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November 2023
Desert Island Flicks
A blockbuster, adventure and rom com rolled into one, Desert Island Flicks sees two leading ladies reimagine, remake and spoof 90 of the most memorable movie moments of all time in just 90 minutes, taking on all the lead roles, stunts, and special effects! From timeless classics to modern day marvels, the show celebrates how iconic characters and thrilling plot twists have captured imaginations the world over, bringing people together to laugh, cry, and cheer along in a room full…
Find out more »Gertrude Lawrence: A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening (Relaxed Performance)
The 1930s star of musical comedy Gertrude Lawrence tells her story for the first time from her perspective, in her own words. A feisty, strong woman from Clapham, Gertie transcended the class ceiling, forging her stage and screen career into her 50s. The show celebrates her brilliance, on and off stage, with pacy dialogue, which is funny and revealing. Bursting with over 20 songs from London variety and revue to hits by Noel Coward and Kurt Weill. A theatrical cabaret…
Find out more »Desert Island Flicks
A blockbuster, adventure and rom com rolled into one, Desert Island Flicks sees two leading ladies reimagine, remake and spoof 90 of the most memorable movie moments of all time in just 90 minutes, taking on all the lead roles, stunts, and special effects! From timeless classics to modern day marvels, the show celebrates how iconic characters and thrilling plot twists have captured imaginations the world over, bringing people together to laugh, cry, and cheer along in a room full…
Find out more »Four Magicians
Four Magicians brings together four of Scotland’s top magical entertainers for an evening of wonder and illusion. Appearing on stage for the first time together, Smith & Burns, Eoin Smith and James Dickson – each an award-winning magician in their own right – present an ensemble magic show that takes the audience on a rollercoaster of stunning magic, big laughs and plenty of surprises along the way. Minds will be read. Laws of nature will be defied. Dad jokes will…
Find out more »Fire Is Not The Only Element
From womanhood to war, from class and punk to falling in and out of love to the beautiful game, 'Fire is Not the Only Element' is about our lives, our humanity, our foibles, foul-ups and frailties. Creating from real life, Morna uses poetry to express the joy, sadness, humour, beauty and absurdity of life. From online performances to sell-out shows at the Scottish Storytelling Centre and international audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show appeals to a wide range of…
Find out more »Elemental
In a city where fire, water, land and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy will discover something elemental: how much they have in common. Watch Trailer Here Information Running Time: 102 Minutes Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance Director: Peter Sohn Starring: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie Del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Catherine O'Hara
Find out more »Desert Island Flicks
A blockbuster, adventure and rom-com rolled into one, Desert Island Flicks sees two leading ladies reimagine, remake and spoof 90 of the most memorable movie moments of all time in just 90 minutes, taking on all the lead roles, stunts, and special effects! From timeless classics to modern-day marvels, the show celebrates how iconic characters and thrilling plot twists have captured imaginations the world over, bringing people together to laugh, cry, and cheer along in a room full of strangers.…
Find out more »Top Gun: Maverick
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen. Watch Trailer Here Information Running Time: 131 Minutes Genre: Action, Drama Director: Joseph Kosinski Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Val Kilmer, Ed Harris, Glen Powell
Find out more »Elemental
In a city where fire, water, land and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy will discover something elemental: how much they have in common. Watch Trailer Here Information Running Time: 102 Minutes Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance Director: Peter Sohn Starring: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie Del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Catherine O'Hara
Find out more »Allelujah
When news of the closure of a small hospital's geriatric ward begins to reach the community, the hospital invites a local news crew to document their planning of a concert in honor of the hospital's most celebrated nurse. But there might be something more threatening to the hospital itself, more deadly than the politicians ready to shut down the place at a moment's notice. Watch Trailer Here Information Running Time: 99 Minutes Genre: Drama Director: Richard Eyre Starring: Jennifer Saunders, Bally…
