What's On at The Brunton, Musselburgh January - April 2019 - Brunton Theatre

What’s On at The Brunton, Musselburgh
January – April 2019

www.thebrunton.co.uk
0131 665 2240
The Brunton, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh EH21 6AA

The Place To Be For A Happy New Year

A warm welcome awaits you at The Brunton, so banish the winter
chills and join us for some enriching, enchanting and entertaining
performances and events.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Pride Saltire for
LGBT History month in February – look out for their logo next to
some of our events. We also continue to programme fantastic talks
in association with East Lothian Library Service. Find out more about
archaeology with Alice Roberts and dinosaurs with Dr Ben Garrod.
Our resident dance company Room 2 Manoeuvre produce engaging
and entertaining shows. This March they perform with All Or
Nothing, mixing aerial skills with dance theatre and contemporary

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circus, and also host Breakin Rules a fun, funny and funky mix of hip
hop, dance and circus from leading UK and international artists.

Our Theatre is the place to enjoy a diverse selection of plays in the
coming months, from well regarded companies including Dogstar
Theatre, Mull Theatre and Blackeyed Theatre.
For the best of the West End theatre and opera, don’t forget our
National Theatre and Royal Opera House Live cinema screenings.

Folk music’s Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker, well
known for BBC’s Transatlantic Sessions, are on the road again and
they visit us in March. We also welcome the Dunedin Consort to our
classical music programme, with an irresistible programme of
baroque masterpieces, this April.
Add to this a fabulous line up of bands such as: Fastlove A Tribute To
George Michael, The Searchers, Hamish Mcgregor Plays Ball, Barber
And Bilk and The Simon & Garfunkel Story.

We love to hear your feedback. You can keep in touch by facebook or
twitter of drop us an email to info@thebrunton.co.uk .

With best wishes
Lesley Smith
Team Manager Arts / General Manager, The Brunton
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At A Glance

January

Sat 26 / 2pm & 6pm
Dance Discovery: Dancing Through The Year

Wed 30 / 6.45pm
ROH Live: The Royal Opera - La Traviata
Thu 31 / 7pm
National Theatre Live: I’m Not Running

February

Fri 1 / 7.30pm
Craig Hill: C’mon The Lads

Sat 2 / 7.30pm
The Counterfeit Sixties Show

Sun 3 / 7.30pm
Legends of American Country

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Tue 5 / 1pm
Lunchtime Classical Concert: Elena Fischer-Dieskau

Wed 6 / 7.30pm
Film: Peterloo

Fri 8 / 7pm
National Theatre Live: Antony & Cleopatra

Sat 9 Feb / 7pm
The Brunton Players, Dramarama & Thursday Drama

Wed 13 / 7.30pm
Film: Bohemian Rhapsody

Thu 14 – Sat 16 / 7.30pm, Sat mat 1.30pm
OLYOP: Back To The 80s

Sat 16 / 7.30pm
Sweet Caroline: A Tribute To Neil Diamond

Tue 19 / 7.15pm
ROH Live: The Royal Ballet – Don Quixote

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Wed 20 / 7.30pm
Film: A Fantastic Woman

Thu 21 / 7.30pm
Alice Roberts

Fri 22 / 7.30pm
MHT

Sat 23 / 3pm
Afternoon Classical Concert: Maximiliano Martin

Sat 23 / 7.30pm
Mull Theatre: The Electrifying Mr Johnston & Bite Size

Wed 27 / 7.30pm
Film: The Miseducation of Cameron Post

Thu 28 / 7pm
Motorcycle Racing Video Evening

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MARCH

Fri 1 / 7.30pm
Dad’s Army Radio Show

Fri 1 / 7.30pm
The Chicago Blues Brothers: Motown Mission

Sat 2 / 7.30pm
The Searchers Farewell Concert

Tue 5 / 1pm
Lunchtime Classical Concert: Jean-Selim Abdelmoula

Wed 6 / 7.30pm
Film: Mary Poppins Returns

Thu 7 / 7.30pm
The Unwanted

Thu 7 / 7.30pm
Fast Love: A Tribute To George Michael

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Sat 9 / 7.30pm
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker & John Doyle

Wed 13 / 7.30pm
Film: Holmes and Watson

Thu 14 / 7.30pm
Fair Pley: Billy Bremner And Me

Thu 14 / 7.30pm
Psychic Sally

Fri 15 / 7.30pm
Pride Of Ireland: St Patrick’s Night Show

Wed 20 / 7.30pm
Film: The Old Man and The Gun

Fri 22 / 10am & 7pm
Breakin Rules

Fri 22 / 7.30pm
Hamish McGregor Plays Barber, Ball and Bilk

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Sat 23 / 7.30pm
Ward School Of Irish Dance: Fisherrow Reel

Wed 27 / 7.30pm
Film: Stan & Ollie

Wed 27 / 6.30pm
Charades Theatre: Treasure Island

Fri 29 / 7.30pm
Back To Bacharach

Fri 29 / 7.30pm
All or Nothing & Room 2 Manoeuvre: Heroes

Sat 30 / 7.30pm
The Springsteen Sessions

Sat 30 & Sun 31 / 1pm & 5pm
Simon Says Dance Juniors: Rebellion

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April

Tue 2 / 1pm
Afternoon Classical Concert: Consone String Quartet

Thu 4 / 6.15pm
The Primary School Glee Challenge

Fri 5 6.30pm & Sat 6 1.30pm & 6.30pm
Freedom and Form Dance: The Ugly Duckling Takes Flight

Fri 5 / 7.30pm
Be Bop A Lula

Tue 9 / 11am
Eco Drama: The Whirlywind

Wed 10 / 2pm
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre: Lost Bear

Wed 10 / 7.30pm
Film: Mary Queen of Scots

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Fri 12 / 2pm
Theatre Fideri Fidera: Oskar’s Amazing Adventure

Sat 13 / 7.30pm
He Writes The Songs: The Manilow Songbook

Sun 14 / 2pm
Nudge Puppets: Tricky – A Fairy Story

Thu 17 – Sat 19 / 7.30pm (Sat Matinee 2pm)
MAMA Revue 2019

Thu 18 / 2pm
Modest Propsal: The Dragon And The Whales

Thu 18 / 7.30pm
Dogstar Theatre: The Tailor Of Inverness

Thu 18 / 7.30pm
The Simon And Garfunkel Story

Sat 20 / 2pm
Vision Mechanics: Paper Memories

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Wed 24 / 7.30pm
Dunedin Consort

