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FESTIVE GUIDE: WHAT’S ON November 2019 - January 2020

2019 1 Dundee’s Christmas Light Night

Friday 15th November Albert Square Mini Lights Switch On From 5.30pm Dundee’s Christmas Lights Switch On Local bus into town Bring your little ones to Albert Square 5.30pm – 8.30pm for our mini lights switch on happening FREE simultaneously with the countdown live on City Square screen from City Square! Local bus into town Enjoy the countdown on the screen beamed The action kicks off on stage at 5.30pm with live from City Square and celebrate as we light presenters, fun and music. up Pingoo the loveable Christmas penguin. The torchlight procession arrives in City A less busy event for those with wee ones or Square approx. 6.45pm ready for the those who enjoy more breathing Christmas message and the countdown to room. Hot chocolate and bar available to “lights on”! We recommend lining the streets enjoy a warm drink while they play. to watch the procession as it winds its way Kids disco and face painting from into the square from The McManus down 5.30pm – 8.00pm. Commercial Street and into the High Street. After lights on, get your dancing shoes at the Wishing Wall ready and birl your neighbour in a massive Albert Square Christmas Ceilidh. Led by the fabulous Skyrie – your toes will tap and your arms will swing Local bus into town to the beat. Grab a warming drink at the bar Come and make your Christmas wish at the and enjoy the festive fun. beautiful Wishing Wall. Write your wish on a label and we’ll set it on the wall to light up www.dundee.com the night and shine bright for the evening.

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2 CHRISTMAS IN IN DUNDEE DUNDEE Torchlight Procession decorated Santa Bus to meet Mrs Claus and Meet from 5.45pm leaving 6.30pm receive some sweet treats. High School of Dundee Local bus into town Horne’s Carnival Take your place in our annual torchlight 11am - 9pm procession – made by and for the people of Murraygate, Wellgate Dundee! Join the free family friendly public Local bus into town workshops to build your LED lantern (see Stretching the length of the Murraygate to workshops section), then come along on the the Wellgate, look out for a variety of carnival night to join in! To carry a lit torch, you can rides for all ages to enjoy. just turn up on the night and register. You must be over 18 years to get your wristband. Silent Disco Best views of this spectacular event - line the Local bus into town streets of the procession route which snakes IT’S CHRISTMAAAAAAAAS - and what better from High School of Dundee to Albert Square, way to get in the festive mood, than to sing Commercial Street, High Street and ends in and dance through the streets of Dundee City Square prior to lights switch on. with our Festive Silent Adventure... Street Theatre www.silentadventures.co.uk/dundee Albert Square, Reform Street, City Square Dundee Nativity - The Christmas Angel 7.30pm Local bus into town Steeple Church, Nethergate Join the performing arts students and Local bus into town graduates from for Meet the archangel Gabriel grappling with a a night of interactive festive fun! major assignment – telling the story of the first Christmas! Wonderful music, free for all Santa Bus ages, plus an opportunity for some younger Albert Square audience members to join the actors on Local bus into town stage.... with costumes provided! Kids will be welcome on-board our specially DundeeNativity

2019 3 Marvellous Markets

Dundee’s Farmers’ Market Christmas Night Market Saturday 16th November Thursdays 28th November, 9am - 4pm 5th December, 12th December City Square 5pm - 9pm Local bus into town The Stables at Taypark House Hotel Come along to Dundee’s Farmers’ Market 5 9 10 for your last minute Christmas gifts, fresh Kick off the festive spirit at Taypark House regional meat, fish and vegetables for your Hotel’s Christmas Night Market. They will festive feast. You can even get your very own have free gin, beer and soft drink tasting, glittery red nose to rival any reindeer! music, delicious hot chocolate, mulled wine www.dundeesfarmersmarket.com and festive wood-fired pizzas, fantastic local produce, crafts, home furnishings, giftware, jewellery and art work on sale. This year V&A Dundee Festive they will also have a twin star marquee with Design Market heating, seats and live acoustic music to Saturday 23rd November - really kick off the festive season in style. Sunday 24th November 10am - 5pm Women’s Business Station - V&A Dundee, Riverside Esplanade Festive Market and Local bus into town Business Exhibition At last, the festive design market you’ve Friday 29th November 11am - 6pm been waiting for! Curated by pop-up legends Saturday 30th November 9am - 6pm Tea Green, V&A’s first ever Design Market is Sunday 1st December 10am - 5pm packed to the festive rafters with covetable high quality design across a range of prices. Wellgate Shopping Centre Featuring work from some of ’s best Local bus into town independents, some exhibiting in the city for Celebrate your local entrepreneurs with the first time, we promise a market that is all something for EVERYONE. Wellgate Shops killer no filler. www.vam.ac.uk/dundee

