Movement Medicine® is a grounding and uplifting conscious dance practice suitable for anybody, no previous experience needed. Movement Medicine dance supports you to still your thinking mind, connect to your elemental self, awaken creativity, befriend emotions. Whether you love dancing or think you can't dance, just enjoy the luxury of being you and give your body the space and time to move to a soundscape of music; explore, play, find freedom, aliveness and your authentic self.
I invite you to make time for yourself and re-connect to the simplicity of the body, breath and movement.
For over 60 years, The Swingles have pushed the boundaries of vocal music, earning 5 Grammy® Awards and worldwide admiration. Their signature sound, blending intricate arrangements with close-microphone amplification, remains timeless. The current group masterfully reimagines jazz, folk, pop, and classical music while creating original works, showcasing their vocal dexterity and versatility. Their seamless vocal blend continues to inspire composers and collaborators across genres.
Includes: Welcome Drinks & Canapés, "Behind the curtain" pre-concert talk and the Concert N.B. 6:30-7:30pm Doors open Welcome Drinks & Canapés 7:30-7:50pm "Behind the curtain" pre-concert talk 8:00 The Concert
Join us for An Evening With ''The Whirlwind'' Jimmy White! Hosted by none other than the voice of world snooker, Mr John Virgo, plus an exclusive trick shot masterclass from the man himself. Also joined by special guest snooker commentator and 1997 world champion Ken Doherty, this is a night snooker fans don't want to miss!
On the night Jimmy & Ken will play a few frames and talk us through their illustrious career both on and off the table under the watchful eye of John Virgo. Virgo will give spectators an insight into everything from Jimmy's 6 world championship runner up finishes, to his world seniors championship win!
The audience will then get the chance to put their questions to Jimmy, Ken and John in a live and unfiltered Q&A.
Closeburn Castle: ancient seat of the Clan Kirkpatrick and a hidden gem steeped in dramatic history. One of the oldest continuously inhabited castles in Scotland, Closeburn was home to Roger 'Mak Siccar' Kirkpatrick, who famously killed the Red Comyn, and has links with many fascinating characters.
There is a darker, more curious side to the castle - once plagued by a chilling death omen, a lady in black has been witnessed along with the sense that someone is watching... Discover the grim end met by a Kirkpatrick servant, a colourful courtship with Napoleon III and some darkly intriguing tales from the castle's surroundings...
The tours will reveal some of the fascinating characters and events associated with The Crichton from its earliest beginnings, including an insight into the life of Elizabeth Crichton and the history of Easterbrook Hall.
From there, guests will have a unique opportunity to explore The Crichton Memorial Church, Crypt and Undercroft, where they will discover the story of this beautiful building, view historical artefacts and hear a collection of ghostly tales and legends connected with The Crichton.
Guild of Players presents Nell Gwynn by Jessica Swale - CANCELLED
Theatre Royal, Dumfries
12th, 13th, 14th & 15th February 2025 7.30pm
London, 1660. King Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is causing stirrings amongst the theatregoers.
Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain's most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the King. But at a time when women are second-class citizens, can her charm and spirit protect her from the dangers of the Court?
Jessica Swale's exhilarating take on the heady world of Restoration theatre premiered at Shakespeare's Globe, London, in September 2015, before transferring to the West End in February 2016, starring Gemma Arterton. It won the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in 2016.
Netherby Hall, Carlisle - Fri 14th February 2025 6.30pm
Cochran Hall, Kirkcudbright - Sat 15th February 2025 7.30pm
Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries - Sun 16th February 2025 2.30pm
Programme:
Honegr Intrada Bogeulanger Nocturne Turnage True Life Stories: Elegy For Andy Vivaldi "Agitata da due venti" Bozza Aria Françaix Sonatine
Interval
Hubeau Trumpet Sonata Price The Glory of the Day was in Her Face Turnage True Life Stories: Tune for Toru Price Song to the Dark Virgin Mahler Ich atmet' einen linden Duft! Ropartz Andante and Allegro
Screaming hags, eyeless phantoms and a menagerie of unearthy creatures... Join our intrepid team for a bus trip with a difference! Led by award-winning storytellers and real-life paranormal researchers - Mostly Ghostly - our eerie excursion will take you along famously active stretches of what is believed to be Scotland's most haunted road - the A75...
A curator has found, in her museum, a hidden box of letters, from Alexander Middleton, gone to the Klondike Goldrush. He writes to his childhood sweetheart, Minnie Lindsay, seamstress, left behind in their glen in the early 1900s. As The Curator explains, this is a true story from The Glenesk Folk Museum, Angus. She decides to reveal the letters' content and, in doing so, takes us into the parallel worlds of a close-knit early 20th century glen community and the heady yearnings of Canada's famous goldrush; But this is no ordinary history talk and the letters have an uncanny power. There are consequences in engaging with them too deeply.
Miss Lindsay's Secret tells a universal story of friendship, love and separation. In this time of invaded privacy, it questions the morality of reading private mail and turning it into a play. This moving story is evocatively told through an ebb and flow of music, drama and the original letters used verbatim. The cast of The Curator, The Musician and The Man conjure an onstage alchemy in which the unknown story of long ago lovers becomes a quietly powerful allegory of global forces continuing to shape our lives and identity. Miss Lindsay's Secret brings the past to the present, Scotland to the world, shining a light on Scotland's diaspora and the things that bind us to home.
Written and performed by Maria MacDonell with Alan Finlayson and live music from Georgina MacDonell Finlayson.
The dark days of the witch trials left a powerful mark on the town of Dumfries... At the height of the persecutions, at least 78 people were accused of witchcraft, with many more affected in the wider region.
