What's on at The Brunton
The Brunton invites you to immerse yourself in a dazzling array of performances that capture the magic of the season. Get ready to be swept away by a line-up of spectacular shows that promise to warm your heart and ignite your holiday spirit. The Brunton’s winter programme is brimming with excitement and joy, offering the perfect escape to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
The beautiful Northesk Parish Church will be hosting Timothy Orpen and Scott Mitchell as part of a series of recitals from the wonderful players at Royal Scottish National Orchestra. The audience can expect pieces by Mozart, Brhams, Debussy, and Giampieri. The Virtuoso Clarinet: Timothy Orpen and Scott Mitchell, Wednesday 20 November at 7:30pm.
Also at Northesk Parish Church, The Brunton will be welcoming the Royal Northern Sinfonia, where you can expect to hear the orchestra’s signature blend of classical chart-toppers and lesser-known gems. Playing a selection of beautiful, atmospheric pieces carefully chosen to make you feel warm from the inside out, Christmas by Candlelight with Royal Northern Sinfonia is on Sunday 01 December at 7:00pm.
The Brunton are ecstatic to be holding a concert with world renowned Scottish fiddler, Alasdair Fraser, and brilliant Californian cellist, Natalie Haas. Together, the duo blend a profound understanding of Scottish tradition with cutting-edge string explorations. Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas will be playing at Northesk Parish Church on Friday 06 December at 7:30pm.
Down the road at Loretto Theatre this festive season, The Brunton welcomes Hambledon Productions as they recreate three ‘lost’ episodes from Hancock’s Half Hour. Missing from the BBC archives, this UK tour will mark the very first time these hilarious scripts have been brought to life since their original broadcast.
Don’t miss your chance to watch the timeless comedy of Hancock’s Half Hour - The Lost TV Episodes on Saturday 23 November at 7:30pm.
The holiday season continues with André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver on Saturday 07 December at 7:00pm at Loretto Theatre. Get ready to be transported to the wondrous world of enchanting glamour that is André’s winter wonderland! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate music, love, and Christmas sparkle!
The Countdown to The Brunton Pantomime is on!
In collaboration with acclaimed theatre company, Wonder Fools, A Christmas Carol is an exciting new pantomime, with original songs, inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas Story and set in East Lothian.
A warm-hearted festive treat for all ages!
A Christmas Carol, Corn Exchange Haddington, Friday 06 - Saturday 14 December at 1:30pm / 5:00pm / 7:00pm
A Christmas Carol, Loretto Theatre Musselburgh, Wednesday 18 December - Saturday 04 January at 1:30pm / 5:00pm / 7:30pm