eden court may 2015 what's guide

Your FREE guide to what’s on at Eden Court Theatre from May 2015

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DRAMA Yer Granny 2 & 3

The Ghost Train 4

Sherlock Holmes and the Ripper Murders 5

All My Sons 6

John Muir: Rhapsody in Green 7

Whisky Galore 7

Normal/Madness 8

The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe 8

Black is the Color of my Voice 9

Kind of Silence 9

Crazy Jane 10

Rapid Departure 10

Table Manners 11

Fur Coat and Magic Knickers 11

Made in Ilva 12

COMEDYTimandra Harkness presents Brainsex 12

Paul Merton’s Impro Chums 13

Reginald D. Hunter 13

Des Clark - The Trouble with Being Des 14

Gary Little- The Thing Is 14

MUSICMark Morriss 15

Simon Fowler’s Merrymouth 15

Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards 16

Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys 16

Dorec-a-belle 17

Wingin’ It 17

Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes 18

Christine Bovill’s Piaf 18

Derek Ryan 19

The Kilkennys 19

The Fureys 19

Soweto Spiritual Singers 20

YAMATO The Drummers of Japan Bakuon 20

Alba - Songs of Scotland 21

Tommy Smith & Brian Kellock 21

The Chicago Blues Brothers 22

Budapest Cafe Orchestra - The Gaelic Chronicles 22

Blas Grand Finale Òran: A celebration of the songs of Runrig 23

Luke Daniels - Tribute to William Hannah 23

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham 24

Cream of the Highlands 24

Breabach 25

Chris Stout & Catriona McKay 25

Richard Durrant - Cycling Music Lap 2 26

Scocha 26

Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys 27

Fiddler in the Loop 27

Between the Lines 28 & 29

TIMETABLE 30 & 31

FAMILY Nicole & Martin 32 & 33

PANTO: Peter Pan 34

Fun Box - Pirates and Princesses 35

The Basil Brush Show 36

Dr Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat 36

Bounce 37

The Edibles 37

DANCE Scottish Ballet - Double Bill 38

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo 39

Snow White on Ice 40

Whiteout 41

MUSICAL, CLASSICAL, OPERA, CHORALScottish Opera: Il trovatore 42

Mahler in Miniature 43

Scottish Chamber Orchestra 43

Starlight Musical Theatre: Oliver! 44

The Gondoliers 45

Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story 45

An Intimate Evening with Russell Watson 46

Handel’s Messiah 46

Highland Chamber Orchestra 46

Worbey & Farrell - Concerto Without Orchestra 47

Highland Military Tattoo 2015 47

CINEMA Live Cinema 48 & 49

SPECIAL EVENTS AND TALKS Niall McCann - Adventure: Red in Tooth and Claw 50

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: A Life at the Limits 50

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES 51Highland & Moray Food & Drink Festival 53

North Hop Festival 2015 53

LOCAL / SHOWCASEFAME (Junior) 54

TFX - Magical Adventures 54

TFX - This is THE Moment 54

CREATIVE: Annie Jr. - The Musical 55

CREATIVE: SQA Higher Dance Show 55

CREATIVE: Spectacular, Spectacular! 55

Scooty & the Skyhooks 56

Inverness Music Festival: Highlights Concert 56

Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail 57

Mòd Ionadail Inbhir Nis 2015 / Inverness Provincial Mod 2015 57

LATER IN 2015 58 & 59

TICKETS AND INFO 60

SEATING PLAN AND INFO 61

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Eden Court is a brilliant arts centre sitting on the banks of the beautiful River Ness about five minutes walk from the centre of Inverness.

We’ve got two theatres staging a huge variety of drama, dance, music, comedy and talks – that’s what this brochure is all about.

We’ve got two of the comfiest cinemas you could ever hope to visit screening everything from the latest Hollywood releases to the best of world cinema and documentaries. You’ll find our full programme in the ICA magazine every month.

We’ve got two studios where we run over 60 classes a week in drama, dance, singing and film making. Whatever age you are and whatever standard you are at we’ll have a class for you. Details of all the classes are in our Eden Court CREATIVE brochure.

Our cafe, restaurant and bars are open from mid morning till the last show is finished and look forward to welcoming you for coffee, drinks, snacks or dinner whether you are going to a show or not.

Our award winning building has architecture from 1878, 1976 and 2007 and includes six art works as part of the fabric. The Victorian Bishop’s

Palace was home to the Bishop of Inverness from 1878 until 1948 and is one of the most important historical buildings in Inverness – it is open to the public on most days.

Our building is available to rent for anything from small private dinners and meetings to large scale conferences. The variety and history of our rooms and the expertise of our technical staff ensures that your event will be memorable.

On top of all this Eden Court is a registered charity and runs the largest Creative Learning Programme of any UK theatre. This work takes place in our building and around the Highlands, in both schools and communities, and we are increasingly working with some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

You can get more information on all our activities by calling our box office, reading our brochures or looking at our website. If you’d like a weekly email with a reminder of the programme for the week ahead you can sign up for that on our website. If you never want to miss a show you can join the Eden Court Friends and enjoy ticket discounts, a 10% food and soft drinks discount in our bar and restaurant plus much more.

Colin Marr Chief Executive

In this brochure you’ll find over 90 different shows to keep you

and your friends and family entertained. Whether you’re looking

for international dance, original drama, local performers, famous

comedians or the latest films we’ve got it all at Eden Court. So find

yourself a quiet moment to plan your summer’s entertainment and

we look forward to seeing you over the next few months.

Welcome to our new summerseason at Eden Court.

To find out how you can help Eden Court as a Patron, please contact our Development Department:

01463 239 841

[email protected]

Eden Court is supported by:

Gordon & Rhona Adam

The Banister Family

Gregor Barclay & Helen Cunningham

Mariatta Idman Philp

Moira Harris & Steve Jones

Philip & Emma Mackenzie

Sarah & JP Macpherson

Katie & Roy Nelson

Catriona & Donald Robertson

Tony Smith

Bill Walker

Anne & Graham Watson

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Yer GrannyEMPIRE THEATRE

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TUE 09 – SAT 13 JUN 19.30SEAT PRICE £21.00

REDUCED RATES £19.00

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES

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Based on La Nona by Roberto Cossa In a new version by Douglas Maxwell Directed by Graham McLaren

Yer Granny is a riotous new comedy about a

diabolical 100-year-old granny who’s literally eating

her family out of house and home. She’s already

eaten their fish and chip shop into bankruptcy and

now she’s working her way through their kitchen

cupboards, pushing the Russo family to desperate

measures just to survive beyond 1977.

As proud head of the family, Cammy is determined

that The Minerva Fish Bar will rise again and that

family honour will be restored – and all in time for

the Queen’s upcoming Jubilee visit. But before

Cammy’s dream can come true and before Her Maj

can pop in for a chat, a single sausage and a royal

seal of approval, the family members must ask

themselves how far they will go to solve a problem

like Yer Granny.

Adapted from the smash-hit Argentinian comedy

classic La Nona, the cast of Yer Granny features some

of Scotland’s best-loved performers, including Gregor

Fisher in the title role, Maureen Beattie (Casualty),

Louise McCarthy (Mamma Mia!, West End), Brian

Pettifer (The Musketeers), Barbara Rafferty (Rab

C Nesbitt), Paul Riley (Still Game) and Jonathan

Watson (Only An Excuse?).

WWW.NATIONALTHEATRESCOTLAND.COM

BSL Interpreted Performance Thu 11 Jun at 19.30

Audio Described Performance Fri 12 Jun at 19.30, plus Touch Tour at 17.30.

Post-Show Talk Wed 10 Jun

Please join the cast and director for a post show talk on the 10th. No need for tickets. Just stay in your seats after the performance.

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The Ghost TrainEMPIRE THEATRE

MON 22 – WED 24 JUN MON 22 – WED 24 EVE 20.00 WED 24 MAT 14.00SEAT PRICE £19.00


GROUPS 6+ £14.00

GROUPS 10+ £14.00 PLUS GET ONE FREE TICKET FOR EVERY 10 BOOKED.


Arnold Ridley’s classic comedy thriller starring

Jeffery Holland (Hi – de – Hi) Corrinne Wicks

(Doctors) Tom Butcher (The Bill) Sophie Powles

(Emmerdale) David Janson (Allo Allo) and Judy

Buxton (General Hospital).

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.

Sherlock Holmes and the Ripper MurdersEMPIRE THEATRE

THU 06 – SAT 08 AUG THU 06 – SAT 08 EVE 20.00 SAT 08 MAT 14.00SEAT PRICE £19.00


GROUPS 6+ £14.00

GROUPS 10+ £14.00 PLUS GET ONE FREE TICKET FOR EVERY 10 BOOKED.


by Brian Clemens

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are drawn

into one of the darkest plots ever to shake

the foundations of England. The grisly serial

killings of prostitutes and vulnerable women

in Whitechapel, dubbed by the popular press

as the work of Jack the Ripper, are the talk

of Victorian London. There are freemasons,

conspiracies and plots at the highest level of

the establishment, but for Holmes, there is a

uniquely personal element to this investigation.

WWW.TALKING-SCARLET.CO.UK


Captioned & Audio Described Performance

Sat 08 Aug at 14.00 TBC.

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We still have some spaces available in our 500 club? It’s only £5 per month to join and you’ll be in the draw to win £500 every month! Find out more on our website or speak to our box office team.

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John Muir Rhapsody in GreenONETOUCH THEATRE

SAT 13 JUN 20.00SEAT PRICE £14.00



11+

By Mike Maran

Directed by Patrick Sandford

John Muir was born in Dunbar in 1838. When he

was 11 years old he left Scotland behind and moved

with his family to the USA. Years later, he explored

the forests and glaciers of the Pacific North West

and inspired environmental thinking all over the

world. He discovered Yosemite in California and in

1903 President Theodore Roosevelt came to visit

him there. Roosevelt’s time with Muir is the longest

visit ever paid by a serving American President to a

private citizen. After his return, Roosevelt made an

executive order establishing Yosemite as a National

Park. Muir’s glacial explorations also led him to

Alaska where he became friends with Samuel Hall

Young. In this moving new drama, Young, played by

Mike Maran, remembers the life of his friend and his

love for the wilderness.

WWW.MIKEMARAN.COM

If you are familiar with Mike Maran’s work (Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, The Little World of Don Camillo, A Funny Valentine) you’ll love this. If you haven’t seen Mike before you will be spellbound. Maran is a mesmeric storyteller.THE STAGE

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Whisky Galore / Uisge-Beatha gu LeòrONETOUCH THEATRE

MON 11 MAY 19.30 SEAT PRICE £12.00



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A new, Gaelic adaptation of the novel Whisky Galore by Compton MacKenzie

Adapted for the stage by Iain Finlay MacLeod

Directed by Guy Hollands

World War II and the islands of Great Todday and Little

Todday are suffering from a distinct lack of whisky, but

things change dramatically when a ship runs aground

with 50 thousand cases of whisky!This new version of

the much-loved, whimsical comedy (made famous by the

1949 Ealing film) features a host of colourful characters

and, naturally, whisky galore.

Presented by the National Theatre of Scotland, Robhanis

and A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Òran Mór.

