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EASTGATE THEATRE
Musical Scales
From a grand piano to
teacup percussion via
several harps… and
clog dancing
Screen Themes
Wes Anderson
Our world
The classics
…and Bill Murray winter
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 2022
BOX OFFICE 01721 725 777
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Follow us on
Front Cover: Doune
by Helen Acklam
See more of Helen’s work at
www.helenacklam.co.uk, at Arran Art Gallery,
Alpha Art Gallery in Stockbridge Edinburgh or
Number Four Gallery in St Abbs. She is also
exhibiting at the Borders Art Fair in March
with Alpha Art Gallery.
The Eastgate Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of
Printed using vegetable inks on FSC
approved paper. All the carbon emissions
generated in the printing of this
programme will be offset by planting
broadleaved trees in a local community
woodland resulting in the print becoming
completely carbon balanced.
highlights...
spotlight
January
Scott Gibson – Rejoice
Darkly comic storytelling from
winter
2022
...
Glasgow’s award-winning son ...26
Leopoldstadt New Year means new beginnings,
An epic drama of love, passion, family and and at the Eastgate that means
endurance by Tom Stoppard ...13 encouraging children to catch the
creative bug at as young an age
Wayward Jane
Rich roots and original sounds in a
as possible.
performance filled with joyful energy ...4 There’s a great selection of classes
for little ones to take part in this
February year. Stuck in the Mud! offers
free sessions for 3-5 year olds where
New Worlds: The Cradle
they can have fun, act out their
of Civilization
feelings, and get back to ‘normal’
Film of an extraordinary night at
the Acropolis with Bill Murray and
after a couple of difficult years.
a classical music trio ...27 Let’s Pretend consists of two
series of drama classes for the same
Tae Sup Wi’ a Fifer
age group; while even younger
Dazzling club night with James Yorkston,
children can explore all sorts of
Kris Drever, Rachel Sermanni and poet
Salena Godden ...6 music with Rhythm Kids.
Children’s Classic Concerts are
March running a one-off workshop for
children from 4 to 12 years old in
The Guys February, followed by a concert
Powerful lunchtime theatre
version of The Mad Hatter’s Tea
(with optional lunch)l ...14
Party – designed for children (and
Children’s Classic Concerts their parents!) to learn more about
The Mad Hatters Tea Party orchestral instruments, and enjoy
A topsy-turvy, musical trip down some excellent tunes.
the rabbit hole ...23
Then in March there are
Kathryn Tickell and Amy Thatcher opportunities for young performers
A cascade of jigs, reels, heart-wrenching to take to the stage, first with the
airs and clogs ...9 The Secret Garden from Stardust
Performance Arts, and then as part
of a talented cast of young actors in
Tweed Theatre’s production of
The Great Gatsby.
Start young – come back for more!
Caroline Adam
General Manager
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Wayward Jane
Auditorium
Wayward Jane’s music interprets American folk and Old Time traditions, blending
roots music with fresh arrangements and original compositions. Their rich sound
features fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar, wooden flute and close vocal
harmonies. Their live shows have a joyful energy and range in mood from high octane,
toe-tapping tunes to tender and soulful songs.
When they featured live in session on BBC Radio Scotland’s Travelling Folk Bruce
MacGregor said
“they’re just that bit different from anything else happening in Scotland!”
Fri 28 January
7.30pm
£15
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...Music Breabach Auditorium One of Scotland’s most exciting and successful folk groups with six albums under their belt, a multitude of awards and a consistently full international touring schedule, Breabach look set to build upon the huge successes of their first 15 years performing together. The band started their 2020 anniversary year by teaming up with Glenturret, who distilled a special single cask 15 year-old single malt in celebration. They then headed off to Australia to perform at the iconic Sydney Opera House. Celebrations continued with a UK wide tour through February and March before the world became a very different place. Breabach unites the talents of Megan Henderson (fiddle, vocals), James Lindsay (double bass, vocals), Calum MacCrimmon (bagpipes, whistle, bouzouki, vocals), Conal McDonagh (bagpipes, whistle) and Ewan Robertson (guitar, vocals, cajon). “As polished as it was passionate, matching fiery intensity with exquisite finesse, this was a magnificent set.” The Scotsman HHHHH Fri 4 March 7.30pm £18 for more information visit www.eastgatearts.com 5
eg... Music and Words
Tae Sup Wi’ A Fifer
Auditorium
Tae Sup Wi’ A Fifer is a club night hosted and programmed by James Yorkston
and featuring three varied and complimentary talents from different global
avenues of folk, rock, indie and spoken word.
This, the first tour since the start of lockdown 1 features a performance by
James, the legendary gentleman-songwriter of the East Neuk of Fife musicians,
Kris Drever, winner of multiple awards including an incredible seven BBC
Radio 2 Folk Awards, and Rachel Sermanni, Scottish folk-noir balladeer
whose voice was described by the NME as “Unnervingly pretty and
graceful” as well as Salena Godden, writer and poet, “doyenne of the
spoken word” BBC Radio 3.
“Tae Sup wi' a Fifer has provided some memorable nights for me,”
says James. “Choosing the artists is something I love to do, providing
varied, unique evenings.This first line-up of the series contains some of
my favourite artists, all Tae Sup veterans, all very special.”
The Eastgate is one of only four venues selected for this tour which also
travels to Shetland, Inverness and St Andrews. It is the first of a series of
three tours with the next one arriving in Peebles in June.
