Eastgate Theatre - Autumn 2012

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EASTGATE THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE

ThePeebles PromsA new season of world-class balletand opera from Covent Garden

The ManWho HadAll The LuckAn exploration of the price of success

Bain MöllerMolskyA magical musical mix

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

CaféMonday - Saturday 10am - 5pmSundays 12.30 - 5pm and 6.30pmuntil interval end on show nights.

Discounts & InformationWe offer a range of discounts on selectedshows. Look out for the icons on theevent listings.

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

Groups - Groups of 10 or over receive1 free ticket with every 10 purchased.

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.

Adults only

Audio Description service available.

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OctoberRelive the wartime spirit inKeep Smiling Through ...7

Fabulous Irish dancersprove they’re not Absolutely Legless ...12

Beautiful tragedy fromthe Royal Ballet’sSwan Lake ...4

NovemberSpine-tingling thrills inThe Lighthouse onShivering Sands ...6

Flavours from the Yukon fromGordie Tentrees &Hill Country News ...26

Daniel Sloss returns for anevening of laughter ...31

DecemberTweed Theatre bringsOliver! to Peebles ...25

Classic Christmas magic inThe Nutcracker ...5

Seasonal Celtic tunes fromDaimh ...10

highlights...

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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.

Autumn at the Eastgate gets off to a greatstart with The Imaginarium – our veryfirst creative festival dedicated entirely tolittle children and bigger kids all the wayup to high school pupils and collegestudents.There’s lots to do and try duringthe October half term week, from makingpeople laugh, putting on a play, andgetting into gruesome stage make up totheatrical design, street dance, storiesand singing. You’ll find a full list of what’shappening and when in the middle of thisbrochure. And each day will offer somesurprises and disguises – just step insideand see what happens!

Later in October people of all ages willhave an opportunity to enjoy a veryspecial Giant Night Out. Hundreds ofvisitors to Glentress Forest have alreadydiscovered the giants that have taken upresidence amongst the trees there – butnow it’s time to bid a fond farewell tothese mossy old heads, before they starttheir winter hibernation. Over theopening weekend of Tweed Valley ForestFestival there will be some spectacularsounds, lights and large scale actiontaking place in the woods just as duskbegins to fall – so keep your eyes on thelocal press for details.

Then in November it’s all about horses,with the final part of our Fetlock Deepproject. This summer you’ve given ushorses’ names, places, sounds andrecollections, and people from all overthe Borders have made clay modelhorses. Come and see the terracotta herdas they head home to the Eastgate for afinal set of events and exhibitions thatshould appeal to anyone who’s everadmired one of these beautiful animals.

Caroline AdamGeneral Manager

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You tell us about interesting performances you’ve seen elsewhere, andmake suggestions about what we should book. You notice previews andreviews and pass them on to us. You usually clap, sometimes stamp yourfeet, and have been known to make the rows of seating literally bounce upand down. You talk to the performers at the end of the evening, and theyoften tell us how much they appreciate it.

Another striking thing about our audiences is their variety. Before someperformances you can look around and easily guess whether it’s a classicalconcert, a comedy gig, or an end of term dance school show. But thereare other times when there’s a much more eclectic mix. Although mosttickets are sold to Borders folk, plenty more go to Edinburgh and thesurrounding counties. It’s not uncommon to meet people from Glasgow,Fife, Aberdeen, the north of England, and on one memorable occasion acar-load who’d driven up non-stop from Norfolk.

Despite all this, there are still lots of you wehaven't met yet. So if you’ve enjoyed a nightin the theatre, or even 10 minutes in thecafe, please tell your friends about us. Andif you’ve never paid us a visit then why notgive us a try – there’s an open door and awarm welcome, and you may just bepleasantly surprised!

We think our audiences

are great... not just in number(though an annualfigure of more than16,000 is pretty good),but also in knowledge,taste, and enthusiasm.

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THE ROYAL BALLETpresents

The NutcrackerAuditorium

It’s Christmas Eve, and Herr Drosselmeyer gives young Claraa nutcracker doll, beginning a wondrous night that includes amagically growing Christmas tree and a midnight battle of toysolders in which the villainous Mouse King and his army ofmice are defeated. In the second act, Clara and Hans Petervisit the Kingdom of the Sweets where the Sugar Plum Fairyand her handsome prince entertain them with a series ofdazzling dances.

Performed by the Royal Ballet and broadcast live fromCovent Garden, Tchaikovsky’s magical ballet never failsto delight audiences of all ages.

Thur 13 December7.15pm

£17

THE ROYAL BALLETpresents

Swan LakeAuditorium

One of the most romantic ballets ever created,Swan Lake is the classic story of love, betrayaland redemption in death. This production bythe Royal Ballet returns to an authentic versionof the choreography created by Petipa andIvanov in the 19th century, and the inspiredblend of dark, opulent glamour and the mist,shadow and moonlight of the lakeside actsmake for a spellbinding, spine-tingling evening.

