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6-15 AUGUST 2021
NORTH BERWICK
2021
PROGRAMME
SCOTLAND’S FRESHEST FESTIVAL
I’M YOUR
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#FBTS21
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Covid-19 Booking info Welcome
Let’s keep Covid-19 at bay Tickets are available online and in person, both at the event and in Well, well, well… it has felt at times over
a temporary pop-up box office. However, we highly recommend
We have taken every precaution to ensure your safety booking online as events are expected to sell-out and there is no the past year or so that we’d never get here,
at Fringe By The Sea, including necessary measures to separate allocation for in-person box office sales, nor is there a but despite some enormous challenges,
minimise the risk from Covid-19. We ask that anyone difference in price between online or in person. All prices shown
visiting the festival plays their part by following our are inclusive of booking engine fees. Fringe By The Sea is back - and back with
direction throughout their time with us. This includes not Online: fringebythesea.com an almighty splash! While there are many
attending and self isolating should you be displaying any
symptoms. The most up-to-date guidance will be posted at In Person: changes to how the festival and its 200+
FBTS Pop-up Box Office,
fringebythesea.com and ticket holders will receive emails
c/o The Ship Inn, 7-9 Quality Street, North Berwick EH39 4HJ events will be delivered, we are sure you’ll
beforehand with protocols to follow. By doing so, we’ll have
a safe and enjoyable festival for all. (8th July - 5th August, 2pm - 4pm Mon - Fri only). enjoy the same warm, friendly atmosphere
There will also be two box offices – at the Lodge Gardens and at the that our fantastic little corner of Scotland
Harbour - open between 10am and 10pm daily (6th - 15th August).
Tickets are sent as an e-ticket, which can be presented on your
always delivers.
Face coverings mobile device at the door. Alternatively, print the e-ticket at home
and bring it with you. A key aim of this year’s festival Small is beautiful too, and The From tales of Trainspotting with
Programme details are correct at the time of going to press. Fringe is to help aid the recovery Lighthouse Live stage down Irvine Welsh to capers with OUR STORY
By The Sea reserves the right to alter or cancel events. Tickets are of our community from the at the North Berwick Trust the Beano (Dennis the Menace
pandemic. With such an Harbour Home is where you’ll celebrates his 70th this year), Founded in 2008, Fringe
non-refundable unless an event is cancelled. Please check the festival by the Sea is operated
website and social media feeds for all the latest news and updates. overwhelming groundswell find fantastic local musicians books will come alive at the
and run by Fringe by the
Clean hands Visitors with additional needs:
of support from well-wishers, playing to contented hearts. Glenkinchie Lowland Stage and
Sea Ltd, a not-for-profit
artists, sponsors and the local If sounds nourish the soul, the other venues around the town
All venues at Fringe By The Sea are wheelchair accessible. Please authorities among others, we’re food and drink on offer from as we up our literary programme organisation. It is only
let a member of stewarding team know of your needs on arrival. feeling confident of success. East Lothian’s finest streetfood in line with the nation’s thirst for through the incredible
If you have a carer requiring a ticket, please contact The willingness of so many stalls, brewers and distillers will reading during lockdown. support of numerous
info@fringebythesea.com at least 24 hours in advance of your individuals to ensure 2021’s satisfy the body. community volunteers
show to make arrangements, or a steward upon arrival at the All around the town, Fringe By
showcase not only happens, and organisations as well
Physical distancing event if booking less than 24 hours before the event. but is better than ever before is
Talking of which, the newly The Sea’s presence will be felt,
as passionate sponsors
relaunched Marine North not least with our inaugural Art
that the festival is able to
Concession tickets: truly humbling. Berwick will be hosting tasty Club, led by our first ever Artist
Where applicable, concession tickets are available for children. succeed. The festival is
Our theme of Open Arms, masterclasses and interviews in Residence, Eilidh Muldoon.
Babes in arms go free. Please take note of age suitability of events, managed by a team headed
Open Minds, Open Spaces sees with mixologists, chefs and Expect the unexpected.
Book a test if you have symptoms. where stated. us welcome fresh faces and old masters of other crafts. It’s well
up by Director Rory Steel
It takes an enormous team and General Manager
Protecting all of us, takes all of us. Venues: friends with thought-provoking worth the short walk along the effort to make Fringe By The Jackie Shuttleworth.
All venues are outdoors (under cover). Please dress appropriately events and crowd-pleasing seafront, if only to enjoy the Sea happen and the event
for the weather conditions. gigs in new venues right across building’s sumptuous makeover. simply wouldn’t be possible
Travel
North Berwick. The Mactaggart & Mickel without the support of local
Latecomers:
Events start punctually. Members of the audience may not be Having been starved of live Makers Market is another new community organisations, SOCIAL
permitted entry after the beginning of events. music for so long, we’ve addition to Fringe By The Sea dedicated volunteers, brilliant Share your day:
pushed the boat out to bring that we’ve been able to create artists and generous partners
Entry:
a super-hot line-up of talent thanks to our expansion across from the business world. To
Parking is limited in North Berwick. Information is available at Please follow all signage for queuing, entering and exiting our #FBTS21
from Scotland and beyond. the town. The artistry of these them, our thanks can’t be
www.northberwickparking.org.uk however we highly venues. There will be a different point of entry from exit at each #OpenArmsMindsSpaces
The Belhaven Big Top will be stallholders really is a sight to proclaimed loud enough, so
recommend using public transport to visit the festival. venue. Our staff will direct you to seats, where relevant. Please
bouncing to the beats of iconic behold, and invest in. please take note of who they all
Late night trains and buses calling all stations and stops to follow their instruction.
dance duo Basement Jaxx, Environment and conservation are on the page over and if you
Edinburgh will be running – please consult ScotRail and East Meeting Points: Stornoway’s trad sensations meet any of them during your
are more important than
Lothian Buses timetables for full details. We would recommend using the Meeting Points as shown on map Peat & Diesel, fun lovin’ criminal time with us, be sure to say
ever before, which is why we
NB: ScotRail online timetables may not show the special as a place to arrange to meet others in your party if they get lost. Huey Morgan and his high- thanks in person.
have a new Envirozone space
midnight service from North Berwick to Edinburgh that Lost property: octane sidekicks Dat Brass, Mica dedicated to our programme We hope you have a fabulous
runs on each day of the festival. The N124 nightbus also Lost property will be stored at the Box Offices for the festival Paris’s epic vocals and The Blues of events supported by SSE time at Fringe By The Sea,
operates through the night on Saturday and Sunday duration. Any items which have not been collected by the end of Band amongst many others. Renewables. The finale of connecting with friends, family
mornings. These services are ideal should you wish to the festival will be disposed of. Oh, and just the small matter which will see Storm, a 10m high and strangers through fun and
book a late show and take public transport to stops of the Scottish POP LEGEND puppet, descend on streets of memorable shared experiences
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throughout East Lothian and Edinburgh. that is Lulu!
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Our front cover was designed by Harry King in North Berwick telling the story once more. Enjoy!
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www.scotrail.co.uk www.eastcoastbuses.co.uk of oceans in crisis in what is sure Rory Steel & Jackie
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2020, when he was in his final year at Longniddry to be a stunning spectacle. Shuttleworth
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Fringe By The Sea
Programme design by Shaw Marketing and Design.
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Partners Our Environment
Master Partners We consider environmental sustainability at every stage of planning through to delivery
and use the platform of creative arts to engage people about environmental issues.
Our home is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and heritage In 2021, our food and drink traders have committed to a ban on
and with sites of special scientific interest on our doorstep, we serving produce in plastics, and will serve mostly in compostable
feel a particularly strong responsibility to care for and protect our products. We ask that you do your bit in disposing of your waste
environment, and to encourage others to do the same. in the appropriate receptacle, which will be clearly marked. You
We are part of the Green Arts initiative, an interactive community can learn more about what happens to our waste at the SSE
of over 200 Scottish arts and cultural organisations working to Renewables Envirozone.
improve their environmental performance and run by Creative
Carbon Scotland and Festivals Edinburgh. We have signed up to the
Community Partners Vision 2025 pledge whereby the events industry aims to reduce its
festival-related emission by 50% by 2025.
Equality, Diversity Accessibility
& Inclusivity (EDI)
Affiliate Partners
With community at the heart of Fringe By We believe everyone should have the
The Sea, EDI is central as we aim to create opportunity to experience the creative arts
opportunities for people from a wide performances and events that are part of
range of backgrounds to connect with the the festival.
creative arts. We are committed to ensuring our events are accessible to as
wide an audience as possible by considering accessibility at every
Special thanks to local partners and organisations By removing barriers, supporting and reflecting different stage from planning through to festival delivery. We welcome
backgrounds through our event, we are providing a place to work, requests and queries about accessibility ahead of the festival at
East Lothian Council, North Berwick Coastal Area Partnership, North Berwick Community Council, North Berwick Community Centre, engage, participate and experience a wide variety of art forms. info@fringebythesea.com.
Stepping Out, Scottish Seabird Centre, Fidra, Edington Hospital & Friends of Edington, North Berwick Youth Project,
North Berwick in Bloom, North Berwick Rocketeers, Scottish Seabird Centre, The Brunton Theatre, East Lothian Arts Service, ELJam, Our approach to EDI is reflected through all aspects of our delivery
Abbey Church, St Andrew Blackadder Church, Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, North Berwick Art Collective, pARTicipate, including our programming, creative development, staffing and
North Berwick Health & Wellbeing Association, Compassionate Communities, Connected Communities, Sustaining North Berwick, volunteering programmes and management.
North Berwick Harbour Trust, Rotary of North Berwick, East Lothian Yacht Club, Catherine Wheels Theatre Company,
Forth Resource Management, North Berwick & District Probus, North Berwick Library, NB Movies, North Berwick Pipe Band,
Dementia Friendly East Lothian, North Berwick Business Association, Glen Golf Club, ScotRail, The Flock, Steampunk Coffee,
No 12 Hotel, Lockett Bros, 2nd Time Round, Norden, Duff Publicity, Fairground Communications, Michael James Lewis, Ford Design,
Amanda Farnese Heath. And, of course, FBTS founders John, Jane & Eric.
A special thank you to our brilliant team of volunteers, our hard-working event crew and Ali Wales, Julia Albert-Recht,
Louisa Johnstone and Emma Papakyriakou. You can read our policies in full at fringebythesea.com
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r Home
North Berwick Trust Harbou
Eat, drink, relax and soak-up free, live music at our festival hub where
you’ll also find a kids zone, artisan produce and our main box office.
s Market
Mactaggart & Mickel Maker
Peruse products from local artisans and artists, 11am - 6pm daily. North Berwick Beach Hut Artists:
Village Green Tantallon Studios Pajama Pantry Between the Woods & Sea Rosemary Oberlander Love Surf Andrina Wright
Thoughtfully curated collection Ceramics, sculpture, fine art prints Natural cotton PJ/lounge pants Lorraine Miller's illustrations inspire Art Colourful, earth conscious Acrylic, oil, watercolour, and
of handcrafted, practical items and hand painted tiles from with pockets - made with love, her goods for the home. Look out Landscape and seascape artworks, clothing and accessories for pastel works, often inspired by
made by skilled local artisans. Esther Cohen and Ronnie Fulton. care and skill. for Lorraine's hare at The Big Hare worked in acrylics, pen and ink or adults and children. local scenes.
Trail for Leuchie House. collage, inspired by local natural
and built landscapes.
The Lighthouse Live Stage
Hopipola Handwovens Rustique North Berwick Art Seilich
Handweaver and textile designer Textile artist, upholsterer and Collective (plus Recrafter's Cottage) Top tunes from brilliant bands and DJs. A huge thank you to East Lothian Arts Service and
Kirsty Odds works from her illustrator Carey Naughton uses The North Berwick Art Collective Natural skincare company ELJam for their support in staging local and emerging acts. See page 30 for full listings.
garden studio in Aberlady original artwork, applique and is a small group of professional which grows and distills Scottish
creating fresh, contemporary embroidery to cover vintage artists who work together to botanicals to form the basis
woven pieces. chairs, and a range of other items. share ideas, exhibit and promote of its cleansers, face mists,
their work. room mists & moisturisers. Plus
recycled handmade goods from
Recrafter's Cottage.
Little Nippers Kids Tent
Make Mess Matter offers-up activities and antics to keep kids occupied with daily sessions
(see programme listings).
Lorna Watt North Berwick Candles Daynan Designs Mary Frith
A range of hand built and thrown Take home the essence of life Handmade jewellery with Kiln glass, usable objects as well
porcelain and stoneware pieces in North Berwick with a hand- lustrous freshwater pearls, as art pieces and recycled glass,
inspired by nature. poured luxury soy wax scented precious metals and gorgeous inspired by the colours and
candle. gemstones. shapes of the trees and seas of
East Lothian.
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Streetfood Market
With our Spiegeltents on a hiatus, we have more room at the harbour esplanade to
showcase the very best produce from East Lothian and beyond.
Belhaven Haar-Bar Bean 'N Gone Borders East Coast Lobsters Jam Rock Jerk A world-leAding
whisky experience
With Scotland’s oldest brewery Ethically sourced, locally roasted Teaming up with Bross Bagels to Authentic Jamaican bites –
just down the road in Dunbar, artisan coffee and delicious bring you a delicious selection chicken, goat, veggie and vegan.
expect delicious Belhaven brews, home bakes. of seafood-filled bagels.
including a Fringe By The Sea
lager developed especially for
right on your doorstep
the occasion. Wines, spirits and
other refreshing delights are also
to be found here.
Come and explore our newly reimagined whisky visitor experience
right here in East Lothian. Embark on an interactive distillery tour,
explore our famous gardens, treat yourself in our new retail space
and unwind in our beautiful indoor and outdoor bar areas, complete
The Little Parlour Mana Poke Bowls Wild At Heart The Little Lunchbox
Delicious, luxury gelato made on Healthy, tasty, protein packed Gourmet grilled cheese, hand The Little Lunchbox from North
with carefully crafted drinks and tasting platters.
