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SUMMER 2015
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Welcome To Fife Cultural Trust’s Summer brochure, packed with music, drama, comedy, exhibitions and children’s events. We’re delighted that you like our new larger format, thank you for all the feedback we’ve received so far. We have a new team highlighting their Top Picks in this issue so check out what’s coming up across the Kingdom in our venues… Hazel Wotherspoon, Manager of Theatre and Creative Arts Adam Smith Theatre Carnegie Hall Lochgelly Centre Rothes Halls Kirkcaldy Galleries & St Andrews Museum Libraries Centre Listings
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Our Top Picks The Americana acts at Carnegie Hall over the last few months have been a real highlight for me, so I’m always glad to see some more! It’s such infectious music; I love the dancing rhythms, lilting melodies and true sense of joy that comes from those traditional instruments. Michael Hunter, Press and Marketing
Rothes Halls is a fabulous venue for music and to be able to hear legends like The Three Degrees and Leo Sayer, live, is quite something. I’m sure these will be sell-outs, so get booked up now! Lorna Wilson, Box Office
The drama programme at Adam Smith Theatre is always fantastic – the only trouble is fitting them all in the diary! I'm particularly looking forward to Stone Cold Murder in May, The Ghost Train in June and All My Sons in September. Mark Wheelwright, Facility Manager
We’re bringing fun to Fife!! Fife Comedy Circuit is back from September with more rib-tickling comedians! Watch out for announcements online. Can Fife handle the hilarity? I’m absolutely thrilled that Kirkcaldy Galleries are bringing the Great Tapestry of Scotland to Fife. The sight of this enormous work will enthral children and adults alike – can you imagine it took over 50,000 hours to complete! Kirsty McFarlane, Museum Assistant
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Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1ET www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 Box Office open Mon – Sat, 10am – 5.30pm & later on show nights
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Take a Gander at Adam Smith Theatre’s 2015 Pantomime starring the eggceedingly eggcellent Billy Mack.
GRINAGOG THEATRE PRESENTS
THE EDIBLES Produced by Platform & supported by Creative Scotland
age
3 –7 The creators of The Pokey Hat and Little Ulla are back with a tale of comedy mayhem set in a cake shop. Three bakers are busy making a specially ordered cake. But when a hungry mouse sneaks in, their plans go out of the window with their cakes!
Photography by Eoin Carey
FRI 22 MAY I 10.30AM & 1.30PM I £6.50, CONC. £4.50 BEVERIDGE SUITE I RUNNING TIME: 45 MINUTES
A tasty treat of a show, The Edibles is especially created for 3–7 year olds and children with additional support needs. Shortlisted for a CATS Award Best Production for Children and Young People 2014. “A delightful, neatly-crafted show that has a gorgeous wee twist in its ratty tail.” Sunday Herald grinagog.co.uk
Can’t make this date? The Edibles will be at Carnegie Hall on Thur 21 May
YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE SCOTLAND JNRS PRESENT
FRI 29 & SAT 30 MAY I FRI 7PM; SAT 4PM & 7PM I £5 BEVERIDGE STUDIO Music & lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman & Terry Gilkyson Book adapted & additional lyrics by Marcy Heisler Music adapted & arranged by Bryan Louiselle
The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favourite Disney tunes, like The Bare Necessities and I Wanna Be Like You. With colourful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, The Jungle Book KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages. PAGE 4
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 TALKING SCARLET PRESENTS
FRI 22 & SAT 23 MAY I 7.30PM I £16.50, CONC. £15 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
James Cawood's tense thriller is set in deep winter in the English Lake District. Olivia and Robert, owners of the Langstrath Country House Hotel, are enjoying the success of their first season and the respite of the winter break when their solitude is disrupted by the appearance of Ramsay, a lost climber looking for shelter. As the evening unfolds, it becomes apparent that Ramsay's presence in this desolate spot is anything but a coincidence, and soon events will take a murderous turn. Starring Freya Copeland (Emmerdale), Gary Turner (Emmerdale), David Callister (The Bill) and Nick Barclay. talking-scarlet.co.uk PAGE 5
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 THUR 11 JUNE I 7.30PM I £10, CONC. £8 I AGE 14+ I BEVERIDGE STUDIO
BIRDS OF PARADISE THEATRE COMPANY
CRAZY JANE By Nicola McCartney, directed by Garry Robson Birds of Paradise creates entertaining, excellent and innovative theatre that promotes the work of deaf and disabled artists. Their latest piece, Crazy Jane, is a spectacular dance theatre event, with an original score by Scottish hip hop artists Hector Bizerk. “She dances. She dances alone. Always alone. Always twisting away just out of reach – ever beyond your touch, beyond your embrace, beyond your gaze even.” Jane Avril, star of the Moulin Rouge and immortalised in Toulouse Lautrec’s iconic posters, cordially invites you to that living museum of pathology, that Versailles of pain... The Salpêtrière Asylum. Join her, Professor Charcot and his junior staff Doctors Freud, Tourette, Jung and Alzheimer in the waltz of modern psychiatry popularly known as The Fools Dance. The whole range of the Human Zoo will be present as Jane recounts her extraordinary journey from the brothel, to the asylum wards, to the Moulin Rouge. Crazy Jane will have embedded BSL and audio description in the style of the production. birdsofparadisetheatre.co.uk
FRI 12 JUNE I 7.30PM I £15
IRMLER LIEBEZEIT
JOACHIM IRMLER AND JAKI LEIBEZEIT Jaki Liebezeit was a co-founder of the great experimental rock band Can in 1968, and his drumming was the driving force behind the Krautrock movement – think of him as the Charlie Watts of the underground. Hans-Joachim Irmler was an original member of Faust, leading lights of the 1970s German music scene, and one of the most influential avant-garde groups of all time. Together, they make music that is balanced precariously between Liebezeit’s hypnotically funky percussion and Irmler’s exploratory organ riffs; the result is a kind of psychedelic fugue, at once repetitive and disordered. The upcoming UK shows will be their first appearance as this duo. Both have played the UK several times with other projects. Hans-Joachim Irmler and Jaki Liebezeit are two of the biggest legends in experimental music, and it's a true pleasure to see them collaborating on new material right her in Kirkcaldy. “Flut is a fine example of what can happen when music is allowed to go free.” The Quietus
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 age SAT 13 JUNE I 10.30AM & 1.30PM 0 –2 £6.50, CONC. £5 RUNNING TIME: 45 MINS INCLUDING 15 MINS PLAY
STARCATCHERS AND THE ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA
HUP Created by Hazel Darwin-Edwards and Abigail Sinar A quirky quartet of playful musicians create an enchanting classical music experience for 0 – 24 month olds and their grown-ups. Discover two violins, one cello, one raccoon, and the story of a very important tree. The violin was carved from this tree and this tree is conjured by the music of the violin: this is the tree's sonata. Hup is created for babies, and has a relaxed and comfortable performance style with the chance to stay and play afterwards.
Can’t make this date? Hup will be at Carnegie Hall on 12 June. See page 21 for details.
SAT 13 JUNE I 7.30PM I £20. FAMILY TICKET £70
THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN Imagine the sounds of your favourite grunge, classical, punk, rock ‘n’ roll and indie classics, all through the medium of… ukulele. Struggling? Let this cult collective show you the way! They brought the house down at Rothes Halls two years ago, uniting fans there and across the globe in celebration of “one plucking thing after another” on instruments bought for loose change. Join eight ukuleles and sixteen hands in this all-singing, all-strumming evening of all round entertainment. More at www.ukuleleorchestra.com “Perfectly polished professionalism, threaded through with dry wit and wry humour.” The Independent “Plucking brilliant!” Sunday Times “The Best of British” Michael Palin ukuleleorchestra.com PAGE 7
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 WED 17 JUNE I 8PM I £10, CONC. £8 I AGE 14+ I BEVERIDGE STUDIO
FAUX THEATRE
TORN
A unique and sensual visual performance combining object theatre, kinetic art and an original live score. Faux Theatre conjure an intimate wordless world, where the audience become voyeurs to one woman's journey to find and experience love, accompanying her through euphoric fantasy into the depths of despair. This is a fresh, compelling visual-theatre work created by one of Scotland's most exciting new theatre companies. “Debut productions rarely come more fully formed, more accomplished or engaging than Faux Theatre's Torn.” ★★★★ The Herald “…a playful yet touching piece of sensual storytelling on the euphoria – and despondency – of love.” TVBomb fauxtheatre.weebly.com Supported by Creative Scotland and Puppet Animation Scotland
WED 24 & THUR 25 JUNE I 7PM I £8, CONC. £5
YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE SCOTLAND JNRS
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn A grown-up story about growing up! When his parents get divorced and he’s forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, Evan Goldman just wants to make friends and survive the school year. Easier said than done. The star quarterback is threatening to ruin his life and his only friend, Patrice, won’t talk to him. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, 13 is a hilarious, high-energy musical for all ages about discovering that cool is where you find it, and sometimes where you least expect it.
