Outdoor Show 2008 Video Update

Spring Offer from Caddon View

During April, if you are visiting Innerleithen, Traquair, Glentress or Peebles, why not spend 3 nights at Caddon View for the price of 2 nights?

Please quote Spring Offer on booking.

Note: there is no availability on April 4th, 28th or 29th April.

The Eastgate - w/c 27th March 2008

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.

The Bucket List (12A)
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.

The Eastgate - w/c 20th March 2008

FRI 21st & SAT 22nd 7.30pm
Hostage, by Tweed Theatre
World premiere. The late 15th century saw Muslim fundamentalist jihad in North Africa and Andalus, and the determination of Christian rulers to extend their power.. At the Holy Cross in Peebles, the Trinitarian Order is devoted to the redemption of the Christian captives of the Moors...

TUE 25th 7.30pm
Schools Outreach Halyrude
In the Eastgate’s fifth school project our Outreach Worker Mandy Durkin has turned Halyrude’s P3s and P4s into Jumblies! Come and see them set sail in a sieve and explore new lands, in this classic poem by Edward Lear.

WED 26th 7.30pm
Mr McFall’s Chamber
An adventurous group of classically-trained musicians who break down barriers – mixing genres, bridging different musical traditions and different art forms. They’re joined by Fraser Fifield, Tom Bancroft and James Mackintosh, in a celebration of the late, great Martyn Bennett.

THU 27th 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 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.

The Eastgate - w/c 13th March 2008

THU 13th 7.30pm
Shining City
Rapture return with another exciting show. After leaving the priesthood, Ian sets himself up as a therapist in Dublin. One of his first clients is John who, following the tragic death of his wife in a car accident, has repeatedly seen her ghostly figure. But surely it must be his imagination!

FRI 14th 7.30pm
The Way Of The Drum
Book early for the return the amazing Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers. Powerful rhythms on huge drums are interwoven with delicate flutes, gentle bells and percussion in a visually spellbinding display of grace, choreography and athleticism.

SAT 15th 7.30pm
Lights Out By Nine
Lights Out By Nine's latest album has been hailed as a major breakthrough into the US market and follows the trail blazed by the Average White Band many years ago, in taking soul and rhythm and blues music back to the source. Let them blow your socks off!

SUN 16th 2.30pm
National Treasure: Book Of Secrets (PG)
At a Civil War seminar a black market dealer brings forth evidence that suggests Benjamin’s great-great-grandfather was directly involved in the conspiracy to kill President Lincoln. Ben is convinced his ancestor had a different motive altogether, but he must find the treasure to prove it.

SUN 16th 7.30pm
The Kite Runner (18)
This powerful film set in Afghanistan invites discussion on the nature and validity of redemption, loyalty and love. Amir is a little boy enjoying the last peaceful days of the Afghan monarchy. He witnesses the true meaning of selfless love and cannot bear the burden…will he redeem himself?

MON 17th - FRI 4th APRIL
The Evening Sky
An exhibition of paintings by Dr John Laidlaw - a distinguished physician and author, as well as an artist who has painted for more than half a century. His work is influenced by the well-known Scottish artist William Johnstone, and includes landscapes, townscapes and abstracts.

TUE 18th 7.30pm
Beck Sian
Ethereal, graceful and colourful, with waist-length red hair and Celtic tattoos, a striking presence. Beck interprets traditional songs with contemporary flair and plenty of emotion silencing audiences with her breath-taking voice singing of storms, nature, ghost stories and loves lost.

WED 19TH 7.30pm
Quiz Night
Brush up on trivia, make up a team (four to eight competitors), enjoy a (free) drink at the bar, and battle for prizes! An Eastgate fundraiser, organised by Friends of the Eastgate.

FRI 21st & SAT 22nd 7.30pm
Hostage, by Tweed Theatre
World premiere. The late 15th century saw Muslim fundamentalist jihad in North Africa and Andalus, and the determination of Christian rulers to extend their power... At the Holy Cross in Peebles, the Trinitarian Order is devoted to the redemption of the Christian captives of the Moors...

