The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths. After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig to an audience of avid Smiths fans. The response was spectacular and the band now plays at venues and festivals all over the UK. If you never saw The Smiths then this is your chance to experience the thrill of those great songs played live. If you were lucky enough to see them first time around then prepare to relive that excitement again. Committed to getting the same energy that Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce had onstage together, the band are also obsessed about getting that live sound just right. With an authenticity and provenance that’s hard to beat The Smiths Ltd are the ultimate tribute. The Smiths meant everything to a generation… To us they still do.

Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter. He's known for his sharp characterisations, impeccable timing, and energetic delivery, which has earned him a reputation as a "powerhouse comedian" on the UK circuit  ‘Fine Whine’ is a brand new show and is Hutchinson’s biggest and best tour yet! The show centres around Carl’s demands of being a modern-day dad & finding his place in society. He's a must-see act for anyone who loves laughter and good storytelling.

Hells Bells are an accomplished AC/DC Tribute Band who have performed all over the UK as well as Portugal, Austria, Russia, Belgium, Czech Republic and the Middle East. If you love AC/DC then you'll love the high energy performance.

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”. Along the way, they will be drawing on their vast catalogue of crowd favourites – and throwing in new poems, to prevent becoming their own tribute bands. Not ones to overpromise, Brian and Henry are prepared to commit to delivering the greatest poetry show in the history of the world or their names aren’t Brian Bilston and Henry Normal. An evening of poems to be enjoyed not endured.

Heaven 17 are a British synthpop band originating in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England that was formed in 1980, having much 80s success with their electronic sound. Taking their name from a fictional group mentioned in Anthony Burgess's novel A Clockwork Orange (where 'The Heaven Seventeen' are at number 4 in the charts with 'Inside'), Heaven 17 formed when Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware split from their earlier group, The Human League, and devised the production company British Electric Foundation (B.E.F.).

Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show. Join Tom as he playfully dishes out more of his insightful observations. An irrepressible tour-de-force with an hour of first class, mischievous and uncompromising comedy. As seen/heard on Have a Word Pod, Ch4's Comedy Gala, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, The John Bishop Show, Live at the Apollo (so good, he's done it twice) and much more!

Award winning comedian Tom Lucy is embarking on his biggest solo tour with his brand new show ‘Golden Boy'. Tom is one of the most exciting young comedians in the UK. He is the host of smash hit podcast ‘Private Parts' and has appeared on many TV shows such as ‘Roast Battle', 'Stand Up For Live Comedy', ‘Dating No Filter', ‘The Lateish Show' and ‘Stand Up Central'. As Tom approaches the end of his 20s, he reflects on the previous decade in all its exciting and wild glory and expresses his anxieties for life moving forward.  Tom has toured the world opening in arenas for Jack Whitehall and as a writer he has worked on shows such as the ‘BRIT Awards'.

A quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Combining Cally’s comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts from her provocative, stereotype-busting book of the same name, the show has at its heart her own story of radical reinvention - taking her from meetings in boardrooms to treading the boards, thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers. A funny show about a deadly serious subject, Namaste Motherf★ckers is a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more. The show has just celebrated an Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 sell-out, and it will include a Q&A and meet-and-greet with Cally (who knows, Jeff the wonder dog may even be there too).

James Grant is simply one of the most renowned and respected musicians Scotland has ever produced. His career began in the early eighties with Friends Again. Although short-lived, their influence was huge, helping to define the emerging sound of the Scottish bands that followed them. It was in Love and Money that James found more widespread recognition; four albums, working with an array of legendary producers such as Gary Katz (Steely Dan) and Tom Dowd (Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin) several hit singles, a world-wide following and silver discs in the UK helped seal his reputation as one of the best songwriters in the country. He has shared the stage and worked with such luminaries as Donald Fagen (Steely Dan), BBKing, Pete Seeger, Nanci Griffiths, U2, Jeff Pocaro (Toto), Tim Schmidt (The Eagles), Tom Verlaine. He has released 6 solo albums and continues to record and perform.

Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane is back with his brand new stand up show. Shane Todd hosts the massively popular Tea With Me podcast and performs in some of the worlds most famous comedy clubs.

OUT OF THE BOX is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next. With every opening of the box comes new trick shots, mini acts, and hilarious opportunities for participation – but don’t worry – Darryl only ever wants you to leave the stage feeling like the star of the show (there’s no ridicule here!). Delivered through non-verbal clowning, ordinary objects become extraordinary in the hands of Darryl – and you won’t believe the reaction he gets from a toothbrush in the finale! The show is a joyous celebration of PLAY throughout your life, whatever your age, bringing generations together through seriously skilful silliness. Family of four £38.20 Babes in arms (under 12 months) go free Age 4+

He presents an hour of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. Featuring brand-new routines for 2026! You’ll leave astounded at the speed of his brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing. Jaw-dropping, hilarious, utterly unbelievable. Tour support for Jason Manford. 200 million views online. As heard on BBC Radio 4, as seen on Beta Squad.

“Man overboard, man overboard! Call control. Blow the whistle.” Love is a complicated business. It gets even more complicated when the person you love doesn’t want to be alive. Tender, funny and defiantly hopeful, The Light House is a real-life story of falling in love and staying in love, even when the lights go out and you’re lost in the dark. It’s a love letter to life. Join the emergency response as we dance in the kitchen, sing in the streets and try to turn the lights back on. It gets lonely, muddling through these days and nights. So why don’t we do it together? The Light House was created with the support of Arts Council England, Leeds Playhouse & Red Ladder, in partnership with local carer groups. The 2026 tour has been made possible through support from Creative Scotland, Traverse Theatre, the Touring Network and NRTF (National Rural Touring Forum). Creative Team: Writer & Performer Alys Williams Director Andrea Heaton Producer Sheena Miller Original Producer Rachael Halliwell Associate Direction Rod Dixon Movement Direction Maya Carroll Lighting Design Matthew Carnazza Sound Design Ed Heaton Set & costume Design Emma Williams Well-being Practitioner Noelle Adames Access Consultant Vicky Ackroyd Illustration Joshua Morgan Age recommendation 12+: references to suicide and hospitalisation Start Time: 7pm Sensitive content: The performance includes sensitive content, including references to depression, suicide/suicidal ideation & hospitalisation. The show does include gentle audience participation but it’s okay to say ‘no’ if you would prefer not to participate. £14.30 ★★★★★ “an absolute joy” The Arts Dispatch ★★★★★ “A truly remarkable play that leaves you dizzy, a little breathless and smiling your happy smile all the way home” I ThankYou Theatre ★★★★★ “magnificently acted” A Youngish Perspective ★★★★★ “crafted from top to bottom with artistry” Theatre Weekly With puppetry, clowning and gently embedded audience participation, ‘The Light House’ is the highly acclaimed debut play of Lecoq-trained theatre artist Alys Williams, supported by an exciting, female-led creative team. Following a celebrated national tour and London run at Park Theatre in 2023-4, The Light House returns to stages across the UK in 2026 “to bring hope to nation that is crying out for it” ★★★★★ Theatre & Tonic

Kazimierz "Kazik" Piotr Staszewski, born March 12, 1963, is a prominent Polish musician, singer, songwriter, and columnist. He is best known as the frontman of the band Kult, which he co-founded in 1982. Besides Kult, he has been involved in numerous other musical projects, including Kazik Na Żywo, Buldog, El Dupa, Yugoton, and Zuch Kazik, and has also pursued a successful solo career.

