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winterJANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 2019

Extreme WeekendMeet the adventurersSee extraordinary filmsRide and hike with the best

DramaDaytime and evening:on stage and on screen

MusicRock, baroqueand international

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highlights...

Sometimes – on a damp, cold, darkwinter’s evening – it can be hard tosummon up the energy to put onyour coat and make your way tothe theatre. So over the next threemonths the Eastgate is offering awhole selection of daytime delights,as well as the usual twilight treats,to help make the winter a littlebright and better.

For music-lovers, there are twoSunday afternoon concertspresented by Music in Peebles.The first, in January, features thedynamic Navarra String Quartetplaying Schubert, Ravel and PeterisVasks. Then in February there’sthe Patron’s Concert hostedby violinist Gina McCormick, withpianist Nigel Clayton and some ofthe best young talent from theScottish Conservatoire.

Drama buffs can enjoy a series ofthree short plays on Wednesdayafternoons in February and March,each accompanied by a light lunchbeforehand. Themes of love, regret,families and feminism are exploredin a tasty trio of one-act dramasby JM Barrie, Terrence Rattigan andHarold Pinter, produced by RaptureTheatre Company.

Daytime dance is another option –with a lovely family show calledW-hat About? presented by FuoraDance Company in February; andthen a selection of original piecesdevised by young Borders dancersfor The Evie DouglasChoreography Challengethe following month.

Lots to enjoy – and still get homebefore dark!

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2019winter...

JanuaryThe Tragedy of King Richard IIA visceral production about the limits ofpower starring Simon Russell Beale ...10

POFF 19Dive into a weekend of stunning adventure:Films, film premieres and heroes in person ...17

FebruaryShe’KoyokhA musical journey from theBaltic to the Black Sea ...5

W-hat About?Theatre and music are fused in anenchanting family tale ...29

The Twelve Pound LookBite Sized Entertainments become moreof a mouthful in the first of three eventscombining lunch and a one act play ...12

MarchTannaraBooming sets of tunes and songs togetherwith moments of delicate beauty ...6

The Electrifying Mr JohnstonA new play about Tom Johnston’s strugglesto bring light to the glens ...11

Faulty DiningSubject yourself to the ministrationsof the Borders’ most patronising hoteliers ...36

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OPERA (LIVE)presents

The Queenof Spades Auditorium

Penniless soldier Gherman hasfallen in love with Liza but hasno hope until he learns thatLiza's guardian the Countessknows a winning gamblingformula. If he had it he couldwin a fortune. As Ghermantries to get the Countess’formula from her she dies offright only to come back as aghost and tell him everythinghe wants to know. But will thishelp Gherman satisfy hisdesires or drive him furthertowards madness?

Tue 22 January6.45pm£17, £10 under 25

ROYAL BALLET (LIVE)presents

Don Quixote Auditorium

Carlos Acosta's productionbrings the sunshine of Spainand the exuberance of theentire company to the stage inthis ballet acclaimed for itsvirtuoso dancing, beautifulvision scene and the breath-taking Act III pas de deux.

Don Quixote and his servantSancho Panza set out to have achivalrous adventure. Theymeet Kitri and Basilio, a youngcouple who cannot marrybecause Kitri's father isdetermined to marry her off tothe wealthy Gamache. DonQuixote decides to intervene.

Tue 19 February7.15pm£17, £10 under 25

ROYAL BALLET (LIVE)presents

Romeo andJuliet Auditorium

Romeo and Juliet fallpassionately in love, but theirfamilies are caught up in adeadly feud. They marryin secret, but tragiccircumstances lead Romeoto be banished from the city.In their desperation to betogether the couple riskeverything…with terribleconsequences.

Tue 11 June7.15pm£17, £10 under 25

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She’KoyokhAuditorium

Hailed as Britain's best klezmer and Balkan music group, She'Koyokh's liveshows are an expertly crafted, multi-lingual exploration from the Baltic to theBlack Sea. They bring together melodies and rhythms of Bulgaria, treasuredtraditions from Serbian villages, fiery gypsy dances from the Romanianmountains, soulful Albanian and Armenian songs as well as Sephardic andklezmer music from Turkey, Macedonia, Poland and Ukraine.

This versatile, virtuosic, prize-winning band arrives at the Eastgate havingplayed WOMAD, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, festivals in Germany,Hungary, Cyprus, Norway and Poland, London’s Kings Place and SouthbankCentre and Aldeburgh’s Snape Proms.

www.shekoyokh.co.uk

Tue 5 February7.30pm£16

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“One of the finest andmost entertainingBritish-based exponentsof global music”★★★★ The Guardian


TannaraAuditorium

The members of this band are all entangled withinScotland’s rich web of traditions. They playcontemporary Scottish folk music: considered,complex arrangements that surround originaltunes, modern tunes and traditional ballads.Tannara’s music has a raw energy bringingbooming sets of tunes and songs together withmoments of knot-in-stomach beauty, as playedon their debut album Trig.

Tannara is Owen Sinclair (acoustic guitar/electricguitar/vocals), Becca Skeoch (harp), Joseph Peach(accordion) and Robbie Greig (fiddle).

“One of Scotland’s brightest new up andcoming bands” Stonehaven folk festival

www.tannaramusic.com

Fri 8 March7.30pm£15

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Tim EdeyAuditorium

This multi-instrumentalist and singer hastoured the world and recorded with most ofthe major names in Celtic/contemporaryroots music including The Chieftains, DougieMacLean, Christy Moore, Capercaillie,Michael McGoldrick, Mary Black and JulieFowlis, to name but a few… He is rated bymany to be one of the world’s finest evermelodeon and guitar players in the folk andcontemporary scene today.

Tim’s live solo shows are a stunning mix ofworld music, inspired instrumental virtuosityand passion with a strong Celtic theme.

“Tim Edey is brilliant – in every whichway. As a guitarist he has few peers. As abox player he’s a magician. As a characterhe’s off the scale” Colin Irwin, fRoots

“Utterly fantastic. Sheer, wonderfulebullient music” Mike Harding

Fri 18 January7.30pm£16

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VishtènAuditorium

This powerhouse multi-instrumental trio mixes

Celtic and world strands to re-define the Cajun

tradition and the possibilities of French-

Canadian folk.

Expect tight sibling harmonies from twin sisters

Emmanuelle and Pastelle LeBlanc who, along

with Pascal Miousse, perform layered foot

percussion and a compelling trademark blend of

fiddle, guitar, accordion, whistles, piano,

bodhrán and jaw harp to create an expansive

sound that triumphantly defies the parameters

of a trio.

