Thursday 19th February 7.30pm
Music
Moon River To The Days Of Wine And Roses : The Genius Of Johnny Mercer
The Eastgate is delighted to welcome back Todd Gordon - one of Britain's top jazz and swing singers - and this time he brings a new show to mark the centenary of the birth of the Great American Songbook lyricist, Johnny Mercer. The finest of classic popular songs are featured, including That old Black Magic, The Summer Wind, Too Marvelous for Words, Blues in the Night, Dream, One for My Baby, as well as the Oscar-winning songs in the title. Intriguingly, Mercer was particularly proud of his Scottish roots which he traced back to the Battle of Culloden. He therefore represents the only legitimate Scottish connection to American Songbook royalty.
'Impeccable choice of music and Todd and his band interact wonderfully.' (Sir Michael Parkinson)
'Gordon's made the American songbook his own.' (The Guardian)
Sunday 22nd February
Film
Beverly Hills Chihuahua (u) 2.30pm
A pooch is kidnapped and rescued from certain death in a dog fight by a German Shepherd. Voices over by Drew Barrymore and Andy Garcia.
Easy Virtue (PG) 7.30pm
An adaptation of Noel Coward's classic play, starring Ben Barnes, Jessica Biel, Colin Firth and Kristin Scott Thomas.
Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th 7.30pm
Family
Reach For The Stars
The youngsters of the Scottish Theatre Music School present a new musical comedy about talent, celebrity and disappointment - exploring the territory between X Factor and Pop Idol. The show isdevised and directed by Derek Douglas, and stars the pupils who attend his weekly classes at the Eastgate.
Friday 27th February 7.30pm
Music
Tom McConville Band
Primarily known as the Newcastle fiddler, this virtuoso musician and fantastic singer delivers a performance that combines a rollercoaster of musical delights with fast, rhythmic dance tunes through beautiful slow airs and of course, great singing-all presented with his inimitable sense of humour and style. Whilst he has shared stages throughout the world with the very best in the business, Tom has never forgotten his roots and is as happy in the intimate atmosphere of a small folk club as he is at the largest festivals.
Saturday 28th February 2 - 5pm
Music
Choral Workshop with Capella Nova
If you love singing, or would love to try, come along and get some expert tuition from Alan Tavener and Edward Caswell, from Scotland's acclaimed early music choir Capella Nova. Suitable for beginners and experienced singers alike, this will be a fun afternoon ending with a short 'concert' for friends and families.
Saturday 28th February 7.30pm
So Long Lives This ... (Shakespeare at Traquair)
Elizabeth and Essex, Shakespeare and Southampton - fair youths, player-playwrights and dark ladies - all touched each others' lives and left amazing marks on ours. An evening with Shakespeare and his circle, dramatised in sonnets, song and dance. Devised by Jenny Chapman and presented by Shakespeare at Traquair.