"13" was commissioned by Center Theater Group, Los Angeles, CA. Subsequently produced for The Goodspeed Opera House by Michael P. Price, Executive Producer. Original Broadway production produced by Bob Boyett, Roger Berlind, Tim Levy, Ken Davenport, Ted Hartley, Stacey Mindich, Jan Bergere, Broadway Across America, Sharon Karmazin, Carl Moellenberg, Tom Miller, True Love Productions/Olympus Theatricals and Center Theatre Group This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. On behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.
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TALKING SCARLET PRESENTS
Here’s a real treat for drama fans – Arnold Ridley’s classic comedy starring Jeffrey Holland (Hi-de-Hi!), Corrinne Wicks (Emmerdale, Doctors), Tom Butcher (The Bill, Doctors), Sophie Powles (Emmerdale), David Janson (Get Some In!, Keeping Up Appearances) and Judy Buxton (On the Up). A group of travellers – including a newlywed couple, an estranged couple, a self-indulgent young dandy and an elderly spinster with a parrot – are stranded in the waiting room of an isolated railway station on a dark and stormy night. Each reacts with various degrees of credulity to the station master’s warning of death to anyone who sets eyes on the ghostly train that haunts the line. Ridley’s inspiration came after becoming stranded overnight at Mangotsfield Station in Bristol, now a disused station on the Midland Railway main line. talking-scarlet.co.uk
SAT 4 JULY I 7.30PM I £14 I AGE 18+
ACARI
STAGE HYPNOTIST Comedy hypnotist Acari combines great talent and showmanship in a hilarious and outrageous show. Not many people pay to see a show that they are likely to fall asleep in but that’s just what some folk do in Acari’s shows, which feature 100% voluntary audience participation. As a member of the Federation Of Ethical Stage Hypnotists, Acari is adamant about not embarrassing anyone as he guides them through a unique and hilarious programme using the power of suggestion. Prepare to be entranced by a performance packed with special effects, music, and props. “It’s funny, raucous, and outrageous... He is a master of his craft.” Evening Telegraph This show, Acari – Stage Hypnotist, is experimental. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of amusement/entertainment.
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 SAT 18 JULY I 3PM – 5PM I ADMISSION FREE HIGH STREET AND TOWN HOUSE SQUARE, KIRKCALDY
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Music, dance, and street theatre from all over the world. Performers from Africa, The West Indies, and all over Europe join together with local community groups in a colourful cultural extravaganza, with a parade and informal performances down the High Street, and two stages on the Town House Square. THUR 23 – SAT 25 JULY I 7.15PM, SAT MAT 2.15PM I £15, CONC. £12.50
YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE SCOTLAND
AGE 12+
Fame! is nothing short of a global phenomenon. The screen sensation of the 1980s is the stage sensation of the 1990s and beyond! And if the recent smash-hit West End production is any indication, Fame! The Musical is indeed ‘gonna live forever’. Set during the last years of New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street (1980 –1984), Fame! The Musical is bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today: issues of prejudice, identity, self-worth, literacy, sexuality, substance abuse and perseverance. https://youthmusictheatrescotland.wordpress.com/
“Musical of the year! …a show that was the equal of any professional touring show I’ve seen this year.” Allan Crow, Fife Free Press on the YMTS production of The Phantom of the Opera Youth Edition
SAT 1 AUGUST I ADMISSION FREE
The first Fife Youth Arts Hub Festival of young people’s arts is happening at Kirkcaldy Galleries, Memorial Gardens and Adam Smith Theatre on 1 August 2015. Full programme available on www.hub8fife.com and www.onfife.com from April 2015.
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 TUE 1 – SAT 5 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £25, CONC. £22 I AGE 16+
The party like no other party!.. The show like no other show!.. The girls like no other girls!... The Ladyboys are ready to Party – are you? The sun may rise in the east but at least the Lady Boys of Bangkok are coming with it! The hottest, funniest production this side of Bangkok is back with a brand new show Beauties and the Beats, taking the UK to the highest levels of frantic fun, lively laughter and unabated euphoria that only the Lady Boys know how!
“The Lady Boys of Bangkok are simply the best cabaret floor-show you will see at the Fringe or anywhere else, they are simply fantastic!” Edinburgh Guide ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk
This year’s furious fever-pitch of a show includes 16 of Thailand’s most alluring and arresting Lady Boys who are here for a record breaking 17th season! Never has a name been more apt for a show – this blazing hot production seamlessly blends comedy and chart topping hits with the beautiful choreography of the Lady Boys to bring you a staging like no other!
THUR 10 – SAT 12 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £13, CONC. £11. STUDENT £7.50 I AGE 12+ PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10 (FRI & SAT)
RAPTURE THEATRE
ALL MY SONS To celebrate the centenary of Arthur Miller’s birth, Rapture Theatre present an exciting new production of this multi-award winning American masterpiece. Set just after the Second World War, in the backyard of Joe and Kate Keller, this gripping and passionate drama ranks as one of the classics of our time. Joe and Kate try to keep alive the memory of their son Larry, who disappeared in the war, by the planting of a tree in his honour. But Larry’s disappearance is not the only part of the family’s past that they can’t put behind them. Not everybody has forgotten the court case that put Joe’s partner in jail or the cracked engine heads Joe’s factory produced, which caused the deaths of twenty-one pilots. Following a stormy night, when Larry’s tree is blown down, Joe and Kate’s lives are threatened by a series of events that could destroy the very foundations of their lives. With all the excitement of a taut thriller, All My Sons is a powerful drama that crackles with emotion and excitement! rapturetheatre.co.uk PAGE 11
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583302 JAMES YORKSTON PRESENTS
TAE SUP WI' A FIFER
SAT 5 SEPTEMBER I 8PM I £15 BEVERIDGE STUDIO
New for Autumn 2015, Fife native, Fence Collective member and one of the most ‘influential singer/songwriters on the Scottish folk scene’ (The Scotsman) James Yorkston curates a very special series of eclectic club nights. Tae Sup Wi’ A Fifer will bring together intimate performances by influential artists and new discoveries from music and literature, including surprise guests and unexpected collaborations. You’ll want to say, ‘I was there’. Tickets will be very limited so early booking is advised. Tae Sup Wi’ A Fifer dates for Autumn 2015 are Sat 3 October and Sat 14 November. jamesyorkston.co.uk
BOOSTER CUSHION THEATRE
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD AND FRIENDS
SAT 12 SEPTEMBER I 11AM & 2PM £6.50, CONC. £5 I RUNNING TIME 50 MINUTES
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4 –7
Red Riding Hood is late for the show and her friend must step in to tell the story. In his panic, an engaging mixture of other fairy tales and nursery rhymes become muddled into our plot of Little Red Riding Hood and Friends. The children meet Cinderella the pop star, audition to be the vegetarian wolf, dance the conga and rock to Jack’s beans. Tradition is left far behind in this fast, funny show that uses lots of slapstick and child participation. A fine introduction to theatre that presents a variety of fairy tales. Children will be captivated from start to finish. boostercushiontheatreforchildren
ON SALE NOW! Fri 25 September
Daniel Sloss: Dark
Tue 6 & Wed 7 October
Sell A Door Theatre The Silver Sword
Tue 27 & Wed 28 October
Blackeyed Theatre The Great Gatsby
and watch out for Fife Comedy Circuit dates from September
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YOUR CINEMA IN KIRKCALDY Adam Smith Theatre offers a full cinema programme throughout the year with films at the bargain price of £6.50, conc. £5.50. Look out for our ON Screen brochure or visit our website for full cinema listings, featuring blockbusters, independents and family films. Sign up online to receive our ON Screen brochure direct to your inbox.
Film Premieres, Classic Movies and Special Guests Fri 18 – Sun 20 September
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LIVE BROADCASTS Sit back and relax and join a global audience experiencing the best of British Theatre. £12.50, CONC. £10 I ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk THUR 14 MAY I 7PM I 12A
Man and Superman Academy Award® nominee Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient, Schindler’s List) stars in this exhilarating reinvention of George Bernard Shaw’s witty, provocative classic. Jack Tanner, celebrated radical thinker and rich bachelor, seems an unlikely choice for alluring heiress Ann, who has her heart set on marrying and taming this dazzling revolutionary. Appalled by the whiff of domesticity, Tanner flees to Spain, where he is captured by bandits and meets The Devil. A romantic comedy, an epic fairy tale and a fiery philosophical debate, Man and Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live.
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LIVE BROADCASTS Sit back and relax and join a global audience experiencing the best of British Theatre. £12.50, CONC. £10 I ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk TUE 9 JUNE I 7PM I 15
London Road Live Film Premiere Hailed as a remarkable, ground-breaking work during two sell-out runs at the National Theatre, the feature film adaptation of London Road documents the events that shook Suffolk in 2006, when the quiet rural town of Ipswich was shattered by the discovery of the bodies of five women. With an ensemble cast that includes Olivia Colman, Kate Fleetwood, Anita Dobson and Tom Hardy, London Road uses the words of community residents and an innovative musical score to tell a moving story of ordinary people coming together during the darkest of times. This unmissable premiere event will feature an exclusive Q&A following the screening with the key cast and crew, broadcast live from London.