“rhythms, melodies, voices, musicianship… anear perfect ensemble. Vishtèn, what a world!”Le Petit Douchynois, France

www.vishten.net

Thu 24 January7.30pm£16

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Thunder and RainAuditorium

With their roots in traditional bluegrass and folk,this Colorado-based five-piece has established astrong footing, appealing to audiences that alsoenjoy bands including The Stray Birds, Lindsay Lou& The Flatbellys and The Pine Hearts.

Fusing melodic rock and pop with acousticinstrumentation, they have created a verydistinctive sound captured on their superb 2017album “Start Believing”. The UK media beganpaying serious attention.

“a lovely warm, genuine feel that will brightenyour day.” AmericanaUK

www.thunderandrainmusic.com

Wed 27 March7.30pm£15

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The acclaimed tributes toDolly Parton, Johnny Cash,Merle Haggard and KennyRogers are joined by songsfrom icons George Jones,Charley Pride, Patsy Cline andDon Williams in this countrymusic extravaganza.

Four singers are backed by thesuperb Country Storm bandperforming on an authentic setthat will transport you all theway to Nashville. Europe’snumber one country musicshow promises a footstomping country musicnight to remember.

Wed 9 January7.30pm£20

PygmyTwylyteAuditorium

An unmissable evening ofFrank Zappa classics. Zappa’s70’s and 80’s work is the mainshowcase, though there isthe occasional foray into 60’smaterial. Expect some well-known tunes such as CosmikDebris and Montana,interspersed withinstrumentals like BlackNapkins and ChungasRevenge. The seven strongband will surely performsomething to suit everyone’staste…with maybe even alittle of Zappa’s trademarkwit on the side.

Sat 23 February7.30pm£10

BUDDY HOLLY AND THECRICKETERS presents

Not Fade AwayAuditorium

This very special celebratoryshow stars some of the finestactor-musicians in the UKperforming the unparalleledcatalogue of music that BuddyHolly left behind when his planecrashed on 3 February 1959.Expect authentic arrangements,driving rhythms and wonderfulmusicianship to move you tolaughter, tears and anirrepressible desire to dance!

Fri 8 February7.30pm£18

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Hotel CaliforniaAuditorium

Return to a dark desert highway, cool wind inyour hair, or stand on that street corner inWinslow, Arizona when you join HotelCalifornia faithfully re-creating The Eagles andtheir Californian Sunshine Rock sound.

Expect 100 minutes of pure Eagles nostalgiaincluding tracks from the outstanding LongRoad Out Of Eden album. The Eagles’ timelessmusic brings back memories and continues totouch the hearts and souls of each newgeneration.

www.hotelcaliforniascotland.co.uk

Fri 15 March7.30pm£20

The Spirit of BadCompany & FreeAuditorium

The five piece band Free Again performs aspectacular show playing the ultimate PaulRodgers back catalogue - the music of BadCompany and Free. The music is a delicateblend of vocals, guitars and piano punctuatedby a dynamic rhythm section producingtimeless, melodic classics. Free Again faithfullyrecreates the sound and feel of the originalbands on tracks including Feel Like Makin’Love, Wishing Well, All Right Now and Can’tGet Enough as well as an acoustic section withbeautiful piano melodies and vocal harmony.

www.freeagain.co.uk

Sat 16 March£7.30pm£18

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Drama on Screen

NATIONAL THEATRE (LIVE)presents

The Tragedy of KingRichard IIby William Shakespeare

Auditorium

Richard II, broadcast live from the stage of theAlmeida Theatre in London.

Simon Russell Beale plays Richard II - theirresponsible, foolish and vain King of England.His weak leadership sends his kingdom intodisarray and his court into uproar. Seeing noother option but to seize power, the ambitiousBolingbroke challenges the throne and theking’s divine right to rule

This visceral new production about the limitsof power is directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins.

Tue 15 January7pm£15, £10 under 15


NATIONAL THEATRE (ENCORE)presents

Antony & Cleopatraby William Shakespeare

Auditorium

Caesar and his assassins are dead. GeneralMark Antony now rules alongside his fellowdefenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a war-torn empire the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra andMark Antony have fallen fiercely in love. RalphFiennes and Sophie Okonedo play the famousfated couple. In a tragic fight between devotionand duty, obsession becomes a catalyst for war.

“thrilling, humane and impeccably lucid, setalight by the firepower of two stars – RalphFiennes and Sophie Okonedo” The Stage

Thu 21 February7pm£15, £10 under 15


MULL THEATREpresents

New WritingRehearsed Readings

Auditorium

An introduction to how a writer, director, designer andactors develop new writing into a finished play. Hostedby director Alasdair McCrone, playwright Peter Arnottand performed by a professional cast, these rehearsedreadings give a rare insight into the process of makingdrama and there are opportunities to quiz theprofessionals involved.

Following the interval, the curtain rises on

The ElectrifyingMr Johnstonby Robert Dawson ScottThe story of power – and the struggle for it – is a newplay about Tom Johnston, one of Scotland’s greatunsung heroes and the man who, through incrediblefeats of engineering, introduced hydro-electric powerand changed the Highlands forever.

This political and human story sees Johnston the radicalthinker, land reformer and scourge of the establishmentvying with Highland landowners for access to their landto transform the lives of people in rural communitieswho, until as late as the 1950s, depended on oil lamps.

Sat 9 March7.30pm£14

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Drama and Lunch

A Kind ofAlaskaby Harold Pinter

Auditorium

This thought provoking play isbased on Oliver Sack’s memoir,Awakenings. Deborah was alively sixteen year old and partof a close knit family when shefell victim to a strangecondition, a sleeping sickness.Twenty-nine years later, havingbeen watched over by thesame doctor, she awakens andgradually tries to adjust to theworld around her. A Kind ofAlaska recently had asuccessful run in London'sWest End, with Tasmin Greigand Meera Syal in the starringroles. This is a new productionof an astonishingly prescientplay by one of the twentiethcenturies most influentialwriters.

www.rapturetheatre.co.uk

Wed 27 March12.30pm£10 (includes a light,healthy lunch)

The BrowningVersionby Terrence Rattigan

Auditorium

A timeless masterpiece of love,regret and the human capacityfor change. The BrowningVersion is set after the SecondWorld War, at a boys’ publicschool and on the eve of theretirement of Greek classicsteacher, Andrew CrockerHarris.

The Crock is humiliated by hisheadmaster, mocked by hispupils and cuckolded by hiscruel and disappointed wife.But one small act of kindnessfrom an unexpected source isabout to revive his shatteredlife.

