Eastgate summer 2016

EASTGATE THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE

Borders andFrontiers At home, across the world and beyond

Regal ReflectionsOn screen and on stage

Peebles CelebratesAmazing creativity

Majestic Musicwith lots of strings

summerJULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2016

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For full details of all events see centre pages of this brochure.

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Thursday 25 August – Sunday 4 September

TalksFilm Theatre

Visual Arts

Tours

Workshops

Literature

Dance

Music

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So many good things coming up overthe next three months – not least somebreathtaking musicians, two heart-warming documentaries, and thewonderful assortment of locally-basedwalks, talks, performances and visualarts that make up this year’s CreativePeebles Festival.

And then there’s our summerdrama collection – a set of excitingproductions that explore some of thethings that matter most including loveand loss, families and friendships, andjourneys through space and time.

Two of the plays go back throughhistory to consider the extraordinarycourage of men from the Borders whochose to venture much further afield:Mungo Park, from the Yarrow Valley,famously explored central Africa inthe nineteenth century; while JamesLaidlaw’s brave voyage from theEttrick Valley to the New World wentunrecorded until his descendantAlice Munro wrote The Viewfrom Castle Rock.

Meanwhile the hopes and fears ofcontemporary travellers are vividlyexplored in two other new theatrepieces. In Last Dream (On Earth)director Kai Fischer creates anextraordinary soundscape withinwhich present-day refugees andthe first man in space reflect ontheir imagined futures. And thereal experiences of recent Scottishimmigrants are voiced in AsylumMonologues.

On a lighter note, do treat yourselfto The Course of True Love –another witty, wilful and wonderfulproduction by David Leddy featuringchampagne and Cleo Laine!

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

JulyLast Dream (on Earth)Journeys beyond the imaginable. is there a better life somewhere else? ...5

10 String SymphonyThis season strings are the thing andthese fiddles set the pace ...11

AugustThe View from Castle RockThe life of an Ettrick Valley man wholeft to realise his dream ...8

Seven Songs for a Long LifeA moving insight into limited lives,lived well ..33

Animal MagicKids open the Funbox and singalong ...31

SeptemberDe Temps AntanThese Quebec musicians hurt:Your feet (stomping), your face(laughing) and your hands (clapping) ..13

Aly Bain & Phil CunninghamEnough said ...14

The Course of True LoveAs only David Leddy could tell it ...7

Front cover: Cows on a Hillside by Helen Tabor. See more of Helen’s work at www.helentabor.com

Caroline AdamGeneral Manager

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NATIONAL THEATRE (ENCORE)presents

A View fromthe Bridge Auditorium

In this dark and passionate tale Miller confrontsthe American dream. In Brooklyn,longshoreman Eddie Carbone welcomes hisSicilian cousins to the land of freedom. Butwhen one of them falls for his beautiful niece,they discover that freedom comes at a price.Eddie’s jealous mistrust exposes a deep,unspeakable secret – one that drives him tocommit the ultimate betrayal.

Described by the Evening Standard as“magnetic, electrifying and astonishingly bold”,this Young Vic production of Miller’s tragicmasterpiece won a trio of 2014 Olivier Awards -Best Revival, Best Actor for Mark Strong andBest Director for Ivo van Hove.

★★★★★ ‘Emotionally devastating.Unforgettable’ Independent

★★★★★ ‘Grips like a thriller’ Mail on Sunday

Thu 14 July7pm£14, £10 for schoolchildren

Drama on Screen

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NATIONAL THEATRE (ENCORE)presents

The Audience Auditorium

In the year of the Queen’s 90th birthday, theNational Theatre is screening The Audience,its multi-award winning production starringHelen Mirren.

For more than sixty years, Queen Elizabeth IIhas met with each of her twelve Prime Ministersin a private weekly meeting known as TheAudience. From the old warrior WinstonChurchill, to the Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher,right up to today’s meetings with DavidCameron, the Queen advises on all mattersboth public and personal. Through theseprivate audiences, we see glimpses of thewoman behind the crown and witness themoments that shaped a monarch.

Thu 11 August7pm£14, £10 for schoolchildren

KAI FISCHERpresents

Last Dream (On Earth)Auditorium

A traveller stands on a beach in North Africa, with a group of friends. Tonight, theywill try it. Tonight they are getting ready, for the journey to change their lives. Wewill never know their names. Decades earlier, a young man is strapped into a tinysphere. He is ready for his mission: to become the first human being in Outer Space.Everyone will know his name, it is Yuri Gagarin.

As if out of nowhere, a musical dialogue starts and the story of the trip of a lifetimefilled with hope and dreams, of beauty and of sheer inhumanity emerges. LastDream (On Earth) draws on accounts of those who risk their lives for a distantdream. It explores journeys beyond the imaginable, and quests to find a betterfuture in faraway places.

Audiences will experience an immersive soundworld on headphones interweaving a live musicscore performed on stage with a soundtrackby Matt Padden.

Last Dream (On Earth) was created anddirected by Kai Fischer and is presentedin association with the National Theatreof Scotland and Tron Theatre.

“a vital snapshot of universaldisplacement, in which bothGagarin and the refugees areleft hanging, without a planetor land of any kind to call home.”Herald

Thu 28 July7.30pm£14

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FIRE EXIT presents

The Course of True Love by David Leddy

Auditorium

An everyday tale of caution, courage and Cleo Laine.

Celia and Oliver are in the world’s most expensive hotel, drunk on the world’s most expensive

champagne. It’s not good. They have thirty minutes to make up their minds about a risky proposal

that could tear their lives apart. A powerful politician waits downstairs for their decision. Will they

retreat to the daily disillusionment of running a failing charity? Or will they find the courage to

reveal their true feelings and speak truth to power?

This playful and heart-warming new

production comes from writer and director

David Leddy, who has been called a

‘genius’ (Scotsman), an ‘innovator’ (Times)

and an ‘institution’ (Independent).

★★★★★ “Gorgeous... witty... resonant”The Scotsman

★★★★★ “Absolutely sublime” Across the Arts

Thu 29 September7.30pm£14

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ROYAL OPERA HOUSE (LIVE)presents

NormaAuditorium

Antonio Pappano conducts an all-star cast led byAnna Netrebko and Joseph Calleja in a newproduction of Bellini’s operatic masterpiece.

The life of a close-knit community is threatenedby unstoppable change. The people want war.Their priestess Norma, who is secretly in lovewith one of the enemy, resists. But now herlover has found a new love. In the face of hisbetrayal, it seems Norma is prepared to makethe ultimate sacrifice.

This new production is directed by Àlex Ollé ofLa Fura dels Baus.