THUR 16 JULY I 7PM I 12A
Everyman NT Live BAFTA winner and Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) takes the title role in this dynamic new take on one of English drama’s oldest plays. Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. With time running out, he is forced to abandon the life he knows and embark on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. A cornerstone of English drama since the 15th century, Everyman explodes onto the stage in a startling production with words by Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate, and movement by Javier De Frutos.
THUR 15 OCTOBER I 7PM I 12A
Hamlet NT Live Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, National Theatre Live will broadcast this eagerly awaited production live to cinemas. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. PAGE 14
War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 1YG 01592 583206 www.onfife.com SAT 20 JUNE – SUN 20 SEPTEMBER ADMISSION FREE OPEN DAILY
Visit Kirkcaldy Galleries during the summer to see the entire Great Tapestry of Scotland! Consisting of 160 individual panels, running 143 metres long, the Tapestry brings to life the history of Scotland in vibrant colour and detail for visitors of all ages. One of the biggest community arts projects in the world, the Tapestry was created by Scottish writer Alexander McCall Smith, artist Andrew Crummy and historical writer Alistair Moffat. Taking 1,000 talented volunteers more than 50,000 hours to complete, this project used a range of embroidery skills and over 30 miles of woollen yarn to translate Andrew Crummy’s descriptive artwork into a colourful, detailed and textural depiction of the history of Scotland. Workshops and programmes centred on different aspects of the Tapestry will be offered throughout the summer, as well as talks and gallery tours by some of the people involved in the stitching. Visit Café Wemyss for a tempting selection of hot and cold food and drinks plus a fine display of classic Wemyss Ware pottery.
Doubledykes Road, St Andrews KY16 9DP 01334 659380 www.onfife.com
Mon 1 June – Sun 13 September, 10am – 5pm Admission Free Go adventuring in St Andrews Museum this summer and explore the fascinating world of children’s books through our colourful, interactive exhibition. Create your own fairytale ending with our giant magnetic frieze, find out what’s inside the mystery house, test your nerve in our spooky study, or try one of the many other hands-on activities on offer in our family-friendly show. Café in the Park serves delicious home-made food, teas and coffees. PAGE 15
East Port, Dunfermline KY12 7JA www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 Box Office open Mon - Sat, 10am – 5.30pm & 1 hour before performances
WED 2 – THUR 24 DECEMBER I £9.50 – £14.50 ON SALE MON 6 APRIL
Hook up this Christmas with Peter and his friends on their fabulous flight of fantasy at Carnegie Hall! From the team behind the hugely popular Pinocchio and Snow White comes a new magical, musical version of this classic tale.
“Carnegie Hall's adaptation of Snow White is the perfect family Christmas show, sure to leave you festively warm and fuzzy.” Dunfermline Press 2014
FRI 15 MAY I 7.30PM I £22.50, CONC. £20 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
AN EVENING WITH JULIAN LLOYD WEBBER Join us at Carnegie Hall for this rare chance to get up close and personal with Julian Lloyd Webber, one of the most influential British musicians of the last 50 years. Julian will treat the audience to a historical and musical journey through his life and career, as well as showing clips of his performances and his chats with some of many of the artists he's worked with during his illustrious career including Nigel Kennedy, Elton John, Yehudi Menuhin and Katherine Jenkins. Julian will be joined on stage by his wife and fellow cellist Jiaxin Lloyd Webber and pianist Pam Chowhan to perform works by his brother Andrew, Rachmaninov, Faure, Bach and others. julianlloydwebber.com @Jlloydwebber PAGE 16
www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 SAT 16 MAY I 7.30PM I £17.50 PRE-THEATRE MEALS
THE FUREYS
Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their Carnegie Hall set will include the popular songs I Will Love You, Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, Clare to Here, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy and Steal Away plus songs from their new album The Times They Are A Changing. thefureys.com
WED 20 MAY I 7.30PM I £16
ALTAN 2015 sees the release of Altan's new album The Road Home. The album is a new departure for the band having been recorded in Nashville and features such guests as Alison Brown, Tim O’Brien, Stuart Duncan, Darol Anger, Kenny Malone, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Eddi Reader, Bruce Molsky and Jerry Douglas. With their exquisitely produced award-winning recordings, ranging from sensitive and touching old Irish songs all the way to hard hitting reels and jigs and with their dynamic live performances, Altan have moved audiences from Donegal to Tokyo to Seattle. The band is committed to bringing the beauty of traditional music, particularly that of the Donegal fiddlers and singers, to contemporary audiences in a way that brings out all its qualities and destroys none. altan.ie PAGE 17
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THUR 21 MAY I 10.30AM & 1.30PM I £6.50, CONC. £4.50 3 –7 RUNNING TIME: 45 MINUTES
GRINAGOG THEATRE PRESENTS
THE EDIBLES The creators of The Pokey Hat and Little Ulla are back with a tale of comedy mayhem set in a cake shop. Three bakers are busy making a specially ordered cake. But when a hungry mouse sneaks in, their plans go out of the window with their cakes! See page 4 for full details THUR 21 MAY 7.30PM I £13, CONC. £11 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
THE BAND OF HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES SCOTLAND This concert will be a wonderfully colourful show with up to 45 Rosyth based Royal Marines Bandsmen on stage. A stirring selection of traditional military music, spearheaded by the splendid Corps of Drums will be featured, as well as music through the ages, from Bach to Big Band. Proceeds to Seafarers UK the leading charity for seafarers in need.
royalmarines.co.uk seafarers-uk.org FRI 22 MAY I 8PM I £10, CONC. £8 I AGE 16+
SCOTTISH COMEDY AGENCY PRESENT
GARY LITTLE: THE THING IS Gary Little is one of the most consistent and funny acts in Scottish Comedy. He is recognised as a master storyteller and in this show he talks Death, Love and Dog-walking! Despite his imposing physical presence – a 6’ 2” skinhead – Gary has an incredibly personable, relatable style. Combine that with his unflinching honesty and openness – and just a hint of vulnerability – and audiences everywhere fall in love with his easy charm. He has that rare gift which turns mundane, every-day experiences into pure comedy gold and will have you simply crying with laughter. www.biggarylittle.co.uk @biggarylittle “Consistently imaginative material.” Herald “Some of the best stand-up I’ve seen.” Kevin Bridges “All you'll remember from his show is how much you laughed and how good that felt. Little does this effortlessly.” Chortle PAGE 18
www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 TUE 26 MAY I 7.30PM I £16.50
COURTNEY PINE PRESENTS SONG (THE BALLAD BOOK) FEATURING ZOE RAHMAN We are delighted to welcome Courtney Pine, the world famous saxophonist to Carnegie Hall. Pine fuses hip-hop jazz and groove and is one of the most exciting and talented performers around today. Credited with transforming the face of contemporary British jazz, he is revered across the world for his innovative style and love of playing live. Now with his latest project – his 16th studio album to date – he plans to strip everything right back for the most intimate shows of his long and celebrated career as he takes to the stage playing bass clarinet accompanied only by fellow Mercury nominee and MOBO Award winning Pianist, Zoe Rahman. “ Courtney Pine was once hailed as British jazz’s saviour… he still is.” The Independent “Nothing short of breathtaking.” The Telegraph “In a Class of His Own.” The Times courtneypine.co.uk
THUR 28 MAY I 7.30PM I £12
THE HOT SEATS Virginian livewires The Hot Seats have wowed the crowds at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest and Edinburgh Fringe, where they picked up the biggest accolade possible – a Herald Angel – for their outstanding contribution to the event following a sell-out run in the famous Spiegeltent. Regular visitors to the UK due to the scale of their popularity, the five-piece is now recognised as one of the most entertaining touring American roots bands on the circuit. Their fiery brand of blistering Appalachian old-time mixed with left of centre bluegrass and brilliant original compositions has won fans around the world. It happens every time they hit the stage. thehotseats.net “Astounding” R2 (Rock ‘n’ Reel) magazine “Old-time music with attitude” The Washington Post “They’re brilliant” Maverick magazine “Sensational” The Herald
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 SAT 23 MAY I 6PM I £8
ROBERTSON DANCE ACADEMY PROUDLY PRESENTS
DANCE FEVER! Students from Robertson Dance Academy, will take to the stage to perform a variety of dance routines in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Highland Dancing, Street Dance & Musical Theatre. They hope you can join them for this fun-filled, family friendly evening of dance! Last few tickets remaining!
MON 1 JUNE I 6.30PM I £10
STARLET DANCE STUDIO PROUDLY PRESENTS
ONE NIGHT ONLY Expect another fabulous night of entertainment from the pupils of The Starlet Dance Studio in Dunfermline. They’ll be showcasing a variety of dance with children from all over Fife as young as 2 years old coming together to perform tap, freestyle, hiphop, lyrical and showdance...
SUN 7 JUNE I 2PM & 7PM I ADULT £12.50, CHILD £8.50
THE MATTHEW DANCE ACADEMY PROUDLY PRESENTS
SHOWCASE 2015! The Matthew Dance Academy pupils proudly take to the stage for their annual displays of dance. Come along and enjoy a performance full of fantastic show stopping, toe tapping fun-filled routines in various genres performed by pupils ranging from age 2½ to 30. It's sure to be a fabulous show so don't miss out and get your tickets now to ensure you witness the future stars of tomorrow!!! SAT 13 & SUN 14 JUNE I SAT 2.30PM & 7PM; SUN 2.30PM ADULTS £10, CHILD (16 & UNDER) £8
THE DANCE BANK
WIZARD OF OZ With an age-range of 3 to adult, students from The Dance Bank come together at Carnegie Hall for their biennial performance. This year’s theme is The Wizard of Oz. The Dance Bank is Dunfermline’s longest established Ballet School, now incorporating Torryburn Youth Dance. Lots of exciting dance genres will be explored in this show. PAGE 20
www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 SAT 6 JUNE I 7PM I £10, CONC. £8 UP TO 2 CHILDREN FREE WITH EVERY ADULT TICKET.
DUNFERMLINE STRATHSPEY & REEL SOCIETY
25TH FIDDLERS’ RALLY Join over 60 musicians from all over the country for the annual Fiddlers’ Rally. This year’s guest artistes – award-winning fiddler Maggie Adamson and guitarist Brian Nicholson – are back by popular demand.
age FRI 12 JUNE I 10.30AM & 1.30PM 0 –2 £6.50, CONC. £5 RUNNING TIME: 45 MINS INCLUDING 15 MINS PLAY
STARCATCHERS AND THE ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA
HUP
Created by Hazel Darwin-Edwards and Abigail Sinar A quirky quartet of playful musicians create an enchanting classical music experience for 0 – 24 month olds and their grown-ups.
See page 7 for details.
FRI 19 JUNE I 11AM, 1PM, 3PM £6.50, CONC. £5 I CARNEGIE HALL GARDENS RUNNING TIME: 45 MINUTES age
0 –5
IPDIP THEATRE
CALVINBALL After a joyous Edinburgh Fringe run in 2014 Ipdip are back and heading outside. Come and join them in a playful, unique theatre experience for babies, toddlers and their families. Lively, musical and slightly wild, the game is on to find the missing rules of Calvinball. They're out there somewhere – the only way to find them is to play and see. ipdiptheatre.co.uk PAGE 21
www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302
THUR 18 JUNE I 7.30PM I £25 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
ONLY MEN ALOUD ON THE ROAD TOUR 2015 The Classical Brit Award winning vocal group Only Men Aloud have re-invented themselves as an 8-piece ensemble. Their rich tenor, bass and baritone voices give songs such as Mr Blue Sky, Here Comes the Sun, Ticket to Ride and many more the OMA twist and this show will showcase the vocal versatility of this unique group. Their album Band of Brothers won the Classical Brit Award and with over a quarter of a million worldwide album sales to date, they are hoping their fifth studio album Only Men Aloud: On the Road, due for release in Summer 2015, will prove as popular. onlymenaloud.com
TUE 23 JUNE I 7.30PM I £25
FOTHERINGAY Fotheringay are returning bright eyed and bushy tailed for their only Scottish date, following the release of their latest album Nothing More: The Collected Fotheringay. This folk rock band was formed in 1970 by singer Sandy Denny on her departure from Fairport Convention. The current line-up consists of original founding members Jerry Donahue on guitar, Gerry Conway on drums, Pat Donaldson on bass with very special guests PJ Wright for Trevor Lucas and Kathryn Donald and Sally Barker (2nd equal in The Voice 2014) respectfully filling the shoes of Sandy Denny and providing silky smooth and harmonious vocals. Come back to your folk roots and let Fotheringay demonstrate why this music is still so truly loved.
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302
SUN 26 JULY I 7.30PM I £10, CONC. £7
The League of Astonishing Strings is delighted to announce that it has selected three outstanding and unique string groups from the USA and Canada to participate in the League of Astonishing Strings Europe Tour 2015. Under the direction of internationally acclaimed musician/composer Dean Marshall, the three groups selected for the tour will present a wide and diverse range of repertoire and performance styles. Each concert will culminate in a spectacular grand finale featuring all musicians performing a piece specially arranged by Marshall.
WED 29 JULY I 7.30PM I £15, CONC. £10
SOWETO SPIRITUAL SINGERS Soweto Spiritual Singers performance style comes from the South African a capella gospel tradition. At the heart of their shows are Zulu songs, full of rhythm, style and spirit. Join them as they dance, sing, clap and shout their way through an electrifying performance for all ages. A true celebration of unifying sounds: this is a towering sensation of exuberance with earthy rhythms and rich harmonies to uplift the soul. sowetospiritualsingers.com
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AT A GLANCE
MAY Wed 6 – Sat 9
7.15pm; Sat Mat 2.15pm
Kelty Musical Association Guys and Dolls
Carnegie Hall
Fri 8
7.30pm
East Fife Ladies Choir
Adam Smith Theatre
Fri 8 & Sat 9
Fri 7pm; Sat 12.30pm & 7pm
Yvonne Gray Dance Studios Happily Ever After
Rothes Halls
Sat 9
2pm
Strictly Songtime
Carnegie Hall
Sun 10
7.30pm
Derek Ryan
Rothes Halls
Thur 14
7pm
NT Live Man and Superman
Adam Smith Theatre
13
Thur 14
7.30pm
One Night Of Elvis
Rothes Halls
37
Fri 15
7.30pm
An Evening with Julian Lloyd Webber
Carnegie Hall
16
Sat 16
7.30pm
The Fureys
Carnegie Hall
17
Mon 18 – Sat 24
Various
Bookbug Week
Fife Libraries
34
36 36
Wed 20
7.30pm
Altan
Carnegie Hall
17
Thur 21
10.30am & 1.30pm
Grinagog Theatre The Edibles
Carnegie Hall
18
Thur 21
7.30pm
The Band of HM Royal Marines Scotland
Carnegie Hall
18
Thur 21
7.30pm
Pasha Kovalev A Life Through Dance
Rothes Halls
37
Fri 22
10.30am & 1.30pm
Grinagog Theatre The Edibles
Adam Smith Theatre
Fri 22 & Sat 23
7.30pm
Talking Scarlet Stone Cold Murder
Adam Smith Theatre
Fri 22
8pm
Gary Little: The Thing Is
Carnegie Hall
Fri 22
7.30pm
The Searchers
Rothes Halls
37
Sat 23
6pm
Robertson Dance Academy Dance Fever!
Carnegie Hall
20
Tue 26
7.30pm
Courtney Pine with Zoe Rahman
Carnegie Hall
Wed 27 – Sat 30
7.30pm
Lochgelly & District Amateur Musical Association Broadway and Back
Lochgelly Centre
Thur 28 – Sat 30
6.30pm
The Kingdom Singers
Carnegie Hall
Thur 28
7.30pm
The Hot Seats
Carnegie Hall
19
Thur 28
7.30pm
Big Girls Don't Cry
Rothes Halls
38
Fri 29 & Sat 30
7pm; Sat 4pm & 7pm
Youth Music Theatre Scotland Jnrs present Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS
Adam Smith Theatre
JUNE Mon 1 – Sun 13 Sept
10am – 5pm
Tall Tales and Fabulous Fables
St Andrews Museum
Mon 1
6.30pm
Starlet Dance Studio: One Night Only
Carnegie Hall
4 5 18
19 30
4
15 20
Sat 6
7pm
Dunfermline Strathspey & Reel Society Fiddlers’ Rally Carnegie Hall
21
Sat 6
7.30pm
Dirty Dusting
Rothes Halls
38
Sun 7
2pm & 7pm
Matthew Dance Academy Showtime 2015
Carnegie Hall
20
Tue 9
7pm
NT Live Film Premiere London Road
Adam Smith Theatre
14
Thur 11
7.30pm
Birds of Paradise Theatre Company Crazy Jane
Adam Smith Theatre
Thur 11
7.30pm
Joe Longthorne 60th Birthday Celebration Tour
Rothes Halls
39 34
6
Thur 11
7.30pm – 9pm
RNIB Make a Noise
Kirkcaldy Galleries
Fri 12
