ON at Fife Theatres Spring 2014 by OnFife

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WELCOME to a packed new season with plenty to see, hear, enjoy and remember at our four theatres this Spring! With a real mix of shows and festivals, some highlights in the coming months include the ﬁrst ever and side splittingly good Fife Comedy Festival, a drama co-production with stellar Quines, the world première of Dare to Care, family fun in the annual Puppet animation Festival, and a huge variety of quality music acts including the Fife Jazz Festival and members of Prince’s backing band, fDeluxe. We bring you cutting edge dramas with Chalk Farm, Feral, Wendy Hoose and A Slow Air. Comedy heavyweights include Omid Djalili, rich Hall and Chris ramsey; whilst some of the world’s best dance is brought to the stage with the fantastic tap Factory, two scottish Dance theatre shows, ballet West’s Swan Lake and live screenings from the bolshoi.

Adam Smith

pages 4 – 16

Carnegie Hall

pages 17 – 30

Lochgelly Centre

pages 30 – 35

Rothes Halls

pages 36 – 47

Diary Listing of all events pages 24 – 25

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there is nothing quite like being part of the audience at a live performance, and Fife Cultural trust’s programmers strive to bring a fantastic mix of shows to your doorstep at realistic and aﬀordable prices. if you’re feeling the pinch after Christmas, we have come up with some amazing ON the Ball oﬀers, so if you book early, you can see a show for an even better bargain price. You can also enhance your evening with a glass of wine prior to the performance, or treat yourself to our ever popular pre-theatre meals, which are available on selected shows.

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We welcome larger parties and if you have a group of 10+ interested in seeing a show, call any of our Box Oﬃces or our Groups Booking line on 01592 583354, as you may be able to beneﬁt from a group discount.

We oﬀer lower-priced concession tickets for many of our shows. If you are under 16, a Senior Citizen, student in full time education, registered disabled or unemployed, where you see ‘conc.’ you can book at a reduced price. When collecting concessionary tickets, proof of concession must be provided.

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ACCESS All our buildings have ramps for easy access, plus adaptable toilets, induction loops and disabled parking. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in our theatres and cafes. We support breastfeeding in all our venues.

LATECOMERS Out of respect to the performers, if you arrive after a show has started, you may have to wait until the interval before we can admit you.

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01592 583302 A lively theatre in the heart of Kirkcaldy welcoming touring drama, comedy and music, Adam Smith is also at the heart of our community, staging family shows for all ages, and also home to many community arts groups and classes. Our Café Bar is open 10am – 3pm Mon – Sat serving delicious freshly made meals, snacks and homebaking. Also home to a digital CiNemA with films at a bargain price, £5.50 (conc. £4.50), look out for our ON Screen brochure or website for full cinema listings, featuring blockbusters, independents and family films. Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy KY11eT Box Office open 10am – 5.30pm mon – Sat & later on performance nights

LIVE BROADCASTS FROM THE BOLSHOI BALLET IN MOSCOW 4PM I £12.50, CONC. £10 SUN 19 JANUARY

JEWELS This is a unique full-length abstract ballet with three distinct acts. Emeralds, set to music by Fauré, is infused with a dreamy French romanticism. The ﬁery Rubies ﬁzzes with the energy and exuberance of jazz-age New York in its setting of ebullient Stravinsky. Finally, Diamonds, using music from Tchaikovsky's Third Symphony, evokes the high classicism of Imperial Russia, here brilliantly danced by the Bolshoi on sparkling form.

SUN 2 FEBRUARY

LOST ILLUSIONS Based on French writer Honoré de Balzac’s novel, Lost Illusions is a new ballet. This stylised adaptation of the novel for the stage, blends thwarted love, ambition and disillusionment with 19th century Paris as a backdrop.

SUN 30 MARCH

THE GOLDEN AGE The Golden Age is a refreshing satire created for the Bolshoi by Yuri Grigorovich. Be fascinated by this original and delightful ballet with its jazz and cabaret musical parodies, frantic pace, passionate intrigue and variety of dance styles (classical, neo-classical, free, grotesque, folk and acrobatic). PAGE 4

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 SAT 25 JANUARY I 7.30PM £13.50, CONC. £12 I AGE 16+

CRAIG HILL TARTAN ABOUT! Kilty as charged!!! Hot on the heels of last year’s hysterically funny, sold out national tour, don’t miss the chance to see Scotland’s favourite Craig Hill’s new show Tartan About! – live and unleashed! The Scotsman said that “Hill live is a revelation” and we absolutely agree – it’s a wickedly delicious evening of pure, unadulterated fun. “This is one Highland Fling you'll never regret... or forget!” ★★★★½ Adelaide Advertiser "Funny as hell." Scotland on Sunday “High-octane… irresistible… A laugh-out-loud performance from beginning to end… A cracking show!” The List “Class. Risque, rib-tickling and absolutely screaming from the rafters… Absolutely hilarious!” Evening News

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE BROADCASTS 7PM I £12.50, CONC. £10 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10 THUR 30 JANUARY

CORIOLANUS BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. National Theatre Live’s broadcast of the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus, Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, stars Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers, War Horse (ﬁlm), BBC's The Hollow Crown) in the title role and Mark Gatiss (Season's Greetings at the National Theatre, BBC's Sherlock) as Menenius, directed by the Donmar's Artistic Director Josie Rourke.

THUR 1 MAY

KING LEAR BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) returns to the National Theatre to direct Simon Russell Beale (Timon of Athens, Collaborators) in the title role of Shakespeare’s tragedy. An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Lear’s world descends into chaos.

SAT 1 MARCH ENCORE SCREENING WAR HORSE Our NT live screening of War Horse sold out, so we’ve arranged an Encore screening for all those who missed out at the end of February, or those who simply want to see it again! PAGE 5

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 SAT 8 FEBRUARY I 11AM – 5PM I £2 INCLUDING LUNCH

OFF THE RECORD Off The Record is a one-day music industry event for anyone aged 14-25 years old. Supported by the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI) programme, which is administered by Creative Scotland, it will feature key figures from the music business taking part in seminars, workshops and advice sessions – all geared towards demystifying the industry and providing the basic knowledge to get started. All attendees will also be offered a free digital release from Scotland’s leading digital distribution company EmuBands (worth £25). Confirmed speakers include: Ally McCrae (Presenter, BBC Radio One); Michael Lambert (Artist Manager & Label Owner, A Modern Way); Olaf Furniss (Journalist, The Scotsman) Tallah Brash (Promoter, The Electric Circus, Edinburgh) more info at www.offtherecord.me

SAT 8 FEBRUARY I 8PM I £12.50

FIFE JAZZ FESTIVAL RED STRIPE BAND A great night of blues and boogie woogie. Festival favourite, Red Stripe, and his seven piece band, are back with another rollicking night of boogie, jump jive swing, and rock n'roll. Described as “the closest thing to Jools Holland and his band” by Jazz FM “Red Stripe's immediate rapport with the audience and quirky humour makes this show unmissable." Stephen Fry

MON 10 FEBRUARY I 8PM I £16.50

CHRIS RAMSEY THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN ON SATURDAY MORNING TELEVISION After being “sent off” the Soccer AM sofa last year for misbehaving, Chris wonders whether he really is the Most Dangerous Man on Saturday Morning TV – not to mention, whether he wants to be. Fresh from a complete sell-out, twice extended 2012 tour, multiple appearances on Celebrity Juice and 8 Out of 10 Cats, and a starring role in BBC Two’s Hebburn, Chris embarks on a brand new tour. Taking his brush with on air censorship as a jumping off point to muse on life, mistakes, expectation and offense, he examines what happens when you say the wrong thing in the wrong place at the wrong time.

“A mainstream hit, a cult favourite or almost anything in between.” The Sunday Times "Frighteningly talented... tearing up every stage he lands on." GQ PAGE 6

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 FRI 14 & SAT 15 FEBRUARY I 7.30PM I £7 ADAM SMITH STUDIO

AN EVENING WITH KADS 3 ONE ACT PLAYS Settle back and enjoy a selection of modern drama in our bistro style setting.

WED 19 FEBRUARY I 8PM I £12

FIFE COMEDY CIRCUIT

ANDREW LAWRENCE THERE IS NO ESCAPE See page 19 for full details

THUR 20 – SAT 22 FEBRUARY 7.15PM; SAT MAT 2.30PM I £10, CONC. £8

KIRKCALDY YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE

SUMMER HOLIDAY 1963 – the year Cliff Richard and the Shadows took off on a joyous jaunt across Europe in a Routemaster bus in the film Summer Holiday. The hit-filled score features In The Country, Summer Holiday, I Could Easily Fall in Love with You, Bachelor Boy, Move It, Living Doll, The Young Ones and On The Beach. Enjoy a taste of Great British Nostalgia with the talented company who brought you Miss Saigon (School Edition) last year.

FRI 28 FEBRUARY I 7.15PM I £10, CONC. £8

ROCK WITH ROBLYN The Roblyn School of Dance is proud to be presenting their 21st show in the Adam Smith Theatre. They've helped make memories for generations and promise an evening of spectacular dance for all. PAGE 7

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TUES 25 & WED 26 FEBRUARY I 7.30PM £12.50, CONC. £10.50

ICARUS THEATRE COLLECTIVE

HEDDA GABLER Icarus brings you one of the earliest challenges to modern patriarchy, a brazen precursor to feminism and gender equality. Hedda is married to George Tesman, a man she clearly no longer loves – indeed, did she ever love him? As she increasingly ﬁnds the world closing in on her, Hedda is driven to diabolical ends trying to discover purpose in her life. First published in 1890 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, Hedda Gabler premiered in 1891 to negative reviews, but has subsequently gained recognition as a classic of realism, nineteenth century theatre, and world drama.

FRI 7 & SAT 8 MARCH I 7.30PM £12, CONC. £10 I AGE 14+ WORLD PREMIÈRE

DARE TO CARE By Christine Lindsay, directed by muriel Romanes A co-production with Fife Cultural Trust Arriving for a spell behind bars, where there are no secrets or boundaries, and carrying their life’s baggage, a group of women tell their stories in a sometimes crazy, often poignant insight into their lives and the price they’ll pay. Linked by common threads of hope, fear, love and survival, Christine Lindsay does not oﬀer blame or reason but in each story highlights the diﬃculties faced by these women in the society of their time. Told in a chorus of words, rhyme and stand up comedy, the collective voice of the women is heard and will resonate with the audience and leave them asking questions about the justice system and conditions facing women prisoners.

