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MUSICALSSunny Afternoon | The Commitments | WonderlandOur musical season is led by a celebration of two iconic bands with The Kinks and The Commitments whilst also bringing the Grammy and Tony nominated tale Wonderland.

DRAMAThe Woman in Black | The Crucible | Jane EyreGripping stories, literary greats and early evening plays are new to our drama season with a series of shows that will have you on the edge of your seat.

DANCEJasmin Vardimon | Phoenix Dance Theatre |Lord of the DanceClassic stories combined with popular dance from the best dance companies come to His Majesty’s Theatre with stunning pieces of work.

OPERA| The Mikado |Scottish Opera and D’Oyly Carte Opera Company present the Gilbert and Sullivan classic.

ORCHESTRASThe BBC SSO, Scottish Chamber Orchestra and RSNO present their new season’s work at His Majesty’s Theatre covering pieces from Mozart, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky.

FAMILYThe Broons | Dick McWhittington | Gangsta GrannyThere’s something for all of the family coming to HMT. From Scottish favourites to our ever popular panto this will keep both the kids and parents entertained!

CULTURE CAFÉJohn Burnside | Louis de Bernieres | Val McDermidNow relocating to the Belmont Filmhouse we are delighted to bring you talks from three outstanding writers including the author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Louis de Bernieres.

MUSIC Russell Watson | The Simon and Garfunkel Story |Mike and the MechanicsForming our Stepping Out programme, we bring you some of the biggest names along with tributes to the legends of music to His Majesty’s Theatre.

NORTHERN ARC - | Lau |The Lemon Tree hosts our next Northern Arc concert with Lau inviting Denmark’s Dreamers’ Circus over to perform.

COMEDYSean Lock | Ross Noble | Nina ContiOur comedy season gives you the opportunity to laugh along with some of the biggest names in comedy in the stunning auditorium of His Majesty’s Theatre.

After a weekend of inspiring music and stories, we turned the ‘Lights Oot’ at the Music Hall in April ahead of its historic £7 million transformation. The venue is now in hibernation mode while we rejuvenate this national treasure for generations to come.We are now kicking off our Stepping Out programme which will ensure audiences can continue to enjoy top class music and comedy whilst we await the opening of our fantastic new hall. Look out for the Stepping Out logo throughout the brochure and book your tickets now!It is business as usual at His Majesty’s Theatre and The Lemon Tree with a great season of shows to whet your appetite.HERE’S OUR TOP PICKS FOR YOU TO CHECK OUT…

WelcomeNEW SEASONPRIORITY BOOKINGAPA Friends booking fromTHURSDAY 21 APRILGeneral Booking fromTUESDAY 26 APRIL

And much more! Take a look and book now!

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ContentsMusic Hall Transformation 4Musicals 6Drama 18New Voices 26Dance 28Family 34YACNE 38Opera 39Classical 40Culture Café 43AIYF 44Northern Arc 46True North 46Music 47Comedy & Spoken Word 49HMT Seating Plan 51Ticketing/venue info 52At a glance guide 54

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Aberdeen Performing Arts is core funded by

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Look out for these symbols for shows with our STUDENT OFFERS, from £5.50 inc.bf, on selected performances. Available by showing a valid student card at the box office counters.(Standby tickets limited to 20 per performance, to be purchased on the day.)

For behind the scenes info and competitions follow us/aberdeenperformingarts@apawhatson

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Makinga DifferenceThe £7 Million Music Hall Transformation is designed to re-imagine, re-invent, renovate, restore and refresh the Music Hall.

RE-IMAGINENew performance studioNew education and rehearsal spaceRestored and renovated auditorium

RE-INVENTVastly improved access and circulationNew ramp and lift from Union StreetNew stairway and lift to the balcony for the first time

REFRESHMuch needed fabric repairs and equipment upgrades

RE-INVIGORATERegional growth: city centre regeneration: cultural leadership: talent development: creative learning

Ambitious: achievable: sustainable: inclusive

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WE HAVE RAISED MORE THAN £5M ALREADY, AND THE FINISHING POST IS IN SIGHTYou can show your support by making a donation today, and help secure the Music Hall’s place at the heart of city life for future generations.

The future is in your gift!

GIVE A GIFT

1 MUSIC HALL | £5M RAISED | £2M TO GOTEXT ‘HALL18£10’ TO DONATE TO 70070

GIVE A GIFTSome of our celebrated artists

who have already said “I’m in!”

Phil Cunningham MBE Scottish Folk Musician

Nicola Benedetti classical violinist

Billy Connollycomedian, musician

Evelyn Glenniepercussionist

Aidan O’RourkeAPA Associate Artist

Liz LochheadScottish Makar

Vladimir Ashkenazypianist & composer

Emeli Sandédouble Brit Award-winner

Thanks to our supporters, ambassadors, funders and investors who share our vision. Online:

www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/support-us

In person:look out for our donation boxes and buckets

By mail:cheques payable to ‘Aberdeen Performing Arts’

By text: Text ‘HALL18£10’ to 70070

At the bank:Clydesdale Bank Account: Music Hall Redevelopment Fund Account No: 70163345 Bank Sort Code: 82-60-11

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Monday 9 - Saturday 14 May

Annie“A Cracking New Production” (Newcastle Chronicle) of Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to Aberdeen for one week only, starring acclaimed actress, comedienne and panto star; Elaine C Smith (Rab C Nesbitt, Burdz Eye View) as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search.

With its award-winning book and score, this stunning musical “pulls out all the stops” (The Northern Echo) and includes the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow. “A show no one should miss” (Daily Post) – you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!

Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Tickets £42.50 - £20.50 inc. bf RPremium seats £50.50 - £41.50 inc. bf

Family of 4 (2 adults + 2 children excl. Fri/Sat) £5 off per ticket

HAPA Friends £4 off opening night £2 off all other performances

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P ro d u c e d by DAV I D H U TC H I N S O N a n d P H I L L I P R OW N T R E E f o r S E L L A D O O R T H E AT R E CO M PA N Y, R U N AWAY E N T E R TA I N M E N T ,J A S O N H A I G H - E L L E RY a n d S T E P H E N M CG I L L P R O D U C T I O N S . I t i s p re s e n t e d by a r ra n g e m e n t w i t h R & H T H E AT R I C A L S E U R O P E .

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HMTMonday 20 - Saturday 25 June

FootlooseKick off your Sunday shoes and cut loose as the explosive rock ‘n’ roll musical sensation Footloose bursts onto the UK stage in a remastered show sure to get your toes tapping.Based on the 1980s hit film that took the world by storm, Footloose the musical sizzles with the same spirit of youth, rebellion and romance.City boy Ren thinks his life is over when he is forced to move to Bomont, an American rural backwater. But things are far worse than he could have ever imagined, as the town bans dancing. It isn’t long before Ren can’t resist breaking the rules, and he’s not alone.Footloose is back and it’s better than ever before!

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HMTTuesday 19 - Saturday 23 July GARDYNE THEATRE AND ARDEN ENTERTAINMENT, IN ASSOCIATION WITH DC THOMSON & CO LTD PRESENT

Jackie The MusicalOnce there was a time with no mobiles, no online dating and no Facebook, when teenage girls waited with bated breath by the letterbox for their weekly issue of Jackie Magazine.

In Jackie The Musical we revisit those heady days, and tell the story of a recent divorcée who seeks advice once more from the pages of her old Jackie annuals.The quizzes, the fashion tips, the ‘do’s and don’ts on first date’ and above all the Cathy and Claire problem pages are all eagerly devoured by our plucky heroine as she revisits the dizzy world of the teen bible. With her ex and a handsome new guy in tow, the valuable lessons she learnt as a girl begin to influence her future and Jackie discovers the one person in control of her life is... her.Starring Janet Dibley (The Two of Us, EastEnders, Fat Friends), Olivier Award nominee Graham Bickley (Ragtime, Bread) and Nicholas Bailey (EastEnders, The Archers), Jackie The Musical features classic 70’s hits, played live on stage by a world class band. Thrill once more to the unmistakable sounds of pop idols Donny Osmond, David Cassidy, Marc Bolan and many more.

Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm


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BOOK BY MIKE JAMESDIRECTOR ANNA LINSTRUMCHOREOGRAPHERARLENE PHILLIPSDESIGNER TIM SHORTALLLIGHTING DESIGNERPHILIP GLADWELLMUSICAL SUPERVISOR/ORCHESTRATORBEN GODDARDSOUND BOBBY AITKEN

Age guidance 12+

“ Jackie will make you jump for joy”

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HMTWednesday 24 - Saturday 27 August THE LYRIC PRESENTS

Made in Dagenham The MusicalBook by RICHARD BEAN Music by DAVID ARNOLD Lyrics by RICHARD THOMASBased on the Woolley/Karlsen/Number 9 Motion PictureFinanced by the BBC, BMS Film Finance, BFI and Lip Sync Productions. Directed by Nigel Cole. Screenplay by William Ivory.This amateur production is presented by arrangementwith Josef Weinberger Ltd.

Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie, Made In Dagenham is an uplifting new British musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right.Essex 1968. Like millions of other working women, each day Rita O’Grady is just trying to get her husband out of bed, get the kids off to school and get to work at the factory on time. But life is about to change forever when it’s announced that the girls in the stitching room of Ford’s Dagenham car plant will have their pay grade dropped to ‘unskilled’. Rita then finds the confidence to lead her friends in a battle against the might of Ford and the corruption of the Union supposed to protect them. This show is sure to have you laughing, crying and remembering that it’s only right to stand up for what you believe in.

