Title: ' Charlie's Bonny Prince'
Date: 30/05/05
Start Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Theatre Family
Title: '101 Dalmatians'
Date: 28/01/01
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 83
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'A Clean Sweep' - Plutot La Vie Theatre
Description: Edinburgh based 'Plutot la Vie' Theatre company present an extraordinary show - out of the ordinary things of life - a landscape of brushes which comes to life. With clowning, dance, and visual story-telling, two men survive in an anarchic world of brushes, doing anything but cleaning up! Suitable for family but not children alone. "Household chores will never seem the same again!"
Date: 03/12/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'A Clean Sweep' - Plutot La Vie Theatre
Description: Edinburgh based 'Plutot la Vie' Theatre company present an extraordinary show - out of the ordinary things of life - a landscape of brushes which comes to life. With clowning, dance, and visual story-telling, two men survive in an anarchic world of brushes, doing anything but cleaning up! Suitable for family but not children alone. "Household chores will never seem the same again!"
Date: 03/12/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'A Clean Sweep' - Plutot La Vie Theatre
Description: Edinburgh based 'Plutot la Vie' Theatre company present an extraordinary show - out of the ordinary things of life - a landscape of brushes which comes to life. With clowning, dance, and visual story-telling, two men survive in an anarchic world of brushes, doing anything but cleaning up! Suitable for family but not children alone. "Household chores will never seem the same again!"
Date: 03/12/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'A Funny Valentine' - Mike Maran, Colin Steele
Description: It's 1961 and Chet Baker is in jail in Lucca. The life and music of the iconic American jazz trumpeter, Chet Baker, is told by Mike Maran, with Colin Steele on trumpet and Dave Milligan on piano. In Italy Chet had been voted the best rumpet player in the world - now he's doing time in an Itlaian jail for drug offences. Italians strolling around the town walls stop and listen to the sound of Chet's golden trumpet wafting through the prison bars. Chet shared his prison cell with a story-teller. Only he knows the whole story - and now he's telling it. "Beautifully conceived and executed: Colin Steele's music has instant appeal; Mike Maran is a mesmeric story-teller; Dave Milligan is a pianist of astonishing verve and subtlety"
Date: 24/09/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 33
Type: Music Jazz
Title: 'A Wee Home from Home' - Michael Marra and Frank McConnell
Description: Returning to Glasgow Frankie knocks on a door to find no one home. With time on his hands he wanders the streets of his past and is swept up in the ensuing roller coaster of memories and emotions. Twenty-one years after this gem of a show first played to full-houses and immense public acclaim, plan B have reunited the original creative team to bring 'A Wee Home From Home' to a new generation. Performed by Michael Marra and Frank McConnell, the duo create a double act full of warmth and charm with undertones of menace. Using an eclectic mix of raw live music, inspired, high-octane choreography and powerful theatricality, the show opens Scotland to its own wounds while celebrating a vibrant and indomitable spirit with pathos and a huge dose of humour. Directed by Gerry Mulgrew. 1 hr 15 no interval. "a satirical but affectionate portrait of Glasgow which is vivid and telling and quite brilliantly performed" The Scotsman
Date: 02/12/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 93
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'Accidental Death of an Accordionist' - Theatre Collective
Description: Glengirnie's holding its grand Cèilidh and Broadford village is out in force. MC for the evening John Angus is loosening up his vocal chords with a couple of drams. Aly (Sandy Brachin) the accordionist and the band have promised not to be late, the bar's well stocked and Jean's even sold a ticket to the Laird. But behind the scenes, there's trouble brewing'! Take your partner for the first dance but watch your back, 'cos just below the surface of this Highland idyll lurks deceit, jealousy and bloody revenge! Fun for all the fam ily . . . Come and get involved. "The red-blooded, rollicking farce that has hit all the right notes on its Highland tour . . . Simply explodes with raw theatrical energy." Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman
Date: 31/08/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Broadford Hall
Audience Numbers: 88
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Airs of Scotland' - Screen Machine
Description: World Premier of a new venture for the Screen-Machine, the Highlands' own mobile cinema. A Silent Movie with a theme of flight and a newly commissioned live music track from Iain Drever and friends.
Date: 26/05/00
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 20
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Albert Herring' the opera
Description: Britten's 'Albert Herring' is a comic opera set in the imaginary East Suffolk town of Loxford at the turn of the 20th century. The score contains some of Britten’s wittiest musical invention and his gifts for parody and caricature are given full rein. Young Opera is a company run by Sara Reynolds who is Head of Voice at the Junior Royal Academy of Music, London. The young singers are either JRAM students or Sara's private pupils and the group prides itself on presenting standards of a professsional level whilst remaining well within the compass and capabilities of the youthful voices involved. This year's team includes many faces familiar to the Isle of Skye, who have been involved in the locally based Inner Sound company as both chorus members and soloists and who are thrilled to be back after the success of 'The Marriage of Figaro' last year. Three of the singers have been awarded major vocal scholarships to music conservatoires throughout the country and have given recitals around the country and on BBC radio. In ten years time, these teenagers will begin their careers in earnest and you'll be glad you saw them here first!
Date: 24/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 51
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Albert Herring' the opera
Description: Britten's 'Albert Herring' is a comic opera set in the imaginary East Suffolk town of Loxford at the turn of the 20th century. The score contains some of Britten’s wittiest musical invention and his gifts for parody and caricature are given full rein. Young Opera is a company run by Sara Reynolds who is Head of Voice at the Junior Royal Academy of Music, London. The young singers are either JRAM students or Sara's private pupils and the group prides itself on presenting standards of a professsional level whilst remaining well within the compass and capabilities of the youthful voices involved. This year's team includes many faces familiar to the Isle of Skye, who have been involved in the locally based Inner Sound company as both chorus members and soloists and who are thrilled to be back after the success of 'The Marriage of Figaro' last year. Three of the singers have been awarded major vocal scholarships to music conservatoires throughout the country and have given recitals around the country and on BBC radio. In ten years time, these teenagers will begin their careers in earnest and you'll be glad you saw them here first!
Date: 24/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 51
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Albert Herring' the opera
Description: Britten's 'Albert Herring' is a comic opera set in the imaginary East Suffolk town of Loxford at the turn of the 20th century. The score contains some of Britten’s wittiest musical invention and his gifts for parody and caricature are given full rein. Young Opera is a company run by Sara Reynolds who is Head of Voice at the Junior Royal Academy of Music, London. The young singers are either JRAM students or Sara's private pupils and the group prides itself on presenting standards of a professsional level whilst remaining well within the compass and capabilities of the youthful voices involved. This year's team includes many faces familiar to the Isle of Skye, who have been involved in the locally based Inner Sound company as both chorus members and soloists and who are thrilled to be back after the success of 'The Marriage of Figaro' last year. Three of the singers have been awarded major vocal scholarships to music conservatoires throughout the country and have given recitals around the country and on BBC radio. In ten years time, these teenagers will begin their careers in earnest and you'll be glad you saw them here first!
Date: 24/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 51
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Albert Herring' the opera
Description: Britten's 'Albert Herring' is a comic opera set in the imaginary East Suffolk town of Loxford at the turn of the 20th century. The score contains some of Britten’s wittiest musical invention and his gifts for parody and caricature are given full rein. Young Opera is a company run by Sara Reynolds who is Head of Voice at the Junior Royal Academy of Music, London. The young singers are either JRAM students or Sara's private pupils and the group prides itself on presenting standards of a professsional level whilst remaining well within the compass and capabilities of the youthful voices involved. This year's team includes many faces familiar to the Isle of Skye, who have been involved in the locally based Inner Sound company as both chorus members and soloists and who are thrilled to be back after the success of 'The Marriage of Figaro' last year. Three of the singers have been awarded major vocal scholarships to music conservatoires throughout the country and have given recitals around the country and on BBC radio. In ten years time, these teenagers will begin their careers in earnest and you'll be glad you saw them here first!
Date: 24/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 51
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Albert Herring' the opera
Description: Britten's 'Albert Herring' is a comic opera set in the imaginary East Suffolk town of Loxford at the turn of the 20th century. The score contains some of Britten’s wittiest musical invention and his gifts for parody and caricature are given full rein. Young Opera is a company run by Sara Reynolds who is Head of Voice at the Junior Royal Academy of Music, London. The young singers are either JRAM students or Sara's private pupils and the group prides itself on presenting standards of a professsional level whilst remaining well within the compass and capabilities of the youthful voices involved. This year's team includes many faces familiar to the Isle of Skye, who have been involved in the locally based Inner Sound company as both chorus members and soloists and who are thrilled to be back after the success of 'The Marriage of Figaro' last year. Three of the singers have been awarded major vocal scholarships to music conservatoires throughout the country and have given recitals around the country and on BBC radio. In ten years time, these teenagers will begin their careers in earnest and you'll be glad you saw them here first!
