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September 2010
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Monday, August 30 to Saturday, September 4: Following a triumphant run in London’s West End, and starring Elaine C Smith, Denise Black, Jean Boht, Jennifer Ellison, Julia Hills, Rachel Lumberg, Ruth Madoc and Joe McGann, the hilariously poignant Calendar Girls returns to His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 7.30pm, with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, September 1: Widely recognized as one of the finest blues singers that the UK has produced, Connie Lush and Blues Shouter, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, September 2: Blazing bagpipes, fiddle and accordions, electrically fused with funky rhythms and soul-gripping songs is the work of award-wining Scottish band, Skerryvore, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, September 3: Free Friday Live session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122
Friday, September 3: Brian Shaw presents a magical evening of music and laughter, starring international recording and television star Jane McDonald, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, September 3: The comedy double act that has to be seen to be believed Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, September 4: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122
Saturday, September 4: Creative Kids, sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors open 12pm, activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122
Saturday, September 4: Dogstar Theatre Company presents Jacobite Country, by Henry Adam, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, September 5: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122
Monday to Saturday, September 6 to 11: Bill Kenwright presents The Hull Truck Theatre Company production of John Godber’s Olivier Award-winning comedy, Up ‘n’ Under, starring Abi Titmuss, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 7.30pm, with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, September 7: In a new production with more than 400 new costumes, The Lady Boys of Bangkok present their Feathers and Fantasy Tour in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, September 9: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, jazz hero saxophonist Courtney Pine CBE, who heads a new generation of exciting, innovative musicians, at The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, September 10: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, HMT Morning Vibes, in His Majesty’s Theatre Foyer, Aberdeen, from 11am to 12pm. Free
Friday, September 10: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, free Lunchtime Live session, featuring the Garry Gibb Quartet, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Friday, September 10: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, Music Hall Afternoon Chillout, featuring Steve Garrett, in The Music Hall Coffee Shop, Aberdeen, from 2pm to 3pm. Free
Friday, September 10: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, Mike Maran presents A Funny Valentine – the Story and Music of Chet Baker, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets £12 from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, September 10: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, Award-winning jazz vocalist Niki King, touring the highly successful Billie Holiday Songbook show, which she created to honour the jazz legend’s work on the 50th anniversary of her untimely death, at The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, September 11 to September 19: Art at St Marys. Sat:10-17, Sun 12-17, Mon-Fri 11-16 closed Wed. St Marys Church Hall, High Street, Inverurie. Admission Free. Organised by Ruth McEvilly Local Arts and Crafts www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk
Saturday, September 11: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, HMT Morning Vibes, featuring Los Acoustico Bandidos, in His Majesty’s Theatre Foyer, Aberdeen, from 11am to 12pm. Free
Saturday, September 11: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, free Lunchtime Live session, featuring the Graeme Stephen Quartet, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Saturday, September 11: Creative Kids, sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors open 12pm, activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122
Saturday, September 11: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, some of Scotland’s most exciting jazz musicals lead the FREE Brass Jaw Workshops at 10am for beginners and 2pm for more advanced musicians, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen. Although free, places must be booked through boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, September 11: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, Music Hall Afternoon Chillout, featuring KAB (Keyboards and Bass) in The Music Hall Coffee Shop, Aberdeen, from 2pm to 3pm. Free
Saturday, September 11: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, the iconoclastic Glasgow-based four-piece Brass Jaw, brings a vibrant new sound to the world of jazz, at The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, September 12: 10th Annual Concert – Bon-Accord Silver Band. Featuring the Bon-Accord Silver Band, the Bon-Accord Silver B Band, and our guests, the Albyn School Ensemble, an evening of musical excellence for all tastes. Start Time: 1930pm. Ticket details: £6 adult, £4 Students, OAP’s and Under 16’s. Available on the night or via the band website www.bonaccordband.org.uk. The Sanctuary, Queens Cross Church, Albyn Place, Aberdeen. Event Description: Both Bon-Accord Silver Bands will be out in force along with our guest artistes for the evening, The Albyn School Ensemble. Featuring music from Shostakovich to Philip Sparke all musical tastes should be catered for. This is the 10th Annual Bon-Accord Silver Band Concert.
