The Lemon Tree Dec 14 - June 15

DECEMBER 14 - JUNE 15

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DISCOVER TOMORROW’S LEGENDS TODAYTHE FUNNIEST COMEDYROCKING BANDSCHILLED OUT GROOVESTHOUGHT PROVOKING DRAMAFUN FOR ALL THE FAMILYSEE IT ALL AT ABERDEEN’S CUTTING EDGE CULTURAL HEART…

THE LEMON TREE - AN EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE ARTS SCENE

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FRESHLYSQUEEZED

FRESHLY SQUEEZED

...tomorrow’s legends

Friday 20 February 2015 doors 7.30pm

ESPERIEsperi is Scottish multi-instrumentalist Chris James Marr. His music ranges from acoustic storytelling to colourful electronica looping and combining different sounds with his acoustic guitar. He uses a host of instruments from the conventional to the unusual including his signature rainbow-coloured bells, toys, tools and samples. Having collaborated with top Scottish songwriters such as Alex Kapranos and RM Hubbert, a bright future awaits.

£6.60 LOUNGE (standing)

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Friday 6 March 2015 doors 7.30pm

FIT LIKE RECORDSSHOWCASEFit Like Records is a micro operation that is about using networks of like-minded creative people in the North-east of Scotland that work together, lending experience, skills and talents. The aim is to enable artists to help themselves through contributions and collaborations providing a new platform to showcase talent. 2015 will see various releases on the label of all styles.

£7.70 LOUNGE (seated)

FRESHLY SQUEEZED

Sunday 14 December doors 7.30pm

PICTISH TRAIL & SWEET BABOOTwo sonic stallions from the Moshi Moshi stable canter around the counties, for a seasonal co-headline tour. Lyrical singer-songshapers, Stephen Black, and Johnny Lynch (Sweet Baboo and Pictish Trail, respectively), both know the power of collaboration.For this special advent tour, the pair are reunited for a fortnight of song-swapping, thigh-slapping and local-ale gargling.

£11 LOUNGE (standing)

Saturday 31 January 2015 doors 8pm

MUSIC & MOVING IMAGESThomas Hicks has been working with third year students at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen to help them create seven short films - their creative responses to the following songs of three up-and-coming bands and musicians from the North East of Scotland:SNOWFLAKE & SOLITAIRE Leanne SmithOLD TOWN & USUAL WAYS Casino CircusAT NIGHT I DREAM OF STORMY SEAS, COMMIT & TAKING A FALL FOR ME IndianRedLopez


Freshly Squeezed in conjunction with theManipulate Visual Theatre Festival

Saturday 4 April 2015 doors 7.30pm

WATCHFIRESALBUM LAUNCHHaving written their first song together as a band in February of 2013, Aberdeen’s watchfires didn’t look back with a well-received debut EP A Captive Still (not to mention a packed-out launch gig) following in July. Quickly developing a reputation for energetic live shows their brand of bruising, emotive hard rock started turning heads landing support slots with the likes of The Winter Tradition, The Birthday Suit, The Xcerts and Broken Records.


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SINGER/SONGWRITERS

SINGER/SONGWRITERS

...waxing lyrical

Thursday 28 May 2015 doors 7.30pm

EMILY SMITHFresh from the release of her fantastic new album Echoes earlier this year Emily Smith comes to The Lemon Tree. Echoes has been hailed as Emily’s best recording to date and features performances from special guests Jerry Douglas (Transatlantic Sessions), Aoife O’Donovan, Kris Drever and Tim Edey.“One of Scotland’s most distinctive voices. The sincerity in Emily’s singing is simply entrancing” R2 ★★★★★


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Thursday 19 February 2015 doors 7.30pm

BENNY GALLAGHEROne half of hit makers and blue chip songwriters Gallagher & Lyle; Benny Gallagher began his career as a staff writer with the Beatles Music Pub. Co. Apple writing songs for lifelong friend and Apple Records biggest Solo Artist Mary Hopkin. A huge number of artists have recorded and released hissongs including Bryan Ferry, Don Williams, Elkie Brooks, Fairport Convention, Garth Brooks - Phil Everly, Ricky Nelson, Ringo Starr and Simon and Garfunkel.


Thursday 5 March 2015 doors 7.30pm

ALASDAIR ROBERTSAlasdair Roberts has had a remarkable career to date, starting his music-making in the mid-nineties (under the band name Appendix Out), collaborating widely with many musicians in the intervening 20 years as well as artists from other disciplines such as film makers, poets and puppeteers. The new self-titled album is a welcome addition to a vital body of work; it should please both long-term followers and new fans alike.



MIDGE UREIn 1995, Midge delivered his fourth solo album, Breathe, to BMG just 10 years after the phenomenal successes of Band Aid and Live Aid. Always one to ring the changes, this album had a very Celtic feel with a plethora of acoustic instruments from uilleann pipes to mandolins and accordions alongside Midge’s trademark soaring electric guitar riffs. The album went triple platinum and was a massive success all over Europe.


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Sunday 24 May 2015 doors 7.30pm

JAMES GRANTDrawing from a broad palette of pop, folk, soul, country and blues influences, and interweaving his solo compositions with Love and Money favourites, James twins darkly literate, melodically lush songcraft with his richly potent vocals and virtuoso guitar work, leavening his performances with dashes of wickedly acerbic humour. With Love and Money also back on the road and in the studio, Grant sounds like an artist now in his prime. ”A ballsier Gram Parsons but with whisky-tinged Scottish poetry for lyrics.” The Word


SINGER/SONGWRITERS

Sunday 5 April 2015 doors 7pm

ROBIN TROWERRobin Trower has been heralded as one of the most influential Guitar players to come out of the British Blues Rock scene. Though other names may come to mind, none have the “signature sound and style” of the man who was tagged by the press with the nickname of “The White Hendrix” back in the 70’s. Robin is known for his incredible talent as a guitar player and his inspirational style of soloing, coaxing sounds from his Strat that seem to emanate from beyond this world.


Saturday 25 April 2015 doors 7pm

GRAHAM PARKER &BRINSLEY SCHWARZGraham Parker is perhaps best known as the lead singer of the Great British band Graham Parker & the Rumour. His energetic performances preceded the arrival of punk rock and new wave music and his quirky-blue-collar image is believed to be a major influence on the public persona of many British musicians. He will be joined on stage by fellow band member Brinsley Schwarz.


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BANDS

...waxing lyrical

Thursday 11 December doors 7.30pm

THE STEVE CRADOCK BANDSteve has a reputation of being one of the hardest working musicians in the industry obviously 24 years with OCS takes priority, but since 1992 he join Paul Weller’s band too. Cradock has released side two solo Albums Kundalini Target & Peace City West which he has also taken on the road with the Steve Cradock Band, supporting the likes of Amy McDonald, Beady Eye and Miles Kane.


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BANDS...hot to rock!

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BANDS

Tuesday 9 December doors 7.30pm

TEMPLESTemples are an English rock band formed in Kettering in 2012 by singer-guitarist James Edward Bagshaw and bassist Thomas Edward James Walmsley. They have received considerable press attention during their short existence and have been cited by Johnny Marr and Noel Gallagher as the best new band in Britain.


Friday 2 January 2015 doors 7.30pm

BAD MANNERSUK ska band fronted by the larger-than-life Buster Bloodvessel, formed in the late 1970s.Between 1980 and 1983, the band scored hits with Special Brew, My Girl Lollipop, Can Can, Lip Up Fatty and Lorraine among others.Buster Bloodvessel and co. continue to give a crackin’ good show of highly danceable good-time ska.


Wednesday 10 December doors 7.30pm

THE PHANTOM BANDAberdeen Performing Arts and Interesting Music Promotions presents The Phantom Band. The Glasgow based indie sextet recently released their third studio album Strange Friend on Chemikal Underground whose roster also includes Mogwai, RM Hubbert, The Unwidning Hours and Aiden Moffat. A formidable live act, The Phantom Band are not to be missed!


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Friday 6 February 2015 doors 7.30pm

PRIDESPrides formed in 2013 out of the ashes of several local bands and quickly signed to Island Records. After a summer of playing dozens of festivals overseas, from the tiny Loopallu to the massive Reading and Leeds, and finding themselves on BBC Radio 1, Prides will made their U.S. debut at this year’s CMJ Music Marathon.


Saturday 21 February 2015 doors 8pm

DJ YODAFor one night only The Lemon Tree becomes DJ Yoda’s Cinema where he will take the Aberdeen audience through an incredible visual and audio journey. Duncan Beiny aka DJ Yoda is no ordinary scratch DJ. From his hip-hop beginnings, he has evolved in the past ten years, using his turntable skills and influences as diverse as funk, b-more, kuduro, reggae, drum ‘n’ bass and even big band swing and country & western, to make unashamed party music.


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THE SELECTERAfter an amazing last couple of years culminating in 2 new albums and appearances at Coachella Festival amongst others, next year is a special year for Pauline and Gaps. The band formed in 1979 and 2014 will mark their 35th anniversary where the band present “35 Years of Too Much Pressure”. The 2-Tone legends will perform their seminal album Too Much Pressure in its entirety, followed by an extended encore of hits from their back catalogue.


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Saturday 14 March 2015 doors 8pm

DR FEELGOODDr. Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The current line up features the rhythm section Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass, both 29 years in the band and Steve Walwyn on guitar who has been with the band for 23 years. Vocalist Robert Kane (formerly of the Animals) is the most recent addition – joining in 1999 after the tragic death of Lee Brilleaux.


Sunday 15 March 2015 doors 7.30pm

STIFF LITTLEFINGERSThe seminal punk band come back for a long awaited return to The Lemon Tree. With ten studio albums under their belts along with many well known singles, this show will surely delight fans new and old.


BANDS

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What have Radiohead, Emeli Sandé, The Libertines and Biffy Clyro got in common?They've all played The Lemon Tree!With our Freshly Squeezed series of gigs, we aim to bring tomorrow's huge acts to the stage today.Now discover the newest legends for yourself...

TOMORROW’SLEGENDS

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Monday 13 April 2015 doors 7pm

KENNY WAYNESHEPHERD BANDThe Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band is a veritable who’s who in rock and blues.Following hot on the heels of rave reviews of his recent October 2014 UK tour dates, five-time Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum-selling blues/rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd returns to the UK.



FROM THE JAMFrom the Jam features Bruce Foxton from the original Jam line up. He also spent 15 years playing bass with Stiff Little Fingers. From The Jam have gained a reputation for the kind of incendiary ‘live’ performances that sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago. Audiences can expect to hear classic The Jam hits such as Down In The Tube Station At Midnight, Going Underground, Town Called Malice and The Modern World.


BANDS

Monday 30 March 2015 doors 7.30pm

ANDREW MONTGOMERYWith a unique voice that’s equal parts choirboy and soul boy, Andrew Montgomery made waves in the Britpop era as frontman of Scottish band Geneva, scoring four emotive Top 40 singles Tranquillizer, No-One Speaks, Best Regrets, and Into the Blue. After a decade of silence, Andrew Montgomery returns with his début solo album Ruled By Dreams, an album of seraphic modern pop that’s as sensual as it is confessional, with Andrew’s unique three octave voice placed front and centre.


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TRIBUTE & PARTY BANDS

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TRIBUTE &PARTY BANDS...a crackin’ night out

Wednesday 31 December doors 8pm

HOGMANAY WITH THE SELLOUTSBring your dancing shoes and bring in this New Year’s eve with style! The band play an eclectic set full of well-known hits by acts such as The Beatles, The Killers, Kinks and Roy Orbison to modern classics like Daft Punk, LCD Soundsystem, Arctic Monkeys, Vampire Weekend, Pharrell and much more. Over the last year the band have played outside of the UK in Europe & North America at special request and previous hometown Hogmanay shows have sold out very quickly! Book now to avoid disappointment!


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Saturday 13 December doors 8pm

BLOODY MARYS CHRISTMAS PARTYAberdeen’s first, favourite and funniest tribute act make a welcome return to the Lemon Tree with their popular Christmas show. The popular ‘Frockers’ promise more of their off the wall takes from the music business fraternity. With their trademark ABBA, Take That and Rocky Horror Show Tributes and of course ammunition from the current crop of artists.


Sunday 28 December doors 7.30pm

THE COMPLETESTONE ROSESOne of the UK’s most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands, selling out venues across the UK and Ireland regularly, they have helped to carry on the music of one of the UK’s most influential bands - the Stone Roses. Famous hits like Fools Gold, I Am The Resurrection and I Wanna Be Adored are as recognisable now as were the heyday of Madchester.

£19.80 in advance £23.10 on door LOUNGE (standing)

Saturday 17 January 2015 doors 7.30pm

MOVING PICTURESA welcome return for Scotland’s premier tribute to Canada’s finest rock band, performing the entire Exit Stage Left album and more from Rush’s early repertoire, using an array of authentic instruments. New members singer Jillian Anderson and bassist Paul “Livvy” Livingstone will be joining guitarist Steve Brown and drummer Mark Bray.


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Friday 8 May 2015 doors 7.30pm

HELLS BELLSHells Bells are an accomplished AC/DC Tribute Band who have performed all over the UK as well as Portugal, Austria, Russia, Belgium, Czech Republic and the Middle East. If you love AC/DC then you’ll love our high energy performance - a show not to be missed. Check out the Gig Guide to find out when we’re playing near you and we’ll see you there!


Saturday 9 May 2015 doors 7.30pm

LETZ ZEPLetz Zep is not an exercise in nostalgia, but of revolt against the time, faithfully recreating the sights and sounds of Led Zeppelin at their awesome best. The band are gathering an international reputation, having been invited to perform, many as headline act, at large festivals in Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Venezuela, Belgium and here in the UK. They are quite simply the number 1 tribute to the music of Led Zeppelin.


Friday 24 April 2015 doors 7.30pm

LIMEHOUSE LIZZYRenowned for an action-packed pyrothechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. Following the enormous success of their Live & Dangerous & Dedication tours, the band embarked upon their Into the Limelight tour to tie in with their appearance on an episode of BBC2’s Arena documentary series of the same name.


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JAZZ & BLUES

...waxing lyrical

Saturday 7 March 2015 doors 7.30pm

YOLANDA BROWNYolanda Brown is the premier female saxophonist in the UK. She was winner of the MOBO award for “Best Jazz” in 2008 and repeated the achievement in 2009 also for “Best Jazz”. YolanDa Brown is a one-off, very much a woman of her time, and one of the precious few truly independent artists whose DIY ethic hasn’t hindered the progress of her career but instead has laid the kind of foundations that could endure for decades.


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JAZZ &BLUES...stylish grooves

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JAZZ & BLUES

Sunday 22 March 2015 starts 7pm

KING KING AND LAURENCE JONES Standing In The Shadows was selected as one of Paul Jones’ albums of 2013, for his Radio 2 show, the only British act to be chosen and is included in the Top 50 Albums of 2013 by Classic Rock Blues. A Long History Of Love a track from the above album was voted as one of the best songs for 2013.



ALBERT LEEAlbert Lee, by common consent one of the world’s finest guitar-players, needs no introduction to Country Music & Rock fans. He has worked with some of the world’s top artists, from Emmylou Harris to the Everly Brothers, Dolly and Parton to Eric Clapton. Albert is a double Grammy award winning musician, whose talents continue to be in demand by fellow performers the world throughout.

£22 LOUNGE (seated)

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ROOTS

...waxing lyrical

Friday 22 May 2015 doors 7.30pm

BREABACHBreabach deliver a thrilling and unique brand of contemporary folk music which has earned the group international recognition on the world and roots music scene as one of the UK’s most dynamic and powerful bands. Voted ‘Best Group’ at the most recent Scots Trad Music Awards, Breabach have also received nominations in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and as ‘European Folk Group of the Year’ in the German Folk Awards.


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ROOTS

...folking fantastic

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ROOTS

Monday 16 February 2015 doors 7.30pm

MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK, JOHN MCCUSKER AND JOHN DOYLEThese three members of the BBC acclaimed Transatlantic Sessions will play The Lemon Tree as part of a unique European tour. This is a rare chance to see three of the world’s finest musicians share a stage together.


Wednesday 18 March 2015 doors 7.30pm

THE POOZIESThe Poozies began over 20 years ago, when folk music wore elaborately patterned woolly jumpers and was only seen in dingy back rooms and very late at night on BBC2. From the word “go” they were breaking out and happily exploring the musical universe. Pioneers of unusual and exciting arrangements, not only from the rich vein of traditional Gaelic culture but from any enticing genre, they take their audiences on a sparkling, spine-tingling journey through a sometimes fantastical landscape.


Friday 3 April 2015 doors 7.30pm

MÀNRANBringing their own unique blend of Gaelic and English, traditional and contemporary to brand new audiences over the last 12 months, Mànran impress crowds and critics alike. Mànran began their assentation into the traditional music sphere in 2010 when six friends used a powerful combination of Gaelic/English songs with Accordion, Fiddle, Flute and a delicious mix of drum and bass to create an infectious and recognisable sound.


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Saturday 7 February 2015 7.30pm

Karine Polwart withSigrid MoldestadKicking off our new season in style, these two performers signify what the Northern Arc Sessions are all about – a loving respect for the folk traditions of their respective nations, but with a newness and dynamism which brings fresh contemporary relevance.

ROOTS

Friday 12 June 2015 doors 7.30pm

TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRAA Treacherous Orchestra gig is quite unlike anything else. The players set a true musical course that continues to build and build. Through their music the band take the listener on a journey that encompasses many moods, emotions and tempos, often within moments!


Sunday 28 June 2015 doors 7.30pm

PEGGY SEEGERA multi-instrumentalist, she is known for her excellent renditions of Anglo-American folksongs and for her activist songwriting, especially in the fields of feminism and ecology. Her best-known pieces are Gonna Be an Engineer and The Ballad of Springhill, which is rapidly becoming regarded as a traditional song. She has made 23 solo recordings and has participated in more than a hundred recordings with other artists.


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Genre-defining, ground-breaking artists from Scotland collaborate with the best roots talent from across the Northern hemisphere in these unique, exclusive Music Hall sessions. Explore the contemporary folk music of Scotland, Canada,

Scandinavia, the Baltic region and more with the very best musicians from these regions.

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COMEDY &SPOKEN WORD...a laugh a minute!

Saturday 28 March 2015 starts 8pm

SUSAN CALMAN: LADY LIKEAward-winning comedian Susan Calman is embarking on her first ever UK tour. If you don’t know who she is, ‘Lady Like’ will, at the very least, make you feel better about your own life. A show about being older, wiser and liking yourself whatever anyone might say.“Confident, compact…cracking.” EVENING STANDARD

£13.20 STUDIO (seated)

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COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD

Sunday 7 December starts 8pm

PAUL SINHAYou might have watched Paul Sinha on the telly, as ‘The Sinnerman’, on ITV’s quiz, The Chase. But what many people might not know is that for well over a decade Paul Sinha has been making his name in the world of stand-up comedy. He’s had great gigs, he’s had horrific gigs, he’s performed at gigs from Aberdeen to Auckland and from Sheffield to Singapore. Paul Sinha is many many things but first and foremost, he is a stand-up comedian.


Tuesday 13 January 2015 starts 6.30pm

STUART MacBRIDETHE MISSING AND THE DEADStuart MacBride has been writing bestselling novels for over ten years, achieving the number one Sunday Times bestseller position on publication for the last four years in a row.January will see the release of his ninth Logan McRae novel - an ambitious attempt to convey realistically what divisional Scottish policing is like on the ground; whilst creating a page-turning plot centred around the murder of a young girl.


ADD SOME CULTURE TO YOUR LUNCHTIME Enjoy an hour of top writers talking about their work

or lush classical musicians reciting some of the best pieces of work.

Events start at 1pm, doors will open an hour early for soup and sandwich

★Tickets £8 inc. bf CG Add £4 for lunchBook for 4 people £20 inc. bf £36 inc. lunch

Book for 2 events £10 inc. bf £18 inc. lunch

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Saturday 14 March 2015 starts 7pm

JOHN SHUTTLEWORTHA WEE KEN TO REMEMBERVersatile singer/organist, John Shuttleworth, wants to share fond memories of his favourite past weekends. However, a typo on the poster (“weekend” has become “wee Ken”) means John is obliged to spend the evening paying homage to his next-door neighbour and sole agent - the diminutive Ken Worthington. “Punch the air to character comedy in a class of its own” (The Sunday Times)



Friday 30 January 2015 starts 8pm

CRAIG HILL- GIVE HIM AN INCH...Strap yourself in for a Craig Hill thrill! Hot on the heels of last year’s hysterically funny, sold out national tour, don’t miss the chance to see Scotland’s favourite kilted treasure - live and unleashed. The Scotsman called Craig “PRICELESS!” and we absolutely agree! “Absolutely hilarious!… A laugh-out-loud performance from beginning to end… Irresistible!”★★★★(List)


Saturday 14 February 2015 starts 7pm

PATRICK MONAHAN ADVENTURES IN MONAHAN LANDEnergetically witty, charming family show from the Irish/Iranian festival favourite renowned for his superb anecdotes. Playful audience interaction. Recently seen on ITV’s Splash!, Fake Reaction and Celebrity Squares. “The same mix of control and on-stage charisma as a young Alan Davies” **** The Herald ”Supremely engaging performer, adored by his audiences” The Scotsman


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Monday 20 April 2015 starts 8pm

ANDREW LAWRENCE: REASONS TO KILL YOURSELFReturning from his critically acclaimed, sell-out Edinburgh 2014 show, Andrew Lawrence, heads back onto the road. He’s been on BBC1’s Live at the Apollo and BBC3’s Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live a regular on Channel 4’s Stand-Up For The Week. He’s had three series of his own show on BBC Radio 4. He’s a double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee. Yet none of that rubbish has brought him any joy. Come and laugh in his stupid face at his disappointing life and some amusing thoughts he’s cobbled together about how awful the world is.