This play contains strong language

This production brings together the award winning team of Stellar Quines Artistic Director Muriel Romanes and designer Keith McIntyre who together created The Unconquered, winner of the Best New Play in the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland, 2007. “Bursting with wit, intelligence and energy, Stellar Quines brings new vigour to Scottish theatre.” The Scotsman PAGE 8

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 THURS 13 – SAT 15 MARCH 7.30PM & SAT MAT 2.30PM THUR & FRI £12, CONC. £11, CHILD £6. SAT MAT £11, CHILD £6. SAT EVE £12, CHILD £6 OR 2 FOR £20

KIRKCALDY GILBERT & SULLIVAN

IOLANTHE Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe features frivolous fairies, pompous peers and a simple shepherd, ﬁghting against the aristocracy for the right to marry his love! With the usual topsy turvy (and a few love entanglements!) from Gilbert and fantastic music from Sullivan, Iolanthe is a musical treat full of fun and clever wit – a gem of a fairy tale and, like the fairy lights on the Christmas tree, it sparkles from beginning to end.

WED 19 MARCH I 4PM & 8PM £10, CONC. & SCHOOLS £5 I AGE 14 + ALL TICKETS £8 IF BOOKED BY 19 FEBRUARY

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THICKSKIN PRESENTS

CHALK FARM By Kieran Hurley and AJ Taudevin Award-winning playwrights Kieran Hurley and AJ Taudevin, join forces with highly-acclaimed ThickSkin (Blackout, The Static), in this explosive new play about love and blame in the aftermath of the 2011 London riots. Through a mother’s desire for safety and acceptance and a young boy’s need to be recognised, to be part of something, Chalk Farm oﬀers an uncompromising and ultimately heartbreaking examination of a fractured society. Fresh from extraordinary critical and audience acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe, Chalk Farm features ThickSkin’s trademark style of heart-stopping visual theatre, fusing multi-media, movement and text. “Brilliant, sharp, poetic, passionate, full of searing insight into the politics of blame.” The Scotsman “This is sharp, intelligent storytelling.” The List “A taut, explosive duologue... poetically, powerful.” The Times

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 SUN 23 MARCH I 10.30AM & 1.30PM £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 5+ AN AILIE COHEN PUPPET MAKER / UNICORN CO-PRODUCTION

THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES by Lewis Hetherington and Ailie Cohen Larry collects and sorts out everyone's secrets as they arrive from all over the world. There are so many of them! He’s very good at his job and manages to keep them all safe. Until one day, a secret escapes – and Larry has to go on a mission to get it back... “A joy to behold.” The Glasgow Herald on Cloudman. In Association with Platform. The Secret Life of Suitcases is also on at Lochgelly Centre on 24 march, at Carnegie Hall on 25 march and at Rothes Halls on 26 march.

FRI 28 MARCH I 7.30PM I £12.50, CONC. £10 ALL TICKETS £10 IF BOOKED BY 27 FEBRUARY

BUTTERFLY KISS

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A musical play, full of Scottish banter and seasoned with teenage love of all things Americana: Elvis, Sandra Dee, twisting, milkshakes and Doris Day. A man looks back fondly to a Punch & Judy stall on a Scottish seaside, and remembers a particular summer from his past. It’s 1960, and he is just 15 years old. Still a child, but going though the kind of boy-to-man stuﬀ we all recognise, his parents dragged him on holiday and to make matters worse, his girl has gone oﬀ him for an older (16-year-old) guy. Performed by Dave Anderson, Katie Barnett and Jack Mullen.

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FIFE COMEDY FESTIVAL See more at our other venues on pages 27 and 42

TUE 1 APRIL I 8PM I £16 I AGE 16+

RICH HALL Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapid-ﬁre wit. The award-winning Montana native renowned for his expertly crafted tirades and quick ﬁre banter with audiences and delightful musical sequences saddles up and hitches his wagon to tour the British Isles once again. This is a comedian who's plain spoken growling indignation and acerbic observations have an unerring talent for hitting his targets with precision every time, leaving his audience hanging on every word and winning him fans all over the globe. “Now is the time to grab this chance to see the great man at work.” The Guardian

THUR 3 APRIL I 8PM I £12, CONC. £10 I AGE 12+ ADAM SMITH STUDIO

THE SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPET THEATRE The Socks are back – in outer space. Earth's funniest footwear bring their 5 star sci-ﬁ themed show to Kirkcaldy. From The Avengers to Star Wars, Alien to Doctor Who, all alien life is here. In space no-one can hear you laugh, but they won't mind if you do. After 5 sell out years at the Edinburgh Fringe and international tours that have taken them from Aberdeen to Adelaide (Pick Of The Adelaide Fringe 2012), from Aberystwyth to Aarhus (it's in Denmark, headliners three years running), and all points in between, the Socks are bringing their new show, and the best of their favourite stuﬀ, to you. "Had every single audience member... laughing until they cried." Edinburgh Evening News

SUN 13 APRIL I 8PM I £14 ALL TICKETS £12 IF BOOKED BY 23 MARCH

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HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI HARDEEP IS YOUR LOVE Following a run at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe, the comedian, broadcaster, journalist, and chef takes his hilarious stand up show on the road this Spring. In addition to being a regular voice on BBC Radio 4, Hardeep has also been seen on television shows ranging from Question Time & This Week, to The One Show & Celebrity Masterchef. Join Hardeep as he oﬀers his take on life, love and ﬁnding romance in middle age. “immensely funny.” Daily Express PAGE 11

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PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL SAT 29 MARCH I 11AM & 2PM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 0 – 5

FAUX THEATRE

CELESTE’S CIRCUS Follow Celeste under the big top as her cast of endearing animals emerge one by one. It will feel like you've come right out of your seat straight into the circus ring. This show is a real joy to watch with a delightful retro feel. Come laugh, clap, cheer and bring the circus to life! A charming and engaging ﬁrst trip to the circus especially for very young children.

WED 2 APRIL I 11AM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 3+

CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE

GINGERBREAD MAN Imagine a world made entirely of biscuits: trees, houses and stars in the sky. Into this beautiful world comes a Gingerbread Man, creating havoc wherever he goes. On his travels he meets a majestic cow, a stubborn goat and an opportunistic bird. But... can the Gingerbread Man outwit the dastardly Fox?

MON 14 APRIL I 11AM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 3+

STUFF AND NONSENSE THEATRE COMPANY

THE LITTLE RED HEN “Who will help me plant these grains of wheat?” “Not I said the Pig” “Not I said the Rat” “Not I said the Cow” “Fair enough,” said the Little Red Hen, “I’ll do it myself!” Making bread is hard work, but it would be a lot easier if the lazy farm yard animals got oﬀ their reclining sofas and lent a hand. This ingenious adaptation of the early learning classic story, features a host of animal puppets, sing-along songs and madcap comic routines. It genuinely is a treat for the whole family. PAGE 12

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 THUR 3 - SUN 6 APRIL I THUR 2PM; FRI & SAT 11AM & 2PM; SUN 12PM & 3PM £12, FAMILY SAVER £44, GROUPS 10+ £9, ADULT & BABY £14

THE SINGING KETTLE FANTASTIC FUNFAIR Roll up, roll up for The Singing Kettle’s most amazing adventure yet. Set in the neon-coloured world of Big Wheels, Merry-go-Rounds and Helter Skelters, join Anya, Kevin and Gary as they take a trip round the Fantastic Funfair. There’s thrills and spills with games like hook the rubber duck and test o’ strength to win very special prizes; the Magical Singing Kettles. Packed with audience participation, sing along with Singing Kettle favourites Ten in the Bed, My Aunt Came Back, Apples & Bananas and Billy Goats Gruﬀ plus new songs. You might even be picked to help out on stage. Dress in bright colours from head to toe. Visit www.singingkettle.com for more details.

THUR 10 – SAT 12 APRIL 7.15PM; SAT MAT 2.15PM £12.50, CONC. £10

ON AT FIFE YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE

INTO THE WOODS From the company that brought you Les Miserables, Bugsy Malone, Little Shop of Horrors and The Phantom of the Opera comes this brilliant new production. When a Baker and his Wife learn they’ve been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Music and Lyrics by STEPEHN SONDHEIM Book by JAMES LAPINE Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York

Everyone’s wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. PAGE 13

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 THURS 17 APRIL I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10. SCHOOLS £5 I AGE 14+ ALL TICKETS £10 IF BOOKED BY 20 MARCH BORDERLINE THEATRE COMPANY IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE PALACE THEATRE, KILMARNOCK PRESENTS

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A SLOW AIR Written and Directed by David Harrower You can feel blood. You can. Even after all this time. Morna and Atholl are brother and sister but they haven’t spoken to each other for 15 years. Now Morna’s son, Joshua, is turning 21 – and he’s planning a party. It’s going to be a night to remember! A play by the Olivier Award winning writer of Blackbird, Knives in Hens and Ciara.

MON 21 – SAT 26 APRIL I 7.15PM; SAT MAT 2.30PM KIRKCALDY AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY & ON AT ADAM SMITH THEATRE PRESENT

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Rodgers and Hammerstein's ﬁnal collaboration became one of the world's best loved musicals. Now KAOS bring this popular musical to Kirkcaldy, telling the heartwarming story of the Von Trapp family. Maria, My Favourite Things, Sixteen Going On Seventeen, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain and Edelweiss are just some of the classic songs that are part of an unforgettable score.