Sunday, September 12: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, featuring Aberdeen Jazz Orchestra, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Sunday, September 12: Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival presents vocalist-saxophonist-songwriter Curtis Stigers, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, September 12: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, the Godfather of British Jazz, Stan Tracey CBE, brings six decades of experience touring, performing and recording to The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, September 12: Over 16s Charity Five-a-side Football Tournament, Strathburn Park, Inverurie. All money raised donated to local charities. Entry forms available from: Station Garage, Kintore or by contacting Steven Wood on 07890 451634 : e-mail inverlightfab@aol.com
Wednesday, September 15: Direct from Edinburgh Festival, the hit musical comedy Busting Out! with Emma Powell and Bev Killick in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, September 16: Playing punk songs on folk instruments – not as a gag but because they really like the noise and they’re good at it – are Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, September 16: The smash-hit cult musical show, Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, September 16: Golfing humour, anecdotes and stories in An Evening with Peter Alliss, famous around the world for his television commentaries, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, September 17: Free Friday Live session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122
Friday, September 17: Written and performed by one of Scotland’s most exciting young writers, Alan Bissett, Times When I Bite: The Moira Monologues, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, September 17: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Edge Jazz Festival, and directed by Tommy Smith, Scottish National Jazz Orchestra perform a brilliantly reworking of Gershwin’s orchestral classic for the big band, Rhapsody in Blue, featuring Brian Kellock, plus a tribute to bandleader and legendary jazz drummer Buddy Rich, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, September 17: The Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines present an evening for charity of superb close harmony singing together with their guests, The Granite City Chorus and renowned comedy troupe The Flying Pigs, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, September 18: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122
Saturday, September 18: Creative Kids, sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors open 12pm, activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122
Saturday, September 18: One of England’s leading singing coaches, Jo Thompson leads a vocal workshop, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 2pm. Tickets from chalmac@btconnect.com or 01467 629637
Saturday, September 18: The rat pack of opera, Tenors Un Limited, Jem, Paul and Scott use talents honed in their previous solo careers in opera, theatre and recording worlds, bring their own unique blend of wit, charm and vocal arrangements, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, September 18: This year’s line-up for Saturday Night at the Auld Meal Mill includes singer Paula MacAskill, Fochabers Fiddlers, Frontline, comedian Eddie Rose, Marlene Lowe Dancers, Turriff and District Pipe Band and compere Robert Lovie in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, September 18: Delighting audiences with his unique and personal brand of storytelling, Danny Bhoy in By Royal Disappointment, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, September 19: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122
Sunday, September 19: One of England’s leading singing coaches, Jo Thompson leads a vocal workshop, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 11am. Tickets from chalmac@btconnect.com or 01467 629637
Monday to Saturday, September 20 to 25: The Agatha Christie Theatre Company present Witness for the Prosecution, with Denis Lill, Ben Nealon, Robert Duncan, Peter Byrne, Elizabeth Power and Mark Wynter, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 7.30pm, with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, September 21: Aberdeen College Freshers’ Gig, featuring the hottest local talent including The Reid Brothers and The Shakedown Project, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, September 21: Kintore & District Community Council meeting. The Local Hub. 7pm All interested welcome to attend.
Wednesday, September 22: Cumbernauld Theatre presents The Bookie!, a Scottish-Vegas musical by Douglas Maxwell, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, September 23: Under the baton of conductor Stéphane Denève and with pianist Nicholas Angelich, Royal Scottish National Orchestra present New Season, New World, performing MacMillan’s Three Interludes from The Sacrifice, Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand and Dvořák’s Symphony No9 from the New World, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, September 23: Aiming to provoke people into changing the world is Josie Long – Be Honourable! in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, September 24: Free Friday Live session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122
Friday, September 24: Ceilidh with Clachan Yell, widely regarded as one of the best ceilidh bands ever, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, September 24: Aberdeen’s own rising star Emeli Sandé in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, Septebmer 25: Camphill School Aberdeen Open Day 2pm to 5pm at the school's Camphill Campus on Milltimber Brae, Aberdeen. On this 70th anniversary of Camphill's foundation in Aberdeen come and see where the worldwide movement started. Open classrooms, workshops, craft activities, art studio, donkey rides, face painting, BBQ, refreshments and exhibition. Also the opening of the new Therapy Centre, built thanks to the support of charitable trusts and the fundraising efforts of many.