Join award-winning storytellers, Mostly Ghostly, as they reawaken a collection of historical, thought-provoking accounts, through layers of rich narrative and first-hand dramatisations, exploring cases of alleged witchcraft and their devastating human consequences...
The tour features a special evening visit to Dumfries Museum, where guests will have the opportunity to view intriguing artefacts connected to the witch-hunting era.
Maxim Emelyanychev ConductorIvan Podyomov OboeThe song-like Oboe Concerto was one of Mozart's most loved and performed pieces during his own lifetime. Discover why in the hands of internationally recognised soloist Ivan Podyomov, Principal Oboe at Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and an internationally recognised concerto player too.
Maxim Emelyanychev complements Mozart's charming creation with the first symphonies of two iconic composers: Schubert's is a remarkably mature, dramatic work for a 16-year-old, while Beethoven's strains against musical rules from its very first notes. By way of contrast, SCO Associate Composer Jay Capperauld delves into Bruckner's macabre fascination with those two composers in a brand-new piece.
Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road in 2025 with his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears.
Join Gordon as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more. Learn about the heart-stopping moments, the mud, sweat, and tears, and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career.
Gordon Buchanan has dedicated his life to exploring the untamed beauty of the natural world, from the bamboo forests of China to the snowy landscapes of Russia, from the towering Himalayas to the depths of the Amazon. His mission: to capture the majestic big cats and bears on film and reveal their secrets to a global audience.
Book your tickets now and don't miss the opportunity to be inspired in a night of adventure, awe and wonder!
The Testament of Gideon Mack by James Robertson, adapted by Matthew Zajac
Dogstar'svibrant new stage version of thisacclaimed novel tells a story of grief and the crisis of faith in our society, channelled through the story of one generous, energetic, perceptive, ashamed and very Presbyterian individual, the Reverend Gideon Mack of Monimaskit. A story of late 20th century Scotland, a story of a minister who doesn't believe in God. Then he meets the Devil.
The Testament of Gideon Mack is full of humour, provocation and the supernatural, presenting a microcosm of small-town Scotland with a cast of vividly-drawn characters. An ensemble cast of eight actors will evoke Monimaskit's community as it grapples with Gideon's revelation that he spent three days with the Devil. Is Gideon a prophet or a man sent mad by grief?
Anna Mary Lynch, bassoon; Irena Klimach, oboe; Jennifer Stephenson, clarinet.
Arunda was formed in 2010 after studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Royal Northern College of Music and the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Région de Marseille.
Passionate about promoting the diverse range of music available for reed trio, Arunda is constantly exploring new repertoire and enjoys bringing some of the lesser known works to the concert platform.
PROGRAMME Mozart - Divertimento no.2 KV 439b Ibert - Cinq Pièces en Trio Auric - Romance Rossini - Overture to the Barber of Seville Tansman - Suite pour trio d'anches Bizet - Selections from Carmen arranged by Karen Evans Jacques Leclair - La Petite Pâtisserie
Meet your ghostly guides in the atmospheric Artist's Town of Kirkcudbright, where a chilling new ghost tour lurks in the shadows. Immerse yourself in the town's hidden histories; from the dark stain of the witch trials to lives claimed by the hangman's rope, curious customs and legends of the sea to the ethereal other world of fairy lore.
Our strange and sinister accounts will keep you captivated, lingering long after the tour is over...
The Kirkcudbright Ghost Walk features a special evening visit to Stewartry Museum, where guests will have the opportunity to view intriguing objects in the collection linked to local history and folklore.
Back by popular demand join two of Ireland's favourite country stars, Shawn Cuddy from Laois and Curtis Magee from Tyrone, for a memorable night of hand clapping and toe tapping magic.
Both stars have enjoyed glittering careers that span over four decades. Playing to sell out crowds and standing ovations on a weekly basis all over the UK and Ireland, scoring over 10 top ten hits along the way.
Both Shawn and Curtis will perform a host of their trademark hit songs including "Walk Tall, Story for My Daddy and I Believe" in this must see show you don't want to miss.
We Three Kings - of Rock n Roll - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Theatre Royal, Dumfries
Fri 28th February 2025 7.30pm
An Evening of Rock n Roll music from three Icons of Rock n Roll. Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, & Elvis Presley.
Roy Orbison, played by Darren Page will perform the hits from 'In Dreams' to 'I Drove all Night'. Hit after hit, just back from his European Tour, Darren will have you believing Roy is back in the room!
Marc Robinson and his four-piece band 'The Counterfeit Crickets' pay attention to detail with a tribute to Buddy Holly, with authentic attire, horned rimmed glasses and the famous Stratocaster Guitar. Marc Robinson from the original 'Stars in their Eyes' show and 'Buddy' The Musical, creates nostalgic memories with songs that include... 'Heartbeat', 'It Doesn't Matter Anymore', 'Peggy Sue' and 'True Love Ways'!
ELVIS... what more can you say. The true King of Rock n Roll himself - lots of classics - 'That's all-right Mama', 'G.I. Blues', & 'Jailhouse Rock'. From the 'BBC Elvis Show' and many more hit shows around Great Britain, Europe & Las Vegas - Steve Halliday, with authentic costume changes will transport you back to the days when Rock n Roll was King!
Rock n Roll at its finest! Will Rock n Roll in Dumfries ever Die? That'll be the Day!
Wave Blues band takes you into the world of Chicago and delta electric Blues.
Get your mojo working and be spellbound by the driving soulful rhythms that will make you shake your tail feathers.
The five piece wave Blues band come from southwest Scotland and I heavily influenced by Blues artists such as Big Mama Thornton, Jimmy Reed and Howlin Wolf.
