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Voice of the Heart

Karen CarpenterSaturday 14th February • 8pm

This Valentine’s Day why not treat your true love to an evening of sweet music? From the producers of the hit musical Forever In Blue Jeans, this stunning show recreates and celebrates the music of seventies favourites The Carpenters.

Join in a magical memory featuring all the timeless love songs including Yesterday Once More, Close to You and Yesterday; the toe tapping medleys including Top of the World, Sweet Sweet Smile and Jambalaya contrasting with Karen Carpenter’s poignant final album Voice of the Heart.

With superb vocals from Carole Gordon and outstanding talent from the brilliant Blue Jeans Band, Singers and Dancers this will be a sparkling Valentine’s night to remember.

£15 /£13

music

The Cavern Beatles Sunday 22nd February • 7:30pm

Forty years on, and the music of The Beatles remains as fresh and uplifting as it was back in the swinging sixties. The classic songs that have now inspired and influenced generations are performed with passion and reverence by The Cavern Beatles.

Drawing on an extensive repertoire of hits and album tracks, the band perform totally live, and produce a fully authentic representation of the music with careful attention to detail.

The Cavern Beatles are all accomplished musicians, but it is their vocal abilities that have most impressed critics of the group over the years. They are all born and brought up in Liverpool, and this gives them their seemingly effortless accuracy in their interpretation of the Fab Four’s catalogue.

£16 / £14

Michael Marra Thursday 12th March • 8pm

Predominantly known as a singer / songwriter, Dundonian Michael has also worked extensively in theatre, radio and television. To most he is a solo performer, opening for diverse performers including Deacon Blue, Loudon Wainwright III and The Proclaimers and creating and performing his unique music - part jazz, part blues created for piano and guitar and with more than a nod to Celtic roots.

£12 / £10

Classic Music Live! Falkirk*

Sax EcosseFriday 13th March • 7:30pm

Sax Ecosse is an exciting saxophone quartet who are the recipients of a residency from Enterprise Music Scotland, the sponsors of this performance.

Andante et Scherzo - Bozza; Reverie - Debussy; July - Michael Torke; Quatour pour Saxophones - Dubois; Quatour pour Saxophones - Desenclos; Three Preludes and The Man I Love - Gershwin; Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Handel.

£7 • Student £1 from 01324 713746

We’ll Meet Again Tuesday 17th March • 2:30pm

Relive the spirit of the 1940s in an afternoon of Hits from the Blitz with of sing-along tunes that will bring back warm memories. This special matinee show promises not only to evoke the spirit of Wartime Britain, but to experience the music and laughter that kept Britain smiling through her darkest days. Set in a wartime Garrison Theatre, We’ll Meet Again features tributes to Vera Lynn, Donald Peers, Gracie Fields, George Formby, Bing Crosby, and comedians, Robb Wilton, Max Miller, and Tessie O’Shea.

£11 / £9 (Groups 10+ £10)

Charlie LandsboroughWednesday 25th March • 7:30pm

Charlie’s song-writing blends easy on the ear, folk, country, ballads and blues with a strong and often personal lyric content, mixed with his wit and repartee, this has led to a winning formula which has made an impact on so many professionals and fans alike. His successful songs have led to his work being covered by several artists including Jack Jones, Pat Boone, Foster and Allen, George Hamilton IV and Daniel O’Donnell.

£16 / £14

Patsy Cline The ConcertSaturday 28th March • 8pm

Join us in an evening of musical nostalgia and relive the musical history of one of the greatest female artists Patsy Cline.

Although originally a country music artist, it wasn’t long before Patsy’s records entered into the pop and jazz charts and made her a multi million seller and household name. Timeless songs, like Crazy, Walking after Midnight, Your Cheating Heart, coupled with a voice of pure feeling and quality has made Patsy Cline the icon she is today.

Tragically killed in a plane crash in 1963, her music and style is still as fresh and appealing 46 years on.