Tae Sup Wi’ A Fifer: On Tour is made
possible thanks, once again, to the
generosity of Creative Scotland
Sat 5 February
7.30pm
£15, £10 unwaged,
disabled, under 16
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eg... Music
The Hamish Napier:
Paul McKenna Band The Woods
Auditorium Auditorium
Paul McKenna is among our finest younger Hamish Napier is a Scottish folk multi-
singers and songwriters, armed with a instrumentalist and composer inspired by the
powerful yet intensely emotive voice and heritage and nature of his native landscape of
passionate social conscience, a combination Strathspey. Join him as he performs his award
that’s brought frequent comparisons to the winning new album The Woods (Album of the
great Dick Gaughan. Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards) inspired
by the flora and fauna of Scotland's native
The band is Paul, Robbie Greig (fiddle), Conal
forests. Hamish, (wooden flutes and piano), is
McDonagh (pipes/whistles), Conor Markey
joined by Patsy Reid (fiddle) and Innes Watson
(banjo/bouzouki/guitars) and Ewan Baird
(guitar and viola). Hamish's music incorporates
(percussion). They draw on both Scottish and
sounds from jazz, electronica and classical
Irish roots, in a dynamic, full-bodied array of
music, while also celebrating and respecting
original and traditional material, along with
Scotland’s rich musical heritage. Engaging,
songs by like-minded authors.
heart-warming and fun, Hamish’s
“The best folk band to have come out of performances often incorporate poems
Scotland in the last twenty years” and stories as well as music.
New York Times
Fri 18 March
Thu 10 February 7.30pm
7.30pm £17
£16
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...Music
RACHEL NEWTON AND
LAUREN MACCOLL
Kathryn Tickell & presents
Amy Thatcher Heal & Harrow
Auditorium Auditorium
Kathryn's sparkling pipe-playing marries The 16th and 17th century Scottish witch trials
beautifully with Amy's exquisite accordion were one of the darkest periods of Scotland’s
playing. A cascade of jigs, reels, heart- history. An estimated 2500 people were
wrenching airs, together with percussive executed, 80% of them women.
clog dancing makes for an irresistible mix.
In this new project, Rachel Newton and Lauren
Kathryn is widely acclaimed as the foremost MacColl work as a duo for the first time paying
exponent of the Northumbrian pipes. She tribute to these women, exploring historical
is a composer, performer, broadcaster and beliefs in the supernatural and parallels in our
recording artist and has twice won Musician society. Each piece of music is based on
of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. specially commissioned works by celebrated
She was awarded the OBE in 2015 for services author Mairi Kidd - tales of real women who
to folk music. Amy is one of the UK’s leading were persecuted and tried as witches, and
folk accordionists. The Traditional Music degree characters from the folkloric tales and
course at Newcastle University took her to the mythology enshrined in our oral culture.
north east where she joined The Shee, The
Sat 19 February
Monster Ceilidh Band and several of Kathryn’s
7.30pm
ensembles.
£17
“To say that Kathryn plays pipes is like
saying Shakespeare was a bit of a writer…
one of the true stars of folk music”
Living Tradition
kathryntickell.com
Sat 12 March
7.30pm
£18
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Music in Peebles
Music in Peebles presents the concluding five concerts of their 2021/22 season.
Patron’s Brodsky Leon
Concert Quartet McCawley
Gina McCormack (violin) Krysia Osostowicz
Nigel Clayton (piano) Ian Belton (violins) (piano)
Young Musicians’ Paul Cassidy (viola)
Showcase Jacqueline Thomas (cello) Auditorium
Details To Be Announced
Auditorium Leon performs a recital of
Nearer the Time
masterworks from the Classical
The programme opens with era through to the dawn of
Auditorium
an energetic scherzo by Romanticism. Haydn’s Piano
Borodin. This is followed by Sonata in E minor is followed
The Patron’s Concerts have
Schubert’s ever-popular by Mozart’s final sonata,
been highlights of recent
Rosamunde Quartet. After named The Hunt for its horn-
seasons, and this year will be
two miniatures by James like opening. Between the
no different. Gina McCormack
MacMillan, the concert ends sonatas comes Mozart’s
is again going to hand-pick
with Shostakovich’s enigmatic melancholy Rondo for Piano
some of the finest young
9th Quartet. no.3 in A minor. The concert
musicians from Scotland’s
ends with Schubert’s
excellent National “The finest playing I've
penultimate Piano Sonata
Conservatoire. Gina heard in a long time; fiercely
D.959. Pianist Jonathan Biss
McCormack is one of the focused, blazing with integrity
called the andantino 2nd
UK’s leading violinists, and and brilliantly imagined.”
movement “a composed
is joined by her regular duo The Telegraph
hallucination”.
partner, Nigel Clayton. Sun 6 February
2.30pm “One of today’s most
Sun 9 January
impeccably musical pianists.”
2.30pm
International Piano
Tue 1 March
7.30pm
www.musicinpeebles.org.uk
Tickets: £15
£7 for members of Biggar Music
and Moffat Music Society and to
adults accompanying children under 12.
Free for under 25s
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Ailie Robertson STRATHCLYDE UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHOIR
ACCOMPANIED BY DAVID HAMILTON (ORGAN)
(harp) presents
with Stainer: The Crucifixion.
The Turadh String Quartet
Peebles Old Parish Church
Auditorium
One of Scotland’s leading amateur choirs, Strathclyde
The work of this multi-award University Chamber Choir was founded in 1980 by the
winning composer, performer distinguished conductor and scholar Alan Tavener. It has
and creative curator crosses the flourished under his leadership and has commissioned new
boundaries of traditional and works by composers including Toby Young and Sir James
contemporary music. MacMillan. John Stainer’s meditation on the sacred passion
of the Holy Redeemer tells the story of Christ’s crucifixion
As a composer, Ailie loves to
through a sequence of choruses, recitatives and arias in a
incorporate the natural world of
structure similar to Bach’s Passions.
