24-Jul-2009
Rave On
Marc Robinson presents his tribute to the great Buddy Holly, from '"Blue Days" to " True Love Ways" Rave On is a celebration to take you back to a time when cars had fins and skirts had petticoats.
Marc Robinson is a founder member of ' Rockin On Heavens Door ' with the Counterfeit Crickets. His attention to detail will have you disbelieving that 50 years have gone by since Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Richie Valens left us. Marc will be joined by Michael King giving a sensitive tribute to Billy Fury featuring songs including Nothin Shakin, Halfway to Paradise, and Jealousy.
22-Aug-2009
Heartbeat
The music of the 60s springs to life and leaps on stage in this live tribute to many of the great names of the decade that brought you the Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, the Searchers, the Kinks and many more.
This was the time when the melodic sounds of Cliff Richard and Adam Faith competed with the Everly Brothers for the top spot in the music charts, the favourite dance, the Twist, was enjoyed by the middle aged as well as the young. Pop music still played on the juke boxes in coffee bars.
Blackberry Way, Pretty Woman, Hang On Sloopy, Wonderful World,San Francisco, After The Goldrush, Halfway To Paradise, Walk In The Room, Do You Love Me, Speedy Gonzales are just some of the tracks in Heartbeat.
02-Sep-2009
Slumdog Millionaire
Director – Danny Boyle 2008 120 mins
Recent winner of 8 Oscars, Danny Boyle’s tale of a poor boy from the slums of Mumbai has captured imaginations worldwide. Jamal, his brother Salim and a girl called Latika are forced to survive by their wits on the streets. Jamal eventually ends up serving tea to call centre workers but gets on to the Indian version of “Who wants to be a Millionaire?”. How does a boy from the slums get so many answers right? When he is accused of cheating, we find out what his life has been like. Can he get the last answer correct and why is he on the programme in the first place?
Wednesday, September 2nd 7.30
Membership - £20 (includes 8 films in season)
Guest tickets - £3.50
Details from Gail on 0150665262305-Sep-2009
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham
Scotland's supreme traditional style fiddler and probably the most exciting accordion player of all time are one the road again, delighting audiences with their astonishing dexterity, musicality, stage presence and sheer fun.
Aly Bain’s playing is unique - driving, impassioned and pure - with a vibrant, unmistakable tone. Phil Cunningham is one of the most exciting and innovative accordion players ever.
07-Oct-2009
Man on Wire
Director – James Marsh 2008 90 mins
The astonishing true story of Philippe Petit’s daring (and illegal) tightrope walk between the twin towers of New York’s World Trade Centre in 1974. The film uses archive footage, contemporary interviews and recreations to tell the story of his previous daring tightrope walks and the secret preparations for this daring and completely bonkers project. Showing with a local short made by West Lothian Youth Theatre, “Those Big Red Hills” directed by Lan McAffer and starring some local talent. (25mins )
Wednesday, October 7th 7.30
Membership - £20 (includes 8 films in season)
Guest tickets - £3.50
Details from Gail on 01506652623
Regal Community Theatre Bathgate
The Regal Community Theatre is the home of the community arts in Bathgate, West Lothian. Our unique venue in the heart of the town offers space and support for voluntary arts groups to meet, rehearse, and present their work. We extend a friendly welcome to all.
Do it! See it!
The Regal's five multi-purpose rooms vary in size and atmosphere and are available for hire at competitive rates. We present a programme of arts events by both touring companies and community groups, provide regular rehearsal space for many West Lothian music and drama groups and a venue for dance classes, tai chi, pilates, and other activities.
Conference and seminar organisers looking for an affordable, easily located venue take advantage of our attractive hire rates, ample breakout space, and flexible, practical support.
Celebrate it!
The Regal is a great venue for weddings, parties, ceilidhs and other social functions too. We offer a full bar service, with late licence on request, and will be delighted to discuss any catering requirements you have.
The Regal Community Theatre is currently sharing its premises with West Lothian Council Arts Services. Staff and events normally based at Howden Park Centre in Livingston are based at the Regal for two years while Howden Park Centre undergoes a substantial redevelopment.
