July 2010 - November 2010 Box Office: 01324 506850

Music, Drama, Film, Dance, Family, Comedy + more...

www.falkirk.gov.uk/cultural

We love a good family get together at FTH and this season we have something for the littlest ‘uns to the more mature members to enjoy together.

For little bairns and their grown ups, Paperbelle is a magical new show about colours especially aimed at the under 5’s. And for those babes that want to bop, the dance party hit of this year’s Imaginate Children’s Festival Wee Dance We Groove will get the teeny toes up on their feet!

The fun continues for families and friends with our Singalonga Saturday - a chance to dress up as your favourite character from High School Musical 3 and The Sound of Music, grab a goody bag and join in the party on the big silver screen.

Talking of great films, if you’ve never tried FTH cinema then jump to our film selection right away. There’s romance with the gorgeous Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia) in Letters to Juliet; the delicious, pairing of our favourite oddballs Woody Allan and Larry David in the offbeat comedy Whatever Works; and award winning animation from director Sylvain Chomet (Belleville Rendez Vous) in his second feature film The Illusionist - a delightful and touching story set in the director’s adopted home Edinburgh.

Never mind fun, Falkirk is also the place to be funny! FTH is delighted to host some of the biggest names in comedy this season as the first Funny in Falkirk Festival opens in July. Fred MacAulay, Des McLean and TV superstar Kevin Bridges are lined up for laughs. The comedy carries on (literally!) as FTH welcomes back the wickedly funny Mr Craig Hill - he of the swinging kilt and mischievous wit. Stopping off in one of only a handful of Scottish dates on his Lord of the Mince Show, Julian Clary sweeps into town in November. Expect irreverent camp from the queen of comedy!

Our commitment to drama lovers continues with two new but entirely different plays. Women Behaving Madly is the new one woman comedy from the fantastic MsFits Theatre – three women on the brink and an official from the Council!

There’s The also a new production of Dracula by Liz Lochead, one of Scotland’s most important playwrights – a suitably chilling adaptation of the classic for Halloween.

Julia Harkness, Venues Manager Alison Strauss, Arts Development Officer (Film and Media)

Classic Music Live! Falkirk

Piano Recital - Alexandra Dariescu*Friday 24th September • 19:30

A recital by YCAT artist Alexandar Dariescu from Romania. An international award winning pianist, Alex’s programme includes works by, Bach, Dutilleaux, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy and Ravel

£8 Students £1

Falkirk Operatic Society present

And Now For Something Completely Different…*Friday 1st - Saturday 2nd October • 19:30

Falkirk Operatic Society return with a cabaret evening of songs from the musicals and movies old and new.

Falkirk Operatic Society is a charity registered in Scotland No: SCO 30172

£9

Falkirk Tryst Orchestra

Autumn Concert* Friday 8th October • 19:30

An evening of orchestral music from classical to light music performed by Falkirk’s seventy strong symphony orchestra and conducted by Robert Tait.

£6 / £4 Students £1

Classic Music Live! Falkirk present

Classic Music Live! Falkirk

The Doric String Quartet *Friday 15th October • 19:30

Alex Redington violin Jonathan Stone violin Simon Tandree viola John Myerscough cello

Winners of the Osaka String Quartet Competition in 2008, this quartet of YCAT Artists has established an international reputation. The programme includes music by Haydn (The Lark), Bartock No. 1 and Schumann No 1.

£8 Students £1

Dominic KirwanSaturday 16th October • 19:30

For over 20 years, Dominic has been entertaining audiences all over the world. His latest Country Classics tour showcases the best of his latest album, My Kinda Country, which reached No.3 in the British Country Album Charts. His shows are noted for their dynamic quality, coupled with a tremendous rapport with his audience.

Joining Dominic on stage will be Elaine Boyle. Elaine appeared with the Ladies of Country Music in 2009, working with Billy Jo Spears and Stella Parton. Since then she has toured extensively and her powerful vocals and vivacious personality bring an extra sparkle to the show.

£17.50

Bo’ness and Carriden Brass Band

Sons ‘O’ Brass in Concert*Saturday 7th August • 19:30

A musical evening for all the family.

£6 / £5

Pinetree Promotions present

Mary Duff in ConcertSaturday 21st August • 19:30

Ireland’s internationally acclaimed singer, Mary Duff, makes a welcome return to FTH on her Scottish tour. Mary has called herself a singer of songs without classification, such is her embrace of many musical styles from rock ‘n’ roll to country to traditional Irish songs. As Daniel O’Donnell’s official singing partner, Mary has toured worldwide but is just as popular as a solo performer. With her band of talented musicians it promises to be an evening of musical magic.

£16 • Back Balcony £14

Classic Music Live! Falkirk

Recital – Laura Smith and AGM*Thursday 26th August • 19:30

A 45 minute recital by mezzo soprano Laura Smith accompanied by Colin Kingsley (Piano), followed by the Annual General Meeting.

Open to non-members.

