The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
EVENTS IN YOUR AREA
Arbroath Lindsay Seers: Every Thought There Ever Was Arbroath Courthouse, 88-92 High Street, DD11 1HL, 01241 656124, Fri October 11–Sun October 13, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm, free. New work by artist Lindsay Seers which uses animation, robotics, film, illustration and sound to explore the schizophrenic brain and our understanding of hallucination and psychosis. www.hospitalfield.org. uk UK Pink Floyd Experience The Webster Memorial Theatre, 64 High Street, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800, Fri October 11, 7.30pm, £23.50.
A tribute show that spans Pink Floyd’s back catalogue from Dark Side of the Moon to The Division Bell. www.ukpinkfloydexperience.com The Jimmy Shand Story The Webster Memorial Theatre, 64 High Street, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800, Sun October 13, 3pm, £21.50. Brandon McPhee and his band celebrate the life and career of Scottish dance music legend Sir Jimmy Shand, with narration from Dave Anderson. www.webstertheatre.co. uk Crieff Plaidsong Strathearn Artspace, Comrie Street, PH7 4AX, 07889 145899, Thu October 17, 7.30– 10pm, £10.
Nicky Small and Syd House perform a unique mix of traditional stories and original songs around age-old themes, including the work of Jacobite and Robert Burns’ contemporary, Lady Nairn. www.strathearnartspace. co.uk Alan Carr: Work in Progress Strathearn Artspace, Comrie Street, PH7 4AX, 07889 145899, Fri October 11, 8pm, £19.80. Camp humour as the stand-up tries out new material. www.alancarr.net Dundee Alberta Whittle: How Flexible Can We Make the Mouth Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, until Sun November 24. MonWed, Fri-Sun 10am–6pm; Thu 10am–8pm, free. Barbadian-Scottish artist Alberta Whittle embarks on her first major solo exhibition which interrogates Western notions of history and society through an interdisciplinary practice that draws together film, sculpture, print, installation and performance. www.dca.org.uk Dundee Science Festival Various venues: Dundee, DD1 1UQ, until Sun October 20. Times and prices vary.
A range of exciting and stimulating events, talks, shows and hands-on exhibits demonstrating the wonderful world of science. Everything from fossils to forensics are covered, with fun for kids as well as stand-up comedy and social events for grown-ups. www.dundeesciencefestival.org Festival of the Future Various venues: Dundee, DD1 1UQ, Wed October 16–Thu October 17, until Sun October 20. Times and prices vary.
Festival bringing together the worlds of science and culture. The theme for 2019 is social justice and influencing change, and features performances by Liz Lochead, Johnny Ball, Phill Jupitus and
Ana Matronic. www.dundee.ac.uk/festival-future Frankly Sinatra Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield Street, DD1 5JA, 01382 434940, Thu October 17, 7.30pm, £25. David Alacey pays tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. www.whitehalltheatre. com Jasmina Cibic: The Pleasure of Expense – Preview and Performance Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, 13 Perth Road, DD1 4HT, 01382 345330, Thu October 17, 5.30pm, free.
A major solo exhibition of new film, textiles and performance, on the aesthetics and gestures underscoring contemporary politics and international relations by Jasmina Cibic. www.dundee.ac.uk Coat of Arms Craft HMS Unicorn, South Victoria Dock Road, Victoria Dock, DD1 3BP, 01382 200900, Tue October 15, 11am–12pm, children £3.50; one accompanying adult free.
Hands-on workshop where the little ones can try their hand at designing their own coat of arms. www.hmsunicorn.org.uk A–Z of Dundee Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, Fri October 11 and Sat October 12, Fri 5pm & 8pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £12 (£10).
An anarchic, fast-paced history of Dundee through A–Z. www.dundeerep.co.uk Should We Trust Science? Dundee Science Centre, Greenmarket, DD1 4QB, 01382 228800, Fri October 11, 12.30– 1.30pm, £4.30.
Find out why we should trust science at this discussion group led by Dr Suilin Lavelle of the University of Edinburgh. www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk Dundee Preloved Vintage Kilo Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee, Park Place, DD1 4HN, 01382 434940, Sat October 12, 10am–5pm, £1.50 entry (advance kilo £12.50; preloved bundle £14.75).
Shop through retro and pre-loved items of clothing at this curated shopping event. www.bonarhall.co.uk Stars & Skies Dundee Science Centre, Greenmarket, DD1 4QB, 01382 228800, Sat October 12 and Sun October 13, 10am–5pm, centre admission prices applies.