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FRI 2 MAY I 7.30PM £14, CONC. £12. SCHOOLS £5 I AGE 14+ ALL TICKETS £12 IF BOOKED BY 11 APRIL

DYAD PRODUCTIONS

THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE This is Monroe as we’ve never seen her before: 5 August 1962 – alone in her bedroom, in dressing gown and slippers; no glitz, no glamour, no masks. Overdosed on pills, the woman behind the icon unravels her remarkable life and bares all, revealing a biting intelligence, a frustrated talent and an imperfect body. This stark confessional (DiMaggio, Gable, Miller, her mother – it’s all here) oﬀers a radical interpretation of this Hollywood legend and leads us, in real time, to the very moment of her death. This is a one-woman show from the team who brought you Austen’s Women, I,Elizabeth, The Diaries of Adam and Eve and Female Gothic. “Stunning … one of the must see performances of the Festival.” Edinburgh Reporter PAGE 14

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 SUN 4 MAY I 1PM & 3PM I AGE 1 – 4 A MACROBERT & FROZEN CHARLOTTE CO-PRODUCTION

TOO MANY PENGUINS How many penguins are too many penguins? Mr Polaro thinks that one is more than enough, thank you very much. Squeeze into this fun theatrical experience, to ﬁnd out. It might get crowded, but we promise the arrival of the penguins, however many, will entertain and delight. 2012 Winner of Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland for Best Production for Children and Young People. “Delightful… adults and children left with smiles on their faces.” TimeOut London Too Many Penguins will also appear at Carnegie Hall on Fri 2 may

FRI 9 MAY I 7.15PM I £10

EAST FIFE LADIES CHOIR Come and experience a fantastic evening of entertainment from the East Fife Ladies Choir. Following on from their ﬁrst year on The Adam Smith Stage in 2013, the Choir are back with a fresh selection of songs to entertain you this Spring. The choir’s popularity has increased over the past year and now stands at an impressive 60+ members.

SUN 11 MAY I 2PM I £10, CONC. £8 ADAM SMITH STUDIO

DAVID SCHEEL Would you like to hear beautiful and technically brilliant piano music? And in between pieces would you like to laugh yourself silly? If you have answered yes, you need to book up for this show. You may hear a popular folk song played in the styles of Mozart, Rachmaninoﬀ, an iPod Mini or Blues, or he might play a piece by Bach in the right hand and one by Andrew Lloyd Webber in the left, at the same time. Born in Australia, Scheel has enjoyed dual but separate careers as a concert pianist and actor. His ﬁrst one-man shows soon blossomed into a smash hit, Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player, which has now been touring the world for 15 years. “A master of the keyboard.” The Times, Critics' Choice, London PAGE 15

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RSC LIVE BROADCAST WED 14 MAY I 7PM I £12.50, CONC. £10 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

HENRY IV PART I BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry IV prepares for war. Having deposed the previous king, he is aware of his tenuous position, and the price to be paid if he falters. Meanwhile in the taverns and brothels of London, Prince Hal is revelling in the company of the notorious Sir John Falstaﬀ. Following his production of Richard II in October 2013, RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran continues his exploration of Shakespeare's History Plays, with Antony Sher as Falstaﬀ, Jasper Britton as Henry IV and Alex Hassell as Prince Hal.

FRI 16 MAY I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 I AGE 12+

RAPTURE THEATRE AND MULL THEATRE PRESENT

UNCLE VARICK What happens when the rock and roll of swinging sixties London collides with the not so rock and roll of remote Scotland? Sandy Sheridan: pretentious art critic and self proclaimed cultural icon returns home from London to his Scottish country pile – with his new, much younger, wife in tow. Waiting for him are his stoical daughter Shona and his acerbic ex-brother in law: Uncle Varick, played by High Road legend Jimmy Chisholm. Add in the handsome local Doctor, the not so handsome local neighbour and you have a play full of comedy, pathos, jealously, lust and some very dodgy chain saws. John Byrne the writer behind iconic plays such as, The Slab Boys and the legendary television series Tutti Frutti gives us a great Scottish comedy. Think Monarch of the Glen meets the Rolling Stones. A great soundtrack, a great comedy and a great night out. Live music arranged by Dave Anderson.

COMING SOON: Sun 18 May

2pm

Imaginate Festival on Tour Saltbush Children’s Cheering Carpet for age 4 – 8

Wed 21 May

7.30pm

Brian Kellock & Tommy Smith

Wed 28 & Thur 29 May 7.30pm

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London Classic Theatre The 50th Anniversary Production of Joe Orton’s entertaining mr Sloane

01383 602302 With a lovely art deco auditorium, Carnegie Hall welcomes you in style. Our packed programme brings you top class live music acts, comedy and drama plus inspiring shows for families and children. Situated at the heart of Dunfermline, we’re also home to many local arts groups and host classes in the adjacent Music Institute. Tiffany’s bistro bar offers stunning views across the Forth Bridges and serves delicious meals, snacks and home-baking and is available for private hire. Open Mon – Sat 10am – 3pm. east Port, Dunfermline KY12 7JA Box Office open mon – Sat, 10am – 5.30pm & 1 hour before performances

SAT 11 JANUARY I 2PM & 7.30PM I £10, CONC. £8

DUNFERMLINE DRAMATIC SOCIETY

CALENDAR GIRLS By Tim Firth Calendar Girls is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd

A group of extraordinary women, the members of a very ordinary Yorkshire WI, persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference. Overcoming their initial reserve, the friends drop their dressing gowns, their modesty spared only by artfully placed cakes, knitting and flower arrangements. Calendar Girls is based on the miramax motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth Sponsored by W.D Factors, Dunfermline Dramatic Society, Scotland’s oldest surviving dramatic society is delighted to present Calendar Girls in aid of Maggies (www.maggiescentres.org/fife). In order to raise as much money as possible DDS has arranged to produce a Calendar of their own, and yes they are all nude, girls and guys.

DUNFERMLINE ARTS GUILD WINTER CONCERT SERIES ALL PERFORMANCES START AT 7.30PM I TICKETS £10, STUDENT/UNEMPLOYED £1 Sun 19 Jan Christina Lawrie (Piano). Praised by The Observer for her “formidable intellect and boundless technique”, Christina made her debut with the RSNO in May 2009. Her programme will include Schubert’s Wanderer Fantasy. Sun 16 Feb Richard ingham & Richard michael. The two Richards make a welcome return after a hugely successful ﬁrst visit in 2011. Expect a lively and entertaining evening. Sun 16 Mar Athenaeum Winds. This versatile young ensemble formed in 2010 with a repertoire ranging from Haydn to MacMillan. Their programme will include music by Danzi, Killar and Nielsen. PAGE 17

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 THUR 23 JANUARY I 7.30PM I £13, CONC. £11 THE FINAL DATE OF THE SERIES IS THUR 6 MARCH PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

THE BAND OF HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES, SCOTLAND The amazingly talented musicians of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, Scotland continue their popular series of concerts at Carnegie Hall. Each night promises a wonderfully colourful show, with 45 Royal Marines Musicians on stage and featuring a wide selection of popular musical styles.

THUR 6 FEBRUARY I 7.30PM I £18.50, CONC. £17 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

THEATRE PRODUCTIONS UK LTD

MAGICAL MOZART BY CANDLELIGHT From the producers of A Viennese Strauss Gala, this sumptuous fully costumed show immerses us in the wonderful music and the classical baroque world of one of the world’s greatest romantic composers – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. With beautiful settings, costumes and lighting, and of course candles, the European Baroque Ensemble and Singers transport you back to the sumptuous past. The programme includes excerpts from Mozart’s Operas The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Cosi fan Tutte, and many more beautifully sung moments from his world famous compositions. The European Spirit Ensemble will perform some of Mozart’s most memorable musical pieces.

SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY I 8PM I £18.50

FIFE JAZZ FESTIVAL THE BIG CHRIS BARBER BAND "It's incredible" is what audiences and critics say about the gold standard that this jazz master is setting in 2014. At 84, he's the bright, chirpy front man he's always been and every year he seems to set the musical quality bar higher. Apart from Wynton Marsalis, there's no-one playing classic jazz at this level anywhere. 60 years after he ﬁrst caused a sensation, his band set the benchmark last year. From New Orleans and traditional jazz hits like Bourbon Street Parade and The Saints to a host of Duke Ellington classics. PAGE 18

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 WED 12 FEBRUARY I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10

BALLET WEST

SWAN LAKE Odette is destined to spend her life as a swan, unless her true love can release her from the spell of the evil Von Rothbart. Using Tchaikovsky’s stirring score and a moving adaptation of the original choreography, the dancers of Ballet West will take you on a journey, telling the story of the love of a young man for the cursed Odette.

TUE 18 FEBRUARY I 8PM I £12

ANDREW LAWRENCE THERE IS NO ESCAPE As seen on BBC1's Live At The Apollo, star of his own BBC Radio 4 series How Did We End Up Like This? Andrew Lawrence presents his latest stand-up show of all new material. "Anyone who gives this spikily inventive performer the time of day will realise they're in the presence of an A-list talent." The Guardian "Few people have caught the irritated, misanthropic mood of the moment better than this supreme misﬁt; the only wonder is that it's taking Lawrence so long to become a national institution." The Telegraph You can also catch Andrew at Adam Smith Theatre on Wed 19 Feb and at Rothes Halls on Thur 20 Feb.

WED 19 – SAT 22 FEBRUARY 7.30PM; SAT MAT 2.30PM I £8 – £16. CHILD £5

DUNFERMLINE GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents one of the best known and loved Operettas. This lively and colourful show brings you ballads and arias which will have you singing along! Don’t miss it!

THUR 27 FEBRUARY – SAT 1 MARCH 7.30PM; SAT MAT 2.30PM I £11, CONC. £9

CARNEGIE YOUTH THEATRE

EVITA

An Amateur Youth Production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Music by Andrew Lloyd-Webber. Originally directed by Harold Prince. PAGE 19

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 TUE 25 FEBRUARY I 7PM I £10, CONC. £7. SCHOOLS £5 I AGE 13+

TORTOISE IN A NUTSHELL IN CO-PRODUCTION WITH CUMBERNAULD THEATRE

FERAL

Feral is an innovative piece of visual theatre that combines puppetry, ﬁlm and live sound to create and destroy a world in front of its audience’s eyes. Joe looks back at the town of his childhood. Bright, vibrant and idyllic the world resembles a haven of comfort. But as he journeys on, walls and lives are peeled back and the story of a community’s fall unfolds around him. A cross art form piece, Feral seamlessly blends ﬁlm and live performance. Puppeteers manipulate and bring to life a tiny world, whilst simultaneously creating a live animation, as they follow it’s every breath via digital camera. This co-production was originally developed and presented by the National Theatre of Scotland as part of their Reveal Season 2012. At the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe Festival it was both short listed for a Total Theatre Award and was a winner of a Scotsman Fringe First Award.