Free • LTH

Falkirk Youth & Children’s Theatre present

The Power of Silence by Billy Docherty* Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th September • 19:30

Josh is sixteen, he is hard of hearing, and wears hearing aids having suffered from meningitis as a young child. As a result he attends a residential school for deaf children and young people. When his funding for the school is withdrawn, he is forced to return to mainstream education.

This powerful play follows Josh’s experiences in his new school and the relationships he builds. Regularly tormented and increasingly isolated at school and home, Josh gradually breaks down the barriers between himself and his hearing school mates through friendship.

FCYT have been steadily involved in deaf awareness in theatre, learning British Sign Language (BSL). This culminated in the successful signed performance of Bugsy Malone last year. This play will also feature characters signing in BSL.

£6 / £4

Falkirk Bohemians Amateur Operatic Society presents

Sweet Charity* Tuesday 26th October - Saturday 30th October • 19:30

Join Falkirk Bohemians in a toe tapping musical for ages thirteen years and upwards.

Set in the 1960s, Sweet Charity follows the misadventures of love encountered by the gullible and guileless Charity Hope Valentine, a woman who always gives her heart and her dreams to the wrong man. Featuring the show stopping Big Spender, Rhythm of Life and If They Could See Me Now, this is a feel good tale of hope and romance.

£9.50 / £7.50

Classic Music Live! Falkirk present

Burns and the Auld Alliance *Friday 19th November • 19:30

George MacIlwham flute Angus Anderson violin Rhona MacKay harp Iain Crawford double bass Walter Blair piano

Ceol Alba is Gaelic for Scotland’s Music. All soloists in their own right, the quintet cover a range of musical styles from the sixteenth century to the present day, blending traditional with the classical through their own unique interpretations.

£8 • Students £1

Peter Morrison’s Scotland on Parade Saturday 20th November • 19:30

Scotland`s Ambassador of Song - Peter Morrison, makes a welcome return to FTH with an all new Scottish Show just in time for St Andrew’s Day. Joining him onstage is actress/singer daughter Jackie and two young men who have been setting the heather alight with their virtuoso performances around the country, Scottish fiddler Andy Kane and accordionist Liam Stewart.

Peter`s special guest is Scottish comedian Ron Dale whose side-splitting comedy routines and bag piping virtuosity have endeared him to audiences around the globe.

Add in the delightful Morag Alexander dancers and the accomplished John Crawford Trio and it promises to be a fantastic evening of real Scottish talent.

£13 / £12 Groups 8+ £10 Under 16s £8

The Shakespeare Schools Festival*Tuesday 5th October • 19:00

Something wicked this way comes…

FTH is delighted to be the host venue for Shakespeare for Schools Festival’s 10th Anniversary. Pupils from Falkirk High School, Grangemouth High School, Bo’ness Academy and Falkirk Youth & Children’s Theatre will perform four different half-hour plays.

Working in partnership with the National Theatre and the Scottish Youth Theatre, SSF enables young people and teachers to produce accessible Shakespeare at its most innovative and entertaining.

As the UK’s largest youth drama festival, SSF will also be in 80 other cities and towns giving 14,000 young people the chance to experience the genius of Shakespeare through performance.

£7.50 / £5.50

The Msfits present

Women Behaving Madly!by Rona Munro

Thursday 14th October • 19:30

Ever felt mad enough to kill someone?

The queue jumper, the ex who made you feel small and shabby, the council official who cut your services and won’t take your calls, the people who never listen to a word you say?

Carer Joyce doesn’t give in to those feelings, even when provoked by mad old irritating bats like Bella.! Client Rita doesn’t, she hasn’t a bad bone in her body. Bella… DOES… but surely a frail little old lady doesn’t have it in her to be a killer, or does she? Don’t dig up the shrubbery!

One actress, three characters, oh… and the woman from the council!

Caring, comedy and compost – this is the funny new and poignant one woman comedy drama from the award winning duo who brought you Fur Coat & Magic Knickers.

* Make a night of it.... cocktails and cupcakes available from the café bar! *

£10 / £9 Groups 6+ £8.50

Sell a Door Theatre present

Dracula By Liz Lochead

Thursday 21st October • 19:30

It is twenty five years ago that Liz Lochhead’s stunning adaptation of Dracula, based on the novel by Bram Stoker, first burst on to the Scottish stage. This new production from award winning Sell a Door Theatre, invites a new audience into the gothic chill just in time for Halloween.

In the spring of 1893 Jonathan Harker, a young English solicitor, visits Castle Dracula in Transylvania for what he believes to be a routine deal with the nobleman Count Dracula. Harker soon realises that he is not a visitor at all, instead a prisoner to the deadly Dracula, who sets off to find Mina, Harker’s finance, and her sister Lucy.

The more Harker investigates his confinement, the more he fears his deadly captor. Can someone stop Dracula before he unleashes his supernatural powers on his first victim?

Chat to the Creators:

This season, theatre fans have the opportunity to chat with the creative team, actors and director after the performance over a drink in the Lounge Bar.

Please note that persons under 18 are not permitted to approach the bar.