Find out more about the final frontier at these space-themed drop-in activities. www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk Biffy Clyro Caird Hall, City Square, DD1 3BB, 01382 434940, Mon October 14, 7pm, prices vary. The award-winning, chart-topping Kilmarnock rockers return with their unique brand of hard alternative rock and post-hardcore. As their fans say, ‘Mon the Biff!’ www.cairdhall.co.uk In the Evening There is Feeling: Reading Christina Sharpe Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, Mon October 14, 6–7.30pm, free. Informal reading group which delves into feminist and/or queer texts about art and literature. This session will explore Christina Sharpe’s newly-commissioned text which responds to Alberta Whittle’s exhibition, as well as her work In the Wake: On Blackness and Being. www.dca.org.uk Wood Engraving Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, Tue October 15, 6–8.30pm, £95 (£75).
Beth Robertson shares engraving techniques, and participants can cut into box, lemon or cherry wood to create a detailed print. This is a four-week course taking place Tuesday evenings starting October 15. www.dca.org.uk Rockin Rockets
Dundee Science Centre, Greenmarket, DD1 4QB, 01382 228800, Wed October 16, 6–7pm, free.
Discover the concepts behind rocket flight at this workshop, wherein participants can bring their own 2L plastic bottle and learn how to launch their own recycled rocket at home. www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk Screen Printing (Beginners) Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, Wed October 16, 6–8.30pm, £75 (£55).
Channel your inner Warhol and learn how to explore the creative possibilities of this colourful, graphic and immediate approach to making repeat prints. This is a three-week course that takes place Wednesday evenings starting October 16. www.dca.org.uk Slug Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, Wed October 16, 1pm & 3pm, £8.
Comic clowning adventure about a carefree slug who is munching his way through your life. Suitable for ages seven-plus. www.dundeerep.co.uk Dunfermline HM Band of the Royal Marines Scotland Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, Thu October 17, 7.30pm, £15 (£12). The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland perform a repertoire of everything from classical overtures and military marches to favourites from the West End. www.onfife.com Raid on the Forth: The First Air Raid of World War II Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries, Abbot Street, KY12 7NL, 01383 312603, Thu October 17, 5.30pm, £3. Writer and artist Colin Maxwell discusses the attempt by German bombers to sink HMS Hood in 1939, just six weeks into WWII. www.onfife.com Charlie Landsborough Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383
602302, Fri October 11, 7.30pm, £24. Septuagenarian country singer, who is as entertaining on stage as he is melodic, heads out on his farewell tour. www.charlielandsborough.com The Russian National Ballet: The Nutcracker Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384, Fri October 11, 7.30pm, £21. The Russian National Ballet stage the classic festive ballet. www.alhambradunfermline.com Andrew Gordon Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, Sat October 12, 7.30pm, £10 (£7). Scottish singer performing renditions of traditional songs. www.onfife.com A Country Night in Nashville Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384, Sat October 12, 7.30pm, £25. Celebration of country music featuring hits by the Dixie Chicks, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and more. www.alhambradunfermline.com The Rubettes Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, Sat October 12, 7.30pm, £23.50. Celebration of the Rubettes’ 45th anniversary, featuring their original lead vocalist Alan Williams. www.onfife.com Fergus McCreadie Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, Sun October 13, 7.30pm, £11.
Fergus McCreadie and his trio perform an exciting blend of jazz and Scottish traditional music. www.onfife.com Janey Godley Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, Wed October 16, 8pm, £15.
The Queen of Scottish Comedy heads out on tour with new jokes, and impressions of Nicola Sturgeon and ‘Big Tereeza’. www.onfife.com Falkland Tim McMillan and Rachel Snow Falkland Centre for Stewardship, The Stables, Falkland Estate, KY15 7AF, 01337 858838, Thu October 17, 7–10pm, £12. Folk, jazz, indie and Celtic rock duo from Australia. www.centreforstewardship.org.uk Glenrothes Typically Tina Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Fri October 11, 7.30pm, £10. Karin Bello performs this tribute to Tina Turner. www.onfife.com Nathan Carter: Born for the Road Tour Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Sat October 12, 7.30pm, £28.50.
Irish country-pop crossover musician. www.onfife.com Captain Flinn & The Pirate Dinosaurs: The Magic Cutlass Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Tue October 15, 1.30pm & 4.30pm, £12 (£10).