Scotland into her music. Her project
The Living Mountain pays homage For anyone wishing to join in the singing of the hymns, Alan
to the Cairngorms with field Tavener will be running a workshop at 2pm ahead of the
recordings and newly composed performance. Participation is included in the ticket price for
music that connect identity, memory the concert. Details will be announced by Music in Peebles.
and place. Harp, string quartet and
Tue 12 April
electronics combine to create
7.30pm
exciting, haunting and soulful
musical soundscapes.
Tue 29 March
7.30pm
Become a member
today
£50
and then all 5 remaining
concerts are FREE
for more information visit www.eastgatearts.com 11Ballet on Screen Opera on Screen
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
presents presents
Romeo and Juliet Rigoletto
Auditorium Auditorium
Romeo and Juliet fall passionately in love, but This new production of Verdi’s Rigoletto is
their families are caught up in a deadly feud. directed by Oliver Mears and is his first as
They marry in secret, but tragic circumstances Director of The Royal Opera. This production
lead Romeo to fight and kill Juliet’s cousin sees Verdi’s masterpiece as a modern morality
Tybalt. As punishment, he is banished from play that pits power against innocence, beauty
the city. against ugliness, in a pitiless world of luxurious
decadence, corruption and social decay.
When Juliet’s parents force her to marry Paris,
Listen out for the return of the opera's most
she takes drastic action by drinking a potion to
famous aria, La Donna è Mobile, in the final
make her appear dead so she can escape to join
act as we find out who gets the last laugh.
Romeo. News of the plan fails to reach him and
he returns to visit her tomb, grief stricken. Thu 10 March
Presuming Juliet lifeless, he drinks a phial of 7pm
poison. Juliet wakes to find Romeo dead. £17, £10 under 16
Devastated, she stabs herself.
Mon 14 February
7pm
£17, £10 under 16
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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE
presents
Leopoldstadt “Tom Stoppard’s masterpiece.
A new play by Tom Stoppard Magnificent.”
HHHHH Independent
Auditorium
“Breathtaking, the work
Tony and Academy Award-winner Tom Stoppard’s has been
of a master”
HHHH Time Out
hailed by the Times as “Britain’s greatest living playwright”. This
is his critically acclaimed new play Leopoldstadt, a passionate
drama of love, family and endurance.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Leopoldstadt was the old,
crowded Jewish quarter of Vienna, Austria. But Hermann Merz,
a factory owner and baptised Jew now married to Catholic
Gretl, has moved up in the world. Leopoldstadt tells his family’s
story across half a century, passing through the convulsions of
war, revolution, impoverishment, annexation by Nazi Germany,
and the Holocaust. A company of 40 actors represent each
generation of the family in this epic but intimate play.
Filmed live on stage in London’s West End, Tom Stoppard’s
masterpiece is directed by Patrick Marber.
Thu 27 January
7pm
£17, £10 under 16
Photograph by Marc Brenner
for more information visit www.eastgatearts.com 13Drama
RAPTURE THEATRE
presents
The Guys
Men Don’t Talk by Anne Nelson
Auditorium Auditorium
Three men who have never met before find What happens when words are not enough?
banter, bird boxes and biscuits in a fictional How can you find strength in the face of
Men’s Shed in this new play written by Clare overwhelming disaster? The Guys is the
Prenton. Clare developed the play after working touching story of a fire chief who lost eight of
with the members of Peebles and District Men’s his men in the 9/11 terror attacks in New York,
Shed to explore male isolation and men’s mental and the relationship he forms with a writer who
health and wellbeing. The resulting one act play helps him compose their eulogies.
celebrates camaraderie, companionship... and
A devastatingly powerful play with an important
custard creams. It also explores - and perhaps
message of hope for our times.
explodes - the myth that Men Don’t Talk.
The play is presented as a work in “An unforgettable night at
progress/rehearsed reading with a the theatre” CultureVulture
cast of three professional actors.
Wed 2 March
It is funded by Inspiring Life - 12.15pm lunch and play
The Evie Douglas Memorial £15
Fund and the Eastgate Theatre. 1pm play only
£12
Sat 29 January
4.30pm
(enjoy tea and
cake from 4pm)
£8, £6 Members
of Men’s Sheds
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creative classes for
young people...
FREE
first taster
session each
block
Stuck in the Mud! Let’s Pretend –
Drama workshops for wellbeing Goldilocks and
by Let’s Pretend the Three Bears
A series of free, socially distanced drama workshops with Jess Johnson
to help ages 3-5 explore and process feelings about Calling all 3 – 5 years who love to tell stories
the last year, social distancing and the demands on and sing! Let’s Pretend’s Jess Johnson and
health and wellbeing in a safe, fun and supported puppet Bardolf would like to invite your
environment using games, music and puppetry. budding performers to appear in their own
Facilitated by the Tiny Changes Fund, every child mini musical Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
who participates will receive a workshop pack
including a copy of the book “Pants on My Face” Age: 3 – 5
by Jackie Hardie. Tuesdays 22 February – 29 March
Age: 3 – 5 1.45pm – 2.30pm
Free or
Each class is for a maximum of 6 children. Wednesdays 23 February – 30 March
Each child to attend only one session. 9.15am – 10am
Tuesdays 11, 18 & 25 January, 1 February £30 for 6 weeks
1.45 – 2.30pm and 4 – 4.45pm
Wednesdays 19 January & 9 February
4 – 4.45pm
Mad Hatter
Saturday 15 & 29 January Percussion
2 – 2.45pm Workshop
Join this 45 minute workshop before jumping
Rhythm Kids down the rabbit hole to experience
with Frances Taylor Children’s Classic Concerts’ musical
Shake, rattle and roll in this lively class full of fun Wonderland at 3pm. A chance to explore
and musical games with percussion instruments. some of the music featured in the concert,
meet the musicians, and create your own
Age: 18 months – 3 years and their
grown ups musical tea party.
