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ShakespeareYoung actors in re-imagined classicsA Peake performance of Hamlet

WhiteoutA leap into multi-racial Scotland

MusicChoose from maestros on fiddle, cello,melodeon, clarinet, bassoon, voice Hot Club jazz

VE PartyDress to impress andprepare to swing

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This is an early warning that you maybe moved by the Eastgate’s springselection – literally moved to joinin and get active; as well asmetaphorically touched by someinspiring music, drama and film.

For very young members of thefamily, there’s a choice of beautifulperformances and short films overthe Easter holidays as part ofScotland’s Puppet AnimationFestival. Family Treats, Liang andthe Magic Paintbrush, and Celeste’sCircus provide opportunities toenjoy brilliant puppeteering, andalso talk to the actors and their alteregos after each performance.

In May, babies and parents whocome to Starcatchers’ multi-sensory,musical show Hup can also stay andplay at the end of the performance.

Adults who’re looking for somethinga little more energetic are inviteddress to impress and swing back to1945 as Biggar Big Band provide thedance music for a celebration of VEDay on Friday 8 May. The musicianswill play music by Glen Miller, DukeEllington, and many more; and therewill be plenty of space for dancing.

Meanwhile there’s an even biggerselection of workshops and classesfor children and adults in theEastgate’s Engage programme.Check the centre pages for newsof The Big Bunny Bash, NunoFelting, Highland Dancing, Paintingand Drawing, Jhoom! and a newcreative writing group.

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Friends of the Eastgate -£2 off the first ticket

Registered Disabled/Carer - £2 off full price

Student Discount - £2 off full price

Child - £5 unless specified otherwise

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

OAP - £2 off full price

Audio Description service available.

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

April

HamletMaxine Peake sheds new light on Shakespeare’sendlessly challenging character in this pareddown, modern dress Hamlet. ...5

National Theatre LiveFeel the heat of a teeming Mumbai slum, asMeera Syal stars in an epic play about ordinarypeople living today in a time of towering nationalambition, opulence, abject poverty and globalfinancial pressures. ...4

Normal/MadnessAll mothers are slightly insane, right? Thefrank, funny and deeply touching tale ofKirsty and her schizophrenic mother. ...9

May

WhiteoutThe brilliant Barrowland Ballet explores racialdifference in a predominantly white Scotland.What does belonging mean? ...7

English National OperaRenowned film maker Mike Leigh takes on avery different challenge, directing Gilbert &Sullivan’s great comic operetta the Piratesof Penzance. ...22

June

National Theatre LiveNine years in the making, Tom Stoppard’s newplay addresses The Hard Problem - the clashbetween pure science and the workings ofthe mind. ...6

Emily SmithThe Scots singer, acclaimed for her distinctive,sublime voice, performs her signature mix oftraditional and contemporary songs. ...10

Fraser & HaasAlastair Fraser’s fiddle dances as cello prodigyNatalie Haas makes her instrument soar andthrob and together they forge a blisteringnew path in Celtic music. ...11

Express YourselfWith a range of new workshops, classes and groups for adults therehas never been a better time to get creative, get active, and expressyourself at the Eastgate Theatre.

See the centre Engage Section of the brochure for all the details on a range ofdance (including the new Highland for Exercise), fitness and music classes aswell as new Nuno Felting workshops, a Monday morning art class and Jhoom!(Bollywood dancercise) class in the evening.

If words are your thing, why not drop into the Anne Younger Studio on Mon 13April at 7pm when a small group of like-minded folk will discuss the possibility ofsetting up a regular evening or weekend session to develop creative writing skills,and explore different ways of working with words.

Front Cover: Fiddler Green by Joanna Powell.Jo’s work is being exhibited at Old Gala House, Galashiels fromSat 28 March - Sat 2 May and at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburghfrom Friday 24 April - Sat 9 May. www.joannapowellpaintings.co.uk

Caroline AdamGeneral Manager

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NATIONAL THEATRE ENCOREpresents

Behind theBeautiful Forevers Auditorium

Meera Syal stars in a tumultuous play on an epicscale showing life in Annawadi, a makeshiftslum beyond the luxury hotels surroundingMumbai airport.

As India surges with global ambition, Annawadiis teeming with people with plans of their own.Zehrunisa and her son Abdul aim to recycleenough rubbish to fund a proper house. Sunil,twelve and stunted, wants to eat until he’s as tallas Kalu the thief. Asha seeks to stealgovernment anti-poverty funds to turn herselfinto a ‘first-class person’, while her daughterManju intends to become the slum’s first femalegraduate.

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PICTUREHOUSE presents

HamletBy William Shakespeare

Auditorium

In this pared down, modern dress HamletMaxine Peake plays the Prince as a studentidealist repelled by the corruption andcompromise of the adults around him. Cleverand quick, he is also emotionally intelligent –picking up very swiftly that Rosencrantz andGuildenstern are informing on him, that Opheliais being manipulated by her mother, and thatthere is someone else in the room.

The result is an intense family drama. Peake isandrogynous as she shouts, rages, whispers,laughs, and stares corpse-eyed and stony faced.Most other cast members cross the genderdivide with Gillian Bevan, as Polonia, balancinggarrulous fool and wise prime minister

Thu 9 April 7.30pm

£14, £10 for schoolchildren

But their schemes are fragile; global recessionthreatens the garbage trade, and another slum-dweller is about to make an accusation that willdestroy herself and shatter the neighbourhood.