FRI 7 MARCH I 7.30PM I £14, CONC. £12

EMILY SMITH Multi award winning singer Emily Smith is a leading figure of the Scottish folk scene. Promoting her fifth studio album Echoes, Emily continues to draw on her talent as one of the finest interpreters of traditional song in the UK. New settings of time worn texts weave beautifully alongside contemporary covers blurring the borders of old and new to create what could be her finest album yet. Joining Emily are Jamie McClennan (guitar, fiddle & vocals) and Matheu Watson (guitar and whistle). “One of the finest traditional Scots voices around.” The Scotsman

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 WED 12 & THUR 13 MARCH I WED 7.30PM; THUR 10.30AM £10.50, CONC. £8.50. SCHOOLS £7 I AGE 6+

SELL A DOOR THEATRE COMPANY

KIDNAPPED Adapted by ivan Wilkinson from the book by Robert Louis Stevenson “There are two things that men should never weary of, goodness and humility. We get none too much of them in this rough world among cold, proud people.” This exciting, gripping adventure story is packed full of physical storytelling and imagination. Follow Davie Balfour as he survives shipwreck and murder to escape through the Highlands of Scotland. Sell a Door Theatre Company is a leading touring theatre company producing dynamic, diverse and daring theatre. This imaginative re-telling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story is perfect for young and old audiences alike. “if Sell a Door continue to oﬀer work of this quality, they will be around for a long time.” The Scotsman (on past Sell a Door work). www.selladoor.com @sell_a_door

FRI 14 MARCH I 2.30PM I £12.50, CONC. £10.50

BLESS ‘EM ALL From the Producers of We’ll Meet Again, Duggie Chapman Associates bring a brand new Wartime Cavalcade. The line up includes comedy entertainer Steve Barclay, by special request, a return of Britain’s greatest virtuoso of the Ukulele, Andy Eastwood and new singing star Lucia Mattess. With full supporting cast of singers Jamie Steen and Mervyn Francis and the live music of the Martyn St James Band here is a tribute to our Armed Forces of yesterday, today and tomorrow. With all the great songs and music of the 1940s, this is moving nostalgia, which leaves everyone with a warm and sentimental glow.

SAT 15 MARCH I 7.30PM I £17.50 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

THE FUREYS ST PATRICK’S WEEKEND CONCERT The Fureys and Davey Arthur have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 36 years and are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk based music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls in the world. Renowned for their hit songs I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet Sixteen, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare To Here, Leaving Nancy and Steal Away they make their 3rd appearance at Carnegie Hall. PAGE 21

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 TUE 18 MARCH I 11AM & 1.30PM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 9+

CATHERINE WHEELS

THE BALLAD OF PONDLIFE MCGURK They are new to Primary 6 but that’s the only thing they have in common. Martin and Simon. Newcomers. One keen to ﬁt in; the other doesn’t care. A coming of age tale about friendship, bullying and overcoming adversity. The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk has been performed all over the world including The Sydney Opera House and at festivals in Washington DC, Auckland and Edinburgh. “The very model of audience-capturing storytelling, this is a well-written and excitingly performed tale.” London Theatre Review. “Gut-wrenching and yet hilarious.” The Herald

FRI 21 MARCH I 7.30PM I £15 ALL TICKETS £13 IF BOOKED BY 21 FEB

THE BALL

MARTIN TAYLOR Award winning guitarist Martin Taylor has established a unique musical career as an internationally acclaimed musician and his inimitable style has seen him acknowledged as the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing. Although completely self taught, he has enjoyed a remarkable musical career spanning across four decades and during that time he has invented and developed a way of playing the guitar that is admired, and often imitated, by guitarists all over the world. As well as being a true guitar innovator, he is also a master concert performer, dazzling audiences with his solo shows, which combine virtuosity, emotion and humour with a strong stage presence. “martin Taylor is one of the most awesome solo guitar players in the history of the instrument. He’s unbelievable.” Pat Metheny

TUE 25 MARCH I 10.30 AM & 1.30 PM £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 5+

THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES See page 10 for details PAGE PAGE22 22

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 TUE 25 – SAT 29 MARCH I 7.15PM, SAT MAT 2PM I £12, CONC. £10. MATINEE TICKETS ALL £10.00 TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 01259 740321. ROSYTH & DISTRICT MUSICAL ASSOCIATION PRESENT

THE PRODUCERS Book by mel Brooks & Thomas meehan music and Lyrics by mel Brooks By arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited. A down on his luck theatrical producer, Max Bialystock, teams up with a creative but timid accountant, Leo Bloom, to concoct a scheme to raise thousands of dollars from backers and then put on a sure-ﬁre ﬂop play. Only one thing goes wrong – the show is a gigantic hit! This is a screamingly funny, no holds barred, musical comedy.

WED 2 APRIL – SAT 5 APRIL I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 WHY NOT? MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHICOLOR DREAMCOAT ®

“Vibrant, colourful and full of energy.” Everyone's favourite family musical, packed with memorable songs (and in full technicolour!) is coming to Dunfermline courtesy of Why Not? Musical Theatre Company in association with the Really Useful Group. See the dreams and the drama come to life in this timeless classic. An Amateur Youth Production by arrangement with the Really Useful Group Ltd.

WED 9 APRIL I 8PM I £12 ALL TICKETS £10 IF BOOKED BY 12 MARCH

THE BALL

FIFE COMEDY FESTIVAL

WORBEY & FARRELL DEVIATIONS ON THE PIANO Worbey and Farrell are internationally acclaimed concert pianists with a wicked sense of humour. Combining musical thrills with a deep love of laughter, they have played with the world’s leading symphony orchestras, achieved a million hits on YouTube, and entertained audiences all over the globe with their barnstorming blend of sparky comedy and utterly sensational piano-playing. Steven Worbey and Kevin Farrell are much more than a traditional piano duet. Their instrument can imitate the tones of a Spanish guitar, resound with their very own Paganini Variations or pulsate with the passions of the masters of jazz. They perform everything from Rachmaninov’s 18th Variation to Saint-Saëns's Carnival of the Animals complete with their own verse.

“incredible.” Eamonn Holmes, ITV’s This Morning

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AT A GLANCE JANUARY Sat 4 Sat 4 – Sat 11 Sat 11 Wed 8 Thurs 16 – Sat 18 Sun 19 Sun 19 Thur 23 Sat 25 Thur 30

page no. 7.30pm Various 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm 4pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7pm

Royal Scottish National Orchestra Viennese Gala The Little mermaid Dunfermline Dramatic Society Calendar Girls RSGS Looking for mrs Livingstone FMC Panto Hansel and Gretel Bolshoi Jewels Dunfermline Arts Guild Jan Christina Lawrie (Piano) Band of Her majesty’s Royal Scottish marines Craig Hill Tartan About! NT Live Coriolanus

CH AST CH CH CH AST CH CH AST AST

4pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 11am 8pm 8pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.15pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm 2pm & 7pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm 7.15pm & Sat Mat 2.15pm 7pm 7.15pm

Bolshoi Lost illusions RSGS Operation iceberg magical mozart By Candlelight Fife Jazz Festival The Big Dance with the Scottish Swing Orchestra Oﬀ The Record Fife Jazz Festival Red Stripe Band Fife Jazz Festival Chris Barber Jimeoin YES, YES, WHATEVER…?! Chris Ramsey The Most Dangerous Man on Saturday Morning TV Ballet West Swan Lake An evening With KADS Heartbeat & Friends Grand Charity Show The Springsteen Sessions Dunfermline Arts Guild Richard ingham & Richard michael Andrew Lawrence There Is No Escape Dunfermline G & S The Pirates of Penzance Circus of Horrors KYMT Summer Holiday

AST CH CH RH AST AST CH RH AST CH AST RH RH CH CH I AST I RH CH RH AST

Sarah Hendry School of Dance A Wealth of Nations An evening with Bruce Davies Tortoise in a Nutshell & Cumbernauld Theatre Feral Icarus Theatre Collective Hedda Gabler CYT evita G.A.M.A. Youth Oliver! NT Live War Horse SOLD OUT Rock with Roblyn

RH RH CH AST CH RH AST AST

38 37 20 8 19 38

7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 10.30am 7.30pm 7.30pm 6pm 3pm Wed 7.30pm; Thur 10.30am 7.30pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm Fri 6pm; Sat 2pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 4pm & 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

NT Encore Screening War Horse Real Diamond RSGS Some Like it Cold To be or … Note! essence of ireland Band of Her majesty’s Royal Scottish marines Charioteer Theatre Treasure island emily Smith Stellar Quines Dare To Care Children’s Classic Concerts Junk Trunk with Owen & Olly everybody Dance Showcase Sell A Door Kidnapped KGAS iolanthe Tap Factory 911 Bless ‘em All Rachel Webb Classic Clapton The Fureys Dunfermline Arts Guild Athenaeum Winds The Ballad of Pondlife mcGurk ThickSkin Chalk Farm Herman’s Hermits martin Taylor

AST RH CH RH RH CH LC CH AST RH CH CH AST RH RH CH LC RH CH CH CH AST RH CH

5 38

4 17 18 5 5

FeBRUARY Sun 2 Wed 5 Thur 6 Fri 7 Sat 8 Sat 8 Sat 8 Sat 8 Mon 10 Wed 12 Fri 14 & Sat 15 Fri 14 Sat 15 Sun 16 Tue 18 – Thur 20 Wed 19 – Sat 22 Wed 19 Thur 20 – Sat 22 Sat 22 Sat 22 Tue 25 Tue 25 & Wed 26 Thur 27 – Sat 1 March Thur 27 – Sat 1 March Thur 27 Fri 28

4 18 36 6 6 18 36 6 19 7 37 17 19 19 37 7

mARCH Sat 1 Wed 5 Wed 5 Thur 6 Thur 6 Thur 6 Fri 7 Fri 7 Fri 7 & Sat 8 Fri 7 Sun 9 Wed 12 & Thur 13 Thur 13 – Sat 15 Thur 13 Fri 14 Fri 14 Fri 14 & Sat 15 Sat 15 Sat 15 Sun 16 Tue 18 Wed 19 Thur 20 Fri 21

