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EVENT LISTINGS
AROUND TOWN Scotland, Global Solidarity And Mandela
Tower Foyer Gallery, Tower Building, University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN, 01382 384310, until Fri December 16, Mon-fri 9.30am-7pm; Sat 11am-4pm, free. This exhibition tells the story of Nelson Mandela’s relationship with Scotland and the role played by the Scottish people in the global struggle to end apartheid. The exhibition also documents Dundee’s contribution to the antiapartheid struggle and the campaign to secure Mandela’s release from prison. dundee.ac.uk/ museum
The Future Of Ageing
V&A Dundee, 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, DD1 4EZ, 01382 411611, until Sat January 21 2023, daily (except Tuesday) 10am5pm, free. One thing we all have in common is that we are ageing. By 2040, more than a quarter of the UK’S population will be over 60. Discover how design can support an ageing population to meet their needs, interests and aspirations. vam.ac.uk/ dundee
Bacchanal: Le We Be Free
Lamb Gallery, Tower Building, University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN, until Sat 4 February 2023, Mon-fri 9.30am-7pm; Sat 11am4pm, free. Exhibition looking at the historical roots of Caribbean carnivals, which were developed by enslaved people who introduced drums as a link to their African heritage. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a drum created by artist Ashanti Harris. dundee.ac.uk
Plastic: Remaking Our World
Exhibition Gallery, V&A Dundee, 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee,
DD1 4EZ, until Sunday 5 February 2023, daily (except Tuesday) 10am-5pm, £6£14 (members and kids free). Plastic has shaped our daily lives like no other material: from packaging to footwear, from household goods to furniture, from cars to architecture. This exhibition examines the history and the future of this controversial material. From its early origins when it was intended as a sustainable alternative to natural resources, to its meteoric rise in the 20th Century. vam.ac.uk/dundee
Kinross-shire Winter Festival
Various venues, Kinrossshire, until Saturday February 25 2023, various times and prices. Winter in Kinross-shire is bursting with music, family activities, local talent and community spirit. The Winter Festival brings together community groups, local businesses and the Kinross-shire Local Events Organisation to present something for all ages and taste. kleo.org.uk/ kinross-winter-festival
Casts And Copies
The Mcmanus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sat September 30 2023, Monsat 10am-5pm; Sun 12.304.30pm, free. Exhibition of casts, copies and fakes. Featured objects include a cast of the head of the Dundee murderer David Balfour and fake medieval pilgrim badges from Shadwell Dock. mcmanus. co.uk
Curious Minds: Professor Mark Harris – The Intersection Of Science & Theology
AK Bell Library, 2-4 York Place, Perth, PH2 8EP, 01738 444949.
Fri December 2, 7.30-9pm, £2-£5. Join Dr Professor Mark Harris for another talk in the Curious Minds series. Mark is both a highly experienced physicist and an ordained Anglican priest. He is interested in the complex ways that natural sciences and religious beliefs relate to each other. This will be a fascinating look at the intersection of two areas which many people think of as separate spaces. culturepk.org.uk
Grow How
Dobbies Dundee, Ethiebeaton Park , Monifieth, Dundee, DD5 4HB, 01382 530 333.
Sat December 3, 10.30am, free; Dobbies Dunfermline, Whimbrell Place, Fife Leisure Park, Dunfermline,
KY11 8EX, 01383 842757. Sat December 3, 10.30am, free; Dobbies Perth, Huntingtower Park, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 3JJ, 01738 638555.
Sat December 3, 10.30am, free. Learn from horticultural experts and finesse your gardening skills in these free instore demonstrations. These sessions will cover sustainability, growing your own, working with the seasons to maximise your outdoor space, and a chance to ask the expert’. dobbies. com/grow-how
Christmas Fayre
Crail Community Hall, St Andrews Road, Crail, KY10 3UH, 01333 451 206. Sat 3 & Sun 4 December, 11am-4pm, free but donations welcome. Festive fayre featuring a wide variety of Christmas stalls brought to you by local producers. Delicious cakes and other refreshments are available for takeaway or to enjoy in the Christmas café where kids’ activities will also take place. The Crail Choir will be singing on Saturday at midday and 2pm, while Christmas cake decorating for children will be happening on Sunday at the same times, with a Christmas concert also taking place. Pre-booking and fees required for some events. crailcommunityhall. co.uk
Lunchtime Lecture: Bringing Back The Wee Trees - Mountain Woodland Restoration In Scotland
St Andrews Bowling Club, 1 Pipeland Road, St Andrews, KY16 8JN, 01334 461200. Tue December 6, 12.301.30pm, free. Chair of the Mountain Woodland Action Group and conservation manager Sarah Watts will introduce Scotland’s mountain woodland habitats, discuss why they are under threat and outline the key benefits that restoration can provide to people and wildlife. standrewsbotanic.org
Kinross-shire Climate Café Talks
Loch Leven Community Campus, The Muirs, Kinross, KY13 8FQ, 01577 867205. Tue December 6, 7-8.30pm, free, drop-in event. Loch Leven Community Library has been partnering with Kinross-shire Climate Café in a series of talks highlighting important aspects of the climate crisis and seeking solutions at a community level. The last talk in the series is all about upcycling textiles and tells the story behind Remake, a community reuse charity
based at the Crieff Visitor Centre, who will be talking about their repair cafes and tool library. climate.cafe
Christmas Shopping Evening At Perth Museum And Art Gallery
Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488.
