Regal Community Theatre presents

The Ballet Schools

Ballet Schools Annual Performance 2007

Dates: 01-Jun-2007 to 02-Jun-2007

Time: 07:00 pm

See tomorrow's performers ... today. Dancers from Linlithgow, Murieston, Bellsquarry, Broxburn and Bathgate Ballet Schools.

Dancers from Linlithgow, Murieston, Bellsquarry, Broxburn and Bathgate Ballet Schools. perform 3 inspiring productions over two days, produced by Royal Ballet School trained Artistic Director Lynn Fitzsimons. An evening which combines warmth and passion, singing and dancing with superb lighting effects and extracts from all-time favourites such as The King and I, 42nd Street, Swan Lake and Coppelia.

Matinee performance at 2.00p.m. on Saturday 2 June.

Tickets available from 0775 345 4716

Regal Community Theatre presents

Yvonne Wright School Of Dance Annual Show

Dates: 21-Jun-2007 to 30-Jun-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Spectacular annual event showcases young West Lothian dancers.

This year's  spectacular annual show features young dancers from Shotts, Harthill and Broxburn. Under the direction of Yvonne Wright AFTDA(TB) MFDTA (TA) FSDTA (TB) children and young people from pre-school age through to teens have worked hard on performances in dance styles ranging from ballet and tap through to jazz and hip-hop.

Performances on Wed 21 & Thurs 22 June and Tues 26 - Sat 30 June 

Tickets available from 01236 842022

Regal Community Theatre presents

William Farrell

Lord of the Trance

Dates: 06-Jul-2007 AND 13-Jul-2007

Time: 10:00 pm

Performances cancelled - sorry!

Regal Community Theatre presents

Roberta Gordon presents East Meets West

Dates: 20-Jul-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Respected Scottish medium Roberta Gordon connects with the world of Spirit.

Roberta is one of Scotland's leading mediums, whose ability to link to the other side has astounded and helped many people over the last 27 years. Roberta is delighted to introduce medium of the future Carol Stirling from Dunoon.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Peter Morrison\’s Summer Party

Dates: 27-Jul-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Popular Scottish baritone Peter Morrison, his daughter Jackie and friends get together for a celebration of popular song and laughter.

Join famous Scottish baritone Peter Morrison, his daughter Jackie and friends as they get together for a celebration of popular song and laughter.

The programme has something for everyone including hits from West End and Broadway shows, popular operatic arias and naturally, a “wee bit of a ceilidh”.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

Dates: 21-Aug-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

"They are quite simply the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear."  The Herald

Early booking recommended.

Join these legendary ambassadors of Scottish Traditional Music as they go from strength to strength. Aly Bain is Scotland's supreme traditional style fiddler. Phil Cunningham plays accordion with astonishing dexterity and musicality and is a world-renowned composer. When they get together sparks fly and audiences are treated to an evening of wonderful music and great fun.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Random Aspekts

Dates: 13-Jul-2007

Time: 02:30 pm

Blazing breakdance from top Edinburgh-based dance crew.

Scotland's top breakdance crew meets up with a beatboxer and DJ. Random Aspekts shows amaze and entertain with high speed power moves and complex routines.

Duration 50 minutes

Age 5 years +

Family Tickets £15 or £9 concession (4 people, min 1 adult)

Regal Community Theatre presents

Livingston Fiddlers & Friends

Dates: 31-Aug-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Livingston Fiddlers are joined by some special musical guests for an evening featuring mainly traditional Scottish music.

The Livingston Fiddlers in concert playing a wide range of toe-tapping Scottish tunes and songs plus a few surprise items.  We are a group of enthusiastic amateur musicians who meet regularly in Livingston.

If you'd like to join us then please contact us on 01506 654189 or at eric@livingstonfiddlers.co.uk

www.livingstonfiddlers.co.uk

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

O Duo Percussion

Crash Bang Wallop!!

Dates: 31-Jul-2007

Time: 02:30 pm

Outstanding young percussion duo - O Duo - inform and entertain and may even have you joining in!

Have you ever heard of a sizzle cymbal, a clave and a tom-tom?! What's it like to be a percussionist? Which instrument would you want to play? The outstanding young percussion duo - O Duo - offer a unique insight into the instruments, music, friendships and adventures that are all part of life as a percussion duo. Performing music by Chopin, Bach and many others, the Duo bring the instruments and music to life and will have you joining in.

Duration: 50 minutes

Age: 5 years+

Tickets: £5 or £3 concession

Family Tickets £15 or £9 concession (4 people, min 1 adult)

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Carole Robinson

Sparkle & Shine Jewellery Workshop

Dates: 21-Jul-2007 to 22-Jul-2007

Time: 11:00 am

Create glass beads and assemble your gems into a unique piece of jewellery.

Glass artist Carole Robinson will teach you to create glass beads and help you to craft your own unique and personal piece of jewellery in this two day workshop. Carole is skilled in all aspects of traditional and contemporary glass making and has experience of inspiring students young and old to produce a huge range of beautiful glass objects

Class fee includes all materials.

Age 16 +

Class limited to 8 participants. 

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Jennie Tuffs

Liquid Acrylic Workshop

Dates: 18-Aug-2007

Time: 09:30 am

Make your own original masterpiece in this one day workshop.

Jennie Tuffs is well known for stunning and vibrant flower paintings. She describes what she does with paint as "... using what is in front of me, abstracting from it, I try to transform its energy, light and texture into precarious harmonies."  Jennie will take you through a range of techniques to create your own original masterpiece.

Age 16 +

Limited to 15 participants

Class fee includes all materials

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Lights Out By Nine

Dates: 09-Jun-2007

Time: 08:00 pm

"Forget your soul and blues brothers tribute bands, Lights Out By Nine are the Real Deal!"

Blues In Britain Magazine

Lights Out By Nine is a powerhouse rhythm and blues band with a collection of its own original songs.  The band plays all over the UK at major festivals and on tours with music luminaries such as the Average White Band, the Animals, Dr Feelgood, Nazareth, the Blues Band, Buddy Guy, Nine Below Zero and Status Quo, to name but a few.  With a brand new album "Make Your Own Luck" out on River Records, things continue to go from strength to strength. Whether you like rock, soul or blues, this show is not to be missed.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

West Lothian Festival of Brass

Dates: 03-Jun-2007 to 24-Jun-2007

Time: 06:30 pm

A concert series featuring some of Scotland's top brass bands competing head to head.

This concert series features some of Scotland’s top brass bands competing head to head.  Each band will perform a programme of their choice including an overture, solo item and an arrangement of a piece of music by Elgar. This will be the sixth West Lothian Festival of Brass and it is now firmly established as a highlight in the national brass band calendar.  This contest has been very well received by players and audience alike providing entertainment and musicianship of the highest quality with all the excitement that the competition brings. 

Sunday 3 June, 6.30pm

Newtongrange Silver Band

Scottish Co-op Band 

Kingdom Brass Band 

Sunday 10 June, 6.30pm

Kirkintilloch Band

Unison Kinneil

The Whitburn Band 

Sunday 24 June

Final

Concert series ticket: £18 or £12 for all three concerts 

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Tea Dances

Dates: 14-Jun-2007 AND 13-Sep-2007

Time: 02:00 pm

"A lovely relaxed way to spend Thursday afternoon."

Dance the afternoon away, enjoy the company of old friends and meet new ones. 

"Two and a half hours of non-stop dancing - absolutely fabulous."

Monthly tea dances are from 2.00 - 4.30pm.  Tea and biscuits are included in the ticket price.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Youth Dance Showcase

Dates: 11-Jun-2007 to 12-Jun-2007

Time: 08:00 pm

Dance groups from all over West Lothian strut their stuff on stage.

This year the Youth Dance Showcase takes place over two nights so that all the groups now dancing across West Lothian have an opportunity to strut their stuff on stage.

This event will showcase the diverse and exciting mix of girls and boys youth dance work including Higher dance, Intermediate 2 level curriculum dance work from Inveralmond Community High School, St Margarets RC Academy and West Calder High School as well as all the Youth Dance Companies from the Regal, Linlithgow, Bathgate and Craigswood Sport Centres.

This is a popular event so please book early to avoid disappointment.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Arts4U Workshops

Dates: 09-Jul-2007 to 17-Aug-2007

Time:

A range of exciting activities to keep everyone entertained over the summer holidays

Break dance for boys

With Random Aspekts

Monday 9 July to Friday 13 July

Age 8+ Beginners and Intermediate, 10am to 12noon

Age 16yrs+ Advanced, 1pm to 3pm

Cost: £20 or £14 concession

Singing for Fun Tour

with NYCoS

Sing action songs, silly songs and singing games. Learn songs and play instruments from around the world.

Age 6 to 7, 10am to 12noon

Age 8 to 9, 1pm to 3pm

Mon 30 July to Fri 3 August

Cost: £17.50 or £12 concession

Art Attack

With Tessa Dunlop

Creative arts and crafts making with artist Tessa Dunlop.

Age 5 to 7,  10am to 12.30pm

Age 8 to 10,  1.30pm to 4pm

Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 July

Box Office 01506 433634

Digital Dance

A chance for West Lothian’s young dancers to create their own dance piece then learn all about film techniques, put the two together and create a new dance film.

Age 13 - 18

Mon 23 to Fri 27 July, 10am to 4pm

Cost: £30 or £20 concession

Dance Differently

Learn different dance styles including tap, street dance and contemporary

Age 8 - 13

Mon 30 July to Fri 3 August, 10am to 12noon

Cost: £17.50 or £12 concession

For details of all Summer Programme events in West Lothian, including West Lothian Youth Theatre, playschemes, libraries and sports click here.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

OM Productions,

A Walk in the Park & Tir Nan Og

Dates: 11-Sep-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Tir Nan Nog

"…the first magical realist musical. Fantastical and vulgar, great fun” The Herald ****

A Walk in the Park

“deliciously surreal, tragic and humorous …full of theatrical magic.” The Scotsman ****

In Tir Nan Og, a Scottish exile on a fantastical quest for the realm of eternal youth wheechs us away on adventures in real and fantasised places, from Amsterdam to under the sea, hoaching with mysterious characters.

A Walk in the Park sees Dave Anderson play a melancholic old man who goes to the park and meets a squirrel, a fox, a flower, a bottle of Buckfast, a crow, an echo and a young girl who help him to a deeper understanding of life’s losses - and possibilities.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Niki King with Marcus Ford

Jazz In The Afternoon

Dates: 23-Sep-2007

Time: 02:00 pm

Award-winning jazz vocalist Niki King presents her new show including songs from her stunning new album "Twelve O'Clock Tales"

Niki King with Marcus Ford 

Twelve O'Clock Tales

Niki King – winner of the Perrier Jazz Vocalist award - presents her new show including songs from her stunning new album "Twelve O'Clock Tales" as well as classics ranging from Thelonious Monk to Stevie Wonder.

"Megastardom is just around the corner" The Scotsman

 www.nikiking.co.uk

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

TMSA Young Trad Tour 2007

Dates: 25-Sep-2007

Time: 08:00 pm

A showcase of the best of the new generation of Scottish musicians

A showcase of the best of the new generation of Scottish musicians -  one band features Gaelic singer Catriona Watt, winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award 2007 plus the other 5 finalists.  The second band is made up of fiddler Shona Mooney (last year's winner) accompanied by Innes Watson on guitar and Mhairi Hall on keyboard.   

www.tmsa.org.uk

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

7:84 Theatre Co

The Algebra of Freedom

Dates: 26-Sep-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

World premiere production of a taut political drama that asks questions about identity, redemption, faith and compassion in a society waging a war against terror.

Policeman Tony and Taxi driver Parvez  both know that nothing will be the same again.   Welcome to Britain where if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time and with the wrong colour of skin, your life is no longer in your own hands. The Algebra of Freedom is a taut political drama that asks questions about identity, redemption, faith and compassion in a society waging a war against terror.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Dance Iyahami

Utsavam! = Celebration!

Dates: 01-Oct-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

 Scottish-based classical Indian dance company

Dance Ihayami is a groundbreaking Scottish-based classical Indian dance company that celebrates the ancient classical dance forms of India with their rich complexity of rhythm, posture, gesture and expression. 

Family Ticket; £28 (4 people, min 1 adult

West Lothian School pupils £4, teachers free

www.danceiyahami.org  

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Catherine Wheels Theatre Co.

Cyrano

Dates: 02-Oct-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

"Tell me why you're staring at my nose. Is there something wrong with it?"

Cyrano loves Roxanne.   Roxanne adores Christian.  Christian needs help.Cyrano is a swashbuckling comedy about tragedy, love, loss…and a nose.  “a most brilliantly sad, funny and romantic production” Sunday Herald

Age: 11+

Family ticket: £24 (4 people, min 1 adult)

West Lothian Schools pupils £4, teachers free

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

The Earl Brothers & The Hunger Mountain Boys

The Greatest Bluegrass Show On Earth

Dates: 05-Oct-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

One of the most exciting double bills to cross the Atlantic for years

"Delicious and amazingly infectious music." Maverick magazine 

One of the most exciting double bills to cross the Atlantic for years - bluegrass sensations The Earl Brothers and “roots-of-country” kings, The Hunger Mountain Boys. Today’s hottest American bluegrass band The Earl Brothers is on its first UK tour.  Let the Earl Brothers take your breath away, and the Hunger Mountain Boys’ bring it back with their sharp playing and crisp vocal harmonies delivering traditional and new music."Delicious and amazingly infectious music" - Maverick magazine.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Plutot La Vie

Clean Sweep

Dates: 02-Nov-2007

Time: 02:30 pm

Household chores will never seem the same again!

In this brilliant blend of theatre clowning, dance and visual storytelling two men try to survive in an anarchic world of brooms, dust brushes, chimney brushes, scrub brushes, clothes brushes, toothbrushes and hairbrushes, doing anything but cleaning up.   Household chores will never seem the same again!" endlessly inventive, ...the glorious chuckles of the children in the audience are a delight to hear, with the belly-laughter of the grown-ups not far behind."   The ScotsmanAge: 7+Family Ticket: £16 (4 people, min 1 adult)

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Tea Dance

Dates: 11-Oct-2007

Time: 02:00 pm

Dance the afternoon away, enjoy the company of old friends and meet new ones. 

Enjoy a great afternoon of dancing to live music and meeting new friends over a cup of tea.2 to 4.30pm

Ticket includes tea and biscuit

Also on Thursday 15 November & Thursday 13 December

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Shona Reppe Puppets

Olga Volt - The Electric Fairy

Dates: 16-Oct-2007

Time: 02:30 pm

Shona Reppe Puppets presents an imaginative and original story co-created with Charlot Lemoine of Velo Theatre of France. Olga Volt – The Electric Fairy! is an extraordinary story told imaginatively with puppetry, storytelling, light and shadow

Welcome to the magical and glowing world of Olga Volt - The Electric Fairy. Step inside,this fairground sideshow and let Olga Volt dazzle you with the brightest show on earth! But something is wrong. Olga's magic powers are fading. Does anyone have a torch?

“.....inventive brilliance and mischievous, witty touches”

The Herald on Cinderella

Age: 5+

Family Ticket £16 (4 people, min 1 adult)

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers

License to Thrill Tour 2007

Dates: 24-Oct-2007 to 25-Oct-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Buddy Holly hits and rock 'n' roll classics 

A fast, furious and funny rock n’ rollercoaster of Buddy hits and other rock n’ roll classics.  The ultimate family show guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and roaring for more timeless hits like That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy!

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Freshmess

Crash Test Humans And Axis Off Balance

Dates: 05-Nov-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Award winning dance crew Freshmess plus two new dance works

Award winning dance crew Freshmess present two new dance works, contemporary, street, lockin’, poppin’ and breakin’ to original music.

Crash Test Humans explores how we test our desire to survive.

Axis off Balanc takes a look at how people overcome their differences and look for the positive in every bad situation.

“An absolute blast, an ensemble piece that made me so happy I almost cried” The List

Family Ticket: £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)West Lothian school pupils £4, teachers free

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Whitburn Band

Festive Brass

Dates: 23-Dec-2007

Time: 07:00 pm

Whitburn Band plays seasonal favourites

A seasonal concert of best loved Christmas music by one of the best loved and most entertaining brass bands in the country.  This is a warm, traditional evening for families and friends to share.

Family Ticket: £24 (4 people, min 1 adult)

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

The Queen

Dates: 05-Sep-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth.

Helen Mirren's oscar-winning turn as Queen Elizabeth is a tour de force. Set mainly at Balmoral, the film examines the royal family’s reaction to the death of Princess Diana. No-one will ever know exactly what happened during that fateful week but this film makes us reflect on the hysteria that surrounded the tragedy and the criticism of the Queen at the time. Watch out for Michael Sheen as the new Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

Tickets and information from Gail on 01506 652623

Regal Community Theatre presents

MacFloyd

Dates: 06-Sep-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

The Scottish Pink Floyd

Mac Floyd makes a welcome return to The Regal Theatre with an even bigger and better show than last year’s sell out concert.

As well as playing all the Pink Floyd favourites like Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Comfortably Numb and Wish You Were Here, the eight piece band, who pride themselves on playing completely live, will perform songs recently added to their already impressive set. Add to that a visual show that has almost doubled in size and you have a show not to be missed.For more information go to www.macfloyd.co.uk   

Regal Community Theatre presents

Cantilena In Concert

Dates: 29-Feb-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Cantilena Ladies Choir with special guest artists

Cantalina’s 20 strong chorus is conducted by Maggie Woods.  The choir’s repertoire ranges across a wide variety of songs from traditional Scottish Songs,spirituals, sacred and religeous songs through to songs from the shows to versions of modern songs by Sting or the Carpenters. 

featuring Guest Artist - Bathgate Academy Senior String Ensemble 

Regal Community Theatre presents

Mad Mark Roberts

Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘Freddy Starr’ Show

Dates: 07-Sep-2007

Time: 08:00 pm

5 times winner of the Golden Mike Award

"Great music and I never stopped laughing" Dundee Chronicle

Award-winning entertainer Mark Roberts has built a successful career as a performer in Spain and the Canaries.  Now Scottish audiences can enjoy a madcap  evening’s entertainment as Mark mixes sharply observed comedy with songs from his extensive 50s and 60s repertoire, presented with his unique style of off-the-cuff, in-your-face humour.

Don’t miss this chance to see a bright new star on the Scottish cabaret scene. 

Regal Community Theatre presents

Phoenix Musicals

The King and I

Dates: 18-Sep-2007 to 22-Sep-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Shall we dance? Richard Rogers' & Oscar Hammerstein's classic musical.

It is the 1860's and the Western world is closing in on Thailand. The King of Thailand hires for his children a British governess, Anna. At first, Anna and the King struggle to find common ground between Thai and British attitudes. Soon though, the two opposites fall in love. Meanwhile, Tuptim and Lun Tha have a hidden romance even though Tup Tim belongs to the King. 

Concessions on Tuesday night and Saturday matinee 

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

The Painted Veil

Dates: 03-Oct-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Film based on Somerset Maugham's epic love story set in the 1920’s

 Based on a love story by Somerset Maugham, “The Painted Veil” is an epic love story set in the 1920’s about a young English couple, Walter (Edward Norton),a doctor, and Kitty (Naomi Watts), an upper-class girl, who marry and go to Shanghai. Wounded by his wife’s infidelity, Walter decides they should both go to a remote village where a cholera epidemic is raging. On their journey, the young couple find a lot more about themselves and their relationship. Tickets and information from Gail on 01506 652623.

