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Inside issue 161 ART (P08) Cant avoid IMAG this month
with a range of delights for you including the Great Tapestry of
Scotland and Familiar Faces, Favourite Places. | FILM (P10)
Where to point you? Joy, The Hateful Eight, The Revenant,
The Big Short, Spotlight, Trumbo, The Danish Girl and
Youth are new releases that might be troubling the awards
and theres a host of unmissable titles at Eden Court, including
one made on an iPhone! | KIDS (P13) Peter Pan the panto
continues and theres news of the Wee Burns Ceilidh, a kids
event as part of the larger Big Burns Stramash (see specials).
| MUSIC (P16) Mongolian outt Anda Union tickle our fancy,
theres also the scarily diverse prospects of Michael Schenker,
RSNO, Slam and the Big Burns Ceilidh with the Ceilidh
Commandos | SPECIALS (P28) The Big Burns Stramash is a
many-limbed thing at Eden Court, apparently, and theres also
some ace talks about trekking from Scandinavia to Siberia (by
Felicity Ashton) and climbing Nanga Parbat (Sandy Allan).
| SPORT (P30) Strathpeffer hosts the terrifying Strathpuffer,
Ross County have a semi-nal (v Celtic) and meet ICT in
another El Kessocko, and the Highland Wildcats have a new
home. | THEATRE (P34) Not only does the Panto continue, theres
also innovative dance from Plan B, thought-provoking standup from Rich Hall and at the back end of the month, Scottish
Ballet rolls its beautiful Cinderella into town. | BACK END (P38)
A long-standing local institution, Castle Restaurant, is visited.
SPORT P30
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THEATRE P34
Change is in the air, a giant 5 clunks over to a 6 and the gnarlyknuckled counters of time screechingly stretch their spindly
ngers to slide one more abacus bead to the left
What will 2016 bring? From where were standing it looks
like loadsa entertainment aside from anything else so
lets all cling to that and look forward to The Darkness
at Belladrum, Russell Watson, Jimmy Carr plus Vincent
Simone & Flavia Cacace at Eden Court, Shane Filan and
Dave Clarke at Inverness Leisure, Grandmaster Flash
at Groove Cairngorm, The Stranglers and Stiff Little
Fingers at Ironworks, and many, many more. You wont
miss a thing by keeping yer peepers right here (and on
whatsonhighlands.com, dont ya know)
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Use Your IMAGination
What do you mean, you havent seen the multi-million pound paintings at INVERNESS
MUSEUM & ART GALLERY? Well theres no time to delay, the four portraits by eighteenth
century masters JOSHUA REYNOLDS & THOMAS GAINSBOROUGH are only on display
until 02 JAN, so stop whatever youre doing and get yourself down there right away.
Its actually a good time to get along to IMAG. While talk of turning the Castle into a
tourist attraction (something that should have been done decades ago) has thankfully
renewed demands for the gallery and museum to be relocated there a clamour
you can join in with by contributing suggestions to the FUTURE OF CASTLE HILL
exhibition at IMAG the current site has had a refurbishment with a spanking new
caf. And there are also a trio of displays well worth taking in, THE GREAT TAPESTRY
OF SCOTLAND [1] (09 JAN20 FEB) being particularly notable as one of the most
ambitious community arts projects in the world. The project, developed by esteemed
Scottish writer Alexander McCall Smith, artist Andrew Crummy and historical writer
Alistair Moffat brought together hundreds of volunteer stitchers from across Scotland
to create a record-breaking 143 metre long series of embroidered cloths, beautifully
illustrating the history of Scotland, the panels depict Scotlands fascinating history,
science, culture, industry and politics over the centuries.
Ever heard of JOSEPHINE TEY? You cant be blamed for not having heard of her, but
hopefully an exhibition of her personal items at IMAG until 16 JAN will bring a little more
attention to an Inverness crime writer who was a contemporary of Agatha Christie and
deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as that doyenne of the genre. See the
exhibition then head down to Leakeys to hunt out some first editions.
A word too for the FAMILIAR FACES, FAVOURITE PLACES exhibition at IMAG from 19
JAN05 MAR. This inviting show comprises black and white portraits of a selection of
community members from Wester Ross, accompanied by their favourite views, also in
black & white. These captivating portraits present individual characters not only through
the photograph of the person, but through the context of the environment in which they are
comfortable, be it their place of work, the garden that they tend or their favourite room.
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EXHIBITION, to 31 Dec,
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WINTER EXHIBITION, to 12
March, I always love our winter
show, Tony the gallerys founder
confides, it is a time when the
dark outside world looks into
the gallery. Our wood-burning
stove and red walls glow and
the artists work sings. It is
also the easiest time to try out
new artists and new things, so
winter shows can be the best
for those looking for something
fresh. Exhibiting artists include
James Newton Adams fauxnaive paintings, Eoghan Bridges
sculptures of horses and
riders, landscape by well-known
artists Ruth Brownlee, Kirstie
Cohen, Janette Kerr and Allan
MacDonald. There will also be
new work by Peter White.
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We hope youve held onto a few pennies to the end of the month as there are two
releases you would be well-advised not to miss: Oscar contender SPOTLIGHT (29),
with Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Stanley Tucci, in a real-lifeinspired tale about the Boston Globe uncovering Catholic priest child abuse and the
same day YOUTH, which combines the talents of Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel
(plus Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano and Jane Fonda!) with truly special director Paolo
Sorrentino (Consquences of Love, This Must Be The Place, The Great Beauty). Mr
Caine has already won an award for this one, perhaps more will follow
Finally, a mention of a trio of films that aired at 2015s Inverness Film Festival which
you can see again in Jan: SLEEPING WITH OTHER PEOPLE (01 Vue; 29J04F EC);
GEROS (0507 EC) and THE LESSON (17,18,21 EC).
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Embarrasment of Riches?
