Discover events in Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland
Cillian Muphy’s first role since Oppenheimer. As a coalman in rural Ireland who finds his certainties challenged by what he finds at his local convent. Can he resist the power of the Church knowing that it has the education of his daughters in its hands. Also stars Emily Watson. This event is made possible with […]
In collaboration with Dumfries and Galloway Wild Goose Festival, this promises to be a memorable night. Music provided by Shore Road, with local poets and musicians providing even more delightful entertainment. A two course supper is also included in the ticket price. BYOB and come and dance the night away to celebrate the popular Wild […]
Dumfries and Galloway born Emily Smith and New Zealander Jamie McClennan play a small run of local shows as Smith & McClennan this autumn. Their vocal harmonies intertwine with an easy, natural grace, testament to a musical relationship which has grown almost telepathic during twenty years of collaboration together. Double vocals, underpinned by their instrumental […]
A Spooky Trail in New Galloway Park, guaranteed to thrill and delight you. Celebrate the spookiness of Halloween with stories and games with Storyteller extraordinaire, Anne Errington. Come along and get in the mood for the spookiest time of year, bring your friends and family along to share the fun. This event is made possible […]
This story of the famous David, who slew the giant Goliath with a single stone from his slingshot, rings of human bravery and triumph, resonates as a tragedy of overweening hubris, and hymns a catharsis that leads to redemption in music and song. Conveyed as a concert musical, with accompanying images to carry the narrative, […]
Join us for a stimulating presentations and debates about the birds of The Glenkens. In the past, Donald Watson wrote about and painted them. We present his views, reflect on what has happened since - those that have returned or declined, and debate what we would like to see happen to increase our pleasure in […]
This story of the famous David, who slew the giant Goliath with a single stone from his slingshot, rings of human bravery and triumph, resonates as a tragedy of overweening hubris, and hymns a catharsis that leads to redemption in music and song. Conveyed as a concert musical, with accompanying images to carry the narrative, […]
The early life of working-class Richard Jenkins and the discovery of his acting talents by his schoolmaster, Mr Burton. The latter coached him in acting and even made him his legal ward to change his name to Richard Burton and launch his career. Toby Jones gives a well rounded portrayal of schoolmaster Mr Burton. This […]
Combining spoken word, lyrical storytelling and a pulsating electronic live score, this is the thrilling story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld. Should he arrive there, Hades might grant him the chance to lead his friend home…but at what cost? This award-winning visceral piece of contemporary theatre is […]
To mark Remembrance Day, join Cultural Glenkens for prayers at the New Galloway War Memorial led by Rev Dawn Matthews, Memorial Tea at CatStrand | Memories, Poems, and Songs celebration in the CatStrand Auditorium .... Lest we forgetThis event is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund,with thanks to National Lottery players
A Hungarian architect and Holocaust survivor comes to America to build his career whilst haunted by what he has seen and felt. Initially struggling to get by until he is employed to redesign a library by the son of a rich America who becomes his patron. Highly nominated at the Oscars with Adrien Brody winning […]
Following the release of their debut album When the Day Is On the Turn in 2014, Dallahan toured extensively in Europe and North America, establishing themselves at such prestigious international events as Milwaukee Irish Fest, Celtic Connections, Tonder Festival and countless others. In its first year, the band was awarded the Emerging Excellence Award and […]
Alan McLellan walked the Port Road line Dumfries to Stranraer to raise funds for Prostate Scotland. As he walked he took photos and filmed, gathering stories, old photos and film, along the way. The meet many people who had tales and memories to tell; his is both his and their engaging story. This event is […]
How Donald Trump became Donald Trump - through coaching in ruthlessness and how to win at all costs (to others) by Richard Nixon’s ex-lawyer, Roy Cohn. Altogether not very flattering!“A politically disgusting hatchet job” to quote the man himself. This event is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund,with thanks to National Lottery players
Local filmmakers, Andy Kaye and Angela Miller, will lead you on an evening exploring the Highways and Byways of the Glenkens through History. They will be reflecting on the power […]
A seasonal shindig with Scottish folk-inspired singer / songwriter Hannah Rarity and multi-instrumentalist Anna Massie. An award-winning singer, Hannah was the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year (2018). She […]
A beautifully realised animation for adults and children alike. A human-assistance robot is lost in transit and lands on an uninhabited island. When she accidentally crushes a nest, she makes it her task to raise the one surviving chick. “there is not a single human character, yet it pulses with humanity from beginning to end” […]
A mid winter sharing of folk tunes and songs at The Clachan Inn. Come along to listen to, or join in with traditional live folk music. All welcome to while away a winter evening in heart-warming company. Mince Pies and Mulled Wine available to buy! This event is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage […]