Draw near for a feast of mistletoe and merriment in the company of Marley, Fezziwig, and Cratchit et al to discover the true meaning of Christmas: tenderness for the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future. Taking inspiration from Dickens’ original performances of his own work and utilising the brilliant narrator of the novel to bring the story to life, this solo piece by is performed by Dyad Productions is performed by Andrew Margerison and directed by Rebecca Vaughan.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Award-winning Firebrand Theatre Company presents its new adaptation of A Room of One's Own. Ellie Zeegen performs this ambitious one woman show Staged in the round, and performed in Firebrand’s typically inventive style, the play will engagingly reveal why Virginia Woolf's brilliant, funny and richly entertaining 1929 polemic has become one of the most significant feminist manifestos of its time.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Since 2009, Alan Bissett’s ‘one-woman show’ The Moira Monologues, about Moira Bell – single mother, cleaner and Falkirk’s Hardest Woman – has been leaving audiences all over Scotland weak with laughter and garnering rave reviews. Alan continued Moira’s story with More Moira Monologues in 2017, which won a Fringe First and was shortlisted for Best New Play at the Critics Awards’ for Theatre in Scotland (CATS), then 2022’s Moira in Lockdown. Now, for the first time, Alan will be touring all three shows as a ‘one-nighter’, giving audiences the chance to experience Moira’s hilarious journey in a single sitting.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Vocalist, percussionist and early Jazz historian Ali is equally at home with her beloved New Orleans trad jazz and Blues as well as with more contemporary flavours, and with such distinct vocal styling she inevitably draws comparisons to the most memorable of Jazz divas such as Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee. With a three octave range, crystal diction and effortless vocal ability, Ali loves to share the stage and revels in the artistry of her band.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Tumble down the rabbit hole in this ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s famous family story. Journey through Wonderland with Alice and encounter a host of curious characters in Christopher Wheeldon’s unique theatrical interpretation.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
The Downright Homespun Radio Company presents Amerrycana Christmas 2024 It’s another Christmas Ho-Ho-Hoedown at the Grand Old Eastgate Theatre with the DHRC House Band and our Royal Company of Radio Actors bringing you baw-bustin’ music and razor-sharpcomedy this yuletide season. .
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Drawing and painting classes for all levels, whether picking up a brush for the first time or looking to further develop creative skills.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Drawing and painting class for children aged 7 and over, led by art tutor Hannah Davies. A fun class that introduces a variety of different mediums and develops creative skills.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Improve balance, strength and control by building technique and add lyrical expression to beautiful music.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
A rigorous class combining both classical and modern ballet technique. No experience, limited experience or lots of experience of ballet, everyone is welcome to join.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Improve balance, strength and control by building technique and add lyrical expression to beautiful music.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Feel into October with a ballet workshop. Starting with a barre warm up then recreate a piece from a well loved ballet.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Peebles Orchestra present their Autumn Concert, featuring Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
Leckie Memorial Church
Church
After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Ross Wilson aka Blue Rose Code writes songs straight from – and to - the heart. They address universal themes in a deeply personal way and seamlessly blend folk, Americana, jazz, soul and pop influences into something truly unique. "One of the greatest live acts around right now...do yourself a favour and go." Americana UK
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Ingrid Campbell aims to boost the festive spirit lby showing participants how to make their own Christmas wreath from natural materials. All materials will be provided but please bring secateurs if you have them. Age 16+
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Andy Wightman, a leading authority on Scottish land issues, dicusses Common Good Funds and Community Ownership as it applies to Peebles. Andy is a writer, researcher, land campaigner, former MSP, forester and author of Who Owns Scotland and The Poor Had No Lawyers. Currently he runs the Who Owns Scotland website which aims to document the ownership of 75% of rural Scotland..