This timeless, moving, funnyplay displays a profoundunderstanding of the humanheart.


Wed 6 March12.30pm£10 (includes a light,healthy lunch)

The TwelvePound Lookby JM Barrie

Auditorium

A scintillating one-act satirepenned by the Scottish scribeof Peter Pan and What EveryWoman Knows. Harry Sims isabout to receive a knighthoodfor his services to business andthe art of making money. Hisdutiful wife has enlisted theservices of a typist, to respondto the many letters ofcongratulations Harry hasreceived. But Harry is in fora shock, as a ghost from hispast is about to visit….

JM Barrie’s insightful play hasthemes of male pride, femalesolidarity and the perilsassociated with failing torecognise the twelve-poundlook….


Wed 13 February12.30pm£10 (includes a light,healthy lunch)

Enjoy a healthy lunch followed by a classic one act play presented by RAPTURE THEATRE

All tickets from Eastgate Box Office 01721 725777

…play…learn…create

Engage is an invitation to involve yourself in arts,whatever your age, wherever you are…

Engage is classes, workshops, courses, performancesand outreach events in the community.

The regular children’s classes arelisted in age order. The adultclasses are listed in day of theweek order. …read on tosee whatyou can do!

Wee Moverswith Alex SaundersThis class offers parents and carers a chance to dance with their weemovers. Using creative movements, props, rhythm and song toencourage movement development, balance and coordination skills.Age: 18 months - 3 and their grown upsWednesdays 9 January - 20 March(no class on 20 February)10 - 10.30am£35 for 10 weeks or £4 each class

Rhythm Kids for Totswith Frances Taylor Shake, rattle, roll and sing in this lively class full of funand musical games with percussion instruments.Age: 18 months - 3 years and their grown upsThursdays 10 January - 21 March(no class on 14 February)10.15 - 11am£45 for 10 weeks or £5 each class

Let’s Pretend with Jess JohnsonBilly Goat GruffJoin us for this new musical based on the famous tale of grass-munchersand a big old troll who lives under the bridge (but not the Tweed Bridge).Includes brilliant songs such as Trip Trip Trap, Watch Out For The Troll andSplosh! For all children aged 3-5 years who like dressing up, singing,acting and pretending! and for kids who can outwit trolls!Age: 3 - 5Mondays 14 January - 25 March(no class on 18 February)10 - 10.45am£45 for 10 weeks or £5 each class

There will be a short 15 minute presentation for parentsand carers on the final workshop day.

creative classes for young people...

Dance ClassesFiona Henderson School of Dance Saturday morning classes in ballet, highland, modern, jazz and tap.(These are just a few of the classes in a range of dance styles taughtby FHSD in Peebles and elsewhere). Saturdays 12 January - 30 March (no classes on 16 February)9am - 1pmFor details, prices and booking please contact Fiona Henderson T: 07894 881747E: [email protected]

Dance Pointe Academy These fun, creative, energetic classes are designed to provide a supportiveenvironment for students of all ages to explore the magic and beauty of dance.The Academy also offers opportunities for children who wish to perform,compete and take in-house and external examinations throughout the year.Fridays 11 January - 29 March (no classes on 15 February)2pm - 6.15pmFor details, prices and booking, contact Dance Pointe AcademyT: 07749 404 107E: [email protected]


Art Sparks with Anna NicholsonMake amazing original artwork, havelots of fun and let your imagination fly. Age: 7 - 11Tuesdays 8 January - 26 March (no class on 19 February)4 - 5pm£50 for 11 weeksor £5 each class


Stride YoungDance Company with Sara BolesA weekly high energy and focused two hourclass. Ideal for hardworking dancers who wantto build their contemporary and jazz techniqueand then use this skill to choreograph excitingdance pieces in a collaborative and creativeenvironment. Age: 12 + with dance experienceMondays 7 January - 25 March(no class on 18 February)4.15 - 6.15pm£88 for 11 weeks

Scottish Theatre& Music Schoolwith Derek DouglasThis class teaches performance, role play,script work and improvisation. Build yourconfidence and have lots of fun.Thursdays 10 January - 28 March4.45 - 6pmFor details and to book, pleasecontact Derek DouglasT: 07949 973388E: [email protected]

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• See a selection of the best adventure films fromaround the world

• Enjoy two Scottish festival film premieres: Time Trial(an immersive ride through David Millar’s finalseason in the saddle); and Free Solo (the story ofAlex Honnold’s rope-less climb of El Capitan)

• Meet big names and local heroes from the worldsof ocean conservation, mountain biking, adventurefilmmaking, wildlife photography, bikepacking,climbing, wild swimming and much more …

Naomi Freireich, Cal Major, Ed Shoote, PeterCairns, Jen Crook, Calum Maclean, Phil Mack,Jack Harland and Hans Rey

• Ride, walk and explore the Tweed Valley

• Drop into POFF Next Door – a special bike-packingsession at BSpoke Cycles and a sports injury sessionat the Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland, Glentress

• Enjoy great food, special offers and outdoor gearin the Eastgate Café



PeeblesOutdoorFilm Fest

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Dive into a weekend of stunning adventurefilms, inspirational speakers and outdoorsessions in the beautiful Tweed Valley.

Festival Sponsor : John Muir Trust

2019

Saturday 26 January

RideNaomi Freireich10am – 12.30pmMeet at FINDRA HQ,Innerleithen EH44 6HF

Join European 24hr Mountain Bike Champion,bikepacking adventurer and festival speakerNaomi Freireich on a winter gravel ride onsome of the Tweed Valley’s finest forest roadsand trails. Suitable for novice riders with agood level of fitness. Led by women’smountain bike guiding and tuition companySwift Trails (with coffee, cake and additionalawesomeness from FINDRA).

Age: 18+£8

Explore Cademuir Hill Jack Harland10am – 12.30pmMeet top of Edderston Road, Peebles, EH45 9JD

Ahead of his festival appearance on Sunday,local author Jack Harland leads a delightful6km walk that explores the history, geologyand wildlife of lovely Cademuir Hill – a routethat will appear in a subsequent volume of hisHighland Journal series of books. Suitable forwalkers with a good level of fitness.

Age: 14+Free (but please book tickets)

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Outdoor sessions

Sunday 27 January

Experience Glenlude John Muir Trust10am – 12noonMeet at Glenlude, near TraquairTD7 5NH

It’s been another busy year at the John MuirTrust’s Glenlude property. Come and seehow the Trust, together with volunteers,local groups and charities, continues torewild a once depleted upland landscapeinto a mosaic of native habitats.