Thursdays 10 – 10.45am Age: 4+
Block 1: 13 January – 10 February Saturday 5 March
£24 for 5 weeks 1.45pm
Block 2: 24 February – 31 March £2
£30 for 6 weeks
All tickets from Eastgate Box Office 01721 725777Stride Young Dance Company with Sara Boles A weekly high energy and focused 90 minute workshop. Ideal for hardworking dancers who want to build their contemporary and jazz technique and then use this skill to choreograph exciting dance pieces in a collaborative and creative environment. Age 12+ with dance experience Mondays 5 – 6.30pm Block 1: 10 January – 7 February £40 for 5 weeks Block 2: 21 January – 28 March £48 for 6 weeks Fiona Henderson School of Dance Saturday morning classes are available for junior school pupils in ballet, highland, tap and modern – a wonderful and nurturing introduction to the world of dance from this award winning Peebles dance school. Saturdays 15 January – 26 March (no classes on 12 & 19 February) 10am – 1pm Details, prices and booking: Fiona Henderson T: 07733 409708 E: office@fionahendersondance.com www.fionahendersondance.com Dance Pointe Academy This local dance school offers fun, creative and energetic classes for students of all ages and abilities. Highly motivated, enthusiastic and well-trained teachers provide a supportive environment for students to explore the magic and beauty of dance. Dance for fun, exercise or to pursue a career. Fridays 14 January – 1 April) (no classes 18 February) 1.45pm – 6.30pm Details, prices and booking: Dance Pointe Academy T: 07966 751 460 E: admin@dancepointstudio.co.uk www.dancepointestudio.co.uk
creative classes for
adults...
Drama
Acting Up
with Clare Prenton
Kings and Queens - The Eliza Monologues
A two part course - part play study and part theatre project.
Block 1 examines monarchy, studying three acclaimed, contemporary plays: Charles III
by Mike Bartlett (2014), The Audience (2013) by Peter Morgan (writer of Netflix’s The
Crown) and the modern Scottish classic Mary Queen of Scots got Her Head Chopped Off
(2009) by Liz Lochhead.
Age 50+
Saturday 5, 12, 26 February; 5, 12, 26 March
3.30 – 5pm
£60 for 6 weeks
Block 2 looks at the implications of Queen Elizabeth reaching her Platinum Jubilee year. How
relevant is the monarchy? Or should there be a revolution? Are we subjects? Participants will
workshop and develop monologues around the subject of monarchy.
Come and write, direct or star.
3.30 – 5pm
Dates in April and May to be announced
£30 for 3 weeksHealth & Wellbeing
Memory Lane Music Dance for Parkinson’s
with Nomad Beat A series of weekly dance workshops designed
especially for those with Parkinson’s disease, their
Weekly music sessions for adults living with
families and carers. These sessions are suitable
dementia and their carers. A cheerful hour of
for people with no dance experience and will
song and music, followed by a social café with
develop participants’ confidence and creativity,
refreshments provided. Led by musicians
while addressing specific concerns such as
Frances Taylor and Robbie Tatler.
balance, flexibility, coordination, mobility and
Wednesdays 10.30 – 12pm social isolation.
Block 1: 12 January – 9 February
Each session is accompanied by live music, and
Block 2: 23 February – 30 March
includes time to enjoy tea/coffee, biscuits and
Free but places must be booked
a blether. Dance for Parkinson’s Scotland
in advance
programme is a joint initiative managed by
Dance Base and Scottish Ballet.
Thursdays 11.30am – 1.30pm
Block 1: 13 January – 10 February
Block 2: 24 February – 31 March
£5 each session (refreshments included)
All tickets from Eastgate Box Office 01721 725777Dance with Sara Boles
For more info or any queries about any
of Sara’s classes please feel free to
contact her T: 07800 893 734
E: saraboles24@yahoo.co.uk
Evening classes
Ballet Contemporary
A rigorous class combining both classical Dance
and modern ballet technique. All levels of This contemporary dance class focuses
experience welcome to join this friendly on building strong technique and fluid
and expressive group of dancers. The class movement to enhance that physical and
includes dancers new to the joy of ballet, creative connection with the body that
those who have danced all their lives and dancers thrive on. Working towards
some in-between – a lovely mix. completed pieces of choreography to
which all dancers have contributed.
Age: 14+
Mondays 7 – 8.15pm Age: 15+
Block 1: 10 January – 7 February Mondays 8.15 – 9.30pm
£40 for 5 weeks Block 1: 10 January – 7 February
Block 2: 21 February – 28 March £40 for 5 weeks
£48 for 6 weeks Block 2: 21 February – 28 March
£48 for 6 weeks
To book please call the Eastgate Box Office 01721 725777Daytime classes
Tap Ballet
A high energy and fun tap class. Perfect for those Learning and developing ballet technique
who have had some experience – even in the in a friendly and lively class.
distant past. Always refreshing basic moves and
Age 16+
learning new ones – finding what the body can
Fridays 9.45 – 10.45am
be persuaded to do.
