http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk Music, Drama and Theatre every year in Dumfries and Galloway Mon, 14 May 2012 12:16:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/clarencefield-quilt-group/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/clarencefield-quilt-group/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:34:24 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=3329 QUILTING EXHIBITION Fri 24th May – Mon 4th June inclusive FABRICS AND PACKS Crafts, patterns, notions, etc CLARENCEFIELD VILLAGE HALL Hampden Quilt Project See a selection of the quilts made by quilters in our region Fridays = 2 – 9pm Saturdays = 10 – 4pm Sundays to Thursdays = 2 – 5pm ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/clarencefield-quilt-group/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-alastair-anderson-band/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-alastair-anderson-band/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:42:09 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=3225
Alistair Anderson – concertina, Northumbrian pipes; Emily Ball – fiddle, viola; Sophy Ball – fiddle, clog dance; Andy Watt – mandolin, guitar. Recognized as a master of the concertina and one of the leading performers on the Northumbrian pipes, Alistair Anderson presents a night to remember. Don’t miss this concert, which will feature items from Anderson’s classic [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-alastair-anderson-band/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/part-of-beyond-the-garden-gate-a-weekend-festival-of-all-things-books-and-gardens/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/part-of-beyond-the-garden-gate-a-weekend-festival-of-all-things-books-and-gardens/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:49:52 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2770
Join the search for “The Moffalump,” mysterious beast of the Moffat Hills. Free storytelling and adventure event for children of all ages! Part of ‘BEYOND THE GARDEN GATE’ A weekend festival of all things books and gardens ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/part-of-beyond-the-garden-gate-a-weekend-festival-of-all-things-books-and-gardens/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/galloway-photographic-collective/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/galloway-photographic-collective/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:49:30 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2832
A selection of photographic images by some of Galloway’s top photographers will be on display. Ian Biggar, Ted and Morag Leeming, Allan Wright, Kim Ayres, Phil McMenemy and Roger Lever. Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 4pm, Sun 12noon – 4pm. ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/galloway-photographic-collective/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/scottish-connections/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/scottish-connections/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:49:06 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2841
Celebrating the works of the late Jean Donaldson and Archie Sutter Watt RSW. This exhibition also features Valerie Sadler, Moira Beaty, James Barclay. Duncan Macleod RSW, Kevan McGinty and James Somerville. Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm. Also open Sunday 3rd June. ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/scottish-connections/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/new-landscapes-by-pat-ross/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/new-landscapes-by-pat-ross/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:48:54 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2845
Landscapes in oil, watercolour, pastel and pencil by Pat Ross, Irongray. ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/new-landscapes-by-pat-ross/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/rogers-final-fling/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/rogers-final-fling/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:48:40 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2848
Tues – Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 4pm An exhibition of all the great artists who have graced the studio since Roger Windsor MBE started in 2003. New works, old works, Scottish, Peruvian, African and French. ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/rogers-final-fling/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/highlights/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/highlights/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:48:27 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2851
A review of Scottish Art from 1851 to the present day, selected from Dumfries and Galloway Council-held collections. Dumfries & Galloway is home to over 1000 artworks and this exhibition offers a chance to review 150 of the best examples of work by Scottish artists: from the Faeds to the Glasgow Boys, to the Scottish Colourists, [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/highlights/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/%e2%80%98colour-light-life%e2%80%99-by-janina-harrower-d-a-edin/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/%e2%80%98colour-light-life%e2%80%99-by-janina-harrower-d-a-edin/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:46:23 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2861
Still lifes, Landscapes, Portraits, in oils, Figures, Abstracts, Experimental work in mixed media, and much, much more. Something for everyone. See my work at www.janinasart.co.uk ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/%e2%80%98colour-light-life%e2%80%99-by-janina-harrower-d-a-edin/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/moments-in-time-by-roger-lever-2/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/moments-in-time-by-roger-lever-2/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:45:56 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2866
On display will be a selection of my images which include Wildlife, Landscape, Portrait and Abstract. ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/moments-in-time-by-roger-lever-2/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/painting-and-printing-our-pleasure-by-alex-and-kaye-maltman/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/painting-and-printing-our-pleasure-by-alex-and-kaye-maltman/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:45:41 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2871