Tue 23 October7.15pm

£17

THE ROYAL OPERApresents

Les TroyensAuditorium

Les Troyens is opera at itsmost epic. The sheer scaleof its story, music,passion, staging andperformers make this oneof the great Royal Operaevents of the decade.Berlioz’s work is one of the most fabulously rich ofall operas, a tour de force of passion in music, withextraordinarily demanding roles for the principalcast. The story is taken from Virgil’s great poemThe Aeneid, and dramatizes the fall of Troy andEnée’s (Aeneas’) doomed affair with Didon (Dido),Queen of Carthage. It brings alive a wealth ofhuman emotions set against the monumentalcanvas of the rise and fall of empires.

The world-class cast includes Jonas Kaufmannas the heroic Enée, Eva-Marie Westbroek as hisbeloved Didon and Anna Caterina Antonacci asthe doomed prophetess, Cassandre, under thebaton of Antonio Pappano.

Sat 17 November5.30pm

£17

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SELL A DOORpresents

The Man WhoHad All The LuckAuditorium

David Beeves, a motor mechanic in a small ruralMidwest American town in the late 1930s, iscontinually blessed with good fortune. In contrast,his family and friends face difficult times: his fatherdesperately trying to raise his under-performingbrother to success on the baseball pitch, and hisfriend Shory, who is confined to a wheelchair,becoming increasingly resentful of his misfortune.

While those around him suffer everyday failures,David continues to prosper. Yet the more successhe achieves, the more guilty, depressed andparanoid he feels about the plight of those aroundhim. Soon he begins to wonder what will happenwhen his luck runs out…

Thur 8 November7.30pm

£14

NORTH COUNTRY THEATREpresents

The Lighthouseon Shivering SandsAuditorium

Strange tales were told of Shivering Sands - ofkeepers gone mad, mermaids and sea monsters,disappearances and hauntings. None of that scaredMordechai Chiddock, but had he known thatJezreel Cornish was one of the keepers he’d neverhave set foot on that cursed rock! And now thesupply boat won’t be back for a month, andChiddock knows that either he or Cornish willbe dead long before then.

Expect sun, sea, sand and strangled laughter…

Tue 20 November7.30pm

£14

Drama


Keep SmilingThroughAuditorium

Experience the war years withthose who lived through them.This show will take you into thehearts of the people on theHome Front through their eyes,ears and thoughts as they dealwith rationing, bombing, diggingfor victory, making do andmending. Comedy, tragedy andthe everyday life of Britain at waris portrayed using extracts fromunpublished diaries, radio newsbulletins, and songs of the time –you can even sing along to theones you know and relive thewartime spirit.

Wed 3 October7.30pm

£14

MAGNETIC NORTHpresents

Sex & GodAuditorium

Four monologues on faith, lustand family are woven togetherto tell the stories of Lizzie, Jane,Sally and Fiona – each from adifferent period of the twentiethcentury. The women’sexperiences of family, religionand ambition are shaped bythose around them and thetimes they live in.

This is the latest productionfrom Magnetic North, whosehighly acclaimed previous workincludes the beautiful Waldenand the hysterical Pass theSpoon.

Thur 25 October7.30pm

£14

Reel of Three:a work in progress

Auditorium

War is not solely the work ofmen. The Queens of France,England and Scotland werehighly influential in the eventsleading up to the tragedy ofFlodden nearly 500 years ago.Follow the stories of Anne,Catherine and Margaret fromtheir indulged childhoods,through teenage marriages tounknown bridegrooms, anddisastrous pregnancies, untilthey become active participantsin the politics and warfare oftheir husbands.

Judy Steel's new play is due tobe produced during 2013. Thisrehearsed reading of the scriptand music by NorthumberlandTheatre Company gives aforetaste of it - and yourreactions may influence itsdevelopment.


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MUSIC IN PEEBLESpresents

BrodskyQuartetAuditorium

Quite simply one of the greatstring quartets in the worldtoday. In their forty year career,the Brodsky Quartet have givenover 2000 concerts, made over50 recordings, won countlessawards and collaborated withartists as diverse as WitoldLutoslawski and Björk.

In this anniversary concert, theaudience will help to choosethe programme from 40 of theQuartet’s favourite works.Whether it’s Beethoven orBartok, Shostakovich orSchubert, this will be aperformance to treasure.

Wed 17 October7.30pm

£13, members andschool children free


Pure BrassAuditorium

This exciting and versatile youngquintet brings astonishingvirtuosity to music spanning sixcenturies. All graduates of theRoyal Conservatoire of Scotland,Pure Brass have been thrillingaudiences since 2006, in venuesas diverse as St Magnus Cathedraland T in the Park, collecting manyprizes along the way.

Their programme ranges fromGabrieli, through Bach andMussorgsky to Peter MaxwellDavies and Steve Reich. Therewill even be some jazz, blues andthe Beatles! Introduced anddelivered with their own uniquepanache, this concert hassomething for everyone.

Pure Brass will also be presentingworkshops in local schools in thelead-up to this concert.

Tue 6 November7.30pm



Duo DoradoAuditorium

Fired by a shared passion forexploring Baroque music, thesetwo prize-winning musicians arerenowned for their slick, dynamicand accessible programming.Their introductions, often withcontemporary readings andanecdotes, help to bring the musicvividly to life.

Familiar and less-familiar worksfeature in a concert consistingof music by Vivaldi (including“Summer” from the FourSeasons), Bach, Purcell,Corelli and Gottfried Finger.

Fri 14 December7.30pm


Martinu Quartet &Savourna StevensonAuditorium

The harpist and composer Savourna Stevensonjoins forces with the Martinu Quartet to bring youan elegant programme of Scottish, Czech andFrench music. A collaboration inspired byStevenson’s own Harp Quintet, this concert willinclude harp transcriptions of Debussy, a DvořákQuartet and Andre Caplet’s harp quintet “ConteFantastique” based on Edgar Allen Poe’s “Masqueof Red Death.”

Tue 2 October7.30pm

£15

Peebles OrchestraWinter ConcertAuditorium

Peebles’ finest classical musicians return to theEastgate with a new concert of some of the greatestpieces of music, hand-picked for a local audience. Aperfect evening for the connoisseur or the newcomer.

Sun 2 December7.30pm

£12

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The SheeAuditorium

The Shee are an exceptional all-female bandshowcasing three powerful vocalists and anastonishing level of instrumental prowess. Theirnewly-released third album, Murmurations, revealstheir diverse range of individual musical influences,an adventurous brew of folk, Scots, Gaelic andbluegrass. This tour is the first chance to hear theirnew music in a concert setting. Expect slow airs,Gaelic ballads, original songs, high-energy tunes,hypnotic riffs and of course...clog dancing!

“This is the sort of music that can fillanything from a front room to a concert halland still have energy enough to launch anassault on the foyer’” Fatea Magazine

Fri 5 October7.30pm

£13

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Bain MöllerMolskyAuditorium

This melodically and rhythmicallyexciting collaboration by three ofthe world’s leading folkmusicians makes a welcomereturn to Peebles. Sharing theirCeltic, Nordic and Appalachiancultures are Aly Bain, Scotland’ssupreme traditional style fiddler,Swedish multi-instrumentalistAle Möller, and American oldtime fiddler, singer, guitarist andbanjo player Bruce Molsky.

Tue 30 October7.30pm

£15

Ewan Wilkinson& Sandy BrechinAuditorium

Reflective songs, driving tune sets and caustic wit!Legendary accordionist Sandy Brechin andsinger/guitarist Ewan Wilkinson return to theEastgate to play tracks from their much anticipatednew album, Hard Times Come and Go. This will bean entertaining evening of both traditional andoriginal music. Wilkinson's unique interpretation ofScottish and English folk song, plus his burgeoningrepertoire of self-penned songs in the traditionalidiom are interwoven seamlessly with Brechin'ssubtle accompaniments and fiery tune sets.

Sat 1 December7.30pm

£13

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This festive ho ho horogheallaidh brings together songsand tunes connected withChristmas, New Year andmidwinter from all over Scotland.

All manner of songs, carols andhymns in Gaelic, English andScots will be performed byspecial guests Steve Byrne(Malinky) and KathleenMacInnes (South Uist), alongsidethrilling original tunes andcarefully selected seasonalpieces from Daimh'spowerhouse pipe and fiddle ledinstrumental section – all theingredients for a real cracker!

Wed 19 December7.30pm

£14

BruceMacGregorTrioAuditorium

Bruce MacGregor (fiddle), TimEdey (box/guitar) and ChristineHanson (cello) come together toform a trio of talent to blow youaway. They’ve just released analbum, Kissin’ is the Best of A,and they’re now on tour to showyou just what they can do live.

Bruce is the founding member ofBlazin’ Fiddles, Tim is the winnerof the BBC Radio 2 Folk AwardsMusician of the Year 2012, andChristine appears everywhereon both sides of the Atlantic,including performing with theAmati trio in Canada.

Wed 7 November7.30pm

£15

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Absolutely Legless

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Get ready for some exhilarating, precise, toe-tapping rhythms from this fabulous Irish dancegroup. Inspired by the Irish hard and soft shoetraditions, Absolutely Legless perform originaldances while remaining faithful to their roots andwill keep you fascinated with their fantasticfootwork. Their band provide all the lively,evocative melodies needed to drive the rhythmon for a performance that will leave you amazed.

Sat 6 October

7.30pm

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The OldDance SchoolAuditorium

The Old Dance School came into being in 2006,and four years, 50,000 miles, many dozenfestivals, and several trips to A & E later, 2010'sbreakthrough album 'Forecast' delivered a startlingtake on contemporary folk that is both firmly-rooted and unashamedly forward-thinking.Birmingham's cinematic folk septet now unleashtheir duelling fiddles, soaring brass crescendos,wind and vocal harmonies and earth shatteringgrooves in their expansive big sound live show.

Weds 24 October

7.30pm

£14

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Glentress Forest ponds trail to find theGiants in the Forest and celebrate

A Giant Night OutFri 19th, Sat 20th and Sun 21st October

part of Tweed Valley Forest Festival(check website and local press for details)

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

Children’s Dance ClassesRegular classes in ballet, en pointe, tap, jazz, street, hip hop, Ceilidhand Highland dancing from the Fiona Henderson School of Dancing.With classes for all ages and abilitites, from the tiniest pre-schoolpupils all the way to people about to leave high school, these sessionsare just the thing for anyone with an interest in dance.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays18 August - 15 December

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

Age : 2 - 18 years

Cost : various

Christmas Card AnimationJoin local animator Simone Russell to create a special animatedChristmas card. Design it specially for someone you love, and maketheir Christmas by giving it to them.