Adriana Brownlee is a leading British mountaineer, certified paragliding pilot and adventure athlete. She is the youngest woman to have climbed the world’s second-highest and arguably most-notorious peak, K2, and the youngest woman to climb all 14 of the 8000m peaks. Adriana will take you on a journey through one of the most hostile environments in the world, where no life can survive, and share stories of near death experiences, highs and lows of her mountaineering journey and everything in between.

Magazine’s Dave Formula (Keys) & Noko (Guitar) present a full set of work-outs culled from Magazine's classic back catalogue. Alongside Dave and Noko, stepping into Howard Devoto's, Barry Adamson’s and John Doyle’s not inconsiderable shoes, will be Affection Place vocalist, Peter Petersen, alongside his son, Tim on the bass guitar, and Dave’s son, Max on the kit. The Gig Cartel Presents... This is a 14+ event (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

Equal parts hilarious and heart-breaking, Matt Anderson’s Shotgunned is a relatable and intimate piece of theatre about how the people we lose can shape who we become. Telling the story of Dylan and Roz – a couple who unexpectedly fall out of love – Shotgunned takes the audience on a non-linear journey through their relationship in a collection of fragmented scenes, like photographs in a shoebox or memories of a bygone age. Shotgunned is a poignant and humorous reflection on the messy and the beautiful in relationships, and how we can come up against a dead end, no matter how much we care for each other. Following a smash hit, sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this ★★★★★ ‘astonishingly accomplished’ (The Stage) new play comes to the Lemon Tree. Written and directed by Matt Anderson Performed by Lorna Panton & Fraser Allan Hogg (WINNERS: The Bright Spark Award for Emerging Scottish Talent, 2024) Produced by Julia Salkin for Serpentine Productions Matt Anderson Bio: Matt is a writer, director and producer based in Glasgow. He studied Creative Writing at Falmouth University and, shortly after graduating, co-founded Kangaroo Court Productions, a creative studio specialising in theatre and film production. Writing credits include Diagnosed (2018, Edinburgh Fringe) and Death of an Influencer (2025, A Play, A Pie, and A Pint) Matt enjoys spoken word and poetry, having won several competitions and performed as part of The Redgates Theatre London showcase. His short fiction horror story, Familial, was published in The Chamber Magazine. Instagram: @roocourt @serpentineprods Starts 8pm

Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player in legendary bands The Jam and Stiff Little Fingers.

Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns. A fragmented, digressing portrayal of a 38-year-old man’s life, alluding to books he hasn't read, touching on the modern condition. Plus VAT! More allusive and bleak as ever, it is unreal the comedian you become. And for who? Decent craic with the right crowd. A show for those who have read about but not committed to the Guinness Nitrosurge.

Join multi award winning stand up star and viral sensation Laura Lexx (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Hypothetical, The Now Show) with her highly anticipated UK tour: Slinky. Firmly established as one of the most sought after headliners on the UK and international comedy circuits... This show is effortlessly heartwarming, hilarious about motherhood, and fearless with the front row.

Singer/Songwriter from Glasgow. Rianne Downey. A small lady with a big voice & big tunes.

After Morgan and his partner went on separate holidays - one to a Mathematics Forum in Coventry and the other to a Bear Party in Barcelona - a massive revelation forced Morgan to re-evaluate everything. Being banned from Great Western trains, being fired as a Naked Butler, and ghosting Paul McCartney were they really his fault? Has that got you hooked? Good, because thats the only stuff appropriate enough to include in the blurb. A stand-up show about the trials and errors of falling in love and keeping the spark alive, the spiral-inducing limbo of awaiting a diagnosis, and the experience of being a white Welsh valley boy integrating into a proud Guattari family. Oh, hes got plenty to talk about. As well as garnering millions of views online and rave-reviews for his live shows, Morgan has supported Joanne McNally, Rhys James and Jayde Adams on tour, appeared as a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards, and hosts hit podcasts My Bad and Chatting With Cherubs alongside Josh Jones and Gearid Farrelly.

An outcast god. A powerless king. A mother who kills her only son. Glasgow’s acclaimed Company of Wolves present an earth-shattering solo retelling of the myth of Dionysos: an epic of rejection, vengeance and rebirth told through story, dance and ancient song. Written and performed by Ewan Downie, The Bacchae blurs the lines between binaries: human and animal, male and female, victim and perpetrator, and takes us on a transformative journey from repression and denial to renewal and release. A hymn of rebirth for our shattered selves.

Bard in the Botanics in association with Raw Material Supported by Macrobert Arts Centre Medea By Euripides In a version by Kathy McKean Directed by Gordon Barr “I am not a part of the story you tried to write I am the story And it ends when I say so” Everyone knows how Jason won the Golden Fleece – everyone knows how he became a hero for all time – and everyone knows the part his wife, Medea, played in creating his legend – don’t they? Erased from the narrative – abandoned by her husband for a new wife and a new life – left isolated and alone in a city where she does not and cannot belong – Medea begins to plot revenge – a terrible, bloody revenge that will send a howl of rage echoing through the ages. The award-winning production of this thrilling Greek tragedy returns re-imagined to tour Scotland’s stages. “Starring Nicole Cooper in the title role, Kathy McKean’s powerful new version of Euripides’ Medea burns with rage and rips at the heart” Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman Winner – Best Production & Outstanding Performance CATS Awards 2022 Funded by Creative Scotland Touring Fund Age recommendation: 12+ Content Warnings: This production contains scenes of emotional distress; scenes of marital breakdown and discussions and representations of child death.

