Happiness Collectors
2023-07-20 | Moray
The Happiness Collectors need YOU! The world’s supplies of happiness are running low and they need your help to top them up. Pop on your headphones and join the Happiness Collectors on a journey of sounds and silliness to learn the best ways to collect happiness – and most important of all, how to pass it on!
Happiness Collectors is a fusion of physical theatre and audio-immersive storytelling for family audiences. Each audience member experiences the show through a set of wireless headphones, guided by their very own Happiness Collector Instructor, SAM, aka Special Agent M

Happiness Collectors
2023-07-21 | Moray
The Happiness Collectors need YOU! The world’s supplies of happiness are running low and they need your help to top them up. Pop on your headphones and join the Happiness Collectors on a journey of sounds and silliness to learn the best ways to collect happiness – and most important of all, how to pass it on!
Happiness Collectors is a fusion of physical theatre and audio-immersive storytelling for family audiences. Each audience member experiences the show through a set of wireless headphones, guided by their very own Happiness Collector Instructor, SAM, aka Special Agent M.

The BFG
2023-08-20 14:00 UTC | Moray
The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It’s lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, or any of the other giants—rather than the BFG—she would have soon become breakfast. When Sophie hears that the giants are flush-bunking off to England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she must stop them once and for all. And the BFG is going to help her!
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Running Time: 117 Minutes
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Rebecca Hall, Jemaine Clement, Bill Hader, Penelope Wilton, Rafe Spall

What's Love Got to Do With It?
2023-08-20 19:00 | Moray
Two childhood friends now in their thirties must decide whether to follow their heads or their hearts once the man decides to follow his parents’ advice and enter into an arranged marriage in Pakistan.
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Running Time: 109 Minutes
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Director: Shekhar Kapur
Starring: Lily James, Shazad Latif, Shabana Azmi, Emma Thompson, Sajal Ali, Oliver Chris

Belfast
2023-09-10 14:30 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom
Buddy is a young boy on the cusp of adolescence, whose life is filled with familial love, childhood hijinks, and a blossoming romance. Yet, with his beloved hometown caught up in increasing turmoil, his family faces a momentous choice: hope the conflict will pass or leave everything they know behind for a new life.
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Running Time: 98 Minutes
Genre: Drama
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Jude Hill, Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan

Man Shed
2023-09-13 19:30 | The Little Theatre, Nairn, King Street, Nairn, Moray, IV12 4NP, United Kingdom
How does a man find his purpose when he grows older, and all the major life events come thick and fast? Should he retire to the solitude of The Shed as usual and escape from the world, or should he get out and try something new? When the familiar rules no longer apply, is it too late to change the habits of a lifetime?
Inspired by the work of the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association, “Man Shed” is a one-man theatre piece by Right Lines Productions which explores the joy of sheds, the pain of loss, and the comfort of friendship.

Man Shed
2023-09-15 19:00 | Findochty Town Hall, 22 Station Road, Findochty, Buckie, AB56 4PN, United Kingdom
How does a man find his purpose when he grows older, and all the major life events come thick and fast? Should he retire to the solitude of The Shed as usual and escape from the world, or should he get out and try something new? When the familiar rules no longer apply, is it too late to change the habits of a lifetime?
Inspired by the work of the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association, “Man Shed” is a one-man theatre piece by Right Lines Productions that explores the joy of sheds, the pain of loss, and the comfort of friendship.

Man Shed
2023-09-16 19:30 | Moray

Budapest Cafe Orchestra
2023-09-20 19:30 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom
Budapest Cafe Orchestra play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer laments, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czadas and their own unique re-imaginings of some of the biggest tunes ever written by the classical greats. 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 orchestra 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 bigger ensembles. Two of the country’s celebrated international soloists revel at the heart of proceedings. Accordionist exemplar Eddie Hession is a supreme accordion champion of Great Britain. In his illustrious career, he has accompanied Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Chris Rea. Christian Garrick is one of the world’s most celebrated jazz violinists. He has played with the likes of Dame Cleo Laine & Sir John Dankworth, Wynton Marsalis, Nigel Kennedy, Bireli Lagrene and Caro Emerald. Another member of the Orchestra is one of Russia’s most enigmatic musical exports. The Sultan is played expertly by Adrian Zolotuhin, a master of the strummed strings of domra, balalaika, guitar and saz. Veteran bass-man Kelly Cantlon has been in the business of laying down the low notes for many moons. Kelly found fame as a Vagabond with northern soul sensations Jimmy James and the Vagabonds.
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 good enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube!