Free (but please book tickets)

IMPORTANTFor each of these outdoor sessions,please make sure you wear suitableclothes and footwear, and carry anyextras you may need.

Friday 25 January

Ride On (and on)Naomi Freireich5 – 6pmLocal Hero Studio Session

Naomi Freireich, British and European 24hrMountain Bike Champion, traces her journeyfrom non-cyclist to elite athlete, and explainshow endurance riding fuels her passion forexploring wild places – including bikepackingthrough Kyrgyzstan as part of the 2018 Silk RoadMountain Race. Naomi, from Edinburgh, is alsoa full-time IT manager and mother of two.

£8, £4 under 15, adult and child £10

Making Waves Short films + Cal Major 6.30 – 9.30pm (interval: 7.15pm)Auditorium

Tonight’s short films explore adventures in theworld’s oceans followed, after the interval, byan evening with Cal Major, ocean advocate,explorer and founder of Paddle Against Plastic.Driven by her passion for preserving andprotecting our coastline, Cal uses epic stand-uppaddleboard adventures – including a world-first 1,000-mile paddle from Land’s End to JohnO’ Groats in 2018 – to highlight the issue ofplastic pollution, capture imaginations andpromote positive change.


“Being outside, pushing myself hard, really invigorates me

and makes me feel more alive than anything else can. That

satisfaction at the end of a long ride is unrivalled” Naomi Freireich

“Being in the ocean is the ultimate joy and escape

for me, and being connected to that environment

helps stoke my fire to protect it” Cal Major

Films & SpeakersIndoor Sess

ions – Day to Day

Also…Each day, all day: Browse thesponsor stands in our café area.

Each day, interval breaks:Treat yourself to evening foodby the award-winningOsso Restaurant plus cakes, drinks andmore from the Eastgate café.

FREEdrop-in clinics at Peebles Physioover thefestival weekend

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Bikepacking: TheInsider’s GuideEd Shoote12noon – 1.30pmBSpoke Cycles43 Eastgate, Peebles EH45 8AD

Bikepacking adventurer Ed Shoote – remotelocations in central Asia a speciality! – revealsall you need to know about planning andpreparing for adventures near and far in thisspecial interactive workshop. Hosted byfestival partner BSpoke Cycles.


Wild about Scotland Short films + Peter Cairns2 – 4pm (interval: 2.45pm)

Auditorium

A session of short films exploring encounterswith wild places (and things) followed, afterthe break, by an afternoon with wildlifephotographer and cameraman Peter Cairns.As part of SCOTLAND: The Big Picture,Peter and many of Scotland’s other topphotographers and camera operators havespent years capturing the beauty of thecountry’s landscape and its wild inhabitants.In a spellbinding presentation, Peter uses thisstunning imagery to outline a bold new visionfor a wilder Scotland.


POFF next door

“The attraction of outdoor swimming is being immersed in

stunning environments, the physical and mental challenge

of it, knowing it'll lift my spirits. A cold dunk in a freezing

Scottish river pool can feel incredibly wild” Calum Maclean

Time TrialFeature film – Scottish Festival Premiere4.30 – 6pm

Auditorium

This sensory and immersive ride through thehighs and lows of professional cycling followsScotland’s David Millar as he, bluntly andfearlessly, narrates his last season in the saddle.It’s an astonishingly intimate portrait not just ofa controversial figure but also the complexrelationships between cyclist, road crew, fellowcompetitors, fans and the media circus thatsurrounds them all.

£9

Life & SporadicDigressionsLocal Hero Studio Session:Jen Crook (and Haggis the dog)5 – 6pm

BAFTA-nominated filmmaker, photographer,climber and inveterate adventurer Jen Crookspeaks about living outside in a Scottish winter,healthy and unhealthy expedition motivators,her planned solo Antarctic challenge, and whyshe's decided to live in a campervan for ninemonths to write a book about life’s manysporadic digressions!


Cold ComfortsShort films + Calum Maclean6.30 – 9.30pm (interval: 7.15pm)

Auditorium

Tonight’s short films explore adventures incold places followed, after the interval, by anevening with wild swimmer Calum Maclean.The hugely entertaining star of the BBC’s onlinechannel The Social and BBC Alba, Calum is afilm-maker and TV presenter with a passion forcold water, physical pain and wild Scottishlandscapes…preferably all at the same time.Join him as he reveals (almost) all about thejoys of taking the plunge in remote – andusually Baltic – lochs and rivers.


Special DayTicket!

Enjoy any three ofSaturday’s four theatre-based events for only £30,

£15 under 15

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eg...Sunday 27 January Outdoor Crockeryand How to Avoid It12 – 1pmPhil MackMountain Bike Centre of ScotlandPeel Tower, Glentress EH45 8NB

Do you experience knee pain walking downhill,back pain when cycling, or achilles pain whilerunning? Phil Mack, expert on treating sportsinjuries and rehabilitation and ConsultantPhysiotherapist at Peebles Physiotherapy, offerstips on avoiding injury and what to do if youdon’t. Includes practical demos, plus recoverystories from local athletes. Hosted by festivalpartner Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland.


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Highland Love AffairJack Harland1 – 2pm Local Hero Studio Session

Published to wide acclaim in 2018, local authorJack Harland’s Highland Journal is an illustratedmemoir of his journey from wide-eyed hillwalking novice to competent mountaineer.Join Jack as he shares tales of hair-raisingadventures and explains his deep passionfor the mountains, geology and natural historyof the northwest Highlands.


“Just like Indiana Jones had a horse or donkey, I would

have a bike. I could get further into remote regions than on

foot, tying the bike into the whole experience” Hans Rey

Riding Life Short films + Hans Rey2.30 – 5pm (interval: 3.15pm)Auditorium

A session of short films that explore two-wheeled adventures, followed by a screeningof the winner of this year’s amateur OutdoorShorts competition. After the break, Hans Rey,the former World Champion, Mountain BikeHall of Famer and adventurer, takes us on ajourney through his incredible career. Hanscovers his early riding days, extreme bikingfeats – including the first bike descent ofMt. Kenya, riding the Indian Himalayas, theAlps, Inca Trail and the Sinai Desert – andhow his Wheels4Life charity is changing theworld, one bike at a time.


Free SoloFeature film – Scottish Festival Premiere 6 – 7.40pm

Auditorium

This year’s festival closes with a stunning,intimate and unflinching portrait of free soloistclimber Alex Honnold as he prepares to achievehis lifelong dream: climbing the face of theworld’s most famous slab of rock – El Capitan inYosemite National Park – without a rope.


