Aberdeen Arts Centre

26/11/2024

A sneak peek of The Wee Gaitherin Heritage Exhibition which opens at Aberdeen Arts Centre this week!

There's still time to book your ticket to our free launch event tonight from 6-8pm.

Meet and hear from local writers and musicians, and get an exclusive first look at the incredible works in the exhibition.

🎟️ https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/wee-gaitherin-heritage-exhibition-launch

When you book, you can choose to pay a ticket price to support Aberdeen Arts Centre, or simple book a free space and come along to support art in Aberdeen.

25/11/2024

Thanks to Post for helping spread the word about Scratch That, our partnership with Scottish Youth Theatre to empower young theatre creatives in Aberdeen and the north east to create new works. The deadline is 28 November - so you only have a couple of days left to apply!

New performance development programme supports the city's young artistic talent in hand with Scottish Youth Theatre

24/11/2024

Whether you're looking for a little confidence at work speaking in front of your team, or have always dreamed of stepping out on stage, there's lots to learn in our weekly Drama Toolbox sessions!

Open to anyone aged 18+ and with any level of experience, we come together each week with our facilitator Leah to learn about improvisation, devising theatre, and how to communicate and express ourselves in new ways.

Sign up now for just £10 per class.

🎟️ https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/adult-drama-toolbox
📆 Wednesdays until 18 Dec
🕐 7.30-9pm

23/11/2024

It's just a week until Dick Whittington steps onto the Aberdeen Arts Centre stage to save the city from the evil Queen Rat! Have you got your tickets yet?

🎟️ https://buff.ly/4fNGXmP
📆 30 Nov - 24 Dec 2024
🕐 Various

22/11/2024

We've teamed up with Scottish Youth Theatre to offer four emerging artists/collectives in Aberdeen and the north east the opportunity to develop a new 10-20 min piece of theatre!

Selected artists/collectives will receive:
🎭 A performance slot at Aberdeen Arts Centre
🎭 Directorial and dramaturgical support from leading director, Eilidh Loan
🎭 Rehearsal space at Aberdeen Arts Centre for an agreed number of hours
🎭 Production and technical support from the AAC and SYT teams
🎭 Curated feedback from industry professionals and a live audience on the showcase night
🎭 A budget of £150 for production costs and expenses.

Sound good? Applications are open until 23:59 on Thursday, 28 Nov 2024: https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/artist-development

21/11/2024

🚨 New Exhibition Launch 🚨
We are thrilled to be launching the Wee Gaitherin Heritage Exhibition next week! Tickets to the launch are free and can be booked at the link below.

During this launch event, you will be able to see, hear and toast the poets, musicians and art involved in the exhibition.

We will be hosting lauded and prizewinning poets who either hail from or have made the Northeast their home: Jo Gilbert, Alistair Lawrie, Lesley Benzie, Neil Young, Judy Taylor, Jess Barrie and Andrew Urquhart – who will read their own works, as well as some from historical writers such as Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Mary Symons, Jessie Kesson.

Accomplished local musicians, including Len Helsing of ‘The Thanes’ no less, will also entertain with their music and song. Free wine/beer and nibbles will be available.

🎟️ https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/wee-gaitherin-heritage-exhibition-launch
📆 26 Nov 2024
🕐 6-8pm

21/11/2024

Every Friday, join us for a morning of storytelling and creativity - where we learn together through play. Our interactive, engaging and enriching sessions are perfect for those aged 0-5 and their families.

🎟️ https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/imagination-bubble
📆 Fridays until December 20
🕐 10-11.30am

https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/imagination-bubble

20/11/2024

🍗 Move over Lidl GB... we see your gravy yacht and raise you a gravy SHIP in honour of our pantomime, Dick Whittington! Available from the merch stand throughout panto season.*

Get your tickets for the swashbuckling adventure of Dick Whittington, setting sail from 30 Nov-24 Dec, here: https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/dick-whittington

*Maybe. Kind of. Not really.

20/11/2024

Louder Than Words opens tonight - a musical r***e in support of Friends of Anchor featuring songs from all your favourite shows.

Wishing all the cast from Phoenix Theatre & Phoenix Youth Theatre the very best of luck for their run. The final few tickets are available from our box office - but be quick, they're almost all gone!

🎟️ https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/louder-than-words
📆 20-23 November
🕐 7pm

19/11/2024

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a panto cast photoshoot? Well wonder no more!

If it's this much fun behind the scenes , imagine how fun it is to see our wonderful cast of characters in action during our festive pantomime, Dick Whittington! Just a few days to go until we open on November 30...

🎟️ https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/dick-whittington
📆 30 Nov - 24 Dec 2024
🕐 Various

18/11/2024

We haven't even reached December yet, but we're already looking forward to next year's exciting programme here at Aberdeen Arts Centre!

Kick off your year in style with The MacDonald Brothers and the Pride of Scotland - appearing for one night only in Aberdeen!

🎟️ https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/the-macdonald-brothers-the-pride-of-scotland
📆 31 January 2025
🕐 7.30pm

17/11/2024

Join some affa fine local talent at the launch of The Wee Gaitherin Exhibition at Aberdeen Arts Centre.

The launch event will feature lauded and prizewinning poets who either hail from or have made the Northeast their home. They are Jo Gilbert, Alistair Lawrie, Lesley Benzie, Neil Young, Judy Taylor, Jess Barrie and Andrew Urquhart – and will read their own and some work from historical writers such as Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Mary Symons, Jessie Kesson. Accomplished local musicians will also entertain with their music and song.

Find out more and book here: https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/wee-gaitherin-heritage-exhibition-launch

16/11/2024

Always wanted to try your hand at art but never known where to start?

There's still time to sign up for our FREE Art Toolbox class today at 12:30pm - an adult art class where there are no rules and no stress... just lots of fun!

https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/art-toolbox-trial

15/11/2024

Peter Pan opens tonight! Wishing the whole team Community Integrated Care - cast, crew and cheerers, the best time for their brilliant show. Have a ball!
📅 Fri 15th & Sat 16th Nov 2024
🎟 £15
More info and tickets:
https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/peter-pan

14/11/2024

Thanks to Scottish Citylink for choosing our panto, Dick Whittington, as one of the must-see shows in Scotland this festive season! Have you got your tickets yet?

The best pantomimes across Scotland this festive season to enjoy with family all a coach ride way | Scottish Citylink | Pantomimes

14/11/2024

Imagination Bubble is back tomorrow! Join us for a family session where you and your little ones play together, explore stories and go on adventures!
0-5 years and their grown ups.

Sign up is weekly.
Pay What You Decide from £5

Find out more and book here: https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/imagination-bubble

14/11/2024

The Wee Gaitherin Heritage Exhibition celebrates the influential and important Northeast writers of the past from 1320 to the present day.

And we're delighted to be hosting The Wee Gaitherin Heritage Exhibition at Aberdeen Arts Centre!

During this launch event, you will be able to see, hear and toast the poets, musicians and art involved in the exhibition!

Find out more and book here: https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/wee-gaitherin-heritage-exhibition-launch

Tickets are free but we welcome contributions towards the work we do. You can adjust the price you pay before you checkout.

13/11/2024

Our commitment to our Artist Development Programme continues with Scottish Youth Theatre and Scratch That!
Do you have a new idea for a show that you’ve been desperate to begin developing?
Scratch That is open to applicants from emerging artists based in Aberdeen.

To find out more about this project and how to apply: https://scottishyouththeatre.org/take-part/scratch-that-call-out/

Deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 28th November