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Until Sunday, January 3: With fabulous 3D special effects and starring Elaine C Smith, Alan McHugh and Jordan Young, Cinderella, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at various times. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Until January 30: Terry Pastor Exhibition, Artists Gallery, 405 Holburn Street, Aberdeen. Terry Pastor, best known for his iconic artwork for music albums by David Bowie, the Beach Boys, The Sweet, Carl Palmer and Soft Machine. Exhibition open Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm.
Sunday, January 3: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, featuring Kate Gieben Band, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm.
Friday, January 8: Free Friday Live session, featuring the best in local blues and folk music, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm.
Friday, January 8: Waltz back in time to the glittering ballrooms of 19th Century Vienna as Raymond Gubbay presents Johann Strauss Gala, with the Johann Strauss Orchestra directed by David Juitz with soprano Caroline MacPhie, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Saturday, January 9: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm.
Saturday, January 9: Creative Kids, with Whitespace and sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Sunday, January 10: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, featuring Hyldie Grinsted, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm.
Wednesday, January 13: Phil McIntyre presents Mock the Week, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and 8 our of 10 Cats comedian Stewart Francis – Tour de Francis, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Thursday to Saturday, January 14 to 16: Scottish culture gets a make-over as Off Kilter explodes onto the stage at His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Friday, January 15: Free Friday Live session, featuring the best in local blues and folk music, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm.
Saturday, January 16: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm.
Saturday, January 16: Creative Kids, with Whitespace and sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Sunday, January 17: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm.
Monday to Saturday, January 18 to 23: Theatre Royal Bath Productions present Pride and Prejudice, based on the classic novel by Jane Austen, starring Susan Hampshire as the marriage-obsessed Mrs Bennet, at His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with Thursday 2pm and Saturday 2.30pm matinees. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Wednesday to Friday, January 20 to 22: Triple Theatre presents Nine, based on an Italian play by Mario Fratti, inspired by Federico Fellini’s autobiographical film 8 & ½ - not suitable for those under the age of eight - in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Friday, January 22: Free Friday Live session, featuring the best in local blues and folk music, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm.
Friday, January 22: One of the best ceilidh bands in the world, with a fiery twin fiddle front line, rock solid rhythm section and fine dance calling provide a grand evening Ceilidh With Clachan Yell, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Saturday, January 23: One-hour tours of His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen at 10.30am and 11.45am, tickets £5 (£3 concession) and booking required through Aberdeen Box Office, in person at the Music Hall or His Majesty’s Theatre or by phone on 01224 641122.
Saturday, January 23: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm.
Saturday, January 23: Creative Kids, with Whitespace and sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Saturday, January 23: New festival celebrating the talents of young people in the North-east, as five local groups perform in Youth Drama Festival, with, at the Arts Centre 5pm Act 2 (Teenage circus), 5.45pm Mitchell School of Drama (The curious tale of Mary Eerie Orrie Elphinstone), 6.30pm Acorn (extracts from Romeo and Juliet) and 7.15 Cornhill Drama Group (Inside the Head of a 13-Year-Old) at Aberdeen Arts Centre and 8pm Take This (Not What You Think) and 8.45 Dramarama (Pollution) at The Lemon Tree. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Sunday, January 24: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm.
Sunday, January 24: Long-standing co-vocalists with The Blues Band, Paul Jones and Dave Kelly, ply their trade as a duo to give a dynamic, rootsy and exhilarating set of Country Blues, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, with doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Monday, January 25: Back with a brand-new show for the new year is stand-up comedian Stephen K Amos in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Tuesday to Thursday, January 26 to 28: Kincorth Academy presents rock musical Little Shop of Horrors, about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Wednesday to Saturday, January 27 to 30: Scottish Ballet present The Nutcracker, a fresh and vivid retelling of the famous Christmas story featuring stunning sets and costumes from international designer Anthony McDonald and breath-taking choreography by award-winning artistic director Ashley Page, at His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm with 2pm Thursday and Saturday matinees. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Thursday, January 28: Royal Scottish National Orchestra perform their favourites Peer Gynt and Tchaikovsky 5, conducted by David Danzmayr, with pianist Terrence Wilson, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Friday, January 29: Free Friday Live session, featuring the best in local blues and folk music, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm.
Friday, January 29: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Donald Runnicles and violinist Julian Rachlin, perform Beethoven’s Overture:Prometheus, Sibelius’ Violin Concerto and Elgar’s Symphony No1, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Saturday, January 30: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm.
Saturday, January 30: Creative Kids, with Whitespace and sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Sunday, January 31: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm.
Sunday, January 31: Multi-award winning comedian and star of For One Night Only, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow, Skins, The Late Late, 8 out of 10 Cats John Bishop with his show Elvis Has Left The Building in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, with doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122.
Tuesday to Saturday, February 2 to 6: The British theatrical sensation that has become a truly global phenomenon, Stomp, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, February 3: Former frontman of Mike and the Mechanics, Paul Carrack, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, February 3: Reeling & Writhing presents Funny: Don’t Make Me Laugh, based on the writer’s experiences as a human rights campaigner, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, February 4: Quebec meets Scotland and joins forces in this outstanding show, Breabach and Le Vent Du Nord, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, February 4: Chortle Award winner and Perrier Award nominee Alex Horne, with Wordwatching, a joke-filled extravaganza tracking the highs and lows of his ambitious and ridiculous campaign to get an invented word into the dictionary, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, February 5: Free Friday Live session, featuring the best in local blues and folk music, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm.
Friday, February 5: Ceilidh with Danse Macabre, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, February 6: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), featuring Malcolm Reavell, Carley Williams and Pete MacCallum, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm.
