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August 2010

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Friday, July 30 to Sunday, August 1: Fans of Scotland’s favourite children’s entertainers are invited to dress up in tartan when The Singing Kettle present Calamity Castle, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen and 11am and 2pm on Friday and Saturday and 12pm and 3pm on Sunday. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Sunday, August 1: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, featuring Sideline Quartet, in association with Aberdeen International Youth Festival, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Sunday, August 1: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents, Lunchtime Opera & Song, an entertaining lunchtime programme performed by talent young artists from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 1pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Sunday, August 1: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents, A Serenade to Music, a celebration of English Song, with 16 top singers from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama presenting a programme of song including Serenade to Music by Vaughn Williams, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Sunday, August 1 Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen at 3pm and 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Monday, August 2: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen at 11.30am. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Monday, August 2: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents Stories for Children, by Pace and Spires Theatre, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen at 3pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Monday, August 2: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents Pure Brass in Concert, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Monday and Tuesday, August 2 and 3: Des Dillon’s powerful comedy, Singin’ I’m No a Billy, He’s a Tim sees Celtic mad Tim and rangers daft Billy banged up in the same cell on the day of an Old Firm Match, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. The play contains strong language and is recommended for people aged 16 plus. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Tuesday, August 3: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents Stories for Children, by Pace and Spires Theatre, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen at 11am and 1pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Tuesday to Thursday, August 3 to 5: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents a Theatre Double Bill, by Children of the Heart & Kinetic Youth Theatre, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Wednesday, August 4: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents Adventure in a Norwegian Wood, by Scottish Youth Theatre, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen at 11am and 1pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Thursday, August 5: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents Adventure in a Norwegian Wood, by Scottish Youth Theatre, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen at 11am and 1pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Thursday, August 5: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents Festival Dance Gala of classical, contemporary and cultural dances from Hungary, South Africa, North American and beyond in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Friday, August 6: Free Friday Live session, featuring Flora Cook, in association with Aberdeen International Youth Festival, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Friday, August 6: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents Ceol Mor & More, when the popular traditional big band joins forces with international groups plus Scotland’s Bodega (winners of the ‘Best trad band 2009 award) in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Friday, August 6: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents, A Little Chamber Music, an evening of chamber music, featuring festival groups and participants of the new AIYF Chamber Project, led by the renowned Hebrides Ensemble, in The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Friday, August 6: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents Lemon Tree Project, entitled Common Thread?, a unique collaboration between youth theatre groups from Aberdeen, Stavanger and Regensburg, supported by Aberdeen City Twinning Fund, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen at 8pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Saturday, August 7: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Saturday, August 7: Creative Kids, sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors open 12pm, activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Saturday, August 7: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents International Variety Gala, a spectacular night showcasing the best of the festival, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Saturday, August 7: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents Lemon Tree Project, entitled Common Thread?, a unique collaboration between youth theatre groups from Aberdeen, Stavanger and Regensburg, supported by Aberdeen City Twinning Fund, in The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen at 2.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Sunday, August 8: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Thursday, August 12: A collaborative performance between Chromatic Voices, Gaelic speaking poets and contemporary and traditional musicians from across Scotland, Gaelic Voices creates a cross art experience inspired by Gaelic myths and legends that celebrate history, culture and Gaelic language, beautifully exploring the links and connections to contemporary life in Scotland, in the Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Friday, August 13: Free Friday Live session, featuring Myke Black, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Friday, August 13: Steeped in Americana and based around the banjo duo of Deborah Arnott and Clare-Louise Neilson, Blueflint subtly intertwines the three-finger picking and clawhammer styles of banjo traditions to accompany striking vocals and harmonies on a set of original songs in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Thursday to Saturday, August 12 to 14: Following the great success in American on PBS television, and led by renowned singer Fiona Kennedy, Scotland’s own Highland Heartbeat, comes to His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Saturday, August 14: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Saturday, August 14: Creative Kids, sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors open 12pm, activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Sunday, August 15: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, featuring Four in a Bar, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Monday to Saturday, August 16 to 21: Spamalot telling the legendary tale of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table and featuring a bevy (or possibly brace) of beautiful showgirls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people, 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

Thursday, August 19: Pioneer of contemporary music and ambassador of a new generation of musicians for whom the use of new technologies is increasingly a matter of course, cellist Peter Gregson (23) in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Friday, August 20: Free Friday Live session, featuring John Carnie, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Friday, August 20: Combining traditional acoustic folk instruments with a totally modern approach to their songwriting is Blackheart, with their unique style of beautifully crafted, instantly memorable songs, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Saturday, August 21: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Saturday, August 2010: The Press and Journal Energy Ball, AECC, Aberdeen.