CRACKING COMEDY HIGHLIGHTS

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Monday 9 February 2015 MHNOEL FIELDINGSaturday 13 June 2015 MHREGINALD D HUNTERSunday 14 June 2015 MHDAVID SEDARISWednesday 12 - Saturday 15 August 2015 HMTALAN CARR

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THEATRE

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THEATRE...the story of our lives

Saturday 28 February 2015 starts 7pmBard in the Botanics presents

ROMEO & JULIET BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTED BY GORDON BARR“Violent delights have violent ends” An ancient feud between the Capulets and Montagues rips apart the city of Verona. When Romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love, they set in motion a chain of events that will ultimately destroy them. Bard in the Botanics retell Shakespeare’s enduring story through the eyes of a young generation struggling to make sense of their emotions in a world they haven’t created.


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Wednesday 18 February 2015 starts 7pm

SANITISEBY MELANIE JORDAN & CAITLIN SKINNEROne woman alone in her bathroom; a private sanctuary and unusual venue for self-expression. But there is something dark living beneath the bath and as her inner and outer life is revealed we discover a woman torn between fantasy and fear. A playful and original production without words combining physical theatre, dance, music and multimedia to explore our most intimate insecurities and questions. Scotsman Fringe First winner 2014.


Thursday 26 February 2015 starts 7pmStellar Quines and Marilyn Imrie present

THE FAIR INTELLECTUALCLUB BY LUCY PORTERA funny, challenging, moving, true tale of teenage love, friendship and betrayal set at the dawn of the Scottish Enlightenment. This is a new play by award winning stand up Lucy Porter, inspired by the original notes and constitution of the club. First presented by the Fair Intellectuals at The Assembly Rooms 1 August 2014.


Saturday 24 January 2015 starts 7.30pm

FRESHLY SQUEEZEDTHEATREEnjoy a taste of new work being created in the north east in this evening of script in hand performances written by new voices in Scottish theatre and produced by The Lemon Tree. Freshly Squeezed Theatre is your chance to experience new work and have your say. A must for those who enjoy A Play, A Pie and A Pint. This event is the first in a programme of new work planned by The Lemon Tree over the course of 2015. Join us to find out more...


Wednesday 11 - Friday 13 February 2015 starts 7pmPresent Tense Productions presents

100You must choose one single memory from your life. Everything else will be erased forever. Choosing this most treasured memory is your only way of passing through to eternity and you have one hour to choose. What would your choice be?Our 5 performers from Present Tense Productions re-enact each of these powerful stories as their characters try to capture the perfect memory to last for their eternity.


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Friday 10 April 2015 starts 7pmRandom Accomplice and Horsecross Arts present

AND THE BEAT GOES ONWith a string of hits and a successful American variety TV show, Sonny and Cher were one of the most playful and likeable, mismatched, camp married couples in the world of pop. Decades later Peter and Lily have started their own tribute act. As deeply dark truths start to pop their bubblegum act, it becomes clear not everything is quite as it seems… A new play from Olivier Award Winning playwright Stef Smith in a brand new creative partnership between Random Accomplice and Horsecross Arts.£13.20 STUDIO (seated)

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Friday 20 March 2015 starts 7pmSleeping Warrior Theatre Company presents

LOVE 2.0A hilarious new comedy about modern dating, and how social media is messing it up for everyone…On Facebook, Gary seems like Susie’s perfect match. He’s smart, funny, profound, well read – he even loves Simply Red. When the two meet in real life, things don’t go quite as well as they had online… Love 2.0 is an outrageous new comedy about dating in the age of social media.


Friday 27 March 2015 starts 7pmFire Exit presents

LONG LIVE THE LITTLEKNIFE ★★★★ Herald, ScotsmanWritten and directed by ‘theatrical maverick’ (Sunday Times) David Leddy Long Live the Little Knife is an uplifting caper about forgery, castration and drunkenness. Liz and Jim are small-time con artists who need £250,000 fast. They decide to become the world’s greatest counterfeiters. There’s only one problem. They can’t paint.


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THEATRE

Not enough dramain your life?Top up after work.

Aberdeen Performing Arts and Oran Mor present

Doors will open an hour early at which point the pie and the pint will be available

Tickets £11 inc. bf(Includes a pint, a glass of wine or soft drink and a pie(inc. veggie option))

You loved it so much last season, that we just had to bring it back, this time with an extra Thursday lunchtime performance of each play!A Play, A Pie and A Pint returns - a tasty bite, your favourite tipple and top new theatre.

Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 February 2015 Tue - Fri 6pm, Thu & Sat 1pm

Nettingby Morna Young

Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 March 2015 Tue - Fri 6pm, Thu & Sat 1pm

Fat Aliceby Alison Carr

Tuesday 28 April - Saturday 2 May 2015 Tue - Fri 6pm, Thu & Sat 1pm

No Nothingby Alan Spence

Saturday 24 January 2015 7pm

Freshly Squeezed Theatre Excerpts from new scripts

from North East writers

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THEATRE

MANIPULATEVISUALTHEATREFESTIVAL

Saturday 31 January 2015 starts 7pmRamesh Meyyappan presents UK PREMIERE

BUTTERFLYA beautiful and striking adaptation of Madame Butterfly, exploring themes of love, disappointment, loss and hope, created by Ramesh Meyyappan (Snails & Ketchup). This modern, fantastical piece uses visually poetic narrative and movement, and exquisite, handcrafted puppets to tell the tragic tale of Butterfly, a kitemaker, whose lover has left her alone and isolated. “absolutely breathtaking... utterly delightful” InkPot Reviews.“equal parts gorgeous and gutting” Straits Times.