Oscar and his shiny chums ensure we get a veritable feast of film in January as the
major studios aim to have their particular contender foremost in the Academys mind
when announcing nominations. Well take things in date order (ish) for a change:
first up, from the first of the month (01), David O Russell re-pairs with both Jennifer
Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro in JOY [1], about the woman who
invented the Miracle Mop. Doesnt sound up to much does it but trust us, youll
enjoy it! Same day sees another big award-vyer, THE DANISH GIRL (01 Vue; 2228
EC) with a cross-dressing Eddie Redmayne hoping we didnt see his awful turn in
Jupiter Ascending and also hoping we dont realise that Alicia Vikander is the actual
star of the film. Eden Court get their turn to host some STAR WARS mania as THE
FORCE AWAKENS runs until 07 JAN, whilst from 0207 you can catch Cate Blanchett
and Rooney Mara in the slowly compelling award nominee CAROL.
Quentin Tarantino should have a whole cupboardful of Oscars that he hasnt, so were
hoping his latest, THE HATEFUL EIGHT [2] (08 Vue; 2228 EC) lives up to his usual
snappily-dialogued tension-fest. Familiar collaborators abound - Kurt Russell, Samuel
L Jackson, Tim Roth, Jennifer Jason-Leigh, Michael Madsen - with a newcomer
providing Tarantinos first full orchestral score, Ennio Morricone! Released the same
day will be the perhaps Point-Less re-make of POINT BREAK, which happens to
have little or nothing to do with Katherine Bigalows cult-lore original and features
Ray Winstone (hopefully not as a floating cockney head urging you to risk your hardearned on futile betting). Eden Court gets all HUNGER GAMES on us with the final
MOCKINGJAY PT 2 (0811) showing alongside the previous instalments.
Mid month and another Western awards proposition, THE REVENANT [3] (15 Vue,
2911F EC), directed by last years Best Picture oscar winner, Alejandro Irritu,
and featuring an apparent career-best Leonardo Di Caprio alongside Tom Hardy,
Will Poulter, and Domhnall Gleeson. Expect hardy frontiersmen, betrayal and cold
revenge. Brie Larson has been tipped by some for glory for her turn in harrowing-yetrewarding drama-thriller ROOM (15) based on Emma Donoghues book of the same
name, whilst in THE LADY IN THE VAN which gets a second lease of life at Eden
Court (1521) replaces harrow with comedy courtesy of the unimpeachable Maggie
Smith. Also at EC, catch the best movie yet filmed on an iPhone 5, TANGERINE
(15,16) which has already won awards and may be in for more.
The sadly lambasted Clooney-produced politi-comedy OUR BRAND IS CRISIS (22)
with Sandra Bullock, shouldnt distract you from the same-day release of the by-allaccounts excellent THE BIG SHORT [4], which tells the story of the financial crisis
from the perspective of those smart enough to spot it coming and bet on it. Aside
from enjoying top performances from CHRISTIAN BALE, RYAN GOSLING, BRAD PITT
and STEVE CARELL, you might just understand how reckless the establishment were
and conclude hey, werent WE supposed to be in charge?. It will happen one day.
More anti-oppression in the Bryan-Cranston-starring TRUMBO [5] (22), telling the
strangely true story of the blacklisted screenwriter. THE PROGRAM (2225) finally
finds it way to Inverness (Eden Court), having actually been UK-released back in
October. Lance Armstrong and his journalist foe David Walsh are portrayed with
vigour and veracity by Ben Foster and Chris ODowd.
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>>CONTINUED: We hope youve held onto a few pennies to the end of the month
as there are two releases you would be well-advised not to miss: Oscar contender
SPOTLIGHT (29), with Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Stanley
Tucci, in a real-life-inspired tale about the Boston Globe uncovering Catholic priest
child abuse and the same day YOUTH [6], which combines the talents of Michael
Caine and Harvey Keitel (plus Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano and Jane Fonda!) with truly
special director Paolo Sorrentino (Consquences of Love, This Must Be The Place,
The Great Beauty). Mr Caine has already won an award for this one, perhaps more
will follow
Finally, a mention of a trio of films that aired at 2015s Inverness Film Festival which
you can see again in Jan: SLEEPING WITH OTHER PEOPLE (01 Vue; 29J04F EC);
GEROS (0507 EC) and THE LESSON (17,18,21 EC).
More FILM features and events at: whatonhighlands.com
FRI 01 JAN
SUN 10 JAN
ADVENTURE FILM
FESTIVAL @ EC, 8.15pm
<* GEROS @ EC
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THE WINTERS TALE @ EC
* THE DRESSMAKER @ EC
* SWUNG @ EC
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MON 18 JAN
TUE 19 JAN
WED 27 JAN
TUE 02 FEB
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THU 28 JAN
THU 04 FEB
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KIDS
Burns Night Fun.
Were imagining that by the time January rolls around the whole concept of kids and
families will have pushed patience to its very limits, any activities involving such a
grouping restricted to accidentally stepping on bits of the kids Lego or looking for the
receipts for unwanted gifts. Whilst in warmer, less civilised places, they now have no
excuses for further celebration until Easter, for us more culturally enriched people,
we have Burns Night to deal with which a couple of years back looked like it was
going to become appropriated by one side of the referendum campaign but has now
returned to its universal roots. One day, when England wins its independence, theyll
come up with the idea for a Shakespeare Night
Whilst there are probably still many youngsters who can be persuaded that the
event is something to do with the gnarly old boss from The Simpsons, the majority
will understand that its got something to do with the nations finest poet (at least,
outside of Spring Breaks wordman Butterscotch) and theyll get a chance to at
least realise hes worth jumping around for at the WEE BURNS CEILIDH on 23
JAN at EDEN COURT. Part of the larger BIG BURNS STRAMASH taking part at the
venue as part of the Winter Festival, this event, courtesy of Eden Court CREATIVE is
aimed specifically at families with music, dancing and a few special guests to help
celebrate Burns Night.
Its the conclusion of a whole days worth of events and while a lantern procession
before the ceilidh is free, some of the workshops and screenings are ticketed to go
to the Eden Court website at eden-court.co.uk for full details.
Find out more about the Big Burns Stramash on p17 and p28
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MON 28 DEC
TUE 29 DEC
FILM
KIDS
ALADDIN @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort, 2pm. Will
the evil Ebenezer convince
Aladdin to enter the Cave
of a Thousand Dreams and
fetch the lamp? Will Princess
Jasmine find the boy of her
dreams? Will Widow Twankey
finally wear something that
doesnt look like an explosion
in a paint factory? Questions,
questions, questions. Find
out at the answers at this
brilliant pantomime.
