The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
EVENTS IN YOUR AREA
Aberfeldy
Royal College of Art Centenary Portfolio & New Acquisitions The Watermill, Mill Street, PH15 2BG, 01887 822896, until Tue July 4, daily 10am–5.30pm, free. A limited edition portfolio created to celebrate the founding of the Royal College of Art. www.aberfeldywatermill.com
Fearnan Art Club McLean Hall, Fearnan, PH15 2PF, 01887 830234, Mon June 19, 1--3pm, prices vary. A weekly art club where participants are encouraged to bring along any projects they are currently working on. Tutor Hilary Law hosts regular lessons to introduce new techniques and ideas to the group. www.facebook.com/ Fearnanartclub
Guided Trek and Picnic Errichel Farm, Crieff Road, PH15 2DL, Sun June 18, 11am–2pm, £35. Explore the countryside and visit sites of archaeological interest near Errichel Farm. You are accompanied by a guide and a pony, who carries a picnic lunch made by the team from Thyme at Errichel. Suitable for families. www.errichelcottages.co.uk
Midsummer Music Festival Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, PH15 2HY, 01887 830583, Wed June 21, 7pm, £16 (children £9). Midsummer magic featuring Scottish music around a log fire. www.crannog.co.uk
Anstruther
East Neuk Unearthed: The Treasures of Fife’s Hidden Past The Scottish Fisheries Museum, St Ayles, Harbourhead, KY10 3AB, 01333 310628, until Sun July 30, MonSat 10am–5.30pm; Sun 11am–5pm, £9 (£7; children free). An exhibition and events programme based on local archaeological finds from The Scottish Fisheries Museum, along with items requested from the National Museums of Scotland, the University of St Andrews and other collections in Fife. www.scotfishmuseum.org
Auchterarder
Morag Knight: Around the Garden Ruthven Gallery, 90 High Street, PH3 1AA, 01764 664233, until Sat July 22, Tue-Sat 10am–5pm, free. Paintings from the Japanese garden at Cowden, and other locations. www.theruthvengallery.co.uk
Brodies Tennis Invitational Gleneagles Equestrian Centre, PH3 1NZ, 0131 228 3777, Fri June 16, 12.30–6pm, £31.60– £39.50 (children £16– £20). Legends of the sport do battle for the Brodies International. The programme includes Tim Henman, Thomas Enqvist, Mats Wilanders, Colin Fleming and Xavier Malisse. www.brodiesinvitational.com
Birnam
Amadeus Quartet Birnam Arts & Conference Centre, Station Road, PH8 0DS, 01350 727674, Thu June 22, 8–10pm, £12 (under 26s £5–£10). The New York-based quartet perform works by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Brahms. www.amadeusquartet.com
Broughty Ferry
Charity Touch Rugby Game for Cash For Kids Dawson Park, Fairfield Road, DD5 1PL, Wed June 21, 6–9pm, free. Dundee Touch Rugby and TAY FM’s Cash for Kids charity host a marathon touch rugby game. The game is played for three hours and is open to anyone, whether you play for two minutes or two hours. www.dundeetouchrugby.com/marathon-match
Burntisland
Burntisland Annual Heritage Exhibition Burntisland Heritage Centre, 4 Kirkgate, KY3 9DB, 01592 872121, until Sat August 26, daily 11am–4pm, free. The theme of this year’s exhibition is ‘Burntisland’s Gifts and Treasures’. www.burntisland.net
Crail
Stephen & Pernille Quigg Crail Town Hall, Marketgate, KY10 3TQ, Thu June 22, 8–10.30pm, £7. Scottish folk singer and former MacCalman Stephen Quigg is joined by his wife, Pernille, on vocals and guitar. Presented by Crail Folk Club. www.stephenquigg.co.uk
Dundee
Danoraks Clarks on Lindsay Street, 80 North Lindsay Street, DD1 1PS, 01382 224925, Thu June 22, 7.30–10.30pm, £9.08. A tribute to Steely Dan. www.clarksonlindsaystreet.com
A Dark History Walking Tour City Centre, DD1 1UQ, 07446 625682, Thu June 22, 6.30–7.30pm, £10. Walking tour where participants can hear more about the darker times in Dundee’s history, with stories of riots, rebellions, murders, ghosts and witches. www.darkdundee.co.uk/ tours
Fire and Stone McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sun October 8, Mon-Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 12.30– 4.30pm, free. An exhibition exploring the archaeology of Monifieth Laws and the process behind creating contemporary responses to ancient metal and stone artefacts. www.mcmanus.co.uk
Liz McCarthy Exhibition Dundee Botanic Garden, Riverside Drive, DD2 1QH, 01382 381190, until Fri June 23, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 1–4pm, free. Paintings by Liz McCarthy. www.lizmccarthy.co.uk