Please note Whisky Galore

will be performed almost

entirely in Gaelic, with

English subtitles

RAPTURE THEATRE COMPANY

All My SonsEMPIRE THEATRE

MON 07 – WED 09 SEP 20.00SEAT PRICE £18.00


U18s & STUDENTS £10.00


To celebrate the centenary of Arthur Miller’s birth

Rapture Theatre, in association with The Beacon in

Greenock, 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 planting 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 tension of a taut thriller, All My Sons is

a powerful drama that crackles with emotion and

excitement!

WWW.RAPTURETHEATRE.CO.UK

Supported by Creative Scotland.

BSL Interpreted & Captioned Performance Wed 09 Sep at 20.00 TBC.

Discount of £5 when purchasing a ticket for Rapture Theatre Company’s

production of another Arthur Miller classic - The Last Yankee (THU 05 NOV)WWW.NATIONALTHEATRESCOTLAND.COM

Join the conversation: #WhiskyGalore

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KIDDER

Normal/MadnessONETOUCH THEATRE

TUE 05 MAY 20.00SEAT PRICE £10.00



Our mothers always remain the strangest, craziest people we’ve ever met

MARGUERITE DURAS

Kirsty’s mother is inappropriate, embarrassing

and definitely unusual. For 25 years Kirsty

accepted crazy as conventional. All mothers

are slightly insane, right? But Kirsty’s mother

isn’t like all mothers... if you’re raised in

madness who tells you what’s normal?

Based on a true story, this solo show is a

frank, funny and deeply touching tale of

Kirsty McKenzie and her schizophrenic

mother. Join Kirsty as she attempts to

distinguish her mother from the madness, the

one subject no one wants to mention.

WWW.KIDDER.ORG.UK/NORMALMADNESS

Honest, moving & captures the complex interplay of duty and freedom and family

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The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn MonroeONETOUCH THEATRE

SUN 10 MAY 19.30SEAT PRICE £14.00

REDUCED RATE £12.00


Written and directed by Elton Townend Jones

Monroe as we’ve never seen her before: 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.

WWW.DYADPRODUCTIONS.COM

From the company that brought you

Female Gothic, Austen’s Women and I, Elizabeth.

Simply stunning HHHHH REPORTER

Spellbinding THE CARRICK

Black is the Color of My VoiceONETOUCH THEATRE




12+

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.

Part of a UK wide tour following sold-out

performances in Shanghai, New York and the

Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

WWW.APPHIACAMPBELL.COM

Campbell may wear Simone’s trademark head wrap and sing some of her best-known songs, but her performance goes beyond mere impersonation.

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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.

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SOLAR BEAR

Kind of SilenceONETOUCH THEATRE

SUN 06 SEP 19.30SEAT PRICE £14.00


U18s £7.00


14+

Devised and directed by Danny Krass

Design by Kai Fischer

Kind of Silence explores senses and the way we

communicate. The ‘silence’ represents not only

something we hear, but something we experience.

This production addresses the nature of sensory

experiences and the exploration of music in a deaf

context is central to the performance.

Danny Krass and Kai Fischer use new technologies

so that deaf and hearing performers feel the same

vibrations and rhythms that inspire this visual and

physical performance.

Accessible to deaf and hearing audiences.

WWW.SOLARBEAR.ORG.UK

Anything but unremarkable HHHHH THREE WEEKS

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BIRDS OF PARADISE

Crazy JaneONETOUCH THEATRE

THU 04 JUN 20.00SEAT PRICE £12.00



14+

by Nicola McCartney

Directed by Garry Robson

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, cordially

invites you to the living museum of pathology, the

Versailles of pain...The Salpêtrière Asylum.

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.

With an original score by Scottish hip hop artists

Hector Bizerk, Crazy Jane is a spectacular dance

theatre event.

Crazy Jane will have embedded BSL and audio

description in the style of the production.

They call me patient, they call me subject, they call

me crazy, they call me special. That’s not my name.

That’s not my name

WWW.BIRDSOFPARADISETHEATRE.CO.UK

Rapid DepartureONETOUCH THEATRE

FRI 22 MAY 20.00SEAT PRICE £12.00


U18s £8.00


The surrounding area has been hit by a freak

flood and the locals (the audience) are guided

to the safety of the Village Hall, the designated

Emergency Rest Centre.

Environmental calamities are on the increase

and extreme weather conditions can arise at

any moment. The question is, how would we

all cope? Plunged into the fraught world of the

rural Rest Centre, the evacuees and officials

grapple with the ever-deepening crisis both

outside the Hall - and in!

In this evening of immersive comedy, our five

characters are desperately trying to keep their

heads above water as the Emergency Plan is

swept away before their very eyes!

From the writers of The Accidental Death

of an Accordionist, The Wedding, Watching

Bluebottles, From These Parts, Be Silent or Be

Killed and Whisky Kisses.

Funded by Creative Scotland and

sponsored by SEPA.

WWW.RIGHTLINES.NET

Alan Ayckbourn’s Table MannersEMPIRE THEATRE

THU 30 APR & FRI 01 MAY 20.00SEAT PRICE £19.00


GROUPS 6+ £14.00

GROUPS 10+ £14.00 PLUS BUY 9 TICKETS GET THE 10TH TICKET FREE


Alan Ayckbourn’s comic masterpiece is probably

the funniest of his famous Norman Conquests

trilogy and follows six characters and a tangle

of relationships over the course of a summer’s

weekend in a country house. Ayckbourn focuses

his inimitable, sharp, acerbic wit to reveal the

secrets, lies and deception, which bubble beneath

the surface of family relationships.


Fur Coat and Magic KnickersONETOUCH THEATRE

WED 17 JUN 19.30SEAT PRICE £11.00

REDUCED RATE £9.00


A one woman comedy drama from the team who

brought you Stick Granny on the Roof Rack

Pensioner Maggie is a compulsive shopper with

more cards than Hallmark. She just needs to BUY,

BUY, BUY! But why has she got her eye on that

store detective? Personal shopper Jenny is at

breaking point. Her job is to SELL, SELL, SELL

but she’s got second hand Rose to contend with.

Rose has a hot date for her daughter’s wedding

but she refuses to get into those Magic Knickers.

When alarm bells start ringing, all three women

find themselves having the adventure of a

lifetime. Will they ever be the same again?

Written by award winning playwright Rona Munro

Performed by award winning actress Fiona Knowles

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Paul Merton’s Impro ChumsEMPIRE THEATRE



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Impro chums is back!

Paul Merton, one of the UK’s best-loved performers,

and his world renowned Impro Chums, Mike

McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki

Webster create a new and unique comedy show,

based entirely on suggestions from the audience

using their own finely honed improvisational skills

and an almost manic compulsion to show off.

WWW.PAULMERTON.COM

You could see this every night and never tire of it...they continue to be the finest exponents of the improv art. DAILY MIRROR

Few can go comedy commando as well as this bunch EVENING STANDARD

Reginald D. Hunter – The Man Who Attempted To Do As Much As SuchEMPIRE THEATRE

SUN 14 JUN 20.00SEAT PRICE £25.00


18+

Following sell-out tours of the UK

and Australia and critically acclaimed

debut tours of New Zealand and

Scandinavia Reginald returns to

Inverness with his own unique blend

of humour.

WWW.REGINALDDHUNTER.COM

A dangerously funny man, he keeps skilfully steering the audience into morally challenging territory. INDEPENDENT

A refreshingly ruminative, searingly honest comedy style. TELEGRAPH

Timandra Harkness presents Brainsex ONETOUCH THEATRE

WED 20 MAY 20.00SEAT PRICE £12.00


U18s £8.00


14+

According to some brain scientists, men read

maps better than women but women read

emotions better than men. Is the secret of

human behaviour inside our skulls?

Featuring Socrates the rat and electric shock

treatments, Brainsex is a thought provoking

yet irreverent mix of comedy, video, songs,

gameshow and live experiments.

If you’re looking for a night out that’s a little

bit different then look no further.

Supported by Wellcome Trust.

WWW.BRAINSEXCOMEDY.COM

Harkness is great at jokes as well as scientific jargon... a spectacularly entertaining exercise for the brain, it’s a winner.BATH COMEDY FESTIVAL

Made In Ilva - The Contemporary HermitONETOUCH THEATRE

A masterpiece of physical theatre exploring the

impact of the biggest steelworks in Europe on

the environment and surrounding population.

The performance is a perfect combination of

extreme physical actions, sounds that become

obsessive rhythms, original music, vocals and video

projections. From an original script based on real-

life testimonies and poems from the workers at the

ILVA steel plant in Taranto, Made in Ilva is performed

in English and adapted from the multi award

winning Italian production.

FRI 29 MAY 20.00 SEAT PRICE £10.00

U18s £8.00

EDEN COURT DANCE CLASS ATTENDEES £5.00


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Mark MorrissONETOUCH THEATRE

FRI 08 MAY 20.00SEAT PRICE £12.00 (ON THE DAY)

ADVANCE TICKET £10.00


Can it really be twenty years since Mark Morriss

first shimmied into our lives as singer with The

Bluetones?

Apparently so. But thirteen hit singles including

No 2 hit Slight Return and three Top Ten albums

later, his ability to sieve poetry from the colander

of everyday life remains unique. In recent times

Mark has been busying himself with some of

his side projects and collaborations, including

playing rhythm guitar for The Maypoles, plus the

studio and touring band of Matt Berry (IT Crowd,

Toast Of London, House Of Fools) as well as

recording a new album.

WWW.MARKMORRISSMUSIC.CO.UK

Simon Fowler’s MerrymouthONETOUCH THEATRE

THU 14 MAY 20.00SEAT PRICE £15.00


WWW.MERRYMOUTH.NET

Featuring Ocean Colour Scene songwriter

and vocalist Simon Fowler alongside Dan

Sealey & Adam Barry, three piece folk band

Merrymouth are on tour once more. Don’t

miss them as they entertain with highlights

from their first album as well as tracks from

their latest album, Wenlock Hill.

Beautiful and Majestic CHRIS EVANS, BBC RADIO 2

Des Clarke: The Trouble With Being DesONETOUCH THEATRE

SAT 23 MAY 20.00SEAT PRICE £14.00



16+

Gorbals boy Des Clarke comes to Eden Court

with a full-length version of his 2014 Edinburgh

Fringe sell out show.

The award-winning stand up comedian first

appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe as a teenager

and has since travelled the world with his warm

and offbeat brand of humour, gaining fans and

critical acclaim along the way. In his latest show,

Des reveals he is at a crossroads in life and has

some things he needs to get off his chest. This

time it’s personal. All part of the Trouble With

Being Des.

WWW.DESCLARKE.COM

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Gary Little: The Thing IsONETOUCH THEATRE




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The next big thing in Scottish comedy, Gary

Little is a master storyteller with a gift to

turn mundane, everyday experiences into

pure comedy gold. From death to depression

and dogs to Abba, all the classics are here.

Despite his imposing physical presence -

a 6’ 2” skinhead - Gary has an incredibly

warm, personable style. Combine that with

his unflinching honesty and openness, with

just a hint of vulnerability, and audiences

everywhere fall in love with his easy charm.

