North East Arts Touring

Murder on the Orient Express
2026-05-10 19:00 (Europe/London) | Haddo House, Methlick, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ, United Kingdom
All aboard for intrigue, glamour, and a classic whodunnit. When a murder halts the Orient Express, detective Hercule Poirot must unravel a web of lies before the killer escapes. Kenneth Branagh leads an all‑star cast in this elegant, atmospheric retelling of Agatha Christie’s beloved mystery — perfect for fans of suspense and sumptuous period drama.
There is also an extra dimension added to the evening, and for a special few (those quickest off the mark!), Haddo House has created a mini, film-linked tour to precede the screening: a rare and fascinating delve into the Aberdeen Family’s passion for trains and train travel – a chance to hear some untold stories and see parts of the house not usually shared with the public, including the special treat of visiting Haddo’s Attics to see the Family’s trainset in-situ.
This mini tour has limited capacity due to the locations it visits, so only 20 tickets are available across 2 time slots. Snap them up – don’t miss out! (NB: There are stairs, many stairs! The attics are not accessible by the lift.)
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Running Time: 114 Minutes
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Crime
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Tom Bateman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Johnny Depp, Josh Gadd, Willem Defoe, Judi Dench

Tickbox
2026-05-10 19:30 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom
How did a Pakistani family cope when arriving in cold and wet Scot-land. Like many migrants they used food to make friends but when no one had heard of a samosa, how can the barriers be broken down? You might have seen Lubna as Mina in Still Game at the Hydro in 2014 or perhaps you heard her on Radio 4 Loose ends with Clive Anderson. See her play all the characters from Brown Owl to the acting agent, in her own engaging style, in her first play Tickbox.

That Sinking Feeling
2026-05-15 19:00 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
Ronnie, Wal, Andy and Vic are four bored, unemployed teens in dreary, rainy Glasgow. Ronnie comes up with a great idea. He has noticed that stainless steel sinks are worth a lot of money and comes up with a complicated scheme: to steal sinks from a warehouse dressed as girls and using a stop-motion-potion.
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Running Time: 93 Minutes
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime
Director: Bill Forsyth
Starring: Robert Buchanan, Billy Greenlees, John Hughes, John Gordon Sinclair, Drew Burns, Eddie Burt

Flotsam & Jetsam
2026-05-17 14:00 | Woodside Fountain Centre, Marquis Road, Aberdeen, AB24 2QY, United Kingdom
Flotsam floats, Jetsam sinks – Both their worlds are on the brinks,
The jagged arcs of waves and sharks – Chase them both in minds and hearts.
They must break through their tears and fears – And worries of a thousand years,
To find what’s true and out of the blue – Discover the other and a friend that’s new.
Flotsam is soft, flexible, laid back. She slides and glides through life on the ice. Jetsam is the opposite, his insectile body is stiff and nervy, alert and watchful, suspicious of all in his forest home.
And then comes the weather… and they are both cast adrift in a world that is strange to them and full of a range of dangers. Finally washed up on the same island beach they must discover the other and work out how they can work together.
A hopeful, adventure story about two very different creatures that must learn to work together. Visual theatre with original music and delightful puppetry.

Song Sung Blue
2026-05-22 19:00 | Brechin City Hall, 9 Swan Street, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6EE, United Kingdom
Song Sung Blue tells the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina, a Milwaukee couple whose lives are transformed when they form the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder. What begins as a chance meeting grows into a musical partnership filled with warmth, humour and heartfelt ambition. As their act gains momentum — even opening for Pearl Jam — the pair navigate love, family life and the pressures of performing. When tragedy strikes, their bond is tested, but their resilience and shared passion for music carry them forward in this uplifting, emotionally rich musical drama.
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Running Time: 133 Minutes
Genre: Music, Romance, Drama
Director: Craig Brewer
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson

Deiseil: Dancing in Time
2026-05-23 19:30 | Garmouth & Kingston Village Hall, Spey Street, Garmouth, IV32 7NJ, United Kingdom
Deiseil: Dancing in Time is a powerful exploration of how stepdance, Scotland’s percussive dance, was lost… and how its revival became woven into a lifelong friendship. Experience a compelling journey across centuries of tradition told through fiddle, feet, Gaelic song and story, in an immersive performance which draws you in to the heart of our heritage.
Deiseil means “ready” in Scottish Gaelic : be ready for a mesmerising reflection on how issues of culture, identity and connection still resonate through society today. Ground-breaking new work from award-winning director Gerry Mulgrew (six Fringe Firsts), dancer Alison Carlyle and musician Amy Geddes.
The show is a collage of live music, dance, song, spoken word and recorded material.
deiseil /dʲeʃal/ (sounds like jay-shal).

Offside
2026-06-17 19:00 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
During the 2006 World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Bahrain, numerous young women are caught and rounded up for dressing as men so they could gain access to the game. Guarded by several soldiers in a holding pen, the women attempt to keep updated on the score.
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Running Time: 93 Minutes
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Director: Jafar Panahi
Starring: Sima Mobarak-Shahi, Shayesteh Irani, Ayda Sadeqi, Golnaz Farmani, Mahnaz Zabihi, Nazanin Sediq-Zabihi, Nazanin Sediq-Zadeh

Everybody to Kenmure Street
2026-07-08 19:00 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
In May 2021, a UK Home Office dawn raid triggers one of the most spontaneous and successful acts of civil resistance in recent memory. In Pollokshields, Scotland’s most diverse neighbourhood, hundreds of residents rush to the streets to stop the deportation of their neighbours.
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Running Time: 98 Minutes
Genre: Documentary
Director: Felipe Bustos Sierra
Starring: Emma Thompson, Kate Dickie

Paddington
2026-07-24 14:50 | Brechin City Hall, 9 Swan Street, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6EE, United Kingdom
Warm‑hearted and full of gentle humour, Paddington follows a polite young bear from Peru who travels to London in search of a new home. Taken in by the kindly Brown family, Paddington’s curiosity and good intentions lead to a series of charming mishaps as he tries to adapt to city life. When a villainous taxidermist sets her sights on him, the Browns rally to protect their unexpected new friend. With its mix of adventure, visual comedy, and genuine warmth, the film celebrates kindness, belonging, and the joy of embracing those who are different.
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Running Time: 95 Minutes
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Family
Director: Paul King
Starring: Ben Wishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, Julie Walters, Nicole Kidman

Grease (Sing-along)
2026-07-24 18:50 | Brechin City Hall, 9 Swan Street, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6EE, United Kingdom
A lively 1950s musical, Grease follows wholesome Australian teen Sandy Olsson and cool greaser Danny Zuko as they unexpectedly reunite at Rydell High after a summer romance. Navigating cliques, peer pressure, and their own identities, the pair struggle to reconnect while the T‑Birds and Pink Ladies look on. Packed with iconic songs, high‑energy dance numbers, and vibrant retro style, the film celebrates teenage love, friendship, and finding the confidence to be yourself.
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Running Time: 110 Minutes
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Director: Randal Kleiser
Starring: Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci, Kelly Ward

The Oldest Munro Bagger
2026-07-24 19:00 | Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1DL, United Kingdom
A moving, authentic story of enduring love and growth, told against the breathtaking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.

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Running Time: 57 Minutes
Genre: Documentary
Director: Jay and Christina Golian

Singin' in the Rain
2026-08-21 18:50 | Brechin City Hall, 9 Swan Street, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6EE, United Kingdom
Silent‑film star Don Lockwood faces upheaval when Hollywood shifts to sound. His glamorous co‑star Lina Lamont struggles with her grating voice, threatening their new talkie. Don falls for Kathy Selden, a gifted singer whose voice can rescue the production. With comic support from Cosmo Brown, they reinvent the film as a joyful musical. As Lina schemes to protect her fame, Don and Kathy fight to bring authenticity, romance, and charm to the screen.
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Running Time: 103 Minutes
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Director: Stanley Donen
Starring: Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, Douglas Fowley, Rita Moreno

Death on the Nile
2026-08-29 19:00 | Haddo House, Methlick, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ, United Kingdom
Agatha Christie’s mystery in Haddo House with added pre-movie mini tours, illustrating Haddo’s intriguing links with the Nile & Egypt.

