The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
EVENTS IN YOUR AREA
Aberfeldy Kari de Koenigswarter and Malize McBride: Rockscapes
The Watermill, Mill Street, PH15 2BG, 01887 822896, until Sun May 14, daily 10am–5.30pm, free. Work by artists fascinated by the forms and textures of rock. www.aberfeldywatermill.com
Cookery School
Errichel, Errichel Farm, Crieff Road, PH15 2DL, Sun March 26, 9.30am–3.30pm, £95 including lunch. Small, informal classes suitable for all skill levels where you can learn basic cooking techniques and work with local produce. www.errichel.co.uk
Arbroath Declan Nerney
The Webster Theatre, 64 High Street, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800, Thu March 30, 7.30pm, £20. Irish country music singer, famous for hits Anna from Fermanagh and Christmas Hooley. www.declannerney.com/ index.php
An Evening of Fine Singing and Hot Gypsy Jazz
The Webster Theatre, 64 High Street, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800, Fri March 24, 7.30–10pm, £12. An evening of gypsy jazz with Rose Room and the Arbroath Male Voice Choir as they relive the sounds of pre-war Paris. www.webstertheatre. co.uk
Dunblane Pilates Festival Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Perth Road, FK15 0HG, 01786 822551, Sun March 26, 9am–5pm, £95. This pilates festival features five different classes taught by different instructors, refreshments and a pilates goody bag. www.pilatesfestivalscotland.com Rosenethe Singers Dunblane Cathedral, The Cross, FK15 0AQ, 01786 823388, Sun March 26, 7.30–10pm, £15 (£12). An amateur choir based in Dunblane, with singers from all over Stirling. Tonight they perform JS Bach’s St John Passion, conducted by Kevin Duggan and accompanied by Scottish Bach Players. The soloists are Ursula Bambuch (soprano), Cheryl Forbes (alto), Andrew Dickinson (Evangelist / tenor), Stewart Kempster (Jesus) and Simon Oberst (bass). www.rosenethesingers. co.uk Dundee
Edge
Verdant Works, West Henderson’s Wynd, DD1 5BT, 01382 309060, until Sun April 23, Mon-Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 11am–6pm, free. Work by a collective of artists aiming to promote excellence in contemporary textiles. The show is inspired by the history of the jute industry in Dundee. www.verdantworks.com
An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show
Dundee Rep, Tay Square, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, Thu March 30, 7.30pm, £19.50 (£10–£17.50). A song and dance show featuring a number of performers showcasing well-known tunes including Do You Love Me, Big Girls Don’t Cry and I’ve Had The Time Of My Life. www.aneveningofdirtydancing.com
The Life and Times of HM Frigate Unicorn
HM Frigate Unicorn, Victoria Dock, DD1 3BP, 01382 200900, Thu March 30, 1.15– 1.45pm, £5 (£4; children £2). Emeritus David Bradley holds a talk on the history of HM Frigate Unicorn. www.frigateunicorn.org
A Sense of Place: Twentieth Century Scottish Painting
McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sun October 1, Mon-Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 12.30– 4.30pm, free. A selection of Scottish painting, chiefly landscapes, drawn from Dundee’s art collection. www.mcmanus.co.uk
Travels to Present Day Antarctica
Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, DD1 4XA, 01382 309060, until Tue April 18, MonSat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–4.30pm, free. A new exhibition from photographer Roger Slade featuring images of Antarctica taken on over 20 different expeditions. www.rrsdiscovery.com
Twist and Shout
Gardyne Theatre, Gardyne Road, DD5 1NY, 01382 434940, Thu March 30, 7.30–10pm, £22. An exploration of 60s music featuring tunes from the Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, the Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandy Shaw and many more. www.gardynetheatre. org.uk
Two Night Stands
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, 13 Perth Road, DD1 4HT, 01382 345330, until Sat April 8, Mon-Fri 9.30am–5.30pm; Sat 10.30am–4.30pm, free. A series of works asking the question: who owns a space? Featured artists include Ross Sinclair, Natalie Wardle, OAPAO, Dundee Print Collective, Bruce McLean and Jade Montserrat. www.dundee.ac.uk/ djcad/exhibitions
Out of this World: The Solar System Show
Dundee Science Centre, Greenmarket, DD1 4QB, 01382 228800, until Sun Mar 26, 10am–5pm, £7.95 (£6.95; children £5.95; under 4s & members free). Fun, family show exploring planets, moons and everything space-related. www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk
The Roy Orbison Story
Gardyne Theatre, Gardyne Road, DD5 1NY, 01623 633133, Fri March 24, 7.30–10pm, £22. Roy Orbison tribute singer Barry Steele and his five-piece show band sing hits by the Big O. www.barrysteele.com
Yes, Prime Minister
The Little Theatre, 58 Victoria Road, DD1 2NU, 01382 434940, Fri March 24 & Sat March 25 7.30pm, £10. From the writers of the original television series Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister comes the equally sharply satirical stage version. Presented by Dundee Dramatic Society. dundeeds.co.uk
Introduction to Letterpress
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, Sat March 25, 10am–6pm, £35. An opportunity to learn the basics of letterpress printing using authentic period presses with type, wood-letter and illustration blocks. www.dca.org.uk
The Magic of the Beatles
Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield Street, DD1 5JA, 01382 434940, Sat March 25, 8pm, £23. A tribute to the magic of the Beatles. www.whitehalltheatre. com
Photography Forum
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, Sat March 25, 11am–1pm, free. A discussion group for amateur photographers. Compare notes on practising photography, get advice, show your work and look at others’ portfolios. www.dca.org.uk
Saturday Evening Lecture Series
Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, Old Hawkhill, Balfour Street, DD1 4HB, 01382 385108, Sat March 25, 6–7pm, free. This event celebrates three prestigious Dundee graduates who studied here during James Drever’s time as Principal and went on to shape and report on global events. James Drever was a massive advocate for political discourse, encouraging students to strike and make stands against funding cuts. www.dundee.ac.uk/sels
Spring Fair
HM Frigate Unicorn, Victoria Dock, DD1 3BP, 01382 200900, Sat March 25, noon– 4pm, free. A Disney themed craft fair. www.frigateunicorn.org
Super Storytime and Tiger Treasure Hunt!
Waterstones, 35 Commercial Street, DD1 3DG, 0843 290 8287, Sat March 25, 10am–noon, free. Take part in a tiger themed treasure hunt with famous tigers from stories. You can also listen to some of the books shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize including The Tiger in a Tutu and Super Stan. www.waterstones.co.uk
Pre Opera Talk: Idomeneo
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, Sat March 25, 3.45–4.45pm, £5. Andrew Roger, tutor of opera appreciation courses at the University of Dundee, hosts a discussion on Idomeneo before it is screened at the DCA. www.dca.org.uk
A Dark History Walking Tour
City Centre, DD1 1UQ, 07446 625682, Tue March 28, 6.30pm, £10. Walking tour, where participants can hear more about the darker times in Dundee’s history, with stories of riots, ghosts and witches. www.darkdundee.co.uk/ tours
Fish Printing
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, Sun March 26, 11am–6pm, £35. A one-day course in the bizarre Japanese art of fish printing. Will probably appeal most to anglers or chefs. Bring your own fish . . . www.dca.org.uk
Kevin Wilson
Caird Hall, City Square, DD1 3BB, 01382 434940, Mon March 27, 7.30pm, £32.45. Australia’s cult comedy king performs his toocrude-for-TV songs. www.kevinbloodywilson. com
Hundredth
Beat Generator Live, 70 North Lindsay Street, DD1 1PS, 01382 229226, Tue March 28, 8pm, £12. Melodic hardcore outfit. www.hundredthworldwide.com
Llyr Williams
Caird Hall, City Square, DD1 3BB, 01382 434940, Tue March 28, 7.30–9.30pm, £14 (£7; children £1). Llyr Williams is a Welsh pianist whose performances have been praised for their insight and virtuosity. www.llyrwilliams.com
Dead Centre Walking Tour
City Centre, DD1 1UQ, 07446 625682, Wed March 29, 6.30– 7.30pm, £10. Hear more about Dundee’s darker past, with stories of death and disease. www.darkdundee.co.uk
Dunfermline Sweet Charity
Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, until Sat April 1, Tue-Fri 7.15pm; Sat 2pm & 7.15pm, £14 (£12). Musical about an everhopeful taxi dancer in a New York dance hall. Presented by Rosyth and District Musical Society. www.onfife.com
Al Murray: Let’s Go Backwards Together
Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384, Fri March 24, 7.30pm, £30. A brand new show from everyone’s favourite bigoted landlord, Al Murray, star of Happy Hour. www.thepublandlord. com