Starring one of Ireland’s best loved singers, Barbara Ellis, who has shared the stage with legends including Johnny Cash and Tammy Wynette and backed by a truly wonderful 6 piece band, “Patsy Cline the Concert” will take you on a magical musical journey of some of the greatest and best loved songs of all time.

£16 / 14

Feast of Fiddles Friday 10th April • 7:30pm

First formed in 1994, Feast of Fiddles started as an informal get together for Nettlebed Folk Club. Since then, the group has gone from strength to strength appearing all over the UK in theatres and festivals.

Featuring a compendium of British folk stars, and amongst them Phil Beer, Garry Blakeley, Ian Cutler, Tom Leary, Chris Leslie, Peter Knight and Falkirk’s own Brian McNeill are once again joined by Dave Mattacks, Hugh Crabtree, Dave Harding, John Underwood and Martin Vincent.

Don’t miss this toe tapping concert featuring fantastic solo performances mixed with stirring ensembles and medleys - guaranteed to ensure the enjoyment and appreciation of officianados and enthusiasts as those who love a good tune!

£14 / £13

Soul’d On Blues Sunday 5th April • 7:30pm

If you love 60’s Blues and Soul you’ll remember three artistes whose legendary voices were at the heart of the UK scene.

Chris Farlowe, Cliff Bennet and Herbie Goins together with the Norman Beaker Band were known for unforgettable hits such as Out of Time, Handbags and Gladrags, Got to Get You Into My Life, One Way Love and Number 1 in your Heart.

But they have never lost their love for Blues & Soul, and all three will be revisiting their own hits and those of Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, James Brown and BB King in a fantastic evening of musical nostalgia.

£17 /£15

Falkirk Operatic Society present

Carousel Tuesday 21st April - Saturday 25th April • 7:30pm

Saturday Matinee 2pm

Set at the fairground on the New England Coast, Mrs Mullins Carousel and handsome barker Billy Bigelow are the main attractions for the girls of Bascombe’s Mill – Julie and Carrie. Will they find romance?

This much loved Rogers & Hammerstein classic includes the fabulous If 2 Loved You, June is Busting all Over and You’ll Never Walk Alone.

£9.50 / £7.50

Falkirk Caledonia Choir Spring ConcertFriday 29th April • 7.30pm

An evening of music and songs for all.

Abba The Story - Voulez Vous Saturday 30th May • 8pm

Sweden’s most popular export after Volvo, Abba released nine number one singles and eight albums in just over 6 years and became the world’s most popular group.

From the frothy pop sounds of Dancing Queen and Take A Chance on Me to the haunting Winner Takes it All and Fernando, their music continues to inspire and uplift generations of fans. So dust down your platforms for a great night of nostalgia and let the fantastic tribute Voulez Vous tell the story and let us Thank You for the Music!

£16/ £14

The Ultimate Buddy Holly Tribute Show Saturday 20th June • 8pm

50 years ago, on the morning of 3rd Feb 1959, Buddy Holly died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, and the legend that was his legacy was born. Lead guitarist for the Crickets, Tommy Allsup is an integral part of that legend having helped create, the unique sound associated with Buddy Holly’s music. In a twist of fate, Tommy never boarded the plane and now aged 76 works as a record producer and guitarist and has worked with greats including Bobbie Vee and Willie Nelson.

Tommy is joined onstage by Johnny Rogers, America’s top Buddy Holly tribute as endorsed by Buddy’s brother, Larry, who is quoted as saying ”Johnny is the nearest thing to my brother that I have seen”

Fresh from their appearance at President Obama’s Inauguration Ceremony, this fabulous concert features artistes performing the music of the Everly Brothers, Brenda Lee, Jerry Lee Lewis, Connie Francis, Roy Orbison and Duane Eddy, followed by Tommy Allsup and Johnny Rogers’ tribute dedicated to The Late Great Buddy Holly. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the legend that is Buddy.

£16 /£14

Guy Masterson presents

Under Milk Wood Thursday 2nd April • 7:30pm

Under Milk Wood is Dylan Thomas’ most famous and enduring work. A favourite since its first broadcast with Richard Burton in January 1954, it brilliantly conjures the intimate dreams and innermost desires of the inhabitants of Llareggub - a small fictional sea-town somewhere in Wales.