4 CHRISTMAS IN IN DUNDEE DUNDEE have created “Wellgate gifts Christmas” with A Very Unicorn Christmas! a value of £1k, each attendee receives Saturday 7th December 11am - 4pm 1 FREE ENTRY, HMS Unicorn, Victoria Dock Winner announced 3pm on Sunday FREE 1st December. Local bus into town Join us for a day of festive fun on board Crafted 2019 Scotland’s oldest ship! We will have stalls Saturday 30th November selling lots of handmade goods, children’s 11.30am - 5.30pm activities and the fantastic dance group, DCA Shaper Caper, will be performing their Local bus into town magical Cinderella adaptation. Rumour has it Santa might be making an appearance too! CRAFTED, DCA’s Christmas Craft and Design Don’t forget to wrap up warm. Market is back! Get in the festive spirit and buy directly from over 30 talented HMSUnicorn independent designers and makers. We’re excited to be bring together some of the best Makers for Maggie’s contemporary makers from across Scotland Christmas Market all under one roof! With jewellery, textiles, Sunday 8th December illustration, print, homeware and more, you’re 11am - 4pm sure to find unique gifts for family, friends and maybe even yourself! Discovery Point and RRS Discovery, Discovery Quay DCA Local bus into town A fantastic line up of local and regional Winter Fayre designers, artists and makers all supporting Saturday 30th November Maggie’s Cancer Centre in Dundee. Come and browse the stalls, relax in the pop-up café/ Sunday 1st December tea room, find out more about cancer support 11am - 4pm at the ‘Mini-Maggie’s pop up’. Ticket for RRS The High Mill, Discovery not required to visit Makers for 22 28 29 Maggie’s Christmas Market. Our festive Winter Fayre returns to Verdant Works for its third year! Enjoy mulled wine, Makersformaggies mince pies and the chance to finish (or start!) your holiday shopping as we host a variety of Dundee’s Christmas Farmers’ artists, designers and independent businesses Market in our beautiful High Mill. Saturday 21st December www.verdantworks.com 11am - 4pm City Square Christmas Night Market Local bus into town Tuesday 3rd December Come along to Dundee’s Farmers’ Market 11am - 4pm for your last minute Christmas gifts, fresh Duke’s Corner regional meat, fish and vegetables for your festive feast. You can even get your very own Local bus into town glittery red nose to rival any reindeer! Showcasing local food, drink and craft producers as well as student stalls from DJCAD. www.dundeesfarmersmarket.com

2019 5 Wonderful Workshops

Christmas Light Night Christmas Advent Calendar Class Torchlight Procession Saturday 30th November Lantern Workshops 10am 2nd & 3rd November 1pm - 4pm Sew Confident Studio 9th & 10th November 1pm - 4pm Baxter Park Pavilion 5 9 10 28 29 Join us for a fun Christmas filled day! This FREE Drop in course is suitable for those who have a few Come along and have fun making your lantern sewing projects under their belt already. for the Light Night torchlit procession. It's a fiddly project with some optional quilting involved but you will leave feeling accomplished and right in the mood for Zero Waste Christmas Christmas! The end result is a beautiful Gift Making quilted advent Calendar that you will use Tuesday 26th November every year - a serious family heirloom! 6pm - 8.30pm Serendipities, 12 Union Street Christmas Clothes Swap & Local bus into town Repair Café £5 Saturday 30th November Learn how to make Christmas gifts from 1pm- 5pm materials in the house including face scrubs Gate Church and hand soap. 5 9 10 serendipitiescafe FREE Whether you need a Christmas Party outfit, a Christmas jumper or some festive clothes, we’ve got it. Swapping our clothes is cheaper, more sustainable and quite fun too!...

