What's On at The Brunton, February 13-19

Four Choirs for a Tenor kicks the week off on Friday at 7.30pm in Venue 1.

And if you think choirs mean Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart and guys in gowns, then you are in for a shock.

Four eclectic, vibrant, modern and exciting community groups are set to entertain, together with popular Scottish tenor Jamie McBride: The Edinburgh Police Choir, Linlithgow RFC Male Voice Choir, InChorus and Clark Community Choir (Generations Singing Together).

The following day there is a double bill for you to choose from.

Perhaps you want to pick a night with the Brunton Players and Brunton Youth Theatre Stage two and three, who take to the stage at 7pm in the Theatre for a spot of Alice in Wonderland?

A Night with the Brunton Players is a selection of scenes and monologues, classical and modern.

Brunton Youth Theatre present an exciting new version of Alice in Wonderland, written by members of the group.

Alternatively, you might want to see Keith Jack – A Little Bit More of Me.

The Edinburgh-born musical theatre star returns to his Scottish roots with a new musical show for 2015.

The show features songs from his new album Keith Jack – A Little Bit More of Me and some fabulous songs from musical theatre, as well as some classic pop and swing tunes as well.

Keith will take you through all the highlights in his life so far, with some beautiful interpretations of songs old and new – he will make you laugh and he may make you cry but be prepared to spend a very enjoyable evening in his company at Venue 1 at 7.30pm.

Or, on Wednesday, you can visit the theatre at 2pm.

Welcome to Dame Gothel’s garden where you can let your hair down with Rapunzel.

Narrated by a wonderful frog, this fun adaptation has all the elements of a traditional tale... the witch, the beautiful girl locked in a tall tower and, of course, the handsome prince who attempts to save Rapunzel.

With specially recorded music, beautifully made rod puppets, and Steve Smart’s masterly puppetry skills, this is a show that is enjoyed by adults and children alike.

Later that day, in Venue 1 at 7.15pm, it is the turn of George McNeill to take to the stage.

The Tranent-born man began his career as a part-time professional footballer, signing for Hibernian at the age of just 16.

Giving up football to concentrate on athletics, he was banned from running as an amateur due to his professional football career, meaning he could never compete in the Commonwealth or Olympic Games.

Despite this, he went on to break the professional world record and win a professional world sprint title in 1972.

Yet his successes are not commonly known in many quarters... until now.

Told by McNeill himself, this one man show, in collaboration with Wonder Fools, depicts his remarkable true story with hilarious anecdotes, archival film footage and music.

He was never McNeill of Great Britain, he was not even McNeill of Scotland, he remained merely as McNeill of Tranent, “the fastest man in the world”.

Rounding off another busy week is Jekyll & Hyde, in the theatre at 7.30pm next Thursday (February 19).

Robert Louis Stevenson’s cult classic Jekyll and Hyde is reinterpreted in this modern adaptation set in an alternative London of the future, written by Jo Clifford and multi award-winning touring company Sell a Door.

A devoted man of science, Dr Henry Jekyll is a high-profile cancer specialist, determined to find the chemical breakthrough that will solve mankind’s most challenging medical uncertainties.

Jekyll’s controversial research results in the creation of an unintentional strain of drug which entirely alters the patient’s personality.

Making himself the subject of his own experimental treatments, Jekyll accidentally unleashes his ultimate inner demon in the process: the infamous Mr Hyde.

Trapped in a corporate world, Dr Jekyll struggles to keep hold of his own identity as he revels in the freedom and chaos of his hideous alter ego.

When Jekyll’s closest friend begins to suspect that he is unwittingly tied up in the recent gruesome murders on the streets of London, Jekyll must choose between his scientific breakthrough and the impending breakdown of his own existence – but is the choice still in his hands?

For more information and tickets for shows, call The Brunton on 0131 665 2240 or visit thebrunton.co.uk Four Choirs for a Tenor kicks the week off tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm in Venue 1.

And if you think choirs mean Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart and guys in gowns, then you are in for a shock.

Four eclectic, vibrant, modern and exciting community groups are set to entertain, together with popular Scottish tenor Jamie McBride: The Edinburgh Police Choir, Linlithgow RFC Male Voice Choir, InChorus and Clark Community Choir (Generations Singing Together).

The following day there is a double bill for you to choose from.

Perhaps you want to pick a night with the Brunton Players and Brunton Youth Theatre Stage two and three, who take to the stage at 7pm in the Theatre for a spot of Alice in Wonderland?

A Night with the Brunton Players is a selection of scenes and monologues, classical and modern.

Brunton Youth Theatre present an exciting new version of Alice in Wonderland, written by members of the group.

Alternatively, you might want to see Keith Jack – A Little Bit More of Me.

The Edinburgh-born musical theatre star returns to his Scottish roots with a new musical show for 2015.

The show features songs from his new album Keith Jack – A Little Bit More of Me and some fabulous songs from musical theatre, as well as some classic pop and swing tunes as well.

Keith will take you through all the highlights in his life so far, with some beautiful interpretations of songs old and new – he will make you laugh and he may make you cry but be prepared to spend a very enjoyable evening in his company at Venue 1 at 7.30pm.

Or, on Wednesday, you can visit the theatre at 2pm.

Welcome to Dame Gothel’s garden where you can let your hair down with Rapunzel.

Narrated by a wonderful frog, this fun adaptation has all the elements of a traditional tale... the witch, the beautiful girl locked in a tall tower and, of course, the handsome prince who attempts to save Rapunzel.

With specially recorded music, beautifully made rod puppets, and Steve Smart’s masterly puppetry skills, this is a show that is enjoyed by adults and children alike.

Later that day, in Venue 1 at 7.15pm, it is the turn of George McNeill to take to the stage.

The Tranent-born man began his career as a part-time professional footballer, signing for Hibernian at the age of just 16.

Giving up football to concentrate on athletics, he was banned from running as an amateur due to his professional football career, meaning he could never compete in the Commonwealth or Olympic Games.

Despite this, he went on to break the professional world record and win a professional world sprint title in 1972.

Yet his successes are not commonly known in many quarters... until now.

Told by McNeill himself, this one man show, in collaboration with Wonder Fools, depicts his remarkable true story with hilarious anecdotes, archival film footage and music.

He was never McNeill of Great Britain, he was not even McNeill of Scotland, he remained merely as McNeill of Tranent, “the fastest man in the world”.

Rounding off another busy week is Jekyll & Hyde, in the theatre at 7.30pm next Thursday (February 19).

Robert Louis Stevenson’s cult classic Jekyll and Hyde is reinterpreted in this modern adaptation set in an alternative London of the future, written by Jo Clifford and multi award-winning touring company Sell a Door.

A devoted man of science, Dr Henry Jekyll is a high-profile cancer specialist, determined to find the chemical breakthrough that will solve mankind’s most challenging medical uncertainties.

Jekyll’s controversial research results in the creation of an unintentional strain of drug which entirely alters the patient’s personality.

Making himself the subject of his own experimental treatments, Jekyll accidentally unleashes his ultimate inner demon in the process: the infamous Mr Hyde.

Trapped in a corporate world, Dr Jekyll struggles to keep hold of his own identity as he revels in the freedom and chaos of his hideous alter ego.

When Jekyll’s closest friend begins to suspect that he is unwittingly tied up in the recent gruesome murders on the streets of London, Jekyll must choose between his scientific breakthrough and the impending breakdown of his own existence – but is the choice still in his hands?

For more information and tickets for shows, call The Brunton on 0131 665 2240 or visit thebrunton.co.uk