Watercolours, prints and drawings by Alex and Kaye Maltman, Berwick. ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/painting-and-printing-our-pleasure-by-alex-and-kaye-maltman/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/cosi-fan-tutte/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/cosi-fan-tutte/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:45:29 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2463
Libretto Lorenzo Da Ponte, Music Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart The path of true love never runs smoothly and this staged production of one of Mozart’s most popular comic operas is a wonderfully wicked send-up of sexual stereotyping. Opera a la Carte has established itself as one of the uK’s most exciting and original chamber opera companies and this [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/cosi-fan-tutte/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/by-the-seat-of-your-pants-2/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/by-the-seat-of-your-pants-2/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:44:56 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2786
A brand new show for young people aged 8+ and their families, Plutôt La Vie’s latest production ventures into the world of three men and a Chair! 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 [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/by-the-seat-of-your-pants-2/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/scottish-chamber-orchestra-3/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/scottish-chamber-orchestra-3/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:44:31 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2415
Programme to include MENDELSSOHN Hebrides Overture MOODY Border Lines world premiere TRADITIONAL arr. MOODY Scottish Folk Songs The Scottish Chamber Orchestra celebrates Scotland’s natural riches in music and song, featuring popular soprano Lorna Anderson who performs traditional songs including John Anderson My Jo and Burns’ ye Banks and Braes. Border Lines is a new piece by composer-conductor Howard Moody. [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/scottish-chamber-orchestra-3/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-man-who-left-the-titanic-a-new-play-by-patrick-prior-2/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-man-who-left-the-titanic-a-new-play-by-patrick-prior-2/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:44:15 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2551
On April 15th 1912, The Titanic, the greatest ship in the world, slipped below the freezing waters of the Atlantic. Yet J Bruce Ismay, Chairman of the White Starline, stepped into a lifeboat and sailed away from the stricken ship, sailed away from his passengers, sailed away from the cries, screams and tears. ‘The Man Who Left [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-man-who-left-the-titanic-a-new-play-by-patrick-prior-2/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/big-lit-day/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/big-lit-day/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:44:01 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2904
… a festival in a day … in Gatehouse of Fleet. IN THE MILL 10.30am-4.30pm Publishers Market: The Cream of Scottish Pamphlet Publishing with free readings throughout the day. 11.00am – 12.00pm Karen Campbell, Best New Scottish Writer 2009 discusses policing, crime, parenthood, and her new book on refugees. BOOK NOW 12.30pm-1.30pm BAFTA nominated and Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Writer of the year [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/big-lit-day/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/tony-bonning-stories-and-songs/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/tony-bonning-stories-and-songs/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:43:42 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2824
PART OF ONE DAY IN JUNE Kirkcudbright based story teller Tony Bonning will provide an hour to delight children young and old. Stories, songs, and tall tales make up a repertoire that includes traditional tales with an energetic spin, as well as original stories by himself and others. Drawing on a deep interest in world myth, [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/tony-bonning-stories-and-songs/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/one-day-in-june-kirkmahoe-concerts/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/one-day-in-june-kirkmahoe-concerts/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:43:25 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2930
Kirkmahoe Concerts is all about live performance, from across the spectrum of classical, jazz, folk, fusion and spoken word. Now we have our first festival – for one day in June! This exciting day presents a series of linked events in and around the Dumfriesshire parish of Kirkmahoe, making use of our two village halls and [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/one-day-in-june-kirkmahoe-concerts/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/flights-of-imagination-with-peter-pan/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/flights-of-imagination-with-peter-pan/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:43:01 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2952
Three events: 10.00am, 11.30am and 1.30pm plus free drop in workshops, word trails and treasure trails throughout the day. The Travelling Gallery will also be onsite 10.00am till 3.00pm Take flight with puppets, children’s authors, storytellers and creative workshops. Bring your own lunch and picnic in the historic Moat Brae garden, birthplace of Peter Pan. Please note all [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/flights-of-imagination-with-peter-pan/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/giants-in-the-forest/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/giants-in-the-forest/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:42:47 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2821
Location and events to be announced. Keep an eye on the www.visionmechanics.org or www.dgartsfest.com for details Get your boots on and head to the deep dark forest to explore and discover the mythical woodlands. Three giant heads are hidden and suspended in the trees of Galloway. Can you find these mythical sculptures hanging in their forest [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/giants-in-the-forest/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/beyond-the-garden-gate-moffat-book-event/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/beyond-the-garden-gate-moffat-book-event/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:42:14 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2477