£10/9 Groups 8+ £5

Stillmotion In association with Starcatchers

We Dance Wee Groove Sunday 17th October • 13:30 & 15:30

We Dance, wee groove will take you and your tot on a trip of a lifetime... with a twist and maybe a shimmy! Think ceilidh meets Franz Ferdinand, mix in with a bit of Ivor Cutler and Big Country, and if that leaves your head in a spin there is plenty more ahead.

With vibrant projections and inspiring dance moves, meet the friendly team of dancers who’ll guide you through the musical journey that is We Dance, wee groove. A unique experience to watch, listen, play and explore the four corners of the dance floor with the best dance partner there is - your wee groover.

www.wedanceweegroove.co.uk

Ages 6 months-4 and their grown ups! £10 (Adult and 1 child ticket)

Additional adults / children £5.5

Frozen Charlotte presents

Paperbelle Thursday 21st October • 10:00 & 14:00

As part of our season for under 5s and their families, FTH is delighted to present an enchanting and charming new Scottish production.

Paperbelle is not happy. SO very not happy that she is going to make sure that everyone else knows it. In the process of having a high scoring 10/10 tantrum Paperbelle makes a discovery; something that she has never seen before, something she is not even sure how to describe.

Paperbelle’s world was white and blank and now for the very first time she has something amazing to play with - colour.

Come along and join in at the end and add your own colours to Paperbelle’s world…….

With original music Paperbelle is a gentle and playful introduction to theatre for wee ones.

£12 (Adult and 1 child ticket) Additional tickets £6.50 Group price £5.50

Busy Bees * New *

Wednesdays: Autumn: 18th Aug - 6th Oct Bumble Bees: 2 - 3 years • 09:30 – 10:15 Honey Bees: 3 - 4 years • 10:20 – 11:05

Join Jennifer for fun movement classes for the pre school children. Busy Bees Parent/Child classes aim to develop children’s movement, imagination and creativity skills through a range of dance activities and games.

Free Taster Class: Wednesday 4th August 10:00– 10:20 (Bumble Bees) & 10:25 – 10:45 (Honey Bees).

Term Fee £30

The Singing Kettle Calamity CastleSat 18th & Sun 19th Sept • 13:00 & 15:30

Scotland’s favourite children’s entertainers The Singing Kettle dress to impress after being invited by Lord Spout of Glenkettle to help rescue his run down castle. Artie has appointed himself as the local Laird and Cilla the Lady of the Manor, while Kevin is the Gamekeeper and Gary is a Scatty Scottish Entertainer - bagpipes and all. Can they complete the task before Lord Spout’s return? Yes, but only with the assistance of young helpers who have a chance to join in on stage!

With Scottish songs like Tattie Soup, Herrin’s Heid and Shove Your Granny, a superb sing-along, action packed adventure… full of mishaps! Dress up in Tartan for some crazy Highland Fun and Games at Calamity Castle.

All tickets : £10, Saver ticket (4 seats) £36, Groups 10+ £7.50 • Babes in arms (12months) £2

Strictly Fun Dances

Tea Dance with John FindlayThursdays

26th August 30th September 28th October 25th November 14:00 – 16:00

Join us for an afternoon of relaxed social dancing. Tea, coffee and scones straight from the oven will be available for purchase in our café.

LTH • £3.50

Ballroom DanceFridays

13th August 10th September 5th November 20:00

Fun and social dancing for all ages and abilities to the live sounds of John Findlay on electric keyboard. A selection of light refreshments is available for purchase and the bar will be open throughout.

£5.50 (Advance booking £5)

The Scottish Comedy Agency presents

Funny in Falkirk 23rd July - 3rd August 2010

Central Scotland’s Comedy Festival

40 shows in venues throughout the Falkirk area.

Pick up a leaflet or log on to www.funnyinfalkirk.com for details of all the gigs, the latest news and competitions.

Fred MacAulay: LiveSaturday 24th July • 20:00

Fred MacAulay has appeared at comedy festivals all over the world and is delighted to be adding Falkirk to the list. This is his first under a coalition government though. Age 16+ Contains strong language

“MacAulay had the whole audience in stitches - Hollywood Reporter”.

£15/12 +booking fee

Kevin Bridges Thursday 29th July & Friday 30th July • 20:00

Fresh from appearances on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and Channel 4’s Comedy Gala, Scotland’s ‘young comedy prodigy’ (Guardian) Kevin Bridges presents his innermost thoughts on his homeland and the world beyond. Age 16+ Contains strong language.

Destined for the top - Herald *****

Age 16+ £15 (& Booking Fee)

Des Mclean Saturday 31st July • 20:00

Des is delighted to make his appearance at the first Funny in Falkirk. His hilarious sell-out shows at the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2010 were broadcast by STV in Des’s own comedy special Is This The Way To Armadillo?

Age 16+ Contains strong language

£15/ £12 (& Booking Fee)

Danny Bhoy Sunday 1st August • 20:00

Danny continues to delight audiences around the World with his unique and personal brand of storytelling. He is one of the most perceptive and travelled comedians working in the world today.