Mon 26 September7.15pm£17, £10 for schoolchildren

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

SeasonOpera Live Cosi Fan Tutti (New production)Mon 17 October6.30pm

Ballet Live: AnastasiaWed 2 November7.15pm

Opera Live: Les Contes D’HoffmanTue 15 November6.15pm

Ballet Live : The NutcrackerThu 8 December7.15pm

Opera Live: Il TravatoreTue 31 January 20177.15pm

Ballet Live: Woolf WorksWed 8 February 20177.15pm

Ballet Live: The Sleeping BeautyTue 28 February 20177pm

Opera Encore: Madama ButterflySun 2 April 20172pm

Ballet Live: JewelsTue 11 April 20177.15pm

Ballet Live: The Dream/SymphonicVariations/Marguerite and ArmandWed 7 June 20177.15pm

Opera Live: OtelloWed 28 June 20177.15pm

Season Saver

Book for any four performances from

the 12 in the season and pay just £60

for adults or £35 for under 16s.


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TWEED THEATREpresents

We Are Not AmusedProduced and Directed byPaul Taylor and Elizabeth O’Raw

Auditorium

In the year the Queen reaches 90, TweedTheatre presents a right royal titter in tributeto queens and princesses, with a quickgenuflection to kings and princes. From PamAyres to Shakespeare via Lewis Carroll, getºthe unbelievable truth on royalty in drama,poetry and prose.

Bring on the bunting, milky tea and cucumbersandwiches and raise a glass as TweedTheatre's street party irreverently celebratesmajesty in all its manifestations and pomp.

Thu 15, Fri 16 and Sat 17 September7.30pm£10

STELLAR QUINES presents

The View FromCastle RockBy Alice Munro

Auditorium

James Laidlaw took his son from their home inthe Ettrick Valley to the top of Edinburgh CastleRock to show him the coast of America. Thecoast they saw was Fife but, in 1818, Jamesrealised his long held dream and took his familyto the New World.

Nearly 200 years later his direct descendant, theNobel Laureate Alice Monro, wrote a booktelling James’ story. Now it reaches the stage ina specially commissioned adaptation written byLinda McLean using word-for-word extracts ofthose moving, funny, poignant, stories. The playis directed by Marilyn Imrie.

The production is by the award-winning StellarQuines and Edinburgh International BookFestival.

www.stellarquines.comwww.edbookfest.co.uk

Wed 31 August7.30pm£14

DOGSTAR THEATRE presents

Mungo ParkAuditorium

The story of the great Scottish explorer, from the Yarrow Valley, begins with twobored, streetwise young men, who decide to recreate the story of Mungo Parkas a Hollywood epic. What follows is a funny, sometimes tragic retelling of thestory, with the character of Mungo Park (Matthew Zadac) literally dropping intotheir world from the 18th century.

The three then go on Park’s journey from Scotland into the uncharted territoriesof Nigeria and Mali, the two young men taking on a range of characters fromPark’s life in an energetic, irreverent and moving tale full of curiosity, incidentand bravery. It is both a rip roaring entertainment and an exploration of Europe’sattitudes to Africa. A story of empire, love and folly.

Sat 24 September7.30pm£14

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Tommy Smith & Brian KellockAuditorium

An evening of music dedicated to the greatDuke Ellington. Enjoy the magic of one of thetwentieth century’s outstanding composersperformed by two of Scotland’s foremostmusicians, Tommy Smith on saxophone andBrian Kellock on piano.

From Take the A Train through Mood Indigoto It Don’t Mean a Thing this duo play theseclassic pieces with soulful sophistication,creative vigour great warmth and fun.

The Guardian said of Tommy Smith:“his solos sound like two saxophonistsswapping phrases.”

On Brian Kellock Jazzwise Magazine said:“Kellock is supremely confident, endlesslyinventive, capable of switching from a radicalreharmonisation to a rollicking stride.”

www.tommy-smith.co.uk/ts/tommy-smith-brian-kellock

Thu 8 September7.30pm£15

Blues & Jazz ReviewAuditorium

Gary Martin presents a new show featuring someof Scotland’s top blues and jazz musicians.

Richard O’Donnell opens the evening playingblues standards on piano. Next up is Blues &Beyond with Neil Warden on Weissenborn lapsteel guitar/electric guitar and Gary Martin onharmonica/vocals. This roots line-up featuresspecial guest John Burgess on saxophone andclarinet.

Headline is the Jensen Interceptors. This fivepiece band plays in the classic blues style.Fronted by Gary Martin, the band features JohnBruce on electric guitar and special guest JohnBurgess on tenor saxophone as they tear througha mix of covers and original blues compositions.

Fri 15 July7.30pm£12

10 String SymphonyAuditorium

Join Nashville bluegrass duo Rachel Baiman andChristian Sedelmyer as they push the 5-stringfiddle to its limits in a spare, tightly-connectedperformance - a mix of established tunes andtracks from their new Weight of The Worldalbum.

Lightning-fast harmonic runs on duelling fiddleand off the road experiments, especially fromChristian's biting bow-strokes, are sure to makeaudiences sit up and smile.

“About as stripped down and rustic as youcan get – a rare intensity and veracity”American Songwriter

www.10stringsymphony.com

Fri 22 July7.30pm£14

The Hot SeatsAuditorium

They’re back. Instantly identifiable yet hard tolabel, these Virginian livewires play stringbandmusic - Appalachian old-time blended with leftof centre bluegrass, the rhythm of old time, thejerky bounce of ragtime, and the swagger ofgood old rock and roll. On their UK travels, theband has wowed packed houses at CelticConnections, HebCelt, Shetland, and theEdinburgh Festival Fringe (plus many more).

“Old-time music with attitude” Washington Post

www.thehotseats.net

Thur 18 August7.30pm£14

Music

Feis RoisCafe

Join the outstanding young musicians ofFeis Rois as they entertain café customersover lunchtime with a blast of traditionalScottish music.

The musicians taking part in this year’s FeisRois Ceilidh Trail are on a five week tour ofScotland, preparing for a professionalfuture on stage.

www.feisrois.org.uk

Fri 22 July1pmFREE

TaliskAuditorium

One of the fastest rising bands on the British folkscene, Talisk’s energetic and dynamic sound hasearned it multiple awards including the 2015 BBCRadio 2 Young Folk Award and a nomination forUp and Coming Artist of the Year at the Scots TradMusic Awards.