Saturday, February 6: Creative Kids, with Whitespace and sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Saturday, February 6: Scottish Chamber Orchestra present Berlioz’ L’Enfance Du Christ, with conductor Robin Ticciati and Karen Cargill, Yann Beuron, Ronan Collett, Matthew Rose and the SCO Chorus, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, February 6: Critically-acclaimed singer Jonatha Brooke, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, February 7: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm.
Monday, February 8: The Gilded Balloon continues to showcase the cream of the comedy circuit’s up-and-coming talent, taking the hits from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on the road for a brilliant evening of top comedy with Pete Firman, Vikki Stone and Scott Agnew, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Monday to Saturday, February 8 to 13: Following its smash hit tour of the USA, a hugely successful West End season and the record-breaking original 2001 UK tour, Bill Kenwright’s critically-acclaimed production of Whistle Down the Wind, comes to His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, February 9: With a fusion of daredevil and bizarre circus acts, Circus of Horrors presents a new show, The Day of the Dead, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, February 10: Scottish Ensemble presents Toby Spence Sings Jacques Brel, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, February 10: NLP Theatre Company presents Des Dillon’s entertaining comedy Singin’ I’m No A Billy, He’s a Tim, highlighting the nature and bigotry and sectarianism in the West of Scotland, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, February 11: A rare opportunity to hear two of the best improvisers Scotland has to offer, Scottish virtuoso Brian Kellock and saxophonist / composer Julian Argüelles, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday to Sunday, February 11 to 14: The Singing Kettle presents Pyjama Party, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 1.30pm on Thursday, 10am and 1.30pm on Friday and 12pm and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, February 12: Free Friday Live session, featuring the best in local blues and folk music, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm.
Friday, February 12: Acclaimed writer and performer Laura Solon performs her new multi-character narrative comedy Rabbit Faced Story Soup, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, February 13: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm.
Saturday, February 13: Creative Kids, with Whitespace and sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Sunday, February 14: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm.
Sunday, February 14: Jon Allen has been praised by some of the music industry’s great and good as a long-term, career- sustaining artist, whose authentic songs will not go out of fashion and the Jon Allen Band play The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Monday, February 15: After an incredible 20 year journey through the British rock and roll, multi-million selling Ocean Colour Scene on tour, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Tuesday, February 16: Following last year’s sell-out tour, Welsh Wonder Rhod Gilbert returns with The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, February 17: Random Accomplice presents Promises Promises, and the story of when Maggie Brodie goes back for a few days supply teaching and encounters an idiot headmaster, foolish colleagues and a six-year-old girl believed to be possessed, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, February 17: For the greatest party night out for all ages, Bjorn Again, featuring ABBA’s greatest hits and songs from Mamma Mia, together with the voice of legendary DJ/host Tony Blackburn playing all the UK hits of 1988 (the year Björn Again was created), in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, February 17: On only his second-ever UK tour, comedian David O'Doherty, brings his show David O’Doh-Party to The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
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Wednesday to Saturday, February 17 to 20: Aberdeen Opera Company presents its 70th anniversary production Fiddler on the Roof, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, February 18: Mobius Dance presents Such is Life, a programme with an episodic feel, introducing five characters set against three different situations, each presenting ever-shifting emotions, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, February 18: DF Concerts present Noisettes, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, February 19: Free Friday Live session, featuring the best in local blues and folk music, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm.
Friday, February 19: Under the direction of Captain John Ridley RM, The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, February 19: British blues singer song-writer Marcus Bonfanti in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, February 20: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), featuring Laura Lockyer, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm.
Saturday, February 20: Creative Kids, with Whitespace and sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Saturday, February 20: Ceilidh with Shindig, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, February 20: Fresh from his sell-out 2009 tour Gaping Flaws and a month-long residency at the prestigious Melbourne comedy festival, Russell Kane returns with his highly anticipated new show Human Dressage, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, February 21: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm.
Monday, February 22: Former lead singer with Dr Hook, Dennis Locorriere and his very special guest Andy Fairweather Low and The Low Riders, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, February 24: Ronan Keating at AECC, Aberdeen
Wednesday, February 24: Stunning new note-for-note production brings one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest landmark albums back to life in Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Show, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Wednesday, February 24: Appalachian hell raisers Hayseed Dixie rock out in their own unique and inimitable way, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday, February 25: Britain’s best loved diva, international recording artist and television star Jane McDonald, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Thursday to Saturday, February 25 to 27: Rambert Dance Company presents a new work by artistic director Mark Baldwin, Comedy of Change, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Friday, February 26: Free Friday Live session, featuring the best in local blues and folk music, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm.
Friday, February 26: From Glasgow, the four-piece post-electro band Errors, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Saturday, February 27: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), featuring Shananaghans, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm.
Saturday, February 27: Creative Kids, with Whitespace and sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Sunday, February 28: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm.
Sunday, February 28: The Stranglers, The Forum, Aberdeen
Sunday, February 28: Aberdeen Sinfonietta’s second concert of the season brings together conductor Garry Walker and solo cellist Ralph Kirshbaum in a mainly romantic programme with Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Schumann’s Cello Concerto and Dvorak’s Sixth Symphony, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122
Sunday, March 28: Jethro Tull at Music Hall, Aberdeen
Sunday, March 28: Award-winning comedian Jo Caulfield bring her "Jo Caulfield Won't Shut Up" Tour to Aberdeen. Regularly seen on Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week and star of her own Radio 4 comedy series, this will be Jo's first show in her husband's hometown. The Lemon Tree, 5 West North Street, Aberdeen. Admission charge: £12 + booking fee.
Wednesday, March 31: Chris Rea at Music Hall, Aberdeen
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