Stewart Tower Farm in Perthshire Hawaiian dishes of marinated cut fries, and homemade Berwick's Cake Cafe offers up
in small batches. seasonal soups. fresh, healthy lunches and snacks
sashimi grade fish, king prawn or
tofu served over rice with our to keep your little ones fuelled Book your experience At glenkinchiedistillery.com
home made salads, salsas and for the festival.
sauces.
Big Blu Pizza Just Falafs
Wood-fired, perfect pizzas. Fabulous falafel, mouth-watering
A FBTS fave! mezze platters and delicious
kebabs.
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The Barefoot Sanctuary The Search Little Nippers Messy Renewables Alexander The Great Fantoosh Sketchy Sam Baker 'The Shift' Make Mess Matter -
presents: Play Workshop Walking Workshop In Conversation with Slime Session
The Sea & Me The Flock
In this small group outdoor Something strange is happening Make Mess Matter is all about Sun, wind, tide, heat - all Come and let Alexander the Explore North Berwick and inject Women over forty and in their Make Mess Matter is all about
workshop on the beach, on Lochbridge Road, and it’s stress-free messy play and renewable energy sources but Great show off his circus skills some creative mark-making into post-fertility years are the most stress-free messy play and
Bernadette Petrie takes you on your job to get to the bottom of activities, engaging the senses how much do you know about – in an interactive show that your Fringe By The Sea visit on underestimated and ignored activities, engaging the senses
a guided meditative journey it. A visitor needs your help to while developing skills and how they work? Discover more lets you join in as well. Fringe this wandering experience with demographic in society. In while developing skills and
focusing on deep breath work. get back to wherever it is they coordination through play. Be about the energy sources of by the Sea regular Alexander Fantoosh Sketching. Learn how The Shift, writer and journalist coordination through play. In
This will calm your mind and are going, and to find whatever it warned - this is messy play the present and future with the Great creates shows full of to notice things in a different Sam Baker seeks to empower these daily sessions, kids get
prepare you for connecting is they have lost. Keep your eyes so please do dress children in Rowanbank Environmental Arts fun, combining magic, dancing, way with simple sketching tips and give voice to women to to grips with making their own
with the sea. Afterwards, enjoy peeled and join The Search. From suitable clothing (bringing a & Education who are on hand games, lights and fun with in a small group, cradled by the create a new narrative. Taking in slime.
a warming drink and snack Kerry Cleland & Ben Winger change of clothes is advisable!). with interactive games and bubbles. Fancy yourself as an beautiful East Lothian coast. menopause, sex, culture, work, Ages 5+
around a beach fire, and relish in with Catherine Wheels Theatre For ages 5 and under renewable energy models to acrobat? Think you can manage No artistic ability required! All rage and freedom, Sam shares
this new state of being. Ticket Company. inspire and educate the next to spin a plate? Come along and materials supplied. her experiences of life post-40 KIDS ZONE
includes Permission to Shine Each child must be accompanied generation of environmentalists. have a go. and shows women how to 1.00PM (45 MIN) £5
Find out more at by an adult with a (free) ticket. Ages 8+
book and swimming cap. www.catherinewheels.co.uk/ Ages 6+ Suitable for all ages create their own story. Former
KIDS ZONE MEET AT FBTS HARBOUR BOX editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan
MEET AT THE BAREFOOT projects/the-search/ SSE RENEWABLES ENVIROZONE BELHAVEN BIG TOP OFFICE
SANCTUARY 10.00AM (45 MIN) & and Red and co-founder of The
LOCHBRIDGE ROAD 11.15AM (45 MIN) £3 10.00AM (45 MIN) & 11.00AM (60 MIN) £5 11.30AM (90 MIN) & Pool, Sam talks here to Jennifer
10.00AM (120 MIN) £50 1.15PM (45 MIN) & 2.30PM (90 MIN) £18.50 Crichton, editor of The Flock.
3.00PM (45 MIN) £7 | £14 (U16s)
GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE
1.00PM (60 MIN) £7
One Button Benny Scottish Seabird Make Mess Matter - Gail Porter Walk The Toun
with Alan Windram Centre Family Potion Session
Wildlife Walk
Join award-winning author Alan This introductory session Make Mess Matter is all about Dave is back with his popular
Windram for some fantastic to shorebirds, seabirds, and stress-free messy play and daily walking tours around
robot picture book fun in this cetaceans will involve a walk activities, engaging the senses scenic North Berwick for festival
highly interactive family event along Milsey Bay beach up to while developing skills and goers who want to find out a
for three to six year-olds. There Haugh Road beach and will give coordination through play. bit more about the town and
will be stories, singing and some participants the opportunity to Practise your potion making in see its sights. Descended from a
'robot dancing' as Alan reads learn about, and hopefully see, this daily session. family of fishermen, Dave Berry
One Button Benny's brand new the wildlife that exists in the While enjoying a successful career as a television presenter, has been a local councillor, a
Ages 5+ personality and model, Edinburgh-born and London-based Gail
wakeboarding • FOXLAKE
adventure - One Button Benny Firth of Forth. historian and a guide. Meet by
and the Gigantic Catastrophe. KIDS ZONE Porter suffered from self-doubt, anxiety, depression and anorexia. the harbour for a gentle stroll
Recommended ages 7+ 2.30PM (45 MIN) £5 She went on to experience post-natal depression, alopecia,
Can Benny save the day? Will around the toun. Dave will be
RINGOS • SEGWAYS • ZIPTRAIL
(under 16s must be accompanied self-harm, divorce and homelessness. She now speaks from the
he have to press his 'Emergency by an adult) happy to answer any questions
Button' again? Join in the fun to heart about the highs and lows of her life and career – and in you care to ask.
find out. Well behaved dogs on a lead are particular her experiences of mental health illness to help others
Proceeds will go towards the
01620 860 657
welcome. FOXLAKE, understand how to support those experiencing problems.
Recommended for ages 3-8 RNLI and Leuchie House.
MEET OUTSIDE SCOTTISH DUNBAR, Presented by Speaker Buzz, Gail is in conversation with Jennifer
foxlake.co.uk
GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE SEABIRD CENTRE EAST LOTHIAN Crichton, editor and founder of The Flock magazine. MEET AT FBTS HARBOUR BOX
10.00AM (45 MIN) £5 10.30AM (60 MIN) £7.50 EH42 1XF OFFICE
BELHAVEN BIG TOP 3.00PM (90 MIN) £5
2.30PM (60 MIN) £10
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Ocean Plastic Nurdle Hunt Janey Godley
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Fidra is an North Berwick-based
environmental charity working
to reduce plastic waste and
Help tackle microplastic
pollution from the beach!
Join Megan Kirton from
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SAVE 75% ON THE
chemical pollution. Project environmental charity Fidra for
office Megan Kirton who works a Nurdle Hunt. Learn how to
on Fidra’s microplastic projects identify a nurdle, find out why
SHOP PRICE
is joined by a guest panel to they are problem and how you
discuss the challenges in tackling ‘Queen of Scottish comedy’ Janey Godley’s heading back to North
can help. Berwick – this time with her soup pot. Live voice overs and stand
marine pollution.