WWW.BIGGARYLITTLE.CO.UK

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Dorec-a-belleONETOUCH THEATRE

SUN 31 MAY 20.00SEAT PRICE

£12.00 ON THE DAY

£10.00 IN ADVANCE


This exciting all female indie-pop band from

Inverness is fast gaining wide acclaim for their

four part harmonies, accomplished musicianship

and strong catchy songs. Since releasing the

single Listen dorec-a-belle have been selected

by the Sunday Herald as one of the top unsigned

bands in Scotland. With a unique line up of guitar,

sax, accordion and cello, dorec-a-belle have been

entertaining festival goers over the past few years

at Belladrum Festival, GoNorth, Jocktoberfest and

Wickerman to name but a few.

WWW.DOREC-A-BELLE.COM

Laura Cortese and the Dance CardsONETOUCH THEATRE

WED 13 MAY 20.00SEAT PRICE £12.50


U18s £8.00


Laura Cortese has a vision for her band’s sound: bold and

elegant, schooled in the lyrical rituals of folk music but

backed by grooves that alternately inspire Cajun two-

stepping and rock-n-roll hip swagger. These guys are not

easy to define but a quick listen to their music on Spotify

and a visit to their Facebook page will give you a real

sense of what they’re all about. We’re confident this is a

real hidden gem in our summer programme. If you like

Neko Case, Laura Marling, Camera Obscura, Rose Cousins,

Martha Wainwright, Rufus Wainwright etc then you already

have a lot in common with these guys. If you like ice cream,

vintage clothing and old kitschy records then you’re

practically related.WWW.LAURACORTESE.NET

With roots in the Great Lakes State of Michigan, Lindsay

Lou & the Flatbellys have been on the road almost non-

stop all over the USA since issuing their 2012 album,

Release Your Shrouds. That recording showcased the

band’s instrumental ingenuity, Lindsay Lou’s stunning

vocal range and self-penned material that has everyone

agreeing these guys are really special.

WWW.LINDSAYLOUMUSIC.COM

Wingin’ ItONETOUCH THEATRE

THU 30 JUL 20.00SEAT PRICE

£12.00 ON THE DAY

£10.00 IN ADVANCE


One of the most highly rated duos in the country,

Wingin’ It deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array

of acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly

between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop,

their performances are sure to capture the

imagination.

Having won a coveted Danny Kyle Award at Celtic

Connections, the duo have gone on to dazzle audi-

ences ever since. Recently they were commissioned

to write 10 minutes of new music to celebrate the

life of the renowned piper Gordon Duncan, which

was then performed to a sold out Perth Concert

Hall.

In 2013 the duo released their debut album For the

Many. Making full use of the recording studio, as

well as some of Scotlands most in-demand session

musicians, the project soon took on a life of its

own. It has received widespread acclaim from

musicians and critics alike.

Propelling the acoustic guitars and mandolin to

new levels of expression and excitement their

live show is at once an informal, life affirming and

memorable musical experience.

WWW.WINGINITDUO.COM

…they were a dazzling, jazzy, very funny, breath of fresh air. They left some traditionalist mouths hanging open, but the boys absolutely nailed it.STUART MORRISON, THE HERALD

Lindsay Lou & the FlatbellysONETOUCH THEATRE

SUN 19 JUL 20.00SEAT PRICE £12.50


U18s £8.00


Exciting - with a pulse and rhythm that sets them apart.AMERICANAUK

A second album would be very welcome indeed.THE SUNDAY HERALD

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The KilkennysEMPIRE THEATRE



Renowned for their musicianship

and vocal abilities, The Kilkennys

featuring Davey Cashin, Rob

Campion, Tommy Mackey

and Davey Long have gained

a reputation for revitalising

traditional Irish music by adding

their own touch of passion and

youthful energy. The lads have

toured all over Ireland, Europe,

the Middle East and the States

and are delighted to now be

bringing their brand of Irish music

to the UK.

WWW.THEKILKENNYS.COM

Double Grammy award winning musician, Albert

Lee has worked with some of the world’s top artists

including Emmylou Harris, The Everly Brothers,

Dolly Parton and Eric Clapton. Joining Albert on

stage will be his multi talented band, Hogan’s

Heroes. Formed almost 30 years ago, specifically to

back Albert, they have become one of the tightest

units in music.

WWW.ALBERTLEEANDHOGANSHEROES.COM

Albert Lee & Hogan’s HeroesONETOUCH THEATRE

TUE 19 MAY 20.00SEAT PRICE £23.00



The FureysEMPIRE THEATRE




Legends of Irish music and song, The

Fureys, have been entertaining audiences

worldwide for 37 years and are renowned

for classic songs such as, 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. Along with all their

hits, they will also be including songs from

their new album The Times they are a

Changing.

WWW.THEFUREYS.COM

Christine Bovill’s PiafONETOUCH THEATRE



U18s £5.00


Award-winning songwriter

Christine Bovill threads

her remarkable journey in

the world of French Song

with the life and works of

Edith Piaf. No glamour. No

gimmicks. No pretence.

Nothing but a voice, singing

of life’s triumphs and

tragedies. PIAF is both a

personal narrative and a

powerful musical homage

to one of France’s most

endearing icons.

WWW.CHRISTINEBOVILL.COM

Derek RyanEMPIRE THEATRE

SAT 09 MAY 19.30

LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING!

Something that will stay with you for the rest of your life.SUNDAY TIMES

Bovill’s voice is remarkable, note-perfect and deftly achieving the husky, trembling vibrato needed to carry these songs.BELFAST TELEGRAPH

Bovill’s incarnation of Piaf is too astonishingly perfect, her voice tails off delicately like a spider’s thread to devastating effect.FEST MAG

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YAMATO The Drummers of JapanEMPIRE THEATRE

Yamato are master performers. They take the ancient art of Taiko

drumming and bring it bang up-to-date in an exhilarating display of

expertise and athleticism that has thrilled audiences worldwide. The

sheer physical strength and dynamic movement of the drummers

is as impressive as the music in this visually spectacular and highly

entertaining show.

WWW.YAMATODRUMMERS.COM

Soweto Spiritual SingersEMPIRE THEATRE

WED 22 JUL 20.00SEAT PRICE £16.00


U18s £8.00

GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 GET 11TH TICKET FREE


The internationally acclaimed, Grammy

Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir come

to Inverness for the first time, having been

favourites at the Edinburgh Fringe in recent

years. Experience the Soweto Spiritual

Singers unique and inspirational programme

of tribal, traditional and popular African

gospel, sung in the many languages of South

Africa. It is a kaleidoscope of colour and

movement, perfect for the whole family.

WWW.SOWETOSPIRITUALSINGERS.COM

Local Support: Fèis Chataibh



U18s £16.00

GROUPS 10+ BUY 9 TICKETS GET 10TH FREE


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Tommy Smith & Brian KellockONETOUCH THEATRE

SUN 28 JUN 20.00

SEAT PRICE £12.00


U18s £5.00

BUY A TICKET TO SNJO: ALBA – SONGS OF SCOTLAND AND GET £2.00 OFF


Tommy Smith and Brian Kellock are two of the

UK’s leading jazz musicians. In concert they

make sublime music spontaneously for the

audience, playing with passion, tenderness,

soulfulness and humour and at all times

practising the art of communication. As much

a double act in their between-song banter

as they are in musical conversation, they are

seriously good players who play serious music

and yet they entertain and share the obvious

fun they derive from their partnership as

musicians and friends.

WWW.TOMMY-SMITH.CO.UK/TS/ TOMMY-SMITH-BRIAN-KELLOCK

SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH EDDI READER

Alba – Songs of ScotlandEMPIRE THEATRE

SUN 21 JUN 19.30 SEAT PRICE £19.00


SNJO YOUTH CARD HOLDERS (16-25 YRS) £5.00

U16s FREE BUT TICKETED


The SNJO are joined by the wonderful Eddi

Reader to richly re-imagine Scotland through

uplifting music, evocative song and a truly

unmistakable Scottish voice. It’s Eddi’s ability

to embed emotion deep within her songs and

performances that really sets her apart from

her peers. She delivers traditional tunes with

the same vigour and spellbinding passion she

would with more contemporary songs. Also, her

relationship with jazz has been a long one, and it

features more prominently in her repertoire than

is commonly appreciated.

WWW.SNJO.CO.UK

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The Chicago Blues BrothersEMPIRE THEATRE

SAT 11 JUL 19.30SEAT PRICE £23.50


Following their massively

successful international Sweet

Home Chicago tour, The Chicago

Blues Brothers return to the

UK with their brand-new action

packed show!

Celebrating over 30 years of the

Blues Brothers phenomenon,

this non-stop revue is packed

with over 2 hours of the very

best Blues, Motown & Soul music

from both of The Blues Brothers

movies - and plenty of laughs too!

Join us for an unforgettable

evening of entertainment and

don’t forget your Pork Pie hats

and sunglasses!

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Blas Grand Finale Òran: A celebration of the songs of RunrigEMPIRE THEATRE

Luke Daniels – Tribute to William Hannah ONETOUCH THEATRE

MON 25 MAY 19.30SEAT PRICE £13.00



William Hannah was Scotland’s leading

accordionist in the 1920s. A prolific recording

artist and a celebrated bandleader, he was a

major influence on Jimmy Shand’s music but,

until now, his contribution to Scottish music has

largely been forgotten.

This exciting new project will see celebrated

virtuoso melodeon player Luke Daniels bring

Hannah’s music back to life.

Delivered in partnership with Creative Scotland,

Royal Conservatoire Scotland and Greentrax

Recordings

WWW.LUKEDANIELSMUSIC.COM

SAT 12 SEP 19.30SEAT PRICE £18.00

Over 60s £15.00

U18s £5.00

FAMILY TICKET (2 ADULTS & 2 UNDER 18s) £40.00

WWW.BLAS-FESTIVAL.COM

Tha buaidh mhòr air a bhith aig Runrig

air ceòl na Gàidhlig san fharsaingeachd

agus air òrain Ghàidhlig gu sònraichte

agus cluinnear na h-òrain aig Calum is

Ruairidh Dòmhnallach gu math tric aig

còmhlain agus còisirean. Bidh Blas a’

cruinneachadh seinneadairean is luchd-

ciùil iomraiteach airson subhachas a

dhèanamh air na h-òrain aig Runrig.

Blas is gathering together a

collection of fine Gaelic singers and

musicians, together with young Fèis

participants, to celebrate the Gaelic

songs of Runrig, written by Calum

and Rory MacDonald. Featuring the

talents of Julie Fowlis, Cathie

Ann MacPhee and Mànran.WWW.THEBLUESBROTHERS.CO.UK

Official UK No.1 Winner of the National

Tribute Awards 2013THE AGENTS ASSOCIATION

Budapest Cafe Orchestra – The Gaelic ChroniclesONETOUCH THEATRE



Led by jazz violin superstar Christian

Garrick The Budapest Café Orchestra

play traditional folk and gypsy

flavoured music from across the

Balkans and Russia. Evoking vivid

images of Tzigane fiddle maestros,

Budapest café life and gypsy

campfires, a show by the BCO will

make you want to book that holiday

down the Danube!

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WWW.BUDAPESTCAFEORCHESTRA.CO.UK

Chris Stout & Catriona McKayONETOUCH THEATRE




Aly Bain & Phil CunninghamEMPIRE THEATRE

SAT 29 AUG 20.00SEAT PRICE £20.50


Phil & Aly have been

entertaining audiences and

leading us in the dance on

the BBC’s live Hogmanay

show for over two decades.

Their mastery of fiddle and

accordion combined with their

hilarious banter continues to

delight audiences everywhere

and seeing them live is a truly

unforgettable experience.

