DOROTHÉE PULLINGER DESIGNER OF THE FIRST CAR FOR WOMEN A Drama with Live Music Dorothée dreamed of becoming an automobile engineer. In 1914, she applied to join the Institution of Automobile Engineers, but was told “the word person means a man”. At aged 22, she became Lady Superintendent of Vickers Munitions factory… 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 »
All tickets include a pie plus a drink (alcoholic or soft). “Just a fantastic concept ” The Guardian A heartful play about pigeons, home and the power of hobbies, inspired by Glasgow’s doo-men. When social worker Hana has to deliberate upon Bingo’s case for the custody of his daughter, his unusual hobby as a… Read more »
Three great bands appearing only at the newly reopened Loreburn Hall! VALTOS: Valtos are Skye natives Daniel Docherty and Martyn MacDonald, and they have taken the Trad and Electronic music worlds by storm. Since their debut shows in December 2021, they have captivated audiences at festivals and sold-out venues nationwide. Their music has been described… Read more »
Join us at our celebratory Concert to mark 45 years of the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival with a variety of performances from some of the incredible local artists who have played a pivotal role both in our festival and in creating a thriving and vibrant performing arts industry across the region over the past… Read more »
Hot on the heels of Connor’s totally sold out 2023 Edinburgh Fringe season which saw him add over 2,000 extra seats to what was only his second-ever Fringe and to universally rave reviews, plus an incredible 5 sold-out Glasgow Stand shows – don’t miss Scotland’s fastest rising comedy star’s brilliant new show – on tour!… Read more »
Galloway SangStreams taps into the rich cultural legacy and vibrant creativity of this area with songs, music, words, soundscapes and images inspired by our landscape, heritage and changing climate. Following on from the success of the Cairn Valley Song Cycle of 2015, Cairn Chorus – an accomplished community choir, based in Moniaive – will again… 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.
Tank and Bogie are looking for champions in this family-friendly walkabout show that turns everything into one big game. These larger-than-life characters are equipped with red and yellow cards, cones, and whistles to make sure that everyone passing by respects the rules, stays in bounds, and showcases their best skills in playful tasks like racing… 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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