Fri 26 / 7.30pm
The Revolvers

Fri 26 – Sat 27/ 7.30pm
Blackeyed Theatre: Sherlock Holmes The Sign Of Four

Sat 27 / 2pm
So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs

Tue 30 / 6.45pm
ROH Live: The Royal Opera – Faust

THEATRE

Mull Theatre
THE ELECTRIFYING MR JOHNSTON & BITE SIZE
By Robert Dawson Scott
Join us for this world premiere new play about one of Scotland’s
great unsung heroes - Tom Johnston. Once described by Churchill as
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the ‘King of Scotland', the play focuses on Johnston’s struggles to
bring light to the glens. Through incredible feats of engineering and
political manoeuvring, he sought to transform the lives of everyone
in the north of Scotland by bringing hydroelectric power to the
Highlands and Islands.
BITE-SIZE: informal script in hand readings of new plays and works in
progress.
Readings, encounters, questions and answers, feedback and chat
offer the chance to be part of the fun of the creative process.
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
SAT 23 FEB 7.30PM / £14 (£12) / THEATRE
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DAD’S ARMY RADIO SHOW
Two actors play 25 characters in this brilliant staging of three classic
radio episodes based on favourite scripts from the original TV series.
Double Fringe First Award winner David Benson (star of Think No Evil
Of Us: My Life With Kenneth Williams and Boris: World King) and Jack
Lane (Wisdom Of A Fool) present classic radio episodes, Mum’s
Army, The Deadly Attachment and Round And Round Went The Great
Big Wheel, featuring favourite lines, cherished characters and great
feats of vocal impersonation!
“Pretty much perfect feat of mimicry” The Times
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Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
FRI 1 MAR 7.30PM / £17 (£15) / THEATRE

Fair Pley
BILLY BREMNER AND ME
A schoolboy’s dream. To be a professional footballer, to play at the
highest level, to represent his country and to usurp the crown of his
school’s greatest hero: Leeds United and Scotland footballer Billy
Bremner. The schoolboy was comedian Phil Differ and his dream came
with a plan - to get into the school team, to impress with every game
and to eclipse Bremner’s incredible career through his own
spectacular achievements. Only one thing stands in Phil’s way –
mediocrity. Discover the fruits of Phil’s failure in this autobiographical
one man show.
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
Thu 14 Mar 7.30pm / £14 (£12), £9 Under 18 / Theatre
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Dogstar Theatre
THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS
Written and performed by Matthew Zajac and inspired by the life of
his father.
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The Tailor of Inverness is a story of the impact of war on ordinary
people and families, a story of a boy who grew up on a farm in
Galicia (Eastern Poland, now Western Ukraine) and became a tailor
in Inverness, of how a life and an identity can be reconstructed.
Crossing the borders from Ukraine to Poland; to Russia to Iran; to
Egypt to Italy; to Germany to Scotland, this extraordinary production
tells the story of the tailor’s life and his son’s discoveries about his
father through music, poetry, imagery, storytelling and theatre.
“Matthew Zajac's moving performance is a triumph of evocative
staging and storytelling.” The Observer
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
THU 18 APR 7.30PM / £14 (£12) £9 UNDER 18 / THEATRE
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Blackeyed Theatre
SHERLOCK HOLMES THE SIGN OF FOUR
“When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains,
however improbable, must be the truth”
Crammed full of adventure, romance, comedy and of course one or
two rather brilliant deductions, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Sign of
Four is brought to life in this spectacular new stage adaptation.
When Mary Morstan arrives at 221B, Baker Street to request help
with the mystery of her missing father, Holmes takes the case and
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together with his companion Dr Watson, enters a murky world of
deception and trickery, unravelling a complex plot involving murder,
corruption and stolen jewels.
Original live music, stylish theatricality and magical storytelling
combine for an unforgettable theatrical experience. The game’s afoot!
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
FRI 26 – SAT 27 APR 7.30PM / £14 (£12) £9 UNDER 18 / THEATRE
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DANCE THEATRE

All or Nothing & Room 2 Manoeuvre
HEROES
Heroes takes a look at who our idols are, the cult of celebrity and the
fall from grace, the hidden heroes, superheroes and who do we
really, actually look up to?
Light hearted with something for all the family, Heroes mixes aerial
skills with dance theatre and contemporary circus. Asking profound
universal questions with humour, straight talking and lots of moving,
we follow the journey of the two performers as they navigate their
way through the world of idolising and being idolised.

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Building on the success of their last piece Sprawl, Tony Mills of Room
2 Manoeuvre and Jennifer Paterson of All or Nothing form a creative
partnership, adding performer Beverley Grant into the mix.
Early evening menu served in The Bistro.
Fri 29 Mar 7.30pm /£12 (£10) £8.50 under 18 / Theatre
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BREAKIN RULES
Breakin’ Rules is back with a fun, funny and funky mix of hip hop,
dance and circus from leading UK and international artists. Prepare
to be dazzled by The Flying Bazazi Brothers with their dancing,
juggling and slap-stick routines. The Ruggeds from Holland, present a
duo excerpt of their new show Between Us. With a mix of music,
acrobatics, humour, and dance, you will be immersed in their world
of imagination. Add to the mix performances from local youth groups
from Edinburgh and East Lothian, and this is a night at the theatre
you don’t want to miss.
WORKSHOP: £5 or free with ticket for the show / 4.30pm
The Ruggeds lead a 1 hour breakdance workshop for intermediate to
advanced level, followed by an open jam session where you can
practice your skills, before watching the show.
SCHOOLS WORKSHOP – For more information contact
artsservice@eastlothian.gov.uk .
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Early evening menu served in The Bistro.
FRI 22 MAR 10AM & 7PM / £9, £7 CHILD, £30 FAMILY OF 4/VENUE 1
SCHOOLS: £6 (£5.50 ELC), 1 ADULT FREE PER 10 PUPILS

BIG SCREEN

WED 6 FEB
PETERLOO (12A)
Director: Mike Leigh
Cast: Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake, Pearce Quigley, Rachel Finnegan,
David Moorst, Tom Meredith, Simona Bitmate