6 CHRISTMAS IN IN DUNDEE DUNDEE We will have a large selection of clothes and Join us for this year’s annual ‘Christmas accessories for women, men and children, and Crafternoon’ where we’ll be focusing on if you have any you no longer want/need you ethical ways to bring some festive cheer can bring them along too. to your home - no glass balls, plastic or glitter, just simple natural and eco-friendly A Day to Play alternatives. There will be an array of handmade items for you to make including Saturday 30th November some bunting, decorations and a wreath, all 2pm - 3.15pm made using sustainable materials. Enjoy a The McManus, Dundee’s sweet treat, some Christmas tunes and leave Art Gallery & Museum feeling invigorated for the festive season! Local bus into town www.dca.org.uk Spend a magical wintery afternoon with Shaper/Caper exploring the museum’s new Christmas Wreath Workshop exhibition ‘Among the Polar Ice’. These interactive workshops feature song, dress up, Tuesday 3rd December dance and play and are led by professional 12.30pm - 3.30pm dancers. Perfect for children of all ages and Sew Confident Studio their grown-ups! Places are limited, booking Broughty Ferry is essential via 5 9 10 www.eventbrite.com £40 Come along and get into the festive spirit by Christmas Wreath Workshop making your very own Christmas Rag Wreath Saturday 30th November which can be used year after year. Bring along 7pm - 9.30pm your own Christmas themed fabrics or recycle an old duvet or something similar – the Taypark House Hotel results will look great whatever you choose. 5 9 10 £45 Christmas Wreath Workshop You’ll be greeted with a glass of prosecco to start your night off with a fizz. Our expert Tuesday 3th December florists will then guide you through the 7pm - 8.30pm process of creating and designing your very Quirky Coo own Christmas Wreath to hang proudly on Local bus into town your front door. All materials are supplied - £35 all you’ll need to supply is some Join us in the stylish ‘Quirky Coo’ to create Christmas cheer! a festive wreath for you to proudly hang on your door over the Christmas period. Our DCA Christmas Crafternoon expert florist will guide you through the whole Sunday 1st December & process, with all materials supplied and you Sunday 8th December will take home everything you make on the 12pm - 5pm day. All you need to bring is some Christmas cheer! DCA Local bus into town £30

2019 7 Christmas Make and Take Workshops Saturdays 7th, 14th, 21st December Sundays 8th, 15th, 22nd December various times (45mins - 1hr activities) Local bus into town £15 Join Dundee Science Centre for a Winter Workshop. You and your little elves will be working in our North Pole workshop to help Santa to make messy and fun creations that you can take home. Packed full of make and take activities to get everyone in the festive spirit. www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk

Christmas at the McManus Saturday 7th December 12pm - 4pm The McManus, Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum Local bus into town FREE Drop in Get ready for Christmas and join us for a special afternoon of festive fun for all the family! Drop in throughout the afternoon for Christmas crafts for all the family, carol singing with the ‘Loadsaweeminsingin’ choir, find the perfect gift at The McManus Shop and unwind in The McManus Café with some mulled wine and a mince pie.

Doggie Christmas Night Tuesday 10th December 6pm - 8.30pm Serendipities, 12 Union Street Local bus into town £8 Christmas is for all and we can’t forget about our 4 legged friends. Bring along your doggie friend, make some doggie ice-cream and a homemade doggie gift. www.serendipities.co.uk

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8 CHRISTMAS IN IN DUNDEE DUNDEE Foodie Experiences

Whisky Galore! Christmas Tea & Carols Friday 22nd November Saturday 7th December 8pm - 10pm 3pm - 5.30pm Discovery Point and RRS Discovery, Gate Church Discovery Quay 5 9 10 17 Local bus into town FREE £30 Join us for afternoon tea and a sing-along During ‘Whisky Galore!’ you’ll learn about the of old favourite Christmas Carols. Transport distillation process as you sample a selection can be provided to and from your home if of whiskies linked to RRS Discovery and required. her crew, including a painstaking recreation Tickets must be booked in advance by of vintage whisky found outside the calling 01382 221222 or emailing Antarctic hut of famed polar explorer Ernest [email protected] Shackleton. www.rrsdiscovery.com Breakfast with Santa Sundays 8th December, St Andrews Day Party 15th December, 22nd December Saturday 30th November 10am 6pm - 8pm Forgan’s Broughty Ferry Serendipities, 12 Union Street Local bus into town 5 9 10 £6 £9.95 per child Come along and grab some yummy homemade £12.95 per adult Brunch Scottish style food and learn to make some Bring along the wee ones and let them hand Scottish crafts and listen to music from local their wish list to the big fella himself. We will Scottish musicians. We are a social enterprise have our very own grotto corner, a gift from in the form of a cosy, quirky café, dedicated to Santa and a festive breakfast for the kids to creating and inspiring social change. tuck into. This is a book in advance event. serendipitiescafe www.forgans.co.uk/broughty-ferry

2019 9 Plays and Performances

Dundee Nativity - Sunday 24th November 12pm & 3pm The Christmas Angel Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield Street Friday 15th November 7.30pm 22 Saturday 16th November 2.30pm £13.50. Family £48. Sunday 17th November 2.30pm Groups 10+ £11 Each Steeple Church, Nethergate FUNBOX present ‘CHRISTMAS IN TOY Wednesday 4th December 7pm TOWN’ as they kick off their festive tour in Chalmers Church Dundee. Ready… ‘Teddy’… Go! It’s time to get‘ dolled’ up and get your ‘skates’ on because 1a 1b 9 10 we’re heading to Toy Town for the brand new FREE seasonal spectacular from Anya, Kevin, Gary Meet the archangel Gabriel grappling with and Bonzo the dog (formerly of The Singing a major assignment – telling the story of Kettle). There are keys to discover, games to the first Christmas! Is the angelic to-do play and songs to sing. list complete? How will people react? Will www.dundeebox.co.uk they believe or fall down in fright when an angel appears? Wonderful music, free for all ages, plus an opportunity for some younger The Nutcracker audience members to join the actors on Sunday 24th November stage.... with costumes provided! 2.30pm - 7.30pm Dundee-Nativity , City Square Local bus into town £28.50, £26.50, £24 FUNBOX - Christmas in (Concession £2 off) Toy Town Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Thursday 21st November 10am a trip to your local theatre for a dazzling Friday 22nd November 10am production of the most famous ballet in the Saturday 23rd November 11am & 2pm world - The Nutcracker. Snow flurries, sweets,

