Sonrisa - Very Much Alive!
2025-04-24 20:00 (Europe/London) | Aberdeenshire
SONRISA are an exciting rootsy acoustic trio playing original heartfelt songs blending nylon Spanish guitar and infectious Latin-inspired rhythms with mellow flute and soulful vocals.
VERY MUCH ALIVE! takes you on an exhilarating journey through the emotions with onstage banter and captivating songs, which one minute pull at your heartstrings and the next have you tapping your feet and daring you to join in.
Pronounced S-on-ree-sah, meaning ‘smile’ in Spanish, a good time is guaranteed.

Sonrisa - Very Much Alive!
2025-04-25 19:30 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom

Sonrisa - Very Much Alive!
2025-04-26 19:30 | Kemnay Village Hall, 8 Aquithie Road, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5SS, United Kingdom

Meet The Buchanans
2025-04-30 19:30 | Aberdeenshire
An off-beat documentary about the inauguration of the first Clan Buchanan Chief in over 300 years. When it comes to holding the ceremony, and historical records can’t be found, most of it is being invented.
Historical fact and historical fiction collide as we join the Chief (millionaire Scottish landowner Mike Buchanan) his wife Lady Paula, and their teenage family, and tartan-mad enthusiasts from around the world descend on deepest Perthshire for the ceremony. Among them, two American sisters who wear the Buchanan tartan loud and proud, and Mexican Pedro Buchanan, the man with a passion for distilling. All of them drawn by kinship, connection, and the excitement of celebrating the Clan’s first chief in living memory.
A three-day bonanza of ceremony and regalia is planned on their magnificent Highland estate. His wife Lady Paula, the driving force behind his claim to the title, is now the chief architect of his ‘coronation’. As she sets about commissioning a new set of clan Jewels (coronet, sword and rod), a stone throne… following in the footsteps of a famous past Buchanan house guest, the nineteenth-century Scottish writer Walter Scott.
A hidden world of British wealth and privilege unfolds as the family uncover and invent fresh entitlements of the new role: revealing not only whether they can pull off this massive event, but also how history is made (up).
Meet the Buchanans takes a sideways look at raising important questions around identity, historical values and traditions, belonging, and the place of Clans in the modern world.
WATCH THE TRAILER
Join us for an engaging post-screening Q&A session with Prof. Alison Lumsden, Regius Chair of English Literature at Aberdeen University, and Barbara Orton, the film’s producer. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from two distinguished experts!

Can’t make the date? Don’t miss out! Also screening at Fittie Community Hall on Friday 6 June 2025 @ 7:00pm – CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Casablanca
2025-05-02 19:00 | Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1DL, United Kingdom
Casablanca (1942) is a classic romantic drama set during World War II. The story revolves around Rick Blaine, a cynical American who runs a nightclub in Casablanca, Morocco. His life is turned upside down when his former lover, Ilsa, arrives with her resistance-leader husband, seeking Rick’s help to escape the Nazis. The film masterfully weaves themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption, earning its place as one of cinema’s greatest treasures.
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Running Time: 102 Minutes
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre

The Knitting Pilgrim
2025-05-02 19:30 | Portgordon Village Hall, Cross Street, Portgordon, Buckie, Moray, AB56 5QW, United Kingdom
A top Fringe Pick at three festivals and performed 85+ times across Ontario, the Maritimes, in Austria, Germany and the US, this must-see one-man interdisciplinary show & talkback has played in theatres, museums, places of worship, and community centres. Kirk Dunn knits by three huge projection screens and recounts his story as an actor, writer, knitter, and preacher’s kid.
Prompted by 9/11, he decided to knit three tapestries, designed as stained-glass windows, exploring the commonalities and conflicts of the Abrahamic faiths. The project took him fifteen years to complete. In a show that’s all about knitting and not about knitting at all, Kirk looks at the rise of Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and fear of the other, and shares his journey knitting the tapestries: artistic self-doubt, financial despair, and the value of a loving partner who is willing to be a butt-kicking muse.
You’ll laugh, cry, and even do some knitting yourself while Kirk celebrates diversity and concludes that the three faiths have the same goal: peace. When he pulls down the screens revealing the one-of-a-kind work, you’re invited to come close and engage in conversation that will leave you feeling connected, inspired and having participated in an evening unlike any other.
And don’t forget to #BYOK – Bring Your Own Knitting. Knitting during the show is encouraged! But if you are not a knitter, you will love the show just as much as the knitters will.

The Knitting Pilgrim
2025-05-03 19:30 | Braemar Village Hall, 33 Mar Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YL, United Kingdom

The Knitting Pilgrim
2025-05-04 19:30 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom

Beachcomber Stories... Just in Case
2025-05-10 14:30 | Tullynessle & Forbes Hall, Suie Road, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8QN, United Kingdom
Something for everyone, young and old in these short, perfect pieces of theatre. Inside each case lives a story, Mermaids, Beachcombers, Kings and Crocodiles……….. A lovely magical show for all ages who love a story. Excellent puppetry and storytelling from this well-known Scottish Puppet Company.

You can watch a trailer here – Beachcomber Stories Just in Case

A Complete Unknown
2025-05-11 14:30 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom
In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a ground-breaking performance that reverberates around the world.
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Running Time: 140 Minutes
Genre: Drama, Music
Director: James Mangold
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Scoot McNairly, Dan Fogler, Boyd Holbrook

Beachcomber Stories... Just in Case (Relaxed Performance)
2025-05-11 16:00 | The Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Village, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9DX, United Kingdom

Magical Cabaret
2025-05-17 19:30 | Kemnay Village Hall, 8 Aquithie Road, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5SS, United Kingdom
The Great Baldini is a magical legend, a relict of the music halls and a theatrical performer of the old school. Known throughout the world as ‘The Emperor of Illusion’, ‘The Prince of Prestidigitation’, and ‘The Maharajah of Mystery’, he is a hugely entertaining stage magician.
He has astounded audiences from the Edinburgh Fringe to Radio 4 listeners (where he performed on-air magic for “Front Row” and “Pick of the Week”).
The show explores Baldini’s life through a series of magical illusions; his very first illusion, seizing control of the ILLUSIONATI (a shadowy group of elite Magicians who control the world through the Magical dark arts) and attempting Houdini’s greatest escape.
A joyously silly romp through magic.
The Great Baldini is a member of the Magic Circle and an award-winning Stage Magician.

Sand, Silt, Flint
2025-05-17 19:30 | Aberdeenshire
SAND, SILT, FLINT – Ancient Stories, New Songs
Join musician and singer Fiona Soe Paing at Collieston Community Hall for an evocative evening of live music and film, inspired by the folklore, ballads and landscapes of North-East Scotland. Featuring songs from her acclaimed album Sand, Silt, Flint – praised as “a sublimely powerful and lingering experience” by Songlines Magazine, and rated with Four Stars in The Guardian’s folk column, the performance brings ancient tales to life, with stunning visuals by Isla Goldie. With support from The Fonsecas, performing Doric and Northeast songs with an upbeat slant, this magical evening pays homage to the region’s stories, places and songs, with a contemporary twist on tradition.

The Family Magic Show
2025-05-18 14:30 | Kemnay Village Hall, 8 Aquithie Road, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5SS, United Kingdom
The Great Baldini is a magical legend, a relict of the music halls and a theatrical performer of the old school. Known the world over as ‘The Emperor of Illusion’, ‘The Prince of Prestidigitation’, and ‘The Maharajah of Mystery’, he is a hugely entertaining stage magician. Baldwin, the magical dog, is his faithful companion.
FAMILY MAGIC SHOW tells the story of their magical partnership, from their first trick to the height of their careers – attempting Houdini’s greatest and deadliest escape. The legendary magician the Great Baldini tells the story of his, and Baldwin the magical dog’s, life from their first tricks to the height of their careers – attempting Houdini’s greatest escape. The show is packed with magic, sweets, puppetry, sweets, water, sweets, eggs, sweets, and escapology. It’s hilariously silly…with sweets…it builds to the ultimate challenge – before your very eyes attempting a spectacular, death-defying piece of escape.
FAMILY MAGIC SHOW is a chance to see two magical superstars at the very pinnacle of their powers. A Joyously silly romp. Guaranteed to have children (and parents) screaming with laughter.
The Great Baldini is an award-winning member of the Magic Circle and the Bristol Stage Magic Champion.