Behind the Beautiful Forevers is based onKatherine Boo’s award winning book adaptedby David Hare and directed by Rufus Norris.

Tue 21 April7pm


“Peake’s delicate ferocity, her particularmixture of concentration and lightness,ensure that you want to follow herwhenever she appears.” The Guardian

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BARROWLAND BALLET presents

WhiteoutAuditorium

Emerging from a film of life sized projections,five dancers and a musician bring this heartfeltdance theatre piece to life. Whiteout ischoreographed by Natasha Gilmore andexplores racial difference in a predominantlywhite Scotland. It shines a fresh light oneveryday interactions, raising questions ofbelonging. Whiteout was inspired by Natasha’spersonal experience of a bi-racial relationshipand as the mother of mixed heritage children.

The music for Whiteout has been composed byLuke Sutherland and the songs by PatriciaPanther of Glasgow Girls.

www.barrowlandballet.co.uk

Age: 16+

Wed 13 May7.30pm

£14

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVEpresents

Man and Superman Auditorium

Ralph Fiennes plays Jack Tanner in thisexhilarating reinvention of Shaw’s witty,provocative classic. A romantic comedy,an epic fairytale, a fiery philosophical debate,the play asks fundamental questions abouthow we live.

Jack Tanner, radical thinker and rich bachelor,seems unlikely as guardian to the alluringheiress, Ann. But she takes it in her assuredstride and decides to marry and tame thedazzling revolutionary. Tanner, appalled bythe whiff of domesticity, flees to Spain, wherehe is captured by bandits and meets TheDevil. An extraordinary dream-debate,heaven versus hell, ensues. Following in hotpursuit, Ann is there when Tanner awakes, asfierce in her certainty as he is in his.

Thu 14 May 7pm


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The Hard ProblemAuditorium

Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard picks up hisfascination with intellectual and philosophicalexamination in his first new play since 2006.The Hard Problem explores the clash betweenpure science and the workings of the mind.

Hilary, a young psychology researcher at abrainscience institute, is nursing a private sorrowand a troubling question. If there is nothing butmatter, what is consciousness? This hard problemputs Hilary at odds with her colleagues, hermentor Spike, her boss Leo and the billionairefounder of the institute, Jerry. Is the day comingwhen the computer and the fMRI scanner willanswer all psychological questions? MeanwhileHilary needs a miracle, and she is prepared to prayfor one.

Directed by Nicholas Hytner (Othello, Hamlet,One Man, Two Guvnors).

Fri 5 June7pm


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“The dancers gave high-octane performances, makingthe thrilling complexities ofchoreography look effortless”★★★★ The Herald on Tiger Tales

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WELL ROAD PRODUCTIONSpresents

Tale O’ Tweed Auditorium

Encapsulating the Borders, the river Tweed andits tributaries flow, like the veins of a leaf,through the countryside from the hills aboveTweedsmuir to the North Sea. The nameconjures images of peace, space, beautifullandscape, salmon fishing and famous textiles.

This is its story told in the words and poetry ofmany famous Borderers inspired by the river.The performance is set against a backdrop ofstunning photography and video footage andaccompanied by live music composed andplayed by accordion virtuoso Ian Lowthiansupported by folk group AuldKelty.

Tale O’ Tweed is performed by Irene Chisholm,Jim Chisholm, Ronnie Fleming and David Grant.

www.wellroadproductions.org.uk

Fri 24 April7.30pm

£12

KIDDERpresents

Normal/Madness By Fiona Geddes

Auditorium

Kirsty's mother is inappropriate, embarrassing anddefinitely unusual. For 25 years Kirsty acceptedcrazy as conventional. All mothers are slightlyinsane, right? But Kirsty's mother isn’t like allmothers... If you're raised in madness who tellsyou what's normal?

Based on a true story, this solo show is a frank,funny and deeply touching tale of Kirsty McKenzieand her schizophrenic mother. Join Kirsty as sheattempts to distinguish her mother from themadness, the one subject no one wants to mention.

Age: 14+

Wed 29 April7.30pm

£14

MIKE MARANpresents

Rhapsody in Green Auditorium

Born in Dunbar in 1838 John Muir became apioneering conservationist, geologist andbotanist exploring the forests and glaciers ofthe Pacific North West of the USA. Today, the“patron saint of environmentalism” still inspiresenvironmental thinking all over the world.

In this new production Mike Maran becomesThe Reverend Samuel Young, a friend that JohnMuir saved from certain death. Muir alsorescued Stickeen, Young’s terrier dog, from aglacier crevasse. The play is a helter-skelter ridethrough Yosemite and the mountains of Alaska.Let Sam Young tell you the story.

“Maran is a mesmeric story-teller” The Stage

Wed 27 May7.30pm

£14

SHAKESPEARE AT TRAQUAIRpresents

Shakespeare ShortsAuditorium

Two plays in two hours. Comedy of Errors is acase of multiple mistaken identity with hilariousconfusion from the opening scene in thisintriguing take on Shakespeare’s shortest play.Carry on Chaos meets Laurel and Hardy withfun, frolics and lots of noise. In Macbeth we findthat the eponymous hero is afraid of his missus,the witches think they’re on Masterchef andmurderers want Banquo’s head on a platter.Can Macduff save Scotland? Only if theaudience join his army.