Block 1: 14 January – 11 February
Age: 16+ £40 for 5 weeks
Tuesdays 9.45 – 10.45am Block 2: 25 February – 1 April
Block 1: 11 January – 8 February £48 for 6 weeks
£40 for 5 weeks
Block 2: 22 February – 29 March Jazz for Exercise
£48 for 6 weeks Fun and focused high energy dance class.
A full hour of warm up, jazz technique,
Ballet creating routines with a thorough stretch
Building technique week by week to improve to cool down. A great pick me up ahead
balance, strength and control. With lots of of the weekend.
beautiful music and lyrical expression.
Age:16+
Age 16+ Fridays 11am – 12noon
Tuesdays 11am – 12noon Block 1: 14 January – 11 February
Block 1: 11 January – 8 February £40 for 5 weeks
£40 for 5 weeks Block 2: 25 February – 1 April
Block 2: 22 February – 29 March £48 for 6 weeks
£48 for 6 weeks
Tap NEW
Jazz for Exercise with Jill Morton
Jazz dance is perfect exercise for those who An ideal class for those new to tap dancing
enjoy rhythmic music. All levels of experience or those building on previous experience
welcome – an opportunity to laugh and build and knowledge. Excellent workout for both
strength and fitness week by week. body and brain.
Age 16+ Age 16+
Tuesdays 12.15 – 1.15pm Fridays 12.15 – 1.15pm
Block 1: 11 January – 8 February Block 1: 14 January – 11 February
£40 for 5 weeks £40 for 5 weeks
Block 2: 22 February – 29 March Block 2: 25 February – 1 April
£48 for 6 weeks £48 for 6 weeksMusic… Peebles Players Eastgate Sessions with Claire Garnett Bring an instrument and join in or just Lively music sessions for adults with enjoy listening to informal music sessions disabilities. Sing well-loved songs, choose on Saturday afternoons, either in the café from a selection of colourful percussion or just outside. and make music together with friends. Traditional: third Saturday Mondays 10 January – 28 March of the month at 3pm More information from Claire: Jazz: fourth Saturday of T: 01721 740 256 the month at 2.30pm E: rcgarnett@btopenworld.com To book please call the Eastgate Box Office 01721 725777
...Music ...Drama
CHILDREN’S CLASSIC CONCERTS TWEED THEATRE
present presents
The Mad Hatter’s The Great Gatsby
Tea Party by Simon Levy
Auditorium Auditorium
Percussion crazed Mad Hatter Owen is back Join Tweed Theatre for this beautiful adaptation
and he’s brought along cheeky duo of F Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby.
Tweedledum and Tweedledee to help Written in 1925 with all the fashions and glamour
prepare a topsy-turvy tea party fit for Alice. of that era this love story follows mysterious
Come down the rabbit hole in our wacky millionaire Jay Gatsby as he engineers a reunion
musical Wonderland and expect the with his lost love Daisy Buchanan.
unexpected with performances featuring
Filled with comedy, tragedy, love, romance,
tea cups, kitchen utensils and rhythms
music, dancing, horror and high drama, this
guaranteed to get everyone up and dancing.
production promises an evening of rollercoaster
Don’t be late for this very important date!
emotion but will anyone live happily ever after?
Age: 4 – 12 and their families.
This amateur production is presented by
Sat 5 March arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.
3pm Concert
Fri 25 and Sat 26 March
£10, £6 child, adult + child £14
7.30pm
£12
Join the Mad Hatter for a percussion
workshop before jumping down the rabbit
hole. Explore the music, meet the musicians
and even create your own musical tea party.
1.45pm Workshop
£2 per person
for more information visit www.eastgatearts.com 23The Tweeddale Society
Gamekeeping 350 Years of John Buchan’s
and Scottish Jacobites
Conservation Botanical Auditorium
Auditorium Gardens Laura Buchan examines the
Auditorium novels, short stories and poetry
Megan Rowland talks about
of John Buchan that were
her journey from vegetarian
Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic framed by the Jacobite Rising
to deer manager and hunter.
Garden marked its 350th of 1745 - and how his own
A meandering journey through
anniversary in 2020. In this talk feelings changed when
land use, crofting,
David Knott, Curator of Living youthful enthusiasm for a
conservation, rewilding,
Collections, looks at its history noble cause gave way to a
sustainable deer management
and that of regional gardens at darker, far less romantic
and being a woman in a man’s
Benmore (Argyll), Dawyck conclusion. Laura, a great
world.
(near Peebles) and Logan grand daughter of John
She will discuss some of the (near Stranraer). Buchan, will also discuss the
Gordian knots we have to work role of Prince Charles Edward
out in 21st century land David is currently involved in
Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie)
management. Brought up on RBGE’s contribution to the
in the attempt to restore his
an Orkney croft, she retrained Global Strategy for Plant
father to the throne in 1745.
as a game and wildlife manager Conservation Target 8 project
work. He has undertaken Tue 8 March
in the Highlands then as a
fieldwork in China, Japan, 7.30pm
deerstalker and land manager
helping to deliver an in-depth Korea, and Nepal and is
land management plan. President of the Royal
Caledonian Horticultural
Tue 11 January Tickets for each lecture £8
Society.
7.30pm Free to Tweeddale Society
Tue 8 February Members and pupils of
7.30pm Peebles High School.
24...
24 EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE 01721 725 777…Film
SCOTLAND: THE BIG PICTURE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND
present MOVING IMAGE ARCHIVE & FILM
HUB SCOTLAND
Riverwoods
present
Auditorium
Living Proof:
The health of our rivers and the life within them
is directly dependent on the landscapes
A Climate Story
through which they flow.