Sunday 1 February 2015 starts 7pmVelo Theatre presents UK PREMIERE

AND THEN HE ATE METhe house is the story...A little fragile house, a potent symbol of welcoming hearth and home, becomes an arena for all our fears when the wolf waits threateningly outside.A theatre of images and emotions, an illustrated book, a visual theatre piece which explores the poetry and symbolism of house and home. A show about time, about love, about the everlasting fears that lurk within us all.

INNOVATIVE INTERNATIONAL THEATRE - STUNNING OPENING WEEKEND IN ABERDEEN

Tickets £11 STUDIO (seated)

Buy two shows for £19.80Buy three shows for £23.10

Friday 30 January 2015 starts 7pmCEC/Spotted Stripes Circus present UK/WORLD PREMIERE

TRISTISSIMO/WELCOME MY SONA double bill of tantalising new work. Italian company CEC presents the UK premiere of a contemporary elaboration of Tristan and Isolde’s tragedy – a perfect day, a perfect world, but suddenly it all gets twisted. Then, new Scottish contemporary circus company Spotted Stripes retells the classic horror of Frankenstein from the point of view of the monster in this dynamic and challenging multi-media theatre spectacular.

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FAMILY

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FAMILY...one for the kids

Monday 8 - Wednesday 31 December (previews Sunday 7 December) starts 10.30am & 1.30pm (Sat - Thu), 4pm (selected dates)FROZEN CHARLOTTE PRODUCTIONS AND ABERDEEN PERFORMING ARTS PRESENT

ROBINWith more Christmas mail than ever before we need Robins like you who can get the job done! This Christmas, Robin (not so reliant) will be getting his feathers a twist, But we guarantee first class fun and seasonal cheer will be delivered (on time).A new show for everyone aged between 3 and 6 and their families and friends from the makers of A Million Miles Away… and Too Many Penguins?

£8.80 (previews £5.50) Nurseries & schools £5.50 STUDIO (seated)

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FAMILY SHOWTIME!

Friday 13 - Sunday 15 February 2015 MHTHE SINGING KETTLE

Wednesday 8 - Thursday 9 July 2015 HMTBEN AND HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM

Monday 10 - Tuesday 11 August 2015 HMTTHE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA

Friday 10 - Saturday 11 July 2015 HMTSING-ALONG-A FROZEN

Saturday 21 February 2015 starts 1.30pm & 3.30pmmacrobert and Fish & Game present

THE POLAR BEARS GO WILDIf you’re aged 5 or under, then here’s the show for you! Get here on your skis/snowshoes/tractor - Or paddle your canoe…Brave explorers wanted to join two friendly (but slightly naughty) Polar Bears on the adventure of a lifetime. Where are they going? What will they get up to next? And have they got enough sandwiches (Polar Bears love sandwiches, everyone knows that)?With music, laughter and quite a lot of cheekiness, The Polar Bears Go Wild is the perfect treat for young audiences. Remember to keep hold of your ice cream - Polar Bears are always hungry!

£7.70 Family of 4 £26.40 STUDIO (seated)

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FAMILY

GIVING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THE CHANCE TO BE TRANSPORTED TO MAGICAL WORLDS OF MAKE-BELIEVE.

Tickets £7.70Family of 4 £26.40Buy four shows for £5.50 per ticket

Monday 6 April 2015 starts 2pmLempen Puppet Theatre Company presents

LITTLE FRANKENSTEINSemi-famous puppeteer Frank Stein has had enough with his badly made puppets. Taking inspiration from the scientist Dr Frankenstein, and with the help of the audience he creates a new real live puppet that is destined to change this life forever! A gentle horror for little horrors...and a treat not to be missed!

Thursday 9 April 2015 starts 2pmPuppetstate Theatre Company presents

THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREESThis tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn by acorn, transforming a barren wasteland. As much a touching tale as it is a hilarious puppet show, making us see the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world.

Saturday 11 April 2015 starts 2pmPuppet Lab presents

TWITAWOOTwitawoo is a brand new show from the Puppet Lab, which brings to life a host of fabulous Scottish woodland creatures. Funny and mischievous, the forest friends share their adventures and invite you to help them look after their home.

Tuesday 14 April 2015 starts 2pmCrooked Timber Theatre presents

LIANG AND THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSHLiang dreams of being a painter but is too poor to buy himself a paintbrush. Join him on a magicaladventure to find out if dreams really can come true. This inventive and gentle show for all the family combines charming wooden puppets, shadow theatre, origami, live painting and video images.

Thursday 16 April 2015 starts 2pmNorwich Puppet Theatre presents

RED RIDING HOODWe have all heard the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, but which story do you know? Stay alert as events will unravel in ways you may not expect, bringing a fresh twist to a well-loved tale – a feast of visual innovation and extraordinary puppet theatre with original music and song.

Saturday 18 April 2015 starts 2pmKomedia presents

PITSCHI, THE KITTEN WITH DREAMSPitschi the kitten lives with her brothers and sisters on a farm high up in the Swiss Alps. She dreams of being something else – a chicken, perhaps, or a goat, or a bunny. Pitschi goes on an exciting adventure around the farm to meet the other animals, but finally discovers that she can be happy by being exactly what she is.