WWW.PHILANDALY.COM

BreabachONETOUCH THEATRE




WWW.BREABACH.COM

Breabach unite the thrilling talents of Calum

MacCrimmon, Ewan Robertson, James Mackenzie,

Megan Henderson and James Lindsay. Froots

magazine has described them as magnificent live and

they really are. Come along and see for yourself.

Nominated Best Group -

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014

Live Act of the Year -

MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2013

Cream of the HighlandsEMPIRE THEATRE




For One Night OnlyA wonderful evening of entertainment with the City of

Inverness Youth Pipe Band, Leonard Brown & Malcolm Ross

as well as Button Box Gathering favourites, Jim Mackay’s

Scottish Dance Band.

Host for the evening will be the ever popular

John The Prof Matheson.

All profits go to the City of Inverness Youth Pipe Band.

Breabach once again displayed all the artfulness, ambition and imagination that set them so decisively apart from the pack.HHHH SCOTSMAN

Performing brand new music from

their forth-coming album Chris and

Catriona are creating music that

lives with the listener long after the

concert is over. Their unique brand

of music, inspired by the traditions

of Shetland and Scotland, has seen

them impress audiences all over

the world. For one night only and

in the intimate atmosphere of the

OneTouch come and hear for your-

self what all the fuss is about.

WWW.MCKAYSTOUTMUSIC.CO.UK

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Richard Durrant – Cycling Music Lap 2ONETOUCH THEATRE




WWW.RICHARD-DURRANT.COM

After last year’s successful 1,500 mile, 36 concert,

Cycling Music tour, the UK’s busiest, most entertaining,

virtuoso guitarist is back in the saddle.

This year Durrant will pedal up to 100 miles between

gigs carrying everything by bicycle. The show features

Bach’s mighty Chaconne and Durrant’s Cycling Music for

guitar, sequencers and pre-recorded bicycles.

The fitter than usual guitarist will be carrying his ukulele

to perform works by Bach. Richard, producer of The

Secret of Life by The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain,

is something of a uke specialist.

Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm BoysONETOUCH THEATRE

WED 19 AUG 19.30SEAT PRICE £14.00



Gordie and the Boys are great players, sharp songwriters, invigorating company...not to mention the nifty dancing. Frankly, what’s not to like?

MARK RADCLIFFE BBC RADIO 2

ScochaONETOUCH THEATRE




Scottish Folk ‘n’ Roll! Original

Scottish songs combined with

new, dynamic arrangements of

well-known Scottish Classics,

peppered with banter, fun, and

the feel good factor.

Tickets selling fast!

WWW.SCOCHA.CO.UK

Fiddler in the LoopONETOUCH THEATRE

SAT 25 JUL 20.00SEAT PRICE £13.00



If ever someone deserved the nickname Crazy

Legs, it’s Gordie MacKeeman. His thrilling dance

style mixed with great close harmony bluegrass

vocals, alongside Peter Cann’s blistering guitar

solos and the lively multi-instrumental talents of

Thomas Webb and Mark Geddes, make for an

unforgettable live experience.

Join us for a serving of old-time roots music with

an energy level that practically yanks you out of

your seat.

An orchestra of just one! Italian born violin wizard

Luca Ciarla owns the stage with his fiddle, his voice

and a few toy instruments. With a loop pedal he

plays layers of music over each other, creating an

astonishing orchestral texture. Music by L. Ciarla, D.

Reinhardt, The Beatles, P. Conte and Traditional.

In collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute

of Edinburgh.

WWW.VIOLIPIANO.IT/ARTISTS/LUCA-CIARLA

WWW.GORDIEMACKEEMAN.COM

…a magical acoustic seduction where everybody can find familiar influences…from genuine folk to sophisticated jazz. VERA LISI, IL FATTO QUOTIDIANO (ITALY)

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Between the Lines A Celebration of the Singer/Songwriter Genre

Gigs, Workshops, Open Mic Session, Q&A

Karine PolwartONETOUCH THEATRE

FRI 03 JUL 20.00 SEAT PRICE £15.00


Karine draws from folk music’s long tradition

while keeping pace with the ceaselessly changing

times. Her songs deal with humanity in all its many

guises - tenderness, triumph and sorrow. Perhaps

most frequently she deals in spare, unsentimental

empathy, often with those who have been dealt

the least playable hands in the game of life.

For me, says Polwart, music is one of the most

powerful ways of making sense of the world. It’s

for celebrating, grieving, sharing, wondering.

Nothing inspires me more than the realisation

that any one of my songs means something to

someone else.

WWW.KARINEPOLWART.COM

Songwriting Workshop with Karine PolwartMACLEAN ROOM

SAT 04 JUL 10.30 – 11.30£10.00


Limited to 20 places this is a terrific opportunity

for budding singer/songwriters to hopefully learn

something new and at the same time get some

top tips from Karine. Do you ever struggle to

think of lyrics? Don’t know what to do with all the

songs you’ve written? Suffer from stage fright?

This is your chance to ask for some advice from

the best.

Withered Hand and Malcolm Middleton Double-BillONETOUCH THEATRE

This exciting brand new two day event features acclaimed singer/songwriters Karine Polwart, Withered Hand, Malcolm Middleton and Findlay Napier. Over the two days we’ll have gigs, song writing workshops and an open mic session where, if you impress the small panel of judges, you could be chosen to open the Saturday night gig as support act.

For updates and additions to the programme please like the Eden Court facebook page, follow Eden Court on twitter and keep checking the Eden Court Website.

ONETOUCH THEATRE & MACLEAN ROOM

FRI 03 & SAT 04 JULONE CONCERT £15.00

TWO CONCERTS £26.00

WORKSHOPS £10.00


Illustrated Songwriting Talk with Findlay NapierMACLEAN ROOM

SAT 04 JUL 13.30 – 15.00£10.00


For something a little bit different don’t miss this

unique event. It can best be described as a bit of a

gig, a bit of a Q&A and a bit of a chat with one of

Scotland’s finest musicians & songwriters, Findlay

Napier. Findlay is well known as the host of Celtic

Connections late night sessions and made his name

touring and recording with Scottish folk band Back

of the Moon.

WWW.FINDLAYNAPIER.COM

Full of earthy humour, hopeless love and biting satire FOLK RADIO UK

Open Mic SessionMACLEAN ROOM

SAT 04 JUL 16.00 – 17.30 FREE BUT TICKETED

We’re really hoping this open mic session will be packed with

singer/ songwriters just itching for the chance to impress our small

panel of judges at this informal gathering. One act will be chosen

as the support act that will open the Withered Hand and Malcolm

Middleton gig later that evening. There are limited slots for the open

mic so make sure you arrive early and add your name to the list!

Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and songwriter

who achieved success in the late 1990s as one half

of the Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap.

Over the course of 10 years they released 6 critically

acclaimed studio albums and toured most of the

world, before splitting amicably in 2006. Malcolm is

currently working on his 6th solo album as well as

having just finished the 2nd Human Don’t Be Angry

LP. He’ll be performing highlights from his previous

albums as well as new songs from the forthcoming

2015 album.

SAT 04 JUL 20.00 SEAT PRICE £15.00


Withered Hand is the nom de plume of Edinburgh-

based singer-songwriter Dan Wilson, who started

writing songs almost ten years ago during a period

of reflection following the birth of his first child and

the death of a close friend. Alongside activity with

his band, Dan is also a well-travelled solo musician

with a cult following. This year saw the release

of his strident second album ‘New Gods’ which

propelled Withered Hand into the charts, featuring

appearances by friends, luminaries and supporters

from the Scottish music scene, from Belle &

Sebastian to Frightened Rabbit to The Vaselines

and beyond.

WWW.WITHEREDHAND.COM

WWW.MALCOLMMIDDLETON.CO.UK

One of the finest singer- songwriters in Britain THE GUARDIAN

Between the Lines is a new event for 2015 and is a collaboration between Eden Court and local music promoter Steve Robertson.

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THU 14 MAY 20.00 SIMON FOWLER’S MERRYMOUTH page 15FRI 15 MAY 19.30 CHRIS STOUT AND CATRIONA MACKAY page 25FRI 15 MAY 20.00THE FUREYS page 19SUN 17 MAY 19.30BARROWLAND BALLET: WHITEOUT page 41SUN 17 MAY 20.00PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS page 13TUE 19 MAY 19.30 ENO LIVE: PIRATES OF PENZANCE page 48 & 49 TUE 19 MAY 20.00ALBERT LEE & HOGAN’S HEROES page 18WED 20 MAY 20.00 TIMANDRA HARKNESS PRESENTS BRAINSEX page 12FRI 22 MAY 19.30 WORBEY & FARRELL page 47FRI 22 MAY 20.00 RAPID DEPARTURE page 10SAT 23 MAY 20.00 DES CLARKE page 14SUN 24 MAY 20.00 BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY VOICE page 9MON 25 MAY 19.30 LUKE DANIELS: TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM HANNAH page 23TUE 26 MAY 19.30 SNOW WHITE ON ICE page 40WED 27 MAY 19.30 SNOW WHITE ON ICE page 40THU 28 MAY 13.30 & 19.30 SNOW WHITE ON ICE page 40THU 28 MAY 20.00 NIALL MCCANN - ADVENTURE: RED IN TOOTH AND CLAW page 50FRI 29 MAY 20.00 SNOW WHITE ON ICE page 40FRI 29 MAY 20.00 MADE IN ILVA - THE CONTEMPORARY HERMIT page 12SAT 30 MAY 11.00-16.00 HIGHLAND & MORAY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL page 53SAT 30 MAY 13.30 & 19.30 SNOW WHITE ON ICE page 40

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THU 04 JUN 19.15 SCOTTISH OPERA: IL TROVATORE page 42THU 04 JUN 20.00 CRAZY JANE page 10FRI 05 JUN 20.00 THRILL ME: THE LEOPOLD & LOEB STORY page 45SAT 06 JUN 19.15 SCOTTISH OPERA: IL TROVATORE page 42SAT 06 JUN 20.00 SCOOTY & THE SKYHOOKS page 56TUE 09 JUN 19.30 NTS: YER GRANNY page 2 & 3WED 10 JUN 19.30 NTS: YER GRANNY page 2 & 3WED 10 JUN 20.00 BUDAPEST CAFE ORCHESTRA page 22THU 11 JUN 19.30 NTS: YER GRANNY page 2 & 3THU 11 JUN 20.00 RICHARD DURRANT: CYCLING MUSIC LAP 2 page 26FRI 12 JUN 19.30 NTS: YER GRANNY page 2 & 3SAT 13 JUN 19.30NTS: YER GRANNY page 2 & 3SAT 13 JUN 20.00 JOHN MUIR RHAPSODY IN GREEN page 7SUN 14 JUN 15.00 THE EDIBLES page 37SUN 14 JUN 20.00 REGINALD D. HUNTER page 13MON 15 JUN 11.00 THE EDIBLES (RELAXED PERFORMANCE) page 37WED 17 JUN 19.30 FUR COAT AND MAGIC KNICKERS page 11WED 17 JUN 20.00THE KILKENNYS page 19THU 18 JUN 20.00CHRISTINE BOVIL’S PIAF page 18FRI 19 JUN FROM 09.00 ONWARDSINVERNESS PROVINCIAL MOD 2015 page 57SAT 20 JUN FROM 09.00 ONWARDSINVERNESS PROVINCIAL MOD 2015 page 57SAT 20 JUN 11.00 TFX: MAGICAL ADVENTUTRES page 54SAT 20 JUN 14.30 & 19.30 TFX: THIS IS THE MOMENT page 54

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The Fisherman and his WifeTHU 13 AUG 17.30

An enchanted fish grants a fisherman

and his wife any wishes they ask for.