WED 13 FEB
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A)
Director: Bryan Singer
Cast: Rami Malek, Ben Hardy, Joseph Mazzello, Mike Myers, Aidan
Gillen , Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee
In association with Pride Saltire

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WED 20 FEB
A FANTASTIC WOMAN (15)
Una mujer fantástica; Spanish with English subtitles
Director: Sebastián Lelio
Cast: Daniela Vega, Francisco Reyes, Luis Gnecco, Aline Küppenheim,
Nicolás Saavedra, Amparo Noguera
In association with Pride Saltire

WED 27 FEB
THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST (15)
Director: Desiree Akhavan
Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz, Jennifer Ehle, Marin Ireland, Sasha Lane
In association with Pride Saltire

WED 6 MAR
MARY POPPINS RETURNS (U)
Director: Rob Marshall
Cast: Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Julie Walters, Dick Van
Dyke, Ben Whishaw, Lin-Manuel Miranda

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WED 13 MAR
HOLMES AND WATSON (12A)
Director: Etan Cohen
Cast: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Kelly Macdonald, Ralph Fiennes,
Rebecca Hall

WED 20 MAR
THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN (12A)
Director: David Lowery
Cast: Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover, Tom
Waits, Tika Sumpter

WED 27 MAR
STAN & OLLIE (PG)
Director: Jon S. Baird
Cast: John C. Reilly, Steve Coogan, Shirley Henderson, Nina Arianda,
Danny Huston, Rufus Jones

WED 10 APR
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS (15)
Director: Josie Rourke
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Cast: Margot Robbie, Saoirse Ronan, David Tennant, Jack Lowden,
Gemma Chan, Guy Pearce

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE & ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE
SCREENINGS

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: I’M NOT RUNNING
This explosive new play by David Hare is broadcast live from the
National Theatre.
Pauline Gibson has spent her life as a doctor, the inspiring leader of a
local health campaign. When she crosses paths with her old
boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics, she is faced
with an agonising decision. Hare was recently described by The
Washington Post as “the premiere political dramatist writing in
English”.
THU 31 JAN 7PM / £13.50 (£11.50) / VENUE 1

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ANTONY & CLEOPATRA (encore)
An encore screening filmed live from the National Theatre, Ralph
Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated
couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power.
Caesar and his assassins are dead. General Mark Antony now rules
alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a war
torn empire the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have
fallen fiercely in love. In a tragic fight between devotion and duty,
obsession becomes a catalyst for war.
FRI 8 FEB 7PM / £13.50 (£11.50) / VENUE 1

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE
THE ROYAL OPERA: LA TRAVIATA Sung in Italian with English
subtitles
Richard Eyre’s beautiful production provides the perfect setting for
Verdi’s opera about a courtesan who sacrifices all for love. From the
thrill of unexpected romance to a heart breaking reconciliation that
comes too late – Verdi’s La Traviata is one of the most popular of all
operas. Alfredo falls in love in with the courtesan Violetta in
glamorous Paris society, but underneath the surface run darker
undercurrents, leading to a tragic ending. The opera’s wealth of
melodies includes the famous Brindisi and the exuberant Sempre
Libera.
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WED 30 JAN 6.45PM / £15 (£12.50) / VENUE 1

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE
THE ROYAL BALLET: DON QUIXOTE
Love and friendship triumph in Carlos Acosta’s vibrant production of
this dazzling Ballet.
Marius Petipa choreographed this sparkling ballet about the
encounters of the man from La Mancha and his faithful squire
Sancho Panza. At its heart are virtuoso roles for the lovers Basilio and
Kitri. The story follows Don Quixote’s picaresque journey to do deeds
in honour of his imaginary noble lady, Dulcinea.
Sunny, charming, funny and touching, Don Quixote is a ballet as full
of uplifting emotion as it is of astonishing ballet technique.
TUE 19 FEB 7.15PM / £15 (£12.50) / VENUE 1

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE
THE ROYAL OPERA: FAUST
Experience the decadence and elegance of 1870s Paris in David
McVicar’s spectacular production
Of Gounod’s best-loved opera.
Michael Fabiano stars as Faust, with Diana Damrau as his beloved
Marguerite and Erwin Schrott as the diabolical Méphistophélès.
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Virtuoso leading roles, a large chorus, sensational sets, ballet and an
ecstatic finale make this the epitome of theatrical spectacle. Above
all, the music includes several of popular opera’s most recognizable
numbers, performed by a cast of great international singers and the
Royal Opera Chorus.
TUE 30 APR 6.45PM / £15 (£12.50) / VENUE 1

CLASSICAL MUSIC

DUNEDIN CONSORT
KATY BIRCHER, FLUTE
JOHN BUTT, DIRECTOR
Bach: Orchestral Suite No 2 in B minor for flute
Bach: Cantata 82 ‘Ich habe genug’
Handel: Arias from Acis and Galatea
Handel: Water Music
An irresistible programme of baroque masterpieces performed by
the peerless Dunedin Consort. Bach’s B Minor Flute Suite is full of
sparkling dances and rich sonorities and his Cantata ‘ich habe genug’
is hauntingly beautiful. No composer can lift the spirits like Handel,
and his Water Music, written to be played on a barge on the Thames,

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is so full of energy and joy it will send you tapping your toes into the
evening.
WED 24 APR 7.30PM / £20 (£18) / VENUE 1

LUNCHTIME CLASSICAL CONCERTS
Escape the hustle and bustle in the relaxed setting of Venue 2. Catch
up with friends over soup and a sandwich from noon, followed by a
delightful hour of classical music from 1pm.
Lunch & Concert £14. Concert only £8 in advance, £9 on the day.
Lunch bookings close the day before.

