The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
EVENT LISTINGS
AROUND TOWN The Yard Market Dundee
The Old Steeple Church, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DG, 07841887825.
Sat March 30, 11am-4pm, £2 (children free). Market featuring independent makers and creatives from across Scotland, alongside guest street food businesses and stalls from local community groups / charities. Dog and kidfriendly. theyardevents.co.uk
Easter Craft and Food Fair
Crail Community Hall, St Andrews Road, Crail, KY10 3UH, 07496 860831, until Sun March 31, Sat-sun, 11am-4pm, free. Two-day Easter-themed event for the whole family. Arts, craft and food stalls will be set up in the small and large halls, and the popular cafe will be open on both days. crailcommunityhall.co.uk
Unicorn
Perth Museum, St John’s Place, Perth, PH1 5SZ, 01738 621031, until Sun September 22. Sat 12-5pm, Sun-wed 10am-5pm. Thu 10am-7pm, £10 (£8; under 10s free). Be enchanted by Unicorn, the debut exhibition at Perth Museum, exploring the story of Scotland’s national animal. Learn the rich significance of this beloved mythical creature throughout history in four themed galleries, across art, science, social movements and popular culture. perthmuseum.co.uk
Scottish Wrestling Entertainment Training Sessions
SWE HQ (formerly The Circle), 4-6 Staffa Place, Dundee, DD2 3SX, 07724 789693. Sat March 30, 1pm, £TBC. If you want to become a professional wrestler but don’t know where to start, look no further. visitscotland.com
Blockbuster Pro Wrestling
Montrose Town Hall, Melville Gardens, Montrose, DD10 8HG. Sat March 30, 7pm, £5£10. Featuring some of Scotland’s top wrestling talent, Blockbuster brings you an exciting night of professional wrestling that the whole family can enjoy. visitangus.com
The Unicorn Experience
St John’s Kirk, St John’s Place, Perth, PH1 5SZ, 01738 633192. Sun March 31, 11am-4pm, free, drop-in event. In honour of Perth Museum’s exhibition, some “real” unicorns have been invited along to join the party. culturepk.org.uk
ART Awright Projects Presents: Awright Pals
Keiller Centre, 3 Chapel Street, Dundee, DD1 1DQ, until Sat March 30, Frisat, 12-5pm, free. Awright Projects is a not-for-profit, artist-led collective based in Edinburgh and Dundee and covering a diverse range of interests and media. The collective takes a DIY approach to exhibitions, projects and events, with a commitment to local communities and keeping art accessible. This group show consists of works from the collective’s nearest and dearest, showcasing a diverse range of artists and styles. thekeillercentre.com
PLAY Exhibition
Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, PH8 0DS, 01350 727674, until Sun April 21, Wed-sun, 10.30am-3.30pm, free. A collection of work from artist-illustrator Esther Kent, exploring expressions of play and imagination. Inspired by personal childhood memories and the way in which children so easily blend reality and imaginary wonder, this exhibition brings together mixed media drawings on paper, digital printmaking and 3D paper sculpture to give colourful, energetic glimpses of how it feels to be playful. birnamarts.com
Cyanotype and Argyrotype Darkroom
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, until Sun March 31, Sat-sun, 10.30am-5.30pm, £170 (£155). Join artist Kit Martin in this weekend course where you’ll explore two traditional photographic techniques, which have become a popular method of image creation with a new generation of artists. Using the latest UV light equipment and potentially Scottish sunlight, the deepest of blues can be achieved when making soft atmospheric cyanotype photographic images. And create atmospheric Van Dyke brown tinted prints using the early photographic process of argyrotype. dca.org.uk
Filming and Digital Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, from Sat March 30, 11am5pm, £190 (£175). This three-day experimental filmmaking and video editing course covers the basic skills of shooting and assembling digital footage using industry standard software. During the course you will learn basic camera operating skills and how to apply a range of video editing techniques to enhance your video projects and take your skills to the next level. Taught by artist Sarah Smart. dca.org.uk
Photography Forum
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444. Sat March 30, 11am1.30pm, free but booking essential. Discussion group for amateur photographers. Compare notes, get advice, show your work and look at others’ portfolios. dca.org.uk
Byre World: Energised Ukraine – Art in Precarious Times
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000.
Wed April 3, 6.30-8pm, free but booking essential. During this talk, hosted by Viktoriia Grivina, you are invited to look at the way Ukrainian artists have reflected on the country’s vast energy landscapes. What does it mean to make art when the infrastructure of the city you live in is crumbling, and when blackouts are changing daily routines and habits? And where does creative energy come from in precarious times? Featuring guest speaker Igor Chekachkov, a Ukrainian photographer. byretheatre.com
BOOKS An Evening with Author Doug Johnstone
St Mary’s Church, Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AJ, 01382 699973. Fri March 29, 7.309pm, £5-£22.98. Scottish writer Doug Johnstone, author of more than a dozen novels, will be discussing his work, including latest novel The Collapsing Wave, which is the sequel to The Space Between Us. Ticket includes a glass of wine or a soft drink, while you can save £1 by purchasing a copy of the book with your ticket. thebookhousebroughtyferry. co.uk
Justine Firnhaber-baker
Topping & Company Booksellers, 7 Greyfriars Garden, St Andrews, KY16 9HG, 01334 585111. Wed April 3, 7.30pm, £8-£30 (£5). University of St Andrews history professor Justine Firnhaber-baker will regale attendees with the history of a ground-breaking French dynasty, as featured in her new book House Of Lilies: The Dynasty That Made Medieval France.
It is a highly enjoyable account of an extraordinary sequence of events, set against one of the great eras in the history of Western Europe. toppingbooks.co.uk
Creative Writing: Get Inspired by Perth Museum
Perth Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488, from Thu April 4, 1.30-3.30pm, £10 (for both sessions). Award-winning writer Ross Mackay will lead the course which promises to ignite your imagination and help you craft some compelling poems or short stories. Open to all adults with an interest in creative writing, regardless of experience or level. Participants must commit to attending both dates. culturepk.org.uk
COMEDY Tanyalee Davis: Unstoppable Me
Markinch Town Hall, Betson Street, Markinch, KY7 6AA, 01592 611167. Sun March 31, 7.30-10pm, £23.99; Hillside Village Hall, Old School Way, Hillside, Montrose, DD10 9JG. Mon April 1, 7.30-10pm, £23.99. Tanyalee Davis, a 3ft 6in Canadian-american stand-up comedian, has enlightened and entertained audiences at comedy clubs, colleges and festivals throughout North America, the UK and more with her unique perspective and racy brand of comedy. breakneckcomedy.co.uk
Iain Stirling: Relevant
Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield Street, Dundee, DD1 5JA, 01382 434940. Thu April 4, 8pm, £25.20. Brand new comedy show from Bafta-winning comedian Iain Stirling, the unmistakable voice of Love Island and writer of ITV sitcom Buffering. whitehalltheatre.com
DANCE The Life and Times
Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, until Sat March 30, Fri-sat, 7.30pm, £25 (£14-£23). Innovative hybrid performance presented simultaneously to audiences in the theatre and at home. Performed on stage and filmed live in a single, continuous shot, audiences are taken on a cinematic and surreal dance journey set to a sumptuous soundtrack of baroque music. Conceived and directed by Scottish Dance Theatre’s artistic director Joan Cleville, the work oscillates between playfulness and abstraction to create a visual meditation on human fragility and our relationship with time. dundeerep.co.uk
FAMILY Easter Eggsplorer Trails
Various venues, Perth, St Andrews, Dollar and Aberdour, until Mon April 1, Fri-mon, included in admission prices. Join an Easter eggsploration through some of Scotland’s most iconic castles, abbeys, forts and palaces. Who has been stealing all the Easter eggs? Solve the challenge and a treat awaits. historicenvironment.scot
Dragon Egg Hunt
Brechin Castle, Haughmuir, Brechin, DD9 6SG, until Sun April 14, Fri-wed, entry slots available from 9am2pm, £7 (children £9; under 2s free). Brechin Castle’s fairy trail has been taken over by dragons as visitors are transported back to medieval times for a dragonsized egg hunt, with the chance to win an amazing prize. You can also head to a brave knight training camp, where the whole family can compete in an obstacle course and test your skills with King Arthur’s games. And a wide range of activities are available in the park for all ages, including crazy golf, foot golf, a sledge run, go-karts and more. brechincastlecentre.co.uk
Get Crafty with Jess From Ricketty Desk
Kirkcaldy Galleries, War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1YG, 01592 583206. Fri March 29, 10.30am, £2; Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121. Thu April 4, 10.30am, £2. Eco-conscious, origami adventure led by origami instructor Jess Leech. You’ll give new life to waste paper by folding amazing butterfly and bee bookmarks. Under-8s must be accompanied by an adult. onfife.com
Easter Eggspress
Caledonian Steam Railway, The Station, 2 Park Road, Brechin, DD9 7AF, 01356 622992, until Sun March 31, Sat-sun, various times, £10 (seniors £9; children £8; infants £4; babies free).
All aboard this Easter steam train departing from Brechin. Enjoy a fun family day out and a complimentary Easter treat. caledonianrailway.com
Easter Fun at Balhousie Castle
The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HR, 01738 638152. Sat March 30, 10am-2pm, children £10 (accompanying adults free).
An egg-citing day filled with Easter activities that take you on a magical journey through the Castle gardens, as little ones participate in The Great Easter Egg Hunt. Also featuring Easter cookie decorating, crafts, outdoor activities and games, plus food options from the bistro. theblackwatch.co.uk
Make Your Own Maori Musical Instrument
Perth Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488. Sat March 30, 10am-12pm, £7. Workshop on Maori culture and traditions in collaboration with Te Papa Tongarewa Museum, New Zealand. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to make an ukutangi, a Maori singing treasure, using airdrying clay. Suitable for all ages. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult. perthmuseum.co.uk
Craigtoun Easter Weekend
Craigtoun Country Park, St Andrews, KY16 8NX, until Sun March 31, Satsun, 10.30am-5pm, free entry (trail and crafts
£3.50). This year’s event includes a variety of craft stalls and a crafting table, an Easter bunny trail, family entertainment and food from Craigtoun Cafe. friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk
Make and Create Drop-in
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, until Sun April 14, Sat-thu, (excluding Mon) 11am-6pm, free. As part of DCA’S spring holiday popup, drop in and create your own artwork. There will be stencils, stamps, collage, activity sheets and lots of art materials and ideas to inspire you. Featuring something for all ages, with a special area for wee ones and the chance for older ones to create a cardboard city and print their own Dundee postcard. dca.org.uk
Mythical Beasts and Other Creatures
Perth Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488. Sat March 30, 1.30-3.30pm, free (donations welcome), drop-in event. An exciting craft afternoon exploring the theme of mythical beasts and other creatures. Featuring lots of crafts to get stuck into, such as monster sun catchers, unicorn bookmarks and dragon magnets. A great chance for families to learn and make together in a gallery setting. Suitable for all ages. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult. perthmuseum.co.uk
Heraldic Symbols
Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488. Sun March 31, 11am-4pm, free (donations
welcome), drop-in event. Meet the medieval Royal Herald, learn all about heraldic symbols in Scottish history and have a go at making a heraldic shield to take home. Suitable for all ages. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult. perthmuseum.co.uk
Amazing Animal Storytime!
Perth Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488. Mon April 1, 10.30-11am, free but booking essential, donations welcome. Special storytime event welcoming children into the exhibition space within Perth Art Gallery. As well as hearing a story in a gallery setting, children will be able to meet some of the animals. Suitable for ages 3-5. culturepk.org.uk
Hands-on History with the Picts
Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488. Mon April 1, 11am, £4.50. Find out about the people of northern and eastern Scotland, who were invaded by Romans and Vikings but still saw their culture expand. Learn why they are still important today and bust the myths surrounding them. Suitable for all ages. culturepk.org.uk
Shark in the Park
The Webster Memorial Theatre, 64 High Street, Arbroath, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800. Mon April 1, 1.30pm, £14.50. Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope – but wait, is that a shark in the park! From the creative team behind You Choose, see all three of Nick Sharratt’s Shark In The Park books played out live on stage in a fin-tastic family musical. angusalive. scot
Creepy Crawly Quest: Spring at Balhousie Castle
The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HR, 01738 638152. Thu April 4, 11am & 2pm, £5-£10. Venture into the lush gardens and discover the fascinating world of the critters that call it home. Then, unleash your creativity as you design your very own creepy crawly friends. Paint them on to stones, creating unique and colourful additions for your own gardens. theblackwatch.co.uk
Mythical Animal Creative Writing Workshop
Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488. Thu April 4, 11am-12pm, free but booking essential, donations welcome. Join children’s author Lindsay Littleson to craft your own mythical creature story in this creative writing workshop. Children will have the chance to collaborate with Lindsay on stories inspired by her novel, Guardians Of The Wild Unicorns. There will also be the opportunity to hear a reading from Lindsay’s story. Suitable for ages 8-plus. perthmuseum.co.uk
MUSIC Let’s Rock This Country with Shania and Friends