Date: 24/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 51
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Althing' Scandinavian-Scottish band
Description: Ruaraidh Graham - young performer
Date: 16/07/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: 'Althing' Scandinavian-Scottish band
Description: Ruaraidh Graham - young performer
Date: 16/07/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: 'An Clo Mòr' - Theatre Highland
Description: Highland based theatre company work about the tweed industry. Self booked and self-financed into Arainn Chaluimm Chille, hoping that SEALL can help market and at the door.
Date: 11/04/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'An Clo Mòr' - Theatre Highland
Description: Highland based theatre company work about the tweed industry. Self booked and self-financed into Arainn Chaluimm Chille, hoping that SEALL can help market and at the door.
Date: 11/04/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'An Dealbh Mòr'
Description: The epic theatre and music production form Sleat Primary school based on a mammoth (and we mean BIG) picture of Sleat.
Date: 17/03/06
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 90
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'An Dealbh Mòr'
Description: The epic theatre and music production form Sleat Primary school based on a mammoth (and we mean BIG) picture of Sleat.
Date: 17/03/06
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 90
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'An Dealbh Mòr'
Description: The epic theatre and music production form Sleat Primary school based on a mammoth (and we mean BIG) picture of Sleat.
Date: 11/03/06
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'An Dealbh Mòr'
Description: The epic theatre and music production form Sleat Primary school based on a mammoth (and we mean BIG) picture of Sleat.
Date: 11/03/06
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'An Dealbh Mòr'
Description: The epic theatre and music production form Sleat Primary school based on a mammoth (and we mean BIG) picture of Sleat.
Date: 18/03/06
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'An Dealbh Mòr'
Description: The epic theatre and music production form Sleat Primary school based on a mammoth (and we mean BIG) picture of Sleat.
Date: 18/03/06
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'An Dealbh Mòr'
Description: The epic theatre and music production form Sleat Primary school based on a mammoth (and we mean BIG) picture of Sleat.
Date: 04/03/06
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'An Dealbh Mòr'
Description: The epic theatre and music production form Sleat Primary school based on a mammoth (and we mean BIG) picture of Sleat.
Date: 04/03/06
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'An Dealbh Mòr'
Description: The epic theatre and music production form Sleat Primary school based on a mammoth (and we mean BIG) picture of Sleat.
Date: 03/03/06
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'An Dealbh Mòr'
Description: The epic theatre and music production form Sleat Primary school based on a mammoth (and we mean BIG) picture of Sleat.
Date: 03/03/06
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'An Sgàilean Ùr' - Gaelic films
Description: 'An Sgàilean Ùr' is a remarkable first project involving local schools. Bòb am Bòcan: Bob the Ghost (Sleat School ), Robo-sgoil: Robot School (Plockton High School ) and Am Poca Guail: The Bag of Coal (Portree High School ) are all five-minute films, in Gaelic with English sub-titles. Each took just three days to produce. The pupils were supported by a small team of professionals, but took responsibility for every aspect of film-making: storyboarding, scripting, casting, acting, filming, directing, editing and even composing and performing their own sound-tracks. Interspersed with these, will be a selection from another story-telling cartoon project from local and international schools. Finally, the programme will include some little seen Wallace and Gromit shorts. These films will delight adults and children alike. Also - Meet the 'FilmG' team and find out what Scotland's Gaelic short film competition is all about!
Date: 22/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 11
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'An t-Aite 's Aille'- TOSG Theatre
Date: 10/11/06
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Anam' in Concert
Description: The Feis finishes with an exciting mix of Celtic musicians, melodic and upbeat instrumentals, sweet vocals harmonies and some good banter. Brian O hEadhra, from Dublin, sings, plays acoustic guitar and bodhrán. Fiona Mackenzie comes from a family of traditional Gaelic singers from the Isle of Lewis. Fiddler Anna-Wendy from Edinburgh, Scotland, is part of the very musical Stevenson family. Neil Davey will fly up specially from Cornwall to play mandolin and bouzouki. The evening starts with four brilliant youth pipers from Lochalsh: Alasdair Brown and Darach, Strath and Conan Urquhart, who are formidable prizewinners in local and national piping competitions.
Date: 21/07/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Antigone' - TAG Theatre
Description: TAG Theatre Company is Scotland's national theatre company for young people. This new adaptation of Sophocles' tragic play 'Antigone' tells about a young woman who takes on the might of the King, explores whether the individual's rights are more or less important than those of the state. The style of the piece will be haunting and visually stunning. As part of the 'Skye and Lochalsh Food Festival', there will be suitable food at the interval.
Date: 23/09/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 86
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Aos Dàna' - Bainthighearnan Eilean Ratharsair: Raasay women
Description: A journey from 1773 to 1843, a period of cultural transition, viewed through the eyes of four women -- Bantighearna Dhubh Osgaig, Lady Rasay, Isabella Macleod of Raasay and her daughter, Eliza Ross (1789-1875), presetned by David Macfadyen (Narrator), Meg Bateman (Bàrdachd), Hugh Cheape (Piping Heritage), Dekker Forest (Piper) Entry by donation. No booking and limited capacity.
Date: 05/08/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Aos Dàna' - Gaelic bards and Nordic rigs
Description: Four hundred years ago, Highland galleys or birlinn were destroyed under the provisions of the 1609 Statutes of Iona. All that is left are the evocative lines of gaelic bards, place names and carved stones. However, boats designed to sail in Hebridean waters ten centuries ago continue to be built in Nordic countries. Gavin Parsons, scholar and crofter, tells the exciting story of tracing the birlinn. Entry by donation. No booking and limited capacity.
Date: 07/08/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Aos Dàna' - Highland Fiddle with Contemporary Poetry
Description: In 1787, Robert Burns visited Neil Gow on his tour of the HighIands. Pete Clark (Fiddle), one of the foremost performers of Gow's music, leads the final event of the Fèis in a session which features Kenneth Steven (Poet). Finally, a Cèilidh from around 10.30pm with the Tarskavaig Cèilidh Band. Entry by donation. No booking and limited capacity.
Date: 08/08/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Aos Dàna' - John Purser's 'Scotland's Music
Description: This year Aos Dàna concentrates entirely on just one book, Dr. Purser's long awaited second edition of his seminal 'Scotland's Music' outlining the immense musical traditions of the country. Over four days we follow the story in a series of Talks and Literature and concerts that bring the book to life, featuring many of Scotland's leading musicians. Purser is a prominent Skye-based writer and musicologist and in 2007 concluded his 50-part BBC Radio Scotland series (also called 'Scotland’s Music'), to rave reviews. John Purser was awarded the Services to Industry Award for his Radio Series, at the 2007 Traditional Music Awards. The Aos Dàna festival explores many aspects of this fascinating adventure in words and music from the Stone Age to the present day, and those attending will discover the distinctive music that emerged as Scottish society evolved over the centuries and which contributes to our sense of nationhood today. Throughout the Festival John Purser will be signing copies of his book, price £30. "Nothing like this cornucopia of discovery, this magisterial survey of the nation’s musical heritage . . . has been attempted, let alone achieved with such distinction and authority." Scotland on Sunday
Date: 12/07/08
Start Time: 09:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Aos Dàna' - Seeds of Blood and Beauty: Scottish Plant Explorers
Description: Ann Lindsay, author presents 'Seeds of Blood and Beauty', the story of 18th and 19th century Indiana Joneses of the plant world, whose quest for botanical specimens took them far from the Highlands to some of the world's most exotic places, where they risked life and limb to bring us trees and plants which grace beautiful West Coast gardens, such as those of Armadale Castle. Entry by donation. No booking and limited capacity.
Date: 06/08/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Aos Dàna' - Tribute to Sorley MacLean and Màiri Mhòr
Description: Màiri Mhòr nan Òran (1821-1898) was a native of Skye and writer of songs of exile, praise, hope and protest. Sorley Maclean (19111960) was the foremost poet and father of the Gaelic renaissance. The opening event is a tribute, in pictures, songs and poetry with Donald Mackenzie (Artist), Lindsay Mitchell (Singer) & Skye Poets,Maoilios Caimbeul, Aonghas Phàdraig Caimbeul and Meg Bateman. This event will be in Gaelic and English. Entry by donation. No booking and limited capacity.
