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1 EASTGATE THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE Wild Weekend Encounter all sorts of explorers See feature film firsts and more Run and ride some new and some secret trails Super Sundays Expect Blockbusters and opera on screen classical music, and children on stage Notable Music from home and away winter JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 2018 BOX OFFICE

2 get in touch... Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre Eastgate Peebles EH45 8AD Box Office: Drop us a line at mail@eastgatearts.com Visit our website for more information about the theatre and to sign up to receive regular s about things you're interested in. Follow us on Twitter@EastgateTheatre and Facebook/Eastgate Theatre Opening times Box Office: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Film Sundays pm until interval end on show nights Café Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Film Sundays pm until interval end on show nights. Font cover: Girl with a Bird on Her Head. Illustrated porcelain by Wendy Kershaw See more of Wendy s work at discounts & information Friend of a Friend - if you are a Friend of the Eastgate, you can bring a friend with you for free Friends of the Eastgate - 2 off the first ticket Registered Disabled/Carer - 2 off full price Under 25s - 2 off full price Child (under 15) - 6 unless specified otherwise Family - 1 adult + 3 children or 2 adults + 2 children for a group discount OAP - 2 off full price We offer a range of discounts on selected shows. Look out for the icons on the event listings. Audio Description service available. Printed using vegetable inks on FSC approved paper. All the carbon emissions generated in the printing of this programme will be offset by planting broadleaved trees in a local community woodland resulting in the print becoming completely carbon balanced. The Eastgate Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of Friends of the Eastgate The Friends of the Eastgate support and help to improve the theatre facilities in all sorts of ways from helping to buy new theatre lights to the satellite dish that makes live relays possible, from a new coffee machine to upgrading the computer system. This not only makes them feel very good (and more comfortable when they visit) they also benefit from A 2 discount on tickets for most live shows Buy One, Get One Free tickets for a specially selected show each month A 10% discount on café purchases over 5 Regular newsletters (with a prize draw) Social events throughout the year All this and the opportunity to see world class performances on your doorstep. All for only 25 a year subscription To become a Friend of the Eastgate just ask at Box Office highlights... January Santiago Quartet Rowan Bell returns home to play all things tango...12 POFF 18 Adventure, adventurers and film firsts...17 Building on Success Eastgate redevelopment fundraising launch...30 February Velvet Evening Séance Magic, crime and judgement...4 Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys Blazing hot Michigan roots return...9 Gypsy Jazz Jazz for juniors - concert and workshop...29 March Martin Simpson Storytelling in songs, on strings Cat on a Hot Tin roof Steamy secrets and lies on Daddy s Birthday...5 BOX OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 10am - 5pm UNTIL 8pm ON PERFORMANCE NIGHTS BOX OFFICE MORE INFO spotlight winter Welcome to Scotland in winter where it s wet/cold/snowy, and the sun sets in the middle of the afternoon. Where would you rather be walking the grey streets of Peebles, or sitting in the Eastgate experiencing hot music, steamy drama, dreamy dance, and high energy adventures? In January there s the chance to travel round the world and back again in the company of explorer Benedict Allen, ocean adventurer Olly Hicks, ultra athlete Jenny Tough, and many more both on stage and on screen during Peebles Outdoor Film Festival. Drama in February offers murder, mystery and magic in a new Scottish play, Velvet Evening Seance; while secrets, lies and sex are at the heart of an American classic, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, screened by the National Theatre in March. Meanwhile your music choices range from Outside Track s exhilarating blend of Scottish, Irish and Cape Breton tunes topped off with fast and furious step dancing; to the scintillating sound of Argentinian tango, composed by Piazzola and performed by the Santiago Quartet with guest bandoneon player. Go on spoil yourself! Caroline Adam General Manager...3

3 eg... Drama...Drama on Screen FRESHLY SQUEEZED PRODUCTIONS AND ROSS MACKAY Velvet Evening Séance It s Victorian Scotland in the 1900s. A judge has allowed his jury to witness a séance to establish the guilt or innocence of the accused. James MacGregor, a well-known medium, is on trial for the murder of his brother. This séance is James last opportunity to prove his innocence. Amidst the candles and velvet, he attempts to connect with the jury and the spirit world. Expect a journey of magic, crime and human fragility. Is James a charlatan, or a man who has found the truth? Directed by multi-award winning magician and theatre-maker Ross MacKay. Thu 22 February 14 THE NATIONAL THEATRE (ENCORE) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof By Tennessee Williams Directed by Benedict Andrews Tennessee Williams twentieth century masterpiece Cat on a Hot Tin Roof played a strictly limited season in London s West End in Following his smash hit production of A Streetcar Named Desire, Benedict Andrews thrilling revival (New York Times) stars Sienna Miller alongside Jack O Connell and Colm Meaney. On a steamy night in Mississippi, a Southern family gather at their cotton plantation to celebrate Big Daddy s birthday. The scorching heat is almost as oppressive as the lies they tell. Brick and Maggie dance round the secrets and sexual tensions that threaten to destroy their marriage. With the future of the family at stake, which version of the truth is real and which will win out? A brilliant, lacerating account of the play unforgettable The Independent "Miller and O Connell get to a raw and naked truth" The Metro Thu 15 March 7pm 14, 10 for under 15s 4... EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE

4 eg...opera on Screen...Ballet on Screen ROYAL OPERA (LIVE) Tosca From its strident opening chords Puccini s Tosca conjures up a world of political instability and menace. Jonathan Kent s production captures the dangerous political turbulence of Rome in 1800 as the Chief of Police, Scarpia ruthlessly pursues and tortures enemies of the state. His dark, demonic music contrasts with the expansive melodies of the idealistic lovers, Tosca and Cavaradossi, who express their passion in sublime arias, including Vissi d arte and E lucevan le stelle. Dan Ettinger conducts a star cast led by Adrianne Pieczonka, Joseph Calleja and Gerald Finley. ROYAL OPERA (ENCORE) Carmen Georges Bizet s Carmen is one of the most famous operas in the entire art form with music such as Habanera and the Toreador Song becoming classics. The opera s heady combination of passion, sensuality and violence is given a fresh point of view in Barrie Kosky s highly physical production. His Carmen is a far from traditional version, incorporating music written by Bizet for the score but not usually heard, and giving a new voice to the opera s endlessly fascinating central character. Sunday 11 March 2pm 17, 10 for under 15s THE ROYAL BALLET (LIVE) Bernstein Centenary The Royal Ballet celebrates the centenary of Leonard Bernstein s birth with a programme from choreographers Wayne McGregor, Liam Scarlett and Christopher Wheeldon. Leonard Bernstein was one of the first classical composers in America to achieve both popular and critical acclaim. He was eclectic in his sources drawing on jazz and modernism, the traditions of Jewish music and the Broadway musical and many of his scores are remarkably well suited to dance. The programme includes two world premieres by Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor and Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, marking each artist s first foray into Bernstein. At the heart of the programme is the first revival of Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett s The Age of Anxiety, created in 2014 to Bernstein s soul-searching Second Symphony. Tue 27 March 7.15pm 17, 10 for under 15s Wed 7 February 7.15pm 17, 10 for under 15s 6... EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE

5 eg... Music...Music The Outside Track The Railsplitters Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys RANT Equipped with fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar, flute, a few step-dance routines and deliciously rich vocals, these five musicians dove-tail perfectly their sound a marriage of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music and song that has been rapturously received around the world. Hailing from Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton and Vancouver, the band members are united by a love of traditional music and a commitment to using it as a foundation for new work. Outside Track is Norah Rendel, Mairi Rankin (Beolach), Ailie Robertson (Live Ireland Winner, BBC Young Trad Finalist), Fiona Black (BBC Fame Academy Winner), and Cillian O Dalaigh. Thu 25 January 15 Straight out of the Colorado Rockies, this award-winning band plays with confidence, grace and a real depth of character. They draw influences from all of the greats from Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs to their contemporaries. Each member contributes song-writing, powerful vocals, great harmonies and breathtaking instrumentals to give this band its amazing range. Their debut album showcased influences from roots/americana, country, 50s doo-wop, modern pop and rock n roll. brilliantly uplifting bluegrass that pays its dues but is resoundingly modern Spiral Earth They have the kind of raw power that can raise mountains Acoustic Magazine Thu 1 February Blazing hot Michigan roots ensemble Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys return with their rapid-fire picking, stop-and-go bass lines, and steamy vocals from the leading lady. Last year they took the Shetland Folk Festival and HebCeltFest by storm and headlined at Celtic Connections. Mandolinist Joshua Rilko picks with precision then slams into speedy power chords, dobro player Mark Lavengood matches melody lines with quick responses, laid over PJ George s bass lines. Lindsay Lou s voice is one part jazz singer, effortlessly transitioning octaves, one part blues shouter, soaring over the band, and one part folk singer, rousing them all together in song. I m convinced I have seen the most affectingly expressive singer since Amy Winehouse Tim Chipping, froots Magazine Sat 24 February 15 RANT is the meeting of four of Scotland s finest fiddle players. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Sarah- Jane Summers and Lauren MacColl create a rich and vibrant sound weaving a tapestry of melodies, textures and layers. Their debut album RANT won great critical acclaim and a Herald Angel Award. The band has also made major festival and concert appearances across the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia, and recorded strings for Julie Fowlis. Their latest release Reverie sees them continue this song strand, collaborating with Fowlis and Scots singer Ewan McLennan. RANT was nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2014 and for Folk Band of the Year in the Scots Trad Awards This is dignified, deep and profound music. froots Sat 17 March EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE

6 Music...Music McGoldrick McCusker, Doyle As winter turns to spring folk music s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle wrap up their stint on Transatlantic Sessions and tour their blend of top class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie. John Doyle (vocals, guitar, bouzouki, mandola) has played with Joan Baez, Linda Thompson and Mary Chapin Carpenter. John McCusker (fiddle, whistles, harmonium) now lives in the Scottish Borders and has played with The Battlefield Band, Mark Knopfler, Bob Dylan, and Paul Weller. Mike McGoldrick (flute, whistles, Uileann pipes, bodhran, clarinet, congas) is a founding member of Lúnasa, current member of Capercaillie, and has worked with Mark Knopfler, Eddi Reader and John Cale. Together they have built a global reputation for the excitement and freshness of their treatment of a mixture of brand new tunes and traditional songs that go back hundreds of years. Fri 16 February 16 Martin Simpson An intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving performance by one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world. Martin s interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling as he combines the different elements of British, Afro-American and old-timey music with his own songs. Martin Simpson has been nominated an astounding 27 times in the 15 years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards - more than any other performer - with nine consecutive years as nominee for Musician of The Year. In 2017 he released his latest album Trails and Tribulations to huge critical acclaim. Whether playing American old-time music, blues, a Dylan song or his own material, Martin Simpson is unpredictable, individual and a guitarist of immense subtlety. Sat 10 March EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE

7 Music MUSIC IN PEEBLES Santiago Quartet and Julian Rowlands Rowan Bell returns home to Peebles, this time leading the Santiago Quartet - Rowan with Johanna McWeeney on violins, Cressida Wislocki on viola and Jonathan Hennessey-Brown on cello. They are joined by Julian Rowlands on bandoneon (an Argentinian form of accordion) as they evoke all things tango playing the music of Piazzolla and Will Todd. Sun 14 January 2.30pm MUSIC IN PEEBLES The Hermes Experiment Tunnell Trust Award Winners Héloïse Werner (soprano), Anne Denholm (harp) Oliver Pashley (clarinet), Marianne Schofield (double bass) perform an intriguing programme that includes Debussy, Giles Swayne, Richard Rodney Bennett, Soosan Lolavar, Freya Waley- Cohen, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Peter Maxwell Davies and Leonard Bernstein. Expect imaginative arrangements of well-known music drawn from traditional classical and contemporary sources. MUSIC IN PEEBLES Philip Higham & Susan Tomes Two of Scotland s finest chamber musicians join forces for a concert of duets and solo performances on cello and piano. The concert is framed by Philip playing the last two of Beethoven s great cello sonatas. In the centre are shorter works for cello and piano by Janacek and Simon Smith. Susan Tomes plays Debussy Preludes and Philip performs a work for solo cello written in 1978 by John Maxwell Geddes. Tue 6 March 7:30 pm play learn create Engage is an invitation to involve yourself in arts, whatever your age, wherever you are. Engage is classes, workshops, courses, performances, outreach events in the community Children s classes are listed in age order, youngest first. Adult classes are in the second half of this section. read on to see what you can do! Prepare to have your musical horizons expanded! Sun 11 February 2.30pm Tickets for each Music in Peebles concert are: 14, 7, free for MiP members and schoolchildren. All tickets from Eastgate Box Office EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE

8 Wee Movers with Alex Saunders creative classes for young people... NEW This new class offers parents and carers a chance to dance with their wee movers. Using creative movements, props, rhythm and song to encourage movement development, balance and coordination skills. Age: Standing - 3yrs and their grown ups Wednesdays 21 February 28 March am 20 for 6 weeks or 4 each class Rhythm Kids for Tots with Frances Taylor Shake, rattle, roll and sing in this lively class full of fun and musical games with percussion instruments. Age: 18months - 3yrs and their grown ups Thursdays 18 January 8 March (no class on 15 Feb) am 35 for 8 weeks or 5 each class Let s Pretend with Jessica Johnson Let s Pretend s winter warmer of a show is the famous tale of a Prince, a Princess and a pea! with added thunder and lightning. It features the songs A Real Princess, All Because of the Little Green Pea, Black and Blue and Can you see the Lightning? Join Jess and her puppet Bardolph to create a new musical. Age: 3-5 Mondays 15 January 19 March (no class on 12 February) am 45 for 9 weeks The class will present a short performance for family and friends on the final day of the term. Mini Groovers with Alex Saunders NEW If your little one likes to dance about, bring them to this new fun class for basic dance skills and creative movement. Age 3 5 Wednesdays 21 February 28 March am 25 for 6 weeks or 5 each class Dance Classes Fiona Henderson School of Dance Saturday morning classes in Ballet, Highland, Modern and Tap. (These are just a few of the classes in a range of dance styles taught by FHSD in Peebles and elsewhere). Age: primary 1 and 2 Saturdays 13 January 24 March 9am 1pm (no classes on 10 February) For details, prices and booking please contact Fiona Henderson T: E: fiona@fionahendersondance.com All tickets from Eastgate Box Office

9 Dance Classes Dance Pointe Academy These fun, creative, energetic classes are designed to provide a supportive environment for students of all ages to explore the magic and beauty of dance. The Academy also offers opportunities to perform, compete and take in-house and external examinations though none of these is compulsory. Fridays 12 January 23 March (no class 9 Feb) pm For details, prices and booking please contact Dance Point Academy T: E: dance_pointe@hotmail.com Art Sparks with Anna Nicholson Make amazing original artwork, have lots of fun and let your imagination fly. Age: 7-11 Tuesdays 16 January 27 March (no class on 13 February) 4-5pm 45 for 10 weeks or 5 each class Funky Fusion NEW NEW You got the moves, the shapes or just a good old DAB? then this class is for you. Mark Cameron Dance a fun, cardio-based, funky street class. The first class will create a basic routine and each class afterwards will build in new elements. Age: 8 11 Tuesdays 16 January 27 March (no class 13 February) pm Age: pm 45 for 10 weeks or 5 each class Stride Young NEW Dance Company with Sara Boles A high energy, focused class incorporating contemporary dance technique, devising and choreography. Be part of Tweeddale s newest young dance company, expand your technique and creative skills and enjoy exciting performance opportunities. Age: 12 + with dance experience Mondays 15 January 26 March (no class on 12 February) Peebles High School Dance Studio 4 6pm 80 for 10 weeks Scottish Theatre & Music School with Derek Douglas This class teaches performance, role play, script work and improvisation. Build your confidence and have lots of fun. Thursdays 11 January 28 March (1 March will be held in an external venue) pm For details and to book, please contact Derek Douglas t: e:derek.douglas5@btinternet.com All tickets from Eastgate Box Office Peebles Outdoor Film Festival Friday 26 Sunday 28 January An exhilarating weekend of adventure films, inspiring speakers and hands-on sessions in the beautiful Tweed Valley. See more than 30 of the very best new adventure films from around the world Catch two Scottish festival premieres Psycho Vertical features climber and funny-man Andy Kirkpatrick on El Capitan, The Endless Winter 11 is a European adventure by surf explorer Mark Harris. Meet big names and local heroes from the worlds of mountain biking, ocean adventuring, ultra-running, climbing, mountaineering, adventure film-making and more... Lynne Armstrong, Olly Hicks, Jasmin Paris, Lucy Colquhoun, Susan Ridley, Ruth McKean, David Winton, Benedict Allen, Geoff Allan, Jenny Tough, Greg Boswell and Paul Diffley Run, ride and explore the Tweed Valley with expert local guides Vote in the short film competitions Enjoy great food, special offers and outdoor gear in the Eastgate Café Find out more EASTGATE THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE BOX OFFICE Festival Sponsor : John Muir Trust