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
This class focuses on building strong technique and fliud movement. Working towards creating completed pieces of choreography.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Acknowledge what the body is capable of expressing by exploring the power of improvisation in this three hour contemporary dance workshop.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
This swinging Christmas tips its hat to the golden era of the Las Vegas stage. La Dolce Vita’s five piece band will play all the holiday hits with songs by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Mel Torme,Tony Bennett and Ella Fitzgerald.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Don’t miss this unfiltered and hilarious evening with Scotland’s favourite high-octane Kilty Pleasure as Craig brings his new show to the Eastgate. Stand-up comedy, dancing and everything you ever thought, but never said out loud! Much loved and renowned world-wide for his cheeky, irreverent and uproarious live comedy, Craig’s tours are firmly established as a guaranteed laugh-out-loud night out. His razor-sharp wit and unsurpassed audience rapport have seen him perform all over Europe, Australia (including the Sydney Opera House) all over Scotland as well as south of the border and even a season of shows off-Broadway in New York.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Scotland’sInternational Film Festival for children brings together the very best films from around the world for young audiences. Now in its 20th year the festival is touring one of its most popular elements. Shorts for Wee Ones (age 3+) and Shorts for Middle Ones (age 8+) are the perfect introductions to the magic of cinema. See one or experience them all!
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Join Argentinian duo El Guapo and Scottish fusion duo Twelfth Day in exploring traditional Argentinian rhythms and drumming, with a chance to practice the arrangement that the musicians will perform during the performance that evening. Workshop ticket also allows entry to the performance at 7.30pm.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
El Duglas is a colourful and forthright account of the life of Sir James Douglas, often known as ‘The Black Douglas’. Music plays an integral part in the tale, which is occasionally delivered in rhyme, in the style of the old Border ballads. HotTrod Theatre Company combines the talents of John Nichol (actor/writer/ storyteller) and Iain Fraser (fiddler/composer) to bring to life tales of history, mystery, and heroism.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Join the Little Stars pre-school pupils as they take to the stage for their annual show. They will proudly show off what they’ve been learning in their Ballet, Highland, Tap, Modern and Acrobatic Dance classes. The show will also feature special performances by pupils from FHSD’s Senior School pupils.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
The annual FHSD Senior Show is a highlight ofthe dance year in Peebles with its wide range of dance styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, Highland, street, acro and modern.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
FitSteps is an energetic, up-beat dance fitness class featuring all of your favourite strictly dances taught by our very own energetic and up-beat dance coach Alex! High energy, full body workout designed to give real measurable fitness results.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
FitSteps is an energetic, upbeat dance fitness class featuring all of your favourite strictly dances taught by our very own energetic and upbeat dance coach Alex! This is a high energy, full body workout designed to give real measurable fitness results – but you’ll have so much fun you won’t even realise you’re getting fit.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Fleeting Rumours cover all decades of Fleetwood Mac’s back catalogue - getting that special blend of vocals, guitars keyboards and drums to an exceptional level of authenticity – and that ain’t "Sweet Little Lies".
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Frankie Archer has exploded onto the electrofolk scene with music that transcends stereotypes using a combination of manipulated samples, synths, drum tracks and earthy Northumbrian fiddle and voice to capture her audience. Her aim? To shake up genres and traditions, challenge perspectives and call for a fairer future.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
The Friends of the Eastgate hold their first-ever Race Night at Peebles Golf Club on Friday 11 October. Your ticket will include a welcome drink and hot supper provided by From Scratch caterers. As well as enjoying a flutter on each race, there will also be prizes for each winning jockey and racehorse owner.
Peebles Golf Club
Golf club
Boo and Heidi have recorded and toured together extensively going back to Heidi’s first solo tour in 2005. Always a concert not to be missed. On this tour Boo and Heidi will be singing songs new and old with a dash of humour and a good measure of storytelling. Their gigs are always a total joy.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers return with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies. Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Learn all the fundamentals you need to begin to develop your technique and expressiveness.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Enjoy rhythmic music? Take this opportunity to laugh and build strength and fitness week by week.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Enjoy rhythmic music? Take this opportunity to laugh and build strength and fitness week by week.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Enjoy rhythmic music? Take this opportunity to laugh and build strength and fitness week by week.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Enjoy rhythmic music?, take this one off opportunity to laugh and build strength ready for the festive season.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Kate Winslet stars A Lee Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Three fantastic singers, a live band, authentic stage set and state of the art production transport you to Nashville and back in one night. Acclaimed tributes to country music legends including Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers, plus new ones to Hank Williams, Alan Jackson, Glen Campbell, Garth Brooks and Jim Reeves.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Introduce your 3 - 5 year old to the wonderful world of theatre during these joyful classes. Fun filled drama workshops with singing, movement, puppets, games and acting.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Francis Ford Coppola's story about a conflict between Cesar, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Nomad Beat delivers a cheerful hour of song and music for adults living with dementia and their carers, led by musicians Frances Taylor and Robbie Tatler. Followed bya social café with refreshments. This class is very busy so,to avoid disappointment, places must be booked in advance.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Three men who have never met before find banter, bird boxes and biscuits in a fictional men’s shed, which celebrates companionship, camaraderie ... and custard creams. Men Don’t Talk explores and explodes the myth that ‘men don’t talk’ in Clare Prenton’s poignant, hilarious, moving and thought-provoking play.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
The Odysseus Piano Trio’s programme includes two great classics of the piano trio repertoire, Beethoven’s Trio in D Major, Op.70, No.1 (the “Ghost”) and Brahms’ Trio No.1 in B major, Op.8.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
The Patron’s Concerts have been highlights of recent seasons. As well as being treated to recitals by Gina McCormack herself, with regular duo partner Nigel Clayton, the concerts have also introduced audiences to some outstandingly talented young musicians, hand-picked by Gina, including cellist Madelyn Kowalski, violinist Michelle Dierx, pianist Maurizio Arroyo Reyes and saxophonist Lewis Banks, all of whom have since embarked on exciting musical careers.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Quartetto Noûs was formed in Italy in 2011, and now perform throughout Europe, North and South America, and the Far East. Their programme covers three centuries: Haydn’s String Quartet in B minor Op. 64, No. 2, dating from 1790, one of a set dedicated to Johann Tost, a violinist at the Esterházy court. Shostakovich’s String Quartet No 4 in D major Op.83, written in 1949, but only performed after Stalin’s death in 1953. And finally, Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” Quartet, one of the pillars of the chamber music repertoire.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Roo Geddes and Neil Sutcliffe combine their shared experience across classical, folk and jazz to create original music for violin and accordion. Their compositions are inspired by landscape and people, and by the ways in which music can evoke a sense of place and community.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Scozzesi (Italian for “Scottish men”) have been called “the latest word in posh boy bands”. All classical trained, with their own individual careers in the worlds of opera, recitals and teaching, they come together with pianist Ed Cohen, to sing harmonies arranged specifically for a male vocal quartet.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Scotland's dramatic history is illuminated by story and folksong. Singer Robyn Stapleton, a BBC traditional musician of the year, and historian Professor David Purdie present a national story, reflecting the unique musical heritage of the people. The history and the songs are accompanied by glorious images from the National Records of Scotland and the music of pianist Alistair Iain Paterson.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre invites everyone to meet Odin,King of the Gods, Thor with his Magic Hammer and Loki the Trickster. A brilliant show for children who love a good story from long ago, when Giants ruled the earth and myths and legends were being made. Handmade rod puppets and beautiful shadow theatre bringthese wonderful stories to life.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Paddington embarks on an adventure through the Amazon rain forest and the mountains of Peru.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
This solo tour de force starring Jodie Comer takes us to the heart of the law where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Join expert puppeteers after the Myths of the Vikings show for a workshop making your very own puppet.All materials provided. Children under 12 must have accompanying adult.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Shake, rattle and roll in this lively class full of fun and musical games with percussion instruments. This is the perfect place to start exploring the world of music with your toddler.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Three comic cautionary tales for the whole family told from within a suitcase, by Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre. Stories will be performed throughout the day outside the theatre (weather permitting) or from the comfort of the Anne Younge Studio.
Eastgate Theatre
Foyer
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Prof. Jane Bower FRSE, Chair of the Campaign for a Scottish Borders National Park as she tells of life and strife in the Valley of Rulewater in the late mediaeval period and the drive to establish the new National Park.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Tae Sup wi' a Fifer delivers a relaxed evening with a multi-artist line-up of big names and new discoveries from the worlds of music, poetry and spoken word. Singer-songwriter and author James Yorkston's travelling road show returns with multi-platinum-selling Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall who rose to fame with her 2024 debut album ‘Eye To The Telescope’ (Relentless Records) and has since won two Brit Awards, a Grammy and an Ivor Novello Award; writer for publications including The New York Times and Guardian, NPR favourite and comedian Maeve Higgins whose starring role in the comedy horror movie ‘Extra Ordinary’ garnered her acclaim around the world; and Isle-of-Eigg dwelling electro-acoustic psych-pop maverick and Lost Map records champion of idiosyncratic music talent Pictish Trail, bringing music from his fifth and latest album ‘Island Family’.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
A high energy and fun tap class. Refresh basic moves and learn new ones - fin dout what the body can be persuaded to do.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Musicians from various corners of Edinburgh’s vibrant jazz scene, Tenement Jazz Band are on a journey of exploration back to the roots of the music, capturing the raw energy and excitement of the early jazz recordings, and reviving lesser-heard songs.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
The Counterfeit Seventies show visits the decade of glam rock through to new wave, backed with a stunning light show, costumes from the period and video footage of the bands and events from that era, making this one show you don’t want to miss.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
A critic and an actress - adversaries, forced to take desperate measures to save their careers, become entangled in a dangerous web of blackmail, ambition, and deception.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
“They are simply one of the most formidable combinations of musicians in today’s folk music scene, and in "We Know by the Moon", they have created one of the year’s outstanding albums.”...Thomas Blake folk radio UK
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Forged in the ninth century during a time of Viking raids and political upheaval, Strathclyde was the last kingdom of the Northern Britons. In this talk, Tim Clarkson traces the story of Strathclyde from its roots in the pre-Viking period to its demise in the eleventh century.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive, on screen, treat for the whole family. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs bring festive charm to Peter Wright’s beloved Royal Ballet production, as fairytale magic comes together with spectacular dancing in this unforgettable classic ballet.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. Hoping to heal, she returns to the wild beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands where she grew up. Stars Saoirse Ronan.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
BBC’s Bob Harris and author/music journalist Colin Hall set out upon an intimate speaking tour based around their mutual love and appreciation of The Beatles, including rare archive from Bob Harris’ collection of interviews with Lennon & McCartney.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Tweed Theatre presents lots of Dahl-icious fun and nonsense as the repulsive Mr and Mrs Twit play revolting pranks on one another. The Muggle Wumps and the birds will get their revenge. Or will they? Could The Twits get their wish to train the trapped monkeys to become amazing circus acts? Only you in the audience can help the Roly.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
'This Flight Tonight' is a celebration of Joni Mitchell's music from acclaimed Welsh, singer-songwriter duo Paul Zervas and Kathryn Pepper. The carefully crafted set list will feature songs from Joni's million-selling albums such as Clouds, Ladies of the Canyon, For the Roses, Court, and Spark, featuring many cuts from her 1972 landmark release 'Blue'.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Argentinian duo El Guapo’s original music is a lively mix of Latin American music, jazz, rock and a variety of global influences. Twelfth Day are grounded in Scottish folk music with pop, jazz and alternative music infusing their sparky original songs. This very special gig features creative collaborations between these two fabulous groups.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Enjoy the best dance party ever! Sparkling unicorns, Luna and Melody, will get you clapping your hands and shaking your tails to some rockin’ jams. With easyto follow moves and visual spectacle, this interactive show for ages 4+ and their families will unlock the joy within us all. Age 4 + No tickets required for accompanying adults, children under 12 must have supervision.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
An exciting pop-up comedy show dedicated to providing a laugh-out-loud, local night out.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
An interactive, exciting show of early jazz made especially for children. Taking younger audiences into the heart of the band to experience the joy and excitement of acoustic instruments through early jazz and blues. Commissioned by the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival with support by the City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland, this amazing show is now coming to Peebles!