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page no. Fri 21 Sat 22

6pm 7.30pm

Active Schools present Fife, 6, 7, 8 Glenrothes Choral Society Spring Concert

LC RH

Sat 22

7.30pm

Birds of Paradise Wendy Hoose

Sun 23 – Wed 26

10.30am & 1.30pm

The Secret Life Of Suitcases

AST I LC I CH I RH

Tue 25 – Sat 29

7.15pm & Sat Mat 2pm

Rosyth & District Musical Association The Producers

Fri 28

7.30pm

Butterﬂy Kiss

AST

Fri 28 & Sat 29

7.30pm

Stellar Quines Dare to Care

Sat 29

11am & 2pm

Faux Theatre Celeste’s Circus

AST

Sat 29

7.30pm

Roy Orbison and Friends

Sun 30

4pm

Bolshoi The Golden Age

AST

Tue 1

8pm

Rich Hall

AST

Tue 1

11am & 2pm

The Folding Theatre Puppet Company Two Can Toucan

Wed 2

11am

Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre Gingerbread man

AST

Wed 2 – Sat 5

7.30pm

Why Not? musical Theatre Company

Thur 3

11am & 2pm

Yugen Puppet Company Little Princess Goldtree

Thur 3 – Sun 6

Various

The Singing Kettle Fantastic Funfare

AST

Thur 3

8pm

The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre

AST Studio

Thur 3

8pm

The Showstoppers improvised musical

Fri 4

11am & 2pm

Sokobauno Puppet Theatre Albert’s Amazing Acrobatic Flea Circus

Fri 4

11am

Jabuti Theatre my City

Fri 4

7.30pm

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Sat 5

11am

Puppet Anima Adventures From The Odyssey

Sat 5

7.30pm

Deﬁnitive Bublé

Sat 5

8pm

Jerry Sadowitz

Mon 7

11am & 2pm

Lempen Puppet Theatre The Golden Princess

Tue 8

7.30pm

Foster & Allen

Tue 8

11am & 2pm

Mousetale Puppets Oscar & The Lost City Of The incas

Tue 8

11am

Garlic Theatre The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Wed 9

7.30pm

We’ve Only Just Begun

Wed 9

8pm

Worbey and Farrell Deviations On The Piano

Wed 9 & Thur 10

Wed 1.30pm; Thur 10.30am

Scottish Dance Theatre innocence

APRiL

11 42

Thur 10 – Sat 12

7.15pm & Sat Mat 2.15pm

ON at Fife Youth Music Theatre into The Woods

AST

Fri 11

8pm

Omid Djalili

Sat 12

8pm

Scottish Dance Theatre SisGo

Sat 12

8pm

Confessions of Gordon Brown

Sun 13

8pm

Hardeep Singh Kohli

AST

Sun 13

8pm

Sandi Thom

Mon 14

11am

Stuﬀ and Nonsense Theatre Company Little Red Hen

AST

Thur 17

7.30pm

Borderline Theatre Company A Slow Air

AST

Fri 18

7.30pm

Heidi Talbot

Sat 19

9.30am

Fife Brass Band Festival

Sun 20

7.30pm

Doug Allan in the Company of Giants

Mon 21 – Sat 26

7.15pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm

KAOS Sound Of music

AST

Wed 23 – Sat 26

7.30pm

Goldﬁsh Theatre Singin i'm No A Billy, He's A Tim

RH I CH

Fri 25

7.30pm

Talon Best of eagles

Sat 26

12 noon

mr & miss Scotland

Tue 29

1.30pm & 7.30pm

Visible Fictions Robin Hood

Wed 30

7.30pm

fDeluxe members of the band who backed Prince

Wed 30

7.30pm

The Sounds of The Supremes and Louis Price of The Temptations

Thur 1

7pm

National Theatre Live Broadcast King Lear

AST

Thur 1

7.30pm

Nina Celebrating the Life and Music of Nina Simone

mAY 5 46

Fri 2 & Sun 4

Various

macrobert & Frozen Charlotte Too many Penguins

CH I AST

Fri 2

7.30pm

Dyad Productions The Unremarkable Death of marilyn monroe

AST

Fri 2

7.30pm

Abbamania

Sat 3

7.30pm

Nuala Kennedy Band with Troy macGillivray

Wed 7 – Sat 10

7.15pm

Kelty Musical Association The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Fri 9

7.15pm

east Fife Ladies Choir

AST

Sat 10

7.30pm

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Sun 11

2pm

David Scheel

AST

Wed 14

7pm

RSC Live Broadcast Henry iV Part i

AST

Fri 16

7.30pm

Rapture Theatre & Mull Theatre Uncle Varick

AST

Sat 17

7.30pm

The Tannahill Weavers

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PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL TUE 1 APRIL I 11AM & 2PM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 3+

THE FOLDING THEATRE PUPPET COMPANY

TWO CAN TOUCAN How did the Toucan get his name? Find out in this show based on the much loved modern fable by acclaimed children’s author, David McKee. Enjoy the fun and mayhem of the Toucan’s journey to ﬁnd an identity and a name for himself. The show is staged in a lively and colourful style which will appeal to young children who might not have experienced live theatre before.

THUR 3 APRIL I 11AM & 2PM I AGE 4+

YUGEN PUPPET COMPANY

THE LITTLE PRINCESS GOLDTREE A wicked stepmother, a beautiful princess and an all knowing, all seeing magical trout – just the ingredients needed for a fairy tale. This Scottish version of Snow White is told with hand carved puppets, striking shadow silhouettes and traditional storytelling, with an original soundtrack accompaniment.

MON 7 APRIL I 11AM & 2PM I AGE 5+

LEMPEN PUPPET THEATRE

THE GOLDEN PRINCESS Melo, the strange, one legged musician, sits alone by the sea, content in his world and playing the most beautiful music. But who comes here? A golden carriage bearing a Princess so beautiful that she wears a golden mask to hide her blinding beauty... and she pushes him in the mud! Puppetry, shadows, original music, acting – and occasional face pulling – are used to tell this delightful story. PAGE 26

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 FRI 11 APRIL I 8PM I £21 I 16+

FIFE COMEDY FESTIVAL

OMID DJALILI LIVE One of Britain's freshest and most original comics, this British-born Iranian hams the accent and underlines the clichés before pulling the Persian rug from under the audience. With a career in comedy spanning across three decades, Omid Djalili's legendary performances on stage and screen have won him fans and plaudits the world over. Renowned for his razor sharp wit, boundless energy and expertly crafted cultural observations, his original material continues to explore the diversity of modern Britain and he remains one of the most exciting entertainers on the circuit. A firm favourite at the Edinburgh Festival, Omid's stand-up awards include the Time Out Award for Best Stand Up and the EMMA Award. He's also been a nominee for a Perrier Award and the South Bank Award. Omid was also awarded a Best Actor award at the Turin Film Festival for his lead performance in The Infidel. "...one of the most subversive, let alone funniest, comedians around." The Guardian "To carve yourself out a career as the thinking person's iranian comedian in this political climate takes a fine brain and a masterful way with the audience. There is no question that Omid Djalili possesses both." Sunday Times

SUN 13 APRIL I 8PM £20 ON THE DOOR, £17 IN ADVANCE

SANDI THOM WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Sandi Thom returns to Scotland with her critically acclaimed Live & Acoustic world tour. See her performing a mix of old classics, new materials and classic rock covers from her latest album The Covers Collection.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 FRI 18 APRIL I 7.30PM I £14, CONC. £12 ALL TICKETS £12 IF BOOKED BY 21 MARCH

THE BALL

HEIDI TALBOT Formerly lead singer with Cherish The Ladies, Co. Kildare singer Heidi Talbot is right at home in the twin worlds of Irish traditional and roots music. Nominated for two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2010, Heidi has toured and recorded with Idlewild, Eddi Reader, Michael McGoldrick and Kris Drever. She has played sell-out concerts all over the UK and Ireland and had great success and rave reviews for her record The Last Star. Playing material from her brand new record, Angels Without Wings, Heidi will be joined by world renowned Multi Instrumentalist/Producer John mcCusker and the inimitable guitar playing of ian Carr. "A voice that's both awestruck and tender." New York Times

SUN 20 APRIL I 7.30PM I £15

DOUG ALLAN IN THE COMPANY OF GIANTS “Wildlife cameramen don’t come much more special than Doug.” Sir David Attenborough “My passion lies with the big animals” That’s how multi-award winning cameraman Doug Allan (Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Ocean Giants, Wild Cameramen at Work) introduces his new show. What’s it like to face a hungry polar bear and its cubs as they emerge from their den? Or to swim eye to eye with an enormous Southern Right Whale? And how does it feel to be stalked by killer whales in the straits of Gibraltar? Join Doug for an unforgettable evening of extraordinary animal adventures and unique wildlife ﬁlm footage. There will be a Q&A session afterwards.

FRI 25 & SAT 26 APRIL I 7.30PM I £15 GOLDFISH THEATRE PRESENTS THE RETURN OF DES DILLON’S HIT COMEDY…

SINGIN’ I’M NO A BILLY, HE’S A TIM! See page 45 for details PAGE 28

www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 TUE 29 APRIL I 1.30PM & 7PM I £7, CONC. £5 I AGE 7+ VISIBLE FICTIONS PRESENTS

ROBIN HOOD Somewhere near you there is a band of brothers ﬁghting for justice. Seeking to rid the land of evil and return hope to the poorly treated. They are lean, mean, trained justice ﬁghting machines! Armed with whatever comes their way, nothing is as it seems in this Sherwood Forrest, but one thing is for sure ... no rogue is safe! Join internationally acclaimed Visible Fictions for a silly and unexpected take on Robin Hood and be prepared to unleash your imagination! Look out rich folks, your piggy banks may never be safe again! Originally co commissioned with the Kennedy Centre, Washington

WED 30 APRIL I 7.30PM I £20

fDELUXE The band formerly known as The Family reunited after two decades as fDeluxe, featuring four of the original members – St. Paul Peterson, Susannah Melvoin, Eric Leeds and Jellybean Johnson. This world-class band comprises the musical royalty who backed Prince and they are making their ﬁrst ever appearance in Scotland, with Carnegie Hall having the honour of bringing you the sound of Minneapolis Funk to the Nation!

