s quite something.”

After each session everyonegot together for tea, cakeand a blether.

Engage outreach makes it possible for those whose ability to travelto the theatre is limited, to enjoy hands-on arts experiences. Theprogramme has been running for six years and has delivered projectswith parents and toddlers, additional needs groups, adult learners,primary and senior school pupils and many other community groups.

Grand Hands...

“I’ve only just movedin…I’m glad I came. Ihave met lots of nicepeople and had greatfun too.”

Isobel from Riverside said:

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outreachTHE ROYAL BALLET LIVEpresents

Romeo and Juliet Auditorium

Starring Sarah Lamb, Rupert Pennefather,Kenneth MacMillan’s famous version ofShakespeare’s romantic tragedy set toProkofiev’s magnificent score is rich in theswaggering colour of Verona street life, in swordfights and celebrations. However MacMillan’sfocus never wavers from the complex emotionsof the young lovers – especially on Juliet as shejourneys through the delirious happiness of firstlove to a shocked, adult perception of her fate.

Tue 22 September7.15pm


Season SaverBook for any five performances

from the nine in the season

and pay just £75 for adults

or £45 for under 16s

Ask Box Office for details

Hotel California

Auditorium

This latest incarnation of the Hotel Californiatribute band delivers an authentic celebration ofthe appealing, masterfully crafted tunes of thesouthern California band that has sold morethan 100 million albums. The Eagles' songsmerge country-tinged vocal harmonies withhard-rock guitars and lyrics that are alternatelyyearning - One of These Nights, Best of MyLove and romantically jaded Life in the FastLane, Hotel California.

Originally formed in 1999 Hotel California cuttheir teeth performing locally before creatingThe Eagles Story in 2003 and touring the world,even performing with Don Felder at theprestigious Dunhill Cup in St Andrews.

www.hotelcaliforniamusic.co.uk

Sat 8 August7.30pm

£15

Big O and theWilburys

Auditorium

The birth of the original Traveling Wilburyswas a happy accident when, in 1988, GeorgeHarrison was hanging out with friends BobDylan, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison.Together they created Handle With Care.One of the most famous and memorablesupergroups of all time was born and thealbum sold more than 5 million copies.

The Wilburys’ elusive sound and unique stylehas been captured by Paul Hopkins (hereplaying Roy Orbison) who, together with fiveother very talented singers and musicians, hascreated a hugely entertaining show with aneasy relaxed style and, of course, the music.

www.travelingwilburystribute.co.uk

Fri 24 July7.30pm

£18.50

The JensenInterceptorsAuditorium

Harmonica ace, vocalist and slide-guitar playerGary Martin leads this five-piece as it tearsthrough a mix of original compositions pluscovers of tunes by the likes of Slim Harpo,Little Walter, T-Bone Walker and MuddyWaters. Gary is backed by John Bruce playingscintillating guitar, Rod Kinnaird providing rock-solid bass lines, Richard ‘Snakehips’ O’Donnellplaying Otis Spann style piano and soulfulHammond, all underpinned by the dynamicdrums of Jim Walker. The Jensens shift throughthe gears with panache, moving from a whisperto a scream and back again.

“Gary Martin has the best harmonicatone in Britain and could give our Americanneighbours a run for their money.” Tim Elliott of Blues ’n’ Trouble

Sat 5 September7.30pm

£12

The SpringsteenSessionsAuditorium

This band simply pays tribute to the man theycall the Boss, and the amazing E Street Band.These guys don’t try to look like the originals,they are a bunch of talented musicians whowant to be ambassadors for them.

They walk on stage and deliver the energy,excitement, emotion and performance that youwould expect from the Boss himself. Straightfrom the first song till the last, these guys neverlet up and produce a flawless set of 25 songsfrom Tenth Avenue Freeze Out, Prove It AllNight and Two Hearts through the legendaryBorn to Run, The River and Glory Days. This isa lung busting night for the fans and the band.

www. springsteensessions.co.uk


£15

Music



MUSIC IN PEEBLESpresents

Young-Choon Park Auditorium

Mozart Sonata No.11 in A major, K.331

Beethoven Sonata No.23 in F minor op.57,

“Appassionata”

Interval

Haydn Sonata in B minor Hob.XV1:32

Schubert Sonata in A minor op.42, D.845

Born in South Korea Young-Choon Park beganto study piano at the age of four. When she wasnine she played the Beethoven Piano ConcertoNo.1 with the Seoul Symphony Orchestra. Shewent on to study at the Juilliard School in NewYork later gaining a masters degree at theHochschule in Munich.

