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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Dallahan (music) Wed 21st Nov, 7.30 pm
Dallahan is one of the most thrilling forces in the international folk music scene; heavily rooted in traditional Irish music, but with hugely diverse backgrounds and influences. Tender and delicate songs from Transylvania change to relentlessly punchy Irish dance tunes littered with funk grooves and everything in between. In 2015, the band was nominated for ‘Folk Band of The Year’ and their debut album shortlisted for ‘Album of the Year’ at the Scots Trad Music Awards.
“the most exciting Irish music I’ve heard in a long time…” fRoots
£13/£11 concs/£9 U16s
to buy online tickets (10% booking fee) click here
to see a video of Dallahan click here
Find out more »Breabach (music) Wed 28th Nov, 7.30pm
The unique musicianship of Breabach combines twin bagpipes, fiddle, mandolin, bass and guitar with Gaelic vocals and step dance, and has won them fans across the globe with tours packed full of European festival appearances. The end of 2016 saw them win the Scots Trad Awards, taking away two titles: Folk Band of the Year‚ and Album of the Year.
“As polished as it was passionate, matching fiery intensity with exquisite finesse, this was a magnificent set.” The Scotsman *****
£17/£15 concs/£13 U16s
to buy online tickets (10% booking fee) click here
to see a video of Breabach click here
Find out more »The Karen Matheson Band (music) Fri 30th Nov, 8pm
Widely recognised as the compelling vocals of Capercaillie, Karen has been involved in various projects of collaboration worldwide including the BBC series Transatlantic Sessions, where she has filmed tracks with artists like James Taylor, Emmylou Harris and The McGarrigle Sisters. Her stunning rendition of ‘Ae fond kiss’ stole the show at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth games in Glasgow, to a televised audience of over a billion people.
“..has the ability to inject pure emotion into a song. The kind of voice that can leave you shell-shocked’’ The Sunday Times
£17/£15 concs/£13 U16s
to buy online tickets (10% booking fee) click here
to see a video of Karen click here
Find out more »Nae Pasaran (film) Sat 1st Dec, 7.30pm
This award winning documentary explores the heroic stand of a few brave Scottish workers. 1974, Bob Fulton, a Rolls-Royce engine inspector, returns to his section, upset and anxious. He’s just told his colleagues that a Chilean Air Force jet engine has arrived in the factory for maintenance and he’s refusing to let it go through, in protest against the recent military coup of General Pinochet. He’s seen the images of people packed into football stadiums and the Chilean Air Force jets bombing Santiago, and now one of the engines from those very same planes is right there, waiting for inspection. Chilean documentary maker Felipe Bustos Sierra shows the impact of Fulton’s decision to keep the engines in Scotland.
“… emphasises the fundamental decency of the men who took a stand.” The Scotsman
£5 pay on the door
to see a video trailer click here
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McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle (Music) Wed 6th Mar, 7.30pm
Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker are out on the road again in 2019. As winter turns to spring Mike, John & John will wrap up their stint on Transatlantic Sessions for another year and bring you their own blend of top class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie. With their recently released album, ‘The Wishing Tree’ this will be an evening to remember. Described as the masters of flute, fiddle, song and guitar they have worked with the biggest and brightest and bring you a night of beautifully crafted music. Having shared stages and recording studios with everyone from Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler to Paul Weller, Joan Baez and Linda Thompson Mike, John & John are a rare musical treat you’ll savour for a very long time
“It takes a lifetime of playing to sound as effortless as these guys.” The Herald
£14/£12 concs/£10 U16s
to buy online tickets (10% booking fee) click here
to see a video of the band click here
Find out more »Simon Evans: Genius (Comedy) Tue 26th Mar 2019, 8pm
Ever since he was a small boy, all Evans really wanted was to be recognised by the world as a man of genius. He has, until now, remained thwarted. The world seems increasingly indifferent to true genius of any kind, let alone Evans’. Endlessly distracted by the trivial, we allow the classical tools of grammar, logic and rhetoric to lie unregarded in the shed of consciousness, rusting to a picturesque hue that would actually look really great on Instagram. But which filter? Hmmm… Age guidance 14+ (swearing and adult content)
‘Super-sharp wit’ Time Out
£13 one price plus booking fee. To book online (10% booking fee) click here
Find out more »Leah MacRae – My Big Fat Fabulous Diary (comedy) Sat 25th May 2019, 8pm
After sell out performances in Glasgow and Ayr, Leah MacRae comes to the Universal Hall. Join the star of BBC’s River City, Gary Tank Commander and the huge hit stage comedy 51 Shades Of Maggie as she delves into the hilarious pages of her Big, Fat, Fabulous Diary With stories including Cleaning Cupboard First Winch, The Hold In Pants Naked Truffle Shuffle some hysterical comedy songs and a belting ballad or two this show is one to put in your own diary! Age Recommendation 16+
‘Leah MacRae is an absolute star! Really funny and so clever. What a show! Just Brilliant!’ Jane McCarry (Still Game)
£20 one price plus booking fee (10%). To buy click here
Find out more »Phill Jupitus: Juplicity (Comedy) Sun 26th May, 8pm
Join stand-up comedian, poet, improviser, and TV stalwart Phill Jupitus for over an hour of tales, laughs and diversions. Watch in delight and/or horror as this experienced funnyman smashes laughs out of the chaos of his own life and the uncertain world that surrounds it. Adult themes and situations, but delivered childishly. Phill became a familiar face when he started as team captain on BBC2’s pop quiz Never Mind The Buzzcocks. In addition he does live stand up shows all over the UK, and appears as a regular guest on QI (BBC2) and Alan Davies As yet Untitled (Dave), and in 2012 returned to television stand-up for the first time since 2000 with an appearance on Live at the Apollo (BBC1). The show is suitable for ages 14+ (language)
“… a true comic talent” Manchester Evening News
£16 plus £1 booking fee at the Phoenix Stores and 10% online at www.wegottickets.com
To buy online tickets click here
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