Walter Trout's backstory is a page-turner you won't want to put down. Five decades in the making; it is equal parts thriller, romance, suspense and horror. There are musical fireworks, critical acclaim and fists-aloft triumph, offset by wilderness years and brushes with the jaws of narcotic oblivion. There are feted early stints as gunslinger in bands from John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers to Canned Heat, and the solo career that’s still blazing a quarter-century later. The veteran bluesman has seen and done it all - plays earth shattering blues rock music. In only a little over a decade, Dan Patlansky has become one of the busiest and most respected blues artists to ever come out of South Africa. After his debut album which garnered Dan a reputation as a Blues-phenomenon, and his subsequent “Readers Choice” vote as “Best Blues Guitarist in Southern Africa”, Dan’s second album was released by EMI on the famed Blue Note label. Dan is one of the only South Africans to ever achieve “Blue Note” status and one of only six Fender endorsed guitarists in South Africa. Dan Patlansky, #1 Blues Rock Album 2016 by Blues Rock Review.

by Dirliebane Theatre Company Super and Dino are starting BIG school. Everyone keeps telling them they’re big and ready, so why do they still sometimes feel so small? Will this new place be exciting or scary? Have they packed their bags with all the right things? Will their friends be there too? They’re definitely going to need help to be as brave as a dinosaur and a superhero! Created with children preparing to begin Primary 1, BIG is a funny and engaging show for 3-6 year olds from Dirliebane Theatre Company exploring the excitement, adventure and trepidation of starting somewhere new. “That was perfect. It was a perfect show. There is nothing else out there like it. The children loved it, you were the kids and they were you” DHT, East Craigs Primary Dirliebane Theatre Company is funded by Creative Scotland as part of the Multi-Year Funding portfolio. Recommended for 3-6 year olds

Kris Drever originally comes from Hrossey in the Orkney Islands. Over the years, he has taught himself to be a songwriter, guitarist and singer of note (and sometimes many notes). As well as creating award-winning original songs and instrumental pieces with the trio Lau, he has had a fruitful solo career exploring the cracks between classic and modern songwriting and the traditional music that he comes from. Drever’s sound is rooted in the earthy and hypnotic rhythms of much older music, but there’s a sophistication to both the lyricism and the instrumentalism which places him skilfully in the present. He has an extensive collection of BBC R2 Folk awards, plus a fistful of Scottish NaTrads awards for everything from best album, best singer and best live act to best original song. He has worked with many excellent musicians, including Jack Bruce, Eddi Reader, Mark Knopfler, Jerry Douglas and Roddy Woomble, and is a member of the beautiful multi-media project Spell Songs: The Lost Words. Currently, Kris is preparing for a series of Lau events around the UK, writing music for a new solo album and learning some old tunes for reasons he can’t quite explain.

Seb Lowe has burst out of nowhere. (Okay Saddleworth…) with an upcoming 7 monitor mini-album that’s excellent for the second. Good in that this can be a younger child with a head stuffed with phrases which are his weapons and telling his fact and a guitar that could be a machine gun of riffing. That is the teenage frontline with poetry and scrubbed acoustic guitar uneven chords and a poetic indignant voice stuffed with ardour and melody.

Wrest are a Scottish indie-folk band from Edinburgh. Continuing to go from strength to strength including massive sold out shows at the likes of Glasgow Barrowlands & Edinburgh Usher Hall. For fans of Frightened Rabbit / The Twilight Sad / We Were Promised Jetpacks. 14+ (under 16 w/adult) Doors 7.30pm

One of Ireland's most popular music acts, The Tumbling Paddies are now coming to England! Song writing and original material is a major part of their success. Hit songs include Pretty Girl, Night On The Town and The Way I Am, which topped the Irish charts for 10 consecutive weeks. Having grown from strength to strength over the past few years, it is no surprise that their music is being played in venues all over the world. Formed in 2014 in their beloved County Fermanagh, they soon became the region's favourite covers band. After welcoming Oisin on keyboards, the band started to write and record their own original music, gaining more and more followers. The Tumbling Paddies soon became one of Ireland's most prolific touring acts, playing sell-out gigs all over the country, including TF Castlebar and the INEC in Killarney. The band are now enjoying global success with recent tours in Dubai, Germany, and Spain. With an exuberant, energy-filled, live show, The Tumbling Paddies, will perform a mix of original songs and classic Irish hits, in what promises to be an incredibly uplifting night of live music.

Stand-up comedian and podcast cult hero Jamie Hutchinson returns with Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound. A brand-new hour of unfiltered comedy, mad stories, and chaotic charm. Older? Yes. Wiser? No. He’s sound...Sort of.

For reasons outwith his control, Fred had to cancel his 2025 Edinburgh Fringe shows and his Autumn Tour – “Fred MacAulay: No podcast – LIVE”. Now, thankfully, due to reasons completely within his control, he is now preparing to hit the road in 2026 with the 2025 show repackaged and updated and simply called “GOOD EVENING!”. So what happened? Simply put: Fred suffered a freak accident andthen an unrelated prostate cancer diagnosis. Is there humour in either of these? In the words of a famous Scotland footballer “Maybes Aye, Maybes Naw”. Now in the fourth decade of his comedy career, Fred MacAulay still loves being on stage doing what he does best… quite simply it’s STAND-UP and his appetite for performing is as strong as it was all those years ago when he took a massive side-ways step from a career as an accountant and Company Secretary into the world of entertainment. A career which has taken him all over the world (apart from South America) (and some other continents) where he has worked in television and radio. But it’s always been and always will be as a stand-up that Fred wants to be remembered. It’s because of stand-up that he’s been asked to do all the ‘celebrity’ things that he’s done. He might talk about some of them, but he’s more likely to talk about what is current – having been a guest on the famous Radio 4 News Quiz show for almost 18 years he has some previous in this respect. And as a family man he’ll no doubt be talking about the latest stage of that aspect of life ….. grandchildren. “I can remember the joy of having our kids just after I’d embarked on my career in comedy ….. what a great source of material they were! I mean, that wasn’t the main reason for having kids… but I hope the same applies to the grandkids!” Fred hates the word ‘celebrity’ yet he’s done Celebrity Mastermind (twice) and Celebrity Masterchef (once) and who can forget his Celebrity Fame Academy for Comic Relief (Answer: hopefully everyone). Asked twice to do ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’ Fred said No! “I’m waiting for the Scottish version ….. “So You Think You’re A Celebrity, Get The ★★★★ Out Of Here!” Asked for a snappy quote for publicity, Fred sent this: “I really hope that a lot of people come out to see this tour. I think it’s the best show I’ve done since the last one.” Here’s what others have said: ‘ONE OF THE BEST STAND-UP COMEDIANS BRITAIN HAS EVER PRODUCED’ – Richard Osman, Pointless “FRED MACAULAY IS AN ELITE COMEDIAN” – Kevin Bridges ‘RIB-ACHINGLY FUNNY, ONE OF THE FUNNIEST MEN ALIVE’ – Sunday Times ‘A MASTERCLASS’ – The Evening Express 16+ Starts 7.30pm

After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwind full of tangents of his own making, navigating through the impulsive, random and stupid.

