North East Arts Touring

PIAF (Relaxed Performance)
2025-11-09 16:00 (Europe/London) | The Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Village, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9DX, United Kingdom
Christine Bovill’s PIAF
No glamour. No gimmicks. No pretence. Nothing but a voice, singing of life’s triumphs and tragedies. Who was Edith Piaf? And how did she come to represent the spirit of Paris like no-one before or since?
Christine Bovill hated French at school; a fact she was happy to share with anyone who would listen. That is, until the chance discovery of an Edith Piaf record. This would prove a seminal moment in the life of the 14 year old girl from Glasgow- and set Christine on a fateful path through time into the world of France’s greatest musical icon.
PIAF, as much a play as it is a musical homage, is a funny, poignant and moving theatrical homage to one of France’s most endearing icons; celebrating some of her best known songs, threaded with Piaf’s story, and Christine’s own remarkable journey in the world of chanson. An award-winning songwriter in her own right, and recipient of Spirit of the Fringe, Bovill has toured throughout Europe and the Far East with her self-penned homage to the Little Sparrow, appearing on BBC Newsnight and on BBC Radio 4’s series, Soul Music. During her Edinburgh Fringe sell-out run at the Famous Speigeltent, Bovill realised a lifelong dream when she shared the stage with Charles Dumont, great friend of Piaf and, most famously, composer of Non, Je ne Regrette Rien. They performed several songs together to close the show. PIAF was awarded the Fringe laurels for Total Sell Out Show 2011 and 2012. It received 5 STAR reviews from some of the most respected publications (including The Scotsman). Despite the sorrow of Piaf’s story, this is an evening of celebration – a tale of human triumph over tragedy; and, at its heart, a unique performance by a woman widely regarded as one of the finest interpreters of French Song.

Firelight Trio
2025-11-09 19:30 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
Firelight Trio is a mighty new group featuring Fatea instrumentalist of the Year 2023 Gavin Marwick (fiddle), groovily inventive accordionist/pianist Phil Alexander (Moishe’s Bagel), and Ruth Morris (Outlander, HBO) on the beautiful Swedish nyckelharpa. They play European music that is evocative, inventive, wide-ranging, and endlessly exciting – a rich tapestry of lively Swedish polskas and Scottish reels, lilting French waltzes, toe-tapping klezmer, and dazzling original tunes. Don’t miss them!

Dunkirk
2025-11-14 19:00 | Brechin City Hall, 9 Swan Street, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6EE, United Kingdom
The story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk between May 26th and June 4th 1940 during World War II.
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Running Time: 107 Minutes
Genre: War, Action, Drama
Director: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan, Harry Styles

Planet of the Apes
2025-11-19 19:30 | The Barn, Burn o Bennie Road, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB34 4TX, United Kingdom
The sci-fi classic Planet of the Apes (1968) is a powerful allegory of environmental collapse and human hubris. The film’s vision of a world undone by its own excesses feels more relevant than ever.

Crash-landing on a strange planet, a crew of astronauts discover a world ruled by intelligent apes and inhabited by mute, enslaved humans. As the shocking truth of this society unfolds, Planet of the Apes holds up a mirror to our own world — exposing the dangers of arrogance, exploitation, and environmental self-destruction. Its famous twist ending still resonates today, reminding us that the line between civilisation and ruin can be frighteningly thin.

Before the lights dim, please take a few minutes to join us for a relaxed introduction from the Barn and NESCAN Hub. They’ll share insights into their inspiring work on climate action and creative community projects; no heavy messaging, just an easy way to discover how local organisations are making a difference. It’s the perfect chance to connect with what’s happening in your area and ease into the evening’s screening.
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Running Time: 112 Minutes
Genre: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Starring: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore

Ad Astra
2025-11-20 19:00 | Braes of Glenlivet Hall, Chapeltown, Ballindalloch, Moray, AB37 9JS, United Kingdom
Due to severe snow conditions making travel unsafe, this planned film screening and stargazing event has been postponed.
Your safety comes first, and we appreciate your understanding. A new date will be announced soon, please keep an eye on our channels for updates.
Stay safe and warm, and we look forward to welcoming you when conditions improve!