Date: 03/08/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Art' - Mull Theatre
Date: 26/09/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'At First Light' John McSherry, Chris Stout
Description: 'At First Light' is this year's major Tune-up traditional concert. John McSherry (uillean pipes) and Chris Stout (fiddle) are arguably the two leading musicians of their generations on these instruments in Ireland and Scotland. A concert with either of their bands guarantees a memorable evening of outstanding music at the cutting edge of innovation. With John McSherry in At First Light: Donal O'Connor (fiddle/keyboards); Tony Byrne (guitar/vocals); Francis McIlduff (uillean pipes/whistles/bodhran) With Chris Stout: Catriona McKay (clarsach/piano); Fraser Fifield (saxophone); Malcolm Stitt (guitar); Neil Harland (bass)
Date: 26/05/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 95
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'At First Light' McGoldrick, McSherry et al
Description: Young Performers Ciostaigh Pheutan, Catherine Tinney, Stephanie Tinney,
Date: 15/07/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'At First Light' McGoldrick, McSherry et al
Date: 16/07/03
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Kilmuir Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Atman' le Á'Chùirt' - TOSG Theatre
Description: Dà dhealbh-chluich do dh'inbhich. Two new plays from the Skye-based Gaelic Theatre Company.
Date: 13/09/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Babette's Feast' in the Food Festival
Date: 19/09/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Ballad of Crazy Paola'
Description: Traverse Theatre's latest 2 hander by Stephen Greenhorn adapted from the Flemish play.
Date: 05/11/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Beginish' - Ireland
Date: 17/07/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Beolach' Cape Breton
Description: The new young Cape Breton Band, performed recently in Celtic Connections. Wedny MacIaac, Mairi rankin, Mac Morin, Ryan MacNeil, Matt Foulds
Date: 20/04/02
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 76
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Billy Elliot'
Date: 25/11/00
Start Time: 9.45pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 32
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Blue/Orange'- Rapture Theatre
Description: The Scottish premiere of this multi award- winning play. Christopher is locked up !!! He thinks he is the son of a very important man. His Doctors don’t think so. One Doctor wants to keep him in, fearing the worst - the other wants to let him go. As the two Doctor’s clash becomes more personal, Christopher’s story starts to become unnervingly plausible. Combining drama with moments of comedy, this medical thriller looks at issues of perception about race, mental illness and the NHS. "The production captures every emotional and comic nuance" --- The Scotsman ****
Date: 10/06/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Brightwater' - Mull Theatre
Description: Based on the life and writings of one of the most extraordinary Scots of recent times, the naturalist and explorer, Gavin Maxwell: social renegade, basking shark hunter, racing driver, wartime secret agent and poet and one of the most popular authors of wildlife books this century. In Ring of Bright Water (1959), his depiction of the West Highlands captivated the world, but his success came, eventually, to haunt him. Now it’s time for a new generation to discover him and his work, which epitomises a wide range of ecological, bio diversity, sustainable development and conservation issues. Maxwell’s constant battle with the elements, and the wildlife - including the otters - contrast with the idealised picture that the film drew. Together with his failed relationships, lack of money and the eventual destruction of his - absolute paradise -, it makes a fascinating tale.
Date: 29/09/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 78
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Brolum'
Description: Eilidh Campbell, Kathleen Graham, Ali Hutton, Duncan Lyall, Martin O'Neill, Andy Webster, Sarah Watson
Date: 30/08/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Brolum'
Description: Eilidh Campbell, Kathleen Graham, Ali Hutton, Duncan Lyall, Martin O'Neill, Andy Webster, Sarah Watson
Date: 30/08/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Buddy MacMaster and Friends' in Concert
Description: Buddy MacMaster, the renowned Cape Breton fiddle-player is back on Skye for his annual summer school. Margaret Stewart, the well-known Gaelic singer, joins piper Allan Macdonald. The evening's concert will also include Iain Macfarlane, fiddle, and step-dancer Frank McConnell.
Date: 12/07/00
Start Time: 8.45 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 122
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Buddy MacMaster and Friends' in Concert
Description: Buddy MacMaster, the renowned Cape Breton fiddle-player is back on Skye for his annual summer school. Margaret Stewart, the well-known Gaelic singer, joins piper Allan Macdonald. The evening's concert will also include Iain Macfarlane, fiddle, and step-dancer Frank McConnell.
Date: 12/07/00
Start Time: 8.45 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 122
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Buena Vista Social Club'
Date: 25/02/01
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Bèoloch' Cape Breton
Date: 13/07/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Caledonia Country' - Highland Festival
Date: 29/05/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Cast Ewe Band' & Genticorum
Description: Our opening festival dance starts with 'Genticorum' the energetic and original Quebecois band with lively tunes and some astounding foot percussion. "Irresistible music that will put ants in your pants" La Presse, Montreal. And then 'the Cast Ewe Band'? - a brilliant local Cèilidh band, led by award-winning piper Angus Nicolson. The thing about our Cèilidh dances is that you don't have to know what you are doing. Just join the crowd and someone will lead you along.
Date: 13/07/07
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: 'Catch a falling Star' - MsFits Theatre - Fiona Knowles
Description: Fiona Knowles returns with another hilarious and poignant one-woman show - the story of three woman all connected to Chrissie, the biggest singer that ever came out of Scotland. Jerry now plays the clubs and yearns for fame, Helen prefers her chicken farm to rock-chick fame, and the long-suffering daughter suffers.
Date: 11/09/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 29
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Catch a falling Star' - MsFits Theatre - Fiona Knowles
Description: Fiona Knowles returns with another hilarious and poignant one-woman show - the story of three woman all connected to Chrissie, the biggest singer that ever came out of Scotland. Jerry now plays the clubs and yearns for fame, Helen prefers her chicken farm to rock-chick fame, and the long-suffering daughter suffers.
Date: 11/09/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 29
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Cathal Bui' Aisling Ghear Gaelic Theatre
Description: Cathal Bui, the hard-living, hard-drinking,and hard-loving poet prince of Ulster's 18 century is celebrated with music, song and drama in a racy comedy based on his life and times. Presented by 'Ailsing Ghéar', the Belfast based Irish language theatre company, with a performance that will overcome any language barriers. Tha an dealbh chluich seo a' cleachdadh ceòl, òrain agus dràma gus beatha Cathal Bui a shealltainn, fear a bha na phrionnsa agus na bhàrd san ochdamh linn deug an Ulaidh, aig an robh beatha làn de dh’òl, làn de bhoireanaich is làn spors. 'S e an Companaidh Aisling Ghearr a Beal Feirste a tha ga chur air àrd-ùrlar.
Date: 12/07/00
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Cathal Bui' Aisling Ghear Gaelic Theatre
Description: Cathal Bui, the hard-living, hard-drinking,and hard-loving poet prince of Ulster's 18 century is celebrated with music, song and drama in a racy comedy based on his life and times. Presented by 'Ailsing Ghéar', the Belfast based Irish language theatre company, with a performance that will overcome any language barriers. Tha an dealbh chluich seo a' cleachdadh ceòl, òrain agus dràma gus beatha Cathal Bui a shealltainn, fear a bha na phrionnsa agus na bhàrd san ochdamh linn deug an Ulaidh, aig an robh beatha làn de dh’òl, làn de bhoireanaich is làn spors. 'S e an Companaidh Aisling Ghearr a Beal Feirste a tha ga chur air àrd-ùrlar.
Date: 12/07/00
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Cathie Rae Jazz Quartet'
Description: One of Scotland's leading Jazz combo's featuring the famous Rae family. Cathie Rae vocals, Paul Harrison on piano, Ronnie Rae on Bass, John Rae on drums and Ross Milligan on Guitar.
Date: 27/09/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 32
Type: Music Jazz
Title: 'Ceilear' - Cèilidh on the Ferry
Description: 'Ceilear' the young musicians from the area, will be on the Armadale-Mallaig ferry on the sailings from 11.35 to 15.35. Take a day trip to Mallaig and hear good music on the way. Free with the ferry ticket.
Date: 15/07/08
Start Time: 11:35:00
Venue: Armadale Ferry
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Ceilear' - Cèilidh on the Ferry
Description: See 15 July 11.35 am
Date: 17/07/08
Start Time: 11:35:00
Venue: Armadale Ferry
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Ceilear' Cèilidh Dance
Description: A lively night with 'Ceilear' the young local musicians brought together by the 'Cèilidh Trail' scheme. Come and join them for a dance! See Tuesday 25 for their names.
Date: 27/07/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'Ceilear' Cèilidh Dance
Description: A lively night with 'Ceilear' the young local musicians brought together by the 'Cèilidh Trail' scheme. Come and join them for a dance! See Tuesday 25 for their names.