You know when you're trying to wee on a night out, and you're interrupted by a random girl who insists on telling you all her secrets even though you've never met? Imagine that, but she has a microphone. Ania Magliano is back!

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets. He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including "You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love?" and "Days Like These". His novel "Diary of a Somebody" was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. In 2025 he released an album of his poetry set to music, "Sounds Made by Humans", in collaboration with The Catenary Wires. This autumn sees Brian return to the stage with his latest book, "How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside". Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as he takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day.

What is the best orange thing in the world? Aperol spritz? Sunsets? Claudia Winkleman? You probably never stopped to think about what your favourite orange thing was, but you’re damn sure thinking about it now. Maybe it’s marmalade, or maybe it’s Garfield, or maybe it’s the album ‘Channel Orange’ by Frank Ocean. There’s just so many to consider. And no one on earth has considered more of them than Ivo Graham. Ivo Graham has always been a fan of orange things. Baked beans. Sriracha mayo. The Tiger Who Came To Tea. But in 2025, a series of emotional days in his favourite colour prompted Ivo to commit harder than ever to the bit: colour-coordinating his life for his daughter, for his mother, for his football team, and, he desperately hopes, for your entertainment. Come and help this orange lunatic make his orange list, in a show about hats, haters, hometown heroes, and whether Hare Krishnas are better than Hobnobs. ‘Few stand-ups can waffle so winningly’ The Telegraph ‘Graham in glorious technicolour’ The Guardian Age Recommendation: 14+ Start Time: 7:30pm

Produced by A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Òran Mór Written by Simon Jay Directed by Nicola McCartney A verbatim drama retelling the events of when a local Glaswegian community came together to stop a dawn-raid. On May 13th 2021, two men were forcibly removed from their home in Kenmure Street and thrown into the back of an immigration van. Within the hour, thousands came to block the van from leaving, leading to an eight-hour stand-off between the police and peaceful protestors, before the two men were eventually let out and freed. Using conducted interviews, news reports and eyewitness film footage, Kenmure Street retells the events of that momentous day five years on, exploring the power and resilience of community action. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1pm: £13.50; Thursday 6pm, Friday, Saturday: £14.50 A pie and a pint comes free with your ticket and will be available from one hour prior to the start of the performance. We offer a m ince pie and a macaroni pie as standard and can also offer a vegan or gluten free alternative. If you require this, please contact [email protected] with as much notice as possible (with a minimum of 24 hours notice) and we will do our best to accommodate your requests.

Produced by A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Òran Mór Written by Bethany Tennick Directed by Steve Lauder Russell A hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy about a young granny and her life-changing visit to a Glasgow gay bar. A lock-in. A few drinks. A bit of Kylie Minogue. What could go wrong? When Margaret enters a Glasgow gay bar for the very first time, she discovers a whole new world through the spiky bartender, chaotic kitchen porter, and a mysterious package waiting to be opened. Trapped inside by a thunderstorm, the three go on a cocktail-fuelled journey of self-discovery through music, painting, and the ancient mystical art of leaving a voicemail. Outskirts is a dazzling musical comedy by Bethany Tennick exploring loneliness, intergenerational friendships, and self-empowerment, featuring original music blending 2000s-inspired pop songs and Scottish folk. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1pm: £13.50; Thursday 6pm, Friday, Saturday: £14.50 A pie and a pint comes free with your ticket and will be available from one hour prior to the start of the performance. We offer a m ince pie and a macaroni pie as standard and can also offer a vegan or gluten free alternative. If you require this, please contact [email protected] with as much notice as possible (with a minimum of 24 hours notice) and we will do our best to accommodate your requests.

At the forefront of the UK’s world and roots music scene matching fiery intensity with exquisite finesse.

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983 going on to become psychedelic staples at Glastonbury and other festivals. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the Ozrics’ uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia and dance music culture.

Torridon are an award winning Scottish trad-folk band from the Highlands. Their live show has seen them become a favourite on the festival circuit.

Seamus Heaney described his friend, the poet Michael Longley, as: 'a keeper of the artistic estate, a custodian of griefs and wonders'. On this very special tour, Duke Special will be performing songs and music based on the poetry of this influential and renowned Belfast writer. Longley's poems are full of gentleness, honesty, mischief and love and are peppered with a cast of artists, animals, flowers, friends and long forgotten soldiers. As ever, Duke Special is mining a new seam of inspiration, hunting for treasures and what it means to be a human being.

PorkPie stand proudly at the heart of the UK's modern ska revival, blending the fire of classic 2-Tone with their own unmistakable energy. Over the last three years the band have stepped firmly into their stride, releasing two full-length albums and an EP that have cemented their reputation as one of the most dynamic ska outfits on the circuit. Their self-titled EP 'Skandemic' marked a turning point for Porkpie, showcasing sharp songwriting, powerful brass arrangements, and the band's signature ability to fuse social bite with irresistible rhythm. Building on that momentum, 2025 saw the release of their acclaimed second album '9 On the Tiles', a record that broadened their sound while staying true to the ska roots that first inspired them. The album's standout single 'Bones' became a breakout success and was picked up as a favourite by Craig Charles on BBC Radio 6 Music, earning the band new listeners across the UK and beyond. Known for their electric stage presence, polished musicianship, and a commitment to making every gig feel like a celebration, PorkPie continue to rise through the ska scene with confidence and flair. In April 2026, they'll bring their unmistakable stomp to the London International Ska Festival, appearing alongside reggae and roots luminaries Misty in Roots and The Cimarons a milestone that marks just how far the band have come. With momentum on their side and a loyal, ever-growing fanbase, PorkPie are skanking forward with purpose-ready to bring their brass, bounce, and big-hearted spirit to audiences everywhere.

It’s 35 years since the release of The Same Sky, the debut album that introduced the world to the raw, soaring power of Horse. Now, in a truly special event, Horse performs the entire album live in its original track order – from the anthemic You Could Be Forgiven to the haunting ballad Careful, famously covered by Will Young. To celebrate, she’s inviting audiences behind the curtain with intimate stories and behind-the-scenes moments shared “in conversation.” Renowned for her spellbinding vocals and fearless honesty, Horse brings the emotion, warmth, and depth that have defined her eleven-album career. Alongside The Same Sky, which will be played in order, this show takes audiences on a journey through her remarkable body of work, including powerful tracks from her acclaimed latest release, The Road Less Travelled. From intimate ballads to anthems of love and resilience, this is more than a concert – it’s a powerful celebration of an artist whose voice continues to captivate and inspire. 14+; u16s to be accompanied by an adult Doors 7pm

Internationally acclaimed tribute combo to Pink Floyd, who recreate (on a slightly smaller scale) the stage effects for which the prog rockers were renowned.