MEET OUTSIDE SCOTTISH up like you’ve never seen before. Check out some hilarious patter
GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE SEABIRD CENTRE from Big Tereeza in Torremolinos, Boris and his bawjaws and
3.30PM (60 MIN) FREE 5.00PM (45 MIN) FREE see Nicola up on the big screen with all the latest patter. Fringe
Festival sell out Janey has been performing award winning comedy
around the world from Newcastle to New Zealand for 20 years.
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Philip Contini & his Be Happy Band (DJ Set) stunning photography.
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Philip Contini and his Be Happy Band with Special Guest Singer
Olivia Contini in ‘An Italian Serenade for North Berwick’. Your
Since starting life as underground producers and party promoters
in 1995, putting out their first tracks on shrink wrapped vinyl and Please quote SFBTS for this fantastic discount!
favourite romantic Neapolitan and Italian melodies with some throwing hush-hush raves in abandoned South London pizza joints,
Dean and Frank songs of love.
GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE
Simon Ratcliffe and Felix Buxton, collectively known as Basement
Jaxx, have taken the sound of London, SW9 to the world. DJ,
Visit: www.dcthomsonshop.co.uk/smgnp
8.00PM (90 MIN) £15 rapper and producer NOVA - winner of the Scottish Album of the
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Eilidh Muldoon - SSC What's For Snack Scottish Seabird Little Nippers Messy Gordon Buchanan -
Fierce, Fearless & Free Puppet Show Centre Wildlife Walk Play Animal Families and Me SHOP THE NEW SUMMER COLLECTION AT
/ Citizen Science For full details see page 10. JOULES OF NORTH BERWICK
KIDS ZONE
10.00AM (45 MIN) &
11.15AM (45 MIN) £3
Make Mess Matter -
FBTS Artist in Residence Eilidh With sing-a-long fun, young A session for anyone interested
Muldoon illustrated a brilliant, visitors will be asked to help in being outdoors, learning Slime Session
inclusive collection of traditional Craig the Crab who has eaten about the natural world, and For full details see page 11.
tales from around the world some marine litter by mistake. contributing to science! Join KIDS ZONE
featuring amazing women and He will be joined by some of our Conservation Officer for an 1.00PM (45 MIN) £5
girls - Fierce, Fearless and Free, his seaside friends who will aim outdoor, interactive introduction
written by Lari Don. Join Eilidh to help him get rid of his sore to marine citizen science.
for a reading and step-by-step tummy. After 30 years filming wild and wonderful creatures in remote
Recommended ages 7+ (all under areas of the planet, Gordon Buchanan has a reputation for
drawing of a scene from the Recommended ages 2+ (all under 16s must be accompanied by
story with a chance to give it a relishing dangerous and tough assignments. He has taken part
go yourself.
16s must be accompanied by
an adult)
adult) Make Mess Matter - in challenging expeditions and adventures around the globe
always with a view to raising awareness of the fragility of the
Recommended for 5+ SSE RENEWABLES ENVIROZONE
Well behaved dogs are welcome
on a lead.
Potion Session world’s endangered species and habitats. Animal Families and Me
GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE 10.00AM (45 MIN) FREE For full details see page 11. promises a unique opportunity to hear personal recollections
MEET OUTSIDE SCOTTISH of Gordon’s globetrotting travels, as he delves into his world of
10.00AM (45 MIN) £5 SEABIRD CENTRE KIDS ZONE
2.30PM (45 MIN) £5 weird, wild and wonderful wildlife all illustrated with his own film
10.00AM (60 MIN) £5 footage and photography. Recommended 6+. FREE CLICK AND COLLECT
Order online and collect in store
BELHAVEN BIG TOP See the full collection at JOULES.COM
1.30PM (60 MIN) £12 | £7 (U16s) Find us at: 99 High St,North Berwick, EH39 4HD
Phil Kay - Gimme Your Left Shoe Hip Hop and Street Neu! Reekie! Rock & Bird
Dance Workshop Enviro-Crafts
with Room 2 Manoeuvre
Learn how to hip to the hop Get crafty with local artists from
with street dance moves Rock & Bird on the High Street
and grooves from Room 2 who invite you to join in this
Manoeuvre. After a dynamic STEM-inspired session designed
warm up, participants can expect to get you thinking and making.
to learn street dance moves Suitable for ages 6+
and sequences, short sections Adults are welcome to join
Every kid gives Phil their Left Shoe and then comes and does of the City Breakz show and Now in their tenth-year curating mixed arts extravaganzas, Neu!
a wee skit to win it back. It's fun and gentle interaction where Reekie! have taken their prize-winning shows all over the globe— in too!
have a chance to come up with
everyone gets to shine. their own moves. Bring water Tokyo to New York, and now North Berwick. This multi-performer SSE RENEWABLES ENVIROZONE
ADULTS - please bring any old, odd, safe object from the garage and comfortable clothes to get event will involve: Scotland’s ex-Makar Liz Lochead, SAY Award 3.00PM (45 MIN) £6
or cupboard under the stairs - these will be the props Phil uses for down in! shortlisted music-maker Callum Easter, a locally co-curated film
The Fun and Games. programme & much more TBA.
Suitable for ages 12-18
'Phil Kay was born to work with children...' ***** The List GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE
SSE RENEWABLES ENVIROZONE 2.00PM (150 MIN) £15
BELHAVEN BIG TOP 11.30AM (90 MIN) £5 Walk The Toun
11.00AM (60 MIN) £5 For full details see page 11.
MEET AT FBTS HARBOUR BOX
OFFICE
3.00PM (90 MIN) £5
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Make your next move with
City Breakz by Connor Fyfe Phil Kay
Mactaggart & Mickel
Room 2 Manoeuvre with support from Bluetile
City Breakz is an outdoor pop- Phil Kay burst on to the comedy
up, hip-hop dance trail. Four circuit in 1989, when he won the
performers each armed with a new act contest So You Think
dance floor and sound system You’re Funny in only its second
throw shapes while encountering year. His unpredictable, freestyle
obstacles, structures and hidden approach won him a Perrier
spaces. Will they able to find nomination in 1993 and the
each other in time for the final Hailing from the outskirts of Glasgow, Connor Fyfe is a triumphant
award for best stand-up at the
showdown? It’s hip hop but not musical force to be reckoned with. Simply beyond his 14 years as
1994 British Comedy Awards, and
as you know it. a musician and with his richly textured vocals accompanied by
he was given his own Channel
his transcendent guitar skills, he performs from a place of raw
AROUND TOWN 4 show, Phil Kay Feels… in 1997,
emotion which connects with his fans who are hooked on every
3.00PM (60 MIN) FREE which was recorded in front of
line he sings and every note he plays. Support comes from Bluetile,
a live audience to capture his
a four-piece indie band formed in North Berwick. Known for their
manic energy.
exciting live shows, they have gained a strong local following and
have been described as ‘pretty good'. GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE
6.00PM (60 MIN) £10
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4.00PM (90 MIN) £6
Dr Salad / The Honey Farm Lulu
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who has stayed the course, when many have faltered, simply
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into action. The Honey Farm rear free-range, farm-fresh, bass-laden
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fans who come out year after year to witness a legend at work.
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rap direct from the East Coast (of Scotland) - expect big beats, Something to shout about? Lulu has plenty! With support from
heavy flows and good vibes.
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singer songwriter Siobhan Wilson.