The musicians are Mohsen Amini (concertina),Hayley Keenan (fiddle) and Craig Irving (guitar).Their energetic and engaging performance of Irishand Scottish music has already landed them slotsat some of Britain’s biggest festivals, includingCambridge Folk Festival, and Celtic Connections

“Setting scary standards” Simon Mayo, BBC Radio 2

Fri 2 September7.30pm£14


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De Temps AntanAuditorium

Éric Beaudry, André Brunet and Pierre-LucDupuis explore and perform time-honouredmelodies from the stomping grounds ofQuebec. Songs with a hint of contemporary—dosed with uncontrolled laughter, deep-rootedcouplets and sudden, impromptu shifts—thatspeak to familiar rhythms of the past.

Using fiddle, accordion, harmonica, guitar,bouzouki and many other instruments, ourthree virtuosi blend boundless energy with

the unmistakable joie de vivre found only intraditional Quebec music. In fact, the only thingmissing from this magnificent musical blend isyou! So come enjoy an evening unlike any otherwith De Temps Antan.

www.detempsantan.qc.ca


All tickets from Eastgate Box Office 01721 725777

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Music


Aly Bain and Phil CunninghamLe Grand Anniversaire 30th Anniversary Tour

Auditorium

Together Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham have established themselves as the epitome ofexcellence in the world of traditional music. Mike Russell has described them as "probablythe best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear”. With their musical magic andquick-witted humour they will pull your emotional strings one moment and have youfalling off the seat with laughter the next.

2016 sees Aly and Phil mark many milestones. This will be their 30th year of workingtogether, Aly turns 70 in May and Phil also celebrates 40 years as a professional musician.To celebrate they plan some surprises on their annual trip round Scotland including anostalgic backdrop of images from all those years, and the release of a new album.

Thu 22 September7.30pm£18, £10 for schoolchildren

Meet the Eastgate team and findout how you can...

Drop inSaturday30 July

10am – 3pm

Eastgate Theatre

FREE FUN OPEN DAY

for all the family…

Try your hands at painting,drumming, music, drama and crafts.

Try your feet at highland, ballet andall sorts of other dance moves.


School Summer Holidays

Scottish Theatre & Music School with Derek Douglas

Five days of acting, singing, dancing andstage craft – all leading up to a performancefor families and friends on Friday 8 July at1pm.Age: 6-14Mon 4 – Fri 8 July9.45am – 3pm £70 (£60 if you book before 11 June)

Beach Bonanzawith Alex Emerson

Toddlers – find a grown-up that is preparedto boogie and bring them along to this funcreative session of dance and beach fun. Age: 2-5Wednesday 13 July12noon – 1pm£5Bring a brother or sister for £3(grown-ups go free)

Let's Pretend - Goldilocks &The Three Bears Workshop with Clare PrentonMake a musical in just 45 minutes. You'llbear-ly notice the time flying by in this fastpaced, fun musical theatre workshopbased on that cheeky porridge-stealingwee lassie! Age: 3-5Thursday 21 July11 – 11.45am£5Bring a brother or sister for £3

Modroc Catswith Doodle HubTake a wire frame model of a cat, make itpose – stretching, curling up? – thencover it in newspaper and sellotape, addlayes of Modroc plaster and create anoriginal cat statue to take home.Age: 8-12Thursday 14 July2-4pm£8Bring a brother and sister for £6

Acting the Goat -Strange Juicewith Clare PrentonA Midsummer Night's Dream, in a 90minute nutshell. Shakespeare To Go incelebration of his 400th birthday. Age: 5-9Thursday 21 July12noon – 1.30pm£7.50Bring a brother or sister for £6.

Under the Sea Lanternswith Doodle HubDesign and decorate paper lanterns for yourbedroom using cut or torn tissue and glue.Think sharks and fish, bubbles and rocks,surfers and waves or… Age: 6-10Thursday 21 July2.30-4pm£7. Bring a brother and sister for £5

Senior Dance School Intensivewith Fiona Henderson School of Dance andPerforming ArtsExisting pupils (S1 – S6) of FHSDPA areinvited to take part in a week of advanced,intensive dance classes and rehearsals.Participants will choreograph and rehearse aperformance designed for a unique space.Age: 11 - 18 Monday 25 – Friday 29 July9.30am – 5pmThere will be a performance on Fridayafternoon£150 (includes a participantsweatshirt)

time for children and adults to engage,and get creative.

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Step to the Stage with Fiona Henderson School of Danceand Performing Arts

An invitation to all Primary Schoolchildren – dancers or would-be dancers –to enjoy five fun-packed mornings ofdance. Learn all the moves then wowfamily and friends with a Friday afternoonperformance. End the week with a smile,a huge sense of achievement, applauseringing in your ears and a stylish Step tothe Stage T-shirt.Age: 5 - 11Monday 7 - Friday 12 August9.30am – 1pmFriday 12 August performance2pm – 3pm£60 (includes T-shirt and a dailyhealthy snack)

Movies Moves with Alex Emerson

Adult dancers are invited to celebrate the silverscreen by learning the moves from dancemovies. Your name may not be Tallulah, butyou will be Putting on the Ritz and could evenbecome the Dancing Queen (though the DirtyDancing lift is maybe for next season). Age: Adult Thursdays 7 - 28 July7 – 8.30pm£26 for 4 weeks or £7 each classTickets 01721 725 777

Thursday 25 August – Sunday 4 September

TalksFilm Theatre

Visual Arts

Tours

Workshops

Literature

Dance

Music

BEYOND BORDERS SCOTLAND presents

Borderlines - AsylumMonologuesice&fire Theatre explores the experience ofrefugees and asylum seekers as they journeyacross the world - and the hurdles they facewhen they arrive in Scotland.Eastgate Theatre7.30pm, £6Tickets: 01721 725777

Thursday 25 August

Get Crafty A fun, hands on day of creative activities for allthe family. Crafts to try, things to make andcarry proudly home. Refreshments all day.

Burgh Hall, High Street10am – 4pm, Silver collection

Floral Art ClubCreate your own posy with fresh flowers,greenery and enthusiastic advice provided bymembers of the Floral Art Club.

Burgh Hall, High Street, Peebles10am – 4pm, 50p on the door

Salmon Walkwith Dr Ronald Campbell (Tweed Foundation)

Learn about the life cycle of the salmon and thehistoric practice of netting on Eddleston Waterand the Tweed.

Meet at March Street Bridge10.30am – 12.30pm, £6Tickets: 01721 725777

20 Bridges of PeeblesJim Lyon leads a fascinating four mile walk lookingat the detailed work that went into the design andbuilding of the very different bridges that crossthe Tweed.

