North East Arts Touring

Third Class
2025-02-12 19:00 (Europe/London) | Number 30, Huntly, 30 The Square, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8BR, United Kingdom
“The White Star Line merged itself out of existence. Those clever little educated boys.”
A one-man theatre show based on the life of Titanic survivor, Edward Dorking.
Edward was gay. Openly gay, and on Wednesday, April 10th, 1912, he set sail for NYC on a ticket bought for him by his parents in the hope his American family could put him ‘right’
THIRD CLASS charts Edward’s journey from boarding the Titanic to swimming for 30 minutes towards an already full collapsible lifeboat and how he, upon arriving in New York, would tour the Vaudeville circuit, recreating the stories for a fact-hungry public.
But Edward didn’t want fame; he wanted revenge. When everyone was talking about the deaths of millionaires and society figures, few were discussing the people who took the lion’s share of the losses that night: the third class.
Edward was coming for the upper classes.
Using music, movement, projection, and historical facts, THIRD CLASS tells the story of an unknown hero from a well-known story.

Third Class
2025-02-13 19:30 | The Little Theatre, Nairn, King Street, Nairn, Moray, IV12 4NP, United Kingdom

Fit Ye Sayin' Quine?
2025-02-21 19:30 | Portgordon Village Hall, Cross Street, Portgordon, Buckie, Moray, AB56 5QW, 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?
2025-02-22 19:30 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom

Kim Edgar
2025-02-22 20:00 | Milne Hall, Kirkton of Skene, Kirkton of Skene, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6XE, United Kingdom
Edinburgh-based songwriter Kim Edgar performs original songs on piano, guitar and voice.
With four critically acclaimed solo albums, Kim has been described as “an example of everything that’s great about contemporary music” and “probably one of the best songwriters in Britain today.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Spiral Earth).
Kim also shares recent collaborations for her CONSEQUENCES album (launched at Celtic Connections 2023).
Emotion and connection are at the heart of Kim’s work. Kim ponders what it is to be human, creating stories told with honesty and empathy that open hearts, minds and discussions.

The Straight Story
2025-02-27 19:00 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suffered a stroke and may not recover. Alvin is determined to make things right with Lyle while he still can, but his brother lives in Wisconsin, while Alvin is stuck in Iowa with no car and no driver’s license. Then he hits on the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.
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Running Time: 112 Minutes
Genre: Drama
Director: David Lynch
Starring: Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A Carpenter, Donald Wieger, Tracey Maloney

West My Friend (Relaxed Performance)
2025-03-08 19:30 | The Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Village, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9DX, United Kingdom
In the modern musical landscape, it’s rare to hear something as put-together as Cascadian folk duo West My Friend – something so layered, deeply symphonic, baroque, and mysterious in its own winking way while still courting an edge of disaster. Simple is safe, but complex is fiery, intricate, and ultimately more rewarding.
Steeped in the visual styles of western Canada, West My Friend are veterans of the Victoria music scene and recently released their Independent Music Awards-nominated fourth album “In Constellation”. On this latest work, they continue to refine the art of creating achingly poignant folk music, only this time, they’re backed by a full symphony orchestra, heavily layered while remaining lighthearted. Intricate yet accessible. Melancholic yet optimistic.
Mingling grassroots guitar, accordion, mandolin, orchestral instruments, and interweaving harmonies, In Constellation (produced by Joby Baker, co-produced and arranged by Adrian Dolan) is punctuated by musings on anxiety and belonging. Song structures vary and dynamics change from moment to moment, painting powerful lyrical portraits over backgrounds of violins and trumpets that swell, collapse, and tumble between bold harmonies. With over 800 performances and countless tours under their belt, West My Friend is bringing forth a new sound you’ve never known you’ve wanted and new meaning to the things you’ve never known you needed.
Guitar, Vocals / Eden Poynter
Accordion, Vocals / Jeff Poynter

The Swan of Salen
2025-03-14 19:30 | Braemar Village Hall, 33 Mar Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YL, United Kingdom
The Swan of Salen is a multimedia folk ballet created by The Willow Trio in collaboration with dance company, Ballet Folk. The Swan of Salen is a multimedia adaptation of the heartbreaking tragedy of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein.
Featuring a unique blend of Tchaikovsky’s iconic music and traditional melodies played live by The Willow Trio, enchanting footage of ballet dancers performing stunning choreography by Deborah Norris of Ballet Folk will be projected behind the musicians as they perform, transporting audiences to another time and place.