FRI 2 MAY WED 1.30PM; THUR 11.30AM & £1.30PM £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 1 – 4 A MACROBERT & FROZEN CHARLOTTE CO-PRODUCTION

TOO MANY PENGUINS See page 15 for details

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 SAT 3 MAY I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 ALL TICKETS £9 IF BOOKED BY 12 APRIL

THE BALL

NUALA KENNEDY BAND WITH TROY MACGILLIVRAY Stunning Irish/Scottish traditional music with a twist ‘meets’ multi award-winning Canadian fiddle and piano virtuoso. The Nuala Kennedy Band recorded their latest album Noble Stranger live in the Scottish Borders, and was nominated for Folk Band of the Year in the 2013 Scottish Traditional Music Awards. The band comprises Nuala, an internationally renowned traditional flute player and singer, Donald Hay (Drums/Percussion) and Mike Bryan (Guitar). Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for outstanding contributions to culture in Canada, Troy is a virtuoso of the Cape Breton style of fiddling and piano.

WED 7 – SAT 10 MAY I 7.15PM I £13, CONC. £11 TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 01383 725480

KELTY MUSICAL ASSOCIATION

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS IN ASSOCIATION WITH SAMUEL FRENCH Texas has a Whorehouse In It full of Fun, Love, Laughter, Singing and Dancing. Come along, enjoy! Tap your feet and sing along to Little Old Pissant Country Place, Good Old Girl Bus to Amarillo, Doatsy Mae and much more. KMA takes you back to Texas this May – "Ye'all come along now ye hear."

COMING SOON: Tue 13 May

1.30pm

Imaginate Festival on Tour presents Perth Theatre Company & Weeping Spoon Productions Alvin Sputnik – Space explorer

Sat 17 May

7.30pm

The Searchers

Thur 22 & Fri 23 May

7.30pm

51 Shades of maggie

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A stunning, fully refurbished community hub, Lochgelly is proud to be home to a theatre, gallery, library, sports hall, art and meeting rooms, local office services and Lilly's Cafe Bar which opens 10am – 3pm Mon – Fri and until 1.30pm on Sat. A welcoming space for all, the centre has a busy programme of classes and activities for all ages as well its programme of family shows and community events. Contact Box Office if you are interested in hiring the venue for your next event, meeting or class. Bank Street, Lochgelly KY5 9RD Box Office open 9am – 9pm mon to Fri; 9am – 2pm Sat and 1 hour before performances

FRI 7 MARCH I 10.30AM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 11 – 18

CHARIOTEER THEATRE

TREASURE ISLAND Discover buried treasure with the help of cunning pirates OR rap like Shakespeare? With Charioteer Theatre’s dynamic double bill production of Treasure Island and To be or…Note! you can do both and much more. Through performances and interactive workshops students will learn how to overcome indecision, map out their identities, and deal with the diﬃculties of ‘growing up’ with the help of classic literature’s most inﬂuential characters. To be or … Note! is at Rothes Halls on 6 march

SAT 22 MARCH I 7.30PM I £7.50, CONC. £5 I AGE 16+

BIRDS OF PARADISE THEATRE COMPANY AND RANDOM ACCOMPLICE PRESENTS

WENDY HOOSE by Johnny mcKnight Directed by Robert Softley Gale & Johnny mcKnight The creative forces of Birds of Paradise & Random Accomplice come together for the ﬁrst time to bring you a frank and hilarious sex comedy – Wendy Hoose. Laura and Jake just want sex. Late Friday night drunken sex. Nothing more. No strings attached. But getting your leg over is sometimes more diﬃcult than you think. Wendy Hoose is about two twenty year olds searching for love in all the wrong places! The production contains strong language and scenes of a sexual nature. In the comedic style of the production, Wendy Hoose includes audio description, BSL and animated surtitles. Photo: Eoin Carey

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303 MON 24 MARCH I 10.30 AM & 1.30 PM £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 5+

THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES See page 10 for details

FRI 28 & SAT 29 MARCH I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 I AGE 14+

STELLAR QUINES

DARE TO CARE A CO-PRODUCTION WITH FIFE CULTURAL TRUST See page 8 for full details

SAT 5 APRIL I 7.30PM I £13.50, CONC. £10

DEFINITIVE BUBLÉ This is the deﬁnitive Michael Bublé Tribute. Based on a Bublé concert format, Jason Porter (who strikes an uncanny resemblance to the Michael Bublé) and his band perform a two hour show featuring all of Bublé’s greatest hits such as Everything, Haven’t Met You Yet, Cry Me A River, Home, Hollywood, Beautiful Day and Close Your Eyes. Interspersed with these tunes, will be all-time swing classics. Jason’s Musical Director is Ian Russell who has been keyboard player and musical director for a total of seventeen UK hit recording artists during his thirty year career, and provides a top class band to accompany Jason. PAGE 32

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PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL FRI 4 APRIL I 11AM & 2PM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 4+

SOKOBAUNO PUPPET THEATRE

ALBERT’S AMAZING ACROBATIC FLEA CIRCUS Fifi and Finbar are two of the star attractions in this mesmerising hoo-ha. Witness bizarre feats of strength, death defying stunts, brilliant balancing and jovial jumping, effortlessly performed before your very eyes. But Fifi and Finbar have disappeared! Just moments before they are due to perform for the queen of the Flea circus, Petit Polly. Performed with inspiring original music, amazing puppetry and ingenious slight of hand, prepare to be enthralled and dumbfounded!

SAT 5 APRIL I 11AM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 3 – 5

PUPPET ANIMA

ADVENTURES FROM THE ODYSSEY WITH PUPPET ANIMA Ancient Greece comes to life for children as Carolyne and her friendly little dog invite everyone to travel back in time to discover stories of monsters and magic. Bring your family to meet the poet who wrote those famous tales long ago, join Odysseus on his journey to Ithaca, and visit the ﬁrst ever Olympic Games! Come for a fun and gentle introduction to the wonders of the ancient world through interactive storytelling with soft hand puppets.

TUES 8 APRIL I 11AM & 2PM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 4+

MOUSETALE PUPPETS

OSCAR AND THE LOST CITY OF THE INCAS Go for gold! A school history lesson about the Incas unexpectedly comes to life, throwing Oscar the Mouse into a thrilling adventure with a comical chimp called Monkey! Oscar's search for his missing friend Bluebell leads him to the South American jungle, the gold-encrusted Lost City and ultimately into conﬂict with a mysterious enemy who seeks the power of the legendary sun necklace… A magical mix of music, humour and action-packed adventure, this colourful show will captivate children and adults alike. PAGE 33

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303 WED 9 & THURS 10 APRIL I WED 1.30PM; THUR 10.30AM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 0 – 7 YEARS

SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS

Fleur Darkin’s

INNOCENCE A unique playroom performance, Innocence invites 0-7 year olds (and their adults), to explore William Blake’s imagination. Innocence is a magical theatrical journey led by Scottish Dance Theatre’s captivating dancers, with live music, songs, giggles and animal noises by Paul Bradley. Innocence is a wonderful dance adventure for young ones, their families and friends. Choreographer: Fleur Darkin. Designer: Alex Lowde. Lighting Designer: Lucy Carter. Scripted by Tanya Ronder. “Positively perfect introduction to dance.” ★★★★ The Scotsman “Full of rich imaginings.” ★★★★ The Herald

SAT 12 APRIL I 8PM £8, CONC. £6 I 12 +

SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS

Fleur Darkin’s

SisGo Fresh from its sell out run at the Edinburgh International Festival, SisGo invites you on an intimate journey into the night. “Alluring, intriguing and weirdly enjoyable." The Times A powerful collaboration between Fleur Darkin ''most overtly theatrical choreographer of the British new wave'' (The Times), Fashion Designer Hayley Scanlan (Scottish Fashion Awards 2012) and Scottish Dance Theatre's beautiful dancers. Soundscore includes Plastikman, Four Tet and Moritz van Oswald. Experience new proximities to the dancers in this riot of music, light and sensation. ''Thrilling, Joyous. Vibrant.'' A Younger Theatre “beautiful... stylishly done and very good fun." ★★★★ The Independent We are looking for people to join a series of community dance sessions led by Scottish Dance Theatre during the week in the run-up to the show. No dance experience necessary. Please contact enquiries.lochgellyc@onﬁfe.com or phone 01592 583303 if you want to be involved. PAGE 34

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303 SAT 17 MAY I 7.30PM I £10, CONC. £8 ALL TICKETS £8 IF BOOKED BY 19 APRIL

THE BALL

THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly can't get better... yet continue to do just that. The Tannahills have turned their acoustic excitement loose on audiences with an electrifying effect. With a unique combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment and rich vocals, their performances are unforgettable.

AT OUR FABULOUS CHANGING ART EXHIBITIONS Fifespace Lochgelly Centre and the Fifespace and Fotospace galleries in Rothes Halls oﬀer a range of changing art and photo exhibitions, open Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5pm, and free to view. Why not open your eyes to a new world of local, national and world renowned art, design, craft and photography? Look out for the Exhibitions Programme with full details of all exhibitions ON across Lochgelly Centre and Rothes Halls. Download the brochure at www.onﬁfe.com/art * Lochgelly Centre closes at 2pm on Saturday.

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01592 611101 A modern and well-equipped events and conference centre situated in the centre of Glenrothes, Rothes Halls hosts a busy programme of live music, comedy and drama, as well as exhibitions, classes, conferences and more. You can visit us and enjoy a tasty, freshly prepared breakfast, meal or snack in our newly refurbished Café Bar which is open from 8.30pm – 3pm Mon to Sat. Don’t forget, it’s FREE entry to our Fifespace and Fotospace Galleries. Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes KY7 5NX Box Oﬃce open 9am – 5pm & later on performance nights

FRI 7 FEBRUARY I 8PM I £12

FIFE JAZZ FESTIVAL

THE BIG DANCE WITH THE SCOTTISH SWING ORCHESTRA It’s back! With all the pzazz that only a classy venue and a top class Orchestra can bring. For one night only, Fife’s premiere ballroom hosts The Scottish Swing Orchestra playing strictly for dancing. Dave Batchelor’s supremely drilled band have fun with all the dance music that Fife dancers love. The venue will be dressed and lit with real style for a great night out – cabaret seating, full bar and a big dance ﬂoor.

SAT 8 FEBRUARY I 7.30PM I £17.50

LIVE NATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH MZA PRESENT

JIMEOIN YES, YES, WHATEVER…?! Hilarious world-class stand-up from one of live comedy’s internationally acclaimed masters! Jimeoin returns in 2014 with his ever-evolving live show… A ﬂuid mixture of his signature observations, with hawk eye dissection of more of the absurdities of life and how we live it. You’ve seen him on TV in shows including Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance, Channel 4’s O2 Comedy Gala, Best of Edinburgh Comedy Festival, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. But nothing beats seeing Jimeoin live – book early!

