Enjoy a showcase of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s finest piano students in this exciting nine concert series. Escape the hustle and bustle with optional soup and a sandwich at 12 noon followed by an hour long classical concert from 1pm.

Programmes feature classics from the piano repertoire alongside a few surprises for you to discover along the way. Have the chance to hear the stars of tomorrow and be dazzled by their performances.

Lunch & concert £12.50, concert only £6.50 FRIENDS: 2 for 1 discount

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland:Pianos @ One

Monday 10 August

Hazel Nguyen & Weiran Chen

An electric programme from J.S. Bach to Schubert and Gershwin.

Wednesday 12 August

Yoonjeong Kim & Kristina Yorgova

Travel East in this concert and discover the music of Szymanowski and Prokofiev.

Friday 14 August

Hebba Benyaghla & Urszula Zygula

A contrasting hour featuring Polish composers, Chopin and Zemlinsky, Spanish composer de Falla, alongside Beethoven.

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Monday 17 August

Rusne-monika Palsauskaite & Alina Horvath

Discover the keyboard classics of Scarlatti, Beethoven and Liszt.

Wednesday 19 August

Esther Knight &Thomas Knight

Every piece tells a story from impressionistic Debussy to atmospheric Josef Suk.

Friday 21 August

Peter Ciobanu & George Todica

Experience fireworks in this explosive recital featuring Dukas Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Stravinsky’s Firebird.

Monday 24 August

Narden Sonel & Edyta Mydlowska

Enjoy a French flavour in this concert featuring Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin and Bizet’s Children’s Games for four hands.

Wednesday 26 August

Nicoletta Favari & Robert Allan

Time travel over 180 years from Beethoven to James MacMillan.

Friday 28 August

Mitali Ajit Saraf &Maria Donohue

The final concert in the series features the master of each period, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Janácek and Schubert.

Simply Soweto Encha Sun 9 Aug 7.30pm £15.50 (£13.50) Theatre FRIENDS: 2 for 1 or 50p discount

Unstoppable rhythm, invincible singing, daring dance. Simply Soweto Encha inspires with a unique blend of old and new school a cappella arrangements. Combining gospel, soul, jazz, doo-wop, and r‘n’b, Simply Soweto Encha celebrate South African oral and dance traditions by performing Zulu, Xhosa and Tswana songs full of rhythm and harmonies.

The Hollywood Bees - Jukebox Sixties Thu 13 Aug 7.30pm £16.50 (£14.50) Venue 1 FRIENDS: 50p discount

A NEW show performed by The Hollywood Bees, one of the UK’s leading tribute shows. This warm and nostalgic show features timeless hits from those unforgettable years - the 1960’s. Music from their acclaimed ‘Music Of The Hollies’ show combined with greatest hits from The Beatles, The Searchers and many more.

An Evening with Anita Harris and her Trio Fri 14 Aug 7.30pm £15.50 (£13.50) Theatre FRIENDS: 2 for 1 or 50p discount

Anita has had a breathtaking career spanning over fifty years. A film and TV star, she’s also graced the top of the charts, starred in Cats in the West End and featured in 7 Royal Command Performances. Having worked with legendary names such as Harry Secombe, Morecambe and Wise and Tommy Cooper, we’re delighted to welcome Anita and her trio as she sings her favourite songs and regales you with stories from her fascinating life.

John Rae’s The Troubles featuring Brian KellockSat 15 Aug 7.30pm £15.50 (£13.50) Theatre FRIENDS: 2 for 1 or 50p discount

The Troubles play 21st century jazz and are New Zealand’s leading contemporary jazz group. From the coarse to the sublime, the emotive to the absurd, their music is inventive, passionate, honest, and wholly life affirming.

Led by John Rae (Herald Angel award winner at the Edinburgh Fringe) and Kiwi jazz legend Patrick Bleakley on acoustic bass, The Troubles are joined by Scotland’s very own Brian Kellock on piano.

MacFloyd Thu 20 Aug 7.30pm £16.50 (£14.50) Theatre FRIENDS: 50p discount

MacFloyd celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic ‘Wish you Were Here’ album performing the masterpiece in its entirety. The show also includes classics from ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’, ‘The Wall’, ‘Animals’ and the newly released ‘The Endless River’. See why MacFloyd are hailed as the best Pink Floyd cover band in the UK.

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An Evening of Melody with Wee Three Tenors Fri 21 Aug 7.30pm £15.50 (£13.50) Venue 1 FRIENDS: 50p discount

West End and opera star John Marshall returns with tenors Fraser Simpson, Bruce Davis, and pianist Richard Lewis. Having performed on operatic stages all over the world, they bring you the greatest hits from opera, Broadway and movie hits.

The Westenders The World’s Most Popular Musicals Sat 22 Aug 7.30pm £19.50 (£17.50) Theatre FRIENDS: 50p discount

Past members of the West End production of Les Miserablés draw on that show’s passion and music to create an inspired evening featuring all your favourites: Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, Blood Brothers, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Hairpsray, Thriller Live, Evita and many more.

VOLTS Thu 27 Aug 7.30pm £15.50 (£13.50) Theatre FRIENDS: 50p discount

Scotland’s No. 1 AC/DC tribute band! “In the beginning, back in 1955, man didn’t know about a rock n roll show” ... but five guys from Edinburgh are giving it a fair crack! It was always gonna be a long way to the top if they wanted to rock n roll, but with a sound that will kick you in the teeth and shake you all night long, Volts will walk all over you!

The East Coast Boys Big Girls don’t Cry Fri 28 Aug 7.30pm £16.50 (£14.50) Theatre FRIENDS: 50p discount

Relive the iconic sound of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons in this feel-good concert with four phenomenal singers and a fantastic live band. Four phenomenal singers and a fantastic live band. Featuring all the hits, ‘Sherry’, ‘Grease is the Word’, ‘Bye Bye Baby’, ‘Working my Way Back to you Babe’, ‘Oh What a Night’, plus many, many more.

Alex Hodgson - A Braw Bricht Moonlicht Nicht Sat 29 Aug 7.30pm £15.50 (£13.50) Theatre FRIENDS: 50p discount

Returning to The Brunton with original / traditional Scottish folk music, stories and songs delivered with a charismatic stage presence and unique sense of humour. Just back from a recent tour of New Zealand, Alex promises another fantastic evening for all the family. A must see for anyone wishing to experience authentic Scottish entertainment.

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SUMMER CINEMA & THEATRESUMMER CINEMA & THEATRE

OUTDOOR THEATREat Inveresk Lodge Garden, MusselburghPlease bring low backed chairs/rugs if you wish and dress for the weather.

FUNBOX

Fancy Dress FunSat 8 & Sun 9 Aug 1pm & 3.30pm £11.50, £42 family of 4, Groups 10+ £10 each Venue 1

Fancy Dress Fun – the NEW family sing-a-long show from Anya, Gary, Kevin and Bonzo (formerly of The Singing Kettle). Find the keys to open the magical Funbox and release the fun. Interactive musical silliness for kids from nought to ninety.

Dress up in your craziest fanciest outfit or wear a silly hat and join in the fun!

QUANTUM THEATRE

The Tales of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin BunnySat 29 Aug 3pm £7.50 (£28 family of 4) Inveresk Lodge Garden

Follow all the scrapes and escapades of Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin in Quantum Theatre’s delightful production of Beatrix Potter’s charming tales. An enchanting experience for young and old alike.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Sat 29 Aug 7pm £10.50 (£8.50) £7.50 under 18s Inveresk Lodge Garden FRIENDS: 50p discount

Shakespeare’s popular comedy of love and intrigue, magic and mayhem, is brought to life by family favourites Quantum Theatre in their wonderfully funny and exuberant production. A magical flight of fancy where willow-the-wisp fairies, unsuspecting artisans and ardent young lovers are woven together by the finest gossamer thread, all played out in the beautiful Inveresk Lodge Garden, Musselburgh.

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THEATRE ALBA

The Good Doctor by Neil Simon Fri 4 Sep 7.30pm £12 (£10) £7.50 under 18s Theatre FRIENDS 50p discount

No one can take away the utter joy of this American masterpiece. Through his writing - The Odd Couple and California Suite, Neil Simon has given pleasure to literally millions of theatregoers. Not lacking poignancy and beauty, this contagious comedy is a decided shift for Theatre Alba.

“ If there is ever a monument to a patron saint of laughter, then Neil Simon has to be it . . . “ Time Magazine

COMAR PRESENTS A MULL THEATRE PRODUCTION

Stones in his Pockets By Marie Jones Sat 5 Sep 7.30pm £12 (£10) £7.50 under 18s Theatre FRIENDS: 50p discount

County Kerry, Ireland. A rural community is turned upside down by the arrival of an American film crew on location to capture ‘real’ Ireland for their latest Hollywood blockbuster. When locals Charlie Conlon and Jake Quinn are employed as extras for the film, they, like the rest of the village, struggle to present the Americans’ romanticised Ireland, a stark contrast to the reality of daily life. The hugely successful comedy was a Fringe hit, had a phenomenal West End run, won an Olivier Awards for Best New Comedy, and was nominated for three Tony Awards. Suitable for age 12+

OUTDOOR THEATREat Inveresk Lodge Garden, MusselburghPlease bring low backed chairs/rugs if you wish and dress for the weather.

Woman in Gold Wed 19 Aug 7.30pm £7 (6) FRIENDS: 50p discount

Director: Simon Curtis ( 12A)Cast: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Brühl, Katie Holmes, Charles Dance.

Sixty years after she fled Vienna during World War II, an elderly Jewish woman begins her journey to retrieve family possessions seized by the Nazis - among them a famous painting of her aunt by Gustav Klimt.

A Royal Night Out Wed 26 Aug 7.30pm £7 (6) FRIENDS: 50p discount

Director: Julian Jarrold (12A)Cast: Sarah Gadon, Bel Powley, Emily Watson, Rupert Everett, Jack Reynor.

On VE Day in May 1945, as peace extends across Europe, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret manage to persuade their parents – the King and Queen – to let them go out and join in with the celebrations.

Grab your popcorn and join us for the real cinema experience in Venue 1!BIG SCREEN

THE BISTRO AT THE BRUNTON

T: 0131 653 5250 email: Bistro@bruntonhall.co.uk

Pre theatre suppers, lunches, tasty snacks and coffees are available at The Bistro.

Please call The Bistro direct to reserve a table for pre theatre supper. One course £11, two courses £16.45, three courses £18.95.

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