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Did you know Aberdeen Performing Arts was the FIRST and remains the ONLY arts organisation in Scotland to have the Customer Service Excellence award?

CREATING A SPARK

This rigorous customer standards scheme is a hallmark of quality and is a trademark of the Cabinet Office.

What’s your point of view?Aberdeen Performing Arts is committed to delivering the highest quality service for our customers to enjoy their experience in our venues. Our customer service team are continually working towards improving the service and would be delighted to hear about the service you encountered during or after your show.

Please simply pick up a feedback form or [email protected]

We will respond when requested within five working days or we will acknowledge your feedback within three working days and give a full response within 14 working days.

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APA Youth TheatreAPA Youth Theatre gives young people aged 5 – 18 the opportunity to get involved in drama, nurtures young creative talent and helps build creativity, confidence and communication skills.We run our youth theatre with the same ethos as a professional company and we work with professional theatre artists in a supportive environment.In addition to our weekly drama classes you can get involved in other projects.

Our young actors have performed nationally and internationally from San Francisco to Stavanger.

APA PLAY (Primary 1 – 3)

Saturday mornings – Creating a spark of fun by introducing children to the world of theatre through fun and engaging games and stories.

APA CREATE (Primary 4 – 7)

Saturday mornings – Creating a spark of confidence by developing acting skills and a love for the performing arts!

JUNIOR YOUTH THEATRE(Secondary 1 - 2)

Thursday evenings – a spark of creativityby developing theatre making skillsthrough creating short playsand performances.

INTERMEDIATE YOUTH THEATRE(Secondary 3 - 4)

Wednesday evenings – Creating a spark of understanding by honing performance skills and learning how to stage a production.

SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE (Secondary 5 - 6)

Tuesday evenings – Igniting the sparks by challenging skills, learning how to work with scripts and producing high quality theatre performances.

If you want to be part of the creative life of APA, if you want to start a lifelong relationship with our venues - His Majesty’s Theatre, the Music Hall and The Lemon Tree and if you are aged between 2 - 19, then Engage! is for you.

SPACESSTILL

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Come and create a spark with APAFind out about our classes, about our workshop programme, how our programme can help you achieve Arts Award accreditation or any other query about creative learning [email protected] or call 01224 337664.

APA Youth MusicFrom an early age, music can play a huge role in our lives - for enjoyment, stimulation, creativity and learning. Our youth music programme offers a range of opportunities to introduce music-making, hone skills, create with others and learn from the best.

TEENY TINY TUNES (2 - 4 years)

Creating the first spark through a fun, colourful and interactive music experience for wee ones and their grown ups.

JUNIOR GLEE (Primary 4 – 7)

Pick a song you love, add a harmony or two and perform it with style. Singing is an excellent way for aspiring young musicians to get to grips with harmony and musical choices.

SENIOR GLEE (Secondary 1 – 6)

Using song and singing to develop musicianship, arrangement choices of a range of music and a slick and professional performance style.

CREATIVE MUSIC INDUSTRIES(Secondary 3 – 19 years)

Creating a spark of initiative with aspiring songwriters and bands. Write a song, record it, release it and play a gig at The Lemon Tree – with the help of some top musicians.

INSPIRING | EXPLORING | ENGAGING

Supported by: Member of:

Creative learning is at the heart of everything we do, engaging and inspiring young people of all ages and abilities to explore and participate in music making and drama.Our programmes and projects are led by experienced industry professionals in a safe and friendly environment. We offer you art form skills and techniques to a high level, performance opportunities on our stages and the chance to have fun and make friends.All classes cost £50 per term and there are three 10 week terms per year.

Your chance to get involved and be creative.

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JANUARYFri 2 Jan Bad Manners Lounge 10Tue 13 Jan Stuart MacBride - Book Launch Lounge 23

Sat 17 Jan Moving Pictures Lounge 15Sat 24 Jan Freshly Squeezed Theatre Studio 28Fri 30 Jan Craig Hill Lounge 24 Tristissimo/Welcome my Son (manipulate) Studio 31Sat 31 Jan Music and Moving Images Lounge 5 Butterfly (manipulate) Studio 31

FEBRUARY

Sun 1 Feb And Then He Ate Me (manipulate) Studio 31Fri 6 Feb Prides Lounge 11

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Wed 11 Feb 100 Studio 28Thu 12 Feb 100 Studio 28Fri 13 Feb 100 Studio 28Sat 14 Feb Patrick Monahan Studio 24Mon 16 Feb Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle Lounge 20Wed 18 Feb Sanitise Studio 28Thu 19 Feb Benny Gallagher Lounge 7Fri 20 Feb Esperi Lounge 4Sat 21 Feb DJ Yoda Lounge 11 The Polar Bears Go Wild Studio 33Tue 24 Feb Netting (PPP) Lounge 30Wed 25 Feb Netting (PPP) Lounge 30Thu 26 Feb Netting (PPP) Lounge 30 The Fair Intellectual Club Studio 28

Fri 27 Feb Netting (PPP) Lounge 30Sat 28 Feb Netting (PPP) Lounge 30 Romeo & Juliet Studio 27

MARCHThu 5 Mar Alasdair Roberts Lounge 7Fri 6 Mar Fit Like Records Showcase Lounge 5

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Thursday 26 February 2015Jasmin Vardimon Dance Company

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Wednesday 14 -Saturday 17 January 2015Scottish Ballet

The Nutcracker

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Saturday 7 February 2015Northern Arc

Karine Polwartwith Sigrid Moldestad

If you want to be part of the creative life of APA and if you are aged between 2 - 19, then Engage! is for you.

