Friday, 9 January 2009

The Eastgate Theatre - w/c 15 January 2009

Thursday 15th January 7.30pm
Music
Africa To Appalachia
A stunning new show tracing the roots and routes of the banjo. 2008 Juno Award winning banjoist Jayme Stone with Malian griot singer and kora player Mansa Sissoko build a musical bridge spanning from Africa to Appalachia.

Friday 16th January 7.30pm
Drama
Sex And Chocolate
Jan has just turned 50, she's all alone, the rest of the office is off clubbing, the kids have flown the nest, and it's a holiday weekend. Faced with the prospect of defrosting the fridge she makes a decision which will change her life forever... Award-winning actress Fiona Knowles stars in this warm hearted comedy written by Rona Munro. The show is preceded at 7pm by a sponsored demonstration of chocolate moulding with Cocoa Black... the best bit is that you can sample the goods!

Saturday 17th January 7.30pm
Music
Salsa Celtica
This vibrant 11 piece musical group returns to the Eastgate, bringing a fusion of sizzling salsa music with a traditional Scottish twist. Their unique Scottish and Irish mix plus all the Latin Elements of salsa has taken them and their music all over the world.

Thursday 22nd January 7.30pm
Music
The Hot Seats
This white-hot five-piece band from the hills of Virginia caused a sensation at the Edinburgh Fringe last year when (as Special Ed and the Shortbus) they carried off a Herald Angel for their outstanding performance. 'The show is so stuffed full of multi-faceted delicacies.' (Maverick magazine)