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2008 Events Calendar
St Andrews, Dundee and surrounding area
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| January |
15th Jan - 19th January 2008
The Sleeping Beauty by Scottish Ballet
An exquisite new version of the classic fairytale
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Tues to Sat 7.30pm and Sat 2pm, Thurs 2pm
Ticket Prices: £11.50/£27.50
www.hmtaberdeen.com
22nd Jan to 9th Feb 2008
Starlight Express
The fastest show on earth
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Shows at 2pm, 2.30pm(Sat) and 7.30pm
Ticket Prices: £12.50/£34.50
www.hmtaberdeen.com
25th January 2008
Fife Young Fiddlers
Enjoy a great burns night at the Byre Theatre
The Fife Young Fiddlers are set to entertain you with
Scottish Country Dancing, Clarsach Players and
The Kingdom Fiddlers. The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Shows at 7pm, Ticket Prices: £10/£12
www.byretheatre.com
25th Jan
Celebrations of Burns Night at various venues
31st Jan to 9th Feb 2008
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Enjoy an evening of Charles Dickens at the Byre
A classic story of love and mystery makes terrific theatre.
Adapted by Jo Clifford Directed by Ben Twist
The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Shows at 2.30pm & 7pm, Ticket Prices: £8 -£14
www.byretheatre.com
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| February |
1st Feb to 16th March 2008
Snowdrop Spectacular, Cambo Gardens, Kingsbarns
1st Feb 2008
Dance Dinner Dance
David Hughes Dance Co. (Performance & meal)
at the REP, Dundee
Ticket Prices: £12/£17
www.dundeerep.co.uk
1st Feb to 9th Feb 2008
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Enjoy an evening of Charles Dickens at the Byre
A classic story of love and mystery makes terrific theatre.
Adapted by Jo Clifford Directed by Ben Twist
The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Shows at 2.30pm & 7pm, Ticket Prices: £8 -£14
www.byretheatre.com
3rd Feb 2008
Scotland v France International Rugby (RBS 6 Nations)
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Kick off 3pm
www.scottishrugby.org
11th to 16th Feb 2008
The Deep Blue Sea
Drama starring Greta Scacchi
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Shows at 2pm and 7.30pm
Ticket Prices: £14.50/£23.50
www.hmtaberdeen.com
12th Feb to 13th Feb 2008
CLARINDA
New Scottish musical play by Mike Gibb, with music
by Kevin Walsh. A fascinating story of Nancy McLehose,
and her four-year platonic love affair with Robert Burns.
An all-star cast including actors who have played
starring roles in Les Miserables in London’s West End.
The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Shows at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Ticket Prices: £8 -£14
www.byretheatre.com
18th Feb to 1st March 2008
Disneys HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Live on stage
at the Playhouse, Edinburgh
Ticket Prices: £7.50/£30
www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
20th to 22nd Feb 2008
Rambert Dance Company
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Shows at 7.30pm
Ticket Prices: £15/£21
www.hmtaberdeen.com
21st to 23rd Feb 2008
Scottish Dance Theatre
Dundee's award winning dance company
at the REP, Dundee
Ticket Prices: £10/£12
www.dundeerep.co.uk
27th Feb 2008
Blazin Fiddles
Fiery blend of music that will raise the roof
at the REP, Dundee
Ticket Prices: £12
www.dundeerep.co.uk
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| March |
4th to 8th March 2008
The Bakers Wife
A musical masterpiece from Aberdeen Opera Company
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Shows at 2.30pm(Sat) and 7.30pm
Ticket Prices: £11/£18
www.hmtaberdeen.com
8th March 2008
Breabach
An evening of fine Celtic music at the Byre
Breabach are currently nominees for best folk band in
The Scots Trad Awards and they are one of the most talked
about new acts on the folk scene. Innovative Celtic style,
blending twin bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, song and Scottish
step-dance
At The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Show at 8pm, Ticket Prices: £8 -£14
www.byretheatre.com
8th March 2008
Scotland v England International Rugby (RBS 6 nations)
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Kick off TBD
www.scottishrugby.org
8th to 29th Mar 2008
Romeo and Juliet
Classic romantic story
at the REP, Dundee
