Join us for an evening of cosmic soundscapes and textures, provided by Sonic Labs, a collective of D&G based sound artists and improvisers, combined with the interstellar live visuals of the Dark Space Planetarium. Live musicians will create a bespoke and interactive soundtrack to a journey throughout the galaxy. Since beginning in 2022 as a… 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 »
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 »
JUNE CARTER CASH : THE WOMAN, HER MUSIC AND ME Written and performed by Charlene Boyd and directed by Cora Bissett Produced by National Theatre of Scotland and Grid Iron Theatre Company The story of one of country music’s most iconic voices: June Carter Cash. In this raw yet uplifting show, Charlene Boyd gets to… 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 »
With the Devil’s Assistance – Community Workshop If you were to assess the spiritual health of your high street on a scale from ‘fiery abyss’ to ‘seraphic civic center’, where does it currently stand? Join storyteller and facilitator Shona Cowie in a two-hour community consultation like no other. The participatory workshop blends gentle yet impactful… Read more »
City Breakz is an outdoor pop-up hip-hop performance trail. Performances will take place in unusual city locations, as four dancers journey through urban spaces, leading to one final showdown. Each performer armed with a patch of linoleum and a sound system – will spring up in spaces and structures you least expect across cities and… Read more »