10.30am & 1.30pm
Starcatchers & RSNO Hup
Carnegie Hall
Fri 12
7.30pm
Irmler Liebezeit
Adam Smith Theatre
Fri 12
7.30pm
The Kilkennys
Rothes Halls
39
Sat 13 & Sun 14
Sat 2.30pm & 7pm; Sun 2.30pm
The Dance Bank Wizard of Oz
Carnegie Hall
20
Sat 13
10.30am & 1.30pm
Starcatchers & RSNO Hup
Adam Smith Theatre
Sat 13
7.30pm
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Adam Smith Theatre
Sat 13
1pm & 7pm
FAPA Summertime Extravaganza
Lochgelly Centre
Sat 13
7.30pm
The Three Degrees
Rothes Halls
Wed 17
8pm
Faux Theatre Torn
Adam Smith Theatre
Thur 18
7.30pm
Only Men Aloud On The Road Tour 2015
Carnegie Hall
Fri 19
11am, 1pm, 3pm
Ipdip Theatre Calvinball
Carnegie Hall Gardens
Fri 19 & Sat 20
Fri 7pm; Sat 1pm & 7pm
Cheryl Crawford Dance Studios Showtime 2015
Rothes Halls
The Great Tapestry of Scotland
Kirkcaldy Galleries
Sat 20 – Sun 20 Sept OPEN DAILY
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7 7 31 40 8 22 21 40 15
JUNE Sat 20
2.30pm & 7.30pm
SCDA National Youth Championships
Lochgelly Centre
Sat 20
3pm & 7pm
Centre Stage Dance Academy Soarin’
Carnegie Hall
31
Tue 23
7.30pm
Fotheringay
Carnegie Hall
Wed 24 & Thur 25
7pm
Youth Music Theatre Scotland Jnrs “13” The Musical
Adam Smith Theatre
8
Fri 26 & Sat 27
7.30pm
Talking Scarlet The Ghost Train
Adam Smith Theatre
9
Lochgelly Centre
31
22
Fri 26 & Sat 27
Fri 7pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7pm
The Dance Academy 2015
JULY Fri 3 – Sun 5
Various
National Festival of Youth Theatre
Rothes Halls
Sat 4
7.30pm
Acari – Stage Hypnotist
Adam Smith Theatre
Thur 9
6pm
Only One Direction
Rothes Halls
41
Thur 16
7pm
NT Live Everyman
Adam Smith Theatre
14
Sat 18
3pm – 5pm
Fife International Carnival
Kirkcaldy Town Centre 10
Thur 23 – Sat 25
7.15pm; Sat Mat 2.15pm
YMTS Fame! The Musical
Adam Smith Theatre
10
Sun 26
7.30pm
The League of Astonishing Strings
Carnegie Hall
23
40 9
Wed 29
7.30pm
Soweto Spiritual Singers
Carnegie Hall
23
AUGUST Sat 1
Various
Fife Youth Arts Hub Festival
Kirkcaldy
10
Sat 1
11am & 2.30pm
Basil Brush The Full On Fox Tour 2015
Rothes Halls
41
Sat 15
7.30pm
One Night of Queen
Rothes Halls
42
Sat 22
7.30pm
Inside Out Productions I Will Survive
Rothes Halls
42
Sat 29
7.30pm
Heritage Opera More Passion For Opera
Carnegie Hall
26
SEPTEMBER Tue 1 – Sat 5
7.30pm
The Lady Boys of Bangkok Beauties and the Beats
Adam Smith Theatre
Tue 1
8pm
Fife Comedy Circuit
Adam Smith Theatre
Wed 2
8pm
Fife Comedy Circuit
Rothes Halls
Thur 3
8pm
Fife Comedy Circuit
Carnegie Hall
Fri 4
7.30pm
Black is The Color of My Voice
Carnegie Hall
Sat 5 & Sun 6
10.30am & 1.30pm
Shona Reppe Magic Sho
Carnegie Hall
27
Sat 5
7.30pm
MacFloyd
Rothes Halls
43
Sat 5
8pm
James Yorkston Tae Sup Wi' A Fifer
Adam Smith Theatre
Wed 9
7.30pm
An Evening with Paula O’Brien
Adam Smith Theatre
Thur 10 – Sat 12
7.30pm
Rapture Theatre All My Sons
Adam Smith Theatre
11
Sat 12
11am & 2pm
Booster Cushion Little Red Riding Hood and Friends
Adam Smith Theatre
12
Sat 12
7.30pm
Betty & The Boy / Sheesham and Lotus & Son
Carnegie Hall
27
Sat 12
7.30pm
Lights Out By Nine + Support
Rothes Halls
43
Sun 13
11am – 4pm
Styleachair Wedding Fair
Adam Smith Theatre
Wed 16
10.15am
Colette Sadler We Are Monsters
Lochgelly Centre
32
Wed 16
1.15pm
Curious Seed Chalk About
Lochgelly Centre
32
Wed 16
6.45pm
Robbie Synge Douglas
Lochgelly Centre
32
Wed 16
8.30pm
Anna Krzystek Face On
Lochgelly Centre
32
Wed 16
7.30pm
Tina May & Nikki Iles
Carnegie Hall
28
Fri 18
7.30pm
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham
Carnegie Hall
28
Fri 18
7.30pm
G4
Rothes Halls
44
Fri 18 – Sun 20
Various
Kirkcaldy Film Festival
Adam Smith Theatre
13
Sat 19
7.30pm
The Cavern Beatles
Carnegie Hall
29
Sat 19
7.30pm
The Supreme Fabulettes
Rothes Halls
44
Sun 20
7.30pm
Leo Sayer: Restless Years Tour 2015
Rothes Halls
45
Thur 24
7.30pm
Icarus Theatre Collective The Trials of Galileo
Carnegie Hall
29
Fri 25
8pm
Daniel Sloss: Dark
Adam Smith Theatre
Sat 26
7pm
Solar Bear Tribes
Carnegie Hall
Sat 26
7pm
A Blank Canvas/Jabuti Theatre In Her Shadows
Lochgelly Centre
Tue 29
8pm
The Ben Cox Band
Carnegie Hall
Tue 29 – Sat 3 Oct
7.30pm; Sat Mat 2.30pm
Glenrothes Amateur Musical Association South Pacific Rothes Halls
11
26
12
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 SAT 29 AUGUST I 7.30PM I £17, CONC. £16. U-16 £5 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
HERITAGE OPERA IN CONCERT PRESENTS
MORE PASSION FOR OPERA Following their successful debut at Carnegie Hall last year, the team returns to sing ravishing operatic music in an all new gala concert programme. More Passion for Opera takes you on a fabulous tour of the operatic and musical theatre world, including music by Mozart, Bizet, Gounod, Verdi, Gershwin, Puccini, Gilbert and Sullivan, Rossini, and Rogers and Hammerstein. The singers are all Heritage Opera regulars, each one a professional soloist: baritone Thomas Eaglen, tenor Nicholas Sales, mezzo soprano Serenna Wagner and soprano Sarah Helsby Hughes, accompanied by Maestro Andrew Nicklin on piano, with the Heritage Opera Strings. The programme will include excerpts from La Traviata, Madame Butterfly, Carmen, La Boheme, Die Zauberflöte, Showboat, Porgy and Bess, West Side Story and many more. “A brilliant achievement, all told.” The Times “...sung with aplomb by a cast of highly experienced singers… There were laugh-out-loud moments… combined with a stellar cast and spot-on direction.” Gramophone Magazine FRI 4 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10 I AGE 12+
BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY VOICE Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, Apphia Campbell's hit one-woman show follows jazz musician and civil rights activist Mena Bordeaux as she undergoes a three-day period of spiritual cleansing following the untimely death of her father. During a three-day spiritual cleanse, Mena reflects on the journey that took her from a piano prodigy destined for a life serving the church to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. In Fife after multiple sold-out performances in Shanghai, NYC and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, ‘Black Is the Color of My Voice shines’ (Time Out Shanghai). “Campbell may wear Simone’s trademark head wrap and sing some of her best-known songs, but her performance goes beyond mere impersonation.” ★★★★ The Times “Apphia Campbell is nothing short of sensational... colourful, quiet, roaring, intense, distant and reflective. She will make you cheer for her, smile with her and then sting your eyes with tears.” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby PAGE 26
www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 SAT 5 & SUN 6 SEPTEMBER 10.30AM & 1.30PM I £6.50, CONC. £5 I STUDIO
age
5–8
SHONA REPPE
MAGIC SHO ABRACADABRA! Magic Sho waves her magic wand and a small white rabbit suddenly appears. She saws the rabbit in half. She levitates him under a silk handkerchief
She puts him into a velvet bag before (magically) making him whole again*. It's all going really well – so why does the rabbit look so unhappy? A brand new show for children featuring a rabbit who never misses a trick and a magician who sometimes forgets to say the magic word. *Please note: No rabbits (not even toy ones) are harmed in this show.