Members to Attend the Outdoors Show 2008

For 2008, the bike arena sees the return of the popular 7stanes mountain biking display team from Scotland, the MB7 have-a-go zone and a whole lot more. This year MB7 will be creating a 150 tonne dirt race track with huge jumps and loads of obstacles guaranteed to provide thrills and maybe the odd spill. The 7stanes team will be joined by the cream of Scottish mountain biking talent in elbow-to-elbow racing around the purpose-built track. In addition to this, the trials and dirt jump display riders will wow you with their balance and nerve on the extreme course.

Not only is the mountain biking display area bigger and better, but so is the have-a-go area. Back for another year is MB7's 'Timbertrail' - a series of narrow wooden platforms to pit your bike balancing skills against (suitable for all abilities from age 8+). In addition to this, Scotland's downhill mountain biking training specialists 'Dirtschool' will be running jump sessions on the race track and giving you the opportunity to fly! As if that wasn't enough, there will be bicycle trials skills sessions running for those looking to improve their advanced skills.

The Tweed Valley Tourist Consortia has a 8m x 3m stand with members manning the stand and handing material from TVTC businesses. If you want to see any more, go to www.theoutdoorsshow.co.uk.

Snowdrops at Kailzie This Weekend

Kailzie Gardens are open this weekend as part of the second ever Scottish Snowdrop Festival. All funds raised will be divided between Scotland's Garden Scheme and Erskine, the charity which caters for ex-servicemen and women. The garden's special opening hours are between 11am to 5pm on Sunday 2nd March.

Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards 2008

Congratulations to those members who did well at the fifth Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards, voted on by over 20,000 people worldwide.

The Horseshoe Inn was winner in the category Rising Star Restaurant with Rooms; Peebles Hotel Hydro won Scottish Family Hotel of the Year; and Sandra Dawson of the Hydro won Conference and Events Co-ordinator of the Year.

The Eastgate - w/c 6 March 2008

Thu 6th March
The Winged State
Drama
7:30 pm
No Limits Theatre Company present: The Winged State. You have the dream again you are flying, flying, flying Suddenly the wind spills, spins, throws you You are falling, falling, falling. On a remote floating island the Labyrinth Institute experiments with cutting edge technologies, free from the constraints of national law and morality. For one young man the monstrous experiments become too much. Inspired by the myth of Icarus, the boy who flew too close to the sun, this is a compelling story with a message for our time.

Fri 7th March
The 3 Welsh Tenors
Music
7:30pm
The Three Welsh Tenors, Dewi Wyn, Huw Llywelyn and Adriano Graziani. The well loved and talented trio present an exciting programme full of the most popular operatic arias, Neapolitan songs and solos from the musicals made famous by Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti. These outstanding young artists are regular performers with the major UK opera companies and have performed in prestigious venues including the Albert Hall London and Bridgewater. They are joined by Annette Bryn Parri who has accompanied top Welsh opera stars Bryn Terfel, Dennis O’Neill and Rebecca Evans. A show not to be missed!

Sat 8th March
Oh Whistle And I’ll Come Tae Ye
Drama
7:30pm
Following his widely praised one-man show, A Pleasing Terror, actor Robert Lloyd Parry is bringing two more M R James spine-chillers back to life. The new production is called Oh, Whistle and combines "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad", a tale of nocturnal horror on the Suffolk coast, with "The Ash Tree", a dark story of witchcraft and vengeance. "The first thing you notice about the actor Robert Lloyd Parry is not so much his height – he’s enormous – but his skin, which has a finish of ivory, the skin of someone who sits indoors leaning up against defunct radiators, occasionally opening a window to scrape out a pipe." Antonia Quirke.

Sun 9th March
Frankie Boyle
Comedy
PLEASE NOTE: There are NO tickets left for this show it has SOLD OUT!

