Tibet – the Land of Snows: eight Buddhist monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery perform ‘The Power of Compassion’, presenting chant, mantras, music and dance, opening a magical window on to a world of reincarnation and mysticism. From the contemplative chant of Buddhist texts to dramatic ritual dances accompanied by Tantric musical instruments (horns made from […]
This Ullapool performance is a Schools Performance It’s the first day of spring and tiny tendrils of new life are peeping out of the ground, stretching their way into the sunshine and into a riot of glorious colour. Spring is well and truly sprung in this curious, hypnotic, playful adventure for 3-5 year olds! […]
"Jabuti Theatre’s Paper Memories is an exhilarating performance for children aged 7+ about migration, identity and the power of memories. Using aerial-dance, puppetry and music, we are brought into the bright and colourful memories of Tali, a refugee girl arriving in Scotland with her family. The family feels strange and other, with a desperate need […]
The last chance to see plan B, Scotland’s finest purveyors of delightful dance theatre, touring their final production. TANTALUS Created and performed by Neil Joseph Price (Herald Culture Award Best Dance Performer 2017). Inspired by the Greek mythological figure, this solo explores the emotional journey for a man pulled in conflicting directions, whilst seeking his own independence […]
Mairi Campbell's five star follow up show to acclaimed Pulse. Mairi Campbell: Auld Lang Syne tells stories of her adventures with Scotland's most famous song - singing for US President Bill Clinton, a starring role in Sex and the City and a reinterpretation of the Robert Burns classic that changed her life. Delivered with trademark […]
The Isle of Love is a bittersweet tale of love, loss, recovery and discovery infused with the quirky lyrical genius of Adam Ross’ music. The play addresses the beauty and restorative qualities of island life and also explores why people choose to visit, to remain, to depart and to return. Inspired by the narrative character of the music produced […]
One Man Shoe, is a delightful show for children and families, performed by Jango Starr. When the headline act fails to show up, Jango, a bumbling theatre caretaker, is suddenly thrust
into the limelight and embarks on a hilarious journey of highly crafted and heart-felt silent comedy, as
he magically finds his way to realise his dream of transforming into a star!
Directed byGerry Mulgrew, designed by Becky Minto with original music byPhilip Pinsky.
Jango Starr’s unique style of silent physical theatre includes contemporary circus clowning, slapstick
comedy, puppetry, juggling and absurd magic, bringing laughter and joy to all ages!
www.onemanshoe.uk
CRAZY GLUE follows the tragicomic roller coaster of a couple’s romance as they move from the blossoming of first love through to the thornier terrain of married life.
This time he tells stories of paranoia, hillwalking, prison pen pals and being known as the guy with the dogs!
Black magician Aleister Crowley faces a stark choice, will he live the rest of his life in obscurity or perform his last great ritual, summoning to the stage the Egyptian god Horus. An unforgettable ritual but one that will cost him his life.
Through a visually witty, fast paced performance and ever-changing kinetic set – this funny, award-winning script tells a heart-warming tale of new found love, dog poo and of course… shoes.
‘Martha‘ is a warm and funny show about a stubborn and eccentric woman who lives on her own by the sea and doesn’t want any friends. But one day a mischievous goose turns up and Martha’s life is never the same again.
“Set in Edinburgh, in areas not unlike those featured in Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting”
– Aonghas MacNeacail, Scottish Review of Books
A brand new dance theatre production by plan B.
County Kerry, Ireland. A rural community is turned upside down by the arrival of an American film crew on location to capture ‘real’ Ireland for their latest Hollywood blockbuster.
This is theatre with hidden depths.
From Baryshnikov to Minogue - three modern classics from Scotland's leading independent contemporary dance company, featuring music from Throbbing Gristle, Nine Inch Nails and more.
This autumn Scottish Ballet brings the passion, power and poise of ballet directly to you, in a rare chance to see your national company up close.
This autumn Scottish Ballet brings the passion, power and poise of ballet directly to you, in a rare chance to see your national company up close.
Let's raise our glasses to long lost loves and current lovers, to mums, to dads and to absent friends. Uninvited Guests stage an event that is somewhere between a wedding reception, a wake and a radio dedication show. We speak of our own and others' loves ‒ deep, passionate, ambivalent and unrequited - and dedicate […]
A living, breathing Goya painting, drenched in blood, mud and lust…prepare to be haunted *****
- acrossthearts.co.uk, 2014
“The place to be in October for lovers of the guitar in all of its many style genres and styles.”
— Peter Price
''Simply the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear." Mike Russell, The Glasgow Herald
Ian MacFarlane uses music, images and words to explore the past and present relationship between people, land and culture.