Bawdy and beautiful, sad and sensual, through the music of language, it creates indelible, unforgettable images of humanity.

Using nothing but a wooden chair, dark glasses, apposite lighting and a beautifully haunting soundscape by Matt Clifford, Guy Masterson performs the entire work - all 69 characters; men, women, girls, boys, cows, pigs, a horse and a cat - himself! It is unbelievably recreated and entirely enchanting.

Guy Masterson & Theatre Tours International have performed extensivelyat the Edinburgh Fringe over the past decade and formed a worldwide reputation for presenting small scale, pared down theatre to the highest possible standard.

£9 / £8 • Group price £6.50

drama

Borderline Theatre present

The Ducky by D.C. Jackson

Wednesday 27th May • 7:30pm

A new comedy with romance.

Two years is a long time in a teenager’s life.

Michelle is home from university to spend some time with her great gran while she can... Minnie Malloy is dying. In spite of the circumstances she’s glad to be back - university isn’t all it’s cracked to be. Same people, same pubs, same Clare’s Accessories - Michelle isn’t having the experience she was promised.

Rab is back from Cambridge and now Stewarton feels alien to him. Which is funny because Rab feels like he’s at university on the moon with Martians.

Norma has left school and is sweeping up hair in Krazy Kutz while she works out what to. It isn’t as easy as it seems - working out what to do, not sweeping up hair!

The Ducky is about love and death, families and homecoming, it’s about realising that nothing is forever.…and it is very funny!

www.borderlinetheatre.co.uk

This play contains language, which may offend £9 / £8

Mousetale Puppets present

Oscar and the Deep Sea PearlSaturday 28th February • 2pm (40 mins approx)

The future of the ocean rests on one little mouse...

Oscar and his friend, Fin the fish, are swept into an exciting underwater mystery in which they encounter the wicked Emperor Gritsklyter and a power which controls the whole sea.

Featuring four great songs and lots of guitar-playing from Oscar, this musical and colourful show is a much-loved family favourite.

Suitable for age 4+

£5.50 / £4.50 Family £18

family

Catherine Wheels present

The Book of Beasts based on the book by E Nesbit

Saturday 4th April • 2pm

Imagine you were king. Imagine you could do anything you wanted, except one thing. You must never ever open The Book of Beasts.

Lionel was just a little boy and he had only been king for twenty four hours. He had been told that he must not open The Book of Beasts, but surely one little peek wouldn’t hurt? But when Lionel opens the book he accidentally unleashes a wicked red dragon that terrorises his faithful subjects.

Can Lionel save his kingdom from the dragon?

This remarkable story from the author of The Railway Children and Five Children and It, is a fun-filled, magical adventure for everyone aged five and over.

“Catherine Wheels is the high wire act in Scottish children’s theatre” Times Educational Supplement.

Suitable for ages 5+

£6.50 / £5.50 • Family £22 Group price (10+) £5 • LTH

In association with the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival Theatr Iolo present

Under the Carpet Thursday 4th June • 10:15am & 1:30pm

Nonno and Lol have lived together for a long, long time. They love finding and telling stories - they find stories in their heads, they find stories under the carpet, and they find stories in the washbasket, in fact, they find stories in everything around them. But one day, Nonno can’t find a story anywhere...

Inspired by stories told to Theatr Iolo by nursery children in South Wales, Under the Carpet is an enchanting performance with music which transports the audience to a world of friendship and arguments, washing and stories.

Suitable for ages 3-4 years

Group price – 11 tickets for the price of 10 £6.50 / £5.50 • Family £22 • LTH

Natasha Gilmore Dance

The Blank Album Tuesday 5th May • 7:30pm

The Blank Album is live music, comedy and dance that literally rocks! Rooted in the ego-driven excesses of rock’n’roll culture with original songs performed by dancers who not only play their instruments but dance with them. This dance theatre piece featuring guitars, fiddle, cello, percussion and voice is hysterical yet strikingly poetic. Choreographed by Natasha Gilmore, dubbed ‘the Catherine Tate of contemporary dance’, and with music composed by Quee MacArthur of cult Scottish band Shooglenifty.