Young-Choon Park has performed in majorconcert venues around the world with manyleading orchestras including the StuttgartPhilharmonic, Halle State Philharmonic,Hungarian State Opera, Weiner Mozart,Filharmonica Poznańska and theWarsaw Sinfonia.

www.musicinpeebles.org.uk

Sun 30 August 7.30pm

£14, (£7 ifaccompanyinga child under 12)

TWEEDDALE SOCIETY presents

The Festival Lecture

An Evening withLord Smith of KelvinAuditorium

Lord Smith (Robert) talks about his career froman international and Scottish perspective, aboutthe importance of being involved in civic andcharitable activities and about challenges andopportunities for the Scottish, and in particularthe Borders economy.

One of his passions is education andemployment opportunities for young people.He established the Smith Group, which advisedthe Scottish Government on pathways foryoung people not in education, employmentand training.

On 19 September 2014, the Prime Ministerannounced that Lord Smith of Kelvin hadagreed to oversee the process to take forwardthe devolution commitments on further powersfor the Scottish Parliament. On 27 November2014 the Smith Commission published its reportdetailing Heads of Agreement on furtherdevolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament.

Mon 31 August 7.30pm

£10, free forschoolchildren

PEEBLES ARTS FESTIVALpresents

Stepping Out,Basque StyleAuditorium

Celebrating the distinctive Basque culture indance and music, Mutxiko Elkartea fromPeebles’ twin town of Hendaye returns tofeature in this year’s Peebles Arts Festival.

Dressed in traditional costumes and performingclassic dances including Basque jumps (Jauziakor Mutxikoak) and the circular Ingurutxo, thegroup has represented the Basque country atinternational folk festivals in Portugal, Argentina,Scotland, Spain, Hungary and the United States.The dancers will be accompanied by musiciansplaying traditional instruments.

Sun 30 August 2.30pm

£10, £5 schoolchildren,£22 family

Peebles Arts Festival ...Peebles Arts Festival

SHAKESPEARE AT TRAQUAIRpresents

Rosencranz &Guildenstern are DeadAuditorium

Join the every-man figures of Rosencrantz andGuildenstern as they ponder some of life's bigquestions in the wings of Shakespeare's Hamlet,as they venture forth in their quest to find outjust exactly what is going on and meeting fellowcharacters from Hamlet.

Tom Stoppard’s absurdist, existentialist,tragicomedy masterpiece is brought to life bythe young actors of Shakespeare at Traquair.

www.shakespeare-at-traquair.co.uk

Fri 28 & Sat 29 August7.30pm

£7

TWEED THEATRE presents

They came from Mars...another farce by the FarndaleTownswomen’s Guild

Auditorium

Tweed Theatre once more tackles the surreal andinspired world of the Farndale Avenue HousingEstate Townswomen’s Guild’s Drama Society.The Guild players put their all into a hilariouslyescalating fiasco of wrong cues, poor preparationand bad acting.

Using the play within a play format the ladies, plusGordon, the hapless stage manager, perform thestory of a Martian attempt to steal “Roberta theRobot” to fulfil a dastardly plan of spacedomination. However, the actor playing Robertahas accidentally overdosed on valium, the femaleleading man is stuck in the lavatory and everybody’shaving trouble with their lines.

Good bad acting has never been funnier.

www.tweedtheatre.org.uk

Thu 17, Fri 18, Sat 19 September7.30pm

£10

The Amazing CarlopsJazz Band Auditorium

The Amazing Carlops Jazz Band consists ofeight excellent musicians and no fewer thanfive fine singers. They play a mix of songsand instrumentals from the swing era and later,including hits by Cole Porter, George Gershwin,Miles Davis and many others.


