The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
EVENTS IN YOUR AREA
Aberfel y Aberfeldy Hogmanay Festival The Square, PH15 2HH, Sun December 31, 8pm, free but donations welcome. An outdoor Hogmanay street party with live music, food, a licensed bar and a fireworks display. Money raised goes towards Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance. www.visitaberfeldy.co. uk Crieff New Year’s Day Brunch Crieff Golf Club, Ferntower, Perth Road, PH7 3LR, 01764 652397, Mon January 1, 11am–4pm, prices vary. New Year’s Day buffet brunch. A shuttle bus runs to and from town. www.crieffgolf.co.uk Hogmanay Family Ceilidh Strathearn Artspace, Comrie Street, PH7 4AX, 07889 145899, Sun December 31, 7–10.30pm, £12 (£8; under 6s free). A family ceilidh with a licensed bar and music from the Chitterybite Ceilidh Band. www.strathearnartspace.co.uk nun ee Frank Hurley and the Art of the Platinum Print Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, DD1 4XA, 01382 309060, until Thu January 11, Mon-Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm, free. Frank Hurley was the official photographer on Ernest Shackleton’s illfated Endurance expedition and the images taken at this time have gained iconic status. This exhibition celebrates Frank Hurley’s work with a display of contemporary limited edition platinum prints. www.rrsdiscovery.com Kate V Robertson: This Mess is Kept Afloat Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, until Sun February 25, Mon-Wed & Fri-Sun 10am–6pm; Thu 10am–8pm, free. A major installation of new sculptural work from the Glasgow-based artist. www.katevrobertson.com Sleeping Beauty Gardyne Theatre, Gardyne Road, DD5 1NY, 01382 434940, until Sat January 6, times vary, £23.50. Traditional family panto featuring River City’s Tom Urie (Big Bob) alongside Scot Squad’s Officer Karen and others. www.gar dy ne theatre. org.uk AC/DC UK Beat Generator Live, 70 North Lindsay Street, DD1 1PS, 01382 229226, Fri December 29, 8pm, £12. Tribute to the Australian rockers featuring classic anthems such as Highway to Hell and Thunderstruck. www.acdcuk.com A Christmas Carol Dundee Rep, Tay Square, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, until Sun December 31, times vary, £11–£26 (£6–£24; children £8). Dickens’ festive fable, adapted for stage by Neil Duffield. Dundee Rep’s ensemble bring the colourful cast of characters to life, including Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley, Mrs Fezziwig, Tiny Tim and Ebenezer Scrooge. www.dundeerep.co.uk What a Load of Rubbish! Scrapyard Science Dundee Science Centre, Greenmarket, DD1 4QB, 01382 228800, until Sun December 31, Fri & Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 10am–3pm, price included in admission. Tinker with trash and create some cool stuff out of everyday items. www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk All Good presents Alan Fitzpatrick The Reading Rooms, Blackscroft, DD4 6AT, 01382 228496, Sat December 30, 10–4.30pm, £16.50. A night of techno from the DJ and producer. www.readingroomsdundee.com Hogmanay 2017 The Underground, 25 South Tay Street, DD1 1NR, 0845 166 6025, Sun December 31, 8pm–3.30am, £5. Resident DJs play all the biggest tunes from 2017 to help you start the New Year off right. www.dundeeunderground.co.uk Hogmanay Ceilidh Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee, Park Place, DD1 4HN, 01382 434940, Sun December 31, 8pm, £34.95. All the ingredients for a classic Hogmanay (fizz, stovies and shortbread), plus a ceilidh to get you dancing. www.dundeerep.co.uk Hogmanay at Malmaison Malmaison Dundee, 44 Whitehall Crescent, DD1 4AY, 0844 693 0661, Sun December 31, 7pm, £99. Countdown to 2018 with a special fivecourse menu, live band and a disco. www.malmaison.com Masquerade Ball Liquid, 21 South Ward Road, DD1 1PU, 01382 205551, Sun December 31, 10pm–3am, £5. A Venetian style club night with fancy dress and outlandish masks to bring in your New Year. www.liquidclubs.com/ dundee Traditional Hogmanay Ceilidh Stovie Supper Queen’s Hotel, 160 Nethergate, DD1 4DU, 01382 322 515, Sun December 31, 7pm–1am, £30. Bring in the New Year with music courtesy of Staffin Island Ceilidh Band and a stovie supper. There are pipers and drummers on arrival and at midnight. Adults only. www.queenshoteldundee.com First Foot The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, Wed January 3, noon–4pm, free. The McManus celebrate the New Year with an afternoon of free family activities including live music and storytelling. www.mcmanus.co.uk A Guid New Year! Family Ceilidh HM Frigate Unicorn, Victoria Dock, DD1 3BP, 01382 200900, Wed January 3, 6–10pm, £10 (children free). A family ceilidh for all ages to end the festive period, featuring Colin Dewar Scottish Dance Band, Sheena Wellington, Ailsa