Thu December 8, 4-7.30pm, free, drop-in event. In the second of two special Christmas shopping evenings this year, visitors will be able to browse the unique gifts available in Perth Museum and Art Gallery’s shop and from some of Perthshire’s most creative artists and makers in a micro Christmas market. Featuring free mulled wine and mince pies, special discounts, surprise guests and entertainment. culturepk.org.uk
ART Nashashibi/skaer: Chimera
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Crawford Building, University of Dundee, 13 Perth Road, Dundee, DD1 4HT, 01382 345330, until Sat December 10, daily (not Sun) 12-5pm, free. An exhibition bringing together new and existing works by Nashashibi/skaer - the joint practice of Turner Prize nominated artists Rosalind Nashashibi and Lucy Skaer. dundee.ac.uk/events
Hidden Histories: Exploring Equality, Diversity And Inclusion In Dundee’s Art Collection
The Mcmanus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sat December 16 2023, Mon-sat 10am5pm; Sun 12.30-4.30pm,
free. Display revealing the work the Mcmanus have been doing to consider the 20th-century art collection from different standpoints, and to provide a more inclusive view that better reflects the diversity of the world we live in. mcmanus. co.uk
Brushstrokes
Kirkcaldy Galleries,
War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1YG, 01592 583206, until Mon January 9 2023, Mon-wed & Fri 10am-5pm. Thu 10am-7pm. Sat 10am-4pm. Sun 12pm-4pm free. Feast your eyes on some of the fantastic artworks Fife has to offer. There’s art by William Mctaggart, Elizabeth Blackadder, John Bellany and all four Scottish Colourists, as well as many other gems just waiting to be discovered. onfife.com
Are You Sitting Comfortably?
The Mcmanus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sat February 11 2023, Mon-sat 10am5pm. Sun 12.30-4.30pm, free. Works on paper are vulnerable to light; with natural light levels low at this time of year it’s an ideal opportunity to show works on paper, including prints, drawings and watercolours. This year’s winter works on paper display celebrates storytelling in art. mcmanus.co.uk
St Andrews Art Club Exhibition
The Club Rooms, 14c Argyle Street, St Andrews, KY16 9BP, until Sun 11 December, Sat-thu, 10am-4pm, free. St Andrews Art Club’s winter exhibition and sale features a range of original artwork to suit all tastes, including
work in oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media and pastels, alongside samplers, drawings and prints. Many are framed and ready to hang. whatsonfife. co.uk
Ceramics Class: Contemporary Cabbageware With Maria Howard
Dundee Ceramics Workshop, Studio 216, 2nd Floor, Wasps Meadow Mill, West Henderson’s Wynd, Dundee, DD1 5BY.
Wed December 7, 6-8pm, £50 (members and children £45). Inspired by the trend for plates and bowls in the shape of cabbage or lettuce leaves which began in the 18th Century, this workshop will show participants how to make contemporary versions of this beloved style. dundeeceramicsworkshop. com
BOOKS Susannah Constantine Of ‘Trinny & Susannah’
Topping & Company Booksellers, 7 Greyfriars Garden, St Andrews, KY16 9HG, 01334 585111.
