Arts: AIYF
July 26, 2010
Wednesday 28 July-Saturday 7 August | Various venues, times & prices
You can’t have failed to notice it’s almost youth festival time again. As per usual there’s so much going on, that to list it all here would break the internet.
So, here’s the official AIYF listings site,
Their Twitter,
and their Facebook Page
There you go. All bases covered. If we come across something truly fantastic however, we’ll be sure to give you a shout. Meanwhile, the Festival Parade on Saturday 31 July (11am, Union Street) is usually a good place to start…
Theatre: Die Räuber
March 15, 2010
Tuesday 16 March (7pm) & Wednesday 17 March (2pm) |Arts Lecture Theatre, University of Aberdeen | £5
We’ve not featured many German plays on The Kiosque (we’ve not featured any to be honest), so now’s as good a time as any to start.
Presented by the University’s German Drama Group, it’s a modern interpretation of Friedrich Schiller’s 1781 play ‘Die Räuber‘ (The Robbers) and focuses on the relationship between two twentysomething sisters (the original play had two brothers as the main protagonists). Don’t worry if you’re German is non-existent, there are English subtitles and the play will be summarised in English as well. There’s also a chance to ask the actors some questions afterwards too…
Arts & Foundations
November 17, 2009
By Jim Ewen
Not too long ago a shudder of positive excitement ran through the cultural community of Aberdeen when the PVA proposed new arts centre was, remarkably, given approval by the local authority in a move that took many by surprise. Understandably this quickly led to a feeling of optimism across the sector and, with seemingly brighter days ahead, we all thought and acted accordingly; new art projects and businesses came to the fore, young artists decided to stay in Aberdeen, dance and theatre improved their visibility and music promoters, buoyed by the idea of a new venue for live music, became excited by the acts that could be brought to this part of the country. read more
Comedy: Ennio Marchetto
September 24, 2009
Tuesday 29 September | Music Hall | 8pm | £16
This is a bit different to yer usual comedy night. Italian performer Ennio Marchetto races through 50-odd costume changes during his show…and they’re all made of paper. I’ll just let the video do the talking shall I?
Theatre – Rain Man
September 18, 2009
Tuesday 22- Saturday 26 September | His Majesty’s Theatre | Various Times | £15-£24.50
‘Men Behaving Badly’ star Neil Morrissey and Oliver Chris play the parts made famous by Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise respectively in this new adaptation of the 1988 Oscar-winning movie.
The plot? LA car-dealer Charlie Babbit (Morrissey) discovers that his estranged father’s fortune has been bequeathed to an autistic brother, Raymond (Chris) he never knew he had…
If it’s as funny and touching as the original celluloid version this’ll be a winner, and reviews are suggesting it just might be…