“The Bhoy remains in a class of his own” Herald

Age 16+ Contains strong language

£15/12 + booking fee

Craig Hill Why Don’t You Come Down The Front?Saturday 25th September • 20:00

One of our favourite ever funny men swings by Falkirk with a deliciously wicked evening of no-holds-barred, infectiously spontaneous fun!

Craig Hill is undoubtedly Scotland’s favourite kilted treasure with his high camp, high energy, non stop cheeky comedy. If you need a wee tonic, then an evening with Craig is just the ticket!

“Riotously funny… He is that rare thing, a naturally funny comedian” Independent

“Funny as hell” Scotland on Sunday

www.mrcraighill.com

Age 14+ Early Bird: All Tickets £11 until 11th August

£14 / £12

Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live in association with International Artistes present

Julian Clary Lord of the Mince Thursday 11th November • 20:00

Having already thrilled audiences at more than a hundred sell out shows across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Julian has graciously agreed to extend his Lord of the Mince tour to bring even more joy to the people of Britain this autumn –

Said the divine Mr Clary:

“I can’t stop now - I’m 50. The shame of it! This will be an intimate evening – a celebration, no less, of my twenty-five years in the camp spotlight: how I got there and why I refuse to leave. Come and see me before they put me in a home for tired old knackers”.

Don’t miss the undisputed King of Camp in all his comic splendour.

“Lots of camp smut and double entendres… side splittingly hilarious” Daily Mirror

Age 16+ Contains strong language

£20

Singalonga Saturday!

Singalonga High School Musical 3 Saturday 6th November • 14:00

A screening of the classic film with subtitles on-screen so you can sing along to every word! Especially for the family audience, the producers of Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music bring you a show exploding with energy and fun.

Based on the latest instalment of the High School Musical series, this action-packed show bursts with singing and dancing and, as usual, YOU ARE THE STARS.

With free goody bags, fancy dress and our live host to lead you through al the magic moments, you are guaranteed a great time. But it’s when you, the audience, take over that the fun really begins!

High School Musical 3 tells the story of Troy (Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) in their senior year struggling with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a musical to address their experiences, hopes and fears about the future.

Dress up as Troy, Gabriella, Tiara Gold or (if you’re really boring Troy’s dad Jack) and be Top of the Class…

Another smash hit show from the team who brought you Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music, Sing-a-long-a Abba, Sing-a-long-a Joseph and Sing-a-long-a Hairspray.

£10 •Family £35

Singalonga Sound of Music Saturday 6th November • 19:00

The smash-hit musical show that has been all around the world and is now back in FTH.

For those of you not yet converted, Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen Technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along!

Then of course there is the famous fancy-dress competition in which everyone who has come in costume is invited onto the stage to show off their fantastic tailoring skills.

So get those vocal chords warmed up, cut up those chintz curtains and hurry down for the perfect night out.

Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended!

Check out our website at www.singalonga.net

£10 / Family £35

Brentwood Fairs

Miniature Dolls House, Doll and Teddy Fair Sunday 29th August • 10:00 - 16:00

Now in it’s 20th year, the fair is a wonderful mix of mostly locally handcrafted items for collectors of all ages.

£3.50 / Child over 5: £1.50 Tickets available at the door

Falkirk Floral Art Floral Demonstration*Monday 6th September • 19:30: Steve Ludlum

Monday 4th October • 19:30: Floreat Florrie with Elizabeth Coyle

Monday 1st November • 19:30: Christmas Grotto with Don Billington

Monday 29th November • 19:30: Festive Favourites with Anne Buchan

£3.50 (pay on the night)• LTH

Falkirk Festival of RemembranceSaturday 13th November • 7pm

Featuring Bo’ness & Kinneil Brass Band and special guests.

£5

Monday 16th August • 19:30

Wednesday 18th August 11:00 (cuppa), 19:30

Dir. Woody Allen / US/France / 2009 / 1h 32mWith: Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Adam Brooks, Ed Begley Jr., Patricia Clarkson

Woody Allen returns to his true-home, New York, with this offbeat comedy about grouchy misanthrope Boris (Larry David – the perfect stand-in for Allen’s unique comic persona). Disappointed in his career as a quantum physicist, and almost nominated for the Nobel prize, Boris begins a new life in shabby Lower Manhattan. Here he makes an unlikely connection with a naive young runaway Melody (Evan Rachel Wood) and reluctantly allows her into his apartment and into his life.

When Melody’s uptight parents arrive to rescue her from entanglement with Boris, unexpected romantic chaos ensues and everyone quickly discovers that life is short and that love is a combination of luck and recognising the value of whatever works.

Dark, zany and full of trade-mark toe-curling moments, ‘Whatever Works’ is a must-see for Woody Allen and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ fans alike.

