FRED MORRISON CONCERT

Sun 2nd Dec Fred Morrison (on behalf of Woodend Barn) Fred is a world renowned Piper so expect a full house Start time 8pm, doors open 7.30pm Advance Tickets: £12 full, £10 conc, £5 U16 On the Door Tickets: £14 full, £12 conc, £5 U16 Fred Morrison was born and raised near Glasgow, it’s the celebrated Gaelic piping tradition of his father’s native South Uist that forms the bedrock of his intensely expressive, uniquely adventurous style. Fred was a member Clan Alba and Capercaillie. Fred will be accompanied by Matheu Watson, one of the finest young musicians in Scotland. Guitar, fiddle, whistle, mandolin, banjo and bouzouki player. These talented musicians will give us an unforgettable evening in our own hall and is not to be missed. Mel has tickets reserved for friends of POOT in the first instance, or contact Woodend Barn. (http://www.woodendbarn.co.uk/node/507).

A Sporting Chance

Thursday 24th May at 7pm in Finzean Hall

A SPORTING CHANCE

Brought to us by Cartoon Theatre.

This show will coincide with the ever increasing wave of enthusiasm and publicity for the Olympics. Follow our hero with his lucky ticket as he tries to beat his own personal best on his journey to the stadium. He encounters every conceivable form of sport and athletics and we use every visual trick in the book to make a hilarious and dazzling piece of theatre.

Tickets Adults £8, Conc £6, £20 family ticket of 4 - max 2 adults

By The Seat of Your Pants

Wednesday 16th May at 7pm in Finzean Hall

BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS!

Nothing to be done and nothing to do, Fritz, Franz and Rudy sit and wait. Expectation! Hope! Boredom! Delight! Not to take things sitting down, they put their best feet forward to make the grade and avoid a kick in the pants. A hilarious exploration of relationships, slapstick and chairs as three men await their fate By the Seat of Their Pants brought to us by the company Pluto La Vie.

With the support of NEAT

Tickets Adults £8, Conc £6, £20 family ticket of 4 - max 2 adults

Wicked Willie Wolf

Thursday 19th April at 6pm in Finzean Hall

WICKED WILLIE WOLF

Willie is an outrageous but lovable rogue whose interests include food, motorbikes and rock ‘n’ roll. He plans to eat Granny and Red Riding Hood but fails miserably because of his unreliable motorbike. Luckily Granny is a good mechanic. Unluckily she is not a good driver...how will it end? Happily of course, if the audience helps! A riotous and funny show which everyone will love and enjoy!

Part of Puppet Animation Festival & with support of NEAT

Tickets Adults £6, Conc £4, £15 family ticket of 4 - max 2 adults

FILM - THE ILLUSIONIST

Thursday 12th April at 7pm in Finzean Hall
Film Night - The Illusionist

Part of the Puppet Animation Festival and sponsored by NEAT

“a delicious smorgesbord of drama, comedy, fun and high detail. It's a slow cooking story for those who want to really savor a film. It's like watching a framed painting come to life!
An outdated, ageing magician is forced to wander the country in search of a stage to perform his act. He meets Alice, a teenage girl entranced by his magic and they form a strong father-daughter relationship.
The French animation director, Sylvain Chomet, paints this charming tale against the nostalgic backdrop of 1950s Scotland

£3 come along and pay at the door

See the youtube trailer : http://youtu.be/mPdLrxxo4mg

Live Concert in Finzean Hall

Saturday 17th March

7.30pm in Finzean Hall

Orcadian Musician IVAN DREVER in concert

Tickets £10 available by contacting Mel 01330 850674 or send us an email.

To here some of his music go to http://www.ivandrever.co.uk/

Another Live Performance

Thursday 6th October at 7.30pm in Finzean Hall

Splinters Productions presents The Matchmaker by J.B. Keane

Dicky Mick Dicky O'Connor a farmer in County Kerry, follows the great Irish tradition of matchmaking, pairing off the local lonely hearts so that 'every old shoe will find an old stocking'.

The results are heart-warming and hilarious, a potent mix of humour and poignancy
- a celebration of Irish country people in their search for love.

Starring Finlay McLean, Anna Hepburn and John Shedden.

Tickets £8 / £6 available from Mel on 01330 850674 or melshand.artist@gmail.com

Doors open 7pm

Uncharted Waters in Finzean Hall

An exciting new circus dance theatre show coming to Finzean Hall on Wednesday 7th September at 7.30pm.
It is a creative collaboration between Strangebird Zirkus and All or Nothing aerial dance theatre. Both companies are at the forefront of a dynamic new performance style emerging in Scotland, which crosses the boundaries between circus, dance and theatre presented by POOT!

Three short stories, narrated through contemporary circus and aerial dance. A moment of decision, suspended in time. Two women on a nautical journey. A secret…while your money lasts. The audience travel through the ebb and flow of worlds on the edge of reality, witness to fear and triumph. Be swept away by spectacular skill on Chinese pole, aerial fabrics and rope together with stunning imagery and haunting live music & song.
Tickets £8 are available from Mel Shand. mailto:melshand.artist@gmail.comr 01330 850674.

Pinocchio

The Cube Theatre who brought us “The Locksmith’s Wife” last year are returning with another live performance supported by NEAT:

Come and see “Pinnochio” on Thursday 17th March at 7pm in Finzean Hall
Cube’s enchanting new adaptation delights children and adults alike. Pinocchio is a captivating tale, featuring spellbinding puppetry, original music, and a bundle of laughs! The classic story of one puppet’s quest to become a real boy. Along the way he falls in with an assortment of colourful characters, who all try to lead him astray – but in the end, courage and love will see him through. Come and meet the puppets after the show.

For children 5-11 and their families.
Tickets Adults £7 / Conc £5 / Family £20

For tickets contact Mel on (01330) 850674 or melshand.artist@gmail.com

Film Club

The next film club showings are on Thursday 13th January and Thursday 10th February at 7pm in Finzean Hall.

For more information please get in touch by emailing us.