A huge thank you to:

Sponsors:John Muir Trust: Festival SponsorTontine Hotel: Festival Local Hero Studio SessionsGo Ape: Friday - Making WavesPeebles Hydro/The Park: Saturday - Wild AboutScotland, Cold ComfortsAdrenalin Rehab: Sunday - Riding Life

Supporters:Out and AboutMacdonald CardonaNo 1 Peebles RoadPocket MountainsGlede Knowe Guest HouseFINDRARidelinesCleikum Mill Lodge

Partners:BSpoke CyclesMountain Bike Centre of Scotland

For giving permission to use theirstunning photographs:Calum Maclean, Naomi Freireich, Peter CairnsHans Rey and Cal Major

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Visual Art Expressive Drawing with Deborah Campbell This weekend workshop will look at exciting and experimental ways of drawing using avariety of different materials. Explore various approaches to drawing that will build skills in amore creative and inventive way. Work with ink, charcoal, graphite sticks and carbon paper,and make your own tools to work with ink and draw large scale, look at mark making andinvestigate line and form.Age: 18 +Saturday 16 February, 10am - 4pm andSunday 17 February, 10am - 1pm£70 for 2 days (all materials included)

DramaActing Up with Clare Prenton

‘…if music be the food of love, play on…’A programme that deals with the thorny topic of love in its many guises looking atShakespeare’s Twelfth Night Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf? and MoiraBuffini’s 2008 historical time-shifting comedy Loveplay which explores various seductions inthe same London location over 2000 years. Jan 14, 21, 28: Twelfth Night, Feb 4, 11, (not 18), 25: Who’s Afraid of Virginia WoolfMar 4, 11, 18: Loveplay Age: 50+Mondays 14 January - 18 March(no class on 18 February)11am - 12.45pm£7.50 each session

Introduction toJazz for Exercisewith Sara BolesJazz dance is prefect exercise for those who enjoyrhythmic music. All levels of experience welcome -we laugh while we get stronger and fitter weekby week.Age: 16+Tuesdays 8 January - 26 March12 - 1pm£66 for 12 weeks or £6 each class

Modern Ballet (Beginner) with Sara BolesLearning and developing ballet technique in afriendly and lively class. All levels of experiencevery welcome.Age: 16+Fridays 11 January – 29 March10 - 11am £66 for 12 weeks or £6 each class

Jazz for Exercise (All levels)Fun and focused high energy dance class. Full hourof warm up, jazz technique, creating routines and athorough stretch to cool down. A great pick me upfor the coming weekend.Age: 16+Fridays 11 January - 29 March11am - 12noon£66 for 12 weeks or £6 each class

Tap (Introductory) with Sara BolesIdeal for those new to tap dancing or those buildingtheir experience and knowledge. Excellent workoutfor both body and brain.Age: 16+Fridays 11 January - 29 March12noon - 1pm£66 for 12 weeks or £6 each class

Dance with Sara BolesModern Ballet (All levels)with Sara BolesA rigorous class combining both classical andmodern ballet technique. All levels of experiencewelcome to join our friendly and expressive groupof dancers. This class includes dancers brand newto the joy of ballet, those who have danced alltheir lives and some in-between – a lovely mix. Age: 14+Mondays 7 January - 25 March7.15 - 8.30pm£77 for 12 weeks or £7 each class

Tap (Experienced)with Sara BolesA high energy and fun tap class. Perfect for thosewho have had some experience – even in thedistant past. Always refreshing basic moves andpushing ourselves to learn new ones – amazingwhat we can persuade the body to do.Age: 16+Tuesdays 8 January – 26 March10 - 11am£66 for 12 weeks or £6 each class

Classic Ballet (Experienced)with Sara BolesBuilding technique week by week to improvebalance, strength and control. With lots ofbeautiful music and lyrical expression.Age: 16+Tuesdays 8 January - 26 March11am - 12noon £66 for 12 weeks or £6 each class

For more info or any queries about any of Sara’s classes please feel free to contact her T: 07800 893 734 E: [email protected]

Music Peebles Players with Claire GarnettLively music sessions for adults with disabilities.Sing well-loved songs, choose from a selectionof colourful percussion and make music togetherwith friends.Mondays 7 January - 25 March1.30 - 3pmMore information from Claire:T: 01721 740 256 E: [email protected]

Literature Writing Group A friendly and informal opportunity tobring, read and discuss new writing inpoetry and prose.Age: 18+Fortnightly on Wednesdaysfrom 7 JanuaryCall box office for more information7pmFree

To book please call the Eastgate Box Office 01721 725777

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FUORA DANCE PROJECTpresents

W-hat About?Auditorium

Will they recognise me?

Ci sara’ il Wifi

Ma quando viene a prenderci?

Which one is which?

When hatmaker Robert is reunited with his Italian granddaughters,cultures collide, communications are crossed and fears are fought.

W-hat About? Is a celebration of family and a touching tale of lossand love. It fuses theatre and movement to capture the joy inreuniting and the magic that is in a memory.

www.fuoradance.com

Age: 4 – 10 and their adults (particularly grandparents)

Sat 9 February2pm£8, £6 under 15£25 family of four

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“the dancers have realpresence, and between themthey create an authentic stageworld” The Guardian

“absolutely enchanting andaesthetically perfect”Audience member

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FIONA HENDERSONSCHOOL OF DANCE presents

FHSDScholarshipAwardsAuditorium

Fiona Henderson School ofDance announces the winnersof the annual scholarshipprogramme. The programmeis open to all dancers in theScottish Borders and up tothree scholarships, each worth£450, will be awarded.

(see www.fionahendersondance.comfor entry details and terms andconditions).

Sun 24 March2pm

FREE but seats must bebooked in advance

FIONA HENDERSONSCHOOL OF DANCE presents

The EvieDouglasChoreographyChallengeAuditorium

This annual choreographycompetition is staged inmemory of Evie, a former pupiland teacher at FHSD. It isdesigned to encouragedancers aged 10 and over fromacross the Scottish Borders tochoreograph an original dance.An expert panel will assesseach for concept,choreographic structure andmusical interpretation. Thewinner will receive a beautifulglass award created byBjorn Borseth.

Sunday 24 March 2.30pm

FREE but seats must bebooked in advance.

STARDUST MUSICALTHEATRE COMPANY presents

A Night atthe Musicals Auditorium

This year’s showcasespectacular features excerptsfrom some of the best lovedmusicals - High SchoolMusical, My Fair Lady, Charlieand the Chocolate Factory andSchool of Rock.

SMTC has over 50 members,aged 5 - 18, who learn the keymusical theatre disciplines ofacting, dancing and singingat weekly classes throughoutthe year.