ELENA FISCHER-DIESKAU, PIANO
Brahms: Six pieces for Piano Op 118

Ravel: Une barque sur l'océan
Bortkiewicz: Preludes op. 33 no. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Liszt: Dante Sonata
A fantastic programme from a really exciting young pianist. Liszt's
Dante Sonatas is an Everest of the piano repertoire and Brahms’s
late piano music is to die for.
TUE 5 FEB (12 NOON) 1PM / VENUE 2

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JEAN-SELIM ABDELMOULA, PIANO
Schubert: Moments musicaux D 780 Op 94
Schumann: Fantasie in C, Op.17
Following his sensational Brunton debut last season, Jean-Selim
returns with an emotionally charged programme of romantic piano
masterpieces. Schumann’s C major Fantasy is one of the most
thrilling of all piano works.
TUE 5 MAR (12 NOON) 1PM / VENUE 2

CONSONE STRING QUARTET
Haydn: String Quartet Op 77 No 1 in G major
Beethoven: String Quartet Op 74 'Harp'
This sparkling young string quartet use gut strings and period
instruments, giving an insight into the type of performances
Beethoven would have heard of these two masterpieces. Their sell
out performance at the 2018 Lammermuir Festival was a smash.
“Impeccable - a group to watch” York News
TUE 2 APR (12 NOON) 1PM / VENUE 2

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AFTERNOON CLASSICAL CONCERT
Treat yourself with a delightful concert (3pm-4pm) in the relaxed
setting of Venue 2, followed by High Tea in The Bistro.
High Tea & concert £28 (£26). Concert only £15 (£13). High Tea
bookings close the day before.

MAXIMILIANO MARTIN, CLARINET with
GILLIAN SAMUEL, VIOLIN
MARCUS BARCHAM-STEVENS, VIOLIN
JANE ATKINS, VIOLA
DONALD GILLAN, CELLO
Mozart: Clarinet Quintet
Brahms: Clarinet Quintet
The Mozart Clarinet Quintet is often chosen on Desert Island Discs
for its haunting beauty and the Brahms Clarinet Quintet is one of the
best loved of all pieces of chamber music. Here they are performed
by the brilliant principal clarinet of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra
with a group of distinguished soloists.
SAT 23 FEB 3PM / £15 (£13) / VENUE 2

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MUSIC

THE COUNTERFEIT SIXTIES
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute
show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over
twenty five bands of that era. The show encompasses everything
from that period, from the clothes that were worn, to flashbacks
from television history. The fantastic music of The Beatles, The
Rolling Stones, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks and The
Monkees - to name but a few - all recreated in this stunning show.
Early evening menu served in The Bistro.
SAT 2 FEB 7.30PM/ £18 (£16) / VENUE 1
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LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY
Now seen by over 250,000 fans and direct from Ireland, Europe's No
1 Country music show returns for another fantastic night of toe
tapping Country classics. The 2019 tour showcases highly acclaimed
tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Tammy
Wynette and Kenny Rogers. There are five new tributes to icons Jim
Reeves, Charley Pride, Patsy Cline, Glen Campbell and Don Williams.
Four fantastic singers are backed by the superb Country Storm band

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and the authentic stage set will transport you all the way to Nashville
and back.
Early evening menu served in The Bistro.
SUN 3 FEB 7.30PM / £20 / VENUE 1

Entertainers Show Providers LTD
SWEET CAROLINE - A TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND
The good times never seemed so good. Introducing Sweet Caroline,
the ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond featuring Gary Ryan, as seen on
Stars in Their Eyes.
Taking it back to where it began, this musical journey celebrates 50
years of a legend.
From the producers of Fastlove and The Magic of Motown, celebrate
the music that has endured through six generations, as they bring
you all things Diamond with a sensational live show.
Enjoy all the hits such as, Forever In Blue Jeans, America, Love On The
Rocks and of course, the unforgettable Sweet Caroline.
This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original
artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
SAT 16 FEB 7.30PM / £24 (£22) / VENUE 1

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MRC presents
THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS - MOTOWN MISSION
This award winning spectacular is Europe’s biggest and best loved
production of the Blues Brothers and a high octane, adrenaline
pumping musical mash-up which has jump started the legacy of Jake
and Elwood for a new generation.
Back with a brand new mission, The Chicago Blues Brothers are
heading for Detroit to take on some of the biggest and most loved
Motown anthems, with hits from Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Sam
and Dave, James Brown, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Jackson 5
and the Supremes.
Backed by the multi award winning CBB Band and the incredible
Sweet Soul Sisters, a new stage set and state of the art full stage
projection – this is one show you can’t afford to miss.
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
FRI 1 MAR 7.30PM / £22.50, £10 UNDER 14 / VENUE 1

THE SEARCHERS: FAREWELL CONCERT TOUR
With classic hits such as, Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins;
Don’t Throw Your Love Away; Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In
The Room, The Searchers have contributed enormously to
establishing the UK as the world’s leading country in the music
industry.
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The Searchers have now decided to retire and this Farewell solo
Concert not only includes all their famous hits, but also many album
tracks and well-known favourites, as well as anecdotes and
reminiscences from their remarkable career.
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
SAT 2 MARCH 7.30PM / £23.50 / VENUE 1

Entertainers Show Providers LTD
FAST LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL
Direct from London's West End, this is the world’s favourite George
Michael tribute show.
Join us on a musical journey from the moving Jesus To A Child, to the
celebration of Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, to everyone’s
favourites I’m Your Man and Wake Me Up. Entertainers present a
respectful tribute to one of the greatest musicians of all time with a
stunning stage show that is taking the globe by storm. Relive the
passion, the flare and the unique sensitivity of George Michael with
Fastlove!
This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original
artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Early evening menu served in The Bistro.
THU 7 MAR 7.30PM / £24 (£22) / VENUE 1
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MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK, JOHN MCCUSKER AND JOHN DOYLE
Folk music’s Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker wrap
up their stint on BBC’s Transatlantic Sessions for another year and
bring their own blend of top class folk songs, tunes and charming
bonhomie, including work from their recently released album, The
Wishing Tree.
Described as the masters of flute, fiddle, song and guitar they have
shared stages and recording studios with everyone from Bob Dylan
and Mark Knopfler to Paul Weller, Joan Baez and Linda Thompson.
Mike, John and John bring you a night of beautifully crafted music, a
rare musical treat you will savour for a very long time.
"It takes a lifetime of playing to sound as effortless as these guys"
The Herald
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
SAT 9 MAR 7.30PM / £14 (£12) / THEATRE
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Chimes International
PRIDE OF IRELAND
A fabulous night of Irish music, fun and laughter, jam-packed with
the very best of Irish entertainment, starring Ireland’s most dynamic
and versatile performers.

