Following the success of last year the Beach Bar will stay open in the evening with live entertainment and an ‘Open Mic’ Extravaganza.
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Open Mic on The Forth
Saturday 26th July, 5pm - 9:30pm - Black Sands Beach
From £7.50
A Blether and a Bevvy - Life on the Bay
Monday 28th July, 5.00pm - 6:00pm - Church Hall
Celebrating our theme of 100 years of TV, we’re delighted to welcome the production team behind BBC Scotland series Life on the Bay. Find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about what goes on behind the cameras, how the camera team cope when things go wrong and broadcast deadlines are looming, and why the BBC chose to shoot this returning series on Aberdour’s doorstep (Petticur Bay, Scotland’s biggest family-run holiday park).
Bring your questions for Red Sky Productions, and we hope to be joined by a star of the show from Petticur Bay Holiday Park.
Tickets: £7.50 (includes a glass of wine or soft drink)
From £22.50
Comedy Night
Monday 28th July, 8pm - 11:00pm - the Institute / Library
The Aberdour Festival in association with Mirth of Forth Productions are delighted once again to present an evening of comedy with multi award-winning comedian Mark Nelson supported by Marjolein Robertson, award-winning comedian, improviser and storyteller.
One of the most acclaimed and sought after comedians in the UK and abroad, Mark Nelson brings a distinctive mix of cutting observations, social commentary and hilarious one liners. UK Comedians Comedian Of The Year. 5 time winner of Best Headliner at the Scottish Comedy Awards. Host of BBC’s The Good, The Bad & The Unexpected and Edinburgh Unlocked. As seen and heard on Have I Got News For You, The News Quiz and Have A Word.
‘Possesses a talent that is simply obscene’ ***** The List
‘A golden majestic hour of comedy. Perhaps the purest form of stand-up’ ***** Arts Award Voice
‘As accomplished a stand-up as you’ll see anywhere’ Rolling Stone
Marjolein Robertson is one of the most exciting names on the circuit. Hailing from Shetland, the London-based performer was a finalist in the prestigious Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Awards 2024. Her 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, O, was nominated for the NextUp BIGGEST Award in Comedy, achieving a full sell-out run at Monkey Barrel, and was officially named as one of the best-reviewed comedy shows at the festival by British Comedy Guide.
Regularly weaving traditional Shetland folktales within her comedy, Marjolein is celebrated for her relatable yet often surreal onstage presence. She ranked third in The List’s Hot 100 as one of the top Scottish cultural contributors of 2023, was a BBC New Comedy Awards finalist in 2022 and won second place in the Funny Women Stage Awards. Marjolein was also awarded Scots Speaker of the Year in 2022.
The evening will be compered by award winning Scottish comedian Billy Kirkwood. 5 time Scottish comedy award winner (3 times best MC) Billy burst into stand up in 2005. quickly establishing himself as one of the UK’s most watchable and versatile acts with a loveable on-stage presence that sees an ever-expanding cult following thanks to his hysterical inventive energetic stand-up performances, unique ability to make anything funny, mixed with an unbridled mischievous streak that’s charms audiences the world over, whether as an act, MC or in solo show specials.
From £7.50 per ticket
A Blether and a Bevvy - Denise MIna
Tuesday 29th July, 5pm - 6pm - Church Hall
We are delighted to be joined this year by ‘crime writing royalty’ (according to Val McDermid) Denise Mina in the week her latest novel The Good Liar is published. This special event gives you a chance to quiz a highly acclaimed, and extremely successful Scottish author right on your doorstep! Mina promises to give us a sneak preview of her brand new book, share where she finds her inspiration for her best-selling crime novels, and reveal how her Glasgow University Law degree helps with fiendishly complex plot lines.
Hosted by Aberdour’s very own international bestselling novelist Jenny Colgan.
Tickets: £7.50 (includes a glass of wine or soft drink)
From £15.00 per ticket
Jazz night
Tuesday 29th July, 5pm - 6:00pm - the Church Hall
After their sensational appearance last year at the marquee, back by popular demand, former Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen guitar maestro John Fenner’s ‘Joie de Vivre Jazz’ trio will bring us an evening of pure indulgence down at the Institute. Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of the Great American Songbook sprinkled with Blues, Dixieland standards, and probably “St. Thomas” by Sonny Rollins! Enjoy the music whilst sampling the perfect pairing of cheese platters alongside the night’s most important ingredient, “swing”!
