We are excited to be bringing the first performance of Three of a Kind in its new incarnation to The Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival! Three of a Kind was created over two decades ago alongside Tessa Ransford OBE, a fine much published poet/writer whose crowning achievement was the creation of The Scottish Poetry Library… Read more »
Held on the High Wire – Created and performed by Jenny Q and Myshkin Warbler Based on Jenny’s book Held Together and Myshkin’s album Trust and the High Wire A candid, spellbinding multimedia performance that tells an exceptional story. Jenny and Myshkin invite the audience on a journey from origin stories and migrations, through their… Read more »
SANQUHAR ARTS FESTIVAL 24th and 25th May POETRY of the NITH A weekend across three venues in Sanquhar celebrating the River Nith including walks, art, nature and crafts inspired by the Romantic Poets. FREE FOR ALL VENUES, with tea, coffee and biscuits at the Community Centre. No need to book, just turn up! VENUE ONE:… Read more »
What is the role of poetry and the poet in a climate and biodiversity crisis? Robert Burns is celebrated for his profound understanding and appreciation of nature. His evocative poems captured the essence of the natural world in his time, depicting its beauty, power, and the deep connection it shares with humanity. In 2025 the… Read more »
In a multi-media performance award winning poet Chrys Salt and acclaimed saxophone player Richard Ingham explore the fascinating stories of Angus MacPhee and Ötzi the Iceman – two weavers of grass separated by 5000 years. Angus MacPhee, a crofter from South Uist went off to war in 1939, fell ill with a form of schizophrenia… Read more »
There is a legend from my hometown, Ayr that a 17th-century witch built a house on the high street in just one night with the Devil’s assistance. Today, a quarter of the shops on Ayr high street are empty – the town holds one of the highest shop vacancy rates in Britain. The plot that… Read more »
Flitting between romantic obsession and botanical description, Raymond Wilson’s semi-autobiographical show offers a raw, moving and genuinely funny exploration of healthy masculinity, self-worth and working-class access to nature. Through his friendship with Flo and her modern nomadic lifestyle, Raymond attempts to escape the greyness of the Glasgow scheme into Scotland’s natural world. But when Flo… Read more »
Interested in trying out spoken word poetry or improving your skills? New and developing writers are invited to join the Loud Poets for a workshop on composing and performing spoken word, featuring writing and performance exercises and practical advice on building confidence onstage.
‘Our Most Special Servant….’ Mary, Queen of Scots to Elizabeth ,Queen of England. 1560 David Riccio, is one of history’s most famous victims, having been murdered in the royal Palace of Holyrood in the presence of his Queen. Musician, secretary, diplomat and prominent courtly presence – this programme explores how he may have earned this… Read more »
‘Join I Am Loud Productions for a thrilling poetry slam heat in their 2024 nation-wide Slam Series. Poets compete for a £200 prize and entry into the Grand Slam Final with a £3,000 prize. Sign up to compete by 10th May via www.iamloud.co/slam‘ Hosted as part of the 2024 Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival.
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