Age 7+

www.shakespeare-at-traquair.co.uk/

Thu 2 April7.30pm

£10

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★★★★★ “Geddes’ performanceis one that is brave, frank anddownright devastating... greattheatre.” Whatsonstage

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Alasdair Fraser andNatalie Haas

Auditorium

The duo of Scottish fiddle star Alasdair Fraserand cello prodigy Natalie Haas prove thattraditional music connects cultures,communities, and generations. He is fromClackmannan, she is a Juilliard graduate fromCalifornia but they sound as though they hadshared roots and had been playing together forcenturies. While his fiddle dances, her cellothrobs darkly or plucks puckishly. Then sheopens her cello's throat, joining Fraser in soaringsustains, windswept refrains, and sudden, jazzyexplosions. Their sound is as urbane as aManhattan midnight, and as wild as aClackmannan winter

www.alasdairfraser.com

Wed 3 June7.30pm

£15

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Andy Irvine

Auditorium

Andy Irvine is established as one of the greatIrish singers. Following on the success of hismany bands including Sweeney's Men in themid 60s, Planxty in the 70s, and the later PatrickStreet to Andy Irvine and Dónal Lunny's Mozaikhe now travels the world performing traditionalmaterial, his own songs and dexterous Balkandances. He is the archetypal troubadour and,like his lifelong influence Woody Guthrie, hasnow played in every state in the USA as well asalmost every other country in the world.

“Often copied, never equalled” The Irish Times

www.andyirvine.com

Fri 17 April7.30pm

£14


Emily Smith

Auditorium

Named Scots Singer of the Year at the ScotsTrad Music Awards 2014, Emily Smith is nowrecognised as having one of Scottish music’smost distinctive and sublime voices.

This concert will feature tracks from her fifth soloalbum Echoes on which she returns to her firstlove of traditional song. Echoes is unshakeablyScottish but with farther, wider horizons taking inremembered ballads like the murdery Twa Sistersand the mythical King Orfeo to contemporarysongs such as Bill Caddick’s gorgeous JohnO’Dreams and Darrell Scott’s The Open Door.

In the 12 years since she was named BBC RadioScotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the YearEmily has toured the world, thrilling audiencesfrom Cambridge Folk Festival all the way down tothe National Folk Festival in Australia, via Europe,Russia and Canada and New Zealand.

Emily will be backed by her band Jamie McClennan(guitar) and Matheu Watson (guitar).

Fri 12 June7.30pm

£14

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“If you're seeking music that shows aviable way of forging a new path inCeltic music, you will find it here.”Jim Lee, Dirty Linen


Kieran Halpin

Anne Younger Studio

The singer, songwriter returns with new songsfrom his latest album mixed with establishedfavourites. Kieran’s songs have been coveredby artists including Vin Garbutt, Dolores Keane,The Battlefield Band, Ilse De Lange, JohnWright, Flossie, Niamh Parsons and Chris Jonesbut it is in his own performance that his uniquewriting style shines through.

Powerful and passionate, intimate and intense,his lyrics are married with great melodiesand underscored by an incisive wit in hisintroductions to help the audience understandwhere the song comes from and hint at whereit might be going.

www.kieranhalpin.com

Sat 11 April7.30pm

£12

Andy Cutting

Auditorium

Melodeon maestro Andy Cutting is back. Thistechnically outstanding musician not only has anear for a fine tune, he is also a warm and emotiveperformer, engaging his audiences with his self-deprecating wit and then flooring them withdownright staggering musicianship.

Grounded in British traditional music, hisinfluences extend way beyond these isles,particularly to the music of Central France andto the storming Quebecois tradition.

Since his first gigs with Blowzabella he has playedwith many of the finest musicians in the countryincluding Chris Wood, Kate Rusby, JohnMcCusker, Martin Simpson, June Tabor andUnder One Sky to name but a few.

“Hearing Andy Cutting play is like goingthrough the wardrobe and finding Narnia.His music is glorious, joyful, moving, subtle,emotionally charged, a totally spell-bindingexperience that is never long enough.” June Tabor

www.andy-cutting.co.uk

Thu 30 April7.30pm

£14

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The Eastgate is bursting with all sorts of Easter fun this season with films,dance, a circus, puppets and music for the little ones and workshops andcourses for everyone that is a little, or even quite a lot, older. Read on.

And the fun doesn’t stop with the holidays. Enjoy one or more of theestablished or new regular classes next term. They are all listed inside.

Bunny Bashwith Alex Emerson

Toddlers - find a grown up that is prepared toboogie and bring them along to the first EasterBunny Bash. Dance and sing to the music,bounce, hop, play lots of new games andmake your own Easter hat. Join Alex and herteam for an hour of springtime fun.

Places are limited, so please book in advance.

Age: 2 – 5Tuesday 7 April 1.30 – 2.30pm

£5 each child, free for grown-ups(who will only be admitted ifaccompanied by a toddler).