Celebrating Agatha Christie . . this year being the 50th anniversary of Christie’s death, Haddo House is delighted to be screening the second and final of their Agatha Christie films, Death on the Nile, starring Peter Ustinov.
It takes place in Egypt in 1937, mostly on a period paddle steamer – sumptuous and opulent – a floating palace for luxury travellers and Christie’s honeymoon couple. No surprise then that Haddo’s Library is the perfect place to screen this movie classic.
Adding an extra dimension to the evening, and for a special few (those quickest off the mark!), Haddo House have created a mini, film-linked tour, highlighting the family’s relationship with the Nile and with Egypt, plus the chance to see some of their artefacts from their travels. Lord & Lady Aberdeen, who created the Haddo House you see today, honeymooned in Egypt and along the Nile in 1877-78. They were away for a year, and the stories you will hear of their adventures, the people they met, and their philanthropy, will both surprise and delight.
This mini tour, created especially to accompany the film, has limited capacity – only 15 tickets are available for each of the two time slots. Snap them up – don’t miss out on this deeper insight into travel in Egypt and along the Nile in bygone days.

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Running Time: 140 Minutes
Genre: Mystery
Director: John Guillermin
Starring: Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin, Lois Chiles, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, Jon Finch, Maggie Smith, Angela Lansbury

Macbeth: Blood & Bluegrass
2026-09-05 19:30 | Kemnay Village Hall, 8 Aquithie Road, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5SS, United Kingdom
Macbeth: Blood & Bluegrass by The Barden Party is a critically acclaimed musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic play. Set to a score of Americana and bluegrass music, this version of the bard’s tale blends classic literature with a modern twist alongside original arrangements of the music of Mumford and Sons, Dolly Parton and The SteelDrivers, to create an emotional, accessible, toe-tapping theatrical experience.
The work was devised and developed in Wellington, New Zealand and toured around NZ and Australia from November 2024 to March 2025, winning Best Theatre Week 2 at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and receiving multiple five-star reviews along the way. The Barden Party then brought the production to The Edinburgh Fringe in August 2025, where it received five-star reviews from Theatre Weekly, Musical Theatre and The Recs, along with standing ovations from audiences.
You’ll never see the notorious Scottish Play in the same way again!

Song Sung Blue
2026-09-06 14:00 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom

Macbeth: Blood & Bluegrass
2026-09-06 19:30 | Johnshaven Village Hall, Mid Street, Johnshaven, Montrose, Angus, DD10 0HB, United Kingdom

Macbeth: Blood & Bluegrass
2026-09-07 19:30 | The Little Theatre, Nairn, King Street, Nairn, Moray, IV12 4NP, United Kingdom

Tom Campbell Trio
2026-09-11 19:00 | Fittie Community Hall, 7 New Pier Road, Footdee, Aberdeen, AB11 5DR, United Kingdom
The Tom Campbell Trio is a vibrant presence in the Scottish traditional music scene, blending Scottish and Irish influences with contemporary innovation. Formed in 2018, the trio consists of Tom Campbell on flute, Callum Convoy on bodhrán, and Gillie O’Flaherty on guitar. Their sound fuses original compositions with traditional folk, infused with a modern edge. The trio garnered significant recognition as finalists at the BBC Folk Awards 2019 and as winners of the 2021 Battle of the Folk Bands.
Tom Campbell’s musical roots are in the Isle of Lismore, further developed at Plockton Music School and Lews Castle College in Benbecula. His background with flute, whistle, pipes, and bodhran, along with his passion for composition, gives the trio a unique sound. His works have been recorded by artists like Kevin Meehan and 3 on the Bund, influencing the evolution of traditional music.
Gillie O’Flaherty, a multi-instrumentalist from Ullapool, has strong ties to Scottish music, beginning with Feis Rois and performing at prominent festivals such as the Cambridge Folk Festival and Ullapool Guitar Festival. Having studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Gillie brings a wealth of skill and a passion for ensemble playing, contributing distinct energy to the trio’s sound.
Callum Convoy, a rising star on the Scottish percussion scene, is known for his intricate bodhran rhythms and his skill in blending traditional and modern styles. A first-class graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Callum has collaborated with bands such as The Canny Band and several other artists, earning a reputation as one of Scotland’s most sought-after percussionists.
The Tom Campbell Trio offers a fresh, exhilarating interpretation of traditional music, stretching boundaries while honouring their rich cultural heritage.