PETER PAN @ EC @ Eden
Court, 2.15pm, 7pm.
MUSIC
WED 30 DEC
THU 31 DEC
SPECIALS
FRI 01 JAN
ALADDIN @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort, 2pm.
As Tue 29 Dec.
SAT 02 JAN
SPORT
THEATRE
EVERYTHING DADDY @
Everything Baby Parenting
Room, 10am. Baby and
Toddler group for Dads! Loads
of fun to be had at this social
group for Dads, Grandads,
Carers and their little ones.
Free tea, coffee and a healthy
snack for the kids. no need
to book - just come along.
SUN 03 JAN
SPILL
MON 04 JAN
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TUE 05 JAN
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SAT 09 JAN
SUN 10 JAN
MON 11 JAN
TUE 12 JAN
WED 13 JAN
THU 14 JAN
FRI 15 JAN
SAT 16 JAN
EVERYTHING DADDY @
Everything Baby Parenting
Room, 10am. As Sat 02 Jan.
SUN 17 JAN
SAT 23 JAN
STRAMASH-UP! SCREENING
@ Eden Court, 1pm,
2.30pm, 4pm. Join the
CREATIVE Team for a day of
fun filled family activities to
celebrate BURNS NIGHT!
BIG BURNS STRAMASH:
WEE BURNS CEILIDH @
Eden Court, 5.30pm. Join
the CREATIVE Team for a day
of fun filled family activities
to celebrate BURNS NIGHT!
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Plenty of music on offer this month though the really big names are presumably wintering
in warmer climes, ready to unleash themselves on live performances later in the year, the
only way these days that musicians can actually monetise their art. Still, there are a fair few
attractions vying for your attention, one of the main ones being the BIG BURNS CEILIDH at
EDEN COURT on 23 JAN. The conclusion of a whole day of workshops, films and music at
the venue going under the banner The Big Burns Stramash it features the self-styled CEILIDH
COMMANDOS GARY INNES [1] & EWEN HENDERSON (both Mnran), ALEC DALGLISH
(Skerryvore) and MARTIN ONEILL (Treacherous Orchestra) wholl be getting you dancing,
with stovies included in the ticket price.
That same day, 23 JAN theres another man from the olden days barrelling into your
consciousness as MICHAEL SCHENKERS TEMPLE OF ROCK [2] comes to IRONWORKS.
The Teutonic metal man reveals that, on his last album, I wanted lots of double bass drum to
keep the fast songs rolling like a train with lots of energy covered with interesting elements, a
couple of my UFO days-type of mid tempos and the 7 string low sound to get a very wide range
of sounds and emotions. A mission statement sure to appeal to some.
If youd rather celebrate a baggier vibe, head along to THE COMPLETE STONE ROSES at
IRONWORKS on 29 JAN, or, if you want to get a hint of why the music you like now sounds like it
does, go to PAUL JONES & DAVE KELLY [3] at EDEN COURT on 24 JAN when theyll perform the
work of the greats, ranging from Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker through to Sonny Boy Williamson.
ANDA UNION [4], who play EC on 31 JAN are a group of young Mongolians living in the capital
city of Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, 500 km west of Beijing. Driven by their thirst to discover the
power and magic of the rich and powerful Mongol traditions and culture, theyll be performing
different styles of music from all over their country, including the incredible art of throat
singing. Safe to say itll be quite unlike anything you see or hear in the ensuing 12 months.
If you believe, as some people do apparently, that great music is old as the hills, youre well
catered for by an impressive roster of classical performances this month. On 13 JAN, theres
an RSNO VIENNESE NIGHT with soprano AILISH TYNAN [5] @ EC, SCOZZESI @ Boat of
Garten Community Hall on 16 JAN, KAPTEN PIANO TRIO @ Smithton Culloden Church on 22
JAN, PASCAL ROG @ Nairn CC on 24 JAN and SIROCCO WIND TRIO @ Spectrum Centre on
29 JAN. Therell be moments when youll rue the day electricity was ever invented.
Unlike the SLAM [6] boys, for whom electricity was always sort of essential to the way theyve
consistently unscrewed our bonces over the years and will, as always, be welcomed back for
their appearance at IRONWORKS on 30 JAN.
The above gig will no doubt whet many a Highland clubbers appetite ahead of the recently announced
techno shindig, TECHNIQUE at INVERNESS LEISURE on 30 APR. A way off yet, but headliner DAVE
CLARKE means that, unsurprisingly, tickets are selling fast. Anyone heading to that shindig that will
no doubt also be getting tickets for the new GROOVE CAIRNGORM, taking place in Aviemore from
1113 MAR with such delights on offer as GRANDMASTER FLASH, HOT CHIP, ETON MESSY, PRIDES,
DJ YODA and more. A sister winter event to complement last summers Groove Loch Ness, its the
UKs first resort-based snowsports festival and sounds like a recipe for success and kudos to the
organisers for coming up with something that weve been crying out for for years. Check out the
Groove CairnGorm Facebook page for more and keep your eyes on whatsonhighlands.com
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FRI 01 JAN
FRI 22 JAN
SAT 02 JAN
SAT 02 JAN
ART
03-06 JAN
LIVE SESSION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
THU 07 JAN
BRIAN O HEADHRA @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
Traditional sounds.
MON 11 JAN
SAT 30 JAN
FOLK
MUSIC
THU 31 DEC
INVERNESS WINTER
FESTIVAL: RED HOT
HIGHLAND FLING @ Northern
Meeting Park, Scotlands
largest free Hogmanay
concert! Comedian Craig
Hill will host the four hour
show introducing headliners
Capercaillie who will be
joined by two former winners
of the Scottish Trad Music
Live Band of the Year Award
Breabach and Skerryvore.
FILM
KIDS
WED 30 DEC
SPECIALS
TUE 29 DEC
CLUBBING
GROUSE BEATER SOUND
SYSTEM @ Hootananny, 9pm.
SAT 16 JAN
SPORT
WED 13 JAN
FRI 29 JAN
TUE 29 DEC
LIVE SESSION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
THEATRE
TUE 12 JAN
BOGMANAY 2015 @
Bogbain Farm.