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The stunning cast includes international recording star Dominic
Kirwan and the internationally renowned Brendan Shine. They are
joined by special guest, hit recording, TV and radio star Sandy Kelly
and Ireland’s new young singing star Barry Kirwan who add their
tremendous vocals to this superb show. The show is hosted by
Ireland’s tribute to Daniel O’Donnell Gary Gamble.
Celebrate St Patrick’s night in true Irish style!
Early evening menu served in The Bistro.
FRI 15 MAR 7.30PM / £25 / VENUE 1

HAMISH MCGREGOR PLAYS BALL, BARBER AND BILK
Edinburgh Clarinettist Hamish, gets together with Colin Steele
(trumpet), Dave Batchelor (trombone), Ed Kelly (bass), Campbell
Normand (piano) Eric Wales (guitar, banjo) and Alastair Morrow
(drums), for a special programme playing some of their best loved
tunes. Accessible, feel good, and impossible not to move to, it’s the
cool cat’s answer to pop and jazz for people who don't like jazz.
Including Midnight In Moscow, Samantha, King of the Swingers –
Whistling Rufus, Stranger On The Shore, and many more. By the
night's end you will have a song in your heart and a swing in your
step.
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
FRI 22 MAR 7.30PM / £15 (£13) / THEATRE
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BACK TO BACHARACH
This amazing show recreates very best of Burt Bacharach’s timeless
masterpieces, featuring some of the finest West End vocalists,
accompanied by the amazing Magic Moments Orchestra. All of
Bacharach’s greatest hits are performed, including: Alfie, What The
World Needs Now, The Look Of Love, Close To You, I Say A Little
Prayer, What's New Pussycat, Do You Know The Way To San Jose,
Walk On By and many more.
“A fabulous night, from a richly talented company”
behindthearras.com
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
FRI 29 MAR 7.30PM / £23 (£21) / VENUE 1
SAVE & FRIENDS 10% ICONS

THE SPRINGSTEEN SESSIONS:
The Authentic Sound Of The Boss And The E Street Band
Formed in Glasgow in 2010, this exciting and talented group of
Scottish musicians bring driving and dynamic versions of the very
best of The Boss and The E Street Band – from Greetings from Asbury
Park right through to High Hopes.
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All the classics and anthems are performed with massive attention to
detail, ensuring that the authentic sound of the E Street Band is
delivered with the kind of intensity that is reminiscent of the band’s
early days at The Stone Pony in New Jersey over 40 years ago. You
will be thrilled by the drive and energy of The Springsteen Sessions,
and will go away uplifted by this gripping and energetic show.
Early evening menu served in The Bistro.
SAT 30 MAR 7.30PM / £18 (£16) / THEATRE
SAVE & FRIENDS 10% ICONS

BE BOP A LULA
The West End hit starring five giants of rock ‘n’ roll – Eddie Cochran,
Gene Vincent, Billy Fury, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison. Relive the
tours responsible for introducing rock ‘n’ roll to the UK, in the
company of incredible singers and a band tighter than a pair of your
tightest drainpipe trousers.
From Cochran’s legendary guitar riffs, Vincent’s menacingly moody
stage presence, Fury’s smouldering looks and soaring vocals,
Orbison’s perfect, lilting tones and Holly’s good time rock ‘n’ roll, Be
Bop a Lula is a real doozer of a stage show.
“Performed with the love, care and respect that great Rock And Roll
deserves” BritishTheatre.com
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
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FRI 5 APR 7.30PM / £23 (£21) / VENUE 1

HE WRITES THE SONGS – THE MANILOW SONGBOOK
Prepare yourselves for hit after hit in this blockbuster show paying
tribute to the one and only Barry Manilow. Vancouver born Bryant
Olender leads a stellar cast and first class band taking you on a
musical journey through the life of this megastar. Bryant hit the big
time by working as MD and accompanist for the legend, Michael
Bublé and regularly performs and composes.
Full of hits like Mandy, Could It Me Magic, Even Now, Copacabana, I
Can’t Smile Without You, Weekend in New England, Bermuda
Triangle, New York City Rhythm and many more. This amazing feel
good show is a must for any Manilow or live music fan.
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
SAT 13 APR 7.30PM / £24 (£22) / VENUE 1

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY
50th Anniversary Tour
Direct from its success at London’s Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury
Avenue, a sold out worldwide tour and standing ovations at every
performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge
projection photos and original film footage, this 50th anniversary
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celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits
including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water,
Homeward Bound and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an
evening not to be missed!
"Authentic and exciting” The Stage
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
THU 18 APR 7.30PM / £24 (£22) / VENUE 1

THE REVOLVERS
Formed in the summer of 2006, The Revolvers consist of four young
guys with an unrivalled, burning passion for the greatest music of all
time. We are of course referring to the 60s.
The Revolvers have played over 1,500 concerts, worldwide, and
continue to wow audiences with not only their incredible musical
talents, but also their unmatched authenticity.
Using meticulously sourced costumes and vintage musical
instruments, the concert is all live with audio/visual. Hear all the big
hits of the 60s in one not to be missed show!
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
FRI 26 APR 7.30PM / £19.50 / VENUE 1

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COMEDY

MZA & CHiLL Productions
CRAIG HILL C’mon the Lads!
This show is soooooo not about fit-baws! Jockstrap yourself in for a
“balls-out” funny night of no-holds-barred comedy - It’s all gonna
kick off!
Hot on the heels of his latest sell-out tour, our favourite Kilted
Comedian shoots back to the The Brunton and scores with a night
full of fun! Book early!
“Flat-out hilarious...I’ve not heard a room laugh so long and
hard…There isn’t anyone better at working a crowd…the audience
was in absolute paroxysms of laughter… Genuinely funny.” Mirror 4
stars
Age guidance: 16 plus only.
Presented in association with Pride Saltire.
Early evening menu served in The Bistro.
FRI 1 FEB 2019 7.30PM / £18.50 (£16.50) / VENUE 1

MHT
The UK’s premier comedy drag show is back for its 6th year with a
brand new hilarious fabulous glamorous show for 2019! Whatever
your age, come along and join Mrs T and the “girls” from MHT this
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Spring for a truly magnificent night of dazzling costumes, side
splitting laughter and a cast of unique characters singing and dancing
all night long.
Starring the sensational Paul Carroll as Mrs T, Lee Sanderson as
Peggy Lee and featuring the Showcase International Dancers.
Early evening menu served in The Bistro.
FRI 22 FEB 7.30PM / £23 (£21) / THEATRE