Saturday15th December2.00pm - 4.00pm

ContactEastgate box office

Age : 7-12 years

Cost : £12 (includingDVD of animations)

Halloween AnimationStar in your very own scary movie as Simone Russell helps you createa world of ghouls and goblins, wizards and witches, before puttingyou right in the centre of the story using green screen techniques.Come dressed as something scary yourself; you'll fit right in!

Tuesday31st October4.00pm - 6.00pm


Age : 7-12 years

Cost : £10 (includingDVD of animations)

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

Tuesdays11 September - 2 October, 16 October - 18 December3.30pm - 4.30pm & 4.40pm - 5.40pm


Age : 5 - 10 & 11 - 18 years

Cost : £16 for 4 weeks,£40 for 10 weeks,or £4.50 per class

Let's PretendSix acting workshops for 3-5 year olds designed to fit around nurseryhours. Featuring creative play, acting skills, songs and dressing up withautumnal themes including exploration of ideas around the popularchildren’s story The Owl Who was Afraid of the Dark.

Thursdays18 October - 29 November (not 15 November)10.45am - 11.30am & 12.45pm - 1.30pm


Age : 3-5 years

Cost : £24 for six weeksor £4.25 per class

Acting the GoatSix acting workshops for ages 5-7 years. Join theatre director and writerClare Prenton to explore Dr Hoffman’s Struwwelpeter tales including:Fidgety Philip, Shockheaded Peter and the Dreadful Story about Harrietand the Matches, and then work to create your own cautionary tale!

Thursdays18 October - 29 November (not 15 November)3.45pm - 4.45pm


Age : 5 - 7 years

Cost : £24 for six weeksor £4.50 per class

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.

Mondays10 September – 1 October, 15 October – 3 December3.45pm - 4.45pm & 5.00pm - 6.00pm


Age : 8 - 12 & 12 - 18 years

Cost : £16 for 4 weeks£32 for 8 weeksor £4 per class

Adult Tap (introductory)Looking for a way to banish the weekday blues? Then grab yourdancing shoes, join Fiona Henderson for these fun and social sessionsand follow in the dance steps of Fred and Ginger! All abilities welcome.

Fridays24 August - 5 October, 19 October - 14 December11.30am - 12.25pm


Age : Adult

Cost : £28 for 7 weeks£36 for 9 weeksor £4.50 per class

Weaving the WireA series of six workshops designed to teach a number of wire weavingtechniques, allowing students to create their own gorgeous jewellery.Local tutor Rachel Bailey provides the materials and the inspiration.

Wednesdays31 October – 12 December (not 14 November)1.00pm - 3.00pm


Age : Adult

Cost : £60(including materials)

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

Fridays24 August - 5 October, 19 October - 14 December10.30am - 11.25am


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.

Tuesdays21 August - 2 October, 16 October - 11 December10.00am - 10.55am


Age : Adult


Adult Ballet for ExerciseJoin Fiona Henderson for a unique new way to get fit. Designed speciallyfor people without much dancing experience, these classes are perfectfor anyone with an interest in ballet to brush up on their battement andhave some fun. No tutus necessary.

Tuesdays21 August - 2 October, 16 October - 11 December11.00am - 12.00pm


Age : Adult


EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE 01721 725 777

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!

Mondays3.30pm - 4.30pm

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.

Mondays10.30am - 11.30am

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

Age : Adult

Cost : Free

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.

Thursdays16 August – 20 December5.00pm - 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

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 group, 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

Other Activities ...

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.Sundays23 September, 21 October, 25 November, 23 December2.30pm - 4.30pm

ContactContact Clare Garnetton 01721 740256 or visitthe Eastgate box officefor more information.

Age : Adult

Cost : £3 per session

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 welcomeanyone with any level of disability.

Mondays1.30pm - 3.00pm

ContactFor more informationcontact Claire Garnetton 01721 740256 [email protected]

Age : Adult

Cost : Free

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age 11+

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story for you...

10.00 – 10.30am

Doors open from

9.45am

£2

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Makin

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Metam

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Com

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orface. H

ave your

face transformed with spooky Hallowe’en bats, ghosts, zom

bies, bugs, cobwebs, critters and more

10.30am

– 1.30pm

FREE

Studio

Kid Ca

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Nois

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a roc

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kids

Follow four animals as they make friends, play games, go to the toilet, contem

plate

the world, and finally rock out at a grand dance contest. H

i-fi technological wizardry

turns everyday toys into magical superstars, with the aid of a video cam

era,

comedy and punk rock.

10.30 – 11.15am

and

1.30 – 2.15pm

£5, child £4

Theatre

Family

Zumb

a Party

Whether you are 2 or 92, everyone's doing the Colom

bian dance craze that's sweeping

the nation. It's tim

e to Zum

ba! Join dance teacher/choreographer Julie McInally for a fun

Zumba session to put the va-va-voom

into your w

eekend! M

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meringue!

Your sister salsa! But bew

are - it's addictive. All welcome.

12noon – 1.00pm

£4, £2

£8 for family ticket

Theatre

Blood

and G

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Shoc

k and

Awe!