What can their wishes be? This lively

and popular show is a rollercoaster

journey from one wish to the next

but what happens when they ask for

the biggest wish of all? Come along

and find out!

Nicole & MartinBIG WHITE TENT IN EDEN COURT’S FRONT GARDEN.

WED 12 – SUN 16 AUGSEAT PRICE £12.00


U18’s £7.00

Treat the whole family to amazing acrobatic

fairytale theatre with Nicole and Martin as they

return to Inverness and pitch their magical

White Tent in Eden Court’s front garden. Their

enchanting performances captivate audiences of

all ages with stunning, unforgettable and virtuoso

masterpieces. Inside their glowing White Tent,

stories, acrobats and gingerbread swirl around

you and familiar tales jump irresistibly to life. Four

award-winning shows combine theatre, music,

song, dance, juggling, acrobatics, laughter and

goosebumps. For the whole family, adults and

teenagers too. Back by popular demand, including

the French crêpes! - don’t miss them!

WWW.NICOLE-ET-MARTIN.CH

The Fisherman & His Friend

BSL Interpreted Performance Thu 13 Aug at 17.30 Hansel & Gretel

BSL Interpreted Performance Thu 16 Aug at 12.00

Hansel & GretelWED 12 AUG 15.00 SUN 16 AUG 12.00

Hansel and Gretel have been

abandoned in the dark forest.

Hungry and cold, they meet a

very welcoming old woman,

who turns out to be not so

nice after all and they find

themselves in a sticky fix. But

Gretel has a clever plan and

might need your help. Nicole &

Martin’s award-winning version

of this favourite tale is packed

with delightful surprises.

The Girl With No HandsFRI 14 AUG 19.30

One morning a king sees a

maiden in his garden eating

a pear from his favourite

tree. She has lost everything,

even her own hands, due to

a terrible pact that her very

foolish father made. This

amazing story is told with

breathtaking skill, humour,

beauty (and a tightrope) The Bremen Town MusiciansSAT 15 AUG 11.00

A donkey, a dog, a cat and

a rooster set off for Bremen,

where they plan to start a

new life as town musicians.

But on the path through the

forest they discover a robber’s

hideout. Will they ever make it

to Bremen? And how on earth

will Nicole and Martin manage

to play eight characters all at

once?

TICKET DEAL - BUY TICKETS FOR ONE SHOW AND EACH SUBSEQUENT SHOW IS £9.00 AND FOR U18s £5.00


Age 6+ ( except The Bremen Town Musicians which is

suitable for Under 5s)

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Funbox - Pirates and PrincessesJoin the Funbox crew, Anya, Kevin, and Gary (formerly of the Singing

Kettle) as they set sail with Bonzo the Dog and a host of new friends in

this brand new swashbuckling show.

The magical Funbox has everything you need for a sing-along

adventure but it won’t open until you can find the special keys. Using an

old treasure map can you help find all the keys and still be home in time

for tea?

Everyone will love family favourite sing-along classics, Over The Irish

Sea, There Was a Princess Long Ago, My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean

and What Shall We Do with The Drunken Sailor and a host of brand new

songs too.

TUE 08 DEC 2015 – SUN 10 JAN 2016 SEAT PRICE £17.50 / DISCOUNT DATES £14.00*

SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS ALL PERFORMANCES £12.00 (£11.00 IF BOOKED BEFORE WED 01 JUL)

GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 TICKETS GET 11TH TICKET FREE (FULL-PRICED PERFORMANCES ONLY)

*DISCOUNT DATES: TUE 08 & WED 09 DEC 19.00, THU 10 DEC 13.30, WED 06 - SUN 10 JAN


Come and join us on a magical journey as we fly from

the streets of Inverness to Neverland in this fantastic

new panto for 2015. Can Wendy, Michael and John

help Peter Pan and the Lost Boys defeat the villainous

Captain Hook?

EMPIRE THEATRE

SAT 22 & SUN 23 AUG 12.00 & 15.00SEAT PRICE £12.50 (under 1s Free)

FAMILY SAVER £46.00

GROUPS 10+ £10.00 PLUS BUY 10 TICKETS GET THE 11TH TICKET FREE


WWW.FUNBOX.CO.UK

It’s Panto Time!Christmas doesn’t really start until there’s a pantomime on at Eden Court. PRESS & JOURNAL

Oh no it isn’t !Oh yes it is!

(well ok, maybe not yet but IT IS time to book tickets!)

EARLY-BIRD SHOUT OUT

Don’t forget Schools & Youth Groups can get £1.00

OFF each ticket if booked before Wed 01 Jul!

Peter PanEMPIRE THEATRE

Relaxed Performance Fri 08 Jan at 19.00

BSL Interpreted Performance Sun 23 Aug at 12.00.

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The Basil Brush ShowEMPIRE THEATRE

FRI 31 JUL 11.00 & 14.30SEAT PRICE £15.00

CHILDREN £13.00

FAMILY TICKET £46.00


BOOM BOOM!!

Basil Brush is Back...

Basil has celebrated over 50 years in entertainment

and The Basil Brush Show on BBC TV was watched

by millions of viewers every week for over a decade.

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 special-

ly written show packed with fun and excitement.

Come and join in the mayhem - A show for all the

family and you’ll also be able to meet Basil and Mr

Stephen after the show.

WWW.BASILBRUSH.COM

LOU BRODIE

Bounce ONETOUCH THEATRE - ON A BIG BOUNCY THING

MON 04 MAY 11.00 & 14.00SEAT PRICE £7.00


5-8 yrs

The EdiblesONETOUCH THEATRE

SUN 14 & MON 15 JUN SUN 14 15.00 MON 15 11.00 RELAXED PERFORMANCESEAT PRICE £7.00

RELAXED PERFORMANCE £5.00

SCHOOLS £5.00 (TEACHERS GO FREE)


3-7 yrs

suitable for children with additional support needs

Leap, bound, bump, jump and boomerang yourself into bounce: an

interactive dance and acrobatic performance that takes place on a

custom-built inflatable. This full body experience, created for young

audiences is performed by two acrobats with dance and parkour

expertise and features an original score created by Daniel Padden and

J.C. Marshall.

A beautifully crafted journey through the body’s physical capabilities

and a shameless, joyous celebration of bouncing.

Please note: the audience is seated on the bouncy inflatable and not

on a fixed seat. Wheelchair users must therefore be able to transfer.

The creators of The Pokey Hat and Little Ulla are

back with a tempting 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 along

with their cakes!

The Edibles is a show full of magical ingredients,

especially created for 3-7 year olds and children

with additional support needs. Mix together original

songs, physical comedy and loveable puppets and

young audiences are in for a tasty treat.

Produced by Platform and supported by

Creative Scotland.

WWW.GRINAGOG.CO.UK

A delightful, neatly-crafted show that has a gorgeous wee twist in its ratty tail.SUNDAY HERALD

WWW.IMAGINATE.ORG.UK

Dr Seuss’s Dr Seuss’s The Cat In The HatEMPIRE THEATRE

FRI 26 JUN – SUN 28 JUN FRI 26 JUN 16.00 SAT 27 JUN 10.00 & 13.30 SUN 28 JUN 11.30 & 14.30 SEAT PRICE £12.50

U18s £8.50

FAMILY TICKET £36.00


AGE SUITABLITY 3+

From the moment his tall, red-

and-white-striped hat appears

around the door, Sally and her

brother know that the cat in

the hat is the funniest, most

mischievous cat they have ever

met. With the trickiest of tricks

and craziest of ideas, he turns a

rainy afternoon into an amazing

adventure. But what will mum

find when she gets home? Based

on the much-loved book by Dr

Seuss. Originally produced by the

National Theatre.

BSL Interpreted Performance Sun 28 Jun at 11.30 TBC

Bounce is commissioned by Imaginate, produced by Platform and supported through the Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund.

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SCOTTISH BALLET

Double BillEMPIRE THEATRE

BRYAN ARIAS

Motion of Displacement - World PremiereWinner of the 6th Copenhagen

International Choreography

Competition in 2013, Bryan Arias is

a young American choreographer

at the start of an exciting career

that is sure to propel him to the

heights of his profession. Scottish

Ballet is delighted to be the first

company to bring his unique blend

of dance styles to the UK.

An exclusive commission from

Scottish Ballet, Motion of

Displacement will explore the

causes and effects of storytelling,

inspired by his own childhood

memories of his mother’s journey

from her native land in pursuit

of love.

JAVIER DE FRUTOS

Elsa Canasta - Scottish Ballet PremiereJavier de Frutos is a unique

figure in the world of dance with

a résumé that includes West

End musicals, a Turner Prize

nomination, Olivier and Critics’

Circle National Dance Awards,

music videos and a full length

ballet in collaboration with the

Pet Shop Boys.

Elsa Canasta is a dark, funny

and sexy evocation of the

music of Cole Porter. With a

touch of music hall magic, a

singer who will share the stage,

and breathtaking partnering;

Scottish Ballet dancers will be

having a ball and so will you!

This autumn the fabulous,

award-winning, scene-stealing

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte

Carlo (or The Trocks to their

friends), return… in size 12 pointe

shoes.

Hurtling through the classical

ballet repertoire with their

inimitable blend of skill, grace

and a wit as sharp as scissors en

pointe, The Trocks have been a

global phenomenon since they

formed in New York in 1974.

Dancers, including Ida

Nevasyneva and Olga

Supphozova, present a

programme which effortlessly

displays their startling technical

DANCE CONSORTIUM

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

One of the funniest evenings you’ll ever spend in the theatre. HHHHH TIME OUT

EMPIRE THEATRE

FRI 23 OCT 19.30SEAT PRICE £34.50/£31.00

U18s £17.00

GROUP 10+ £3.00 OFF


A hoot. The Trocks aren’t simply a bunch of guys with pins to burst the ballet bubble. They are also serious dancersHHHH THE GUARDIAN

FRI 02 OCT & SAT 03 OCT 19.30SEAT PRICE £20.00


U26s £10.00

GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 TICKETS GET 11TH FREE (applies to full price tickets only)

SCHOOLS £10.00 PLUS 1 TEACHER FOR EVERY 10 PUPILS GOES FREE


WWW.SCOTTISHBALLET.CO.UK

prowess and their no-less

extraordinary make-up skills.

Enjoy show-stopping Swan Lake

(Act II), Merce Cunningham-

inspired Patterns in Space,

Go For Barocco, a satire on

Balanchine’s choreography and

the UK premiere of Don Quixote.

As the darlings of the ballet

world, The Trocks combine

a genuine love of ballet with

parody and preening in their

laugh-a-minute shows that will

delight both The Trocks initiated

and ballet novices.