10 CHRISTMAS IN IN DUNDEE DUNDEE princes, magic and love are just some of the Snow White elements that will be brought together in this Saturday 7th December to highly accessible ballet. Monday 30th December www.russian-state-ballet.co.uk Various performance times www.dundeebox.co.uk Gardyne Theatre 5 9 10 Emily Mouse’s Christmas Tales £23.75 & £ various Monday 2nd December to Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the fairest Tuesday 24th December panto of all? Over the hills and beyond the Dundee Rep wall, Snow White the fairest of them all! 5 9 10 17 22 28 29 Join us on a magical adventure to meet a Wicked Queen with a terrible jealous streak, £5 a handsome Prince who’s searching for love, Join Rep Ensemble member Emily Winter and the fairest of all damsels in distress and her friend Mouse, who will take children with lips as red as the rose, hair black as and adults on a journey through songs, ebony, and skin white as snow. Expect all the rhymes and some specially written stories by magic of a traditional pantomime but with a children’s author Vivian French. Emily Mouse’s contemporary twist. Christmas Tales takes place throughout December and is an ideal opportunity for www.dundeebox.co.uk children aged 0-4 years (and their grown-ups!) to share some Christmas fun. www.dundeerep.co.uk

2019 11 Christmas Service Summary Date Travel Centre Bus Service Levels Monday 23 December 0930 - 1700 Normal (weekday) service Christmas Eve 0930 - 1400 Special Holiday service - last buses below Christmas Day Closed No service Boxing Day Closed Sunday service - last buses below Special Holiday Friday 27 December 1000 - 1600 Special Holiday service Timetables from Saturday 28 December 1000 - 1600 Normal (Saturday) service the Travel Centre or online Sunday 29 December Closed Normal (Sunday) service from mid December Monday 30 December 1000 - 1600 Special Holiday service New Year's Eve 1000 - 1400 Special Holiday service - last buses below New Year's Day Closed No service Thursday 2 January Closed Sunday service - last buses below Friday 3 January 0930 - 1700 Special Holiday service Saturday 4 January 1000 - 1600 Normal service resumes for 2020

24 Dec 26 Dec 24 Dec 26 Dec Last Buses Home 31 Dec 2 Jan 31 Dec 2 Jan Services 1a/1b Full route from City Centre Full route towards City Centre (1a) City Centre - St Marys 2010 2010 (1a) St Marys - City Centre 2105 2105 (1b) City Centre - St Marys 2040 2040 (1b) St Marys - City Centre 2035 2035 Service 4 Full route from City Centre Full route towards City Centre (4) City Centre - Dryburgh 1558 1558 (4) Dryburgh - City Centre 1626 1626

*Please note: the 1918 journey from Barnhill will run normal Services 5 | 9/10 Outer Circle route as far as The Crescent in Whitfi eld Full route Outer Circle Full route Outer Circle (9a) Barnhill - Barnhill 1931 1550 (10a) - Ninewells 1940 1710 Full route to Ninewells Full route from (9a) Barnhill - Ninewells Hospital 2101 1918* (10a) Ninewells Hospital - Barnhill 2040 2010 Part route from City Centre Part route towards City Centre (9a) City Centre - Ninewells Hospital 2126 1949 (9a) Barnhill - City Centre 2131 2101 (10a) City Centre - Barnhill 2055 2025 (10a) Ninewells Hospital - City Centre 2140 2010 Please note: these services will operate to a special schedule on Boxing Day & 2 January. See full timetables for details. Services 15/17 Full route from Ninewells Hospital Full route towards Ninewells Hospital (17) Ninewells Hospital - Whitfi eld 2015 1945 (17) Whitfi eld - Ninewells Hospital 2013 2013 Part route from City Centre Part route towards City Centre (17) City Centre - Whitfi eld 2036 2006 (17) Whitfi eld - City Centre 2113 2043 (17) City Centre - Ninewells Hospital 2047 2047 (17) Ninewells Hospital - City Centre 2115 2115 Service 18 Full route from City Centre Full route towards City Centre (18) City Centre - Kirkton 2100 2100 (18) Kirkton - City Centre 2120 2120 12 CHRISTMAS IN DUNDEE 24 Dec 26 Dec 24 Dec 26 Dec Last Buses Home 31 Dec 2 Jan 31 Dec 2 Jan Service 22 Full route from Ninewells Hospital Full route towards Ninewells Hospital (22a) Ninewells Hospital - Craigowl 2037 2037 (22a) Craigowl - Ninewells Hospital 2056 2023 Part route from City Centre Part route towards City Centre (22a) City Centre - Craigowl 2056 2056 (22a) Craigowl - City Centre 2126 2126 (22) City Centre - Ninewells Hospital 2118 2048 (22) Ninewells Hospital - City Centre 2140 2110 (22a) City Centre - Strathmartine 2056 2056 (22a) Strathmartine - City Centre 2120 2120

