ON at Fife - Summer 2012

www.onfife.com

Summer 2012

WHAT’S GOING

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Supported by Fife Council

Welcome to our summer season of exhibitions, drama, dance, comedy, music and familyevents. We’re sure there is something for all to enjoy and look forward to seeing youat one of our theatres soon. For film buffs, make sure you get a copy of our separateON Screen brochure available at all our venues.

ON at Fife doesn’t only present work on our stages – we create newwork, through producing, co-producing, and artists in residence,as well as supporting local arts organisations and arts educationand community programmes in order to create opportunities forall to get involved. ON at Fife, together with Jazz Scotland, haverecently launched a year-long community music project in centralFife – The Band, funded by Creative Scotland as part of the nationwideYear of Creative Scotland 2012.

The Band aims to engage people in central Fife in music making – playing, singing,and listening – in particular targeting people who have never made music before.World-famous saxophonist Joe Temperley – originally from Lochgelly – was officiallyappointed patron of The Band in February; you can find out more on our website.

Check outwww.onfife.com to find out more about all our events, creative work,courses and classes across Fife. You can sign up for our regular e-newsletter to makesure you don’t miss out on competitions and offers. You can also find us atwww.facebook.com/onfife and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/onfife

Hazel WotherspoonHead of Programming and Creative Development

ACROSSOURVENUES

Adam Smith Pages 4 – 13

Carnegie Hall Pages 14 – 27

Lochgelly Centre Pages 28 – 30

Rothes Halls Pages 31– 40

Diary Listing of all events 20 & 21

Andrew Dixon, Chief Executive ofCreative Scotland with Joe Temperley

Fife 150 is a sponsorship package which gives you meeting/trainingroom usage, show tickets and reduced price corporate hospitalityfacilities. We guarantee to offer you at least 150% of the value ofyour annual sponsorship back each year.

If you would like to join Fife 150, or to find out more, please contact

him on 08451 555555 ext 443338.


Bill Mair, Funding Development Officer at [email protected] or call

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Pre-theatre mealsWhy not make your night out even more special, with a delicious meal in one of our theatrecafé bars? We now offer two- and three-course pre-theatre meals – dinners or high teas –across our venues. Look for the knife and fork symbol next to selected performances.

A two-course meal is only £10 per person. Ask at our Box Office for full menu details. Booking is essential.

GroupsDiscounts are available on full-price tickets on many shows for groups of 10+. Call the Box Offices or ourGroups Booking line on 01592 583354, or email [email protected] for full details ofrates and for assistance with your booking.

Concession TicketsWe offer lower-priced concession tickets for many of our shows. These are marked as ‘conc’ ticketsthroughout the brochure. To qualify for these, you need to come under one of the following categories– under 16, a senior citizen, a student in full time education, registered disabled or unemployed.If you’re booking discounted tickets, remember to bring relevant documents, such as your student card,when you buy or collect your tickets.

AccessAll our buildings are accessible, with ramps, adapted toilets, induction loopsand disabled parking. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in ourtheatres and cafés. This brochure is available in large print and audio.

LatecomersIf you can’t get to a show on time we may not be able to admit you until a suitable break, which may not beuntil the interval. Unfortunately, we can’t exchange or refund your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.If the show is sold out, we may be able to resell your ticket and refund you, minus a £1 resale charge.

If you have any comments on your experience at our events and venues, justlet us know! Visitwww.youtellus.co.uk or speak to any member of staff.

We reserve the right to introduce special offers at any time.

All details are correct at time of going to press but we would encourage you to check online or with Box Office for up-to-date information.


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Our theatre café is open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 3pm and on Sunday afternoon performancedays. We serve delicious meals, snacks and homebaking. The café also offers a Call and Collectservice, letting you call ahead and collect your meal at a time that suits you. The bar is open onperformance nights, and for delicious pre-theatre meals on selected performances.

CINEMA Tickets £5 (conc. £4) Breakfast Films – all tickets £4Adam Smith Theatre offers a full cinema programme throughout the year. Catch up with the latestblockbusters, plus arthouse and classic films – all for a fantastic price. Sign up at any Box Officeand receive our regular cinema listings leaflet, which includes full details of forthcoming films.

Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1ETBox Office: 01592 583302Box Office open 10am–5.30pm Mon–Satand one hour before performances

Thur 3 – Sat 5 May I 8pm I Sat Mat 4.30pm I £17.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

From the Producers of The Naked Truth

Guilty PleasuresA Raunchy ComedyWritten by Ron Aldridge, directed by Stephen Leatherland.Set in a “ladies only” health spa, this riotous play follows the comedic misadventuresof GC – the bold and brazen spa owner, and his hilarious staff of fantasy men.Fun ensues as they try to fulfil the special requests of their demanding female clients,but when things start to get out of control, will they escape unscathed?With an all star cast featuring David Van Day (I’m a Celebrity, Dollar) as haplessspa owner GC,Marc Bannerman (Eastenders) as hunky heart-throb Gordon, thegorgeous Craig Chalmers (Scottish star of Joseph) as Tommy alongside EggheadC J de Mooi, as you’ve never seen him before, playing the passionate intellectualSimon. Also starring Pauline Fleming (Coronation Street) as the sophisticatedMrs M, a lady of (p)leisure and the long suffering Tilly played by Terri Dwyer(star of Hollyoaks and former presenter of Loose Women).As all their various stories unfold and unravel, you share their laughter and tears inthis hilarious production with a bittersweet edge. This is probably the funniest andsauciest play to hit the UK stage since The Naked Truth.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302

Tue 8 May I 7.30pm I £10.50, conc. £8.50

NLP Theatre presents

PassingPlacesSit back, belt up, and get ready for a dramaticrollercoaster ride around Scotland! Motherwell ladsAlex and Brian are desperate to leave their dead-endjobs. They decide to get out the only way they knowhow – by doing a runner with Alex’s psychopathicboss’s prized surfboard. They hit the road in aclapped-out “borrowed” Lada and head north forThurso, where the surf is up all year round.On the way they meet beautiful girls, strange charactersand hippy travellers. Between the laugh-a-minuteone-liners and pin-sharp wit, there’s a serious undertonewhich turns this light-hearted farce into a moving,thought-provoking drama.

Thur 10 May I 7.30pm I £18.50, conc. £17.50, child £11

Pre-theatre meals £10

European Ballet present

SleepingBeautyThe highly-acclaimed European Ballet presents thisenchanting classic ballet. Sleeping Beauty is full of wonderfultreasures such as the Lilac Fairy, the Rose Adagio, theBluebird, and a cast of fairytale characters gathered forthe sparkling wedding celebration.

Stanislav Tchassov, former Principal dancer with the BolshoiBallet, directs an exciting and dynamic internationalcompany of dancers which has endeared itself to audiencesfor its artistic performances and talented cast.

Colourful sets, lavish costumes and Tchaikovsky’s magnificentscore make this beautiful ballet a favourite for all ages.



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Fri 11 May I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10

WoodyPinesThere was a time when Woody Pines went outalone with a resonator guitar to make a name forhimself, first in Louisiana, then across the USA.These days, he fronts one of the hottest roots musiccombos – an in-demand four-piece that has wonaccolades from the giants of the Americana scene.

His impeccable playing combines with slide, slapbass, percussion and occasional clarinet, makingwhatMaverick magazine has described as“an intoxicating blend of rural and urban stringband,country blues, ragtime and jug band music”.

“Superb.” ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris

Sat 12 May I 7.30pm I £16.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

The BluesBandPaul Jones, Dave Kelly, Rob Townsend, Gary FletcherTom McGuinness

The Blues Band was formed in 1979 by ex-Manfred Manngroup members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness,originally to play a few pub gigs. Slide guitar ace DaveKelly was recruited and Gary Fletcher filled the bass post.Rob Townsend of Family fame replaced Hughie Flint in ’82at the drums. Their new studio album Few Short Lines,released on Repertoire Records, is collecting rave reviewseverywhere. The band will be performing tracks from thenew album alongside favourites from past albums andBlues classics.

“...a rollicking and engagingly idiosyncratic show.” The Scotsman


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Sun 13 & Mon 14 May

Sun 1.30pm & 4.30pm/Mon 10.30am I £10, conc. £8.50 I 55 mins

Theatre Cafe now open at lunchtime on Sunday. Children’s lunch packs available.

