Theatre Events

Pips and Panda are camping on the beach and Panda has built a big sand castle.They are about to have their tea when something odd happens and they notice something strange up in the sky!

Later they discover a magic egg which begins to cause some trouble and lots of fun! What’s inside?

Where does it come from?

You’ll have to wait and see!!

This show is another entry in our series of Pips and Panda productions, specially designed by the Purves Puppets company for young children up to 7 years. Like the others in this series, it is a ‘join in’ story with fun, magic and music to fascinate your child – and Mums and Dads too!

All ages.

Pips and Panda are camping on the beach and Panda has built a big sand castle.They are about to have their tea when something odd happens and they notice something strange up in the sky!

Later they discover a magic egg which begins to cause some trouble and lots of fun! What’s inside?

Where does it come from?

You’ll have to wait and see!!

This show is another entry in our series of Pips and Panda productions, specially designed by the Purves Puppets company for young children up to 7 years. Like the others in this series, it is a ‘join in’ story with fun, magic and music to fascinate your child – and Mums and Dads too!

All ages.

Pips and Panda are camping on the beach and Panda has built a big sand castle.They are about to have their tea when something odd happens and they notice something strange up in the sky!

Later they discover a magic egg which begins to cause some trouble and lots of fun! What’s inside?

Where does it come from?

You’ll have to wait and see!!

This show is another entry in our series of Pips and Panda productions, specially designed by the Purves Puppets company for young children up to 7 years. Like the others in this series, it is a ‘join in’ story with fun, magic and music to fascinate your child – and Mums and Dads too!

All ages.

A Raven visits a young girl. Why are the birds gathering, and what secret will Ada learn about her past?

Inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, this tells the story of Ada, who is visited by a Raven and thrust into a dream world of quests, feathers and a Glass Mountain. The audience is taken on a tiny world adventure as Ada unlocks the secret the Raven is trying to tell her.

Presented entirely within a suitcase, this enchanting show is for ages 6 .

A great panto for all the family.

Did you know that Cinderella had a little mouse called Timothy? And that the two silly Ugly Sisters had a nasty cat called Cornelius?

Oh yes they did! And there are plenty more surprises in store with our magical version of everyone’s favourite story.

So join in and have fun with our classic fairy tale production.

Adults £13

Children £11

A great panto for all the family.

Did you know that Cinderella had a little mouse called Timothy? And that the two silly Ugly Sisters had a nasty cat called Cornelius?

Oh yes they did! And there are plenty more surprises in store with our magical version of everyone’s favourite story.

So join in and have fun with our classic fairy tale production.

Adults £13

Children £11

World premier of an exciting A Capella work by Savourna Stevenson, words by Les Barker, for children and family audiences.

Song of Stars Cantata is based on Antoine de Saint Exupery’s “The Little Prince”. The new work is written as a dramatic staged production for choir with 8 soloists representing characters from

Exupery’s novella: the Pilot, Prince, Rose, King, Lamplighter, Geographer, Snake and Fox. This promises to be an engaging and entertaining introduction to choral music for young people.

Stuart Mitchell presents a stellar line up of award winning Comedy Friends fresh from sell out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Marjolein Robertson is an award winning improviser and storyteller weaving traditional folktales from her Shetland home into her unique and surreal stand up sets. “Phenomenal”***** – The List.

Phil Nichol is a Scottish born Canadian comedian, actor, writer and musician, whose shows of joyful frenetic silliness earned 5* reviews from The Herald, The Metro and The Scotsman.

Connor Burns is one of the most exciting acts emerging in UK comedy. “There is nothing he sets his comedic sights on that he misses… he is fearless and it is wonderful… hilarious!” – The Scotsman

Suitable 18

World premier of an exciting A Capella work by Savourna Stevenson, words by Les Barker, for children and family audiences.

Song of Stars Cantata is based on Antoine de Saint Exupery’s “The Little Prince”. The new work is written as a dramatic staged production for choir with 8 soloists representing characters from

Exupery’s novella: the Pilot, Prince, Rose, King, Lamplighter, Geographer, Snake and Fox. This promises to be an engaging and entertaining introduction to choral music for young people.

Stuart Mitchell presents a stellar line up of award winning Comedy Friends fresh from sell out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Marjolein Robertson is an award winning improviser and storyteller weaving traditional folktales from her Shetland home into her unique and surreal stand up sets. “Phenomenal”***** – The List.

Phil Nichol is a Scottish born Canadian comedian, actor, writer and musician, whose shows of joyful frenetic silliness earned 5* reviews from The Herald, The Metro and The Scotsman.

Connor Burns is one of the most exciting acts emerging in UK comedy. “There is nothing he sets his comedic sights on that he misses… he is fearless and it is wonderful… hilarious!” – The Scotsman

Suitable 18

The Purves family welcomes you to pop in and be shown around their wonderful Victorian style theatre and see a short demonstration of their puppets.

The tearoom will be open for lunches and cakes with a books and antiques sale.

Guided Theatre Tours at 11am and 1.45pm (30 minutes)

All ages

Ready for a side-splitting whodunnit?

Join us for Murder Out Of Habit, the hilarious interactive murder mystery where you become the detective! Set in the quirky Borders village, this riotous event features mischievous nuns, unexpected twists, and laughs around every corner.

Can you crack the case before the final curtain? Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun – grab your magnifying glass and your sense of humour, and get your tickets today!

The greatest stories have always opened our eyes, pricked our ears and loosened our tongues; not easy when the chaos makes us want to bury our heads. When faced with injustice, oppression and tyranny, how long can we afford compliance?

In The Ostrich Principle, two traditional storytellers rally myths, legends and folk songs in this rousing call to arms. For now is the time to pull our heads from the sand, look darkness in the eye and make a stand.

Three women are going on the subway pub crawl.

Jean is getting divorced after 15 years. She is with her two pals, and they are trying to relive the good old days. Three men are also on the subway pub crawl. Andy is getting divorced after 15 years. He is trying to have 15 drinks on the 15 stops on the subway pub crawl with his mates.

When their paths cross, fasten your seatbelts; it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

What happens when the dearly departed have a lot to say?

Find out in “Murder With Ghosts,” a side-splitting comedy that’s anything but dead serious! A bumbling detective, sassy spirits, a hilariously convoluted murder – what more could you ask for? See it live and experience the comedy event of the season!

Bring your Halloween spirit and dress up in your most creative costume for a show bursting with magic and merriment. Celebrate the season with fun that’s enchanting for kids and entertaining for adults. Nothing too spooky, we promise!

Enjoy favourites including Bunny Fou Fou, Ghost Hunt and the hilarious Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny Aff the Bus in this family friendly

Halloween celebration.

It’s 1983 in Glasgow’s East End, and Archie McCann is in a right pickle.

His daughters, Tricia and Kathleen, are both getting married on the same day as the Celtic vs Rangers League Cup Final! Torn between family duty and football fever, Archie faces chaos at every turn. With wife Rita off protesting, rival football fans joining the family, and nosey neighbour Maggie harbouring a secret crush, the stage is set for a hilarious day of weddings, football, and mayhem.

“Queen of the Night” is an intimate music-and-film show by award- winning singer-songwriter Evelyn Laurie. Featuring 14 original songs about sleep and dreaming, each paired with its own short film, by turns nostalgic, whimsical and humorous, it creates a warm, atmospheric experience that previous audiences have loved for its relaxing, musically and visually rich escape from everyday life.

A soothing and uplifting way to end the festival!