Moffat Town Hall, High Street, Moffat, DG10 9HF Craigieburn Gardens, Craigieburn House, by Moffat, DG10 9LF Spend a delightful weekend exploring ‘Beyond the Garden Gate’ in the beautiful old spa town of Moffat. Moffat Book Events offers two glorious days of visiting gardens, meeting authors and participating in events and conversations. For full programme and tickets, go to www.moffatbookevents.co.uk [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/beyond-the-garden-gate-moffat-book-event/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-waterside-festival/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-waterside-festival/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:41:56 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2968
Greensands, Mill Road, Dumfries, Next to RBCFT Friday 8th 10pm Saturday 9th June 1-5 pm Sit by the Waterside and enjoy some of the best of the regions performance a day of Music and Physical Theatre and Community Arts. More details to be announced please keep an eye on our website for the full programme. Tide machine [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-waterside-festival/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/by-the-seat-of-your-pants-workshop/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/by-the-seat-of-your-pants-workshop/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:41:38 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2777
]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/by-the-seat-of-your-pants-workshop/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/spring-fling-open-studios-2/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/spring-fling-open-studios-2/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:41:16 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2767
Spring Fling is Scotland’s premier annual art, craft and design open studios event. 76 participants will be opening their doors to the public and we wholeheartedly invite you to join us. Buy direct from an artist, watch your favourite maker at work, meet others with a passion for art and craft, or simply hop from [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/spring-fling-open-studios-2/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-edinburgh-guitar-orchestra/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-edinburgh-guitar-orchestra/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:41:01 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2542
Formed in Spring 2011, the Edinburgh Guitar Orchestra gave its first performance in the Queens Hall, Edinburgh, as guests of the internationally acclaimed Kevock choir in June of last year. The ensemble was created to provide professional classical guitar players and teachers the opportunity to play in a large ensemble at a standard comparable to [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-edinburgh-guitar-orchestra/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/photographs-by-simon-robinson-a-spring-fling-exhibition/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/photographs-by-simon-robinson-a-spring-fling-exhibition/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:40:30 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2882
Photographs by Simon Robinson, Kirkpatrick Durham. ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/photographs-by-simon-robinson-a-spring-fling-exhibition/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/little-and-large-by-jane-b-gibson/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/little-and-large-by-jane-b-gibson/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:40:17 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2879
1ST JUNE – 5TH JUNE inclusive Jane B Gibson RMS, HS is showing a wide range of her works from tiny miniature paintings to large oils on canvas, well established local professional working with traditional methods. Commissions undertaken. Route out of Kirkcudbright heading for Dundrennan on A711…..4 mins from Kirkcudbright Museum. ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/little-and-large-by-jane-b-gibson/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/a-hitchhikers-guide-to-galloway-by-helen-ryman/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/a-hitchhikers-guide-to-galloway-by-helen-ryman/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:40:00 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2876
Black ink drawings and oils of people, places and animals by Helen Ryman, Whauphill. ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/a-hitchhikers-guide-to-galloway-by-helen-ryman/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/exhibition-festival-preview-the-salon/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/exhibition-festival-preview-the-salon/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:39:36 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2829
LOCAL TYPES SPECIAL Licensed Bar and refreshments available The Salon at Thomas Tosh marks the start of the work by artist Hugh Bryden on the Local Types exhibition, in collaboration with local Thornhill people, Thomas Tosh and the Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival. The night celebrates the literary tradition of Thornhill and its environs. Hugh will explain [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/exhibition-festival-preview-the-salon/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/changing-landscapes-angela-lawrence/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/changing-landscapes-angela-lawrence/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:39:22 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2837
Spring Fling Open Studio 31 June 2nd – 5th June with extended hours 10am – 5.30pm including Sunday. Atmospheric sea and landscape paintings mainly inspired by Galloway, focusing on the effects of light on the land. In Spring Fling special new work including some from the Western Isles. ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/changing-landscapes-angela-lawrence/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/local-types/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/local-types/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:39:07 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=3004
Dumfries And Galloway Arts Festival & Thomas Tosh Presents: Thomas Tosh’s impressive gallery in Thornhill becomes a wall of words in a special installation for this year’s Arts Festival. Hugh Bryden has merged the growing interest in the way letters can be made to look with the local area’s rich word play: including nicknames and stories from [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/local-types/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/jazz-music/a-funny-valentine-the-story-and-music-of-chet-baker/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/jazz-music/a-funny-valentine-the-story-and-music-of-chet-baker/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:38:45 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2522