“The return to [Allen’s] home turf seems to have paid off, yielding a consistently energetic, engaging and funny picture that builds on the success of ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’… Ben Walters, The Guardian

Friday 20th August • 11:00 (cuppa), 19:30

Wednesday 25th August • 19:30

Dir. Rian Johnson / US / 2008 / 1h 54mWith: Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz, Rinko Kikuchi

An entertaining deployment of the caper movie genre with Brody and Ruffalo playing the world’s most consummate con-men.

Talked into one last scam by his outgoing older brother Stephen (Ruffalo), shy partner-in-crime Bloom (Brody - ‘The Pianist’) is set to target fantastically rich and eccentric heiress Penelope (Weisz - ‘The Constant Gardender’). The brilliant tricksters find their plans floundering as Bloom becomes emotionally entangled, an arch enemy enters the fray and Penelope may prove not be as naïve as the brothers first supposed.

In the best tradition of ‘The Sting’, story-telling and make-believe are at the heart of this likeable adventure in which the audience is taken this way and that, never knowing who’s fooling who. Writer-director Johnson’s first feature since the much-celebrated ‘Brick’ leads us across a dizzying array of locations in an original, enjoyably eccentric, merry dance. Look out for our own Robbie Coltrane playing a Poirot-ish, but crooked, Belgian museum curator.

“Johnson’s film is a playful piece of cinema that takes off like a magic carpet.” James Christopher, The Times

Letters To JulietMonday 9th August 14:30 (baby friendly), 19:30

Dir. Gary Winick / US / 2010 / 1h 45mWith: Amanda Seyfried, Christopher Egan, Gael Garcia Bernal, Vanessa Redgrave

An enchanting love story in which Sophie (Amanda Seyfried – young star of the smash hit ‘Mamma Mia’) travels to Verona – setting for Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ – and meets a group of volunteers who respond to letters written to Juliet, seeking romantic advice. Sophie finds and answers a letter that has been lost for 50 years, and is stunned when its author Claire (the venerable and mesmerising Vanessa Redgrave) arrives in Italy with her overprotective grandson to find the fiance she left decades before.

This tale of true love also stars Gael Garcia Bernal as Sophie’s preoccupied boyfriend, here reunited with the writer of ‘The Motorcycle Diaries’. Stunning Tuscan scenery pleasingly frames this sweet and charming adventure of new sparks and old flames.

“Like Mamma Mia for Shakespeare fans” John de Fore, Hollywood Reporter

Whatever Works The Brothers Bloom

Wednesday 1st September 11:00 (cuppa), 19:30

Dir. Alberto Cavalcanti / UK / 1942 / 1h 32m / b/wWith: Leslie Banks, Elizabeth Allan, Frank Lawton, Thora Hird

A welcome new digital restoration of a masterpiece of British cinema, produced by Ealing Studios.

The midst of WWII and a cosy but isolated English village is taken over by a platoon of undercover German soldiers. The tension and suspicion steadily mount as the villagers struggle with confusion about how to deal with the invasion, and a startlingly dark tale unfolds.

From this initial premise of a threat realised – drawn from a short story by Graham Greene – Cavalcanti (director of the most memorable sequence in ‘Dead of Night’: ‘The Ventiloquist’s Dummy’) fashions a remarkably effective and startling thriller that transcends its roots in wartime propaganda. The tension and suspicion steadily mounts as the villagers struggle with confusion about how to deal with the realised threat of invasion, and a startlingly dark tale unfolds.

“A true hidden gem of our national cinema” Edinburgh International Film Festival 2010

Wednesday 15th September • 19:30

Dir. Pascal Chaumeil / France / 2010 / 1h 45m / French with English sub-titles With: Romain Duris, Vanessa Paradis, Julie Ferrier, Francois Damiens, Andrew Lincoln

Yet another film already snatched up for an English-speaking remake on the basis of its exemplary merits, even before the original’s UK release date.

This smart romantic comedy follows the exploits of Alex, his sister and her husband – a good-looking trio who have made a successful, if unorthodox business out of breaking up romances for a fee. Against a gorgeous Monte Carlo back-drop the band of miscreants set about mission impossible: halting the nuptials of beautiful Juliette as she prepares to wed her handsome fiancé (Andrew Lincoln – ‘Love Actually’ and star of British TVs ‘Teachers’ and ‘This Life’). You can probably guess what happens next but lovely scenery shot by veteran cinematographer Thierry Arbogast (‘Horseman on the Roof’, ‘Leon’, ‘Nikita’), frothy comedy, great set pieces and plenty of romance make this a definite pleasure.

“A clever premise played with jaunty humour, ‘Heartbreaker’… mixes fantasy and reality into a formula just original enough to entertain a very broad spectrum of filmgoers.” Lisa Nesselson, Screen International

Wednesday 22nd September • 19:30

Dir. Craig McCall / UK / 2010 / 1h26m‘Cameraman’ illuminates the work of Jack Cardiff, a man whose life and exceptional career are inextricably interwoven with the history of cinema, spanning nine decades of moving pictures.