Les Petits Theatre Company theatre show featuring Captain Flinn and another mighty adventure. www.onfife.com The Man Who Planted Trees Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Tue October 15, 11am & 2pm, £8 (£6). Adaptation of Jean Giono’s environmental classic about a shepherd who regenerates a barren wasteland, one planted acorn at a time. www.onfife.com Kinross Soft Machine The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467, Fri October 11, 9pm, £26.
Named after William Burrough’s book The Soft Machine, this group were forerunners in the prog rock and underground movements. www.green-hotel.com Kirkcaldy An Evening with Mary Paulson-Ellis Waterstones, 175 High Street, KY1 1JA, 0843 290 8429, Thu October 17, 7pm, free.
The author discusses her latest novel, The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing. www.waterstones.com JM Presents: Frazi.er Society, 13 Charlotte Street, KY1 1RN, 01592 265246, Fri October 11, 10–5pm, £8.
Club night featuring Glasgow techno DJ Frazi.er (also known as Fraser Stuart). www.facebook.com/societyclub.kirkcaldy One Man, Two Guvnors Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, KY1 1ET, 01592 583302, Fri October 11, 7.30pm, £10. KADS stages the comic play about a man who gets fired from his skiffle band, and ends up embroiled in the Brighton gangster scene. www.onfife.com The Tiger Who Came to Tea Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, KY1 1ET, 01592 583302, Fri October 11, 11am & 2pm, £12.50.
Stage adaptation of the beloved children’s short story. www.thetigerwhocametotealive.com Count Arthur Strong: Is There Anybody Out There? Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, KY1 1ET, 01592 583302, Sat October 12, 8pm, £20. Entertaining comedy show that wrestles the big questions in life. www.countarthurstrong. com Lochgelly Our Favourite Things Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, KY5 9RD, 01592 583303, Sat October 12, 7pm, £10 (£8).
Youth Music Theatre Scotland perform classic song and dance numbers from famous musicals. www.onfife.com Montrose Twelfth Day Links Hotel, Mid Links, DD10 8RL, 01674 830658, Thu October 17, 8–11pm, £9.
Scottish folk from Orcadian Catriona Price and Borders lass Esther Swift. www.twelfthdaymusic. com The Creepy Crawl House of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve, DD10 9LQ, Mon October 14–Wed October 16, 11am, children £4 (accompanying adult free).
A fun Halloween event series with spooky trails, puzzles and other activities. www.nts.org.uk Perth Jim Smith: Back to the Teuchter Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Thu October 17, 8pm, £17.60–£19.15 (£15.40).
The ‘comedy farmer’ presents more insights about rural life, dating in the countryside and Land Rover decorations in his third solo hour. www.horsecross.co.uk Live Lunches with Roddy Renfrew Twa Tams, 79–81 Scott Street, PH2 8JR, 01738 580948, Thu October 17, 12.30–3pm, free. Piano and ukulele covers of songs, from the Beatles to Bob Marley. www.thetwatamsperth. com BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Schumann Cello Concerto Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Fri October 11, 7.30pm, prices vary. Formed in 1935, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra is one of the UK’s leading orchestras, with an exceptionally wide repertoire and a special affinity for contemporary music. Tonight’s performance features cello soloist Johannes Moser perform in Johannes Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G Minor (orch. Schoenberg), Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto in A minor and Carl Maria von Weber’s Invitation to the Dance (orch. Hector Berlioz). www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/bbcsso A Murder is Announced Perth Theatre, Mill Street, PH1 5UW, 01738 621031, Fri October 11 and Sat October 12, Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, prices vary. Middle Ground Theatre Company stage this Miss Marple mystery about a murder that is pre-emptively advertised in the local newspaper. www.horsecross.co.uk Rip it Up: The 70s Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Sat October 12, 7.30pm, prices vary. Dance showcase set to a soundtrack from the 1970s by Strictly Come Dancing star Louis Smith MBE, joined by Rachel Stevens and Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton and backed by a live band. www.ripituptheshow. com Roberto Cassani / Chris Small Perth Theatre, Mill Street, PH1 5UW, 01738 621031, Sat October 12, 8pm, £12.
Double-bill of music from Scone resident Roberto Cassani, who launches his new album, Oh!... L’Amour!, and tunes from multi-instrumentalist Chris Small. www.horsecross.co.uk Gary Meikle: The iBrow Guy Salutation Hotel, South Street, PH2 8PH, 01738 630066, Sun October 13, 7.30pm, £16.50.