Ticket Prices: £5/£16
www.dundeerep.co.uk
10th to 15th March 2008
The 39 Steps
A Comedy masterpiece direct from the West End
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Shows at 2pm, 2.30pm(Sat) and 7.30pm
Ticket Prices: £13.50/£21.50
www.hmtaberdeen.com
12th to 16th March 2008
STANZA
Scotland's Poetry Festival - St Andrews
www.stanzapoetry.org
17th to 22nd March 2008
Hobson's Choice
A comedy drama
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Shows at 2pm, 2.30pm(Sat) and 7.30pm
Ticket Prices: £10/£22.50
www.hmtaberdeen.com
25th to 26th March 2008
Grassic Gibbon
A new play by Jack Webster
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Shows at 7.30pm
Ticket Prices: £11.50/£16.50
www.hmtaberdeen.com
28th to 29th March 2008
Ellen Kent & Opera International
present Puccinis Madame Butterfly
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Ticket Prices: £13/£33
www.hmtaberdeen.com
30th March 2008
Scottish Championship Car Racing
Knockhill Racing Circuit,Dunfermline
www.knockhill.com
31st March to 5th April 2008
EQUUS
Theatrical masterpiece with Simon Callow
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Shows at 2pm, 2.30(Sat) & 7.30pm
Ticket Prices: £10.50/£23.50
www.hmtaberdeen.com
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| April |
1st to 5th April 2008
EQUUS
Theatrical masterpiece with Simon Callow
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Shows at 2pm, 2.30(Sat) & 7.30pm
Ticket Prices: £10.50/£23.50
www.hmtaberdeen.com
6th April 2008
Scottish Championship Bike Racing
Knockhill Racing Circuit,Dunfermline
www.knockhill.com
13th April 2008
British GT Championship Car Racing
Knockhill Racing Circuit,Dunfermline
www.knockhill.com
14th to 26th April 2008
The Rise and Fall of Little voice
A gripping story with fantastic songs and big laughs
at the REP, Dundee
Ticket Prices: £14/£17
www.dundeerep.co.uk
15th to 19th April 2008
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Hit Musical starring Joe McGann
at the Playhouse, Edinburgh
Shows at 2.30 & 7.30pm
Ticket Prices: £9.50/£29.50
www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
23rd to 25th April 2008
Horse Racing, Perth Racecourse
www.perth-races.co.uk
24th to 26th April 2008
Fiddlers Spectacular
Aberdeen & Banchory Strathspey & Reel Societies
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Shows at 5pm, 7.30pm & 8.30pm
Ticket Prices: £11.50/£16.50
www.hmtaberdeen.com
29th April to 3rd May 2008
The Importance of being Earnest
The Classic theatrical story by Oscar Wilde
at the REP, Dundee
Ticket Prices: £13/£16
www.dundeerep.co.uk
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| May |
1st to 3rd May 2008
The Importance of being Earnest
The Classic theatrical story by Oscar Wilde
at the REP, Dundee
Ticket Prices: £13/£16
www.dundeerep.co.uk
8th to 10th May 2008
The Emperors New Kilt
An opulaent and colourful production by Wee Stories
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Ticket Prices: £10
www.hmtaberdeen.com
10th May 2008
Fred MacAulay Live
Witty storys about life and living in Scotland
at the REP, Dundee
Ticket Prices: £14
www.dundeerep.co.uk
10th and 11th May 2008
Steam & Vintage Rally Balado Park, Kinross
www.bonaccordsteamclub.co.uk
14th and 15th May 2008
Horse Racing, Perth Racecourse
www.perth-races.co.uk
16th May 2008
Salsa Celtica
High energy mix of Celtic sounds and Latin rhythms
at the REP, Dundee
Ticket Prices: £12
www.dundeerep.co.uk
17th May 2008
The Fife (agricultural) Show
Kinloss & Kilmaron, By Cupar
Events run from 08.30hrs to 17.00hrs
www.fifeshow.co.uk
24th May 2008
Atholl Highlanders Parade
Annual parade and inspection of the Atholl Highlanders
and their pipe band by the Duke of Atholl
at Blair Castle Grounds
www.blair-castle.co.uk
25th May 2008
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games
Highland Gathering with piping, dancing,
heavyweight events and tug o' war etc
at Target Park, Blair Castle
www.blair-castle.co.uk
26th to 31st May 2008
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Hit musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Ticket Prices: £10.50/£24.50
www.hmtaberdeen.com
30th May to 1st June 2008
Montrose Music Festival
Featuring live music from a wide range of genres,
from Rock to Jazz, Folk to Funk, Blues to Bluegrass
and more. The Festival kicks off in Montrose Town Hall
on the Friday night with a sensational concert by funk
and soul, legends The Average White Band.