The Dolls Abroad
Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384, Sat March 25, 7.30pm, £23. An energetic show about two Glasgow girls and their all expenses paid trip to Greece. www.robertckelly.co.uk
Forfar The Food Life Market and Moveable Feast Festival
Strathmore Hall, Forfar Mart, John Street, DD8 3EZ, Sun March 26, 10am–6pm, free. A festival celebrating the best of Angus’ produce with street food vendors, pop-up restaurants, a farm diversification zone and more. www.facebook.com/thefoodlifeangus
Glenrothes Craft Fair
Lomond Centre, Woodside Way, KY7 5RA, 01592 743539, Sat March 25, 10am–3pm, free. Various handmade crafts available to purchase from Fife Craft Association. www.fifecraftassociation.org
Foster & Allen
Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Sat March 25, 7.30pm, £21.50 (£19.50). Popular Irish folk duo whose career spans over 40 years and 30 albums. www.fosterandallen.com
Kinross Slade UK
The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467, Fri March 24, 8pm, £19.80. Tribute to the glam rock icons. www.green-hotel.com
Wildlife Writing Workshop
RSPB Loch Leven Nature Reserve, Loch Leven, KY13 9LX, 01577 862355, Sat March 25, 10am–2pm, £15 (members £10). A creative writing workshop inspired by wildlife and nature. www.rspb.org.uk/ reserves
Kirkcaldy The Divine Comedy Show
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, KY1 1ET, 01592 583302, Sat March 25, 7pm, £6. Original piece of theatre from writer and director Bee Parkinson. Funded by residents of Fife, Edinburgh and Glasgow as part of a community fundraising project, a percentage of the proceeds from the show will be donated to Penumbra Mental Health charity. www.onfife.com
Sing in the City
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, KY1 1ET, 01592 583302, Fri March 24, 8pm, £11. Kirkcaldy’s Sing in the City Choir started early in 2016 and this is their first show. The choir appear with Kirsty Baird (their MD) and the Sing in the City Band. Expect songs from across the decades and some audience participation. www.onfife.com
Lochgelly Aladdin and Princess Jasmine
Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, KY5 9RD, 01592 583303, Sat March 25, 2pm, £10 (children £8). Dance Connect perform the tale of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, chore- ographed as a ballet and showcasing the talent of young people aged three to adult. The second half of the show combines contemporary jazz, street, tap and Highland dancing. www.onfife.com
Perth Morrison: The Man, the Search, the Discovery
The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, PH1 5HR, 01738 638152, until Tue June 6, daily 10am–4pm, price included in admission. An exhibition exploring the unknown soldier known as Lance Corporal Morrison. www.theblackwatch. co.uk
Warren Elsmore: Brick City
Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488, until Sun May 7, daily (not Mon) 10am–5pm, £4 (£3; family £10). Architectural landmarks recreated by Warren Elsmore in Lego form. www.warrenelsmore. com
Glenalmond College Gala Performance
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Fri March 24, 7.30pm, £8 (£5; children free). Glenalmond College bring you one of the world’s best-loved West End rock musicals. www.horsecross.co.uk
Little Stars: Creative Play
North Inch Community Campus, Gowan’s Terrace, PH1 5BF, 01738 454400, Fri March 24, 4.15pm, £3. Workshops including drama, singing and dancing activities for under 5s. www.pkc.gov.uk/northinch
Marc Almond
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Sat March 25, 7.30pm, £37.50. The former Soft Cell singer revisits his long career. www.marcalmond.co.uk
Steven Osborne
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Sun March 26, 3pm, £11.50– £19.50 (£9.50). Solo recital by the celebrated pianist with works by Brahms and Beethoven. www.horsecross.co.uk
Andrew Tyson
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Mon March 27, 1pm, £7.50. Award-winning young pianist in recital, playing Ravel and Chopin. www.andrewtysonpiano.com
Bharatanatyam Dance
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Mon March 27, 6.30pm, £4 (children £2.50). Bharatanatyam dance is a blend of expressions (Bhava), melody (Raga) and rhythm (Thala). Learn basic footwork, rhythms and how to communicate using Indian hand gestures and facial expressions. Ages 6+. www.horsecross.co.uk
St andrews Douglas Dunn