10 eg... From running and riding to exploring the Tweed Valley with some of its more unusual inhabitants, this year s festival includes brilliant sessions out in the landscape: Saturday 27 January Safe Oot, Safe In 10am 12pm Meet at Buzzard s Nest car park, Glentress EH45 8NA For those who lead 'ride-outs', or simply ride in groups, join Ridelines, First Aid Borders, MRT and Scottish Cycling for an interactive workshop on preparing groups for riding in more remote areas, from encountering challenging weather conditions and managing medical emergencies to what to carry and how to cope if things take a turn for the worse. Bikes and general riding gear required. Free (but book tickets) All ages welcome, under 16s accompanied by an adult Trek with Alpacas 10am 12pm Meet at Velvet Hall Alpacas, nr Innerleithen EH44 6RD Join Velvet Hall Alpacas on a scenic trek through the forest, where you ll have the chance to lead your very own alpaca and learn more about these adorable animals. Once back, you ll feed your new four-legged friend and then meet the rest of the herd. A magical experience! Trek lasts roughly an hour. Dress for walking in January (including appropriate shoes). 10 per alpaca Age: 10+ (under 16s accompanied by an adult). Trek is weather dependent. Run with Lucy Colquhoun 10.30am 12.30pm Meet at Eastgate Theatre café EH45 8AD Run some of the Tweed Valley s secret trails alongside former GB international Lucy Colquhoun, whose record for Scotland's premier ultra, the 95-mile West Highland Way Race, still stands a decade after it was set. Supported by Moorfoot Runners, this special off-road run is suitable for those who can run confidently for an hour in the hills. 8 Age: 16+ I've always loved the challenge of pushing my limits in mountain biking and never viewed myself as having limitations because I am a woman. Lynne Armstrong Outdoor sessions Sunday 28 January Experience Glenlude John Muir Trust 10am 12pm Meet at Glenlude, nr Traquair TD7 5NH Come and see how the John Muir Trust, together with volunteers, local groups and charities, is gradually rewilding a once depleted landscape on the edge of the Southern Uplands into a mosaic of native habitats. Free (but book tickets) Ride with Swift Trails 10am 12.30pm Meet at Eastgate Theatre café EH45 8AD To celebrate the launch of a series of new route maps, women s mountain bike guiding and tuition company Swift Trails invites you to ride one of the routes alongside a very special guest. Suitable for novice riders with a good level of fitness. 8 Age: 18+ For each of these outdoor sessions make sure you wear suitable clothes and carry any extras you may need. Also Each day, all day: Vote for your favourite amateur film in our Outdoor Shorts competition and browse the sponsor stands in the café area. Each day, interval breaks: Enjoy evening food from the award-winning Osso Restaurant plus cakes, drinks and more from the Eastgate café. Friday 26 January Films & Speakers Chutes and Roots 5pm 6pm Local Hero Studio Session Mountain bike coach, former downhill racer, pro free-rider and the woman behind Air Maiden, Lynne Armstrong has lived a colourful life both here in Scotland and in Canada. Come and hear her remarkable story. 6, 4 schoolchildren Water World Short films + Olly Hicks 6.30pm 9.30pm (interval: 7.15pm) Tonight s short films focus on all things wet and wild, followed, after the interval, by an evening with ocean adventurer Olly Hicks. Since becoming the youngest person to row solo across the Atlantic at the age of 23, Olly s passion for the sea has seen him undertake a range of daunting voyages, with the biggest yet to come an attempt at the first solo row around the world, beginning in December , 8 schoolchildren

11 eg...saturday 27 January Films & Speakers I love the freedom and exhilaration of moving fast through the mountains, and the sense of perspective and peace that wild places bring. Jasmin Paris Going the Distance Short films, Jasmin Paris, Lucy Colquhoun, Susan Ridley 2pm 4pm (interval: 2.45pm) A session of short films that celebrate female adventurers around the world followed, after a brief interval, by an afternoon with three local, distance-running stars. These elite female runners have smashed records across the age groups. Jasmin Paris, Lucy Colquhoun and Susan Ridley reveal all about their running lives. Hosted by Ruth McKean another local who knows all about elite performance. 12, 6 schoolchildren Feature film Scottish Festival Premiere Psycho Vertical 4.30pm 5.40pm Based on the best-selling autobiography of the same name, this much-anticipated film from Light Shed Pictures is a raw and emotive study of the complex life and motivations of writer, funny-man and Britain s unlikeliest hero mountaineer, Andy Kirkpatrick all woven into an 18-day solo ascent of El Capitan, Yosemite. 9, 6 schoolchildren Two Wheels Winton 5pm 6pm Local Hero Studio Session Cycling nut and dad to an increasingly famous daughter, David Winton takes on long-distance events both for the physical challenge and to experience fascinating places around the world. And whether it be pedalling from Peebles to Barcelona, riding across Canada, or tackling the famed Transcontinental Race across Europe, he s not short of stories to tell. 6, 4 schoolchildren Imagine all the People Short films + Benedict Allen 6.30pm 9.30pm (interval: 7.15pm) Tonight s short films explore adventures in the most remote corners of the globe followed, after the interval, by an evening with worldrenowned explorer Benedict Allen famed for his technique of immersing himself among indigenous peoples. From crossing the Amazon Basin to trekking through the Gobi with just camels for company, few people have lived alone in so many potentially hostile environments for so long. 15, 8 schoolchildren See today s three outdoor sessions on page 2