WWW.DANCECONSORTIUM.COM

Pre-show talk (focus on dance)

FRI 02 OCT | 18.30-19.00

MACLEAN ROOM

FREE BUT TICKETED

Post-show discussion

FRI 02 OCT

EMPIRE THEATRE

Swan Lake Act 230 minutes

Patterns in Space8 minutes

Go for Barocco14 minutes

Don Quixote35 minutes

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TUE 26 – SUN 31 MAY TUE 26 – SAT 30 EVE 19.30 THU 28, SAT 30 & SUN 31 MAT 13.30TUE 26 ALL TICKETS £17.00

WED 27 & THU 28 EVE £23.00 / £21.00 / £19.00

THU 28, SAT 30, SUN 31 MAT FRI 29 & SAT 30 EVE £27.00 / £24.00 / £22.00

REDUCED RATES £3.00 OFF ALL TICKETS (EXCEPT TUE 26)

U18s £16.00 ALL PERFORMANCES / ALL SEATS

GROUPS 10 + GET 11 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF 10

FAMILY TICKET £70.00 (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN) EACH EXTRA CHILD PAYS £16.00


5+

The world famous Russian Ice Stars are back at Eden Court

and this time they will take you on a magical journey to the

heart of the best loved fairy tale of all time, Snow White

on Ice.

The original story of an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, the

ultimate Prince Charming and a shiny red apple comes to life

on ice, with ballet, gymnastics and aerial aerobatics to create

a breathtaking and mesmerising experience.

This spell-binding show promises to be both lavish and

spectacular, dazzling with its sheer beauty and elegance

that will thrill the whole family.

WWW.RUSSIANICESTARS.COM

Snow White on IceEMPIRE THEATRE

BARROWLAND BALLET

WhiteoutONETOUCH THEATRE



U18s £6.00

EDEN COURT DANCE CLASS ATTENDERS £5.00


14+

Classical it ain’t, pure magic

it is - by the way.

Whiteout, a blizzard of falling snow

that severely reduces visibility.

In Whiteout acclaimed

choreographer Natasha Gilmore,

(Tiger, Glasgow Girls, The River)

explores bi-racial relationships

with honesty and humour. The

constellation of six dancers moves

from digital projection to live

performance, producing a visually

rich, dynamic dance theatre piece

informed by personal experiences.

Musical composition from Scottish

musician and novelist Luke

Sutherland, (Mogwai, Venus as a

Boy) and Candice Edmunds (Dragon,

The River) as dramaturg.

WWW.BARROWLANDBALLET.CO.UK

Workshop

SUN 17 MAY 13.00

Join dancers from

Barrowland Ballet as

they take you through a

dance workshop based on

their current production

Whiteout. The workshop

includes a free ticket to

the evening performance

in the OneTouch Theatre.

Spaces are very limited

so book in advance to

avoid disappointment.

No previous experience

necessary.

EDEN COURT FRIENDS save £2.00 on every ticket over £10 and get 10% off food & soft drinks.

Find out more on our website or speak to our box office team.

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Il trovatore EMPIRE THEATRE

THU 04 & SAT 06 JUN 19.15SEAT PRICE £54.00 / £44.00 / £38.00 / £24.50

REDUCED RATES £3.00 OFF

U26S £10.00 BOUGHT IN ADVANCE OF PERFORMANCE DAY

GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 TICKETS AND GET THE 11TH FREE

SCHOOL GROUPS 10+ £9.00 PLUS ONE TEACHER FREE FOR EVERY 10 PUPILS


When the infant son of Count di Luna falls ill after

a visit from a gypsy woman, she is burned at the

stake for witchcraft. Her daughter snatches the

Count’s child intending to kill him, but, mad with

grief, throws her own son onto the fire. Years later,

she has brought the Count’s son up as her own

and he and his elder brother, unaware of their

relationship, are rivals for the beautiful Leonora.

Jealousy, revenge, love and hate collide as the

opera crashes towards its unstoppable conclusion.

This restaging from director Martin Lloyd-Evans

conjures up all the superstition and fearfulness

of the Dark Ages. The stark, brooding lines of the

set stand in contrast to the blood and thunder of

Verdi’s music, providing a majestic backdrop for a

cast and chorus of over 50.

Unwrapped PerformanceFRI 05 JUN | 18.00-19.00 EMPIRE THEATRE FREE BUT TICKETED

Pre-performance talkSAT 06 JUN | 18.00-19.00 THE MACLEAN ROOM FREE BUT TICKETED

Full-blooded opera at its grandest, Verdi’s score

is pack with a dizzying succession of familiar

melodies, from the thrilling Anvil Chorus and

Manrico’s stirring ‘Di quella pira’ to the spine-

tingling Miserere. The cast features some of the

UK’s finest singers, including Roland Wood, Anne

Mason and Matthew Best, leading soprano Claire

Rutter and renowned Welsh tenor Gwyn Hughes

Jones. Tobias Ringborg conducts.

Conductor Derek Clark

Directed by Martin Lloyd-Evans

based on a design concept for the original production

Lighting Robert B Dickson

Fight Director Raymond Short

Movement Director Kally Lloyd-Jones

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

WWW.SCOTTISHOPERA.ORG.UK

The performance on Sat 06 Jun will be Audio Described. There will be a Touch Tour on Sat 06 Jun at 18.00

Mahler in Miniature ONETOUCH THEATRE



U26s £5.00


Scottish Chamber OrchestraEMPIRE THEATRE

SAT 02 MAY 20.00

Pre-concert talk 19.15

SEAT PRICE £27.50 / £25.00 / £22.00

REDUCED RATES £25.50/£23.00/£20.00

STUDENTS/UNWAGED/DISABLED/U26s £10.00

U18s £5.00

EDEN COURT FRIENDS DISCOUNT APPLIES TO

STANDARD & REDUCED SINGLE CONCERT PRICES

Stravinsky Concerto in E-Flat ‘Dumbarton Oaks’ (12’)

Britten Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge (25’)

Prokofiev arr Swensen Five Melodies (13’)

Barber Violin Concerto (25’)

Conductor / Violin Joseph Swensen

The sheer loveliness and passionate lyricism of Barber’s

Violin Concerto is superb. It has one of the most arresting

openings of any concerto - a great finale to this concert

of mid-20th century masterworks. Stravinsky and Brit-

ten wrote their works around the same time in the late

1930s, but otherwise they are chalk and cheese: Britten as

flamboyant and extrovert as Stravinsky is concentrated in

his jazzy baroque tribute to Bach. Swensen has a special

affection for Prokofiev’s Five Melodies. They started life

as songs, then became pieces for violin and piano - now

Swensen has orchestrated them and given a whole extra

dimension to these lovely miniatures.

WWW.SCO.ORG.UK

One of the most exciting and virtuosic local ensembles, the Mahler

Players have been bringing their mini versions of Gustav Mahler’s

greatest works to the Highlands for almost two years and have built

up a loyal following. In this, their first visit to Eden Court, they perform

two of Mahler’s best-loved song cycles. Also on the menu are Britten’s

early but already distinctive Sinfonietta and Pärt’s hypnotising Fratres,

famous for its use in the 2007 film There Will Be Blood. In their

first foray into contemporary music they work with dynamic young

Scottish composer Peter Longworth, currently a member of the

London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Young Composers’ Programme.

WWW.MAHLERPLAYERS.CO.UK

Britten Sinfonietta Op. 1

Mahler arr. Grossman

Rückert-Lieder

Longworth New Commission

Pärt Fratres

Mahler arr. Riehn

Kindertotenlieder

Mezzo-soprano Laura Kelly McInroy

Baritone Douglas Nairne

Conductor Tomas Leakey

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STARLIGHT MUSICAL THEATRE

OliverEMPIRE THEATRE

WED 12 – SAT 15 AUG WED 12 – SAT 15 EVE 19.30 SAT 15 AUG 14.30SEAT PRICE £25.00


U16s £19.00

GROUPS 10+ BUY 10 GET 11TH TICKET FREE (ONLY APPLIES TO NON-DISCOUNTED TICKETS)

FAMILY TICKET (TWO ADULTS, TWO CHILDREN) £75.00 / ANY ADDITIONAL U16s £19.00


This amateur production by arrangement with Musicscope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York.

Following on from their previous successes

(Jesus Christ Superstar, Seven Brides for Seven

Brothers and West Side Story), Starlight Musical

Theatre bring you Lionel Bart’s much-loved

musical OLIVER!

With a large talented cast from the Highland

area, professional set and a full orchestra,

Starlight aim to hit new heights with this

wonderful show.

Packed full of classics including, Got to Pick

a Pocket or Two, Consider Yourself, Oliver, As

Long as he Needs Me’, Who Will Buy, Reviewing

the Situation, Where is Love and more!

WWW.STARLIGHTMUSICALTHEATRE.COM

INNER SOUND

The Gondoliers ONETOUCH THEATRE

THU 16 JUL 19.30SEAT £16.00

U16s £12.00


Skye and Lochalsh’s enthusiastic

and highly talented group of

singers, Inner Sound return to

Eden Court after their debut

in 2009 with a repeat of their

enjoyable performance of

Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic

Operetta, The Gondoliers.

Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb StoryONETOUCH THEATRE

FRI 05 JUN 20.00SEAT PRICE £14.00



14+ adult themes

How far would you go in the name of obsession?

The shocking true story of two Chicago law

students who kidnapped and murdered a 14

year old boy in their desire to commit the

perfect crime: Thrill Me - The Leopold & Loeb

Story has been captivating audiences since

2003. Receiving a Broadway Baby Bobby award

for outstanding productions at the Edinburgh

Festival Fringe and nominated for numerous

awards including Best Off-West End Production.

WWW.THRILLME-UK.COM

Following a smash hit Edinburgh Festival Fringe

run Stephen Dolginoff’s award winning musical

comes to Inverness.

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Highland Chamber OrchestraONETOUCH THEATRE

SAT 05 SEP 19.30SEAT PRICE £14.00


SCHOOL CHILDREN £1.00


The HCO has been playing to enthusiastic audiences

in venues large and small throughout the Highlands

since it was formed in 2000. The programme

includes a selection of well-loved classics including

Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony, the overture

to Don Giovanni by Mozart and two vocal pieces,

Rachmaninov’s Vocalise for soprano and small

orchestra as well as a brand new work: Across the

Albans. This consists of four Celtic Fire Festival

poems, by Catherine O’Rourke set to music for

chamber orchestra, soprano and tenor by local

composer Helen Goodwill.

Conducted by the HCO’s Principal Conductor, Susan Dingle.

WWW.HIGHLAND-CHAMBER-ORCHESTRA.CO.UK

INVERNESS CHORAL SOCIETY

Handel’s MessiahEMPIRE THEATRE


STUDENTS & U16s £8.00


Handel’s best-known work, Messiah has justifiably

maintained its central place in the choral singing

repertoire. Relating and reflecting on the story of

Christ’s birth and passion in a series of arias and

choruses, the music is both familiar and challenging

and Inverness Choral Society are delighted to

present Messiah for a Highland audience once more.

Inverness Choral Society, comprising 120 singers,

and the Inverness Choral Sinfonia, under the

leadership of Andrew Martin, together with a

quartet of young soloists, will again be conducted

by Gordon Tocher in what promises to be a glorious

evening of choral singing.