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Family TreatsAuditorium

A programme of seven funny, delightful short(some as short as 1 minute) animated filmsespecially for children and their families. Jumpinto worlds where seals sing for their supper,a rabbit and deer become firm friends, a catand dog find an unusual way to fight, andmuch more.

Age: PGSat 4 April2.30pm

£6, £4 child, £16 family ticket

Celeste’s Circusby FAUX Theatre

Auditorium

Come and join the circus!

Expect thrills and spills, oohs and aahs asCeleste invites all wee ones to come and join thecircus with a hilarious high-wire hippo, a craftycat and a seal performing for a paper fish.Celeste’s Circus is a loveable, visual treat, ascharming as it is funny.

“A triumph…makes Mary Poppins lookpositively pedestrian…has the children wide-eyed from the start..this show oozes creativityand a quiet gallic charm” Primary Times

www.fauxtheatre.weebly.com

Age 0 – 5 Sat 18 April2.30pm


THE PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL presents

Liang and theMagic Paintbrushby Crooked Timber Theatre

Auditorium

Liang dreams of being a painter but is too poorto buy himself a paintbrush. Join him on amagical adventure to find out if dreams reallycan come true.

Charming wooden puppets, shadow theatre,origami, live painting and video combine in thisinventive and gentle show that brings a well-loved Chinese tale to life.

www.crookedtimber .co.uk

Age 4+Sat 11 April2.30pm


FIONA HENDERSON SCHOOL OFDANCE AND PERFORMING ARTSpresents

In the SpotlightAuditorium

Four days to learn new dance styles and createa routine that you will perform in the spotlight,before an audience of family and friends, onFriday at 2.30pm.

Young dancers of all abilities are welcome totake part. As well as a real sense ofachievement you will leave with a limitededition dance school T shirt.

Healthy mid-morning snacks are included in the ticket price.

Age 5 – 11Tue 7 to Fri 10 AprilTue – Thu: 9.30am - 1pmFri: 9.30am – 1pm, then 2 – 3.30pm

£50

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Creative classesfor young people

Do you love singing? Want to make newfriends? Come and join Sing Out – the

Eastgate’s children’s choir. We learn to singas one voice, in harmony, learn basic musicreading skills, have fun with singing/musical

games and enjoy performing.

Age 7+

Mondays20 April – 29 June, 4 – 4.55pm

(not 4 May)

£32 for 8 week termor £4.50 each session

Sing Outwith Julie Leavett

Let’s Pretendwith Clare Prenton

When Bardolph loses his yellow ukulele,he is very upset. Will he find it before hisbirthday ceilidh begins? Join us to rehearsethis new production by Clare Prenton for3-5 year olds. Featuring the Let’s Pretendpuppet Bardolph in his first ever starringrole, and child-friendly simple ceilidh

dancing… oh, and some jelly!

Age 3 - 5 Thursdays23 April – 11 June

1 – 1.45pm£40 for 8 week term,or £5 each session

Dancewith Fiona Henderson School ofDancing & Performance Arts

Tots to teens – feel the music, find the rhythmand learn to move with elegance and a smile.Classes in ballet, en pointe, tap, jazz, ceilidh,

Highland, higher and more.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,Fridays & Saturdays

20 April – 26 June

For details, prices and booking pleasecontact Fiona Henderson

T: 07894 881 747E: [email protected]

Interested in acting? This class teaches performance,role play, script work and improvisation. Build your

confidence and have lots of fun.

CRAFTTheatre Schoolwith Derek Douglas

Thursdays 23 April – 25 JuneAge 5 – 8: 5 – 6pm

Age 9 – 15: 6 – 7.30pm

For further details and to book,please contact Derek Douglas

T: 07949 973388E: [email protected]

Art Sparkswith Mary Kenny

Leap into a world of colour, shape and line.Have fun while you master a wide range of

artistic techniques including drawing, painting,collage and even pavement art.

Tuesdays 21 April – 23 June(not 19 May)

Age 5-10: 3.55 - 4.55pmAge 11-18: 5 - 6pm

£40 for 10 weeksor £4.50 each class

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STARCATCHERS AND RSNOpresents

HupAuditorium

A quirky quartet of playful musicianscreate a multi-sensory classicalmusic experience for very littlechildren (0 – 24 months) and theirgown ups. Discover two violins, onecello, one raccoon and the story of avery important tree. The violin wascarved from this tree and this tree isconjured by the music of the violin:this is the tree’s sonata.

Relax, get comfortable, enjoy Hup’sbeautiful puppetry and exquisitemusic then stay and play afterwards.