The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon
2026-09-11 19:30 | Findochty Town Hall, 22 Station Road, Findochty, Buckie, AB56 4PN, United Kingdom
The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon
A comic radio play presented live on stage.
What is the mystery of the Pirate Lagoon?
Join the crew of The Prospero on an adventure to find out.
Will we find the treasure?
Can we escape from the evil Captain Starkers?
This daft and entertaining show gives you the chance to release your inner pirate, make the sound effects and take part in scenes in a special edition of the play. There’s a part for everyone in…The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon.
Devised and Performed by Stefan Escreet, Peter Macqueen and Claire Webzell.
BYOB and snacks!

The Amazing Thing
2026-09-12 14:00 | Collieston Community Centre, Hightown, Collieston, AB41 8RS, United Kingdom
What’s in the box? A strange and weird thing? Something terrible, or a thing of beauty?
Storyteller, Peter Grimm opens the box to find the ‘Thing’ that takes him on an unusual journey that weaves its way through a medley of well known Brother’s Grimm tales, to finally unlock his imagination and free his stories.
A truly original story told with puppets, acting and live music.
Fun, inspiration and delight for all the family.

Peter Grimm is a descendant of the famous Brothers Grimm. He has inherited the tradition of his ancestors and tells their stories as they were written down 200 years ago.
But, with his inheritance also comes a ghost. The brothers locked something away in a box when they wrote down and fixed the stories. They threw the box into the sea, and now that something, that rogue and wild element of story, has returned with the tide. Peter opens the box and sets free the “amazing thing” to add its influence in the sea of stories.
The show is about the unlocking of imagination in relation to stories, hung on some well-known Grimm classics. It can be useful to start somewhere familiar and then take a detour into the unknown. A rogue or surprise element can wake up the imagination and give a new slant to a predictable tale.

The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon
2026-09-12 15:00 | Garmouth & Kingston Village Hall, Spey Street, Garmouth, IV32 7NJ, United Kingdom
The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon
A comic radio play presented live on stage.
What is the mystery of the Pirate Lagoon?
Join the crew of The Prospero on an adventure to find out.
Will we find the treasure?
Can we escape from the evil Captain Starkers?
This daft and entertaining show gives you the chance to release your inner pirate, make the sound effects and take part in scenes in a special edition of the play. There’s a part for everyone in…The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon.
Devised and Performed by Stefan Escreet, Peter Macqueen and Claire Webzell.

Tom Campbell Trio (Relaxed Performance)
2026-09-12 19:30 | The Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Village, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9DX, United Kingdom

The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon
2026-09-13 14:30 | Nairn Community & Arts Centre, King Street, Nairn, IV12 4BQ, United Kingdom

Budapest Café Orchestra
2026-09-16 19:30 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom
Budapest Café Orchestra are:
CHRISTIAN GARRICK – violin, darbuka
MURRAY GRAINGER – accordion
KELLY CANTLON – double bass
ADRIAN ZOLOTUHIN – guitar, saz, balalaika, domra
Refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired boutique orchestra. Budapest Café Orchestra bring you gypsy and folk-flavoured music in their own fresh and surprising way. From Balkan and Ukranian traditional pieces to artful distillations of the masterpieces by the great Romantic composers to Gaelic folk anthems their infectious music will get into your veins and stay there forever.
With 16 albums to their name the Budapest Café Orchestra was established in 2009 by British composer and violinist, Christian Garrick, and led by him have won legions of fans with their magical and infectious performances. A small but impeccably formed ensemble of just four players, the BCO combines violin, guitar, accordion, double bass, saz & balalaika to dazzling effect, creating an awesome aural alchemy normally only characteristic of far larger ensembles.
Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires – plus a few surprises along the way – hugely entertaining, immense skill and profound musicianship, a show by the BCO is enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube!
“Not so much a band name as a whole genre of its own, Budapest Café Orchestra embraces an encyclopaedia of music and mischief.” SCOTSMAN
“Your music is really great.” Helena Bonham Carter
“Their arrangements are brilliant, their improvisations inspired. Their humour and, on occasion, sheer silliness hides a real brilliance of execution. In every bit of the material the charming irony hides really serious and focussed music-making. This is entertainment of a high order. Sir Roger Norrington
“The music is magic in their hands.” Sean Rafferty BBC Radio 3