Auditorium
Riverwoods is a visually stunning documentary
that shines a light on the perilous state of In the year that Scotland hosted COP26, curator
Scotland’s salmon and the bare, degraded river and director Emily Munro searched for the roots
catchments we have come to accept as normal. of the climate crisis in our history. In her film,
archive footage evocatively portrays a country
This compelling story reveals an inextricable
shaped by demands for energy and economic
relationship and an inescapable truth. The
growth, while a dramatic soundtrack amplifies
salmon need the forest. The forest needs the
the voices of the past.
salmon. And Scotland needs them both.
The film looks at Scotland’s post-war history
Donations will be welcome at the event.
through the lens of current debate, inviting
Wed 30 March audiences on a journey to revisit the promises of
7.30pm the past and how they relate to our future on
FREE but tickets must be booked. this planet. Was climate change inevitable? Can
we break free from a boom-and-bust mentality?
Are we able to adapt to ensure a healthy and
sustainable future for generations to come?
Fri 7 January
7pm
£10
25
for more information visit www.eastgatearts.comComedy
LOW FLYING PIGEON
presents
Scott Gibson – Rejoice
Auditorium
Scott Gibson (Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, Scottish Variety Award Winner,
Chortle Nominee), Glasgow’s critically-acclaimed and award-winning son, is touring
a brand new hour of darkly comedic storytelling.
Delivered in his trademark, breathlessly inimitable style, Gibson guides you through
the turbulent world of a global pandemic. Expect deep, dark and meaningful dives
into that year covering everything from life in lockdown to fighting off the black dog
to home made sourdough. Gibson is one of the finest storytelling comedians in the
country and this new offering is not to be missed.
“Irvine Welsh meets Billy Connolly” HHHHH Evening Standard
“Gut-bustingly funny” HHHH Broadway Baby
www.bigscottgibson.com
Age 16+
Sat 15 January
7.30pm
£15
26 EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE 01721 725 777…Words and Music
Jack Docherty –
Nothing But
Auditorium
Jack Docherty, the BAFTA award-winning star
of Scot Squad and Absolutely, brings his
critically-acclaimed play Nothing But on tour
New Worlds: The
for the first time.
Cradle of Civilization
A love letter to Edinburgh, the Fringe and
summer rain, Nothing But is a tender, playful, Auditorium
darkly comic tale, where Jack grapples with lost
youth, infatuation, fatherhood, sex, secrets and Filmed one summer night in Greece, this film
truth. It did a sell-out run on the Edinburgh captures screen legend Bill Murray and world-
Festival Fringe 2021. renowned cellist Jan Vogler's final performance
of their European tour. Accompanied by
“a masterful piece of storytelling that has violinist Mira Wang and pianist Vanessa Perez,
the audience hanging on every word.”
HHHH Chortle
Murray and Vogler rock the Acropolis with a
timeless mix of literature and music. By turns
“a beautifully written, expertly constructed poignant and funny, the uniquely entertaining
and deeply engrossing piece of comic programme is filled with Murray's trademark
storytelling.” charm. Murray and the classical trio dazzle the
HHHH The Skinny Athenian audience with musical reflections on
Age 16+ hope, love and relationships.
Thu 17 March Thu 3 February
7.30pm 7pm
£15 £17, £10 under 16
for more information visit www.eastgatearts.com 27Drama
JORDAN & SKINNER PRODUCTIONS
present
GILLIAN DUFFY AND ALYSON ORR
A Brief History of the present
Fragile Male Ego The Wedding Planners
Auditorium Auditorium
A film of the fast, funny, physical live show Mairi has her dream job running the I Do
performed by a theatre company that wants to wedding agency, planning that special day for
see a world in which “women take up space”. brides to be, but it's not all plain sailing – what
with bridezillas, wild hen nights and making
Mildly anxious, yet very versatile Andrea
sure there's always plenty of Prosecco on tap!
presents a lecture on the male ego. To
explain she becomes Freud, Gods (Poseidon Mairi is also fed up being single. She’s on every
brandishing his trident), legends in laurels, dating site there is, but she still can't find her
warrior heroes, Jack the lads, and Jose Mr Right. And to make matters worse, her
Mourinho (the special one) for good colleagues Rose and Belle are both in
measure. All bemoan a world where they’re relationships.
misunderstood. A world where women don’t
As Mairi continues to search for romance, she
seem to want to celebrate their success.
stumbles upon a secret that threatens to plunge
Even more nightmarish, a world where
the agency into chaos and ruin everything for
women succeed.
an unsuspecting bride to be.
Fri 18 February
Thu 31 March
7.30pm
7.30pm
£10
£18
The film will then be available to watch at home
via www.eastgatearts.com
28 EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE 01721 725 777...Music
VOODOO ROOM
presents the music of
Legends of Hendrix, Clapton
American Country & Cream
Auditorium Auditorium
This tribute show features the music of eight of Paying tribute to some of the greatest names in
the biggest stars of American Country: Garth rock history, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and
Brooks, Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, Tammy Cream, Voodoo Room is a stunning power-trio.
Wynette, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Buck Members of the band have played with artists
Owens and Johnny Cash. including Massive Attack, Ben E. King, Duran
Duran, Stevie Winwood, Thunder, Arthur
Singers Evan O Donnell, Joe Moore, Rod and
Brown and Fish.
Tracey McAuley perform hits from these iconic
artists - all accompanied by a six-piece band Hear all the classics including: Strange Brew,
made up of some of Ireland’s top session Hey Joe, Sunshine Of Your Love, Fire, Layla,
musicians. Add authentic costumes and a Purple Haze and many more.
specially designed stage set and the result is
www.voodoo-room.com
an all-round legendary country experience.