Date: 27/07/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'Ceilear' all at Sea
Date: 25/07/06
Start Time: 10:00:00
Venue: Armadale Ferry
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Ceilear' all at Sea
Date: 25/07/06
Start Time: 10:00:00
Venue: Armadale Ferry
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Ceilear' ~ The Cèilidh Trailers
Description: Out on the local road all summer are a lively group of 16-25 year old musicians from the area. They have all been part of the Fèis an Earaich and many will go on to become professional musicians. They sing, dance and play every conceivable instrument, in concert and in dance sets. They are Catherine Tinney, Shona Masson, Coralea MacKay, Murdo Cameron, Crisdean MacDonald, Sandy Finlayson and Alasdair Murray. Calum Edmunds tries to co-ordinate them.
Date: 19/07/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Charlie is my Darling' Alan Reid of the Battlefield Band
Description: Bonnie Prince Charlie, Charles Edward Stuart, is still regarded today in Scotland and beyond as a romantic hero. Few are aware of the darker side of his nature, which ultimately contributed to both his own downfall and that of the Jacobite cause. The play raises many issues that are highly relevant today; sectarianism, the appalling treatment of women, death and destruction as a result of war, the identity of Scotland as a nation, and the power of the monarchy. Three actors and three musicians dramatically portray his eventful life. The actors are, Robert Howat, Paul Kozinski and Janis Marshall. Musicians are Alan Reid, on keyboards, guitar, accordion and voice; Wendy Weatherby, on cello and voice; and Rob van Sante, guitar and voice. The musical director is Alan Reid, of the internationally acclaimed Battlefield Band. The Play is written and narrated by Dave Dewar.
Date: 16/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Charlie is my Darling' Alan Reid of the Battlefield Band
Description: Bonnie Prince Charlie, Charles Edward Stuart, is still regarded today in Scotland and beyond as a romantic hero. Few are aware of the darker side of his nature, which ultimately contributed to both his own downfall and that of the Jacobite cause. The play raises many issues that are highly relevant today; sectarianism, the appalling treatment of women, death and destruction as a result of war, the identity of Scotland as a nation, and the power of the monarchy. Three actors and three musicians dramatically portray his eventful life. The actors are, Robert Howat, Paul Kozinski and Janis Marshall. Musicians are Alan Reid, on keyboards, guitar, accordion and voice; Wendy Weatherby, on cello and voice; and Rob van Sante, guitar and voice. The musical director is Alan Reid, of the internationally acclaimed Battlefield Band. The Play is written and narrated by Dave Dewar.
Date: 16/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Charlie is my Darling' Alan Reid of the Battlefield Band
Description: Bonnie Prince Charlie, Charles Edward Stuart, is still regarded today in Scotland and beyond as a romantic hero. Few are aware of the darker side of his nature, which ultimately contributed to both his own downfall and that of the Jacobite cause. The play raises many issues that are highly relevant today; sectarianism, the appalling treatment of women, death and destruction as a result of war, the identity of Scotland as a nation, and the power of the monarchy. Three actors and three musicians dramatically portray his eventful life. The actors are, Robert Howat, Paul Kozinski and Janis Marshall. Musicians are Alan Reid, on keyboards, guitar, accordion and voice; Wendy Weatherby, on cello and voice; and Rob van Sante, guitar and voice. The musical director is Alan Reid, of the internationally acclaimed Battlefield Band. The Play is written and narrated by Dave Dewar.
Date: 16/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Cinema Paradiso'
Date: 25/11/00
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Circus' - Boilerhouse
Description: Energetic writing with dynamic physical theatre - an up to the minute shapshot of Britain as it teeters on the millennial tightrope. Using the skills of a circus performer and trapeze artist this should be an interesting use of Sabhal Mor Ostaig, TDC!
Date: 26/01/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Cliar' in Concert
Description: Traditional and contemporary Gaelic song and Highland music from 'Cliar' the headlining sextet of Gaelic singers and musicians. As a group they provide inspirational sounds, individually they offer virtuoso solo performances. Featured singers are Arther Cormack, Mary Ann Kennedy and Maggie Macdonald, with instrumentals from Ingrid Henderson on clarsach and keyboard, fiddler Bruce MacGregor and guitarist Chaz Stewart. Orain Gàidhlig sean agus ùr agus ceòl Gaidhealach bho 'Chliar' - sianar de na seinneadairean agus luchd-ciùil as fheàrr sa Gaidhealtachd. Mar chomhlan tha fuaim sgoinneil aca, fa leth tha Artair Carmaig, Mairi Anna NicUalraig agus Magaidh Dhomhallach a' seinn le Ingrid NicEanraig air clàrsaich agus meur-chlàr, Bruce MacGriogair air an fidhill agus Chas Stiubhart air giotàr.
Date: 14/07/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 150
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Cliar' in concert
Date: 14/07/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Crannghal' Sculpture
Description: In a prominent position on the cliff-edge in front of Sabhal Mòr is 'Crannghal' the sculpture designed by artists Arthur Watson and Will MacLean. It was inspired by the framework of an early sea-going boat. Arthur Watson will introduce the work and talk about its creation.
Date: 25/07/07
Start Time: 13:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Exhibition
Title: 'Cèol na Mara' Ian Stephen, Christine Kydd, Norman Chalmers
Date: 15/07/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Dannsa' Cèilidh
Description: A Cèilidh Dance with dances being called when needed and a spot of step-dancing. Dannsa has been blazing a trail throughout the Highlands of Scotland performing their unique blend of percussive Scottish step dancing with traditional dances. It is driven by the dynamic and passionate music played on pipes, fiddle, clarsach and gaelic song. This summer they have created a set to encourage everyone to get up and dance with 6 musicians and one caller. Fin Moore, Gabe McVarish (Dàimh), Sarah Hoy, Ewan MacPherson (Fribo), Matheu Watson, Fiona Moore (Bella McNab's) with Sandra Robertson. "ach dèan dannsa dèan dannsa 's e obair th'ann a bhith dannsa."
Date: 18/08/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 111
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'Dannsa' in concert
Description: Frank McConnell, Caroline Reagh, Sandra Robertson and Mats Melin. Plus around 4 singers and musicians.
Date: 25/04/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'Defined' - Scottish Dance Theatre
Description: The evening starts with a short talk about the works at 7.30pm. Fresh, real, relevant, engaging and ever-evolving...this is SDT 'defined'. Don’t miss Scottish Dance Theatre’s new season of stunning, original dance theatre - created especially for the company by some of today’s most exciting and innovative dance-makers. Created by the award-winning Liv Lorent (Luxuria), the exhilarating Tenderhook takes you on a rollercoaster ride through a loving relationship.Choreographic (and real-life) partners Johan Greben and Uri Ivgi have created a duet that looks at relationships that constrict and confine people. The piece is performed in a 3 metre square of light on stage. Honest and raw, witty and sophisticated, rising star Hofesh Shechter has an exhilarating work for SDT audiences - DOG. Hofesh has just been nominated for a South Bank Award for dance for 2007’s sell-out show In Your Rooms. His work features cinematic soundtracks, rich physical language and engaging atmospheres and concepts - perfect for dance, music and adventurous theatre audiences.
Date: 15/04/08
Start Time: 8.15 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 66
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'Deoch 'n' Dorus'
Description: 'Deoch ‘n’ Dorus' were formed in 2001 when they met on the RSAMD traditional music course in Glasgow. Their musical styles and interests gelled instantly and they have gone on to become favorites on the Cèilidh and festival scenes. The evening starts with a concert set, and then the floor is cleared for a good-going Cèilidh dance. The band are Andrew MacPherson, Portree, percussion; Simon Moran, Jura, fiddle; Stuart Cameron, Fort William, accordion. "one of the most exciting young bands in the country today . . . one of the most impressive and enjoyable ones I have been lucky enough to have associated with" John Carmichael
Date: 14/07/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 170
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Dinosaur'
Date: 25/11/00
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 67
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Donald Black' in concert
Description: Ace harmonica player Donald Black is firmly established as "the instrument’s foremost exponent in Scottish traditional music" Scotland on Sunday Donald received his first harmonica from a kindly aunt at four. Totally self-taught, and with his own unique style and mastery, he has almost single-handedly been responsible for the new respect and acceptance for the humble mouth organ - forcing professionals and reviewers to sit up and take it seriously as a significant part of the Scottish music scene. Donald performs with Skye's own Deirdre Graham, keyboard and Donnie MacKenzie, guitar.