Donations to Inspiring Life: Evie Douglas Memorial Fundand the Borders Children’s Charity are welcome


…Eastgate on the Road

ADVENTURES IN FILMpresents

Short films +Ed and Marion ShooteGraham Institute, Lower Green, West Linton EH46 7EW

Take a seat and enjoy an evening of adventure, beginningwith a film specially created by youngsters from WestLinton, based on a day they spent at Broomlee OutdoorEducation Centre, followed by a collection of shortprofessional adventure films selected from this year’sPeebles Outdoor Film Festival (25-27 Jan).

Then, after the 7.45pm interval, prepare to perch on theedge of your seat as intrepid bikepacking duo Ed andMarion Shoote, share tales from their bike ride acrossKyrgyzstan last winter, plus a previous trip acrossKazakhstan, China, Russia and Mongolia.

Saturday 19 January7pm £10, £6 under 15£25 family of four


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MUSIC IN PEEBLESpresents

Navarra StringQuartetAuditorium

Magnus Johnston and Marije Johnston (violins),Simone van der Giessen (viola), Brian O'Kane(cello) play in one of the most dynamic andpoetic string quartets of today.

Peteris Vasks String Quartet No.4

Ravel String Quartet in F major

Schubert String Quartet No.14 in D min, D.810,

(Death and the Maiden)

In his fourth quartet Latvian composer PeterisVasks reflects on the 20th century – it is sombrein mood, but healed by “love’s power andidealism”. The Ravel quartet is suave, sensuousand full of French panache. The programmeconcludes with one of the greatest of all stringquartets, written as Schubert contemplated hisown early death.

“the playing is nothing short of sensational,the precision and enormous dynamicsabsolutely thrilling” Yorkshire Post

Sun 13 January2.30pm


Patron’s ConcertAuditorium

Gina McCormack (violin) and Nigel Clayton(piano) with students and recent graduates fromthe Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

The newly appointed Patron of Music in Peeblesis distinguished violinist Gina McCormack who,with her regular duo partner Nigel Clayton,presents a showcase of talented youngmusicians from Scotland’s national musicconservatoire in Glasgow. Join them for thisspecial concert as they unveil some ofScotland’s finest emerging young musicians.

“a soloist who combines flair, excellenttechnique and a relaxed and easy-goingrapport with the audience; few can comparewith violinist Gina McCormack” Dundee Courier

Sun 10 February2.30pm

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Red Priest – TheBaroque BohemiansAuditorium

Piers Adams (recorders), Adam Summerhayes(violin), Angela East (cello), David Wright(harpsichord).

Putting the rock into baroque! Red Priestplays baroque music with attitude as well asastonishing virtuosity and sets out to challengeperceived notions of how music of this periodshould be performed. In this programme, theyexplore the connections between gypsymusicians and master composers includingHandel, Biber and Vivaldi. From the EasternEuropean folk influences in the music ofTelemann, to the recently discovered UhrovskaCollection of gypsy dance tunes from 1730.Expect baroque dynamism with true gypsymayhem!

“supreme musicians” The Observer

Tue 5 March7.30pm


A4 Brass QuartetAuditorium

Jamie Smith (cornet), Jonathan Bates(tenor horn), Michael Cavanagh (baritone),Chris Robertson (euphonium).

A4 Brass features principal players from someof the UK's leading brass bands, including theworld famous Grimethorpe Colliery, Black Dykeand Foden's bands. The programme is aneclectic mix of pieces old and new, neglectedand well-known, ranging from the evocativeSouth Uist Variations to the beautiful song ofhope Mae-e, in memory of victims of the 2011Japanese earthquake. There’s also the finale ofMendelssohn’s Italian Symphony as you’venever heard it before!

Music in Peebles is grateful to the Tunnell Trustfor Young Musicians for supporting this concert.

“a show of technical wizardry and musicalsensitivity” Manchester Midday Concerts

Tue 26 March7.30pm

Tickets: £15 (£7 for adult accompanying child under 12),FREE for MiP members and students under 25 in full-time education

www.musicinpeebles.org.uk



Talk ...Open Meeting

TWEEDGREENpresents

Tweeddale UnwrappedAuditorium

We know about the plastic choking our oceans.How much are we contributing to it? What canwe do to reduce it? Are you confused aboutwhat we can recycle?

Tweedgreen invites you to unwrap the answerswith a panel of speakers from SBC's wastedepartment, Changeworks, Zero Waste Scotlandand a waste worker with hands-on experience.Think global, act local. Come with your questions(and your confusing plastic wrappings).

Thu 31 January7.30pm£6, £4 for senior citizensand under 15

PEEBLES COMMUNITY TRUST presents

Recycle – Reuse -RenewAnne Younger Studio

Ever thought, before throwing somethingout, someone else might make use of this?Or, if only someone could refurbish that…itcould be used again?

Yes?

Then come to this open meeting to hearwhat Peebles Community Trust (PCT)is thinking and to add your viewsand comments.

Thu 7 Feb7.30pmFREE Open meeting(no ticket required)

To understand the extent of plastic pollution in the sea around Britain join the Peebles OutdoorFilm Festival event on Friday 25 January when Cal Major, ocean advocate, explorer and founderof Paddle Against Plastic will talk about just how serious the problem is.


TWEEDDALE SOCIETY presents

Managinga BordersRural EstateAuditorium

Sir Michael Strang Steeldiscusses the complexbusiness of managingPhiliphaugh Estate.

Sir Michael will first trace thehistory of the Estate fromRoman times to 1888, whenthe land was sold by theMurray family to WilliamStrang Steel.

Turning to the present, he willexplain the workings of thehydro station, powered by twoArchimedes screw turbines onthe Ettrick Water, theintroduction of underwatercameras so that people in theVisitor Centre can view salmonand other river creatures belowthe cauld, the construction ofthe café and the restoration ofthe walled garden.

Tue 8 January7.30pm


Singing inthe BordersAuditorium

The popular Traquair Choir,directed by Julie Harvey,performs a mixed programmeof music and song.

Traquair Choir was founded in2014 after a Hogmanay ceilidhbrought Elaine Heron and Julietogether. Today, over fiftymembers travel from all overTweeddale to make music ,sing to a high standard andhave fun. The choir sings arange of styles in unison andharmony; classical, worldmusic, folk, jazz and pop.

The performance is followedby the Annual GeneralMeeting.

Tue12 March7.30pm


The Importanceof the RiverTweed to theBorders’EconomyAuditorium

Fay Hieatt, Director and DrRonald Campbell, SeniorBiologist of the TweedFoundation

The River Tweed provideswater, drainage and recreationas well as influencing ourenvironment and local economy.Fay Hieatt and Dr RonaldCampbell explain whymanagement of its variedroles is vital.