Waterstones, 103 Market Street, KY16 9NX, 01334 477893, Thu March 30, 6.30pm, free. The author discusses his new collection of short stories, The Bagpiping People. www.waterstones.co.uk
Jane Eyre: An Autobiography
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Thu March 30, 7.30pm, £14 (£12). Charlotte Brontë’s gothic subversion of fairytale romance is adapted for the stage – under its full title – by writer/director Elton Townend Jones. Performer Rebecca Vaughan plays more roles than just Jane. www.byretheatre.com
Orcadians: Seven Impromptus
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, until Sat April 1, daily 10am–10pm, free. A series of paintings and drawings by artist Simon Manfield that illustrate the poem Orcadians: Seven Impromptus by George Mackay Brown. www.byretheatre.com
Rhythm and Line
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, until Sat April 1, daily 10am–10pm, free. Fife-based artist Hilke MacIntyre has produced a series of linocuts and paintings responding to the spirit of StAnza: Scotland’s Poetry Festival. www.byretheatre.com
Off the Hook
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Fri March 24, 7.30pm; Sat March 25, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £11–£13. The Guizards present a farce about mistaken identity and lost loot. www.byretheatre.com
Western Australia Wine Tasting
The Scores Hotel, 76 The Scores, KY16 9BB, 07984 893138, Fri March 24, 7.30– 9.30pm, £35. Try some of Western Australia’s finest wines with guidance from Rose Murray Brown. www.rosemurraybrown.com
Gregor Stewart
Waterstones, 103 Market Street, KY16 9NX, 01334 477893, Sat March 25, 2pm, free. Author Gregor Stewart discusses his new book, all about the drinking establishments in St Andrews. Hear the tales behind the names, learn about the town’s best ‘19th holes’ where golf legends of the past and present have enjoyed a drink and hear about the basement bar where Prince William and Kate Middleton famously courted. www.waterstones.co.uk
Young Archaeologists: Adventurous Victorians
Museum of the University of St Andrews, 7a The Scores, KY16 9AR, 01334 461660, Sat March 25, 2–3pm, free. Develop your archaeology skills and discover fascinating facts about people of the past. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/ musa
Classic Rock USA
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Sun March 26, 7.30pm, £19.50 (£17.50). Rock extravaganza featuring over 25 hits from Bryan Adams, Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen. www.worldonstage.net/ classic-rock-usa.html
Moonbeam on a Cat’s Ear
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Sun March 26, 1pm, £9 (children £7). A mixture of puppetry and physical theatre based on the book by Marie-Louise Gay. Part of Puppet Animation Festival. www.jabutitheatre.com
Out of the Box
Museum of the University of St Andrews, 7a The Scores, KY16 9AR, 01334 461660, Sun March 26, 1–3pm, free. Pop into MUSA and try a new Out of the Box challenge each month. These self-led activities for families are available every Sunday. This month celebrate the coming of spring and bring some colour to MUSA by helping to construct a large spring frieze inspired by Hanami, Japan’s cherry blossom festival. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/ museum/events
Blue Angels 10th Anniversary Gala
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Tue March 28, 7.30pm, £10 (£8). St Andrew’s University’s competitive dance team, The Blue Angels, perform and compete in competitions all around the UK. To celebrate their 10th anniversary they showcase a number of styles and routines with special guest performances from some alumni. www.byretheatre.com
Kaugh Out Koud Comedy Club
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Wed March 29, 8pm, £17.50 (£10). A night of laughs featuring Billy Kirkwood, Stephen Bailey, Paul Imrie and Damion Larkin (MC). www.byretheatre.com
PHASE 1
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Wed March 29, 3–5pm, Five higher psychology students from Madras College present two eightminute talks on research projects that they have devised, conducted and analysed. www.byretheatre.com
T011el Brinse Black Grouse Watch in Highland Perthshire
Braes of Foss, PH16 5NN, 01350 727284, Wed March 29, 7–8.30pm, £4. A guided walk to find Black Grouse with RSPB Scotland, the John Muir Trust and the Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust. www.forestry.gov.uk