Thu 20 January
Wed 5 January
7.30pm
7.30pm
£18
£20
for more information visit www.eastgatearts.com
29Variety
PEEBLESSHIRE JAC
presents
The Annual Variety
Show
Auditorium
Peeblesshire Young Farmers return with
their annual variety show full of songs,
stories, hilarious sketches and jokes.
Lots of fun and laughter for all the family.
Thu 24, Fri 25, Sat 26 February
7.30pm
£10
Eastgate Theatre Café
Open 10am – 5pm Tuesday – Saturday, 1pm – 5pm on Sunday and Monday
and from 6.30pm on show nights.
Welcoming everyone - friends, regulars, occasional and first time visitors, the
Eastgate’s family friendly café is famous for its selection of scrumptious cakes
with teas, fresh coffees, fresh and canned juice to suit every taste. Hot
food is centred on lunchtime with a delicious soup of the day, toasted
sandwiches and teacakes.
In the evening the mood is very different as the busy café
becomes a relaxed theatre bar where audience
members have the opportunity to relax and enjoy a
drink before the show and at the interval.
Whenever you visit, Mikuni and his team
extend a warm welcome.
The Eastgate café is fully accessible.
30 EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE 01721 725FIONA HENDERSON SCHOOL OF DANCE
STARDUST PERFORMANCE ARTS
presents
The Secret Garden
Auditorium
This musical theatre production is based on the book which
has been described as one of the most delightful and
enduring classics of children's literature and appeals to both
young and old. It has wonderful elements of mystery,
spirituality, charming characters and an authentic rendering
of childhood emotions and experiences. Common sense,
truth and kindness, compassion and a belief in the essential
goodness of human beings lie at the heart of this
unforgettable story.
Sat 19 March
6.30pm
£12, £6 under 16
BOOK LAUNCH
…Talk
Not Ready for Love
by Robert Swift
Studio
Join local prize-winning author Robert Swift for the launch of Not Ready
for Love, his new collection of short stories about childhood, Robert will
read a selection of extracts from the book and one complete story.
Music will be provided by well-known harpist and singer, Esther Swift.
Wine, soft drinks and nibbles included in admission. All proceeds from
the event and from book sales will go to children's charities.
Sat 22 January
7pm
£5
for more information visit www.eastgatearts.com 31Film
This season blockbuster films continue to run on Sundays
and Wednesdays.
Filmed live performances, screenings from the Royal Opera House and
National Theatre feature on pages 12, 13 & 27 of the brochure.
Highlights this season are likely to include:
All film details will be posted onto
www.eastgatearts.com
West Side Story
Steven Speilberg’s long awaited
adaptation of the 1957 musical,
Showreel
in turn based on Shakespeare’s A new monthly strand called Showreel has been introduced
Romeo and Juliet. on Tuesday evenings to allow for the revival of cherished
films selected around a theme. The first theme is the films
Belfast of Wes Anderson.
Kenneth Branagh’s love letter to Subscribe to the Showreel season and see all three
a pivotal place and time in his
films for just £25.
childhood as his working class
family tried to cope with the
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
tumult of the late 1960s. The
With a plan to exact revenge on a mythical shark that killed
world is seen through the eyes
his partner, Oceanographer Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) rallies
of their young son as he barrels
a crew that includes his estranged wife, a journalist, and a
through his carefree life while
man who may or may not be his son.
everything around him tears
Tue 18 January
itself apart.
7.30pm
£10
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Our friendly neighbourhood web-
The Royal Tenenbaums
slinger is unmasked and no longer
Royal Tenenbaum (Gene Hackman) and his wife Etheline
able to separate his normal life as
had three children and then they separated. All three
Peter Parker from the high stakes
children are geniuses. Virtually all memory of their brilliance
of being a superhero.
was subsequently erased by two decades of betrayal,
failure, and disaster…attributed to their father. This is the
The Electrical Life of
story of the family's sudden, unexpected reunion.
Louis Wain
Tue 15 February
Benedict Cumberbatch stars in
7.30pm
the true story of eccentric British
£10
artist Louis Wain whose playful,
psychedelic pictures transformed
The Grand Budapest Hotel
the public's perception of cats
In the 1930s, the Grand Budapest Hotel is a ski resort,
forever.
presided over by concierge Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes).
Zero, a junior lobby boy, becomes Gustave's protege.
Bill Murray fan?
When one of Gustave's elderly guests dies mysteriously,
See page 27 for information on
he becomes the recipient of a priceless painting and the
the screening of the film of his
chief suspect in her murder.
extraordinary New Worlds
Tue 15 March
concert that rocked the Acropolis.
7.30pm
£10
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01721 725 777
777Useful information...
The Eastgate Theatre post code is EH45 8AD
Car Parking
Use the Edinburgh Road Car Park. It is free every day except Saturday from 8.30am to 5.30pm.
From the car park, take the pedestrian footpath towards town. The Eastgate is a 2 to 3 minute walk.
By Bus – Borders Buses run regular services to/from Edinburgh via Penicuik, and to/from Galashiels
via Innerleithen and Walkerburn. The nearest bus stop (for buses in both directions) is opposite the
theatre, at the Post Office.
Tickets Latecomers
You can buy tickets in person at Box Office, If you are delayed and miss a show start time
over the phone on 01721 725777 or online we will do our best to admit you as soon as we
at www.eastgatearts.com can to a seat at the back of the auditorium (to
Pay using cash, cheque, debit or credit minimise disturbance). You may have to wait
cards (excluding AmEx). until a suitable break in the show and,
occasionally, until the interval.