The near future, a time when both hope and hardships drive humanity to look to the stars and beyond. While a mysterious phenomenon menaces to destroy life on planet Earth, astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across the immensity of space and its many perils to uncover the truth about a lost expedition that decades before boldly faced emptiness and silence in search of the unknown.
After the screening the audience is invited to participate in a guided stargazing activity, led by the Tomintoul & Glenlivet Development Trust. This is an excellent way to make use of the darkest night of the year and appreciate the beauty around us.
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Running Time: 123 Minutes
Genre: Science fiction, drama
Director: James Gray
Starring: Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Liv Tyler, Donald Sutherland

This event was made possible through Cairngorms 2030, a Cairngorms National Park Authority programme supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players – www.cairngorms.co.uk

Erin Brockovich
2025-11-21 19:00 - 2025-11-22 19:00 | Mike Sheridan Room, Victoria & Albert Halls, Station Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QB, United Kingdom
A twice-divorced mother of three who sees an injustice, takes on the bad guy and wins – with a little help from her push-up bra. Erin goes to work for an attorney and comes across medical records describing illnesses clustered in one nearby town. She starts investigating and soon exposes a monumental cover-up.
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Running Time: 131 Minutes
Genre: Drama
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart, Marg Helgenberger, Cherry ​Jones

This event was made possible through Cairngorms 2030, a Cairngorms National Park Authority programme supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players – www.cairngorms.co.uk

Allison Lupton Trio
2025-11-21 19:30 | Kemnay Village Hall, 8 Aquithie Road, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5SS, United Kingdom
Born and raised on a second-generation dairy farm in rural Ontario, Allison Lupton has always been immersed in Canadian folk life, but it took a love and intense study of Irish and Celtic music for her to find her way to the Canadian folk music tradition that she has grown up around. Her newest album, “Words of Love” showcases her original material, songs which fit so perfectly into the cannon of Canadian folk music that they could easily be mistaken for traditional numbers. Along with her band mates Andrew Collins, Shane Cook, Tony McManus and Joseph Phillips, Allison brings to life the best of the contemporary folk music scene in Ontario, while incorporating the Celtic influences that have been such an important part of the Canadian immigrant story as well as her own musical path.
After working with various bands and groups including Killiecrankie, which was regularly heard on CBC Radio’s legendary Max Ferguson Show, Allison began releasing music under her own name in 2001 with her debut album “My True Love”. The album launched her solo career, performing across Canada, the United States, and the UK. She has since recorded 3 solo albums and been featured on CBC Radio’s Vinyl Café and BBC Radio nan Gàidheal. Allison is a frequent collaborator with other artists, releasing singles with The Young’uns (The Eve of Christmas Day), Craig Werth (When Trouble Comes) and the album “So Lucky” with Tannis Slimmon and Rosemary Phelan. She has also been featured as a soloist with The International, Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge Symphony Orchestras.
Allison is a multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee for “Traditional Singer of the Year” and “Vocal Group of the Year” as well as Folk Music Ontario’s “Songs From the Heart” grand prize winner for “One More Day”. With her new album, “Words of Love”, Lupton can count herself securely among Canadian folk music’s finest contributors.

WALL-E
2025-11-22 11:30 | Number 30, Huntly, 30 The Square, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8BR, United Kingdom
What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet’s future, and races back to space to report to the humans. Meanwhile, WALL•E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most imaginative adventures ever brought to the big screen.
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Running Time: 98 Minutes
Genre: Family, Science Fiction, Comedy, Animation
Director: Andrew Stanton
Starring: Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard

Ice Age
2025-11-22 14:00, 2025-11-23 14:00 | Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1DL, United Kingdom
With the impending ice age almost upon them, a mismatched trio of prehistoric critters – Manny the woolly mammoth, Diego the sabre-toothed tiger and Sid the giant sloth – find an orphaned infant and decide to return it to its human parents. Along the way, the unlikely allies become friends but, when enemies attack, their quest takes on far nobler aims.
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Running Time: 81 Minutes
Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy, Adventure
Director: Chris Wedge
Starring: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Goran Višnjić, Jack Black, Cedric The Entertainer, Stephen Root

The Fastest Town in Scotland
2025-11-22 19:30 | Findochty Town Hall, 22 Station Road, Findochty, Buckie, AB56 4PN, 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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Allison Lupton Trio
2025-11-22 20:00 | Milne Hall, Kirkton of Skene, Kirkton of Skene, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6XE, United Kingdom

The Penguin Lessons
2025-11-23 14:00 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom
Postponement of The Penguin Lessons Screenings
We have decided to postpone the screenings of The Penguin Lessons following allegations of child sexual abuse made against Mike Thompson (who wrote under the pseudonym Tom Michell). While the police investigation is ongoing and no formal charges have been made, we believe it is the right thing to pause until the process is complete.
At NEAT, our priority is creating a safe and respectful environment where everyone feels welcome to participate. We want to foster a culture where victims of abuse, harassment, or bullying feel empowered to speak out, are listened to, and receive the support they deserve.
We also uphold the principle of “innocent until proven guilty,” which is why we have chosen to postpone rather than cancel. This decision reflects our commitment to both fairness and the well-being of our community.
Thank you for your understanding as we take steps to ensure our values guide our actions.

Allison Lupton Trio (Relaxed Performance)
2025-11-23 16:00 | The Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Village, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9DX, United Kingdom

The Fastest Town in Scotland
2025-11-26 19:30 | Number 30, Huntly, 30 The Square, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8BR, United Kingdom

Paterson
2025-11-27 19:00 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
A week in the life of Paterson, a poet bus driver, and his wife Laura, a very creative artist, who live in Paterson, New Jersey, hometown of many famous poets and artists.
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Running Time: 118 Minutes
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director: Jim Jarmusch
Starring: Adam Driver, Golshifteh Farahani, Helen-Jean Arthur, Owen Asztalos, Kacey Cockett, Luis Da Silva Jr.

The Penguin Lessons
2025-11-28 19:00 | Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1DL, United Kingdom

The Muppet Christmas Carol
2025-12-06 16:30 | Garmouth & Kingston Village Hall, Spey Street, Garmouth, IV32 7NJ, United Kingdom
A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
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Running Time: 86 Minutes
Genre: Music, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Drama
Director: Brian Henson
Starring: Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, David Rudman, Don Austen

The Ballad of Wallis Island
2025-12-07 19:00 | New Deer Public Hall, Church Crescent, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6WD, United Kingdom
An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.
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Running Time: 100 Minutes
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Director: James Griffiths
Starring: Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen

Home Alone
2025-12-29 14:00 | Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1DL, United Kingdom
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.
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Running Time: 103 Minutes
Genre: Comedy, Family
Director: John Hughes
Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O’Hara, Roberts Blossom, John Candy

The Grinch
2025-12-30 14:00 | Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1DL, United Kingdom
The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration.
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Running Time: 85 Minutes
Genre: Family, Comedy, Animatiton
Director: Yarrow Cheney
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Cameron Seely, Angela Lansbury, Pharrell Williams, Ramone Hamilton

The Amateur
2026-01-16 19:00 | Brechin City Hall, 9 Swan Street, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6EE, United Kingdom
After his life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a brilliant but introverted CIA decoder takes matters into his own hands when his supervisors refuse to take action.
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Running Time: 123 Minutes
Genre: Thriller, Action
Director: James Hawes
Starring: Rami Malek, Holt McCallany, Danny Sapani, Rachel Brosnahan, Michael Stuhlbarg, Laurence Fishburne