Paddington in Peru (2:00pm screening) - SOLD OUT!
2025-03-15 14:00 | Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1DL, United Kingdom
The 2:00pm screening has ​now sold out, but there are tickets available for the 4:30pm screening available here.
Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
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Running Time: 106 Minutes
Genre: Comedy, Family, Adventure
Director: Dougal Wilson
Starring: Ben Wishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman, Julie Walters, Samuel Joslin, Madeleine Harris

Paddington in Peru (4:30pm screening)
2025-03-15 16:30 | Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1DL, United Kingdom
Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
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Running Time: 106 Minutes
Genre: Comedy, Family, Adventure
Director: Dougal Wilson
Starring: Ben Wishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman, Julie Walters, Samuel Joslin, Madeleine Harris

Sand, Silt, Flint
2025-03-15 19:00 | Forglen Hall, Forglen, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 4JL, United Kingdom
SAND, SILT, FLINT – Ancient Stories, New Songs
Join musician and singer Fiona Soe Paing at Forglen 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.

Gangsters & Gatsby
2025-03-15 19:30 | Aberdeenshire
CANCELLED
Scotland’s leading Murder Mystery company – Can You Catch the Killer – invite you to attend a truly unique evening. Sit back and relax as we perform a side-splitting opening act, then get involved in the action as you get the chance to interrogate each suspect in a terrible murder! It’s an evening like no other with a story you’ll never forget.
GANGSTERS AND GATSBY: Welcome to the roaring 20s and home of The Great Gatsby, where some of New York’s most notorious gangsters are gathered. Jimmy Fingers is making a power grab. Frankie the Butcher has beef with everyone. Hayley MeLone just wants someone to love her. The liquor and the laughs are flowing freely. But when Gatsby himself turns up dead, it’ll be up to you to figure out which of these seedy criminals did the deed!
Watch events unfold in a professionally performed play and then flex your detective skills and have your chance to interrogate each suspect in turn! Bring a team or come on your own. Fun, funny, mysterious and a good night for all. YOU interrogate the suspects. YOU piece together the clues. YOU make the accusations. Can YOU catch the killer?
CANCELLED

Is That A Whip In Your Hand?
2025-03-19 19:30 | Johnshaven Village Hall, Mid Street, Johnshaven, Montrose, Angus, DD10 0HB, United Kingdom
Following performances in USA, UK and recently, Australia, Gavin Robertson focuses his attention on the fortune-hunter movie phenomenon encompassing everything from ‘Indiana Jones’ to ‘National Treasure’ via ‘Romancing The Stone’ – in his latest physical cartoon style adventure – spoofing the characters adored by millions, and exploding every cliché… solo!
Featuring the usual mix of clues, maps, travel and tricky situations, it’s minimum props, maximum effect as our hero searches for treasure via Columbia and Greece, evading trouble at every turn!
From the team that brought you DONE TO DEATH BY JOVE! His brand of physical comedy has toured the world with past productions such as THUNDERBIRDS F.A.B, SPITTOON and BOND- AN UNAUTHORISED PARODY touring in the UK, Europe, Brazil, Japan, Senegal, Chile, Taiwan, The Middle East, Costa Rica, India, Lebanon, Bosnia, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.
Written and Performed by Gavin Robertson
Directed by Nicholas Collett.

Is That A Whip In Your Hand?
2025-03-20 19:30 | Aberdeenshire

Is That A Whip In Your Hand?
2025-03-21 19:30 | The Little Theatre, Nairn, King Street, Nairn, Moray, IV12 4NP, United Kingdom
Following performances in USA, UK and recently, Australia, Gavin Robertson focuses his attention on the fortune-hunter movie phenomenon encompassing everything from ‘Indiana Jones’ to ‘National Treasure’ via ‘Romancing The Stone’ – in his latest physical cartoon style adventure – spoofing the characters adored by millions, and exploding every cliché… solo!
Featuring the usual mix of clues, maps, travel and tricky situations, it’s minimum props, maximum effect as our hero searches for treasure via Columbia and Greece, evading trouble at every turn!
From the team that brought you DONE TO DEATH BY JOVE! His brand of physical comedy has toured the world with past productions such as THUNDERBIRDS F.A.B, SPITTOON and BOND- AN UNAUTHORISED PARODY touring in the UK, Europe, Brazil, Japan, Senegal, Chile, Taiwan, The Middle East, Costa Rica, India, Lebanon, Bosnia, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.
Written and Performed by Gavin Robertson.
Directed by Nicholas Collett.