In this unique and compelling insight into Cardiff’s work, the master himself explains how he helped elevate cinematography to an art form and made history with his groundbreaking vision and technical wizardry in ‘A Matter Of Life And Death’, ‘The Red Shoes’, ‘The African Queen’ and many others. Amongst many fascinating revelations and anecdotes, Cardiff relates what it was like to work with Hollywood’s greatest icons including Monroe, Hepburn, Bogart, Douglas and Loren. Martin Scorsese passionately guides us through Cardiff’s films and tells us why they have had such an influence on him.

Featuring unique interviews with the world’s greatest actors, directors and technicians, ‘Cameraman’ is humorous, intimate and a unique and valuable examination of British and international cinema history.

“This is an experience as rich in vicarious escapism as any narrative film, and is required viewing for anyone attracted by… the seductive myths of Hollywood.” Tom Seymour, Little White Lies

Monday 27th September • 19:30

Dir. Juan Jose Campanella / Argentina/Spain / 2009 / 2h 9m / Spanish with English sub-titlesWith: Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago, Javier Godino

Winner of this year’s Academy Award for best Foreign Language film and over 30 other international awards this is a slick, engrossing thriller about a former detective fighting a losing battle to leave his past behind.

Retired Argentinian federal justice agent Benjamín Espósito is writing a novel, using a troubling closed case as his source material – the brutal rape and murder of Liliana Coloto. Despite his department pursuing two other suspects, Benjamín and his assistant Pablo were convinced of the guilt of another man: Gomez. With the dual motive of researching his novel and seeking closure, Benjamin revisits all the key players in the case, including former colleague Irene: object of his unspoken feelings of affection, and Gomez himself. Great plot, great acting, great ending… a must-see in anyone’s book.

“A riveting thriller spiked with witty dialogue and poignant love stories… holding the viewer in thrall for most of its two-hour running time, it has the kind of universal appeal that unites critics and audiences.” Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter

Went The Day Well? Heartbreaker The Secret In Their EyesCameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

Wednesday 6th October • 19:30

Dir. Rachel Ward / Australia / 2009 / 1h 30mWith: Ben Medelsohn, Rachel Griffiths, Bryan Brown, Sophie Lowe

Summoned at the behest of his sister to his childhood home on a remote and arid Australian farm, writer Ned Kendall returns to the family fold to say goodbye to his dying father. Once home, long buried memories begin to surface and a gothic tale of hidden guilt and past misdeeds gradually emerges.

With a series of searing performances from a strong cast, including Bryan Brown, as the irascible and bullying patriarch, Rachel Griffiths as Ned’s put-upon sister (TVs ‘Brothers and Sisters’), and newcomer Sophie Lowe as the eponymous and mysterious Kate, and excellent direction, cinematography and sound-track this is an intensely dramatic, resonant piece of filmmaking from ex-‘Thornbirds’ star Rachel Ward – here making her feature film debut after several critically acclaimed shorts.

“A wholly satisfying film, ‘Beautiful Kate’ will linger - and haunt you.” Andrew L. Urban, Urban Cinefile

Monday 11th October • 19:30

Wednesday 13th October 14:30 (baby friendly), 19:30

October school holiday screenings

Dir. Sylvain Chomet / UK/France / 2010 / 1h 23mThe Illusionist is one of a dying breed of music hall entertainers forced to accept gigs in fringe theatres, at garden parties and in increasingly obscure venues. Whilst performing in the inner Hebrides, he encounters Alice, an innocent young girl who, awestruck by his performance, decides to follow him to Edinburgh… and change his life forever.

Award-winning Chomet’s (‘Belleville Rendezvous’) second feature is a beautiful, charming animation born out of an unrealised film script by Jacques Tati’s, and finally brought to life at his Scottish animation studio by Chomet at the request of the Tati family. The result is a visual poem – about loss and growing up and at the same time a marvel-filled love letter to Chomet’s adopted home town of Edinburgh.

Made in hand-drawn 2D at Chomet’s insistence, in homage to the vintage Disney films ‘101 Dalmations’ and ‘The Aristocats’ he so admires, the film’s graphics lend a vitality and ethereal charm to a gorgeous and powerful story about very human characters.

“Sheer magic.” Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter

Beautiful Kate The Illusionist Tamara DreweGreenbergWednesday 20th October • 19:30

Dir. Noah Baumbach / US / 2010 / 1h 47mWith: Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rhys Ifans

Forty year-old Roger Greenberg is having a bit of a crisis. Following a nervous breakdown, self-absorbed, neurotic New Yorker Greenberg (Stiller) arrives in LA to lick his emotional wounds whilst minding his brother’s dog and family home. Here he is taken under the wing of the family P.A., Florence (Gerwig) – whose artless free-spirited nature Greenberg is drawn towards. He tries to get his life back on track by reconnecting with an old-flame and a long-lost friend, whilst pursuing an awkward relationship with the rootless Florence, but Greenberg has the tendency to be his own worst enemy.

Stiller shines in a masterful departure from his usual comic roles – portraying Greenberg with a nuanced mix of endearing awkwardness and unthinking solipsism. Baumbach (‘The Squid and the Whale’) and Leigh’s collaboration has created a mould-breaking, good-hearted character study, by turns painfully sad and downright funny.

