Autumn into Winter 2018
Details of most concerts in autumn 2018 are now posted below - scroll down to reveal. Occasionally we post a new event at short notice. A reminder for regular visitors: to ensure our future as a venue please consider becoming a 'Supporter' - click on the 'Supporters' tab at the top for more details. And don't forget to sign up for our email newsletter if you live in the area - click on the 'Get Newsletter' tab at the top and enter your email address in the space provided.
Four of the events listed below are part of the Findhorn Bay Festival hence different ticket outlets.
Please look out for the season of films that will start in December and run through to March. These will be posted here on the website probably in November.
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Upcoming Events
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Dare to be Wild (film and talk) Fri 21st Sept, 7.30pm
Dare to be Wild is a romantic adventure based on the true story of author Mary Reynolds and environmentalist Christy Collard, whose shared passion for the wild takes them from the green hills of Ireland, to arid Ethiopia, to London’s Chelsea Flower Show, as they reach for their dreams, one garden, on vast desert, at a time. The film won an Audience Award at Dublin International Film Festival and soared to Netflix Most Popular across North America. Mary Reynold’s eco-friendly book Garden Awakening went to the top of its category on Amazon and is in a third print run. The film will be followed by a Q&A with director, Vivienne De Courcy. (Film runs 100 mins)
£7 pay on the door
To see a trailer click here
Find out more »Mr. McFall’s Chamber (music) Sat 29th Sept, 5pm
Mr McFall’s Chamber, the newly crowned winners of the Scottish Awards for New Music 2018, have been hailed for their innovative programming and ability to play in many styles. Titled At Home in a Foreign Land, this concert features special guest pianist Graeme McNaught and work from threecomposers: Mozart, Mendelssohn and Piazzolla. There will be an opening concert set from Bukhari, an open access Moray-based community choir singing songs exclusively from the Republic of Georgia. This event is part of the Findhorn Bay Festival.
£12/£10 conc/£5 Under 26s
Tickets from: www.findhornbayfestival.com T: 01309 675333
To see a video of Mr. McFall’s Chamber click here
Find out more »Scotland: The Big Picture (slides and talk) Sun 30th Sept, 2pm
Although it’s easy to be seduced by the beauty of the landscape, Scotland has become one of the most ecologically depleted nations on Earth. A bold vision for the future is slowly emerging – a place where nature works, and crucially, where people prosper. Photographer Peter Cairns of Wild Media Foundation, showcases some of Scotland’s top photographers and their stunning imagery, but also poses an intriguing question: What should Scotland look like? This event is part of the Findhorn Bay Festival.
£10/£8 conc/£5 Under 26s
Tickets from: www.findhornbayfestival.com T: 01309 675333
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Northern Flyway: Inge Thomson & Jenny Sturgeon (music and visuals) Sun 30th Sept, 8pm
This musical journey explores the connection between people and birds. Set against a lush evocative skyscape of bird images it is an intense and visceral audio-visual experience. Inge and Jenny are joined by multi-instrumentalist Sarah Hayes (Admiral Fallow) and vocal sculptor Jason Singh. Fuelled by Sturgeon’s background as a biologist and Thomson’s home turf of the Fair Isle, Northern Flyway delves into the ecology and folklore of birds and birdsong and the themes of migration, and humanity’s relationship with nature. This event is part of the Findhorn Bay Festival.
£12/£10 conc/£5 Under 26s
Tickets from: www.findhornbayfestival.com T: 01309 675333
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Willy Wonders Splendid Hotel (theatre) Mon 1st Oct, 1pm
This show is presented by the Eden Court CREATIVE Integrated Performance Group. Inspired by the pure imagination and characters of the Integrated Performance Group, and in homage to Roald Dahl, Willy Wonders Splendid Hotel is a journey of magic, mystery and wonder. Prepare yourself to travel through floors of trees and elves then underwater in a lift that moves sideways and backwards. You may even be one of the golden ticket holders; come and find out. Conceived by Ruby Worth who also co-directed with Amy Watt. (Show runs 1 hr) This event is part of the Findhorn Bay Festival.
£7/£5
Tickets from: www.findhornbayfestival.com T: 01309 675333
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Baghdaddies (music) Wed 3rd Oct, 7.30pm
The Baghdaddies’ exuberant and rampant brand of world music is an exhilarating cocktail of Balkan melodies, ska and latin grooves and sizzling brass played with furious energy and theatrical humour, making them as unforgettable on stage as they are when performing as wandering brass troubadours. They take themselves incredibly seriously so you don’t have to…
“…an anarchic fusion where Ivo Papasov meets The Clash meets The Beat.” Songlines
£14/£12 concs/£10 U16s
to buy online tickets (10% booking fee) click here
to see a video of the Baghdaddies click here
Find out more »Twelfth Day (music) Fri 12th Oct, 8pm
In Twelfth Day, Orcadian fiddler Catriona Price and Peebles harpist Esther Swift provide two distinctly different musical voices. Their fiddle and pedal harp build layer upon layer of a complex and ever-evolving sound, rich with rhythm, harmony and texture. Classically trained, they bring outstanding technical ability plus an adventurous mix of folk, jazz and classical influences to their compositions and arrangements.
“… suffused with dark humour and wildly inventive musicianship” fRoots
£12/£10 concs/£8 U16s
to buy online tickets (10% booking fee) click here
to see a video of Twelfth Day click here
Find out more »Let’s Inherit the Earth (theatre) Wed 24th Oct, 7.30pm
Dogstar Theatre has teamed up with one of Sweden’s leading independent theatre companies, Profilteatern of Umea, to present the World Premiere of a new comedy Let’s Inherit the Earth by one of Scotland’s most original playwrights, Elgin-born Morna Pearson. Let’s Inherit the Earth is a dark, funny, absurdist take on human responses to climate change, from the arch materialist who denies it, to the prepper obsessed with getting ready for it, come hell or high water! This show went down a storm at the Edinburgh Festival this year and received a four star review from the Scotsman who described it as “… quite simply a show and a half, a bit much in all the best ways.” Read the Scotsman’s show preview here
£12/£10 concs/£8 U16s
to buy online tickets (10% booking fee) click here
Find out more »Clever Anaeet (theatre) Fri 26 Oct, 8pm at Moray Art Centre
An evening of Armenian Storytelling and Music from the Edinburgh International Storytelling Festival. Performed by singer Maryem Tollar, playing the Riqq, and storyteller Dawne McFarlane, the narrative combines with Arabic songs to transport us to the time and place of Anaeet, daughter of a shepherd. She gives a pitcher of water to a hot dusty traveller who falls in love with her. Please note that this event will be held in the Moray Art Centre and will now have an interval so please ignore the running time listed in our Good Gig Guide.
£10/£8 concs/£6 U16s
to buy online tickets (10% booking fee) click here
Find out more »Charlie Landsborough (music) Sun 28th Oct, 7.30pm
Winner of ‘Best Songwriter’, ‘Best Song’, ‘Best Male Vocalist’ & ‘International Country Album’ Charlie’s talent and chart-topping records received the ultimate recognition in 2011 when he was inducted into the British Country Music Hall of Fame. Join us for a memorable evening of beautiful ballads, folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, gospel and anthems with this immensely talented artist.
“If you like warmth, honesty and credibility in a show you will love Charlie Landsborough.” BBC Radio Ulster
£23.50 one price
to buy online tickets (10% booking fee) click here
to see a video of Charlie click here
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