The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
● EVENTS IN YOUR AREA
Anstruther
Sea Change The Scottish Fisheries Museum, St Ayles, Harbourhead, KY10 3AB, 01333 310628, until Sun June 21. MonSat 10am–4.30pm; Sun 12–4.30pm, included in museum entry.
Exhibition on how climate change affects our waters, how we can safeguard its future and what the seas and the fishing industry might look like in 50 years. www.scotfishmuseum.org
Arbroath
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme: Snowdrops at Lawton House Lawton House, Inverkeilor, DD11 4RU, 01241 830217, Fri March 13–Sun March 15, 10am–4pm, £3 (children free).
A spring garden with extensive snowdrops, aconites and crocuses in a woodland setting. There is also a walled garden with fruit trees and vegetables. Proceeds go to Julia Thomson Memorial Trust and other Scotland’s Gardens Scheme beneficiaries. www.scotlandsgardens.org The Fureys The Webster Memorial Theatre, 64 High Street, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800, Sat March 14, 7.30pm, £22.50.
Irish folk legends perform
a night timeless of Irish classics music, for songs and stories. www.thefureys.com Michael English The Webster Memorial Theatre, 64 High Street, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800, Sun March 15, 7.30pm, £23.50.
Michael and his band perform a programme of rollicking Irish country tunes. www.webstertheatre.co. uk Giovanni Pernice: This is Me The Webster Memorial Theatre, 64 High Street, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800, Mon March 16, 7.30pm, prices vary.
The Strictly Come Dancing favourite, dancer and showman is back with a brand new show, showcasing his ballroom and Latin dance moves. www.angusalive.scot
Blairgowrie
Billy Reid: Watch Closely Blairgowrie Town Hall, Brown Street, PH10 6EX, Fri March 13, 7.30pm, £12.50 (family £45).
Storytelling magic show from Billy Reid, which concludes with his signature ‘Caledonia’ card trick. www.blairgowrietownhall.co.uk
Brechin
The Land and the Sea Brechin Town House Museum, 28 High Street, DD9 6ER, 01356 237227, until Sat April 25. Thu-Sat 10am–4pm, free.
Newly graduated from the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, artist Kirstie Behrens exhibits a series of her etchings, which were exposed to the elements in order to reflect the seasons and the passage of time. www.brechintownhouse.org.uk
Carnoustie
Sister Act Carnoustie High School Theatre, Shanwell Road, DD7 7SS, Fri March 13 and Sat March 14, Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2pm, £10–£12.
Don your habits for this production of the classic musical comedy about a lounge singer who has to go into witness protection in a convent after she witnesses her gangster boyfriend commit a murder. Staged by Carnoustie Musical Society. www.ticketsource.co.uk/carnoustiemusicalsociety
Dundee
A is for AvantGarde, Z is for Zero: Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, 13 Perth Road, DD1 4HT, 01382 345330, Thursday, until Sat April 18. 5.30– 7.30pm, free.
Retrospective exhibition of artworks reflecting the ideas of cultural theorists and filmmakers Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen. www.dundee.ac.uk The Arctic Convoys of World War Two HMS Unicorn, South Victoria Dock Road, Victoria Dock, DD1 3BP, 01382 200900, until Sun May 31. Tue-Sun 10am–4pm, included in entry price.
Exhibition about the life and history of the Russian Arctic Convoy Club and the dangerous conditions they faced in the Second World War. www.hmsunicorn.org.uk
Blitz! Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee, Park Place, DD1 4HN, 01382 386159, Wed March 18 and Thu March 19, until Sat March 21. 7.30pm, £12– £14.
Tayport Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society stages Lionel Bart’s musical about life in London’s East End while bombs rain down upon its inhabitants. www.bonarhall.co.uk Echo + Sgàire Wood Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, Thu March 19, 7–8pm, free.
Evening of multidisciplinary presentations responding to the exhibition Seized by the Left Hand, including a lipsync and spoken word performance by Irish artist Sgàire Wood. www.dca.org.uk Horse Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, Thu March 19, 7.30pm, £19 (£9–£16).