KW & NB Ltd present a Tall Stories Production

The GruffaloJoin Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood inTall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picturebook by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifyingGruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the verycreature he imagined? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged3+ and their grown-ups.

Let your imagination run wild!

“Monstrous fun for your little horrors.” ��Daily Mail

All illustrations copyright © Axel Scheffler 2004, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

Sun 20 May I 7.30pm I £10.50, conc. £8.50

Italia ‘n’CaledoniaByMikeMaran and Philip Contini

In this beautifully crafted piece, actor and storytellerMike Maran and accordionist David Vernon bring youthe story of Mike’s grandparents’ generation whoemigrated from Italy and settled all over the world.Leaving their sunny hillsides over 100 years ago, manyof these Italians arrived in Scotland. This is their story,and the story of Italian immigrants throughout the UK,told through a costumed storytelling drama with livesongs, music and movies.

“I thought I had died and gone to heaven!”The Scotsman

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Sun 27 May I 7.30pm I £17.50, conc. £12.50

U-16 and SNJO Youth card holders £5 I Pre-theatre meals £10

In Celebration ofMichael Breckerpresented by the SNJOwith guest Randy Brecker

Michael Brecker was an incredibly talented musician: a hugely influentialsaxophonist with a distinctive sound who inspired thousands of jazz playersall over the world. The Brecker Brothers, his band with brother Randy, wasone of the most successful jazz-funk fusion bands of the 70s.In playing tribute to the late Michael Brecker, the SNJO are delighted thathis brother Randy, one of the world’s greatest trumpet players, will join themto celebrate Michael’s music in brand new arrangements spanning vitaltracks from the Brecker Brothers’1970s heyday through to the beautifullyreflective atmosphere of his 2003 album,Wide Angles.

Sun 27 May 2.30pm – 4pm Improvisation Workshop with jazzlegend Randy Brecker and top Scottish jazz musicians, TommySmith and Alyn Cosker £15 workshop only/inc concert ticket £20

Thur 31 May I 7.30pm I £14, conc. £12

Mark BeaumontMy Adventures So FarMark Beaumont pedals into Kirkcaldy to recount his fascinating and inspirationaltales of adventure on road and sea. A 29-year-old adventurer, documentarymaker and author from Perthshire, Mark broke the Guinness World Record for thefastest man to cycle round the world, going on to cycle the Americas from Alaskato Tierra del Fuego. In 2011, he was part of the six-man team who rowedthrough the Canadian Arctic to the 1996 location of the North Magnetic Pole.These three expeditions were filmed by Mark and shown on BBC One. This year,he has been rowing the Atlantic, in a bid to set a new world record.

Mon 21 May I 7.30pm I £20 I £50 VIP tickets

Jim Baxter – Honouring a LegendJim Baxter, Scotland’s most iconic footballer, will become the first person inducted intoRaith Rovers new Hall of Fame. Join stars from the world of football and beyond on stagefor an evening dedicated to one of our greatest Fifers ever. This is a gala fundraiser forthe ‘Rally Round Rovers’ campaign.


Fri 1 June I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10

FurnaceMountainBased in the very heart of the southern Appalachians, the FurnaceMountain Band are recognised across the US as excellent interpretersof the old-time mountain music/bluegrass sound. The group have wonfans across the world with their combination of twin fiddles with guitars,bouzouki and double bass, plus the vocal harmonies of Aimeeand Morgan.

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Sat 2 June I 7.30pm I £13

RoddyWoombleplus Star Wheel PressKnown to thousands of fans as Idlewild’s front man, Roddy Woomble isalso a celebrated solo songwriter and performer in his own right. Roddyand his band have been touring the UK following the release of hiscritically-acclaimed album, The Impossible Song and Other Songs. As wellas songs from his new album, the live set will feature tunes from his 2006solo debutMy Secret is My Silence, Before the Ruin and several Idlewildclassics.www.roddywoomble.com

“A moving and quietly joyous collection of pieces weavingtogether strands of folk, jazz and country.” The Guardian

Sun 3 June I 8pm I

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex Management presents

The Boy with Tape on his FaceThe silent show that is creating a lot of talk. Mime with noise, stand-up with notalking, drama with no acting. You’ll laugh, you’ll scream and ultimately you’llend up like The Boy – lost for words. As seen on ITV1’s Comedy Rocks with JasonManford, BBC3’s Live@The Fringe and BBC2’s Comedy Prom with Tim Minchin.“A truly magical experience.” Chortle.co.uk“Utterly spectacular! Endlessly inventive, hysterically funny.Fight for a ticket.” Time Out

The native Virginians continue to draw impressive crowds at live music venues across Europe and America,complimented by extremely positive reviews from fans and critics alike.

“Furnace Mountain sound like a marriage between Be-Good Tanyas and the best bits ofNickel Creek – except with true Appalachian soil caked onto their boots.” Rob Adams, The Herald


£12, conc. £10


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Sat 16 June I 7.30pm I £10 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Glasgow Phoenix ChoirDiamond Jubilee Gala ConcertOne of the foremost mixed voice choirs in Scotland, the Glasgow Phoenix Choir continues to perform thesuperb arrangements of Scottish song for which it has become known around the world. With a repertoirespanning opera, chamber music, choral songs and folk music from many cultures, plus favourite songs fromhit musicals, you’re sure to fall in love with their voices all over again in their 60th year.Presented by The Rotary Club of Burntisland and Kinghorn. Sponsored by The Co-operative Funeralcare. All proceeds to CHAS and other Rotary Charities.

bel Canto Voices Tue 12 June I 7.30pm I £7, conc. £5. Family (4) £22

bel Canto Voices is a group of highly talented young people who rehearse and perform here at the AdamSmith Theatre throughout the year.

Thur 14 June I 7.30pm I £16 I Pre-theatre meals £10

KarenMathesonRecognised widely as the compelling vocalist of Celtic supergroupCapercaillie, Karen Matheson has also been involved in variouscollaborations as a solo performer, including appearances on theaward-winning Transatlantic Sessions series on the BBC. Currentlyrecording new material to be released later this year, Karen’s lastsolo album was Downriver, a simple and beautiful acoustic affair,providing the perfect platform to showcase her vocals.This performance sees Karen in a rare outing of her intimate soloshow with long-time collaborators, guitarist James Grant, pianistDonald Shaw and special guests.

Thur 7 – Sat 9 June I 7pm I Ticket price to be advised

Gail Neish Dance Studios present

The Sleeping Beauty &Dance Dance DanceCome and join the highly acclaimed Gail Neish Dance Studios at their annualshowcase. The wide range of dance styles on show will appeal to the first time dancespectator as well as the experienced theatre-goer. The Sleeping Beauty is a classicballet full of fairy-tale characters and can be enjoyed by all age groups.


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Tue 28 – Fri 31 August, Wed 5 & Thur 6 September

7.30pm I £21

The Lady Boysof BangkokCarnival QueensCome with16 of the world’s most entrancing beauties ontheir carnival parade. Feel the heartbreaking beats, sense themystery and live the intensity that can only be the Lady Boysof Bangkok’s all-new production, Carnival Queens.

Join the festivities as they parade through comedy, cabaretand carnival beat. Marvel at the perfect makeup, stunningcostumes and fabulous choreography, and witness some of theplanet's most famous divas getting the full Lady Boys treatment– including Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. Get bewitched by thevivid array of colours and be left breathless by our spectacularCarnival Queen in the grand finale. The party like no otherparty… the show like no other show… girls like no other girls– The Lady Boys of Bangkok are ready to party – are you?

Thur 26 – Sat 28 July I 7pm with Sat Mat 2pm

£10, conc. £5. Family (4) £25

ON at Fife Musical Theatre for Young People

West Side StoryThe world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmarkBroadway musical. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported tomodern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers findthemselves caught between warring street gangs, the ‘American’ Jetsand the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate,violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenchingand relevant musical dramas of our time. Famous songs include Tonight,Maria, I Feel Pretty, Somewhere and America.

“This is young arts in Fife at its best – what an amazingevening.” (audience feedback from Jesus Christ Superstar 2011)

“It’s better than the West End… I can’t believe it.”(audience feedback from Les Misérables SE 2011)

Performed entirely by students.


