The Flames reignite in a striking and unique performance using a mix of film, music and performance to explore stories about life after 50. Taking inspiration from everyday life, the show challenges pre-conceived ideas of how older people think and what they aspire to. The Flames is a performance company for creative people aged 50+.
Region: Stewartry
Raymond Wilson presents I Hope Your Flowers Bloom
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 »
Cirqulation – Castle Douglas
A special outdoor extravaganza is heading to Castle Douglas this year! Showcasing new work presented by leading national and emerging local circus artists, come and enjoy an incredible selection of acts featuring daring aerial feats, amazing acrobats, skillful jugglers and fire, in this 45-minute show designed for everyone in the community to enjoy. “The best… Read more »
Authentic Artists Collective presents When Mountains Meet
A breath-taking blend of Scottish and South-Asian inspired music and storytelling. When Mountains Meet is a captivating, cross-cultural tale following the true story of musician Anne Wood, as she meets her father, family and heritage for the first time. An international cast of storytellers and musicians set forth on an unforgettable voyage from the… Read more »
Network Meet Up
Join us for our first Network Meet Up of 2024 on Wednesday 13th March at the CatStrand. The event will start at 1.00pm. Please join us from 12:30pm on, for a coffee with the team. We are excited to bring venues, artists, promoters and freelance industry professionals together from across Dumfries & Galloway to share… Read more »
Fox and Hound Theatre Company presents A Trio of Tennessee Williams
Fox and Hound Theatre Company are proud to present A Trio of Tennessee Williams, featuring three of Williams’ lesser performed works: Ivan’s Widow, Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen & 27 Wagons Full of Cotton. These three pieces showcase the range and complexity of both the writer, and the characters he… Read more »
The Gallovidian Gathering
Are you ready to join us for a Yuletide Gathering like no other? Following the success of our sold out event in May 2023, we’re hosting another Gallovidian Gathering at Castle Douglas Town Hall! Join us to experience a new spin on oor auld cultural traditions. Through an immersive night of time… Read more »
Gaither A’ Thegether
Gather all together for an immersive night of time travel with An Dannsa Dub, bringing us their vibrant fusion of mystical energy and Gaelic folk song with the heavy, mediative, driving basslines of Dub. Join us to experience a new spin on oor auld cultural traditions. You’ll be guided by BBC Introducing’s Phoebe I.H, through an evening of eating, drinking, dancing… Read more »