What's on at The Brunton venues
The Brunton’s programme continues into the spring with a wonderful line-up of incredible performances in their venues across East Lothian.
April starts with a bang as Jack Docherty brings his sell-out production The Chief – No Apologies to the Corn Exchange in Haddington. As seen on BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad, Jack Docherty tells the story of how a white, middle-class, public school educated boy from Edinburgh somehow overcame all the odds to become the Chief Commissioner of The Scottish Police Force.
Jack Docherty in The Chief – No Apologies, Friday 3 April at 7:30 pm, Corn Exchange, Haddington
Enjoy thought-provoking theatre in Haddington with 12 Step Productions: The Junkie Miracles. This honest, beautiful and eye-opening drama tells the stories of four recovering drug addicts on the day they decided to get help.
12 Step Productions: The Junkie Miracles, Saturday 4 April at 7:30 pm, Corn Exchange, Haddington
Prepare to be amazed by International Bubbleologist, Ray Bubbles, on his mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of surprises as Ray uses various gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays.
The Ultimate Bubble Show, Thursday 16 April at 2 pm, Corn Exchange, Haddington
Covering over five decades of The Boss, join The Springsteen Sessions as these accomplished musicians take you on a musical journey down E Street that you’ll never want to end.
The Springsteen Sessions, Friday 17 April at 7:30 pm, Corn Exchange, Haddington
Celebrating Celine is the ultimate live concert experience honouring the legendary music of Celine Dion. Starring the phenomenal powerhouse vocals of Lisa Harter as ‘Celine’, and an incredible live band, this is a show not to be missed!
Celebrating Celine, Thursday 30 April at 7:30 pm, Corn Exchange, Haddington
Journey across Spain and Latin America with Duo Concordia. Formed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, violinist Lizzie Gange and guitarist Ross Morris, pair bowed violin and plucked guitar, opening up a rich palette of timbers, textures and colours. An optional light lunch is served in the Church Hall adjacent to the church at midday.
Duo Concordia: bite-sized concerts at lunchtime, Tuesday 7 April at 1 pm, Northesk Parish Church, Musselburgh
Join Lucy Parham (piano) and Joanna David (narrator) in Musselburgh, as they tell the extraordinary life story of Clara Wieck Schumann, in her own words. Drawn from letters and diaries, interspersed with live performances of her works and music by Brahms, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Robert Schumann.
I, Clara: Lucy Parham and Joanna David, Saturday 18 April at 7:30 pm, Northesk Parish Church, Musselburgh
Written and performed by acclaimed composer and songwriter, Gareth Williams, experience the incredible outcome of combining iconic Scottish literature with voice and piano. Supported by violin and cello duo, Sequoia, Williams will take audiences through a spell-binding performance that captures the essence of the stories and novels we all love.
Songs from the last page: Gareth Williams with Sequoia, Saturday 25 April at 7:30 pm, Northesk Parish Church, Musselburgh
Enjoy midweek movies with the most anticipated films and the best of the west end all from the comfort of Loretto Theatre.
Mother’s Pride tells the story of a failing pub, a divided community and a grieving family whose lives are changed by brewing real ale. Next, National Theatre Live presents the triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, All My Sons. Finally, based on the best-selling sci-fi novel by Andy Weir, science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of how he got there in Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling.
Mother’s Pride (PG), Wednesday 15 April at 7 pm, Loretto Theatre, Musselburgh
NT Live: All My Sons (15), Thursday 23 April at 7 pm, Loretto Theatre, Musselburgh
Project Hail Mary (12A), Wednesday 29 April at 7 pm, Loretto Theatre, Musselburgh