North East Arts Touring

FAKE
2026-10-07 19:30 (Europe/London) | Number 30, Huntly, 30 The Square, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8BR, United Kingdom
It’s pretty, but is it art? Through magic, comedy and storytelling, Chris Cook shares the story of a faker so skilled he had to forge his way to freedom, an artist so talented he may himself be a fraud, a magician whose promise conceals a lie, and a mysterious figure who may not even exist. A story only a magician could tell.
Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe 2025. Sold-out run at the Prague Fringe Festival 2026.

FAKE
2026-10-09 19:00 | Fittie Community Hall, 7 New Pier Road, Footdee, Aberdeen, AB11 5DR, United Kingdom

Paris
2026-10-09 19:30 | Johnshaven Village Hall, Mid Street, Johnshaven, Montrose, Angus, DD10 0HB, United Kingdom
Award-winning chanteuse, Christine Bovill has built her reputation on the massively successful sell-out show, PIAF.
In “Christine Bovill’s PARIS”, she beckons you back to the Golden Age of French Song; a demi-monde of heroes and outcasts, cynics and bruised romantics.
With drama, pathos and pizzazz, the show casts a sepia-tinged spotlight on the songs and stories of Jacques Brel, Edith Piaf, Barbara, Juliet Greco, Charles Aznavour and more…
Celebrating some of the greatest hits of the 20th century in both English and French…..the show includes My Way, What Now My Love, Autumn Leaves, La Vie En Rose, Let It Be Me, No Regrets, She, Amsterdam…….
Come and be transported into a Parisian-scented twilight world of song.
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FAKE
2026-10-10 19:30 | Kemnay Village Hall, 8 Aquithie Road, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5SS, United Kingdom

Paris (Relaxed Performance)
2026-10-11 16:00 | The Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Village, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9DX, United Kingdom

Behind Enemy Lines
2026-10-17 19:30 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
Extraordinary women whose courage, daring, ingenuity and sacrifice defeated Nazi terror. Songwriter and storyteller Louise Jordan uncovers the lives of inspiring secret agents of WW2.
Who were they? How were they selected and trained to commit acts of sabotage, subversion and silent killing? Did they ultimately evade capture, torture and execution?
Behind Enemy Lines is a solo performance of live music, original songs, storytelling, soundscape, acting and choreography. Join Louise Jordan as she honours the inspirational lives of some of history’s lesser-known women.

Rogues' Gallery
2026-10-17 19:30 | Tullynessle & Forbes Hall, Suie Road, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8QN, United Kingdom
Step inside Rogues’ Gallery — where the forgotten women of art history finally get to speak, sing, and take the spotlight.
In this brand-new comedy from award-winning company Black Liver (BBC Radio 4 Sitcom Award winners), two performers bring to life a whirlwind exhibition of stories, sketches, songs, and spoken word. Set in a contemporary gallery, the show uncovers the rebellious, remarkable, and often ridiculous tales of female artists and muses who fought the system.
A funny and fiercely feminist two-hander, Rogues’ Gallery blends laughter and learning with a splash of paint, a dash of poetry, and a soundtrack that sings with protest and celebration.

Behind Enemy Lines
2026-10-18 19:30 | Portgordon Village Hall, Cross Street, Portgordon, Buckie, Moray, AB56 5QW, United Kingdom

Behind Enemy Lines
2026-10-19 19:30 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom

A Halloween Hell
2026-10-25 19:30 | Collieston Community Centre, Hightown, Collieston, AB41 8RS, United Kingdom
Welcome to the ancestral home of Count Chickens. A dark, dank insalubrious place where all with evil in their hearts are trapped by an ancient curse.
Meet Gore the Ghost, the Mistress Monster and the vampire overlord himself as you seek to solve the murder of the poor bagpiper.
YOU are the detectives! Interrogate the characters up close and personal. Ask them anything you like. But be warned, the murderer will lie!
Why does the Monster look so very familiar? Are there Vampire Slayers in the house? Is Gore whiter than white? In a castle with no shortage of murderers and monsters, who is guilty this time? The hunt is on.

Bring your own refreshments.

The Tailor of Inverness
2026-11-07 19:30 | Tullynessle & Forbes Hall, Suie Road, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8QN, United Kingdom
Matthew Zajac’s stunning show about his Polish-Ukrainian father has entranced over 40,000 people, playing in a huge variety of venues from prestigious theatres in cities which include New York, Adelaide, Glasgow, Kyiv, London, Malmo and Berlin, to tiny village halls. This is a rare chance to see this unforgettable and moving story of displacement and survival in war-torn Europe, a powerful allegory for all victims of war.
Winner of a Scotsman Fringe First, the Stage Best Solo Performer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, and the 2009 Best Actor Award from the Scottish Critics.

Written & performed by Matthew Zajac
With Jonny Hardie/Gavin Marwick on violin
Directed by Ben Harrison
Designed by Ali Maclaurin
Musical direction by Jonny Hardie & Gavin Marwick

The Tailor of Inverness (Relaxed Performance)
2026-11-08 16:00 | The Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Village, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9DX, United Kingdom

Victorine: The Artist's Model
2026-11-18 19:30 | Number 30, Huntly, 30 The Square, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8BR, United Kingdom
How long would you wait for a moment of inspiration?
It’s Paris, 1860, and Victorine has left Dublin to become an artist’s model. As she struggles to find her place in the unfamiliar Parisian art scene, she discovers her own artistic passions, and starts to see the world in an entirely new light.

Victorine: The Artist's Model
2026-11-19 19:30 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom

Celtic Tales
2026-12-11 19:30 | Portgordon Village Hall, Cross Street, Portgordon, Buckie, Moray, AB56 5QW, United Kingdom
Following the success of the sell-out show Hebridean Fire, multiinstrumentalists Elsa and Gary return with Celtic Tales, enchanting audiences with myths and legends of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
This dynamic duo masterfully blend heartfelt ballads with high-energy jigs and reels, alongside traditional and Gaelic songs, creating an unforgettable musical experience. Their seamless storytelling transports listeners to Scotland’s rugged beauty, showcasing the region’s rich culture and heritage. With every performance, Elsa and Gary ignite the stage, leaving audiences inspired, uplifted, and craving more. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of Scottish music that honours tradition while thrilling audiences everywhere.

A Candlelit Christmas Evening
2026-12-12 19:30 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom
A feel-good Christmas show of singalong carols and popular songs, a chance for you to enjoy the Christmas experience in your own community, with words on screen, live music, fun, and laughter. The uber-talented and ever-popular Elsa and Gary lead you through well-known songs of Christmas past and present. Just bring yourselves, friends, family, and Christmas cheer. With their infectious joy and musical talent, let them bring the party to you. So take a break from all the preparations of the festive season and get your tickets now for this wonderful festive evening.