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Little Nippers Messy Big Fish Little Fish Polly Pullar swim school Lemn Sissay
Play
For full details see page 10.
KIDS ZONE
10.00AM (45 MIN) &
11.15AM (45 MIN) £3
SSC What's For Snack
Polly Pullar is a conservationist,
Puppet Show naturalist, writer and
For full details see page 14. photographer specialising in
SSE RENEWABLES ENVIROZONE wildlife and countryside matters,
10.00AM (45 MIN) FREE aswell as a wildlife rehabilitator.
Here she talks about A Scurry of
Squirrels – Nurturing the Wild,
Big Fish Little Fish return with their multi award winning family her work with red squirrels and The last year has changed everyone, and everything. And so it is Lemn Sissay OBE is a BAFTA nominated international prize-
rave. There’s an optional, but full encouraged ‘Intergalactic other wildlife. for Edinburgh's swim school who emerged fitter and stronger into winning writer. His best-selling novel My Name Is Why tells his
Planetary’ dress theme. The ‘Reliably excellent’ (The Guardian, 2021 with their singles Let Me Inside Your Head and Outside, two life story: one of neglect and determination, misfortune and hope,
2019) family rave includes a multi-sensory dance floor with club GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE powerful and urgent songs that thrills the bands existing fans and cruelty and triumph. Written with all the lyricism and power you
classics and upfront dance music. All events will also offer a play 10.45AM (60 MIN) £7 won them many more. With a BBC Introducing session under their would expect from one of the nation’s best-loved poets, the
and chillout area for babies, as well as a quality themed crafting belts already this year, their debut EP scheduled for August (just memoir has received rich critical acclaim, with The Guardian
area featuring colouring murals, playdough and transfer tattoos. ahead of a headline show at the iconic King Tuts Wah Wah Hut) and branding it 'searing and unforgettable'. Lemn will perform a
All ages welcome festival appearances the length and breadth of the country, 2021 is special reading, reflecting on a childhood in care, self-expression
shaping up to be a breakthrough one for swim school. and Britishness.
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2.00PM (60 MIN) £5 5.00PM (60 MIN) £12
The Ugly Animal Beano - Mike Stirling Make Mess Matter -
Roadshow Slime Session Samba Sene & Diwan Simon Watt - Mica Paris
For full details see page 11.
Frogs & Friends
KIDS ZONE
1.00PM (45 MIN) £5
Make Mess Matter -
At the Ugly Animal Preservation
Society, we celebrate and
Potion Session An exuberant fusion of funky The Ugly Animal Preservation
explore the incredible biology For full details see page 11. mbalax/Afrobeat grooves, with Society’s professor of comedy,
of the animal kingdom’s most KIDS ZONE undercurrents of ska, rock Simon Watt (Inside Nature’s
monstrous. What adaptations 2.30PM (45 MIN) £5 and Senegalese soul; original Giants, The Infinite Monkey
make them amazing? How did songs with impassioned vocals, Cage) returns with his adults-
such hideous creatures evolve infectious guitar licks and only stand up comedy lecture.
in the first place? The show irresistible dance grooves. Simon explores why frogs are
features videos, demonstrations Calling all Mischief-Makers… Join in the fun and mayhem with better than most people he Mica Paris, one of Britain’s most respected soul singers, returns to
this 45-minute show from the brains behind Beano. Get ready GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE Fringe By The Sea following a sell-out show in 2018 with her brand
and lots and lots of audience knows and how studying them
participation. Presented by for LOLZ in an interactive session led by Mike Stirling and Craig Walk The Toun 4.30PM (60 MIN) £10
has changed the world! new album ‘Gospel’. Mica was brought up on gospel music and
biologist and broadcaster, Simon Graham, creators of Beano’s brand-new book, Dennis & Gnasher: For full details see page 11. sang in her south London church in Lewisham every weekend with
The Battle for Bash Street School. Learn how to develop your Ages 16+ her grandparents. ‘Gospel’ is Mica’s first album in over a decade
Watt. 'I support the ugly animal
own personal Manual of Mischief with hilarious tips from Dennis, MEET AT FBTS HARBOUR BOX GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE and seamlessly weaves together new material, traditional gospel
campaign. There are too many
Gnasher, Minnie and friends. OFFICE 8.30PM (60 MIN) £7 classics and contemporary covers. ‘A stripped back format that
people trying to save cute
3.00PM (90 MIN) £5 allows her voice full rein’ - The Sunday Times.
animals.' - Professor Brian Cox. Created especially for kids 6+... but 'big kids' welcome too!
Recommended 5+ GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE BELHAVEN BIG TOP
1.00PM (45 MIN) £6 9.30PM (60 MIN) £25
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Yoga Fundraiser in Freedom & Form Look Up Leuchie House - Little Nippers Messy North Berwick in Mill Youth Theatre Presents Emma
aid of MND Scotland Showcase The Big Hare Trail Play Bloom Garden Walk
For full details see page 10.
KIDS ZONE
10.00AM (45 MIN) &
11.15AM (45 MIN) £3
Make Mess Matter -
Join Nicola Bourke of East Freedom and Form Dance Simon explores some of the This is your chance to hear all Bananas by the seaside? This
Lothian Yoga School with an Training invite you to come science behind space exploration. about the making of The Big Slime Session garden walk from the Seabird
hour of breathwork, mindful along to enjoy and support the Which planet is hottest? Which Hare Trail, meet some of the For full details see page 11. Centre to the Lodge Grounds led
movement and relaxation. The homegrown dance talent from would float in a swimming pool? artists behind the designs and KIDS ZONE by North Berwick in Bloom takes
focus will be on finding inner our North Berwick studio as Which is the most studied? learn about the exciting future 1.00PM (45 MIN) £5 in a wide variety of (sometimes
quietness and stillness, a space Junior and Senior performance And just how much space is in plans at Leuchie House which surprising!) planting. NBIB
to help us find clarity and joy in teams present brand new pieces. space? Join him in this live show provides respite breaks for volunteers provide floral displays
our busy lives. All proceeds will to see what experiments you people and their families living that transform North Berwick in Emma by Doon Mackichan & Martin Millar. A bold, witty and fresh
THE LIGHTHOUSE LIVE STAGE adaptation of Jane Austen's novel which, while thoroughly modern,
go to MND Scotland, a charity 10.30AM (15 MIN) FREE can recreate at home or school with long term conditions. the summer, welcoming visitors
that helps those affected by and learn about what you can to the station and bringing joy retains the spirit and much of the language of the original. It is
Ticket proceeds go to Leuchie night-time and an exhausted Jane Austen sleeps over the recently
this progressive and devastating see if you only look up! Simon House. and colour to the town centre.
terminal illness. Watt is a biologist, writer, science completed manuscript of her novel Emma. Her four nieces steal in
MARINE NORTH BERWICK HOTEL If you have enjoyed the displays, and decide to act out the text and, after her initial anger on being
BELHAVEN BIG TOP communicator, comedian and TV please consider supporting NBIB
presenter. 11.00AM (60 MIN) £7 wakened, Jane tells them the story. The excitable teenage girls
9.45AM (60 MIN) £10 with a donation. often try to take the story into their own realms of fantasy but
Suitable for ages 5+ MEET OUTSIDE SCOTTISH are always brought back to the real text by Jane.