12 eg... Sunday 28 January rs Films & Speake Exploring the putting up ne mountains and fuels my pass w routes is what ion for adventu Greg Bo swell re. Bothy Tales 12.45pm 1.30pm Local Hero Studio Session Published to great acclaim in 2017, The Scottish Bothy Bible is the first complete guide to the network of shelters that are such a feature of Scotland s outdoor culture. Join award-winning author Geoff Allan as he takes us on an inspirational journey to island hideaways, Viking long-houses, crofts and remote farmsteads. 6, 4 schoolchildren Toughing it Out Short films + Jenny Tough 2pm 4pm (interval: 2.45pm) A session of short films exploring wild journeys followed, after a short interval, by an afternoon with adventurer and ultra-athlete Jenny Tough. Raised in the Canadian Rockies but now living in Edinburgh, Jenny has several world firsts under her belt not least her recent solo, unsupported run across Morocco s Atlas Mountains. Be among the first to hear about her latest adventure. 12, 6 schoolchildren Feature film Scottish Festival Premiere The Endless Winter II 4.30pm 5.35pm Europe has always been a travelling surfer s dream a beguiling mix for the hardy souls who first explored the Old World for adventure. British surf explorer Mark Harris traces the classic 1960s European surf trail from Norway to Morocco in this beautiful, quirky documentary that sees a new generation of surfers follow the pioneers who sculpted Europe s extraordinary surf scene. 9, 6 schoolchildren Boswell in Alaska 5pm 6pm Local Hero Studio Session He s back! Following a barn-storming appearance at last year s festival, local winter climbing sensation Greg Boswell returns to tell all about his most recent epic expedition this time putting up new routes in the wilds of Alaska. Appropriately enough given previous wildlife-related escapades, Greg s adventures included a new line on a huge wall called The Bear s Tooth. 6, 4 schoolchildren best climbers s ld or w e th of e m so "It is a privilege to fislm audience er id w a to ie or st r ei and tell th Paul Diffley Rocks and Other Hard Places Short films + Paul Diffley 6.30pm 9.30pm (interval: 7.15pm) Tonight s short films explore adventures in some of the world s more challenging environments, followed by a screening of the winners of this year s Outdoor Shorts. After the interval, acclaimed adventure film-maker Paul Diffley talks about the work of his multi-award-winning Hot Aches label, and explains why his latest film a caving epic set in Spain s Picos de Europa mountains is perhaps his most challenging undertaking yet. 15, 8 schoolchildren See today s two outdoor sessions on page 2

13 eg... creative classes for adults... A huge thank you to this year s sponsors and supporters, all of whom are local Tweed Valley businesses: John Muir Trust: Festival sponsor Tontine Hotel: Local Hero studio sessions Peebles Hydro & The Park: Friday night auditorium sessions Findra :Saturday auditorium sessions Out & About: Sunday auditorium sessions With additional support from Moorfoot Runners, Ridelines, First Aid Borders, MRT, Scottish Cycling, Velvet Hall Alpacas and Swift Trails. Find out more Digital Art Film Making with Tom Swift NEW Explore and expand your filmmaking in this intensive six week course with expert guidance by Tom Swift Films. Sessions are tailored to teach the fundamentals of all aspects of film with a particular focus on concept, camera, production and editing. Age: 14+ Mondays 15 January 19 February 7 9pm 150, under 25s 120 Visual Art Creative Drawing with Deborah Campbell This weekend workshop will look at exciting and experimental ways of drawing using a variety of different materials. Work with charcoal, graphite sticks and carbon paper, make tools to dip into ink and draw large scale; consider mark making and investigate line and form. Saturday 10 February, 10.30am 4pm Sunday 11 February, 2 5pm 65 for two days (all materials included)

14 Dance and movement Modern Ballet (All levels) with Sara Boles A modern take on this classical art form. Mondays 8 January 26 March pm 66 for 12 weeks or 6 each class Let s Dance with Alex Saunders Burst out some moves in a range of different dance styles in this fun, energetic class. Thursdays 11 January 29 March (no class 15 February) pm 55 for 11 weeks or 6 each class Drama Acting Up with Clare Prenton Drama workshops for over 50s - part discussion, part practical theatre techniques, voice work and scene work - without an audience. Learn how to read/approach plays, take them from page to stage with professional theatre director Clare Prenton. This season the focus is on Ibsen, Chekov, and Strindberg as well as Shakespeare. Please read Shakespeare s Twelfth Night for week one. All plays are available, free and online at Fortnightly from Monday 15 January 19 March 11am pm 7.50 per session Yoga Zone with Kathleen Mansfield This is a class to have fun while stretching your mind, body and spirit. Kath has practised yoga for more than forty years and, following a life threatening illness, developed her own style, a fusion of many traditions that leaves participants feeling light and refreshed. Thursdays 11 January 29 March pm 90 for 12 weeks or 8 each class Tap (Experienced) with Sara Boles Get into the rhythm with this fast, fun (noisy) class. Tuesdays 9 January 27 March am 54 for 12 weeks or 5 each class Modern Ballet (Experienced) with Sara Boles Develop your balance, poise and posture. Tuesdays 9 January 27 March (no class 28 November) am 54 for 12 weeks or 5 each class Still Moving with Sara Boles Join Sara for this seated dance class for anyone of any age who needs that extra support while they build strength, stability and mobility. Tuesdays 9 January 27 March pm 54 for 12 weeks or 5 each class Modern Ballet (Beginner) with Sara Boles A modern take on this classical art form. Absolute beginners welcome. Fridays 12 January 30 March am 54 for 12 weeks or 5 each class Jazz for Exercise (All levels) with Sara Boles Practise those jazz hands and so much more. Fridays 12 January 30 March 11am 11.55am 54 for 12 weeks or 5 each class Tap (Introductory) with Sara Boles Lace up your tap shoes and make some noise. Fridays 12 January 30 March 12noon 12.55pm 54 for 12 weeks or 5 each class NEW Starlight Egyptian Bellydance DAY & TIME with Tigerlily A beginner s class to help with confidence, toning, building flexibility in your hips and strength in your core. All women, any size or age, are welcome. This particular performance art, following basic Egyptian moves, will strengthen you physically, mentally and spiritually. Tuesdays 9 January 27 March (no class on 13 February) pm 50 for 11 weeks or 5 each class