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Experience the magic of silent film as it used to be accompanied by live music performed by Brief Encounter. Piccadilly (1929) is a silent British classic, set in the jazz age. Multi-instrumentalists Chris and Veronica (Brief Encounter Duo) accompany the film with a soundtrack compiled from silent films, jazz standards and Tin Pan Alley.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
“A Laugh-Out-Loud Circus Show playing with languages” Step right up and join this spectacular show! Experience fun, hands-on adventure that not only entertains but also boosts language skills. A Wander Fool Word celebrates diversity and the power of language exploring French, Spanish and English through play.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Following the Wander Fool Word! peformance, join Nino the Clown in a 30 minute workshop to continue exploring vocabulary discovered from the show. Limited spaces available so book ahead. Children under 12 must have accompanying adult.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Draw near for a feast of mistletoe and merriment in the company of Marley, Fezziwig, and Cratchit et al to discover the true meaning of Christmas: tenderness for the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future. Taking inspiration from Dickens’ original performances of his own work and utilising the brilliant narrator of the novel to bring the story to life, this solo piece by is performed by Dyad Productions is performed by Andrew Margerison and directed by Rebecca Vaughan.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Award-winning Firebrand Theatre Company presents its new adaptation of A Room of One's Own. Ellie Zeegen performs this ambitious one woman show Staged in the round, and performed in Firebrand’s typically inventive style, the play will engagingly reveal why Virginia Woolf's brilliant, funny and richly entertaining 1929 polemic has become one of the most significant feminist manifestos of its time.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Since 2009, Alan Bissett’s ‘one-woman show’ The Moira Monologues, about Moira Bell – single mother, cleaner and Falkirk’s Hardest Woman – has been leaving audiences all over Scotland weak with laughter and garnering rave reviews. Alan continued Moira’s story with More Moira Monologues in 2017, which won a Fringe First and was shortlisted for Best New Play at the Critics Awards’ for Theatre in Scotland (CATS), then 2022’s Moira in Lockdown. Now, for the first time, Alan will be touring all three shows as a ‘one-nighter’, giving audiences the chance to experience Moira’s hilarious journey in a single sitting.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Vocalist, percussionist and early Jazz historian Ali is equally at home with her beloved New Orleans trad jazz and Blues as well as with more contemporary flavours, and with such distinct vocal styling she inevitably draws comparisons to the most memorable of Jazz divas such as Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee. With a three octave range, crystal diction and effortless vocal ability, Ali loves to share the stage and revels in the artistry of her band.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Tumble down the rabbit hole in this ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s famous family story. Journey through Wonderland with Alice and encounter a host of curious characters in Christopher Wheeldon’s unique theatrical interpretation.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
The Downright Homespun Radio Company presents Amerrycana Christmas 2024 It’s another Christmas Ho-Ho-Hoedown at the Grand Old Eastgate Theatre with the DHRC House Band and our Royal Company of Radio Actors bringing you baw-bustin’ music and razor-sharpcomedy this yuletide season. .
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Drawing and painting classes for all levels, whether picking up a brush for the first time or looking to further develop creative skills.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Drawing and painting class for children aged 7 and over, led by art tutor Hannah Davies. A fun class that introduces a variety of different mediums and develops creative skills.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Improve balance, strength and control by building technique and add lyrical expression to beautiful music.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
A rigorous class combining both classical and modern ballet technique. No experience, limited experience or lots of experience of ballet, everyone is welcome to join.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Improve balance, strength and control by building technique and add lyrical expression to beautiful music.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Feel into October with a ballet workshop. Starting with a barre warm up then recreate a piece from a well loved ballet.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Peebles Orchestra present their Autumn Concert, featuring Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
Leckie Memorial Church
Church
After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Ross Wilson aka Blue Rose Code writes songs straight from – and to - the heart. They address universal themes in a deeply personal way and seamlessly blend folk, Americana, jazz, soul and pop influences into something truly unique. "One of the greatest live acts around right now...do yourself a favour and go." Americana UK
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Ingrid Campbell aims to boost the festive spirit lby showing participants how to make their own Christmas wreath from natural materials. All materials will be provided but please bring secateurs if you have them. Age 16+
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Andy Wightman, a leading authority on Scottish land issues, dicusses Common Good Funds and Community Ownership as it applies to Peebles. Andy is a writer, researcher, land campaigner, former MSP, forester and author of Who Owns Scotland and The Poor Had No Lawyers. Currently he runs the Who Owns Scotland website which aims to document the ownership of 75% of rural Scotland..
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
This class focuses on building strong technique and fliud movement. Working towards creating completed pieces of choreography.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Acknowledge what the body is capable of expressing by exploring the power of improvisation in this three hour contemporary dance workshop.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
This swinging Christmas tips its hat to the golden era of the Las Vegas stage. La Dolce Vita’s five piece band will play all the holiday hits with songs by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Mel Torme,Tony Bennett and Ella Fitzgerald.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Don’t miss this unfiltered and hilarious evening with Scotland’s favourite high-octane Kilty Pleasure as Craig brings his new show to the Eastgate. Stand-up comedy, dancing and everything you ever thought, but never said out loud! Much loved and renowned world-wide for his cheeky, irreverent and uproarious live comedy, Craig’s tours are firmly established as a guaranteed laugh-out-loud night out. His razor-sharp wit and unsurpassed audience rapport have seen him perform all over Europe, Australia (including the Sydney Opera House) all over Scotland as well as south of the border and even a season of shows off-Broadway in New York.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Scotland’sInternational Film Festival for children brings together the very best films from around the world for young audiences. Now in its 20th year the festival is touring one of its most popular elements. Shorts for Wee Ones (age 3+) and Shorts for Middle Ones (age 8+) are the perfect introductions to the magic of cinema. See one or experience them all!