shonareppe.co.uk
SAT 12 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £14, CONC. £12
BETTY AND THE BOY WITH SHEESHAM AND LOTUS & SON Here’s an Americana double-bill for lovers of toe-tapping, rhythm stomping tunes. Betty and The Boy defy simple categorisation: the quintet’s string-laden melodies occasionally anchor them in the territories of folk, bluegrass, or minimalist rock, but they’re more at home in the cracks in between. Betty Jaeger’s voice will reach up, take you by the hand and sweep you along on an entrancing musical journey. “As the old and new worlds collide, musical forms get deliciously twisted into something highly original and thoroughly enjoyable.” Simon Holland, Folk Radio UK Sheesham and Lotus’ commitment to the preservation of music and tradition of the past is indelible. At the core of their show is a repertoire based on their love of the American fiddle tune, joyously played with banjo and subsequently, a startling array of traditional and non-trad instruments. Sheesham and Lotus have established themselves as an act that has it all, combining astounding musicianship and fearless grooves with a show that is dynamic and entertaining. “Lovely sepia-tinted music – I absolutely love it.” Bob Harris – BBC Radio 2 bettyandtheboy.com sheeshamandlotus.com
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 WED 16 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £14
TINA MAY & NIKKI ILES Tina May is one of the UK’s finest jazz singers. Recognised as a musician as much as she is for being a naturally outstanding interpreter of lyrics, she is completely in command of her material in whatever setting she finds herself, be it with a big band, trio or string quartet. Tina and pianist Nikki have created an understanding that is much more than that of singer and accompanist: they are a team who respond to each spontaneously and create magic in the moment. The songs they present range widely from afterhours intimacy to up-tempo swingers, from the Great American Songbook to the chanson of Edith Piaf (May is a fluent French speaker) to blues and bossa nova and into the contemporary canon of Earth Wind & Fire and Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen. Add to their musicianship a natural and completely engaging onstage personality and May’s knowledgeable and witty between song chat, and you have an evening of jazz that’s superbly satisfying and thoroughly entertaining. tinamay.com nikkiiles.co.uk
FRI 18 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £19, CONC. £18 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM Phil & Aly, two of Scotland’s most acclaimed traditional musicians have been delighting audiences across Scotland with their masterful, versatile and amusing performances and leading us in the dance on BBC’s live Hogmanay show for over two decades. They have become a national institution with their incomparable mastery of fiddle and accordion, bringing excellence in traditional music to venues across the country. Individually they pursue other ventures in performance, television and education. It is when they tour together that they truly shine with over quarter of a century of well-honed skills and hilarious banter delighting audiences everywhere. So please be upstanding and welcome two musical giants back to Carnegie Hall. philandaly.com PAGE 28
www.onfife.com Box Office 01383 602302 SAT 19 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM I £18.50 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
THE CAVERN BEATLES In February 1961 The Beatles made the first of their 292 appearances at the now legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool. Over 50 years on, The Cavern Beatles have a new cast bringing to the stage the music that has influenced three generations. The Cavern Beatles’ attention to detail and accuracy produces a fully authentic representation of the hits and album tracks you know and love, played on genuine 1960s instruments completely live, with no backing tracks. The band’s members are hugely dedicated Beatles fans, intent on recreating their individual character to an unprecedented standard, involving hours of study and rehearsal and The Cavern Beatles are widely regarded as being as close to the real thing as you are ever likely to see. cavernbeatles.com
THUR 24 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10
ICARUS THEATRE COLLECTIVE
THE TRIALS OF GALILEO “The Universe is a divine miracle Galileo, not a clockwork toy! ‘Proof’ denies faith, and without faith we are nothing.” This reprimand by Pope Urban is contained Galileo's tragedy – a mistaken belief that if he supplied the church with proof, he would enlighten the world while escaping persecution. He understood the science better than any man alive, but never grasped the politics. Until it was too late. After premiering in Indianapolis in 2008 this one-man rollercoaster stars Tim Hardy (professor at RADA, veteran of The Royal Shakespeare Company, and star of major European tours) and is written by Emmy Award winner Nic Young. icarustheatre.org
ON SALE NOW! Sat 26 September
Solar Bear Tribes
Tue 29 September
Music in Tiffany’s The Ben Cox Band
Sun 4 October
Funbox
Thur 8 October
Music in Tiffany’s Himmerland
Fri 9 October
Craig Hill Playing with my Selfie
Sat 10 October
Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
Sat 17 October
Joe McElderry
Watch out for Fife Comedy Circuit dates in September! PAGE 29
Bank Street, Lochgelly KY5 9RD www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303 Box Office open 9am – 9pm Mon to Fri; 9am – 2.30pm Sat and 1 hour before performances
MON 1 – MON 15 JUNE
CREATIVE FIFERS A photographic exhibition by Walter Neilson featuring 30 Creative Fifers including Actors, Artists, Authors, Chefs, Musicians and Sculptors.
WED 27 – SAT 30 MAY I 7.30PM I £12, CONC. £10
LOCHGELLY AND DISTRICT AMATEUR MUSICAL ASSOCIATION
BROADWAY AND BACK A Spectacular Cabaret Show! Lochgelly and District Amateur Musical Association bring you the greatest melodies from the best of the Musicals. Sit back and enjoy beautiful ballads, spectacular dancing and unforgettable comedy moments from shows old and new.
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Image: Walter Neilson
Fifespace Lochgelly Centre offers a range of changing art exhibitions, open Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5pm (until 2pm Saturdays) and FREE to view.
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303 SAT 13 JUNE I 1PM & 7PM I £10, CONC. £8
FIFE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
SUMMERTIME EXTRAVAGANZA The show will be fast paced and full of fun starring a 100 talented children aged between 2 and 18 years old performing a mixture of Musical Theatre and Dance. There will be songs, drama, hip hop, contemporary, ballet, jazz and lots more. SAT 20 JUNE I 2.30PM & 7.30PM I £10, U-16 £5
SCOTTISH COMMUNITY DRAMA ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS Come and see the stars of the future as the cream of young Scottish talent competes for the title of SCDA National Youth Champions 2015. Casts of aspiring actors, under the age of 18, from all parts of Scotland, have been rehearsing and performing one-act plays in fierce yet friendly competition with their peers until we arrive at the final four teams that will present a day of outstanding comedy and drama. Adjudicator Russell Whiteley will have the task of deciding which team will receive the crown. One ticket provides entry to the matinee and evening performances including the award ceremony. The photo shows 2014 Winners Aberdour Players Youth Theatre.
FRI 26 & SAT 27 JUNE I FRI 7PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7PM I £1 1, CONC. £8
THE DANCE ACADEMY 2015 We are very proud to be back at Lochgelly Centre showcasing the amazing talents of all of our pupils. This year proves to be a very iconic show as we say goodbye to many of our senior pupils who are going on to further studies in Dance and Musical Theatre. All of our pupils show complete dedication and enthusiasm to their dance and hope you enjoy the varied performances they have for you. PAGE 31
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303 WED 16 SEPTEMBER
PIONEERS OF PERFORMANCE A one day festival of modern moves and ferocious fun. Produced by The Work Room and supported by Creative Scotland Pioneers of Performance is a day-long festival of thought-provoking, lively and fun dance and physical theatre, created by internationally renowned artists working in Scotland. The shows have been chosen based on their outstanding quality and broad appeal – this really is the best work of its kind you will see touring the country. There's something for all age groups, with a show for young children in the morning, older children in the afternoon, and two shows for adults in the evening.
10.15AM I £6.50, CONC. £5 I AGE 4 – 9 I RUNNING TIME: 45 MINS
COLETTE SADLER: WE ARE THE MONSTERS No two people – or monsters – are exactly the same! Come along and meet some scratchy creatures and multi-coloured mini monsters, playing and interacting with one another, their arms and legs moving in strange and impossible ways. Followed by a free one-hour workshop at 11am. Places must be pre-booked at Box Office. 1.15PM I £6.50, CONC. £5 I AGE 8+ I RUNNING TIME: 45 MINS
CURIOUS SEED: CHALK ABOUT A playful, funny and moving look at how we see ourselves, featuring dance, chalk, chat and one perfect scene containing everything you could wish for. We ask some BIG questions about the meaning of life. What makes us who we are? Where we are from? How we talk? Or is it the way we dance? A Curious Seed production, originally created by Christine Devaney and Leandro Kees (Performing Group, DE). Commissioned by Imaginate.
6.45PM I £6.50, CONC. £5
ROBBIE SYNGE: DOUGLAS Douglas is a solo performance that stems from actions imagined by Robbie Synge while working and performing various daily tasks, indoors and outdoors, at home in The Highlands. One man interacts, through movement, with a roomful of everyday objects, and a kind of human, environmental and psychological ecology emerges. 8.30PM I £6.50, CONC. £5
ANNA KRZYSTEK: FACE ON Face On is based on the premise of waiting. Waiting, in all of its forms, is experienced by everyone, every single day. In this piece, a figure is waiting. At once both immediate and distant, her choreographed motifs are juxtaposed with the time, space, vivid soundscore and monochrome video images that surround her. PAGE 32
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 583303 SAT 26 SEPTEMBER I 7PM I £8, CONC. £6.50 I AGE 14+
A BLANK CANVAS AND JABUTI THEATRE PRESENT
IN HER SHADOWS Inside a multi-leveled dream space two female performers explore a woman’s journey through the complexity of her depression. Directed by Cora Bissett, In Her Shadows is a visual performance challenging the stigmas around depression; using dance, aerial and physical theatre, supported by stunning projections and an original musical score. jabutitheatre.com
ON SALE NOW! Sat 31 October Wishbone Ash
CINEMA Lochgelly Centre also offers a Cinema programme with films at a bargain price of £5, conc. £3. Check out online for up and coming films.