Definitely not for the squeamish! Join Metam

orface for an especially gruesom

e workshop on

“Casualty” style special effects makeup to wow

your friends and scare your parents. Just drop in when

you can or stay for the tw

o hours, it’s up to you.

3.00 – 5.00pm

£4

Studio

age 8+

Draw

me a

Song

writing and drawing workshop with John Hegley

Poet and com

edian John Hegley uses drawings, songs, poems and prose to create the stories and

characters that populate his books. In this family workshop he shares his skills, techniques and crazy

notions with anyone who’d like to try out w

riting and draw

ing for fun.

2.30 – 4.00pm

£4

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Stage make-up and special effects workshop

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going on to a 10.30am

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accompanying grow

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participants

Story

Dance

age 8+

Open

Mic for T

eens

Tell a joke, sing a song, play a tune or w

hatever takes your fancy – our

stage is yours, so show

us what you’ve got and bring your friends.

6.00 – 6.45pm

Studio

age 8+

Peace L

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nd Po

tatoes

A new

show from

the inimitable poet, com

edian, fomer busker and occasional D

J John Hegley brings

together poetry, prose and music on some them

es close to his heart. John’s a regular performer at the

Edinburgh Fringe, and explores topics as diverse as dog hair, potatoes, handkerchiefs and the misery of

human existence. C

ome and enjoy an evening of unexpected delights.

7.30pm

£6, £4

FREE if you’ve been

to Draw Me a Song

Studio

Gran

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10.00 – 10.30am

Doors open from

9.45am

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age 2-7

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Naughty, Spooky Cinderella, D

inosaur D

oo and a host of other characters star in

Andrew’s books for little ones. Today’s tw

o sessions will be just as entertaining, w

ith

stories, pictures, mini com

petitions, and a cooking contest for young participants!

There will be books to buy, and time for the author to sign his nam

e.

10.15 – 11am

and

12noon – 12.45pm

£4

Studio

age 7-12

Meet th

e autho

r: Lari

Don

Edinburgh-based author Lari D

on has won a great following for her First A

id for Fairies series. The latest book, Maze

Running and Other Magical Missions, carries the them

e onwards in the very distinctive setting of Traquair H

ouse near

Innerleithen. C

ome and hear her talk about the myths, legends and locations that inspire her, and enjoy a short story told

by Lari herself. She’ll also sign copies of her books at the end – so bring your own, or buy a copy while you’re here.

Step U

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iami H

eat

See some inspiring moves in this fourth instalment of the street dance franchise.

2.30pm £7/£5

Anna

Karen

ina

Lose yourself in Tolstoy’s classic tale of 19th century Russian aristocracy.

5.00/7.30pm £7/£5

1.15 – 2.15pm

£4

Studio

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going on to a 10.30am

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accompanying grow

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age 3-7

FREE

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Cabaret

Fetlock Deep

Hoof Tramp Up the GlenOutdoor Installation (details from Eastgate Theatre)

Join artist Catriona Taylor for a walk along one of the old horse tracks in theBorders, where recollections of horses and riders are woven through thelandscape like moss on stone.

Sun 4th November12 noonFREE

Date and time subject to confirmation; please check local press for detailsor call the Box Office nearer the time.

Diamonds and Hoof OilAuditorium : Performance

The Herd, an installation of terracotta horses, returns from a tour of TheBorders to the Eastgate for a final ceilidh style celebration of everythingequine.The event will include music, field recordings, images, and storiesof horses, told and shaped by horse lovers from all over the Borders.

Sun 18th November2.30pm – 4.00pmFREE

Contours of Horses Studio : exhibition

Fetlock, stifle, withers and frog; paddock, racetrack, smiddy and stable;Rysja, Jackson and Sean of Inverdarroch – they leave their traces all overthe Borders.

Sun 18th November – Sat 15th DecemberFREE

Horse Tales and Saddle Songs Studio : performance

A celebration of the horse in words and music, with Judy Steel,John Nichol and Elspeth Smellie.

Wed 28th November7.30pm £10

...25for more information visit www.eastgatearts.com

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Cut out a head and

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anything you like -

an old magazine, a

newspaper, cereal

box - anything

really! Cut out a

face colour. Try fun

hair made from a

picture of grass or

a waterfall, electric

wires or

chimneypots.

We made the hair out of

bits of old jumpers!

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...Tribute

...27

Dukes of Uke

Auditorium

An eight-piece ukulele band, based in Biggar,The Dukes of Uke play a wide variety of musicalstyles, from punk to pop, country and western tofolk, soul to rock and Latin to jazz. Join them ontheir musical journey in search of the ‘GoldenUkulele’, with songs old and new, in an eveningof fun and merriment for all the family.

Fri 9 November7.30pm

£8

Gordie Tentrees &Hill Country NewsAuditorium

Canadian master of the dobro Gordie Tentreesbrings the rugged character of his native Yukon tohis swampy, country blues style. His relaxed andunpretentious delivery of songs about wrestlingbears in his underwear (and other ways men try toimpress women in the north), life on the road andlonely country blues will drag you into his worldand leave you wishing you could stay a little longer.