John Fenner – Guitar John Fenner studied with Michael Ward at the London School of Music. After 6 years at sea, he worked at Quaglinos, The Cafe de Paris, and Showboat in London. His Jazz career includes recording with American greats Bud Freeman and Wild Bill Davison. He was with Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen for 16 years, recording some 13 Albums with the band. He played at Buckingham Palace with Kenny Ball for Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s wedding reception.
Mike Daly – Cornet Mike has been playing professionally since he was 17 and has become one of the most tasteful and exciting cornet players on the UK jazz scene. His style has been influenced by players such as Bobby Hackett and Ruby Braff. Mike has performed with various show bands and backed cabaret throughout the UK, including a variety of artists such as Dame Edna Everidge, Bucks Fizz and Rod Stewart.
Owen Macdonald – Double Bass Owen has performed right across the UK from London and the South coast of England right up to the North coast of Scotland and the Orkney Isles, with occasional appearances on radio and television. He has enjoyed an association with the Edinburgh jazz community for over 40 years, with the last 30 as double bassist in countless groups from traditional to mainstream in style and occasionally beyond!
From £7.50 per ticket
Blether & a Bevvy Arthur Lloyd's Aberdour Street Names
Wednesday 30th July, 7:00pm - 9:30pm - Church Hall
There are 39 street names in Aberdour. Each one reveals a wealth of history that has shaped the village over the last 250 years. In the early 1800s there was only one named street in Aberdour. Can you guess which one? What is the meaning of the word Cullaloe? And who was St. Fillan? Find out the answers and lots more during this not-to-be-missed relaxed and entertaining evening.
Arthur Lloyd’s talk will run for over two hours and there will be two intervals with a bar.
Tickets: £7.50 (includes a glass of wine or soft drink on arrival)
£12.50
Sing-a-long Mamma Mia
Thursday 31st July, 7.30pm - 11:00pm - Aberdour Primary School
The Ultimate ABBA Experience in Aberdour!
Calling all Dancing Queens! Join us for a spectacular evening of music, fun, and nostalgia with the Sing-Along Mamma Mia at Aberdour Primary School. Whether you’re an ABBA fanatic or love the timeless hits from the smash-hit movie, this is your chance to sing your heart out and dance the night away in Aberdour’s most vibrant venue.
Expect:
All Your Favourite Hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and “Waterloo.”
Energetic Atmosphere that will have you on your feet, singing and dancing throughout the evening.
A one-of-a-kind night out filled with music, nostalgia, and dance.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening celebrating the magic of Mamma Mia and the music of ABBA.
Fully licensed bar and Festival BBQ onsite!
From £7.50 per ticket
Bevvy and a Blether - Pictish Art: Scotland's cultural origins
Friday 1st August, 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Church Hall
Hidden in an Aberdour basement is a top class lapidarium, full of stunning replicas of some of the best Pictish stone carvings ever discovered. Owner and professional stone-carver Alan Reid joins us for this talk with a difference.
Alan’s work not only tells the fascinating story of our cultural beginnings here in Scotland (some of it a bit rude!), but has been featured in top tourist sights, including the National Museum of Scotland. So we’re delighted to witness how Alan creates beautiful pictures from rubbings of his intricate stone carvings, and to find out where we can discover these centuries old art originals here on our doorstep in Fife.
£2.50 per ticket in advance or £5.00 on the night
Family Ceilidh with Off-Centre Ceilidh Band
Saturday 2nd August, 7:00pm - 22:30pm - Aberdour Castle
Put on your best bib and tucker, get glammed up and join us for a glittering evening of fun, mystery, intrigue and culinary delight!
Mrs Peacock’s Feathers: Welcome to the mansion of the mysterious and elusive Mrs Peacock, where some unsavoury looking guests have gathered. The Reverend seems a little green around the gills, the Colonel doesn’t really care for mustard and Mrs White is looking a bit pale to say the least. With all these odd characters around… is it any wonder that someone has turned up dead? It is up to you to solve the mystery and find out who the murderer is before it is too late!
A prize will be awarded to the winning sleuth.