THU 27th March 7.30pm
Skin
Using captivating physical expression to discover what makes us function as a human being, ACE Dance explores the invisible signals we give out and the force and flow of feelings running through our veins. From the outside we look different, but underneath, aren't we all the same?
FRI 28th March 7.30pm
Preston Reed
"Spectacular... the best one-man show this reviewer has seen since Bruce Springsteen... A terrific performer" The Irish Independent.
"Widely thought of as the world's most gifted guitarist”" Total Guitar.
"Amazing... hypnotic" The Scotsman.
Returning to Peebles with his dazzling technique.
SAT 29th March 7.30pm
Richard Digance
Appealing to all ages and a regular on TV's Countdown, Richard is one of Britain's top comedy and music attractions. He is a rare performer - respected by comedians for his original material and by musicians for being one of Britain's top acoustic guitarists.
SUN 30th March 2.30 and 7.30pm
FILM SUNDAY
The Water Horse (PG)
2.30pm 1hr 51min
A 2007 fantasy film directed by Jay Russell. An adaption of Dick King-Smith's children's novel The Water Horse. It stars Alex Etel as a young boy who discovers a mysterious egg and cares for what hatches of it: a 'water horse' that becomes the fabled Loch Ness Monster. Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin and David Morrissey also star.
7.30pm 1hr 37mins
Blue-collar mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) and billionaire hospital magnate Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) meet for the first time in the hospital after both have been diagnosed with cancer. They become friends as they undergo their respective treatments. Both are diagnosed with a year or less to live. Carter begins writing a "bucket list," or things to do before "he kicks the bucket." While not a serious list of intentions, he is goaded into going through with it when Cole discovers the list. Cole pushes Carter, and promises to pay for everything. Despite the protests of his wife, Virginia (Beverly Todd), Carter agrees. The pair then begin an around-the-world vacation, embarking on everything from race car driving to sky diving to climbing the Pyramids to hunting lion Safari in Africa. Along the way they discuss faith and family, and learn from each other.
MON 31st March 12.30 and 3.30pm
The Man Who Planted Trees
This show sold out last time round... Puppet State Theatre Company bring a magical, comical, multi-sensory adaptation of Jean Giono's well-loved children's story. Accompanied by his faithful dog, a French shepherd sets out to plant a forest and revive a barren and desolate land.
FRI 4th April 7.30pm
Simon Thacker and Camerata Ritmata
Simon Thacker (classical guitar) with three jazz musicians: Paul Kirby (piano), Mario Caribé da Rocha (bass) and Stuart Brown (percussion). The programme will include works from their repertoire in the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe, completed by the sultry and evocative sounds of Brazil.