SSE RENEWABLES ENVIROZONE SEABIRD CENTRE BELHAVEN BIG TOP
10.30AM (45 MIN) & 2.00PM (60 MIN) DONATIONS 3.00PM (120 MIN) £5
12.15PM (45 MIN) &
2.00PM (45 MIN) £5
Brian Taylor's Lunchtime Blether William Sutcliffe
with Jim Sillars
HebCelt, Stornoway
Whether it’s music, food, art and culture, or sport - Scotland has a
wide variety of events for you to experience and enjoy.
During a 60-year career in politics, Jim Sillars moved from being a The Summer We Turned Green is a comedy about the most
Labour MP and staunch Unionist – known as the hammer of the serious issue of our times. It tells the story of a family who find
Nats – to becoming a prominent member of the SNP. In his new themselves living opposite a climate protest camp due to a Why not explore some of the fantastic online and in person events at
autobiography, A Difference of Opinion, Jim gives the inside story planned airport expansion. When the family’s rebellious teenage
of his life in politics. Former BBC Political Editor Brian Taylor talks daughter crosses the road and moves in with the climate rebels, visitscotland.com/events.
to Jim about his book, life and the issues of the day. her Dad comes up with an idea to flush her out by moving in, too.
BELHAVEN BIG TOP But events don’t go to plan.
12.30PM (60 MIN) £7 Recommended for ages 12-16 EventScotland is delighted to be supporting Fringe by the Sea as part of Scotland’s Events Recovery Fund.
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Make Mess Matter - Storytime With Belhaven Brewery Masterclass
Potion Session Sacha Kyle -
For full details see page 11. Hushabye Lullabye
KIDS ZONE
2.30PM (45 MIN) £5
Walk The Toun
For full details see page 11.
Welcome to Hushabye Lullabye!
MEET AT FBTS HARBOUR BOX Join Sacha Kyle, Creator/Author
OFFICE of the popular CBeebies series,
3.00PM (90 MIN) £5 and snuggle up with Dillie Dally
and friends as they embark
on a beautiful journey above
the clouds. This cosy, chilled
session will include cuddle-up Join Belhaven Brewery’s Master Brewer, Billy Mathers, as he talks
time reading the first book from all things beer. With over 35 years in the industry working in the
the series Goodnight Dreams, UK and oversees, Billy will take you on a journey through the
with gentle movement and brewing process, the raw materials and different styles before
interaction learning more about sampling some of Belhaven’s finest beers.Ticket includes samples
the Hushabye characters. of Belhaven's beers.
All welcome but recommended Ages 18+
for ages 3-6 MARINE NORTH BERWICK HOTEL
GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE 6.00PM (60 MIN) £7
3.00PM (75 MIN) £5
Katy Wakefield Barre Vinyasa Flow Yoga Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham
Grab life by the handlebars
EZ-Riders, is a new dedicated electric bike hire service offering a cleaner, greener
Join Katy Wakefield for this
Join Katy for this fun, upbeat
class: low impact moves improve creative yoga flow class. Moving way to get around the region. We know the area like the back of our hands and can
posture, flexibility, balance, between yoga postures warm
stability, endurance, and tone. your body, gain strength and recommend loads of amazing routes, both on and off-road, that meander through
Suitable for all abilities. deepen your yoga practice, finish
Ages 16+
with a relaxing savasana. Suitable
for all abilities.
and link the best places to visit in beautiful East Lothian.
Please bring your own mat. Together Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham have established
Ages 16+
themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of
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Please bring your own mat. traditional music. With their musical magic and quick-witted
5.00PM (45 MIN) £10 humour they will pull your emotional strings one moment and
GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE
7.00PM (45 MIN) £10 have you falling off the seat with laughter the next.
'Probably the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to
hear' Mike Russell, The Herald. Please visit our website today for more information... It’s Ez.
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STEM Session - Mill Youth Theatre Barefoot Talk Ghillie Bhasan Brian Taylor's Lunchtime Blether with
Terrific Turbines Presents Return to Denise Mina
Wonderland
Luxury Self-catering
Find out what renewable energy
is and why we need it. Then have
Thought you knew the classic
Lewis Carroll tale Alice in
You're not a bitch, you just don't
love yourself. Bernadette Petrie
Ghillie Basan has written over
40 books on different culinary holiday accommodation in
a go at making your own terrific
wind turbine. From the Scottish
Wonderland? Well think again!
The Red Queen’s back and
is a Life Coach, Speaker Artist &
Author based in North Berwick.
cultures. Here she gives us
a master class in celebrating North Berwick and Gullane.
Seabird Centre team. she means business. Alice and She is the founder of The the best of Scottish produce,
Recommended for ages 7+ her sister need your help on Barefoot Sanctuary, the spiritual discussing two of her books – Modern and stylish apartments ideally located Writer, broadcaster and lecturer Brian Taylor is the former Political
this interactive adventure as centre of creativity and healing, The Scottish Brunch Bible and Editor of BBC Scotland. In his Lunchtime Blether... series, Brian
SSE RENEWABLES ENVIROZONE they return to Wonderland which opened in April 2014. A Taste of the Highlands. next to East Lothian’s beautiful beaches and welcomes guests from the literary and political worlds to chat
10.00AM (45 MIN) £7.50 and attempt to defeat the Red MARINE NORTH BERWICK HOTEL
golf courses. We are delighted to welcome our about the issues of the day. Joined by author Denise Mina, they'll
GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE
Queen once again. 10.00AM (60 MIN) £7 11.00AM (60 MIN) £7 returning guests each year together with our discuss Rizzio - the first in a brand-new series of novellas, Darkland
(This is a promenade piece new friends. Minutes from cosy pubs & top Tales, from some of Scotland’s most exciting and genre-pushing
around The Lodge gardens, class restaurants, you will enjoy the delights of novelists. Rizzio is a radical new take on one of the darkest episodes
please dress for the weather). in Scottish history – the bloody assassination of David Rizzio in
North Berwick and Gullane. Mary, Queen of Scots' chambers in Holyrood Palace.
MEET AT SSE RENEWABLES
ENVIROZONE GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE
10.00AM (60 MIN) £5 12.30PM (60 MIN) £7
NorthBerwickGetaway
northberwickgetaway.co.uk
Brainiac Live World of Wind With Little Nippers Messy Rowanbank Hula North Berwick In Walk The Toun Storytime With
SSE Renewables Play Sessions Bloom Wildflower For full details see page 11. Chae Strathie -
For full details see page 10. Walk MEET AT FBTS HARBOUR BOX Pinkie & Boo
KIDS ZONE OFFICE
10.00AM (45 MIN) & 3.00PM (90 MIN) £5
11.15AM (45 MIN) £3
Mill Youth Theatre
Make Mess Matter - Presents Emma
What is the connection between Fun hula hoop workshop and View the NBIB coastal wildflower Join award-winning author and
climate change, electricity and
Slime Session ‘mini’ performances for all the bed and hear more about East For full details see page 21. all-round nincompoop Chae
windmills in the sea? Come For full details see page 11. family to enjoy. Lothian's county flower Vipers BELHAVEN BIG TOP Strathie for some high-energy,
and explore the exciting world KIDS ZONE SSE RENEWABLES ENVIROZONE Bugloss. Join us on a walk along 4.00PM (120 MIN) £5 interactive fun with his latest
of offshore wind with the 1.00PM (45 MIN) £5 1.30PM (30 MIN) & the beach to look at flowers picture book, Pinkie & Boo.
