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Richard Alston Dance Company Overview

1st November

For the company’s eagerly awaited return, Richard

Alston is delighted to be presenting his new piece

Buzzing Round the Hunnisuccle. This commission by

the world renowned Columbia Foundation, is inspired

by Alston’s long held fascination with the music of Jo

Kondo. In Buzzing Round the Hunnisucle, Alston

celebrates the contrasting nature of two Kondo

compositions, he combines the rapid light rhythms of

Isthmus with the calm-hushed chords of Hunnisucle in

a dance of nimble and breathtaking precision.

In his latest work for the company, Martin Lawrance

has created Madcap; a startlingly original new

choreography with the music of New York band, Bang

on a Can All-Stars.

Alston’s effervescent The Devil in the Detail, is set to

the music of ‘King of Ragtime’ Scott Joplin, will close

the bill in style. Irresistible classics such as Maple

Leaf Rag and The Entertainer are blended with the

lightness and finesse of Alston’s choreography.

Stewart Francis: Outstanding in His Field

2nd November

The star of Mock the Week, Michael McIntyre's

Roadshow and Live at the Apollo, embarks on a brand

new tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show!

Kevin Bloody Wilson Overview

3rd November

After first bringing his unique brand of Aussie humour

to our shores more than 25 years ago, Kevin Bloody

Wilson returns in 2012 for his final concert tour of the

UK & Ireland.

Kev's Cop-U-Later tour will showcase the best of the

little bloke's 20+ albums and give the fans just what

they’ve come to expect (and love) from their

favourite Australian export; an irreverent, bawdy,

politically incorrect night of Kev at his hilarious best.

With more than 4 million albums sold, see why Kevin

Bloody Wilson continues to be one of the hottest

tickets in comedy all over the globe. Don't miss your

chance to see Kev in full flight.

Halfway to Paradise: The Billy Fury Story

4th November

A shy young boy from Liverpool is re-christened Billy

Fury and becomes one of Britain's best loved rock

stars. Now in its 16th year and still furiously rockin',

his own band, Fury's Tornados, re-live his timeless

hits - Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Jealousy,

Halfway to Paradise and many, many more. With the

stunning Colin Gold as Billy Fury - 'A voice blessed by

heaven' (Nottingham Evening Post). Set to a giant

nostalgic moving backdrop of this wonderful era &

including personal movie footage of Billy.

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Gordon Sommerville Since the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 the days

of an unmarried couple setting up home together

with no legal rights or obligations came to an end.

There has not been a huge amount of publicity

about the new rights for cohabiting couples

although it is known that over 150,000 couples are

cohabiting in Scotland.

The Act defines a

“cohabitant” as a person

who is or was living with

another person as if they

were husband and wife, or 2 persons of the same

sex who are or were living together as if they were

civil partners. However, the Courts when

determining whether a person is a cohabitant of

someone else take regard of (a) the length of the

period during which they live together, (b) the

nature of the relationship during that period and

(c) the nature and extent of any financial

arrangement subsisting or which subsisted during

that period.

The legislation allows a cohabitant to apply for

financial provision following the separation. The

applicant can apply to the Court for an order for

payment of a capital sum for their own benefit

and/or a further sum to reflect the burden of

having to care for a child who is either a child of

both of the parties or a child who has been

accepted as a child of the

family.

However, one of the main

changes relates to when one

cohabitant dies intestate

(i.e. without making a Will). If the deceased

cohabitant has made a Will the law remains

unchanged. However, if the position is one of

intestacy the survivor may apply for a financial

provision out of the deceased’s estate which can

take the form of a capital sum or a property

transfer out of the deceased’s net intestate

estate. A lump sum or instalments are both

competent.

The Court will consider the

size and nature of the estate,

any benefit received or to be

received by the survivor, any

other claims on the estate

such as those of the

deceased’s children and any other matters which

the Court considers to be appropriate. The Court

also cannot make an award awarding the survivor

a higher amount that they would have had right to

had the parties been married (or in a Civil

Partnership). Any order for payment of a capital

sum or transfer of property must be made from

the deceased’s net estate after payment of any

inheritance tax, debts and satisfaction of any

prior or legal right claims of the surviving

spouse/civil partner.

The new provisions probably strengthen the

argument that everybody should make a Will.

It is also important to note that any application to

the Court must be brought within six months of

the date of death.

It will be interesting to see how the Courts deals

with interpreting this legislation over the coming

years.

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Gordon Sommerville Cohabitation: What happens on Death?

