What’s on at The Brunton venues

The Brunton’s programme continues with a wonderful line-up of incredible performances in their venues across East Lothian.

This May The Brunton has a programme for everyone! Have a glance to see what shows are coming to you in Haddington and Musselburgh.

Legendary Scottish football player and coach, Gordon Strachan is coming to the Corn Exchange on 7 May. He’ll be sharing stories and insights from his abundant career and life, in what promises to be an entertaining evening, with host Gerry McDade.

Gordon Strachan: My Life In Football, Thursday 7 May at 7:30pm, Corn Exchange, Haddington

Join Stewart Hardy (fiddle) & Frank McLaughlin (guitar) a spectacular duo performance, heavily inspired by the rich traditions of Scotland and Northumberland. As they take the stage to perform a range of traditional music and their own compositions, in Musselburgh.

Bite-sized concert at lunchtime: Stewart Hardy, fiddle and Frank McLaughlin, guitar, Tuesday 12 May at midday/1pm, Northesk Parish Church, Musselburgh

Newton Faulkner is taking the stage at Corn Exchange, Haddington this May! Over his phenomenal 15-year career, his discography has amassed huge popularity and recognition from his debut album Hand Built by Robots to the surging triumph of Write It On Your Skin; from Studio Zoo.

Newton Faulkner: Feels Like Home tour 4, Friday 15 May at 7:30pm, Corn Exchange, Haddington

Performed by Thistle Brass - Children's Classic Concerts' brass quintet and presented by Owen Gunnell alongside an astonishing Magic Circle magician. This promises to be an unforgettable performance that will entertain the whole family. 

Children’s Classic Concerts: Big Top Brass, Saturday 16 at 3pm, Corn Exchange, Haddington

Glasgow's acclaimed Company of Wolves present an earth-shattering solo retelling of the myth of Dionysos: an epic of rejection, vengeance and rebirth told through story, dance and ancient song.

Company of Wolves: The Bacchae, Tuesday 26 at 7:30pm, Loretto Theatre, Haddington

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.

National Theatre Live: The Playboy Of The Western World, Thursday 28 at 7pm, Loretto Theatre, Musselburgh

Scotland’s own hilariously cheeky comedian Craig Hill is back at The Brunton this May to deliver another riotous night of laughs and entertainment! For ages 18 plus.

Craig Hill: Wait ‘Til You See My Entrance, Friday 29 at 7:30pm, Corn Exchange, Haddington

The Brunton is delighted to be collaborating with Haddstock once again to bring three uniquely talented Scottish acts to the stage, each with their own thrilling performances. Alice Faye, Man of Moon and Sarah/Shaun have delighted audiences at venues and festivals across the country with sounds influenced by folk to synth pop, industrial rock to progressive rock.

Haddstock Headliner: Alice Faye, Man of Moon, Sarah/Shaun, Saturday 30 at 7pm, Corn Exchange, Haddington

The first of our Midweek Movies this May is The Drama, a romantic comedy, starring Zendaya Robert Pattinson and Zoë Winters is about a happily engaged couple put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. Followed by Glenrothan, a story of family, forgiveness, and the possibility of healing, set in the Scottish Highlands, starring Alan Cumming, Brian Cox and Shirley Henderson.

Film: The Drama, Wednesday 13 May at 7pm, Loretto Theatre, Musselburgh

Film: Glenrothan, Wednesday 27 at 7pm, Loretto Theatre, Musselburgh

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