“Gilmore’s skilful cast is both sending up and celebrating stadium concert behaviour” The Times.

“Deftly blends comedy and dance” Scotland on Sunday.

£10 / £9

dance

Afternoon DancesThursdays . 26th March • 30th April • 28th May • 25th June

2pm – 4pm£3.50 • LTH

Ballroom Dances Fridays. 20th March • 1st May • 6th June

8pm-11pm

Fun and social dancing for all ages and abilities to the live sounds of John Findlay on electric keyboard. These dances are extremely popular so advanced booking is strongly advised.

£4.50

In association with Standout Comedy

Raymond Mearns Thursday 12th February • 8pm

Larger than life and twice as much fun, Raymond Mearns is one of the country’s experienced performers, hosting nights at some of the biggest comedy clubs in the UK including The Stand, Jongleurs and The Hyena. Outside of his hosting duties, his natural rapport with the audience and unerring ability to work a gag have ensured sell out one man shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Raymond’s appetite for performing is rivalled only by his appetite for hot pies and he has also made a smooth transition to radio and television including The Fred MacAulay Show (BBC Radio Scotland), The Live Floor Show (BBC1) Legit (BBC Scotland) and Rebus(ITV)

“A ballistic ranter – not to be missed!” The List

Over 18s only

£9 / £8 • LTH

comedy

In association with Gilded Balloon

Rhona CameronThursday 19th March • 7:30pm

Musselburgh’s Rhona Cameron returns to her comedy roots after a four year break. After winning C4’s “So You Think Your Funny” at the Gilded Balloon in 1992 she went on to appear on many Television shows including her own sitcom “Rhona” for BBC2.

However it is probably on ITV’s first series of “I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here” that she is best known. Her famous “Sometimes” speech won her a TV moment of the year award. She then took time out to write her first book, the critically acclaimed and best selling “1979 - A big Year In A Small Town” a memoir of growing up in Musselburgh.

“Her observational humour is spot on, leaving people whooping with laughter” Edinburgh Evening News

“There’s no finer saboteur of social stereotypes. Impossible to resist” Sunday Times

Over 18s only £15 / £14

In association with Standout Comedy

Jerry SadowitzSaturday 21st March • 8pm

Comedian, Magician, Psychopath II.

The force of nature that is Jerry Sadowitz is back with a new show for 2009. Some will come because he gives vent to hatred and frustration on their behalf, others because he is simply one of the most naturally gifted comedians in the country. Add to this the fact that he is widely regarded as one of the best close-up magicians in the world today and the result is a show that has to be seen to be believed. For whether by sleight of hand or by the weight of his words, jaws will drop during the course of this show.

‘Often shocking, stand-up comedy’s only genius... compelling, hilarious, unpredictable and unmissable...the funniest comedian in the country’ Guardian

Strictly over 18s only. Contains material that some patrons may find offensive.

£19.50

Bruce Fummey

About Robert the BruceThursday 16th April • 8pm

Bruce Fummey returns with his 2008 Edinburgh Fringe stand up show “About Robert the Bruce”. The third in a trilogy of great Scottish heroes, this year’s show follows on from 2006’s “About Tam O’Shanter” and 2007’s “About the Jacobites”.

In ninety minutes of fun filled laughter, Bruce will take on you on a romp through the formative period of Scottish history: Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, the Declaration of Arbroath, the Stone of Destiny, Bannockburn, the Scottish wars of Independence and the odd expletive. Learn about Scottish history with a smile on your face with more liberating stand-up ‘educomedy’.

Over 18s only

LTH • £9 / £8

Ricky Tomlinson’s All New Laughter Show Thursday 28th May • 7:30pm

If you fancy an evening of old fashioned fun don’t miss the fantastic Ricky Tomlinson as he hosts an evening of comedy and music for all the family. As his character Jim Royle (BBC TV’s Royle Family) Ricky hosts and closes, with his own 25 minute routine, a laughter show consisting of over two hours of side splitting laughs!

