Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Dumfries, DG2 7BE
Wed 1st May 2024 6.45pm
Live in cinemas: Wednesday 1 May 2024, 6.45pm Running time 220 minutes (including one interval) Sung in French with English subtitles
Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production evokes all the passion and heat of Bizet's score, which features Carmen's sultry Habanera and the rousing Toreador song. Antonello Manacorda conducts an exciting international cast, with Aigul Akhmetshina performing the title role.
Declan Nerney in concert with special guest John Hogan
Ryan Centre, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7AP
Wed 15th May 2024 7pm
Declan was born in the heart of Ireland in Drumlish Co Longford, at a unique period of time in the music scene worldwide. A revolution in rock and pop brought us The Beatles, Elvis, and the Rolling Stones, while here in Ireland the magnificent showband boom was about to explode.A young man growing up at that time, Declan was being heavily influenced by these greats and indeed was getting the rare opportunity to see most of the top showbands appear in his native town of Drumlish. He would cajole his mother into seeing Joe Dolan, Big Tom, Philomena Begley, The Capital Showband, and many more perform when they appeared at the marquee at the end of May and early June. From his vantage point close to the stage, he would absorb every move made by the guitarist in the bands, watching his fingers slide along the strings, hoping that one day he might be up there performing just like Dan O'Hara or Seamus McMahon. Declan has went on to have a super career that has spanned over 4 decades at the top of Irish Country Music winning many accolades along the way and scoring countless hits with his catalogue of trademark song. Join him and his super live band with special guest John John Hogan for a nostalgic night of music, song and laughter on the 2024 Where's the Party tour of Scotland!