On Saturday & Sunday the music heads to the Pubs and
Hotels of the town with a plethora of free gigs by various
artists spanning a multitude of genres.
For more information;
enquiries@montrosemusicfestival.co.uk
www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk
31st May 2008
135th Blackford Highland Games
Blackford
Starts at 12.30pm
Tel: 01764 682814
31st May 2008
International Rugby Match (IRB sevens world series)
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Kick off TBD
www.scottishrugby.org
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| June |
1st June 2008
Montrose Music Festival
Featuring live music from a wide range of genres,
from Rock to Jazz, Folk to Funk, Blues to Bluegrass
and more. The Festival kicks off in Montrose Town Hall
on the Friday night with a sensational concert by funk
and soul, legends The Average White Band.
On Saturday & Sunday the music heads to the Pubs and
Hotels of the town with a plethora of free gigs by various
artists spanning a multitude of genres.
For more information;
enquiries@montrosemusicfestival.co.uk
www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk
1st June 2008
Horse Racing, Perth Racecourse
www.perth-races.co.uk
1st June 2008
International Rugby Match (IRB sevens world series)
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Kick off TBD
www.scottishrugby.org
5th to 7th June 2008
Scottish Opera
present FALSTAFF and A night at Chinese opera
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Ticket Prices: £10/£46
www.hmtaberdeen.com
Sunday 8th June
Strathmore Highland Games
Glamis Castle, Angus
http://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/Events/
Sat 14th June 2008
Alyth Show
South Balloch, Alyth
19th to 22nd June 2008
Royal Highland Show
Ingliston, by Edinburgh Airport
www.royalhighlandshow.org
28th June 2008
Ceres Highland Games
The oldest free highland games in Scotland
Bow Butts, Ceres
www.ceresgames.co.uk
TBD
St Monans Sea Queen Day, St Monans Harbour
www.anstrutherlifeboat.org.uk/news.htm
TBD
Drambuie Fife Golf Classic.
Kingsbarns/St Andrews Bay/Ladybank
TBD
Scottish Championship Motor Bike Racing, Dunfermline
Production bikes, Supersports and Sidecars.
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| July |
2nd July 2008 (unverified)
Kenmore Highland Games
An evening Highland Games held in a unique and beautiful
setting. Includes heavy and track events, highland dancing,
tug o' war, trade stalls and events for adults and children.
2nd - 3rd July 2008
Horse Racing, Perth Racecourse
www.perth-races.co.uk
2nd to 6th July 2008
The East Neuk Festival
A fine cultural event of Music, Literature, Art etc
www.eastneukfestival.com
6th July 2008
Cupar Highland Games, Duffus Park, Cupar
www.cuparhighlandgames.org
11th, 12th & 13th July 2008
T in the Park Music festival, Balado, by Kinross
www.tinthepark.com/
Sat 12th - Sun 13th July
34th Classic Car Extravaganza
Glamis Castle, Angus
http://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/Events/
Sat 12th July (unconfirmed)
Anstruther Lifeboat Gala Day, Anstruther
www.anstrutherlifeboat.org.uk/news.htm
13th July 2008
Stirling Highland Games
www.stirling-highland-games.co.uk
15th July 2008
Inveraray Highland Games
www.albagames.co.uk
19th July 2008
Balquhidder, Strathhyre & Lochearnhead Games
www.lochearnheadhighlandgames.co.uk
Sat 19th - Sun 20th July
Inverness Highland Games, Inverness
Highland Games Championships will take place in
the Bught Park Arena
www.invernesshighlandgames.com
29th - 30th July 2008
Horse Racing, Perth Racecourse
www.perth-races.co.uk
27th July to 1st Sept 2008
St Andrews International Football Festival
Teams from America, Europe, and China
at St Andrews University Sports Ground
www.fifecoachingacademy.co.uk
TBD
St Andrews Highland Games, North Haugh, St Andrews
Special events to be held include the European Heavy
Events Championship
TBD
Mega Maze, Cairnie Farm by Cupar
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| August |
1st to 25th August 2008
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
A spellbinding evening of military music, dance and display
set in the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle
www.edintattoo.co.uk
2nd to 10th August 2008
The Pittenweem Arts Fesitval
Over 100 artists exhibiting in the village in garages, studios,
gardens and anywhere that has wall space.