Wed 21 November7.30pm

£13

Music

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

The Hollywood Bees:Music of the HolliesAuditorium

Europe’s leading tribute band dedicated to themusic of the early Hollies, the Clarke and Nasheras, bring their remarkable two hour show toPeebles. Hear all the Hollies hits, the music thatinfluenced them, and songs they recorded bysuch artists as The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly,Crosby, Stills & Nash, Bob Dylan and BruceSpringsteen.

The members of The Hollywood Bees have learnedtheir craft in a succession of leading bands, andhave played alongside such artists as The Hollies,The Moody Blues, The Searchers and many otherleading showbiz names.

If you like the Hollies… you’ll love theHollywood Bees!

Sat 20 October7.30pm

£14

Strange Brew

Auditorium

Classic rock tribute band Strange Brew make theirfirst appearance in Peebles in over three years!Now in their ninth year together, Strange Brewhave gained a reputation as one of Scotland’s toprock tribute bands, wowing audiences across thecountry with their authentic take on the rock musicof the late 1960’s and 70’s. Playing the songs thatdefine the era from the likes of Free, Thin Lizzy,Cream, as well as classic album tracks, this is ashow not to be missed by rock fans of all ages. Digout the denim and leather and prepare to rock!

Sat 3 November7.30pm

£8

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Music


Borders Big Band

Auditorium

The biggest of them all, the Borders Big Bandmake a blistering return to Peebles with all yourfavourites, from Count Basie to Glen Miller toTommy Dorsey and all the rest of them. Popalong for a big night of big band classics!


£10

Rory McLeod &The Beggar GirlsAuditorium

Rory Mcleod - ex-circus clown and fire eater. He'sa one man soulband, poet and storyteller, singinghis own unique upbeat dance stories, a moderntravelling troubadour using tap shoes, acappella,harmonica, guitar, trombone, spoons, fingercymbals, bandorea, djembe and variouspercussion instruments! He’s joined by localband The Beggar Girls, a 4 piece band from theScottish Borders. Their music is a magical blendof original, Balkan, French and English folk, withheart warming, quirky and wholesome songs oflove, dreams and squeezeboxes.


£13

THE FIONA HENDERSONSCHOOL OF DANCINGpresents

Live andLet DanceAuditorium

The annual showcase by thesenior classes from the FionaHenderson School of Dancing.Pupils ranging in age from 11 to20 perform dances in tap, ballet,Highland, modern jazz andmusical theatre styles, withseveral of these fused togetherto make a spectacular display.”

Sat 24 November2.30pm and 7.00pm

£10

...Family

THE DOWNRIGHTHOMESPUN RADIOCOMPANYpresents

HomespunChristmasAuditorium

Christmas in Peebles kicks offwith the Yee-haw! and the Ho-Ho-Ho-down that is the annualAmerrycana Christmas. Livefrom the Grand Old EastgateTheatre the DownrightHomespun Radio Companybrings you award-winning musicfrom the DHRC House Band andrazor-sharp comedy from ourRadio Acting Company. Theturkey queue, the Drunkwatchteam, local sponsorship and thelatest news all interlaced withfoot-stompin’ bluegrassChristmas music. Take a look atvideo clips on our ‘Downright’Facebook page, and get yourtickets today !

Sat 15 December7.30pm

£8

ChristmasHaflaAuditorium

It’s back!!

For a fun night out, BordersArabic dance brings you theirAnnual Dance Show, featuringdancers from “Club Bellydance”who supported the BellydanceSuperstars on their recent BritishTour, our own Peebles dancers,and the famous and hilariousNeimah as your compere forthe evening.

Don’t miss this opportunity toleave the everyday behind anddive into a star-studded worldof glitz and glamour.

Relax with wonderful music,from Classical Arabic to Egyptianpop and much more.

Fri 21 December7.30pm

£10

eg...

Peebles Food Festival

Daniel SlossAuditorium

The stunning new show from Scotland’s award-

winning comedian and internationally acclaimed

half-man-half-Xbox, Daniel Sloss. Now 21, he

has toured internationally, sold out 4 Edinburgh

Fringe seasons and to top it all off, he’s recently

left home. So, now the gloves are really off!

(although the dirty socks are still on the floor….)

Tonight’s special guest is Kai Humphries –

Newcastle’s hilarious and lovable rising comedy

super-star.

“A star in the making…Unstoppable!”Telegraph

“Hysterical…A stunning show ofobservational humour” Sunday Express

“Comedic sensation” Metro

“Charming, self-deprecatingand genuinely funny” Time Out

Not suitable for under 16s:contains strong language and adult themes


£14.50

Craig Hill - Jock’s TrapAuditorium

Indulge yourself in a deliciously wicked evening of

gloriously camp no-holds-barred comedy and pure,

unadulterated fun. Hilarious, sometimes wickedly

provocative and always outrageously cheeky, the

Scotsman called Craig “a revelation” and he has

been selling out theatres across the country and

internationally on tour - book early!


£14

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TWEED THEATREpresents

Oliver!Auditorium

The famous story of the orphan boy who wantedmore is brought to life by Tweed Theatre. Withcolourful characters, singable songs, naughtypickpockets, thrilling adventure, scruffy urchins,treacherous villains, and a happily-ever-after, youcan consider yourself one of us and enjoy thisexciting and wonderful show!