Dundee Rep Theatre and Solar Bear, in collaboration with Aberdeen Performing Arts, present: Music & Lyrics by KT Tunstall. Book by Cora Bissett. Directed by Cora Bissett Based on the short film The Singer by Cora Bissett and Jamie Rea The Singer is a bold, new, thrilling piece of gig-theatre about Joe, a deaf artist who “sings” with his hands, and Andy, a washed-up musician hungry for a comeback. Joe experiences music viscerally and physically, feeling rhythm through his body and crafting lyrics that pulse with life and exhilarating originality. When their unlikely creative partnership sparks something extraordinary, ambition and belonging collide. But as prejudice and the music industry’s ableist blind spots close in, their bond is pushed to breaking point. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning KT Tunstall, The Singer is a powerful story of music, identity and connection, and the fight for a deaf artist to be truly seen and heard. Age Recommendation: 10+ (Some Mild Swearing) Performed in both Spoken English and British Sign Language

The Complete Stone Roses are now one of the UK’s most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands. Selling out venues across the UK and Ireland regularly, they have helped to carry on the music of one of the UK’s most influential bands - The Stone Roses. The Stone Roses played a pivotal role in the history of the UK’s indie music scene. Famous hits like Fools Gold, I Am The Resurrection and I Wanna Be Adored are as recognisable now as were the heyday of Madchester and the Hacienda, the cultural icons from which the original band were born. The Completes, as they are affectionately referenced to by their fans, play to acclaim both from fans themselves, the press, and even original Stone Roses band members. Former Stone Roses bass player Mani, has not only just appeared as a warm up DJ for the band on the odd occasion but has also played onstage with them as their guest bassist playing She Bangs The Drums on more than a few times when he was touring about with the band. Mani says “they do our songs real justice. At times, they play even better than we did.”

Host of hit political podcast The Political Party Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The British Scandal, The Last Leg, The Royal Variety Performance) explores the dark comedy horror that is British politics, ahead of the next election. Plus silly voices.

Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s premiere spoken word night! For over ten years, Loud Poets has been showcasing the best spoken word poetry from Scotland and beyond. Expect fist-thumping, heart-wrenching, side-tickling poetry performances with live musical accompaniment. Interested in performing? We’ll have six open mic slots that you can sign up for on the door. If you have any queries or access requirements regarding potentially participating in the open mic, please email the team at [email protected]. “Loud Poets is tearing up the landscape, bringing the ancient art to contemporary audiences – spreading mirth, giggles and talent along the way.” – Corr Blimey “Go listen to Loud Poets and hear them say the things you’ve been trying to say yourself.” – Shane Koyczan “There’s a humour, poignancy and most of all confidence which serves to inspire.” – Scotsman 14+ Under 16s accompanied by an adult Starts 7pm Pay what you can - £13.20-£5.50

Since the release of their last CD, 'Into Your Heart' Hothouse Flowers have been playing steadily around Ireland, America, Great Britain, Japan and Europe. Their shows last between two and three hours depending on the level of fever in the room. Most recently their sound has been enhanced and reinvigorated by the return of Peter O’Toole on bass, bouzouki and vocals. Drumming with the band these last ten years is Dave Clarke. Dave has been a drummer in Dublin since the beginning. His commitment to the beat is mesmerizing. His style has been a force in the direction of Hothouse Flowers today. Also playing with the band these days is Dorset man Martin Brunsden on double bass and backing vocals. His musicality adds yet another dimension to the ever evolving sound of the band. There is an unpredictable energy in the band that harkens back to the 'Risk' days. They call upon their grand repertoire to create a show that is unique to the time and place. No two shows are the same. Improvisation can come at any point and allow the men express their brightest and their darkest influences. 'Rock and Roll is not about safety or politeness, it is not about perfection either. It is expression and it is spirit.' Humour is also never far from a Hothouse Flowers night. They do not take themselves seriously however, there is no mistaking the musical integrity among them as they open up to each other in musical dialogue. Fiachna, Liam and Peter are traditional musicians. This allows for moments of ancestral connection. What was a second before a Doors-like workout, becomes an earnest and a timeless offering to the memory of Currachaí na Tra Báine. A song inherited by Fiachna describing the blow inflicted upon a community and a family due to drowning. This moment and moments like these set the Flowers apart from almost any other band of their time and trade. They are carriers of Culture and all of what that entails. Hothouse Flowers came out of tough times. They played the streets and brought the streets to the stages of the world. Individually Fiachna and Liam are enjoying a broadening of their horizons. Fiachna has been producing and presenting radio and television programmes and working as a composer of music for television. Liam has been collaborating with the Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre Company. Still Hothouse Flowers has not yet fulfilled her destiny. The possibilities are endless. The will is there. Ni fada go bhfeicfear.

For 3 decades The Wildhearts have remained at the forefront of the British rock scene. From their classic debut album ‘Earth Vs’ (voted number one album of the year in Kerrang! back in 1993, and number 20 in the best rock albums of all time in a Kerrang! Special in 2006), through to now with the release of ‘Renaissance Men’, their first full-length studio album in 10 years, their creative output and legendary live shows have been second to none. Although the 90’s saw the band covered like a living soap opera in the press with tales of sex, drugs, bust ups, fights (both with labels and themselves), splits, more drugs and a lot more controversy (one such incident including entering and then proceeding to trash the Kerrang! Offices!), the recent years have seen the band more focused than ever before and firing on all cylinders. The Wildhearts and their incendiary shows have cemented their reputation and legacy as one of the best bands the UK has ever produced. Welcoming back their long-time bandmate and brother Danny McCormack on bass; Ginger and CJ on guitars and vocals, with Ritch Battersby on drums released their new album ‘Renaissance Men’ on May 3rd to critical acclaim.

High energy, punk rock powerhouses Punk Rock Factory make easy work of their special brand of punk covers. Formed in 2014 Peej (vocals, guitar), Benj (bass, vocals), Ryan (guitar) and Kob (drums, vocals), were drawn together for their love of great music. The band quickly began to combine everything we all love about 1990s/2000s punk rock with classic and hit songs like you’ve never heard before. From the epic-ness of Meat Loaf to the soaring power of a Disney ballad, nothing is off limits to them.

