Can panto save Aberdeen and Inverness theatres? Oh yes it can!
Ahead of this year’s panto season Neil Drysdale talks to Aberdeen theatre stars Alan McHugh, Danielle Jam about why panto magic has stood the test of time.
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Former TV host has Stars in his Eyes for Aberdeen
Matthew Kelly is currently in the north-east performing in the hit West End show Noises Off at His Majesty's Theatre.
Eden Court CEO says huge losses won’t close the curtains on Inverness arts venue
The firm's accounts show net losses of £889,271 with the organisation having to dip into its financial reserves.
Plinth: Striking solo show by Al Seed heads to Eden Court and Mull Theatre
Plinth by Al Seed is headed to Inverness and Tobermoray
Halloween horror tour: Most haunted locations in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire revealed
Find out the scariest locations in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire that are packed with demons, ghosts and ghouls.
11 places across the north and north-east with spooky links – including Drum Castle and Eilean Donan
There's plenty of places around the north and north-east that are said to be haunted.
Runrig musical The Stamping Ground at Eden Court
The Stamping Ground – a brand new musical with the songs of Runrig – is set to burst into glorious life at Eden Court in Inverness.
The P&J was invited to sit in on a recent “stagger through” rehearsal to see how things were taking shape in readiness for the world premiere in the Highland capital.
Watch the full video here
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Tim Vine ready to be ‘trivial, brief, stupid’ and hilarious for north and north-east fans
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Oh What A Legacy: Tribute show to be held for Peterhead doctor and panto star Iain Small
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Relive the magic, mayhem and mirth of Tommy Cooper at Aberdeen Arts Centre
Inverness braces for monster invasion as Dinosaur World Live roars into Eden Court
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‘Do any Westminster party leaders have the guts to be interviewed by Gary: Tank Commander?’ Oh no, they don’t
