fringe festival - and summer - Brunton Theatre

THE BRUNTON FRINGE FESTIVAL AND SUMMER PROGRAMME 2022Bringing you the best in arts and entertainment, indoors at The Brunton, and outdoors at Musselburgh Racecourse and Fisherrow Links.

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With 19 amazing shows, The Brunton is your Fringe and Summer venue at the coast! Catch a concert, enjoy outdoor theatre for all ages, take a stroll on the beach and enjoy the wonderful East Lothian seaside - just 30 minutes by bus from the centre of Edinburgh. Book your Fringe Escape now!

SAT 20 AUG 7.30PM / £18 (£16) / THEATRE

SIOBHAN MILLER Award winning Scottish folk singer and songwriter Siobhan Miller performs her acclaimed fourth solo album, All is Not Forgotten. Her soulful and stirring renewal of traditional song has won her a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, and the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards’ Scots Singer of the Year an unprecedented four times. Recently featured amongst the star-studded 2022 line-up of Transatlantic Sessions, All is Not Forgotten was released to critical acclaim in 2020, achieving radio play on BBC Radio 2, 3 and 4. She is joined by acclaimed guitarist Innes White, Charlie Stewart on fiddle, and sought-after double-bassist Euan Burton.

CARA DILLONThis extraordinary Irish singer has been captivating audiences and achieving exceptional acclaim for over 20 years. She has “quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice” (Mojo magazine). Alongside a selection of favourites, Cara performs material from her new album Wanderer, a collection of moving songs recorded with her husband and musical partner Sam Lakeman. Every note and word sung with a passion and confidence earned through a life of experience singing traditional songs.

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SAT 13 AUG 7.30PM / £24 (£22) / VENUE 1

DOUGIE MACLEAN Dougie MacLean has developed a unique blend of lyrical, ‘roots based’ song writing and instrumental composition. He is internationally renowned for his song Caledonia, music for Last of the Mohicans and inspired performances. His songs have been covered by Paolo Nutini, Amy MacDonald, Ronan Keating, Mary Black, Cara Dillon and many other top performers. During the Covid19 pandemic his weekly broadcasts from his Old Schoolhouse (renamed a Global Streaming Theatre) reached almost 3 million viewers in 56 different countries. He has received two prestigious Tartan Clef Awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE!

“ Dougie MacLean is Scotland’s pre-eminent singer-songwriter, a national musical treasure”

SingOut USA

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“ …assured and precise… Siobhan Miller’s vocals are bright and unforced ”

The Guardian

FRI 5 AUG 7.30PM / £24 (£22) / VENUE 1

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SAT 6 AUG 7.30PM / £24 (£22) / VENUE 1

BE BOP A LULA In 1960, American rockers Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent flew in from the States and were joined by British heartthrob Billy Fury for the UK’s very first multi-artist rock’n’roll tour.

Relive the raw excitement of these original tours, recreated and performed by some of the UK’s most talented singers and live musicians. From Cochran’s searing guitar riffs, Vincent’s menacingly moody stage presence, Fury’s soaring vocals and Holly’s classic anthems, Be Bop a Lula is a non-stop hits tour through the legendary era of 1950s Rock‘n’Roll!

Featuring the classics C’mon Every’body, Summertimes Blues, Peggy Sue, That’ll Be The Day, Be Bop A Lula, and many more!

THU 18 AUG 7.30PM / £19 (£17) / THEATRE

MAIN STREET BLUES: KINGS OF THE BLUES Main Street Blues return with their electric Blues tribute to the three masters of the blues: BB King, Albert King and Freddie King. The show includes classics such as The Thrill is Gone, Born Under a Bad Sign, Oh Pretty Woman, Hideaway and many more.

To create the exciting sound of electric blues, Main Street Blues has expanded its usual 4-piece line-up to include a fantastic brass section and backing singers.

Expect a joyous evening of great music which will get your feet tapping.

FRI 12 AUG 7.30PM / £23 (£21) / VENUE 1

OH! CAROLTHE STORY OF NEIL SEDAKAThe songwriting genius of Sedaka and Howard Greenfield will go down in musical history as one of the most successful partnerships of all time.