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Join Argentinian duo El Guapo and Scottish fusion duo Twelfth Day in exploring traditional Argentinian rhythms and drumming, with a chance to practice the arrangement that the musicians will perform during the performance that evening. Workshop ticket also allows entry to the performance at 7.30pm.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
El Duglas is a colourful and forthright account of the life of Sir James Douglas, often known as ‘The Black Douglas’. Music plays an integral part in the tale, which is occasionally delivered in rhyme, in the style of the old Border ballads. HotTrod Theatre Company combines the talents of John Nichol (actor/writer/ storyteller) and Iain Fraser (fiddler/composer) to bring to life tales of history, mystery, and heroism.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Join the Little Stars pre-school pupils as they take to the stage for their annual show. They will proudly show off what they’ve been learning in their Ballet, Highland, Tap, Modern and Acrobatic Dance classes. The show will also feature special performances by pupils from FHSD’s Senior School pupils.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
The annual FHSD Senior Show is a highlight ofthe dance year in Peebles with its wide range of dance styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, Highland, street, acro and modern.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
FitSteps is an energetic, up-beat dance fitness class featuring all of your favourite strictly dances taught by our very own energetic and up-beat dance coach Alex! High energy, full body workout designed to give real measurable fitness results.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
FitSteps is an energetic, upbeat dance fitness class featuring all of your favourite strictly dances taught by our very own energetic and upbeat dance coach Alex! This is a high energy, full body workout designed to give real measurable fitness results – but you’ll have so much fun you won’t even realise you’re getting fit.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Fleeting Rumours cover all decades of Fleetwood Mac’s back catalogue - getting that special blend of vocals, guitars keyboards and drums to an exceptional level of authenticity – and that ain’t "Sweet Little Lies".
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Frankie Archer has exploded onto the electrofolk scene with music that transcends stereotypes using a combination of manipulated samples, synths, drum tracks and earthy Northumbrian fiddle and voice to capture her audience. Her aim? To shake up genres and traditions, challenge perspectives and call for a fairer future.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
The Friends of the Eastgate hold their first-ever Race Night at Peebles Golf Club on Friday 11 October. Your ticket will include a welcome drink and hot supper provided by From Scratch caterers. As well as enjoying a flutter on each race, there will also be prizes for each winning jockey and racehorse owner.
Peebles Golf Club
Golf club
Boo and Heidi have recorded and toured together extensively going back to Heidi’s first solo tour in 2005. Always a concert not to be missed. On this tour Boo and Heidi will be singing songs new and old with a dash of humour and a good measure of storytelling. Their gigs are always a total joy.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers return with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies. Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Learn all the fundamentals you need to begin to develop your technique and expressiveness.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Enjoy rhythmic music? Take this opportunity to laugh and build strength and fitness week by week.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Enjoy rhythmic music? Take this opportunity to laugh and build strength and fitness week by week.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Enjoy rhythmic music? Take this opportunity to laugh and build strength and fitness week by week.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Enjoy rhythmic music?, take this one off opportunity to laugh and build strength ready for the festive season.
Eastgate Theatre
Auditorium
Kate Winslet stars A Lee Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.
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Three fantastic singers, a live band, authentic stage set and state of the art production transport you to Nashville and back in one night. Acclaimed tributes to country music legends including Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers, plus new ones to Hank Williams, Alan Jackson, Glen Campbell, Garth Brooks and Jim Reeves.
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Introduce your 3 - 5 year old to the wonderful world of theatre during these joyful classes. Fun filled drama workshops with singing, movement, puppets, games and acting.
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Anne Younger Studio
Francis Ford Coppola's story about a conflict between Cesar, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare.