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“Classic nonsense… stand-up comedy at its best.” The Scotsman “He’s clean, charming, witty and above all funny.” Sunday Times

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 SAT 15 FEBRUARY I 7.30PM I £15

THE SPRINGSTEEN SESSIONS As tributes go, there’s simply none ﬁner. From the moment The Springsteen Sessions arrive on stage, they take you on a musical journey down E Street that will leave you enthralled, excited and exhausted and more importantly, wanting more. Covering over four decades of The Boss, this tight unit of accomplished musicians tear into mighty classics such as Born To Run, Hungry Heart, Glory Days, The River, Born In The USA, I’m On Fire, Dancing In The Dark and Atlantic City. Sit back and enjoy the pure sounds of Bruce Springsteen and the legendary E Street Band – from iconic anthems to rare B-sides – they are all here. No true Springsteen fan will want to miss this.

WED 19 FEBRUARY I 7.30PM £18, CONC. £15 I AGE 12+

CIRCUS OF HORRORS The Circus of Horrors presents what is undoubtedly its greatest show to date. The show that stormed into the ﬁnals of Britain’s Got Talent is back with a new show inspired by the legendary and sinister lost movie London after Midnight. Travel on a whirlwind journey though a plague ridden London in 1665, concluding with the Great Fire of London in 1666. From sword swallowers to dare devil balancing acts, from hair hangers to demon dwarfs, from a pickled person to astounding ariel acts, all performed with a forked tongue ﬁrmly in each cheek by my an almighty cast & the devil driven rock ‘n’ roll of Dr Haze & The Interceptors from Hell.

SAT 22 FEBRUARY I 7.30PM I £8

AN EVENING WITH BRUCE DAVIES WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE GAMA CHORUS Join Bruce as he presents a celebration of 30 years as a professional performer, covering music from the beginning of his career to the present. He has been a full time professional musician and entertainer since 1984, making close to 200 appearances annually, mainly in Scotland but also in England, Wales, Germany, Nigeria and Jamaica as well as making 25 tours in the USA. His rich, deep voice, and his six and twelve string guitar playing, has received much critical acclaim. PAGE 37

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 THUR 20 FEBRUARY I 8PM I £12

ANDREW LAWRENCE THERE IS NO ESCAPE See page 19 for details

SAT 22 FEBRUARY I 2PM & 7PM I £8

SARAH HENDRY SCHOOL OF DANCE PRESENTS

A WEALTH OF NATIONS Come along and enjoy a colourful and cheery tribute to the year that Scotland hosts the Commonweath Games. With its very own opening Ceremony, the show will feature all its young stars, taking you through some of the participating countries during the performance.

THUR 27 FEBRUARY – SAT 1 MARCH 7.15PM I SAT MAT 2.15PM. £10, CHILD £6

GAMA YOUTH

OLIVER! GAMA Youth vividly bring to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. The sensational score includes Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I’d Do Anything, OomPahPah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more. Book, music, and lyrics by Lionel Bart. Produced for the Broadway stage by David Merrick and Donald Albery by arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Ltd. of New York

WED 5 MARCH I 7.30PM I £16.50, CONC. £15.50 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

REAL DIAMOND Neil Diamond’s look, voice and performance has changed so much over the years. Many of us remember those great times past… We were there! With his dynamic new band, John Hylton presents a complete tribute to Neil, introducing ‘Young Neil’ as his guest in this, The Double Diamond Tour. After all, the only thing better than ONE Neil Diamond… is TWO!! PAGE 38

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 THUR 6 MARCH I 1.30PM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 11 – 18

CHARIOTEER THEATRE

TO BE OR … NOTE! Discover buried treasure with the help of cunning pirates OR rap like Shakespeare? With Charioteer Theatre’s dynamic double bill production of Treasure Island and To be or … Note! you can do both and much more. Through performances and interactive workshops students will learn how to overcome indecision, map out their identities, and deal with the diﬃculties of ‘growing up’ with the help of classic literature’s most inﬂuential characters. Treasure Island is at Lochgelly Centre on 7 march

THUR 6 MARCH I 7.30PM I £21.50, CONC. £19.50

ESSENCE OF IRELAND Set against the backdrop of Ireland, England and America in the 20th century and inspired by true events, Essence of Ireland tells the story of love, joy, happiness and heartache endured by Cora McGowan and Sean Dempsey as they are separated by emigration from each other and their beloved Ireland. This moving story, told through music, song and dance, is a celebration of all things Irish and will give audiences a unique Irish experience. Hear the Irish classics Galway Girl, Irish Rover, Song for Ireland, Danny Boy, Carrickfergus and Ireland’s Call. “everyday is St Patrick’s Day when these guys are in town.'' The BBC

FRI 7 MARCH I 6PM I £7, CONC. £5

CHILDREN’S CLASSIC CONCERTS

JUNK TRUNK Percussion superstars Owen and Olly and friends will be drumming up a storm with Junk Trunk. Join in the fun as they turn household junk into funk! From dustbin drum-kits to trashcan tom toms, it’s an action-packed family concert and deﬁnitely not just a load of old rubbish! The highlight will be the 150 piece Fife schools Samba band who will perform on stage with the musicians. Bring your own homemade percussion to join in – either through using downloadable worksheets available from childrensclassicconcerts.co.uk or by attending the pre-concert workshop on Sat 1 March. Places at this workshop are free, but limited and must be pre-booked. PAGE 39

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 THUR 13 MARCH I 7.30PM I £20, CONC. £18.50. 16 & UNDER £16

TAP FACTORY Tap Factory is where Stomp meets Tap Dogs and the rhythm never stops. This tremendously visual, and highly exciting show, features the world’s best Tap Dancers and international musicians as they blend the art of dance, percussion, comedy, and cirque acrobatics. An amazing, fully choreographed spectacular, this show features mind-blowing live percussion with gorgeous male dancers and acrobats to set your pulses racing. With Urban, tap dance, hip hop, comedy, and aerial acrobatics, audiences will be amazed and thrilled by this high octane spectacular.

FRI 14 MARCH I 7.30PM I £20, VIP £55

911ILLUMINATE… THE HITS AND MORE TOUR 2014

911 are back! Following the massive success of ITV2’s The Big Reunion return to the 90s with a night of pop nostalgia! Lee Brennan, Spike Dawbarn & Jimmy Constable, well known for their catchy pop tunes and jaw dropping stage shows, sold 10 million albums around the world between 1995 – 2000 and are thrilled to be embarking on their ﬁrst live headline tour since 1999! See the lads perform all their greatest hits including Bodyshakin’, The Journey, More Than A Woman, Don’t Make Me Wait plus some brand new songs and the new single, 2 Hearts 1 Love, taken from the new album.

SAT 15 MARCH I 7.30PM I £15 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10 ALL TICKETS £12 IF BOOKED BY 15 FEBRUARY

THE BALL

CLASSIC CLAPTON With a front man who not only looks like Eric, but sings and plays guitar like him too, this is nearly 2 hours of music from The World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band. In their 28 years on the road Classic Clapton have become something of a rock institution. The whole of Eric Clapton's career is covered including Cream, The Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Blind Faith, Derek & The Dominos and all of Slowhand's solo hits including Wonderful Tonight, I Shot The Sheriﬀ, Tears in Heaven, Layla and even an Unplugged segment. PAGE 40

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 THUR 20 MARCH I 7.30PM I £17.50 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

HERMAN’S HERMITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY From their beginning in Manchester, England on 1 April 1964, the band has chalked up over 23 top twenty singles, 10 hit albums, 3 major movies, countless television shows and concert tours all over the world – up to date they have total record sales of over 75 million. Since 1971 and the departure of Peter Noone to pursue a solo career, the group has never stopped. Original member, Barry (The Bean) Whitwam, has guided the group from strength to strength into one of the hardest working bands in the business, packing in the audiences everywhere they go and delighting them with their solid musicianship, vocal ability and dynamic stage presence. The ‘Golden Oldies’ still make up a large part of their show – much to the enjoyment of their fans. Who can resist singing along to Mrs Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter, Silhouettes, Dandy, Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat, There’s A Kind Of Hush, No Milk Today, Something Is Happening, Sunshine Girl, Henry VIII, and many more too numerous to mention?

WED 26 MARCH I 10.30AM & 1.30PM £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 5+

THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES See page 10 for details

SAT 29 MARCH I 7.30PM I £19 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

ROY ORBISON AND FRIENDS If you love good music, then this is the show for you as Barry Steele presents his all live spectacular multi media tribute to The Big O, featuring classic Orbison hits from the 60s right through to the late 80s when Roy joined The Travelling Wilburys. Using ﬁlm footage from the era, and backed by his fabulous ﬁve piece band, Barry will bring the life and character of Roy Orbison back to the centre stage. Add to the mix special star guest tributes to the young Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis you have yourself a spectacular fusion of good old rock ‘n’ roll and contemporary musical genius all on one stage. PAGE 41

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THUR 3 APRIL I 8PM I £13, CONC. £11 I AGE 14+ ALL TICKETS £10 IF BOOKED BY 6 MARCH

THE BALL

FIFE COMEDY FESTIVAL

THE SHOWSTOPPERS IMPROVISED MUSICAL Spontaneous musical comedy at its ﬁnest! A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning show. Audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into an all-singing, all-dancing production with unpredictable and hilarious results. This incredible comedy troupe never fail to impress as they create shows packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies, leaving delighted audiences singing all the way home. The show has played sell-out seasons in London’s West End, and has been a must-see staple of the Edinburgh Fringe for six years, as well as entertaining audiences on tour around the world. Recently the group recorded their ﬁrst BBC Radio Four series to great acclaim. “Having now seen Showstopper! twice, i can testify that not only is each performance achingly funny, it’s a genuinely new full-length musical every time. Top-class creativity in action. Worth seeing again and again.” ★★★★★ Time Out, London Critics’ Choice “Spontaneous and hilarious. Awe-inspiring and very, very funny.” ★★★★★ Whatsonstage.com

SAT 5 APRIL I 8PM I £22.50 I AGE 18+

FIFE COMEDY FESTIVAL

JERRY SADOWITZ Jerry Sadowitz is best known as a close-to-the-bone, oﬀensive comedian but did you know that he is also one of the world’s most skilled and creative card magicians. In this show you'll get to see some amazing sleight of hand and some original magic, projected onto a large screen meaning you automatically get a front row seat without having to actually sit near him!!! Please note that this show is not suitable for anyone with less than £22.50. “Genius... astounds, amuses and appals in equal measure.” The Times PAGE 42

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 FRI 4 APRIL I 7.30PM I £17, CONC. £16 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

THE PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ! Since 1969 the Pasadena Roof Orchestra has been faithfully re-creating the glories of popular music from the 1920s and 1930s. The fun-packed show features timeless classics from the great American song book – those wonderful songs that miraculously lifted people’s spirits during the depression era, and which made household names of singers such as Bing Crosby, Al Bowlly and Fred Astaire. The musicians master the arrangements and sounds of the fabled American orchestras such as Duke Ellington and Fletcher Henderson, whilst also paying tribute to the great British dance Bands like Ray Noble and Ambrose. Presenting the show, and putting on the top hat, white tie and tails, is the suave singer and band leader Duncan Galloway. So pack up your troubles, come on get happy and experience an evening of superlative live music, with more than a dash of wit and humour.