The Webster Memorial Theatre, 64 High Street, Arbroath, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800. Fri March 29, 7.30pm, £22.50-£25. High energy tribute to the queen of country pop, Shania Twain. Expect all her greatest hits alongside a celebration of some of the finest country stars of the era, including artists like Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, The Chicks, Leann Rimes, Lady A and more. angusalive.scot
R.E.M. by Stipe
The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, Kinross, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467. Fri March 29, 8pm, £27.50. Whether it’s playing major festivals or appearing on The One Show, performing for Michael Stipe himself, Stipe are one of the most respected R.E.M. tribute acts, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the band’s back catalogue. green-hotel.com
STAGED. Live! Presents Moonlight Zoo + Midnight Alleys + Mari Sutherland
Roots Music Venue, 51-53 Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1EQ, 01382 228260. Sat March 30, 7-10pm, £10.84. Since winning the Hard Rock Cafe Battle of the Bands in Times Square, New York, Moonlight Zoo have been playing shows in as many places as possible. They draw influence from their hometown heroes Big Country, mixing the band’s anthemic rock with their own brand of stadium pop. They are touring to celebrate the release of their new single Don’t Be Afraid. Supported by Midnight Alleys and Mari Sutherland. citizenticket. com
Clearwater Creedence Revival
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031. Sat March 30, 7.30pm, £33.50 (£31). Creedence Clearwater Revival’s classic hits are powerfully reprised by tribute act Clearwater Creedence Revival. Expect to hear Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Have You Ever Seen The Rain and more. perththeatreandconcerthall. com
The Mersey Beatles
The Webster Memorial Theatre, 64 High Street, Arbroath, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800. Sat March 30, 7.30pm, £26. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of A Hard Day’s Night, the iconic 1964 album and movie that capture The Beatles at their pop peak. angusalive.scot
Seven Drunken Nights
Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121. Sat March 30, 7.30pm, £27.50. Tribute to Irish musical giants The Dubliners, telling the story of a career spanning 50 years. A talented bring the music of this iconic group back to life. onfife.com
Forever Elvis: The Ultimate Tribute Experience
Brechin City Hall, 9 Swan Street, Brechin, DD9 6EE, 07783 464005. Sat March 30, 8pm, £15. A night of rock ’n’ roll nostalgia like no other. In this Elvis tribute show, the spirit of the King is alive and well. brechincityhall.org
Hit the Road: Adam and the Observers
Beat Generator Live, 70 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, DD1 1PS, 01382 229226. Sun March 31, 7pm, £3. Dundee band Adam and the Observers have been selected to take part in Scotland’s youth music touring project, Hit The Road. Their music offers a raw, relatable perspective on life. In what is set to be a fantastic night of new music, they will be supported by two other emerging Scottish bands. Low Tide will showcase their indierock sound, while Home for Joy will entertain with an alt-rock set. beatgenerator. co.uk
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Beat Generator Live, 70 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, DD1 1PS, 01382 229226. Tue April 2, 7pm, £22.50. Melodic indie-pop quartet from Leigh, who collaborated with Frank Turner, Shaun Ryder and Boy George on their most recent album Anxiety Replacement Therapy, which reached No 1 in the official UK albums chart. beatgenerator.co.uk
Kathryn Joseph
Perth Theatre, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5UW, 01738 621031. Wed April 3, 8-10.15pm, £21. Scottish singer-songwriter and pianist who won the Scottish Album of the Year Award in 2015 for Bones You Have Thrown Me And Blood I’ve Spilled. Kathryn is one of the Scottish music scene’s most unique voices. She recently released an EP featuring reworkings of acclaimed 2022 album, For You Who Are The Wronged. perththeatreandconcerthall. com
Bookends: Simon and Garfunkel Through the Years
Crail Community Hall, St Andrews Road, Crail, KY10 3UH, 01333 451 206. Thu April 4, 8pm, £20. Bookends perform the ultimate show for Simon and Garfunkel fans. BYOB. crailfolkclub.org.uk
THEATRE Casablanca: The Gin Joint Cut
Perth Theatre, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5UW, 01738 621031, until Sat March 30. Fri 7.30pm. Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £17.50-£21.50
(£15.50-£19.50). A lovingly disrespectful homage to one of the best films of all time. Casablanca has some of the most iconic scenes ever written – so why not play it again? Set in a tiny gin joint with three actors playing the parts, this fast-paced comedy will have you raising a Bogartstyle eyebrow and shedding a Bergman-like tear. perththeatreandconcerthall. com
Elephant
Perth Theatre, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5UW, 01738 621031. Fri March 29, 7.30pm, £6. Five women live with an elephant in the room. Elephant is a piece of verbatim theatre based on participants’ writings from the My Story, My Stage project. It brings together these stories in a play about life and survival. perththeatreandconcerthall. com