The Full Tin Tin Buskers, 15 Ward Road, DD1 1ND, 01382 226451, Fri June 16, 7pm, £7. If you ever thought lawyers were too square to be hip, think again. A band of workers from one of Scotland’s largest law firms perform covers of everything from Stereophonics to ceilidh tunes. www.facebook.com/ buskers
Liz Dulley: Inspired in Japan University of Dundee Botanic Garden, Riverside Drive, DD2 1QH, 01382 381190, Fri June 16, 10am–4.30pm, free. Work using watercolour, wood, Japanese papers and twine, inspired by the artist’s travels in Japan. Delicate watercolour paintings display a tie and knot theme as a symbol of the bond between Dundee and Japan. www.lizdulley.co.uk
Music in the Mill Verdant Works, West Henderson’s Wynd, DD1 5BT, 01382 309060, Fri June 16, 1.20–1.50pm, £2. A special fortnightly summer programme of lunchtime concerts in the High Mill, covering a wide range of music genres. This session features folk duo Joanna Stark and Elisabeth Flett. www.verdantworks.com
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Menzieshill Community Centre and Library, Orleans Place, Menzieshill, DD2 4BH, 01382 432945, Fri June 16, 7pm, £5. Arturo Ui is a witty and savage parable of the rise of Hitler – recast by Brecht into a small-time Chicago gangster’s takeover of the city’s greengrocery trade. www.dundeerep.co.uk
Room Dundee Rep, Tay Square, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, Fri June 16, 7.30pm; Sat June 17, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £19– £21 (£10–£17). Emma Donoghue’s bestselling novel, Room, adapted by the author into a play with songs by Scottish songwriter Kathryn Joseph and Cora Bissett. www.dundeerep.co.uk
Whisky Galore The Little Theatre, 58 Victoria Road, DD1 2NU, 01382 434940, Fri June 16, 7.30– 9.30pm, £10. Travel back to the BBC Home Services recording studio in 1944, where Gertrude, Nigel and William along with sound effects man Fred are recording this comedy for Saturday Night Theatre. www.dundeeds.co.uk
Kim Edgar Roseangle Cafe Arts, Dundee West Church, 130 Perth Road, DD1 4JW, Sun June 18, 2–4.30pm, £10 (ages 8–17 £6; under 7s free). Acoustic pop, jazz and original compositions on piano, guitar and voice from Kim Edgar who has performed at Cambridge Folk Festival, on Later. . . with Jools Holland and at the opening of the Scottish Parliament’s fourth session. www.kimedgar.com
Dundee Summer Dancing St Andrew’s Parish Church, 2 King Street, DD1 2JB, Mon June 19, 7.30–10.30pm, £6. Traditional Scottish country dancing. www.rscds-dundee.org.uk
Callum Beattie Clarks on Lindsay Street, 80 North Lindsay Street, DD1 1PS, 01382 224925, Tue June 20, 8pm, £8.80. Young Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter. www.callumbeattie.co.uk
DCA Young Photo Club Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, Tue June 20, 6–8pm, £8. Skills-building workshop for young photographers with tutored sessions led by local photographers and time to show your work on a big screen. The session begins with a ‘how to’ introduction to let you try new techniques and familiarise yourself with the camera’s settings. www.dca.org.uk
Etching for Beginners Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, Tue June 20, 6–8.30pm, £95 (£75). A six-week course teaching you how to create prints using metal plates. No experience necessary. Please note this is not a drop-in session. www.dca.org.uk
Alan Alda Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, Balfour Street, DD1 4HB, 01382 223181, Wed June 21, 6–7pm, free. Actor, author and science buff Alan Alda discusses his passion for communication and his zeal for exploring new knowledge and technology with author and broadcaster, Dr Adam Rutherford. www.dundee.ac.uk
A Statistical Look at the Loch Ness Monster HM Frigate Unicorn, Victoria Dock, DD1 3BP, 01382 200900, Wed June 21, 7–8.30pm, £5. Dr Charles Paxton of the University of St Andrews explores the history of Loch Ness monster sightings. www.frigateunicorn.org
Dunfermline
Through the Lens: Early Photographs of China and Japan Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Moodie Street, KY12 7PL, 01383 724302, until Fri July 14, MonSat 10am–5pm; Sun 2–5pm, free. Photographs of China and Japan collected by the industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. www.carnegiebirthplace.com