Tickets from: bogbainfarm.com
LIVE SESSION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
WED 13 JAN
HOGMANAY CEILIDH @
Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm.
Come take in the bells and
welcome the New Year with
friends and family at the
Pavilions Hogmanay Ceilidh!
This popular event is suitable
for all ages and always
attracts a fantastic crowd.
This year we welcome back
local performers The Cats
Back Ceilidh Band, who are
set to entertain all with their
lively set of ceilidh favourites.
LIVE SESSION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
RHYTHMNREEL HOGMANAY
BASH @ The Ironworks, 9pm.
LIVE SESSION @
Hoots, 9.30pm.
THU 14 JAN
SPILL
FRI 01 JAN
SUN 24 JAN
FRI 15 JAN
SUN 17 JAN
LIFESTYLE
CLASSICAL
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ART
MON 18 JAN
LIVE SESSION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
TUE 19 JAN
LIVE SESSION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
FILM
WED 20 JAN
SUN 24 JAN
LIVE SESSION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
DAVE LEVON @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
MON 25 JAN
LIVE SESSION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
LIVE SESSION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
THU 21 JAN
TUE 26 JAN
KIDS
LIVE SESSION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
FRI 22 JAN
SAT 23 JAN
MUSIC
SPECIALS
SPORT
LIVE SESSION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
WED 27 JAN
LIVE SESSION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
THU 28 JAN
THEATRE
SPILL
LIFESTYLE
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SAT 30 JAN
HOODJA @ Hootananny,
9.30pm.
SUN 31 JAN
CRAIG ROBERTSON @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
JAZZ/WORLD
THU 21 JAN
SUN 31 JAN
TUE 29 DEC
WED 30 DEC
THU 31 DEC
HOODJA / NELSONS
TONIC @ Hootananny, 8pm.
12. 2 floors of music.
NEW YEARS EVE - MIR
@ The Market Bar, 10pm.
Ticket only, open late.
THE MYSTIC SHOES @
Mad Hatters, 10pm.
FRI 01 JAN
SAT 02 JAN
SUN 03 JAN
MON 04 JAN
FRI 29 JAN
HOODJA @ Hootananny,
9.30pm.
ROCK
MON 28 DEC
LIVE SESSION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
TUE 05 JAN
JAMES MACKENZIE @
The Market Bar, 10pm.
ANDY MURRAY @ Johnny
Foxes, 10.30pm.
WED 06 JAN
SUN 10 JAN
MON 11 JAN
TUE 12 JAN
WED 13 JAN
KARAOKE @ Johnny
Foxes, 10.30pm.
THU 14 JAN
FRI 15 JAN
DOGHAUS @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
RANT @ Johnny
Foxes, 10.30pm.
SAT 16 JAN
MON 18 JAN
TUE 19 JAN
WED 20 JAN
ART
FILM
KIDS
HIGHLAND FOODBANK
FUNDRAISER @ Hootananny,
8pm. Held over two floors.
SUN 17 JAN
SUN 24 JAN
MUSIC
SAT 09 JAN
RANT @ Johnny
Foxes, 10.30pm.
BIRO @ Johnny
Foxes, 10.30pm.
FRI 29 JAN
SPECIALS
KARAOKE @ Johnny
Foxes, 10.30pm.
THU 21 JAN
FRI 22 JAN
MON 25 JAN
BIRO @ Johnny
Foxes, 10.30pm.
SAT 23 JAN
MICHAEL SCHENKERS
TEMPLE OF ROCK @ The
Ironworks, 7pm. Schenker
will perform tracks from his
current studio album Spirit On
A Mission which features the
singles Vigilante Man and Live
and Let Live plus the MSG, UFO
and Scorpions rock classics!
TUE 26 JAN
WED 27 JAN
THU 28 JAN
SPORT
FRI 08 JAN
HIGHLAND FOODBANK
FUNDRAISER @ Hootananny,
8pm. Held over two floors.
THEATRE
TED CHRISTOPHER @
Hootananny, 9.30pm. Making
music from poppy rock to
something more traditional,
TC has built a reputation
as one Scotlands hardest
working performers.
SAT 30 JAN
THE AMPHETAMEANIES @
Mad Hatters, 9.30pm.
LITTLE MILL OF HAPPINESS
@ The Market Bar, 10pm.
Fine local combo.
KINKY KARMA @ Johnny
Foxes, 10.30pm.
SUN 31 JAN
SPILL
LIFESTYLE
THU 07 JAN
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Director J.J. Abrams I Starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher
USA I 2015 I 136 mins I starwars.com/the-force-awakens I starwarsunitedkingdom.co.uk
Lucas film and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away
as Star Wars returns to the big screen with Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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Director Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu I Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson
USA I 2015 I 151 mins I foxmovies.com/movies/the-revenant
In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass is brutally
attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. But he survives, and now must
brave warring tribes, a savage environment and a ferociously harsh winter on a 120-mile trek to take his
revenge. Inspired by true events, The Revenant is the latest film from the acclaimed director of Birdman
and Babel.
ALSO SCREENING THIS MONTH: BRANAGH THEATRE LIVE: THE WINTERS TALE
AND SNOOPY AND CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE
INCLUDING AUTISM FRIENDLY SCREENING ON SUN 03 JAN.
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UK I 2014 I 87 mins
sigmafilms.com/films/swung
From Glasgow based Sigma films (Young Adam,
The Legend of Barney Thomson) comes a seductive,
punky and poignant drama about the secret
underside of a very modern relationship.