Mike Maran Productions presents The story and Music of Chet Baker told by Mike Maran with live music on stage arranged and performed by Colin Steel and Dave Milligan. Director Patrick Standford Voted best trumpet player in the world only five years before – now he’s doing time in an Italian jail for drug offences. Italians strolling [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/jazz-music/a-funny-valentine-the-story-and-music-of-chet-baker/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/jazz-music/tim-kliphuis-trio-an-homage-to-the-great-stephane-grappelli-2/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/jazz-music/tim-kliphuis-trio-an-homage-to-the-great-stephane-grappelli-2/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:38:30 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2508
Following the huge success at last year’s Festival, and the subsequent release of their concert DVD ‘Live at Iford Manor’, The Tim Kliphuis Trio revisits for a barn-storming programme of gypsy jazz, classical and Celtic folk. Expect Vivaldi, Grappelli, Ellington, Grieg and the Chieftains! Founded in 2005, the Tim Kliphuis Trio has toured the uK extensively [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/jazz-music/tim-kliphuis-trio-an-homage-to-the-great-stephane-grappelli-2/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/jazz-music/tim-kliphuis-trio-an-homage-to-the-great-stephane-grappelli/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/jazz-music/tim-kliphuis-trio-an-homage-to-the-great-stephane-grappelli/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:37:31 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2404
Tim Kliphuis is the world’s leading violinist in the style of Stephane Grappelli and regularly plays to packed houses.  We are delighted to welcome this exceptional, charismatic and charming performer back to Dumfries to open the Festival following the resounding success of his concert here last year. Tim Kliphuis is in great demand and at the peak of his [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/jazz-music/tim-kliphuis-trio-an-homage-to-the-great-stephane-grappelli/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/savourna-stevenson-and-dumfries-area-nycos-choir/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/savourna-stevenson-and-dumfries-area-nycos-choir/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:37:14 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2610
We are very fortunate to welcome composer/harpist Savourna Stevenson to perform at this year’s Festival. She is emerging as a prominent Scottish composer and has won international acclaim for her Harp Quintet, licensed for the popular American TV series ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Ugly Betty.’ As a harp virtuoso and composer she has experimented across [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/savourna-stevenson-and-dumfries-area-nycos-choir/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-strange-undoing-of-prudencia-hart-2/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-strange-undoing-of-prudencia-hart-2/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:36:30 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2635
Join us for a unique evening of anarchic theatre, haunting folk music and strange goings-on… One wintry morning Prudencia Hart, an uptight academic, sets off to attend a conference in Kelso in the Scottish Borders. As the snow begins to fall, little does she know who or what awaits her there. Come and be swept along on [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-strange-undoing-of-prudencia-hart-2/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/an-instinct-for-kindness/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/an-instinct-for-kindness/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:36:18 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2624
In November 2010, Chris Larner accompanied his chronically ill ex-wife to Switzerland’s Dignitas clinic. He came home with an empty wheelchair and a story to tell. This moving, bittersweet show reflects on the circumstances, morality and humanity surrounding the journey. In a candid, poignant and sometimes comic performance, Chris explores both the profound personal implications and [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/an-instinct-for-kindness/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-strange-undoing-of-prudencia-hart/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-strange-undoing-of-prudencia-hart/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:33:38 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2645
Join us for a unique evening of anarchic theatre, haunting folk music and strange goings-on… One wintry morning Prudencia Hart, an uptight academic, sets off to attend a conference in Kelso in the Scottish Borders. As the snow begins to fall, little does she know who or what awaits her there. Come and be swept along on [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-strange-undoing-of-prudencia-hart/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/michael-marra/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/michael-marra/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:33:17 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2438
A great opportunity to enjoy the music and the company of one of Scotland’s most prolific songwriters and a much-loved & respected figure in the entertainment business. Sitting at the grand piano, Marra delivers everything with an irresistibly gravelly voice, linking songs with lateral stories filled with pithy recollections that become punchlines. You may know many [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/michael-marra/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-allotment-2/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-allotment-2/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:32:54 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2713
Do flowers matter as much as vegetables?… Join two green-fingered sisters among the plants for a cuppa, a homemade scone and a major case of sibling rivalry. Edinburgh company Nutshell returns with a darkly funny physical comedy, exploring the powerful legacy of generations of gardeners. The show is performed on a real allotment, whatever the weather, so [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-allotment-2/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/michael-davies-piano/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/michael-davies-piano/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:32:29 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2752