Wed - Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm

Tickets £30 - £24 inc. bf


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Audiences have come to love the Lyric...

“ The Lyric...proved they have just as much star quality as a West-end cast!” Press & Journal

“ The standing ovation and cheers at the end were well-deserved!” Evening Express

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HMTMonday 5 - Saturday 10 September

The Rocky Horror ShowTHE WORLD’S FAVOURITE ROCK N ROLL MUSICAL

DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE

Following a record-breaking worldwide tour Richard O’Brien’s classic is ready to thrill you once again.

Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party! Be warned, this show has rude parts!

DON’T DREAM IT BE IT!

HHHHH“Still the sexiest & funniest show in town” Evening Standard

HHHHH“Fresh, subversive, essential”Daily Telegraph Sept 2015

Mon - Thu 7.30pm, Fri/Sat 5pm & 8.30pm


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HMTMonday 26 September -Saturday 1 October

Chicago“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”…so begins the international award winning Broadway and West End musical, Chicago, which comes to His Majesty’s Theatre for one week only starring West End and EastEnders actor and Celebrity Big Brother star John Partridge (Cats, A Chorus Line, Miss Saigon, Starlight Express) as Billy Flynn.Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With 6 Tony, 2 Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, Chicago truly is “The sharpest, slickest show on the block” The Times

“ still the sexiest most sensational musical”Sunday Express

Mon - Thu 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm



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Tuesday 8 - Saturday 12 November

Sunny AfternoonWinner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Sunny Afternoon is an irresistible musical with slick theatricality and ingenious storytelling at its heart. It tells the captivating tale of how one of Britain’s greatest bands, The Kinks, rose to stardom.Step into swinging 60s Britain and discover how The Kinks found their definitive sound that rocked a nation and influenced generations. Feel the euphoric highs and experience the power of a live Kinks performance as we witness the band’s beginnings, their barnstorming debut on Top of the Pops, their infamous American tour and their triumphant comeback.Featuring the iconic hits You Really Got Me, Waterloo Sunset, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, All Day and All of the Night, Lola, Sunny Afternoon and many more, this production fizzes with energy, and is a fresh new “Great British Musical” (The Times) that will make your spirits soar.With music and lyrics by Ray Davies (Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music), a new book by Joe Penhall and direction by Edward Hall, Sunny Afternoon’s faultless musicianship and brilliant songs come together for a moving portrayal of The Kinks’ amazing journey during the youthful, rebellious 1960s.

Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm


HAPA Friends £10 off opening night & midweek matinees

£4 off all other performances

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HMTTuesday 15 - Saturday 19 November

RentRent is the multi awarding winning, groundbreaking rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson inspired by Puccini’s opera La Bohème. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City’s East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian excess.

Winner of four Tony Awards, six Drama Desk Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the New York Times review was a love letter to the show, calling Rent an “exhilarating, landmark rock opera”. Rent ran on Broadway for 12 years, from 1996 to 2008.

The much-loved score features songs such as Seasons of Love, Take Me Or Leave Me, One Song Glory, La Vie Bohème, Without You, I’ll Cover You, Out Tonight, I Should Tell You and the title song.

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Tickets £45.50 - £21.50 inc. bf Premium seats £55.50 - £52.50 inc. bf CGSRHAPA Friends £10 off opening night £4 off other performances


Tickets £37.50 - £19.50 inc. bf Premium seats £42.50 - £36.50 inc. bf CGRHAPA Friends 2 for 1 opening night £4 off other performances

HMTTuesday 7 - Saturday 11 March 2017

The CommitmentsThe Commitments is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul. Direct from a phenomenally successful, record breaking run in London’s West End, The Commitments is based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic.The Commitments is the story of Jimmy Rabbitte, a young working class music fan, who shapes an unlikely bunch of amateur musicians and friends into an amazing live act, the finest soul band Dublin has ever produced.The Commitments received universal critical acclaim following its London World Premiere and was quickly hailed as a smash hit musical sensation. The Commitments musical has been adapted from the novel by Booker prize winning author Roddy Doyle himself and is directed by award-winning Jamie Lloyd.

HHHH “This hugely enjoyable show touches the sublime. Wonderfully funny” Daily Telegraph

HMTMonday 20 - Saturday 25 March 2017

Blood BrothersWritten by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

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HMTThursday 2 - Saturday 11 June FLYING PIG PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Dreich EncounterAberdeen’s own comedy team, the Flying Pigs have been entertaining ever growing audiences since 1998, and enjoyed sell out runs at HMT with Desperate Fishwives, How To Look Good Glaikit and Finzean in the Rain.They’ve also made 3 radio series, a Hogmanay special and a TV pilot for BBC Scotland. Nae bad for a bunch of chancers!Now the “punk ‘Scotland the What?’ are back with a brand new show, packed with laughs and their distinctive North-East flavour. Whether you’re a toonser, a teuchter or an inabootcomer, we guarantee the best laugh you’ll have in ages.But don’t take our word for it…“Father Ted meets The Broons” Scottish Daily Express“A hoot, pure genius” Evening Express“Hilarious...” The Scotsman “...albeit lowbrow” The Herald

Tue - Fri 7.30pm, Sat 5pm & 8.30pm

Tickets £28.50 - £17 inc. bf CGRHAPA Friends 2 for 1 opening night and both Sat 5pm perfs £2 off other performances

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HMTTuesday 16 - Saturday 20 May 2017

WonderlandFollowing sold out seasons in Tampa, Texas and Tokyo, the multi Grammy, Tony and Drama Desk Award nominated Frank Wildhorn’s Broadway musical Wonderland receives its UK and European première in this brand new British production. Hailed by the New York Times as “inspirational”, Wonderland is an enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.Here a timely and touching story of love in all its forms, it’s an adventurous exploration of who we are, who we want to be and the power of everyday magic in our lives. In the tradition of the best stage musicals, Wonderland boasts a catchy score full of songs by Frank Wildhorn, writer of pop hits including Whitney Houston’s Where Do Broken Hearts Go? and theatre classics including This is the Moment from his internationally acclaimed show, Jekyll & Hyde.

“An inspirational musical.”New York Times

“A new musical extravaganza.”Theater Mania

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The ideal place to relax for sweet treats,home bakes andthe perfectcup of coffee.• Tea• Coffee• Cakes• Breakfast• Sandwiches• Salads

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On busy Friday and Saturday evenings from March we’ll be running the popular TheatreBus again.

• Route 1: Portlethen & Stonehaven | As per 7 service, includes Newtonhill Park + Choose

• Route 2: Banchory along the North Deeside Road | As per 201 service, includes Culter, Drumoak, Hill of Banchory and Raemoir Road

• NEW! Route 3: Ellon via Balmedie and Ellon Park & Ride if required | As per 62A service, includes Newburgh School Road, (Doesn’t go into the village of Newburgh)

The buses leave from right outside the theatre exactly 15 minutes after the show ends. You must book by the Wednesday at 2pm to guarantee a seat – after that it’s subject to availability.

Price £3.50 – and your TheatreBus ticket is also valid on Stagecoach services into Aberdeen before the show.

Fancy a night out but don’t want to drive?

Take the TheatreBus instead!• Bus leaves from right outside the theatre, 15 minutes after curtain down

• Offer includes travel on Stagecoach buses into town

• No walk across town or waiting in the rain

• Guaranteed seat when you book in advance

• Enjoy a drink in the bar with no worries

• No parking costs or spaces to find

• Only £3.50

A safe, comfortable and reliable way to get to and from the theatre!

TheatreBus is available for Friday & Saturday evening performances for:

• Scottish Ballet: Swan Lake

• Breakfast at Tiffany’s

• Annie

• Scottish Opera: The Mikado

• Flying Pigs: Dreich Encounters

• The Last Tango

• Footloose

• Jackie the Musical

• Book on-line when you buy your theatre tickets

• Book in person at the box office or on the phone 01224 641122

• If you’ve already bought your theatre tickets, just contact Box Office to get your TheatreBus tickets

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A HMTMonday 2 - Saturday 7 May COLIN INGRAM AND PETER KANE PRESENTA CURVE LEICESTER PRODUCTION

Breakfast at Tiffany’sBased on the novel by Truman CapoteAdaptor Richard GreenbergDirector Nikolai FosterDesigner Matthew WrightMusic Grant OldingBreakfast at Tiffany’s, the classic tale of Holly Golightly written by Truman Capote and so memorably portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in the iconic 1961 film, is being given a new lease of life as a stage play with music in this sparklingly sophisticated production staring Emily Atack, (The Inbetweeners, Dad’s Army) as Holly.Adapted by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony and Olivier Award-winning playwright Richard Greenberg and directed by Nikolai Foster, this tale of vivacious, good-time girl Holly Golightly and her fantastical existence in 1940s New York City, is told through the eyes of a young writer, completely fascinated by this exquisite extrovert who every woman wants to be, and every man wants to be with.With memorable songs from the era, this stylish production is set to capture the hearts of audiences and sparkle like a diamond in a Tiffany’s window.