Date: 25/08/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 95
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Donkey Haughty' Tell Tale Hearts Theatre
Description: Based on the Don Quixote story, the new show brings together the comic talents of Javier Marzan (from Peepolykus and Told by an Idiot) and the surreal magic of Alison McGowan (Improbable and Theatre Rites) to create a piece tastier than a Spanish tortilla! Building on the company’s excellent reputation to fuse live performance and comedy with puppetry, the world of unfulfilled dreams is brought to a magical reality. Suitable for 8 years and over.
Date: 13/11/02
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 14
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Dr Faustus - A Damned Fine Play' Third Party theatre
Date: 27/09/07
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Dàimh' and Fred Morrsion
Date: 09/07/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Dàimh' concert
Date: 13/07/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Dàimh' concert
Date: 13/07/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Dàimh' in Concert with Anne Martin
Description: Keeping the emphasis firmly on the Gaelic culture,'Dàimh'' is a young traditional band based in Skye, with musicians from Eire, Scotland, Cape Breton and California. Anne Martin, also from Skye, joins them as guest Gaelic singer. High energy, fast flowing music on Higland Pipes, small pipes, fiddle, banjo and lots more, to start off Fèis an Eilein. 'Se feadhainn de na cluicheadaran as fheàrr an taobh an Iar na Gaidhealtachd a th'ann an Dàimh. Tha iad a' cur na fèise a' dol le ceòl ionnstramaid agus le taic bhon t-seinneadair Sgitheanach, Anna Mhàrtainn.
Date: 11/07/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 145
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Dàimh' in Concert with Anne Martin
Description: Keeping the emphasis firmly on the Gaelic culture,'Dàimh'' is a young traditional band based in Skye, with musicians from Eire, Scotland, Cape Breton and California. Anne Martin, also from Skye, joins them as guest Gaelic singer. High energy, fast flowing music on Higland Pipes, small pipes, fiddle, banjo and lots more, to start off Fèis an Eilein. 'Se feadhainn de na cluicheadaran as fheàrr an taobh an Iar na Gaidhealtachd a th'ann an Dàimh. Tha iad a' cur na fèise a' dol le ceòl ionnstramaid agus le taic bhon t-seinneadair Sgitheanach, Anna Mhàrtainn.
Date: 11/07/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 145
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Dòchas'
Description: Fiona MacKenzie, Fiona Sellar, Younger Performers Aoife MacLeod
Date: 12/07/03
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Excalibur' Wee Stories Theatre
Date: 17/07/03
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Excalibur' Wee Stories Theatre
Date: 17/07/03
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Fergie Macdonald's Cèilidh Dance'
Description: A traditional late night Cèilidh dance in the old barn of the Gaelic College. Fergie Macdonald from Argyll provides just about the best in traditional button box playing. Late licence and dancing until the small hours.
Date: 14/07/00
Start Time: 10.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 170
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'Fergie's Cèilidh Night'
Description: Fergie is back for another week of classes at Sabhal Mòr. No week would be complete without a Cèilidh night in 'The Old Barn' of Talla Mhòr. As the 'Cèilidh King', Fergie introduced the authentic, raw and right Cèilidh dance band style to village halls across the length and breadth of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Years later he remains the firm favourite and to miss Fergie's playing is a real missed opportunity. He is joined by Addie Harper and other guests.
Date: 23/07/09
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 110
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'Festival Saturday'
Description: An action-packed and musical Festival Saturday. The three-storey venue over-looking the sea will be filled with events for everyone: the all-Gaelic indoor paper-plane competition, a café, music and dance workshops for adults and children, pavement art, local school's art exhibition, exhibition of the Gaelic oral tradition, the 'time-line' frieze, a treasure hunt, Cèilidh dancing, balloon animals, crafts and children's performers. Outside Shoestring Circus will be teaching circus skills, there will be some Viking re-enactments, Pictish jewellery, and the Heavy Horses and wagon from Raasay will offer rides. Meanwhile John Phillips, the Highland Council Ranger will lead various short 'misguided walks' with a competition. The entry ticket gets you to all events for free.
Date: 15/07/00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 180
Type: Community
Title: 'Festival Saturday'
Description: An action-packed and musical Festival Saturday. The three-storey venue over-looking the sea will be filled with events for everyone: the all-Gaelic indoor paper-plane competition, a café, music and dance workshops for adults and children, pavement art, local school's art exhibition, exhibition of the Gaelic oral tradition, the 'time-line' frieze, a treasure hunt, Cèilidh dancing, balloon animals, crafts and children's performers. Outside Shoestring Circus will be teaching circus skills, there will be some Viking re-enactments, Pictish jewellery, and the Heavy Horses and wagon from Raasay will offer rides. Meanwhile John Phillips, the Highland Council Ranger will lead various short 'misguided walks' with a competition. The entry ticket gets you to all events for free.
Date: 15/07/00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 180
Type: Community
Title: 'Festival' (18)
Description: The lives and dreams of a dozen people intersect in this darkly comic ensemble tale built around the Edinburgh festival. Writer-director Annie Griffin's acerbic satire on the frayed edges of the Edinburgh Fringe. A one-woman play about Dorothy Wordsworth, a Canadian performance-art piece in which the audience sniff fresh-cut grass, and a cat fight between mendaciously competitive, unfunny comedians all ring horribly true. A strong ensemble cast, including Green Wing's excellently loathsome Stephen Mangan. "Festival is an endearing British comedy that captures the vibe and surreal charm of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It’s as cluttered full of crazy characters as the Royal Mile on a Saturday in August." Anna Smith - Empire 'Trout' was directed by Johnny Barrington from Sleat, one of many young people making a career in contrmporary culture and music from Skye. Fish, exploding caravans in the serenity of the Hebridean coast.
Date: 22/07/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Finis Terrae' and 'St Kilda' - Southwell Collective
Description: Jean Epstein's classic black and white documentary of 1929 is set on a remote Atlantic island outcrop. A dramatic human story unfolds againstthe stark beauty of the Brittany landscape. The 5-piece Southwell Collective perform a new and highly acclaimed score live beneath a large-screen presentation of this silent movie. Finis Terrae is 88 mins long. 'St Kilda, Britain's Loneliest Isle' was a short film commissioned in the 1920s by the steamship company that ran a service between Glasgow, the west coast of Scotland and the island of St Kilda. After two highly successful tours of England and Wales the Southwell Collective bring the film and their music to Scotland for the first time. Supported by Regional Scottish Screen. "The best silent film event we have ever presented" National Msueum of Film, Bradford.
Date: 12/08/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 94
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Flamenco Flow' and 'The Scottish Stepdance Company'
Description: Young performers Annie MacLeod and Kirsty Anna Kosmidis
Date: 19/07/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: 'Flamenco Flow' and 'The Scottish Stepdance Company'
Description: Young performers Annie MacLeod and Kirsty Anna Kosmidis
Date: 19/07/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: 'Flamenco Flow' and 'The Scottish Stepdance Company'
Description: Young performers Annie MacLeod and Kirsty Anna Kosmidis
Date: 19/07/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: 'Flook' in Concert with 'Cluanas'
Description: The second week starts with the totally stunning flute-led traditional music foursome 'Flook'. Brian Finnegan's unique style of Irish flute playing bounces off Sarah Allen's sensual earthiness. Add some phenomenal bodhran and fluid guitar and you will see why 'Flook' have taken Highland audiences by storm. "You will need a cold shower to wake up to the phenomenal potential of this music" Irish Music Magazine. 'Cluanas' is Skye's equally lively young band, back by popluar demand after their first appearance here last year.
Date: 17/07/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 145
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'For the Islands I Sing' Splinters Theatre
Date: 17/07/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'For the Islands I Sing' Splinters Theatre
Date: 17/07/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Fosgailte - Exposed 2007' Exhibition to 31 August
Description: Exposed/Fosgailte 2007 is a new visual arts project presenting sculpture in the open. As part of Fèis an Eilein the exhibition will take place in the gardens at Armadale Castle during July and August. It features the work of 10 artists from south Skye. Visit the pieces as part of your ticket to the Armadale Gardens and meet some of the artists on Saturday 15 and Sunday 21 July. Snaigheadarachd air na raointean. Taisbeanadh poblach dhen obair innleachdail aig luchd-ealain ionadail, ann an Gàrraidhean Chaisteil Armadail, os cionn a Chuain Sgìth san Eilean Sgitheanach. Pàirt bhunaiteach de 16mh Fhèis an Eilein. Chithear an obair ealanta seo eadar 13 agus 16 Iuchar mar phàirt de Bhliadhna Cultarach na Gàidhealtachd.