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Thur 13 – Sat 15 September I 8pm I £15


Gilded Balloon presents the Tron Production of

CasablancaWritten and directed by Morag FullertonSet in a tiny gin joint, this fast-paced, action-packed comedy is a smartand lovingly disrespectful tribute to an all-time classic film. Starring comicactor Gavin Mitchell impersonating Humphrey Bogart playing Rick Blaine,alongside a brilliant cast of Clare Waugh and Jimmy Chisholm.With a wonderful yet simple set design, the show has already receivedfive-star reviews at Glasgow’s Oran Mor, the Tron Theatre and EdinburghFringe. So raise a Bogart-style eyebrow, shed a Bergman-like tear, anddrown out the Nazis with a rousing chorus of the Marseillaise as yourevisit one of the greatest films of all time.“…pure theatre magic… the secret of the show’s success liesin its combination of anarchic stage sendup and real passionfor the essence of one of the great screen love-stories…”��The Scotsman

“…Fullarton has written a hilarious yet hugely reverentialhomage to Casablanca…” ��The Stage (Stage Must See)

Sun 16 September I 3pm I All seats £7 (4 for £24) I 55 mins

Theatre Café now open at lunchtime on Sunday performances.Children’s lunch packs available.

Hairy Maclary&Friends“Out of the gate and off for a walk, went Hairy Maclary fromDonaldson’s Dairy.” Following a sell-out run at the EdinburghFringe, a UK tour in 2011 and Christmas at the Sydney OperaHouse, Hairy Maclary and his friends are bounding off the pageand back onto the stage in Fife. Featuring favourite characterssuch as Hercules Morse (as big as a Horse) and Bottomley Potts(covered in spots), and packed with music, singing and classicHairy Maclary stories, this show is an absolute must for thewhole family.

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Mon 17 September I 2.30pm I £12, conc. £10

Keep Smiling ThroughLaughter, Tears and SongsRationing, bombing, digging for victory, make do and mend – throughout thehardship of war, the real people on Britain’s home front confided in theirdiaries. Now you can dive into their hearts and minds in this unique showcombining original, unpublished diary entries with classic songs of the SecondWorld War. Experience the lives of those who lived through it – the laughterand the tragedy – and a chance to sing along with some classic wartime songs.

Sat 22 September I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10

ThickSkin presents

The Staticby Davey Anderson, Directed & Choreographed by Neil BettlesA kinetic coming-of-age story about desire, guilt and mind over matter.‘Most people’s thoughts stay inside their heads. Not mine. My thoughtstravel. My thoughts do things. Don’t believe me? Just watch.’Following an award-winning debut in 2010, ThickSkin returns with a magnetic new play. A companyproducing heart-stopping visual theatre, ThickSkin is committed to collaborative, cross-disciplinaryperformances that will inspire audiences.www.thickskintheatre.co.uk“a beautiful piece of multimedia, multiform theatre.” ��The List on Blackout

Developed in Association With The Core at Corby Cube with Support From National Theatre of Scotland.

Keep Smiling Throughwill be atCarnegie Hall on Tue 18, RothesHalls on Wed 19 and Thur 20September at Lochgelly Centre.

Summer Workshop ProductionsWould you like to be on stage at the Adam Smith Theatre? If you are mad about singing, dancing and acting,then here’s a chance for you to spend a whole week (or more!) working hard on a production which will culminatein a public performance. No experience is necessary but places are limited. Application forms are available todownload from our website at www.onfife.com/summerworkshops or can be collected from Box Office.A Spanner in the Works at the Mattress FactoryA drama project suitable for ages 8 – 14 years I Casting: Friday 1 June, Saturday 2 JuneWorkshops: Saturday 7 – Saturday 14 July I Performances: 7pm Friday 13, 2pm Saturday 14

West Side StoryA Musical Production suitable for ages 15 – 24 I Casting: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 JuneWorkshops: Sunday 15 July – Saturday 28 July I Performances: 7pm Thursday 26, 7pm Fri 27, Matinee & 7pm Sat 28

The String of PerilsA drama project suitable for ages 6 – 11 years I Workshops: Monday 30 July – Saturday 4 AugustPerformance: 2pm Saturday 4 August

Get A Move OnA dance project suitable for ages 12 – 17 years I Workshops: Wednesday 8 August – Saturday 11 AugustPerformance 7pm Saturday 11 August


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A lovely art deco theatre in the heart of Dunfermline, Carnegie Hall presents a fantastic range of music,drama, comedy, dance and children’s shows. The adjacent Music Institute with its meeting rooms andstudio theatre welcomes local arts and children’s groups and hosts the creation of new productions.

Located within Carnegie Hall, Tiffany’s stunning bistro bar is family-friendly, with terrific views acrossthe Forth Bridges. It’s open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 3.30pm, and serves meals, snacks andhome baking. Tiffany’s also offers a Call and Collect service letting you call ahead and collect yourmeal at a time that suits you. The bar is open on performance nights and our popular pre-theatre mealsare available on selected shows. Tiffany’s can also be booked for a celebratory meal or even a smallwedding. To discuss your special event, call Tiffany’s direct on 01383 602397.

East Port, Dunfermline KY12 7JABox Office: 01383 602302Box Office open 10am–5.30pm Mon–Satand one hour before performances

Wed 9 May I 7.30pm I £14

Simon YatesThe Wild WithinFollowing his successful Beyond the Void series of talks,mountaineer Simon Yates is back with The Wild Within.

One of the world’s most prolific and accomplishedmountaineers, Simon is best known for being the climberforced to cut Joe Simpson’s rope during their fatefuldescent of Peru’s Siula Grande – a story retold in thebestselling book and film, Touching the Void.

In The Wild Within, Simon recounts his experiences ofteaming up with mountaineering legends Doug Scott,Andy Parkin and Joe Simpson, and his perpetual quest toseek out the world’s last few remaining wildernesses.


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Sat 12 May I 7.30pm I £6

Smallpetitklein present

CutSpend an evening in the company of a double murderer in thismysterious and highly-inventive performance. As you are ledthrough the bowels of Carnegie Hall – can you stay one stepahead of the hatchet-carrying hunter?

Carmen works in an abattoir owned by a vegetarian, whoinherited it after the death of his father. Driven mad by the moralpredicament he faces, the new owner lusts after Carmen tosatisfy his desires.

Based on Bizet’s opera Carmen, Cut features new music byrenowned Scottish composer Quee MacArthur, carefullyblended with the original score. Tour the abattoir during theperformance and slowly discover Carmen’s world, whiletrying to avoid your gruesome fate…

A fully-immersive sensory experience, featuring fantastic livedance performances, Cut is a comedy horror performance thatwill let you see a side of the theatre you never knew existed!

Led by award-winning choreographer Thomas Small,Smallpetitklein are currently the Dance Company in Residencewith ON at Fife with support from Creative Scotland.

Sat 12 May I 11.30am & 1.30pm I £4.50, conc. £3.50 I 40 mins

Frozen Charlotte Productions present

PaperbellePaperbelle’s world is blank and plain, and she likes it that way.She’s heard of colour, but would prefer things to stay exactly asthey are – blank and plain.

The colours, on the other hand, want to play games, and theywant Paperbelle to join in. Paperbelle’s world is changing –will she try to stop it, or might she find it’s not as bad as it firstseemed...?

“Beautifully engineered, full of really clever surprises.”The Herald ��

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Fresh from their regular appearances on prime-time BBC One in The Magicians, and being namedBest Comedy Illusionists at the World Magic Awards, Barry and Stuart are ready to astound audiencesin Fife with their incredible new live show.

In the first half of the show, marvel at some of the world’s finest illusions, hair-raising tricks and most devioussleight-of-hand. Then, in the second half, prepare to have your mind blown as the pair reveal how it wasall done!

Please note this show is not suitable for children under the age of 12.

“A triumph of astonishing illusions.”��Time Out

”Darkly brilliant… pure magic.”��The List

Sun 13 May I 7.30pm I £18, conc. £17 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Aly Bain &Phil CunninghamAly and Phil are two of Scotland’s best-loved traditional musicians,with their shows regarded as one of the high points of the Scottishmusical calendar.Aly is regarded as Scotland's foremost traditional-style fiddler.He was a founder member of the great Boys of the Lough, and histelevision series Down Home and The Transatlantic Sessions 1& 2were widely acclaimed.Phil trained classically in the accordion and violin, before joining hisbrother John in Silly Wizard and achieving popularity worldwide.He presented The World Accordion to Phil last year, journeyingthrough Europe to play with some of the finest Celtic musicians.