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HMTTuesday 30 August -Saturday 3 September

Rehearsal For MurderBY THE WRITERS OF MURDER SHE WROTE,RICHARD LEVINSON & WILLIAM LINK

Following the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and continually played to packed houses around the UK, Bill Kenwright presents a new production from the pen of the legendary award-winning writing team Levinson and Link, whose work includes the mystery series Murder, She Wrote and Columbo.Playwright Alex Dennison is left heartbroken when his fiancée and leading lady Monica Welles is found dead from an apparent suicide. On the anniversary of that ill-fated night, Alex assembles the same cast and crew in the same theatre, for a reading of his new play. But as the reading begins, it becomes clear that Alex believes that Monica was murdered and he intends to uncover her killer...



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HMTTuesday 4 - Thursday 6 October

The Cheviot, the Stag & the Black, Black OilDundee Rep’s 5-star, sell-out production of John McGrath’s The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil arrives in Aberdeen. The highly acclaimed production tells the history and the tragedy of Scotland, performed as a Highland ceilidh, with song, humour and drama intermixed; creating a unique theatrical event, that remains as vital and relevant today as it was when 7:84 Scotland first presented it, over 40 years ago.This extraordinary play looks at the exploitation and economic changes in the Scottish Highlands throughout history, from the ruthless evictions of Highland crofters making way for the more economically viable Cheviot sheep in the 18th century, to the development of stag hunts in game parks in the 19th century and finally the exploitation of resources during the North Sea Oil boom of the 1970’s. Written as a musical drama by John McGrath, it explores stories and experiences of Scotland’s land, sea and people across the centuries.

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Dundee Rep Theatre Ltd gratefully acknowledges support from

Dundee Rep Theatre Ltd is a Registered Company No. 21201. Scottish Charity Registered No. SC017315.

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Democracyby Michael Frayn West Germany, 1969. Charismatic Willy Brandt has been elected Chancellor. When Brandt ‘dares more democracy’, his own party conspires, plots and tries to destroy him. As his enemies tighten the noose around his neck, Brandt believes the only man he can truly trust is Gunter Guillaume, his devoted personal assistant. But in the world of political intrigue, espionage and betrayal, is anyone to be trusted?

Shakespearean in scale but with all the twists and spins of modern politics, Democracy combines the fascination of a John Le Carre thriller (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager) with the dynamism of The West Wing and House of Cards.

Witty, thought provoking and highly entertaining, Democracy is a compelling and unmissable night at the theatre.

Following an acclaimed West End run, Michael Frayn’s award-winning play premieres in Scotland in an exciting new production from Scotland’s leading touring theatre company: Rapture Theatre.

Tue & Wed 7.30pm

Tickets £27.50 - £22.50 inc. bf GCSRPremium seats £32.50 inc. bf

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“Perfect timing for Michael Frayn’s seriously thrilling play” The Times

“A gripping night out” The Daily Mail

Star casting to be announced!

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HMTTuesday 28 March - Saturday 1 April 2017SELL A DOOR THEATRE COMPANY AND THE QUEENS THEATRE HORNCHURCH, IN ASSOCIATIONWITH LES THÉÂTRES DE LA VILLE DE LUXEMBOURG PRESENTARTHUR MILLER’S

The CrucibleIn 17th Century Salem, a society defined by intolerance and patriarchy, a group of teenage girls are discovered conjuring spirits. Sordid accusations of witchcraft soon fly thick and fast as the girls play judge, jury and executioner – destroying lives and changing a community forever.

The Queens Theatre, Hornchurch and award-winning Sell A Door Theatre Company re-invigorate Arthur Miller’s terrifying allegorical comment on McCarthyism in their thrilling new production. Bringing together music and movement through a strong ensemble cast, this atmospheric staging of a theatrical classic will chill audiences to the core.

Sell A Door Theatre Company have staged over 50 touring productions to date, including recent successful UK tours of The History Boys, Avenue Q, Footloose, and American Idiot.


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HMTTuesday 14 - Saturday 18 February 2017

The Woman in BlackJoin the 7m theatregoers worldwide who have experienced “The most brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter” Daily Telegraph.Continuing its record breaking run at the Fortune Theatre in London’s West End, The Woman in Black now embarks on a major UK Tour next Spring and is coming to His Majesty’s Theatre! Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious stage adaptation. This gripping production, directed by Robin Herford, is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror.A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds.

“A truly nerve-shredding experience” Daily Mail

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Mon - Sat 7pm, Thu & Sat 2pm

Tickets £31.50 - £12.50 inc. bf CGSR Family ticket £4 off per ticket

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HMTMonday 28 August - Saturday 2 September 2017

Jane EyreFollowing a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre, Jane Eyre will be coming to His Majesty’s Theatre in August 2017. This innovative re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and is directed by Sally Cookson.The classic story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.

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“Captures the beating heart of the novel. And then some.” Mail on Sunday

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REaDTuesday 26 JulyKAI FISCHER IN ASSOCIATION WITH NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND PRESENTS

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Friday 29 AprilWRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY GARY MCNAIR

DONALD ROBERTSON ISNOT A STAND UP COMEDIANThursday 12 May

O IS FOR HOOLETBY ISHBEL MCFARLANE IN ASSOCIATION WITH FERAL

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Aberdeen’s tastiest theatrical treat returns with a new season in Autumn 2016 – three new plays to be announced in June.

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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?

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

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We’re delighted to be teaming up with Creative Carbon Scotland in this current New Voices: New Talent: New Theatre programme and host a first Green Tease, a special event aimed at bringing the cultural and sustainability communities together. Budding writers and theatre makers are invited to be part of our latest True North themed Scratch Night and with an ongoing theme of Northern Lights, our Senior Youth Theatre are proud to present a bold new play Escape Speed, inspired by astronomy, the stars and lives colliding.

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Tuesday 31 May 6pm, The Lemon Tree Lounge

Green Tease FREE EVENTGreen Tease is aimed at bringing together artists of all kinds, scientists, geologists and climate change groups to meet, discuss and respond to the role of the arts in approaching sustainability. Short presentations by Creative Carbon Scotland, Aberdeen Climate Action, the Centre for Northern Culture and Design and Aberdeen Performing Arts will kick start the conversation and focus on the wider response of the ‘north’ and the region’s place in the debate. This is a free non ticketed event.Just turn up on the night. Green Tease is delivered in partnership Creative Carbon Scotland and AB Positive.

Thursday 23 & Friday 24 June 7pm, The Lemon Tree Studio

Escape Speed £5.50 by Lynsey Murdoch Rehearsed Reading by Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Senior Youth Theatre.A comet is coming: the drama of the cosmos and the city streets entwine in Escape Speed, a play created in consultation with the Astronomer Royal for Scotland. Escape Speed follows the fate of Emma, a tough teen with a secret and her bumbling, gang-heavy classmate Kai. When their paths collide on one eventful night, their earth-bound universe is changed forever. Playwright Lynsey Murdoch and Astronomer Royal for Scotland, John C Brown will both take part in a post show discussion following the performance on Thursday 23 June. This production has been re-scheduled from January.

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SCRATCH NIGHTS

Monday 4 - Saturday 16 July

Tuesday 8 September 7.30pm

True NorthScratch Night What or where is True North?Is it a place, a state of mind or both?We’re seeking ten minute scripts with a maximum of three characters and ideas for a short piece of theatre or performance you’d like to perform on the night.

£5.50Contact [email protected] details. Submission deadline: Mon 22 August, 5pm

Rough MixRough Mix is a two-week creative lab for experienced and emerging artists to try out new ideas or new ways of working. Run by award-winning theatre company Magnetic North, it brings together a small group of practitioners from different disciplines and gives them the time and support to develop new ideas in a collaborative atmosphere.

At the end of the two weeks, the results are shared with an audience. This is your opportunity to see the beginning of exciting new work and talk to the artists about how their ideas might develop.

Magnetic North has previously run six Rough Mix residencies, but this will be the first time the residency has come to Aberdeen.

Rough Mix in Aberdeen runs from Monday 4 July to Saturday 16 July 2016. If you are interested in taking part in Rough Mix as an artist, application details will be available in April – you can sign up to receive information at

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HMTWednesday 27 - Saturday 30 April SCOTTISH BALLET

Swan LakeWorld Premiere Scottish Ballet’s breathtaking production of Swan Lake is set to enchant a whole new generation with an imaginative re-telling of the timeless tale.Swan Lake portrays the love story of Siegfried and the beautiful swan queen Odette. As fate has it, Siegfried betrays Odette as he mistakenly declares his love for Odile, the dark seductress.Eventually Odette forgives Siegfried, but the trust between them has been broken and Siegfried is forced to face life without her forever.Choreographed by the award-winning British dance maker David Dawson, Swan Lake will demonstrate his visceral and daring work which has made him one of the most innovative dance makers working in classical ballet today.With ethereal and stylish sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, don’t miss the Company’s first tour of this classic ballet in over 20 years.

“...one of today’s most gifted young choreographers.” The Dancing Times on David Dawson

Wed - Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2pm

Tickets £31.50 - £17.50 inc. bf RPremium seats £41.50 inc. bf Family ticket £62 inc. bf*


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FREE PRE-SHOW TALKSBook onlineThu 28 April 2016 6.30pm (focus on dance)Fri 29 April 2016 6.30pm (focus on music)

INSIGHT Sat 30 April 2016 11amHear all about the ideas and inspiration behind David Dawson’s choreography; and the set and costume designs for his new production of Swan Lake.This insight offers the fascinating experience of watching the Company taking class on stage and, time permitting, talking to one of the dancers about their career.Tickets £5.50/£3.50 concession. Age 12+

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DANCEHMTMonday 13 - Saturday 18 June

Vincent & Flavia: The Last TangoFresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet as they prepare to dance in their final ever theatre tour.Twenty years of dancing together has seen them become Strictly Come Dancing favourites, World Dance title-holders, create and star in their own West End productions – but now it is finally time for the nation’s best loved Argentine Tango Champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling, new, live performance.Don’t miss your last chance to see this beautiful couple do what they do best live, in an intimate, passionate and explosive experience – it’s time for The Last Tango.