Jordan’s expeditions have taken him across all seven continents and to over 150 countries, from running the coldest marathons on Earth, to rowing across the world’s most dangerous waters, summiting unclimbed peaks, and attempting to be the first person to paddleboard around Britain to name just a few of his intrepid adventures. His journey is one of resilience and purpose. Through these extreme challenges and his life changing experiences, he explores how the great outdoors can inspire better mental and physical well-being while empowering people across the world to dream bigger, push their limits, and create their own path whilst having a positive impact on the world. Prepare to be inspired!

Off the back of a total sell-out tour in 2024, Andrew Ryan is back with a brand-new show. Everyone’s favourite Cork in the North returns in good faith and in an honest capacity with what promises to be his biggest and most hilarious show to date. On the face of it Andrew is utterly delighted with himself these days; he’s happy, confident, can drive a golf ball 300 yards and is excited for the future as a newlywed. Barely touch that surface and the reality is he cannot get out of his own way and continues to make utterly bewildering decisions with hilarious consequences. Join him for his new show with tales of pet ownership, constant inability to read a room, and his unrelenting frustration and annoyance with the world around him. Everything is fine, until it’s not! Host of the Q Radio Breakfast Show and Star of The Two Jonnies Late Night Lock In (RTE), The Blame Game (BBC), Comedy Central Live, along with hit appearances on some of the biggest comedy podcasts in the UK and Ireland. He is a frequent viral hit with over 50 million views amassed across social media. “Charming, Hilarious with some really powerful thinking underneath” The Metro “Well paced, well written, delivers plenty of laughs” The Mirror “Ferociously intelligent, Ryan is a great writer. Charming, hilarious and accessible with some really powerful thinking underneath it all.” The Skinny STRICTLY 16+ – likely to be swearing and adult content Under 16s will not be admitted even if accompanied with an adult

Mo' Fidelity Nights are very excited to welcome Norman Blake from Teenage Fanclub for an intimate solo gig on 6th July 2026. Teenage Fanclub rose to prominence in the 1990s with hit albums such as Bandwagonesque and Grand Prix and quickly became known for their guitar-heavy melodic sound and sun-soaked harmonies. They have continued to develop into one of Scotland's best loved bands and are currently working on a new album. Norman, as well as being a founding member of Teenage Fanclub, has collaborated with a range of artists including Joe Pernice, Jad Fair, The Tenniscoats, Euros Childs, Bernard Butler and James Grant. This will be a rare opportunity to hear Norman sing songs from his extensive back-catalogue in a stripped-back setting. Support comes from Adam Ross. Adam Ross is a songwriter recognised as one of Scotland's best lyricists. His new album, Bring On The Apathy, is his third solo record, following on from 2024's Littoral Zone produced by Andrew Wasylyk. He is known for his unique blend of indie-folk characterised by intricate storytelling, humour and moments of poignancy. He is also the creative force behind indie-pop band Randolph's Leap.

Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s premiere spoken word night! For over ten years, Loud Poets has been showcasing the best spoken word poetry from Scotland and beyond. Expect fist-thumping, heart-wrenching, side-tickling poetry performances with live musical accompaniment. Interested in performing? We’ll have six open mic slots that you can sign up for on the door. If you have any queries or access requirements regarding potentially participating in the open mic, please email the team.

Helicon formed in 2008 and have released quite a body of work in their time as a band. The Eps have long sold out. Their first complete album released on Fuzz Club Records is currently on its second pressing. The second album "This Can Only Lead To Chaos" saw Helicon embark on a tour of the Uk, this release was followed up with a Fuzz Club Session. Hot Box was one of the lucky stops in that tour. They sounded incredible that night and converted the room into Helicon fans. The band will be travelling from Scotland with sitar and pedal boards in hand en route to their tour around Europe. They will create some of the finest Psych Rock to grace the earth. The rock solid rhythm section of this band gives the guitars and synths the space to colour the sound. Get ready build a breath taking wall of noise. Early tickets are strongly recommended for this evening as it will be busy. All ages under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.

Throughout the music industry King King is a name synonymous with, not only great music and outstanding musicianship, but with, and perhaps even more importantly, having a damn good time every time. King King’s music is the kind of music that makes people happy. And let’s face it, especially in these all too dark and difficult times, who doesn’t want to be happy? Not convinced? It’s simple. Come along to a show and find out for yourself.

British singer-songwriter Tom Mcrae, along with his regular touring musicians ‘The Standing Band’, has been quietly moving up the ranks of the most respected songwriters in the world today after releasing 7 critically acclaimed studio albums over the last 15 years and writing for a variety of artists and singers. Mcrae’s eponymous debut album in 2000 was nominated for a The Mercury Prize, a Q Magazine Award, and a Brit, and the subsequent two years of touring cemented his reputation as one the most entertaining and powerful artists touring today. Mcrae’s second album, Just Like Blood, released to wide acclaim, with every track being licensed for TV and film use, his style of music fitting perfectly the darker output of LA’s film studios. Since then, Essex-born Mcrae has released five more albums, relocated internationally three times and set up his own label Buzztree Studios in Cornwall- and there’s no sign that he’s going to be slowing down anytime soon. Mcrae and his tour mates, The Standing Band, a collection of incredible musicians and loyal friends, released their latest record ‘Did I Sleep and Miss The Boarder’ this Autumn. The album and its accompanying tour have further added to the cult that is rapidly springing up around this talented and dedicated artist and his ragtag band. For an artist working in a genre often considered by the music press to be ‘sensitive and self-indulgent’, Mcrae possesses the talent to blow the roof off a venue with his passionate performances, as well as the innate ability forge a strong humorous bond with his audience.