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Blue/Orange

6th - 10 th November

A thrilling psychological play, Blue/Orange was

instantly recognised as a landmark event, winning

every major award for Best New Play. Now, Theatre

Royal Brighton Productions brings this exhilarating

piece to a new national audience in a fresh

production created by Artistic Director Christopher

Luscombe (The Madness of George III, Dandy Dick and

Spamalot in the West End) and starring Robert

Bathurst (Downton Abbey, Wild at Heart, Cold Feet).

Blue/Orange is the electrifying story of Christopher

(Oliver Wilson), who believes that a notorious

military dictator is his father. In the battle of wills his

psychiatrist Robert (Robert Bathurst) plans to thrust

him back into the community, but a young doctor

(Gerard McCarthy) thinks this is too soon. A

compelling and witty battle of freedom and ambition

unfolds.

Hairy Bikers: Larger Than Live

11th November

It’s now been over two years since we did our last

stage tour, a complete sell-out and one of the best

times of our lives. It’s for those reasons that we can’t

wait to do it all over again; only this time it’s going to

be bigger, bolder, funnier, and packed with more

food and laughs than ever before. We like to do things

a little differently to most, which is why we’re not

just giving you a show, we’re giving you a real night

out. There will be some cooking, a sprinkling of

special guests* you all know and love, and a chance

for some of our lucky audience members to enjoy a

slap up meal on stage courtesy of the (Hairy) chefs.

Last time round we told you our story, but this time,

we’re taking you round the world. Starting with our

northern roots, we’ll share our rip roaring tales of

decadent do’s, big dinners and culinary catastrophes.

There will be a bit of dancing, a bit of flirting, a bit of

singing, and some downright hilarious stand-up

comedy. Filled with plenty of surprises, expect the

unexpected… and if you like us on the telly, you will

love us Larger than Live.

One Man, Two Guvnors

13th - 17th November

Actor, stand-up comedian and presenter Rufus Hound

will lead the cast in Nicholas Hytner’s five star

award-winning production of One Man, Two Guvnors

when the National Theatre's West End and now

Broadway hit comes to Glasgow. Rufus will play the

lead role of Francis Henshall.

Richard Bean’s award-winning play is a glorious

celebration of British comedy: a unique,

laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and

glittering one-liners.

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes

minder to Roscoe Crabbe but Roscoe is really Rachel,

posing as her own dead brother who’s been killed by

her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis spots the

chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with

one Stanley Stubbers. To prevent discovery Francis

must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

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I, Tommy

5th - 10th November

He had it all; charisma, political power, a messianic following - and a really great tan.

However, Tommy Sheridan, once voted the Second Greatest Scot ever, flew too close to the sun when he took on the News of the World - and lost.

From the pen of Rab C Nesbitt creator Ian Pattison, and starring comedian Des Mclean and Taggart’s Colin McCredie, this irreverent tragi-comedy charts Sheridan’s rise and fall, from Karl Marx to Coolio, Pollok to Parliament, Solidarity to swinger’s clubs, to prison and beyond.

Dolly Parton - 9 To 5 The Musical

12th - 17th November

Dolly Parton - 9 to 5 The Musical is a hilarious story of friendship, gossip and revenge.

This new musical comedy, direct from Broadway, boasts a stellar all star cast including Natalie Casey (Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Legally Blonde the Musical), Bonnie Langford (Chicago, Spamalot, Cats), Ben Richards (Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Grease, The Bill), Jackie Clune (Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia!) and Amy Lennox (Legally Blonde the Musical, The Sound of Music) and is based on the hit movie and centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, bigot of a boss. They conspire to take control of the company and learn there's nothing they can't do - even in a man's world. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, Dolly Parton - 9 to 5 The Musical is about teaming up and taking care of business.

Feisty, fun and oh so fabulous! This show features Dolly Parton's original hit title song, 9 to 5 which won her an Oscar nomination and 4

Grammy Award nominations along with her new Tony® and Grammy nominated score. These 18 original numbers that mix Broadway and pop with Dolly's signature witty lyrics will have you kicking up your heels. Leave your daily grind behind and join in on the fun.

Chicago the Musical

19th - 24th November

'Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts'…so begins the international award winning musical, Chicago.

Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it.

Cinderella

30th November - 6th January

Tickets for this year's Christmas 2012 panto Cinderella are now on sale.

Starring King's favourite Karen Dunbar who returns for her fifth panto as a Fairy Godmother like no other, stand up and Capital FM's Des Clarke as Buttons, star of We Will Rock You and Over the Rainbow runner up Jenny Douglas as Cinderella, Gavin Mitchell makes a very welcome return to the King's playing an awfy Ugly Sister alongside I Dreamed a Dream actor Gordon Cooper. King's regular Steven McNicoll makes his regal appearance as Dandini, right hand man to the Prince played by Kieran Brown, who is currently in Wicked at the West End and we are thrilled to welcome back King's panto stalwart John Ramage as Baron Hardup!