Howie, Tayside Young Fiddlers, The Wighton Singers and Karen Hannah. www.frigateunicorn.org nunfermline Jack and the Beanstalk Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384, Fri December 29, 1pm & 7pm, £13.50 Alhambra Theatre Stage School present their take on the classic story of Jack, a giant and some magic beans. www.alhambradunfermline.com Big Country PJ Molloys, 7 Canmore Street, KY12 7NU, 01383 729790, Sat December 30, 7pm, £22.50. A re-formed configuration of the veteran Scotrockers whose hits include Fields of Fire and In a Big Country. www.bigcountry.co.uk The Red Hot Chilli Pipers Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384, Sat December 30, 2pm & 7.30pm, £25. A unique brand of ‘bag rock’ (that’s bagpipes plus rock, if you were wondering) with stirring tunes and energetic performances. Expect everything from Flower of Scotland to Coldplay’s Clocks, via AC/DC and Deep Purple. www. red hot chill i pipers. co.uk Kirkcal y Aladdin Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, KY1 1ET, 01592 583302, until Sat January 6, times vary, £18.50 (£15). The Adam Smith Theatre once again team up with Imagine Theatre for their family panto. Starring Gordon Brandie as Wishee Washee, Kim Shepherd as So Shi and Derek McGhie as the evil magician Abanazar. www.onfife.com sochgelly Phil Kay Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, KY5 9RD, 01592 583303, Thu January 4, 7.30pm, £5. Scottish storyteller and master of mirth and mayhem. Come and hear all the best stories from this very creative comedian. www.onfife.com Perth Aladdin Perth Theatre, 185 High Street, PH1 5UW, 01738 621031, until Sat January 6, times vary, £19–£23 (£17–£21; children £12–£13.50). Aladdin, Jasmine and Dame Barrie Hunter are out to stop break-dancing baddie Abanazer in Perth’s family panto. www.horsecross.co.uk The Artist and the Architect Fergusson Gallery, Marshall Place, PH2 8NS, 01738 783425, until Mon January 29, Tue-Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 12–4.30pm, free. An exhibition exploring the relationship between Charles Rennie Mackintosh and JD Fergusson, looking at their shared interests and how they influenced each other. www.culturepk.org.uk Funbox: Santa’s Funtastic Factory Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Sat December 30, 3pm, £14. Gary, Anya and Kevin have been entrusted by the big chap in the red suit himself to help finish the lists for all the boys and girls before Christmas Day, but things aren’t quite going to plan. This seasonal show is packed with singalong favourites like Jingle Bells, as well as
brand new songs. www.funbox.co.uk Hogmanay Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, PH2 6BB, 01738 551597, Sun December 31, 8.30pm, £40. A traditional meal of haggis, neeps and tatties followed by a night of ceilidh and disco dancing to bring in 2018. There is a glass of fizz to enjoy at the bells. www.perth-races.co.uk Pitlochry Pitlochry New Year’s Day Afternoon Street Party Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, 01796 472215, Mon January 1, 1–4pm, free. New Year shindig bringing locals and visitors together for a ceilidh in the street. Expect food, refreshments, a raffle, a clown and live music courtesy of Jack Delaney’s Ceilidh Band with compere Eddie Rose and of course, the Vale of Atholl pipe band. www.perthshire.co.uk Scone Hogmanay Gala Ball Murrayshall House Hotel, Murrayshall Road, PH2 7PH, 01738 551171, Sun December 31, 7pm, £65. A five-course dinner followed by music from ET Entertainment to welcome in 2018. www.murrayshall.co.uk St Andrews Beauty and the Beast Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, until Sun December 31, times vary, £20 (£16.50–£19.50). The Byre’s Christmas show tells the tale of bookworm Belle, who is locked up in a castle full of singing homeware. www.byretheatre.com Scot Free Tours: Free Walking Tour The Scores Hotel, 76 The Scores, KY16 9BB, 01334 472451, Sat 30 December, 11am–12.30pm, free. A walking tour of St Andrews featuring tales of assassinations, royal romances, Alice in Wonderland and President Eisenhower. www. aberdeen free tours. com Hogmanay Ceilidh Dinner Rufflets Country House Hotel, Strathkinness Low Road, KY16 9TX, 01334 472594, Sun December 31, 7pm, £90. Welcome in the New Year at Rufflets with a glass of fizz and canapés on arrival, a five-course banquet and a traditional ceilidh in the Garden Suite. www.rufflets.co.uk St Andrews New Year Dook East Sands Car Park, KY16 8LA, Mon January 1, 10am, free. Spend the first day of 2018 taking an icy dip in the North Sea. Remember to bring a towel, a change of clothes and trainers for running into the sea. Water entry is at 10am sharp. Warm up at The New Inn afterwards where dookers get a free bacon roll and tea or coffee. www. new inn st andrews. com