Tue 11th March
Tweeddale Society
7.30pm
Talk by Mr D. Wilson Ogilvie entitled "James Hogg - The Ettrick Shepherd". Born and brought up in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Mr Ogilvie is a Graduate of Aberdeen University. After National Service in the RAF he taught in Aberdeenshire and for 4 years in a small Shetland island as Head Teacher/Church of Scotland Lay Missionary. This was followed by periods as Dominie in Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire then Dumfries where he is now retired. His interests include Rotary, being District Governor in 2000/01, The Robert Burns World Federation of which he was President in 1985/86 and Dumfries & Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society of which he has been Vice President. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and is a regular Burns' speaker throughout Great Britain and abroad. As well as his interest in Burns he has always had an interest in the Ettrick Shepherd and is delighted to share his thoughts and enthusiasm with the Tweeddale Society. The talk will cover Hogg's fascinating life story and his huge literary output with special reference to his most significant works. Mr Ogilvie hopes to convince his audience that Hogg was a writer of real consequence, deserving of serious study.

Wed 12th March
Tweeddale Film Club Season
7pm Members Only
October to April each Year. A friendly group of people who are interested in films of all genre. We meet on various wednesdays at The Eastgate Theatre to enjoy private viewings. For membership, film information, or to join, contact: Ann on 01896830682 or Rosie on 01721720126

Thu 13th March
Shining City
Drama
7:30pm
Rapture return with anther exciting show !!!. The Emerald Isle meets The Sixth Sense in this riveting and chilling urban ghost story from the multi-award winning author of The Weir, Dublin Carol and The Seafarer. After leaving the priesthood, Ian sets himself up as a therapist in Dublin. One of his first clients is John who, following the tragic death of his wife in a car accident, has repeatedly seen her ghostly figure. But surely it must be his imagination...!!!!! Through taut and witty Irish banter , hidden demons begin to surface as Ian starts to realise that his life parallels John’s in many ways, and that the “ghosts” of his past may yet come back to haunt him too. Described by The Daily Telegraph as ‘the finest dramatist of his generation’, Conor McPherson flawlessly brings classical Irish storytelling into a modern, urban landscape. This humorous, haunting and fascinating play will have you gripped right up to the shocking twist in the tale. Shining City has previously played to sell-out audiences in London, Dublin and on Broadway. Moving, compassionate, ingenious and absolutely gripping... scenes that provoke great, generous gales of laughter, others that send a shiver of fear down the spine’ The Daily Telegraph. I was blown away by Shining City. The New York Times. Rapture is excited about bringing the play exclusively to Scottish audiences for the first time with a crack Scottish cast...

Fri 14th March
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers - The Way Of The Drum
Music
7:30pm
The exhilarating raw energy and thundering rhythms of the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers return to Peebles. Mugenkyo are the foremost exponent of the exciting and dynamic art of Japanese drumming in Europe. Their unmissable blend of powerful rhythms on the huge Taiko drums interweaves with delicate flutes, gentle bells and percussion in a visually spellbinding display of grace, choreography and athleticism. Don’t miss this fast paced and uplifting evening of music.
“Exhilarating to behold" The Glasgow Herald

The Eastgate - w/c 28 February 2008

Sat 1st March 7.30pm
Wolftrain & Blue To The Bone
Alabama bluesman Little Jimmy Reed calls Wolftrain his "kick ass band", and they've played with internationally acclaimed blues legends including Otis Grand. Blue to the Bone play traditional blues from city to delta, electric leaning towards acoustic.

Sun 2nd
Film Sunday
The Golden Compass(PG)
2.30pm
When Phillip Pullman wrote about Lyra Belaqua, her deamon Pantalaimon, the great Lord Ashriel, the Gobblers, the Alethiometer and that strange matter... DUST! Little could he have known how many thousands of copies of his book would be sold... Now the story has had life breathed into it through this epic film for all ages. A young girl living among scholars is brought to life in this epic. Length 2h 8m

P.S. I Love You(12A)
7.30pm
Holly Kennedy is beautiful, smart and married to the love of her life - a passionate, funny, and impetuous Irishman named Gerry. So when Gerry's life is taken by an illness, it takes the life out of Holly. The only one who can help her is the person who is no longer there. Nobody knows Holly better than Gerry. So it's a good thing he planned ahead. Before he died, Gerry wrote Holly a series of letters that will guide her, not only through her grief, but in rediscovering herself. The first message arrives on Holly's 30th birthday in the form of a cake, and to her utter shock, a tape recording from Gerry, who proceeds to tell her to get out and "celebrate herself". In the weeks and months that follow, more letters from Gerry are delivered in surprising ways, each sending her on a new adventure and each signing off in the same way; P.S. I Love You. Holly's mother and best friends begin to worry that Gerry's letters are keeping Holly tied to the past, but in fact, each letter is pushing her further into a new future. With Gerry's words as her guide, Holly embarks on a journey of rediscovery in a story about marriage, friendship and how a love so strong can turn the finality of death into a new beginning for life.