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Feel - Evolve - Transform...After a 3 year break, Scott School of Dancing is ecstatic to return to HMT in 2016. This will be our 16th show (the 4th one in HMT), and wow have we come a long way since then. We are delighted that some of our pupils are now dancing professionally and some have achieved diplomas and degrees.

With a fabulous teaching staff, enhanced by classroom assistants and helpers, we are a ‘special family’.

Our pupils range from the very cute 2 year old’s to the mature and stunning 26 year old’s, the latter are looked up to for guidance and help. The students have worked extremely hard striving to be where we want them to be by show time! With an array of colour, sparkle and enthusiasm for dance, the show will keep you on the edge of your seat!!

We are pleased to announce that we will be featuring local musical theatre company, Leading Lights, who will wow you with their musical talents.

Wed - Sat 7pm

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FREE POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONFREE no booking requiredFri 14 October10 mins after the performances finish

Crystal Pite’s Emergence. Photo by Angela Sterling.

FREE PRE-SHOW TALKSContact Box Office to bookFri 14 October 6.30pm(focus on dance)

HMTFriday 14 - Saturday 15 October SCOTTISH BALLET AUTUMN DOUBLE BILL

Fusing dance and movement, human and animal, electronic music and symphonic sound.

Crystal Pite – Emergence European Premiere

Crystal Pite is one of the most innovative and exciting choreographers today and has won four Dora Mavor Moore awards for this mesmerising work.A riveting, dark-hued work that casts a swarming, scurrying group of dancers, insect-like, Emergence presents the full Company on stage creating spectacular formations and is set to a hypnotic electronic score by Owen Belton.“In “Emergence” Pite has created a piece that is unique, questioning, fascinating” Ballet-dance.com

Sophie Laplane – A New Work World Premiere

Scottish Ballet dancer Sophie Laplane has increasingly been making her mark on the dance world by creating delightful and unique works. Laplane’s Maze was performed as a curtain raiser for Scottish Ballet’s Autumn Season 2015 and wowed critics and audiences alike.Laplane’s singular style mixes humour with inspiration from everyday emotions and situations. The shapes she creates for the dancers are as surprising as they are distinctive and hugely entertaining.“…Laplane is clearly a major talent in the making.”Sunday Herald

Fri & Sat 7.30pm

Tickets £25 - £19 inc. bf R

HAPA Friends £3 off all performances

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HTickets £17 inc.bf CR Family of 4 £15 /ticket inc.bf

HMTSaturday 8 October JASMIN VARDIMON COMPANY PRESENTS

PinocchioJasmin Vardimon Company presents a brand new adaptation of the classic tale, Pinocchio. Based on the original book by Collodi, Pinocchio will bring to life the famous marionette as he embarks on a fantastic journey to become a human boy. Showcasing Vardimon’s uniquely theatrical choreographic and directorial style, Pinocchio will combine physical theatre, quirky characterisation, innovative technologies, text and dance to examine the idea of what it means to be human.With insightful humour, engaging drama and an acute observation of behaviour Pinocchio will take audiences on a wonderful journey of discovery through the parameters of this timeless and beloved fable.

Tue 7.30pm

Tickets £24 - £18 inc. bf CGSRHAPA Friends 2 for 1

HMTTuesday 25 October PHOENIX DANCE THEATRE

Triple Bill 2016Phoenix Dance Theatre’s Triple Bill 2016 showcases three engaging works in celebration of their 35th anniversary.Shakespeare’s most intimate, mysterious and radical sonnets are reimagined in Kate Flatt’s Undivided Loves which fuses sound, words and dance to a vibrant and percussive score.Co-commissioned with the Royal Ballet, Dutch/Isreali choreographer Itzik Galili reworks his piece Until.With/Out.Enough, an emotional abstract journey filled with intimacy, athletic power and tension.Finally, the quirky and playful Bloom by award-winning choreographer Caroline Finn explores the darkly comic expressions of life and humanity.

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HMTMonday 13 - Thursday 16 March 2017 FLATLEY’S

Lord of the DanceDangerous Games20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF LORD OF THE DANCE Following the phenomenal success of the 2015 UK tour, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games is excited to announce a return to the UK in 2017 for a 23 city Nationwide tour. Fresh from hugely successful runs in the West End, Broadway, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games continues to thrill audiences around the globe with its intoxicating mix of dance and music that fuses the traditional with the contemporary in a classic tale that showcases the exceptional talent of the cast.With all the precision and thrills of the original, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games features new staging, cutting edge technology, new costumes and choreography, world champion acrobats and 40 of the world’s most outstanding young performers all directed by Michael Flatley. With new music by composer Gerard Fahy, this latest iteration combines the best of tradition with all the excitement of new music and dance.

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Wed - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2pm

Tickets £31.50 - £13.50 inc. bf CGSRPremium seats £41.50 - £37.50 inc. bf Family ticket £63 inc. bf (Wed/Thu eve only)


HMTWednesday 18 - Saturday 21 January 2017 SCOTTISH BALLET

Hansel & GretelUnwrap a tasty winter treat with Christopher Hampson’s magical Hansel & Gretel.Inspired by the Grimm Brother’s famous fairy tale, in a small town, all the children have disappeared. Plucky Hansel and Gretel embark on an exciting adventure, traveling deep into the enchanted forest to find their friends.A carousel of delicious treats from start to finish, Hansel & Gretel is full to the brim with magic and wit, with toys that come to life and a beautiful, bewitching ballerina who is not at all what she seems. Scrumptiously surreal and with more than a sprinkle of festive magic - take an enchanting journey with Scotland’s national dance company this winter.Humperdinck’s bewitching score is performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.

“ Fizzing with mischief and magic”Daily Telegraph

“ A feast for the eyes and ears”Press & Journal

FREE PRE-SHOW TALKS Book onlineThu 19 January 2017 6.30pm (focus on dance)Fri 20 January 2017 6.30pm (focus on music)

FAMILY INSIGHT Sat 21 January 2017 11amWatch the Company take class on stage and talk to one of the dancers about their career. Tickets £5.50/£3.50 concession.

BALLET CAFE Wed 18 January 2017 2pm - 5pm Tickets £10Take part in a gentle beginner’s dance session, listen to an illustrated talk, and relax for a chat over a cup of tea and cake.

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Tickets £13 inc. bf CR Family ticket £38 inc. bf R

HMTMonday 8 August

Hairy Maclary and Friends“ Out of the gate and off for a walk, went Hairy Maclary

from Donaldson’s Dairy.” Anyone with young children will recognise these immortal words instantly as the opening lines of the book Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy by Lynley Dodd. Following overseas tours to Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia, Hairy Maclary and his friends are back in the UK springing off the page this Summer.

Featuring many of the characters from the books, with music, singing and several of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories, this show is a must for the whole family.

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HMTSaturday 9 & Sunday 10 July

Funbox: SuperheroesCrash! Bang! Kapow! Grab those capes and warm up your super powers as Funbox goes on their craziest adventure yet in their brand new show Superheroes!Join Gary, Anya and Kevin – former stars of the Singing Kettle - on a super quest to find their keys and open the Funbox. Crime fighting Funster duo Fluffy and Flossie will be back and Bonzo’s alter ego, the mysterious Dog in Pants, will deliver his own brand of doggy justice!With family singalongs like Bunny Fou Fou, My Boy’s a Corker (oompahpah) and My Aunt Came Back along with brand new songs and silliness, Superheroes is supersonic family fun and an exciting entertainment experience not to be missed!

Wed & Thu 10am, 1pm, 4pm

Tickets £18 inc. bf R Children £16 inc. bf RFamily ticket £61 inc. bf R

HMTWednesday 6 & Thursday 7 July

Peppa Pig’s SurpriseSurprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Aberdeen in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise.It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you?Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!HHHHH “A treat for your littleone’s eyes and ears.” Daily ExpressHHHH“Enjoyably inventive.” Time Out

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Wed - Sat 7pm, Wed 1.30pm, Thu & Fri 10.30am, Sat 2.30pm

Tickets £22.50 - £20.50 inc. bf Children £18 - £16 inc. bf SRFamily ticket £66 - £58 inc. bf R


HMTWednesday 14 - Saturday 17 June 2017 DAVID WALLIAMS

Gangsta GrannyLive on Stage!It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!From the acclaimed producers of HORRIBLE HISTORIES comes the world premiere of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children.Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Tickets £37.50 - £18.50 inc. bf GCR Premium seats £47.50 - £42.50 inc. bf

Family of 4 £2.50 off per ticket inc. bf

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Fri 1.30pm

Tickets £14 inc. bf R

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HMTTuesday 18 - Saturday 22 October

The Broons“Pit the kettle oan mither, this is braw news!” Scotland’s most famous fictional family The Broons are coming to His Majesty’s Theatre! Award winning Scottish playwright Rob Drummond brings the infamous characters Granpaw, Paw and Maw Broon, Hen and Joe, Daphne, Maggie, Horace, the twins and the bairn to life for a Scottish audience in a production filled with laughs, love and comic-strip visuals, all set to a Scottish soundtrack.And we are thrilled honouring these much-loved characters and bringing them to life on stage.