Regal Community Theatre presents

Broxburn Footlights

The Rocky Monster Show

Dates: 11-Oct-2007 to 12-Oct-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Riotous rock 'n' roll musical

Bizarre, anarchic and very funny, this Rock ‘n’ Roll musical is a riotous mix of the Addams Family, Young Frankensteinand Phantom of the Opera – with Rebecca and The Rocky Horror Show thrown in for good measure.

Baron Frankenstein’s descendant, an ex - pop star turned professor of Genetics, creates DNA moulds of people in his computer. How these moulds come to life as the ultimate Rock Group, headed by a clone of Elvis himself, is the highlight of the hilarious plot.

Everyone will love the Rock n Roll score, much of which is an affectionate send - up of the 60s

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

The Lives of Others (Das Leben der Anderen)

Dates: 17-Oct-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Excellent cold war thriller about surveillance and cultural freedom in East Berlin under the Stasi (secret police). A film that manages to be both horrifying and humorous. Highly recommended.

In the early 1980’s, successful playwright Georg Dreyman and his actress lover Christa-Maria are popular stars in the socialist state who seem to toe the party line. When icy secret service agent Wiesler sets up a surveillance operation to listen in on them, he starts to lose his usual reserve and become involved in their lives.

A mixture of thriller, love story and dark comedy, see why this film received the Oscar for best foreign language film. 

Tickets and information from Gail on 01506 652623.

Regal Community Theatre presents

Young Guns Tour

Failure To Communicate & The Jackanoorys

Dates: 13-Oct-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Scotland's incredible new funk/rock talent

Two awesome young rock/funk outfits that have been making a name for themselves with gigs around Central Scotland, mixing covers and own material.   Blending influences from classic rock of the 70s and 80s, Failure To Communicate have given the music a modern twist, creating a distinctive
hard-rocking sound.  They’ve clocked up live experience with gigs at venues including Soundhaus, Street Level and Motherwell Civic Centre and recently recorded an EP at the Foundry Music Lab.  Wishaw band The Jackanoorys have played Glasgow’s  Garage and Cathouse as well as community venues around Lanarkshire.  Style influences range from Audioslave to the Velvet Revolver but with an array of original material too.

www.failuretocommunicate.co.uk

www.myspace.com/failuretocommunicate

www.myspace.com/thejackanoorys

Regal Community Theatre presents

Bollywood Comes To Bathgate

Dates: 20-Oct-2007

Time: 06:00 pm

Tara Rum Pum.Celebrate Eid with a great Family movie. English Subtitles.

Take part in West Lothian’s Eid celebrations with a brilliant, feelgood family film featuring Bollywood stars Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji.  

Ta Ra Rum Pum is the story of one man, his family and how they overcoem the obstacles that life puts in their way, together.   It has English sub-titles so that it can be enjoyed by all the community of West Lothian.

An Indian snackbox is included in the price of the ticket and there will also be refreshments available before the screening and during the interval.  You will also be able to browse at an Asian clothes stall or have a henna tattoo done.  In addition, information will be on offer from various West Lothian organisations. 

Doors open 4.30p.m. Film 6.00pm

Family ticket: £15 concessions £12 (4 people, min 1 adult)

Regal Community Theatre presents

Newland Concert Brass 20th Anniversary Concert

Dates: 29-Oct-2007

Time: 08:00 pm

Newland Concert Brass band, based in Bathgate, is holding a special concert to celebrate its 20th Anniversary.

The blue uniform of Newland is well recognised in West Lothian as a result of playing at gala days, concerts, musicals, church functions and of course the Bathgate Procession and John Newland Festival. The band welcome players of any age and ability. They have a Beginners group, a Junior Training band and a Senior band. Photos and band memorabilia will be on display. Doors/bar will open at 6.30pm and the concert will begin at 8pm.

Admission to the concert is free - however, we will need to know numbers in advance.

Anyone wishing to reserve an admission ticket should phone Karen on 07790735152 or email newlandconcertbrass@hotmail.comFurther information about the band can be found on their website www.newlandconcertbrass.org.uk

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Volver

Dates: 07-Nov-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Penelope Cruz stars in Almodovar's 2006 film

The film begins with two sisters, Raimunda (Penelope Cruz) and Sole (Lola Duenas) along with Raimunda's daughter visiting the grave of their parents who died in each other's arms in a fire. However, their elderly aunt is under the impression that the girls’ dead mother is looking after her. The mother (played by Almodovar regular Carmen Maura) soon appears to Sole. Meanwhile, Raimunda is getting rid of an abusive husband and trying to run a restaurant.

In a film that celebrates the collective strength of women, we can enjoy a top rate cast and think about the differences between urban Spain and country villages where Catholic superstition still affects the lives of women.

Tickets and information from Gail on 01506 652623

Regal Community Theatre presents

Tom Owen Productions

Last of The Summer Wine - Treading the Boards

Dates: 21-Nov-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

"A unique and touching tribute to a multi-talented father from his son in the same odd business" ROY CLARKE - CREATOR AND WRITER 'LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE'

An evening of sheer magic telling the true story of two men – Bill Owen, one of our country’s best loved actors and his son Tom who followed him into the same strange business. Through narrative, film, photograph and song Tom takes the audience from Bill’s birth in 1914 to the present day and lets them into some of the secrets of the television phenomenon that is ‘Last of the Summer Wine’"Not to be missed whether you're a 'Summer Wine' fan or not" HUDDERSFIELD EXAMINER

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

High Society

Dates: 28-Nov-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Classic musical featuring Cole Porter songs and a star-studded cast.

“The Philadelphia Story” remade as a musical with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Grace Kelly. With fantastic songs by Cole Porter and an appearance by Louis Armstrong, what more do you need for a pre Christmas treat?

Tickets and information from Gail on 01506 652623

Regal Community Theatre presents

Pentland Sound Ceilidh Band

St Andrews Night Ceilidh

Dates: 30-Nov-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

Celebrate Scotland's national day at this Regal Community Theatre fundraiser

Round up enough friends for a Dashing White Sergeant and get along to the Regal for a ‘reel’-y good St Andrew’s Night. The rousing tunes of the Pentland Sound Ceilidh Band will have you jigging all night. Sit it out now and again with a drink from the bar and, if you work up an appetite, a mid-evening bite to eat is included in the ticket. Celebrate Scotland’s national day in traditional style at the Regal’s autumn fundraiser.

Regal Community Theatre presents

Bathgate Theatre Co

Men Should Weep

Dates: 05-Dec-2007 to 07-Dec-2007

Time: 07:30 pm

“Ena Lamont Stewart’s searing play is rich in contemporary echoes.” Guardian

After their visit to the Japanese Court last December with a hilarious version of The Mikado , Bathgate Theatre Company moves to the back courts of Glasgow in the 1930s.

Written by Ena Lamont Stewart in 1947, with a cast of nine women, four men and three children, this extraordinarily moving play depicts, through the eyes of the Morrison family, the harrowing effects of The Depression in Scotland.

At the centre is Maggie, the mother of seven children, who holds the family together while coping with unemployment, TB, problem children, nosy neighbours, a censorious sister and a hard to love mother in law.

This is a play without sentimentality but tempered by a spirited sense of humour.

You’ll weep with Maggie in her battle for survival but you’ll laugh with Granny, the weans and the neebors.

“It is an astonishing piece of work, warm hearted and scrupulously fair in its portrayal of a 1938 Glasgow. “ New Statesman

Regal Community Theatre presents

Millennium Stage School

Dick Whittington

Dates: 12-Dec-2007 to 16-Dec-2007

Time: 07:00 pm

Turn Again Whittington! Millennium Stage School presents some Christmas fun in a new production of the story of Dick Whittington, a tale that has captivated audiences for centuries.

This rags-to-riches tale sees Dick, a poor boy from Gloucester, making his way to London to seek his fortune, with a little help from feline friend, Puss In Boots, performed by a cast ranging in age from 7 to 18.

Wednesday - Saturday at 7.00pm

Matinees: Saturday at 2.00pm & Sunday at 4.00pm

Regal Community Theatre presents

West Lothian Youth Theatre

The Wizard of Oz

Dates: 19-Dec-2007 to 22-Dec-2007

Time: ho:r: in

Follow the Yellow Brick Road with West Lothian Youth Theatre ...

Come and join some of West Lothian’s most talented young performers as they take you down the Yellow Brick Road to the great land of Oz.

WLYT has created a brand new multimedia version of the classic book, which will draw young people of all ages into the story of Dorothy’s quest to get home, accompanied by her new friends Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion.

This show is suitable for children aged 4 and above. 75 minutes approx

Two performances will be signed (days TBC)

Wed 19 December at 7.00pm

Thursday 20 December at 1.30pm and 7.00pm

Friday 21 December at 10.30am and 1.30pm and 7.00pm

Saturday 22 December at 3.30pm and 7.00pm

Family ticket £19.50

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Making Mondays

Dates: 24-Sep-2007 to 10-Dec-2007

Time: 06:00 pm

Try out lots of different types of art in these fun workshops for young people aged 11+

Explore lots of different types of art - learn to paint like the masters, illustrate a story or go mad with mixed media - in the company of three artists in these regular Monday sessions. These are fun, practical workshops for young people who like getting their hands dirty by getting involved.  

Illustration

Gary Dewar will introduce you to different styles of comic book illustration, making story-boards and developing characters.

24 September, 1 October, 8 October 

Painting

Stewart McPherson will work with you on composition, texture and mark making, using oil and acrylic paint.

29 October, 5 November, 12 November 

Mixed Media

Tessa Dunlop will help you explore lots of different kinds of art from sculpture to print.

19 November, 3 and 10 December  

All sessions are Mondays 6.30 to 8pm

Age: 11+ (participants should wear old clothes) 

Term ticket £31.50 (9 sessions)

Pay on the day tickets £4.50 subject to availability

Includes all materials

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Days of Dance

Dates: 20-Oct-2007 AND 17-Nov-2007

Time: 11:00 am

Taster sessions for adults - find out which dance or movement class is for you.

Tempted by tap, Intrigued by pilates? The taster sessions that make up a day of dance are designed to let you find out which dance or movement class best suits you.  

There will also be an opportunity to talk with Dance Development Officer Emma Jones and influence the timing, length and content of adult dance classes in the future.     

Day of Dance 1

Adults Only

Yoga 11am – 12noon

Pilates 12noon – 1pm

Lunch 1 – 2pm

Salsa 2 – 3pm

Saturday 20 October

Day of Dance 2

Adults Only

Tap 11am – 12noon

African 12noon – 1pm         

Lunch 1 – 2pm          

Ceroc 2 – 3pm         

Saturday 17 November

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Sparkle & Shine

Dates: 01-Sep-2007 AND 03-Nov-2007

Time: 11:00 am

Glass jewellery workshop with glass artist Carole Robinson.

Back by popular demand, glass artist Carole Robinson will teach you how to create glass beads and help you to assemble your gems into a unique, and personal piece of jewellery in this two day workshop. 

Carole is skilled in all aspects of traditional and contemporary glass making and has experience of inspiring students, young and old, to produce a huge range of beautiful glass objects.

All materials are provided but participants are expected to make their own arrangements for lunch.

Age: 16+ (class limited to 8 participants) 

First 2 day workshop

Saturday 1 September, 11am to 2pm

Sunday  2 September, 11am to 3pm 

Second 2 day workshop

Saturday 3 November, 11am to 2pm

Sunday  4 November, 11am to 3pm

Sorry - both 2 day workshops are now sold out.

Regal Community Theatre presents

Indiebar

Oxjam Halloween Fancy Dress Night

Dates: 26-Oct-2007

Time: 06:30 pm

5 bands play IndieBar's Halloween Fancy Dress Party

Get your scariest gear on and head down to the Regal for this Oxjam fundraiser as IndieBar presents the first ever Halloween Fancy Dress Night at the Regal, featuring 5 young bands from West Lothian - Sixteen Fingers, Redundant, Badly Dubbed, Idiot Boys and Irregular Company. Doors open at 6.30pm.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

West Lothian Schools

Scotland meets Vienna

Dates: 06-Jan-2008

Time: 06:30 pm

West Lothian Schools orchestras play music from Scotland and Vienna.

Talented young musicians from West Lothian Schools - West Lothian Schools Brass Band, West Lothian Schools Guitar Ensemble and West Lothian Schools Fiddle Group present an exciting and moving festive celebration of the best music from Scotland and Vienna.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Mugen Taiko Dojo

The Big Bang

Dates: 15-Mar-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Huge Japanese drums, over thirty drummers, thundering rhythms and raw energy.

High energy and dynamic movement as over thirty drummers come together for an annual showcase performing thundering, driving rhythms on huge Japanese drums.   The Big Bang is performed by the Mugen Taiko Dojo, the UK’s Centre for Taiko Drumming.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

The Packaway Handle Band

Dates: 31-Jan-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

White hot bluegrass 

This quintet from Athens, Georgia, is famed for “white hot” bluegrass performances, based in tight three and four-part vocal harmonies, crisp playing and a strong understanding of the music’s roots.

www.packwayhandle.com

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Tea Dances

Dates: 10-Jan-2008 to 10- Apr-2008

Time: 02:00 pm

“A lovely relaxed way to spend Thursday afternoon”

Enjoy a great afternoon of dancing to live music and meeting new friends over a cup of tea.

“Two and a half hours of non-stop dancing…absolutely fabulous”

Ticket includes tea and biscuits.

Dates:

Thursday 10 January 2 - 4.30pm

Thursday 14 February 2 - 4.30pm - Valentine's Day Special

Thursday 13 March 2 - 4.30pm

Thursday 10 April 2 - 4.30pm 

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Oor Rabbie

Dates: 25-Jan-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Stories, songs and stovies - a Burns celebration with a difference.

Burns fur Bairns, Burns fur Big Bairns, Burns fur a'body! in a new celebration of the man and his work.

Master story-teller, performer and entertainer Andy Cannon brings the words, poems  and music of Burns to life in an astonishing one man show.   Running from "To a Mouse" to a masterly retelling of the spooky, scary "Tam O'Shanter', the show will pause  only to fit in a break for stovies..…the fastest “Burns Supper” ever.

Ticket includes stovies!

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Youth Dance Showcase

Dates: 28-Jan-2008 to 29-Jan-2008

Time: 08:00 pm

Youth dance from West Lothian

Two evenings of the best youth dance being produced at schools and in youth dance companies all across West Lothian.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

TAG Theatre Co

Wee Fairy Tales

Dates: 30-Jan-2008

Time: 10:00 pm

Classic Fairy Tales for ages 3+

Classic tales for bairns o’ aw ages as TAG Theatre Company bring Cinderella, Three Little Pigs, and other tales north of the border and performs them in Scots

Age 3+

Performances at 10am & 1pm

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Family Ticket £16 (4 people, min 1 adult)

Scottish Brass Band Association in association with West Lothian Council presents

Besson Scottish Solo and Ensemble Championships

Dates: 02-Feb-2008 to 03-Feb-2008

Time: 10:00 am

Competition features the cream of Scotland's Brass Bands

The cream of Scotland's brass band talent comes together for a weekend of competition to earn the prestigious title of Scottish Champion at various disciplines.

Junior Solo and Quartets

Saturday 2 February, 10am to 6pm

Open Solos and Ensembles

Sunday 3 February, 10am - 6pm

Gala Concert

Kirkintilloch Band and West Lothian Schools Brass Band

with guest soloist internationally renowned tuba player Jim Gourlay

Saturday 2 February, 7.30pm

Tickets: £9 or £6 concession

Open Solo and Ensembles

Sunday 3 February, 10am to 6pm

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Tickets: £2.50 or £1.50 payable at the door

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Puppet State Theatre Co

The Man Who Planted Trees

Dates: 08-Feb-2008

Time: 02:30 pm

“I have never laughed so much in MY LIFE” Roger, aged 8

The inspirational story of a man who determined simply to live slowly and go out with his dog to plant some trees every day has become a magical, award winning live show playing to sell out audiences from the Edinburgh Festival to Bermuda.

“You kept me (aged 70) enthralled.” John

Age 7 +

Family ticket: £16 (4 people, min 1 adult)

www.puppetstate.com

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Jazz on a Sunday

The Ritz Trio

Dates: 10-Feb-2008

Time: 02:00 pm

A mixture of jazz, swing and Latin to light up a Sunday afternoon.

This rhythm 'n' reeds outfit plays a repertoire of swinging standards, cool school classics, bouncy bossas and kaleidoscopic klezmer with a repertoire ranging from dinner and cocktail classics such as The Girl from Ipanema and Take Five, to the more modern end of the spectrum. 

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Prime Productions with The Byre Theatre, St Andrews

Great Expectations

Dates: 11-Feb-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Dickens' classic story of love and mystery, directed by Ben Twist

Pip, Magwitch, Estelle and Miss Haversham come to life in this new stage production of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. 

Pip longs to be a gentleman but is haunted by the memory of a terrifying encounter with an escaped convict on the wild Kent marshes.  Summoned to meet the bitter, decaying Miss Havisham he falls in love with her young ward Estelle and his longing is internsified.  Can Pip realise his dream or will his 'great expectations' be swamped by adversity? 

West Lothian school pupils £4, teachers free

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Malinky

Dates: 15-Feb-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Scotland's finest song quintet on their 10th Anniversary Tour

This is one of the best bands playing Scottish music.  They combine fantastic vocals and instrumental sound all their own in fresh yet timeless arrangements of both traditional and modern material. 

 “One of the liveliest interpreters of the Scottish tradition . . . inspired singing. . . Few other bands are able to deliver so apparently effortlessly" (Songlines)

www.malinky.com

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

In association with TMSA Edinburgh and Lothians

The Muckle Sing

Dates: 23-Feb-2008

Time: 10:00 am

A day to celebrate community singing, learn new songs and harmonies led by Sian Croose.

Enjoy the fantastic feeling of singing together with lots of other people - whether you are singing in public for the first time or an experienced performer, on your own or part of an existing group.

Sian said: "If you've always dreamed of singing, but never had the confidence, we will work with you to change that,"

10am to 5.30pm

For this event the concession price is also available for group bookings of 10 or more and to TMSA members.

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents presents

Starter for 10

Dates: 09-Jan-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

British comedy  (2006)  Director - Tom Vaughn, 96 minutes

James McAvoy plays Brian, a working-class boy in his first year at Bristol University. He achieves the ambition of a lifetime when he is selected for the University Challenge team. He hopes to win the heart of his team-mate by impressing her with his advanced general knowledge. The ever-reliable McAvoy is charming and vulnerable and this engaging comedy makes a nice change from some of the heavyweight material he has been involved in recently. An added plus is the soundtrack which features 80’s bands like The Cure.

Tickets and information from Gail on 01506 652623 

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

The Three Welsh Tenors

Dates: 26-Feb-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Dewi Wyn, Huw Llywelyn and Adriano Graziani are "The Three Welsh Tenors"

Bringing a wealth of national and international experience to their performances, the three tenors' concert features a wonderful musical programme full of the most popular operatic arias, Neapolitan songs and solos from the musicals.

Dewi has sung with the Welsh National Opera and London City Opera and both Huw and Adriano are currently with Glyndebourne Touring Opera. Adriano recently performed Arturo in Scottish Opera's production of Lucia di Lammermoor and Huw was a finalist in this year's Stuart Burrows International Voice Award.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Borderline Theatre

The Wall

Dates: 18-Mar-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

"A comedy with romance" By D. C. Jackson, directed by Gregory Thompson.

