Alan Carr: Yap, Yap, Yap! Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, Thursday
Comedian, author and chat show supremo Alan Carr returns to his stand-up roots with his hilarious new show, Yap, Yap, Yap!
No stranger to yapping, Bafta-winning funnyman Alan will be making his way
around the country with his hilarious takes on life.
The tour stretches over 120 dates across the whole UK and Ireland and, as well as the Inverness gig, includes shows in Dunfermline, Edinburgh and Perth.
Barbara Dickson Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Tuesday
Songstress Barbara Dickson emerged from the Scottish folk revival of the 1960s and has become the biggest selling Scottish female album artist of all time.
Known to a wider audience in the ’70s and ’80s with hits including Answer Me, The Caravan Song and I Know Him so Well, she enjoyed 10 years of chart success as a pop star.
Barbara, who grew up in Dunfermline, has returned to her roots once again and this fantastic night offers a culmination of her journey thus far.
Dirty Dancing: The UK Tour The Playhouse, Edinburgh, until 14 March
It’s the summer of 1963 and 17-year-old Baby Houseman is about to learn some major lessons in life as well as a thing or two about dancing.
On holiday in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents, Baby stumbles upon the staff quarters when an all-night dance party is in full swing. Mesmerised by the raunchy dance moves and the pounding rhythms, Baby can’t wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle the resort dance instructor.
Features hits from the classic film.
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel At cinemas from Thursday
Richard Gere checks in with a Who’s Who of British acting icons for more misadventures at the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
With his alternative retirement home now a success, ambitious young Sonny (Dev Patel) plans to expand. Muriel (Maggie Smith) is installed as his business partner, assisted by Douglas (Bill Nighy) and Evelyn (Judi Dench).
But attention to detail is lacking when a dishy American writer (Gere) arrives to distract the women and make the men jealous.
Buster Keaton Night Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, Monday
In association with Glasgow Film Festival, the Fruitmarket presents the latest in their Classic Silent Movies series.
Paul Merton might never have become a comedian were it not for the influence of Buster Keaton a fabulous clown, dauntless stuntman and matchless director.
Merton and pianist Neil Brand are two of the most knowledgeable silent comedy buffs around, and they present an evening of classic comedy, fascinating insights and live music to celebrate one of the greatest funny men ever.
Brendan Cole: A Night to Remember Concert Hall, Perth, Friday
Strictly Come Dancing’s most charismatic choreographer hosts a spectacular night of dance and music with his latest extravaganza.
Following his last sell-out tour of Licence to Thrill, Brendan is once again set to dazzle audiences across the UK.
Brendan will host throughout as he leads his cast on a journey of music and dance in a spectacular night of theatrical entertainment.
Loaded with ballroom magic and Latin excitement, it’s 2015’s must-see show!
The X Factor Live Tour SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Friday and Saturday
You’ve taken the journey with them from the auditions to the arena, sat on the edge of your sofa during the dramatic bootcamp, travelled to the judges’ houses and tuned in to the studio shows; so if you’re a true X Factor fan, now’s your chance to see the show live!
Attended by over three million people, the show has been one of the most successful annual arena tours in the UK for the past
10 years. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch this year’s stars, including Andrea Faustini, Ben Haenow and Fleur East.
Katherine Jenkins Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Thursday
Mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins stops off in the capital as part of the 2015 tour celebrating the Welsh songstress’s 10th anniversary in the music industry.
Katherine will hit the high notes as she performs songs from her forthcoming album Home Sweet Home along with favourites from her milestone career.
She’s returned to the record company that launched her career a decade ago for the album which features iconic anthems with a twist. An evening of superb musical entertainment not to be missed.
Romeo and Juliet The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, Saturday
An ancient feud between the Capulets and Montagues rips apart the city of Verona.
A young generation, caught up in its violence and hatred, perpetuates a situation over which they have no control. When Romeo and Juliet, children of the two mortal enemies, meet and fall passionately in love, they set off a chain of events that will destroy not only themselves but many of their friends.
This acclaimed five-star production retells Shakespeare’s enduring story through the eyes of a younger generation.
Anton & Erin feat. Judy Murray Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sunday, February 22
Strictly star Anton DuBeke and former Strictly dancer Erin Boag return with their new show.
And there’s an extra treat for the audience in Glasgow today when Anton’s most recent celebrity partner, Judy Murray, joins him on stage.
The new production features sensational choreography, sassy tunes and sparkling costumes in a show full of music, song and dance, as Anton and Erin combine the elegance of their quick step with the showbiz razzmatazz of steps from stage and screen.
Jeely Jars and Seeing Stars Mitchell Library, Glasgow, until Feb 28
There’s a reason why Glasgow was once known as Cinema City in the 1930s it had more cinemas per head of population than anywhere else in the world.
A four-year local history project has led to Jeely Jars and Seeing Stars, an interactive exhibition bringing together memorabilia, archive footage and photos, and oral histories supplied by film lovers aged from 19 to 92.
Take a trip down memory lane to remember the city’s ongoing love affair with the big screen.
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