Service 23 Full route from City Centre Full route towards City Centre (23) City Centre - Woodside Circular 1800 1800 (23) Woodside Circular - City Centre 1817 1817 Service 28/29 Full route from Myrekirk ASDA/Ninewells Full route from Douglas (28) Myrekirk ASDA - Douglas 2052 1952 (28) Douglas - Myrekirk ASDA 2000 2000 (29) Ninewells Hospital - Douglas 2022 2022 (29) Doulas - Ninewells Hospital 2030 2030 Part route from City Centre Part route towards City Centre (28) City Centre - Douglas 2114 2044 (28) Douglas - City Centre 2130 2100 (28) City Centre - Myrekirk ASDA 2024 2024 (28) Myrekirk ASDA - City Centre 2052 2052 (29) City Centre - Ninewells Hospital 2054 2054 (29) Ninewells Hospital - City Centre 2122 2122 Services 32/33 Full route from City Centre Full route towards City Centre (32) City Centre - Fintry 2114 2014 (32) Fintry - City Centre 2136 2036 (33) City Centre - Whitfi eld 2044 1944 (33) Whitfi eld - City Centre 2105 2105

Tendered Services Full route from City Centre Full route towards City Centre (137) City Centre - Strathmartine 1500 N/A (137) Strathmartine - City Centre 1525 N/A (138) City Centre - Auchterhouse 1720 N/A (138) Auchterhouse - City Centre 1756 N/A (139) City Centre - Tealing 1225 N/A (139) Tealing - City Centre 1300 N/A Airport Xpress Service X90 (X90) Dundee - Edinburgh Airport 2030 2330 (X90) Edinburgh Airport - Dundee 2200 0100 Please note: there will be no service on Christmas Day or New Year's Day, but fi rst buses on Boxing Day and 2 January will be 0400 from Dundee and 0530 from Edinburgh Airport

Adult Return Dundee to/from from just Edinburgh Airport Direct £18

Find out more about tickets & our services at xploremore.co.uk 2019 13 Carols and Concerts

Dundee Symphony Orchestra adventure celebrating their 80th anniversary Winter Concert as Scotland’s most beloved comic strip. Dundee Rep are delighted to bring this iconic Saturday 23rd November character to the stage and prove that even at 7.30pm 80-years old he’s still Oor Wullie! Your Wullie! Caird Hall, City Square A’body’s Wullie! Local bus into town Age recommendation 5+ years. £13 (£11) & £ Various www.dundeerep.co.uk This promises to be a great start to DSO’s 2019/20 season, as they welcome Maya Iwabuchi, leader of the SNO, and Matthias Aladdin A Panto Feile back to perform the glorious Brahms Wednesday 27th November to Double Concerto, for violin and cello. It is Sunday 1st December rightly one of the great concertos written in Various performance times the romantic period. A treat for all. Gardyne Theatre www.dundeebox.co.uk 5 9 10 £17.75 (£15.75) & £ Various Oor Wullie - Christmas 2019 The wicked Abanazer is seeking the magic Saturday 23rd November to lamp that contains the all-powerful Genie, so Sunday 5th January 2020 that he can rule the world, and is just steps Various performance times away from succeeding! Is all hope lost? No! Dundee Rep Help is at hand! Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness, audience participation for 5 9 10 17 22 28 29 the whole family and all the fairytale magic of £12-27 traditional pantomime! Scotland’s cheekiest, spikey haired scamp is www.dundeebox.co.uk back THIS CHRISTMAS! Join Wullie, Fat Boab, Soapy Soutar, Wee Eck, and the rest of gang, in a brand new musical