SSE Renewables Berwick Bank 2.30PM (30 MIN) & in the sand dunes then cross Hear all about the lively little
Offshore Wind Farm team as 3.30PM (30 MIN) & into Coos Green to look at the girl and her monkey friend, and
Strap on your safety goggles boys and girls: WE’RE BACK!!! Due to they explain how Scotland and many flowers growing on the old join in with songs, dancing,
popular demand Science's greatest and most volatile live show is 4.30PM (30 MIN) &
East Lothian are playing our 5.30PM (30 MIN) £5 common grazing land. Distance puppets and more.
returning with a vengeance. More mischievous than ever before part in a global green energy approx. one mile (terrain a
Brainiac Live! explodes on stage and will take you on a breathless revolution. Make Mess Matter - little uneven so please wear
Recommended for ages 3-7
ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful. Watch
from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into Recommended for ages 5+ Potion Session appropriate footwear). GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE
3.00PM (45 MIN) £5
the mysteries of science and do all of those things on stage that SSE RENEWABLES ENVIROZONE For full details see page 11. MEET OUTSIDE SCOTTISH
you’re too scared to do at home! ‘Excellent.... Science Museum 12.00PM (30 MIN) FREE KIDS ZONE SEABIRD CENTRE
meets Top Gear’- The Guardian. 2.30PM (45 MIN) £5 2.00PM (60 MIN) DONATIONS
Recommended for ages 6+
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Belhaven & Marine
North Berwick Food
Steampunk Sessions Viper Swing
Around Town
& Beer Pairings
It’s not just in our auditoriums that you’ll find curiosity nodal-piquing activities.
Right across the town there is much to seek out…
MasterChef: The Professionals’ Viper Swing plays hot string
Chris Niven will head up The Lawn jazz: infectious rhythms, joyful
restaurant at the Marine North improvisations and gravelly
Berwick - with approachable, vocals blend to evoke the
seasonal menus designed around swing-era spirit of the 1920s, 30s, Artist in Residence Kesley’s Bookshop & The Coastal Georgina Bown SSA
flavour and simplicity, the focus will and 40s. The band sets toes to Eilidh Muldoon is FBTS‘s first Author Signings Communities Museum Georgina’s fascination with
be on the best ingredients from East tapping and hips to swaying. ever Artist in Residence. Spot If you would like to have a book Delve into the culture and organic and man-made monsters
Lothian. Join Niven for the ultimate GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE her designs at venues, around signed by one of the authors heritage of East Lothian’s of the sea has led to the creation
Masterclass in pairings, where the 8.00PM (60 MIN) £12 town and on our ace new map, appearing at the festival, please North Berwick coastal ward of Morph, on display at the
award-winning Belhaven ale, stout and catch her at one of her pre-order on 01620 826 725 or at villages by booking a tour Marine North Berwick.
and beer are used in palate twist A night of psychedelic-inspired art and music for 16-20 year olds programmed events.
on the Steampunk terrace with skills sessions in latte art, freeform kesleysbookshop@btinternet.com www.coastalmuseum.org
combinations that will turn all your
preconceptions on their head. doodling and group graffiti on offer. Or just hang out and listen
Think Belhaven Black matched to local band Bluetile's soundtrack to the evening. Snacks and
with chocolate & plums, 80 Shilling noodles available to buy on the night.
served with marmalade & whisky, STEAMPUNK COFFEE
Scottish Ale served with smoked 6.00PM (240 MIN) £5
salmon… Wrong but oh so right!
Over 18s only.
MARINE NORTH BERWICK HOTEL
6.00PM (60 MIN) £14 The Big Hare Trail The Barefoot Sanctuary ART CLUB Robert Montgomery
Hop around town to find these An exhibition by local artist Ali Submissions from the community A poignant, poetic voice is
brilliantly decorated statues Blevins ‘My Parkinsons Art Journey’. on the theme of Openness are brought to life with distinctive
Just the Tonic Comedy Club raising funds for Leuchie House. www.thebarefootsanctuary.co.uk displayed in a special exhibition text art in the Lodge Gardens.
at the Glenkinchie Lowland Stage
With Ed Byrne venue.
LET’S
ET’S BUILD BEAUTIFUL BRANDS
East Coast Garden Bar Cazcabel’s Tequila Shack Marine Litter Sculptures The North Berwick
Telling brand stories, Day-to-night festival fuel at The Transport yourself to Mexico at Marine Litter Sculptures created Coastal Walking Festival
building beautiful brands Lodge Gardens. Fresh coffee,
pastries, Hickory smoked burgers
Cazcabel’s Tequila Shack. Where
only the best, natural ingredients
using litter gathered during The
Big Beach Clean, organised by
A free programme of walks offers
something for everyone with
for more than 30 years. & incredible loaded fries, using
locally sourced ingredients.
are used by Don Cazcabel to
make his award-winning tequila
Caledonian Horticulture and
LIL, will be on display along with
routes around Aberlady, Gullane,
Dirleton, Drem and North
and thirst-quenching cocktails, information on how to tackle Berwick. Find out more from
Just the Tonic Comedy Club brings a ridiculously strong line up including the Platinum frozen the problem of littering.
featuring Ed Byrne, ‘Comedy’s holy grail.... Go see!' The Sunday info.nbcwalkingfestival@gmail.com
margarita. Find us near the Big Top.
Times.
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Nurdle Hunt
Barry Castagnola. Help tackle microplastic pollution on the beach! Learn how to
BELHAVEN BIG TOP www.shaw-online.com identify a nurdle, find out why they are problem and how you can
8.30PM (120 MIN) £18 help at www.nurdlehunt.org.uk Nurdles are plastic pellets used to
make plastic products. But these tiny pieces of plastic are a big Visit North Berwick
BRANDING • DESIGN • DIGITAL • MARKETING • STRATEGY
environmental problem. Find out more at Fidra’s interactive display Discover the best of the town
at the SSE Renewables Envirozone. and its vibrant high street,
www.north-berwick.co.ukDesigned by Eilidh Muldoon
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The Lighthouse Live Stage
Gong Yoga Nidra SSC Stem Session - Alan McLean Bookbug
Relaxation Oil Spill Challenge
e
at The North Berwick Trust Harbour Hom
North Berwick’s
flexible business &
co-working space
Enjoy an eclectic mix of free, live music as you relax with a bite to eat and a drink at the harbourside.