The Wall is a hilarious, romantic and touching coming of age story featuring four bang up to date, innocent, streetwise, living-and-learning characters for us to fall in love with, identify with, wince with, and laugh with. It is set during school holidays that are like a microwave with so much happening and everything happening so fast.

“As joyously life-affirming - and painful - a romantic comedy as a Midsummer Night's Dream... with slightly different drugs.” Liz Lochhead

This play contains strong language which may offend

Age 16+

West Lothian school pupils £4, teachers free

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Lights Out By Nine

Dates: 05- Apr-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Lights Out By Nine is a powerhouse rhythm and blues band

The band has made four albums of original songs. The latest album "Make Your Own Luck" provided the band with a top 3 "radio hit" in the USA on Washington DC's XM Radio, as well as being album of the week on 3 UK commercial radio stations!

"Forget your soul and blues brothers tribute bands, Lights Out By Nine are the Real Deal!"

Gordon Baxter - Blues in Britain Magazine.

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Rapture Theatre Co

Shining City

Dates: 15- Apr-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

The Emerald Isle meets The Sixth Sense in this chilling urban ghost story from the multi-award winning author Conor McPherson.

This play places classical Irish storytelling - funny, haunting and fascinating - in a modern, urban landscape.  

Moving, compassionate, ingenious and absolutely gripping... scenes that provoke great, generous gales of laughter, others that send a shiver of fear down the spine’  

The Daily Telegraph

Age 14+

This play contains strong language

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

The Swing Cats

Sophisticated Ladies

Dates: 17- Apr-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

The glamour of a magical era in music is recreated in three part harmony as the Swing Cats pay tribute to the wonderful female vocalists of the jazz and swing era.

Songs by Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee from the greatest big bands, are mixed with songs by leading ladies of the silver screen including Doris Day and Judy Garland.

"Great singers and good fun" - Desmond Carrington, BBC Radio 2

"World Class Vocalists" (Smooth Radio)

www.theswingcats.co.uk

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Visible Fictions

Shopping For Shoes

Dates: 30- Apr-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Tim Crouch's award-winning story about passion and fashion, hearts and soles.

13 year old Siobhan tries to show Shaun that there is more to life than shoes – even if he does have 60 pairs.

“hilarious and impressive…excellent” - Sunday Herald

In addition to Shopping for Shoes, this evening will include presentation of a new multi media show called ‘Identity’ created by young people in West Lothian schools who have been working with Visible Fictions.

Age 10+

Family ticket £16.00 (4 people, min 1 adult) 

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Cumbernauld Theatre Co in association with The Tron

The Wasp Factory

Dates: 15-May-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Iain Banks' novel adapted for the stage by Malcolm Sutherland.

"How the hell am I supposed to get heads and bodies for the poles and the bunker if I don't kill things?"

Meet Frank Cauldhame – a perfectly ordinary sixteen-year-old serial killer, living on a small island off the north coast and preparing for the arrival of his brother Eric who has escaped from a secure hospital.

Age 15+

This play contains challenging language and imagery.

www.waspfactorytour.co.uk

Regal Community Theatre presents

Volunteer Centre, West Lothian

Holistic Health Fair

Dates: 08-Mar-2008

Time: 10:00 am

All day event. Taster sessions and much more.

 Following the success of last year’s fundraising holistic health fayre, once again volunteer (qualified) therapists will offer taster sessions in aromatherapy, on-site massage, reiki, reflexology, crystal healing and Hopi ear candles. Terrific tombolla prizes have been donated by local businesses and Angel and Tarot card readings will also be available. Don’t miss this chance to indulge yourself with a post Christmas treat.

10am to 4pm

Regal Community Theatre presents

Shock-a-Monkey Management

International Master Hypnotist James Kennedy

Dates: 28-Mar-2008

Time: 07:00 pm

Hilarious comedy hypnosis

Scotland’s own James Kennedy makes a welcome return to the U.K. following a sucessful year long tour of Spain and the Canary Islands.

James has entertained audiences internationally for over 10 years. Over this time he has amazed and baffled tens of thousands of people with his unique style of hilarious comedy hypnosis shows. James will be appearing at The Regal Theatre for one night only as part of his "stare if you dare" U.K. tour. No two shows are ever the same so be prepared for some outrageous on-stage antics.  This really is the funniest show in town... definately not to be missed! 

Volunteers, who must be 18 years or over, can refuse at any point to continue taking part in the performance.

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Young Frankenstein

Dates: 03- Apr-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

 1974                            Director  Mel Brooks      106 mins

Gene Wilder, a neurosurgeon, inherits the castle of his infamous grandfather, Victor von Frankenstein. There, he finds a weird hunchback, Igor, played by Marty Feldman and a pretty lab assistant, Inga. When he finds the book in which his grandfather describes his experiments, he decides to apply his own skill to creating new life. With Peter Boyle as the monster giving “Putting on the Ritz” a whole new meaning.

 Tickets and information from Gail on 01506 652623.

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Little Miss Sunshine

Dates: 27-Feb-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Award-winning black comedy (2006)                Director – Jonathan Dayton                101 minutes 

A dark comedy about a dysfunctional family trying to travel to California so that 7 year old Olive can enter a beauty pageant. Starring Toni Colette, Greg Kinnear and in an Oscar-winning performance, Alan Arkin.  Tickets and information from Gail on 01506 652623 

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

The Searchers

Dates: 05-Mar-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

 Classic Western (1956)          119 mins         Director – John Ford 

Ford’s masterpiece starring John Wayne as Civil War veteran Ethan Evans on a 5 year search to find his niece abducted by Indians. The journey becomes a journey into his own heart. Consistently voted the best western of all time, it has a performance that Wayne was never to better and an iconic closing image. Wednesday 5 March at 7.30pmTickets (£3.50)and information from Gail on 01506652623

Regal Community Theatre presents

Phoenix Musicals

Return To Broadway

Dates: 09- Apr-2008 to 12- Apr-2008

Time: 07:00 pm

Songs from the shows.

Following last year's hugely successful production 'Broadway Comes to Bathgate', Phoenix Musicals presents a brand new show featuring classic songs from favourite musicals, including selections from West Side Story,  Miss Saigon, Oliver, Les Miserables and many more.

N.B. Concessions (£5.00) for Senior Citizens and under 16s are available only for the Wednesday performance.

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Venus

Dates: 06-Feb-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Bittersweet comedy starring Peter O'Toole

Ian (Leslie Phillips) is delighted that his great niece is coming to London to care for him in his twilight years and imagines a nice, shy girl but what he gets is a chav princess whose  only interest seems to be in getting drunk. However, his friend and fellow actor Maurice (Peter O’Toole in an Oscar-nominated performance) is fascinated by her. Contains strong language.  Tickets and information from Gail on 01506652623

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Making Mondays

Dates: 07-Jan-2008 to 17-Mar-2008

Time: 06:30 pm

Explore lots of different types of art (ages 11+)

Learn to paint like the masters, illustrate a story or go mad with mixed media in the company of three different artists in these regular weekly sessions.  Making Mondays are fun, practical workshops for young people who like getting their hands dirty by getting involved.

Illustration

Gary Dewar help you to create different styles of comic book illustration, make story-boards and develop characters. 

7 January, 14 January, 21 January

Painting

Stewart McPherson works with you on composition, texture and mark making using oil and acrylic paint.

4 February, 18 February, 25 February

Mixed Media

Tessa Dunlop helps you explore lots of different kinds of art from printing to model-making.

3 March, 10 March, 17 March

All sessions are Mondays 6.30 - 8.00pm

Participants should wear old clothes.

Tickets: term ticket £31.50 (9 sessions)

Pay on the day tickets £4.50 - subject to availibility

Ticket price includes materials

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Easter Comic Book Workshops

Dates: 31-Mar-2008 to 04- Apr-2008

Time: 10:00 am

Create your own comic book! Age 8+

Artist Lisa Fleming will take you through all the processes that come together to make comic books one of the most popular formats for story telling today.

The illustration techniques take in pencilling, inking, drawing and photography.  The story telling covers everything from story boarding and lettering to the use of thought bubbles.

Will your subject be realistic, retro or fantasy? Lisa will introduce you to all this and much more. By the end of the week you will have created your own comic book using computer software Comic Life.

For ages 8 and over. Please wear old clothes and bring a packed lunch.

Ticket price covers 5 days (10.00am - 3.30pm) including all materials, access to cameras and computer equipment

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Yoga

Dates: 07-Jan-2008 to 17-Mar-2008

Time: 05:15 pm

Beginners' yoga class with Eva Kennedy

This is a powerful and energetic form of yoga to help you work up a sweat and stretch out after a hard day's work.  This beginners' class focuses on energetic movements and postures, improving your stamina, flexibility and strength. Sivananda yoga isan excellent way to help you get, or stay, in shape.

Term 1

Monday 7 January to 11 February

No class 28 January

Term 2

Monday 18 February to 17 march

5.15 - 6.15pm

Term ticket £20 or £15 concession

West Lothian Council Arts Services presents

Painting Sundays

Dates: 17-Feb-2008 to 02-Mar-2008

Time: 11:00 am

with Ian Brown

Ian Brown's paintings are so realistic, capturing so much intricate detail, that on first glance they are often taken for photographs.

In these classes, Ian will help participants study the detail in a whole range of objects and use it to give depth to their work.

All materials, including oil paints and charcoal, will be provided.

Sundays 17 February, 24 February and 2 March

Ages 16+

Participants should wear old clothes.

Term ticket £30.00 or £22.00 concession

Pay on the day tickets £15.00 subject to availibility.

Regal Community Theatre presents

indiebar

West Lothian aLiveSpringfest

Dates: 29-Mar-2008 to 30-Mar-2008

Time: 02:00 pm

2 Days 20 bands 100% live local music

Indiebar Presents
The 1st EVER
 
aLIVE SPRINGFEST Fundraiser

2 whole days of the very best LOCAL music - with bands covering Rock, Pop, Indie, Punk and probably whatever else takes your fancy. From all over West Lothian, LIVE on stage in aid of West Lothian aLIVE

March 29th - Rock/Pop/Punk day with...

The Fire and I, Smoked Glass, Jackie Treehorn, Redundant, Coholic, Danika Star, Amid Concrete & Callousness, Daniel Vzeu Congregation, The Sealed Cupboard Society and The Phsycs

March 30th - Heavy/Rock day with...

The Black Lights, Tergazzi, El Guapo, Addicted To The Rush, Irregular Company, The Bensons, Lanolin, Elastic Plastics, Look Left Again, Bardik Ragnarok

Single Day Pass £8

Available through ALL the bands playing and the Regal Box Office
on 01506 433 634

Online @ http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/Community-life-and-leisure/

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Jezebel

Dates: 25-Jul-2008

Time: 07:30 am

Regal 70th Anniversary film screening

Director: William Wyler

1938

1hr 44min

Bette Davis plays a Southern Belle, a role she got as a consolation prize for not winning the role of Scarlett O'Hara, but managed to win the 1938 Best Actress Oscar.  Her character Julie breaks all the rules and shocks polite society in an attempt to win the heart of handsome Henry Fonda.  In a film famous for its sets and costumes and a remarkable creation of a yellow fever epidemic, its greatest strength is Bette Davis's performance. Set in antebellum New Orleans during the early 1850's, this film follows Julie Marsden through her quest for social redemption on her own terms. Julie is a beautiful and free spirited, rapacious Southern belle who is sure of herself and controlling of her fiancé Preston Dillard, a successful young banker. Julie's sensitive but domineering personality--she does not want so much to hurt as to assert her independence--forces a wedge between Preston and herself. To win him back, she plays North against South amid a deadly epidemic of yellow fever which claims a surprising victim.

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Michael Clayton

Dates: 27-Aug-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Film Society Membership - £20 - includes all 8 film in the season.

Lawyer Michael Clayton ( an Oscar-nominated George Clooney) is a fixer for a large law firm, cleaning up any dirty dealings. When a complex lawsuit is threatened by the mental collapse of its main litigator (Tom Wilkinson), Clayton, who has huge financial and personal problems of his own, is drafted in to ensure the case does not go off the rails. Also featuring an Oscar-winning performance by Tilda Swinton, "Michael Clayton" is a tense, slowburning thriller.

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

Give Way

Give Way

Dates: 12-Jun-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

The skills and versatility of this band of four musically talented sisters are taking the international music scene by storm.

Give Way“I defy anyone not to be enthralled by this group….this is joyous music, this is what music needs to be”  Folk and Roots

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

Jacqui Dankworth

In the Mood for Love

Dates: 06-Jun-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Jacqui Dankworth - "In The Mood For Love"Top UK jazz vocalist Jacqui Dankworth presents a new show - In The Mood For Love featuring a unique mix of classic and contemporary love songs.This show will feature popular classics from the composers and singers that have inspired her from ladies of swing - Nancy Wilson and Ella Fitzgerald, to the great singer/songwriters Joni Mitchell and Carole King.  Jacqui will be accompanied by two of the leading jazz guitarists in country and this intimate, atmospheric concert is the perfect setting to hear these wonderful songs performed with panache and style.  “The most flexible and expressive voice of her generation” The Observer “As a performer, Dankworth doesn't put a foot wrong” The Guardian

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

Borders Big Band

Borders Big Band

Dates: 31-May-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

With a repertoire drawn from the libraries of Big Band “greats” like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Barnet and Buddy Rich, the twenty strong Borders Big Band will fill the Regal with swing.

The Galashiels based band is led by musical director Chris Achenbach and is dedicated to reviving and promoting the swing classics of the 30s and 40s together with more recent big band arrangements

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

Compagnia Rodisio

The Wolf and the Goat

Dates: 04-Jun-2008

Time: 01:00 pm

This great company from Italy brings a show full of wit, invention and fun.A magical story of a wolf and a goat that meet on a dark night far away from home but don’t recognise each other.   Forgetting that they are usually enemies they discover that they are closer than they imagined.   Will the goat really be brave and the wolf frightened? Or maybe nothing changes and the wolf will eat the goat? Or maybe the frightened goat will escape? Like the wolf and the goat we don’t know what is going to happen - do you?Age: 6+Wednesday 4 June, 1pm (Show lasts 50 minutes)Tickets: £6 or £4, Family ticket: £16 (4 people, min 1 adult)West Lothian school pupils £4, teachers free

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

West Lothian Festival of Brass Heat 1

Dates: 01-Jun-2008

Time: 06:30 pm

In association with the Scottish Brass Bands Association

Please contact the box office for details of our special 3 concert offer.

This annual celebration of brass music features six of Scotland’s top brass bands competing head to head.  Each band will perform a programme of their choice including an overture, solo item and a piece by Kenneth Downie.  Now in its 7th year West Lothian Festival of Brass is a highlight in the national brass band calendar.  This contest has been very well received by players and audience alike providing entertainment and musicianship of the highest quality with all the excitement that the competition brings.

W. Lothain Arts Services presents

West Lothian Festival of Brass Heat 2

Dates: 08-Jun-2008

Time: 06:30 pm

In Association with the Scottish Brass Bands Association

Sunday 8 June, 6.30pm

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

West Lothian Festival of Brass Final

Dates: 22-Jun-2008

Time: 06:30 pm

In association with the Scottish Association of Brass bands

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

Specail Consensus

Bluegrass Academy Interactive Music Workshop

Dates: 16-Jul-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

In association with the Scottish Bluegrass Association

Find out when a violin becomes a fiddle, why to pick with a pluck and even the mysteries of a ‘Lester Flatt G run’ with masters of traditional American music playing and harmonies, Special Consensus.  The four man Special Consensus will deliver an interactive Bluegrass Academy workshop for interested adults, playing at any level.

Age: 16+

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

West Lothian...Write!

Dates: 26-Jun-2008

Time: 07:00 pm

West Lothian…..Write!

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

Higher Dance

Dates: 11-May-2008

Time: 06:00 pm

Higher DanceThis evening of work is an opportunity to see new dances created by Higher Dance students in the choreography part of their course that the plus some of the set dance syllabus work from the only Scottish accredited Higher dance course in West Lothian. 

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

Tea Dances

Dates: 08-May-2008 AND 05-Jun-2008

Time: 02:00 pm

Enjoy a great afternoon of dancing to live music and meeting new friends over a cup of tea. “A lovely relaxed way to spend Thursday afternoon” “Two and a half hours of non-stop dancing…absolutely fabulous”

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

Tea Dances

Dates: 10-Jul-2008 AND 14-Aug-2008

Time: 02:00 pm

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

Youth Dance Showcase

Dates: 16-Jun-2008 AND 17-Jun-2008

Time: 08:00 pm

With over 100 pupils studying dance in schools and in youth dance companies for children and young people from Bathgate to Linlithgow, West Lothian is on its toes.    The Youth Dance Showcase is the opportunity for all the young dancers to get together to show what they can do and this year it takes place over two nights.  

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

Wonderful memories Covered

Dates: 19-Jun-2008 to 20-Jun-2008

Time: 10:00 am

(all materials provided)

Capture memories of your favourite place on the planet by creating your own book about the things that make it so special.  Over two days artist Jan Kilpatrick will guide you through the all the processes of making a very special  book including creative writing, illustration, collage, print and paper making.  The subject could be anything - the best holiday you ever had, your childhood home or even the seat in your garden!  All you need to start is a photo, you will finish with a beautiful, individual, bound book packed with wonderful memories

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

Silver Settings

Dates: 08-Aug-2008

Time: 10:00 am

(all materials provided)

Create a piece of “hand woven” jewellery in this practical workshop.   Using a variety of techniques jeweller Allyson Murray will give you the skills to manipulate knitted, craft and solid silver wire, use semi-precious gem stones, and set your finished design with sterling silver fittings

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

Yoga

Dates: 26-May-2008 to 30-Jun-2008

Time: 05:15 pm

Every Monday except 16th June.

Please contact box office for tickets

This is a powerful and energetic form of yoga to help you work up a sweat and strech out after a hard days work!   This beginners class will focus on energetic movements and postures, improving your stamina, flexibility and strength. Sivananda yoga is an excellent way to help you get, or stay, in shape

W. Lothian Arts Services presents

Adult Tap Dancing

Dates: 12-May-2008 to 30-Jun-2008

Time: 06:30 pm

Eaach Monday except 16th June

Contact box office for tickets

This is a beginners Tap class for those who have never tapped before or not for a long time.  It will introduce the basic steps and rhythms, working on a fun, relaxed routine each week

Scottish Bluegrass Association presents

Smith O

Dates: 04-May-2008

Time: 08:00 pm

The band have been frequent visitors to these shores, returning by popular demand to thrill, delight and thoroughly entertain. This is musicianship in a bluegrass guise. Absolute experts - the slickest Bluegrass on the planet - cutting edge music performed by the ebst veterans of high pedigree who have starred in all the top flight Bluegrass bands in America.

Toccata

Dates: 09-May-2008 AND 10-May-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

West Lothian's ladies choir presents a concert featuring soloists Susan Evans on flute and bassoonist Karen Geoghegan. An enjoyable and varied selection of music from the choir's extensive repertoire is conducted by Eleanor Howat and accompanied by Andrew Brown.

Rotary Club of Bathgate presents

Young Musician of the Year

Dates: 21-May-2008

Time: 07:00 pm

The Rotary Club of Bathgate organises and sponsors this annual event. Young musicians of school age compete for ten trophies donated over the years by local people interested in promoting excellence in music-making. Support them and enjoy an entertaining evening.

