The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
EVENTS IN YOUR AREA
Aberdour
The Artline: Open Doors Weekend
Aberdour Railway Station, Station Place, KY3 0SN, 01592 891900, Sat May 5, 10am–4pm, free.
Showcase of painting, craft, poetry, jewellery and local history.
www.theartline.co.uk
Aberfeldy
Lightness of Being III
The Watermill, Mill Street, PH15 2BG, 01887 822896, until Sat June 30. Daily 10am–5.30pm, free.
Exhibition that brings together classic mid-20th Century Danish and European lighting and ceramics, alongside contemporary Scandinavian furniture.
www.aberfeldywatermill.com
Spring Watch Safari
Highland Safaris, Safari Lodge, Dull, PH15 2JQ, 01887 820071, until Sat June 30. Daily 6.30–9am, £52.50 (£35–£40).
Discover what’s out and about in the bird and plant world. This amazing environment is home to unique alpine plants and animals.
www.highlandsafaris.net
Alloa
The Wolfe Tones
Alloa Town Hall, Marshill, FK10 1AB,
01259 216904, Sun May 6, 3–11pm, £27.54.
Folk veterans with a strong political slant to their lyrics.
www.clacksleisure.co.uk
Anstruther
Catch of the Day: Fish, Food and Sustainability Exhibition
The Scottish Fisheries Museum, St Ayles, Harbourhead, KY10 3AB, 01333 310628, until Sun June 24. Daily 10am, free.
A special exhibition curated by Museum and Galleries Studies students from the University of St Andrews, exploring the role of fish in the Scottish diet.
www.scotfishmuseum.org
Arbroath
Brick Wonders
Arbroath Abbey, DD11 1EG, 01241 878756, until Sun July 8. Daily 9.30am–5.30pm, free.
Architectural gems in Lego, created by Warren Elsmore.
www.historicenvironment.scot
Crail
The Poozies
Crail Town Hall, Marketgate, KY10 3TQ, 01333 450963, Thu May 10, 8pm, £10.
From the funky bass sounds of the electroharp along with accordion and fiddles, this allfemale quartet have a sound that’s all their own.
www.poozies.co.uk
Cupar
Castlehill Hill To Castlehill: Cupar, A Thousand Years Of History
Cupar Library, Duncan Institute, 35–35 Crossgate, KY15 5AS, 01334 412285, Thu May 10, 7pm, £3.
Andrea Macmillan talks about the history of Cupar, and changes to education in the town.
www.onfife.com
The Coal Porters
Letham Village Hall, The Row Letham, KY15 7RR, 07518 267291, Sat May 5, 7.30pm, £10–£12 in advance; £12–14 on the door.
Melodic bluegrass originals
from this outfit, fronted by Sid Griffin.
www.sidgriffin.com/thecoal-porters/
Nundee
Face to Face
The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sun May 20. Daily 10am–5pm, free.
From provosts to posers, consider what makes a successful portrait and how we can learn more about the sitter than what they look like.
www.mcmanus.co.uk
Patterns of Migration: Snapshots of Migrant Women’s Lives in Dundee
Verdant Works, West Henderson’s Wynd, DD1 5BT, 01382 309060, until Sun June 24. Sun 11am–6pm; Mon-Sat 10am–6pm, £11.25 (£8.75).
Debut solo exhibition from illustrator Laura Darling.
www.verdantworks.com
Neon Waltz
Beat Generator Live, 70 North Lindsay Street, DD1 1PS, 01382 229226, Thu May 10, 8pm, £7.50.
Indie rock from the Caithness-based band.
www.neonwaltz.com
Portraiture
McManus Collections Unit, Barrack Street, DD1 1PG, 01382 307200, until Mon December 31. Daily 10am–5pm, free.
Portraits examining the construction of identity.
www.mcmanus.co.uk
Revealing Characters
The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Mon December 31. Mon-Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 12.30– 4.30pm, free.
An exhibition that explores the dynamism and evolution of the art of portraiture. Digging beneath the surface to uncover the story behind each portrait, Revealing Characters unveils the relationships between artist and subject, as well as the impact of photography upon the form.
www.mcmanus.co.uk
Shonky: the Aesthetics of Awkwardness
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, until Sun May 27, Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 10am–6pm; Thu 10am–8pm, free.
An exhibition exploring the nature of visual awkwardness through the work of artists and architects. Guest-curated by John Walter.
www.dca.org.uk
Sketch for Dundee
The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sun August 5. Mon-Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 12.30– 4.30pm, free.
Artist Carl Lavia has made a huge aerial-view sketch of Dundee.
www.mcmanus.co.uk
All Shook Up The Musical
Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield Street, DD1
5JA, 01382 434940, until Sat May 5, 7.30pm, £13–£15.
New musical comedy centred around a number of songs made famous by Elvis Presley.
www.whitehalltheatre.com
George Michael Tribute Show
Chamber East, Panmure Street, DD1 1ED, 01382 815007, Fri May 4, 7.30–3pm, £16.75.
Brendan J Carr performs a tribute to George Michael.
www.chambereast.co.uk
Passing Places
Dundee Rep, Tay Square, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, until Sat May 5, times and prices vary.
Stephen Greenhorn’s play about two young men embarking on a journey of self-discovery.
www.dundeerep.co.uk
All Good Presents Theo Kottis
The Reading Rooms, Blackscroft, DD4 6AT, 01382 228496, Sat May 5, 10pm–3am, £7–£9.05.
The Edinburgh DJ plays alongside residents Callum and Addy.
www.readingroomsdundee.com
Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls & Boys Treasure Hunt
Waterstones, 35 Commercial Street, DD1 3DG, 0843 290 8287, Sat May 5, 10am–12pm, free.
Characters from Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls and Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different are hidden around the
store, and it’s up to you to find them! A free treasure hunt for young children.
www.waterstones.co.uk
Taster Session
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, Sat May 5, 2–5pm, £10.
A three-hour session that demonstrates the processes of etching, relief printing, screen printing and photography to help participants get a feel of how the courses operate and show the sort of results that can be achieved. Try some of the simpler stages and leave with a small portfolio of your own prints.
www.dca.org.uk
Dirty Harry
Clarks on Lindsay Street, 80 North Lindsay Street, DD1 1PS, 01382 224925, Sun May 6, 7–11.45pm, £11.07.
Tribute to new wave punks Blondie.
www.dirtyharryblondietribute.co.uk
Tir Na Nog
Clarks on Lindsay Street, 80 North Lindsay Street, DD1 1PS, 01382 224925, Mon May 7, 7pm, £13.20.
Alternative and progressive folk from the duo, also known as Leo O’Kelly and Sonny Condell.
www.tirnanog-progfolk. com
Art and Design Stories: Made in Dundee
The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside,
DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, Tue May 8, 6–7pm, free. Sneak peek of what this year’s University of Dundee Art, Design & Architecture Degree show has to offer.
www.dundeeartscafe.co. uk
Nunfermline
Kyle Falconer
PJ Molloys, 7 Canmore Street, KY12 7NU, 01383 729790, Thu May 10, 7–11pm, £16.75.
Acoustic set from The View frontman.
www.pjmolloys.co.uk
Illegal Eagles
Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384, Fri May 4, 7.30pm, £26.50.
Tribute band to the prolific Hotel California songsters.
www.illegaleagles.com
Kelty Musical Association: Jesus Christ Superstar
Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, until Sat May 5, 7.15pm, £14 (£12).
KMA presents ‘the greatest story ever told’, loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the last week of Jesus’ life.
www.onfife.com
Playlist For Life Tea Dance
The Glen Pavilion, Pittencrieff Park, KY12 8QH, 01383 739272, Sat May 5, 7.30pm, £20.
Dress dapper and come along to listen and dance the night away to classic tunes from That Swing Sensation in aid of the Playlist for Life.
www.playlistforlife.org. uk
Baba Yaga
Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, Sun May 6, 2.30pm, £6.
A hilarious musical retelling of an old Russian folktale for children aged 7 to 12 years and families.
www.onfife.com
Nunkeld
People’s Postcode Lottery Beaver Watch
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre, Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve, PH8 0HH, 01350 727337, Wed May 9, 7–9pm, £10 (£8; children £5).
Find out more about beavers at this event supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The evening includes a presentation by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, including video clips of beaver activity and exclusive evening access to the Crannog Hide with the chance to spot beavers.
www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Glenrothes
The Marley Experience
Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Sat May 5, 7.30pm, £20.
Tribute to the reggae sounds of Bob Marley.
www.onfife.com
Lorna Reid
Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Sun May 6, 7.30pm, £10.
Cool and classy local vocalist singing songs from the likes of Rogers & Hart to Gershwin and Cole Porter.
www.lornareid.com
Young Waters
Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Tue May 8, 7.30pm, £5.
Neo-folk quintet from Bristol.
www.onfife.com
Kinross
Tir Na Nog
The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467, Sat May 5, 8pm, £19.80.
Alternative and progressive folk from the duo, also known as Leo O’Kelly and Sonny Condell.
www.green-hotel.com
Albert Lee & His American Band
The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467, Wed May 9, 8pm, £32.70.