Greyfriars Concerts Presents – Michael Davies Piano Join us for this afternoon recital in the beautiful surroundings of Greyfriars Church featuring works by Haydn, Liszt and a selection from Brahms’ Hungarian Marches. Welsh pianist Michael Davies is much in demand as a soloist and chamber musician. In 2006 he won the prestigious ‘Blue Riband’, the highest prize [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/michael-davies-piano/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-scottish-ensemble-franz-schubert-the-trout-quintet/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-scottish-ensemble-franz-schubert-the-trout-quintet/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:32:13 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2572
Programme to include: Robert Schumann Piano Quartet Alasdair Spratt New Commission Franz Schubert Trout Quintet Versatile, enterprising and ambitious, the Scottish Ensemble is a tight-knit band of outstanding string players from around Europe who perform regularly together under Artistic Director Johnathan Morton. The foundation of their work is the rich repertoire of music for strings of the three centuries since [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-scottish-ensemble-franz-schubert-the-trout-quintet/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/j-m-barrie-peter-pan-man-%e2%80%9cmcconnachie-and-jmb%e2%80%9d/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/j-m-barrie-peter-pan-man-%e2%80%9cmcconnachie-and-jmb%e2%80%9d/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:31:19 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2679
A celebration of Barrie and his writing, this production explores the qualities of the man set against examples of two of his finest one-act plays – ‘Seven Women’ and ‘The Twelve Pound Look.’ In honouring one of Scotland’s greatest writers, this new commission gives a fascinating insight into the life and times of Barrie, his alter [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/j-m-barrie-peter-pan-man-%e2%80%9cmcconnachie-and-jmb%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/rab-noakes-and-allan-taylor/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/rab-noakes-and-allan-taylor/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:31:03 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2654
An Anglo/Scottish double bill of veteran singer songwriters, whose combined careers total more than the average lifetime. Having released his 20th album, Leaving at Dawn, in 2009, Allan Taylor enters his 65th year secure in his standing as one of the uK folk scene’s most popular performers. rab noakes has also carved out his own contemporary [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/rab-noakes-and-allan-taylor/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-edinburgh-gilbert-sullivan-society-presents-a-gilbert-sullivan-gala-concert-2/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-edinburgh-gilbert-sullivan-society-presents-a-gilbert-sullivan-gala-concert-2/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:30:06 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2687
Enjoy an evening in the company of the acclaimed Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society, as they explore the topsy-turvy world created by two of the greatest Victorians. Tried and tested favourites mix with music new and unfamiliar, all linked with informative insights into the operas and lives of the celebrated author and composer. The Society is renowned [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-edinburgh-gilbert-sullivan-society-presents-a-gilbert-sullivan-gala-concert-2/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-edinburgh-gilbert-sullivan-society-presents-a-gilbert-sullivan-gala-concert/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-edinburgh-gilbert-sullivan-society-presents-a-gilbert-sullivan-gala-concert/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:29:48 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2693
Enjoy an evening in the company of the acclaimed Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society, as they explore the topsy-turvy world created by two of the greatest Victorians. Tried and tested favourites mix with music new and unfamiliar, all linked with informative insights into the operas and lives of the celebrated author and composer. The Society is renowned [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-edinburgh-gilbert-sullivan-society-presents-a-gilbert-sullivan-gala-concert/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/fetch-3/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/fetch-3/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:28:54 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2723
Fresh from the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe this new play by Castle Douglas playwright Alan Gordon is brought to you by the dynamic new theatre company Twa Dugs. ‘Fetch’ transcends the clichés of what it means to be a Scottish man. Instead of revelling in the football violence and alcoholism often present in Scottish drama, communication and [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/fetch-3/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-allotment/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-allotment/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:28:10 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2719
Do flowers matter as much as vegetables?… Join two green-fingered sisters among the plants for a cuppa, a homemade scone and a major case of sibling rivalry. Edinburgh company Nutshell returns with a darkly funny physical comedy, exploring the powerful legacy of generations of gardeners. The show is performed on a real allotment, whatever the weather, so [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-allotment/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/fetch-2/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/fetch-2/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:27:53 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2737
Fresh from the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe this new play by Castle Douglas playwright Alan Gordon is brought to you by the dynamic new theatre company Twa Dugs. ‘Fetch’ transcends the clichés of what it means to be a Scottish man. Instead of revelling in the football violence and alcoholism often present in Scottish drama, communication and [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/fetch-2/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/fetch/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/fetch/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:27:26 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2741
