Saturday, 17 May 2008

The Eastgate - w/c 22 May 2008

Friday 23rd May 7.30pm
Benefit Concert
Music
Come and enjoy an evening of music by local performers – with St Ronans Silver Band, Peebles Junior Silver Band and the Peebles Singers. A fundraising event organised by Friends of the Eastgate.

Saturday 24 May 7.30pm
Classic Clapton
Music
Mike Hall
The World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band, featuring Mike Hall will be making their first ever appearance in Peebles to perform all of EC's classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Lay Down Sally, I Shot The Sheriff, Cocaine and of course Layla! 2 hours of Clapton. Early booking advised. Only a few tickets left.

Sunday 25 May 2.30pm
Horton Hears a Who (U)
Film
From the creators of Ice Age. Horton the elephant discovers a microscopic community of intelligent beings called the Who's and only he can hear them. He decides to keep them safe from harm. The other animals think Horton has gone crazy and take action for his own good. This is a hilarious film and will be enjoyed by young and old alike!

Sunday 25 May 7.30pm
There Will Be Blood (15)
Film
Directed, written and produced by Paul Thomas Anderson. Loosely inspired by Upton Sinclair's novel, Oil! It tells the story of a silver miner turned oil man on a ruthless quest for power during Southern California's oil boom of the late 19th century. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano.

Thursday 29th May 7.30pm
Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter
Drama
Emotional Tramps & Theatre Crave
Two hit-men awaiting their latest assignment discuss tea, football and news articles as mysterious and seemingly random notes are delivered to our characters through the titular dumb waiter. Who is sending the notes? And what does this latest job hold in store for Ben and Gus?
Emotional Tramps & Crave Theatre are regular performers at The Eastgate and can be depended upon to deliver high quality entertaining shows deserving of a wide audience. This show continues it’s tour to Edinburgh and Carlops.

Friday 30 May 7.30pm
John Wright Band
Music
Over more than 15 years John Wright established a reputation on the European acoustic music scene as one of the best interpreters of contemporary folk song. Following his untimely death earlier this year, the band members offer a tribute to "the song-writers singer".