THE SORRIES are Douglas Kay (vocals, guitar, bodhran, mandolin, flute) and Martin Philip (vocals, guitar, bodhran, tres cubano). The duo sing, play and banter their way through a show which features a host of traditional tunes from the much-loved Scottish songbook, as well as some songs gathered from the oral tradition and a few original compositions. The two formed The Sorries Read more...
Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are a two-man trad tornado tearing through the folk world with foot percussion, fiddle, guitar, vocals, and groove to spare. Kitted out with grooving basslines, tight harmonies, and offbeat charm, they’re just a couple of lads with a tangle of strings - yet they somehow summon the sound and swagger Read more...
SAND, SILT, FLINT - Ancient Stories, New Songs Join musician and singer Fiona Soe Paing at Forglen Hall for an evocative evening of live music and film, inspired by the folklore, ballads and landscapes of North-East Scotland. Featuring songs from her acclaimed album Sand, Silt, Flint - praised as “a sublimely powerful and lingering experience” Read more...
The Toy Maker is in his workshop, making toys for the children when all of a sudden they come to life to tell the story of The Snow Queen Follow Gerda on her adventures as she sets out to rescue her brother Kai from the evil Snow Queen who is holding him prisoner in her Read more...
Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are carving out a name for themselves with their unique style, rooted in Quebecois traditional music fused with songs from around the British Isles and North America. Their creative choices and syncopated melodic rhythms are a testament to their talent and great synergy. These multi-instrumentalists and vocalists are making music Read more...
Elsa Jean McTaggart and Gary Lister These multi-instrumentalists from the Isle of Lewis take you on an eclectic musical journey through the Islands and Highlands of Scotland past and present. From soulful laments to high energy, beautifully arranged sets of jigs, reels, traditional (also Gaelic) and original songs with plenty of laughter, joy, warmth and Read more...
Gather round and hear stories of Odin, the King of the Gods; Thor and his mighty hammer; and Loki, the shape changer, adventurer and mischief maker. In this engaging rod puppet production, the puppeteer battles frost giants, dodges magical beasts and brings the gods of old to life. While sculpting his beautiful wooden puppets, the Read more...
Join classically trained fingerstyle guitarist, Gus Glynn as he traces the development of the music we love today from its roots in traditional folk and blues, right through to contemporary classics and all-time favourites. Journey through Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Carole King, Mark Knopfler, and Lou Reed. Visit modern favourites from artists such as Amy Read more...
Foolishly John Lambton throws the strange googly-eyed fish back into the river. What has he done! The Fish grew and grew and grew until… Well, why not find out by coming to watch Paul Batten of Theatrix Arts perform this magical story based on the legend of the Lambton Worm through puppets, changing scenery, music, Read more...