The comedian talks about eyebrow etiquette, logic and laws. www.garymeikle.com Alexander Gavrylyuk Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Sun October 13, 3pm, prices vary.
The pianist performs a varied repertoire of classics, which include works by Mozart, Liszt, SaintSaëns and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. www.horsecross.co.uk Keith James: The Songs of Leonard Cohen Perth Theatre, Mill Street, PH1 5UW, 01738 621031, Mon October 14, 7.30pm, £16. Singer-songwriter Keith James explores and pays homage to the works of the great Leonard Cohen. www.horsecross.co.uk Live Lunches with John Martin Twa Tams, 79–81 Scott Street, PH2 8JR, 01738 580948, Tue October 15, 12.30–3pm, free. Folk-roots fiddle player. www.thetwatamsperth. com Al Hughes Twa Tams, 79–81 Scott Street, PH2 8JR, 01738 580948, Wed October 16, 9–11.30pm, free. Blues and soul musician. www.thetwatamsperth. com Pitlochry The Enchanted Forest Enchanted Forest, Faskally Wood, PH16, 08712 887655, until Sun November 3. Times and prices vary.
A stunning sound and light show that transforms Faskally Wood using dazzling visuals and innovative design set against an original music score. www.enchantedforest. org.uk Pittenweem A Festival of Fruit Kellie Castle & Garden, KY10 2RF, 01333 720271, Fri October 11– Sun October 13, 11am–4.30pm, free. Celebrate the diversity of apples to be found growing on the grounds of Kellie Castle with a range of educational activities. www.nts.org.uk St Andrews St Andrews Voices Various venues: St Andrews, KY16 9EE, Thu October 17, until Sun October 20. Times and prices vary.
It’s all about the voice in this eclectic festival of music, drawing from opera, Lieder, folk, jazz, early music and contemporary genres. www.standrewsvoices. com
Thinking Aloud: The Handmaid’s Tale Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Thu October 17, 6pm, free. Academics in the fields of film studies, international relations, philosophy and Russian discuss the themes at play in Margaret Atwood’s seminal work of dystopian fiction. www.byretheatre.com Janice Galloway’s Clara Schumann Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Thu October 17, 7.30pm, £10 (£5).
Janice Galloway discusses acclaimed pianist Clara Schumann, the subject of her novel Clara, with performances from staff and students from St Andrews Music Centre, pianist Ancuta Nite, baritone Theodore Day and mezzo-soprano Katherine Gunya. www.byretheatre.com Orphée & Euridice Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Tue October 15 and Wed October 16, 7pm, £10 (£8).
The St Andrews Opera Society perform this new translation of Gluck’s 1774 opera by students of St Andrews University’s French department. www.byretheatre.com Clybourne Park Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Fri October 11, 7.30pm, £16 (£14).
New production of the American classic about racial tensions in an American neighbourhood. www.rapturetheatre.co. uk The Bob Dylan Story Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Sat October 12, 7.30pm, £23.
Tribute to the enduringly iconic folk-rock troubadour. www.byretheatre.com Monstersaurus Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Sun October 13, 1.30pm & 4pm, £12 (£10; family £40).
Children’s show about young inventor Monty who tries to figure out what to do with his crazy inventions after he’s created them. www.byretheatre.com Cambo Woodland Kids Camp Cambo House & Estate, Kingsbarns, KY16 8QD, 01333 450054, Mon October 14, 9am–5pm, half day £17.50 (full day £35).
Fun activities for children to get fit and learn about the great outdoors. www.cambogardens.org. uk Aisling O’Dea, Tom Hunter and Jeremy Thurlow Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Wed October 16, 1.10pm, £3.
Music for cello, vibraphone and laptop, featuring compositions by Jeremy Thurlow and Philip Glass. www.byretheatre.com Cambo Apple Gala Cambo House & Estate, Kingsbarns, KY16 8QD, 01333 450054, Wed October 16, 12–4pm, free with garden entry. Enjoy all things applerelated at this special gala day with apple pressing, printing, tours and more. www.cambogardens.org.uk Strathearn Crieff and Strathearn Drovers’ Tryst Walking Festival Various venues: Strathearn & Perthshire, PH7, 01764 650606, Fri October 11 and Sat October 12, times and prices vary. Annual celebration of the life, work and play of the people who made Crieff the cattle-droving crossroads of Scotland in the 1700s. The modern day Tryst is a week-long festival in October run by volunteers and built around a programme of guided walks and evening social events. www.droverstryst.com