14 CHRISTMAS IN IN DUNDEE DUNDEE Scottish Ensemble Present: You can celebrate Christmas with this For A Winter’s Night - tinseltastic party show, featuring a festive feast of Christmas, Blues, Soul and Motown Concerts by Candlelight classics performed in the show stopping style Wednesday 4th December that only the Chicago Blues Brothers 7.30pm can deliver. Caird Hall, City Square www.dundeebox.co.uk Local bus into town £14 & various HMS Unicorn Festive Carols Flickering candlelight, atmospheric architecture, and music of illumination and Tuesday 10th December warmth... Scottish Ensemble’s much-loved 7pm December concert provides an alternative HMS Unicorn, Victoria Dock to the usual musical offerings of the season, Local bus into town filling the beautiful surrounds of St. John’s FREE Kirk with evocative music from across Everyone is welcome to join us and the centuries and styles. wonderful Dundee Instrumental Band for an www.dundeebox.co.uk evening of festive carols on the Upper Deck. Don't forget to wrap up warm. www.hmsunicorn.org.uk Christmas Ceilidh Friday 6th December 9pm - 11pm Tayside & Fife Health Service Duke’s Corner Christmas Carol Concert 22 Thursday 12th December FREE Caird Hall, City Square Come and join in the hooley. Music provided Local bus into town by The Gallivanters Ceilidh Band. No need to www.dundeebox.co.uk book just turn up and dance. Jack & The Beanstalk Chicago Blues Brothers - Friday 13th December to Christmas Party Friday 20th December Saturday 7th December (no show on Mon 16th) 7.30pm Various performance times Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield Street Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield Street 22 22 £25.50 & £ various £18.75 (£16.75) & £ various The Award Winning Chicago Blues Brothers are having a HUGE Christmas party this year.... and you’re invited.

2019 15 The DMS Company is celebrating over fifty RNSO The Snowman - years of presenting Christmas pantomimes. Christmas Concert Now, more than half a century on, this year’s Friday 20th December Christmas production in the Whitehall Theatre will be the ever popular “Jack & The 7.30pm Beanstalk” written and directed by DMS’s Caird Hall, City Square own Graeme Neil Smith. So, whether you are Local bus into town nine or ninety, pantomime is the show for all £20 & £ various the young at heart! Oh yes, it is! We’re walking in the air... it isn’t Christmas until The Snowman has taken you on his www.dundeebox.co.uk magical journey through the winter sky. In this special screening of the festive classic, Dundee Choral Union the RSNO helps him on his way - and teams Christmas Concert up with presenter Jamie MacDougall and Sunday 15th December our wonderful RSNO Choruses to host a Christmas party for the whole family. 7.30pm www.dundeebox.co.uk Caird Hall Local bus into town Rock the Halls 6 £15 & £ various Bach’s ‘Christmas Oratorio’ - Parts 1 to 3 Saturday 21st December 7.30pm Musical Director - Derek Clark , Orchestra of Sunday 22nd December 7.30pm Scottish Opera. Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield Street www.dundeecity.gov.uk/events/ 22 event/28080 £19.75 Rock The Halls is a night out guaranteed to Christmas Rewind have you rocking around the Christmas Tree, at Douglasfield featuring songs by Shakin’ Stevens – Band Aid - Paul McCartney - Coldplay – Wizzard - The Friday 20th December Pogues - - – Mariah Carey ... 5.30pm and many more. Mecca Bingo (Dundee Douglasfield) www.dundeebox.co.uk 9 10 15 17 From £27.54 REWIND YOUR CHRISTMAS for this one off Cathedral Carols by Candlelight spectacular with live performances from 90’s Sunday 22nd December sensations 911, East 17, N-Trance AND Big 5pm Brovaz & Booty Luv. Kicking off this fabulous St Paul’s Cathedral, 1 High Street evening with the world famous BONKERS Local bus into town BINGO! FREE rewindyourxmasdundeedouglasfield. The beautiful Cathedral of St Paul captures eventbrite.co.uk the magical spirit of Christmas. The Carol Service is a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit. Readings, Poetry, Carols and Candlelight for Christmas followed by mulled wine and mince pies. www.saintpaulscathedral.net

16 CHRISTMAS IN IN DUNDEE DUNDEE Seasonal Cinema

Dundee Mountain Film Festival Kids Cinema Presents: Thursday 28th November Elf & The Grinch Steps Theatre Thursday 12th December Local bus into town Thursday 19th December and Friday 29th & Saturday 30th November Thursday 26th December Bonar Hall 6pm 5 9 10 Forgan’s Broughty Ferry The Dundee Mountain Film Festival is the 5 9 10 UK’s longest continuous running mountain Cinema Ticket £2 film festival. It showcases an international Popcorn & Soft Drink £3 programme of speakers, as well as award It wouldn’t be Christmas at Forgan’s without winning films and exhibitions, mainly held in a festive edition of our cinema club. Get the the Bonar Hall, Dundee. We also have a full wee ones into the festive spirit with Santa’s supporting exhibition of art, photography, favourite helper, Buddy the Elf or The Grinch! trade and voluntary organisations stands and This is a book in advance event in Mitchells. displays. www.forgans.co.uk/broughty-ferry