Fife Youth Arts Hub (FYAH) is one of nine regional Youth Arts Hubs funded by Creative Scotland to deliver Scotland’s first national youth arts strategy – Time to Shine. FYAH works with local, regional and national partners to provide opportunities for young people across Fife. FYAH offers young people up to the age of 25 the chance to get involved in acting, bands, dancing, digital arts, drawing, festivals, film-making, painting, pottery, radio, recording, singing and much, much more! At the centre of FYAH’s work is HUB8 our online digital platform. Hub8 is an information, celebration and communication space where everything is going ON. FYAH is adding events and activities to our programme every day. Make sure you don’t miss out!
www.hub8fife.com
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MON 18 – SUN 24 MAY
BOOKBUG WEEK 2015 It’s Bookbug’s Big Bedtime in libraries across the Kingdom with Teddy Bears’ Sleepovers, Come to the Library in your PJs parties, Dreamy Bedtime Stories and a special Bookbug Celebration Day. All events are free, suitable for ages 0–4. Look out for details on www.onfife.com or in your local library
ON AT KIRKCALDY GALLERIES THURSDAY 11 JUNE I 7.30PM – 9PM I £9.50, CONC. £8.50
RNIB MAKE A NOISE IN LIBRARIES FORTNIGHT
A TASTE OF… Chocolate and books – a classic combination. Sample a selection of artisan chocolates and tantalising reads in this multi-sensory event with local chocolatier Hello Chocolate! A treat for your ears and your taste buds. Suitable for people with a visual impairment.
HAVE A RECORD-BREAKING SUMMER WITH YOUR LIBRARIES Reach for new heights with the biggest ever Summer Reading Challenge! In 2015, Fife Libraries are working with the Reading Agency and The Guinness Book of World Records to share amazing achievements and brilliant books! Children aged 4 to 11 are encouraged to read six library books over the summer holidays, with a special Bookbug category for 2 to 3 year olds. Join at your local library from Saturday 27 June and collect a Record Breakers pack to get started. We have wonderful new rewards on offer and a gold medal for everyone completing the challenge! Exciting events will be taking place in libraries this Summer. Check out our listings at www.onfife.com or ask your local library staff. PAGE 34
Take your seat and step up for the Arts!
THE MENU Breakfast, lunch, fresh coffee and a delicious cake – whether you are looking to chat with friends, find a quiet corner to relax or enjoy a freshly prepared, value for money meal, our family friendly cafés are the perfect place to eat, drink and chill out. We can also cater for weddings, celebrations and parties.
Whether it is for you, for a loved one or for your business, naming a seat is a perfect way to: > Celebrate the arrival of children or grandchildren
Our popular pre-theatre meals can now be booked online, at the same time as organising your tickets. Ask Box Office for the menus.
> Remember a loved one > Give a unique gift > Publicly demonstrate your commitment to the arts and culture in Fife > Honour someone special > Commemorate a special occasion Enjoy lasting recognition of your support of the arts and culture in Fife by naming a seat in one of our 4 theatre venues. For just £200 a plaque inscribed with your name or dedication will be mounted on the back of your chosen seat at one of our 4 theatre venues for ten years.
Contact cultural.partnerships@onfife.com or call us on 01592 583255
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Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes KY7 5NX www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 Box Office opens Mon – Sat, 9am – 5pm and 1 hour before performances
FifeSpace Lochgelly Centre and the FifeSpace and FotoSpace galleries in Rothes Halls offer a range of changing visual art and photographic exhibitions. The opening times are Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5pm, and admission is free. Wed 17 – Tue 30 June CREATIVE FIFERS A photographic exhibition by Walter Neilson featuring 30 Creative Fifers including Actors, Artists, Authors, Chefs, Musicians and Sculptors. Sat 8 August – Tue 29 September GLENROTHES ART CLUB ANNUAL EXHIBITION In celebration of the club's 60th anniversary, FifeSpace Rothes Halls, will display both contemporary and traditional artworks along with a programme of speakers, demonstrations and events. Fotospace info at fifefotospacegallery.org
FRI 8 & SAT 9 MAY I FRI 7PM; SAT 12.30PM & 7PM I ADULT £10, CHILD £7
HAPPILY EVER AFTER Yvonne Gray Dance Studios presents Happily Ever After – a showcase of pupils from Primary 3 upwards on Friday and Saturday. This delightful performance will incorporate jazz, ballet, tap, street dance and Scottish within three well known stories: Aladdin, Snow White and Mary Poppins. The younger pupils (pre-school to Primary 2) will perform on Saturday afternoon at 12.30 in their own show Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice (SOLD OUT).
SUN 10 MAY I 7.30PM I £18
DEREK RYAN Irish singer Derek Ryan and his band make their first visit to Rothes Halls in May. Derek shot to fame with self-penned songs such as A Mother’s Son, God’s Plan and The Belle of Liverpool. His more recent composition, Life is a River, received a huge amount of airplay and has proved a popular choice for other vocalists. Originally from County Carlow, Derek first had a taste of the limelight as part of the Irish boy band D-Side. His repertoire includes country, Irish and popular music. derekryanmusic.com PAGE 36
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 THUR 14 MAY I 7.30PM I £20, CONC. £18 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS A brand new show for 2015! Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist presents the ultimate tribute to The King, celebrating the epic career of this musical legend. Accompanied by his world class orchestra and singers and featuring large screen projection, this is the largest Elvis show to tour UK theatres. Prepare to be enthralled and spend One Night with Elvis. “As close to seeing the King himself perform as we could ever hope to see.” Manchester Palace Theatre leememphisking.com
THUR 21 MAY I 7.30PM I £25 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
PASHA KOVALEV LIFE THROUGH DANCE In this amazing new show starring Pasha and his sensational dancers, the audience will be transported into the world of Ballroom and Latin Dance with all its glitter and sequins. @pashakovalev FRI 22 MAY I 7.30PM I £19.50 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
THE SEARCHERS Join us at Rothes Halls for an evening of swingin’ sixties magic with The Searchers! With classic hits like Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, the Searchers are firmly established as one of the decade’s biggest bands. Prepare yourself for an evening of unforgettable music, anecdotes and reminiscences in a concert which will include all their famous hits, album tracks, B-sides and well-known favourites. The-Searchers.co.uk PAGE 37
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101
THUR 28 MAY I 7.30PM I £21.50 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
Oh what a night awaits for all music fans. During the 60s and 70s, No.1 hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry saw the Four Seasons and lead singer Frankie Valli propelled to super stardom. Big Girls Don’t Cry authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsettos, and features solo hits that range from the exuberant – the rock’n’roll nostalgia of Grease, to the spine-tingling – show-stealers such as My Eyes Adored You. Drawing from a repertoire that includes Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, Who Loves You and I’ve Got You Under My Skin you’re never more than a song away from another classic hit. easytheatres.com SAT 6 JUNE I 7.30PM I £20 I AGE 16+ PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
DIRTY DUSTING
Starring Crissy Rock (Benidorm and I’m a Celebrity) Leah Bell (BBC’s Six of a Kind) Dolores Porretta Brown When three cleaners – Olive, Gladys and Elsie – are threatened with redundancy they feel that their lives are coming to an end until a chance wrong number gives them a new business start-up idea – why not run a telephone sex line? They’ve got motive, opportunity and a lifetime of experience – some more than others, mind you.
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Provided Elsie can teach the other two a few new tricks there’s no reason why they can’t get rich quick providing they can keep their operation a secret from their bosses… and their husbands… and their children…and their grandchildren. This production is directed by Leah Bell, who injects this hilarious play with a fresh and lively approach.
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 THUR 11 JUNE I 7.30PM I £22, CONC. £20 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
JOE LONGTHORNE 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION TOUR One of the most dynamic entertainers in British show-business, Joe Longthorne celebrated his 60th birthday earlier this year, having begun his career over three decades ago with appearances on Junior Showtime, followed by a grounding on the tough Northern club circuit. His big break came in 1981 when he was a finalist on London Weekend Television's Search for a Star – this lead to appearances at the London Palladium with Bob Hope and The Talk of the Town. A short time later, Joe received the Variety Club of Britain award as Most Promising Artiste of the Year. Joe's repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world's top singers, however, he is perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey who has commented, “Joe can do me better than I can do myself”. Joe’s currently in vintage form and looking forward to new challenges, new songs to sing and new audiences to thrill.
FRI 12 JUNE I 7.30PM I £18
THE KILKENNYS Over the past 17 years The Kilkennys have emerged from the Irish pub scene and are now renowned for their musicianship and vocal abilities. They have gained a well-deserved reputation for revitalising traditional Irish music and taking it to a new generation. Growing up just 25 miles from The Clancys’ Irish hometown, The Kilkennys have been raised in the same musical tradition and perform the great Clancy songs with an enthusiastic excitement and authenticity. Davey Cashin, Rob Campion, Tommy Mackey and Davey Long are excited about bringing their brand of Irish music to a UK audience. Come along to a show and join in the fun for a great evening of music and song! More at TheKilkennys.com PAGE 39
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 SAT 13 JUNE I 7.30PM I £25 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
THE THREE DEGREES Share some ‘precious moments’ with this legendary 70s super-trio as they perform live at Rothes Halls! They have been producing hits since 1963 and are known all around the world for songs like When Will I See You Again, Dirty Ol' Man and Take Good Care Of Yourself. They have been touring for more than 40 years and still deliver a truly outstanding vocal performance. A firm favourite with Prince Charles, The Three Degrees are well known for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows. The Three Degrees are Helen Scott, Valerie Holiday & Freddie Pool. TheThreeDegrees.com
FRI 19 & SAT 20 JUNE I FRI 7PM; SAT 1PM & 7PM I £10.50, PARENT & BABY TICKET £12.50
CHERYL CRAWFORD DANCE STUDIOS
SHOWTIME 2015 Pupils from Cheryl Crawford Dance Studio take to the stage to give you Showtime 2015. Boys & girls aged from 3 yrs to late teens showcase a variety of their skills in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Cheer & Musical Theatre along to toe tapping tunes and dazzling costumes!