Sleeping Beauty Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, until Sun June 18, Fri 7pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Sun 2.30pm, £12. Students from the main Dance Bank school in Dunfermline are joined by pupils from the Dalgety Bay and Kinross branches for a showcase of jazz, ballet, hip hop and tap. www.onfife.com
Insight Tour: The Abbey’s R ich Past Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, St Margaret Street, KY12 7PE, 0131 668 8774, Sat June 17, 11am, price included in admission. A guided tour of the abbey, resting place of some of Scotland’s greatest monarchs. www.historicenvironment.scot/events
Pokémon Swap Shop Waterstones, Unit LG17, Kingsgate Centre, KY12 7QU, Sat June 17, noon, free. Trade cards with other Pokémon fans. www.waterstones.com
Seussical The Musical Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384, Tue June 20, 7.30pm, £12.50. Students from the Advanced Musical Theatre Course perform this musical featuring popular Dr Seuss characters. www.alhambradunfermline.com
Kinross
DanBaird& Homemade Sin The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467, Sun June 18, 7pm, £32.70. Good time Southern rock from the ex-Georgia Satellites singer-guitarist and his latest band. www.green-hotel.com
Kirkcaldy
The Lions of Lisbon Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, KY1 1ET, 01592 583302, Sat June 17, 7.30pm, £17.50 (£16). An Auld and Willy Maley’s play about a group of Celtic supporters who head to Lisbon in 1967 for the European Cup. www.onfife.com
Leven
Prom Fest Promenade, Leven, KY8 4HZ, Sat June 17, noon–9pm, free. A one-day family music festival by the sea on Leven’s picturesque promenade. Live music is the main attraction, with Lost in Vancouver headlining, but there’s also a fun fair, craft stalls and a beer garden. www.fifedirect.org.uk
Lochgelly
Little Shop of Horrors Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, KY5 9RD, 01592 583303, Fri June 23, 7.30pm, £12 (children £9). Limelight Productions/ Limelight Youth Academy present Little Shop of Horrors, an affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies. www.onfife.com
Monifieth
Up Pompeii Monifieth Theatre, 72 High Street, DD5 4BJ, until Sat June 24, ThuSat 7.30pm, £7–£9. A comic romp through Pompeii, based on the original characters devised by Talbot Rothwell and Sid Colin for the Frankie Howerd BBC comedy. www.monifieththeatre.co.uk
Montrose
Honk Town Hall, Melville Gardens, DD10 8HG, 01674 672435, Fri June 16 & Sat June 17, 7.30pm, £8–£14. Musical version of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytale, The Ugly Duckling. www.visitangus.com
Newburgh
Newburgh Highland Games Robbie’s Park, Scotland Terrace, KY14 6AY, Sat June 17, 12.30pm, prices to be confirmed. Traditional Highland games with various track and field events, piping and highland dancing. They also hold cycle and boat races. www.newburghgames.co.uk
Perth
1745 Jacobite Commander’s Dinner Salutation Hotel, South Street, PH2 8PH, 01738 630066, Thu June 22, 7.30pm, £69. Be entertained by the Alba Hussar in Scotland’s oldest hotel as you dine in the same room where Bonnie Prince Charlie gathered his Military Commanders and Clan Chiefs. www.strathmorehotels.com
Open Mic Night Greyfriars Bar, 15 South Street, PH2 8PG, 01738 633036, Thu June 22, 8.30–11.30pm, free. Weekly open mic night. www.perth-bars.co.uk/greyfriars.php
Young Playwrights Showcase Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Thu June 22, 7pm, free. A diverse evening of theatre as the Young Playwrights showcase their talents in these short script-in-hand performances. The pieces are performed by professional actors. www.horsecross.co.uk
Horsecross Youth Arts Festival Various venues: Perth, PH1 5HZ, until Sun June 18, times & prices vary. A festival by children and young people, for children and young people featuring performances and showcases by Horsecross Arts Join In groups (including Perth Youth Theatre, Horsecross Glee, Perth Youth Dance Company and many more) and performances by professional theatre and dance companies. www.horsecross.co.uk
Kelpies at the Castle The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, PH1 5HR, 01738 638152, until Mon June 19, Fri-Sun 9.30am–4.30pm, free. The striking 10ft high scale models of The Kelpies, hand crafted by renowned sculptor Andy Scott, visit The Black Watch Castle and Museum. www.theblackwatch.co.uk
Cheeki Monkeys Baby and Children’s Market North Inch Community Campus, Gowan’s Terrace, PH1 5BF, 0845 634 1875, Sat June 17, 11am–1pm, £2 (children free). A pop-up baby and children’s market, full of preloved goods. www.cheekimonkeys.co.uk