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Nomad Beat delivers a cheerful hour of song and music for adults living with dementia and their carers, led by musicians Frances Taylor and Robbie Tatler. Followed bya social café with refreshments. This class is very busy so,to avoid disappointment, places must be booked in advance.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Three men who have never met before find banter, bird boxes and biscuits in a fictional men’s shed, which celebrates companionship, camaraderie ... and custard creams. Men Don’t Talk explores and explodes the myth that ‘men don’t talk’ in Clare Prenton’s poignant, hilarious, moving and thought-provoking play.
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The Odysseus Piano Trio’s programme includes two great classics of the piano trio repertoire, Beethoven’s Trio in D Major, Op.70, No.1 (the “Ghost”) and Brahms’ Trio No.1 in B major, Op.8.
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The Patron’s Concerts have been highlights of recent seasons. As well as being treated to recitals by Gina McCormack herself, with regular duo partner Nigel Clayton, the concerts have also introduced audiences to some outstandingly talented young musicians, hand-picked by Gina, including cellist Madelyn Kowalski, violinist Michelle Dierx, pianist Maurizio Arroyo Reyes and saxophonist Lewis Banks, all of whom have since embarked on exciting musical careers.
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Quartetto Noûs was formed in Italy in 2011, and now perform throughout Europe, North and South America, and the Far East. Their programme covers three centuries: Haydn’s String Quartet in B minor Op. 64, No. 2, dating from 1790, one of a set dedicated to Johann Tost, a violinist at the Esterházy court. Shostakovich’s String Quartet No 4 in D major Op.83, written in 1949, but only performed after Stalin’s death in 1953. And finally, Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” Quartet, one of the pillars of the chamber music repertoire.
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Roo Geddes and Neil Sutcliffe combine their shared experience across classical, folk and jazz to create original music for violin and accordion. Their compositions are inspired by landscape and people, and by the ways in which music can evoke a sense of place and community.
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Scozzesi (Italian for “Scottish men”) have been called “the latest word in posh boy bands”. All classical trained, with their own individual careers in the worlds of opera, recitals and teaching, they come together with pianist Ed Cohen, to sing harmonies arranged specifically for a male vocal quartet.
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Scotland's dramatic history is illuminated by story and folksong. Singer Robyn Stapleton, a BBC traditional musician of the year, and historian Professor David Purdie present a national story, reflecting the unique musical heritage of the people. The history and the songs are accompanied by glorious images from the National Records of Scotland and the music of pianist Alistair Iain Paterson.
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Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre invites everyone to meet Odin,King of the Gods, Thor with his Magic Hammer and Loki the Trickster. A brilliant show for children who love a good story from long ago, when Giants ruled the earth and myths and legends were being made. Handmade rod puppets and beautiful shadow theatre bringthese wonderful stories to life.
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Paddington embarks on an adventure through the Amazon rain forest and the mountains of Peru.
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This solo tour de force starring Jodie Comer takes us to the heart of the law where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.
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Join expert puppeteers after the Myths of the Vikings show for a workshop making your very own puppet.All materials provided. Children under 12 must have accompanying adult.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Shake, rattle and roll in this lively class full of fun and musical games with percussion instruments. This is the perfect place to start exploring the world of music with your toddler.
Eastgate Theatre
Anne Younger Studio
Three comic cautionary tales for the whole family told from within a suitcase, by Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre. Stories will be performed throughout the day outside the theatre (weather permitting) or from the comfort of the Anne Younge Studio.
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Prof. Jane Bower FRSE, Chair of the Campaign for a Scottish Borders National Park as she tells of life and strife in the Valley of Rulewater in the late mediaeval period and the drive to establish the new National Park.
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Tae Sup wi' a Fifer delivers a relaxed evening with a multi-artist line-up of big names and new discoveries from the worlds of music, poetry and spoken word. Singer-songwriter and author James Yorkston's travelling road show returns with multi-platinum-selling Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall who rose to fame with her 2024 debut album ‘Eye To The Telescope’ (Relentless Records) and has since won two Brit Awards, a Grammy and an Ivor Novello Award; writer for publications including The New York Times and Guardian, NPR favourite and comedian Maeve Higgins whose starring role in the comedy horror movie ‘Extra Ordinary’ garnered her acclaim around the world; and Isle-of-Eigg dwelling electro-acoustic psych-pop maverick and Lost Map records champion of idiosyncratic music talent Pictish Trail, bringing music from his fifth and latest album ‘Island Family’.