Sat 9 May2.30 & 4pm


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creative classes for adults

Dance Classes with Fiona HendersonSchool of Dance and Performing Arts

Tap (experienced)Take your heels/toes to the next level and get intothe rhythm with this fast, fun (and very noisy) class.10 – 10.55amTuesdays 21 April – 23 June£40 for a 10 week term or £4.50 each class

Ballet (experienced)Develop your balance, poise and posture in thiseasy going class for all would be Darceys.11 – 11.55amTuesdays 21 April – 23 June£40 for 10 week term or £4.50 each class

Highland Dance for ExerciseFling yourself into this new class that combinesHighland Dance and all the fun of the ceilidh.10 – 10.55amWednesdays 22 April – 24 June£40 for 10 week term or £4.50 each class

Ballet (introductory)Take your first ballet steps, whatever your age!11am – 11.55pmWednesdays 22 April – 24 June£40 for 10-week term or £4.50 each class

Jazz for ExercisePractice those jazz hands and so much more inthis fun class…and all that jazz.10.30 – 11.25amFridays 24 April – 26 June£40 for a 10 week term or £4.50 each class

Tap (introductory)Lace up your tap shoes and get your heels and toesclicking to the beat.11.30am – 12.25pmFridays 24 April – 26 June£40 for a 10 week term or £4.50 each class

Artwith Deborah CampbellDrawing, Painting & CollageExplore different way of working with drawing, painting and collagetechniques. Experiment and develop your personal approach to stilllife using charcoal, pastel, acrylics, inks and collage.10am – 12.30pm Mondays 25 May – 15 June£60 for four workshops, all materials included

Nuno Felting Two, two-day, workshops to learn the intriguing technique ofNuno felting - bonding wool onto sheer fabric. Make a scarf orcushion from open weave fabrics with merino wool, complete itwith embroidery and/or other decoration and take it home.Workshop 1:Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 April, 10am – 4pmWorkshop 2:Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 April, 10am – 4pm£80 for 2 days, all materials included

Fitness with Fiona Pagett

Tone Zone A class that combines cardio, resistance, balance and coreto get you strong, fit and toned. All ages and stages welcome.10 – 10.55 amThursdays 23 April – 25 June£40 for 10 weeks or £4.50 each class

Dancercise with Alex Emerson

Just Jhoom! Bollywood dancercise - from classical Indian to Bhangra, withdashes of hip-hop, jive and jazz, this new class is energetic,glamorous and very tongue-in-cheek.7pm – 8pm23 April – 25 June (no class 14 May)£36 for 9 weeks, or £4.50 each class

Music with Claire Garnett

Peebles PlayersLively music sessions for adults with disabilities. Sing well-lovedsongs, choose from a selection of colourful drums or otherpercussion and make music together with friends. PeeblesPlayers have been making music for over twenty years.Mondays 1.30 – 3pmMore information from Claire Garnett T: 01721 740256 e: [email protected]

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FIONA HENDERSON SCHOOL OFDANCE AND PERFORMING ARTSpresents

Land of MakeBelieveAuditorium

Welcome to the annual showcase of the juniordancers from the Fiona Henderson School ofDance and Performing Arts. Pupils, up to gradetwo and aged from 2 – 12, step from therehearsal studio onto the stage where theyshow their skills in ballet, tap, Highland,modern, jazz and musical theatre. This year theperformance will again include short spotlightperformances by selected senior dancers.

www.fionahendersondance.co.uk

Sat 23 May & Sun 24 May2.30pm

£10

PAN DANCEpresents

Leaps and BoundsAuditorium

The young dancers of Pan Dance present theirend of year production. The programme willbe a combination of ballet, modern, tap, jazz,acrobatic and character dance styles. Performedby local children with choreography by teacherMoira Tulloch and the children themselves.

Sat 6 June6.30pm

£10, £7 child

Dance

Merrymouth

Auditorium

Merrymouth is a three piece band featuringOcean Colour Scene songwriter and vocalistSimon Fowler on guitar and vocals, Dan Sealeyon guitar and vocals and Adam Barry on piano,organ and vocals.

Simon is no stranger to the folk world, havingrecorded backing vocals for Kate Rusby's“Underneath The Stars” album and presentedJohn McCusker with the Musician Of The Yearaccolade at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. BothJohn McCusker and Andy Cutting performed onMerrymouth’s acclaimed 2012 debut albumwhich they toured throughout 2012 and 2013,including performances at BBC Radio 2’sCarFest, The Mosely Folk Festival and TheEdinburgh Festival Fringe.

The 2015 tour is centred on their second album,Wenlock Hill, which once again features JohnMcCusker, a special guest appearance fromChas Hodges (of Chas & Dave) on piano,Catherine Harper, Andy Derrick, Hugh Thomas,Anthony Jones and Nick Lyndon.

www.merrymouth.net

Fri 15 May7.30pm

£15

Blueflint

Auditorium

The sound is defined by the sublime closeharmonies of Deborah Arnott and Clare Neilsonwhose voices are accompanied by a five-pieceline-up intertwining banjos, fiddle, piano,electric guitar, double-bass and drums in raw,honest and beautifully-crafted songs, imbuedwith a strong alternative folk flavour.

Their 2012 tour supporting The Proclaimersearned them a huge reputation with audiencesacross the UK. This tour features music fromtheir latest album Stories from Home released inMarch, and favourites from the acclaimed HighBright Morning and the Maudy Tree.

“the musicianship is consistently excellent…”★★★★ Radio 2

“Wondrous.” ★★★★ The Daily Record www.blueflint.org.uk

Fri 22 May7.30pm

£14

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ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERApresents

La TraviataAuditorium

Verdi’s masterpiece tells of how the beautifulbut fragile courtesan Violetta is forced tosacrifice her one hope of happiness for thesake of her lover’s reputation.

A tragic tale of society and morality, it combinescompelling characters with powerful, movingand instantly recognisable melodies. PeterKonwitschny’s celebrated production cutsto the very heart of the opera’s themes ofpassionate love and tragic death with amodern and uncluttered staging.