The pop and rock singersongwriter from Glasgow celebrates the 30th anniversary of her debut album, The Same Sky. www.dundeerep.co.uk Print Studio Tour Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382
432444, until Thu April 30. Thu 5.30–5.45pm; Sat 12–12.15pm, free.
Take a tour of the DCA’s print studio and view their state-of-the-art equipment for both traditional printing and creating digital artworks. www.dca.org.uk John Williams at the Oscars Caird Hall, City Square, DD1 3BB, 01382 434940, Thu March 19, 7.30pm, prices vary.
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra performs a full symphonic tribute to the works of acclaimed film composer John Williams, featuring scores to Star Wars, E T the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan. www.cairdhall.co.uk Seized by the Left Hand Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, until Sun March 22. Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun 10am–6pm; Thu 10am–8pm, free.
An international exhibition curated by Eoin Dara and Kim McAleese, featuring work exploring ideas around gender, sexuality, the environment and empire from Ursula K LeGuin’s novel The Left Hand of Darkness. www.dca.org.uk
Links with the Past The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, Fri March 13– Sun March 15, Fri-Sat 10am; Sun 12.30pm, free.
Display about a Pictish man who was buried with great respect in the Lundin Links more than 1,500 years ago, which reveals aspects of his life and death. A partnership project between the McManus and the University of Edinburgh’s Unit for Forensic Anthropology Research. www.mcmanus.co.uk Night of the Living Dead – Remix Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, Fri March 13 and Sat March 14, Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm, £20 (£10– £17).
Seven performers recreate the 1968 indie zombie horror film Night of the Living Dead on stage. www.dundeerep.co.uk Legally Blonde Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee, Park Place, DD1 4HN, 01382 386159, Fri March 13 and Sat March 14. 7.30pm, £15 (£12; students £8).
Dundee OpSoc presents this musical adaptation of the Reese Witherspoon star vehicle, which
follows Woods’ sorority journey girl to Harvard Elle to win Law back School the heart in order of the www.bonarhall.co.uk man she loves. Spinning Beat Generator Coin Live, 70 Street, North DD1 Lindsay 1PS, 01382 229226, 8pm, £8. Fri March 13,
Glasgow ensemble. indie-rock www.beatgenerator.co.uk The Climate Emergency: Local Responses to a Global Menace
Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, Old Hawkhill, Balfour Street, DD1 4HB, 01382 385108, Sat March 14, 6–7pm, free.
Public lecture, featuring a panel of experts, about how individuals and local communities can help combat climate change, chaired by Professor John Rowan. www.dundee.ac.uk Screen Printing (Beginners) Weekend Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, Sat March 14, 11am–6pm, £65 (£45).
A one-day course on making colourful repeat prints using either handcut paper stencils or hand-painted designs. Suitable for beginners. www.dca.org.uk Visible Mending V&A Dundee, 1 Riverside Esplanade, DD1 4EZ, 01382 411611, Sat March 14, 1.30– 3.30pm, £5 (£4).
Designer Jill Skulina leads this sewing masterclass on statement repair techniques, celebrating the mending of loved garments and helping reduce fashion’s impact on the environment. Participants are asked to take a piece of damaged clothing. www.vam.ac.uk Introduction to Laser-Cutting Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, Sun March 15, 11am–6pm, £65 (£45).
A one-day introductory course for those looking to learn how to laser-cut and engrave images onto various materials, suitable for those with basic keyboard skills. Take a photo or drawn image to work from. www.dca.org.uk
Ane City
Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, Tue March 17, 7.30–8.30pm, £14 (£9–£12).
A one-woman show about class, identity and belonging, which follows Tay as she heads out on the streets of Dundee for a night out with her friends. www.dundeerep.co.uk Curators’ Tour of Seized by the Left Hand
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, Wed March 18, 6–7pm, free.
Eoin Dara and Kim McAleese lead this guided tour through this major group exhibition inspired by the life and work of Ursula K Le Guin, which has been two years in the making. www.dca.org.uk Dundee Chamber Music – Fitzroy Quartet
The Old Steeple Church, Nethergate, DD1 4DG, 01382 206790, Wed March 18, 7.30–9.30pm, £16 (£8; children £1).