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Eddi Reader

9th November

IEddi Reader was brought into the limelight with

Fairground Attraction and their single ‘Perfect’ and

parent album First of a Million Kisses which both

topped the British charts. However, it has been her

subsequent solo albums which signalled her

increasing ability to assimilate different musical

styles and make them all very much her own.

From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi

brings to joyous life all forms of song and what sets

Reader apart is the depth and quality of the

emotional performance; her ability not only to move

the listener but to connect her experience to that of

her audience.

Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering

romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic

nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in

contemporary British music. She has effortlessly

developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling

and affecting performers.

Harry The Polis

10th November

Harry Morris reveals the lighter side of the Scottish

Police Service, with stories and anecdotes from his 30

years in the force.

Former City of Glasgow and Strathclyde ‘Polis’ officer

and now author of the highly successful Harry the

Polis series of books recalling the funny side of the

policing is back on stage with his live one-man show,

full of stories, jokes, anecdotes and tales from his

experiences during his 30 years in the police and the

many zany, colourful characters her met along the

way, both in and out of uniform.

Kieran Goss - Live & Solo

17th November

Following his guest appearance at The Town House

with Eddi Reader, Irish singer-songwriter Kieran Goss

returns to Scotland to headline his own solo tour.

Sing-a-Long a Grease - ‘The one that you want’

21 November

Produced by Singalonga Productions Ltd in

Association with Park Circus

The brand new sing along version of the classic film

starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

brought to you by the producers of Sing-a-Long-a

Sound of Music

Ever wanted to know what it's like to be a T-bird or a

Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it

off? Well, now is your chance to don those pink

jackets, grease up those quiffs and let your

inhibitions go for an evening where you are the stars

and remember GREASE is the word...

The evening begins with your host leading a vocal

warm-up before they show you how to use your free

goody bag. You'll even get a chance to learn how to

hand jive.

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within a year. Another means of introduction can be via spore

transferrence from clothing, pets, shoes etc.

More modern houses, with treated timbers, are far more

resistant to attack than older untreated properies, but, as I've

personally witnessed, it can still happen. And, a word of

warning...many people are under the impression that their

buildings insurance will cover them. It won't. Unless you have a

speciallist policy specifying dry rot cover (and a detailed survey

of your home would be required before the policy would be

accepted) you will have to cover the cost yourself. Could

this possibly get any worse? Well,

unfortunately, yes. If your home is a

�at, mid/end terrace etc, you could

be liable to pay for any damage

caused to adjoining property if it

can be demonstrated that the

source came from you.

I don't mean to be a scare-monger,

really I don't. I'd just rather that if you

have any suspicions whatsoever, do something about it sooner

rather than later. Give me a call and I might be able to save you

thousands by nipping it in the bud. If you've got rot, I'll tell you. If

you don't, I'll tell you. All my dry rot remedial work is

chemically treated and guaranteed.

And, feel free to call me with any other joinery work you need

done, regardless of how small a job it is.

Till next time

Hello to you all!

As some of you may be unlucky enough to recall, I used to

regularly write in these pages.

It's been a few years since, and I thought it was high time I

subjected you to some more drivel. I still do all of the things I

used to (from tiny jobs to kitchens, windows, extensions,

etc). But what better way to start than with the cheery topic of

dry rot.

When I was around 20, I worked with a company that dealt

solely in the treatment of woodworm, dampness, wet rot and

dry rot. I stayed with that company

forabout 4 years and saw countless

instances of the devastation these

topics can cause if left untreated. In

my experience though, by far the

worst o�ender is dry rot.

Allow me to brie�y explain what dry

rot actually is: it's a living plant-like

thing, like a fungal cancer, and like

most living things it needs air and moisture to survive. It initially

attacks a small area and develops a fruited body, from which

vein like strands grow in any direction. These strands go in

search of moisture, and timber, with it's natural healthy moisture

content, is an ideal source of nourishment. The strands suck all

the moisture out of the healthy timber (hence 'dry' rot) leaving it

cuboid and brittle. Brick walls o�er no protection either...the

strands will seek out tiny gaps and work their way through.

In order for it to attack any property, it has to be somehow

'introduced' in the �rst place. Think on it like dandelion seeds

randomly blowing in the wind. Some seeds will land in areas

unsuitable for growth, others will land in areas with ideal growth

conditions (darkness, moisture supply and low air �ow). It's a

scary thought, but given these ideal conditions undetected

(and it likes to hide), it can destroy a perfectly healthy home

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