Date: 01/07/07
Start Time: 9.30 am
Venue: Armadale Castle Gardens
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Exhibition
Title: 'Fosgailte - Exposed 2007' Meet the Artists
Date: 21/07/07
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Armadale Castle Gardens
Type: Exhibition
Title: 'Fosgailte - Exposed 2007' Meet the artists
Description: Exposed/Fosgailte 2007 is a new visual arts project presenting sculpture in the open. As part of Fèis an Eilein the exhibition will take place in the gardens at Armadale Castle during July and August. It features the work of 10 artists from south Skye. Visit the pieces as part of your ticket to the Armadale Gardens and meet some of the artists on Saturday 15 and Sunday 21 July. Snaigheadarachd air na raointean. Taisbeanadh poblach dhen obair innleachdail aig luchd-ealain ionadail, ann an Gàrraidhean Chaisteil Armadail, os cionn a Chuain Sgìth san Eilean Sgitheanach. Pàirt bhunaiteach de 16mh Fhèis an Eilein. Chithear an obair ealanta seo eadar 13 agus 16 Iuchar mar phàirt de Bhliadhna Cultarach na Gàidhealtachd.
Date: 15/07/07
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Armadale Castle Gardens
Type: Exhibition
Title: 'Four Scots and an Irshman'
Date: 17/07/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Four poets and a cello'
Description: Music and poetry are inextricably intertwined in the Gaelic tradition. In the last decade, there has been an immense interest in modern Gaelic poetry and literature. Tonight’s programme highlights the resurgence of Gaelic poetry and literature. Purser provides a musical accompaniment to the poetry of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig's Writer-in-Residence, Maoilios Caimbeul. They are joined by Skye-based poets Meg Bateman and Aonghas Pàdraig Caimbeul. Purser also offers some of his own poems relating to Crofting and music. Aonghas Pàdraig Caimbeul is a Gaelic Poet who is currently translating 65 of his Gaelic poems into 65 languages from around the World, some of which he will present this evening. He appeared in the Gaelic feature film ‘Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle’, in a role for which he was nominated for a Scottish BAFTA award. Meg Bateman is an outstanding poet and lecturer at SMO. There will be simultaneous translation provided from Gaelic to English during the evening.
Date: 14/07/08
Start Time: 17:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 31
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Four poets and a cello'
Description: Music and poetry are inextricably intertwined in the Gaelic tradition. In the last decade, there has been an immense interest in modern Gaelic poetry and literature. Tonight’s programme highlights the resurgence of Gaelic poetry and literature. Purser provides a musical accompaniment to the poetry of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig's Writer-in-Residence, Maoilios Caimbeul. They are joined by Skye-based poets Meg Bateman and Aonghas Pàdraig Caimbeul. Purser also offers some of his own poems relating to Crofting and music. Aonghas Pàdraig Caimbeul is a Gaelic Poet who is currently translating 65 of his Gaelic poems into 65 languages from around the World, some of which he will present this evening. He appeared in the Gaelic feature film ‘Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle’, in a role for which he was nominated for a Scottish BAFTA award. Meg Bateman is an outstanding poet and lecturer at SMO. There will be simultaneous translation provided from Gaelic to English during the evening.
Date: 14/07/08
Start Time: 17:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 31
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Frogs and Snails and Teddy Bear Tales'
Description: Inventive puppetry, original music and gentle humour, for children, grown-ups and bears! It's bear's birthday tomorrow. His head is full of excitement and he needs stories to get to sleep. Simon Hatfield, actor and puppeteer has a headful of stories and a line full of washing! If you are able, bring along a well behaved teddy bear. "Long may such innovative work thrive and long may our communities have access to it."
Date: 16/07/00
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 17
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Further than the Furthest Thing'
Description: SEALL, in conjunction with Eden Court Theatre. 1961. A small community on a remote island in the middle of the Atlantic carries the burden of a terrible secret. When the outside world comes calling, intent on manipulation for political and economic ends, the islanders find their world blown apart from the inside as well as beyond. Further than the Furthest Thing is inspired by events on Tristan da Cunha and evokes the sadness and beauty of a civilisation in crisis. This beautiful play by Edinburgh based Zinnie Harris won a Fringe First award at the Edinburgh Festival in 2000 and was immediately hailed as one of the finest Scottish plays of recent years. The show contains brief nudity and one instance of strong language. "Harris winningly produces an intimate and poetic as well as political family saga" The Independent
Date: 27/02/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Further than the Furthest Thing'
Description: SEALL, in conjunction with Eden Court Theatre. 1961. A small community on a remote island in the middle of the Atlantic carries the burden of a terrible secret. When the outside world comes calling, intent on manipulation for political and economic ends, the islanders find their world blown apart from the inside as well as beyond. Further than the Furthest Thing is inspired by events on Tristan da Cunha and evokes the sadness and beauty of a civilisation in crisis. This beautiful play by Edinburgh based Zinnie Harris won a Fringe First award at the Edinburgh Festival in 2000 and was immediately hailed as one of the finest Scottish plays of recent years. The show contains brief nudity and one instance of strong language. "Harris winningly produces an intimate and poetic as well as political family saga" The Independent
Date: 27/02/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Genticorum' Quebec
Description: The energetic and original Quebecois traditional music trio 'Genticorum' were a highlight of the Fèis in 2006. Weaving wooden flute, fiddle, acoustic guitar, jaw harp, bass and some astounding foot percussion, alongside strong vocal harmony, the trio produces a tapestry of musical textures giving them their distinctive sound. Alexanadre de Grosbois-Garand (vocals, wooden flute, electric bass), Yann Falquet (vocals, jaw harp, guitar), Pascal Genne (vocals, feet and fiddle). "Irresistable music that will put ants in your pants" La Presse, Montreal
Date: 05/11/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 58
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Genticorum' Quebecois concert
Description: The energetic and original Quebecois traditional music trio 'Genticorum' were a highlight of this year's Celtic Connections. Weaving wooden flute, fiddle, acoustic guitar, jaw harp, bass and some astounding foot percussion, alongside strong vocal harmony, the trio produces a tapestry of musical textures giving them their distinctive sound. Alexanadre de Grosbois-Garand (vocals, wooden flute, electric bass), Yann Falquet (vocals, jaw harp, guitar), Pascal Genne (vocals, feet and fiddle). "Irresistable music that will put ants in your pants" La Presse, Montreal Tonight's young musicians are 'Ceilear' a group of 16-25 year olds from the area brought together by the fèisean movement. They are Neil Beaton (pipes, whistle, voice), Murdo Cameron (accordion, voice), Ruairidh Graham (percussion, fiddle, voice), Robyn Gray (fiddle, voice), Séan Gray (guitar, flute/whistle, voice), Fiona MacAskill (fiddle, whistle, voice, mandolin, accordion), Kirsten MacLeod (accordion, guitar, mandolin, voice), Shona Masson (fiddle, piano, voice), and Deirdre Graham (piano, clarsach, voice).
Date: 25/07/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Gobbo' - National Theare of Scotland
Description: A lively, original musical story for children. Gobbo is a goblin who doesn’t like adventures. What Gobbo likes best is sitting in front of his fire eating rhubarb and drinking dandelion ale and farting. A show with live music, lots of dancing, some funny bits and a raffle with good prizes, Devised and created by David Greig and Wils Wilson.
Date: 20/09/06
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Going Across the Sea' concert
Description: Seven of the greatest musicians from both sides of the Atlantic come together to celebrate and explore the music which travelled with the emigrants from Scotland and Ireland to America - and back again. Featuring: Kris Drever (Orkney), Sarah Mcfadyen (Orkney), Eamonn Coyne (Ireland), Tim Matthew (Scotland), Betse Ellis (Missouri) Wilders, Caleb Klauder (Oregon), Sammy Lind (Oregon) Fog Horn String Band Old tunes mingle with the best of the new from both sides of the Atlantic as "Going Across the Sea" celebrates an extraordinary musical interchange An SAC Tune-up Tour.
Date: 01/05/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Going Across the Sea' concert
Description: Seven of the greatest musicians from both sides of the Atlantic come together to celebrate and explore the music which travelled with the emigrants from Scotland and Ireland to America - and back again. Featuring: Kris Drever (Orkney), Sarah Mcfadyen (Orkney), Eamonn Coyne (Ireland), Tim Matthew (Scotland), Betse Ellis (Missouri) Wilders, Caleb Klauder (Oregon), Sammy Lind (Oregon) Fog Horn String Band Old tunes mingle with the best of the new from both sides of the Atlantic as "Going Across the Sea" celebrates an extraordinary musical interchange An SAC Tune-up Tour.