HMTFriday 20 January 2017 SCOTTISH BALLET

Wee Hansel & GretelA wee version of a big ballet...

Join Hansel, Gretel and a magical ballerina on an enchanting journey into the woods filled with adventure, imagination and festive charm.

This specially adapted hour long performance features the company’s dancers accompanied live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra. The perfect way for young families to discover the magic of ballet.

Visit scottishballet.co.uk/kidszone to discover more for families; including games, films and workshops.

Recommended for age 3+

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HMTSaturday 3 December 2016 - Sunday 8 January 2017

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Join our hero Dick McWhittington (and his trusty cat Tommy) as he seeks fame, fortune and happiness to become Lord Provost of Aberdeen on an adventure that sends him from the North Sea to the High Sea headed for Morocco.

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HMTThursday 26 - Saturday 28 May SCOTTISH OPERA AND D’OYLY CARTE OPERA COMPANY PRESENT GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S

The MikadoThe team behind 2013’s smash hit The Pirates of Penzance returns with another Gilbert & Sullivan comedy classic. A stellar cast, in the hands of director Martin Lloyd-Evans, brings the fun to life with a delicious mix of cheeky English Music Hall and exquisite Japanese tradition.The Mikado has decreed that flirting should be punishable by death. But when his son Nanki-Poo falls for the beautiful Yum-Yum, it looks like someone might be heading for the executioner’s block…Packed with anti-Establishment silliness, and full of larger than life characters including self serving politicians that are all too recognisable today, this playful show features some of G&S’s most popular tunes, including Three little maids, Tit-willow and I’ve got a little list. Several of the cast from The Pirates of Penzance return, including Richard Suart, Nicholas Sharratt, Rebecca Bottone and former Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Sioned Gwen Davies, alongside baritone Stephen Richardson and comic genius Andrew Shore.

Thu - Sat 7.30pm

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Friday 4 November HMT

BBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraRunnicles Conducts Mahler 4Mozart Exsultate jubilate*Mozart Symphony in D majorMozart Voi avete un cor fedele*Mahler Symphony No.4*Carolyn Sampson soprano* Donald Runnicles conductor

A jangling of sleighbells, a little flurry of birdsong from the flutes – and is that a melody by Mozart? Not quite. Mahler’s Fourth Symphony might be his most classical in proportion, his most playful in style – outwardly, at any rate. But from deceptively innocent beginning to the “child’s vision of heaven” with which it ends, the Fourth has depths as poignant and profound as anything Mahler ever wrote. BBC SSO Conductor Emeritus Donald Runnicles is just the person to draw out its inner drama, and he’s joined by soprano Carolyn Sampson – who begins with two gloriously fresh vocal showpieces by the composer Mahler loved above all others: Mozart himself.

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Sunday 23 October HMT

Royal Scottish National OrchestraBeethoven SevenMahler BlumineMahler arr Britten ‘What the Wild Flowers Tell Me’ from Symphony No 3Mendelssohn Violin ConcertoBeethoven Symphony No 7Thomas Søndergård Conductor Maya Iwabuchi ViolinSome pieces are classics for a reason, and from sweet, songful opening to dazzling finish, every note of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto simply glows. The RSNO’s very own Leader Maya Iwabuchi is the soloist tonight; a tuneful centrepiece to a concert that begins in Mahler’s Alpine meadows and ends with RSNO Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Søndergård throwing caution to the winds in Beethoven’s wildest symphony: the uproarious Seventh. Nothing prepares you for the sheer physical thrill of hearing it live in concert!Pre-concert talk 2.15pmManus Carey (RSNO Executive Producer) in conversation with Thomas Søndergård.

3pm HTickets £19 - £14.50 inc. bf CG

Sunday 18 September HMT

BBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraSibelius Violin ConcertoGlinka Ruslan and Ludmilla: OvertureSibelius Violin ConcertoTchaikovsky Symphony No.4Alexandra Soumm Violin Ben Gernon Conductor

Blink and you miss it: few overtures hurtle upwards and explode quite as brilliantly as Glinka’s Ruslan and Ludmilla. But then, in the long winter nights of Northern Europe musicians have always known how to light up the sky. Sibelius’s Violin Concerto sounds like it’s lit by the midnight sun, and according to the critics, the rising French star Alexandra Soumm makes it glow with a special intensity. And Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony begins in an inferno of personal tragedy before cracking out the vodka and dancing till daybreak. Conductor Ben Gernon has a special flair for Tchaikovsky: on an autumn afternoon in Aberdeen, this should generate some serious heat.

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7.30pm HTickets £28 - £12 inc. bf CG

Saturday 14 January 2017 HMT

Scottish Chamber OrchestraBeethoven – The ‘Emperor’Mozart Overture, La clemenza di TitoMozart Violin Concerto No 4 in D, K218Berg Lyric SuiteBeethoven Piano Concerto No 5 ‘Emperor’Alexander Janiczek Director/ViolinLlyr Williams PianoA majestic close to the acclaimed two-year journey Llyr Williams and Alexander Janiczek have been taking with the SCO through the concertos of Mozart and Beethoven. ‘Emperor’ was never Beethoven’s title, but it well becomes such a grand, imposing work: tragically, it is the only one of his piano concertos that Beethoven never played.His deafness made it impossible. In contrast, Mozart’s youthful Violin Concerto is pure sunshine. Between them lies “… a small monument to a great love”. Berg’s hyper-Romantic Lyric Suite conceals in its notes the story of a passionate love affair.

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Sunday 5 March 2017 HMT

Royal Scottish National OrchestraBeethoven’s EroicaDvorák Carnival OvertureVaughan Williams Concerto for Oboe and StringsBeethoven Symphony No 3 ‘Eroica’Lahav Shani Conductor Adrian Wilson Oboe

With two shattering chords, Ludwig van Beethoven blew the world of classical music wide open – and there’s still nothing to match the explosive power of his revolutionary Eroica Symphony. It’s a magnificent climax to an evening of music that simply won’t be kept down, whether it’s the blossoming beauty of Vaughan Williams’ radiant Oboe Concerto (played by the RSNO’s own Adrian Wilson) or a Dvorák overture that’s guaranteed to get any party started – all conducted by young dynamo Lahav Shani.Pre-concert talk 2.15pmKatherine Bryan (RSNO Principal Flute)Supported by Hedley G. Wright


Sunday 26 February 2017 HMT

Scottish Chamber OrchestraMozart – Coronation MassBeethoven Overture, CoriolanMozart Symphony No 36 in C ‘Linz’, K425Mozart Overture, The Magic Flute, K620Mozart Mass in C ‘Coronation’, K317Richard Egarr Conductor Elizabeth Watts SopranoDaniela Lehner Mezzo Soprano James Gilchrist TenorAndrew Foster-Williams Bass BaritoneSCO Chorus Gregory Batsleer Chorus DirectorThe scales of C Major and C minor might start from the same note, but the music they inspired from Mozart and Beethoven couldn’t be more different. For Mozart, C Major was a region of self-confident optimism and cosmic order, as in the so-called ‘Linz’ symphony – written in just a few days in 1783. But Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture turns to C minor to create a musical journey to self-annihilation written for Heinrich Joseph von Collin’s play. And the Magic Flute Overture? It’s in E-flat Major, C minor’s jubilant cousin…Pre-concert talk 2.15pm Details to follow

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Sunday 30 April 2017 HMT

Royal Scottish National OrchestraTchaikovsky SixScriabin RêverieProkofiev Violin Concerto No 2Tchaikovsky Symphony No 6 PathétiqueNikolaj Znaider Conductor Sergei Krylov Violin

The name’s misleading: Pathétique means ‘filled with emotion’. And from the tragic depths of its opening to its final, devastating moments, every note of Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony is drenched in feeling. Sit back and let conductor Nikolaj Znaider take you deep into its burning heart – and hear the superb Russian-born violinist Serge Krylov make his mark on Prokofiev’s best-loved work for violin, the delightful Second Concerto.

Pre-concert talk 2.15pmWilliam Chandler (RSNO Associate Leader)

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Sunday 2 April 2017 HMT

Scottish Chamber OrchestraSchumann Symphony No 2Bach The Art of Fugue, Contrapunctus I & IVMendelssohn Piano Concerto No 2 in D minorSchumann Symphony No 2Philippe Herreweghe ConductorMartin Helmchen PianoThe premiere of Schumann’s Second Symphony was conducted by his friend Felix Mendelssohn, and the work incorporates Bach’s ‘musical signature’ quoted in The Art of Fugue – the notes B-A-C-H (in English B-flat, A, C, B) – so surely he would nod approval at this programme.It was during the composition of this Symphony that Schumann began to experience the early signs of the mental disorder that would eventually bring his creative life to a premature halt. He wrote that “my resistant spirit had a visible influence on [the Symphony] and it is through this that I sought to fight my condition”.

Sunday 12 March 2017 HMT

BBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraElgar’s Second SymphonyButterworth A Shropshire Lad: Rhapsody for orchestraSir James MacMillan Viola ConcertoElgar Symphony No.2Lawrence Power Viola Richard Farnes ConductorElgar’s Second Symphony begins in a great, glowing surge of confidence and pride. Then something happens – the layers peel away, the shadows darken, and we hear a great artist laying bare his damaged soul with an intensity and truth unprecedented in British music. It’s unforgettable: an emotional autobiography on a par with Mahler, and a fitting counterpart to the terrible beauty of Butterworth’s A Shropshire Lad, performed to mark the 100th anniversary of its composer’s death on the Somme. Sir James MacMillan’s new Viola Concerto, meanwhile, weds the dusky sound of the viola to orchestral writing of fiery brilliance and dark passion. Richard Farnes conducts its dedicatee, Lawrence Power.

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CULTURE CAFE

Thursday 10 November 1.30pm

Val McDermid (writer)Val McDermid is a genuine megastar in the firmament of crime writing. Her novels have been translated into 30 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Her work was adapted for the highly successful television drama Wire in the Blood, starring Robson Green.Val comes from Kirkcaldy and read English at St Hilda’s College, Oxford. Among her many awards are the Portico Prize for Fiction, the LA Times Book Prize, and the Cartier Diamond Dagger. She has published 27 novels, the most recent being Splinter the Silence. She has also published short stories, non-fiction and children’s books.She is a regular broadcaster on BBC radio.

Wednesday 7 September 1.30pm

Louis de Bernieres (writer)Louis de Bernieres gained international fame with his bestselling novel Captain Corelli’s Mandolin which won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for best novel. (It was also

adapted as a film starring Nicolas Cage).He has published seven other novels, including Birds Without Wings, and most recently The Dust that Falls from Dreams, as well as a collection of short stories, and his second volume of poetry, Of Love and Desire, was published this year. Louis received an honorary degree from the University of Aberdeen, and his readings at the WORD festival drew huge audiences. Book early!

Wednesday 4 May 1.30pm

John Burnside (writer)

John Burnside is one of Scotland’s finest writers, as accomplished as he is prolific. His output includes award-winning volumes of poetry, fiction and memoir. He has won the TS Eliot Prize and the Forward Prize (one of only two poets to win both with the same book) as well as the Whitbread Book Award and the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize. He is Professor of Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews. His most recent publications are the poetry collection Black Cat Bone, a book of stories, Something Like Happy, and a second volume of autobiography Waking Up in Toytown.

Event starts at 1.30pm, soup and sandwich available on the day with ticket for performance

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Pop in to Belmont Filmhouse during your lunch hour, take a break from shopping or meet up with some friends for a relaxing hour of writers’ talks.

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AIYF Festival dates: 28 July – 6 August 2016

Thursday 4 August 7.30pm HMT

International Dance Gala

The Dance Gala is the festival’s premier event for choreography and is a celebration of the diverse dance groups who participate in the festival. Performing this year are the National Dance Company Wales Associates, solo ballerina Julianne Ramsay (USA), Elbrus Circassian Dance Troupe (Jordan), Dance Africa (Ghana) and Seed Dance (Malta). Local performers include Fusion Youth Dance Company, Aberdeen Academy of Dance and Hip Hop Scotland who all hail from the North-east. Audiences can expect an eclectic mix of traditional routines as well as some inspiring contemporary dance. There will also be a chance to see the final piece of work created by Italian choreographer Roberto Lori for the International Dance Lab course, which runs during the festival in partnership with the North East Folk Collective.

HTickets £25 - £13 inc. bf CG

Saturday 6 August 2.30pm & 7.30pm HMT

International Variety Gala

The Variety Gala offers a sample of both the local and international offering. Closing the festival, groups come together showcasing the best in dance, theatre, music and song with performances that have entertained audiences over the previous nine days. International groups performing include the North Shore Celtic Ensemble (Canada), Seed Dance (Malta), Dance Africa (Ghana) and Noelia & Javier (Spain) and many more. There will also be a chance to see some performing groups from closer to home, including Opera North Youth Chorus and guitar and fiddle duo Ross Hull & Cameron Grant.

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LTThe Lemon Tree will play host to a diverse mix of theatre and music throughout 2016’s festival, including local talent from Mitchell School of Drama, Castlegate Theatre Company, Youth Music Theatre and the Past Production Players. International groups from Malta and South Africa will also be performing their own devised shows during the festival, while Italian theatre group Fuorionda will be staging their own adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Tickets £6.60 inc. bf CG

Thursday 28 - Saturday 30 July 7pm

MITCHELL SCHOOL OF DRAMA

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Can we always tell the difference between reality and illusion? Which is the real world? Do we choose to dream to escape from reality? Do we turn to reality to escape our dreams? Is it all but a dream? Mitchell School of Drama perform their unique take of Shakespeare’s popular comedy with a strong televisual element.

Sunday 31 July 2.30pm

FUORIONDA (ITALY)

Adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in EnglishAFRICA E NTLE THEATRE WORKSHOP (SOUTH AFRICA)

The Thoughts

Sunday 31 July 7pmAFRICA E NTLE THEATRE WORKSHOP (SOUTH AFRICA)

Calabash Runs Dry

Monday 1 August 7pmCASTLEGATE THEATRE COMPANY

Changeling ChildWatch the aristocratic house of Sutherland unravel during a macabre tale of betrayal and loss. Inspired by Nordic and Scottish folklore, the play explores the desperation of one woman to continue her lineage. What will she need to sacrifice along the way?

Tuesday 2 August 2.30pmPAST PRODUCTION PLAYERS

The Evictor’s TrialThe Evictor’s Trial is a self- devised play from a group of young performers from Aberdeen Green School. Inspired by the Highland Clearances and the historical trial of Patrick Seller, the audience become the jury as they decide the fate of the accused.

Tuesday 2 August 7pm

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Changeling ChildFUORIONDA (ITALY)

Adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in English

Wednesday 3 August 7pm

& Thursday 4 August 2.30pm & 7pmYOUTH MUSIC THEATRE UK

Maelstrøm -Legends of the UnderworldDescend into the dark, mystical world of Nordic kings, Highland kelpies and the ambient Cauldron of the Speckled Seas. Audiences can expect a theatre piece mixed with folk and choral harmonies, movement, multimedia and folklore.

Friday 5 August 7pmY DANCE PRESENTS:

Project YProject Y is made up of young, aspiring dancers from around Scotland, brought together by YDance, Scotland’s leading contemporary dance organisation. Working with established choreographers, the company tour new work every summer. Part of the performance will feature the Project Y Foundation Course dancers who have been creating a dynamic original piece of work over the past week.

AIYF

AIYF will also be hosting a Freshly Squeezed night of new music during the festival in association with Aberdeen Performing Arts. Details of the line up will be announced in June/July. For full ticket information for all AIYF performances, visit our website:aiyf.org, or aberdeenperformingarts.com

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Lau with Dreamers’ CircusOur Northern Arc sessions bring together genre-defining, ground-breaking artists from Scotland collaborate with the finest 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.

Lau - BBC RADIO 2 FOLK AWARD WINNERS, BEST BAND, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013Brilliant musicians, thrilling performers, free-thinking visionaries and all-round good chaps as well…small wonder Lau are regarded as the epicentre of the new folk boom. And they’ve got shelves groaning with awards, a forest’s worth of ecstatic reviews and breathless plaudits from excited audiences in various outposts of the world ringing in their ears to prove it…Dreamers’ Circus are Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen (violin), Ale Carr(cittern) and Nikolaj Busk (piano & accordion). The classical/ folk/ jazz loving trio come from Denmark, forming after an impromptu jamming session in 2009.The band are a unique blending of precocious talent, remarkable technical skill and bold artistic vision. They are one of the main forces behind the current movement towards contemporary and vibrant Danish folk music.

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7.30pm

Tickets £39.50 - £34.50 inc. bf

HMTSaturday 18 March 2017

Mike & The MechanicsMike & The Mechanics, who have sold over 10 million records worldwide – announce their nationwide Word of Mouth Tour 2017.Genesis founding member Mike Rutherford – joins forces with one of the UK’s most prolific R&B singers, Andrew Roachford (whose previous hits include Cuddly Toy and Family Man) and Canadian-born singer, Tim Howar who formed and toured with his band Vantramp, with the likes of Rod Stewart and Paulo Nutini.This show will include their massive 80s hit single The Living Years and their other classic hits including Silent Running, All I Need Is A Miracle, Word Of Mouth, Another Cup of Coffee, and the unforgettable Over My Shoulder.

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Tickets £33.50 - £29.50 inc. bf

HMTThursday 19 May

Jason DonovanTen Good ReasonsBy popular demand, star of stage and screen, Jason Donovan is returning to his roots for a solo tour of his debut 5x platinum, 1989 album Ten Good Reasons and Greatest Hits.Ten Good Reasons became the biggest selling album of 1989 and remains a massive fan favourite with two solo No.1 singles Too Many Broken Hearts and Sealed with a Kiss. It also featured a duet with Kylie Minogue, Especially for You, which reached No.1.

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HMTMonday 4 July

Russell WatsonSongs From the Heart2015 was a phenomenal year for Russell, with a sell-out UK tour, special guest performances at US National Memorial Day in Washington DC, the Caracalla Unicef Concert in Rome and BBC Proms In the Park. The UK’s best selling classical crossover artist of all time returns to the stage with his brand new show Songs From The Heart, featuring a stunning collection of our best loved songs.Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell continues to wow audiences with his enigmatic and entertaining live performances.

“ He sings like Pavarotti, and entertains the audience like Sinatra” NY Times

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HMTSaturday 5 November

The Simon & Garfunkel Story50th Anniversary TourBRAND NEW SHOW FOR 2016!

Direct from it’s success in London’s West End, a SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!“Fantastic” Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2.“Authentic and Exciting” The Stage

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IC PROJECT BANDAge: 14-17 years - Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm at The Lemon TreeThis course offers participants the chance to fine tune their song writing skills and get a foot up in the music industry. Workshops will be offered in areas including sound recording, event planning, marketing, as well as plenty of time to develop practical music skills. Weekly classes will include workshops in performance, song writing and give you the chance to rehearse and share skills with like-minded participants.

PROJECT BAND is a course unlike any other, where you will work towards a showcase in The Lemon Tree at the end of the

academic year.

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Find out more online ataberdeenperformingarts.com/engage or

book now by calling 01224 641122

Hone your music skills and get a foot up in the music industry

NEW Music Class Opportunities…Fancy learning a new musical skill?Always wanted to know more about a particular genre or style?Do you have a musical skill that you wish to share?Can we provide a music learning activity not yet available in the city?

THEN WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!We want to introduce new music participation opportunities in Aberdeen – send your ideas [email protected]

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HMTThursday 18 - Sunday 21 August

Sarah MillicanOutsider 2016In the past when you put Sarah Millican outside, she asked things like:‘Why? Where is the taxi? Do I need a cardie?’ and said things like: ‘There’ll be wasps. I’ve nothing to sit on. Is that poo? Can we go home?’But things have changed. Now she has outside slippers. She can tell a chaffinch from a tit (hey). But she still can’t tell if it’s an owl or her husband’s asthma.Sarah Millican is venturing outside. Bring a cardie.“ To watch Sarah Millican is to watch a

box of comedy fireworks going off” The Independent

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HMTSaturday 16 July

Return of the Grumpy Old WomenFifty Shades Of BeigeReturning after a critically acclaimed, total sell-out spring 2015 tour the Grumpies are back to knock some sense into the nation. Perrier Award-winning comedian, writer and original star of Grumpy Old Women Jenny Eclair will be joined by fellow recruits Susie Blake (Mrs Brown’s Boys BBC One, Coronation Street, ITV1) and actress and singer Kate Robbins (Where The Heart Is ITV1, Casualty BBC One).“Expect a party” **** The Times “jaw-dropping one-liners” The Stage

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Fri 7.30pm, Sat 7pm & 10pm

Tickets £30.50 inc. bf R

HMTFriday 12 &Saturday 13 August

Jimmy Carr:The Best Of, Ultimate,Gold, Greatest Hits TourJimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment. Jimmy has been on the stand-up scene for a decade and a half. Now all that experience is being put to good use - you can see all the greatest material from his extraordinary career in one show - this is the very best of Jimmy Carr.

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HMTWednesday 21 September

Brian Coxwith guest host Robin InceThe hotly anticipated tour by Professor Brian Cox, OBE, comes to His Majesty’s Theatre. The show will take audiences on a dazzling journey through space and time, delving into ‘high science’ and freewheeling on the edges of the known cosmos. Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all. Always captivating, continually surprising and forever pushing the boundaries, he takes science to a new dimension in this new stage show, plus get up close and personal with the man himself with an interview hosted by his The Infinite Monkey Cage co-host Robin Ince.

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HMTWednesday 23 November

Nina ContiIn Your FaceHot on the heels of her 2016 smash-hit season at the West End’s Criterion Theatre, by popular demand Nina Conti is back on the road with her sell-out show In Your Face. Strap into the mask as Nina, Monkey and a bag of tricks improvise their way through an adventure of hilarious witchery. No two shows are ever the same!She’s won a British Comedy Award, stormed Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard’s Good News, Sunday Night at the Palladium,and made a BAFTA nominated film - all without moving her lips. Expect the unexpected…“Gut-Bustingly Funny” Daily Telegraph“You will see nothing like it onstage” Evening Standard

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HMTThursday 3 November

Ross Noble:Brain DumpEverybody’s favourite randomist is back. As always Ross has lots of stuff backing up in his head and it’s time to let it all out. Famed for his super quick freewheeling style and highly imaginative flights of fancy, a Ross Noble show is always an unmissable event.Noble started in comedy 25 years ago, at the age of 15, and has established a loyal audience as one of the world’s best live stand-ups.Join Ross as audience and performer come together for a massive Brain Dump.“Beautifully twisted thoughts” The Times“The supreme master of spontaneous stand-up and true king of surreal flights of fantasy” Time Out

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HMTSunday 9 October

Sean LockKeep it LightEvery three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours a new stand-up show. Well he’s only gone and done it again! What’s he like? Come and see what he’s blithering on about this time.

“ He just lets the brilliance of his material dominate the room” The Guardian

“ Lock at his best is gloriously intelligent, deliciously unlikely and hilariously funny” The Times

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Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GL

5 West North Street, Aberdeen AB24 5AT

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We welcome you to our venues and hope that your visit is perfect!If you would like to comment, compliment or tell us how we can improve our services then let us know, by completing one of our Comment Cards, speaking to a member of staff or [email protected]

About our venues His Majesty’s Theatre

AccessOur venues are designed to be as accessible as possible. We have an access guide with full details of all facilities available online, by email or at our box offices. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in our venues, and our box offices are fitted with induction loop systems.If you have any special access requirements please inform the box office team on 01224 641122 or get in touch via email: [email protected]

Public transportMost buses come along Union Street. Aberdeen Railway Station is just a few minutes walk from all our venues. For information visit firstgroup.com

ChildrenWe welcome all children of all ages, unless a specific performance has an age restriction. Children under two go free as long as they are seated on your knee! If children or babies disturb a performance, we can ask that you leave to be fair to other customers and the performers.

Photography and recordingPhotography, sound and video recording are not allowed during any performance.

LatecomersThe performance spaces open half an hour before the start time; if you are late, you will have to wait to be seated, which may be at the interval.

Parking and wheelchair accessCar parking is available at a special reduced rate at Bon Accord Harriet Street car park. Further parking available at Denburn car park

and Chapel Street (multi-storey). There is disabled parking on Union Terrace and outside Aberdeen Art Gallery on Schoolhill. Level access is available through the Donald Entrance on Rosemount Viaduct. There is also a drop-off point in front of the theatre.

Sound enhancementThere is an infra-red system for hearing impaired customers. Headsets for volume control or necklace-type receivers (for use with hearing aids) are available from customer service staff in the foyer.

Signed, lip reading andaudio-described performancesCertain performances are British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted and/or audio described. Seats are reserved for lip readers at the BSL performance and deaf customers for up to four weeks before the performance. Look out for these symbols in the brochure.

Pre/Post show chatPSC indicates a pre or post-show chat with cast or creative team is available at one or more performances. Please contact box office for more details.

RefreshmentsEnjoy a drink in our stalls or dress circle bars, which are open 45 minutes before performances. Interval drinks can be pre-ordered. Tea and coffee are also available.

1906 Restaurant and CaféThe restaurant is located upstairs from the Box Office in the Donald entrance. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a la carte and pre-theatre menus with a strong focus on fresh and simple classic dishes.Drop in to the café bar for coffee and cake, a light lunch or a snack. Reserve your restaurant table direct with the box office when buying HMT tickets or direct at the number below.

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Private hospitality room also availableEmail: [email protected]: 01224 337677

The Lemon TreeParking and wheelchair accessCar parking is available at a special reduced rate at Bon Accord Harriet Street car park. Further parking is available at West North Street car park. Level access is available via Shoe Lane by ringing the doorbell.

RefreshmentsEnjoy a leisurely drink in our Concert Bar, which offers drinks half-an-hour before the performance and at the interval. Interval drinks may be pre-ordered. Tea and coffee are also available.

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• Bring the best nationally and internationally renowned companies to Aberdeen

• Nurture the next generation of artistic talent coming out of the North-east

• Grow our flourishing young peoples theatre company • Offer transformational opportunities for young

people and communities to participate in the arts • Create and commission unique, home grown

productions • Invest in our stunning cultural venues, the Music Hall,

The Lemon Tree and His Majesty’s Theatre

Groups & schools welcomeThe more the merrier as far as we are concerned, discounts are available for groups

of 8+. Book early to get the best seats and discounts – some shows feature much greater discounts if you confirm and pay for your tickets earlier - email [email protected] or call 01224 337605 to speak to our groups team for more details.

ConcessionsIf you are a student, under 16, over 60, disabled or companion, job seeking or a Young Scot you may be entitled to reduced

price tickets – remember to ask. Standby tickets are subject to availability at £11 inc. bf for some HMT shows (maximum of two per booking, eligible concession holders only – can be withdrawn at any time). Please note, a valid I.D. (such as a student card) must be shown at the venue on request.

£1 of the ticket cost for this show will go towards the APA Restoration Fund, the current priority of which is to improve the seating in our three venues

Booking Fees – all prices within the brochure are inclusive of our booking fees. 10% on ticket price for Music Hall and The Lemon Tree and £2 for His Majesty’s Theatre.

Keep your tickets in a safe placeOnce purchased, tickets are non-refundable but may sometimes be exchanged up to 24 hours before the date of the performance. Please put your tickets in a safe place! Lost tickets can only be reprinted on the night for reserved seated performances. Please note exchanges or ticket reprinting is subject to an admin fee of £2 per ticket (to a maximum £10 per booking).

Other FormatsThis brochure is available in BSL on our website, on CD or in large print.Please call 01224 337642.

Accessible PerformancesWe’re committed to making our shows as accessible as possible. For information on

Signed, Captioned, Audio Described and other accessible shows please visit aberdeenperformingarts.com, or call 01224 641122.

Online aberdeenperformingarts.comBuy your tickets securely and safely at a time that suits you.

Over the phone Mon to Sat 9.30am to 6pmTel: 01224 641122 Lines can get busy but calls are answered in the order received, as quickly as possible.They are usually quietest from 2pm - 5pm.

In person Mon to Sat 9.30am to 6pmHMT & The Lemon Tree Box OfficeFor that personal touch visit our Box Offices, which are open late on performance nights. The Lemon Tree Box Office opens 30 minutes before the performance start time.

Print @ homePurchase and print your tickets at home for selected shows at APA venues.

Age restrictionsRecommended age guidance.U16+A BAL - Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult, balcony seating only.

APA Friends Discounts available (excludes balcony seating).

RUNNING TIME Please note all running times are approximate.

Ticket information

SCHOOLSOFFERGROUPS 8+

££OFF

CONCESSIONS££OFF

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We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this brochure is correct but it is subject to change. Latest listing information can be found online, and remember that casts are subject to availability and can change. All discounts are subject to availability and exclude the balcony at HMT and certain days of the week. All ticket prices printed relate to bookings made in advance of the performance. Occasionally event promoters request an increase in price for any tickets purchased at the venue directly before the performance. Please contact the box office for further details.

U16+A BAL

18+16+

Thank you foryour support

If you can imagine it,you can achieve it.If you can dream it,you can become it...

Your support is vital to deliver our ambitious vision across all our

venues for the future.

To get involved contact Charlotte BirdTel: 01224 337643

or [email protected]

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MAYDate Show Venue page

Mon 2 May Breakfast at Tiffany’s HMT 18

Tue 3 May Breakfast at Tiffany’s HMT 18

Wed 4 May Breakfast at Tiffany’s HMT 18 Culture Café: Belmont 43 John Burnside

Thu 5 May Breakfast at Tiffany’s HMT 18

Fri 6 May Breakfast at Tiffany’s HMT 18

Sat 7 May Breakfast at Tiffany’s HMT 18 (AD/CAP) Mon 9 May Annie HMT 6Tue 10 May Annie HMT 6Wed 11 May Annie HMT 6Thu 12 May Annie HMT 6Fri 13 May Annie HMT 6

Sat 14 May Annie HMT 6

Thu 19 May Jason Donovan HMT 47

Thu 26 May Scottish Opera HMT 39 The Mikado

Fri 27 May Scottish Opera HMT 39 The Mikado Northern Arc: LT 46 Lau with Dreamers’ CircusSat 28 May Scottish Opera HMT 39 The Mikado

JUNEDate Show Venue page

Thu 2 Jun Flying Pigs HMT 15 Dreich Encounter

Fri 3 Jun Flying Pigs HMT 15 Dreich Encounter

Sat 4 Jun Flying Pigs HMT 15 Dreich Encounter

Tue 7 Jun Flying Pigs HMT 15 Dreich Encounter

Wed 8 Jun Flying Pigs HMT 15 Dreich Encounter

Thu 9 Jun Flying Pigs HMT 15 Dreich Encounter

Fri 10 Jun Flying Pigs HMT 15 Dreich Encounter

Sat 11 Jun Flying Pigs HMT 15 Dreich Encounter

Mon 13 Jun Vincent & Flavia: HMT 29 The Last Tango

Tue 14 Jun Vincent & Flavia: HMT 29 The Last Tango

Wed 15 Jun Vincent & Flavia: HMT 29 The Last Tango

Thu 16 Jun Vincent & Flavia: HMT 29 The Last Tango

Fri 17 Jun Vincent & Flavia: HMT 29 The Last Tango

Sat 18 Jun Vincent & Flavia: HMT 29 The Last Tango

Mon 20 Jun Footloose HMT 7

Tue 21 Jun Footloose HMT 7

Wed 22 Jun Footloose HMT 7

Thu 23 Jun Footloose (BSL) HMT 7

Fri 24 Jun Footloose HMT 7

Sat 25 Jun Footloose (AD/CAP) HMT 7

Wed 29 Jun Feel – Evolve HMT 30 – Transform Scott School of Dancing

Thu 30 June Feel – Evolve HMT 30 – Transform Scott School of Dancing

JULYDate Show Venue page

Fri 1 Jul Feel – Evolve HMT 30 – Transform Scott School of Dancing

Sat 2 Jul Feel – Evolve HMT 30 – Transform Scott School of Dancing

Mon 4 Jul Russell Watson HMT 47

Wed 6 Jul Peppa Pig’s Surprise HMT 34

THE VINYL THEATRE PRESENTSWednesday 4 - Friday 6 MayCONSTELLATIONS

APA INTERMEDIATE YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTSThursday 16 & Friday 17 JuneIT’S MY PARTY AND I’LL CRY IF I WANT TO

APA SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTSThursday 23 & Friday 24 JuneESCAPE SPEED BY LYNSEY MURDOCH

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Thu 7 Jul Peppa Pig’s Surprise HMT 34

Sat 9 Jul FUNBOX Superheroes! HMT 34

Sun 10 Jul FUNBOX Superheroes! HMT 34

Sat 16 Jul Grumpy Old Women HMT 49

Tue 19 Jul Jackie the Musical HMT 8

Wed 20 Jul Jackie the Musical HMT 8

Thu 21 Jul Jackie the Musical HMT 8

Fri 22 Jul Jackie the Musical HMT 8

Sat 23 Jul Jackie the Musical HMT 8

AUGUSTDate Show Venue page

Mon 8 Aug Hairy Maclary HMT 34 and Friends

Fri 12 Aug Jimmy Carr HMT 49

Sat 13 Aug Jimmy Carr HMT 49

Thu 18 Aug Sarah Millican: HMT 49 Outsider 2016

Fri 19 Aug Sarah Millican: HMT 49 Outsider 2016

Sat 20 Aug Sarah Millican: HMT 49 Outsider 2016

Sun 21 Aug Sarah Millican: HMT 49 Outsider 2016

Wed 24 Aug Made in Dagenham HMT 9 Lyric

Thu 25 Aug Made in Dagenham HMT 9 Lyric

Fri 26 Aug Made in Dagenham HMT 9 Lyric

Sat 27 Aug Made in Dagenham HMT 9 Lyric

Tue 30 Aug Rehearsal For Murder HMT 19

Wed 31 Aug Rehearsal For Murder HMT 19

SEPTEMBER

Date Show Venue pageThu 1 Sep Rehearsal For Murder HMT 19Fri 2 Sep Rehearsal For Murder HMT 19

Sat 3 Sep Rehearsal For Murder HMT 19 AD/CAP) Mon 5 Sep Rocky Horror Show HMT 10Tue 6 Sep Rocky Horror Show HMT 10Wed 7 Sep Rocky Horror Show HMT 10 Culture Café: Belmont 43 Louis de Bernieres Thu 8 Sep Rocky Horror Show HMT 10Fri 9 Sep Rocky Horror Show HMT 10

Sat 10 Sep Rocky Horror Show HMT 10

Sun 18 Sep BBC SSO HMT 40

Wed 21 Sep Brian Cox HMT 49Fri 23 Sep True North Various 46Sat 24 Sep True North Various 46Sun 25 Sep True North Various 46Mon 26 Sep Chicago HMT 11

Tue 27 Sep Chicago HMT 11Wed 28 Sep Chicago HMT 11Thu 29 Sep Chicago (BSL) HMT 11

Fri 30 Sep Chicago HMT 11

OCTOBERDate Show Venue pageSat 1 Oct Chicago (AD/CAP) HMT 11

Tue 4 Oct The Cheviot, The Stag HMT 20 & The Black, Black Oil

Wed 5 Oct The Cheviot, The Stag HMT 20 & The Black, Black Oil

Thu 6 Oct The Cheviot, The Stag HMT 20 & The Black, Black Oil (BSL)

Sat 8 Oct Pinocchio HMT 32 Jasmin Vardimon Company

Sun 9 Oct Sean Lock HMT 50Tue 11 Oct Democracy HMT 21

Wed 12 Oct Democracy HMT 21

Fri 14 Oct Scottish Ballet HMT 31 Autumn Season

Sat 15 Oct Scottish Ballet HMT 31 Autumn Season Tue 18 Oct The Broons HMT 35Wed 19 Oct The Broons HMT 35Thu 20 Oct The Broons (BSL) HMT 35Fri 21 Oct The Broons HMT 35

Sat 22 Oct The Broons (AD/CAP) HMT 35Sun 23 Oct RSNO HMT 40Tue 25 Oct Triple Bill HMT 32 Phoenix Dance Theatre

AT A GLANCE

KAI FISCHER IN ASSOCIATION WITHNATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND PRESENTSTuesday 26 JulyLAST DREAM (ON EARTH)

For behind the scenes info and competitions follow us /aberdeenperformingarts@apawhatson

a date to remember

Curtain raisers and encores

• Pre-theatre• Afternoon tea• Private functions• Panto package• Special events

Join us for contemporary dining at its very best,full of character, flavour and style.

To book Tel: 01224 337677Email: [email protected] or visit aberdeenperformingarts.com

Aberdeen Performing Arts is a charity registered in Scotland, No.SC033733

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