ADVENTURE
FILM FESTIVAL (12+)
AD
TROIS ON Y VA (15)
FRI 08 MON 11 JAN
(18)
GEROS (15)
FATHERS
AND DAUGHTERS (15)
SWUNG
BOSHOI BABYLON
SUN 10 JAN
(PG)
AD
(12A)
Director
Director Sean
Sean Baker
Baker
Starring
Starring Kitana
Kitana Kiki
Kiki Rodriguez,
Rodriguez, Mya
Mya Taylor
Taylor
DREAM
DREAM &
& SCREAM
SCREAM SCREENING
SCREENING
THU
THU 21
21 JAN
JAN 11.00
11.00
FRI
FRI 15
15 &
& SAT
SAT 16
16 JAN
JAN
FRI
FRI 15
15 THU
THU 21
21 JAN
JAN
USA
USA II 2015
2015 II 86
86 mins
mins
Its
Its Christmas
Christmas Eve
Eve in
in Tinseltown
Tinseltown and
and two
two transgender
transgender
working
working girls,
girls, Sin-dee
Sin-dee and
and Alexandra
Alexandra go
go on
on the
the hunt
hunt
for
for Alexandras
Alexandras boyfriend
boyfriend in
in this
this alternative
alternative film
film
thats
got
a
bit
of
everything
but
is
ultimatelya
film
thats got a bit of everything but is ultimatelya film
about
about female
female friendship
friendship and
and solidarity.
solidarity. Reminiscent
Reminiscent
of
of other
other as
as itit happened
happened classics
classics such
such as
as Before
Before
Sunset
and
Do
the
Right
Thing,
Sunset and Do the Right Thing, Tangerine
Tangerine was
was shot
shot
using
just
an
iPhone
5
but
looks
like
it
was
using just an iPhone 5 but looks like it was always
always
destined
destined for
for aa cinema
cinema screen.
screen.
AD
AD
SUBTITLED
SUBTITLED SCREENING
SCREENING MON
MON 25
25 JAN
JAN 18.00
18.00
Director
Director Tom
Tom Hooper
Hooper
Starring
Starring Eddie
Eddie Redmayne,
Redmayne, Alicia
Alicia Vikander
Vikander
UK/Germany/USA
UK/Germany/USA II 2015
2015 II 120
120mins
mins
workingtitlefilms.com/films/view/film/124
workingtitlefilms.com/films/view/film/124
Based
Based on
on the
the true
true love
love story
story of
of Danish
Danish artist
artist Einar
Einar
Wegener
Wegener and
and his
his wife
wife Gerda
Gerda as
as he
he makes
makes the
the
pioneering
journey
to
becoming
a
woman,
Lili
pioneering journey to becoming a woman, Lili
Elbe,
Elbe, in
in the
the 1920s.
1920s. Directed
Directed by
by Academy
Academy Award
Award
winner
winner Tom
Tom Hooper
Hooper (The
(The Kings
Kings Speech),
Speech), and
and
starring
Academy
Award
winner
Eddie
Redmayne
starring Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne
as
as Einar
Einar and
and Alicia
Alicia Vikander
Vikander as
as Gerda.
Gerda.
HECTOR (15)
(15)
FRI
FRI 29
29 SUN
SUN 31
31 JAN
JAN
Director
Director Jake
Jake Gavin
Gavin
Starring
Starring Peter
Peter Mullan,
Mullan, Keith
Keith Allen
Allen
UK
UK II 2015
2015 II 87
87 mins
mins
Hector
Hector McAdam
McAdam is
is embarking
embarking on
on his
his annual
annual
journey
from
Scotland
journey from Scotland to
to aa London
London shelter,
shelter, where
where
Christmas
Christmas cheer
cheer and
and aa turkey
turkey dinner
dinner await
await him.
him.
But,
But, aware
aware this
this might
might be
be his
his last,
last, Hector
Hector opts
opts to
to
reconnect
with
his
past
and
reunite
with
those
reconnect with his past and reunite with those
he
he left
left behind.
behind. His
His cross-country
cross-country odyssey
odyssey brings
brings
chance
chance encounters,
encounters, companions
companions old
old and
and new
new who
who
need
need his
his support
support as
as much
much as
as he
he needs
needs theirs.
theirs.
AD
AD
Director
Director Ron
Ron Howard
Howard
Starring
Starring Chris
Chris Hemsworth,
Hemsworth, Cillian
Cillian Murphy
Murphy
USA
USA II 2015
2015 II 122
122mins
mins
In
In the
the winter
winter of
of 1820,
1820, the
the New
New England
England whaling
whaling ship
ship
Essex
Essex was
was assaulted
assaulted by
by something
something no
no one
one could
could
believe:
believe: aa whale
whale of
of mammoth
mammoth size
size and
and will,
will, and
and an
an
almost
almost human
human sense
sense of
of vengeance.
vengeance. Braving
Braving storms,
storms,
starvation,
panic
and
despair,
the
ships
surviving
starvation, panic and despair, the ships surviving
crew
crew is
is pushed
pushed to
to their
their limits
limits and
and forced
forced to
to do
do the
the
unthinkable
unthinkable to
to stay
stay alive.
alive. From
From Oscar
Oscar winning
winning
director
Ron
Howard
(Apollo
13,
A
Beautiful
Mind)
director Ron Howard (Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind)
comes
comes this
this action
action packed
packed adventure
adventure based
based on
on the
the
incredible
incredible true
true story
story that
that inspired
inspired Moby
Moby Dick.
Dick.
THE PROGRAM
(15)
(15)
FRI
FRI 22
22 MON
MON 25
25 &
& WED
WED 27
27 JAN
JAN
Director
Director Stephen
Stephen Frears
Frears
Starring
Starring Ben
Ben Foster,
Foster, Chris
Chris O'Dowd
O'Dowd
UK/France
UK/France II 2015
2015 II 103
103mins
mins
Ben
Ben Foster
Foster (Kill
(Kill Your
Your Darlings)
Darlings) plays
plays disgraced
disgraced
cyclist
Lance
Armstrong
in
cyclist Lance Armstrong in this
this gripping
gripping account
account
of
one
of
the
sporting
world's
most
notorious
of one of the sporting world's most notorious
scandals.
scandals.