Presented as part of Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival in association with Penumbra - a leading Scottish voluntary organisation working in the field of mental health to provide an extensive range of person-centred support services for adults and young people. Penumbra envisages a society where people with mental health problems expect recovery and are accepted, supported and have the resources to fulfil their potential.

Monday 1st November • 19:30

Wednesday 3rd November 11:00 (cuppa), 19:30

Dir. Stephen Frears / UK / 2010 / 1h 51mWith: Gemma Arterton, Dominic Cooper, Roger Allam, Tamsin Greig, Luke Evans

The director of ‘The Queen’ and ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ cements his track record of excellent social satire with this return to the big screen – an enjoyable adaptation of Posy Simmonds graphic novel (itself based on Thomas Hardy’s ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’) about a successful, sultry young newspaper columnist who returns, on the occasion of an annual writers’ retreat, to her dull home village to sell her deceased mother’s property. Her presence succeeds in turning the heads of three very different menfolk, and Ms Drewe leaves an invidious trail of destruction in her wake.

Bond girl Gemma Arterton manages to make the frivolous heroine thoroughly sympathetic and more than earns her place as leading lady whilst there is wonderful support from Cooper (‘Mamma Mia’) as an obnoxious, leering suitor, Allam (‘The Queen’, ‘The Thick of It’) as the philandering novelist and Greig (‘Black Books’, ‘Green Wing’, R4s ‘The Archers’) as his much put-upon wife.

“’Tamara’ is funny, saucy and marvellously acted… and behind the lens, director Frears expertly juggles multiple character strands” Simon Reynolds, Cannes 2010 Digital Spy

Todd Gordon’s White Christmas Thursday 16th December • 20:00

Chestnuts toasting on an open fire... leading British jazz and swing singer Todd Gordon will get you in festive mood with a sparkling show for all the family, packed with seasonal favourites - Winter Wonderland, Let It Snow, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and White Christmas - alongside other American songbook classics with a wintry twist including Moonlight in Vermont and I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm.

Backed by top-flight musicians, Todd will croon his way to Christmas with a slice of cool Americana in a show which has been described by the Times as “Frank Sinatra meets Tony Bennett with a hint of Saint Nick”.

£14 / £12,Groups 8+ £11 Under 16s £8

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. For further information please contact the Steeple Box Office .

Falkirk Children and Youth Theatre present

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JrFriday 3rd -Saturday 11th December

19:30 • (Saturday matinee 14:30)

(Sign interpreted performances 6th & 7th December)

A fantastic fun filled show for all the family this holiday season. Join Alice on her journey to Wonderland where she meets all the crazy, colourful characters including the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit and the Queen of Hearts.

With amazing couture costumes and snappy songs including: ‘Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah’ this feel good fantasy classic is a real Christmas treat. Don’t be late for this very important date!

£7.50 / £5.50 Groups £5.50 all tickets

Why not visit the café bar at FTH where the team will make your visit even more special with a soothing cup of tea, coffee or chocolate and a tempting titbit from our mouth watering display of cakes.

If you’re after something a wee bit stronger, then relax before the show and at the interval in our licensed bar, where you can meet up with friends or enjoy the exhibitions by local artists.

Remember - avoid those queues and order your interval drinks before the show. Just ask a member of the Customer Care Team in the foyer or the bar who will be happy to take your order.

Jack ButlerJack Butler are a four-piece indie-funk-dance troupe formed in 2005. After recording their first EP, How’s This For Leverage? they signed to Edinburgh-based Whimsical Records, releasing debut single, Velvet Prose. The band were selected to play at T in the Park in 2006 and have played every major music festival in Scotland including Connect and Rockness.

Café Bar Featured Artist

Roberto Flores Born in Mexico City, Roberto initially studied dentistry before becoming a self taught photographer.

Roberto’s loves to capture pictures that ‘tell a story’ and is inspired by different cultures and their people. He also has a flair for music photography and is proud to be the official band photographer for Stirling’s Jack Butler.

Music has always been one of my passions.

In 2008 I met Liam who plays guitar, lead voice and synth in a band called Jack Butler. We connected instantly through our shared taste of music. They were the first band in Scotland to allow me to come and take photographs at their gigs which I haven’t stopped doing since then.

I believe in Jack Butler not just because our friendship but also because all of them are very talented musicians.

That is why this exhibition was created as a tribute to my passion for music, to the legacy of amazing photographic work created during all this time of me being “The official Jack Butler’s photographer” and for Jack Butler itself.

Roberto can be contacted at robortizf@hotmail.com or on 07936 266 980.

Gift VouchersCulture fans can now give a special gift to loved ones, with Falkirk Council’s Gift Voucher scheme. Vouchers can be bought for £5 and can be used to pay for tickets to any film screening at The Hippodrome or FTH (Falkirk Town Hall) any theatre, music or comedy performance at FTH or even workshops, classes and talks at The Park Gallery or Callendar House. They’re available from the Steeple Box Office, the Hippodrome Box Office and FTH Box Office.