Last Christmas It’s A Wonderful Life Friday 15th November Monday 23rd December Odeon: 9 10 17 28 29 3pm Forgan’s Broughty Ferry It’s a Wonderful Life • Elf • Gremlins 5 9 10 Friday 20th to Tuesday 24th December Cinema Ticket £3 DCA: Local bus into town Mince Pie & Coffee £3.50 Join us for a special showing of the family Frozen II favourite It’s a Wonderful Life. Get into the Friday 22nd November festive spirit with a yummy mince pie & mug of freshly brewed coffee. Cineworld: 9 10 28 www.forgans.co.uk/broughty-ferry

2019 17 Fun and Games

Santa’s Grotto are provided, but you are also encouraged to Saturday 30th November “Bling” them up a bit with special prizes being Sunday 1st December handed out for Best Outfit, Best Beard, Best Sleigh/Pram and many more. All “Santas” will Market Street receive a medal, certificate and goodie bag for 5 9 10 taking part. £10 www.leisureandculturedundee.com/ Santa’s grotto is on the big red bus, the iconic santadash Routemaster, directly outside the museum for one weekend only! Grotto tickets include a visit to Santa on the bus, a present and Christmas Games Night museum same day admission for one child Wednesday 11th December and one adult. 6pm - 8.30pm Pre-booking recommended Serendipities, 12 Union Street email [email protected] Local bus into town Christmas is a time to bring people together Dundee Santa Dash and what better way than board games. Sunday 1st December There will be 5 different group board games to 10.30am play on the night. City Square serendipitiescafe Local bus into town £ various Leisure & Culture Dundee’s Charity Santa Dash returns for its third year with all profits going to The Archie Foundation. Spread some “Festive Cheer” as you travel around the route with hundreds of other Santas. Santa suits

18 CHRISTMAS IN IN DUNDEE DUNDEE Out and About in Dundee Christmas is great time to get out and explore the city with family and friends. Here are a few suggestions to help you design a day out in Dundee.

Hello, Robot. Design Between Verdant Works Human and Machine West Henderson’s Wynd Opens Saturday 2nd November 22 28 29 V&A Dundee, Riverside Esplanade A major part of our local heritage was the Local bus into town textile industry - and that history is fully £6-£12 revived in the immersive setting of this beautifully refurbished mill, with This groundbreaking exhibition investigates exhibits on display. the science and fiction of robots and looks at how they are changing the world we live www.verdantworks.com in. Posing a series of provocative questions, the show will explore how popular culture has Dundee Science Centre shaped our perception of robots and artificial Greenmarket humans, the impact this technology has had Local bus into town on industry and the increasing blurring of the boundaries between human and machine. Embark on a journey of discovery, where www.vam.ac.uk/dundee learning is fun and interactive! There is a whole host of exciting exhibitions for the kids D’Arcy Zoology Museum to grow their knowledge and inspire a culture of curiosity - including the ‘Medical Christmas Opening Marvels’ feature. Saturday 14th December www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk 2pm - 4.30pm Carnelley Building, University of Olympia Dundee, Park Place East Whale Lane 5 9 10 17 FREE 5 9 10 Come along to the University’s Zoology Museum Winter isn’t well-known for wonderful for its final open day of 2019 – an amazing weather - but who says being wet has to collection of animals from around the world as be a bad thing? Enjoy a splash-tastic day well as original models and charts and intriguing flying down the flumes and playing in the artworks. Lots for all the family to see and do! bubblebeds. And if the adults don’t fancy www.dundee.ac.uk/museum/zoology diving in with the kids, they can relax in the café with a bite to eat. www.leisureandculturedundee.com RRS Discovery Discovery Quay Local bus into town Castle Approach, Broughty Ferry Our city has a rich history of intrepid exploration which you can learn all about at 5 9 10 Dundee’s original waterfront icon. Find out Watching over the Tay Estuary since 1496, how those famous masts came to have pride Broughty Ferry Castle is a fascinating piece of of place on the skyline, and why we have such local history. a special affection for cute little penguins. www.leisureandculturedundee.com www.rrsdiscovery.com

2019 19 Ryze Hill Old Glamis Road 5 17 22 9 10 18 Gaze in wonderment at the limitless expanse Jump into action at one of Dundee’s newest of space in the nation’s oldest attractions, complete with countless purpose-built Observatory. trampolines and ninja assault courses. www.leisureandculturedundee.com www.ryze.co.uk