Fri 18 May I 7.30pm I £14, conc. £12


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Sat 26 May I 7.30pm I £14, conc. £12

Emily SmithEmily Smith is one of the leading singers in the Scottishfolk scene today. Her stunning vocals have gained heraward-winning recognition worldwide, most recently twonominations at the 2012 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for FolkSinger of the Year and Best Traditional Track. With songwritingthat has been compared to that of Joni Mitchell, she alsopresents fresh, new interpretations of traditional songs and iscarving out her own path in the current resurgence of folk music.

She appears at Carnegie Hall with her band Jamie McClennan(fiddle, guitar and backing vocals) and Matheu Watson (guitar,fiddle and whistle).

Sat 19 May I 7.30pm I £14

LivewireLivewire are a unique six man tribute to AC/DC whobring you over two hours of high voltage rock and roll.Both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras of the bandare included, with two very individual singers in thesame explosive performance! The band come completewith cannons, walkways, backdrops and drapes.The frenzied schoolboy antics of Angus Young are alsofaithfully reproduced. You’ll be on your feet to all theclassic numbers fromWhole Lotta Rosie and Highway toHell to Thunderstruck and Back In Black.

Emily’s latest release Traiveller’s Joy is a beautiful collection of traditional and self penned songs inspired byEmily’s travels overseas. Emily’s originals blend alongside new settings of traditional material, much of whichwas sourced from Scotland’s travelling people. Covers include Richard Thompson’sWaltzing’s For Dreamers,and Somewhere Along the Road by Rick Kemp which Emily recently performed on BBC One’s Songs ofPraise. Other TV appearances include the award winning Transatlantic Sessions and BBC’s Hogmanay Live.


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Thur 31 May I 8pm I £12, conc. £10

Dennis Rollins’Velocity Trio“Dennis is no ordinary trombonist” says London Evening Standard.Virtuoso trombonist Dennis Rollins has performed at the forefront of UKjazz, funk and pop for 25 years, sharing the stage with such stars asMaceo Parker, Brand New Heavies and Courtney Pine. The award-winning trombonist (BBC Jazz Award for Best Band, Ronnie Scott’sJazz Award, British Jazz Award) presents his brand new power trioproject, playing music from his electrifying new album The 11thGate – a brilliant mix of sophisticated contemporary jazzarrangements with simmering funk grooves featuring organ maestroRoss Stanley and fiery Portugese drummer Pedro Segundo.

Sat 2 June I 7.30pm I £22.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Sounds ofthe SupremesLed by 70s/80s “Supreme” Kaaren RaglandHear Motown classics, standards and contemporary songs brought to lifewith the Sounds of the Supremes – the only group of their type endorsed byMotown. Delivering fantastic vocals with stylish choreography and unrivaledglamour, the group will perform classics including Stop In The Name OfLove, Where Did Our Love Go, You Can’t Hurry Love, Baby Love, NathanJones and Automatically Sunshine.

The Supremes’ music personified the Motown Sound that influenced ageneration, which has shown itself to be one of the most definitive andenduring contributions to American pop music history.

Fri 1 & Sat 2 June I 7.30pm I £7, conc. £6

Dunfermline Dramatic Society presents

The Importance of Being EarnestTwo young gentlemen living in 1890's England have taken to bending the truth inorder to put some excitement into their lives. Things start to go awry when they endup together in the countryside and their deceptions are discovered – threatening tospoil their romantic pursuits.www.dunfermlinedramatic.co.uk


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Wed 6 – Sat 9 June I 7.15pm with Sat Mat 2.15pm I £12, conc. £10, Sat Mat £10

Lochgelly & District Amateur Musical Association present

Crazy For YouA stage-struck New York playboy, Bobby Child, is sent to a small, poor town inNevada, to close down the local theatre. Once there, he soon falls in love withthe theatre owner’s daughter, Polly. In order to save the theatre, he dreams up ascheme to raise money by staging a fantastic show. With marvellous music byGeorge Gershwin including Someone to Watch Over Me, Embraceable You,Nice Work If You Can Get It and I Got Rhythm, this show will have you rooting forBobby while enjoying superb show tunes.

Fri 15 June I 7.30pm I £12, conc. £10 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society present

Princess IdaA princess founds a women’s university and teaches that women are superior to men,and should therefore rule, in this comic opera. Satirising feminism, women’s educationand Darwinian evolution, which were all highly controversial in Victorian England,Princess Ida features some of the best music written by Sullivan. This is a wonderfulopportunity for Gilbert and Sullivan lovers to see this rarely performed opera.Tickets are also available from the Dunfermline G&S ticket hotline 07582 731290.

Sat 16 & Sun 17 June I 11.30am I £4.50, conc. £3.50 I 50 mins

Tiffany’s will now be open both the Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes.Children’s lunchboxes available.

M6 Theatre Company presents

Sunflowers & ShedsWritten and directed by Gilly Baskeryfield and Dot Wood. Originalmusic by Tayo Akinbode. Perfect for ages 5+, this tale of fun, family,and friendship on an allotment will brighten your day.

When the lively Isabella arrives on the neighbouring plot, Frank’speaceful routine is turned upside-down. With patience, time, and alittle understanding, the seeds of friendship soon grow alongside thepotatoes, primroses, memories and dreams. So dig out your welliesand join Frank, Isabella and her friendly chickens on a journey that’ssure to nourish your heart and feed your imagination.

“Spellbinding tale of friendship and growth.” The Stage

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at a glanceMayTue 1 – Sat 5 7.15pm, Sat Mat 2.15pm Kelty Musical Association – Oklahoma! Carnegie HallThur 3 – Sat 5 8pm, Sat Mat 4.30pm Guilty Pleasures Adam Smith TheatreFri 4 7.30pm Love and Money Rothes HallsSat 5 8pm Scottish Swing Orchestra Rothes HallsSun 6 7.30pm Stars of Strictly Rothes HallsTue 8 7.30pm Passing Places Adam Smith TheatreTue 8 7.30pm Woodmill Singers – An Evening of their Music Carnegie HallWed 9 7.30pm Simon Yates – The Wild Within Carnegie HallThur 10 7.30pm European Ballet – Sleeping Beauty Adam Smith TheatreThur 10 – Sat 12 7.30pm The 14th Kingdom of Fife Beer Festival Rothes HallsFri 11 7.30pm Woody Pines Adam Smith TheatreFri 11 7.30pm East Fife Ladies Choir Rothes HallsSat 12 11.30am & 1.30pm Frozen Charlotte – Paperbelle Carnegie HallSat 12 7.30pm The Blues Band Adam Smith TheatreSat 12 7.30pm SPK Cut Carnegie HallSat 12 7.30pm Dominic Kirwan Rothes HallsSun 13 – Mon 14 Various The Gruffalo Adam Smith TheatreSun 13 7.30pm Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Carnegie HallWed 16 & Thur 17 7pm Carnegie College Showcase Carnegie HallThur 17 7.30pm Ladies of Country Rothes HallsFri 18 – Sat 19 Various Caroline Kelly Dance Academy Adam Smith TheatreFri 18 7.30pm Barry and Stuart – Show & Tell Carnegie HallFri 18 – Sun 20 Various Cirque du Ciel – ShangHi Rothes HallsSat 19 7.30pm Livewire Carnegie HallSun 20 7.30pm Italia ‘n’ Caledonia Adam Smith TheatreMon 21 7.30pm A Gala Night for Jim Baxter Adam Smith TheatreWed 23 – Fri 25 7.30pm Glenrothes Theatre Company – Bad Day at Black Frog Creek Rothes HallsThur 24 & Fri 25 7pm Carnegie College Showcase Carnegie HallSat 26 7.30pm Emily Smith Carnegie HallSat 26 7.30pm Buddy Holly – A Legend Reborn Rothes HallsSun 27 7.30pm SNJO with Randy Brecker Adam Smith TheatreWed 30 7pm Ian Rankin Lochgelly CentreThur 31 7.30pm Mark Beaumont – My Adventures So Far Adam Smith TheatreThur 31 7.30pm Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Rothes HallsThur 31 8pm Dennis Rollins Carnegie Hall