FRI 3 – SUN 5 JULY I £5, CONC. £3 PER SHOW; £8, CONC. £6 DAY PASS. FAMILY £15 2 ADULTS & 3 CHILDREN)
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Each year Scotland’s National Festival of Youth Theatre (NFYT) brings together an explosion of young creative talent. It is the largest gathering of youth theatres in the UK and enables young people to come together, discover and celebrate a shared passion, offering them the opportunity to develop as artists, audience members and creative thinkers. NFYT always welcomes the public to its performances to discover the passion and creativity of our young people. Full festival programme: ytas.org.uk/nfyt Event sponsor Shell UK Ltd
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 THUR 9 JULY I 6PM I £15 I AGE 6+
Having enjoyed a sell-out 2014 tour, Only 1D are back again with a brand new show for 2015. Capturing the charisma, energy and enthusiasm of the famous five this show features songs from all four of One Direction's smash hit albums including What Makes You Beautiful, Story of My Life, Best Song Ever, Midnight Memories, Steal My Girl and so many more! This is the perfect family friendly pop concert guaranteed to keep you Up All Night complete with giveaways, audience participation and a meet & greet with the boys.
SUN 1 AUGUST I 11AM & 2.30PM I £14, CONC. £12. FAMILY £42 RUNNING TIME: 1HR 30 MINS
BASIL BRUSH THE FULL ON FOX TOUR 2015
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Basil Brush is a star with an outstanding ability to entertain and make people of all ages laugh and smile. He’s cheeky, irreverent, charming, naughty, quick-witted, scheming and foxy, but at the same time he’s kind, caring and affectionate. Basil has celebrated over 50 years in entertainment and The Basil Brush Show on BBC TV was seen by millions of viewer every week for 14 years. Now Britain's most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a brand new specially written ‘live’ stage show packed with fun and excitement. A show for all the family and you’ll also be able to meet Basil and Mr Stephen after the show. Boom Boom! basilbrush.com PAGE 41
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 SAT 15 AUGUST I 7.30PM I £18.50 I PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS
In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history. The record of 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up. The former computer operator from Glasgow began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band The Works, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen, and they have rocked venues all over the world including the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park. This is a spectacular live concert, which recreates the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time and includes hit after hit – Don’t Stop Me Now, It’s A Kinda Magic, Break Free, Another One Bites The Dust, You’re My Best Friend and many more. This show will ROCK you! “Mullen’s vocal range is impressive, no, unbelievable to say the least and the band is nothing but faithful to the original tracks.” Andrew Mitchell, The Newcastle Chronicle garymullenandtheworks.com
SAT 22 AUGUST I 7.30PM I £13 I AGE 18+
INSIDE OUT PRODUCTIONS
I WILL SURVIVE To survive a break-up, all a girl needs are her friends and a good night out! I Will Survive is a brilliant new musical comedy about love and laughter starring Donna Hazelton (Channel 4’s Musicality). The show features songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s including It’s Raining Men, Finally, R.E.S.P.E.C.T., I Will Survive and many more. Think your favourite chick flick, with extra drama and an amazing retro soundtrack! Full cast to be announced. insideoutproductions.co.uk PAGE 42
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 SAT 5 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £16
MacFloyd return to Rothes Halls in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd's classic Wish You Were Here album which will see them perform this masterpiece in its entirety. The show will also include a varied mix of Floyd classics including material from Dark Side Of The Moon, The Wall, The Division Bell and more. In a show lasting over two hours you will witness a level of musicianship that is second to none ensuring MacFloyd's position as arguably the best Pink Floyd cover band in the UK. The fans are in for the usual display of lasers and visual effects. Along with an impressive light show, the band take pride in performing all the Floyd numbers with accuracy, completely live, thanks to an extremely talented and enthusiastic line up.
SAT 12 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £10
LIGHTS OUT BY NINE PLUS SOME VERY SPECIAL GUESTS Lights Out By Nine will return to Rothes Halls with founding member Tom Stirling back on Hammond organ and John Frame taking up lead vocal duties, adding two strong vocalists to the band's revamped line up. With eighteen months of gigging under their belts, the band's reputation has been growing strongly in their new form. Still strongly rooted in rhythm and blues, LOBN have now introduced a flavour of soul and funk to the current set list with the addition of new material. The new single release Take It Or Leave It on River Records will be available on iTunes, Amazon Download and Spotify prior to their Glenrothes appearance. Very special guests, still to be announced, will be joining the band for this ‘Homecoming’ show. lightsoutbynine.co.uk
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www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 FRI 18 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM £27.50. VIP TICKET £75
2004 X-Factor finalists and multi-platinum selling vocal quartet G4 brought classical music to British reality TV screens for the first time in 2004 with their performance of Nessun Dorma. However, it was their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody that became their signature tune, storming the charts in 2005. Their eponymous debut album went straight to No.1, selling more than 245,000 in the first week, making it the fastest-selling album of the year.
VIP ticket includes priority seating and a meet and greet with G4.
In 2007, after three albums, over two million album sales and five sell-out tours with performances in many of the UK's iconic venues, they decided to disband to follow individual interests. Inspired by the overwhelming response to their 10 Year Reunion concert at London’s Barbican Centre, the band are back together and bringing you their trademark sound with the music that helped make them famous plus some fresh takes on more recent songs. g4official.com
SAT 19 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £20
THE SUPREME FABULETTES VIVA LA DIVAS Join us for a night of glitz, hits, fun and kitsch! London’s acclaimed all-male female close harmony group bring their glamorous and outrageous show to Fife. With a party-packed score, Viva La Divas tells the rise from rags to riches of the Supreme Fabulettes – Miss Vicki Vivacious, Miss Portia De Fosse, Miss Silver Summers and Miss Vanilla Lush – and their razor-tongued manager, Miss Sheila Simmonds, against a backdrop of backstabbing, love and tears, all played for laughs. Blending No.1 Hits and current chart toppers with sweet Glee-style harmonies, wondrous couture costumes and cutting-edge variety, the Supreme Fabulettes is the vision of the A-list creative team behind Kylie Minogue. “A triumph in heels." Boy George “One hell of an all-male girl group.” The Stage ★★★★ Time Out Critics Choice supremefabulettes.com PAGE 44
www.onfife.com Box Office 01592 611101 SUN 20 SEPTEMBER I 7.30PM I £25. VIP TICKETS £55 PRE-THEATRE MEALS £10
LEO SAYER RESTLESS YEARS TOUR 2015 From his debut 1973 smash hit The Show Must Go On to his 2006 UK No.1 remix of Thunder In My Heart, Grammy award winning, international chart-topping, British music legend Leo Sayer has carved an incredible worldwide career for over four decades, including selling 80 million albums. Leo is known the world over for his massive hits which include Moonlighting, One Man Band, I Can’t Stop Loving You and the transatlantic number ones, When I Need You and You Make Me Feel Like Dancing. His new album, The Restless Years, has received rave reviews in Australia and Leo will be performing some of this new material alongside the hits and old favourites, backed by his full band. This is one of only two Scottish dates on Leo’s rare and much anticipated tour, so early booking is recommended. leosayer.com
ON SALE NOW! Tue 29 Sept – Sat 3 Oct
Glenrothes Amateur Musical Association South Pacific
Fri 9 October
911 – The Journey 20 Tour
Sat 10 October
Classic Clapton
Thur 15 October
Mad About The Musicals with Gareth Gates
Fri 16 October
Talon
Thur 22 October
Charlie Landsborough
Sun 15 November
Magic of Motown
Fri 4 – Sun 6 December
Funbox
and look out for Fife Comedy Circuit dates from September!
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Fife Cultural Trust operates 64 venues across Fife including theatres, libraries, museums and heritage sites. We have an enviable selection of meeting rooms, auditoriums, art deco areas and gallery spaces to accommodate 10 to 1100 people.
Whether it’s • Conferences • Exhibitions • Special Occasions, Parties and Weddings • Meeting & Training Spaces • Product Launches
make us YOUR destination!
• Corporate Hospitality • Trade Shows Your business is our business. We will help organise and execute your event and offer first-class technical expertise and inspiring catering, all competitively priced to suit your budget.
For a free, no obligation tour of our facilities, contact Billy Hanafin, Operations Manager, 03451 555555 ext 446058. Billy.Hanafin@onfife.com
onfife.com/venues Company Number: SC415704 Scottish Charity Number:SCO43442
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GROUPS 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.
CONCESSIONS 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.
ACCESS All our theatres and museums have ramps for easy access, plus adaptable toilets, induction loops and disabled parking. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome. Fife Cultural Trust actively supports breastfeeding. You are welcome to feed your baby in any of our public or community venues. Just ask at Box Office if you’d like this brochure in a large print or audio version.
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