The Grocer’s Boy – A Slice Of His Life In 1950s Scotland

TALK CINEMA KIDS

Central Library, Dundee, Thur

Local author Robbie Murray talks about his book, which looks at his life as a ’50s grocer’s boy in Carnoustie.

From humble beginnings as a delivery boy for the famous William Low grocery firm to becoming the youngest manager in the company’s history at just 19, he relates his account of an eventful childhood in post-war Scotland, drawing on fond memories of his family, friends, and others who helped shape his early life.

Mission: Impossible – Fallout

Released on Wed

Tom Cruise is no longer the box office draw he once was, but the Mission: Impossible action blockbusters continue to do the business, and that’s why he’s back in this sixth instalment.

The best intentions often come back to haunt you as Ethan Hunt (Cruise), his IMF team and some familiar allies find themselves in a race against time after a mission goes wrong.

Cruise is joined by a strong supporting cast including Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Rebecca Ferguson and Alec Baldwin.

What The Ladybird Heard

His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, Tue-thur

What the Ladybird Heard tells the story of Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, who have a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow.

But they reckon without the tiniest, quietest creature of all – the ladybird has a plan!

Join the woolly sheep, hairy hog, fat red hen and dainty dog in this new stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure. With live music, puppetry and plenty of audience participation

Recommended for ages 3+.