JuneFri 1 7.30pm Furnace Mountain Adam Smith TheatreFri 1 7.30pm One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen Rothes HallsFri 1 & Sat 2 7.30pm Dunfermline Dramatic – The Importance of Being Earnest Carnegie HallSat 2 7.30pm Roddy Woomble plus Star Wheel Press Adam Smith TheatreSat 2 7.30pm The Sound of the Supremes Carnegie HallSat 2 7.30pm The Demon Barbers – Time Gentlemen Please Rothes HallsSun 3 8pm The Boy with Tape on His Face Adam Smith TheatreWed 6 – Sat 9 7.15pm & 2.15pm Lochgelly Musical Association – Crazy for You Carnegie HallThur 7 – Sat 9 7pm Gail Neish Dance Studios Adam Smith TheatreThur 7 – Sat 9 7pm Laura McFadden Dance School Lochgelly CentreTue 12 7.30pm Bel Canto Voices Adam Smith TheatreThur 14 7.30pm Karen Matheson Adam Smith TheatreFri 15 & Sat 16 Fri 7pm/Sat 1pm & 7pm Cheryl Crawford School of Dance Rothes HallsFri 15 & Sat 16 Fri 7pm/Sat 2pm & 7pm The Dance Academy – Showcase Lochgelly CentreFri 15 7.30pm D.G.S.S. – Princess Ida Carnegie HallSat 16 & Sun 17 11.30am M6 Theatre Company – Sunflowers & Sheds Carnegie HallSat 16 7.30pm Glasgow Phoenix Choir Adam Smith TheatreSat 16 7.30pm Macfloyd Carnegie HallSun 17 1pm & 6.30pm Starlet Dance Studio Dance Show Carnegie HallThur 21 7pm Iain Banks Lochgelly CentreFri 22 & Sat 23 7pm Lorraine Taggart School of Dance Carnegie HallFri 22 & Sat 23 Fri 10.30am; Sat 2pm Mikey and Addie Lochgelly CentreFri 22 & Sat 23 June 7.30pm Carnegie Youth Theatre Carnegie Hall


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at a glanceSun 24 6pm Fife Academy of Performing Arts Carnegie HallTue 26 2.30pm The Good Old Days of Music Hall and Variety Carnegie HallWed 27 7.30pm Celtic Dream Rothes HallsSat 30 TBC Lochgelly Brass Band Lochgelly CentreSat 30 8pm Tom Stade Carnegie Hall

JulyWed 4 11am & 2pm Chris and Pui – Roadshow 2012 Carnegie HallFri 13 – Sun 16 July National Festival of Youth Theatre Rothes HallsSun 15 3pm Key Chorale Society – Sarasota Carnegie HallSun 15 2.45pm & 4.45pm Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust Lochgelly CentreWed 25 7.30pm The Tubes & Fee Waybill Carnegie HallThur 26 – Sat 28 7pm & Sat Mat 2pm West Side Story Adam Smith Theatre

AugustSat 11 7.30pm Kingdom Brass Annual Concert Lochgelly CentreSat 11 7pm The Button Key Accordion Club Rothes HallsFri 24 & Sat 25 Fri 6pm/Sat 2.30pm Encore School of Performing Arts Carnegie HallTue 28 – Fri 31 7.30pm Lady Boys – Carnival Queens Adam Smith Theatre

SeptemberSat 1 & Sun 2 12 noon & 3pm The Singing Kettle – Shake, Rattle and Roll Carnegie HallWed 5 & Thur 6 7.30pm Lady Boys – Carnival Queens Adam Smith TheatreThur 6 7.30pm Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham Rothes HallsFri 7 7.30pm The Bon Jovi Experience Carnegie HallSat 8 7.30pm The Jersey Boys Carnegie HallFri 14 7.30pm Masters of the House Rothes HallsFri 14 7.30pm Indian Takeaway with Hardeep Singh Kohli Carnegie HallThur 13 – Sat 15 8pm Casablanca Adam Smith TheatreSat 15 7.30pm The Alexander Brothers Carnegie HallSat 15 7.30pm Shakatak Rothes HallsSun 16 3pm Hairy Maclary Adam Smith TheatreMon 17 2.30pm Keep Smiling Through Adam Smith TheatreTue 18 2.30pm Keep Smiling Through Carnegie HallWed 19 2.30pm Keep Smiling Through Rothes HallsThur 20 2.30pm Keep Smiling Through The Lochgelly CentreThur 20 7.30pm The Drifters Rothes HallsFri 21 7.30pm The Music of the Hollies Rothes HallsSat 22 7pm Fiddlers’ Rally Carnegie HallSat 22 7.30pm ThickSkin’s Static Adam Smith TheatreTue 25 – Sat 29 7.30pm, Sat Mat 2.30pm GAMA – Fiddler on the Roof Rothes HallsThur 27 7.30pm HM Band of The Royal Marines Carnegie HallFri 28 7.30pm From The Jam Carnegie Hall

ON at ChristmasTickets go on sale from 2 April!

Fri 30 November – Mon 24 December Matinee and evening performancesHansel and Gretel at Carnegie Hall. Tickets £12, conc. £9.50.

Matinee and evening perfomancesSleeping Beauty at Adam Smith Theatre. £14, conc. £11.


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Sat 16 June I 7.30pm I £15

MacfloydScotland's tribute to Pink Floyd return to Carnegie Hall after the roaringsuccess of their last visit. Playing an unforgettable mix of Floyd classics,including material from Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here,The Wall and The Division Bell.

In a show lasting over two hours, you will witness a level ofmusicianship that is second-to-none and ensures MacFloyd’s positionas arguably the best Pink Floyd cover band in the UK. Fans are infor a dazzling display of 70s psychedelia, lasers and special effects.

Tue 26 June I 2.30pm I £12.50, conc. £11.50 I High Tea £10

Mark Andrews Award Winning Productions present

The Good Old Days ofMusic Hall and VarietyA fantastic, brand new show for all ages, which promises to take you backto the glory days of stage entertainment. With a powerhouse performancefrom TV legend Stu Francis, and backed by a full supporting company ofsingers, this show blends hilarious comedy, speciality acts, a chairman andlive band with loads of wonderful songs you won’t be able to resist singingalong with!

Sun 17 June I 1pm & 6.30pm I £7

Starlet Dance StudioShowtime 2012Enjoy a fantastic evening of dance from local children in Fife,showcasing all styles of dance. Hiphop, freestyle, ballet, tap,rock and roll and commercial will be on display.

Sun 24 June I 7pm I £10

Fife Academy of Performing ArtsThe Academy proudly presents its end of year performance of four mini musicals – Annie, 42nd Street,Hairspray andMary Poppins – plus dance numbers from their musical theatre and dance school.


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Wed 4 July I 11am & 2pm I £12, conc. £10

40 mins + interval + 40 minutes

Chris& PuiRoadshow 2012Chris and Pui – the hottest duo on children’s TV – areback on tour with a sparkling new show. Come alongand sing, dance and join in with everyone’s favouritedouble act, fresh from appearing on CBeebies inShow Me Show Me.

The duo invite their young audience to join them forsketches, songs, and loads of audience participation.Bring your favourite toy (a teddy bear, doll or characterfigure) and join in the fun! Parents – hang on to yourkids and their toys, as it will be a lively show!

Sat 30 June I 8pm I £15

Comedy Store Management and 4DVD proudly presents

Tom Stade LiveFollowing his stellar stand-up performances on Live At TheApollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Stand UpFor The Week, funnyman Tom Stade returns to Fife.

Tom’s masterful stage presence, irresistible charm and sheergreat storytelling ability have placed him in the top tierof alternative comedians.

So get ready to enter the off-beat world of Tom Stade for a nightof comedy you won’t forget.

“Wonderfully imaginative, original and hilarious.”Rhod Gilbert

“Gloriously funny, silly and smart.”��The Scotsman


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Sun 15 July I 3pm I £5, conc. £3

Key Chorale SocietyThe Key Chorale, a sixty-strong chorus, are on a first time visit all the wayfrom Sarasota – Dunfermline’s sister city in Florida. They will perform songsfor a summer evening, with a pot pourri of choral classics, folk music,spirituals and popular songs. Don’t miss this chance to catch our friends fromacross the Atlantic as they make a rare appearance in Scotland.

Sat 1 & Sun 2 September I 12 noon & 3pm

£11 I Family Saver £40 I Groups 10+ £9 I 90 mins + interval

Rothes Halls Café now open on the Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes.Children’s lunchboxes available.