PP Arnold is not a new kid on the block - she has been wowing audiences since she first came to the UK as an Ikette with Ike and Tina Turner, back in those heady days of the 60s. Her unique talent did not go unnoticed, and Mick Jagger and Andrew Oldham convinced her to stay in the UK and sign to the Immediate Record label which she did, and the rest is history. This seasoned artist has sung alongside the greats like Ike and Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, The Small Faces, Jimmy Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton with her own band The Nice and so many others. PP Arnold never fails to put on a high energy faultless performance where she takes you back through the years singing her classic hits that have stood the test of time. Her voice and her amazing energy is stronger than ever and her live band of amazing musicians keep her fire burning strong while she woos you with breathtaking renditions of her classic hits; The First Cut Is The Deepest and Angel Of the Morning. Her soulful rendition of the Bee Gees To Love Somebody will have you singing along with joy. This Soul Survivor lives up to her name. Shes been up, down and all around and shes still singing for you. Shell have you up on your feet keeping the faith with her Northern Soul/Mod classic Everythings Gonna Be Alright Her versions of Medicated Goo, You Cant Always Get What You Want produced by Eric Clapton for her and her Immediate classic If You Think Youre Groovy Written and produced by her label mates Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane are as exciting, funky and groovy as ever. Her New Adventures are fresh and soulful. Produced by Steve Cradock of O.C.S. The wonderful Baby Blue, Though It Hurts Me Badly originally produced by Mick Jagger and given a new lease of life by Steve. Contributions by Paul Weller (another iconic artist thats graced the St Michaels Live stage) bring a very cool Mod vibe to the set and old school jams like Different Drum are given a new lease of life. You'll experience an hour and a half of great music and great stories that she has to tell about an amazing musical journey that is still going strong. So don't miss the opportunity to come out and experience PP Arnold. A true Soul Survivor still going strong!

Scottish indie band known for their infectious hooks and soaring harmonies

A showcase of short plays and stories devised, written, directed, designed and performed by Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Youth Theatre. Join us at the Lemon Tree for an evening of original material crafted by our Junior, Intermediate and Senior members in response to inspiration material offered to them from the generation above. Free with option to donate to future youth arts activity. Max 4 tickets per order. Light the Blue is our multi-artform festival for and by young people returning on 2 – 14 June 2026 with a programme of theatre, music, dance, visual arts and more taking place across Aberdeen city. With over 24 events across 13 days, this year’s festival asks our artists and audiences What’s your story? Whether  it’s  ‘our story so far’ or ‘our hopes and dreams for the future’ – our stories and imaginations can shape who we are, who we want to become and even the world around us.   Join us for Light the Blue 2026, where over 1,000 young and professional artists, school pupils and early career creatives from across Scotland will come together to celebrate new and emerging talent, creating opportunities and connection. Go to Light the Blue 2026

It’s Reid Aitken’s first day of high school and he just wants to vanish. For Gordon McGhee, it’s just another day of dodging bullies and praying to Zeus for a lightning strike. Together, these two outsiders strike up a friendship that makes the rest of the world feel a little less scary. But high school is a labyrinth with monsters lurking in every corridor. When an embarrassing incident spirals into a legend known only as “The Creeping Snake,” Reid finds himself at the centre of the cruellest joke in school. Suddenly, the question isn’t how to disappear — it’s how to survive, and who will stand beside you when everything feels impossible. Fast-paced, funny, and painfully true, CRINGE is a story about surviving the minefield of growing up, standing up to bullies, and finding the friend who makes you braver than you ever thought you could be. CRINGE is written by award-winning theatre-maker Ross MacKay, directed by Joe Douglas, one of Scotland’s most acclaimed directors. Produced by Scottish Theatre Producers, in association with Imaginate, supported by One Ren. Funded by Creative Scotland’s Open Fund. For information on the CRINGE schools performance on Tuesday 9 th June, click here. SHOW | DRAMA Suitable for ages 10-15 years (P6-S2). 70 mins Scottish Theatre Producers was founded in 2016 to support the work of a range of freelance artists and companies, in particular those who make work for children and young people. STP produces the work of Cade & MacAskill, Greg Sinclair, Tenterhooks and Bear Hug (previously The Polar Bears). Recent and upcoming work includes Snowy (Capital Theatres, Aberdeen Performing Arts and Eden Court, Christmas 2025 – 2027), a tour of Greg Sinclair’s Tongue Twister, and Now Not Now (Cade & MacAskill, which will premiere at Tramway in Octobr 2026). Joe Douglas is a director, writer, and dramaturg and is the Chair of Theatre Directors Scotland. For the National Theatre of Scotland, he has directed or co-directed: ‘Dear Billy’, ‘The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil’, ‘Dear Scotland’, ‘The Last Polar Bears’, ‘Our Teacher’s A Troll’, ‘Allotment’. Joe was also Associate Director on three international tours of ‘Black Watch’. He was Associate Artistic Director of Dundee Rep (2016-17) and Artistic Director of the Live Theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne (2018-20). Writer Ross MacKay‘s plays have been performed across Scotland and his adaptation of Treasure Island was published by Methuen Drama in Autumn 2024. He is currently under commission with the National Theatre of Scotland on a major new Scottish play about the video games industry. He is also currently under commissions for a new family show with Pitlochry Festival Theatre and a commercial musical with Scottish Theatre Producers and John Stalker Productions. As a screenwriter, he has written for TV shows on CBBC and Cbeebies. Light the Blue is our multi-artform festival for and by young people returning on 2 – 14 June 2026 with a programme of theatre, music, dance, visual arts and more taking place across Aberdeen city. With over 24 events across 13 days, this year’s festival asks our artists and audiences What’s your story? Whether  it’s  ‘our story so far’ or ‘our hopes and dreams for the future’ – our stories and imaginations can shape who we are, who we want to become and even the world around us.   Join us for Light the Blue 2026, where over 1,000 young and professional artists, school pupils and early career creatives from across Scotland will come together to celebrate new and emerging talent, creating opportunities and connection. GO TO LIGHT THE BLUE 2026