Saturday, August 21: Creative Kids, sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors open 12pm, activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Sunday, August 22: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, featuring Alan Mackay Quartet, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Monday to Saturday, August 23 to 28: Celebrating timeless hits from the pop phenomenon Abba and hot on the heels of the huge success of the hit musical Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen is a non-stop, fun-filled party for everyone, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen at 7.30pm, with 2.30pm matinee. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Tuesday, September 24: Highland Bierfest. The 'must attend' event of the Aberdeen business calendar. Corporate guests have the opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of the Oktoberfest in Aberdeen, when the spirit of Munich comes to the heart of the city.

Friday, August 27: Free Friday Live session, featuring The String Contingent, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 1pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Friday, August 27: Flamboyant, brassy and irresistibly euphoric, Edinburgh’s Orkestra del Sol, blends the best of brass with swinging sounds of New Orleans, rolling rhythms of the Middle East and bouncing beats of UK ska, in The Lemon tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

Saturday, August 28: Free SC&TURDAY LIVE session with Scottish Cultures and Traditions’ (SC&T), in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Saturday, August 28: Creative Kids, sponsored by Argus Care, in the Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, doors open 12pm, activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Sunday, August 29: Free Belhaven Sunday Jazz session, featuring McCool Jazz in The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, from 12pm. Tables booked by calling 01224 641122

Monday, August 30 to Saturday, September 4: Following a triumphant run in London’s West End, and starring Elaine C Smith, Denise Black, Jean Boht, Jennifer Ellison, Julia Hills, Rachel Lumberg, Ruth Madoc and Joe McGann, the hilariously poignant Calendar Girls returns 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

September 2010

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October 2010

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Monday, October 4: Level 42 - 30th Anniversary Tour, Music Hall, Aberdeen

Tuesday, October 5-9: The musical Chess at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.

Wednesday, October 13 to Saturday, October 23: Black Watch
This autumn, the National Theatre of Scotland’s multi-award winning Black Watch comes to the AECC for a strictly limited run of performances. Since its very first performances, Black Watch has received standing ovations and enjoyed sold-out performances everywhere it has appeared, nationally and internationally. AECC, Aberdeen.

Sunday, October 16: Ross Noble, Music Hall, Aberdeen

Sunday, October 17: Mock the Week host Dara O'Briain, Music Hall Aberdeen.

Tuesday, October 26: The Drifters, Music Hall, Aberdeen

November 2010

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Monday, November: Motorhead at AECC, Aberdeen.
Wednesday, November 17: Jason Manford, Music Hall Aberdeen.
Thursday, November 18: Jools Holland Autumn Tour - Jools will be joined for the first time by one of the UK’s most enduring and acclaimed vocalist, performer and songwriter, Alison Moyet. His regular featured vocalists, legendary Ruby Turner and soulful Louise Marshall, will also be joining his tour to make sure it will be an evening of spectacular singing and swinging. AECC, Aberdeen.
Monday, November 22, Squeeze, plus the Lightning Seeds, at the Music Hall, Aberdeen.
Saturday, November 20: Paramore
American rock band Paramore will be appearing in Aberdeen as part of their newly announced UK Arena tour for 2010. The band’s only Scottish date will be at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s (AECC’s) Press & Journal Arena on Saturday 20th November 2010. AECC, Aberdeen.
Thursday, November 25: Biffy Clyro - Scottish band Biffy Clyro will be apearing at AECC's Press & Journal Arena on Thursday 25th November 2010. AECC, Aberdeen.

Monday, November 29: JLS - Due to popular demand JLS have announced they will be adding an extra Aberdeen date to their UK arena tour this year. The additional show will take place on Monday 29th November 2010 at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s (AECC’s) Press & Journal Arena. Their first Aberdeen date, on 14th December, sold out so quickly an extra show was added to keep up with demand from North East fans. AECC, Aberdeen.

December 2010

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Friday, December 3: 30 Seconds to Mars - American rock band, 30 Seconds to Mars have announced a new arena tour for the end of 2010. The tour will include a show at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s (AECC’s) Press & Journal Arena on Friday 3rd December 2010 with support from British band Enter Shikari. AECC, Aberdeen
Sunday, December 5: Paul Weller – One of Britain’s most influential musicians has announced his 2010 arena tour. Paul Weller otherwise known as “The Modfather” will appear at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s (AECC’s) Press & Journal Arena on Sunday 5th December.
Tuesday, December 14: JLS at Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre.
Thursday, December 16: Peter Andre at Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre
Friday, December 16: Status Quo - The Quid Pro Quo Tour
Britain’s best-loved rockers Status Quo will be returning to the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s (AECC’s) Press & Journal Arena on Friday 17th December 2010 to perform The Quid Pro Quo Tour.

Friday, December 31: Open Air in the Square. 8pm -1am in The Market Square, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. FREE The Market Square acts as the stage to a host of Scottish festivities and entertainment to bring in the New Year in the seaside town of Stonehaven. A variety of music, food, drink, dancing and entertainment will be staged throughout the evening, set against the backdrop of one of Scotland's most scenic towns. Open Air in the Square is the perfect destination for all your Hogmanay celebrations. www.openairinthesquare.co.uk