Is That A Whip In Your Hand?
2025-03-22 19:30 | Kemnay Village Hall, 8 Aquithie Road, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5SS, United Kingdom

Is That A Whip In Your Hand?
2025-03-23 19:30 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom

Caledonia (Relaxed Performance)
2025-03-26 19:30 | The Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Village, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9DX, United Kingdom
This highly skilled Scottish duo Elsa McTaggart and Gary Lister bring you the best of Scotland’s folk and Celtic music. With their warmth and laughter, they create an atmosphere of ceilidh and craic, introducing music of old and threading it through modern arrangements and compositions with their many Celtic instruments and styles. Interspersed with storytelling and video footage, this is another gem of a show which will not disappoint.
From the producers of recent sell-out shows Eva Cassidy: The Story and Hebridean Fire comes another evening to remember. Elsa and Gary have been wowing audiences worldwide since 2011. Be prepared to see these sensational musicians take the stage by storm.
Established in 2009 by Elsa McTaggart and Gary Lister, Elsa McTaggart Music began in Gran Canaria and started touring the UK in 2011. In 2015 Europe was added to the tours establishing an enviable reputation for being a leading Scottish Duo in Europe and the UK. Elsa and Gary are making their debut with a show aimed squarely at those with a love of Scottish folk and Celtic music. Since being founded, Elsa McTaggart Music’s profile has been rising year-on-year.
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Dahomey
2025-03-27 19:00 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
Thousands of royal artifacts of Dahomey, a West African kingdom, were taken by French colonists in the 19th century for collection and display in Paris. Centuries later, a fraction returned to their home in modern-day Benin. This dramatized documentary follows the journey of 26 of the treasures as told by cultural art historians, embattled university students, and one of the repatriated statues himself.
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Running Time: 68 Minutes
Genre: Documentary
Director: Mati Diop
Starring: Lucrèce Hougbelo, Parfait Vaiayinon, Didier Sedoha Nassangade, Sabine Badjogoumin, Dowoti Desir

Caledonia
2025-03-27 19:30 | Tullynessle & Forbes Hall, Suie Road, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8QN, United Kingdom

Caledonia
2025-03-28 19:30 | Portgordon Village Hall, Cross Street, Portgordon, Buckie, Moray, AB56 5QW, United Kingdom

Caledonia
2025-03-29 19:00 | Fittie Community Hall, 7 New Pier Road, Footdee, Aberdeen, AB11 5DR, United Kingdom

Caledonia
2025-03-30 19:00 | Glenlivet Public Hall, Bridgend of Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Moray, AB37 9BX, United Kingdom

Beachcomber Stories... Just in Case
2025-04-05 14:00 | Fittie Community Hall, 7 New Pier Road, Footdee, Aberdeen, AB11 5DR, 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

Paddington in Peru
2025-04-05 15:00 | Haddo House, Methlick, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ, United Kingdom

Beachcomber Stories... Just in Case
2025-04-06 14:30 | The Little Theatre, Nairn, King Street, Nairn, Moray, IV12 4NP, United Kingdom

Conclave
2025-04-06 14:30 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.
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Running Time: 120 Minutes
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Edward Berger
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, Lucian Msamati, Carlos Diehz

Kim Edgar
2025-04-11 19:30 | Aberdeenshire

Elves & The Shoemaker
2025-04-12 14:00 | Aberdeenshire
Elves & The Shoemaker is coming to Aberdeenshire.
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre have produced a beautiful puppet theatre show for family audiences. A struggling Shoemaker is down to his last pair of shoes and is afraid he will lose his little shop if business doesn’t improve.
2 mischievous Elves have come to live there and decide to make some funny and unusual shoes to help him. Beautifully carved wooden puppets tell this heartwarming story of Kindness in hard times.
More information at www.clydebuiltpuppet.co.uk
Firmly established as one of Scotland’s leading puppet theatre companies, Clydebuilt tour far and wide throughout the UK from Inverness to London and Ireland. The company has also toured internationally to Europe, China and Dubai. Clydebuilt are well known for their masterly puppet manipulation skills and performances of quality.
Originally formed in 1987 Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre is a partnership between Leigh McCalister (Ireland) and Stephen Smart (Scotland). Together they create and perform a wide variety of inspiring and entertaining shows for children and family audiences.

Wicked
2025-04-12 14:00 | Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1DL, United Kingdom
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two’s unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfil their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
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Running Time: 162 Minutes
Genre: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Director: Jon M. Chu
Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode
