Back by popular demand John Scott takes you through the decades as he performs a variety of songs! John is a local artiste and has played at the hotel on several occasions and there isn't a party or venue he cannot adapt to.
Splat is a physical comedy about Art and Creativity for ages 3-6.
Set in an artists studio the show follows two aspiring artists one dedicated and serious the other erratic and messy. The two characters attempt to complete their masterpieces whilst antagonising each other in the process.
They take a journey through the history of visual art, experiencing the techniques of the great masters and movements before eventually realising that to achieve anything they must embrace their opposites and work together.
The show explores themes of collaboration, play, dedication, spontaneity and letting go.
The show features no language and is accessible for deaf audiences.
FROM THE BLUES AND BASIE TO THE BIG SCREEN AND BEYOND
Tracing the evolution of big band music from its earliest beginnings to 2025.
With our full 18-piece big band, we tell the story of jazz, swing, and big band history from its inception to the present day, showcasing music by some of the most popular, groundbreaking and adventurous musicians in history. The development of big band jazz was not an easy journey—its story is fraught with racial inequality, gender stereotyping, and harsh realities. However, the music that was created lives on as a testament to those who helped forge it, and remains just as relevant today as ever. From the cotton plantations of the Deep South to blockbuster film soundtracks - big bands have survived everything from financial depressions, world wars, pop-mania, and technological advances. Time After Time shines a spotlight on jazz's most iconic names and will bring you all the way to the big band music of 2025... Featuring the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Charlie Parker, Stan Kenton, Thad Jones, Maynard Ferguson, Sarah Vaughan, Buddy Rich, Gordon Goodwin, Mark Nightingale, Woody Herman plus The Incredibles film score and much more...
Falstaff is skint. Dismissing his band of reprobate followers is insufficient to shore up his finances. So he decides to seduce the wives of two merchants in the hope of relieving them of some of their wealth. Mistress Page and Mistress Ford are best friends who keep no secrets from one another - so when they receive identical love letters from Falstaff the outraged women vow to share revenge. But Falstaff, led by an organ that isn't his brain, endures humiliation, terror, even physical pain in his repeated amorous pursuits. What can the merry wives do to teach him a lesson he'll never forget?
Performed in the great outdoors by five phenomenal actors, this fast-paced production has been created using only the First Folio text - the most authoritative edition of Shakespeare's plays. Join the sensational international-award-winning Illyria this summer for a night of laughter and hijinks under the stars.
Running time (approx): 2hr 20min (inc 20 minute interval) Suitable for all ages.
Bring your own seating and blankets. Refreshments available to purchase. Well-behaved dogs on leads are permitted.Venue is wheelchair accessible on grassy lawn.
Tickets available from Midsteeple Box Office
John Scott - vocalist
Cairndale Hotel and Spa, Dumfries
Saturday 26th July 2025 7pm
Back by popular demand John Scott takes you through the decades as he performs a variety of songs! John is a local artiste and has played at the hotel on several occasions and there isn't a party or venue he cannot adapt to.
MacFloyd (Scotland's Pink Floyd) return to the Theatre Royal Dumfries with a special show celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Pink Floyds" classic "Wish You Were Here" album.
The band will perform it in it's entirety as well as other classics from the "Floyd" back catalogue in over two hours of timeless music and impressive visuals. Don't miss it!
Join Irelands No.1 Folk 'n' Roll band, Keltic Storm, and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for "The Ultimate Irish Hooley". Direct from the Emerald Isle performing iconic Irish songs and party anthems from legendary acts like The Pogues, The Dubliners, Christy Moore, The Saw Doctors, Thin Lizzy, Luke Kelly, Van Morrison, The Fureys, The Tumbling Paddies, Celtic Thunder, The Hoslips and many more! Coupled with hilarious comedy sketches and a surreal surprise guest appearance from Donegal's favourite son... With pulsating reels and jigs from our fiddling maestro in this must see musical extravaganza that will take you all the way, hand clapping and foot stomping, to Ireland and back in one night for this must see night out! Prepare to be entertained!
Thurs 31st July 7.30pm, Fri 1st Aug 7.30pm, Sat 2nd Aug 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Set in the heart of Victorian London, "Twisted! The Musical" follows Oliver Brownlow, now a young man, as he becomes intertwined with Jane, a working-class flower girl battling the harsh realities of life with an alcoholic uncle. This two-hour production combines live music, dynamic performances, and captivating choreography to explore profound themes of resilience, love, and social justice.
Developed as a musical reimagining, "Twisted!" gives lovers of "Oliver Twist" a chance to see where Oliver's life has taken him and how he navigates the complexities of adulthood in a world that challenges his ideals. Select performances will feature a Q&A session with the writers, director, and principal cast, allowing audiences to delve deeper into the story and its themes.