Tickets can be kept at the box office for
collection, or posted out for a £1.50 charge. Accessibility
The Eastgate has level access, adapted toilet
Reservations
facilities and a passenger lift. There are six
We will only reserve tickets for groups of 10
spaces to accommodate wheelchairs (please
or more. Any group reservations not paid for
book in advance through Box Office). The
within an agreed timescale will be released
seating bank is also fitted with grab rails.
for general sale.
Babies/young children
Refunds
Are welcome in the café and the theatre. In the
Refunds are only given if a show has to be
theatre under 2 year olds are classified as babes
cancelled. Tickets may be exchanged or
in arms and can sit on adult’s knees but must
transferred at the discretion of the Box Office
still have a ticket (it will be issued free by box
Manager. For shows which sell out we will try
office). Adults may be asked to remove noisy
to resell any tickets returned, but this cannot
children from the theatre.
be guaranteed.
Assist dogs
Data protection
Are welcome, the front row offers the best
All customer details are treated confidentially.
space for dogs to lie down beside their owners,
The Eastgate adheres to all GDPR rules on
just ask at box office.
customer data.
Alterations to programme
Special effects
We do our best to make sure that all the this
We will inform you as soon as we find out a
brochure is correct at the time we go to press.
show has special effects. Often we are not
However we reserve the right to be human
told in advance so please look out for signs
and make the odd mistake.
in the foyer.
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What’s on...
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 2022
JANUARY
Wed 5 Music: Legends of American Country 7.30pm £20 29
Fri 7 Film: Living Proof: A Climate Story 7pm £10 25
Sun 9 Music in Peebles: Patron’s Concert 2.30pm £15 10
Tue 11 Tweeddale Society: Gamekeeping and Conservation 7.30pm £8 24
Wed 12 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 5pm & 7.30pm £10 32
Sat 15 Comedy: Scott Gibson Rejoice 7.30pm £15 26
Sun 16 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 1.30pm & 4pm £10 32
Tue 18 Film: Showreel - Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic 7.30pm £10 32
Wed 19 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 5pm & 7.30pm £10 32
Thu 20 Music: Hendrix, Cream and Clapton 7.30pm £18 29
Sat 22 Book Launch: Not Ready for Love 7pm £5 31
Sun 23 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 1.30pm & 4pm £10 32
Wed 26 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 5pm & 7.30pm £10 32
Thu 27 National Theatre Live: Leopoldstadt 7pm £17 13
Fri 28 Music: Wayward Jane 7.30pm £15 4
Sat 29 Drama: Men Don’t Talk 4.30pm £8 14
Sun 30 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 1.30pm & 4pm £10 32
FEBRUARY
Wed 2 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 5pm & 7.30pm £10 32
Thu 3 Film: New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization 7pm £17 27
Sat 5 Music and Words: Tae Sup wi’ a Fifer 7.30pm £15 6
Sun 6 Music in Peebles: Brodsky Quartet 2.30pm £15 10
Tue 8 Tweeddale Society: Royal Botanical Gardens 7.30pm £8 24
Wed 9 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 5pm & 7.30pm £10 32
Thu 10 Music: Paul McKenna Band 7.30pm £16 8
Sun 13 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 1.30pm & 4pm £10 32
Mon 14 Royal Ballet on Screen: Romeo and Juliet 7pm £17 12
Tue 15 Film: Showreel - Wes Anderson’s
The Royal Tenenbaums 7.30pm £10 32
Wed 16 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 7.30pm £10 32
All information correct at the time of going to print.
34 FOR FULL LISTINGS PLEASE VISIT www.eastgatearts.comFri 18 Drama on Screen: A Brief History of the
Fragile Male Ego 7.30pm £10 28
Sat 19 Music: Heal and Harrow 7.30pm £17 9
Thu 24 – Sat 26 Variety: PJAC Annual Show 7.30pm £10 30
Sun 27 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 1.30pm & 4pm £10 32
Tue 1 Music in Peebles: Leon McCawley 7.30pm £15 10
MARCH
Wed 2 Drama: Rapture Bites: The Guys 1pm (inc lunch) £15 14
Wed 2 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 5pm & 7.30pm £10 32
Fri 4 Music: Breabach 7.30pm £18 5
Sat 5 Music: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party workshop 1.45pm £2
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party concert 3pm £10 23
Sun 6 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 1.30pm & 4pm £10 32
Tue 8 Tweeddale Society: John Buchan’s Jacobites 7.30pm £8 24
Wed 9 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 5pm & 7.30pm £10 32
Thu 10 Royal Opera on Screen: Rigoletto 7pm £17 12
Sat 12 Music: Kathryn Tickell and Amy Thatcher 7.30pm £18 9
Sun 13 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 1.30pm & 4pm £10 32
Tue 15 Film: Showreel - Wes Anderson’s
The Grand Budapest Hotel 7.30pm £10 32
Wed 16 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 7.30pm £10 32
Thu 17 Drama: Jack Docherty Nothing But 7.30pm £15 27
Fri 18 Music: Hamish Napier The Woods 7.30pm £17 8
Sat 19 Drama: FHSD: The Secret Garden 6.30pm £12 31
Sun 20 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 1.30pm & 4pm £10 32
Wed 23 Film : check www.eastgatearts.com 5pm & 7.30pm £10 32
Fri 25 & Sat 26 Drama: Tweed Theatre: The Great Gatsby 7.30pm £12 23
Sun 27 Film: check www.eastgatearts.com 1.30pm & 4pm £10 32
Tue 29 Music in Peebles Ailie Robertson 7.30pm £15 11
Wed 30 Film: Riverwoods 7.30pm FREE 25
Thu 31 Drama: The Wedding Planners 7.30pm £18 28
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