SLEEPING
SLEEPING WITH
WITH
OTHER
(15)
OTHER PEOPLE
PEOPLE (15)
FRI
FRI 29
29 JAN
JAN THU
THU 04
04 FEB
FEB
DREAM
DREAM &
& SCREAM
SCREAM SCREENING
SCREENING
WED
WED 03
03 FEB
FEB
Director
Director Leslye
Leslye Headland
Headland
Starring
Starring Jason
Jason Sudeikis,
Sudeikis, Alison
Alison Brie
Brie
USA
USA II 2015
2015 II 101
101mins
mins
sleepingwithotherpeoplefilm.com
sleepingwithotherpeoplefilm.com
After
After years
years of
of serial
serial infidelity
infidelity and
and self-sabotage,
self-sabotage,
two
two romantic
romantic failures
failures swear
swear that
that their
their relationship
relationship
will
will remain
remain strictly
strictly platonic...
platonic... but
but can
can love
love still
still
bloom
while
youre
sleeping
with
other
bloom while youre sleeping with other people?
people?
invernessfilmfans.org
UROK
UROK (15)
(15)
SUN
SUN 17,
17, MON
MON 18
18 &
& THU
THU 21
21 JAN
JAN
Directors
Directors Kristina
Kristina Grozeva,
Grozeva, Petar
Petar Valchanov
Valchanov
Starring
Starring Margita
Margita Gosheva,
Gosheva, Ivan
Ivan Burnev
Burnev
Bulgaria/Greece
Bulgaria/Greece II 2014
2014 II 105
105 mins
mins
Bulgarian
Bulgarian with
with subtitles
subtitles
Nadezhda,
a
young
teacher
in
a
Nadezhda, a young teacher in a small
small Bulgarian
Bulgarian
town,
town, is
is under
under increasing
increasing financial
financial pressure.
pressure. When
When
her
her familys
familys house
house is
is threatened
threatened with
with foreclosure
foreclosure
and
and the
the repossession
repossession looms,
looms, Nadezhda
Nadezhda resorts
resorts to
to
measures
measures her
her former
former self
self untouched
untouched by
by the
the
realities
of
economic
desperation
and
moral
realities of economic desperation and moral
compromise
depraved. Margita
Margita
compromise would
would have
have found
found depraved.
Gosheva
Gosheva as
as Nadezhda
Nadezhda delivers
delivers aa powerful
powerful
performance
in
this
absorbing
drama.
performance in this absorbing drama.
SAT
SAT 23
23 &
& SUN
SUN 24
24 JAN
JAN
Director
Director Christian
Christian Duguay
Duguay
Starring
Starring Flix
Flix Boussuet,
Boussuet, Tchky
Tchky Karyo
Karyo
France
France II 2015
2015 II 97
97 mins
mins II French
French with
with subtitles
subtitles
The
The brilliant
brilliant follow-up
follow-up to
to Nicholas
Nicholas Vanier's
Vanier's 2013
2013
adaptation
of
Ccile
Aubry's
novel
sees
the
adaptation of Ccile Aubry's novel sees the 1940s
1940s
French
boy/dog
duo
return
for
more
Alpine
French boy/dog duo return for more Alpine
escapades.
escapades.
BAJIRAO MASTANI
(12A
(12A TBC)
TBC)
SAT
SAT 30
30 JAN,
JAN, MON
MON 01
01 &
& WED
WED 03
03 FEB
FEB
Director
Director Sanjay
Sanjay Leela
Leela Bhansali
Bhansali
Starring
Starring Ranveer
Ranveer Singh,
Singh, Deepika
Deepika Padukone
Padukone
India
India II 2015
2015 II 150
150 mins
mins II Hindi
Hindi with
with subtitles
subtitles
This
This epic,
epic, romantic
romantic Bollywood
Bollywood drama
drama tells
tells the
the
story
story of
of Maratha
Maratha Peshwa,
Peshwa, one
one of
of historys
historys greatest
greatest
unsung
heroes.
One
of
the
greatest
warriors
unsung heroes. One of the greatest warriors of
of
India,
India, Peshwas
Peshwas relationship
relationship with
with his
his second
second wife
wife
Mastani
Mastani has
has inspired
inspired the
the nation
nation across
across centuries!
centuries!
WED
WED 27
27 JAN
JAN
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Director J.J. Abrams I Starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher
USA I 2015 I 136 mins I starwars.com/the-force-awakens I starwarsunitedkingdom.co.uk
Lucas film and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away
as Star Wars returns to the big screen with Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
CAROL
(15)
(18 TBC)
AD
Director Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu I Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson
USA I 2015 I 151 mins I foxmovies.com/movies/the-revenant
In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass is brutally
attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. But he survives, and now must
brave warring tribes, a savage environment and a ferociously harsh winter on a 120-mile trek to take his
revenge. Inspired by true events, The Revenant is the latest film from the acclaimed director of Birdman
and Babel.
ALSO SCREENING THIS MONTH: BRANAGH THEATRE LIVE: THE WINTERS TALE
AND SNOOPY AND CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE
INCLUDING AUTISM FRIENDLY SCREENING ON SUN 03 JAN.
FOR SCREENING TIMES SEE THE TIMETABLE & FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK
Welcome to the Robertson Screens. At Robertson weve always been a keen supporter of
the arts: from brass bands to theatre shows to music festivals and now cinema. We helped to
redevelop Eden Court and were proud that we can continue to work in partnership with them
by sponsoring the cinemas.
Robertson Investing Building Caring
We hope you enjoy your film. robertson.co.uk
SPECIALS
No Place Like Home?
Always good to stretch that festive season out as far as possible and while the folk
in Englandshire are left forlornly plucking pine needles from the carpet and shaking
tinsel from their hair while desperately examining the calendar to work out just how
many weeks until they get to celebrate the Great Easter Bunny Chocolate Festival,
up here we can emphasise just how important it is to hold off the back-to-drudgery
bit for a while until weve had a chance to celebrate the life/work/haggis-love of
Rabbie Burns. And on the off-chance that you havent made plans to give yer mans
special day the appreciation it deserves, EDEN COURT are holding a BIG BURNS
STRAMASH on 23 JAN, with films, workshops and a ceilidh, details of which can
be found elsewhere in this issue. Theres also a torchlight parade, providing a
fitting conclusion to a similar municipal gesture that kicked off the Winter Festival
back in November, a neat bookend to proceedings that Rabbie himself would have
appreciated.
SPECIALS
While thats all about embracing our own heritage, there is actually a wider world
out there. (Yeah, we know! Weird!). And its somewhere SANDY ALLAN [1] will
be telling us about at EDEN COURT on 27 JAN when IN SOME LOST PLACE gives
him the opportunity to relate an extraordinary adventure. In 2012, Sandy and
his climbing partner Rick Allen reached the summit of Nanga Parbat one of the
worlds deadliest mountains. Widely regarded as the last
great climb in the Himalayas, the teams first ascent
of the 8,000-metre Mazeno Ridge took eighteen
days, three of which were endured without food
and water. In 2013, the ascent was awarded
the highly coveted Piolet dOr mountaineering
award. Dont even think about asking him why
he did it.