Its Reid Aitken’s first day of high school and he just wants to vanish. For Gordon McGhee, it’s just another day of dodging bullies and praying to Zeus for a lightning strike. Together, these two outsiders strike up a friendship that makes the rest of the world feel a little less scary. But high school is a labyrinth with monsters lurking in every corridor. When an embarrassing incident spirals into a legend known only as “The Creeping Snake,” Reid finds himself at the centre of the cruellest joke in school. Suddenly, the question isn’t how to disappear — it’s how to survive, and who will stand beside you when everything feels impossible. Fast-paced, funny, and painfully true, CRINGE is a story about surviving the minefield of growing up, standing up to bullies, and finding the friend who makes you braver than you ever thought you could be. CRINGE is written by award-winning theatre-maker Ross MacKay, directed by Joe Douglas, one of Scotland’s most acclaimed directors. Produced by Scottish Theatre Producers, in association with Imaginate, supported by One Ren. Funded by Creative Scotland’s Open Fund. Schools Performance Info There will be a schools performance at 10.30am on Tuesday 9th June with all tickets £3. Groups will be invited to a free post-show Q&A and follow-on workshops with writer Ross Mackay and Sound Designer Ben Fletcher Schools will receive a Q&A and free follow-on writing workshop after the show, finishing at 12.45pm. Writing Workshop Join playwright, author and screenwriter Ross MacKay for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of CRINGE. With over 20 years of professional storytelling experience, Ross will share a simple, powerful story framework he used to turn his own lived experiences into the show. Participants will put the method into practice themselves — shaping ideas they can develop into scripts, fiction, or even video games. Sound Design Workshop Ben Fletcher is a multi-instrumentalist musician, producer and sound artist . He has created new compositions for several award winning shows. Ben’s wealth of experience is brought to the sound world of CRINGE. In this hands on workshop, participants will learn what it takes to bring a scene to life sonically and everything that goes into creating a soundtrack for a theatre show. For schools groups, every 11th ticket is free and will be applied automatically when booking. If you have any questions, contact [email protected]. For information on the CRINGE schools performance on Tuesday 9 th June, CLICK HERE. SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE & Follow-on Workshops Scottish Theatre Producers was founded in 2016 to support the work of a range of freelance artists and companies, in particular those who make work for children and young people. STP produces the work of Cade & MacAskill, Greg Sinclair, Tenterhooks and Bear Hug (previously The Polar Bears). Recent and upcoming work includes Snowy (Capital Theatres, Aberdeen Performing Arts and Eden Court, Christmas 2025 – 2027), a tour of Greg Sinclair’s Tongue Twister, and Now Not Now (Cade & MacAskill, which will premiere at Tramway in October 2026). Writer Ross’ MacKay‘s plays have been performed across Scotland and his adaptation of Treasure Island was published by Methuen Drama in Autumn 2024. He is currently under commission with the National Theatre of Scotland on a major new Scottish play about the video games industry. He is also currently under commissions for a new family show with Pitlochry Festival Theatre and a commercial musical with Scottish Theatre Producers and John Stalker Productions. As a screenwriter, he has written for TV shows on CBBC and Cbeebies. Joe Douglas is a director, writer, and dramaturg and is the Chair of Theatre Directors Scotland. For the National Theatre of Scotland, he has directed or co-directed: ‘Dear Billy’, ‘The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil’, ‘Dear Scotland’, ‘The Last Polar Bears’, ‘Our Teacher’s A Troll’, ‘Allotment’. Joe was also Associate Director on three international tours of ‘Black Watch’. He was Associate Artistic Director of Dundee Rep (2016-17) and Artistic Director of the Live Theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne (2018-20). Light the Blue is our multi-artform festival for and by young people returning on 2 – 14 June 2026 with a programme of theatre, music, dance, visual arts and more taking place across Aberdeen city. With over 24 events across 13 days, this year’s festival asks our artists and audiences What’s your story? Whether  it’s  ‘our story so far’ or ‘our hopes and dreams for the future’ – our stories and imaginations can shape who we are, who we want to become and even the world around us.   Join us for Light the Blue 2026, where over 1,000 young and professional artists, school pupils and early career creatives from across Scotland will come together to celebrate new and emerging talent, creating opportunities and connection. GO TO LIGHT THE BLUE 2026

Five days. A room full of young theatre-makers. And permission to mess with time. Led by Scottish Youth Theatre, Pete Lannon (Superfan) and guest artists, this creative hothouse brings together young artists to make brand new devised theatre at breakneck speed. The project invites participants to raid the past, wrestle with the present and imagine (im)possible futures, using memory, legacy and speculation as their creative fuel. Across an intensive five-day process, young artists experiment with movement, text and whatever else they can get their hands on, remixing and reimagining past, present and future. What’s kept? What’s cast aside? And what gets passed on anyway? Young theatre-makers then shape their findings into an unfinished performance for a public audience. Expect a glimpse of the future, made in real time… If you’re an early career creative aged 18 – 28 based in and around Aberdeen interested in participating in Then. Now. Next. find out more here. SHOW | EMERGING ARTISTS 60 mins Free, with option to donate to future youth arts activity. Light the Blue is our multi-artform festival for and by young people returning on 2 – 14 June 2026 with a programme of theatre, music, dance, visual arts and more taking place across Aberdeen city. With over 24 events across 13 days, this year’s festival asks our artists and audiences What’s your story? Whether  it’s  ‘our story so far’ or ‘our hopes and dreams for the future’ – our stories and imaginations can shape who we are, who we want to become and even the world around us.   Join us for Light the Blue 2026, where over 1,000 young and professional artists, school pupils and early career creatives from across Scotland will come together to celebrate new and emerging talent, creating opportunities and connection. Go to Light the Blue 2026

Funk Connection are a 10 piece outfit established in 2004 with personnel from a long line of local Funk, Soul and R&B bands. From Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5 and James Brown to the Temptations, Sister Sledge and Chic, their musical influence is drawn from Funk and Soul classics that fill the dance floors of every venue they play. Get down on the dance floor and don’t miss the chance to boogie down memory lane. 14+ /Under 16s accompanied by an adult Doors 8pm

Hypnotic physical theatre and dazzling production design combine to tell the tale of a doomsday cult, and what happens when belief is shattered. In a small town in the American Midwest, the disciples of a suburban housewife are convinced that the world is ending and that they alone know the truth that can save humanity. Discover the true story of the world’s first UFO doomsday cult, inspired by a groundbreaking 1950s study into the concept of cognitive dissonance. Award-winning Scottish ensemble Groupwork combines astonishing visuals with powerful movement to create a timely performance investigating what happens when cold, hard facts meet the chaotic power of belief. Described as ‘near-perfect’ by The Scotsman, Groupwork blends movement, voiceover, music and stage and video design to present a woozy, melancholy tale of religious sects, clandestine observers and collective need. Vicki Manderson and Finn den Hertog’s claustrophobic staging combines with Lewis den Hertog’s visuals and the near wordless interplay of five actor-dancers to create a thrilling exploration of the crisis that follows the shattering of belief. Start: 7pm

London Calling, The World's Premiere Tribute To The Clash, Will Be Playing The 'A' & 'B' Sides Of Singles Released By The Clash Between 1977-1983. The Clash Formed In 1976 And Are Considered One Of The Most Influential Groups To Come Out Of The Punk Scene. The Clash Released Singles Throughout Their Lifetime Which Did Not Feature On Any Of Their Albums Such As 'Capital Radio', '(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais', 'I Fought The Law', 'Complete Control' And More. An AGMP Concerts Presentation.

Continuing Aberdeen's tradition of large and horny soul and funk tribute bands Funk Connection are a 10 piece outfit established in 2004 with personnel from a long line of local Funk, Soul and R&B bands. From Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5 and James Brown to the Temptations, Sister Sledge and Chic, their musical influence is drawn from Funk and Soul classics that fill the dance floors of every venue they play. Get down on the dance floor and don’t miss the chance to boogie down memory lane.