The talk also covers the historyof salmon sport fishing from the 1850s to today when thismajor local industry is facingmany changes, each withconsequences for the fishery.

Tue 12 February7.30pmCharles MorrisonMemorial Lecture

£6, free to members and schoolchildrenAnnual membership of the Tweeddale Society is £10

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THE JOHN BUCHAN MUSEUMpresents

Many More Than 39 Steps!Auditorium

John Buchan’s most famous novel – The 39 Steps – hasinspired generations of film makers since 1935 whenAlfred Hitchcock cast Robert Donat as Richard Hannay.In 1958 the role was taken by Kenneth More and in 1978Robert Powell became the mining engineer trying to averta political assassination intended to trigger World War I.

This is an opportunity to see all three classic films. Each,with very different interpretations of Buchan’s greatadventure story, will be introduced by John Buchan’sgrand-daughter.

www.johnbuchanstory.co.uk


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DRAGONFLY THEATRE GROUP presents

Sunday 10 MarchRichard Hannay is played by2pm Robert Donat4pm Kenneth More6pm Robert Powell

FREE but seats must bebooked in advance

A BUILDING ON SUCCESS fundraising eventfor the Eastgate Development Project.

Come and enjoy being insulted as the Eastgate plays host toBasil and Sybil and a selection of the long standing sufferingguests who foolishly submit themselves to the ministrationsof the Borders’ most patronising hoteliers. Expect the unexpected - if Manuel is waiting your table, thefirst course might end up in your lap. And please check outyour plate for unannounced visitors. Basil and Manuel willcreate chaos. Sybil and Polly will attempt to restore order.But fail. Badly.


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PEEBLESSHIRE JACpresents

The AnnualVariety Show Auditorium

Peeblesshire Young Farmers return with theirannual variety show full of songs, stories,hilarious sketches and jokes. Lots of funand laughter for all the family.

Thu 28 February7.30pm£6

Fri 1 & Sat 2 March7.30pm£8

PEEBLES PLAYERSpresents

The Zombie Knights of the Eildon HillsAuditorium

In the Legend, a horse-dealer named Canonbie Dick was crossing Bowden Moor withhis horses, and discovered a hidden cave. He woke the Zombie Knights, who chargedhim until, finally, Merlin, King Arthur and Queen Guinevere had to restore peace.

Peebles Players have created their own interpretation of the story, with originalpercussion music, song and action. It will be very dramatic and a lot of fun, as thePlayers love to share their enjoyment of creative music.Peebles Players is led by Claire Garnett.

Tue 19 March2pm£6

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Film

Sunday 6 JanuaryRalph Breaks the Internet2.30pm

Wildlife (12A)Jake Gyllenhaal and CareyMulligan star in this tale of afamily trying to hold itselftogether. 5pm

PeterlooOscar-nominatedfilmmaker MikeLeigh portrays oneof the bloodiestepisodes in British

history, the infamous PeterlooMassacre of 1819. Stars RoryKinnear and Maxine Peake.7.30pm

Sunday 20 January Mary Poppins ReturnsMary Poppins returns todepression-era London to visitJane and Michael, now a fatherof three, to help them rediscoverthe joy they knew. Stars EmilyBlunt, Dick Van Dyke andMeryl Streep.2.30pm

Fisherman’s FriendsThis feel good comedy isinspired by the true story ofmale singing group Fisherman’sFriends, from performing in thevillage harbour to securing arecord deal, a top-ten albumand performing on the pyramidstage at Glastonbury. 5pm

The Girl in the Spider’sWeb7.30pm

Sunday 3 FebruarySpiderman: Into theSpiderverse2.30pm

The Old Man and the Gun(TBC)At the age of 70, Forrest Tucker(Robert Redford) makes anaudacious escape from SanQuentin and embarks on anunprecedented string of highprofile heists. Wrapped up in thepursuit are detective John Huntand a woman who loves Forrestin spite of his crimes.5pm

The Favourite (15)Early 18th century. England is atwar with France. Nevertheless,duck racing and pineappleeating are thriving. A frail QueenAnne (Olivia Colman) occupiesthe throne while Lady SarahChurchill (Rachel Weisz)governs the country and tendsto Anne's ill health and temper.Sarah is relieved when a newservant Abigail Masham (EmmaStone) arrives to help with theQueen, freeing her to deal withthe politics of war. Abigail seesan opportunity, seizes it andnothing will stand in her way. 7.30pm

Sunday 17 FebruaryBumblebeeWhen Charlie finds the oldyellow car in the junkyard, shequickly learns that this is noordinary Volkswagen.2.30pm

Stan and OllieSteve Coogan and John C Reillystar in this biopic about thebeloved comedy duo.5pm

The Film Sunday programme can occasionally be affected by distribution problems –so please look online www.eastgatearts.com or in the printed film brochure forupdates. Ticket prices for Sunday Cinema are £9 for adults,£6 for under15s and £25 for a family of four. Check the film certificate before booking.

ColetteAfter ghostwriting a semi-autobiographical novel for herhusband, Colette is inspired tofight for creative ownership. 7.30pm

Sunday 3 MarchA Dogs Way HomeA dog embarks on a 400-milejourney home after it is separatedfrom its owner. 2.30pm

The Front Runner5pm

Mary Queen of Scots (TBC)Mary Stuart returnsto Scotland toreclaim her thronebut Scotland andEngland areunder the rule ofElizabeth I. As each youngQueen beholds her sister in fearand fascination, they must decidehow to play the game of marriageversus independence.7.30pm

Sunday 17 MarchHow to Train Your Dragon 32.30pm

Can You Ever Forgive Me?5pm

Beautiful Boy (15)7.30pm

Sunday 31 MarchThe Lego Movie 2:The Second Part2.30pm

Green Book (TBC)5pm

On the Basis of Sex7.30pm


By CARFrom the north – follow the A703 south into Peebles, and turnright just after Holland & Sherry into the Edinburgh Road Car Park.

From the south/west – from the A72 into Peebles, turn left at theTweed Bridge roundabout and continue along the High Street forabout half a mile. At the Esso Garage, turn left at the roundaboutonto the A703 and then turn left into the Edinburgh Road Car Park.

From the south/east – from the A72 into Peebles, turn right ontothe A703 at the Esso garage, then turn left into the EdinburghRoad Car Park.

By BUS – local services available to/from Edinburgh via Penicuik,and to/from Galashiels via Innerleithen and Walkerburn. Thenearest bus stop is opposite the front of the theatre.