Summer Shorts is a showcase of local and emerging talent, in association with East Lothian Arts Service and ELJam. Experienced local yogi and Take on the challenge of Hosted by North Berwick Join some of the North Berwick
Plus our resident DJs will be on rotation (until 2.00AM @ weekends) - Steve Austin with funky soul, disco and house, and therapist Jo McCoy leads this cleaning up an oil spill in this Compassionate Community library staff for a special Bookbug
Kaiser Matt showcases his beat, jazz, r’n’b, yeye, soul, twist & blues record collection. deep restorative session. This fun interactive session. From the project. Psychologist Alan session in the Envirozone.
blissful 90 minutes will start Scottish Seabird Centre team. McLean's masterclass explores Rhymes and stories are intended
INKFIELDS: 6-8.00PM with a gentle warming up of Recommended for ages 7+ the Emotion-Ring, a template for under 5s, but older siblings
LIAM T CLAYTON: 3-5.00PM
THE DAUGHTERS: 12-2.00PM Samuel James-Griffiths the body, some calming breath of emotions, organised by their
Friday Singer/songwriter who's SSE RENEWABLES ENVIROZONE are very welcome to come along
Alt folk duo from Haddington combines innovative, live-loop RESIDENT DJs work and then a relaxing Yoga purpose. For anyone interested
performed around the country 10.00AM (45 MIN) £7.50 (one adult must stay with child/
6th August sing original songs of love, life, for 10 years with his acoustic
performances, thickly textured FROM 8.00PM Nidra journey incorporating the in better understanding the role
faith and freedom. records and original hand- children).
guitar. (Summer Shorts) powerful sound vibrations of the emotions play in our lives.
drawn artwork. Gong. No experience is necessary, SSE RENEWABLES ENVIROZONE
Proceeds go to St Columba’s 11.30AM (30 MIN) FREE
OI MUSICA MINI IAN SMITH: 3-5.00PM just bring your presence and
North Berwick singer- MIDNIGHT Hospice.
BLOCO: 12-2.00PM THE GENERAL (DJ SET): willingness to let go, allowing this
Saturday songwriter plays classic AMBULANCE: RESIDENT DJs deep relaxation to boost your GLENKINCHIE LOWLAND STAGE
The sound of hot, Americana, folk, country 6-8.00PM 8-10.00PM
7th August dusty streets at carnival Club tunes with a jungle/ FROM 10.00PM well-being. 10.30AM (90 MIN) &
and blues on guitar and Alternative rock duo 2.00PM (90 MIN) £7.50 |
time! Joyous sounds for harmonica along with drum ‘n bass leaning. Ages 18+
summer vibes. Fraser and Amelia. £3 (CONCESSION)
guest musicians BELHAVEN BIG TOP
MARTINA CANNON: 12-2.00PM JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE: 10.00AM (90 MIN) £22
Sunday SAINT AMBROSE: 6-8.00PM RESIDENT DJs
A ‘country-esque’ set from 3-5.00PM Alt indie rock from Dunbar.
8th August Edinburgh-based singer Full-fat, calorie-laden, whipped- (Summer Shorts) FROM 8.00PM
songwriter. up funk ‘n’ soul.
CAVALCADES: 3-5.00PM RICHARD BUCHANAN: 6-8.00PM
HONEYSUCKLE SWING: 12-2.00PM
Monday Formed in Musselburgh, Tony, Angus, Nathan Former member of Scotland’s The Lost
Jackie Hunter, Graham High & Nick Gent
and Rhys offer up an eclectic mix of punk Soul Band, Richard will be performing
9th August with songs from the great swing era, in a
gypsy jazz style.
ethos and rock instrumentals. (Summer
Shorts)
songs from his recent solo releases and
other favourites.
Great British Bake Off Winner Little Nippers Messy The Drama Mill
SANDY WYLES: 7-9.00PM Peter Sawkins Play Presents - What A
ELINOR EVANS: 12-2.00PM
Tuesday First Scottish harpist to win the GULLANE COMMUNITY CEILIDH BAND: Americana singer-songwriter, writes For full details see page 10. Waste!
about love and heartache and the
10th August prestigious Trophée Camac de Harpe 3-5.00PM KIDS ZONE
importance of not going under when the
Celtique in Lorient in 2019. 10.00AM (45 MIN) &
going gets tough. (Summer Shorts)
AARON KING DUO: 12-2.00PM 11.15AM (45 MIN) £3
LUCY MACPHERSON: 3-5.00PM DYNAMIC DUO – VERSION TWO:
Wednesday A fresh and modern acoustic jazz
Pop, Britpop and indie originals and covers. 6-8.00PM
11th August experience covering the greats plus
(Summer Shorts) A great variety of covers for all tastes.
modern takes on jazz classics.
HAMISH MCGREGOR STANTON: DEVILS IN SKIRTS:
AND HIS FRIENDS AM/FM: 3-5.00PM 6-8.00PM 9-11.00PM Freedom & Form
Join us on a journey under the
Thursday
12th August
THE MELLOTONES: Funky, folksy, country
blues from father/
Indie/folk/rock originals Female fronted rap/rock RESIDENT DJs
from this Musselburgh band backed by original FROM 9.00PM
Showcase sea where some sea creatures
12-2.00PM
Play standards from the daughter duo. four-piece. (Summer beats and melodic For full details see page 20. need our help!
Great American Song Book. Shorts) vocals. (Summer Shorts) THE LIGHTHOUSE LIVE STAGE A fun, interactive drama
ABERLADY MOONSHINE CODY FEECHAN: 12- EINSTEIN’S WARDROBE: 10.30AM (15 MIN) FREE workshop for children from
BLUETILE: 3-5.00PM
ORCHESTRA: 10-11.30AM 2.00PM 6-8.00PM P1 - P4 looking at ocean
Friday Four-piece indie band
Traditional jazz and Singer-songwriter from formed in North Steven McDonald, David RESIDENT DJs When Peter Sawkins won the Great British Bake Off in conservation.
13th August blues standards and Fife, noticed for her Berwick known for their Salvona & Gillian Hunter FROM 8.00PM November 2020, it was the culmination of an amazing journey
originals arranged in a unique voice and subtle exciting live shows. play folk, country, jazz SSE RENEWABLES ENVIROZONE
that began when he started watching the show aged 12. Just 1.30PM (45 MIN) £5
contemporary style. Scottish lilt. and blues. 8 years later, he won the coveted GBBO cake-stand with his
SANDY WYLES: 12-2.00PM DMS (Deaf Mute Society): imaginative, distinctly Scottish twists on baking classics, his Fantoosh Sketchy
An Americana singer-
songwriter, writes about DANCING MICE: 3-5.00PM 6-8.00PM unsurpassed flair for flavour and his witty, self-deprecating
honesty. And, of course, his sheer passion for baking. Here he
Walking Workshop
Saturday This fivesome deliver RESIDENT DJs
love and heartache and the Melodic, quirky indieprog/ reveals some of his trademark baking tricks. For full details see page 11.
14th August importance of not going under electropop from Edinburgh. groove-drenched vibes with FROM 8.00PM
when the going gets tough. contagious hooks. (Summer MARINE NORTH BERWICK HOTEL MEET AT FBTS HARBOUR BOX
(Summer Shorts) Shorts) 11.00AM (60 MIN) £7 OFFICE
11.30AM (90 MIN) &
Sunday 527 SOUND SYSTEM TAKEOVER: from 12.00PM 2.30PM (90 MIN) £18.50
A wee sound system & collective initially founded in a Glaswegian kitchen playing family friendly RESIDENT DJ
15th August reggae with live flute. | £14 (U16s)You can also read
