FORTHCOMING EVENTS
THE FORGET ME NOT CLUB
MAY BALL 2010
SATURDAY 15TH MAY
Come along to The Milton Marquee on May 15th and enjoy an evening of fundraising for Banchory’s local charity, The Forget Me Not Club.
The Forget Me Not Club plays a valuable part towards the caring of those in Deeside who suffer from dementia and alzheimer’s along with their families and friends.
Over the years the club have developed special interest groups – the singing for pleasure, affectionately called Forget Me Notes is for people with dementia and has proved extremely beneficial as Carers have reported improvement in mood and alertness for sometime following the singing sessions.
The evening will commence with a Champagne reception followed by a Gala Dinner in one of Banchory’s most gorgeous settings, the Marquee at The Milton. During the evening their will be a host of entertainment including the Banchory Academy School Orchestra and X Factor finalists, The MacDonald Brothers who will be performing live, classic dance hits from the 1960s’to the present day along with a number of ceilidh dances.
The Ball will be held on Saturday 15th May 2010 and tickets are now on sale at a price of £85 per person. Interest in the event before the official announcement has been incredibly high so booking early is essential.
To book you place or table, please call Peter Ferguson at pdf PRODUCTIONS on 01330 822426 or send us an e-mail; events@pdfproductions.co.uk
AN EVENING WITH
ALY BAIN AND PHIL CUNNINGHAM 2010
Sunday 1st August ~ Crathes Castle, Banchory (Outdoor Picnic Concert)
Sunday 12th September ~ The Tait Hall, Kelso
Friday 17th September ~ Ayr Town Hall, Ayr
Another summer with, Aly & Phil who are performing for pdf PRODUCTIONS in two spectacular venues where they will provide evenings of exceptional entertainment with the finest traditional music and hilarious tales in a style only they know how. This is a must see concert with sell out audiences everytime. Those who attended in 2009 were asking for tickets for next year already!
Widely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative accordion players of the times, Phil Cunningham has taken this instrument from strength to strength, setting the standards by which many young players fix their sights today.
Phil’s early work with leading Scots band Silly Wizard (1976-1986) reclaimed a place for the
accordion in the traditional music world and his astonishing dexterity and musicality has delighted audiences across the world.
The accordion being only one of the strings to his bow, as a multi-instrumentalist he works
extensively in television and film as a composer, musical director and presenter. He is much sought after as a record producer and he manages to juggle all of these diverse commitments enabling him to continue touring and recording with long time musical partner and friend Aly Bain.
Aly Bain is Scotland's supreme traditional style fiddler. His playing is unique - driving,
impassioned and pure - with vibrant, unmistakable tone that has earned him a following of
ardent fans throughout the world. Born in Lerwick, Shetland in 1946 Aly began playing the fiddle at the age of eleven. In his early twenties, Aly headed to mainland Scotland. His dramatic playing, with great tone and technical ability brought early recognition as an outstanding musician of the folk music revival, and almost overnight, raised the level of expectation for music lovers throughout the country. His teaming up, star collision, with brilliant accordionist/composer Phil Cunningham has added yet another dimension of appreciation for audiences everywhere. They have toured and recorded together since 1988 and to date they have recorded five albums, released on Aly's own record label Whirlie Records. In 2005 they were awarded Best Duo in the annual BBC Folk Awards.
PICNIC PLAYS 2010
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Friday 30th July ~ Drum Castle, Banchory
&
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Friday 27th August ~ Crathes Castle, Banchory
Illyria was created in 1991, and ever since has delighted audiences the length and breadth of the UK, and in the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Canada.
Illyria has also won international "Best Performance" awards and attracted numerous "5-star" and "Critics' Choice" reviews for the lively clarity of its approach to Shakespeare's plays, the high quality of its shows for Families and the refreshing originality of its adaptations of English classics.
Illyria's mission is simply stated: to create a varied programme of outstandingly enjoyable theatre and to make it available for everyone to see.
Due to the demand created by its international reputation for excellence, Illyria has given more performances to more people across a wider area than any other open-air touring theatre company. Illyria is proud that for 17 years its popularity has enabled it to operate on a professional basis without any public funding.
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
In a social whirlwind of balls, dinners and very eligible officers, Lizzie Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy stand alone as the only sane people - and they hate each other! Or do they? Can she see beyond his pride, and can he overcome her prejudice, in order to achieve their mutual happiness? the irrepressible Illyria sharpen their claws to bring you Jane Austen at her vibrant, pacy, bitchy best!
James and the Giant Peach
by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood
James is sent to live with his aunts who treat him horribly. One day an old man gives him a bag containing the strongest magic in the world. When James accidentally spills it near the old peach tree the most marvellous things happen. David Wood's adaptation captures all the fun and excitement of Roald Dahl’s superb children's classic, and includes plenty of opportunities for participation! Fun for all ages – and a big piece of fruit.