The Singing KettleShake, Rattle and RollRosie has invited the Singing Kettle to help her prepare for the Best KeptGarden at Kettle Village Flower Show. Cilla, Artie, Gary and KevinShake, Rattle and Roll her garden to life with superb singalong songslike Ants Went Marching, Homemade Band and Bear in the Woods.Jock and Jeremy, the Singing Chefs, have entered the soup makingcompetition and Bonzo the Dog is up to mischief as he waters more thanjust the plants in the garden! Make a shaker or bring along a musicalinstrument and play along with this brand new musical extravaganza.

“... a delight for kids, parents and grandparents alike.The laughter, singing and interaction is contagious.”Edinburgh Evening News

Wed 25 July I 7.30pm I £18.50

The Tubesand Fee WaybillThe Tubes are a San Francisco-based rock band,whose 1975 debut album included the hit single,White Punks on Dope. They are perhaps bestremembered for their 1983 single She’s a Beauty,a top 10 US hit with a frequently played music video inthe early days of MTV. Join them at Carnegie Hall fortheir ONLY Scottish date on their European Tour.

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Fri 7 September I 7.30pm I £16.50

The Bon JoviExperienceAn outstanding tribute to the legendary Bon Jovi,from the only Bon Jovi tribute band in the world tohave played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovihimself. So much does lead singer Tony Pearceresemble Jon Bon Jovi that fans may have thoughtthere were two Bon Jovis on stage!

Recreating Bon Jovi Live in Concert, The Bon JoviExperience perform all the great hits: Livin’ On a Prayer,Keep the Faith, Bad Medicine, You Give Love a BadName, and many, many more.

Sat 8 September I 7.30pm I £17.50, conc. £15


The Ragdolls presenta Tribute to the JerseyBoys – Frankie Valli& the Four SeasonsThe remarkable rise to stardom of one of the most successfulbands in pop music history is told in this sensational show.Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of thetracks invented their own unique sound, sold 100 million recordsworldwide, and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Get ready for a spectacular tribute to the band, featuringeverything that made them so exciting: the mob, the heartaches,the triumphs and the music. Relive the classic hits, includingCan’t Take my Eyes off You, OhWhat a Night, Walk Like a Man,Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye), Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cryand many more.


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Tue 18 September I 2.30pm I £12, conc. £10 I See page 13 for details

Keep Smiling Through – Laughter, Tears and Songs


Sat 15 September I 7.30pm I £14, conc. £12


The AlexanderBrothers+Support

The Alexander Brothers have always been in demand for theatreproductions and television programmes and still regularly tour aroundthe world. Come along and join Tom and Jack as they embark on their2011 Take Me Back Tour around Scotland. It is now 50 years since theymade their first appearance as professional entertainers at the WebsterTheatre in Arbroath and they are back to perform a great selection oftheir best known hits including their chart topping hit Nobody’s Child.The show will also feature a fantastic local support act.

Fri 14 September I 7.30pm I £15

Seabright Productions presents

Indian Takeawaywith HardeepSingh KohliEveryone loves a curry – after all, it is Britain’s national dish! Broadcaster,writer and Celebrity Masterchef finalist Hardeep Singh Kohli is on amission to find the best Indian takeaway in the UK. For his third nationaltour show – following two sell-out years on the road and at the Edinburghfestival – Hardeep will order a takeaway live on stage for delivery to thetheatre, having selected one from audience suggestions submitted viaHardeepLive.com. Hardeep will then race against time to cook his ownsumptuous feast before the takeaway arrives. Along the way, he’ll besharing recipe tips, anecdotes and wonderful stories of his shared Scottishand Indian heritage. The show culminates with some lucky audiencemembers coming on stage to sample both meals. Make sure you bookearly for a good seat to be first in the queue!

“Kohli’s evening of cookery and anecdotes left areassuringly warm aftertaste.” �� The Times


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Thur 27 September I 7.30pm I £12 (conc. £10) I Season tickets £48 (conc. £40) I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal MarinesScotland Concert SeriesIn their distinguishing white helmets, Royal Marine Bands are celebrated for the quality of their music, visualgrandeur and precision drill. The Band’s repertoire includes popular classics, Big Band, contemporary worksand entertaining solo features. The Corps of Drums bring movement, colour and the tradition of the ceremonialoccasions. The series continues with performances on Thursday 1 November, Thursday 24 January 2013,Thursday 21 February and Thursday 21 March. Season tickets go on sale Friday 6 July at 10am.

Sat 22 September I 7pm I £10, conc. £8

Dunfermline Strathspey & ReelSociety 22nd Fiddlers’ RallyDunfermline Strathspey & Reel Society present over 70 musicians from societiesall over Scotland, under the baton of Ron Smith. The show features guestaccordionist Alan Roy, who is twice British Accordion Champion, as well ashaving numerous Scottish titles under his belt.www.dunfermlinesrs.co.uk

Fri 28 September I 7.30pm I £20

From The JamIn the City–35th AnniversaryIn 1977, The Jam released their debut album In the City. The record hit a nervewith the youth of the time, immediately becoming a hit. The Jam went on tobecome one of the UK’s biggest selling bands, and 2012 marks the 35thanniversary of this seminal album. In one of only a select number of shows,From The Jam, featuring Bruce Foxton, Russell Hastings and Mark Brzezicki,will perform the album in its entirety, as well as some of the band’s greatest hitsand album tracks. With tracks such as In the City, The Modern World, ‘A’ BombIn Wardour Street , The Eton Rifles, Going Underground and A Town CalledMalice, if you’re a Jam fan, you can’t afford to miss this gig!


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Lochgelly Centre officially reopened in February 2012, following a £2.5 million investment byFife Council. A new glass-fronted extension houses a modern library and reception area, localoffice services, plus a state-of-the-art computing centre and visual arts gallery. The completelyrevamped centre includes art rooms, meetings rooms, dance studio and sports hall as well asthe main theatre auditorium.

ON at Lochgelly Centre hosts a wide range of courses and classes in visual arts (pottery,jewellery making and glass fusing), dance, drama and music including The Band project.For full details and to book visitwww.onfife.com

Our modern café bar, Lilly’s serves a variety of hot and cold refreshments, making it theperfect destination for a relaxing break or a light lunch. Lilly’s is open10am – 3pm Mon – Satand also offers a Call and Collect service with food freshly made on request and packed up,ready to take away and enjoy. The bar is open for all performances.

Wed 30 May I 7pm I £4.50/ £4

Ian RankinMeet best selling author Ian Rankin. Fife born Ian is possiblybest known for his Inspector Rebus books but has gone on towrite many others including most recently The Complaintsand Doors Open. Ian will be reading from his latest book,The Impossible Dead as well as talking about his writingcareer. Books will be available for sale on the night.Come along and find out if Ian will reveal any secretsabout his next novel.

Bank Street, Lochgelly KY5 9RDBox Office: 01592 583303Box Office open 10am–5.30pm Mon–Satand one hour before performances

Thur 7 – Sat 9 June I 7pm I £10, conc. £8

Dance FeverStudents present a fast-paced show covering Hip Hop, Jazz/Tap, Disco,Ballet, Contemporary and more. Performed by dancers from 2 years toadults. A great show for family, friends and lovers of dance.


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Fri 15 & Sat 16 June I Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm & 7pm I Ticket price to be advised

The Dance Academy ShowcaseCelebrating 20 years in Fife, The Dance Academy return to Lochgelly Centreto perform an anniversary showcase. Fresh, original choreography in avariety of dance disciplines, with fabulous costumes and an endless supplyof energy promise a programme to suit all ages and tastes. Join them for thisspecial ‘birthday’ performance.

Fri 22 & Sat 23 June I Fri 10.30am; Sat 2pm

£4.50, conc. £3.50 I 50 mins

Andy Manley, Rob Evans and macrobert present

Mikey and AddieA fast-paced, funny and emotional tale which looks at thedifficulties of growing up. It’s hard to tell when your life willchange. Hard to spot that moment, that day where you wakeup normal, but end up falling far from everything you’ve everknown. Spinning into nothingness. Today is that day.

Mikey is10. A sunny boy. He lives alone with his mum.Mikey’s mum has a secret. It is not well kept. Everyone knows it.Everyone except for Mikey. Addie is a good girl. She doesn’t telllies. Her father makes sure of that. Addie tells the truth. It’s whatyou have to do. Isn’t it?