AND (Relaxed Performance)
2023-09-22 19:30 | The Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Village, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9DX, United Kingdom
A dance poem about wonder, worries, and being alive. A homage to the mothers and grandmothers who have danced before us and the children we are yet to meet, And invites us to consider our view of the world, to relate, debate, and dance.
Using honesty, charisma, and humour, Scottish dance artist Charlotte Mclean weaves contemporary and highland dance with personal stories, political commentary, and spoken word. Exploring being, belonging, friends, family, politics, climate change, independence, and reproductive rights to deliver an exciting, empowering, and fierce performance.And is a homage to; the earth, the cosmos, the minuscule, the magic, the meaning, the moment, the moments before and all that’s yet to come.

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Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell
2023-09-22 19:30 | Portgordon Village Hall, Cross Street, Portgordon, Buckie, Moray, AB56 5QW, United Kingdom
Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are carving out a name for themselves with their unique style, rooted in Quebecois traditional music fused with songs from around the British Isles and North America. Their creative choices and syncopated melodic rhythms are a testament to their talent and great synergy. These multi-instrumentalists and vocalists are making music that is thoughtful, conscious, and driven. They excite, motivate, inspire, comfort, and spread love and joy to all those that hear them.
Arthur Coates is an acclaimed UK award-nominated musician who began playing the Violin at the age of 7. He later attended the ‘Aberdeen City Music School where he studied Violin and Piano. Arthur eventually found his calling for Quebecois traditional music which he continues to chase. He released his debut solo album ‘Focus’ in June 2019, a project that heavily featured original material.
Kerran Cotterell is an energetic and melodic Guitar player who leans on his vast and varied musical experience to create timeless works of art that are refreshingly unique but are still deeply grounded in traditional folk music. He has garnered plaudits having performed on the main stage of the Cambridge Folk Festival, as well as the BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall.
Together, Arthur & Kerran produce a versatile mix of sound through instrumentals and song featuring various instruments, including Fiddle, Guitar, Bouzouki & Feet Percussion. They create a sound that is often surprising to the ear but remains true to traditional music’s roots.

AND
2023-09-23 19:30 | The Little Theatre, Nairn, King Street, Nairn, Moray, IV12 4NP, United Kingdom

Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell
2023-09-23 19:30 | Moray

Elvis
2023-09-24 19:30 | Moray
The life story of Elvis Presley as seen through the complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
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Running Time: 159 Minutes
Genre: Music, Drama, History
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Starring: Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh

Restless Natives
2023-09-27 19:00 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
Two lads in Edinburgh embark on a non-violent spree of robberies. They dress up in clown masks and act as modern highwaymen, robbing coach loads of tourists in the highlands. In the process they become folk heroes to the locals. Their adventures make for a whimsical and gentle comedy, in the Bill Forsyth vein.
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Running Time: 89 Minutes
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Director: Michael Hoffman
Starring: Vincent Friell, Joe Mullaney, Teri Lally, Ned Beatty, Robert Urquhart, Bernard Hill, Mel Smith

Man Shed
2023-09-28 19:30 | Alvah Parish Hall, Alvah, Aberdeenshire, AB45 3XA, United Kingdom

Myths of The Vikings
2023-10-07 14:00 | Forglen Hall, Forglen, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 4JL, United Kingdom
Gather round and hear stories of Odin, the King of the Gods; Thor and his mighty hammer; and Loki, the shape changer, adventurer and mischief maker. In this engaging rod puppet production, the puppeteer battles frost giants, dodges magical beasts and brings the gods of old to life.
While sculpting his beautiful wooden puppets, the puppet-maker relives these stirring ancient stories through his skillful carving and imaginative storytelling. Come and feel the thrill of timeless tales, just as the children of the Norse did long ago.