Shaper Caper
THE UNWANTED
A unique comedy, cabaret-style dance show, featuring songs
specially written by Mark Franks of The Overtones.
For 15 years, Thomas has faced a constant, stifling stream of
rejection. Dates broken, relationships soured, but even worse -
dance pieces that never got made. From a huge show about the
apocalypse to exploring the nuances of cheddar cheese, for one
night only, Thomas will bring them to life. Maybe we’ll discover there
was a reason that they never got made.
With lots of audience dancing and karaoke participation, this is for
everyone age 16+ who has lost at some game and gets through life
laughing their way through it.
Recommended for ages 16 plus. Strong language.
Early evening menu served in The Bistro.
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THU 7 MAR 7.30PM / £12 (£10) £8.50 UNDER 18 / THEATRE
SAVE & FRIENDS 20%

EVENTS

Presented in association with East Lothian Library Service
ALICE ROBERTS
Anthropologist, author and broadcaster Professor Alice Roberts has
been delving into Britain’s past, and making archaeology
programmes, for nearly twenty years. Alice has featured and
presented Time Team, Coast, The Celts and Digging for Britain. She
has explored the history of our towns and cities in Britain’s
Most Historic Towns on Channel 4 - which will be back with a second
series in 2019. Alice has written eight popular science and
archaeology books, including The Celts and Tamed: Ten species that
changed our world.
In this exclusive tour, Alice shares insights, anecdotes and behind the
scenes stories, with footage from her programmes and excerpts from
her books. Each show will finish with 20 minutes Q&A.
Early evening menu served in The Bistro.
THU 21 FEB 7.30PM / £16 (£14) / VENUE 1
SAVE & FRIENDS 20% DISCOUNTS
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MOTORCYCLE RACING VIDEO EVENING
See East Lothian’s own rising star, Lewis Rollo, in action as he races in
Scotland and moves up to the BSB support classes during the 2016
and 2017 seasons plus an update from 2018. Also see Howard Selby
from North Berwick race during the 1986 season in a newly digitally
remastered video.
Videos are by award winning amateur video maker Keith Grierson.
THU 28 FEB 7PM / £12 / VENUE 2

PSYCHIC SALLY: 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
World renowned psychic, television and theatre star and the UK’s
favourite award winning medium, Sally Morgan is back and better
than ever with her phenomenal interactive 10 year anniversary
show. Sally is one of the UK’s most successful touring acts and has
been wowing audiences across the country for the past 10 years.
Sally’s jaw dropping show has attracted amazed reviews from
theatre goers and psychic fans. The messages from beyond come
thick and fast. Funny, entertaining, touching, sometimes heart
breaking, often controversial; The 10 year anniversary tour
showcases the phenomenal ability of the nation’s best loved
medium.
The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.
Pre theatre supper served in The Bistro.
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THU 14 MAR 7.30PM / £25 / VENUE 1

CHILDREN’S SHOWS

Presented in association with East Lothian Library Service
SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT DINOSAURS
Starring Ben Garrod
Join us for this hit stage show starring dinosaur aficionado Dr Ben
Garrod. Get ready to go on an exciting pre historic adventure as Ben
talks you through the deadliest predators that ever roamed the
planet. Yes, dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus Rex, Allosaurus and
Spinosaurus would have walked or swum right where you are now!
Pitting the knowledge of unwitting parents against their all-knowing
kids, Dr Ben presents an interactive, educational and highly
entertaining show using film footage from the BBC's Planet Dinosaur.
So come and test your knowledge against Dr Ben in this hit live
interactive show.
“I would highly recommend this show to anyone with a small person
that loves dinosaurs!” Families Online
Recommended for ages 5+
SAT 27 APR 7.30PM / £12, £8 CHILD, £38 FAMILY OF 4 / VENUE 1

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PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL
All tickets are available through The Brunton or from venue one hour
before the show, subject to availability.

Vision Mechanics
PAPER MEMORIES
Through aerial-dance, puppetry and music we share the bright and
colourful memories of Tali, a refugee girl arriving in Scotland. Her
family feels strange and other, with a desperate need to fit in and
forget. Tali, told not to remember, finds her memories crumpling
before her eyes, until her family realise that the only way to keep
them together, to be a family in this new place, is to remember.
45 MINS, AGES 7 +
SAT 20 APR 2PM / £8, £7 CHILD / THE BRUNTON, MUSSELBURGH

Eco Drama
THE WHIRLYBIRD
The whirlybird cannot fly like the rest of the birds. It is clumsy, loud
and does not like straight lines! Finding inspiration in nature and the
wonder of flight, this charming, ecologically driven ugly duckling tale,
told through storytelling, music and puppetry, set in a beautiful
birds’ nest made of willow, celebrates the differences that make us

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unique.
60 MINS, AGES 3 - 7 YRS
TUE 9 APR 11AM / £6, £5 CHILD / NORTH BERWICK COMMUNITY
CENTRE

Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
LOST BEAR
When Lost Bear travels to try to find his way home, his journey takes
him through lost worlds, the seaside, the jungle and a trip to the
Moon. Along the way, he meets other lost toys, Scary Shark,
Mischievous Monkey and the Revolving Robot, until he finds himself
facing the most unusual foe of all – Steggyasaurus!
40 MINS, AGES 3 - 6 YRS
WED 10 APR 2PM / £6, £5 CHILD / HADDINGTON TOWN HOUSE

Theatre Fideri Fidera
OSKAR’S AMAZING ADVENTURE
Fun loving puppy Oskar leaves the snowbound little house on top of
the Swiss mountain where he lives to try to find a friendly animal to
play with. But where are all the animals - and why does Oskar have
to wait until spring to play his favourite game again?
Using a rich mix of storytelling, physical theatre, clowning, puppetry,
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music and song to tell the tale of a puppy’s search for friendship in
the wilderness of the Alps.
50 MINS, AGES 2 - 8 YRS
FRI 12 APR 2PM / £6, £5 CHILD / THE BLEACHINGFIELD CENTRE,
DUNBAR