Mikey and Addie is a highly visual piece of storytelling thatasks how do you work out who you are when everythingaround you is changing.

Supported through the Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund.


Thurs 21 June I 7pm I £4.50

Iain BanksRenowned Fife author Iain Banks will be making an eagerlyawaited appearance in the Lochgelly Centre. Iain will be readingfrom his much anticipated mainstream novel Stonemouth andtaking questions from the audience. It is now over 25 years sinceIain broke on to the literary scene with his novel The WaspFactory. In Stonemouth Iain has produced yet another stunningnovel. Copies of Iain’s books will be on sale on the night, whichhe will be happy to sign.

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Sun 15 July I 2.45pm & 4.45pm I £7, Schools £1

Scottish SchoolsOrchestra TrustThe Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust (SScOT) presents two end-of-courseconcerts performed by children aged 9 to 15, conducted by MatthewRowe, Robin Wedderburn, Susan Dingle and Bede Williams, as theculmination of SScOT’s hugely popular annual residential course, heldthis year in Dunblane.www.ssot.org.uk

“A fascinating insight into the potential of youth.” The Herald

Fife Summer Jazz Course 201230th AnniversarySupported by FYJO I Course Director: Richard Michael

Full residential rate £390 (non-residential £275)

Monday 2nd to Friday 6th July I St Leonard's School, St Andrews

Do you love playing Jazz? Do you want to learn from experienced tutors or just brushup on your existing skills? The Fife Summer Jazz Course is an all-inclusive, practicalcourse which is designed to give you an overview of key Jazz skills, including:Instrumental, Playing in a group, Theory, Taking a solo, Listening, Vocalising,Transcription and Arrangement.

Find out more and download an application form at www.onfife.com/jazzcourse orcontact Lyn Christie on 08451 555555 ext 446046

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Fri 4 May I 7.30pm I £26

Love andMoneyFollowing their sell-out performances in theSummer and their SECC show in December,one of the biggest and best bands ever to havecome out of Scotland, Love and Money, willperform a select run of dates in Scotland tocelebrate the release of their new album.“I’ve always tried to make music that you cankeep going back to and keep finding thingswithin it,” said frontman and songwriter JamesGrant in a recent interview, a commentabundantly borne out by Love and Money’smercurial, edgily literate amalgam of soul, rock,jazz, funk, blues and country. Expect a setchock-full of classic songs as well as somebrilliant new songs from their latest album.

A modern and well-equipped events and conference centre situated in the Kingdom ShoppingCentre in Glenrothes, Rothes Halls hosts large-scale music, comedy and drama productions.Our busy café is open 8.30am – 3pm and offers delicious, freshly prepared meals, plus coffeeand home baking. The bar is open 1 hour before performances on show nights. Look out for ourpopular pre-theatre meals on selected shows.Our catering team can also provide full servicefor conferences, social events and dinner dances.Fifespace and Fotospace, our vibrant galleries for visual arts are locatedon the first floor, with free entry and a new exhibition every six weeks.The first floor also features conference rooms, suitable for interviews,seminars, training courses, presentations and dinner dances.

Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes KY7 5NXBox Office: 01592 611101

Box Office open 10am–5.30pm Mon–Satand one hour before performances


Sun 6 May I 7.30pm I £20 I Pre-theatre meals £10

Starsof Strictly‘Strictly’ may be absent from our TV screens just nowbut here’s an opportunity to experience the passion andexpertise live! This will be an evening of exhibitiondance routines featuring the Rumba, Waltz, Jive,Foxtrot, Tango and more from Strictly Come Dancingstars Katya Virshilas, Pasha Kovalev and two guestdancers.


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Fri 11 May I 7.30pm I £10

East FifeLadies ChoirPresenting their Spring Concert, for the first time at theRothes Halls, is East Fife Ladies Choir – singing a wide range of songs from classical to pop to the musicals.Their guest for the evening is well-known local singer, Robin Ozog with a selection from his variedrepertoire. Prepare to be entertained as the ladies intend to prove that Friday night is music night.

Sat 5 May I 8pm (Dance Lesson at 7pm) I £15, conc. £12.50


The Scottish Swing OrchestraThe Big Dance with Ian HunterReturning after a marvellous night last year, Fife musician Dave Batchelor leadsthe popular Scottish Swing Orchestra – a 16 piece dance band who’ll beplaying great music while you dance the night away. If you’re not sure how todo it, turn up at 7pm and get a free dance lesson. In an hour you’ll be chacha-ing and tangoing to the SSO.Special guest star Iain Hunter, the new TV singing sensation from Kinross, singsthe songs of the Rat Pack – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr.



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Sat 12 May I 7.30pm I £17.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

DominicKirwanDominic is one of Ireland’s most popular recording artists and hecovers a vast range of styles. He takes a refreshingly new look atthe finest Country, Pop and traditional Irish music, complementedwith his show-stopping ballads sung in his rich, distinctive voice.He cites a wide variety of influences from Garth Brooks to KennyRogers via Tom Jones. He has shared the stage with some ofcountry music’s greats including TammyWynette, Don Williamsand The Drifters. See more info at dominickirwan.com

Thur 17 May I 7.30pm I £25


LadiesofCountryHosted by Tay AM’s Ally Bally

This fantastic, nostalgic show features the legendaryLynn Anderson, direct from the USA, performing allher hit songs including (I Never Promised You A)Rose Garden.

Lynn is joined on stage by America’s SweetheartJeannie C Riley, singing all her hits including thesmash No.1 Harper Valley PTA.

Ireland’s “Patsy Cline” and “Queen of Country”Sally Kelly, together with Scotland’s Ann Williamsonand Sary Jory with her band round off this incredibleline-up. There will also be a Special Tribute to Billie


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Wed 23 – Fri 25 May I 7.30pm I £6, conc. £5

Glenrothes Theatre Company present

Bad Day atBlack Frog CreekA play with music. Book and Lyrics by John Gardiner and Fiz Coleman, music byAndrew Parr.The Muldoon Mob arrive in Black Frog Creek, determined to retrieve the diamondwhich saloon-keeper Lil has had cemented into one of her teeth.

Fri 18 – Sun 20 May I Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 2.30pm & 7pm

£23, conc. £20. Child £15, Family (4) £70

Cirque du CielShangHiShangHi features over 30 amazingly multi talented and skilled performers who give you two hours ofacrobatics, modern dance, martial arts, original music and many other traditional and modern Chineseelements in an amazing fantasy adventure, the next generation of Cirque du Soleil.

With over 500 superb costumes, intricate scenery and fantastic lighting, the show features some astonishingroutines including Mexican hat juggling, the terrifying yet beautiful aerial silks, and the famous death defyingChinese Monkey Poles, which is a dizzying mix of balancing, tumbling, spinning, and brilliant live drumming.



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Sat 26 May I 7.30pm I £18.50, conc. £17.50


Buddy HollyA Legend RebornMarc Robinson – the UK’s number one Buddy – revivesclassic hits like Peggy Sue, That’ll be the Day andOh Boy.Backed by a band reminiscent of the Crickets in theirFifties heyday, Buddy Holly – A Legend Reborn is anauthentic slice of rock ’n’ roll nostalgia that ensuresBuddy’s incredible legacy of unforgettable hit songs liveson. That’ll be a very special day, guaranteed! The all-starcast has appeared in Royal Variety Performances andinclude winners from TV’s Stars in Their Eyes.

“A real foot-tapping extravaganza.”EncoreMagazine

Thur 31 May I 7.30pm I £18, conc. £10. Family (4) £50

Mugenkyo Taiko DrummersAn evening with Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers means thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums whichinterweave with layers of percussive sounds and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display ofprecise choreography & sheer athleticism. Through years of rigorous touring as Europe’s leading taikodrum group, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own, retainingthe traditional spirit of taiko yet creating a contemporary sound and a modern stage show that hascaptivated audiences everywhere…www.taiko.co.uk

“Drumming as an almost religious experience… exhilarating to behold.” Glasgow Herald

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Fri 1 June I 7.30pm I £17.50 I Pre-theatre meals £10

OneNightof QueenPerformed by Gary Mullenand The WorksIn 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes Live GrandFinal, with the largest number of votes ever received in theshows history. Gary began touring on his own and in 2002formed a band The Works, to pay tribute to rock legendsQueen. Since May 2002, Gary Mullen and the Works haveperformed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa andNew Zealand to sell-out audiences.One Night of Queen is aspectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp andshowmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.This show will definitely rock you!