Fri December 2, 8-9pm, £8-£20 (£5). Susannah Constantine - of Trinny and Susannah’s What Not To Wear fame - discusses her memoir Ready For Absolutely Nothing, which covers everything from lavatory dramas with Princess Margaret to her struggle with alcoholism. toppingbooks.co.uk
COMEDY Stand-up Comedy Featuring Susan Riddell & John Gavin
Number 57, 57-58 Dock Street, Dundee, DD1 3DU, 01382 200387. Fri December 2, 7-10.30pm,
£10. Comedy Dundee delivers another quality stand-up comedy night, this time featuring Susan Riddell (star of her own BBC Scotland miniseries Dregs), Northern Irish comic Paul Mcdaniel, rising star Kate Hammer, with the evening hosted by veteran of the scene and former Scottish Comedian of the Year, John Gavin. dundeecity.gov.uk
Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny 2.0
Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384. Fri December 2, 8pm, £29.50. Famed for his awardwinning stand-up and TV presenting roles, comedian Jimmy Carr has enjoyed a career spanning more than two decades. His brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. But, don’t worry, they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things. alhambradunfermline.com
FAMILY
Santa’s Grotto
Dobbies Dunfermline, Whimbrell Place, Fife Leisure Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8EX, 01383 842757, until Sat December 24. Fri 9.10am-5.30pm, Monwed 9.10am—5.30pm. Thu 9.10am-7.50pm, £11.99; Dobbies Dundee, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, Dundee, DD5 4HB, 01382 530 333, until Sat December 24. Wed & Thu 2-5.30pm; £11.99. Enter the snowy forest where an elf will guide you past the reindeer and rabbits as you head towards Santa’s toyshop. There you’ll meet Santa himself where you can tell him all about your adventures before receiving a special gift. events. dobbies.com
Santa’s Breakfast
Dobbies Dundee, Ethiebeaton Park , Monifieth, Dundee, DD5 4HB, 01382 530 333. Sat 3 & Sun 4 December, 8am, from £7.30 (children £13.99, including breakfast, activities and gift); Dobbies Dunfermline, Whimbrell Place, Fife Leisure Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8EX, 01383 842757. Sat 3 & Sun 4 December, from £7.30 (children £13.99, including breakfast, activities and gift); Dobbies Perth, Huntingtower Park, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 3JJ, 01738 638555. Sat December 3 8.30am. Sun December 4, 9am, from £7.30 (children £13.99, including breakfast, activities and gift). Festive event where you can enjoy breakfast for the whole family plus fun activities and a special visit from Santa with a gift for every child. This event is suited to families with children aged 3-10. Under 3s can take part in some activities with the support of an adult. events. dobbies.com
Babes & Bairns Christmas Market
Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queen’s Terrace, St Andrews, KY16 9QF, 07496 432061. Sat December 3, 10am-3pm, free / £8 for Santa’s grotto. Childfocussed Christmas market featuring facepainting, Santa’s grotto, games, crafts, and locally-made gifts and stocking stuffers. holyt.co.uk
Christmas Messy Church Broughty Ferry Presbyterian Church, 343 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, DD5 2DS, 07367 438940. Sat December 3, 2-3.30pm, free. Creative activities for children of all ages, as well as some songs, games, bible stories and snacks. Pre-booking is not necessary. broughtyferry presbyterianchurch.org
Dundee Santa Dash 2022 City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BG, 01382 527527.
Sun December 4, 9.30am, free-£17. A Christmasthemed charity fun run for the whole family in support of Dundee Bairns Fun and Food Programme. Santas will receive medals and certificates upon completing the route and spot prizes will be handed out on the day. dundeecity.gov.uk
MUSIC
Dundee Chamber Music Concert
The Old Steeple Church, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DG, 01382 434940.
Fri December 2, 7.30pm, £16 (£1-8). The Resol String Quartet emerged as a group from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. In this concert they will be performing music by Julian Broughton and Elgar alongside Scottish tunes. dundeechambermusic.org. uk
Tayside Opera Winter Concert
West Church, 132 Perth Road, Dundee, DD1 4JW. Fri December 2, 7.30pm, £5£12. Tayside Opera present their winter concert - a mix of popular classics, opera and some festive favourites. dundeecity.gov.uk
The Style Councillors
Beat Generator Live, 70 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, DD1 1PS, 01382 229226. Fri December 2, 8pm, £16.50-£22. Tribute act to Paul Weller’s pop soul outfit. beatgenerator.co.uk
Scottish Ensemble: Concerts By Candlelight St John’s Kirk, St John’s Place, Perth, PH1 5SZ, 01738 633192.
Sat December 3, 7.30pm, £17 (£8); Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BB, 01382 434940.