Fresh from the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe this new play by Castle Douglas playwright Alan Gordon is brought to you by the dynamic new theatre company Twa Dugs. ‘Fetch’ transcends the clichés of what it means to be a Scottish man. Instead of revelling in the football violence and alcoholism often present in Scottish drama, communication and [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/fetch/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/john-paul-jones-the-gairdners-son-2/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/john-paul-jones-the-gairdners-son-2/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:27:05 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2745
PREMIERE PERFORMANCE Special guests to be announced. This is a unique and original show and we are delighted to present the premiere performance at the D&G Arts Festival. Alan Reid, founder and, for four decades, member of internationally acclaimed folk outfit Battlefield Band presents this intriguing new work with duo partner Rob van Sante – it promises [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/john-paul-jones-the-gairdners-son-2/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/john-paul-jones-the-gairdners-son/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/john-paul-jones-the-gairdners-son/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:26:32 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2748
PREMIERE PERFORMANCE Special guests to be announced. This is a unique and original show and we are delighted to present the premiere performance at the D&G Arts Festival. Alan Reid, founder and, for four decades, member of internationally acclaimed folk outfit Battlefield Band presents this intriguing new work with duo partner Rob van Sante – it promises [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/john-paul-jones-the-gairdners-son/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/travelling-gallery-alt-w-shortcuts-2/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/travelling-gallery-alt-w-shortcuts-2/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:26:15 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2802
Flights of Imagination with Peter Pan Festival The Travelling Gallery’s exhibition showcases artists’ work and experimental and interactive practice making use of technology as both platform and medium, and recognises the changing role that digital culture has in our society. Digital elements are encompassed within a range of other media including sculpture, drawing, film, animation, sound, photography, [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/travelling-gallery-alt-w-shortcuts-2/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/by-the-seat-of-your-pants/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/by-the-seat-of-your-pants/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:24:23 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2791
A brand new show for young people aged 8+ and their families, Plutôt La Vie’s latest production ventures into the world of three men and a Chair! 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 [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/by-the-seat-of-your-pants/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-sun-the-moon-and-a-boy-called-river-2/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-sun-the-moon-and-a-boy-called-river-2/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:24:06 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2813
Two babies, born at exactly the same moment, under the exact same moon, one born a princess in a palace, the other the son of a poor woodcutter. A prophecy foretells they will marry, but the evil King will stop at nothing to prevent his daughter from being betrothed to a commoner. A magical tale [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-sun-the-moon-and-a-boy-called-river-2/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-sun-the-moon-and-a-boy-called-river/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-sun-the-moon-and-a-boy-called-river/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:22:34 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2818
Two babies, born at exactly the same moment, under the exact same moon, one born a princess in a palace, the other the son of a poor woodcutter. A prophecy foretells they will marry, but the evil King will stop at nothing to prevent his daughter from being betrothed to a commoner. A magical tale [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-sun-the-moon-and-a-boy-called-river/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-man-who-left-the-titanic-a-new-play-by-patrick-prior/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-man-who-left-the-titanic-a-new-play-by-patrick-prior/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:55:44 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2565
On April 15th 1912, The Titanic, the greatest ship in the world, slipped below the freezing waters of the Atlantic. Yet J Bruce Ismay, Chairman of the White Starline, stepped into a lifeboat and sailed away from the stricken ship, sailed away from his passengers, sailed away from the cries, screams and tears. ‘The Man Who Left [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/the-man-who-left-the-titanic-a-new-play-by-patrick-prior/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/2012-festival-goes-live/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/2012-festival-goes-live/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:23:50 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2393 . Were very happy with the 2012 programme, and delighted that on  March 2nd our new events programme will go live on the website. Priority booking available to members and patrons will be available on March 6th Public Booking will be available on Friday March 16th. ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/2012-festival-goes-live/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/arts-websites-in-dg/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/arts-websites-in-dg/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:38:28 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2378 Two D&G arts sector websites  we are very fond of . The Commonty provides arts news and discussions from the Independent arts sector. The Gist Provides free events listings for D&G. ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/arts-websites-in-dg/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/arts-festival-unaffected-by-closure/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/arts-festival-unaffected-by-closure/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:06:26 +0000 Peter http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2367 The Arts Festival is saddened by the news of the closure of DGArts ( formerly DGAA) on Friday 30th September 2011. We would like to make it clear that the Festival is a separate organisation, and not directly affected by the closure. Planning is continuing for the 2012 festival as usual.  We extend our best wishes to all [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/arts-festival-unaffected-by-closure/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/festival-blog-updates/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/festival-blog-updates/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 15:44:27 +0000 admin http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=2024 See our festival blog for photos, press releases and event write ups. http://dgartsfest.posterous.com/ ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/festival-blog-updates/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/online-booking-now-open/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/online-booking-now-open/#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:17:18 +0000 admin http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=1271 HOW TO BOOK Bookings can be made in person, by telephone, or on-line at: The Midsteeple, Dumfries  Box Office:  01387 253383 You can also book through this website General public booking opens on 16th April in person or by telephone at The Midsteeple, Dumfries. Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm.  Closed 22nd and 25th April and 2nd May. Tel. [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/online-booking-now-open/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/sponsorship-and-advertising/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/sponsorship-and-advertising/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:27:01 +0000 admin http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=1389 Our audiences are growing,  in 2010 Arts Festival Events  had a total audience of between 17,000 and 19,000.  Each year we advertise widely in Dumfries and Galloway and surrounding regions widely in the region. We can offer positive brand association to our  audience of locals and holiday makers. Sponsorship opportunities include: Value for money advertising in [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/sponsorship-and-advertising/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/support-us/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/support-us/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:26:28 +0000 admin http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=1387 We are a volunteer run charity, that works year round to deliver 10 days of great arts in the region. We think what we do is important in with your help we can do it better. We hope you like what were doing and want to help us continue! There are a number of ways you [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/support-us/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/get-involved/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/get-involved/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:25:41 +0000 admin http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=1385 We are Looking to Identify active enthusiastic community groups who would like to help programme promote and host arts festival events in their area. If this might be you please get in touch! ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/get-involved/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/keep-in-touch/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/keep-in-touch/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:25:09 +0000 admin http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=1383 Want to make sure you know what is going on for the 2011 Arts Festival? Here are a few ways you to be kept informed. Join our programme mailing list and we will post you next years programme hot of the press, for free. Join our email list, for festival news in the run up to the [...]]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/keep-in-touch/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/new-festival-brochure-for-2010/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/new-festival-brochure-for-2010/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:53:55 +0000 admin http://dgarts.callisti.co.uk/?p=141 The new festival brochure for 2010 will be available soon to download. Booking events online will be available around 6 weeks before the start of the festival. Keep up to date with event details on the website… ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/new-festival-brochure-for-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/booking-available-through-dg-one/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/booking-available-through-dg-one/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:09:24 +0000 admin http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=1293 Book in person or call DG One on 01387 243 550 Book online at www.dgone.co.uk ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/booking-available-through-dg-one/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/contact-our-booking-hotline/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/contact-our-booking-hotline/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:41:29 +0000 admin http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=1283 01387 253 383 For telephone bookings and ticket reservations. You can also buy tickets in person at Midsteeple, High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BH. (Online booking not available for all Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival events) ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/contact-our-booking-hotline/feed/ 0 http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/tickets-available-from-robert-burns-centre-film-theatre/ http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/tickets-available-from-robert-burns-centre-film-theatre/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:37:55 +0000 admin http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/?p=1276 Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre Box Office: 01387 264808 www.rbcft.co.uk ]]> http://www.dgartsfestival.org.uk/news/tickets-available-from-robert-burns-centre-film-theatre/feed/ 0