Bathgate Concert Orchestra

Dates: 23-May-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

A lively and entertaining evening of light classical music ranging from the Magnificent Seven through to Der Freischutz overture by Weber. The evening also includes a composition based upon the Tellytubbies series written by Archie Smith, our resident composer. New players are always welcome and the orchestra has a growing youth section for budding players. For more information please contact Morag Gent 01324 871276

The Osiligi Warrior Dance Toupe

Dates: 24-May-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

All the way from kenya, this group of Maasai warriors, who captivated audiences in 2005 and 2007, return to Scotland for their 2008 tour. All ages from 5 - 95 will be enthralled and excited by their natural rhythm and song, not to mention the spectacular leaps in their tribal dancing which leaves audiences spellbound. All performances are narrated and audience participation is a part of the show. The group started to perform for tourists in order to raise money to support the best aspects of their culture. Thanks to previous tours, the troupe has worked wonders in their village improving housing, health and education, and their 2008 tour will further these improvements.

Bathgate Procession Committee presents

The Tartan Lads

Dates: 02-Jun-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Tickets also available from George M Clark, Enjine Lane, Bathgate

The procession's Annual Concert this year features the Tartan Lads in a cabaret style concert for an evening of popular Scottish entertainment, featuring lots of weel kent songs and tunes. These vastly experienced Scottish musicians have travelled the globe, thrilling audiences with their very distinctive sound of Scotland.

Yvonne Wright School of Dance presents

Don't Stop the Music

Dates: 19-Jun-2008 AND 20-Jun-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

A stunning show to mark the end of the year, features young dancers from Shotts, harthill and Broxburn. Under the direction of teacher Yvonne Wright AFTDA(TB), MFDTA (TB), FSDTA (TB) children and young people from pre-school age through to teens have worked hard on dance performances in styles ranging from ballet and tap to jazz and hip-hop.

Yvonne Wright School of Dance presents

Don't Stop the Music

Dates: 22-Jun-2008

Time: 12:30 pm

Yvonne Wright School of Dance presents

Don't Stop the Music

Dates: 24-Jun-2008 AND 25-Jun-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Yvonne Wright School of Dance presents

Don't Stop the Music

Dates: 27-Jun-2008 AND 28-Jun-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Maiden Scotland

Dates: 23-Aug-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Maiden Scotland are one of the top tributes to Iron Maiden. They have played sell out shows all over the country and performed as original singer Paul Diannoa's backing band and played at last year's Iron Maiden fan club party for the Download Festival. Their live act is a full uncompromising rock concert with the same 110% commitment you would expect from Iron Maiden. 20 years since the release of the best selling album  (7th Son of a 7th Son) and almost 20 years to the day of their historic appearance at Donnington Monsters of Rock festival, Maiden Scotland celebrates the event with a show that will pay tribute to the finest era in the history of Iron Maiden.

Bathgate Regal Film Society

Charlie Wilson's War

Dates: 15-Oct-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Director – Mike Nichols102 minutesTom Hanks plays Charlie Wilson, the good-time Texan congressman who became involved in a covert action in Afghanistan when he helps the Mujahideen against the invading Russian army. Co-starring Julia Roberts as a wealthy socialite who helps the cause and Philip Seymour Hoffman as maverick CIA operative. Guest tickets: £3.50  Information from Gail on 01506652623

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

The Kite Runner

Dates: 24-Sep-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

2008Director – Marc Forster                     128 minsBased on the best-seller by Khaled Hosseini, “The Kite Runner” tells the story of the boyhood friendship of Amir and Hassan in Afghanistan. Following a glorious day’s kite-racing, a terrible act of betrayal leaves Amir full of guilt. Twenty years later, when he is settled in America, he returns to an Afghanistan now under the iron rule of the Taliban to face up to his secrets and help his old friend.Wednesday, 24^th September  7:30Tickets and information from Gail on 01506652623

Bathgate Reagl Film Society

Son of Rambow

Dates: 17-Dec-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

2007Director – Garth Jennings                                        96 minutesWill, the son of a Plymouth Brethren family, has never seen a film or TV. Lee Carter, the school terror, is a keen maker of amateur videos who introduces Will to “Rambo”. The two of them spend a long, hot 1980’s summer making their own version of the Sylvester Stallone modern classic. A gem of a movie, this charming comedy which will appeal to anyone who has seen “Rambo”, anyone who remembers the 1980’s and anyone who has been a child.Information from Gail on 01506652623

Bathgate Music Festival presents

West Lothian Brass Band and Katrina Marzella

Fine Arts Brass

Dates: 15-Sep-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Fine Arts Brass

with West Lothian Schools Brass Bandand guest soloist Katrina MarzellaFine Arts Brass is the most highly acclaimed British brass ensemble.   For trumpeter Angela Whelan this performance is a return home to Bathgate where her great career began.   Angela played with West Lothian Schools Brass Band (WLSBB) and, for this special concert, Fine Arts Brass will be joined by WLSBB and guest soloist Katrina Marzella.  Katrina is another “graduate” of WLSBB.   The band is the current European Youth Brass Band Champions and this year won the UK Youth Brass Band Championship for the third consecutive year.www.fineartsbrass.co.uk

Family ticket £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)

Bathgate Music Festival presents

R3 tenors

Dates: 18-Sep-2008

Time: 02:00 pm

Scotland's three tenors return with a new classical programme.  Featuring arias from Opera including Lucia, Le Cid and Eugine Onegin the programme also includes songs from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma, with a sprinkling of Neapolitan songs blended & crafted with Scottish and Irish.

Bathgate Music Festival presents

Young Trad Tour 2008

Dates: 17-Sep-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Eight of the best young performers of Scottish traditional music join forces for this unique showcase tour.    As well as being hugely talented solo performers, the sound these young musicians create is energetic, dynamic and full of promise for the tradition

Family ticket £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)

Bathgate Music Festival presents

Big Vern 'n' the Shootahs

Dates: 19-Sep-2008

Time: 08:00 pm

A powerhouse 9 piece phenomenon which has been rocking audiences all over the UK for years.  You are guaranteed a spectacular show with cassic funk, soul and party music with great stage routines and a kicking fat sound.

Bathgate Music Festival presents

Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestra with West Lothian Schools Big Band

Big Band Bash

Dates: 20-Sep-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestrawith West Lothian Schools Big BandA youthful take on a wide selection of big band jazz music from all the greats.

Family ticket £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)

Bathgate Music Festival presents

Rhythmnation

Dates: 19-Sep-2008

Time: 02:00 pm

High energy show with instruments from around the world  - hear Bull Roarers and Didgerdoo from Australia, the thumb piano from Uganda, the Ngoni African harp, African drums Urdo, Djembes and doum-doums and the big bass Balon from Guinea.Age: 5 to 11

Family tickets £12 (4 people, min1 adult)

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bathgate Music Festival presents

Fuse Music Launch

Dates: 15-Sep-2008

Time: 05:00 pm

Shape the future of music in West Lothian by taking part in Fuse Music - the West Lothian Youth Music Forum.  

5pm -7pm

7pm-10pm

5-6 entry free

V. AMP presents

Fleeto

Dates: 23-Sep-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

By Paddy Cuneen

West Lothian school pupils £4, teachers free

west Lothian Arts presents

Mull Theatre

Macbeth

Dates: 27-Sep-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

West Lothina school pupils £4, teachers free

west Lothian Arts presents

Benchtours

The Lesson

Dates: 14-Oct-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Thought-provoking, funny, charming, sinister and bizarre, the Lesson is a fresh, bright and brilliant play by Eugene Ionesco, one of the foremost absurdist writers of all time.  The Lesson is given by an ageing professor to his new, young, female student, a keen and confident foil to his intense, faltering manner, but the balance shifts until their meeting takes a truly unexpected turn…Age: 13+

West Lothian school pupils £4, teachers free

West Lothian Arts presents

Ludus dance Company

id:me

Dates: 16-Oct-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

id:me takes a brave new approach to issues of identity and diversity.  Going straight to the heart of the debate, Ludus asks Who are we? Where do we come from? What would it be like to walk in someone else's shoes? Why should we be nice to one another?This is a multi-media spectacle.

West Lothian school pupils £4, teachers free

Family ticket £20 (4 people, min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

Ken Mathieson's Classic Jazz Orchestra

Saluting the Kings of Jazz

Dates: 18-Oct-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Get set to take a stroll down Bourbon Street as the legendary eight-piece orchestra perform a section by some of the jazz greats including Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Benny Goodman and Bob Crosby.

West Lothian Arts presents

North Sea Gas

North Sea Gas

Dates: 23-Oct-2008

Time: 02:00 pm

If you like entertaining folk music, if you like to sing along, if you like to laugh but also to listen, look no further than North Sea Gas.  They combine guitar, mandolin, bodhran, banjo, whistle, fiddle and bouzouki with strong vocal harmonies and a sure, light and entertaining touch.

West Lothian Arts presents

West Lothian Schools Brass Band

Last Night of the Scottish Proms

Dates: 29-Oct-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

 Bring your hats and flags, wear the kilts and be ready to join in with the West Lothian Schools Brass Band in music of tradition and pomp with the odd twist added for your delight

Family Ticket £16 (4 people, min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

Reeling and Writhing Co

Hannah and Harvey

Dates: 30-Oct-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Hannah is twelve, her world is her bedroom and everywhere she goes in her magical dreams Harvey goes. He’s a seven feet tall rabbit, and he’s Hannah’s invisible friend.
But lately, Hannah’s world has become darker and scarier and she is finding it harder to return home.   Hannah’s Dad is worried.   He doesn’t know what to do until help arrives in a big rabbit shaped package. Now he’s away to rescue his daughter with his new friend.  Age: 10+

West Lothian school pupils  £4, teachers free

Family ticket £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

Liane Carroll and Brian Kellock

Liane Carroll & Brain Kellock

Dates: 01-Nov-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Together this multi award winning duo of pianist Brian Kellock and singer Liane Carroll have a very special musical chemistry. On their first tour of Scotland, audiences just can’t get enough of their performances of songs from Tom Waits to Gershwin.   “This may well be British jazz’s greatest double act” Rob Adams, The Herald, 2008.

Family ticket £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

The Byre Theatre and Starcatchers

Little Light

Dates: 05-Nov-2008

Time: 10:30 am

Little Light high, Little Light lowLittle Light fast, Little Light slowLittle Light is on a very special journey.  Where is Little Light going? No one knows… or do they?Come and explore the world of Little Light in this highly interactive and visual performance which has been specially created for very small children and their parents or carers.Age: 2 to 4

Also at 1.30pm

West Lothian Arts presents

The Byre Theatre and Starcatchers

Little Light

Dates: 03-Dec-2008

Time: 10:30 am

Little Light high, Little Light lowLittle Light fast, Little Light slowLittle Light is on a very special journey.  Where is Little Light going? No one knows… or do they?Come and explore the world of Little Light in this highly interactive and visual performance which has been specially created for very small children and their parents or carers.Age: 2 to 4

Also 1.30pm

West Lothian Arts presents

Karine Polwart

Karine Polwart

Dates: 06-Nov-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Singer-songwriter Karine Polwart is one of the most humane and literate writers on the UK folk scene, winning awards and admirers across the world for her honest vocals and sharp contemporary political observations.

“exceptionally subtle and melodic” Q (2008)

Family ticket £16 (4 people, min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

Giant Productions

The Ceilidh Tree

Dates: 13-Nov-2008

Time: 10:30 am

In a clearing in a forest stands a lone tree where the forest creatures are gathering for a special moment.  A winter moment when everything is transformed.  Each creature has a story to tell and a gift to bring.  It’s time to huddle up, tell stories, sing songs and wait.Age: 3-5

Also at 1pm

West Lothian Arts presents

4 accordians, 1 big sound

Box Club

Dates: 21-Nov-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Bursting with energy and enthusiasm with a front line of four young virtuoso accordion players and a remarkably strong rhythm section, this inventive outfit from Glasgow can’t fail to impress.   “the driving rhythmic accompaniments on guitar, bass and drums add to the music's high-energy contemporary edge." The Scotsman Newspaper

Family ticket £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

West Lothian Schools Brass Band

Christmas Crackers

Dates: 19-Dec-2008

Time: 02:30 pm

A one hour children's special with seasonal party time songs, fun and games from West Lothian's very own winter wonder band.  Featuring family favourites Walking in the Air, Rudolf, Drummer Boy, Little Donkey, Santa Songs and Frostie the Snowman.

Family ticket £16 (4people, min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

Andy Mears Quartet

Jazz up your Christmas!

Dates: 19-Dec-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Family ticket £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

Youth Dance Showcase

Dates: 20-Dec-2008

Time: 03:30 pm

Three performances showing the best youth dance being produced at schools and in youth dance companies all across West Lothian.

Also at 7pm

West Lothian Arts presents

Youth Dance Showcase

Dates: 21-Dec-2008

Time: 02:00 pm

Three performances showing the best youth dance being produced at schools and in youth dance companies all across West Lothian.

West Lothian Arts presents

Whitburn Brass

Festive Brass

Dates: 21-Dec-2008

Time: 07:00 pm

A seasonal concert of best loved Christmas music by one of the finest, and most entertaining brass bands in the country.  This is a warm, traditional evening for families and friends to share.

Family ticket £24 (4 people, min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

Bathgate Regal Film Society

27 Dresses

Dates: 20-Nov-2008

Time: 02:00 pm

Twi things about Jane: she never says no to her friends (she's been a bridesmaid 27 times) and she's in love with her boss, George.She meets Kevin, who finds her attractive and that same week, her younger flirtatious sister comes to town. Jane watches George fall for Tess and worse, she may be asked to plan their wedding. Meanwhile, Kevin tries to get Jane's attention and has an idea that may advance his career. Can Jane uncork her feelings? Then what?

Tea, coffee and biscuits from 1.30.

Bathgate Regal presents

Livingston Fiddlers

Dates: 12-Sep-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

This popular West Lothian Group celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Tonight, they are joined by players from neighbouring groups to present a toe-tapping evening of traditional and contemporary Scottish music. There will be a few songs from their talented accompanist, Aileen Anderson and musical contributions from other guests. Come along and enjoy the music. Anyone interested in joining the fiddlers should chgeck the website on www.livingstonfiddlers.co.uk

Bathgate Regal presents

Phoenix Musicals

Godspell

Dates: 30-Sep-2008 to 04-Oct-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

A fun, modern day retelling of the New Testament parables from The Gospel According to Matthew. The show is at times comical and at times sentimental.   One of the most performed musicals in the world, with beautiful music like Day By Day, Prepare Ye, All For The Best and Light of The World.  An unforgettable show for the cast and audience. 

Concession on Tuesday only.

Bathgate Regal presents

Broxburn Footlights

Cinderella

Dates: 08-Oct-2008 to 10-Oct-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

A modern version of a timeless favourite - Cinderella.   With a stepmother who dabbles in witchcraft, two handymen who apparantly share a single braincell, and, in addition to the traditional characters, cameo appearances from Doctor Who and Rose, Charles and Camilla and the X-Factor judges, we can promise you an evening of unsurpassed fun! The script from Limelight Scripts is fresh and original, with several novel features. This is a show you and your children mustn't miss!

Concessions - children only.

Bathgate Regal presents

Drew Macadam

Dates: 24-Oct-2008

Time: 08:00 pm

Taking you on a fun filled journey to the Centre of the Mind.If you think your thoughts are yours and yours alone…think again.   Drew Mcadam’s “Mindplay” abilities will blow you away!   Drew has numerous TV and radio credits to his name including a hilarious special guest appearance on Ready Steady Cook where he not only read Ainslie Harriott’s mind but he bent all the spoons.   Great audience participation!   A wonderful night’s entertainment.   Come and be baffled.“Astonishing, unique and mesmerising” Uri Geller“Bafflingly brilliant” Evening News

Bathgate Regal presents

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers

Dates: 25-Oct-2008

Time: 08:00 pm

This new show celebrates the 50th anniversary of Buddy Holly’s whirlwind UK tour.   Buddy Holly and the Cricketers are much more than a tribute act, this band features some of the finest actor/musicians in the business and guarantee to have the audience singing along a dancing in the aisles to such timeless hits as “That’ll Be the Day, Peggy Sue, It Doesn’t Matter Any More and much, much more.   Don’t miss out on seeing Britain’s best loved Buddy holly act live at the Regal.“The audience were dancing in the aisles and roaring for more” The Stage

Bathgate Regal presents

Bathgate Theatre Company

Mrs Minging's Pie Shoppe

Dates: 26-Nov-2008 to 28-Nov-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

The girls are back!   In this sequel to Café Scarlatti they own the café but nothing else has changed.    The customers are still as odd as ever and the patter just as good.   But now, Doreen’s son is getting married and she hasn’t got her outfit and she can’t waltz.   Of course, her side kick Wilma and the customers will rally round.   They always do, but with varying results. This is Margaret Hardy’s sequel to the hilarious Café Scarlatti which sold out the Regal and Howden Park Centre.   Make sure you book early to avoid disappointment this time.   Oh…and bring a box of tissues for those tears of laughter!   This really is the perfect pre Christmas night out.

Bathgate Regal presents

Newtown Entertainers

Aladdin

Dates: 07-Dec-2008 to 14-Dec-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

Can Aladdin save the Princess?Will Abenazer get his hands on the treasure?Will they all live happily ever after?

Matinees Sunday 7, Saturday 13, and Sunday 14, 2pm

Bathgate Regal presents

The MacDonald Brothers

Dates: 31-Oct-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

These fabulous MacDonald boys-lately from television's X Factor- star in their own terrific show.

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Enchanted

Dates: 22-Dec-2008

Time: 02:00 pm

Classic fairytale collides with modern New York City when a beautiful fairytale princess is sent to our world by an evil queen. When she meets a handsome lawyer, we wonder if storybook romance can survive in the real world. Starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey, this is a delightful, feel-good, pre-Christmas treat which will appeal to adults and children alike.

Concessions available for children.

Family tickets- £10 (2adults and 2 children)

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Mamma Mia!

Dates: 01-Dec-2008

Time: 02:30 pm

On a sunny Greek island, Meryl Streep's daughter is planning her forthcoming wedding. She would like to have her father there so, without her mother's knowledge, invites the three men who are likely candidates for the position. Lots of fun with great performances by Streep, Julie Walters, Colin Firth and Pierce Brosnin and thes wonderful Abba numbers.

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Mamma Mia!

Dates: 01-Dec-2008

Time: 07:30 pm

On a sunny Greek island, Meryl Streep's daughter is planning her forthcoming wedding. She would like to have her father there so, without her mother's knowledge, invites the three men who are likely candidates for the position. Lots of fun with great performances by Streep, Julie Walters, Colin Firth and Pierce Brosnin and thes wonderful Abba numbers.

Bthgate Regal Theatre presents

Bathgate Regal Film Society

Ratatouille

Dates: 07-Jan-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Bathgate Regal Film Society 

Ratatouille

2007Directors – Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava

111 mins

Remy, a French rat and lover of all things culinary, dreams of being a successful chef. He chances upon the restaurant run by Auguste Gusteau, his gastronomic hero where he learns to cook. After Auguste’s death, the restaurant is on its last legs until Remy teams up with Linguini, the garbage boy, to try and save the restaurant. An animated masterpiece which will appeal to all ages.