Saturday, September 25: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122
Saturday, September 25: Creative Kids, sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors open 12pm, activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122
Saturday, September 25: Isosceles presents On Our Way to Lisbon, by Patrick Prior, as two fans look back and fondly recreate how, in 1967, Celtic became the first British team to win the European Cup, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, September 25: Haddo House Choral and Operatic Society present a special tribute to their founder, June Gordon, performing Mass in B Minor, Bach, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, September 25: Prime movers in the soul scene that emerged in the late 80s, The Christians in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, September 26: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122
Sunday, September 26: Gilded Balloon Comedy present Scott Cappuro plus Viv Gee, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Monday and Tuesday, September 27 and 28: Much-loved characters Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare leap off the page and onto the stage in Guess How Much I Love You, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 1.30pm and 3.15pm both days plus 11am on Tuesday. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, September 28: Nutrition for Health: a talk by Richard Phethean of the Beannachar Herb Workshop. Admission free. His talk will focus on topical nutrition issues and offer a fresh perspective on current food and food supplement debates. Richard Phethean trained as a phamacist and has founded and developed the Beannachar Herb Workshop off South Deeside Road.Newton Dee Cafe, Old Ferry Road, Bieldside, Aberdeen. 7.30pm to 9pm. Refreshments after the talk.
Wednesday, September 29: Fresh from her new TV series – Psychic Sally on the Road, Sally Morgan, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. SOLD OUT
Wednesday, September 29: Glasgow-based post-electro band Errors, and Kilsyth-based indie rock band The Twilight Sad, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, September 30: Manic Street Preachers, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 30: The legend behind BBC 3’s hilarious Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show brings Lee Nelson’s Well Good Tour to The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
October 2010
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Friday, October 1: Free Friday Live session, featuring Jake Cogan, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Friday, October 1:An evening of traditional Scottish dance with one of the North-east’s top ceilidh bands, Ceilidh with Shindig, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday and Saturday, October 1 and 2: Scottish Ballet present Geometry and Grace, a fascinating programme of pure dance influenced by the grace of geometry, contemporary classical music and the chic styles of the 1940s, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, October 2: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), featuring Fisher Folk, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Saturday, October 2: Creative Kids, sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors open 12pm, activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Saturday, October 2: In An Evening with Howard Marks, the Oxford graduate, international best-selling author, columnist, DJ, record label owner and former marijuana baron tells stories from his eventful life and expresses his views on anything that gets his ire, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, October 3: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, featuring Jazz Attic, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Sunday, October 3: Perhaps best known of TV for his much-loved role of Father Dougal Maguire in the BAFTA winning series Father Ted, stand up comedian Ardal O’Hanlon, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, October 3: Hailed as one of Ireland’s leading performers and songwriters of the past 20 years, Kieran Goss, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Monday, October 4: Level 42 - 30th Anniversary Tour, Music Hall, Aberdeen
Monday, October 4: The band who helped change the face of the music scene in Britain in the 1980s, Level 42, on their 30th anniversary tour, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday to Saturday, October 5 to 9: The legendary West End and Broadway musical, Chess, directed by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Monday, October 4: Aberdeen’s 50+ Festival presents, one of American’s most celebrated musicians Jerry Harmon, plus support from Laura Lockyer, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, October 5: Known as the psychotic Head of Sixth Form in The Inbetweeners and the most out-of-shape member of We Are Klang, Greg Davies presents Firing Cheeseballs at a Dog, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, October 6: Now in its fourth year, International Guitar Night showcases the most talented and diverse acoustic guitar players around including Brian Gore (USA), Alexandre Gismonti (Brazil) and Pino Forastiere (Italy), in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, October 7: New Jersey hard-edged blues man and one-time member of Canned Heat and John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Walter Trout, plus support, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, October 8: Free Friday Live session, featuring Jinski, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Friday, October 8: Conducted by Donald Runnicles, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform Berlioz’ Overture: Béatrice et Bénédict, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No18 K456 and Beethoven’s Symphony No 3 Eroica, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, October 8: Returning to perform over two hours of Pink Floyd Classics, Macfloyd, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 8.