THE Brunton in Musselburgh is kicking off a new autumn/winter season this September with a line-up of Scottish stars.
Barbara Dickson and Hue and Cry headline the Saltire Festival in November but before that there’s plenty more on offer at the venue, with entertainment from across Scotland.
And coming up for the festive season, The Brunton has announced Sinbad the Pantomime, written and directed by renowned theatre-maker John Binnie – a family show for all ages running from Wednesday, November 23, to Saturday, December 31.
The audience can join Sinbad on his fantastic journey as he voyages from Fisherrow over the sea searching for fortune and finding romance with a runaway princess-in-disguise. Sinbad’s interfering mammy follows in hot pursuit, along with the evil, power-hungry mayor.
Along the way there is nail-biting drama, dastardly pirates, riding on the back of a giant whale, and ferocious creatures guarding hidden treasure.
From the same team that brought last year’s Hansel and Gretel and previously Rapunzel, Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, Sinbad promises family panto fun for the festive season.
Also on offer are I Spy with My Little Eye on Friday, October 21, based on the brand new picture book by Steven Lee, which is recommended for ages two plus.
The Happiness Collectors. Photo: AMD Studios Ltd
The Happiness Collectors, a fusion of physical theatre and audio-immersive storytelling for family audiences, arrive on Saturday, October 15, to boost the world’s supplies of happiness. Presented by The Audio Story Company, originally commissioned by Tron Theatre, in association with The Ayr Gaiety and produced by Scottish Theatre Producers, it is recommended for ages four plus.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival teams up with The Brunton on Friday, December 2, for The Great Big Story Show, for ages six plus, with a chance to listen to favourite children’s authors and get creative in a hands-on workshop with a special visitor to end the day.
Downs with Love, on Saturday, October 22, is a drama that tells the story of Beth, a young woman who has Down’s syndrome.
The National Theatre of Scotland bring May Sumbwanyambe’s play Enough of Him to life on Friday, November 11, and Saturday, November 12.
Based on a true story, Enough of Him explores the life of Joseph Knight, an African man enslaved by plantation owner Sir John Wedderburn and brought to Scotland to serve in his Perthshire mansion.
Scottish actor David Hayman returns as everyman Bob Cunninghame in Time’s Plague on Saturday, October 1, and will lead a Q&A session after the performance.
Scottish actor David Hayman returns as everyman Bob Cunninghame in Time’s Plague
Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle return with their own blend of folk songs and tunes on Friday, October 7.
The Brunton’s lunchtime concerts, including the option of soup and a sandwich before the performance, feature Dean Walker Garrity playing saxophone on Tuesday, October 4, followed by Jonathan Leibowitz, clarinet, and Eran Sulkin, piano, on Tuesday, November 15, and ADLibitum on Tuesday, December 6.
Tickets can be bought directly through The Brunton’s website or via the box office on 0131 653 5245, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Full information about the events can be found at thebrunton.co.uk
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