“A totally convincing piece of music theatre”The Guardian

Wed 15 April7.30pm



CarmenAuditorium

A passionate tale of lust, seduction andbetrayal, Bizet’s Carmen is set during thedying days of Franco’s Spain. Bizet’s dazzlingscore from Carmen’s seductive Habanera tothe Toreadors’ stirring parade evokes all thesounds and sizzling atmosphere of Spain.

Calixto Bieito’s acclaimed production of thismust-see opera features sensational mezzo-soprano Justina Gringyte in the title role withthe internationally acclaimed tenor Eric Cutleras José, Eleanor Dennis as Micaëla and LeighMelrose as the toreador Escamillo. Sir RichardArmstrong conducts this stunning production.Carmen is sung in English.

Wed 1 July7.30pm


THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE presents

La BohemeAuditorium

The last chance to see one of the most popularstagings of all presented by The Royal Opera.

John Copley’s keen stagecraft and lovingattention to period and dramatic detail makehis production a masterpiece of realism, whileJulia Trevelyan Oman’s designs evoke theatmosphere of 19th-century Paris. Several oftoday’s greatest opera stars return to bidfarewell to this sublime staging, notably AnnaNetrebko as Mimì, and Joseph Calleja as herlover, Rodolfo.

Israeli conductor Dan Ettinger conducts oneof Puccini’s most emotional and melodiousscores, in a revival that promises to go downin Royal Opera history.

Wed 10 June7.15pm



The Pirates ofPenzanceAuditorium

Renowned film maker Mike Leigh directs thisdazzling new production of Gilbert andSullivan’s tale of sentimental pirates,blundering policeman, absurd adventuresand improbable paradoxes.

Filled with razor sharp wit, this much-lovedcomic opera features a sparkling score chock-full of memorable melodies. It is designed byAlison Chitty. The superb cast includes AndrewShore as the very model of a modern Major-General, Jonathan Lemalu as the affectionateparody of the British bobby, Robert Murray asthe innocent pirate-apprentice Frederic, andRebecca de Pont Davies as the older womanwho has designs on him.

Tue 19 May7.30pm


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THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSEpresents

The Rise and Fallof the City ofMahagonny

Auditorium

This major work from the remarkablepartnership of playwright and poet BertoltBrecht and composer Kurt Weill was firstperformed in Leipzig in 1930. This is Its first everRoyal Opera staging, by Associate Director ofOpera John Fulljames. Mahagonny is a satire onmoney, morality and pleasure-seeking amongthe dubious citizens of a fictional city. The richlyvaried, jazz-infused score, influenced by ragtimemusic, includes such irresistible melodies as theAlabama Song and many dramatic ensembles.The superb cast includes Kurt Streit as the wildlumberjack Jimmy, Christine Rice as hissweetheart Jenny, Anne Sofie von Otter as thecunning Leokadja Begbick, and Peter Hoare andWillard W. White as her helpers and fellow-fugitives Fatty and Moses.

Wed 1 April 7.15pm


THE ROYAL BALLET presents

La Fille Mal Gardee

Auditorium

Frederick Ashton's final full-length ballet is oneof his most joyous creations. It is based on an1828 French ballet and the music was adaptedby John Lanchbery from Ferdinand Hérold'soriginal score.

A firm favourite in The Royal Ballet's repertory,the title translates as The Wayward Daughter.The ballet displays some of Ashton's mostvirtuosic choreography – the youthful passion ofLise and her lover, Colas is expressed in a seriesof energetic pas de deux and it is laced withgood humour as a whirl of dancing chickens,grouchy guardians and halfwit suitors take tothe stage. Osbert Lancaster's colourful designsreinforce the robust wit of the production.

Tue 5 May7.15pm


ReykjavikWind Quintet

Auditorium

Playing music that spans three centuries, themembers of this quintet are all key players in theIceland Symphony Orchestra. They are Hallfríur Ólafsdóttir flute, Daði Kolbeinsson, EinarJóhannesson clarinet, Jósef Ognibene hornand Darri Mikaelsson bassoon.

The ensemble is among the most active inIceland's vibrant musical community andregularly performs as ambassadors for the landof Vikings, volcanoes, glaciers, and endlesssummer days. It has played at festivals andvenues all over the world including the CarnegieHall, Wigmore Hall and Sydney Opera House.It has also accompanied former IcelandicPresident Vigdís Finnbogadóttir on state visitsand appeared in command performances fordignitaries including Queen Elizabeth II andKing Philip of Spain.

Fri 1 May7.30pm

£14

Alex Yellowlees HotClub Jazz Quartet

Auditorium

Scottish violinist Alex Yellowlees is a modern dayGrappelli. His musical journey has taken him fromperforming classical music to folk and countrymusic finally arriving at his destination- swing jazz!

He performs with three of Scotland's premier jazzmusicians, virtuoso guitarists Ged Brockie andMike Nisbet and double bassist Kenny Ellis. Allthree have performed with many of the jazz greats.

Together this quartet performs exciting,intoxicating and truly inspirational Hot ClubSwing jazz, laced with Latin rhythms andspiced with some Celtic gypsy flair!