Modest Proposal
THE DRAGON & THE WHALES
Once upon a time, there was a dragon, who lived on an island in the
middle of a wide, blue ocean. When her island comes under threat
from pirates, she is forced to drop her precious jewelled egg into the
deeps of the sea, entrusting it to the care of her friends, the whales.
A tale for young audiences about growing up, celebrating your
differences and finding your place in the world, with imaginative
fantastical puppet creatures, projections, music and charming
storytelling.
45 MINS, AGES 3 - 7 YRS
THU 18 APR 2PM / £6, £5 CHILD / PRESTONPANS COMMUNITY
CENTRE

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Nudge Puppets
TRICKY – A FAIRY STORY
Puck is the youngest and cheekiest of the fairies. How will he react
when the Fairy Queen takes in a human baby? A story about tricks,
patience and love, about Puck, a baby fairy vying for attention and
learning to share.
After the show learn about puppetry in an interactive
demonstration, then create and play with your own puppet. Make
your own character that can walk, skip, run, jump and sit using your
fingers as legs!
90 MINS (15 MINS SHOW, 15 MINS DEMO & 60 MINS WORKSHOP),
AGES 4 - 9
SUN 14 APR 2PM – 4PM / £8, £7 CHILD / JOHN GRAY CENTRE,
HADDINGTON

COMMUNITY

Dance Discovery
DANCING THROUGH THE YEAR
Get ready to be taken on a journey through 365 days. Enjoy great
dance routines from different events throughout the year, starting
with Burns Nights through to New Year.
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Whether you like Hip hop or Ballet you will love this show. Young
performers from Edinburgh and East Lothian come together at Dance
Discovery to entertain you with different dance styles.
SAT 26 JAN 2PM & 6PM / £12 (£8) / THEATRE

The Brunton Players, Dramarama & Thursday Drama
AN EVENING OF THEATRE
An evening of Theatre performed by The Brunton’s adult community
drama groups.
The Brunton Players: The Legend of Half-Hingit Maggie
The true story of the infamous Musselburgh woman, who was
hanged in 1724 but survived her execution.
Dramarama: The Bucket List
A group of women celebrate the anniversary of their friendship by
having a parachute jump, with hilarious results.
Thursday Drama: Saturday Night (Cabin) Fever
All aboard the Fisherrow Star as the ship's crew set sail on another
adventure. The ship is carrying a VIP package, but is it in safe hands
and can all on board be trusted?
SAT 9 FEB 7PM / £9, £7 CHILD, £30 FAMILY OF 4 / THEATRE

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Our Lady Of Loretto Youth Players
BACK TO THE 80S
Loretto Youth Players 30th Anniversary production is a musical that
will delight and amuse audiences of any age. With high energy
dance routines, the obligatory 80s party scene, copious amounts of
blue eyeshadow, twenty cans of hairspray, as well as some of the
most popular songs ever written, including Kid’s In America, Girl’s
Just Wanna Have Fun, Walking On Sunshine, Footloose and I’m
Gonna Be (500 Miles).
THU 14 & FRI 15 FEB 7.30PM, SAT 16 FEB 1.30PM & 7.30PM / £10
(£9), £32 FAMILY OF 4, GROUP DISCOUNT MATINEE ONLY

Charades Theatre
TREASURE ISLAND
Loretto Primary school join Charades Theatre for this Youth Music
Initiative funded event.
This lively musical production of Treasure Island with mayhem,
pirate adventure, and thrilling escapades celebrates East Lothian’s
special connect to Robert Louis Stevenson and is timely as 2019
marks the 125th anniversary of the author’s death.
Wed 27 Mar 6.30PM / FREE BUT TICKETED / THEATRE

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Ward School of Irish Dance Show
FISHERROW REEL
A traditional evening of Scottish Music and Irish Dance. Fisherrow
Reels tell the story of some of Musselburgh’s history, alongside great
Scottish music from a live band.
SAT 23 MAR 7.30PM / £12.50 / THEATRE

Simon Says Dance Juniors
REBELLION
Simon Says Dance proudly present a showcase from the talented
Junior students. Be entertained by their selection of upbeat and
exciting dances.
SAT 30 & SUN 31 MAR 1PM & 5PM

THE PRIMARY SCHOOL GLEE CHALLENGE 2019
The Primary School Glee Challenge is back for its second year in the
Lothians. The award-winning Challenge provides a fantastic night of
fun and entertainment for everyone, as local primary school Glee
Choirs sing and dance in the hope that they can make it all the way
to the National Final.
THU 4 APR 6.15PM / £9 (£5) / VENUE 1

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Freedom & Form
THE UGLY DUCKLING TAKES FLIGHT
Come along and see the talented North Berwick based dancers in
their bi-annual dance show. This Easter they take you through a tale
of self discovery, with The Ugly Duckling, who once realising who she
is, goes on an amazing around the world journey. No need for your
passport, just a ticket.
FRI 5 APR 6.30PM, SAT 6 APR 1.30PM & 6.30PM / £11 (£9) /
THEATRE

BOOK NOW

THE BENNY LYNCH STORY
A poignant and entertaining look at the life of Scotland’s first ever
boxing world champion. Strong language.
FRI 28 JUN 7.30PM / £20 (£18) / THEATRE

A VISION OF ELVIS
The smash hit show starring Rob Kingsley - the ultimate Elvis
experience.
SAT 11 MAY 2.30PM / £20 (£18), 7.30PM/£22.50 (£20.50)/ VENUE 1

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THE SUMMER OF LOVE
Classic songs from the summer that changed the world like California
Dreaming, San Francisco, Turn Turn Turn, Somebody To Love, Happy
Together, Brown Eyed Girl, All Along The Watch.
THU 30 MAY 7.30PM / £24 (£22) / VENUE 1

SYDNEY DEVINE
Scottish country legend hits the road for his farewell tour. Great old
country standards with slide guitars, bluesy beat, and yodelling
tones.
FRI 31 MAY 7.30PM £23 (£21) / VENUE 1

JOIN IN

ACTIVE ARTS
Why don’t you try your hand at something different?
Active Arts is a range of daytime creative workshops which are fun
and inspiring.