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A high energy and fun tap class. Refresh basic moves and learn new ones - fin dout what the body can be persuaded to do.
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Anne Younger Studio
Musicians from various corners of Edinburgh’s vibrant jazz scene, Tenement Jazz Band are on a journey of exploration back to the roots of the music, capturing the raw energy and excitement of the early jazz recordings, and reviving lesser-heard songs.
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The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you.
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The Counterfeit Seventies show visits the decade of glam rock through to new wave, backed with a stunning light show, costumes from the period and video footage of the bands and events from that era, making this one show you don’t want to miss.
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A critic and an actress - adversaries, forced to take desperate measures to save their careers, become entangled in a dangerous web of blackmail, ambition, and deception.
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“They are simply one of the most formidable combinations of musicians in today’s folk music scene, and in "We Know by the Moon", they have created one of the year’s outstanding albums.”...Thomas Blake folk radio UK
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Forged in the ninth century during a time of Viking raids and political upheaval, Strathclyde was the last kingdom of the Northern Britons. In this talk, Tim Clarkson traces the story of Strathclyde from its roots in the pre-Viking period to its demise in the eleventh century.
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Anne Younger Studio
Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive, on screen, treat for the whole family. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs bring festive charm to Peter Wright’s beloved Royal Ballet production, as fairytale magic comes together with spectacular dancing in this unforgettable classic ballet.
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After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. Hoping to heal, she returns to the wild beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands where she grew up. Stars Saoirse Ronan.
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BBC’s Bob Harris and author/music journalist Colin Hall set out upon an intimate speaking tour based around their mutual love and appreciation of The Beatles, including rare archive from Bob Harris’ collection of interviews with Lennon & McCartney.
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Tweed Theatre presents lots of Dahl-icious fun and nonsense as the repulsive Mr and Mrs Twit play revolting pranks on one another. The Muggle Wumps and the birds will get their revenge. Or will they? Could The Twits get their wish to train the trapped monkeys to become amazing circus acts? Only you in the audience can help the Roly.
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'This Flight Tonight' is a celebration of Joni Mitchell's music from acclaimed Welsh, singer-songwriter duo Paul Zervas and Kathryn Pepper. The carefully crafted set list will feature songs from Joni's million-selling albums such as Clouds, Ladies of the Canyon, For the Roses, Court, and Spark, featuring many cuts from her 1972 landmark release 'Blue'.
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Argentinian duo El Guapo’s original music is a lively mix of Latin American music, jazz, rock and a variety of global influences. Twelfth Day are grounded in Scottish folk music with pop, jazz and alternative music infusing their sparky original songs. This very special gig features creative collaborations between these two fabulous groups.
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Enjoy the best dance party ever! Sparkling unicorns, Luna and Melody, will get you clapping your hands and shaking your tails to some rockin’ jams. With easyto follow moves and visual spectacle, this interactive show for ages 4+ and their families will unlock the joy within us all. Age 4 + No tickets required for accompanying adults, children under 12 must have supervision.
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An exciting pop-up comedy show dedicated to providing a laugh-out-loud, local night out.
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An interactive, exciting show of early jazz made especially for children. Taking younger audiences into the heart of the band to experience the joy and excitement of acoustic instruments through early jazz and blues. Commissioned by the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival with support by the City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland, this amazing show is now coming to Peebles!
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Experience the magic of silent film as it used to be accompanied by live music performed by Brief Encounter. Piccadilly (1929) is a silent British classic, set in the jazz age. Multi-instrumentalists Chris and Veronica (Brief Encounter Duo) accompany the film with a soundtrack compiled from silent films, jazz standards and Tin Pan Alley.
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“A Laugh-Out-Loud Circus Show playing with languages” Step right up and join this spectacular show! Experience fun, hands-on adventure that not only entertains but also boosts language skills. A Wander Fool Word celebrates diversity and the power of language exploring French, Spanish and English through play.
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Following the Wander Fool Word! peformance, join Nino the Clown in a 30 minute workshop to continue exploring vocabulary discovered from the show. Limited spaces available so book ahead. Children under 12 must have accompanying adult.
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Anne Younger Studio