That question might be asked to Felicity Aston
who will be at HIGHLAND COUNCIL CHAMBER
on 11 JAN for a talk called CHASING WINTER:
A JOURNEY TO THE POLE OF COLD, the tale
of her journey across northern Scandinavia and
Siberia to the coldest inhabited place in the world.
Why didnt she just come to Inverness first?
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TUE 12 JAN
FRESHWATER PEARLS
IN PERIL @ Millburn
Academy Hall, 7.30pm.
Inverness Field Club illustrated
talk by Dr Iain Sime, SNH.
THU 21 JAN
WED 13 JAN
FRI 22 JAN
WED 27 JAN
INDOOR MEETING-THE
WILDLIFE OF LOCH NESS @
Culduthel Christian Centre,
7.30pm. RSPB illustrated
talk by Katy Martin, Highland
Council Senior Ranger. Group
members 3 Visitors 4
ART
FILM
KIDS
MON 25 JAN
FRI 29 JAN
MUSIC
CHASING WINTER: A
JOURNEY TO THE POLE OF
COLD @ Highland Council
Chamber, 7.30pm. Royal
Scottish Geographical Society
lecture by Felicity Aston who
journeyed across northern
Scandinavia and Siberia to
the coldest inhabited place in
the World. Admission: Adults
8; RSGS members, under
18s and students free.
THU 28 JAN
SAT 30 JAN
FRI 05 FEB
SPECIALS
MON 11 JAN
WED 20 JAN
SAT 23 JAN
SPORT
FRI 08 JAN
FRAUD IN MEDICAL
RESEARCH: FACT AND
FICTION @ Nairn Free Church,
7.30pm. Nairn Literary
Institute talk by Dave Godden.
nairnliterary.org.uk
TUE 19 JAN
THEATRE
LAND OWNERSHIP
IN LOCHABER @ Ben
Nevis Hotel, 8pm. Talk
by Richard Sidgwick.
Organised by Lochaber
Local History Society.
SCOTLANDS RUINED
CASTLES @ Smithton
Culloden Free Church, 2pm.
Lecture by Janet BrennanInglis. Janet bought Barholm
Castle in Galloway in 1999,
and completed its restoration
in 2006. She was awarded
a doctorate for her research
into Scottish castles in 2011.
This is a NADFAS lecture.
SPILL
THU 07 JAN
THU 14 JAN
LIFESTYLE
TUE 05 JAN
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SPORT
Balls & Bikes
These are interesting times for Scottish football. The recently unveiled new look League
Cup format, with a regional group stage and the groundbreaking adoption of penalty
shootouts with an extra point to the winners is certainly something that the English
game would do well to take on board. Thats all a year away though and right now this
seasons League Cup is coming to a climax, with ROSS COUNTY taking on CELTIC in
the semi-final at Hampden on 31 JAN. We all know how good Highland teams are at
knocking out the Bhoys on the big stage so County will be hoping for an upset.
In the league meanwhile, Celtic might be as dominant as most expected, but the battle
for second is proving far more interesting with Hearts, Aberdeen and Scotlands
Leicester City St Johnstone, all putting up a good show. At the beginning of the
season ROSS COUNTY looked capable of emulating ICTs success of last year, but
both teams seem to have settled mid-table, meaning EL KESSOCKO in Inverness on
02 JAN isnt quite as much of a six-pointer as either team would have hoped. Still it
should be as entertaining as meetings between the two invariably are these days.
Those who demand a bit more exertion than watching from the terraces will be
participating in the aptly named STRATHPUFFER 24 on 23/24 JAN. Now in its eleventh
year and involving 17 hours of darkness, this is widely regarded as one of the worlds
toughest mountain bike races and over 850 competitors are expected to take part.
Conditions are extremely testing, with ice, snow and mud pushing the participants and
their bikes to the very limits. Entries sold out in minutes for this now iconic mountain-bike
event which attracts riders from all over the UK and beyond. Its not one for the fainthearted. If youd rather just spectate and cheer, it all starts in the square in Strathpeffer.
A quick cheer for the HIGHLAND WILDCATS American Football team whove got a new
base at Bught Stadium having been turfed out of their old premises thanks to works
on the West Link Road. While they might not be the citys best known sporting squad,
theyre to be praised for the work they do with young people in getting them to change
their lives for the positive. Expect to read much more about them in the months ahead.
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SAT 02 JAN
Football
ICT V ROSS COUNTY, 3pm
SSPEY THIST V DVALE, 3pm
B RGERS V N COUNTY, 3pm
FORRES MS V F WILL, 3pm
SAT 16 JAN
INVERNESS PARKRUN
@ Bught Park, 9.30am.
As Fri 09 Jan.
NORTH DISTRICT CROSS
COUNTRY LEAGUE RACE
@ Aldourie Estate, 11am.
Football
R COUNTY V ADEEN, 3pm
ELGIN C V STIRLING A, 3pm
S THIST V ROTHES, 3pm
CLACH V N COUNTY, 3pm
F MECHS V LOSSIE, 3pm
B RANGERS V F WILL, 3pm.
Football
ICT V PARTICK THISTLE, 3pm
ELGIN C V BERWICK R, 3pm
NAIRN C V COVE R, 3pm
LOSSIE V IURIE LW, 3pm
STRATHPUFFER 24 @ The
Square, Strathpeffer. In the
middle of January, with 17
hours of darkness, over 850
competitors will head north
of Inverness for one of the
worlds toughest mountain bike
races - the Strathpuffer24.
Now in its eleventh year, the
2016 event promises to be the
largest ever Puffer.Conditions
are extremely testing, with ice,
snow and mud pushing the
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FILM
SAT 23 JAN
INVERNESS PARKRUN
@ Bught Park, 9.30am.
As Fri 09 Jan.
STRATHPUFFER 24 @
The Square, Strathpeffer.
As Sat 24 Jan.
SAT 30 JAN
SUN 31 JAN
Football
ROSS COUNTY V
CELTIC, 3pm. League
Cup semi-final clash.
Great atmosphere,
well organised and what
a sense of achievement
as I crossed the finish line
Ill be back for more!
2015 Runner
THEATRE
Shinty
KINGUSSIE SHINTY
VETERANS MATCH @
Kingussie, A Kingussie
tradition for over 100 years,
veterans versus Kings match.
Football
CLACH V C RANGERS, 3pm
LOSSIE V SSPEY THIST, 3pm
WICK AC V INVRIE LW, 3pm
NAIRN C V FBURGH, 3pm
SUN 24 JAN
S U N D A Y 13 M A R C H 2 0 1 6
SPILL
SAT 09 JAN
INVERNESS PARKRUN @
Bught Park, 9.30am. Timed
5k run. Every Saturday.
FREE! Register at: parkrun.
org.uk/inverness/ and
bring your barcode.
www. invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk
LIFESTYLE
KIDS
HANGOVER RUN @
Miltonduff Hall, 11am
MUSIC
FRI 01 JAN
SUN 17 JAN
SPECIALS
Shinty
LOVAT V BEAULY, 1pm. Local
rivals contest the Lovat Cup.
SPORT
WED 30 DEC
Football
R COUNTY V KILMARNOCK
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You do the math.
WIN! tickets to
any of these Jan
lms with
The Revenant
from 15 Jan
from 01 Jan
Youth
from 29 Jan
from 08 Jan
from 22 Jan
Trumbo
from 22 Jan
Room
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THEATRE
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THEATRE
Most of January is pretty much theatre-free which might come as a relief to those of you
who overdosed on pantos prior to Xmas. If youre feeling residual love for fairytales retold
though, you dont have too long to wait as CINDERELLA [1] comes to EDEN COURT from
2730 JAN courtesy of the always sublime Scottish Ballet. Christopher Hampsons take
on the story is already regarded as one of the very best and acclaimed New Zealand
designer Tracy Grant Lords luxurious costumes and extravagant sets create a glittering
fantasy world. Prokovievs soundtrack and SBs remarkable dancers only serve to
emphasise how good this will be.
Dance of a rather different stripe from the equally impressive PLAN B whose AND NOW
is at ARDROSS COMMUNITY HALL on 29 JAN. Reflecting on the sea change in Scotland
in 2014, a tribe of lost children, full of lost charm, innocence and comic disposition
enter a beguiling Neverland dreamscape. Accompanied by a powerful ambient score from
award winning composer Jim Sutherland, the piece is overlaid with live music from sax
player Steve Ketterley. This is the first opportunity to see plan Bs new ensemble - four of
Scotlands most electrifying dancers - Glen McArtney, Joanne Pirrie, Katie Armstrong and
Kirsty Pollock.
Few comedians can skewer sacred cows with the verve and precision of RICH HALL
[2], the American comedian who, while making Britain his home, continues to provide
magnificent critiques of his homeland on TV documentaries like Rich Halls Continental
Drifters, Rich Halls The Dirty South and How The West Was Lost. Part love letters, part
history lessons and part angry demolition of accepted truths, theyre woven together with
an elegantly honed wit and rare eloquence, as indeed are his live stand-up shows, the
latest of which, under the banner 3:10 TO HUMOUR comes to EDEN COURT on 01 FEB.
More humour in MUMS THE WORD 2 at EDEN COURT from 0206 FEB. One of Scotlands
favourites, MTW2 laughs at the comedic horrors of child and teenager-rearing in this new
and updated version of the hit show. Join the mums, now older and wider, on their
journey into the parenting nightmare that is teenagers. GAIL PORTER, LIBBY MCARTHUR
(River City), LORRAINE MCINTOSH (Deacon Blue) JULIE WILSON NIMMO (Balamory) and
former Radio Clyde presenter SUZIE MCGUIRE star. More next time.
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ART
MON 28 DEC
FILM
MON 04 JAN
TUE 05 JAN
WED 06 JAN
SAT 09 JAN
SUN 10 JAN
KIDS
WED 27 JAN
MUSIC
TUE 29 DEC
SPECIALS
SPORT
ALADDIN @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort, 2pm. Will
the evil Ebenezer convince
Aladdin to enter the Cave
of a Thousand Dreams and
fetch the lamp? Will Princess
Jasmine find the boy of her
dreams? Will Widow Twankey
finally wear something that
doesnt look like an explosion
in a paint factory? Questions,
questions, questions. Find
out at the answers at this
brilliant pantomime.
WED 30 DEC
THEATRE
THU 31 DEC
FRI 01 JAN
ALADDIN @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort, 2pm.
As Tue 29 Dec.
SPILL
SAT 02 JAN
LIFESTYLE
SUN 03 JAN
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THU 28 JAN
FRI 29 JAN
TUE 02 FEB
SAT 30 JAN
MON 01 FEB
FRI 05 FEB
SAT 06 FEB
ROCK N WRESTLE @
Dingwall Leisure Centre,
Featuring the best talent from
around Scotland and the UK.
Combining the atmosphere
of a rock concert with the
excitement of a pro-wrestling
event, enjoy a show for all the
family. Tickets 12 adults, 10
children from rocknwrestle.
net and in person from Junes
Card Shop and The Hair Salon
(both on Dingwall High Street).
EATING
OUT
Castle Restaurant
41 Castle Street, Inverness
Sometimes the food experience
isnt all about yanking you forward
to a bright new future, but taking
you back to a faded, reassuring
past. While, as weve shown on
these pages in the year just gone,
Inverness has become something
of a leading light in high quality,
innovative dining, with an array
of food from across the globe
available, there are always going to
be places that for generations of
locals are about much more than
the food itself. Perhaps the most
notable, and certainly the most
enduringly popular with everyone
from Invernessian celebs and
ex-pats to the average man and
woman in the street, is Castle
Restaurant.
Talk to anyone about the place and
their eyes glaze with fond nostalgia
and a kind of unexpressed primal
yearning for all the memories and
associations that come to mind.
It seems that everyone has their
own formative Castle experience,
from first family meals out
and culinary encounters with
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or info@cullodenhouse.co.uk
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&
Bar Menu
Now
Available
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5 Heathmount Rd
Inverness IV2 3JU
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