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE FORJANUARY 2015 CLASSES!

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DISCOVER THE LEMON TREE...

AT A GLANCESat 7 Mar Yolanda Brown Lounge 17

Fri 13 Mar The Selecter Lounge 11Sat 14 Mar Dr Feelgood Lounge 12 John Shuttleworth Studio 24Sun 15 Mar Stiff Little Fingers Lounge 12Wed 18 Mar The Poozies Lounge 20Fri 20 Mar Midge Ure Lounge 7 Love 2.0 Studio 29Sun 22 Mar King King and Laurence Jones Lounge 18Tue 24 Mar Fat Alice (PPP) Lounge 30Wed 25 Mar Fat Alice (PPP) Lounge 30Thu 26 Mar Fat Alice (PPP) Lounge 30

Fri 27 Mar Fat Alice (PPP) Lounge 30 Long Live the Little Knife Studio 29Sat 28 Mar Fat Alice (PPP) Lounge 30 Susan Calman Studio 22Mon 30 Mar Andrew Montgomery Lounge 13

APRILFri 3 Apr Mànran Lounge 20Sat 4 Apr Watchfires Album Launch Lounge 5

Sun 5 Apr Robin Trower Lounge 8Mon 6 Apr Little Frankenstein – PAF Studio 34

Thu 9 Apr The Man Who Planted Trees - PAF Studio 34Fri 10 Apr And the Beat Goes On Studio 29Sat 11 Apr Twitawoo – PAF Studio 34Mon 13 Apr Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Lounge 13Tue 14 Apr Liang & the Magic Paintbrush – PAF Studio 34Thu 16 Apr Red Riding Hood – PAF Studio 34Sat 18 Apr Pitschi, the Kitten with Dreams - PAF Studio 34Mon 20 Apr Andrew Lawrence Lounge 25Fri 24 Apr Limehouse Lizzy Lounge 16Sat 25 Apr Graham Parker and Brinsley Schwarz Lounge 8Tue 28 Apr No Nothing (PPP) Lounge 30Wed 29 Apr No Nothing (PPP) Lounge 30Thu 30 Apr No Nothing (PPP) Lounge 30

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Wednesday 11 March 2015 1pmCulture Café

Christopher Brookmyre(writer)

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Thursday 26 March 2015Ensemble Season

Dunedin ConsortBach’s St Matthew Passion

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Friday 3 April 2015Northern Arc

Karen Matheson Bandwith Erland Viko Trio

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Wednesday 8 April 2015 1pmCulture Café

Maxwell Quartet(string quartet)

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BUYING TICKETSIn person: at the Music Hall or HMT (Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm) or take a chance on the door, The Lemon Tree box office opens just before every show.On the phone: call 01224 641122 Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm.Online: aberdeenperformingarts.com has all the latest listings and ticket info.

WHERE IS IT?You will find The Lemon Tree right behind Marischal College on West North Street – just in case you’re not sure, here’s a map:

By bus: there is a bus stop right outside and we’re just round the corner from Union St, King St and Broad St so lots of busesBy car: try the car parks at Frederick St, Marischall College and Gallowgate.

HOW MUCH?We’ve printed the whole price of ticket in the brochure, this includes the booking fee (the only extra you’ll have to pay for is postage, but why not print your own at home?) – there could well be discounts for students, children, over 60s or APA Friends – just ask or check online.

DO I SIT OR STAND?A bit of both – we try and create the right atmosphere for each gig, some will have seats, some won’t – we’ve tried to list it where we can here.

WHAT DO THE TIMES MEAN?If it says ‘doors’ then that’s when the doors open and you get inside for a drink. If it says ‘start’ that’s when the show starts. Some shows have support acts, we can’t always confirm this until nearer the time and ‘start’ can mean the start of the support act, not the main act

HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE?All ages are welcome, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and under 18s can’t be near the bars.

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BUYING TICKETSIn person: at the Music Hall or HMT (Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm) or take a chance on the door, The Lemon Tree box office opens just before every show.On the phone: call 01224 641122 Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm.Online: aberdeenperformingarts.com has all the latest listings and ticket info.

WHERE IS IT?You will find The Lemon Tree right behind Marischal College on West North Street – just in case you’re not sure, here’s a map:

By bus: there is a bus stop right outside and we’re just round the corner from Union St, King St and Broad St so lots of busesBy car: try the car parks at Frederick St, Marischall College and Gallowgate.

HOW MUCH?We’ve printed the whole price of ticket in the brochure, this includes the booking fee (the only extra you’ll have to pay for is postage, but why not print your own at home?) – there could well be discounts for students, children, over 60s or APA Friends – just ask or check online.

DO I SIT OR STAND?A bit of both – we try and create the right atmosphere for each gig, some will have seats, some won’t – we’ve tried to list it where we can here.

WHAT DO THE TIMES MEAN?If it says ‘doors’ then that’s when the doors open and you get inside for a drink. If it says ‘start’ that’s when the show starts. Some shows have support acts, we can’t always confirm this until nearer the time and ‘start’ can mean the start of the support act, not the main act

HOW OLD DO IHAVE TO BE?All ages are welcome, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and under 18s can’t be near the bars.

NEED TO KNOW...

Bon AccordHarriet StCar Park

Schoolhill Union Street

West North St

King Street

Rosemount Viaduct

Return address: Aberdeen Box Office, Aberdeen AB10 1QS


The Lemon Tree Dec 14 - June 15

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