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, October 9: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), featuring Straefoot, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Saturday, October 9: Creative Kids, sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors open 12pm, activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Saturday, October 9: Bucksburn & District Pipe Band with Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band are Fired Up, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, October 9: As part of Dance Live, Room 2 Manoeuvre presents the double bill Such a Bloke and Watch It! in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, October 9: As part of Dance Live, the Dancelive! 5th Birthday Party, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 9pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, October 10: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, featuring Hyldie Grinsted, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Sunday, October 10: Rising Scots band formed by singer song-writer Riley Briggs, Aberfeldy, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Monday, October 11: Synonymous to the Johnny Cash legend, The Tennessee Three are the only band the Man in Black chose to work with throughout his whole career, and they play The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Monday to Wednesday, October 11 to 13: The (all new!) original tribute to The Blues Brothers, 2010 UK Tour, featuring cast members from the original hit West End run, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with a 2pm Wednesday matinee. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, October 12: Storytelling and puppetry combine in The Frog Princess, full of warmth and humour for audiences aged three to seven, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 11am and 2pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, October 12: Exploring the boundless potential of the ancient Japanese drum, the taiko are the Kodo Taiko Drummers, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, October 12: The exceptional all-female band, The Shee, with an adventurous brew of Scottish folk, Gaelic song and bluegrass, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, October 13 to Saturday, October 23: Black Watch
This autumn, the National Theatre of Scotland’s multi-award winning Black Watch comes to the AECC for a strictly limited run of performances. Since its very first performances, Black Watch has received standing ovations and enjoyed sold-out performances everywhere it has appeared, nationally and internationally. AECC, Aberdeen.
Wednesday, October 13: With cellist Pieter Wispelwey, Scottish Ensemble perform Vivaldi’s Concerto for Strings in G Minor RV 156, Sibelius’ Impromptu, Aulis Sallinen’s Chamber Music Vlll op94 for violoncello and strings and Concerto in B Minor RV 424 and Enescu’s Octet in C op 7 (arranged for string orchestra), in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, October 14: With conductor Krzysztof and pianist John Lill, Royal Scottish National Orchestra perform Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No1 and Dvořák’s Symphony No5, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, October 14: The music which changed, inspired and influenced a generation of music lovers is brought to the stage by The Cavern Beatles, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday to Saturday, October 14 to 16: Red Rag Theatre presents Doorways in Drumorty, by Mike Gibb, based on the novel by the North-east’s own Lorna Moon, who became the highest Hollywood screen writer of her era, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm with a 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, October 15: Free Friday Live session, featuring Odly Olly, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Friday, October 15: Performing a dazzling two-hour roller-coaster ride through the golden age of the American Big Band, Strictly Big Band stage an extravaganza of music, song and dance, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, October 15: Two of the 60s most influential and legendary artists, The Animals & Friends, with special guest Spencer Davis, come together in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16: The Lord Provost’s Variety Show, starring Scotland’s favourite actress Elaine C Smith, with George Donald and Steve Robertson of Scotland the What?, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, October 16: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), featuring Alistair and Kirsten Forsyth, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Saturday, October 16: Creative Kids, sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors open 12pm, activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Saturday, October 16: Back fresh from his travels, his own TV show and last year’s highly successful tour, comedian Ross Noble brings his Nonsensory Overload to The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, October 16: Following their critically-acclaimed smash-hit debut School of Pop, Frisky & Mannish are back with The College Years, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, October 17: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, featuring Kate Gieben, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Sunday, October 17: Irish funnyman and TV star Dara O'Briain, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 8pm. SOLD OUT