Find out more »What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Two childhood friends now in their thirties must decide whether to follow their heads or their hearts once the man decides to follow his parents' advice and enter into an arranged marriage in Pakistan. Watch Trailer Here Information Running Time: 109 Minutes Genre: Romance, Comedy Director: Shekhar Kapur Starring: Lily James, Shazad Latif, Shabana Azmi, Emma Thompson, Sajal Ali, Oliver Chris
Find out more »Hebridean Fire
Elsa Jean McTaggart and Gary Lister These multi-instrumentalists from the Isle of Lewis take you on an eclectic musical journey through the Islands and Highlands of Scotland past and present. From soulful laments to high energy, beautifully arranged sets of jigs, reels, traditional (also Gaelic) and original songs with plenty of laughter, joy, warmth and opportunity to sing along. Born and raised in Scotland with an MA in Irish traditional music and a lifetime of performing on stage, this ‘Scottish…
Find out more »Eva Cassidy: The Story
Eva Cassidy: an icon of acoustic music. Wistful and emotional vocals, beautiful guitar accompaniment, Eva Cassidy had the power to move audiences through her interpretation of well-known songs. Inspired by her favourite artist, award-winning musician Elsa Jean McTaggart presents – Eva Cassidy: The Story. Using video, story and song, Elsa Jean McTaggart channels Eva Cassidy’s musical voice through her own. Elsa has devised this very special show to pay homage to this true interpreter of song. Audiences the world over…
Find out more »Hebridean Fire
Elsa Jean McTaggart and Gary Lister These multi-instrumentalists from the Isle of Lewis take you on an eclectic musical journey through the Islands and Highlands of Scotland past and present. From soulful laments to high energy, beautifully arranged sets of jigs, reels, traditional (also Gaelic) and original songs with plenty of laughter, joy, warmth and opportunity to sing along. Born and raised in Scotland with an MA in Irish traditional music and a lifetime of performing on stage, this ‘Scottish…
Find out more »The Old Oak
A pub landlord in a previously thriving mining community struggles to hold onto his pub. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the town when Syrian refugees are placed in the empty houses in the community. Watch Trailer Here Information Running Time: 117 Minutes Genre: Drama Director: Ken Loach Starring: Dave Turner, Ebla Mari, Claire Rodgerson, Trevor Fox, Chris McGlade, Col Tait
Find out more »December 2023
Blether – Strathdon
A creative day to celebrate community. All the activity is FREE to attend, but booking is required for the activities. If you haven't booked an activity, please do drop-in from 4pm for a cuppa and to meet us. The activities require booking just to manage numbers - these are marked with * Programmed activities: 1400 Tales of Home - Storytelling with Pauline Cordiner* 1515 Christmas Craft Workshop* 1600-1630 DROP-IN Refreshments and Blether 1630 CINEMA Screening * - The Muppet Christmas…
Find out more »A Candlelit Christmas Evening
A feel-good Christmas show of singalong carols and popular songs, a chance for you to enjoy the Christmas experience in your own community, with words on screen, live music, fun and laughter. The uber-talented and ever-popular Elsa and Gary lead you through well-known songs of Christmas past and present. Just bring yourselves, friends, family and Christmas cheer. With their infectious joy and musical talent let them bring the party to you.
Find out more »A Candlelit Christmas Evening
A feel-good Christmas show of singalong carols and popular songs, a chance for you to enjoy the Christmas experience in your own community, with words on screen, live music, fun and laughter. The uber-talented and ever-popular Elsa and Gary lead you through well-known songs of Christmas past and present. Just bring yourselves, friends, family and Christmas cheer. With their infectious joy and musical talent let them bring the party to you.
Find out more »A Candlelit Christmas Evening
A feel-good Christmas show of singalong carols and popular songs, a chance for you to enjoy the Christmas experience in your own community, with words on screen, live music, fun and laughter. The uber-talented and ever-popular Elsa and Gary lead you through well-known songs of Christmas past and present. Just bring yourselves, friends, family and Christmas cheer. With their infectious joy and musical talent let them bring the party to you.
Find out more »Christmas Clay Workshop
Craft your own, one-of-a-kind Christmas decorations with oven-bake clay. No prior experience is needed. We'll provide clay and equipment. Led by local Artist: Claire Totton FREE to attend, but booking is essential. Open to all ages and experiences. One ticket per person. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (clay suitable for children over the age of 8). Produced by NEAT in collaboration with Cuminestown Art Group Supported by Live Life Aberdeenshire. Claire Totton Claire is a resident…
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