The classical music quartet made up of Stefano Mengoli (violin), Laura Custodio Sabas (violin), Emily Pond (viola) and Michael Newman (cello) performs music by Mason, Mozart and Mendelssohn. www.dundeechambermusic.org.uk
Paris
Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, Wed March 18, 7.30– 9.20pm, £15 (£9–£13).
Acclaimed chanteuse Christine Bovill performs music from the Golden Age of French Song and the Parisian demi-monde, including works by Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Charles Trenet and more. www.dundeerep.co.uk
Dunfermline
The Majesty’s Band of Royal Her Marines Scotland
Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, Thu March 19, 7.30pm, £15 (£12).
Military band concerts featuring a variety of styles, from big band to classical pieces. Also a chance to see the famed Royal Marines Corps of Drums in action. www.royalmarinesbands.co.uk Legally Blonde
Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, Fri March 13 and Sat March 14, Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £14 (£12).
Carnegie Youth Theatre stage the story of Elle Woods and her quest to get into Harvard Law School to win back the love of her exboyfriend, after he
dumps her for being ‘too blonde’. www.onfife.com Adam Kay: This is Going to Hurt
Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384, Sat March 14, 7pm, £25.
Award-winning comedian and best-selling author Adam Kay reads from his hilarious diary entries from his time as a junior doctor. www.alhambradunfermline.com PorkPie
PJ Molloys, 7 Canmore Street, KY12 7NU, 01383 729790, Sat March 14, 7–10pm, £13.20.
Eight-piece ska band performing classics from The Specials, Bad Manners, Madness and more. www.porkpieband.co.uk Herman’s Hermits
Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, Sun March 15, 7.30pm, £24.
The Beatles may have led the British Invasion, but Herman’s Hermits provided crucial covering fire. Although the only original member left is drummer Barry Whitwam, the band that gave us Mrs Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter keeps up a fearsome touring schedule. www.onfife.com
Glenrothes
An Evening of Three One Act Plays
Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Fri March 13 and Sat March 14, Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £10.
The award-winning Leslie Amateur Drama Club stage a series of one-act plays. www.onfife.com
Kinross
Gerry Jablonski and The Electric Band
The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467, Fri March 13, 9pm, £18.
Classic rock and blues rock influences from this Aberdonian singer/guitarist. www.gerryjablonskiband.com
Kirkcaldy
Highlights from the Art Collection
Kirkcaldy Galleries, War Memorial Gardens, KY1 1YG, 01592 583206, until Wed May 27. MonWed, Fri & Mon-Wed 10am–5pm; Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 12–4pm; Thu 10am–7pm, free.
View highlights from ONFife’s art collection, with one room focusing on paintings with a connection to the Kingdom of Fife, and another showcasing the best of Scottish contemporary art. www.onfife.com 70%+
Kirkcaldy Galleries, War Memorial Gardens, KY1 1YG, 01592 583206, Fri March 13–Sun March 15, Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 12–4pm, free.
Exhibition of works by Kyra Clegg and Marysia Lachowicz which examine the mysterious depths of the sea. www.onfife.com
Kirriemuir
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Kirriemuir Town Hall, 28–30 Reform Street, Kirriemuir, Tue March 17–Thu March 19, until Fri March 20. 7.30pm, £10.
Kirriemuir Amateur Operatic Society stage this comedic whodunnit musical based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel of the same name. As Dickens died before revealing who killed the young, charming Edwin Drood, this production puts the identities of the murderer, detective and star-crossed lovers to an audience vote. www.ticketsource.co.uk/ kirriemuirkaos
Monifieth
A Very Scottish Play
Monifieth Theatre, 72 High Street, Monifieth, 01382 480043, Thu March 19, until Sat Mar 28. 7.30pm, £9 (£7; opening night £4–£6).
When Terry and Angela visit a seemingly charming Scottish guest house in the middle of nowhere, they quickly realise their dream weekend will be bizarre – to say the least. www.monifieththeatre. co.uk
Montrose
Thread Addiction
Montrose Museum, Panmure Place, DD10 8HE, 01674 907447, until Sat May 16. ThuSat 10am–4pm, free.
Stitch and textile art exhibition presented by the Montrose Embroiderers’ Guild. www.angusalive.scot
Perth
Conservation in Action: Saving the Perth Mummy
Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488, until Sun April 19. Daily 10am–5pm, free.