Packed full of hits such as Calendar Girl, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, and of course Oh! Carol, masterpieces made famous not only by Sedaka but also other well-known performers like Connie Francis, Tony Christie and Tom Jones.

This talented cast and their phenomenal band take to the stage to bring you a show dedicated to celebrating these giants of the pop world.

YOUNG CLASSICAL ARTIST TRUST SHOWCASE The Brunton and Young Classical Artists Trust present a wonderful showcase across 3 performances.

These three stars of the future met at The Kronberg Academy and as well as being brilliant soloists are committed and passionate chamber musicians. Their three programmes offer some of the greatest music for violin, cello and piano including Schubert’s great E flat trio.

Each of their programmes includes music by Gabriel Fauré, as well as a work by one of the great German masters, Beethoven, Brahms and Schubert. Their music choices are completed by wild romantic Gypsy music by Ravel and nostalgic melodies from central Europe by Janáček.

Irène Duval, VIOLIN Jean-Selim Abdelmoula, PIANO Maciej Kulakowski, CELLO

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WED 24 AUG 7.30PM / £16 (£14) / VENUE 1

CONCERT 1

BEETHOVEN PLUSFauré: Nocturne for piano No. 1 in

E flat minor, Op 33 No 1

Janácek: Pohadka (Fairy tale)

Beethoven: Sonata for cello and

piano No 4 in C, Op 102 No 1

Ravel: Sonata for violin and cello

Ravel: Violin Sonata No 2 in G

CONCERT 2

BRAHMS PLUSJanácek: Nocturne for piano No 6

in D flat, Op 63

Brahms: Violin Sonata No 2 in A,

Op 100

Fauré: Sonata No.1 in A, Op.13

(arr. for cello and piano by

C.Hüllweck)

CONCERT 3

SCHUBERT PLUSFauré: Nocturne for piano No 13

in B minor, Op 119

Schumann: 6 Études in Canonic

Form, Op 56 (arr. for piano trio

by Theodor Kirchner)

Schubert: Piano Trio No 2 in E

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SAT 27 AUG 12 NOON LUNCH, 1PM CONCERT / LUNCH & CONCERT £17.75 / CONCERT ONLY £11 / VENUE 2

THU 25 AUG 12 NOON LUNCH, 1PM CONCERT / LUNCH & CONCERT £17.75 / CONCERT ONLY £11 / VENUE 2

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The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra

THE GLENN MILLER & BIG BAND SPECTACULAR Celebrating the golden age of big band and swing.The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra musicians have credits ranging from 1920’s trad jazz, BBC Big Band, Jazz Funk and West End shows behind them. In concert, in addition to Big Band numbers, there are solos spots from a number of top notch musicians and fabulous renditions from star vocalists.

From playing under the wing of a Bomber at the American Air Museum to selling out their appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the MSO UK always hits the right notes. The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK’s musicians happily state that they are the hardest swinging band in the UK but don’t take our word for it, come and see for yourselves!

SAT 20 AUG 7.30PM / £23.50 / VENUE 1

FRI 26 AUG 7.30PM / £18 (£16) / VENUE 1

BIG BAND BUBLÉ

A night full of seductive songs and big band classics.Scotland’s number one Bublé tribute act, Michael Hastie, and record breaking Scottish Big Band Jon Ritchie & That Swing Sensation invite you to a night full of seductive songs and big band classics in a fabulous tribute to the Canadian Crooner and the era of swing. Classic hits such as Haven’t Met You Yet, Cry Me a River and Everything mean that this is one show that will leave you Feeling Good. Add to this Michael’s smooth, sophisticated vocals, charismatic personality and a record-breaking big band and it will definitely be a night to remember.

SAT 27 AUG 7.30PM / £28 (£26) / VENUE 1

BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY Step back in time to 1963 and celebrate the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

During the 60s and 70s number one hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man and Big Girls Don’t Cry helped propel the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli to super stardom.

This internationally acclaimed show authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsetto, and features his solo hits like Grease, Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, and Who Loves You.

SAT 27 AUG 7.30PM / £16 (£14) THEATRE

ALEX HODGSON Scottish songs, humour, stories and fun for all the family to enjoy.