£12

...DramaMusic


TWEEDLOVEpresents

unReal Auditorium

Stuck in the real world. Staring blankly at yourcomputer screen. Hoping to find something,anything, to take you away?

It's time to let your friends at Teton GravityResearch & Anthill Films transport you to a placebeyond the real world. Watch. Dwell. Share. Riseinto the unReal and explore the imagination ofsome of the best mountain bikers on the planet,creating a world where snow is fair game, 1000-pound mammals are riding partners, and anythingis possible

For those riding in the King and Queen of theHill Enduro - you'll be flying after watching this!

www.tweedlove.com

Sat 22 August7.30pm


Sony, Trek, Shimano

...Film

Film


Ticket prices for Sunday Cinema at the Eastgate are Adult tickets £8, £6 for schoolchildren Please check the film certificate before booking.

Tomorrowland (12A)Bound by a shared destiny, a bright, optimistic teenbursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor jaded by disillusionment embarkon a danger-filled mission to unearth the secretsof an enigmatic place somewhere in time andspace that exists in their collective memory as"Tomorrowland."Sun 19 July 2.30pm

Danny Collins (15)Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars asaging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, whocan't give up his hard-living ways. Whenhis manager (Christopher Plummer)uncovers a 40 year-old undeliveredletter written to Danny by John Lennon,he decides to change course andembarks on a journey to rediscoverhis family, find true love and begina second act.

Sun 19 July 4.30pm & 7.30pm

The Minions (Cert TBC)Ever since the dawn of time, the Minions havelived to serve the most despicable of masters. FromT. rex to Napoleon, the easily distracted tribe hashelped the biggest and the baddest of villains.Now, join protective leader Kevin, teenage rebelStuart and lovable little Bob on a global road tripwhere they'll earn a shot to work for a new boss -the world's first female supervillain - and try tosave all of Minionkind.Sun 2 August 2.30pm

Mr Holmes (Cert TBC)In 1947, long-retired Holmesis living in a Sussex villagewith his housekeeper andrising detective son whenhe finds himself hauntedby an unsolved 50 year oldcase. Holmes’ memoryisn't what it used to beso he only remembersfragments of the case:a confrontation with an angry husband, asecret bond with his beautiful but unstable wife.Can he piece it all together? Ian McKellan stars.Sun 2 August 4.30pm & 7.30pm

Jurassic World (Cert TBC)Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park(1993), Isla Nublar now features a fully functioningdinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originallyenvisioned by John Hammond. After ten years ofoperation visitor rates are declining. In order tofulfill a corporate mandate, a new attraction iscreated to re-ignite visitor's interest. No-one seesthe possible consequences.Sun 16 August 2.30pm

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The Boychoir (Cert TBC)Stet, a troubled and angry eleven-year-old orphanfrom a small Texas town, ends up at a boy’s choirschool back East after the death of his single mum.Completely out of his element, he finds himself ina battle of wills with a demanding Choir Master(Dustin Hoffman) who recognises his unique talentand pushes him to discover his creative heart andsoul in music.Sun 16 August 4.30pm & 7.30pm

Inside Out (Cert TBC)Riley is uprooted from the Midwest to a city life inSan Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by heremotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness.The emotions live in Headquarters, the controlcentre inside her mind. As Riley struggles to adjustturmoil ensues in Headquarters. Joy, Riley's mainand most important emotion, tries to keep thingspositive, the other emotions conflict on how bestto navigate a new city, house and school.Sun 13 September 2.30pm

Slow West (15)At the end of the nineteenth century, sixteen-year-old Scot Jay Cavendish (Kodi Smit-McPhee)journeys across the American frontier in searchof the woman he loves. A bounty hunter (MichaelFassbender) offers to serve as his guide andbodyguard but the bodyguard has a secret motive. Sun 13 September 4.30pm & 7.30pm

Film Sunday See press for details.Sun 27 September2.30pm, 4.30pm, 7.30pm

• A £2 discount on tickets for most live shows

• Buy One, Get One Free tickets for a specially selected show each month

• A 10% discount on café purchases over £5

• Regular newsletters (with a prize draw)

• Social events throughout the year

21 -23 August

Friends of the Eastgate

All this and the opportunity to see worldclass performances on your doorstep.

All for only £25 a year subscription

The Friends of the Eastgate support and help to improve the theatre facilities in all sorts of ways fromhelping to buy new theatre lights to the satellite dish that makes live relays possible, from a new coffeemachine to upgrading the computer system.

This not only makes them feel very good (and more comfortable when they visit) they also benefit from

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Paul Anderson & Shona Donaldson, The Bevvy Sisters,Kathy Stewart & Friends, Frank Usher & Seoras Ashby,Mick Tickell, Fisher Lassies, Mark Dunlop.

...3130... EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE 01721 725 777 for more information visit www.eastgatearts.com

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

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

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

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

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

How to find us...

Tickets

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

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

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

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

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

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INNERLEITHENMUSIC FESTIVALGreat concerts in the Scottish Borders withthe stars of Celtic music, and much more...

Eddi Reader & Band, Skipinnish,The Friel Sisters, Tommy Ashby,Mischa Macpherson Trio

For information: www.innerleithenmusicfestival.orge: [email protected] t: 0774 068 1879

TICKETSEastgate Theatre, Peebles Box Office 01721 725777online at www.innerleithenmusicfestival.orge: [email protected] t: 0774 068 1879

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Wed 1 ENO: Carmen 7.30pm £17 12

Fri 3 Music: Robyn Stapleton Band 7.30pm £12 8

Sun 5 ROH: William Tell 2.45pm £17 12

Thu 16 NT Live: Everyman 7pm £14 6

Sat 18 Music: The Guitar Whisperer 7.30pm £14 11

Sun 19 Film: Tomorrowland 2.30pm £8 28

Sun 19 Film: Danny Collins 4.30pm & 7.30pm £8 28

Fri 24 Music: Big O and the Wilburys 7.30pm £18.50 22

Wed 29 Drama: The Deliverance 7.30pm £12 5

Thu 30 Music: Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham 7.30pm £18 11

AUGUSTSun 2 Film: The Minions 2.30pm £8 28

Sun 2 Film: Mr Holmes 4.30pm & 7.30pm £8 28

Sat 8 Music: Hotel California 7.30pm £15 22

Wed 12 Music: Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys 7.30pm £14 8

Sun 16 Film: Jurassic World 2.30pm £8 28

Sun 16 Film: Boychoir 4.30pm & 7.30pm £8 29

Sat 22 Film: unReal 7.30pm £10 27

Fri 28 & Sat 29 PAF Drama: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead 7.30pm £7 25

Sun 30 PAF Dance: Stepping Out, Basque Style 2.30pm £10 25

Sun 30 PAF Music: Young-Choon Park 7.30pm £14 24

Mon 31 PAF Talk: Lord Smith of Kelvin 7.30pm £10 24

SEPTEMBERThu 3 NT Encore: Beaux Stratagem 7pm £14 6

Fri 4 Drama: Stones in his Pockets 7.30pm £14 4

Sat 5 Music: The Jensen Interceptors 7.30pm £12 23

Fri 11 Music: Sheesham & Lotus and Son 7.30pm £14 9

Sat 12 Music: The Springsteen Sessions 7.30pm £15 23

Sun 13 Film: Inside Out 2.30pm £8 29

Sun 13 Film: Slow West 4.30pm & 7.30pm £8 29

Thu 17 – Sat 19 Drama: They Came from Mars… 7.30pm £10 26

Tue 22 ROH: Romeo & Juliet 7.15pm £17 21

Sat 26 Music: The Amazing Carlops Jazz Band 7.30pm £12 26

Thu 24 Music: Betty and the Boy 7.30pm £14 10

Sun 27 Film: See press for details 2.30pm £8 29

Sun 27 Film: See press for details 4.30pm & 7.30pm £8 29

Tue 29 NT Encore: Coriolanus 7pm £14 7

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