Discover events in Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland
The Writers’ Café offers a friendly, supportive environment to meet monthly for writing-focussed conversation and discussion of work-in-progress.It is open to anyone interested in writing, whatever your in/experience and whether or not you choose to share your own writing.Hot and cold drinks can be purchased from the CatStrand café during Café sessions.Hosted by Jane McBeth […]
To celebrate the new three year Cultural Glenkens Project enjoy an evening of words, poems, stories, music and songs. Join us to launch Cultural Glenkens along with local poets, musicians and storytellers who will delight us with works inspired by and embedded in The Glenkens. This event is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage […]
Come and learn songs from Galloway. For experienced singers or no experience at all. Each session we’ll learn a few songs and build on them each month to create a […]
Come and learn songs from Galloway. Experienced Choral Leader, Kate Howard will be providing a unique opportunity to learn local songs and tunes from Galloway. All are welcome. For experienced singers or no experience at all. Each session we’ll learn a few songs and build on them each month to create a wee showcase of […]
Come and learn songs from Galloway. For experienced singers or no experience at all. Each session we’ll learn a few songs and build on them each month to create a wee showcase of Galloway based songs that we’ll share in the New Year. Refreshments included. This event is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage […]
Come and learn songs from Galloway. Experienced Choral Leader, Kate Howard will be providing a unique opportunity to learn local songs and tunes from Galloway. All are welcome. For experienced singers or no experience at all. Each session we’ll learn a few songs and build on them each month to create a wee showcase of […]
It’s 1957, well before the driver safety campaign led by Jackie Stewart took off. Enzo Ferrari’s company is going bust - as is his home life with an embittered wife in whose name he has foolishly placed the company assets. On the track Maserati are outclassing him. So, Enzo muses how to get back on […]
Phil Bancroft’s international jazz trio combining saxophone (Phil), guitar (Graeme Stephen) and tabla (Gyan Singh).14 years of study on rhythmic cycles inspired by Indian Classical Music has produced an intoxicating new music, exploring a range of shimmering compositions in a trio of master improvisers. Instilled with a deep understanding of Jazz, Celtic, Western and Indian […]
A powerful voice in UK Jazz, awarded ‘Best Vocalist’ in the Scottish Jazz Awards, Marianne brings her star-studded band of top Scottish jazz players.
Matt Carmichael’s powerfully emotive blend of jazz and folk music is “a distinctive new voice in a crowded scene,” BBC Music Magazine.
A powerful voice in UK Jazz, awarded ‘Best Vocalist’ in the Scottish Jazz Awards, Marianne brings her star-studded band of top Scottish jazz players.
Get dancing with Sam. Do you have an occasion to dance? An up and coming ball, or wedding, or celebration. Or just perhaps a wish to feel more confident on the dance floor. This is the class for you. Sam will teach you basic steps of ballroom and Latin dances including jive, cha cha, waltz, […]
HotTrod Theatre Company combines the talents of John Nichol (actor/writer/storyteller) and Iain Fraser (fiddler/composer) to bring to life tales of history, mystery, and heroism. John’s unique delivery and many and varied characterisations, and Iain’s ingenious musical interpretations, lend atmosphere, depth and authenticity to the performance. Al Pattullo completes the dramatic effect with his sensitive and […]
Come along to our first Galloway Conversations. Monthly talks at the CatStrand on a variety of engaging Heritage and Culture Topics. Our first guest speaker is a published egologist and lover of the natural world. Paul Clarke is a local author living in Mossdale and will talk about his book Breathe: Seasonal Reflections, which contemplates […]
Paul is a local author living in Mossdale and will talk about his book Breathe: Seasonal Reflections, which contemplates the human relationship with nature. He will read selections from book, asking what it means to be human in a more than human world.
WriteOn is an online writing group, convened by author Margaret Elphinstone (www.margaretelphinstone.co.uk ), in which members share and discuss their work. Anyone who lives locally or who has some Galloway connection is eligible to join. The group gives writers the opportunity to share their work and develop their confidence in writing, experimenting with new styles […]
The Bob Dylan biopic with an outstanding performance by Timothee Chalamet as the singer down to getting the voice pretty well right. This shows Dylan’s early years from his arrival […]
Join us for an afternoon of short talks and group discussions about the Early Prehistoric archaeology of South West Scotland, and the ongoing project to create a regional research framework […]
a new play by Suzie MillerOscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next playfrom the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court […]
Hercules The Bear is inspired by the incredible true story of a 10-foot grizzly bear raised in Scotland by human parents. Hercules eats cooked meals at the dinner table, swims […]
“One of the virtuoso instrumentalists of the English music scene... sounds better than ever" **** The GuardianOne of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest […]
"On 24th February 1716, William Gordon 6th Viscount Kenmure was executed on Tower Hill London, for his role in the 1715 Jacobite Rising. It was the end of a journey […]
"On 24th February 1716, William Gordon 6th Viscount Kenmure was executed on Tower Hill London, for his role in the 1715 Jacobite Rising. It was the end of a journey […]
Come along and ‘shake your tail feather’,boogie woogie or ‘have a bit of a rave’ Get down at the Mixtape Dance Night – You choose the tunes! The idea behind […]
“A singular and enchanting hour” - The Fringe Review“Sublime, assured and immersive compositions” - SY Gigs Versatile and prolific Leeds-based pianist & composer Simeon Walker has quickly emerged as a […]
An Tobar and Mull Theatre presents the world premiere ofNight Waking by Shireen Mula, adapted from the novel by Sarah MossDirected by Rebecca Atkinson-Lord A remote Scottish island. A sleep-deprived […]
Meeting at CatStrand, be transported in GCT Minibus to visit and hear about the fascinating work restoring natural river processes and the wider river ecology back to the Black Water […]
Wee Mixtape: A Family Dance Party for Grown-Ups (and Their Kids)Calling all parents who miss their nights out but don’t want to leave the kids behind — Wee Mixtape is […]
Ever wanted to be on the inside of the trad music in the pub? Now’s your chance to step into the circle and truly become part of the session. Whether you’re a beginner with a few tunes under your belt or someone who’s been playing for years but never quite felt confident joining in, this […]