FRI 4 APRIL I 11AM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 5+

JABUTI THEATRE

MY CITY

My City tells the story of two lost souls, Soledad and Eibhleann. One speaks only Spanish and the other only Gaelic. Although they don’t speak the same language, they tell each other fantastical, inspirational stories using simply their own bodies, music and any object that they can ﬁnd. My City, is set to live music, highlights and explores themes of environmental awareness. Each production is accompanied by a workshop that allows children to create puppets and musical instruments from recycled objects, emphasizing the importance of reusing and recycling.

TUE 8 APRIL I 11AM I £5.50, CONC. £4.50 I AGE 4+

GARLIC THEATRE

THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE Take one castle, one broom and one book of sorcery. Add a boy with the tingle of magic in his ﬁngertips and a spell that spirals out of control... and you have the classic tale of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice! This production conjures a bewitching tale, full of mystery and enchantment, with its blend of physical theatre, humour and technical wizardry. Puppets, mime and a dash of real magic will leave adults and children enthralled. PAGE 43

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 TUE 8 APRIL I 7.30PM I £21.50, CONC. £19.50 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

FOSTER AND ALLEN ULTIMATE COLLECTION TOUR For over three decades Foster and Allen have been entertaining audiences over the world, performing their biggest hits including A Bunch Of Thyme, Maggie, After All These Years, Old Flames, I Will Love You All My Life and more. Foster and Allen's music and easy listening sound remains as fresh and exciting as ever, and the duo are still as busy as ever, with their UK dates falling in the middle of a world tour which tales in Australia, Canada and their home country of Ireland, onto South Africa, New Zealand, USA and the UK. Foster and Allen's latest album The Ultimate Collection is the 30th charting album in their amazing career. Fans can read the pair’s ﬁrst ever autobiography Foster and Allen – Our Story out now.

WED 9 APRIL I 7.30PM I £17.50 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN We've Only Just Begun is a celebration both of the Carpenters music and the spirit of Karen Carpenter. Every song in the show, a chart hit, brilliantly performed by vocalist Toni Lee Joined by her Big Band and singers, there is also an audio visual presentation in this high quality production. Close Your Eyes and re-live the magic of one of the greatest female voices in pop music history as Toni Lee becomes Karen Carpenter and sings over 22 hits including Close To you, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, For All We Know, I Won’t Last A Day Without You, Goodbye to Love, Yesterday Once More, Top of the World, Jambalaya, Please Mr Postman, Only Yesterday, There’s a Kinda Hush and Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft.

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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 SAT 12 APRIL I 8PM I £15, CONC. £13 ALL TICKETS £13 IF BOOKED BY 13 MARCH

THE BALL

FIFE COMEDY FESTIVAL

CONFESSIONS OF GORDON BROWN The smash London West End and Edinburgh Festival hit comes home to Fife! Gordon Brown hilariously exposes the darkest secrets of Downing Street, the stab-in-the-front plottings, the betrayals and most importantly – the hair gel! Love him or loathe him, Gordon Brown was our greatest failure as being Prime Minister in 200 years. And in this fabulous, rollicking satire, Gordon at last exclusively reveals what it takes to knife your way to the top and rule a nation. And how his dream of power ran awry. Banned by the Labour Party! Hailed as political genius! Sold out at the Edinburgh Festival and London's West End! The Confessions of Gordon Brown is the absolutely must see political play of 2014! Written and directed by Scots Emmy nominated writer and director Kevin Toolis. “drills into the soul of GB.” ★★★★ Daily Mail “Brown, a macbeth crossed with Lear.” ★★★★ Daily Telegraph “riveting.” ★★★★★ Edinburgh Evening News

WED 23 & THUR 24 APRIL I 7.30PM I £15 I AGE 16+

GOLDFISH THEATRE PRESENTS

SINGIN’ I’M NO A BILLY, HE’S A TIM! Prepare for a night of laughs from a new season with brand new gags. On the day of a crunch Old Firm clash, a fan of each team winds up sharing a jail cell from which their only hope of escape is cash raised by bets on the match to pay their ﬁnes. While taking turns to watch the action on a TV visible through their cell door, the pair bickers their way through every entrenched cliché of “Scotland’s shame” from religion to politics and national identity. But aided by their kindly turnkey Harry – whose worries for his sick grandson help put their petty quarrels into perspective – they’re forced to reach a grudging understanding.

Also at Carnegie Hall on Fri 25 & Sat 26 April

Des Dillon’s brilliant satire of 90-minute bigotry in Scotland and its inextricable connection with the nation’s two biggest football teams ﬁrst scored critical acclaim at the Fringe in 2005, and has since been a near-constant ﬁxture in Scotland’s theatre programmes. PAGE 45

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 FRI 25 APRIL I 7.30PM I £18.50 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

TALON THE BEST OF EAGLES Now in their seventeenth year, Talon’s 2014 production will feature all the classic Eagles hits from the timeless back catalogue, including Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Desperado, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, The Last Resort and many more. Although the show now features a host of world class musicians, it is the immensely powerful four part vocal harmony and exact musical production on which Talon have built their reputation. Their ability to evolve and go from strength to strength, delivering bigger and better shows year on year continues once again.

WED 30 APRIL I 7.30PM I £16.50 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

THE SOUNDS OF THE SUPREMES AND LOUIS PRICE OF THE TEMPTATIONS Following the success of The Sounds of The Supremes UK tour in 2012, the group return with special guest Louis Price, formerly of The Temptations and The Drifters. Group leader Kaaren Ragland joined the line-up of Mary Wilson’s Supremes in 1977 and remained a member for over a decade, where she appeared at prestigious venues all over the world including London’s Palladium. Back in the UK for the ﬁrst time since the 80s, Louis has most recently provided backing vocals on Elton John’s new album The Diving Board. Join him and the girls for an evening full of Motown tunes including, Stop! In The Name Of Love, Baby Love, Someday We’ll Be Together, The Way You Do The Things You Do, My Girl and many more.

THUR 1 MAY I 7.30PM I £13.50, CONC. £11.50 ALL TICKETS £12 IF BOOKED BY 3 APRIL

THE BALL

NINA – CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF NINA SIMONE Soul diva Karen Underwood from Chicago together with The Booty Band perform the hits of Nina Simone, celebrating her life and music and capturing the heart and soul of her incredible musical legacy. Here’s just a taste of some of the classic hits in Karen’s programme – My Baby Just Cares For Me, I Put A Spell On You, Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, The Look Of Love, Mr Bojangles and Ain’t Got No – I Got Life. PAGE 46

www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 FRI 2 MAY I 7.30PM I £19.50 U-16 £10 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

ABBAMANIA CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS OF GOLDEN HITS Abba remains one of the most popular groups in the world today. From Dancing Queen to Waterloo their record breaking songs are timeless and continue to thrill generations. Abbamania are widely regarded as the UK’s top Abba Tribute show, with countless sensational live performances to their credit, which has taken them throughout Europe. They will have you dancing in the aisles, creating nearly two hours of pure nostalgia. So dust oﬀ your platforms, put on your ﬂares and come and enjoy an unforgettable night with Abbamania.

SAT 10 MAY I 7.30PM I £19, CONC. £17 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW Join singer/songwriter Clive John with The Spirit Band as they recreate and truly capture the essence of a real Cash performance. Join them on a journey from the 50s right up to 2002 and all the stops in between. All the greatest hits are included – Ring of Fire, Walk the Line as well as the Johnny and June duets Jackson, Long Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man and many more, all the while accompanied by an amazing video back drop with evocative images and shots from Johnny Cash’s life. The show is endorsed by the Cash family – his eldest daughter Rosanne Cash said ‘the resemblance is uncanny’. “What an amazing show, you could have sworn that Johnny Cash was there with you.” The Ironworks, Inverness

COMING SOON: Fri 23 May

7.30pm

Pop Up Bowie

Sat 31 May

7.30pm

elio Pace – The Billy Joel Songbook

Wed 4 June

7.30pm

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THE MENU MAKE A NIGHT OF IT! Dine with us before you enjoy the show! We oﬀer delicious pre-theatre meals before many of our shows. Only a mouth-watering £10 for 2 courses! Look out for the knife and fork symbol next to a show. ask at box Oﬃces for the menus. advanced booking is essential.

AT CARNEGIE HALL

10am – 3pm mon – Sat We serve delicious, freshly made meals, snacks and home baking.

10am – 3pm mon – Sat 01383 602397 Tiﬀany’s stunning bistro oﬀers spectacular views across the Forth Bridges from the conservatory and balcony and serves delicious meals, snacks and home baking.

Lilly’s

AT LOCHGELLY CENTRE

10am – 3pm mon – Fri (10am – 1.30pm Sat) Lilly’s café bar serves a variety of hot and cold refreshments, making it the perfect destination for a relaxing break or a light lunch.

8.30am – 3pm mon – Sat Our busy café has recently been refurbished and oﬀers tasty, freshly prepared meals, plus coﬀee and home baking.

Connect for free with your cup of tea! Your event Looking for that special place for your wedding, celebration or party? Call Box Oﬃce for more details.