Joe H Henry
2026-01-28 19:30 | Number 30, Huntly, 30 The Square, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8BR, United Kingdom
Some voices sneak up on you. Joe H Henry’s doesn’t. It hits like a thunderclap —sacred, soulful, and impossible to ignore. The Red River Metis singer-songwriter has been lighting up stages across the Maritimes and around the world with a sound that fuses Americana grit, gospel-sized emotion, and a voice that’s been described as “as powerful as a freight train”.
Drawing from a life encompassing experiences from a homeless train-hopping youth to a homesteading father of five, Henry’s song writing is thoughtful and his storytelling captivating, the depth of experience resonating in every line he sings.
His debut EP, “Keep the Fire Burning” (2023), garnered significant recognition, including multiple award nominations. His eagerly awaited second EP, “Real Things,” has already received critical praise, securing placements on SiriusXM North Americana and reaching #1 on the East Coast Top 30 and the Indigenous Music Countdown.
Whether performing solo or with his trio, Joe H Henry consistently stuns audiences at major festivals, theatres, and on international stages, solidifying his reputation as an absolute powerhouse performer.

Joe H Henry (Relaxed Performance)
2026-01-29 19:30 | The Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Village, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9DX, United Kingdom

I Know Where I'm Going!
2026-01-30 19:00 | MacRobert Memorial Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 YL, United Kingdom
Plucky Englishwoman Joan Webster travels to the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Trapped by inclement weather on the Isle of Mull and unable to continue to her destination, Joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, no-nonsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer Torquil MacNeil, who holds a secret that may change her life forever.
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Running Time: 91 Minutes
Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy
Director: Michael Powell & Emerick Pressburger
Starring: Wendy Hiller, Roger Livesey, Pamela Brown, Finlay Currie, George Carney, Nancy Price

Joe H Henry
2026-01-30 19:30 | Findochty Town Hall, 22 Station Road, Findochty, Buckie, AB56 4PN, United Kingdom

MacTraitors
2026-02-20 19:30 | Portgordon Village Hall, Cross Street, Portgordon, Buckie, Moray, AB56 5QW, United Kingdom
Enter the darkness, where whispers and trysts give way to murder. Can you uncover… the MacTraitors in your midst?

A brand new murder mystery from Scotland’s Oldest Murder Mystery company, The Tentpeg Murderers. A classic mystery – raucous characters, hilarious intrigue and a clever plot – with a twist! Alongside the death and debauchery of this Secret Society themed mystery, each table will discover that one of them is a MacTraitor! Can you solve the murder and uncover the identity of your very own MacTraitor in time?

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MacTraitors
2026-02-21 19:30 | Kemnay Village Hall, 8 Aquithie Road, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5SS, United Kingdom
Enter the darkness, where whispers and trysts give way to murder. Can you uncover… the MacTraitors in your midst?

A brand new murder mystery from Scotland’s Oldest Murder Mystery company, The Tentpeg Murderers. A classic mystery – raucous characters, hilarious intrigue and a clever plot – with a twist! Alongside the death and debauchery of this Secret Society themed mystery, each table will discover that one of them is a MacTraitor! Can you solve the murder and uncover the identity of your very own MacTraitor in time?

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The Bad Guys 2
2026-02-22 18:00 | Melvin Hall, Duthie Road, Tarves, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7JX, United Kingdom
The now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.
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Running Time: 104 Minutes
Genre: Family, Comedy, Crime, Adventure, Animation
Director: Pierre Perifel
Starring: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Zazie Beetz, Danielle Brooks

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Stories & Songs of North East Bothy Tradition
2026-02-27 19:00 | Johnshaven Village Hall, Mid Street, Johnshaven, Montrose, Angus, DD10 0HB, United Kingdom
Step into the heart of North East Scotland’s bothy culture, where stories are spun, ballads are sung, and fiddles bring history to life. This captivating performance weaves together the rich traditions of the land, led by storytellers Phyll McBain & Jackie Ross, a stirring bothy ballad singer Allan Taylor, and a fiddler Karin Paterson whose melodies echo through time. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the magic of the bothy, this show will transport you to a world of warmth, wit, and wonder. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of song and story!