Meet at Kingsmeadows Car Park1 – 3pm, £6Tickets: 01721 725777

Tall Tourswith comic tour guides Douglas Robertsand Steve Lee

Did you know that the Chambers Institution was builtout of old dictionaries? Or that J K Rowling’s firstHarry Potter novel was written in Peebles? Find outhow Peebles’ French prisoners got new trousersafter Waterloo and more…

2.30pm – 3.30pm, £8, £5 for under 16sMeet in Chambers Institution Courtyard

These Three Poets Three poets each sharing very particular thoughtsabout universal themes, some light and fun, othersmoving and poignant, some challenging. JoinBeverley F Wright, Angus Ogilvy and Philip Hutton.

Anne Younger StudioEastgate Theatre4pm, £8Tickets: 01721 725777

Savourna Stevenson,Miles Norris and TraquairCommunity ChoirSavourna Stevenson (harp) and Miles Norris (guitar)headline this special concert of music from aroundthe world. Traquair Community Choir opens theevening with a programme of traditional andcontemporary folk songs.

Eastgate Theatre7.30pm, £12, £10, £6Tickets: 01721 725777

Saturday 27 August

Open Galleries Evening 6pm - 8pmPeebles has a number of galleries producing, displaying and selling a huge range of visual art,much of it created by local artists. This evening they look forward to welcoming you with all sortsof art and a few surprise treats FREE

Friday 26 August

Friday 26 August

MOY MACKAY GALLERY17 Northgate, Peebles, EH45 8RXwww.moymackaygallery.com

Summer ExhibitionFeatures Moy’s new felted paintings of locallandscapes, Atlantic shorelines and still-livesalongside vibrant summer paintings by invitedartists Pam Glennie and Alison Young.The exhibition runs until 11 September

TWEEDDALE MUSEUM & GALLERY,Chambers Institution, High StreetPeebles EH45 8AG

The Summer ShowThe GalleryA mix of paintings, sculptures, glass andstunning mosaics. Work by Niall Campbell,Vivienne Haig, Lida Hatrick, Ellen McCann, LineMortensen & Mooie Scott.The exhibition runs until 27 August

Just Before the LightFrom Saturday 27 AugustThe GalleryNigerian born, Scotland based Ade Adesina is aprintmaker exploring the human footprint andits effect on the planet. The exhibition runs until 15 October

Land and SeaMuseum RoomCatriona Taylor has been exploring the wordsfrom the Shipping News in paintings inspired bylandscape, seascape, maps and poetry. The exhibition runs from 3 September ntil 15 October

TWEED ART1 Biggiesknowe, Peebles, EH45 8HSwww.tweedart.co.uk

Into the GreatWide OpenInnerleithen artist Ken Ferguson’s work featurespaintings of mountains, landscapes and trees inmeticulous detail.The exhibition runs until the end of September.

THREE FISHES GALLERY19B Eastgate, Peebles, EH45 8AD www.thethreefishesgalleryandframing.co.uk

Lesley Johnson exhibits a range of feltings,paintings, and pastels inspired by beautiful coasts,beaches, fishing villages and - closer to home -our Borders hills.The exhibition runs until the end of September.

ANNE YOUNGER STUDIO,Eastgate Theatre, Peebles EH45 8ADwww.eastgatearts.com

Elementby Edinburgh Landscape Artists These 12 artists have been immersing themselvesin all aspects of landscape to produce a range ofwork bursting with energy and Spirit.The exhibition runs until 19 September.

OLD POLICE CELL STUDIOSPort Brae, EH 45 8AW

Behind BarsThese fascinating studios are the base for IreneCampbell, Hilary Forbes and Deborah Campbellwho will be showing a huge range of original workincluding paintings, prints, textiles and drawings.

The galleries are open during the day for most of the Creative Peebles Festival.

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Salmon Walk10.30am – 12.30pm

See listing on Saturday 27 August

Was John BuchanMr Standfast?A thought-provoking talk on John Buchanand his faith given by the Very Reverend DrIan Bradley, Reader in Theology and Principalof St Mary’s College, St Andrews. JohnBuchan had two Mr Standfasts in his life –the original in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’sProgress and the one he created in the thirdRichard Hannay adventure. Dr Bradley willpull the threads together in a compellingsermon, followed by refreshments in theformer Broughton Free Kirk where both JohnBuchan’s faith and his life’s adventure began.

Broughton Kirk, Broughton 11am, Silver collection

The Lost Buildingsof Peebleswith Stuart Akers

Discover the buildings that have been lostto Peebles as it has developed over thecenturies. Their existence still echoes todayin names such as East Wark, Old Priory andCunzie Neuk.

Meet at Chambers Courtyard,High Street1pm – 3pm, £6

L. Grandison & SonsPlasterworksVisit this gem of a museum, housed in the busyplaster workshop which has been operating for175 years. It is full of intricate pieces from7 ft long friezes to the plaster miniature ofthe Elgin marbles.

L. Grandison, Innerleithen Road2.30pm, £2 (pay at the door)

Origamiwith Alex Kirika

Learn the basics of the Japanese art of paperfolding then take your creation home.

All materials supplied.

Peebles Community Centre (Drill Hall),Walkershaugh10am - 1pm, £5Tickets: 01721 725777

Sunday 28 August Monday 29 August

TWEEDDALE SOCIETYFESTIVAL LECTURE

The Role and Dutiesof the Lord-LieutenantCaptain Sir David Younger KCVO, Lord-Lieutenantof Tweeddale 1994 – 2004 traces the evolution ofthe role of the Lords-Lieutenant as the Sovereign’sRepresentative in the Scottish counties.

Eastgate Theatre7.30pm, £12 (includes a glassof wine or a soft drink)Tickets: 01721 725777

Tuesday 30 August

STELLAR QUINES presents

The View FromCastle RockIn 1818 James Laidlaw took his son from theirhome in the Ettrick Valley to the New World. Nearly 200 years later his direct descendant, theNobel Laureate Alice Monro, wrote a book ofshort stories based around James’ life. This is anew theat rical adaptation of those moving, funny,poignant, stories.Eastgate Theatre7.30pm, £14, £12, £6Tickets: 01721 725777

Wednesday 31 August

Tickets: 01721 725777

Hobbit Houseswith Peter Norris

Take an intriguing hollowed out piece of wood,then model plasticine furniture and mini treesand create your own hobbit house.

Eastgate Theatre2pm, £3, £10 family Tickets: 01721 725777

In the Footsteps of…The Walk It! group leads a leisurely Sundayafternoon stroll around Peebles to appreciatesome literary pieces and fine views. It ends atthe Kerfield end of town for tea/coffee and ascone. This is a Friends of the Eastgatefundraising event for the theatre.

Meet at the Eastgate Theatre2 – 3.30pm, £6Tickets: 01721 725777

Seven Songs for aLong Lifeby Amy Hardie

It begins with a Sinatra serenade and soonsinging becomes the key that unlocks the past,guides the dreams and the futures of sixpatients in Strathcarron Hospice. This movingfilm allows us into tender, vulnerable and funnymoments of real lives, lived well.

Screening sponsored by Tweeddale Film Club

Eastgate Theatre7.30pm, £9, £6Tickets: 01721 725777

Tall Tours 2.30pm – 3.30pm

See listing on Saturday 27 August

MUSIC IN PEEBLESFESTIVAL RECITAL

Edward Cohen One of the outstanding pianists of hisgeneration, Ed Cohen is in great demand asa concerto soloist, chamber musician andrecitalist. His interests cover contemporary,jazz and even electronic music and hisFestival programme will have something foreveryone!Eastgate Theatre7.30pm,£14, £7 if accompanyinga child under 12Tickets: 01721 725777

Thursday 1 September

TaliskOne of the fastest rising bands on theBritish folk scene, Talisk’s energetic anddynamic sound, based on strong individualbackgrounds in Irish and Scottish music, hasearned it a huge reputation and multipleawards. Eastgate Theatre7.30pm, £14, £12, £6Tickets: 01721 725777

Friday 2 September

Peebles ScoutsCraft FairLots of local craft stalls. Peebles Scouts andparents offer homemade soups, teas, coffeesand baking. All proceeds in aid of the PeeblesScout Hut.Burgh Hall, High Street10am – 4pm, Silver collection

Annual BuskingCompetitionFill Peebles with music. Open to everyone witha song and/or a tune or three. Register yourentry at the Tontine Hotel Courtyard, HighStreet, Peebles from 1.30pm and return at4pm when The Callants will present theDennis Todd Memorial Shield.

High Street2pm – 4pm, FREE

TIGERLILYpresents

Arabian NightsDancers from all around Scotland take you on ajourney full of the smells, sounds and music ofthe world of Bellydance (Raqs Sharki). Eastgate Theatre7.30pm, £12, £10, £6Tickets: 01721 725777

Saturday 3 September

BEYOND BORDERS SCOTLAND presents

International Festivalof Literature andThoughtBeyond Borders Scotland aims to enhanceand harness Scotland’s potential to make asignificant contribution to the fields ofmediation, conflict resolution, and culturaldialogue. The cultural programme of eventsin Edinburgh and the Scottish Bordersculminates in the International Festival ofLiterature and Thought bringing togetherwriters, artists, diplomats, politicians,broadcasters and the public to exchangeideas, alongside bike rides, literary walks,art exhibitions, and performances.

www.beyondbordersscotland.comTraquair House & GroundsInnerleithen, Peeblesshire EH44 6PW

FESTIVAL PLUS…Saturday 27 &Sunday 28 August

Peebles BurghSilver BandThe traditional summer concert by theband that has been teaching andentertaining the people of Peebles andbeyond for over 180 years. Burgh Hall, High Street7.30pm

Friday 9 September

Sunday 4 September

The Lost Buildingsof Peebles1pm – 3pm

See listing on Sunday 28 August.

young people...Let’s Pretendwith Jessica JohnsonOne, Two, Three Little AcornsFind out all about the theatre and acting.Make friends, play drama games and singfantastic songs, such as One, Two, ThreeLittle Acorns, Mr Scarecrow and PumpkinHead. From little acorns, mighty oaks grow! Age: 3 – 5Mondays 22 August –26 September10 – 10.45am£27 for 6 weeks or Thursdays 18August – 6 October1.30 – 2.15pmNEW TIME!The Thursday class willpresent a shortperformance for familyand friends onThursday 6 Octoberat 1.45pm£36 for 8 weeksTickets 01721 725 777

Dance ClassesFiona Henderson School of Dance andPerforming ArtsClasses in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, Highland,Scottish National and Contemporary fromtots to teens, beginner to professional level. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,Fridays & Saturdays15 August – 8 OctoberFor details, prices and booking pleasecontact Fiona Henderson T: 07894 881747E: [email protected]

Snare Drummingwith Caroline FlockhartPipe band drummer Caroline introduceseverything snare, the drum that can beplayed in all sorts of bands, groups,orchestras or even solo. The sound of asnare drum being played using drumsticks isan unmistakable, sharp, loud crack – expecta noisy, fun class. Age: 5 - 10Mondays 22 August – 3 October4-5pm£31.50 for 7 weeks or £5 each classTickets 01721 725 777

Art Sparks with Anna NicholsonFrom digital dancing bunnies to cities in thesky, this is a class where imaginations fly andparticipants learn all sorts of art techniques,have great fun and make amazing originalartwork. Age: 7 - 11Tuesdays 16 August – 4 October 4 -5pm£36 for 8 weeks or £5 each classTickets 01721 725 777

Scottish Theatre & MusicSchoolwith Derek DouglasThis class teaches performance, role play,script work and improvisation. Build yourconfidence and have lots of fun.Thursdays 18 August – 6 October5 – 6.15pmFor details and to book,please contact Derek DouglasT: 07949 973388E:[email protected]


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for more informationTel 01721 725777 www.peeblesartsfestival.org

Special thanks to Isobel Finnie for giving permissionto use one of her intricate images of Peebles.


creative classes for adults...

Dance with Fiona Henderson

Tap (experienced) Get into the rhythm with this fast,fun (noisy) class.Tuesdays 16 August – 4 October 10 – 10.55am£36 for 8 weeks or £5 each class

Ballet (experienced)Develop your balance, poise and posture.Tuesdays 16 August – 4 October 11 – 11.55am£36 for 8 weeks or £5 each class

Ballet (introductory)Take your first ballet steps, whateveryour age!Wednesdays 17 Aug – 21 September11 – 11.55am £27 for 6 weeks or £5 each class

Tap (All Levels)Lace up your tap shoes and make some noise.Wednesdays 17 August – 5 October8.15 – 9.15pm£36 for 8 weeks or £5 each class

Jazz for ExercisePractise those jazz hands and so much more.Fridays 19 August – 7 October10.30 – 11.25am £36 for 8 weeks or £5 each class

Tap (introductory)Lace up your tap shoes and make some noise.11.30am – 12.25pmFridays 19 August – 7 October £36 for 8 weeks or £5 each class

Dance with LIVEforDANCE

Just Jhoom!Bollywood dance fitness - energetic,glamorous and very tongue-in-cheek.Thursdays 1 September – 6 October7 – 8pm£27 for 6 weeks or £5 each class

Let’s DanceBurst out some moves in a range of differentdance styles in this fun,energetic class.Thursdays 1 September – 6 October8 - 9pm£27 for 6 weeks or £5 each class

FitnessTone Zone with Fiona PagettWorks on cardio, resistance, balance andcore to get you strong, fit and toned. Thursdays 18 August – 6 October10 – 10.55am£36 for 8 weeks or £5 each class

ArtDoodle Hub with Trish WardA new art class for adults, options willinclude basic drawing skills - use them toportray all sorts of subjects including still life– and sculpting using paper mache ormodroc to create 3D models. This arts classis for everyone who has always wanted tolearn or improve their hands-on creativeskills. Tuesdays 16 August – 4 October1.15pm – 3pm£10 each class

MusicPeebles Players with Claire GarnettLively music sessions for adults withdisabilities. Sing well-loved songs, choosefrom a selection of colourful percussion andmake music together with friends. Moreinformation from Claire.T: 01721 740 256 E: [email protected]

LiteratureWriting Group A friendly and informal opportunity to bring,read and discuss new writing in poetry andprose.Fortnightly on Wednesdays.Contact box office for the first date.7pmFree

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FUNBOXpresents

Animal MagicAuditorium

From the tops of the trees to the deep blue seaand all the world in between…come and join thisnew singalong show! Roar, squeak, flap andswim with Gary, Anya and Kevin (formerly of theSinging Kettle). There are songs and sillinessgalore as well as keys to find to open theFunbox, which has everything you need to singa song or have an adventure. We might evenneed your help on stage. With classics likeDown in the Jungle, Three Craws and The BearHunt along with catchy new songs, this is anexciting singalong experience for families andfriends of all ages. Come dressed as yourfavourite animal!www.funbox.co.uk

Sat 13 August1pm & 3.30pm£12.50, £10 for schoolchildren£40 family ticket

TIGERLILY presents

Arabian NightsAuditorium

Dancers from all around Scotland take you on ajourney full of the smells, sounds and music ofthe world of Bellydance (Raqs Sharki). Thedifferent dancers will perform a variety of dancestyles from classic to modern to show the rangeof this ancient artform. Born and raised inPeebles, Tigerlily has travelled, danced andtaught in countries across the world.


...Dance...ChildrenKnitting & CrochetCast On with Ursula Rautenbach

Three new, relaxed and friendlyworkshops for complete beginners inhand knitting and crochet. Eachparticipant receives a pattern,supplementary notes, free yarn, knittingneedles or crochet hooks.

Knitted Cushion CoverKnit your own small scented cushionusing 100% merino yarn. Learn how tocast on, knit basket weave stitch, makebuttonholes and finally sew & make up. Wednesday 17 August12.30 – 4.30pm£50

Pom Pom ScarfKnit a simple garter stitch scarf usingluxurious soft merino Aran yarn. Thisbeginners knitting class introducesincreasing and decreasing and finisheswith pompoms! Wednesday 7 September12.30 – 4.30pm£50

Crochet CoastersLearn only three different stitches and you willtransform a length of 100% cotton yarn into aset of colourful crochet coasters. Sunday 25 September2 – 6pm£50

Book all three workshopsfor £126.00

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Check out www.eastgatearts.com for other engageactivities including outreach.

Drama Film


eg...BEYOND BORDERS SCOTLANDpresents

Borderlines – AsylumMonologues Auditorium

Borderlines is an annual multi-arts programmeusing art to engage with society’s issues.Asylum Monologues by ice&fire Theatre is anew verbatim script about the experience ofasylum seekers, following them on theirjourney across many walls and borders toScotland - and the hurdles they continue toface when they arrive.

“This waiting for the Home Office to decide- me, I always say that it is a diplomatic formof torture […] they are torturing us mentally,and that’s the worst. Because – my scars, theyheal. It was painful but if I touch them now,I feel no pain. But the torture that is mental- this is constant...” Asylum Monologues

The performance will be followed by a shortQ&A.

Age: 15+

Thu 25 August7.30pm£6

PEEBLES AMNESTY GROUPpresents

He NamedMe Malala Auditorium

This outstanding documentary tribute to MalalaYousafzai sheds light on her relationship withher father, the nuances of history, on the Britishand the question of who the oppressors arenow.

As a 15-year-old in Pakistan’s Swat Valley,Malala was a precocious campaigner for theright of girls to be educated until, one day, theTaliban boarded her school bus and shot her inthe head. She survived and, with her family,was airlifted to the UK. After a number ofoperations, she made a remarkable recovery,mastered English and continued herstaggeringly ambitious, global campaign.Mulala is the youngest-ever Nobel Peace PrizeLaureate.

Fri 9 September7.30pm£9This is a fundraising event for Amnesty


Auditorium

From the moment Tosh refuses to fill in hisassessment form and serenades us with a Sinatrasong, singing becomes the key unlocking thepast, guiding the dreams and futures of sixhospice patients allowing us into tender,vulnerable and funny moments in their lives.

Encouraged by one nurse who loves to sing, theywrestle with the new insecurity facing us all:recent medical advances mean we can now livefor years after a terminal diagnosis. Sometimes.But not every time. How do we cope with thisuncertainty? Filmed over three years atStrathcarron Hospice, the film deals with littleand big dramas from medicating pain, to movinghouse. We see the growing relationship betweenstaff and patient, patient and patient.

...Film

Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes acommunity to help face your own mortality,making the process of dying itself safe,individual, and as gentle as possible.

★★★★ “everyday people made larger-than lifethrough quirky wit and sheer strength ofcharacter” Total Film

The film will be followed by a discussion with filmmaker Amy Hardie. The screening is sponsoredby Tweeddale Film Club

Sun 28 August7.30pm£9

Seven Songs for a Long Lifeby Amy Hardie

...Music

Richard DurrantAuditorium

The stand-up, barefoot, un-classical guitaristreturns. Expect breath-taking versions of worksby Django Reinhardt, JS Bach, Debussy andMike Oldfield plus tracks from his latest albumThe Girl at the Airport, the vividly colourful, finalalbum of the Paraguayan trilogy.Richard says: “The Girl at the Airport is analbum with a story. It tells a Graham Greenetinged tale. An Englishman experiencing SouthAmerican culture at first hand, unearthingmusical treasures along the way”. This isbeautiful music and virtuosic playing in a laidback style that is all his own.

“Durrant never lets his stunning techniqueovershadow this wonderful, timeless music”. The Sun

“He gives the impression of a man who lovesmusic and life in equal measure.” Gramophone Magazine

www.richard-durrant.com

Sat 30 July 7.30pm£14

Musiceg...Johnny Cash Revisited Auditorium

Rick Mackay becomes the Man in Black as heshowcases a selection of the best songs from the96 albums and 153 singles released by JohnnyCash during his astonishing career.