Joining Ricky onstage will be Tony Barton (Coronation Street & Emmerdale), Eddie Archer (The Comedians) and the comedy show band, Black Onyx (Rock with Laughter).

This is a night of comedy with a capital C. Something in these gloomy times not to be missed.

£19 / £18

Falkirk Floral Art Club*7:30pm

Monday 2nd March Fantasia by Jan Travis

Monday 6th April Reflections by Linda Soutar

Monday 1st June AGM & Demonstration by Mary Law

LTH

£3.50 (pay on the night)

events

Masterclass: B.B.F.C. (British Board of Film Classification)

Thursday 19th March • 7:30pm

FTH Cinema presents the latest in its successful masterclass series: an interactive and generously illustrated presentation from the British Board of Film Classification.

Who really banned ‘A Clockwork Orange’? Why did audiences live in fear of ‘Snow White’? Was ‘The Dark Knight’ too dark for ‘12A’?! Emily Fussell, an examiner from the BBFC, will be here to explain the classification system, looking at the history of the Board and demonstrating the way in which decisions are made today. There will be interesting and exciting clips and the opportunity for you to have a go at classifying some works yourselves.

Note: This event is suitable for 15+ but some clips from 18 certificate films may be shown. 15, 16 and 17 year olds must present a signed parental consent form when purchasing their tickets. The form is available from www.falkirk.gov.uk ‘What’s On’ pages or by email on request from film@falkirk.gov.uk or as a hard copy collected from the box office.

LTH • £3.50 / £2.50

Special Event:

Director’s Screening – Summer (15) Scottish Community Cinema Festival

Saturday 11th April • 4:00pm

(Dir. Kenneth Glenaan, UK, 2008) 1hr 23m With: Robert Carlyle, Steve Evets, Rachael Blake.

FTH Cinema is delighted to welcome acclaimed BAFTA-winning director Kenneth Glenaan to introduce a special screening of his latest feature film, followed by a Q&A. Glenaan directs this powerful study of friendship, loyalty and regret, shared by two men from youth to adulthood. Carlyle plays Shaun, a man with few life prospects, ill-served by an education system which fails to recognise his dyslexia, and who now cares for his foul-mouthed, wheel-chair using friend Daz (Evets). When Daz’s health begins to deteriorate Shaun is driven to confront his past.

This event is part of the BFFS (British Federation of Film Societies) Scottish Community Cinema Festival which is a partnership between Falkirk Council Arts Development and BFFS Scotland, and brings together BFFS member exhibitors and community short filmmakers for a weekend of screenings, workshops and networking. For more information.Please email iankerr@bffsscotland.co.uk.

£4.50 / £3.50

Falkirk & District Arts and Civic Council present

Falkirk Tryst Festival Sunday 10th - Sunday 24th May

Pick up the free festival brochure in April.

Activities to Take Part InFalkirk Council Cultural Services has a team of Arts Development Officers organising classes, workshops and residencies in dance, music, drama, film, media, and visual arts and crafts. The programme is constantly developing and expanding with some activities in FTH including:

Ba Ba Boom Fun music classes for babies and toddlers from birth to age two. You work with your child using actions, finger play rhymes, colours and parachutes in a multi - sensory experience.

Focus Film Group Regular sessions industry professionals and filmmaking projects will give participants new skills and develop creativity

Additional activities throughout the district to look out for are:

Cuban SalsaSalsaciseYouth Dance Group Re - Action Drama Group Falkirk Children’s and Youth TheatreShould you require any further information on current activities please contact the Arts Development Officers on (01324) 503773 or email theguide@falkirk.gov.uk.