15 ...Music NEW Ballroom The first two in a series of classes in different Ballroom styles all building to the social event of the summer a Strictly style fundraising evening of music and dance and music which will feature in Creative Peebles Festival at the end of August More details to follow. Strictly Salsa with Chalky Whyte Salsa is a rhythmical, sexy, energetic and fun partner dance. You don t need to have a regular partner, it is common for salseros to dance with people they have never met before. Wednesday 17 January 21 February 7-8pm 45 for 6 weeks or 8 each class Music Peebles Players with Claire Garnett Lively music sessions for adults with disabilities. Sing well-loved songs, choose from a selection of colourful percussion and make music together with friends. Mondays 8 January 26 March More information from Claire: T: E: rcgarnett@btopenworld.com Strictly Waltz with Dance4Passion The romantic waltz is one of the most popular ballroom dances of all time and is the basis of many other dances. It is made up of soft, round, flowing movements, and is truly romantic.. Wednesday 7 28 March 7 8pm 30 for 4 weeks or 8 each class Serenata A series of informal Sunday afternoon concerts by local musicians and singers of all ages, featuring chamber music and recitals. Sundays 21 January, 4 February and 4 March Entry by donation Literature Writing Group A friendly and informal opportunity to bring, read and discuss new writing in poetry and prose. Fortnightly from Wednesday 17 January 7pm Free To book please call the Eastgate Box Office CHILDREN S CLASSIC CONCERTS Gypsy Jazz Concert A jam-packed hour of musical storytelling, well-loved tunes and lots of participation its musical mayhem! Children's Classic Concerts presenter Owen has teamed up with award-winning songstress and fiddler, Seonaid Aitken - and her band Rose Room - for an interactive introduction to jazz. Enjoy sensational solos on double bass, guitars and jazz fiddle; travel the world listening to numbers from France to Russia; experience tap dancing like never before; clap, sing and get in the groove. Sat 24 February 3pm 5, Free for everyone under two Gypsy Jazz Workshop After the concert join in a workshop offering a fantastic opportunity to meet and jam along with the pros, create new music and channel those jazz vibes. Age: pm 2

16 BUILDING ON SUCCESS Three fundraising events for the Eastgate Development Project featuring good food, traditional dancing, classic songs, and sparkling cocktails in return for contributions that will help develop the theatre for the future. Tartan Tapas and Toe- Tapping Tunes Tontine Hotel Adam Room Put on your best bib and tucker and dust off your dancing shoes, for an evening of good food, lively music, and energetic ceilidh dancing. There will be tapas with a Caledonian twist, prepared by the Tontine Hotel s chef; some favourite Scottish dances, led by a caller with a live band; and the opportunity to pick up an exclusive prize or two at the end of the night, after placing your bids in a silent auction. All profits go towards the Eastgate Development Project. Friday 26 January 15 (includes supper) Just Gin! Anne Younger Studio Gin has been transformed over the past few years. British distillers have found ways of reinventing the original juniper-based spirit through a whole range of craft gins flavoured with anything from liquorice and cardamom to green tea, honey and exotic fruits. At tonight s gin-tasting event you can sample different brands and try out some cocktail combinations, under the expert guidance of one of Scotland s leading gin-makers. Friday 9 March 15...BUILDING ON SUCCESS A Celebration of Simon and Garfunkel Tim Chu and Ian Bailey grew up in the north west of England, both huge fans of the music of Simon and Garfunkel. Each established his own individual career in music - Tim as a professional session musician and Ian as a solo performer and recording artist. After years of busy individual touring schedules Tim and Ian joined forces to concentrate on celebrating the music of Simon and Garfunkel, touring intimate venues across the country. Everyone loves the music of Simon & Garfunkel and for me no one has recreated it better than Tim and Ian, the concert simply blew me away Phil Cool, TV comedian, impressionist and musician What a fantastic show with two great guys, two voices and two guitars delivering the best acoustic interpretations of Simon s classic songs Sally Naden BBC Radio A fundraising event for the Eastgate Development Project Fri 23 February EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE

17 Talk Tickets for each Tweeddale Society talk are 6, free to members and schoolchildren. Annual membership of the Tweeddale Society is Music TWEEDDALE SOCIETY 200 years of The Tontine Hotel The hotel has played a central part in Peebles life for over 200 years. Built by French prisoners from the Napoleonic Wars, it was financed on the tontine principle - an early form of life annuity. Sparkling with characters and intriguing stories, the rich history of this imposing Peebles landmark will be told by owner Kate Innes and local history researcher Sandra Whitnell. The award-winning Borders hotel is now a popular destination for visitors exploring the rolling hills and historic sights of the region. Tue 16 January TWEEDDALE SOCIETY John Buchan and Tweeddale Ursula Buchan, award winning author and lecturer specialising in gardening, garden history and social history explores the connections between her grandfather John Buchan and Tweeddale. John Buchan, the writer (and much more!) spent his youthful holidays at Broughton and Peebles. He acquired a deep and enduring love for Tweeddale, which he put into many of his writings, including The Thirty-Nine Steps. Tue 13 February TWEEDDALE SOCIETY Laxdale Hall A 1953 vintage Scottish comedy with the young Prunella Scales, Fulton Mackay, Jameson Clark, Roddy McMillan and introducing Rikki Fulton in his first film role. The residents of Laxdale are refusing to pay their road fund licence because of the poor state of the only road which links them to the rest of Scotland. A parliamentary delegation is dispatched to the Scottish Highlands to quell the rebellion! Along the way it encounters resistance from school teacher Morag and her roguish dad, Roderick McLeod. A fun film from a classic era - action and laughter set in beautiful Applecross. Tue 13 March Followed by the Tweeddale Society AGM The Legends of American Country The acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Kenny Rogers are joined by icons George Jones, Charley Pride, Patsy Cline and Don Williams in this country music extravaganza. The show features four singers backed by the superb Country Storm band performing on an authentic stage set that will transport you all the way to Nashville. Europe's No 1 country music show arrives direct from Ireland and promises a foot stomping country music night to remember. Wed 10 January 18 The Jensen Interceptors Blues Review The set begins with Gary Martin singing to the sounds of the boogie woogie piano before Neil Warden s Blues and Beyond take over the party with Neil front and centre playing lap steel acoustic and electric guitars on tracks including Going Down South, Sexy Black Dress and Red Hot Mama. The Jensens take over the stage for the second half. The Jensen Interceptors are one of the most authentic and exciting blues bands on the UK scene. Playing in the classic blues style, fronted by harmonica ace Gary Martin, the band tear through a mix of covers by the likes of Slim Harpo, Little Walter, T Bone Walker and Muddy Waters as well as their own originals - all delivered with the authentic Jensen spin. This is Blues with a touch of Swing, a bit of Jazz and a lot of soul These guys are good really good!! The Toun Cryer Sat 10 February EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE

18 Musical Theatre...Film TWEED THEATRE The Naked Truth by Dave Simpson A sharp, funny bittersweet comedy about sisterhood. When five very different women sign up for pole dancing classes in their village hall, none of them have any idea what lies ahead. When one of them receives devastating news they decide to turn their new skill into a fund raising event. As each of the women's stories unfold they share both laughter and tears celebrating strength in adversity. Why not learn to love your inner fatty and share in this extraordinary journey? It s a show for women, about women, that men must see (if they dare!). FIONA HENDERSON SCHOOL OF DANCE Evie Douglas Choreography Challenge Fiona Henderson School of Dance is delighted to present the third Evie Douglas Choreography Challenge. Evie was an inspirational and much loved dancer/teacher in the school and her mother has very kindly sponsored this competition in her memory. The competition is open to any pupil aged 11 years or older and the winner will receive a beautiful piece of hand-crafted glass, commissioned from Bjorn Borseth. Sat 3 February 2pm Free, but please book your tickets in advance STARDUST MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY From Stage to Screen Stardust Musical Theatre Company, a performance based company that has been teaching children aged 5 to 18 for just over a year, its third performance. The programme will feature numbers from a range of well known and some less well known musicals from Sister Act to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, displaying all the acting, singing and dancing skills the cast members learn in their regular weekly rehearsals. Sun 25 March 6.30pm 12 Unrest Twenty-eight year-old Jennifer Brea is working on her PhD at Harvard and months away from marrying the love of her life when she gets a mysterious fever that leaves her bedridden and looking for answers. Disbelieved by doctors yet determined to live, she turns her camera on herself and discovers a hidden world of millions of people confined to their homes and bedrooms by ME, commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome. At its core, Unrest is a love story. Together, Jen and her new husband, Omar, must find a way to build a life and fight for a cure. Their struggle to forge their relationship while dealing with her mysterious illness is at once heartbreaking, inspiring and funny. The screening will be followed by a Q&A. Thu 18 January 9 Thu 22, Fri 23, Sat 24 March EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE

19 eg... Film...Film The Film Sunday programme can occasionally be affected by distribution problems so please look online or in the printed film brochure for updates. Ticket prices for Sunday Cinema are 9 for adults, 6 for schoolchildren and 25 for a family of four. Check the film certificate before booking. Please note that the afternoon film has a new start time of 5pm. Paddington 2 Sun 7 January 2.30pm The Battle of the Sexes The 1973 tennis match between women's world number 1 Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and exmen's-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was billed as the battle of the sexes and watched by 90 million television viewers. Off-court King and Riggs were fighting more complex battles over gambling, equality and sexuality. Sun 7 January 5pm The Disaster Artist The real life story of writer/director Tommy Wiseau, the man behind The Room (often referred to as The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies) is brought to life, chronicling the odd film's troubled development and eventual cult success. Stars James Franco, Seth Rogan, Josh Hutcherson, Alison Brie and Zac Efron. Sun 7 January is season: Also, later thpos t, The Mercy, Downsizing, The The Phantom Thread. and press for Keep an eye on the website s. date details and Ferdinand Ferdinand, is a giant bull with a big heart. He is mistaken for a dangerous beast and is captured and torn from his home and family. Determined to return, he rallies a misfit team for the ultimate adventure. Set in Spain, Ferdinand proves you can't judge a bull by its cover. Sun 21 January 2.30pm Star Wars: The Last Jedi Having taken her first steps into the larger Jedi world, Rey joins Luke Skywalker on an adventure with Leia, Finn and Poe that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past. Sun 21 January 5pm Wonder Based on the New York Times bestseller, Wonder tells the inspiring and heart-warming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. Auggie's extraordinary journey proves you can't blend in when you were born to stand out. Sun 21 January EASTGATE PEEBLES EH45 8AD BOX OFFICE Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle When four high-school kids become the avatars they chose in an old video game called Jumanji: gamer Spencer becomes a brawny adventurer (Dwayne Johnson); football jock Fridge becomes an Einstein (Kevin Hart); popular girl Bethany becomes a middle-aged male professor (Jack Black); and wallflower Martha becomes a badass warrior (Karen Gillan). To survive and return to the real world, they'll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives and beat the game. Sun 4 February 2.30pm The Greatest Showman Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Stars Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson, Zac Efron. Sun 4 February 5pm Molly s Game Based on the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons. Stars Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner. Sun 4 February Coco Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. Sun 18 February 2.30pm Darkest Hour The dramatic and inspiring story of four weeks in 1940 during which Churchill, while manoeuvering his political rivals, faces the ultimate choice negotiate with Hitler and save the British people at a terrible cost or rally the nation and fight on against incredible odds. With Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas Sun 18 February 5pm Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri After months without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand) paints three signs leading into her town with a message directed at the town's revered chief of police William Willoughby (Woody Harrelson). When his second-incommand Officer Dixon (Sam Rockwell) gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing's law enforcement can only get worse. Sun 18 February...37