July Sat 24 20:00Fred MacAulay: Live comedy

Thu 29 20:00 Kevin Bridges comedy

Fri 30 20:00Kevin Bridges comedy

Sat 31 20:00 Des Mclean comedy

August Sun 1 20:00Danny Bhoy comedy

Sat 7 19:30Bo’ness & Carriden Brass Band * music

Mon 9 14:30(b) 19:30Letters to Juliet (PG) film

Fri 13 20:00Ballroom Dance dance

Mon 16 19:30Whatever Works (12A) film

Wed 18 09:30Busy Bees - Bumble Bees family

Wed 18 10:20Busy Bees - Honey Bees family

Wed 18 11:00 (c) 19:30Whatever Works (12A) film

Fri 20 11:00 (c) 19:30The Brothers Bloom (12A) film

Sat 21 19:30Mary Duff in Concert* music

Wed 25 19:30The Brothers Bloom (12A) film

Thu 26 14:00Strictly Fun Dances dance

Thu 26 19:30Recital – Laura Smith music

Sun 29 10:00Dolls House, Doll & Teddy Fair Fayre event

SeptemberWednesday 1 11:00 (c) 19:30Went The Day Well? (PG) film

Monday 6 19:30Falkirk Floral Art event

Wednesday 8 19:30The Power of Silence drama

Thursday 9 19:30The Power of Silence drama

Friday 10 20:00Ballroom Dance dance

Wednesday 15 19:30Heartbreaker (15) film

Saturday 18 13:00Singing Kettle Calamity Castle family

Saturday 18 15:30Singing Kettle Calamity Castle family

Sunday 19 13:00Singing Kettle Calamity Castle family

Sunday 19 15:30Singing Kettle Calamity Castle family

Wednesday 22 19:30Cameraman: (PG) film

Friday 24 19:30Alexandra Dariescu Recital* music

Saturday 25 20:00Craig Hill comedy

Monday 27 19:30The Secret In Their Eyes (18) film

Thursday 30 14:00Strictly Fun Dances dance

October Friday 1 19:30Falkirk Operatic Society music

Saturday 2 19:30Falkirk Operatic Society music

Monday 4 19:30Falkirk Floral Art event

Tuesday 5 19:00Shakespeare Schools Festival drama

Wednesday 6 19:30Beautiful Kate (15) film

Friday 8 19:30Falkirk Tryst Orchestra* music

Monday 11 19:30The Illusionist (cert tbc) film

Wednesday 13 14:30 (b) 19:30The Illusionist (cert tbc) film

Thursday 14 19:30Women Behaving Madly! drama

Friday 15 19:30The Doric String Quartet * music

Saturday 16 19:30Dominic Kirwan music

Sunday 17 13:30We Dance Wee Groove family

Sunday 17 15:30We Dance Wee Groove family

Wednesday 20 19:30Greenberg (15) film

Thursday 21 10:00Paperbelle family

Thursday 21 14:00Paperbelle family

Thursday 21 19:30Dracula drama

Tuesday 26 19:30Sweet Charity music

Thursday 28 - Saturday 30 14:00Strictly Fun Dances dance

November Monday 1 19:30Falkirk Floral Art event

Monday 1 19:30Tamara Drewe (cert tbc) film

Wednesday 3 11:00 (c) 19:30Tamara Drewe (cert tbc) film

Friday 5 20:00Ballroom Dance dance

Saturday 6 14:30Singalonga High School Musical 3 film

Saturday 6 19:00Singalonga Sound of Music film

Thursday 11 20:00Julian Clary - Lord of the Mince comedy

Saturday 13 19:00Falkirk Festival of Remembrance event

Friday 19 19:30Burns and the Auld Alliance * music

Saturday 20 19:30Peter Morrison’s Scotland on Parade music

Thursday 25 14:00Strictly Fun Dances dance

DecemberFriday 3 -Saturday 11 19:30(Saturday) 14:30 Alice in Wonderland music

Thursday 16 20:00Todd Gordon’s White Christmas music

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 of any special access reqiurements 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.

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Booking InformationFTH Cinema

(unless otherwise stated)

Tickets £3.60 (£2.60 concession)

Family £9.80 (group of 4, min 1 max 2 adults)

Cuppa Screenings £2.80 with refreshments, £1.55 film only

Baby Friendly Screenings £2.60 (free up to 18 months)

Super Saver Tickets 4 tickets for 4 films only £12.40 (£8.20 concession). 4 tickets must be bought together in advance. (Offer excludes baby friendly, cuppa screenings and special events.)

In 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 for postage. Reservations must be paid for and uplifted within 7 days.

Concessions: Concession tickets are available for children under 16 years, unemployed in receipt of benefits, full time students, OAPs, Young Scot Card holders and Falkirk Council Leisure Card holders.Proof of concession eligibility must be shown before purchase.

Refunds: Tickets will not be exchanged or money refunded after purchase except in the event of cancellation of a performance /activity by Falkirk Council

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FTH Venue Hire

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