“Simply outstanding jazz musicianship” Turin International Jazz Festival

www.alexyellowleesband.com

Sat 30 May7.30pm

£14

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Simon andGarfunkel:Through the Yearsby Bookends

Auditorium

This powerful live performance andmultimedia show is a journey through thefriendship and career of Simon & Garfunkel.It arrives in Peebles following a sell-out run atthe Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Featuring all the classic hits including TheSound of Silence, Mrs. Robinson, The Boxerand the unforgettable Bridge Over TroubledWater, this is an authentic tribute and muchmore as it takes you on a journey from thestart of their career through to the muchpublicised break-up.

www.thebookendsshow.co.uk

Sat 25 April7.30pm

£15

Radio Variety Theatre Music

DHRCpresents

Small TownSummer Sarsaparilla

Auditorium

Steam your Stetson and kick the dust fromyour boots ! It’s time for the DownrightHomespun Radio Company to roll into townfor our sassy summer spectacular. Whip-crackin’ Americana music and razor-sharpcomedy heralds high summer here in Peebles.Pour yourself a tall cool glass of five-starsarsaparilla with plenty of ice, pull up a chairon our porch and tune in to the award-winningDHRC House Band and the Royal Company ofRadio Actors. Tickets sell out fast, so booknow for the hottest show this summer.

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Sat 13 June7.30pm

£11

THE BIGGAR BIG BAND presents

Commemorate VE Day

Auditorium

It was described as the world’s biggest party. On 8 May 1945 WWII ended in Europe andmillions of people across the world celebrated.

Tonight Biggar Big Band commemorate VE Dayby inviting you to recapture the joy, dress up,and dance as they play the music of Glenn Miller,Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and many more.

Let American Patrol and Tuxedo Junction setyour toes tapping. Then Blue Skies, I know Why,Moonlight Serenade and, of course, In the Moodwill get you on the dance floor.

The saxophones, trumpets, trombones, rhythmand great singers of The Biggar Big Band createa full, rounded swing sound that will surelythreaten to raise the Eastgate roof.

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The event will include raffle and a specialauction of two rare framed commemorativeposters, one for VE Day and one for Battle ofBritain by artist Eugene Johnson. So bring yourwallet and don’t miss a great opportunity.

Come dressed for the party and relive an erathat changed the world. There is a prize for thebest dressed couple.

www.biggarbigband.co.uk

Fri 8 May 7.30pm

£10, £7 child

TWEEDLOVE Film Night


Ticket prices for Sunday Cinema at the Eastgate are Adult tickets £8, £6 for schoolchildren Please check the film certificate before booking.A sell-out every year, 2015’s Film Night is a

media overload with inspirational talks,slideshows, short films and the same funvibe as always.

Cut Media’s main man Stu Thomson will begiving a rare insight to what’s involved with hiswork, which includes Danny Macaskill’s epicproductions The Ridge and Imaginate amonghis awesome portfolio. Stu is one of the world’svery best film and video director/producers inhis field, and TweedLove is proud to present anopportunity to learn about his amazing projectsup close. There’s bound to be the oddinternational mountain bike superstar there too.

Tweedlove 2015 Photo Exhibition

Home II As the Boov relocate all humans on Earth, Tipevades capture and meets loveable Boov misfitOh, also on the run. The road trip of a lifetimeleads them to discover the true meaning of theword home.Sun 12 April 2.30pm

Still Alice (12A)Alice is a popular, happy, much-respected 50-year-old linguistics professor with everything to lookforward to. But small acts of forgetfulness leadto a diagnosis of genetic, early-onset Alzheimer's.There are repercussions for everyone.Sun 12 April 4.30pm & 7.30pm

CinderelllaKenneth Branagh directs this live-action retellingof the classic fairy tale. Sun 26 April 2.30pm

Wild (15)Driven to the edge after a grim decade of loss andpersonal meltdown Cheryl Strayed sets off with nooutdoors experience to trek The Pacific Crest Trail.This lush visual film also captures the loneliness,fatigue, and bleary, squinting alienation that travelcan inflict. Sun 26 April 2.30pm

Sponge Bob Square PantsThere's trouble brewing. Someone has stolen KingNeptune's crown, and it looks like SpongeBob'sboss Mr. Krab is the culprit. SpongeBob stands byhis boss, and sets out on a treacherous mission toreclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.Sun 10 May 2.30pm

Selma (12A)It is 1965 in the southern USA and, in the face ofhuge violence, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr leads anepic march from Selma to Montgomery whichculminated in President Johnson signing the VotingRights Act. The story of three tumultuous monthsthat altered history.Sun 10 May 4.30pm & 7.30pm

Avengers: Age of UltronIron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye,Captain America and Nick Fury are reunited andteaming up with two powerful new members -Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch - to take on Ultron,one of the most powerful villains in the universe. Sun 7 June 2.30pm

Far from the Madding CrowdBased on Thomas Hardy’s passionate, timelessstory. Independent, beautiful and headstrongBathsheba Everdene attracts three very differentsuitors: sheep farmer Gabriel Oak; handsome andreckless sergeant Frank Troy; and prosperousbachelor William Boldwood. The film exploresthe nature of relationships, love and the abilityto overcome hardships. Sun 7 June 4.30pm & 7.30pm

Film SundaySee press for detailsSunday 21 June 2.30pm, 4.30pm &7.30pm

The prizes for the Tweedlove Short FilmCompetition will be awarded and we'll showall the winning films. We'll also open theTweedlove Photo Exhibition so you can admirethe shots and find your favourites. Prizes willbe awarded.