Find out how the Perth Museum and Art Gallery preserve fragile objects in their collections for
future the chance generations, to see conservationists with www.culturepk.org.uk in action. Discovering Ancient Egypt
Perth Gallery, Museum 78 George and Art Street, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488, until Thu April 30. Daily 10am–5pm, free.
An exhibition which brings together artefacts from the Perth Museum and the National Museum of Scotland, examining Scotland’s enduring fascination with ancient Egypt through the stories of an artist, archaeologist and astronomer. www.culturepk.org.uk Spoils and Souvenirs
The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, PH1 5HR, 01738638152, until Thu April 30. Daily 10am–4pm, included in museum admission.
Exhibition showcasing the various items that soldiers in the Black Watch brought back home with them during their time overseas. www.theblackwatch. co.uk ICONS II: John Bellany
Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488, until Sun May 31. Daily 10am–5pm, free.
Celebration of the career of Scottish artist John Bellany, best known for his paintings depicting the fishing communities of Scotland’s east coast. The exhibition is centred upon one of his bestknown works, The Boat Builders, which has rarely been seen in public. www.culturepk.org.uk The Importance of Being Earnest
Perth Theatre, Mill Street, PH1 5UW, 01738 621031, Fri March 13 and Sat March 14 & Tue March 17–Thu March 19, until Sat March 21. Fri & Tue & Thu 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Wed 10.30am & 7.30pm, prices vary.
Staging of Oscar Wilde’s beloved farcical comedy about two friends who try to woo their respective lovers under the pseudonym Ernest, to hilarious results. www.horsecross.co.uk
The Kingfishers
Twa Tams, 79–81 Scott Street, PH2 8JR, 01738 580948, Thu March 19, 9–11pm, free.
Evening of rock’n’roll and rhythm’n’blues. www.thetwatamsperth.com A Taste of the Past
Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488, until Sat March 21. Daily 10am–5pm, free.
An exhibition of photographs taken in and around Perth’s tea shops from 1876 to 1948, exploring the people who ran these businesses and how they’ve helped shape the food scene in Perth. www.culturepk.org.uk Galloway Antiques Fair
Scone Palace, Scone, PH2 6BD, 01738 552300, Fri March 13–Sun March 15, 10.30am–5pm, £6 (under 16s free).
Looking for something truly exceptional to add to your home’s interiors? Visit this unique antique fair featuring a wide range of items. www.gallowayfairs.co.uk
Scottish Band Festival Concert National Finals
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Sat March 14 and Sun March 15, 9am–5pm, £8.50 (£4).
National competition bringing together awardwinning concert bands from regional festivals across Scotland. www.horsecross.co.uk Tina May & Brian Kellock: Oscar & Ella
Perth Theatre, Mill Street, PH1 5UW, 01738 621031, Sat March 14, 7.30pm, £18.
Jazz vocalist Tina May and pianist Brian Kellock re-create the 1975 concert featuring the great Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar Peterson. www.horsecross.co.uk
Pitlochry
Loch of the Lowes: A Vision for the Future
Pitlochry Church, Church Road, PH16 5EB, 01796 472160, Mon March 16, 7.30– 9.30pm, £3 (members £2).
Join the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s CEO Jo Pike and Caroline Hendry, the Regional Visitor Centre Manager, as they speak about the Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve. www.pitlochrychurchofscotland.org.uk
St Andrews
Berlin Water
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, until Sun March 22. Daily 10am–10pm, free.
Poetry, sound, sketches and video art come together in Welsh artist Valerie Coffin Price’s work. www.byretheatre.com Up in Smoke: A History of Smoking
St Andrews Museum, Kinburn Park, Doubledykes Road, KY16 9DP, 01334 659380, Sat March 14 & Wed March 18 and Thu March 19, until Sat June 6. 10.30am–4pm, free.
Through a combination of art, objects, literature, advertising and movies, this exhibition highlights smoking as a social practice. www.upinsmokeexhibition.home.blog Gimme ABBA
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Sat March 14, 7.30pm, £22.
Tribute to Sweden’s most famous export. www.byretheatre.com