Monday, October 18: WAC (Writers and Actors Collaboration) Theatre Company presents Burning Rings of Fire, the result of a playwright competition, featuring the music of Johnny Cash, in The Lemon tree Studio, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday to Saturday, October 19 to 23: Dundee Rep Theatre present Sunshine on Leith, starring Billy Boyd (The Lord of the Rings, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World) as Davy, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, October 19: Licketyspit presents Magic Spaghetti, the story of Big Tony who only eats spaghetti, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 11am and 2pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, October 19: Starring Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, PJ Proby and Chip Hawkes, Sixties Gold Tour 2010, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, October 19: Combining razor-sharp stand-up with incredible flights of musicianship is Rob Deering, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, October 20: Following the release of her debut album This is The Life, Amy MacDonald returns to The Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, October 20: The Gilded Balloon present comedian Elvis McGonagall supported by Bruce Morton and Jo Jo Sutherland, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, October 21: Sound presents a brilliant evening of non-stop music by the Graham Fitkin Ensemble, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, October 22: Free Friday Live session, featuring John Alexander, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Friday, October 22: As part of Dance Live, Stammer Productions present The Making of Doubt, with Scottish choreographer Colette Sadler using four performers, life-size puppets, prosthetic limbs and dancing objects in a clever and witty game of reality, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, October 22: Bringing their own brand of folk to the city are The Family Mahone, featuring BBC Radio 2 DJ and TV personality Mark Radcliffe, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, October 23: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), featuring Susan Kirkwood, Shirley and the Lennox sisters, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Saturday, October 23: Creative Kids, sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors open 12pm, activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Saturday, October 23: With polish pianist Piotr Anderszewski and violinist Alexander Janiczek, Scottish Chamber Orchestra perform Beethoven’s Scenes from Prometheus, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No27 in B-flat K595 and Piano Concerto No20 in D Minor K466 and Mendelssohn’s Overture: The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave), in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, October 23: Sell A Door Theatre presents Dracula, by Liz Lochhead, based on the novel by Bram Stoker, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, October 24: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, featuring Marsha Addison Quartet, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Sunday, October 24: Stand up comedian John Bishop, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 8pm. SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 24: DF Concerts present Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, a hip-hop duo, combining electronic beats with spoken word lyrics, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Monday, October 25: BAFTA Best Comedy Programme Award winning production, The Armstrong and Miller Show featuring Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends), in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Monday to Saturday, October 25 to 30: Bill Kenwright presents Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers, starring X Factor’s Niki Evans, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, October 26: One of the biggest-selling and longest-serving bands of all time, The Drifters, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, October 26: Nature Nurture: a look at Camphill School Aberdeen's early intervention work with youngsters. A talk by Terri Harrison of Camphill School Aberdeen. Admission free. 7.30pm to 9pm. Refreshments after the talk.
Thursday, October 28: As part of Dance Live, Stillmotion and Starcatchers present We Dance Wee Groove, for clubbers aged 0 to four, with dancers to help families use their imagination and explore the dance floor, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 10am and 1.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, October 28: Robert Wiene’s classic German 1920 horror film, The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari, with live accompaniment on The Music Hall’s historic organ by cinema organist Donald MacKenzie, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, October 28: Marking the century of the birth of blues and jazz legends Django Reinhardt, Jazz at the Lemon Tree presents Martin Taylor’s Spirit of DJango, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, October 28: As part of Dance Live, Citymoves present East Coast Moves, three fresh new bite-sized performances showcasing the best local dancers, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, October 29: Free Friday Live session, featuring Andy White, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Friday, October 29: Between trying to win back his ex and fighting his frustration with the fundamentalist atheism rife in comedy, Brendon Burns expresses his thoughts on Y’know . . .Love n’ God n’ Metaphysics n’ Shit, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, October 30: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), featuring Tim Jones and Pete Saunders, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Saturday, October 30: Creative Kids, sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors open 12pm, activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Saturday, October 30: Wilderness expert Ray Mears brings together 30 years of study in a fascinating presentation about wildlife, fieldcraft skills and survival in the wild, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, October 30: A cross between The Clash and Bill Monroe and proudly calling themselves the world’s first all-bluegrass band are The Coal Porters, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, October 31: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, featuring Cindy Douglas Quartet, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 337688
Sunday, October 31: Firmly establish as the ultimate celebration of the stunning musical mastery of The Eagles, The Illegal Eagles, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
November 2010
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Monday, November: Motorhead at AECC, Aberdeen.