My Doric Diary
2023-10-07 19:30 | Moray
It’s December 31st, 2010, in Fraserburgh and the eve of Daisy’s 17th birthday. But all is not sparkly at Daisy and Granny’s house. Tempers have erupted, and a disgruntled Daisy has locked herself away. Daisy is desperate to join her best friend at the New Year’s Eve party in the town’s Leisure Centre, but Granny will simply not allow it. Granny, who has raised Daisy since her mother’s death, wants to continue their usual Hogmanay traditions together instead.
There amongst her music and old schoolbooks, things take a time-bending twist when Daisy is magically transported back to December 31st, 1993 – the same night 17 years earlier. What will December 31st, 1993, hold for Daisy? Why has she been brought back here and now? What does this night have to do with Granny’s Hogmanay traditions? And most importantly
who is that mysterious figure standing at the mic?
A Doric jukebox musical from Katie Barnett and James Siggens of AyeTunes!, My Doric Diary is a heartwarming story about what it means to love and what it takes to let go.
Presented in partnership with Aberdeen Performing Arts and supported by Creative Scotland’s Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance Programme.
Originally commissioned and produced by A Play, a Pie and a Pint at the Òran Mór, co-presented by Aberdeen Performing Arts and The Traverse Theatre.

Allelujah
2023-10-08 14:30 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom
When news of the closure of a small hospital’s geriatric ward begins to reach the community, the hospital invites a local news crew to document their planning of a concert in honor of the hospital’s most celebrated nurse. But there might be something more threatening to the hospital itself, more deadly than the politicians ready to shut down the place at a moment’s notice.
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Running Time: 99 Minutes
Genre: Drama
Director: Richard Eyre
Starring: Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, David Bradley, Russell Tovey, Derek Jacobi, Judi Dench

Myths of The Vikings (Relaxed Performance)
2023-10-08 16:00 | The Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Village, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9DX, United Kingdom

Myths of The Vikings
2023-10-13 17:30 | Glenlivet Public Hall, Bridgend of Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Moray, AB37 9BX, United Kingdom

Myths of The Vikings
2023-10-14 14:30, 2023-10-22 14:30 | Moray

Just An Ordinary Lawyer
2023-10-14 19:30 | Tullynessle & Forbes Hall, Suie Road, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8QN, United Kingdom
* Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regrettably have to cancel this show. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We do hope to bring this show to the North East at a future date *

The British Empire was trying desperately to hold on to its colonial possessions by any means … and the foul would often override the fair.
Nigerian Tunji Sowande quietly breaks through multiple barriers to become Britain’s first Black judge in 1978. Also a fine concert singer and keen cricket lover, he muses on international politics and history as they affect the Black world from Africa to the USA and Britain, from the point of view of one who would rather watch sports and spread love and peace through the medium of song.
Recalling heroic sporting achievements alongside epoch-defining political events, Tayo Aluko delivers “a masterclass in performance art, research and history.
JUST AN ORDINARY LAWYER – A play, with songs. Written and performed by Tayo Aluko. With live piano accompaniment. Directed by Amanda Huxtable. Designed by Emma Williams.

Myths of The Vikings
2023-10-20 14:30 | The Little Theatre, Nairn, King Street, Nairn, Moray, IV12 4NP, United Kingdom
We are sorry to have to tell you that the performance scheduled for today has been postponed due to Storm Babet.
Despite our initial plans to proceed, Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre company faced insurmountable challenges en route, including flooding, road closures, and hazardous driving conditions.
They made a valiant attempt to reach Nairn but were unable to do so.
The company extends their sincere apologies and looks forward to seeing you all once a new date has been arranged.
We will let you know as soon as the new date is arranged.
If you have already purchased a ticket, The Little Theatre will get in touch with you shortly with an update.
Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you soon.