LIFE
2025-05-22 19:30 | Tullynessle & Forbes Hall, Suie Road, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8QN, United Kingdom
Estelle models for The Artist.
Despite decades of experience, she has never sat for a session like this, with such an unexpected yet perhaps strangely inevitable outcome.
But she can’t stand sitting any longer. She needs to tell her story. Is it all true? And what is her relationship with the mysterious artist? How does this class change Estelle’s life forever?
LIFE is set in a drawing class. Audiences are gently invited to draw or doodle during the show, or watch the story emerge. Pencil and paper and paper are provided. Four on-stage tickets are available seated at easels.

The show contains mild swearing, themes of a sexual nature, references to death, sexual, domestic and physical violence. Please note that whilst LIFE deals with difficult themes, it is portrayed in a humorous and entertaining way. The performance does not contain any nudity.

LIFE
2025-05-23 19:30 | Portgordon Village Hall, Cross Street, Portgordon, Buckie, Moray, AB56 5QW, United Kingdom

Fit Ye Sayin' Quine?
2025-05-24 19:00 | Glenlivet Public Hall, Bridgend of Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Moray, AB37 9BX, United Kingdom
Kinetic, heartfelt, and utterly Scottish; join Ava in her late Grannie’s cottage as she recalls magical tales told around the fire. Folklore, poetry and song combine in a new story filled with fantastical women, mythical creatures and life lessons.
Performed in Doric, Scots and English this solo play provides a unique perspective on Scotland’s languages and history through the eyes of its matriarchs. A colloquial and effortlessly charming show that reminds us that home is made of memories.

Fit Ye Sayin' Quine?
2025-05-25 19:00 | Alvah Parish Hall, Alvah, Aberdeenshire, AB45 3XA, United Kingdom

Hit The Road
2025-05-29 19:00 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
A chaotic family is on a road trip across a rugged landscape. In the back seat, Dad has a broken leg, Mom tries to laugh when she’s not holding back tears, and the youngest keeps exploding into car karaoke. Only the older brother is quiet.
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Language: Persian with English subtitles
Running Time: 94 Minutes
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Director: Panah Panahi
Starring: Hasan Ma’juni, Pantea Panahi, Rayan Sarlak, Amin Simiar

Juror #2
2025-06-06 19:00 | Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1DL, United Kingdom
While serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, family man Justin Kemp finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer.
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Running Time: 114 Minutes
Genre: Crime, Drama
Director: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Chris Messina, Gabriel Basso, Zoey Deutch

Meet The Buchanans
2025-06-06 19:00 | Fittie Community Hall, 7 New Pier Road, Footdee, Aberdeen, AB11 5DR, United Kingdom
An off-beat documentary about the inauguration of the first Clan Buchanan Chief in over 300 years. When it comes to holding the ceremony, and historical records can’t be found, most of it is being invented.
Historical fact and historical fiction collide as we join the Chief (millionaire Scottish landowner Mike Buchanan) his wife Lady Paula, and their teenage family, and tartan-mad enthusiasts from around the world descend on deepest Perthshire for the ceremony. Among them, two American sisters who wear the Buchanan tartan loud and proud, and Mexican Pedro Buchanan, the man with a passion for distilling. All of them drawn by kinship, connection, and the excitement of celebrating the Clan’s first chief in living memory.
A three-day bonanza of ceremony and regalia is planned on their magnificent Highland estate. His wife Lady Paula, the driving force behind his claim to the title, is now the chief architect of his ‘coronation’. As she sets about commissioning a new set of clan Jewels (coronet, sword and rod), a stone throne… following in the footsteps of a famous past Buchanan house guest, the nineteenth-century Scottish writer Walter Scott.
A hidden world of British wealth and privilege unfolds as the family uncover and invent fresh entitlements of the new role: revealing not only whether they can pull off this massive event, but also how history is made (up).
Meet the Buchanans takes a sideways look at raising important questions around identity, historical values and traditions, belonging, and the place of Clans in the modern world.
WATCH THE TRAILER
Join us for an engaging post-screening Q&A session with Prof. Alison Lumsden, Regius Chair of English Literature at Aberdeen University, and Barbara Orton, the film’s producer. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from two distinguished experts!
If you can’t make the date, don’t miss out – it’s also screening at the Barn, Banchory, on Wednesday 30 April 2025, at 7:30pm. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Dog Man
2025-06-07 14:00 | Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1DL, United Kingdom
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
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Running Time: 89 Minutes
Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Director: Peter Hastings
Starring: Peter Hastings, Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Lucas Hopkins Calderon, Ricky Gervais, Poppy Liu