Wednesday, 7 January, 7.30pm

Bathgate Regal presents

The Andrew Livingston Stage School

Start of Something New

Dates: 09-Jan-2009 AND 10-Jan-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Start of Something NewThe Andrew Livingstone Stage School proudly present its debut showcase “Start of Something New”.   With hits from broadway, some outstanding vocalists and bags of enthusiasm “Start of Something New” is a great start to an entertaining new year. Come and see for yourself why talent agents are already very interested in this young musical theatre group. A night of musical entertainment not to be missed! Friday 9 and Saturday 10 January, 7.30pmTickets: £5 or £3 concessionBox Office: 01506 433634

Bathgate Regal presents

The Temple Brothers

Walk Right Back

Dates: 30-Jan-2009

Time: 08:00 pm

Temple Brothers

Walk Right Back

A great tribute to The Everly Brothers, one of the greatest duos that came out of the 1950s.

Colin & Steve Temple have been singing and playing together for over 15 years.   Being brothers, their harmonies are as emotionally expressive as the originals so that their audiences relive the classic Everlys songs

With the Temple Brothers, quality is everything, so enjoy a night to remember as The Temple Brothers recreate the magic of The Everly Brothers.

Friday 30 January, 8pm

Tickets@ £12 or £10 concession

Bathgate Regal presents

Burns Ceilidh

Dates: 31-Jan-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Burns Ceilidh

An informal Burns supper with Matt Purdie addressing the haggis, before a celebration of Scottish poetry, music and dance at the ceilidh with piper Andrew Coulter and the ceilidh band.    Young Scottish country dancers will demonstrate the steps.Saturday 31 January, 7.30pmTickets: £10Box Office: 01506 433634 

Bathgate Regal presents

Bathgate Regal Film Society

The Counterfeiters

Dates: 04-Feb-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Bathgate Regal Film Society                                  TheCounterfeiters                                                  2007                                  Director – Stefan Ruzowitzky 98 mins

The true story of a  counterfeit operation set up by the Nazis during the war. When “Sally” Sorowitsch is arrested and sent to Mathausen, he uses his skills as a forger to ensure his survival. Then he is sent to Sachenhausen camp to work with a group producing fake US and British money in an attempt to weaken the economies of Germany’s enemies. A fascinating story. (in German with English sub-titles)Wednesday, 4 February, 7.30pm

Guest tickets £3.50Tickets and information from Gail Whyte on 01506652623  

Bathgate Regal presents

Bathgate Regal Film Society

The Visitor

Dates: 18-Feb-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Bathgate Regal Film Society

The Visitor 2007

Director – Thomas McCarthy  104 mins      

A recently widowed college professor returns to his New York apartment to discover two illegal aliens living in it. He develops an unlikely friendship with Tarek who teaches him drumming but everything changes when Tarek is arrested and threatened with deportation. “The Visitor” was acclaimed at the Sundance and Edinburgh festivals.

Wednesday, 18 February, 7.30pm

Guest tickets £3.50Tickets and information from Gail Whyte on 01506652623 

Bathgate Regal presents

Psychic Evening

Dates: 19-Feb-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

 Psychic Evening International mediums John Ballantine and Chris Barry in a night of transfiguration that audiences will never forget.   The evening begins with a whole audience healing taking away negative energy and opening hearts to love. An evening of mediumship and clairvoyance.Thursday 19 February, 7.30pmTickets £12 or £9 concessionBox Office: 01506 433634

Bathgate Regal presents

Young Musician of the Year

Dates: 20-Feb-2009

Time: 07:00 pm

 Young Musician Of The YearThe Rotary District Competition reaches its second stage when the Bathgate club hosts one of four Zone Finals.  The young musicians and singers will compete for four places in the Grand Final and will be representing Rotary Clubs from Lanarkshire, Falkirk, and West Lothian.   Come and enjoy young local musical talent at its best.Friday 20 February, 7pm(cafe bar open from 6.15p.m)Tickets : Adults £4 (school children free).Box Office: 01506 433634 

School children free

Bathgate Regal presents

The Millennium Stage School

Oliver!

Dates: 23-Feb-2009 to 01-Mar-2009

Time: 07:00 pm

The Millennium Stage SchoolOliver
The Millennium Stage School is back with the award winning "Oliver" for the week commencing 23 February. This highly acclaimed musical, with all the songs you love, is destined to be a sellout so book early to avoid disappointment.
 
The Millennium Stage School is a cast of talented youngsters from the West Lothian area who are studying musical theatre. The school is now approaching its 10th year.
Monday 23 – Friday 27 February, 7pmSaturday 28 February 2.30pm and 7.30pmSun 1 March, 4pmTickets: £9 or £7 concessionsBox Office: 01506 433634

Saturday 28th february, 2.30 and 7.30

Sunday, 1st March, 4pm

Bathgate Regal presents

Bathgate Regal Film Society

Born Yesterday

Dates: 04-Mar-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Bathgate Regal Film Society

Born Yesterday  1950

Director – George Cukor  103 mins      

Loudmouth tycoon Harry Brock (Broderick Crawford) visits Washington with his girl-friend, ex-showgirl Billie Dawn (an Oscar-winning Judy Holliday). He hires newpaperman William Holden to educate her and smooth her rough edges but gets more than he bargained for when she falls for her handsome new tutor. A delightful, hilarious movie with a wonderful performance from Holliday.Wednesday, 4 March, 7.30pmGuest tickets £3.50Tickets and information from Gail Whyte on 01506652623 

Bathgate Regal presents

Classic Clapton

Dates: 06-Mar-2009

Time: 08:00 pm

CLASSIC CLAPTONThe World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band, with front-man Mike Hall, makes a welcome return to Bathgate.   The band will perform all of EC's classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and of course Layla.   There will even be an “unplugged” segment during the concert of nearly two hours of music by the maestro. Their first Regal appearance last year was a complete sell out - fans are advised to book early for the concert. www.classic-clapton.comFriday 6 March, 8pmTickets: £12 or £10 concessionBox Office: 01506 433634   

Bathgate Regal presents

MacFloyd

Dates: 07-Mar-2009

Time: 08:minutes pm

 MacFloydThe band returns to Bathgate with a new set featuring 70's productions - the Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall with psychedelia, lasers and special effects.   The new show takes the music from the very early material through the heart of the 70s finally taking in the 80s and more recent stuff from The Final Cut, A Momentary Lapse of Reason and The Division Bell. The 8 piece line up includes 2 female singers, a saxophone player who will stretch his fingers on synth and even guitar, and up to 3 different lead vocalists and guitarists on the same stage.   Only this way MacFloyd are able to perform every single detail in Pink Floyd's music completely live!Saturday 7 March, 8pm

Tickets: £12 or £10 concession

Bathgate Regal presents

Stars in their Eyes

Dates: 14-Mar-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

'Stars In Their Eyes'    Annual Fundraiser

This new show celebrates the best of West Lothian's singing talent AND raises funds for charitable organisations.  The worthy cause this year is the Samaritans whose main aim is to benefit society by improving people's emotional health in order to create a greater sense of well-being.   Check local press in January for audition details.Saturday 14 March, 7.30 pmTickets: £10 or £8 concessionBox Office: 01506 433634 

Bathgate Regal presents

Bathgate Regal Film Society

Stardust

Dates: 01- Apr-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Bathgate Regal Film Society

 Stardust   2007

Director  -  Matthew Vaughn                                              127 mins

In a town bordering a magic land, a young man promises his beloved he will bring her a fallen star.   The star turns out to be a young girl being pursued by 3 witches who want her heart and three princes who want her ruby necklace. The film tells of their various adventures as the young couple try to avoid their pursuers.  The film, starring Robert di Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer and Ricky Gervaise, was shot in Scotland.   It is a fairy tale which will appeal to adults and youngsters alike.Wednesday, 1 April 7.30pmGuest tickets £3.50Tickets and information from Gail on 01506652623

Bathgate Regal presents

Cantilena Choir

Dates: 02- Apr-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

 Cantilena ChoirAnnual ConcertCantilena local ladies choir returns for its annual concert and aims to fill the Regal with wonderful music.   The choir, conducted by Maggie Wood, will sing a wide variety of music taking in songs from the musicals, a touch of jazz and more traditional classical pieces by composers such as Rutter and Chilcott.Thursday 2 April, 7.30pmTickets: £8 or £6 concBox Office: 01506 433634 

Bathgate Regal presents

Talon:the best of the Eagles

Dates: 23- Apr-2009

Time: 08:00 pm

Talon - The Best Of EaglesGreatest Hits Tour, Volume 111 Talon are set to bring you the most exciting Eagles music show yet.   Featuring all the Eagles Classics we grew up with - Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane,Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, The Last Resort, Hotel California, Witchy Woman, Heartache Tonight - plus solo tracks from Messrs Henley, Frey and Walsh and new material from the long awaited album Long Road Out of Eden. In what promises to be their biggest and best show yet, Talon recreate the complex melodies and superb vocal harmonies of the Eagles to deliver a concert to remember. “When it comes to recreating the unique sounds of the Eagles, Talon are unequalled”. Classic Gold Radio www.talonmusic.co.ukThursday 23 April, 8pm

All tickets £15

Box Office 01506 433634

West Lothian Arts presents

In association with the Scottish Bluegrass Assoc.

Special Consensus

Dates: 22-Jan-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Special Consensus

in association with the Scottish Bluegrass Association

American traditional music with Scots/Irish roots.     Stunning instrumental work on guitar, mandolin, banjo and double bass is complemented by brilliant three and four part harmonies in a rich sound that fuses traditional ballad and blues influences.  This is bluegrass at its best by an internationally acclaimed  band.   

Thursday 22 January, 7.30pm

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Tickets: £10 or £7 concession

Box Office: 01506 433634

Family ticket: £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)

Family ticket : £28 (4 people min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

West Lothian Writers

West Lothian Write!

Dates: 23-Jan-2009

Time: 07:00 pm

West Lothian Write

An evening of poetry, readings and story telling by West Lothian writers.  Join them to either read your own work or to just come along and listen.    If you interested in reading your work please prepare a piece (six minutes or less) and tell box office, when you book your free ticket, that you would like to perform.

Friday 23 January, 7 – 9.30pm

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Tickets: £2. Performers free

Box Office: 01506 433634

Performers free.

West Lothian Arts presents

Scottish Opera

Essential Scottish Opera

Dates: 27-Jan-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Essential Scottish Opera

Opera Highlights

Four talented young singers and a pianist from Scottish Opera bring you excerpts from well known operas combined with some surprises from lesser known works.   Essential Scottish Opera gives you the chance to experience live opera close up during a relaxed and informal evening. 

Tuesday 27 January, 7.30pm

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Tickets: £10, £7 concession, under 26 £5

Box Office: 01506 433634

Under 26 £5

West Lothian Arts presents

X Factor Dance Company

Query

Dates: 29-Jan-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Query

XFactor Dance Company 

An Edinburgh/New York Collaboration.

Scottish choreographer Alan Greig and award winning New York dynamo Gerald Casel have joined forces to create Query.   Query is a battle of the sexes with a difference - a man becomes a woman and the two personalities fight for hormonal control of the body with unpredictable and often funny results.

www.xfactordance.co.uk www.geraldcaseldance.com

Thursday 29 January, 7.30pm

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Cost: £10 or £7 concession

West Lothian school pupils £4, teachers free

Family ticket: £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)

Box Office: 01506 433634

Family ticket : £28 (4 people min 1 adult)

West Lothian school pupils £4, teachers free

West Lothian Arts presents

Alastair McDonald

Life, Liberty and Laughter

Dates: 05-Feb-2009

Time: 02:00 pm

Life, Liberty & Laughter

Alastair McDonald

From Burns to Bothy Ballad, love song to laughter, music hall to mimicry...folk singer Alastair Mcdonald presents a one-man performance of stories and songs, old and new to inspire, entertain & enlighten.

Thursday 5 February, 2pm

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Tickets: £6

Box Office: 01506 433634

West Lothian Arts presents

Scottish Brass Assoc. in association with West Lothian Council

Junior Solo and Quartets

Dates: 07-Feb-2009

Time: 09:30 am

Besson Scottish Solo and Ensemble Championships

SCOTTISH BRASS BAND ASSOCIATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

The cream of Scotland's brass band talent gather to compete against each other for the prestigious title of Scottish Champion in various disciplines. 

Junior Solo and Quartets

Saturday 7 February, 9.30am to 6pm

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Tickets: £2.50 or £1.50 payable at the door

West Lothian Arts presents

Stellar Quines Theatre Company & Perissology TheatreProductions

Baby Baby

Dates: 12-Feb-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Baby Baby

Stellar Quines Theatre Company and Perissology Theatre Productions

Pinky and April are 15 and always see each other about town.  They have nothing in common until somehow, despite everything, they end up together at Tinley Road School for young mums.

Box Office: 01506 433634

Wetst Lothian School pupils £4, teachers free

West Lothian Arts presents

Besson Scottish Solo & Ensemble Championships

Gala Concert

Dates: 07-Feb-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Gala Concert

Whitburn Band and West Lothian Schools Brass Band

with guest soloists Katrina Marzella on baritone and James Gourley on tuba.

Saturday 7 February, 7.30pm

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

West Lothian Arts presents

In association with TMSA Edinburgh and Lothians Branch

Singers' Gathering

Dates: 13-Feb-2009 AND 14-Feb-2009

Time: 10:30 am

Singers’ Gathering

In association with TMSA Edinburgh and Lothians Branch

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Tickets: Saturday Day ticket: £10 or £7 concession

West Lothian Arts presents

In association with TMSA Edinburgh and Lothians Branch

Ewan Robertson & the Cast in Concert

Dates: 13-Feb-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Ewan Robertson and The Cast in Concert

A beautiful blend of voices, guitar, fiddle and viola from Eewan (BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the year 2008) and The Cast - David Francis and Mairi Campbell.

West Lothian Arts presents

In association with TMSA Edinburgh and Lothians Branch

Craig, Morgan and Robson in Concert

Dates: 14-Feb-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Craig, Morgan and Robson in Concert

with Mairi Campbell, Ailsa Cole and Kirsty Law

Saturday 14 February, 7.30pm

Tickets: £10 and £7 concession

Box Office for all events: 01506 433634

West Lothian Arts presents

Hebrides Ensemble

"On the Brink"

Dates: 17-Feb-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

 On The Brink

HEBRIDES ENSEMBLE

1939, Europe was teetering on the brink of war.  At the heart of the maelstrom great music not only survived but thrived to offer solace, hope and joy.

The Hebrides Ensemble will be performing against a backdrop of striking visuals of the time. The programme centres on Béla Bartók’s great sixth and final string quartet and features music composed in the concentration camps by Bartók, Gideon Klein and Hans Krása offering surprising optimism and beauty – a vision of a brighter future.

Tuesday 17 February, 7.30pm

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Tickets: £10 or £7 concession

Box Office: 01506 433634

West Lothian Arts presents

Visible Fictions Theatre Co.

Peter Pan

Dates: 03-Mar-2009 AND 04-Mar-2009

Time: 01:30 pm

Peter Pan

Visible Fictions Theatre Company

The classic adventure of Peter Pan comes to life in a stunning new production by three leading theatres from three nations – Scotland, USA and Italy. 

Peter, Captain Hook, Wendy and the Lost Boys play out their adventures in an Neverland unlike any seen before on stage.   

A thrilling, dark, and surprising new production for everyone aged 8+.

Age:  8+

Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 March, 1.30pm

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Tickets: £6 or £4 concession

West Lothian school pupils £4, teachers free

Family ticket: £16 (4 people, min 1 adult)

Box Office: 01506 433634

West Lothian school pupils £4, teachers free

Family ticket : £16 (4 people min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

Catherine Wheels Theatre Co

The Book of Beasts

Dates: 24-Mar-2009 to 26-Mar-2009

Time: 01:00 pm

The Book of Beasts

Catherine Wheels Theatre Company

Imagine you were king.   Imagine you could do anything you wanted, except one thing.   You must never ever open The Book of Beasts.

Lionel, king for a day could not resist but when he opens the book he accidentally unleashes a wicked red dragon that terrorises his faithful subjects.   Can Lionel save his kingdom from the dragon?

Age: 5+

Tuesday 24 March, 1pm

Wednesday 25 March, 10.30am and 1pm

Thursday 26 March, 10.30am

Tickets: £6 or £4 concession

West Lothian school pupils £4, teachers free

Box Office: 01506 433634

Tues 1pm

Wednesday 10.30am and 1pm

Thursday 10.30am

West Lothian school pupils £4, teachers free

Family ticket : £16 (4 people min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

Spring Concert Series

Rock Plarform

Dates: 19-Mar-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Spring Concert Series

The annual celebration of music performed by young people from schools in West Lothian.  

Rock Platform - Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Thursday 19 March, 7.30pm

Rock Platform ALWAYS sells out. PLEASE book your tickets in advance.

West Lothian Arts presents

Breabach

Breabach

Dates: 28-Mar-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Breabach

One of the most talked about bands on today’s Scottish folk scene, Braebach’s innovative celtic style blends double bagpipes, flute, fiddle, song and Scottish stepdance bringing a new flare, excitement and range to the stage. 

www.breabach.com

Saturday 28 March, 7.30pm

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Tickets: £10 or £7 concession

Family ticket: £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)

Box Office: 01506 433634

Family ticket : £28 (4 people min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

In association with the Scottish Bluegrass Assoc.

Gold heart Bluegrass Band

Dates: 29- Apr-2009

Time: 08:00 pm

Gold Heart Bluegrass Band

Gold Heart is an award-winning bluegrass band that is revving up listeners and capturing hearts world wide with its pure family harmony, solid lead vocals and energetic instrumentation

www.goldheartbluegrass.com 

Family ticket £40 (4 people min 1 adult)

West Lothian Arts presents

Mini Music Makers

Dates: 25-Feb-2009 to 05- Apr-2009

Time: 09:30 am

Mini Music Makers

with Ruth Hollis

Music for babies, music for toddlers and pre-school kids and music for parents and carers. Mini Music Maker sessions aim to open up the world of music helping to develop language, speech, motor skills, memory and concentration and to give some fun time to share together. Puppets, cuddly toys, parachutes and percussion instruments are all provided, all you need to bring is your child and your voice.

Age range:

1 to 2 years: 9.30am to 10am

2 to 3 years: 10.15am to 11am

3 to 5 years 11.15am to 12noon

Term 1:Wed 14 January to 18 February (6 weeks)

Term 2: Wed 25 February to 1 April (6 weeks)

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Tickets: 1 to 2 years £18 each term

2 to 3 years and 3 to 5 years £21 each term

Places must be booked in advance as numbers are limited,

(the class will only go ahead if a minimum of 5 people register)

1 to 2 years  £18 per term

2 to 3 years and 3 to 5 years £21 per term

West Lothian Arts presents

Creative Kids

Dates: 13-Jan-2009 to 31-Mar-2009

Time: 10:30 am

Creative Kids

Friendly and relaxed baby and toddler art classes where parents and carers help their little ones unleash their imagination in a world of hands-on discovery. Great fun…wear old clothes!

Age: 18months +

Tuesdays

Term 1: Tuesdays 13 January to 17 February

Term 2: Tuesdays 24 February to 31 March

Term ticket: £21 (6 weeks)

West Lothian Arts presents

Painting Sundays

Dates: 01-Feb-2009 AND 08-Feb-2009

Time: 11:00 am

Painting Sundays

with Leo du Feu

Two one-day workshops where you can try out a variety of acrylic landscape painting techniques under the guidance of local award-winning artist Leo du Feu.

Work from your own photos or sketches of landscapes or bring along paintings you are working on at home for advice and (constructive) criticism.

