 Moishe’s Bagel
Sunday 12 September 7:30pm £10.00/£8.00 Rip-roaring, foot-stomping, jazz-inflected klezmer and Balkan music from some of Scotland’s finest musicians. An intoxicating, life-affirming mix of Eastern European dance music, Middle Eastern rhythms and virtuoso performances. an eclectic band made up of accordion, harmonica, bass, guitar, violin, mandolin and piano. "Exhilarating, full-flavoured stuff, often breath-takingly intricate but played with jubilation...the Bagel acquires the momentum of an express train" The Herald “Expressive and raunchy...improvising confidence but with a classical attention to detail...striking new material” The Guardian‘**** "There is something about this fearless Edinburgh quintet that is impossible not to like.’ Songlines “Moishe’s Bagel are kicking up a fuss in live settings” The Telegraph www.moishesbagel.co.uk
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 David Hughes Dance Company ‘SOLO WORKS’ Saturday 18 September 7:30pm £10.00/£8.00 David Hughes Dance Productions presents a quadruple bill performance of dance with original commissions by Christopher Bruce, Cesc Gelabert, Siobhan Davies and Javier de Frutos.Ten years on, this is a rare opportunity to see a selection of the original commissions of the acclaimed solo shows ‘Map’ and ‘Maps’. This is an intimate evening with the veteran Hughes, a chance for him to share with you his physical heritage and unrivalled dance experience.Javier De Frutos’ ‘El Uno y Medio’ casts Hughes as Jason after his estranged wife Medea has murdered their children. Cesc Gelebert choreographs ‘The Measurer’; an alchemist, tailor and measurer of all things. Siobhan Davies creates ‘L’Apres-Midi d’un Faune’. This is her modern take on the famous Nijinsky Ballet, an exploration of stillness. Christopher Bruce’s ‘Hurricane (A Pantomime)’ masterfully employs Commedia dell’Arte in the examination of the story of American boxer Reuben “Hurricane” Carter. ‘The solos are such a box of goodies you are spoiled for choice – a great vehicle for Hughes’ dramatic expression.’ (The Guardian) |
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Sportinghouse Strings
Saturday 25 September
7:30pm
£10:00/ £8:00
Sporting House Strings, originally Tommy Burton’s rhythm section (and much more) has established a big following on the British jazz scene over the years. The band, with Martin joining Spats and Richard, has re-introduced some of Tommy Burton’s piano programme. The trio has tremendous musicality with a presentation that’s as scintillating and entertaining as ever. Created in 2001, the band are constantly reaching enthusiastic wider audiences and attending major festivals and venues across the U.K. and Europe.
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The Story Telling Cafe:
Renita Boyle presents Truly Goulie
Thursday 7 October
7.30pm-9.30pm
Free but donations for tea and coffee welcome.
The CatStrand Storytelling Café takes place on the first Thursday of every month. It is run by a team of professional storytellers and is an informal and relaxing evening where you can sit back with a coffee and cake and listen to stories or take part and tell some stories of your own if you want to.
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 Theatre Objektiv A Promised Land Saturday 2 October 7:30pm £7/£5 A Promised Land is a story of freedom and captivity, loyalty and love, political coercion and personal self-sacrifice. It revolves around the true story of Dumfriesshire born Jane Haining , ‘the Scottish Schindler’, who saved many Jewish children from the fate she was to suffer herself in the gas chambers of Auschwitz.As the play opens, Rivka Feldman, a Holocaust survivor, and friend of Jane’s, has entered post-war Scotland illegally, armed with a gun.Not without irony or humour, this is a play about hope and reconciliation which raises many issues of relevance today in a challenging way through a controversial story. |
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 Magic Spaghettiby Virginia Radcliffe.Licketyspit Theatre Company Thurs 14 October Workshop 12:00pm £2.00 Show 2:30pm £3.50 Licketyspit & Brunton Theatre present Magic Spaghetti. Strega Nona is renowned for her handy magic remedies but raises eyebrows with her ‘fancy’ cooking. Big Tony only eats spaghetti. Cunningly he spies Strega Nona activating her magic spaghetti pot and is determined to master it’s magic. One day she goes out and Big Tony seizes his chance to invite the town to a feast. Big Tony is a hero! Until he discovers he can’t stop the pot ….! A comedy for children and families from 3-93 with music and cooking from the makers of Hare & Tortoise. Heelie-go-Leerie and Molly Whuppie. Touring with the Slurpermarket for audiences to enjoy before and after performances. "Licketyspit have concocted a modern-day fairy tale." THE SCOTSMAN ‘05 "Larger than life characters, teamed with a wicked sense of humour, keep this slick show rolling along, played out with such energy that the audience can’t help but get caught up in it." THE LIST’05 www.licketyspit.com At 12 noon Licketyspit are running a 50 minute pre-show drama workshop for 3-7 year olds & a parent coming to see Magic Spaghetti – with time for a luscious lunch before the show. Places are limited so book up early.
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Andy White Friday 22 October 8:00pm £8:00/£6:00 Andy White, one of the great Irish singer-songwriters, tours the world with his 12 string guitar in one hand and a book of poetry in the other. He has worked with the likes of Peter Gabriel and Tim Finn, been the A of ALT and won Ireland's top songwriting award. Belfast born Andy has merged pop sensibility with lyrical excellence, social commentary. He has produced nine internationally released albums. The latest of these, ‘Songwriter’ was recorded by legendary UK producer John Leckie (Radiohead, Muse, Pink Floyd). ’I love this man and his music. Rave on!’ Janice Long, BBC Radio 2 ’This international treasure is a storyteller in the classical mould who weaves his words with gorgeous melodies and wry humour. Blisteringly romantic without being sentimental.’ The Stage ‘A national treasure’ The Music Critic “Belfast’s Bob Dylan” The Melody Maker |
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Scottish International
Storytelling Festival On Tour
Friday 22 October
7:30pm
£8.00/£6.00
Eastern Routes: Authentic Voices Experience first-hand the wonder, mystery and richness of eastern oral storytelling traditions. A unique and unmissable evening performance event with our international guest storyteller. Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival's 'Festival on Tour' programme. Visit www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk for more details.
Eastern Routes: Storytelling Masterclass
Saturday 23rd October
10am-1pm
£15.00/£12.00
Join our special international guest storyteller for an interactive and inspiring workshop aimed at developing and honing your natural oral storytelling skills. All welcome - no previous experience is required. Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival's 'Festival on Tour' programme. Visit www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk for more details.
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 Madame Bibelots House of Otherworldly Delights Saturday 30 October 5:00pm -9:00pm £3:00/£2:00/ Under 3's free Under 12's must be accompanied by an adult. Roll up roll up, come and join your hostess Madame Bibelot as she presents a spectacular Halloween event suitable for all the family.Madame Bibelots is a wonderfully bizarre concoction of entertainments and diversions, evoking the spirit of a Victorian travelling fair. Be entertained by the spectacle of the walk about performers, laugh yourself into a stupor in the hall of mirrors, be amazed by the predictions of Madame Dairy Lee, thrill at the spooky films, and stare in disbelief at the rarities and oddities. Not to be missed!Come dressed for the occasion! “Creative Nonsense Network effortlessly blend the ability to amuse and entertain with artistic excellence. They are highly recommended.” Simon Kay, Director, Solfest. |
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