Gather round and hear stories of Odin, the King of the Gods; Thor and his mighty hammer; and Loki, the shape changer, adventurer and mischief maker. In this engaging rod puppet production, the puppeteer battles frost giants, dodges magical beasts and brings the gods of old to life.
While sculpting his beautiful wooden puppets, the puppet-maker relives these stirring ancient stories through his skillful carving and imaginative storytelling. Come and feel the thrill of timeless tales, just as the children of the Norse did long ago.

Myths Of The Vikings
2023-10-21 14:30 | Tullynessle & Forbes Hall, Suie Road, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8QN, United Kingdom
Due to the extended RED warning in south Aberdeenshire, which the theatre company would have to travel through, we have decided to postpone the show at Tullynessle.
The safety of everyone involved is our top priority.
We will let you know the new date as soon as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during these challenging times.
Please stay safe, and let’s hope Storm Babet ends soon.

Gather round and hear stories of Odin, the King of the Gods; Thor and his mighty hammer; and Loki, the shape changer, adventurer and mischief maker. In this engaging rod puppet production, the puppeteer battles frost giants, dodges magical beasts and brings the gods of old to life.
While sculpting his beautiful wooden puppets, the puppet-maker relives these stirring ancient stories through his skillful carving and imaginative storytelling. Come and feel the thrill of timeless tales, just as the children of the Norse did long ago.

The Maggie Wall
2023-10-22 19:30 | Johnshaven Village Hall, Mid Street, Johnshaven, Montrose, Angus, DD10 0HB, United Kingdom
Due to the extended RED warning for Johnshaven and South Aberdeenshire, we have decided to cancel this performance.
The safety of you as our faithful audience, our volunteers and artists is the top priority.
Due to The Maggie Wall tour dates, we are uncertain if we can reschedule. We will let you know of any developments.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during these challenging times.
Please stay safe, and let’s hope Storm Babet passes soon.

This new play from Martin McCormick was inspired by a monument near Dunning called ‘The Maggie Wall’, the site of a mysterious grave to a woman tried and executed in the 17th century for witchcraft. It’s a collection of stones about 20 feet high, bearing the words in white lettering – “Maggie Wall burnt here 1657 as a witch”.
The Maggie Wall explores the vulnerability of women and injustices suffered by them in a patriarchal and closed community and resonates with contemporary experiences, as well as reminding us of a chapter of Scottish and British history in which many people, predominately women, were accused, tried and killed as suspected witches.

The Maggie Wall
2023-10-23 19:30 | Moray
This new play from Martin McCormick was inspired by a monument near Dunning called ‘The Maggie Wall’, the site of a mysterious grave to a woman tried and executed in the 17th century for witchcraft. It’s a collection of stones about 20 feet high, bearing the words in white lettering – “Maggie Wall burnt here 1657 as a witch”.
The Maggie Wall explores the vulnerability of women and injustices suffered by them in a patriarchal and closed community and resonates with contemporary experiences, as well as reminding us of a chapter of Scottish and British history in which many people, predominately women, were accused, tried and killed as suspected witches.

Hotel Transylvania
2023-10-25 14:00 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up and no humans are allowed. One special weekend, Dracula has invited all his best friends to celebrate his beloved daughter Mavis’s 118th birthday. For Dracula catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem but the party really starts when one ordinary guy stumbles into the hotel and changes everything!
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Running Time: 91 Minutes
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Director: Gennedy Tartakovsky
Starring: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon

The Quiet Girl
2023-10-25 19:00 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
A quiet, neglected girl is sent away from her dysfunctional family to live with relatives for the summer. She blossoms in their care, but in this house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers one.
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Running Time: 94 Minutes
Genre: Drama
Director: Colm Bairéad
Starring: Catherine Clinch, Carrie Crowley, Andrew Bennett, Michael Patric, Kate Nic Chonaonaigh, Joan Sheehy