Songs including Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk theLine, A Boy Named Sue, Ghost Riders in the Sky,Ring of Fire, Hurt and A Thing Called Love aresung by Rick and played by his powerhouse bandStarkville City.

No one can ever take his place, but thesemusicians are working to keep the spirit of theincredible music of Johnny Cash alive and onstage where it belongs.

www.johnnycashrevisited.com

Thu 4 August7.30pm£16

Hotel CaliforniaAuditorium

This band delivers an authentic celebrationof the masterfully crafted tunes of theEagles, the Californian band that sold morethan 100 million albums worldwide.

Eagles songs merge country-tinged vocalharmonies with hard-rock guitars and lyricsthat are alternately yearning – One ofThese Nights, Best of My Love – andromantically jaded – Life in the Fast Lane,Hotel California.

Originally formed in 1999 Hotel Californiacreated The Eagles Story in 2003 andtoured the world, even performing withDon Felder.

www.hotelcaliforniamusic.co.uk

Fri 19 & Sat 20 August7.30pm£15


...Music

Savourna Stevenson,Miles Norris and Traquair CommunityChoirAuditorium

Acclaimed duo Savourna Stevenson (harp) andMiles Norris (guitar) headline this specialconcert of music from around the world. FromAfrican inspired music through South Americanflavoured tunes, via an Irish waltz to MedievalEngland and beyond.

They are supported by Traquair CommunityChoir under the musical direction of JulieLeavett. The Borders newest community choiropens the evening with a programme oftraditional and contemporary folk songsfeaturing two original songs by Savourna whichshe will accompany on pedal harp.

www.savournastevenson.uk

Sat 27 August7.30pm£12

Talk ...Literatureeg...Light FantasticAuditorium

Join Professor Tom Stevensonand friends for a fascinatingjourney between science factand fiction. Share theawesome possibilities formankind’s interaction withlight. From the pioneers of thecamera chip in your mobile‘phone, the optical guidanceand communication systemsthat shape our modern worldto the hologram designers whohope to transform architecture,molecular biology medicineand more…

Wed 28 September7.30pm£10, Free forschoolchildren

TWEEDDALE SOCIETYpresents The Festival Lecture

The Role andDuties of theLord-LieutenantAuditorium

Captain Sir David YoungerKCVO, Lord-Lieutenant ofTweeddale 1994 – 2004 tracesthe evolution of the role of theLord-Lieutenant as theSovereign’s Representative.This stretches back, in England,to the mid sixteenth centurywhen their primary task was toraise troops to fight for theCrown.

Although Colin, Earl ofBalcarres was appointed LordLieutenant of Fife in 1688 it wasnot until 1794 that permanentlieutenancies were establishedin all counties. Fifteen Lord-Lieutenants have served theSovereign in Tweeddale sincethen and the role has changedconsiderably over the centuries.

Tue 30 August7.30pm£12 (includes a glass ofwine or a soft drink)

These ThreePoets Studio

Three poets each sharing veryparticular thoughts aboutuniversal themes.

Beverley F Wright’s work issharp, playful, funny and oftenpoignant. Angus Ogilvytravelled and taught all overthe world before returninghome with a devastatingdiagnosis. Writing is one ofthe ways he found to putcancer in its place in his life.Philip Hutton is an artist. Heworks with paints as well aswords and turned to poetry“to deliver some realisation ofwhat occupied my mind”.

Sat 27 August4pm£8


MUSIC IN PEEBLES presents Festival Recital

Edward Cohen Auditorium

One of the outstanding pianists of hisgeneration, Ed Cohen is in great demand as aconcerto soloist, chamber musician andrecitalist. As well as teaching at the RoyalConservatoire of Scotland and working aspianist with all Scotland’s major choirs, hebroadcasts on BBC television and radio andmaintains a busy concert schedule, includingthe BBC Proms. His interests cover themainstream repertoire, contemporary, jazz andeven electronic music. His Festival programmewill have something for everyone!

"A pianist of real emotional sensitivity andinquisitive intelligence. He is still young andhas limitless potential" André Watts, celebrated concert pianist

Thu 1 September7.30pm£14£7 if accompanyinga child under 12

eg...The ticket price for Sunday Cinema at the Eastgate are changing(slightly) From 31 July the ticket price for adults increasesfrom £8 to £9. The children’s ticket price stays at £6.Please check the film certificate before booking.

The Legend of TarzanTarzan is called back from London to his formerhome in the jungle to investigate the activities ata mining encampment.

To Be ConfirmedSee press for details.Sun 14 August 7.30pm

Finding DoryThe friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fishreunites with her loved ones, and everyonelearns a few things about the real meaning offamily along the way.Sun 11 September2.30pm

Alice Through the Looking GlassAlice returns to the whimsical world ofWonderland and travels back in time to save theMad Hatter.Sun 3 July2.30pm

Sing StreetIn 1980s Dublin Conor is 14 and looking for abreak from hard times. Mysterious, über-coolRaphina offers hope and Conor invites her tostar in his band's music videos. There's only oneproblem: he's not part of a band...yet. Sun 3 July4.30pm

Money MonsterThis real-time, high stakes thriller stars GeorgeClooney as financial TV host Lee Gates andJulia Roberts as his producer Patty who areput in an explosive situation when an irateinvestor (Jack O'Connell) takes over theirstudio.Sun 3 July 7.30pm

The BFGSteven Speilberg directs this new film ofRoald Dahl’s classis story. Ten-year-oldSophie and the Big Friendly Giant (MarkRylance) join forces to get rid of theunwanted attention of Bloodbottler,Fleshlumpeater and other giants. Theyjust have to convince Queen Victoria tohelp them get rid of all the bad giantsonce and for all.Sun 11 September4.30pm

Jason BourneJason Bourne, now remembering who he trulyis, tries to uncover hidden truths about his past.Sun 11 September7.30pm

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The Secret Life of PetsPampered pet Max's life is turned upside downwhen his owner’s affections are stolen by asloppy mongrel named Duke. Can they worktogether to face the vengeful army of the whitebunny?Sun 31 July2.30pm

Absolutely Fabulous – the MovieEdina and Patsy are on the run from thepaparazzi and fasionistas, hiding in theplayground of the super-rich, the French Rivierawhere they hatch a plan to make their escapepermanent and live the high life forever more!Sun 31 July4.30pm & 7.30pm

Ice Age: Collision CourseScrat's epic pursuit of the acorn catapults himinto space, where he accidentally sets off aseries of cosmic events that threaten the planetforcing Manny, Sid, Diego, and the rest of theherd to set off a quest full of thrills and spills. Sun 14 August2.30pm

EDINBURGH LANDSCAPE ARTISTS presents

ElementStudio

In September 2014 a group of twelve artistscame together at Leith School of Art inEdinburgh to begin a landscape painting course.Bound by a shared purpose and desire tocontinue to explore the richness of landscape,they formed Edinburgh Landscape Artists.

During 2016, while some members returned toLeith and others travelled further afield, theEdinburgh Landscape Artists have continuedtheir explorations, immersing themselves in thelandscape, to produce this exhibition, a range ofwork bursting with energy and spirit.

The Edinburgh Landscape Artists exhibiting are:

Neil Ross, Carol Scott, Moira MacDougall, JosieMcConnell, Jessica Oliver, Elizabeth Strong,Robert Pettigrew, Didi Thyne, Eve Whittle andSarah Wyatt.

www.facebook.com/edinlandart

Twitter @edinlandart

Mon 22 August – Mon 19 September

VILLENEUVE WINES presents

German Riesling MasterclassA tutored tasting of eight Riesling wines from Germanyshowcasing the different regions and styles now produced.

Riesling is such a popular wine that it is now grown across theworld from the Eden Valley in South Australia to the Finger Regionof New York State but this tasting concentrates on the varietiesproduced in Germany, the country of its birth, where the firstreference to Riesling was made in 1435 in the storage inventoryof the high noble court of Count John IV of Katzenelnbogen.

Thu 21 July7 – 8pm£10

Only 30 tickets available

Please note that access to the Anne Younger Studio is limited when it is in use forclasses. We advise telephoning to check on the best times to visit exhibitions –especially if you are making a special journey.

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Whenever you visit, Mikuni and his team extend a warm welcome.

café...The Eastgate Café is a popular, family friendlyand fully accessible daytime drop-in for localsand visitors alike. As well as a full range of teas,coffees and cold drinks, it specialises inproviding scrumptious locally-sourced treatsincluding favourite cakes – carrot, coffee and,of course, Victoria Sponge – as well as soup ofthe day, paninis, toasties and (occasionally) livemusic at lunchtime.

In the evening it becomes a relaxed theatre cafébar offering a range of spirits, wines and bottledales as well as soft drinks before performancesin the theatre and at the interval.

Great concerts in the Scottish Borders with the stars ofCeltic Music, and much more...Rachel Sermanni, Mànran, The Barra MacNeils,Boreas, Emily Smith, Kaela Rowan BandplusKieran Halpin, Merlin Music, Nomad Beat,Jenny Biddle, Henry Douglas, Fisher Lassies,Scott Gardiner

FOR INFORMATION:www.innerleithenmusicfestival.orge: [email protected] t: 0774 068 1879

TICKETSEastgate Theatre Box Office 01721 725777Scotlight, High Street, InnerleithenOnline at www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org

Music workshops,

busking, free music,

Festival Club

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SPECIAL EVENT“Fellow Traveller” a journey through the Border Ballads

• A £2 discount on tickets for most live shows

• Buy One, Get One Free tickets for a specially selected show each month

• A 10% discount on café purchases over £5

• Regular newsletters (with a prize draw)

• Social events throughout the year

Friends of the Eastgate

All this and the opportunity to see worldclass performances on your doorstep.All for only £25 a year subscription

The Friends of the Eastgate support and help to improve the theatre facilities in all sortsof ways from helping to buy new theatre lights to the satellite dish that makes live relayspossible, from a new coffee machine to upgrading the computer system.

This not only makes them feel very good (and more comfortable when they visit) theyalso benefit from

To become a Friend of the Eastgate just ask at Box Office


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

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

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

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

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

How to find us...

Tickets

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

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

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

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

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

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JULYSun 3 Film: Alice Through the Looking Glass 2.30pm £8 38Sun 3 Film: Sing Street 4.30pm £8 38Sun 3 Film:Money Monsters 7.30pm £8 38Thu 14 Nat Theatre: A View from the Bridge 7pm £14 4Fri 15 Music: Blues & Jazz Review 7.30pm £12 10Fri 22 Music: Feis Rois 1pm FREE 12Fri 22 Music: 10 String Synphony 7.30pm £14 11Thu 28 Drama: Last Dream (on Earth) 7.30pm £14 5Sat 30 Music: Richard Durran 7.30pm £14 35Sun 31 Film: The Secret Life of Pets 2.30pm £9 38Sun 31 Film: Absolutely Fabulous 4.30pm £9 38Sun 31 Film: Absolutely Fabulous 7.30pm £9 38

AUGUSTThu 4 Music: Johnny Cash Revisited 7.30pm £16 34Thu 11 Nat Theatre: The Audience 7pm £14 4Sat 13 Family: Funbox – Animal Magic 1pm & 3.30pm £12.50 31Sun 14 Film: Ice Age Collision Course 2.30pm £9 38Sun 14 Film: The Legend of Tarzan 4.30pm £9 39 Sun 14 Film: See Press for details 7.30pm £9 39Thu 18 Music: The Hot Seats 7.30pm £14 11Fri 19 & Sat 20 Music: Hotel California 7.30pm £15 34Thu 25 Drama: Asylum Monologues 7.30pm £6 32Sat 27 Literature: These Three Poets 4pm £8 36Sat 27 Music: Savourna Stevenson, Miles Norris

& Traquair Community Choir 7.30pm £12 37Sun 28 Film: Seven Songs for a Long Life 7.30pm £9 33Tue 30 Talk: The Role & Duties of the Lord Lieutenant 7.30pm £12 36Wed 31 Drama: The View from Castle Rock 7.30pm £14 8

SEPTEMBERThu 1 Music: Edward Cohen 7.30pm £14 37Fri 2 Music: Talisk 7.30pm £14 12Sat 3 Dance: Arabian Nights 7.30pm £12 31Thu 8 Music: Tommy Smith & Brian Kellock 7.30pm £15 10Fri 9 Film: He Named Me Mulala 7.30pm £9 32Sat 10 Music: De Temps Antan 7.30pm £16 13Sun 11 Film: Finding Dory 2.30pm £9 39Sun 11 Film: The BFG 4.30pm £9 39Sun 11 Film: Jason Bourne 7.30pm £9 39Thu 15, 16 & 17 Drama: We Are Not Amused 7.30pm £10 8Thu 22 Music: Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham 7.30pm £18 14Sat 24 Drama: Mungo Park 7.30pm £14 9Mon 26 Opera: Norma 7.15pm £17 6Sat 27 Literature: These Three Poets 4pm £8 36Wed 28 Talk: Light Fantastic 7.30pm £10 36Thu 29 Drama: The Course of True Love 7.30pm £14 7

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