Wed December 7, 7.30pm, £16 (£8, children and carers free). Pioneering collective Scottish Ensemble return to some of Scotland’s most beautiful and atmospheric churches for their annual seasonal treat, Concerts By Candlelight. scottishensemble.co.uk
Rob Halligan In Concert Rattray Community Hall, Balmoral Road, Rattray, Blairgowrie, PH10 7AB. Sat December 3, 8-10pm, £10. Rob was once described by the BBC as like Bruce Springsteen having tea with Billy Bragg and has often been compared to Neil Diamond and Martyn Joseph. facebook.com/ Halliganmusic
Lindisfarne
The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, Kinross, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467. Sun December 4, 2pm, £37.40. Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to form
with a classic six-piece line up of long-time members, fronted by original foundermember Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar. lindisfarne.com
The 20th MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards
Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BB, 01382 434940. Sun December 4, 7pm-12am, £27 (£17). The 20th annual MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards showcases and celebrates Scottish traditional music at its very best. Known as the folk Oscars, it will feature performances from some of Scotland’s leading Scottish musicians and singers. dundeebox.co.uk
Blue Rose Code
PJ Molloys, 7 Canmore Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NU, 01383 729790.
Thu December 8, 7pm, £17.50. Celtic ballads from Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter Ross Wilson, described as John Martyn meets a young Van Morrison, shipwrecked with a crate of Chet Baker records. scotlandontour.com
Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Beethoven’s Eroica
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031.
Thu December 8, 7.309.30pm, £15.50-£31.50 (£6-£17, children free).
The autumn colours of Elgar’s Cello Concerto are often described as quintessentially British, but the great French cellist Bruno Delepelaire makes them entirely his own. Under the baton of Han-na Chang, the celebrated cellist-turnedconductor, this is sure to be a special performance. perththeatreandconcerthall. com
Climax Blues Band
The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, Kinross, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467. Thu December 8, 8pm, £30.80. This veteran outfit has been flying the flag for British blues since the 1960s. These skilled bluesmen are sure to delight with classics like Couldn’t Get It Right’ and I Love You’, as well as some recently recorded material. climaxbluesband.com
THEATRE Snow White
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, until Sat December 31. Fri & Thu 7pm. Sat 2pm & 7pm, £1726. Welcome to Fantasia, a panto-sphere like no other where Snow White and her pals have to come up with a plan to halt the Queen’s evil plans and save a certain handsome prince. Expect songs, excellent jokes (maybe some groans), and lots of fun and laughter. byretheatre.com
Cinderella
Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, until Sat December 31.
Fri & Tue-thu 7pm.
Sat 2pm & 7pm, £15. This Christmas, Dundee Rep Theatre brings you a new musical adaptation of one of the most magical stories ever told. The clock strikes midnight. Young farmer Ella has big dreams, but her stepbrother and stepsister are more interested in their Insta posts than helping her. Never one to give up hope, Liam shows up and Ella’s world gets a little wilder. Written and composed by Lynda Radley and Michael John Mccarthy, this is a musical festive fairytale for all the family. Suitable for ages 5+. dundeerep.co.uk
Jack And The Beanstalk Perth Theatre, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5UW, 01738 621031, until Sat December 31. Fri & Wed-thu 7pm; Sat & Sun 1pm & 5pm, £12.50£25.50 (£11.50-£19.50). Written and directed by Barrie Hunter, Jack and the Beanstalk offers its own spin on the tale. perth theatreandconcerthall.com
The Snow Queen: A Panto Monifieth Theatre, 72 High Street, Monifieth, DD5 4AG, 01382 480043, until Sun December 4. Fri 7.30pm. Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Sun 2.30pm, £7-£9. Hans Christian Andersen’s tale The Snow Queen has been adapted by Tina and Robert Burbidge into a traditional pantomime with jokes, songs and an occasional accident with a large pie! Suitable for all the family. monifieththeatre.co.uk
Maisie + Queer Stories
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY, 01382 413 007. Sat December 3, 1pm, £4.50-£7. Award-winning dance company Shaper/ Caper are behind Queer Stories, a new pop-up performance that explores the impact of Section 28 on the Scottish LGBTQ+ community through dance and spoken word. It is presented alongside the documentary Maisie from director Lee Cooper, a touching film about Britain’s oldest drag artiste, David Raven. dca.org.uk
Elf The Musical
Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302. Wed 7 December & Thu 8 December, 7.30pm, £16 (£14). Based on the hit Will Ferrell movie, this is the heart-warming story of human Buddy (raised by Santa’s elves at the North Pole) who travels to New York to find his real father, falls in love and brings Christmas happiness to everyone. onfife.com