The Heights Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Sat June 17, 7.30pm, £6 (£4). Perth Youth Theatre Seniors take on Lisa McGee’s The Heights. Directed by Gemma Pryde. www.horsecross.co.uk
Horsecross Glee and Perth Youth Dance Showcase Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Sat June 17, 2.30pm, £5.50 (£4.50). Join Horsecross Glee Juniors, Seniors, Streetcrew and Perth Youth Dance Company as they take to the stage to perform a variety of songs from across musical genres. www.horsecross.co.uk
Perth Guided Walk High Street, PH1 5PH, 01738 636511, Sun June 18, 2.30–4.30pm, £6 (children £2). Author and historian Dr Norman Watson hosts this guided tour of historic central Perth. Suitable for all ages and abilities. The tour departs from the River Tay viewing platform. www.perthtour.eventbrite.co.uk
Perth Youth Theatre: Juniors Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Sun June 18, 3pm, £3.50 (£2.50). The younger members of Perth Youth Theatre start the festival in style
with a programme of what they’ve been working on over the year. www.horsecross.co.uk
Southern Gried Voices Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Wed June 21, 7pm, £35 (£30). A chance to sing with professional musicians at Perth Concert Hall during this year’s Southern Fried Festival. Over six weeks, Horsecross Voices’ Debra Salem takes you through your paces to learn an American roots set. This is the first of seven rehearsals. www.horsecross.co.uk
Pitlochry
Absurd Person Singular Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port Na Craig, PH16 5DR, 01796 484626, until Thu October 12, times vary, £15–£32. Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious, wickedly observant comic masterpiece about ladder-climbing (social and otherwise) and power. www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
High Society Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port Na Craig, PH16 5DR, 01796 484626, until Fri October 13, times vary, £16–£36. Pitlochry Festival Theatre presents Cole Porter’s fabulous musical. Featuring the songs True Love, Let’s Misbehave and Did You Evah! www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
Mary Rose Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port Na Craig, PH16 5DR, 01796 484626, Until Wed October 11, times vary, £15–£32. JM Barrie’s time-travelling Edwardian ghost story. www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
St Andrews
Art Exhibition J&G Innes, 107 South Street, KY16 9QW, 01334 472174, until Sat June 24, daily 10am–5pm, free. An exhibition from St Andrews University Institute of Theology, Imagination and the Arts. www.jg-innes.co.uk
The Cunning Little Vixen Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Fri June 16 & Sat June 17, 7.30pm, £18 (£9–£14). A chamber orchestra of leading Scottish musicians is conducted by Michael Downes in Janácek’s humorous final opera about a forester who attempts to domesticate a young vixen. www.byretheatre.com
Gor the Love of Cousins Town Hall, 1 Queen’s Gardens, KY16 9TA, Fri June 16, 7.30pm, £10. One-act comedy play set in the confines of one room, following a family who have to pull together. Written by Jack Elliot and directed by Catherine Exposito. www.blazinghyena.com
Grow Your Own Gestival Craigtoun Country Park, KY16 8NX, Sat June 17, 11am–9pm, £11.25–£20. Demos, workshops and activities that celebrate producing one’s own food. www.growyourownproject.com
Leaf Printing Museum of the University of St Andrews, 7a The Scores, KY16 9AR, 01334 461660, Sat June 17, 3pm, free. A hands-on workshop that gives you the chance to print with leaves and test your knowledge of trees. For children 7–12 years. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/ musa
Scot Gree Tours Walking Tour The Scores Hotel, 76 The Scores, KY16 9BB, 07851039597, Sat June 17, 11am–12.30pm; Sun June 18, 12–1.30pm, free. A walking tour of St Andrews featuring tales of assassinations, royal romances, Alice in Wonderland and President Eisenhower. www.aberdeenfreetours.com
Out of the Box Museum of the University of St Andrews, 7a The Scores, KY16 9AR, 01334 461660, Sun June 18, 1–3pm, free. Pop into MUSA and try a new ‘Out of the Box’ challenge each month. This month Awesome Archers, design your own flashy silver archery medal. Don’t forget to come up with a motto. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/museum/events