DCA The McManus, Dundee’s Art Nethergate Gallery & Museum Local bus into town Albert Square DCA is a world-class centre for creativity and Local bus into town design, boasting impressive galleries, a two Offering a fascinating insight into Dundee, screen cinema and café bar. through exhibitions of art, history and the www.dca.org.uk environment. The fine and decorative art collections, along with the whaling collection, are recognised as being of national importance. www.mcmanus.co.uk

Community Christmas Lights Switch-On Events

Broughty Ferry Coldside Thursday 14th November 6pm Thursday 5th December 5.30pm 5 9 10 22 West Port Thursday 21st November 4.30pm Friday 6th December 5pm 15 17 32 33 22 Tuesday 26th November 6pm Friday 6th December 7pm 5 17 22 9 10 28 29 Seabraes Whitfield Wednesday 27th November 7pm Tuesday 10th December 6.30pm 5 9 10 17 9 10 15 17 33

20 CHRISTMAS IN IN DUNDEE DUNDEE Hogmanay and New Year 2020

It’s Happening Dundee YeAABA New Year Dook Hogmanay 2019 Wednesday 1st January Monday 30th December 3.30pm Tuesday 31st December Broughty Ferry City Square £15.00 Local bus into town See website for details. Dundee’s New Year celebrations will be kicked www.yeaaba.org off by one of Britain’s best loved bands, Squeeze on Monday. Tuesday line up - Kyle Falconer, Eddi Reader, Sinderins, First Foot at the McManus Gleadhriach and more. Friday 3rd January www.dundeehogmanay.com 12pm - 4pm The McManus, Dundee’s Art Gallery @DundeeHogmanay & Museum Local bus into town Hogmanay Ceilidh FREE Tuesday 31st December Welcome in the New Year at our annual First 8pm Foot event, with plenty of fun things to do, Bonar Hall see and explore including children’s activities, 5 9 10 17 live music, pop-up performances. Plus a free cup of tea, coffee or soft drink for £35.00 every visitor! Start your new year in style at Dundee Rep’s No need to book, just drop in. Hogmanay Ceilidh in Bonar Hall with Ceilidh band, Skyrie. www.dundeerep.co.uk

2019 21 Christmas Shopping

City Centre & West End Broughty Ferry Local bus into town and 5 9 10 5 9 10 17 The weather may not be ideal for a daunder along the beach … but it’s the perfect time to Hop onto a bus into Dundee City Centre peruse the range on offer in The Ferry, from and enjoy the experience of strolling around jewellers to boutiques, it’s ideal for finding the shops. There’s plenty of choice, from the a gift that’s a little different. Brook Street Overgate and Wellgate covered shopping also hosts its own array of colourful street centres to independent boutiques and cafés decorations which are sure to dazzle & delight. found across the City Centre. Extend your shopping trip up to the Westport and the Perth Road to find even more delightful Cyber Monday, Click & Collect shopping and re-fuelling pit-stops. Monday 2nd December All buses The Stack Make the most of your Cyber Monday 1a 1b 9 10 bargains by choosing click and collect and avoiding lots of individual delivery charges. Hop on a bus and nip round to the Stack Hop on the bus with a DaySaver Ticket - all and get those stocking fillers or essential your deliveries done and dusted for just £3.50! ingredients for the big dinner or your Christmas parties. Small Business Saturday Saturday 7th December Kingsway Retail Park Local bus into town 1a 1b 9 10 22 Why not take the opportunity to support a There’s a whole range of retailers to be found small City Centre shop or café as you mosey here including PC World for techy gifts or around town doing your shopping? If you’re Boots for pampering or beauty sets. Buses are on the hunt for something unique, then this is within walking distance from Kingscross and definitely the day to find it. Strathmartine Roads. www.smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com

22 CHRISTMAS IN IN DUNDEE DUNDEE Shopping Events in the City Centre Late nights and longer hours on Sundays are offered by many of the city’s retailers over the festive season. Check out their websites for further info.

Santa School Christmas Tree Festival Friday 13th December to Wellgate Shopping Centre Monday 23rd December Local bus into town 11am - 4pm A community event for all, bringing Overgate Shopping Centre businesses and charities together to Local bus into town decorate a Christmas tree! All the trees FREE will be on display in the Wellgate from 1st - 15th December before returning to their Take a seat in Santa School for a magical businesses to be displayed for Christmas. lesson you will never forget. All set within our nostalgic Christmassy classroom beautifully equipped for lessons… with a difference. Subjects include: • The True History of Christmas • The Science of Giving • Santa’s Music Class • Reindeer Command Class • Christmas Kindness • Art Class www.overgate.co.uk/events

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT DUNDEE.COM 2019 23 www.dundee.com All listings correct at time of going to print, please check website for most up to date information. Design by DCC Comms LV/10/19 Photographs are a selection from previous Christmas events in the city dating from 2009.

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