CAN DO CREATIVE £3.50 per week

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Longniddry Community Centre: Mon 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Loch Centre, Tranent: Wed 10am – 12noon

SEATED EXERCISE £2.50 per week
Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre: Tue 10.30am –
11.30am -

DRAMARAMA £4 per week
The Brunton, Rehearsal Room: Wed 10.30am – 12.30pm (ask at box
office for lift access)

EAST LOTHIAN YOUTH DANCE MOVE IT!
Classes for 3 – 21 year olds. For further information call East Lothian
Arts Service on 0131 6659900

EAST LOTHIAN YOUTH THEATRE
Classes for 3 – 18 years olds
£4 (£3.20 Access to Leisure) 5 – 7 class, £5 (£4) 8 – 12 class, £6
(£4.80) 12 plus classes
To book online go to www.eastlothian.gov.uk/youththeatre
For more information contact the Arts Service on 0131 665 9900 /
youththeatre@eastlothian.gov.uk
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BRUNTON PLAYERS
Community theatre group for ages 18 plus. All welcome. Run by an
experienced, professional tutor with the opportunity to perform on
stage at The Brunton.
Mondays 7pm – 9pm Ages 18+ £5 (£4 access to leisure)
To book a place call the box office on 0131 665 2240. For more
information contact artsservice@eastlothian.gov.uk .

HOW TO BOOK

In person
By phone: 0131 665 2240
Online at www.thebrunton.co.uk
Payment can be made by cash, Visa Debit, Visa, Mastercard,
cheque (payable to East Lothian Council) and National Theatre
Tokens.

Booking fees:
Counter / telephone / online via The Brunton: £1 per transaction
Online via See Tickets: A per ticket booking fee of 10%.

Opening times:
Counter: Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm (7.30pm performance nights).
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Telephone: Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm (6.45pm performance nights).

Ticket Agents: North Berwick, Dunbar and Haddington Libraries.

Concessions prices apply to: Senior citizens, full time students,
registered unemployed, under 18s, Young Scot, Access To Leisure,
patrons with disabilities and companion.
Proof of entitlement is required.

Baby tickets: £1 for under 18 months sat on carer’s lap. Everyone
attending a show must have a ticket for fire and safety regulations.

School groups: (available for selected productions)
Ticket price £6.50 per person (£6 for East Lothian schools) with 1
adult free per 10 pupils.

Group bookings: Extra tickets free for groups of 10 plus where SAVE
discount is shown. Ask Box Office for more information. Group
discounts are not available in conjunction with other discounts.

Please Note
   Reservations will be held for groups of 10+ only and must be
     paid for 4 weeks prior to the performance.
   Tickets are not refundable.
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 Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break in the
        performance, which may be the interval.
   Priority is given to collections for half an hour before the start
        of a show.

HOW TO GET TO THE BRUNTON

The Brunton is easy to find on the road through Musselburgh.
Musselburgh is just off the bypass not far from Fort Kinnaird Retail
Park and Asda.

Buses
There is a regular bus service with a stop outside the door.
Lothian Buses: X15, 26, X26, 40, 44
East Lothian Buses: 113
East Coast Buses: X24, 124
Eve Coaches: 129

Train
Musselburgh station is about 15 minutes walk away or you can catch
the No.30 bus from the station to the High Street.

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ACCESS & FACILITIES
The Theatre and Venue 1 have steeply raked seating with a flat stage
and clear sight lines. Our Box Office staff are on hand to help you
choose the most suitable seats for you.

Parking
   Free and convenient parking behind the building
   Disabled spaces at front and rear of building

Access
   Ramped access into theatre foyer.
   Lift access to Venue 1 & 2
   3 wheelchair spaces plus 3 escort seats with lift access in the
     Theatre, 4 wheelchair spaces plus 4 escort seats in Venue 1. No
     fixed seating in Venue 2.
   Theatre: Several rows accessed via lift with no, or minimal
     stairs to encounter on east access side.

Hard of Hearing
   Induction Loop
   Infra red system for use with or without a hearing aid
   Signed performances

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Visually Impaired
   Guide Dogs welcome
   Audio described performances
   Touch tours

BARS AND BISTRO

The Bistro at The Brunton
Open Mon – Sat 9am – 7.30pm (5pm if no evening show)
Reservations: 0131 653 5250 / bistro@bruntonhall.co.uk
Bars open 1 hour before performances. You are recommended to
pre order interval drinks.

THE FRIENDS OF THE BRUNTON
The role of the Friends is to promote interest in the arts, and in
particular to support The Brunton’s artistic programme.
The Friends have donated generously to The Brunton over the years
eg. seat sponsorship, bursaries for the Brunton Youth Theatre and
equipment. The Friends organise a programme of events which
reflects both the activities of the Theatre and also arts and the
community.

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Events start at 7.30pm and all are welcome to attend. £1 members,
£2 non members.
Annual membership £14, £12 concessions, £24 joint
Membership benefits include up to 20% off or 2 for 1 discounts, on
selected shows and advance information about events at The
Brunton. Applications forms are available at the Box Office.
Registered Scottish Charity No SC013036

SEAT SPONSORSHIP
Join the stars of Brunton Theatre by sponsoring a seat.
Benefits:
• Your message engraved on a plaque attached to your chosen seat
• A credit on our seat sponsors board
• Special invitations to Brunton Theatre co-productions
• Regular updates from The Brunton
For just £300 you can join star names such as Robbie Coltrane,
Siobhan Redmond, Brian Cox and Richard Wilson who have already
contributed to our fundraising campaign and you will be in great
company.
For more information and an application form please contact the
Marketing Department on 0131 653 5244 or email
info@thebrunton.co.uk.

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DATA PROTECTION POLICY

By opting in to The Brunton marketing list you agree to receive
updates from us about future events. We are committed to
upholding the Data Protection Act. If you would prefer not to receive
information from us or would like to change your address details
please contact our Box Office.

ABOUT THE BRUNTON
Brunton Theatre and the artistic programming for The Brunton is
managed by Brunton Theatre Trust. The Trust was established in
1994 and is a registered Scottish Charity SCO22422.
Registered address: Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh
EH21 6AA
Hire of Venue 1 and Venue 2 is managed by East Lothian Council Arts
Service. To make an enquiry about hiring one or both of the venues
for a private or corporate event, please contact Sales and Events on
0131 665 9900 / info@thebrunton.co.uk .

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