WWW.INVERNESSCHORAL.ORG.UK

Worbey & Farrell – Concerto Without OrchestraEMPIRE THEATRE

FRI 22 MAY 19.30

Highland Military Tattoo 2015FORT GEORGE

FRI 11 – SUN 13 SEP FRI 11 – SUN 13 EVE 20.00 (GATES OPEN 17.30)

SAT 12 MAT 15.00 (GATES OPEN 13.00)

NORTH & SOUTH STAND TICKETS ADULT EVE £28.00 / £25.00

U12s EVE £22.00 / £20.00

ADULT MAT £25.00 / £20.00

U12s MAT £20.00 / £15.00

Getting off to a roaring start with a fly past

from an RAF Typhoon and culminating in

a spectacular fireworks display against the

stunning backdrop of Fort George, the Tattoo

delivers a thrilling mix of local, military and

international acts.

Expect the very best of traditional and

contemporary Highland culture with pipe

bands, ceilidh bands, Highland dancers and

Gaelic singers.

WWW.HIGHLANDMILITARYTATTOO.COM

*Eden Court is an official ticket agent for this

fantastic event.

TheHIGHLANDMILITARYTATTOO

An Intimate Evening with Russell WatsonEMPIRE THEATRE

FRI 08 MAY 19.30

LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING

SEAT PRICE £15.00


U18s £10.00


Following sell-out Edinburgh Festivals 2013/14,

these highly entertaining concert pianists with a

wicked sense of humour return to Eden Court with

a brand new show. They’ve played with the world’s

leading symphony orchestras, achieved over a

million hits on YouTube and entertained all over

the globe with their barnstorming blend of sparky

comedy and utterly sensational piano playing.

Prepare to laugh with joy at the sheer ingenuity and

style of these two masters of musical mayhem.

The show also features the Edinburgh Symphony

Orchestra via video link with a performance of

Worbey and Farrell’s piano concerto, Tchaikovsky’s

1812 Overture, Widor’s Toccata and even some

Lady Gaga!

WWW.WORBEYANDFARRELL.COM

The most talked about show at this year’s

Jaw Dropping talent.KATE COPSTICK,

THE SCOTSMAN

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La Fille Mal GardéeTUE 05 MAY LIVE

Frederick Ashton’s final full-length ballet is one of

his most joyous creations, inspired by his love for

the Suffolk countryside.

See the best of British theatre, opera and ballet live as

the national companies live screen their productions to

cinemas across the world via satellite. To keep up to date

with all our live screenings and our cinema programme

please see our monthly cinema guide in the ICA

magazine, sign up to our mailing list via the Eden Court

website, or like follow us on facebook and twitter.

Live Cinema Screenings

National Theatre LiveNTLIVE.NATIONALTHEATRE.ORG.UK

English National OperaWWW.ENO.ORG/ENOSCREEN

Man And Superman THU 14 MAY LIVE SUN 31 MAY & THU 04 JUN ENCORE

Ralph Fiennes takes the role of Jack Tanner in

this exhilarating reinvention of Shaw’s witty,

provocative classic.

The Pirates Of Penzance By Gilbert And Sullivan Directed By Mike LeighTUE 19 MAY LIVE

Guaranteed to be a major event, as Palme d’Or

winner and five times Oscar nominee Mike Leigh

directs his first ever opera for the stage.

Royal Opera HouseWWW.ROH.ORG.UK/CINEMAS

Royal Shakespeare CompanyONSCREEN.RSC.ORG.UK

The Merchant of VeniceWED 22 JUL LIVE SUN 26 JUL ENCORE

With the gold flowing all is well, but when a

contract between Bassanio and Shylock is broken,

simmering racial tensions boil over. A wronged

father, and despised outsider, Shylock looks to

exact the ultimate price for a deal sealed in blood.

The Royal BalletWWW.MORE2SCREEN.COM

EverymanTHU 16 JUL LIVE SUN 02 & THU 13 AUG ENCORES

BAFTA winner and Academy Award® nominee

Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) takes the title role

in this dynamic new production of one of English

drama’s oldest plays. A new adaptation by Carol

Ann Duffy.

Guillaume TellSUN 05 JUL LIVE

Sung in French with English subtitles

Opening with what is arguably the most exciting of

all operatic overtures, Rossini’s final opera helped

to lay the foundations of the genre of French grand

opéra that dominated European stages throughout

the mid-19th century.

OthelloWED 26 AUG LIVE SUN 06 SEPT ENCORE

After more than a decade working in film and

television on projects from Star Wars to Holby

City, Hugh Quarshie returns to the RSC to play

Shakespeare’s Othello, opposite Lucian Msamati in

the role of Iago.

Eden Court Cinema… your cinema

C INEMA TWO STATE OF THE ART CINEMAS

DIGITAL SOUND

FULLY LICENSED

HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS

DOCUMENTARY

WORLD CINEMA

Find the full Eden Court Cinema Guide each month in your ICA magazine.

Carmen WED 01 JUL LIVE

In ENO’s popular production, the action is a

full-on battle of the sexes, fought out in the

arena of the Spanish bullring.

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Niall McCann - Adventure: Red in Tooth & ClawONETOUCH THEATRE




TV Presenter Niall McCann (Lost in the Amazon:

The Enigma of Col. Fawcett and Biggest & Baddest)

has travelled the planet, turning his hand to a

variety of expeditions; rowing the Atlantic, biking

trips in the Himalayas, canoeing the Yukon River,

big wall climbing, man-hauling across Greenland,

mountaineering, ice-climbing and speed flying.

Join us for a fascinating insight into Niall’s

adventures as he brings his new lecture show to

the stage.

WWW.NIALLMCCANN.COM

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: A Life at the LimitsEMPIRE THEATRE

TUE 07 JUL 19.30SEAT PRICE £20.00


12+

In A Life at the Limits, long-time friend and

expedition partner Anton Bowring leads Sir Ranulph

Fiennes on a personal journey as they discuss

his life, from his ancestral heritage to the present

day. From light-hearted to strikingly poignant, A

Life at the Limits covers Sir Ranulph’s childhood,

misdemeanours at school, army life and early

expeditions, right through to the Transglobe

Expedition and the recent Coldest Journey, which

includes the record breaking and immensely

challenging projects - which saw Sir Ranulph receive

the Guinness Book of Records accolade as Greatest

Living Adventurer - while suffering frostbite and

risking life and limb in some of the most ambitious

private expeditions ever undertaken.

WWW.SPEAKERSFROMTHEEDGE.COM

There will be a 15 minute Q&A at end of show.

Thank you to all our members

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ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES

Yer Granny page 2 Thu 11 Jun 19.30 BSL Interpreted

Fri 12 Jun 19.30 Audio Described (Touch Tour 17.30)

Dr Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat Sun 28 Jun 11.30 BSL Interpreted TBC page 36

The Edibles page 37 Mon 15 Jun 11.00 Relaxed Performance

Sherlock Holmes page 5 Sat 08 Aug 14.00 Captioned & Audio Described TBC

Nicole & Martin: Thu 13 Aug 17.30 BSL Interpreted The Fisherman and his Wife page 32&33

Nicole & Martin: Hansel and Gretel Sun 16 Aug 12.00 BSL Interpreted page 32&33

Pirates & Princesses page 35 Sun 23 Aug 12.00 BSL Interpreted

Kind of Silence page 9 Sun 06 Sep 19.30 Accessible to deaf and hearing audiences

All My Sons page 6 Wed 09 Sep 20.00 BSL Interpreted & Captioned TBC

Peter Pan - Panto page 34 Fri 08 Jan 2016 19.00 Relaxed Performance

ARE YOU DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS?

Here at Eden Court we offer

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certain theatre shows.

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Highland & Moray Food & Drink Festival ONETOUCH THEATRE

SAT 30 MAY 11.00-16.00FREE ENTRY

Join us for another fabulous feast of flavours as you taste, try

and sample your way around the OneTouch. This is great chance

to fill your cupboards with fine food and drink. Also returning

will be the ever-popular Chefs Live Theatre with brilliant chefs

demonstrating their talents live on stage for you.

Brought to you by Scottish Provincial Press.

Raising money for The Archie Foundation.

North Hop Festival 2015ONETOUCH THEATRE & JIM LOVE STUDIO

After a hugely successful first year, North Hop returns with an

outdoor themed beer hall filled with beer, cider and live music

acts on the Hop Stage, as well as meet the brewer sessions and

some fun food and drink demonstrations. The Cocktail Lounge

with its outdoor terrace and cosmopolitan vibe also returns,

serving up artisan gins, fizz, creative cocktails and DJ’s on the

Botanical Stage. Adding to the whole atmosphere will be B

street food vendors, market traders and artists.

WWW.NORTHHOP.CO.UK

FRI 21 & SAT 22 AUG FRI 21 EVE 18.00-00.00 - £15.00

SAT 22 DAY 12.00-18.00- £15.00

SAT 22 EVE 19.00-01.00 - £15.00

Weekend Pass - All Sessions - £40.00

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FAME (Junior)EMPIRE THEATRE

SAT 04 JUL 15.00 & 19.30SEAT PRICE £18.00

U16s £9.50

FAMILY TICKET (TWO ADULTS, TWO CHILDREN) £45.00

GROUPS 10+ GET 10 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF 9 (CHEAPEST TICKET FREE)

SCHOOL GROUPS 1 TEACHER FREE FOR EVERY 10 TICKETS


The world famous FAME -

Performed by PERFORMERS UK*

TFX – This is THE Moment

WWW.TFXPERFORMINGARTSACADEMY.COM

EMPIRE THEATRE

SAT 20 JUN 14.30 & 19.30SEAT PRICE £16.00

U18s £13.00

FAMILY (TWO ADULTS, TWO CHILDREN) £52.00 / EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD £10.00


Expect glitz, glamour, sparkle and cheer as

we transfer our passion for singing, dance and

performance onto the big stage.

Over 200 of the Highland’s most talented

children will keep you smiling from ear to ear

as they transport you into a world of festivity

through musical theatre. This show promises

to be a feast for your eyes and ears with

spectacular dance routines, powerful songs,

amazing effects and dramatic journeys to wow

all ages.

Set in the early 1980s at the

New York School of Performing

Arts, the story follows a group

of students across the acting,

dancing and music faculties as

they grow up alongside each

other, develop their skills and rise

to the various challenges they

encounter.

WWW.PERFORMERSUK.COM

* Performers UK is a part time independent performing arts school in Inverness, offering comprehensive training in Singing Technique, Acting for Stage and Screen, Choral Singing, Performance Class, Performance Technique, Commercial Dance and more.

TFX – Magical AdventuresEMPIRE THEATRE


FAMILY TICKET (TWO ADULTS, TWO CHILDREN) £34.00


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Over 60 of our youngest

members are ready to take

you on a Magical Adventure.

Together we’ll travel through

Candyland Land and even take

a trip to the Circus!

This magical story is told by the

sweetest little voices, with songs

sung from the heart and dancing

that will make you want to stand

up and cheer!!

TFXPERFORMINGARTSACADEMY.COM

Spectacular, Spectacular!ONE TOUCH THEATRE



Enter a world of fantasy...! Magical creatures and far-out worlds

are our destination for this evening’s showcase as the talented

Eden Court CREATIVE LAMDA (London Academy of Dramatic

Art) students perform monologues and extracts from both classic

and modern literature. Also featuring a showcase from the LAMDA

Musical Theatre exam students plus an awards ceremony at the

end of the show. Glitz and glamour galore!

SQA Higher Dance ShowJIM LOVE STUDIO



Eden Court CREATIVE’s SQA Higher Dance

students demonstrate hard work and dedication

in pursuit of the perfect performance. Join us in

the Jim Love Studio and see them showcase the

results of all their hard work in this inspirational

dance performance.