Rock’n’roll guitarist Albert Lee performs with his band.
www.albertlee.co.uk
Kirkcaldy
Nexus: Meetings at the Edge
Kirkcaldy Galleries, War Memorial Gardens, KY1 1YG, 01592 583206, until Sun June 10. Sat 9.30am–4pm; Sun 12–4pm; Mon 12–7pm; Tue, Thu 9.30am–7pm;
Wed, Fri 9.30am–5pm, free. This exhibition looks at some of the ways in which 21st Century artists and makers are changing preconceptions about their art forms.
www.onfife.com
Element Presents: Dave Seaman and Steve Parry
Society, 13 Charlotte Street, KY1 1RN, 01592 265246, Fri May 4, 10–5pm, £9.05.
Element presents electronic house legend Dave Seaman. Supporting Dave and Steve is Element resident DJ Ross Jackson.
www.facebook.com/societybar.kirkcaldy.1
Gary Lamont: Dropping the Soap
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, KY1 1ET, 01592 583302, Fri May 4, 7.30pm, £15.
After eight years on BBC’s River City, Gary’s left his role as hairdresser Robbie behind. But is he destined to be an international showgirl following in the footsteps of Kylie? Or will he be flogging yoghurt Martine McCutcheon style?
www.onfife.com
Jay Rayner: The Ten (Food) Commandments
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, KY1 1ET, 01404 384050, Wed May 9, 7.30pm,
£19.50. Restaurant critic and Masterchef judge Jay Rayner discusses his new book The Ten (Food) Commandments. He celebrates what and how we eat and explains all the foodie rules to live by. Expect a night with lots of laughs and a Q&A and book signing after the show.
www.jayrayner.co.uk
Lochgelly
Glitter and Grind Revue
Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, KY5 9RD, 01592 583303, Sat May 5, 7.30pm, £10.
A raucous burlesque and variety show harking back to the golden age of cabaret.
www.onfife.com
Perth
International Medieval Combat Federation World Championship
Scone Palace, Scone, PH2 6BD, 01738 552300, until Sun May 13. Thu-Sat 9am–8pm, £16.50–£66 (children £13.20–£52.80).
Historical fun with medieval battles, duelling, team fights and archery. Featuring 500 competitors and officials from over 31 countries.
www.medieval-combat.net
Scottish Rhododendron Festival 2018
Scone Palace, Scone, PH2 6BD, 01738 552300, until Thu May 31. Daily 10am, £7.50 (£6.50; children £5.50). Explore a display of colourful rhododendron which feature throughout 100 acres of the historic gardens at Scone Palace. A selection of rhododendrons are also for sale. Part of the Scottish Rhododendron Festival.
www.scone-palace.co.uk
Scottish Diaspora Tapestry
Stanley Mills, Stanley, PH1 4QE, 01738 828 268, until Thu June 28. Daily 9.30am–5.30pm, free.
The team behind the magnificent Battle of Prestonpans Tapestry present the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry. Created by volunteers in communities across the globe, the tapestry pays homage to the profound impact Scots have had on the many areas to which they have migrated. The exhibition will also feature a variety of mixed media artwork from a number of artists.
www.scottishdiasporatapestry.org
Vistas
The Green Room, 97 Canal Street, PH2 8HX, 01738 248121, Thu May 10, 7pm, £8.
Indie rock sounds from
Edinburgh. The band have supported Delamere, Hector Bizerk and Pleasure House.
www.vistasband.bandcamp.com
Animals
Perth Theatre, 185 High Street, PH1 5UW, 01738 621031, Sat May 5, 2pm, £7.50 (£5). Using real and imagined stories collected from six-year-olds, Greg Sinclair and Hannah Venet use animals to help children explore and express their own complicated emotions through a combination of live music, dance and film.
www.animalstheshow.com
Remembering Fred
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Fri May 4, 7.30pm, £25–£42.50.
Strictly Come Dancing’s Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara star in this all-singing, all-dancing tribute to Hollywood legend Fred Astaire. Remembering Fred features classic songs including Cheek To Cheek, Puttin’ On The Ritz and The Way You Look Tonight.
www.rememberingfred.co.uk
VAMOS!
Dewars Centre, Glover Street, PH2 0TH, 01738 506550, Fri May 4, 5pm, £37.76.
