My weekly events round-up, 16-23 October 2017

Comedy. Dance festival. Fireworks. Dance. Children’s entertainment. It’s all happening throughout Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this week… here’s my five top festivals and events that you can’t miss if you’re visiting North-east Scotland:

DanceLive

Scotland’s most prolific and long running contemporary dance festival is back! DanceLive will embrace a broad programme of live dance and performance events that celebrate creativity, diversity and experimentation within the framework of a dynamic programme of movement, dance and visual performance.

Date: 12-28 October. Location: Various, Aberdeen

John Bishop

Comedy superstar John Bishop is set to return to Aberdeen with his long awaited return to stand-up comedy and brand new live show, ‘Winging It’. Get ready for tummy stitches and barrels of laughs this week in Aberdeen!

Date: 17-19 October 2017. Time: 6.30-10.30pm. Venue: AECC, Aberdeen

The Gruffalo’s Child

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood… The Gruffalo’s Child is Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning sequel to The Gruffalo. The play will take place at His Majesty’s Theatre and is sure to keep the wee ones entertained!

Date: 19-21 October 2017. Time: 10.30am or 1.30pm. Venue: His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen

Fireworks against cancer spectacular

There’s going to be fire eating, fire juggling, stunt performers and of course, a fireworks display. This is set to be a great evening out with live music, food and drink as well as funfair rides!

Date: 21 October 2017. Time: 5-9pm. Venue: The Haughs Showground, Turriff

Bolshoi Ballet: Le Corsaire

Screened live, this is one of Bolshoi’s most lavish productions. Watch as miracles happen right on stage…

Date: 22 October 2017. Time: 4-7.45pm. Venue: The Barn, Banchory, Aberdeenshire

For all of the events and festivals on right now in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire just head to www.visitabdn.com/whats-on

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All information is correct at the time of publishing, we recommend that you check opening times and information for individual places before visiting.