Leo du Feu is a young artist from West Lothian who specialises in landscape painting and recently won the prestigious Alexander Graham Munro Travel Award by the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolour.  The drama and beauty of natural landscapes inspires his work.

Age 16+

Sunday 1 February, 11am to 4pm

or

Sunday 8 February, 11am to 4pm

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Tickets: £20 or £14 concession for one day.

(classes must be booked in advance, there are no pay on the day tickets available)

Materials provided.

Participants should were old clothes

West Lothian Arts presents

Yoga with Eva Kennedy

Dates: 12-Jan-2009 to 23-Mar-2009

Time: 05:15 pm

Yoga WITH EVA KENNEDYThese beginners yoga classes focus on energetic movements and postures, improving your stamina, flexibility and strength.  Sivananda yoga is a powerful form that will help you work up a sweat and help you get, or stay, in shape. Regal Community Theatre, BathgateTerm One:Mondays 12 January to 9 February, 5.15 to 6.15pm,

Term ticket £20 or £14 concession (5 weeks)

BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MAT

West Lothian Arts presents

Tap Dancing with Isobel Ross

Dates: 12-Jan-2009 to 23-Mar-2009

Time: 06:30 pm

Tap DancingWITH ISOBEL ROSS This is a beginners tap dancing class for those who have never tapped before or haven’t for a long time.  It introduces the basic steps and rhythms, working on a fun, relaxed routine each week.

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Term 1: Monday 12 January to 16 February, 6.30 – 7.30pm (No class Monday 26 January

West Lothian Arts presents

Ballet with Louise Hendrie

Dates: 14-Jan-2009 to 25-Mar-2009

Time: 07:00 pm

 BalletThis class is a soft, gentle, beautifully elegant style for beginners. For all those people who either did Ballet a long time ago as a child or never had the chance to try it. Now’s your time!…Regal Community Theatre, BathgateTerm 1: Wednesdays 14 January to 11 February, 7 – 8pmTerm ticket £20 or £14 concession (5 weeks) Term 2: Wednesdays 18 February to 25 March, 7 – 8pm

Term ticket £24 or £18 concession (6 weeks)

Bathgate Regal presents

Tribute to Roy Orbison

Blue Bayou

Dates: 29-May-2009

Time: 08:00 pm

An Outstanding Live Band Theatre Show Tribute to Roy Orbison

Alan Morris with his internationally acclaimed tribute to ‘The Big O’ featuring some of the most memorable songs ever recorded including Pretty Woman, Only the Lonely, In Dreams, Crying, Its Over and , of course, Blue Bayou.

Roy Orbison possessed one of the great rock and roll voices and sang heartbroken ballads and bluesy rockers alike. Alan Morris said: "My parents took me to see Roy Orbison in Blackpool when I was a child and I never forgot the performance. He had a most incredible influence on my life. It was the songs, that incredible voice, the man himself I wanted to look and sound like ‘The Big O’, I listened to Roy’s music over and over, Roy taught me to sing."

Bathgate Regal presents

Acari, Comedy Stage Hypnotist

Dates: 02-May-2009

Time: 08:00 pm

Acari, Comedy Stage Hypnotist

If you think that all stage hypnotists are the same, Acari will undoubtedly show that there is more to being a comedy hypnotist, than just being a hypnotist!

His flexibility and enthusiasm ensures that the show is not only enjoyable but unique, whether on stage, performing close up or mingling with guests. His keen sense of humour, produces a hilarious, high-energy fun stage show. Audience members can either sit back and enjoy the show, or choose to be one of the "stars". These "stars" are never belittled or humiliated, but are given the opportunity to explore the power of their own minds. This is a hypnotic stage show that is not only interactive but intriguing and mind blowing.

Saturday 2 May, 8pm. Tickets: £10, £8 concession. Box office: 01506 433634

Bathgate Regal presents

Isosceles Productions

On Our Way to Lisbon

Dates: 03-May-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

On Our Way to Lisbon

Isosceles Productions

On Our Way to Lisbon (or The Italian Job) tells the story of how, in 1967, Glasgow Celtic became the first British team to win the European Cup with victory over the mighty Inter Milan. Two fans look back and fondly recreate how the Bhoys in Green and White beat the hardest team in the world and draped Europe in green, white and gold.

The whole mad and magnificent campaign comes to life as the two supporters become everything from a vicious Swiss football team to the entire population of Lisbon. Put on those scarves, dust off your passport and come with us once again as Celtic steam roll over the best teams in Europe to become the immortal Lisbon Lions.

"a two man play with a cast of thousands…physical theatre at its best…hilarious slow motion scenes…high octane stuff and marvellously executed".

Mail on Sunday

Sunday 3 May, 7.30pm. Tickets: £10, £8 concessions. Box office: 01506 433634

Bathgate Regal presents

Alba Flamenca

Dates: 16-May-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Alba Flamenca

The stunning, mainly improvised performance gets right to the passionate soul of flamenco. Virtuoso musicians, powerful dancers and unrestrained passion combine to create the joy and tragedy of flamenco.

Earthy and stripped of artifice, Alba Flamenca

delivers pure passion.

Saturday 16 May, 7.30 - 930pm (with interval). Tickets: £10, £8 concessions

Bathgate Regal presents

Phoenix Musicals

Dates: 13-May-2009 to 15-May-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Phoenix is back presenting another showcase from the musicals. Taking you back in time to shows such as Sweet Charity and West Side Story then bringing you right up to date with the very modern Hairspray, Jekyll & Hyde and Rent, with a little bit of Fame and the Lion King thrown in for good measure (not to mention our very popular finale). There is sure to be something to please everyone, so come along and see some new faces and some 'weel kent' ones and dare to find yourselves singing the songs as you leave the theatre.

Bathgate Regal presents

Bathgate Procession Committee

The Family Fun Race Night

Dates: 23-May-2009

Time: 07:00 pm

The family fun race night makes a welcome return with the event being held this year in the Regal Community Theatre.

This is an event when adults and children alike can join in the fun by becoming their own jockey, owner or trainer

Bathgate Regal presents

The Tartan Lads

Dates: 01-Jun-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

From traditional Scottish melodies to their own unique brand of Country music, Bill and Ray invite you to join them in their celebration of the music of Scotland.

Bathgate Regal presents

Bathgate Rotary Club

Young Musician of the Year

Dates: 04-Jun-2009

Time: 07:00 pm

The Rotary Club of Bathgate presents its 27th annual Young Musician of the Year competition. This is a chance to see the next generation of emerging talented musicians. The competition is open to schools pupils from the local area. Primary and secondary pupils will compete for trophies in keyboard, string, woodwind, brass and voice. The overall Junior and Senior Young Musicians of the Year will emerge from this exciting event.

Thursday 4 June, 7pm. Cafe bar open at 6.15. Tickets £4, (West Lothian school pupils free)

West Lothian Arts presents

West Lothian Schools Brass Band

Scotland Meets Vienna

Dates: 10-Jan-2010

Time: 06:30 pm

Pipes meet polkas, marches meet Mozart as talented young musicians from West Lothian Schools take tot the stage for their traditional festive celebration of Scottish and Viennese music.   West Lothian Schools Brass Band (conducted by Nigel Boddice MBE) and friends will fill the theatre with glorious music bringing together the best of Mozart, Haydn, Johann Strauss and a stunning selection of Scottish music.

10 January, 6.30pm

Tickets: £5

Box Office: 01506 777666

Or 01506 630085

Bathgate Music Festival presents

Tam White and Brian Kellock

Dates: 13-Sep-2009

Time: 02:00 pm

Tam White and Brian Kellock

Blues legend Tam White and award winning piano player Brian Kellock combine to present a captivating programme of originals and jazz and blues standards, which flow as smoothly as mature single malt and just as full of character.  Tam White has a knack of giving a wistful, sometimes whimsical twist even to simple lyrics and the empathy between him and Brian Kellock is tangible. Relax and enjoy.

“Superb melodies, vacuum-tight arrangements, awesome musicianship.”  The Scotsman.  “Undoubtedly one of the best blues singers in Europe.” Mettman Blues Festival

Sunday 13 September, 2pm, Regal Community Theatre

Tickets: £7

Bathgate Regal presents

A Tribute to Buddy Holly

Rave On

Dates: 24-Jul-2009

Time: 08:00 pm

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.

Bathgate Regal presents

Heartbeat

Dates: 22-Aug-2009

Time: 08:00 pm

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.

West Lothian Arts presents

Mini Music Makers with Ruth Hollis

Dates: 01-Jul-2009 to 05-Aug-2009

Time: 09:30 am

Music for babies, music for toddlers and pre-school kids and music for parents and carers. Mini Music Maker sessions aim to open up the world of music helping to develop language, speech, motor skills, memory and concentration and to give some fun time to share together. Puppets, cuddly toys,

parachutes and percussion instruments are all provided, all you need to bring is your child and your voice.

Age:1 to 2 years: 9.30am - 10.15am.

2 to 4 years: 10.15am - 11am.

Summer Term : Wednesdays 1st July to August 5th inc. (6 weeks).  Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate.  Pay on the day £3.50, subject to availability. Places must be booked in advance as numbers are limited. Box office: 01506 630085

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Bathgate Regal presents

Yoga with Eva Kennedy

Dates: 20- Apr-2009 to 15-Jun-2009

Time: 05:15 pm

This is a powerful and energetic form of yoga to help you work up a sweat and stretch out after a hard days work! This beginners class will focus on energetic movements and postures, improving your stamina, flexibility and strength. Sivananda yoga is an excellent way to help you get, or stay, in shape.

Bathgate Regal presents

Tap Dancing with Isabel Ross

Dates: 20- Apr-2009 to 15-Jun-2009

Time: 06:00 pm

This is a beginner’s tap dancing class for those who have never tapped before or haven’t for a long time. It introduces the basic steps and rhythms, working on a fun, relaxed routine each week.

West Lothian Arts presents

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham

Dates: 05-Sep-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

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.

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Slumdog Millionaire

Dates: 02-Sep-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

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

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Man on Wire

Dates: 07-Oct-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

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

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Frost/Nixon

Dates: 04-Nov-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Director – Ron Howard                      2008                122 mins

Nominated for 5 Oscars, this film is based on the 1977 interview of disgraced former US president Richard Nixon by David Frost, trying to be taken seriously as a political commentator. Nixon, a towering performance by Frank Langella, thinks he can run rings round such a lightweight (played by Michael Sheen) but things take a surprising turn. Co-starring Sam Rockwell and Kevin Bacon.

Wednesday, November 4th                7.30

Membership - £20 (includes 8 films in season)

Guest tickets - £3.50

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

His Girl Friday

Dates: 02-Dec-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Director – Howard Hawkes                1940                92 mins

Cary Grant’s newspaper editor tries to stop his ex-wife and former employee (Rosalind Russell) from remarrying and tries to ensure one more story from his former ace reporter. A witty, sparkling treat with both stars on top form.

Wednesday, December 2nd                7.30

Guest tickets - £3.50

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

On The Town

Dates: 16-Dec-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Director – Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly                 1949                98 mins

Three sailors (Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin) have just 24 hours leave in New York. Determined to find romance and have a great time, they meet girls, sing some songs by Leonard Bernstein and Roger Edens and do some dancing, with New York as a backdrop.

Wednesday, December 16                  7.30

 Tickets - £3.50   Includes Christmas refreshments!

Bathgate Regal presents

Sleekit productions

A History of Scotland (in 60 minutes or less)

Dates: 11-Sep-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

A History of Scotland (in 60 minutes or less)Sleekit Productions“…a merry and entertaining gambol through the real history of Scotland” The Stage Meet the Kings, Queens, heroes and villains who helped shape Scotland’s past.  Enjoy a fun, fast-paced hour of stories, songs and over-excitement: Stories from Scotland, its people, history and folklore.  David, Tania and Andy can’t wait to guide you through Scottish history’s most thrilling and gruesome bits…Get ready for an hour of Picts, Romans, Vikings & Scots.  See it all: from the stone of destiny to modern Scottish inventors and how they changed the world!  With songs by John Kielty (Winner of Cameron Mackintosh’s Quest for the Highland Musical).  “A masterclass in very simple staging, comedic timing, and the many uses of a clothes rail” Musical Theatre Matters

Friday 11 September, 7.30pm

Tickets: £10, £8 concession.   Family ticket £30 (must include 2 or more children)Box Office : 01506 630085 

Bathgate Regal presents

Licketyspit

The Hare and the Tortoise

Dates: 25-Sep-2009

Time: 04:00 pm

The Hare And The Tortoise - Based on Aesop’s FableLicketyspit's The Hare and the Tortoise is a hilarious, interactive, highly energetic 60-minute theatre show, with irresistibly catchy songs.  Come and join the spectators for this riotous event.   Put on your supporters’ hats to shout, "Hare will be there! Yeh Yeh Yeh!" or "Go Tortoise go! Don't be slow!". Bake the race cake with the Bun Brothers, survive a night in the spooky wood - with a Ukulele - and meet Mrs Doodah washing the coats of Bo Peep's sheep in the river.   A delightful interactive theatre experience devised and written by Virginia Radcliffe with Deborah Arnott."Wit, resourcefulness, nimble imagination and heart-warming attention…… cartoon capers, nursery rhymes, slapstick silliness, and opportunities for vociferous audience participation, with... audience winners all the way!"  Mary Brennan, The Herald.

Licketyspit – firing children’s imaginations

www.licketyspit.com

Friday 25 September, 4pm

Tickets: £6 Concessions £4

Family ticket £15 (must include at least 2 children)

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Phoenix Musicals

Now That's What I Call Musicals 2

Dates: 30-Sep-2009 to 02-Oct-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

'Now Thats What I Call Musicals 2'

Phoenix Musicals Hot on the heels of our last successful showcase, Phoenix Musicals present another selection of hits from the musicals. To cater for everyone in our audiences, we have chosen songs from some of the older musicals such as Guys and Dolls, Sweet Charity, Mack and Mabel and Barnum, to more up-to-date musicals such as Rent, Chicago, Jekyll and Hyde and Sweeney Todd. With another excellent finale, it's sure to be another 'great night out'

Wednesday 30 Sept, Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October, 7.30pm

 Ticket: £9, £7 concessions   

Bathgate Regal presents

Broxburn Footlights

Frankenstein - the Panto

Dates: 08-Oct-2009 to 10-Oct-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Frankenstein – the Panto

Broxburn Footlights

A hilarious, original pantomime from the pen of David Swan.It's a hard life for little orphan Heidi in Pumpernickel's tavern.  The greedy innkeeper and his bossy wife treat her like a slave.... and that's not all! Up in his castle, gormless Count Dracula and his gummy Grandmother, Granula, are planning a dinner party with Heidi as the main course!   Luckily, she has got the audience and other friends to help: Her faithful dog Kodak, her best friend Frank " N  " Stein and the handsome Prince Ludwig. The forces of evil never stand a chance, especially when Professor Crackpot turns Frankie into a Superhero.The only real horrors are a party of rowdy school girls under the supervision of Miss Nelly, famed pedagogue and pantomime Dame.  They're studying how to create havoc and they are all fast learners!

Thursday 8 & Friday 9 October, 7.30pm

Saturday 10 October, 2pm

Tickets: £6, £3 concession (Thursday)

Saturday 10th October at 2pm.

Bathgate Regal presents

Rob Kingsley

A Vision of Elvis

Dates: 18-Oct-2009

Time: 08:00 pm

 A Vision of Elvis

Rob Kingsley

 Professional entertainer Rob Kingsley has studied Elvis for many years and is now recognized as the top Elvis Tribute Artist in Europe by winning the 2008 European Championship at Europe's Largest Competition.   Rob is a "world class" entertainer, with numerous successful performances all over the world to his credit, including Radio and TV appearances.  His shows are dedicated to paying a sincere tribute to "The Greatest Performer & Entertainer" that ever lived, and are utterly authentic, even down to the stunning costumes imported from the USA designed by BK Enterprises & Gene Doucette, who was one of Elvis's costume designers.   Rob Kingsley – “A Vision of Elvis” is the Elvis show to see. Appearing with live band - The Cadillacs - and backing group - the Sweet Sensations.

Sunday 18 October, 8pm

Tickets: £12.50, £10 concession

Box Office: 01506 630085 

Bathgate Regal presents

A Nicht wi Burns

Dates: 23-Oct-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

A Nicht wi Burns

This year marks the 250^th Anniversary of the Birth of Scotland's national Bard, Robert Burns.   Armadale Bessie Burns Club along with Fauldhouse and Crofthead Burns Club are staging a concert to celebrate this historic occasion and raise money for a local charity.   This will be a night featuring the songs and poems of Robert Burns and promises to be filled with the most popular and entertaining examples of his work in a light hearted and entertaining production.   The performers will all be local members of the Burns Clubs with music provided by the popular duet White Satin.   Why not come along and celebrate the life of Scotland's national Bard “The Poet of the People”.

Friday 23 October, 7.30pm

Tickets: £5

Box Office: 01506 630085or from Andy Welsh 01501 732100 

Bathgate Regal presents

The Borders Big Band

Dates: 24-Oct-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

The Borders Big Band

The Borders Big Band’s repertoire is drawn from the libraries of Big Band “greats” like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Barnet and Buddy Rich. Much of the time the band plays original arrangements.   The band’s musical director is Chris Achenbach and there are currently around 18 members still dedicated to reviving and promoting the swing classics of the 30’s and 40’s Big Band era.  Long time vocalist Bob Hunter has been joined by new female vocalist Angie King who is fast making a reputation in Scotland as a leading exponent of the “Big Band” style.

Saturday 24 October, 7.30pm

Tickets: £12, £10 concession

Box Office: 01506 630085 

Bathgate Regal presents

Big Vern 'n' the Shootahs

Dates: 06-Nov-2009

Time: 08:00 pm

Big Vern 'n' the Shootahs

Big Vern 'n' the Shootahs are a rockin' nine piece soul band from Glasgow, playing well known covers with the twist of a soul/funk vibe.

They don't take themselves too seriously which certainly comes across in the live shows - they are not shy - some would say 'in-yer-face' - all accomplished musicians collectively having fun and gettin' on with it  they strive to be live and love the vibe that an audience enjoying themselves throws back at them.......BVATS have now been together for nearly 20 years and still enjoy entertaining audiences, be it at huge events like the World Cup celebrations at Glasgow Green, internationally attended functions at the likes of the Savoy Hotel in London, or even at small intimate gatherings.

Friday 6 November, 8pm

Tickets:

Box Office: 01506 630085 

Bathgate Regal presents

The Msfits

Fur Coat and Magic Knickers

Dates: 07-Nov-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Fur Coat and Magic Knickers

The Msfits

Maggie is a compulsive shopping Granny with more cards than Hallmark. She just has to buy buy BUY!  Personal Shopper Jenny is at breaking point, her job’s on the line, she just has to SELL!  But... she has Second Hand Rose to contend with.  Rose’s last new fashion buy was a set of thermals in 1994.  Rose is on a hot date for her daughter’s wedding and she’s been forbidden to go anywhere near a Charity Shop!  Alarm bells ring but which one of our retail victims is about to crash the Emergency Exit?

One actress, 3 characters.   Laughter and tears in this funny, moving and topical play from the award winning duo actress Fiona Knowles and playwright Rona Munro. …an outstanding achievement” Edinburgh Evening News

www.msfits.co.uk

Saturday 7 November, 7.30pm

Tickets £10, £8 concession

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Lena Martell

Dates: 13-Nov-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

 Lena Martell

 Lena Martell has recorded over thirty albums and had her own Saturday night BBC network TV show with twelve and a half million viewers over a ten year period.  Lena was British TV personality for four consecutive years, has silver, gold and platinum discs.   She has played in musicals on Broadway and London’s West End and had a sell out season at The London Palladium where her box office matched Shirley Maclaine and Bette Middler.   Lena also played Las Vegas and has performed at most of the concerts halls around the world.  

“The best singer not to record a Bond soundtrack was Lena Martell” Sean Connery

Friday 13 November, 7.30pm

Tickets: £14, £12 concession

Box Office: 01506 630085 

Bathgate Regal presents

Bathgate Theatre Company

The Pirates of Penzance

Dates: 18-Nov-2009 to 20-Nov-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

 The Pirates of Penzance Bathgate Theatre Co
After the sell out success of The Mikado, Bathgate Theatre Company presents its rollicking, frolicking production of The Pirates of Penzance, featuring the best of local talent led by an indomitable director who makes Hyacinth Bucket look efficient. There are the usual mishaps and it would seem that the orchestra, the stage crew, the lighting and sound guys and the chorus may have peaked too soon.   Don't miss this Pirate's Treasure - A family night out on the run up to Christmas. Book now or you will walk the plank!
Wednesday 18th November - Friday 20th November, 7.30pm       
Box Office : 01506 630085 

Bathgate Regal presents

Ross Presto

Dates: 24-Nov-2009 AND 25-Nov-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Ross Presto is hailed as one of the brightest new talents on the UK's magic scene.   This spectacular production showcases his many talents, from large scale illusions to close-up magic, comedy and vetriloquism.   Ross is supported in the show by his 'friends' who include a world class juggler, beautiful dancers, a quick change tranformation act, a talented singer and much, much more.   And, of course, his friend Joey.   You'll be amazed and entertained by this talented group of young artistes.   Ross has starred in pantomime and in his own show in Dublin last winter. He has also appeared in the 'Pinocchio On Ice' tour in 2006 and is currently appearing with the Netherlands National Circus.

Tues 24 November, 7.30pm

Wed 25 November, 10.00a.m

Tickets: £12 or £10 concession

Box Office: 01506 630085 

Bathgate Regal presents

Lights Out By Nine

Dates: 04-Dec-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Lights Out By Nine play powerhouse rhythm and blues and continue to build on their growing reputation as a great live band, playing all sorts of gigs and festivals – from Princes Street Gardens to blues shows in Atlanta and Chigago.   Lights Out By Nine have supported Status Quo and Fish at the Rockhill Festival and opened shows featuring Dr Feelgood, Nazareth, Nine Below Zero and Wishbone Ash, as well as repeat shows with the Average White Band.   Their live trail continues, with pastures new and old and their fantastic reputation continues to spread.

Friday 4 December, 7.30pm

Tickets: £10, £8 concession

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

R3 Tenors

Dates: 05-Dec-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Bob Crowe, Bruce Davis, and Declan McCusker return to the Regal Community Theatre with a brand new programme. Their repertoire is a mixture of Opera arias, show tunes, art songs, along with some of the most beautiful songs from the Neapolitan genre including some pot boilers such as ‘La Donna e Mobile, ‘Granada’, ‘O Sole Mio’  and ‘Nessun Dorma’ which audiences always love to hear, and which have become their trademark. They will be accompanied by their regular pianist Derek Clark, Head of Music for Scottish Opera.   Two hours of musical delight from Scotland’s classical tenor trio, R3 Tenors is not to be missed.

Saturday 5 December, 7.30pm

Tickets: £12 or £10 concession.   

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

The Millennium Stage School

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Dates: 09-Dec-2009 to 13-Dec-2009

Time: 07:00 pm

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

Millennium Stage School

The millennium stage school is back following the success and sell out of 'Oliver'. Don't miss this much loved pantomime which will please all the family. Book early to avoid disappointment as tickets will go quickly. The Millennium Stage School is a cast of talented youngster from the West Lothian area who are studying musical theatre.”

9 – 13 December

Wednesday 9 – Saturday 11 December, 7pm

Saturday 12 December 2pm

Sunday 13 December 4pm

 Tickets: Adult £10, concession £7

Saturday 12th December - 2pm

Sunday 13th December - 4pm

Bathgate Regal presents

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers

Holly at Christmas 2009

Dates: 15-Dec-2009

Time: 08:00 pm

Holly At Christmas 2009

Buddy Holly And The Cricketers

While the rest of the world commemorates the 50th Anniversary of “The Day The Music Died”, Buddy Holly and The Cricketers continue to prove that it is alive, well and rocking!   This special Christmas show  has delighted audiences across the globe for seventeen sensational years and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles to hits including That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! – and much, much more.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to see the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying:  “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!” “The audience were dancing in the aisles and roaring for more” The Stage

www.buddyhollyandthecricketers.co.uk

 Tuesday 15 December, 8pm

Tickets: £14, £12 concession

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

West Lothian Schools Brass Band

Christmas Crackers

Dates: 18-Dec-2009

Time: 02:30 pm

 Christmas Crackerswith West Lothian Schools Brass Band

A one hour children's special with seasonal party time songs, fun and games from West Lothian's very own winter wonderland band. Featuring family favourites Walking in the Air, Rudolf, Drummer Boy, Little Donkey, Santa Songs and Frostie the Snowman.

Friday 18 December, 2.30pm

Tickets: £6

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

M & M Productions

Sleeping Beauty

Dates: 19-Dec-2009

Time: 07:00 pm

 Sleeping Beauty

M&M Productions

Everyone in the land was invited to the baby princess Aurora’s christening party……everyone that is except the evil witch Malificent! Malificent was so angry that she cast a wicked spell over the beautiful Princess Aurora.  The king’s only hope of saving his beloved daughter is a good fairy called Maryweather who can change the spell! “If before she’s 16 a fingers she pricks, her blood will stay warm and her heart will still tick, instead she shall sleep her eyes will not part until kissed by a prince with love in his heart”. This enchanting story is told with passion, humour and a sensitivity sure to provoke tears and laughter.  Sleeping Beauty is a magical fairytale told in a delightfully entertaining way.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Age: 4 – 14

 Saturday 19 December, 2.30pm & 7pm

Tickets: £5

Box Office: 01506 630085 

Matinee at 2.30pm.

Bathgate Regal presents

Whitburn Brass Band

Festive Brass

Dates: 20-Dec-2009

Time: 07:00 pm

Festive Brass with Whitburn Band

A seasonal concert of best loved Christmas music by one of the most entertaining brass bands in the country.  This is a warm, traditional evening for families and friends to share.

Sunday 20 December, 7pm

Tickets: £9 or £7

Box Office: 01506 630085

West Lothian Arts presents

Mini Music makers

Mini Music Makers with Ruth Hollis

Dates: 23-Sep-2009 to 02-Dec-2009

Time: 09:30 am

Mini Music Makerswith Ruth Hollis

 NYCoS logo

  Music for babies, music for toddlers and pre-school kids and music for parents and carers. Mini Music Maker sessions aim to open up the world of music helping to develop language, speech, motor skills, memory and concentration and to give some fun time to share together. Puppets, cuddly toys, parachutes and percussion instruments are all provided, all you need to bring is your child and your voice.
Age:
1 to 2 years: 9.30am to 10.15am

2 to 4 years: 10.15am to 11am

Term 1: Wednesdays 23 Sept to 14 October (4 sessions)

Term 2: Wednesdays 28 Oct to 2 Dec (6 sessions)

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Term Tickets: £12 (4 sessions); £18 (6 sessions)
Pay on the day £3.50, subject to availability
Places should be booked in advance as numbers are limited

Box Office: 01506 777666

West Lothian Arts presents

Yoga with Eva Kennedy

Dates: 21-Sep-2009 to 23-Nov-2009

Time: 05:15 pm

 Yoga with Eva Kennedy

This is a powerful and energetic form of yoga to help you work up a sweat and stretch out after a hard days work! This beginners class will focus on energetic movements and postures, improving your stamina, flexibility and strength. Sivananda yoga is an excellent way to help you get, or stay, in shape.

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Monday 21 September to 23 November, 5.15 – 6.15pm

Tickets: Term ticket  £40 or £34 concession (10 sessions)

Box Office: 01506 777666 

West Lothian Arts presents

Tap Dancing

Dates: 21-Aug-2009 to 23-Nov-2009

Time: 06:00 pm

Tap Dancing

A beginners tap class for those who have never tapped before or haven’t for a long time.  It will introduce the basic steps and rhythms, working on a fun, relaxed routine each week.

Regal Community Theatre, BathgateMonday 21 September to 23 November 6 - 7pm

Tickets: Term ticket  £40 or £34 concession (10 sessions)

Box Office: 01506 777666

Bathgate Music Festival presents

Andy Mears Jazz Orchestra with West Lothian Schools Big Band

Big Band Bash

Dates: 13-Sep-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Opening the Festival with a bang with the talented and energetic West Lothian Schools Big Band which goes from strength to strength with conductor Stuart French.  They are joined by the Andy Mears Jazz Orchestra which features established Scottish talent and promising young musicians all bustling with desire and energy.  This exciting blend of youthful zeal and experience  has quickly seen the orchestra establish itself as one of the most exciting musical projects happening in Scotland today.  Led by Andy Mears, professional saxophonist, composer, arranger and teacher.

Sunday 13 September, 7.30pm, Regal Community Theatre

Tickets: £11 or £8 concession 

Bathgate Music Festival presents

Brenda Cochrane

Dates: 20-Sep-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Brenda Cochrane has become internationally known as ‘the voice’ after gracing stages all over the world. She is still remembered by many as the young woman who won Opportunity Knocks back in 1988 with the largest ever recorded vote.  More recently she made a lasting impression as Mama Morton in the West End musical Chicago.  Her versatile singing encompasses every type of music from country to pop to musical theatre.  Add to that her sense of humour and stage presence and you have a world class perfomer. 

“What a voice! Imagine Vonda Shephard, Aretha Franklin and Eva Cassidy rolled into one and that’s Brenda Cochrane.” EdinburghGuide.com

Regal Community Theatre

Tickets: £11 or £8 concession 

Bathgate Music Festival presents

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas

Dates: 15-Sep-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

supported by West Lothian Schools Folk Group

Master Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser appears with the sizzlingly-talented California cellist Natalie Haas as they continue to pursue their resurrection and reinvention of the classic musical marriage between big and small fiddles. The duo’s near-telepathic interplay is dazzling both for its breathtaking technical prowess and its boundless dynamism. 

“Fraser, one of the most respected of all exponents of the Scots fiddle, would look long and hard to find a more appropriate cellist as a partner. Haas can switch just as effortlessly as Fraser from a gentle singing tone to driving, dancing melody. A positive joy.”  The Scotsman

www.alasdairfraser.com

Tuesday 15 September 7.30pm

Regal Community Theatre

Tickets: £11 or £8 concession

Bathgate Music Festival presents

Orkestra del Sol

Dates: 16-Sep-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

Flamboyant, brassy and irresistibly euphoric.  It is their imaginative and captivating stage show that truly sets Orkestra del Sol apart – bursting with anarchic humour, wildly skilful musical arrangements and a roguish sense of theatre, the band has hit upon an explosive combination.  Blending the best of brass with the swinging sounds of New Orleans, the rolling rhythms of the Middle East or the bouncing beats of UK ska, Orkestra del Sol pack a punch and make mincemeat of musical categories. This is an inspired musical feast, a journey into the irresistible world of Orkestra del Sol. Globally inspired. Distilled in Scotland.

 “Orkestra del Sol showed just how brilliantly they’ve caught the Zeitgeist... their on-stage music-making and theatricality is irresistible” The Scotsman

“You cannot take your eyes off these characters for a second, for fear of missing another hilarious interaction or quirky gesture.” Three Weeks 

Wednesday 16 September, 7.30pm, Regal Community Theatre

Tickets: £12 or £9 concession 

Bathgate Music Festival presents

International Guitar Night

Dates: 17-Sep-2009

Time: 07:30 pm

 International Guitar Night with Brian Gore, Itamar Erez and Lulo Reinhardt 

The International Guitar Night brings together some of the world’s foremost acoustic guitarists to perform their latest original compositions and exchange musical ideas in a concert setting. Founder Brian Gore will be joined by eclectic gypsy-jazz guitarist Lulo Reinhardt from Germany and Israel’s Itamar Erez.  Each player is a vastly experienced and well travelled international musician.  All will impress if not stun with their vituosity, technique and musicianship.

 “With the International Guitar Night, Brian Gore has created a new niche for the myriad of styles that can be played by the unaccompanied acoustic guitar, as well as a marvellous opportunity for virtuosos to interact and learn from one another onstage.” Michael Parrish, Dirty Linen (100th Anniversary Edition) 

Thursday 17 September, 7.30pm

Regal Community Theatre

Tickets: £11 or £8 concession

Bathgate Music Festival presents

The Hot Seats

Dates: 18-Sep-2009

Time: 08:00 pm

The Hot Seats

Based in Richmond, Virginia, The Hot Seats (formerly Special Ed and the Shortbus) combine the virtuoso soloing and tightness of bluegrass, the band-driven rhythm of old time, the jerky bounce of ragtime and the swagger of good old rock ‘n’ roll.  The five piece band employs banjos, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, a trap set, a doghouse bass, many kazoos, and a whole host of other toys to create their irresistible sound! The Hot Seats caused a sensation at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2008 carrying off a Herald Angel for their outstanding contribution and went on to be a stand-out act at Celtic Connections.

“Sensational” The Herald.  “Bonkers but brilliant” Maverick

Friday 18 September, 8pm, Regal Community Theatre

Tickets: £12 or £9 concession 

www.thehotseats.net 

Bathgate Music Festival presents

Led Astray

Dates: 19-Sep-2009

Time: 07:00 pm

Led Astray

with support Look Left Again

Led Astray are one of the UK’s finest tributes to the mighty Led Zeppelin.  Their shows incorporate the most popular songs from Zeppelin’s first seven albums, delivered with the skill, feel and passion that the original band were famous for. Led Astray focus on recreating the live versions of most of the songs, improvising where appropriate, so that every show is a little different.  Unlike most other tribute bands who claim to be “the most authentic in the world” Led Astray prefer to let their performances do the talking! Featuring the searing vocals of Ian Burns, the guitar wizardry of Neil Humphrey, solid bass, keyboards and mandolin of multi talented Alistair McBride and the thunderous drums of Fraser Murray, Led Astray are an act not to be missed. 

Saturday 19 September, doors at 7pm, Regal Community Theatre

Tickets: £10 or £7 concession, standing only

Bathgate Music Festival presents

Joni Keen and her Trio

Dates: 17-Sep-2009

Time: 02:00 pm

Joni Keen & her Trio

Celebrate the music of Ella Fitzgerald

 Join Joni Keene and some of Scotland’s finest jazz musicians in a celebration of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century.

“Joni Keen is undoubtedly one of Scotland’s finest stars on the UK jazz scene, thrilling critics with her beautiful voice that resonates with jazz heroines of yesteryear but which is still most distinctly her own” David Sillars, Be- bop to Hip-hop, BBC Radio Scotland.  

Thursday 17 September, 2pm

Regal Community Theatre

Tickets: £7

Bathgate Regal presents

The Sticky Kids Show

Dates: 13-Oct-2009

Time: 10:00 am

SINGALONG WITH MOLLY AND MAC

Lots of lively action songs and laughs for 2-6 years olds featuring songs from the best-selling Sticky Kids CDs - including our exciting new CD, "Rattle and Shake".

Group discount  - buy 10 get one free!!

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

I've Loved You So Long

Dates: 06-Jan-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

I’ve Loved You So Long  (Il Y A Longtemps Que Je T’aime)

Director: Philippe Claude 117mins.                           

Wednesday 6 January, 7.30pm

Guest tickets: £3.50

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Dates: 03-Feb-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas

Director: Mark Herman, 94 mins                               

Bathgate Regal Film Society

Set in a concentration camp during World War 2, the story is told through the eyes of Bruno, the Commandant’s son, whose friendship with a young prisoner has unexpected consequences.

Wednesday 3 February, 7.30pm

Guest tickets: £3.50

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Is Anybody There?

Dates: 17-Feb-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Is Anybody There?

Director: John Crowley, 95 mins                                Bathgate Regal Film Society

Wednesday 17 February, 7.30pm

Guest tickets: £3.50

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

In the Loop

Dates: 03-Mar-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

In The Loop

Director – Armando Iannucci, 106 mins                    

Wednesday 3 March, 7.30pm

Guest tickets - £3.50

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Valkyrie

Dates: 31-Mar-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Valkyrie

Director:  Bryan Singer, 121 mins                             

Wednesday 31 March, 7.30pm

Guest tickets: £3.50

Bathgate Regal Film Society presents

Looking for Eric

Dates: 21- Apr-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Looking For Eric                                                        

Director: Ken Loach, 122 mins                      

Wednesday 21 April, 7.30pm

Guest tickets: £3.50

Bathgate Regal presents

Live at the Regal

Dates: 29-Jan-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Live At The Regal: Music

 Come along to the Regal’s stylish Bar Café to hear some of West Lothian's fantastic home grown talent performing in an intimate setting while you enjoy a drink and a chat with friends and family.  The performers are West Lothian Schools students who have performed with the world class West Lothian Schools Bands.Book early, numbers are limited to 70.

Tickets:  £5

Friday 29 January, 7.30pm

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Lena Martell

Dates: 05-Feb-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Lena Martell

Lena Martell has recorded over thirty albums and had her own Saturday night BBC network TV show with twelve and a half million viewers over a ten year period.  Lena was British TV personality for four consecutive years, has silver, gold and platinum discs.   She has played in musicals on Broadway and London’s West End and had a sell out season at The London Palladium where her box office matched Shirley Maclaine and Bette Middler.   Lena also played Las Vegas and has performed at most of the concerts halls around the world.

 “The best singer not to record a Bond soundtrack was Lena Martell” Sean Connery

Friday 5 February, 7.30pm

Tickets: £14, £12 concession

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Counterfeit Bee Gees

Dates: 06-Feb-2010

Time: 08:00 pm

Counterfeit Bee Gees

John Ralphs is Barry Gibb, Joe Wall is Maruice and Ted Gold is Robin in this authentic sound alike, look alike tribute to the legendary Bee Gees.   Formed in 2004, his trio has toured the world from Switzerland to Miami, Holland to Australia and Hong Kong performing all the hits including Tragedy, Saturday Night Fever, Staying Alive, Jive Talking, I Started a Joke and, of course Massahusetts.“as close to the real thing as you can get”

Friday 6 February, 8pm

Tickets: £15

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Take That Mania

Dates: 13-Feb-2010

Time: 08:00 pm

Take That ManiaTake That Mania is the UK's all new Take That tribute theatre production.  With high powered and highly polished dance routines, tight vocals and authentic looking costumes, the 4 Take That Mania boys are as close to watching the genuine article as you will ever find.This energetic feel-good show is guaranteed to have you singing along and dancing in the aisles!Bringing back the nostalgia of when Britain's favourite boy-band first hit the charts, it also features the recent comeback smashes loved by a new generation of music listeners.   With fantastic audience interaction and great backing dancers, Take That Mania seems to turn grown women into star struck teenagers once again! So get ready and let your theatre and audiences experience some TakeThat Mania!

Saturday 13 February, 8pm

Tickets: £15

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

NLP Theatre

Singin' I'm no a Billy He's a Tim

Dates: 18-Feb-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Singin' I'm No a Billy He's a Tim

By NLP Theatre A humorous and often poignant snapshot of the pervasive sectarian divide that persists in the west of Scotland.
What could be worse for a Celtic fan than being locked up in a police cell on the day of an Old Firm match?  For Tim, there is one thing worse – finding himself banged up with Billy, a fervent Rangers supporter.   Des Dillon`s hugely entertaining comedy takes our two protagonists on a journey of self discovery and highlights the nature of bigotry and sectarianism within the West of Scotland. “Hail Hail, We are the People!”

Age 16+ (this play contains strong language)

Thursday 18 February, 7.30pm

Tickets: £10 or £8 concession

Box Office: 01506 630085 

Bathgate Regal presents

Magic - a Kind of Queen

Dates: 19-Feb-2010

Time: 08:00 pm

Magic – A Kind of Queen

The music of Queen speaks for itself. Their live performances are legendary. Magic are recognised as presenting the finest reproduction of a live Queen concert that can be seen today, supported by superb quality sound and a massive light show.  They do not attempt to portray Queen visually (who could?), but allow their superb musicianship and outstanding harmonies to create their own masterpiece.

Magic have performed all over the world from Gorky Park in Moscow to the London Palladium and at over 1000 UK Theatre gigs. So if you are a Queen fan, or you simply want to know what a Queen concert was like LIVE then don’t miss this band.

Friday 19 February, 8pm

Tickets: £15

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Young Musician of the Year

Dates: 26-Feb-2010

Time: 07:00 pm

Young Musician of the Year

Bathgate Rotary hosts one of the zone finals of this annual competition.   The young musicians and singers compete for four places in the Grand Final representing Rotary Clubs from across the central belt.   Come and enjoy young local musical talent at its best.

Friday 26 February, 7pm

Tickets: £4

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Abba - Cadabra

Dates: 27-Feb-2010

Time: 08:00 pm

ABBA-CADABRA

Dust down your platforms, put on your flares and get ready to sing along with all of your ABBA favourites including: ‘Waterloo’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Thank You For The Music’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Winner Takes It All’, ‘Gimme, Gimme, Gimme’…. and many more!   Te ABBA-CADABRA live show is packed with all of ABBA's greatest hits performed with dazzling showmanship that only a true live band can accomplish. Stunning costumes, specially choreographed dance routines and hilarious banter makesABBA-CADABRA a show definitely not to be missed.
If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by some of the best music ever written, then ABBA-CADABRA is for you.
www.abba-cadabra.co.uk

Saturday 27 February, 8pm

Tickets: £15 or £12 concession

Bathgate Regal presents

Live at the Regal -Comedy

Dates: 05-Mar-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Live At The Regal: Comedy Live at the Regal: Comedy is an opportunity for you to come along to the Bar Café and enjoy an evening of comedy in an intimate setting. Have a drink and a chat with friends and family and enjoy this new venture for the Regal.Numbers are limited to 70.

  Vladimir McTavish 5th March there’s lots more on the website

‘McTavish proved himself to be a fine artist, his material worked perfectly. Genuinely funny rants and hysterical monologues…had the crowd laughing out loud.  ****’ Evening News

Tickets:  £5

Friday 5 March, 7.30pm 7.30pm

Box Office: 01506 630085  

Bathgate Regal presents

Bathgate Youth Theatre

Annie

Dates: 09-Mar-2010 to 13-Mar-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Annie

By Bathgate Youth TheatreThe newly formed Bathgate Youth Theatre present Annie the heart warming musical that is  a family favourite for all ages.  Ten-year-old Annie is in an orphanage, presided over by the bullying Miss Hannigan, but she dreams of finding parents and happiness.  Her attempt to escape fails and she is returned to the orphanage where she is chosen to live with the millionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks for the Christmas holidays.    When Warbucks offers a reward to find Annie’s parents Miss Hannigan, her brother, Rooster and his dim girlfriend Lily scheme to pretend to be the parents and collect the reward.  They are found out and Annie discovers that her parents have died. Warbucks and Annie become a family at last.A magical musical classic.

Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10, Thursday 11 & Friday 12 March, 7.30

Saturday 13 March, 2.30pm

Tickets: 9.50 or £7.50 concession

Box Office: 01506 630085 

Bathgate Regal presents

The Magic Platters - the Platters Tribute

Dates: 19-Mar-2010

Time: 08:00 pm

The Magic Platters – The Platters Tribute

Millions of men and women around the world have enjoyed the stream of hits produced by The Platters, one of the most successful groups of the ‘50s, the early rock and roll era.   Now millions more are enjoying their music as the fantastic Magic Platters pay tribute with their fabulous live show featuring all the Platters hits and more.

Led by founder member Brooklyn born John Cheatdom, the band features Jackie Rae, Chazz singing tenor (and a native of St Louis, Missouri) and, last but by no means least, Dino Cassar Jnr.   The set includes On My Word of Honor, Heaven and Earth, Only You,  I’m Sorry, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Red Sails in The Sunset, Sleepy Lagoon and many more Platters classics as well as a small selection of other hits of the time,  all performed with great accuracy and passion.

Friday 19 March, 8pm

Tickets: £15

Box Office: 01506 630085 

Bathgate Regal presents

High School MusicalTribute

Dates: 20-Mar-2010

Time: 06:30 pm

High School Musical Tribute

Join Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez on this whirlwind romance for a rollercoaster ride through all your favourite High School Musical hits!  This fully choreographed, musical extravaganza will have you dancing and singing along as our heroes compete for their place in the summer school show.Featuring all your favourite songs including: Start Of Something New, Breaking Free, We're All In This Together and many more plus hits from other high school musicals including Hairpsray, Hannah Montana, and Grease! So grab yourself a microphone, dig out your cheerleader pom poms and get ready to party because the curtains up and the stage is set for a High School Musical!

Saturday 20 March, 6.30pm

Tickets: £15

Box Office: 01506 630085 

Bathgate Regal presents

The Rat Pack is Back

Dates: 21-Mar-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

The Rat Pack is Back! - The Ultimate Tribute to Frank, Dean and Sammy

by Ultimate Themed Events Ltd 'The Rat Pack is Back' is Britain's longest running tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. and perfectly captures the remarkable personalities of the original legends well as their comedy and wonderful music including My Way, Amore, Mr Bojangles, New York New York  and many more….The show stars David Alacey as Frank Sinatra, Des Coleman as Sammy Davis Jnr and Andrea Morrelli as Dean Martin backed by the fabulous Don Hunt Swing Band.  Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Kings of Cool with their swinging band, special guests and The Vegas Showgirls for a unique night - Vegas style!  

“Three Dead Ringers for Frank, Dean & Sammy” Mark Ritchie – The Stagewww.ratpacktribute.net

Sunday 21 March, 7.30pm

Tickets: £15

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Al Hughes

Dates: 25-Mar-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Al HughesMaking music that is modern, relevant and gathering praise from a growing number of well respected figures on the British music scene, this Scottish singer writes from his own perspective on topics which are very much of today.  Rooted in the Blues and soul tradition he has been compared by more than one reviewer to the legendary, late Rory Gallagher’s acoustic playing and also to both Chris Smither and TownesVan Zandt. Playing a variety of guitars, including a huge sounding, custom built 12 string resonator, Al’s music conjures  up a variety of moods, from forceful and raucous to gentle and wistful.  He has played concerts across the UK and Europe.

www.al-hughes.comwww.myspace/althughes

Thursday 25 March, 7.30pm

Tickets: £8

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Let's Hang On- a Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Dates: 12- Apr-2010

Time: 08:00 pm

Let’s Hang On - A Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Four Guys, Four Voices, One Sensational Sound...Let’s Hang On are an amazing live band who perform an outstanding tribute to the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons...In hits like Sherry, Big Girl’s Don’t Cry, Rag Doll, Walk Like A Man, Dec ‘63 (Oh What A Night),Can’t Take My Eyes Off You  and many more, Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi became recognised around the world for their legendary falsetto lead vocal & incredible doo-wop harmonies and became one of the biggest pop sensations of all time….Oh What A Night!

Monday 12 April, 7.30pm

Tickets: £15

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

MacFloyd

Dates: 17- Apr-2010

Time: 08:00 pm

MacFloyd are an eight piece band from Scotland who over the last decade  have grown from strength to strength as one of the best tribute bands in the world. With a line up of talented musicians and singers, and an impressive light show, MacFloyd bring their experience and enthusiasm to deliver one of the best Pink Floyd shows.  

Box Office: 015066300085

Bathgate Regal presents

Songs of Stage and Screen

Dates: 27-Mar-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Songs of Stage & ScreenWith over twenty years singing experience, Colin Scougall lends his polished vocals and personality to front the band with a laid back wander through some of the most popular songs of film and theatre. This show is a must for fans of a good melody. With old songs and new you’ll have a great night enjoying the memories the music will bring back.

Saturday 27 March, 7.30pm

Tickets: £12 or £10 concession

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Live at the Regal

Dates: 23- Apr-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Live At The Regal: Comedy Come along to the Regal’s stylish Bar Café to hear some of Scotland's fantastic comedy talent performing in an intimate setting while you enjoy a drink and a chat with friends and family. Book early, numbers are limited to 70.

Gary & Stu 23rd April

Comedians | Gary and Stu Improv

Scotland’s only full-time improv troupe – combine their unique and successful style of comedy with games, new formats and special guest performers ...in short, it’s improv improved. Established audience favourites such as Half Life (a one minute scene repeated again in 30 seconds, then 15 seconds, then 7, 3 and finally 1 second), will be joined by skewed views of up-to-the-minute news, even more opportunities for audience interaction, and much more.

Stuart Murphy
Stuart has been performing comedy for 10 years in Scotland and enjoys a residency at The Stand as part of the popular Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? show. Stuart’s performances have included stints with the Bedlam Improverts and the acclaimed Fringe show The Melting Plot, and also lunchtime favourite Free and Easy.

Garry Dobson
Garry has been performing since 1990, with performances in both theatre and improv, including Guardian short-listed plays Making Love and Feel Real with Prominent Theatre as well as The Improverts, End Of The Line, and a regular in Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? and has recently been seen in Glasgow based Disposable Theatre.

Tickets:  £5

Friday 23 April, 7.30pm

Box Office: 01506 630085 

Bathgate Regal presents

Lanza

Dates: 24- Apr-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Lanzaby Cast Theatre CompanyWhat was it about Mario Lanza that set him apart?   Why is it that he has been able to influence entire generations of up-and-coming opera singers and why is he still listened to and talked about fifty years after his premature death...?The voice, of course!Imagine if you could spend an evening with one of the greatest performers the world has ever known and have him tell you of his hopes, dreams and fears.   Come and hear not only his great, heart-rending songs but also the unique story of his all too short life!

Saturday 24 April, 7.30pm

Tickets: £10 or £8 concession

Box Office: 01506 630085 

Bathgate Regal presents

Isosceles Productions in association with Useful Idiots

The Bonzo Dog Dooda Band Changed my Life Forever

Dates: 08-May-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band Changed My Life Forever – a Play with Songs

By Isosceles in association with Useful Idiots Q: Is there anything more frustrating than being a One Hit Wonder?A: Maybe being a One Hit Wonder Tribute Act.But what goes on behind the wigs, costumes and shades?   This play tells the story of two tribute wannabees, Bob and Eric, who meet at an audition which might be their last chance for fame. Both are only a song away from making their dreams come true...but Rock n' Roll can break your heart.   Their dedication stands out, their history is uncovered and their future unfolds....A story driven along by songs from the 60s - “San Francisco”, “Something in the Air”, “Spirit in the Sky”, and many more.   Written by Patrick Prior, directed by Jum Dunk and performed by Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden

Saturday 8 May, 7.30pm

Tickets: 12

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Live at the Regal -Music

Dates: 21-May-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Live At The Regal: Music

The Regal Community Theatre is proud to present another opportunity for young local talent to perform in the cafe/bar.Bathgate Academy students singer Nicola Marshall and musician Peter Ferguson (performing as Super Saiyans). Come along and enjoy a drink with family and friends and enjoy a night out listening to some great local talent.  Book early at tickets are limited.

Friday 21 May, 7.30pm

Tickets: £5

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Talon:the best of the Eagles

Dates: 26-May-2010

Time: 08:00 pm

Talon – the Best of the Eagles – Hotel California Tour 2010 Talon Music Ltd in partnership with Planet Rock Radio The first half of Talon’s new production recreates track by track, note for note, the iconic Hotel California, one of the greatest rock albums of all time.   The second half is the best of the rest from “Take It Easy” to “Long Road Out Of Eden “ great lyrics, harmony, melody and those instantly identifiable guitar solos.Talon has an established reputation for the quality of their shows and their music.   Don’t miss it.

Wednesday 26 May, 8pm

Tickets: £20

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Beginners

Dates: 03-Feb-2010 to 24-Mar-2010

Time: 05:15 pm

"Gentle hatha yoga for beginners and people with mobility problems" - Wednesdays 5.25-6 50 pm.  The second class  for Intermediates is 7-8.55 pm.  Details for both, contact Jenni on 0131 441 2631 or jennicon@blueyonder.co.uk

Concessions available.

Concession for booking 6 classes.

Bathgate Regal presents

Intermediate Yoga

Dates: 03-Feb-2010 to 24-Mar-2010

Time: 07:00 pm

The second class  for Intermediates is 7-8.55 pm.  Details for both, contact Jenni on 0131 441 2631 or jennicon@blueyonder.co.uk

Bathgate Regal presents

Brenda Cochrane

Dates: 15-May-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Brenda Cochrane has become internationally known as THE VOICE and deservedly so but she is also a warm and dynamic, world class entertainer and performer gracing stages all over the world with her one woman show and concerts.  Her show encompasses every type of music from country to pop to musical theatre and her interpretations are always original and compulsive listening. Not to be missed.

Saturday 15 May, 7.30pm

Firefly Arts Ltd presents

Saturday Extravaganza

Dates: 27-Mar-2010

Time: 10:00 am

Firefly (charity number SC002848) delivers Youth Theatre and Film-making workshops to children and young people all over West Lothian; this is a fund-raiser to help us keep doing so. Please join us for a fun and tasty morning and show your support!

Roll up! Roll up!

Saturday Extravaganza

Saturday 27 March, 10am-2pm

The Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Firefly Youth Theatre presents...

 Home-baking and teas

Sponge-a-Drama-Workshop-leader!

Vintage clothing

Books, DVDs games

Bric-a-brac

Face painting

Street performers

*Special guest star!!!*

Bathgate Regal presents

The Sticky Kids Summer Special

Dates: 27-May-2010

Time: 10:00 am

 The Sticky Kids Summer Special An action packed singalong show for 2-6 year olds featuring all the favourites from the hugely popular Sticky Kids CDs – from  I travelled over land and sea, Seaside Song, Wheels on the Bus and Let’s go driving.  Anne Butler plays Molly Muddle  – the human equivalent of a party popper  - and Alan Windram plays her good friend Old Macdonald. When they get together the fun really begins. Lots of audience participation! If you like things live and loopy this is for you.

Thursday 27 May 10am and 1.30pm

Tickets: £4

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Bathgate Procession Committee

Annual Concert

Dates: 31-May-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

Annual Concert - Bathgate Procession Committee 

‘Bathgate Procession Committee is pleased to present its annual concert. As always, for your enjoyment the concert will consist of a celebration of the music of Scotland with the Tartan Lads.   This year it will also introduce the West Lothian Schools Folk Group. This is always an enjoyable evening, so please come along and support the Procession.

 Monday 31 May, 7.30pm

Tickets £6

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

RSAMD

A Dozen Drams

Dates: 09-Jun-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

They have performed on some of Scotland’s biggest stages alongside names such as ‘Phil Cunningham’.

Bathgate Regal presents

The South Kirk Singers

Dates: 10-Jun-2010

Time: 07:30 pm

 The South Kirk SingersThe South Kirk Singers are a mixed voice choir from Whitburn, led by Laura Quilter. The South Kirk Singers recently performed in their 18th Annual Concert.   In addition to the annual concerts and Christmas concerts, it performs  a variety of fundraising concerts across central Scotland. Thursday 10 June, 7.30pm

Tickets: £6

Box Office: 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Times When I Bite - The Moira Monologues

Dates: 11-Jun-2010

Time: 08:00 pm

 Times When I Bite: The Moira Monologues

Written and performed by Alan Bissett
Alan Bissett performs his own one-woman show, a series of stories from Falkirk’s hardest woman, Moira Bell.  Whether defending her ‘snookelums pookelums’ from the local rottweiler, attempting to seduce a teacher in the school where she works as a cleaner, or belting out Diana Ross for the Scotia karaoke night, Moira is hilarious and heart-warming company. A thoroughly entertaining performance from one of Scotland’s most exciting young writers. 
‘A roaring theatrical success.   This is brilliant stuff…so funny that some in the audience were literally shouting with laughter… a character and a performance that will surely have a long continuing life.’
Joyce Mcmillan **** The Scotsman

Contains strong language

14 years up

Friday 11 June, 8pm

Tickets: £8 or £6 concession

Box office: 01506 630085  

Bathgate Regal presents

Yoga

Dates: 19- Apr-2010 to 21-Jun-2010

Time: 05:15 pm

Yoga This is a powerful and energetic form of yoga to help you work up a sweat and stretch out after a hard day’s work! This beginners class will focus on energetic movements and postures, improving your stamina, flexibility and strength. Sivananda yoga is an excellent way to help you get or stay in shape.

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Mondays 19 April to 21 June, 5.15 – 6.15pm

Tickets: Term tickets, £40 or £34 concession (10 sessions)Please bring your own yoga mat.This class may not go ahead if less than 8 people book.

Box office: 01506 777666 or 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Tap Dancing

Dates: 19- Apr-2010 to 21-Jun-2010

Time: 06:00 pm

Tap DancingThis is an intermediate class for those who have experience of tap. It will cover more complex steps and rhythms, working on a fun, relaxed routine each week.Regal Community Theatre, BathgateMondays 19 April to 21 June, 6 - 7pmTickets: Term tickets: £40 or £34 concession (10 sessions)This class may not go ahead if less than 8 people book.

Box office: 01506 777666 or 01506 630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Mini Music Makers

Dates: 28- Apr-2010 to 26-May-2010

Time: 09:15 am

Age: 1 to 2 years  9.15 to 9.55am

Age: 2 to 4 years  10am to 10.40am

Term 1: Wed 28 April to 26 May (5 sessions)

Term 2:Wed 2 June to 30 June (5 sessions)

Sessions will resume after the summer holidays:

Wed 25 August to 22 September (5 sessions)

Term tickets: £15, pay on the day £3.50 subject to availability

Places should be booked

01506630085

Bathgate Regal presents

Yoga

Dates: 21- Apr-2010 to 23-Jun-2010

Time: 05:30 pm

Yoga Class  - suitable for beginners and people with health problems

Bathgate Regal  5.25- 6.50

Intermediate class  7 - 9

West Lothian Arts presents

Piping Hot!

Dates: 12-Jul-2010 to 16-Jul-2010

Time: 10:00 am

Piping Hot!

Piping and drumming summer school led by Pipe Major Gordon Bruce plus a performance.

Monday 12 to Friday 16 July

Beginners with chanter skills aged 8 years and over, 10am to 1pm.

Experienced players and 11 years+, 10am - 4pm

West Lothian Arts presents

Fab Pad

Dates: 26-Jul-2010 to 30-Jul-2010

Time: 10:00 am

Fab Pad – Art and Craft for your room