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
2025-06-27 19:30 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom
Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she’s pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son’s science teacher.
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Running Time: 124 Minutes
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Director: Michael Morris
Starring: Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, Colin Firth

My Favourite Cake
2025-07-03 19:00 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
Mahin lives alone in Tehran since her husband’s death and her daughter’s departure for Europe, until an afternoon tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalize her love life.
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Language: Persian with English subtitles
Running Time: 97 Minutes
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director: Maryam Moghaddam / Behtash Sanaeeha
Starring: Lily Farhadpour, Esmaeel Mehrabi, Mansoureh Ilkhani, Soraya Orang, Homa Mottahedin

The Sea Salt Shore
2025-07-26 19:00 | Fittie Community Hall, 7 New Pier Road, Footdee, Aberdeen, AB11 5DR, United Kingdom
Join Joss Cameron, a traditional Scots singer, on a heartwarming voyage of discovery through maritime stories and songs. This captivating performance celebrates Scotland’s rich maritime heritage with sea shanties, tales of fishing and whaling, and echoes of the past. With audience participation, Joss’s performances weave together history, community, and cultural connection, offering an engaging experience for all ages. Embark on an immersive journey that celebrates the timeless bond between music, storytelling, and the ocean’s boundless spirit.

The Sea Salt Shore
2025-07-31 19:30 | Aberdeenshire

Local Hero
2025-08-09 17:30 | Pennan Village Hall, Pennan, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 6JB, United Kingdom
We are pleased to invite you to join us for a special screening of Local Hero in the village made famous by the film. The screening will be followed by a Ceilidh.
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

The Fastest Town in Scotland
2025-09-06 19:30 | Kemnay Village Hall, 8 Aquithie Road, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5SS, United Kingdom
Highland theatre makers Morna, Jade & Vicky are tasked with creating a show all about how wonderful Nairn is. Shouldn’t be too difficult, right? They’ll take you on a trip through the thriving, totally drama-free, completely seagull-less, appropriate traffic flowing, virtually perfect wee town, whilst also telling real stories about local people and places en route.
After speedily selling out Nairn’s own Little Theatre three times in 2023 + a detour to Aberdeen Music Hall for Light The Blue Festival in 2024, the girls are back on the road again for a reboot of their comedic & rather chaotic journey through ‘The Fastest Town in Scotland’.
Created by Morna Ross
Devised & Performed by Jade Berry, Vicky MacRae & Morna Ross
Sound Design by Kenna Ross
Lighting Design + Tech by Rory Kay
Original Lighting Design by Ross Henderson-McKillop
Featuring real stories, memories and opinions from locals of Nairn.
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Mr Burton
2025-09-12 19:00 | Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1DL, United Kingdom
In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton.
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Running Time: 124 Minutes
Genre: Drama
Director: Marc Evans
Starring: Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Steffan Rhodri, Daniel Evans, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Aneurin Barnard, Lesley Manville

Flow
2025-09-13 14:00 | Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1DL, United Kingdom
A solitary cat, displaced by a great flood, finds refuge on a boat with various species and must navigate the challenges of adapting to a transformed world together.
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Running Time: 85 Minutes
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Director: Gints Zilbalodis