Mon 3rd
The Legend Of Lola Montez
Peebles Arts Festival Fundraiser
Drama
7:30 pm
The Northumberland Theatre Company return to Peebles with a tribute to the Legendary Lola Montez written by Sylvia Cullen. When family tighten the noose around her freedom, Lola fights back, carving out a chaotic life as one of the most notorious women of the 19th century. From the Irish writer of Bedazzled, this new play takes us around the globe on a comic ego trip, reflecting the current obsession with fame and celebrity culture.

Wed 5th
Fraser Fifield Band & Nedyalko Nedyalkov
Trad Music
7:30pm
Fraser Fifield Band & Nedyalko Nedyalkov. Scotland meets Bulgaria as top musicians from each country lead their respective bands on a tour that will also see extensive collaborations between all eight musicians involved. Fraser Fifield leads one of the most distinctive groups in Scotland today. Featuring Fifield on low whistle, soprano saxophone and bagpipes; Graeme Stephen (guitar) and percussionists David Robertson and Guy Nicholson, the group evolved from a trio that made a big impression in concert and at festivals including Celtic Connections, Big Big World, and Edinburgh, Islay and Baku jazz festivals. The trio also toured Spain and Denmark successfully and released the CD Slow Stream on Tanar Records to critical acclaim. Now expanded to a quartet, the group, presenting Fifield's own highly developed, melodic compositions as well as reworking music from the Scottish tradition and reflecting his long-standing interest in Bulgarian music, will release a new album featuring Nedyalko Nedyalkov and Georgi Petrov to coincide with the tour. An experienced musician whose resume includes concerts and albums with Salsa Celtica, Old Blind Dogs, Mick West Band, The Unusual Suspects, Mr McFalls Chamber and Donnie Munro, Fifield released his debut album, Honest Water, in 2002. This showcased a talent combining his roots as an award-winning young piper with his status as one of the most adventurous composers and improvisers working within the Scottish tradition. Nedyalko Nedyalkov on kaval, the expressive end-blown flute, Georgi Petrov on the bowed-string gadulka, Angel Dimitrov on the lute-like tambura and Stoimenka Nedyalkov on vocals, make up the Nedyalko Nedyalkov Quartet - Four of the most talented and respected musicians in Bulgaria today. Born into a family with a long musical tradition, Nedyalkov began playing music at the age of seven and progressed through Bulgaria's most prestigious music conservatories to become soloist with the Folk Orchestra of Bulgarian National Radio. He has toured internationally with the choir Angelite, Bulgarian-Norwegian collective Farmer's Market, and with the group of Bulgarian master musicians Grupa Maistori. This will be the first opportunity to see and hear him perform in Scotland.

Thu 6th
The Winged State
Drama
7:30 pm
No Limits Theatre Company present: The Winged State. You have the dream again you are flying, flying, flying Suddenly the wind spills, spins, throws you You are falling, falling, falling. On a remote floating island the Labyrinth Institute experiments with cutting edge technologies, free from the constraints of national law and morality. For one young man the monstrous experiments become too much. Inspired by the myth of Icarus, the boy who flew too close to the sun, this is a compelling story with a message for our time. Tickets include a post show discussion.

Fri 7th
The 3 Welsh Tenors
Music
7:30pm
The Three Welsh Tenors, Dewi Wyn, Huw Llywelyn and Adriano Graziani. The well loved and talented trio present an exciting programme full of the most popular operatic arias, Neapolitan songs and solos from the musicals made famous by Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti. These outstanding young artists are regular performers with the major UK opera companies and have performed in prestigious venues including the Albert Hall London and Bridgewater. They are joined by Annette Bryn Parri who has accompanied top Welsh opera stars Bryn Terfel, Dennis O'Neill and Rebecca Evans. A show not to be missed!