Rock, pop, soul, country and blues favourites
from the 1950s to the 1980s.
www.vamosevents.co.uk
The Celtic Sessions: Duncan Chisholm
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Sat May 5, 7.30pm, £18 (£15.50). A double bill of Celtic fiddlers. Featuring Duncan Chisholm performing works from his new album Sandwood alongside his support band The Gathering, as well as Irish fiddler Martin Hayes performing as a duo with Irish-American guitarist Dennis Cahill.
www.horsecross.co.uk
Perth Food and Drink Tour
City Centre, PH1 5TQ, 07791 008955, until Sat December 1. Sat 11am–3pm, £45.
A four-hour tour to visit a number of cafes, restaurants, bars and shops, sampling along the way. Meet some local producers and sample their delights at the Farmer’s Market. Aimed at anyone wanting to increase their knowledge about Perth’s local food and drink scene.
www.perthfoodtour.co.uk
Hebrides Ensemble
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Mon May 7, 1pm, £8.
Founded in 1991, the Hebrides Ensemble is one of Scotland’s most dynamic chamber groups, with a
team of world-class players and a strong commitment to new music. Featuring music by Debussy, Bernstein and others.
www.horsecross.co.uk
Pitlochry
Victoria at Blair Castle
Blair Castle & Gardens, Blair Atholl, PH18 5TL, 01796 481207, until Sun June 10. Daily 9.30am–4.30pm, £12 (included in castle & gardens ticket). An exhibition celebrating Queen Victoria’s love affair with Blair Castle and the Scottish Highlands. Includes costumes worn by Jenna Coleman in ITV’s Victoria, filmed at the castle in 2017.
www.blair-castle.co.uk
St Andrews
Baby MUSA Time
Museum of the University of St Andrews, 7a The Scores, KY16 9AR, 01334 461663, Fri May 4, 10.15–11.15am, free.
Monthly drop-in activity for pre-school children to discover some of the fantastic things found in museums through stories, songs, art and messy play. This drop-in activity is for babies, pre-school children and whoever looks after them.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/
The Bob Dylan Story
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Fri May 4, 7.30pm, £18.
A live concert celebration of the rock icon and Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan that evokes his glory days in the 1960s. Featuring a wide range of his classics, from protest anthems Blowing in the Wind and The Times They Are A-Changing, to timeless love songs such as Lay Lady Lay.
www.byretheatre.com
Scot Free Tours: Free Walking Tour
The Scores Hotel, 76 The Scores, KY16 9BB, 01334 472451, until Sun May 27. Fri & Sat 11am–12.30pm; Sun 12–1.30pm, free but donations welcome.
A one and a half hour walking tour of St Andrews. Be regaled with tales of executions, assassinations, royal romances, religious schisms and golf.
www.aberdeenfreetours.com
The Attic
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Sat May 5, 11.30am & 2.30pm, £5.
Grandma and Lucy sort through all the memories in the attic in this imaginative show for little ones. But what happens when the sleepy room comes to life? Presented by Starcatchers.
www.byretheatre.com
Fred Macaulay: 30 Years On
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Sat May 5, 8pm, £15 (£13).
The veteran comic celebrates three decades in the business.
www.byretheatre.com
Sounding Out astronomy
Museum of the University of St Andrews, 7a The Scores, KY16 9AR, 01334 461660, Sat May 5, 2.30–3.30pm, free.
Postgraduate Astronomy students from the University of St Andrews collaborate with composers from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to produce six new compositions performed by the St
Andrews New Music Ensemble.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa
Fife Food Festival
Younger Hall, North Street, KY16 9AJ, 01334 462226, Sun May 6, times and prices vary.
Fife’s natural larder is on show at this annual festival in the heart of St Andrews which invites all foodies to enjoy the best local produce. There’s also a luxury raffle, the chance to meet Scottish food entrepreneurs and activities for all.
www.fifefoodfest.wixsite.com/fifefoodfestival
Out of the Box
Museum of the University of St Andrews, 7a The Scores, KY16 9AR, 01334 461660, Sun April 29, 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. To promote MUSA’s eco-friendly goals, this month is dedicated to upcycling. Create a range of unique gifts, while learning about how we can do more for our environment.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/museum/events
Friends of the Byre Bring Back The Other Guys
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Mon May 7, 7.30pm, £10 (£9).
Premier all-male a cappella group who combine the classical with the contemporary.
www.byretheatre.com
Medieval Mayhem
Museum of the University of St Andrews, 7a The Scores, KY16 9AR, 01334 461660, Mon May 7, 11am–3pm, free.
Step back in time at this family fun day with the chance to build a catapult, design your own family heraldry and enjoy some medieval music.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa
Fisk
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Tue May 8, 8pm, £12 (£10).
Drama using puppetry, movement and design to tell the tale of a tiny fishing vessel in a stormy sea.
www.byretheatre.com