Wednesday, November 17: Jason Manford, Music Hall Aberdeen.
Thursday, November 18: Jools Holland Autumn Tour - Jools will be joined for the first time by one of the UK’s most enduring and acclaimed vocalist, performer and songwriter, Alison Moyet. His regular featured vocalists, legendary Ruby Turner and soulful Louise Marshall, will also be joining his tour to make sure it will be an evening of spectacular singing and swinging. AECC, Aberdeen.
Monday, November 22, Squeeze, plus the Lightning Seeds, at the Music Hall, Aberdeen.
Saturday, November 20: Paramore
American rock band Paramore will be appearing in Aberdeen as part of their newly announced UK Arena tour for 2010. The band’s only Scottish date will be at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s (AECC’s) Press & Journal Arena on Saturday 20th November 2010. AECC, Aberdeen.
Thursday, November 25: Biffy Clyro - Scottish band Biffy Clyro will be apearing at AECC's Press & Journal Arena on Thursday 25th November 2010. AECC, Aberdeen.
Monday, November 29: JLS - Due to popular demand JLS have announced they will be adding an extra Aberdeen date to their UK arena tour this year. The additional show will take place on Monday 29th November 2010 at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s (AECC’s) Press & Journal Arena. Their first Aberdeen date, on 14th December, sold out so quickly an extra show was added to keep up with demand from North East fans. AECC, Aberdeen.
Tuesday, November 30: The Blank Stare: a talk by Donald Phillips of Camphill Medical Practice. Donald is looking at the media's influence in speech development. Admission free. 7.30pm to 9pm, refreshments served after the talk. Newton Dee Cafe, Old Ferry Road, Bieldside, Aberdeen.
December 2010
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Friday, December 3: 30 Seconds to Mars - American rock band, 30 Seconds to Mars have announced a new arena tour for the end of 2010. The tour will include a show at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s (AECC’s) Press & Journal Arena on Friday 3rd December 2010 with support from British band Enter Shikari. AECC, Aberdeen
Sunday, December 5: Paul Weller – One of Britain’s most influential musicians has announced his 2010 arena tour. Paul Weller otherwise known as “The Modfather” will appear at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s (AECC’s) Press & Journal Arena on Sunday 5th December.
Tuesday, December 14: JLS at Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre.
Thursday, December 16: Peter Andre at Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre
Friday, December 16: Status Quo - The Quid Pro Quo Tour
Britain’s best-loved rockers Status Quo will be returning to the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s (AECC’s) Press & Journal Arena on Friday 17th December 2010 to perform The Quid Pro Quo Tour.
Friday, December 31: Open Air in the Square. 8pm -1am in The Market Square, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. FREE The Market Square acts as the stage to a host of Scottish festivities and entertainment to bring in the New Year in the seaside town of Stonehaven. A variety of music, food, drink, dancing and entertainment will be staged throughout the evening, set against the backdrop of one of Scotland's most scenic towns. Open Air in the Square is the perfect destination for all your Hogmanay celebrations. www.openairinthesquare.co.uk
February 2011
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February 25: Midge Ure at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.
March 2011
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Tuesday, March 29 to April 9: Hairspray, HMT, Aberdeen
March 10 and 11: Boyzone, AECC, Aberdeen
April 2011
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Tuesday, March 29 to April 9: Hairspray, HMT, Aberdeen
June 2011
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Tuesday, June 7 to July 11: We Will Rock You, HMT, Aberdeen
Grateful thanks to Aberdeen Performing Arts for supplying events information for His Majesty's Theatre, Music Hall and Lemon Tree.
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