Sailm nan Daoine (Psalms of the People)
2026-09-17 19:00 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
The film follows musician Rob MacNeacail on a road trip across Scotland and Ireland, as he spreads his enthusiasm for Gaelic Psalm singing, and shares songs and ideas with people he meets along the way.

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Running Time: 84 Minutes
Genre: Documentary
Director: Jack Archer

Alan Reid & Christine Kydd
2026-09-18 20:00 | Milne Hall, Kirkton of Skene, Kirkton of Skene, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6XE, United Kingdom
Co-founder of Battlefield Band Alan Reid was in the vanguard of the exciting new Scottish folk bands that emerged around 1970 (including Silly Wizard, Tannahill Weavers, and Ossian). His groundbreaking keyboard work helped cement the band’s reputation as one of the most innovative and influential folk bands of its generation. As well as driving instrumental sets, the band was noted for fostering songwriting with Brian McNeill, Davy Steele, Karine Polwart, and Alan, all contributing. His songs have been lauded for being rooted in the Scots tradition, rich in storytelling and strong on melody.
After 40 years, recording almost 30 albums and touring worldwide with the Batties, Alan left in 2010 to concentrate on his duo with Rob van Sante. The pair recorded 5 albums and toured at home and abroad. Since 2020, he has continued to perform solo in the U.K., North America, Europe, and Australasia, winning new fans with his songs and engaging stage presence.
‘One of Scottish Folk Music’s timeless treasures’, Christine Kydd, multi-award-winning singer and twice-nominated MG AlbaScots Singer of the Year, Christine was inducted in 2018 to the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame. She first appeared in a duo with Janet Russell in the 80s and began exploring groundbreaking harmony work inspired by ‘Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares’ as well as marrying Joni Mitchell guitar tunings with traditional song. Since then, she has toured in North America, Europe, and beyond and supported major artistes including Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Guy Clark, Richard Thompson, Tannahill Weavers, Capercaillie, and Christy Moore. Over the years, she has also collaborated with top musicians, some of whom have featured in groups like Jock Tamson’s Bairns, Blazin’ Fiddles, and Shooglenifty.
As respected and loved by fellow musicians as she is by her audiences, Christine’s songs range from traditional Scots songs and ballads to contemporary songs, including her own writing. All are connected by the warmth and humanity of her gorgeous singing, sense of fun, connection with her audience, and her love of song.
With years of experience delighting audiences worldwide, Alan and Christine bring in this new collaboration a beautifully curated repertoire of old and new songs, irresistible harmonies and a warmth of enjoyment in sharing the stage together.

Alan Reid & Christine Kydd
2026-09-19 19:30 | Portgordon Village Hall, Cross Street, Portgordon, Buckie, Moray, AB56 5QW, United Kingdom

Local Hero
2026-09-26 17:30 | Pennan Village Hall, Pennan, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 6JB, United Kingdom
A spectacular event showing the film that put Pennan on the map, plus a rip-roaring Ceilidh!

Following the success of our 2025 event, we are pleased to invite you to join us for a screening of Local Hero in the village made famous by the film, Pennan.

An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don’t go as expected.
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Running Time: 111 Minutes
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Director: Bill Forsyth
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, Fulton Mackay, Peter Capaldi, Jennifer Black

FAKE
2026-10-07 19:30 | 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