Thur 6 - Sat 8 December6.30pmSat 8 December2.30pm matinee

£10

Family

Sat 6.30pm

Farmers’ Market

Over 20 different stalls

of locally produced food

and drink to tempt your

tastebuds.

11am - 4.30pmFREE

Young Borders Chef

of the Year Final

Who will win?

Young chefs will vie

for the title with their

own creations in

this live cook-off.

12noon£5 (U16 free)

MasterChef

Demonstration

A chance to see one of

the Borders' top chefs

demonstrate top-class

cooking.

2.30pm£5 (U16 free)

Sun 28 October


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TWEEDDALE SOCIETYpresents

AndrewCarnegie -His Lifeand Legacy

Auditorium

Speaker:Antonia J Bunch OBE MA FCLIP FSA Scot FRSA

Andrew Carnegie made

$220million from selling his steel

business. He then spent the rest

of his life giving much of his vast

fortune away – a legacy that lives

on in the many library buildings

that still bear his name. The rags

to riches story of Scotland’s best-

known philanthropist will be

explored by Antonia J Bunch,

a professional librarian for forty

years and former director of the

Scottish Science Library,

National Library of Scotland.

Tue 9 October7.30pm

£5, members free

EMBROIDERERS' GUILDpresents

Mixed Mediaand StitchAuditorium

Isobel Hall is an experimental mixed media and

stitch textile artist and author who uses machine

embroidery but maintains a love for hand stitching.

When she is not in her studio in North Yorkshire or

Spain she exhibits and teaches worldwide. Isobel

likes to work with fabrics that she has made from

scratch, and working with modern day materials

and devising new techniques for fabrics that are

suitable for embroidery is her focus. The unique

items made from the resulting fabrics have to be

robust and fit for purpose as all of her exquisite

bags, vessels, jewellery and handmade books are

intended for use. Some of her vessels and bags

made from unconventional materials will be

showcased in this stimulating lecture.

Tues 16 October7.30pm

£7

MOUNTAIN AIDpresents

Skills for the Hills

Auditorium

If you’re thinking of venturing into the hills this

winter, then this talk is for you. Heather Morning,

the MCofS Mountain Safety Advisor, will be giving

great winter walking advice. She’s a professional

mountain guide, an experienced member of the

Cairngorm Mountain Rescue team, and a SARDA

(Search and Rescue Association) dog handler. Her

presentation (consisting of some great slides, good

advice, a useful Q&A session, and maybe some

MRT gossip), will be informative, educational,

enjoyable and entertaining.

This free event is brought to you by Mountain Aid,

the Scottish Hillwalkers Charity, and includes a free

Goretex gift for everyone attending.


FREE


Life onthe Rocks:Communicating andunderstanding of howthe earth works

Auditorium

Speaker:Professor Stuart K Monro OBE, DUniv, FRSE

Visiting Professor, University of Edinburgh

The Scottish Enlightenment

of the 18th century saw the

foundations for modern geology

laid by James Hutton, who

discovered the evidence for

“deep time” and argued that the

Earth was far older than the

supposed few thousand years.

This talk, given by Stuart Monro

(Scientific Director of Dynamic

Earth), will explore some of this

critical evidence using examples

from all over the world, and how

understanding our planet’s past

can ensure a secure future for

humankind.

Tues 13 November7.30pm

£5, members free


What futurefor the uplandsand our uplandbirds?

Auditorium

Speaker:Professor Des Thompson PhD, DSc, FIEEM

The current state of Scotland’s

uplands and their resident birds

will be examined in this talk given

by Professor Des Thompson.

Golden eagles, hen harriers,

dotterel, golden plovers, wind

farms, sporting estates and

the vital role of volunteer

birdwatchers will be covered,

along with recent conservation

success stories and key

challenges ahead.

Charles Morrison

Memorial Lecture

Tue 11 December7.30pm

£5, members free

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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.

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 CarPark.

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...

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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Santa Claus will be visiting the theatre to meetchildren and hear their Christmas wishes. Weho-ho-hope you’ve been good this year…

Saturday 15th December10.30am – 1.30pm

£3.50

A Friends of the Eastgate event. Admission price includes gift.

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Sun 14 October 2.30pm Step Up 4: Miami Heat (PG) £7/£5

Sun 14 October 5.00pm/7.30pm Anna Karenina (cert TBA) £7/£5

Sun 11 November 2.30pm ParaNorman (PG) £7/£5

Sun 11 November 5.00pm/7.30pm On the Road (cert TBA) £7/£5

Sun 25 November 2.30pm Hotel Transylvania (cert TBA) £7/£5

Sun 25 November 5.00pm/7.30pm Argo (15) £7/£5

Sun 9 December 2.30pm Frankenweenie (cert TBA) £7/£5

Sun 9 December 5.00pm/7.30pm TBC: check press for details £7/£5

Sun 23 December 2.30pm Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (cert TBA) £7/£5

Sun 23 December 5.00pm/7.30pm Skyfall (cert TBA) £7/£5

FRIENDS OF THE EASTGATEpresents

Quiz NightAuditorium

Pit your wits against various teams from the area in thismind-stretching quiz evening. Enter a team (max 5 brains)by picking up an entry form from the Box Office. Thetheatre will be set up cabaret style, so your team can settledown with their drinks and in the best tradition of a pubquiz, answer questions on sport, current affairs and generalknowledge, with some wildcard categories thrown in too.With great prizes to be won, this promises to be a funevening – and it’s all in aid of the theatre.