ParkingThe nearest car park is the Edinburgh Road Car Park where it’sfree to park every day except Saturday between 8.30am and5.30pm. From the car park, take the pedestrian footpath intotown and we are immediately on your right.

How to find us...

Tickets

You can buy tickets in person at Box Office, over the phone on01721 725777 or online at www.eastgatearts.com

We accept cash, cheques, debit cards and credit cards(except AmEx).

Tickets can be kept at the box office for collection, or postedout for a £1.50 charge.

Use the seating plan below to select the seats you’d like.Please note row A is reserved for wheelchair users andcannot be booked online.ReservationsWe will only reserve tickets for groups of 10 or more. Anygroup reservations not paid for within an agreed timescalewill be released for general sale.

useful information...RefundsRefunds are only given if a show has to be cancelled. Ticketsmay be exchanged or transferred at the discretion of the BoxOffice Manager. For shows which sell out we will try to resellyour tickets, but this cannot be guaranteed.Data protectionAll customer details are confidential and we never share or sellthem with anyone else. Please help us to keep your details upto date.Special effectsWe will inform you as soon as we find out a show has specialeffects. Often we are not told in advance so please look out forsigns in the foyer.LatecomersIf you are delayed and miss a show start time we will do ourbest to admit you as soon as we can to a seat at the back of theauditorium (to minimise disturbance). You may have to waituntil a suitable break in the performance and, occasionally,until the interval.AccessibilityThe Eastgate has level access, adapted toilet facilities and apassenger lift. Wheelchair spaces are available on the front rowof the auditorium (please book in advance through Box Office). Babies/young childrenAre welcome - we have baby changing facilities, high chairs andkids lunch boxes in the café. In the theatre under 2 year olds areclassified as babes in arms and can sit on adult’s knees but muststill have a ticket (it will be issued free by box office). Adults maybe asked to remove noisy children from the theatre.Assist dogsAre welcome, the front row offers the best space for dogs to liedown beside their owners, just ask at box office.Alterations to programmeWe do our best to make sure that all the information in thisbrochure is correct at the time we go to press. However,sometimes circumstances beyond our control mean that pricesor line-ups might change; and we reserve the right to be humanand make the odd mistake.

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JANUARYSun 6 Film: Ralph Breaks the Internet 2.30pm £9 38Sun 6 Film: Wildlife 5pm £9 38Sun 6 Film: Peterloo 7.30pm £9 38Tue 8 Talk: TSoC Managing a Borders Rural Estate 7.30pm £6 35Wed 9 Music: Legends of American Country 7.30pm £20 8Sun 13 Music: MiP Navarra String Quartet 2.30pm £15 32Tue 15 Drama on Screen: The Tragedy of King Richard II 7pm £15 10Fri 18 Music: Tim Edey 7.30pm £16 6Sat 19 Film: Adventures in Film – West Linton 7pm £10 31Sun 20 Film: Mary Poppins Returns 2.30pm £9 38Sun 20 Film: Fisherman’s Friends 5pm £9 38Sun 20 Film: The Girl in the Spider’s Web 7.30pm £9 38Tue 22 Opera on Screen: The Queen of Spades 6.45pm £17 4Thu 24 Music: Vishtèn 7.30pm £16 7Fri 25 – Sun 27 Peebles Film FestivalThu 31 Talk: Tweeddale Unwrapped 7.30pm £6 34

FEBRUARYSun 3 Film: Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse 2.30pm £9 38Sun 3 Film: The Old Man and the Gun 5pm £9 38Sun 3 Film: The Favourite 7.30pm £9 38Tue 5 Music: She’Koyokh 7.30pm £16 5Thu 7 Talk: Recycle – Reuse – Renew 7.30pm FREE 34Fri 8 Music: Not Fade Away 7.30pm £18 8Sat 9 Family: W-hat About? 2pm £8 29Sun 10 Music: MiP Patron’s Concert 2.30pm £15 32Tue 12 Talk: TSoC The Importance of the River Tweed

to the Borders Economy 7.30pm £6 35Wed 13 Drama: The Twelve Pound Look 12.30pm £10 12Sun 17 Film: Bumblebee 2.30pm £9 38Sun 17 Film: Stan and Ollie 5pm £9 38Sun 17 Film: Colette 7.30pm £9 38Tue 19 Ballet on Screen: Don Quixote 7.15pm £17 4Thu 21 Drama on Screen: Antony & Cleopatra 7pm £15 10Sat 23 Music: Pygmy Twylyte 7.30pm £10 8Thu 28 Variety: Peeblesshire JAC Annual Variety Show 7.30pm £6 37Fri 29 Variety: Peeblesshire JAC Annual Variety Show 7.30pm £8 37Sat 30 Variety: Peeblesshire JAC Annual Variety Show 7.30pm £8 37

MARCHSun 3 Film: A Dog’s Way Home 2.30pm £9 38Sun 3 Film: The Front Runner 5pm £9 38Sun 3 Film: Mary Queen of Scots 7.30pm £9 38Tue 5 Music: MiP Red Priest 7.30pm £15 33Wed 6 Drama: The Browning Version 12.30pm £10 12Fri 8 Music: Tannara 7.30pm £15 6Sat 9 Drama: The Electrifying Mr Johnston 7.30pm £14 11Sun 10 Film: Many More Than 39 Steps 2pm FREE 36Tue12 Music: TSoC Singing the Borders 7.30pm £6 35Fri 15 Music: Hotel California 7.30pm £20 9Sat 16 Music: The Spirit of Bad Company & Free 7.30pm £18 9Sun 17 Film: How to Train Your Dragon 3 2.30pm £9 38Sun 17 Film: Can You Ever Forgive Me? 5pm £9 38Sun 17 Film: Beautiful Boy 7.30pm £9 38Tue 19 Drama: Zombie Knights of the Eildon Hills 2pm £6 37Sat 23 Musical Theatre: A Night at the Musicals 6.30pm £12 30Sun 24 Dance: FHSD Scholarship Awards &

Evie Douglas Choreography Challenge 2pm FREE 30Tue 26 Music: A4 Brass Quartet 7.30pm £15 33Wed 27 Drama: A Kind of Alaska 12.30pm £10 12Wed 27 Music: Thunder and Rain 7.30pm £15 7Sat 30 Comedy: Faulty Dining 7.30pm £20 36Sun 31 Film: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part 2.30pm £9 38Sun 31 Film: Green Book 5pm £9 38Sun 31 Film: On the Basis of Sex 7.30pm £9 38

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