Thanks to our sponsors Dirt School andSingletrack Magazine.

Thu 28 May7.30pm

£10, £7 for child

The top 20 photographs from the Tweedlove Photo Competition will beon display for three weeks. So come and admire the photographicabilities and shots of bikes in fantastic scenery that will be on display.

The winners will be announced at the Tweedlove film night.

Thanks to our sponsors Tweed Art, Ian Linton and Singletrack Magazine

Thursday 28 May – 18 June

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Brit RockHome grown adventure comes to the bigscreen with an all new series of filmscaptured by Posing Productions, usingstate of the art film making kit. Fromcutting edge athletes, palm-sweating soloclimbers to wild mountain bikers.

★★★★ “An outstanding collection offilms” Wanderlust Mag

Thu 23 April 7.30pm

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All for only £25 a year subscription

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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In Buchan’s FootstepsThe author of The Thirty-Nine Steps has many connections withPeebles and the surrounding countryside of the Upper TweedValley. A new audio trail, launched this weekend by the JohnBuchan Story in collaboration with Creative Place, explores andcelebrates John Buchan’s life and work with an emphasis onthese local connections.

To mark the launch, the audio trail’s creators, David JacksonYoung and Christopher Lambton are joined by some of thosewho’ve contributed thoughts and readings, for a wide rangingdiscussion about John Buchan’s extraordinary life, his familyroots in Peeblesshire, and the influence of the Borderscountryside which he described as ‘my chief passion’.

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APRILWed 1 ROH: Rise & Fall of the City of Mahagonny 7.15pm £17 24Thu 2 Drama: Shakespeare Shorts 7.30pm £10 9Sat 4 PAF: Family Treats 2.30pm £6 E2Tue 7 Children: Bunny Bash 1.30pm £5 E1Thu 9 Picture House: Hamlet 7.30pm £14 5Fri 10 Talk: In the Footsteps of Buchan 7.30pm £10 30Sat 11 PAF: Liang and the Magic Paintbrush 2.30pm £8 E3Sat 11 Music: Kieran Halpin 7.30pm £12 12Sun 12 Film: Home II 2.30pm £8 29Sun 12 Film: Still Alice 4.30pm & 7.30pm £8 29Wed 15 ENO: La Traviata 7.30pm £17 22Fri 17 Music: Andy Irvine 7.30pm £14 10Sat 18 PAF: Celeste’s Circus 2.30pm £6 E2Tue 21 NT: Behind the Beautiful Forevers 7pm £14 4Thu 23 Film: Brit Rock 7.30pm £8 29Fri 24 Drama: Tale O’ Tweed 7.30pm £12 8Sat 25 Music: Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years 7.30pm £15 26Sun 26 Film: Cinderella 2.30pm £8 29Sun 26 Film: Wild 4.30pm & 7.30pm £8 29Wed 29 Drama: Normal/Madness 7.30pm £14 9Thu 30 Music: Andy Cutting 7.30pm £14 12

MAYFri 1 Music: Reykjavik Wind Quintet 7.30pm £14 25Tue 5 RB: La Fille Mal Gardee 7.15pm £17 24Fri 8 Music & Dance: Commemorate VE Day 7.30pm £10 27Sat 9 Children: Hup 2.30 & 4pm £6 E7Sun 10 Film: Sponge Bob Square Pants 2.30pm £8 29Sun 10 Film: Selma 4.30pm & 7.30pm £8 29Wed 13 Dance: Whiteout 7.30pm £14 7Thu 14 NT: Man and Superman 7pm £14 6Fri 15 Music: Merrymouth 7.30pm £15 21Tue 19 ENO: The Pirates of Penzance 7.30pm £17 22Fri 22 Music: Blueflint 7.30pm £14 21Sat 23 Dance: Land of Make Believe 2.30pm £10 20Sun 24 Dance: Land of Make Believe 2.30pm £10 20Wed 27 Drama: Rhapsody in Green 7.30pm £14 8Thu 28 Film: Tweedlove Film Night 7.30pm £10 28Sat 30 Alex Yellowlees Hot Club Jazz 7.30pm £14 25

JUNEWed 3 Music: Fraser & Haas 7.30pm £15 11Fri 5 NT: The Hard Problem 7pm £14 6Sat 6 Dance: Leaps and Bounds 6.30pm £10 20Sun 7 Film: Avengers 2 2.30pm £8 29Sun 7 Film: Far from the Madding Crowd 4.30pm & 7.30pm £8 29Wed 10 ROH: La Boheme 7.15pm £17 23Fri 12 Music: Emily Smith 7.30pm £14 10Sat 13 Radio Variety Theatre: Small Town Summer Sarsaparilla 7.30pm £11 26Sun 21 Film: See Press for Details 2.30pm £8 29Sun 21 Film: See Press for Details 4.30pm & 7.30pm £8 29

JULYWed 1 ENO: Carmen 7.30pm £17 23

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