Thurs 1 November7.30pm

£5

OCTOBER pageTues 2 Oct 7.30pm £15 9Wed 3 Oct 7.30pm £14 7Fri 5 Oct 7.30pm £13 11Sat 6 Oct 7.30pm £10 12Tue 9 Oct 7.30pm £5 32Sun 14 Oct 2.30pm £7 34Sun 14 Oct 5.00pm & 7.30pm £7 34Tues 16 Oct 7.30pm £7 33Wed 17 Oct 7.30pm £13 8Sat 20 Oct 7.30pm £14 27Tue 23 Oct 7.15pm £17 4Wed 24 Oct 7.30pm £14 12Thur 25 Oct 7.30pm £14 7Sun 28 Oct various various 30Tue 30 Oct 7.30pm £15 10

NOVEMBERThur 1 Nov 7.30pm £5 34Sat 3 Nov 7.30pm £8 27Sun 4 Nov 12noon FREE 25Tue 6 Nov 7.30pm £13 8Wed 7 Nov 7.30pm £15 10Thur 8 Nov 7.30pm £14 6Fri 9 Nov 7.30pm £8 26Sun 11 Nov 2.30pm £7 34Sun 11 Nov 5.00pm & 7.30pm £7 34Tue 13 Nov 7.30pm £5 32Thur 15 Nov 2.00pm FREE 7Thur 15 Nov 8.00pm £10 28Fri 16 Nov 7.30pm £13 28Sat 17 Nov 5.30pm £17 4Sun 18 Nov 2.30pm FREE 25Tue 20 Nov 7.30pm £14 6Wed 21 Nov 7.30pm £13 26Thur 22 Nov 8.00pm £14.50 31Sat 24 Nov 2.30pm & 7.00pm £10 29Sun 25 Nov 2.30pm £7 34Sun 25 Nov 5.00pm & 7.30pm £7 34Wed 28 Nov 7.30pm £10 25Thur 29 Nov 7.30pm FREE 33Fri 30 Nov 8.00pm £14 31

DECEMBERSat 1 Dec 7.30pm £13 11Sun 2 Dec 7.30pm £12 9Thur 6 Dec 6.30pm £10 30Fri 7 Dec 6.30pm £10 30Sat 8 Dec 2.30pm £10 30Sat 8 Dec 6.30pm £10 30Sun 9 Dec 2.30pm £7 34Sun 9 Dec 5.00pm & 7.30pm £7 34Tue 11 Dec 7.30pm £5 32Thur 13 Dec 7.15pm £17 5Fri 14 Dec 7.30pm £13 8Sat 15 Dec 10.30am £3.50 34Sat 15 Dec 7.30pm £8 29Wed 19 Dec 7.30pm £14 10Fri 21 Dec 7.30pm £10 29Sun 23 Dec 2.30pm £7 34Sun 23 Dec 5.00pm & 7.30pm £7 34

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Classical: Martinu Quartet & Savourna StevensonDrama: Keep Smiling ThroughMusic: The SheeDance: Absolutely LeglessTalk: Andrew Carnegie - His Life and LegacyFilm: Step Up 4: Miami Heat (PG)Film: Anna Karenina (cert TBA)Talk: Mixed Media and StitchClassical: Brodsky QuartetTribute: The Hollywood BeesPeebles Proms: Swan LakeMusic: The Old Dance SchoolDrama: Sex & GodFamily: Peebles Food FestivalMusic: Bain Möller Molsky

Family: Quiz NightMusic: Strange BrewFamily: Hoof Tramp Up The GlenClassical: Pure BrassMusic: Bruce MacGregor TrioDrama: The Man Who Had All the LuckMusic: Dukes of UkeFilm: ParaNorman (PG)Film: On the RoadTalk: Life on the Rocks Drama: Reel of ThreeMusic: Borders Big BandMusic: Rory McLeod & The Beggar GirlsPeebles Proms: Les TroyensFamily: Diamonds and Hoof OilDrama: The Lighthouse on Shivering SandsMusic: Gordie Tentrees & Hill Country NewsComedy: Daniel SlossDance: Live and Let DanceFilm: Hotel Transylvania (cert TBA)Film: Argo (15)Family: Horse Tales & Saddle SongsTalk: Skills for the HillsComedy: Craig Hill - Jock's Trap

Music: Ewan Wilkinson & Sandy BrechinClassical: Peebles Orchestra Winter ConcertFamily: Oliver!Family: Oliver!Family: Oliver!Family: Oliver!Film: Frankenweenie (cert TBA)Film: Check press for detailsTalk: What Future for the Uplands and our Upland Birds?Peebles Proms: The NutcrackerClassical: Duo DoradoFamily: Santa's GrottoFamily: Homespun ChristmasMusic: DaimhDance: Christmas HaflaFilm: Madagascar 3 - Europe's Most WantedFilm: Skyfall (cert TBA)

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