20 Variety PEEBLESSHIRE JAC The Annual Variety Show Peeblesshire Young Farmers return with their annual variety show full of songs, stories, hilarious sketches and jokes. Lots of fun and laughter for all the family. Thu 1, Fri 2 & Sat 3 March Thu 6 Fri & Sat 8 A fundraising event by the Rotary Club of Peebles. THE ROTARY CLUB OF PEEBLES Peebles Goes Even More Pointless...Quiz The questions can be as obscure as ancient history and as clear as words ending in que but every one of them has been tested on 100 people. All the contestants in this fun quiz have to do is find an answer that no one else gave and score the jackpot - an answer that is completely pointless! Sat 17 February 12, 6 under 15s, 25 family of four How to find us... useful information... Tickets You can buy tickets in person at Box Office, over the phone on or online at We accept cash, cheques, debit cards and credit cards (except AmEx). Tickets can be kept at the box office for collection, or posted out for a 1.50 charge. Use the seating plan below to select the seats you d like. Please note row A is reserved for wheelchair users and cannot be booked online. Reservations We will only reserve tickets for groups of 10 or more. Any group reservations not paid for within an agreed timescale will be released for general sale AREA B THE GALLERY S R Restricted View Q P Q P AREA A THE STALLS N M L K J H G F E D C B A STAGE R AREA B THE GALLERY S By CAR From the north follow the A703 south into Peebles, and turn right just after Holland & Sherry into the Edinburgh Road Car Park. From the south/west from the A72 into Peebles, turn left at the Tweed Bridge roundabout and continue along the High Street for about half a mile. At the Esso Garage, turn left at the roundabout onto the A703 and then turn left into the Edinburgh Road Car Park. From the south/east from the A72 into Peebles, turn right onto the A703 at the Esso garage, then turn left into the Edinburgh Road Car Park. By BUS local services available to/from Edinburgh via Penicuik, and to/from Galashiels via Innerleithen and Walkerburn. The nearest bus stop is opposite the front of the theatre. Parking The nearest car park is the Edinburgh Road Car Park where it s free to park every day except Saturday between 8.30am and 5.30pm. From the car park, take the pedestrian footpath into town and we are immediately on your right. Refunds Refunds are only given if a show has to be cancelled. Tickets may be exchanged or transferred at the discretion of the Box Office Manager. For shows which sell out we will try to resell your tickets, but this cannot be guaranteed. Data protection All customer details are confidential and we never share or sell them with anyone else. Please help us to keep your details up to date. Special effects We will inform you as soon as we find out a show has special effects. Often we are not told in advance so please look out for signs in the foyer. Latecomers If you are delayed and miss a show start time we will do our best to admit you as soon as we can to a seat at the back of the auditorium (to minimise disturbance). You may have to wait until a suitable break in the performance and, occasionally, until the interval. Accessibility The Eastgate has level access, adapted toilet facilities and a passenger lift. Wheelchair spaces are available on the front row of the auditorium (please book in advance through Box Office). Babies/young children Are welcome - we have baby changing facilities, high chairs and kids lunch boxes in the café. In the theatre under 2 year olds are classified as babes in arms and can sit on adult s knees but must still have a ticket (it will be issued free by box office). Adults may be asked to remove noisy children from the theatre. Assist dogs Are welcome, the front row offers the best space for dogs to lie down beside their owners, just ask at box office. Alterations to programme We do our best to make sure that all the information in this brochure is correct at the time we go to press. However, sometimes circumstances beyond our control mean that prices or line-ups might change; and we reserve the right to be human and make the odd mistake. Follow us on Twitter@EastgateTheatre and Facebook/Eastgate Theatre...39

21 EASTGATE THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE What s on... BOX OFFICE JANUARY Sun 7 Film: Paddington pm 9 36 Sun 7 Film: Battle of the Sexes 5pm 9 36 Sun 7 Film: The Disaster Artist 9 36 Wed 10 Music: Legends of American Country Sun 14 Music: MiP Santiago Quartet & Julian Rowlands 2.30pm Tue 16 Talk: TSoc 200 Years of the Tontine Hotel 6 32 Thu 18 Film: Unrest 9 35 Sun 21 Film: Ferdinand 2.30pm 9 36 Sun 21 Film: Star Wars: the Last Jedi 5pm 9 36 Sun 21 Film: Wonder 9 36 Thu 25 Music: The Outside Track 15 8 Fri 26 Sun 28 Peebles Outdoor Film Festival see insert Fri 26 Tartan Tapas and Toe Tapping Tunes FEBRUARY Thu 1 Music: The Railsplitters 15 8 Fri 2 Music: An Evening of Swing with PHS Big Band 10 See website/press for details Sat 3 Dance: Evie Douglas Choreography Challenge 2pm Free 34 Sun 4 Film: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 2.30pm 9 37 Sun 4 Film: The Greatest Showman 5pm 9 37 Sun 4 Film: Molly s Game 9 37 Wed 7 Opera: Tosca 7.15pm 17 6 Sat 10 Music: The Jensen Interceptors Blues Review Sun 11 Music: MiP The Hermes Experiment 2.30pm Tue 13 Talk: TSoc John Buchan and Tweeddale 6 28 Fri 16 Music: McGoldrick McCusker Doyle Sat 17 Peebles Goes Even More Pointless Sun 18 Film: Coco 2.30pm 9 33 Sun 18 Film: Darkest Hour 5pm 9 33 Sun 18 Film: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 9 33 Thu 22 Drama: Velvet Evening Séance 7pm 14 5 Fri 23 Music: A Celebration of Simon & Garfunkel Sat 24 Family: Gypsy Jazz Concert 3pm 5 29 Sat 24 Music: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys 15 9 MARCH Thu 1 Sat 3 Family PJAC Annual Variety Show 8 38 Sun 4 Film: See website/press for details 2.30pm 9 36 Sun 4 Film: See website/press for details 5pm 9 36 Sun 4 Film: See website/press for details 9 36 Tue 6 Music: MiP Philip Higham & Susan Tomes Fri 9 Just Gin! Sat 10 Music: Martin Simpson Sun 11 Opera: Carmen 2pm 17 6 Tue 13 Film: TSoc Laxdale Hall 6 28 Thu 15 NT: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 7pm 14 4 Sun 18 Film: See website/press for details 2.30pm 9 36 Sun 18 Film: See website/press for details 5pm 9 36 Sun 18 Film: See website/press for details 9 36 Sat 17 Music: RANT 15 9 Thu 22 Sat 24 Drama: The Naked Truth Sun 25 Musical Theatre: From Stage to Screen 6.30pm Tue 27 Ballet: Bernstein Centenary 7.15pm 17 7 designed and produced whitenoisecreative.com Visit to download a bigger printable version for your noticeboard All information correct at the time of going to print.