On Sat 4th Aug there will be food stalls, a marquee
and bars in the harbour. At 6.30pm Four Point Turn Ceilidh
Band provides music to entertain until 9.15pm, at which point
the Torchlight procession will begin leading into a fantastic
Fireworks diplay starting at 10.00pm
www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk
3rd to 25th August 2008
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The event of the year in Scotland
Thousands of shows and entertainment artists from all over
the world with something for everyone
www.edfringe.com
Sat 9th August 2008
A Grand Scottish Prom
Open-air picnic concert with firework finales
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
Sat 9th - Sun 10th August 2008
British Superbike Championship
Knockhill Racing Circuit,Dunfermline
www.knockhill.com
Sun 10th August 2008
A Grand Opera Prom
Open-air picnic concert with firework finales
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
10th Aug 2008
Perth Highland Games
www.highlandgames.org.uk
16th August 2008
Kinloch Rannoch Highland Games, Crieff
Entrance - adults £3, children £1
www.perthshirehighlandgames.co.uk
17th August 2008
Crieff Highland Games, Crieff
Entrance £6.00 for adults & £3.00 for children
www.crieff-highland-games.co.uk/
23rd August 2008
Strathardle Highland Gatherathering
Entrance - adults £4, children £2
Bannerfield, Kirkmichael
www.strathardle.org
25th to 30th August 2008
FLASHDANCE
World premiere tour of this hit musical
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Ticket Prices: £12.50/£29.50
www.hmtaberdeen.com
30th August 2008
Birnam Highland Games
Entrance - adults £6, children £4
Recreation Park, Dunkeld
www.birnamhighlandgames.com
TBD
Lammas Fair, St Andrews
TBD
Auchtermuchty Traditional Music Festival
TBD
Anstruther Cruising Muster, Sailing Event
TBD
Aboyne Highland Games
TBD
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
TBD
Ballater Highland Gathering
TBD
Strathpeffer Highland Games
TBD
Grantown on Spey Highland Games
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| September |
Sat 6th Sept 2008
The Royal Highland Gathering
Braemar
www.braemargathering.org
Sat 6th Sept 2008
Countryside Festival
Variety of events in the grounds of Glamis Castle
www.scotlandscountrysidefestival.co.uk
Sun 7th Sept 2008
Countryside Festival
Variety of events in the grounds of Glamis Castle
www.scotlandscountrysidefestival.co.uk
7th Sept 2008
Blairgowrie Highland Games
Entrance - adults £5, children £3
Bogles Field, Blairgowrie
www.blairhighlandgames.co.uk
Sat 13th Sept 2008
RAF Leuchars Airshow
Military Airforce base, Leuchars
www.airshow.co.uk
Sat 13th Sept 2008
Pitlochry Highland Games
Entrance - adults £5, children £1
Recreation Park, Pitlochry
www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk
24th - 25th Sept 2008
Horse Racing, Perth Racecourse
www.perth-races.co.uk
TBD
Motor Racing, Touring Cars, Dunfermline
TBD
Dunlop British Touring Car Championship, Dunfermline
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| October |
21st Oct to 1st Nov 2008
Disneys HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Live on stage
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Ticket Prices: £13.50/£29.50
www.hmtaberdeen.com
25th Oct 2008
Glenfiddoch Piping Championship
Entrance - £8
Blair Castle
www.glenfiddich.com
26th Oct 2008
Glenfiddoch Fiddling Championship
Entrance - £5
Blair Castle
www.glenfiddich.com
TBD
Scottish Championship Bike Racing Finals, Dunfermline
TBD
Scottish Ballet, At His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
www.scottishballet.co.uk
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| November |
1st Nov 2008
Disney HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Live on stage
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Ticket Prices: £13.50/£29.50
www.hmtaberdeen.com
TBD
Motor Racing, Dunfermline
www.knockhill.com
TBD
www.hmtaberdeen.com
23rd - 30th
St Andrews Week, A week of festivities celebrating St Andrew's Day, various cultural events including a Festival of Scottish Food and Drink and Arts.
30th
St Andrews Day
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| December 2006 |
TBD
showing at the Playhouse, Edinburgh
TBD
www.byretheatre.com
TBD
Scottish Ballet, At Theatre Royal, Glasgow
www.scottishballet.co.uk
TBD
Motor Racing, Dunfermline
www.knockhill.com
31st
Hogmanay Celebrations
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