Sat 2 June I 7.30pm I £15.50, U-18 £11.50, U-14 £10

TimeGentlemen Please!Featuring the Demon Barber RoadshowSome of the UK’s oldest forms of dance are brought bang up to dateas they collide with some of the youngest in this exciting new danceshow. This fast-paced and innovative show brings together some of theUK’s top folk, clog, sword and Morris dancers with their counterpartsfrom the worlds of B-boying, popping, krump and beatbox.The show, the brainchild of award-winning folk band The DemonBarbers, in collaboration with Yorkshire Dance and developed thanksto funding from Arts Council England, sees a group of street dancersarrive at an apparently deserted pub. As the regulars arrive, however,a clash of cultures turns into a dance floor stand-off. The skill, speedand athleticism of the dancers on both sides soon wins the others overas the old and new are brought together in an exciting and dynamicdance-off. Sword dances are performed with snooker-cues, pubbouncers dance competitive Morris and B-boys flirt with clog girls.

“a consistently lively entertaining music and dance performance virtually guaranteedto raise weary spirits and send an audience home smiling.” The Times“...more exciting musically and choreographically than Riverdance or Stomp.Someone should give this show a West End run.” Songlines


Promote YT presents

Fri 13 – Sun 16 July I Recommended for ages 14 – 25 yrsNFYT, the largest open platform for youth theatre performance anywhere in the UK, returns to Fife for the3rd year running to present a dynamic weekend of workshops, special events and over 15 performancesshowcased by leading national and international youth companies.

To book a group into the NFYT or for programme information please contact0131 538 0591 or visit www.promoteyt.co.ukSupported by ON at Fife, Creative Scotland, Bank of Scotland Foundation, Fife Strategic Events Investment Programme and Shell UK Ltd.


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Wed 27 June I 7.30pm I £20, conc. £18

Celtic DreamEmbodying the true spirit of the Emerald Isle, this productionis a breathtaking mix of brilliant choreography, phenomenalvocals, astounding musicianship and glittering costumes.With a selection of the finest dancers, vocalists andmusicians from around Ireland, the show takes audiencesalong an exhilarating journey of music, song and dancewith a kaleidoscope of colour against a backdrop of highlyinfectious, powerful and spirit invoking music.

Sat 11 August I 7pm I £10

Button Key Accordion Club and Fiddle Club25 year Celebration Concert in aid of CHAS and Cancer ResearchA marvellous evening of music from local and European groups including Buttons and Bows(Fife), Joyce Wight and Marshall McIntyre (vocals), Harmonika Club, Dagersheim (Germany),The Magnificent Seven, Jimmy and Alexander Lindsay (Perth), George and David Rae (Antrim),Herbie Grey, Bruce Lindsay and support artistes, compered by Eddie Rose.

Thur 6 September I 7.30pm I £18, conc. £17 I See page 16 for details

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

Celtic Dream brings you an uplifting mixture of traditional and modern songs such as Westlife’s You Raise MeUp & Celine Dion’sMy Heart Will Go On, brilliantly choreographed dance routines and a touch of the oldIrish ‘Craic’.


Fri 14 September I 7.30pm

£17.50, conc. £16


Mastersofthe HouseDon’t miss this musical feast featuring former starsfrom Les Miserables, Evita, Phantom of the Opera,Spamalot and other hit West End musicals,performing in concert.


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Sat 15 September I 7.30pm

£19.50, conc. £17.50

ShakatakShakatak have enjoyed a level of successand career longevity rarely paralleled incontemporary music – but then they are aparticularly unusual group. To date theyhave produced in excess of 50 albumsand have featured in the UK singles chartsfor 85 weeks. Their fan base is one thatis far reaching whilst always retaining an‘underground’ element!

Wed 19 September I 2.30pm I £12, conc. £10 I See page 13 for details


The show is constantly being updated with songs carefully selected from over eight decades of popularmusical theatre, including favourites such as Broadway Baby (Follies), Climb Ev’ry Mountain (The Sound ofMusic), Defying Gravity (Wicked ), Tell Me It’s Not True (Blood Brothers) and some wonderful show medleys.The Masters of the House are renowned for their superb vocals and entertaining presentation deliveredwith panache by some of the leading theatre artistes of today.

This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily as serious jazz/funk musicians, enjoying both ‘cult ’status and instant recognition as a household name. Re-live the classic Night Birds and Down on the Streetand bring the memories flooding back!


Thur 20 September I 7.30pm I £25, conc. £24

Pre-theatre meal: £10

PMG & Treadwell present

The Drifters in ConcertMasquerade TourFollowing the highly successful gold album Up On The Roof released on SonyMusic in 2011, The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing both theclassic hits from the last six decades and their superb new material. There havebeen over 65 vocalists in the group’s incredible 59-year history and tonight, thecurrent line up pay homage to the former members of this line up, includingicons such as Clyde McPhatter, Rudy Lewis, Ben E King, & Johnny Moore. Hitsinclude You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Up On TheRoof, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin In The Back Row, On Broadway, Down On TheBeach, Save The Last Dance For Me and many more as well as popular newtracks such as Do You Dream Of Me, The One and The Whole World.www.theofficialdrifters.com


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Tue 25 – Sat 29 September I Pre-theatre meals £10

Evenings 7.30pm I £12, conc. £11, Child £5

Sat Mat 2.30pm I £11, conc. £10, Child £5

Glenrothes Amateur Musical Association present

Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof is set in Tsarist Russia in 1905. The story centres onTevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his familyand Jewish religious traditions while outside influences encroach upontheir lives. The show is filled with a heartwarming, rousing score whichincludes If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker Matchmaker, Sunrise Sunset.

Fri 21 September I 7.30pm

£15, conc. £13 I Pre-theatre meals £10

The Musicof The HolliesThe musicians in The Hollywood Bees havesupported The Hollies, The Moody Blues andThe Searchers. Their two hour, relaxed andacclaimed tribute show recaptures thosedistinctive Hollies harmonies of the 60s and 70s, with such classics as Carrie Anne, The Air That I Breatheand He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother. Alongside the self penned hits, The Hollywood Bees showcasethe influence of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly together with songs by Bob Dylan, Crosby, Stillsand Nash and Bruce Springsteen.


Take time out and visit our galleries at Rothes Halls which are open Monday to Saturday,10am – 5pm with free admission. Fifespace hosts a changing programme of exhibitions,including drawings, paintings, textiles, sculpture and digital work. Fotospace is dedicatedto the best of Scottish photography with new exhibitions every six weeks.

Please contact Gillian Parsons on 08451 555555 ext 402224 with proposals for new exhibitions.

Fifespace&FotospaceGalleries

SPACE

Mon 2 July – Thur 9 August

OVERLAPPINGSOverlappings sees the collaboration of works fromemerging Fife artists Caroline McGonigal andCatherine Yuill with their contemporary counterpartsTímea Simon and Regina Barna from Hungary.Overlapping not only countries, culture and language,their work explores the contrasts and connections experienced through nature,memories, dreams and imagination, highlighting the beauty, fragility and strengthin the ephemeral qualities of each.This exhibition will run at Lochgelly Centre from Thur 16 August to Thur 20 Sept.

Mon 13 August – Thur 20 September

GLENROTHES ART CLUBANNUAL EXHIBITIONGlenrothes Art Club remains the focus of amateur artsand crafts in the wider Glenrothes area. With the ArtClub now in its 57th year, we are delighted to bring the2012 Annual Exhibition to FifeSpace Gallery for another spectacular display ofpaintings, drawings, photographs and crafts created by local artists of all standardsand levels of experience.

Mon 2 July – Thur 9 August

PROTECTORSOF SIGHTCataract is the developing world's leading cause of blindness.Bihar in India is one of the worst affected places in the world forcataract blindness. These images by Sophie Gerrard featurepeople from Bihar, some of the world’s poorest, the majority ofwhom live in rural isolation with no access to healthcare, educationor transport. Many are needlessly blind. The Protectors of Sight arethe dedicated outreach workers and advocates from an exceptionaleye hospital in Bihar who seek out patients who have curableblindness and bring them for treatment.


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