Annie Jr. – The MusicalThe students of Eden Court CREATIVE’s Musical

Theatre for 9-16 years class. take to the stage

with Annie jr. With classic hits such as Hard

Knock Life, Easy Street and Tomorrow, you can

bet your bottom dollar, you’ll leave with a smile

on your face and a spring in your step.

ONE TOUCH THEATRE

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Fèis Rois Ceilidh TrailONETOUCH THEATRE

SAT 15 AUG 20.00SEAT PRICE £12.00



Inverness Music Festival: Highlights ConcertONETOUCH THEATRE



INVERNESS MUSIC FESTIVALMEMBERS £5.00


The 93rd Inverness Music Festival offered

a wide range of performance opportunities

including Classical and Scottish music genres,

speech and Scottish country dancing. It

provided a chance for all individuals, who have

a passion for performing, to perform in front

of an enthusiastic public and gain constructive

critique from experienced adjudicators. The

festival culminated in the exciting new Premier

Competitions evening, adding a specific

traditional Scottish competition to the popular

Curtis Craig event. This year’s Highlights

concert will feature the very best of the 2015

Festival performers.

Mòd Ionadail Inbhir Nis 2015 / Inverness Provincial Mod 2015ALL ROUND EDEN COURT

FRI 19 JUN & SAT 20 JUN FROM 09.00 ONWARDSSEAT PRICE £5.00 AVAILABLE ON THE DAY ONLY (SAT 20 JUNE CEILIDH DANCE NOT INCLUDED)

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Join 15 of Scotland’s outstanding young traditional

musicians as Fèis Rois closes its 2015 Ceilidh Trail

tour with a night of lively jigs and reels as well as

beautifully crafted Gaelic and Scots songs.

WWW.FEISROIS.ORG



Join local heroes Scooty and the Skyhooks as

they celebrate the launch of their new album,

Hooked on Soul. Over the years they have

supported and worked with the likes of Jools

Holland, Runrig, Tom Jones, Big Country, Deacon

Blue, Texas and wowed the crowds at a host of

festivals and gigs up and down the country.

Enjoy Gaelic song, recitation and story-

telling as performers vie for top placings.

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nam prìomh dhuaisean. Farpaisean òigridh

Dihaoine agus inbhich Disathairne.

Inverness branch of An

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the support of the Inverness

Common Good Fund

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An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show

The Billy Joel Songbook Performed by Elio Pace and his Band

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Steve Backshall An Evening with Charlie Landsborough

Mike Denver

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At Eden Court we are equipped to welcome visitors with all needs. Patrons using wheelchairs must book a designated wheelchairspace for performances. We have spaces available for eachperformance - the Box Office can advise on availability of these seats.

Eden Court has a number of wheelchairs available for customer use. If you feel that use of a wheelchair will make it easier for you to access Eden Court, we’d recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

Our four major performance spaces are equipped with two channel infrared equipment for the hearing impaired. Special receivers are available at the Box Office, and can be used on their own or in conjunction with your hearing aid. Please reserve your receiver in advance when booking your seat.

Check our brochure or ask at the Box Office in advance for details of availability and special performances for the sensory impaired, including Captioned and Signed performances. Selected performances are audio described and interpreted by sign language.

We welcome both hearing and seeing guide dogs at Eden Court. They may go into the auditorium or be kept Front of House by prior arrangement through the Box Office. We welcome both hearing and seeing guide dogs at Eden Court.

If you require any additional assistance to enjoy your visit to Eden Court, please don’t hesitate to ask for the Duty Manager on arrival at the theatre or telephone 01463 239 841 in advance of your visit.

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RESERVATIONSTickets can be reserved in person or over the phone in advance for any performance at Eden Court. We will hold reserved tickets for three working days. Please note that any reservations not paid for in full within three working days will be released for sale. Reservations are not accepted for events less than seven days in the future. Please note all tickets reserved over the phone and online will automatically incur a booking fee.

REDUCED RATESReduced rates are offered for most performances. Only one reduction applies per ticket. Reductions generally apply to under 18s, full-time students, over 60s, people claiming unemployment benefit, people with disabilities, people on income support and parties of 10 or more. We may ask to see proof of reduced rate status. People with disabilities may bring an escort at a reduced rate price if assistance is needed. Eden Court is a member of Highland Council’s Plus One scheme. For further details please contact Highland Council. Eden Court Friends also receive generous additional discounts on ticket prices.

POSTAGE CHARGES We can post your tickets to you for just £1.00 per transaction. You can of course collect your tickets in person at any time,

from the Box Office.

BOOKING FEES The following per ticket booking fees apply to online and phone sales:

50p for tickets up to £9.99 £1.00 for tickets £10.00-£19.99 £2.00 for tickets £20.00 and over

Classes and other education

activities will not attract a fee.

DEVELOPMENT FUNDMost events in this brochure have a £1.00 Development levy included in the ticket price. 100% of the money raised from the development levy will

be re-invested into Eden Court.

GIFT VOUCHERSGift Vouchers make an ideal present and are available from the Box Office or online at www.eden-court.co.uk in any denomination. Please note that we do not offer or accept Theatre

Tokens.

MAILING LIST We can post our brochures straight

to your door! Just give us a call on

01463 234 234 or sign up on our

website.

DATA PROTECTIONEden Court is registered with the Data Protection Registrar and is committed to upholding the Data Protection Act. Should you wish to be removed from our mailing list, please email marketing@eden-court.

co.uk

EMAIL UPDATES Visit www.eden-court.co.uk and sign up to our mailing list to receive an email update of what’s on every week.

You can now follow Eden Court on twitter and facebook.

/edencourttheatre

@edencourt

PROGRAMME CHANGES & CANCELLATIONSWe reserve the right to cancel or change the published times of any performance. We will do our best to keep information on our website accurate and up to date. Please note that although we work hard to ensure that everything in this brochure is correct, we are human and mistakes do happen. If you need to double-check something, give the Box Office a call on

01463 234 234.

CHILDREN Eden Court welcomes children of all ages, unless the performance has a specific age restriction. Children of ten years and over are welcome to attend unaccompanied, but parents should note that the responsibility for their children’s safety and wellbeing

remains theirs, and that Eden Court will take no more responsibility than for any other members of the audience. Any member of the audience (including children) will be required to leave if their behaviour is disturbing for other patrons. Babies will not be admitted to any performances where Eden Court judges that crying could disturb

other audience members.

PAYMENT METHODSPayment can be made by cash, cheque (made payable to Eden Court), Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Visa Debit Cards or Eden Court Gift Vouchers. Payment can be made in person, by phone or by post. Please note that we do not currently accept Maestro for payment online.

EDEN COURT FRIENDSMembership of the Eden Court Friends brings a range of benefits. You’ll get £1.00 off the cost of a ticket priced less than £10.00, and £2.00 off the cost of tickets priced over £10.00 for most shows. Friends also enjoy 10% discount in the Eden Court Restaurant and Café (but not on alcohol) and a range of exclusive special offers. For more info – ask the Box Office team, or pick up a leaflet

in the theatre.

EDEN COURT RESTAURANT, BAR AND CAFÉ The Restaurant at Eden Court is the perfect place for a meal, snack or a drink. The restaurant is open from 10.00am Monday – Saturday, and 11.00am on Sunday. Our bars serve a tempting selection of beers and wines, and will happily take your pre-interval drinks order.

For enquiries, please call

01463 732 688.

LATE ADMISSIONSLatecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance, which may not be until the interval, if at all. Please try not to disturb other patrons when

getting to your seat.

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Eden Court is equipped to welcome customers and visitors with all needs.

Wheelchairs are available for customer use. If you feel that a wheelchair would make it easier for you to access Eden Court, we are happy to provide this for you (reserve in advance with Box Office).

Our cinemas are equipped with DTS Access technology, including hearing assist, audio description and for some performances, soft subtitling. Our performance spaces are equipped with two-channel infrared equipment. Receivers are available at the Box Office and can be used on their own or in conjunction with your hearing aid. Please reserve your receiver at Box Office.

We produce an audio version of this brochure for visually impaired patrons. If you would like a copy, please contact us. Detailed information regarding subtitled, captioned and signed performances can be found on our website. To receive regular updates on accessible performances - contact: [email protected]

If you need any additional help to enjoy your visit to Eden Court, just ask for the Front of House Manager upon arrival at the theatre, or telephone 01463 234 234 in advance of your visit.

Hearing impaired patrons can contact Eden Court by Textphone on the following number: 1811 01463 234 234

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ADMINISTRATION TEL: 01463 239 841

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Contact Details & Location

We’re here to help you, and can offer guidance and info on everything going on in and around Eden Court – just ask!

T he Box Office will be open from 10.00 until 15 minutes after the last ticketed event begins, each day from Monday to Saturday, and from 11.00 until 15 minutes after the last ticketed event begins on Sundays.

You can book tickets ONLINE at eden-court.co.uk, by telephone on 01463 234 234 or in person at Eden Court.

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Eden Court Highlands (trading as Eden Court) is a company registered in Scotland (company number SCO63216) and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (registered number SC008237). The company’s registered office is at Eden Court, Bishop’s Road, Inverness IV3 5SA.

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Highlands in the FrameArt Society of Inverness

BLINK GALLERY Wed 27 – Sun 31 May

Eight UHI Visual Communication HND

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Scenes & ScreensEmma Grady

A display of the work completed this

year by the UHI visual communication

students.

Markus began taking photographs over

thirty years ago and is known for his

meticulous attention to detail, which

he uses to create a studied assessment

of the composition, resulting in an

engaging study of light and shadow.

‘Shadows and Light’ is an expression

of his love of the natural landscape and

the unique light to be found in

the North of Scotland.

www.markus.uk.com

Creative Cairngorms is a collective

of artists, sculptors, photographers

and craft-makers whose work is

inspired by the National Park. This

exhibition represents a collection of

our members’ recent work.

A selection of images of nature &

landscapes using a variety of print

making techniques from work created

primarily at the Highland Print Studio.

This is the first exhibition by Emma

Grady, currently an S4 pupil at

Culloden Academy.

The Art Society of Inverness was

founded over 70 years ago and has

around 300 members, for whom it

provides classes, workshops, lectures,

social events and opportunities to exhibit

work. ‘Highlands in the Frame’ includes

both large and small works brought

together by a common theme.

www.artinverness.com

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Creative Cairngorms

An exhibition of UHI students work

ONETOUCH GALLERY

UHI Architectural Technology 4th Year – Entrepreneurship Module

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Jeremy lives on the Isle of Skye & is

inspired every day by the landscape,

weather and the constant change

of colour within nature. From the

magnificence of mountains and skies

to the chaos and radiance of wild

flowers, this dynamism of life drives

his art.

www.jrart.me.uk Facebook JR Art

A selection of oil, acrylic and conte

pastel paintings by a local Black Isle

artist.

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SpectrumJeremy Rossiter

BLINK GALLERY HIGHLAND ONE STOP SHOP

Inhibition to ExhibitionCraig Mackenzie

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North by Northwest, Landscapes & CoastJan Holm

Jan lives and photographs mainly in

the Highlands of Scotland, combining

a passion of wilderness places with

his photography to produce unique

images of the nature and landscape &

coastline. Jan also runs regular Creative

workshops.

www.janholmphotography.com

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