Alex Hodgson returns to The Brunton from another successful tour of New Zealand to entertain on his home turf.

This must be one of the most genuine selections of heartfelt writing to enjoy this festival. There is something available for everyone, whilst showcasing old new and traditional songs and stories. This extravaganza of a show is both woven and entwined with fun, love and laughter.

FRI 19 AUG 7.30PM / £26 (£24) / VENUE 1

YOU WIN AGAIN Celebrating the music of the Bee Gees.

Join us for this breath-taking concert spectacular, taking you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More Than A Woman, You Should Be Dancing, How Deep is Your Love?, Jive Talkin’, Tragedy, Massachusetts, Words, Islands in the Steam, Grease, If I Can’t Have You and many more!

This fabulously authentic production ensures the Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin’ alive.

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original

artist/estates/management companies or similar shows.

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SAT 6 AUG 11AM & 2PM / £10 ADULT, £8 CHILD, £32 FAMILY OF 4 WITH AT LEAST 1 CHILD / THEATRE

THU 11 – SAT 13 AUG 2PM & 7.30PM/ £16 ADULT, £14 CHILD / THEATRE

THU 11 AUG 11AM & 2.30PM / £6 / VENUE 2

What Moves You

MY FRIEND SELKIEMy Friend Selkie is a heart-warming story of friendship and facing challenges together.

With simple text and movement by dancers Niamh O’Loughlin and Laura Booth, interwoven with live music composed and played by Quee MacArthur, the show invites you to join the Crab Disco, play Magic Ball and try out the moves of Selkie’s sea pals!

The Brunton in partnership with Tommie Travers and David Ross

DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

THE POLAR BEARS GO GO GO The Polar Bears are back with another adventure and this time they are off on their holidays. What could go wrong? Join the very lovable but slightly hapless duo as they set off on their holiday adventures. Will they ever reach their destination? Or are they just going around in circles?

With friendship at its heart, this deaf-friendly show explores the joy and confusion of navigating stations, airports and suitcases, and realising that home has to more to offer than you imagined.

For 2 - 5 years old

SAT 13 AUG 7PM / £16 (£14) £10 UNDER 18 / FISHERROW LINKS (BESIDE THE BOWLING PAVILION) MUSSELBURGH

SAT 27 AUG 1PM & 4PM / £11 (£10) £40 FAMILY OF 4 / MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE

Illyria Theatre

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAMFive couples – three human, one fairy, and one mythical – find their relationships sorely tested, intimately probed and indecently exposed when a troupe of amateur theatricals bumble into the forest to rehearse a play.

Shakespeare’s timeless comic masterpiece explores every colour in the spectrum of love, from arranged marriage to elopement, from infatuation to hatred, from chivalric devotion to raw sex. Add to this bawdy mix a heady brew of confusion, magic and mischief, and you have the most perfectly frothy comedy for a moonlit summer evening.

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THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT AND BENJAMIN BUNNYPeter Rabbit and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves face to face Mr McGregor himself! But how will they ever escape?

Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in an enchanting new adaptation of the much loved Beatrix Potter Tales – a treat for all the family.

This summer we invite you to bring your folding chairs, blankets and picnic and join us for delightful outdoor theatre in the beautiful surroundings of Fisherrow Links and Musselburgh Racecourse.

NOTE: This is an outdoor theatre event, please dress for the weather and bring a rug or low backed chair.

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“ Really engaging, lovely to hear live music and an unusual performance ”

Aberdeen Teacher

In Norse and Celtic folk tales, selkies can change

from seal to human by shedding their skin or coats.

After the success of Oliver! in 2019, and the return to live theatre in 2021 with Matilda, we are thrilled to present Disney’s High School Musical – our third Summer School! After the global success of the show back in 2006, High School Musical is back, and proving popular with children and adults once more. Join us, and support a multitude of talent and rising stars. Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe).

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National Theatre Live

PRIMA FACIE (15)

Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) plays a brilliant young barrister in Suzie Miller’s award-winning play.

Justin Martin directs this solo tour de force, captured live from the intimate Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.

WED 10 AUG 7PM / £13.50 (£11.50) / VENUE 1

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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (12A)

The legendary family-run Hotel Messina on the Italian Riveria has been visited by artists, celebrities and royalty. But when the owner’s daughter weds a dashing young soldier, not all guests are in the mood for love. A string of scandalous deceptions soon surround not only the young couple, but also the adamantly single Beatrice and Benedick.

THU 8 SEP 7PM / £13.50 (£11.50) / VENUE 1

TWO’S COMPANY By Gillian Duffy

Meet Maureen Parker. 55, single, twice divorced, Lonely-Hearts Guru – and now owner of new Matchmaking Agency with a difference, Two’s Company.

The agency soon receives an enquiry that rings a few unexpected bells – Maureen’s first love is back in town (the one who broke her heart) and he’s looking for a date – with her! But does she want to see Michael again after all these years, especially when he left with no explanation, no goodbye.

THU 8 SEP 7.30PM / £14 (£13) / £10 UNDER 18

FUNBOX: HOW TO BE A SUPERHEROIt’s time to pull on your spandex, slap on your capes and head up, up and away with Funbox!

Join Anya, Kevin, Gary and Bonzo (formerly of The Singing Kettle) for some singalong silliness as they take the super steps needed to become ultimate heroes! But what do superheroes eat? Is super smell a proper power? And how do we get our keys to open the Funbox?

SAT 3 SEP 1PM & 3.30PM / £12.50, £46 FAMILY OF 4 / THEATRE

AND FINALLY...

PHIL COLLINSThis production delivers a two hour high energy show packed full of Phil’s solo hits including In The Air Tonight, Another Day In Paradise and Sussudio along with a sprinkling of Genesis hits for good measure. Featuring some of the country’s top touring musicians, two drums kits and the esteemed And Finally Horns. Come and celebrate the illustrious career of the one and only Phil Collins.

SAT 24 SEP 7.30PM / £20 (£18) / VENUE 1

SUMMER EVENTS at The Brunton

TICKETSONLINE: thebrunton.co.uk

BY PHONE: 0131 653 5245

IN PERSON: 11AM – 3PM

(AND 6PM – 7.30PM ON

PERFORMANCE NIGHTS)

BECOME OUR FRIEND AND SAVE MONEY!Friends of The Brunton save money where you see this symbol.

If you love live arts and entertainment, then our Friends Membership is for you!

By joining our Friends scheme you will be rewarded with ticket discounts and special offers to say thank you for giving us your support.

A single membership gives you a discount on one ticket for each eligible event. A double membership gives a discount on two tickets for each eligible event. Join online, or by phone and start saving right away.

ANNUAL COST:

SINGLE: £15 (£13)

DOUBLE: £30 (£26)

FIND USThe Brunton is easy to find on the road through Musselburgh, easily accessible from Edinburgh City bypass and the A1. Regular buses stop outside the door and travel time from Edinburgh centre is about 30 minutes.

For up to date travel information visit www.travelinescotland.com

FESTIVAL MENUFreshly Made Soup of the Day (V)

served with crusty bread

Smoked Haddock, Potato and Chive Croquette lime and tarragon butter sauce

Chilled Galia Melon (V) caprese salad with basil dressing

Venison and Duck Terrine watercress and bramble salad, beetroot puree and crostini

Seared Creole Spiced Hake prawn and andouille sausage gumbo

Haggis-Filled Chicken Breast served over colcannon with a blossom honey and Glenkinchie

Whisky velouté

Braised Beef Bourguignon served with horseradish mash and crusty bread

Grilled Pork Loin Steak with Thistly Cross Cider apple marmalade and paprika sauce,

new potatoes and a medley of seasonal vegetables

Moroccan Spiced Vegetable Tagine (V) harissa cous cous with apricots

Strawberry and Passionfruit Pavlova (V) with berry coulis and chantilly cream

Apple and Rhubarb Crumble (V) served with vanilla ice cream

Sticky Toffee Pudding (V) bourbon toffee sauce and fresh cream

Raspberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake (V) served with fresh cream

THE BISTROEnjoy pre theatre suppers, lunch, tasty snacks and drinks.

Call The Bistro to reserve your table on 0131 653 0608

1 course £13.50 / 2 courses £19.95 / 3 courses £23.50

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