Date: 01/05/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Going Across the Sea' concert
Description: Seven of the greatest musicians from both sides of the Atlantic come together to celebrate and explore the music which travelled with the emigrants from Scotland and Ireland to America - and back again. Featuring: Kris Drever (Orkney), Sarah Mcfadyen (Orkney), Eamonn Coyne (Ireland), Tim Matthew (Scotland), Betse Ellis (Missouri) Wilders, Caleb Klauder (Oregon), Sammy Lind (Oregon) Fog Horn String Band Old tunes mingle with the best of the new from both sides of the Atlantic as "Going Across the Sea" celebrates an extraordinary musical interchange An SAC Tune-up Tour.
Date: 01/05/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Going Across the Sea' concert
Description: Seven of the greatest musicians from both sides of the Atlantic come together to celebrate and explore the music which travelled with the emigrants from Scotland and Ireland to America - and back again. Featuring: Kris Drever (Orkney), Sarah Mcfadyen (Orkney), Eamonn Coyne (Ireland), Tim Matthew (Scotland), Betse Ellis (Missouri) Wilders, Caleb Klauder (Oregon), Sammy Lind (Oregon) Fog Horn String Band Old tunes mingle with the best of the new from both sides of the Atlantic as "Going Across the Sea" celebrates an extraordinary musical interchange An SAC Tune-up Tour.
Date: 01/05/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Gorgeous Avatar' - Traverse Theatre
Description: Life in the country; work from home, chill out, keep chickens . . . surely every stressed out city person’s dream? For Amy, it’s a nightmare. Bothered by her nosy neighbours and pestered by her pushy Paris client, the Web offers an easy escape. But when her Internet chat mate, Rafi, is due to arrive from New York, a seemingly idyllic life in a Borders farm cottage is put to the test and she finds more companionship and excitement in the virtual world than in the real one. Amy wonders what Rafi will be like, her imagination fuelled by images from films. A suave Clark Gable? A cheery cowboy? Their meeting is played out in increasingly improbable scenarios and as her grasp on reality starts to break up, she is forced to confront a world outside her gorgeous avatar. Another brilliant play, this time by Jules Home, from Traverse Thetare, at the forefront of new Scottish writing.
Date: 10/06/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Great Expectations' - Prime Productions
Description: Adapted by Jo Clifford; Directed by Ben Twist; Sound Design by David Fennessy; Designed by Monika Nesbit Charles Dickens’ classic story of love and mystery makes terrific theatre. Pip longs to be a gentleman, but he is haunted by the memory of the mysterious Magwitch. Caught in the web of the reclusive Miss Havisham’s desire for revenge against all men, Pip’s love for the beautiful Estelle seems to be just another dream. Jo Clifford’s beautiful adaptation uses Dickens’ own words to create a classic work of modern British theatre. The production will feature a live soundscape from one of Scotland’s finest young composers, Dave Fennessy, an outstanding cast and all the theatricality audiences have come to expect from the company that brought you Sunset Song and Further Than the Furthest Thing. ‘Prime Productions has come up Trumps again...’
Date: 28/02/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Great Expectations' - Prime Productions
Description: Adapted by Jo Clifford; Directed by Ben Twist; Sound Design by David Fennessy; Designed by Monika Nesbit Charles Dickens’ classic story of love and mystery makes terrific theatre. Pip longs to be a gentleman, but he is haunted by the memory of the mysterious Magwitch. Caught in the web of the reclusive Miss Havisham’s desire for revenge against all men, Pip’s love for the beautiful Estelle seems to be just another dream. Jo Clifford’s beautiful adaptation uses Dickens’ own words to create a classic work of modern British theatre. The production will feature a live soundscape from one of Scotland’s finest young composers, Dave Fennessy, an outstanding cast and all the theatricality audiences have come to expect from the company that brought you Sunset Song and Further Than the Furthest Thing. ‘Prime Productions has come up Trumps again...’
Date: 28/02/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Grenada' - Russian Traditional Music
Description: Russian Musicians and dancers from Moscow
Date: 09/06/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music World
Title: 'Guthan a' Chuain' - 'Atlantic Voices'
Description: SEALL joins up with the Blas Festival and Kyleakin Hall for a great night of song. Mary Jane Lamond, from Cape Breton, is one of the most sought after Gaelic singers in North America. She is welcomed back to ‘the old country’ to share the stage with the wonderful Kathleen Macinnes of South Uist (who was a highlight of the Skye Festival in July). Both artists are highly regarded in their field and will, no doubt, leave the audiences cheering for more.
Date: 05/09/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Kyleakin Hall
Audience Numbers: 78
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Hard Pressed' - the Islay Cheese story
Description: The Islay Cheese Story
Date: 06/06/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Harem Scarem goes Irish'
Description: 'Harem Scarem' is the hugely popular five piece traditional music band with strong Highland and west coast connections. Eilidh Shaw, fiddle, ('The Poozies' and 'Keep It Up'); Sarah McFadyen, fiddle, (‘Aberfeldy’); Inge Thomson, accordion and song, (The Karine Polwart Band' and Shetland heroes ‘Drop the Box’); Nuala Kennedy, flute, (‘Anam’ and ‘Fine Friday’) and Ross Martin, guitar, (‘Cliar’ and ‘Dàimh’) who has moved back to his birthplace of Arisaig. Fèis an Eilein has always had close links with Irish musicians. Tonight the great innovative Irish fiddler Joe O'Donnell is joined by the young Irish dancer Niamh Myers. Both are tutors at this week's music summer school at the College along with Kathleen Graham, one of Skye's young rising stars in Gaelic singing, Griogair Laurie on pipes, and Andy Webster on guitar.
Date: 14/07/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Hellenic Hootenanny' - Paddy League Duo
Date: 20/07/04
Start Time: 9.45 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, amphitheatre
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: 'Home Made Shakespeare' - Nola Rae
Description: Nola Rae is an artist of international standing and is one of the most unique performers in modern British Theatre. Her style, using a mix of mime, dance, comedy and puppetry, bound by a razor sharp wit, reaches out and touches an audience at all levels. Few can hold a stage with such absolute ease and without a word spoken. Nola Rae ( London Mime Theatre) and Lasse Åkerlund (Teater Alllena, Sweden) join forces to perform an evening of choice Shakespearean morsels. 'Macbeth' - A mad version of Shakespeare's murderous Scotttsh Play by Lasse Åkerlund set on a table and played by his lunch. 'The Tragedy of Handlet' Nola Rae's famous version of Shakespear'e Hamlet for two gloved hands.' Romeo and Juliet' Shakespeare's bitter sweet Italian Play where two tragic lovers are found discarded in separate dustbins and animated by two rival clowns who like to rummage. Nola Rae and Lasse Åkerflund are very experienced storytellers whose art takes the audience on a roller coaster ride of the imagination, in which Macbeth can be played convincingly by a tomato, Ophelia can be wrung out after drowning, before being buried in cat litter and Romeo can, and is - played by a brown paper bag!
Date: 04/06/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 31
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Home Made Shakespeare' - Nola Rae
Description: Nola Rae is an artist of international standing and is one of the most unique performers in modern British Theatre. Her style, using a mix of mime, dance, comedy and puppetry, bound by a razor sharp wit, reaches out and touches an audience at all levels. Few can hold a stage with such absolute ease and without a word spoken. Nola Rae ( London Mime Theatre) and Lasse Åkerlund (Teater Alllena, Sweden) join forces to perform an evening of choice Shakespearean morsels. 'Macbeth' - A mad version of Shakespeare's murderous Scotttsh Play by Lasse Åkerlund set on a table and played by his lunch. 'The Tragedy of Handlet' Nola Rae's famous version of Shakespear'e Hamlet for two gloved hands.' Romeo and Juliet' Shakespeare's bitter sweet Italian Play where two tragic lovers are found discarded in separate dustbins and animated by two rival clowns who like to rummage. Nola Rae and Lasse Åkerflund are very experienced storytellers whose art takes the audience on a roller coaster ride of the imagination, in which Macbeth can be played convincingly by a tomato, Ophelia can be wrung out after drowning, before being buried in cat litter and Romeo can, and is - played by a brown paper bag!