Travelling to FTHTrain: 5 mins from Falkirk Grahamston Station,

15 minutes from Falkirk High Station

Road: From Glasgow (M80) via the M876 junction). From Edinburgh via the M9 junction 5 (follow signs for Camelon)

Free parking at front of venue

Bus: From Falkirk Bus Station, Firstbus 1, 2 (Whiteline) or 4 (Redline)

FTH Access• 5 wheelchair spaces

• Wheelchair accessible toilets

• Infra red sound transmission

• Induction Loop

• Wheelchair spaces in lower auditorium, please advise Box Office at time of booking

Baby changing facilities and quiet space for parents is situated in the Lounge. Additional baby change is located in Upper Ladies’ toilets.

Please Note: There is no smoking anywhere within FTH. FTH management reserves the right to refuse admission to the venue or performance.

Booking InformationIn person: From Steeple Box Office. Monday to

Saturday 9:30am - 4:45pm. Closed Sunday. Or from the FTH Box Office an hour before the performance (subject to availability).

By phone: (01324) 506850. Switch and credit card payments accepted. 50p booking fee applies. Reservations must be paid for and uplifted within 7 days.

By post: To Steeple Box Office, High Street, Falkirk FK1 1NW. Specify number of tickets required, performance title date and time. Cheque or postal order made payable to Falkirk Council. Please enclose an SAE.

Concessions: Apply to children under 16 years and Falkirk Council Leisure Cardholders. Special concessions may apply to specific events. Details in brochure.

Tickets: Please check your tickets are correct at time of issue as no refunds can be given.

Under the Data Protection Act, we are required by law to obtain your informed consent in order to use your personal contact details. If you wish to amend your data in any way, please let us know.

Please note * denotes that fth has been hired by a company for presentation of this performance. If you would like information regarding fth for hire, please contact Arts Admin (01324 506177) or e-mail venue@falkirk.gov.uk

Box Office: 01324 506850

www.falkirk.gov.uk

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ayMonday 2 Floral Art Demonstration* 7.30pmFriday 6 The Rhodes Piano Trio* 7.30pmThursday 12 Raymond Mearns 8pmFriday 13 Ballroom Dance 8pmSaturday 14 Voice of the Heart - Karen Carpenter 8pmSaturday 22 The Cavern Beatles 7.30pmThursday 26 Afternoon Dance 2pmSaturday 28 Oscar and the Deep Sea Pearl 2pm

Monday 2 Floral Art Demonstration* 7.30pmThursday 12 Michael Marra 8pmFriday 13 Sax Ecosse* 7.30pmTuesday 17 We’ll Meet Again 2.30pmThursday 19 Rhona Cameron 7.30pmThursday 19 BBFC Masterclass 7.30pmFriday 20 Ballroom Dance 8pmSaturday 21 Jerry Sadowitz 8pmWednesday 25 Charlie Landsborough 7.30pmThursday 26 Afternoon Dance 2pmSaturday 28 Patsy Cline The Concert 8pm

Thursday 2 Under Milk Wood 7.30pmSaturday 4 The Book of Beasts 2pmSunday 5 Soul’d On Blues 7.30pm Monday 6 Floral Art Demonstration* 7.30pmFriday 10 Feast of Fiddles 7.30pmSaturday 11 Director’s Screening – Summer (15) 4pm Thursday 16 About Robert the Bruce 8pmTues 21 - Sat 25 Carousel* 7.30pm

2pm Sat matineeWednesday 29 Falkirk Caledonia Choir* 7.30pmThursday 30 Afternoon Dance 2pm

Friday 1 Ballroom Dance 8pmTuesday 5 The Blank Album 7.30pmSun10- Sun 24 Falkirk Tryst Festival* Wednesday 27 The Ducky 7.30pmThursday 28 Afternoon Dance 2pmThursday 28 Ricky Tomlinson’s 7.30pm All New Laughter Show Saturday 30 Voulez Vous 8pm

Monday 6 Floral Art Demonstration* 7.30pmThursday 4 Under the Carpet 10.15am & 1.30pm Friday 6 Ballroom Dance 8pmSaturday 20 The Ultimate Buddy Holly Tribute Show 8pmThursday 25 Afternoon Dance 2pm

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