Date: 04/06/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 31
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Home Made Shakespeare' - Nola Rae
Description: Nola Rae is an artist of international standing and is one of the most unique performers in modern British Theatre. Her style, using a mix of mime, dance, comedy and puppetry, bound by a razor sharp wit, reaches out and touches an audience at all levels. Few can hold a stage with such absolute ease and without a word spoken. Nola Rae ( London Mime Theatre) and Lasse Åkerlund (Teater Alllena, Sweden) join forces to perform an evening of choice Shakespearean morsels. 'Macbeth' - A mad version of Shakespeare's murderous Scotttsh Play by Lasse Åkerlund set on a table and played by his lunch. 'The Tragedy of Handlet' Nola Rae's famous version of Shakespear'e Hamlet for two gloved hands.' Romeo and Juliet' Shakespeare's bitter sweet Italian Play where two tragic lovers are found discarded in separate dustbins and animated by two rival clowns who like to rummage. Nola Rae and Lasse Åkerflund are very experienced storytellers whose art takes the audience on a roller coaster ride of the imagination, in which Macbeth can be played convincingly by a tomato, Ophelia can be wrung out after drowning, before being buried in cat litter and Romeo can, and is - played by a brown paper bag!
Date: 04/06/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 31
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Home' - Look out Theatre
Description: Look Out Theatre presents the new work 'Home' directed by Nicola McCartney, known for her play-writing skills for the Traverse Theatre.
Date: 15/02/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 16
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Home' - Look out Theatre
Description: Look Out Theatre presents the new work 'Home' directed by Nicola McCartney, known for her play-writing skills for the Traverse Theatre.
Date: 15/02/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 16
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Homers' - Traverse Theatre 10th Anniversary tour
Description: Written by Iain Finlay MacLeod, music from Anna Murray and a story relevent to the Hebrides, this is must-see play. Iat is directed by Philip Howard, designer Mary Robson, lighting designer Renny Robertson, composer/sound designer Anna Mhoireach Cast includes: Annie Grace, Mary Gapinski, Iain Macrae, Alistair G. Bruce, Alasdair Macrae, Stephen Docherty Alex and Mary are 'homers'. Boarded out from children's homes in Glasgow to the Isle of Lewis in 1967 without a word of where they were going. Happened to a lot of poor kids from Glasgow, taken in by new families. They try and fit in but they're out of place at home, at church and at school. They only have each other to turn to. Alex is driven out and returns to Glasgow to start work as a butcher's apprentice. Pig, his new boss, is determined to make all the apprentice's lives as difficult as possible, but he pushes one too far - and - Pig gets the chop. When Alex returns to the island things are even more difficult than when he left... Poignant, touching and hilariously funny, Homers is the first full-length play by Lewis writer Iain Finlay MacLeod who wrote Alexander Salamander (the story of a Teenage Pyromaniac), as part of the Traverse's Highland Shorts show in 1999. Homers marks the 10th anniversary of the Traverse annual Highland tour which has seen plays like Among Broken Hearts, Heritage, Lazybed and Knives in Hens performed throughout the country. Post Show Discussion Friday 11 October This is our latest info. Hope it helps. Speak soon
Date: 29/10/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Broadford Hall
Audience Numbers: 116
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Hoot' Harp and Flute Homecoming concert
Description: The vibrant, young duo HOOT was formed in 2005 when Helen MacLeod (from Inverinate) and Emma Wilkins were reunited at a charity concert in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. One year later, during the same festival, they made their debut performance with Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp. Both are very much in demand as orchestral and chamber musicians having worked with several distinguished groups ranging from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the Northern Sinfonia and the Halle. As versatile musicians, they have performed at many prestigious venues including the beautiful Edinburgh and Stirling Castles, The Scottish Parliament, The Royal Albert Hall and even Edinburgh Zoo! Renowned for their professionalism HOOT’s sensitive and enchanting playing will create the ideal atmosphere for any event.
Date: 12/04/08
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'I was a beautiful Day' - Traverse Theatre
Description: 'I Was a Beautiful Day' is the second full length play for the Traverse by Iain Finlay MacLeod. The touching story of a man, separated from his homeland for decades who keeps its memory alive through creating trinkets and telling stories. Dan Morrison has spent thirty years confined to Dunard mental hospital after suffering shell-shock whilst serving as a soldier in the second world war. Disowned by his family and all but forgotten back home on the Isle of Lewis, he spends his days recounting its old folk stories and creating sculptures of its landmarks from stones, grass and wood. Anne Williams is a cartographer, assigned by Ordnance Survey to map Lewis, and to learn about its history and the origins of its place names. She discovers Dan through his estranged nephew, Donald, and together they begin to recapture some of the island ’s history.
Date: 25/10/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 97
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'In Flagrant Delicht' - Lochhead and Marra
Description: IN FLAGRANT DELICHT East meets West, boy meets girl, brand new stuff meets old favourites when Dundee's finest, Michael Marra, and Glasgow's own Liz Lochhead put his songs and her poems together and talking to each other in a programme of all they're passionate about -- places, people, paint and painters, love, language... and football. Marra ( 'our Caledonian Hoagy Carmichael' -- others say think Randy Newman or Tom Waits ) is simply superb, a great gravelly singer-songwriter at the peak of his game. Lochhead ( 'a tartan Victoria Wood' ) gives both hilarious character monologues and poems of poignancy and singing simplicity. And they love doing it together.
Date: 10/06/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'In Praise of Ben Doran'
Description: ‘In Praise of Ben Doran’, reaches back to the 18th century, the golden age of Gaelic poetry. Duncan Bàn MacIntyre,1724-1812 (Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir) is best known for his praise of Ben Doran, Moladh Beinn Dòbhrainn. Renowned piper Allan MacDonald and singer and folklorist Margaret Bennett join John Purser for a concert and discussion centred on Duncan Bàn's work, and including fairy songs and music. An t-urram thar gach beinn Aig Beinn Dòbhrain; De na chunnaic mi fon ghrèin, 'S i bu bhòidhche leam. Honour beyond each ben for Ben Doran; Of all I have seen beneath the sun, the most glorious. "Allan's voice is rich and resonant with bowed bass sonority . . . his pipe music has an awesome rugged finesse that is unsurpassed in contemporary piping." The Living Tradition. This will be a fully bilingual evening. Supported by the Royal Celtic Society (www.royalcelticsociety.org.uk) and Comhairle nan Leabhraichean
Date: 14/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 65
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'In Praise of Ben Doran'
Description: ‘In Praise of Ben Doran’, reaches back to the 18th century, the golden age of Gaelic poetry. Duncan Bàn MacIntyre,1724-1812 (Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir) is best known for his praise of Ben Doran, Moladh Beinn Dòbhrainn. Renowned piper Allan MacDonald and singer and folklorist Margaret Bennett join John Purser for a concert and discussion centred on Duncan Bàn's work, and including fairy songs and music. An t-urram thar gach beinn Aig Beinn Dòbhrain; De na chunnaic mi fon ghrèin, 'S i bu bhòidhche leam. Honour beyond each ben for Ben Doran; Of all I have seen beneath the sun, the most glorious. "Allan's voice is rich and resonant with bowed bass sonority . . . his pipe music has an awesome rugged finesse that is unsurpassed in contemporary piping." The Living Tradition. This will be a fully bilingual evening. Supported by the Royal Celtic Society (www.royalcelticsociety.org.uk) and Comhairle nan Leabhraichean
Date: 14/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 65
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Injuns'
Date: 17/07/04
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Broadford, Dunollie Hotel
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'Injuns' CD launch
Description: Launching their debut album 'Lionel, It's a Complicated World' Injuns are set to hit the music scene. This five-piece Skye band have already appeared on the Newcomers Stage in T-in-the-Park, at other festivals and on BBC TV and Radio, and has a track voted 'Song of the Year' with Radio na Gaidheal. "It really is a joy to have a band attempt and succeed at sounding like themselves . . . A triumphant pop muisic of their very own" Vic Galloway - BBC Radio 1
Date: 31/03/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 240
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'Instinct' and 'Harris Tweed Brogues'
Description: Your performer Fergus Walker Soren Korshoj, Lousie Vansgaard, Martin Seelberg, Malene D Back, Vivi di Bap Hector Henderosn, Coll Macdonald, Andrew MacPherson, John Lamont
Date: 16/07/04
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: 'Instinct' and 'Harris Tweed Brogues'
Description: Your performer Fergus Walker Soren Korshoj, Lousie Vansgaard, Martin Seelberg, Malene D Back, Vivi di Bap Hector Henderosn, Coll Macdonald, Andrew MacPherson, John Lamont
Date: 16/07/04
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: 'Instinct' and 'Harris Tweed Brogues'
Description: Your performer Fergus Walker Soren Korshoj, Lousie Vansgaard, Martin Seelberg, Malene D Back, Vivi di Bap Hector Henderosn, Coll Macdonald, Andrew MacPherson, John Lamont
Date: 16/07/04
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: 'Instinct' and 'Harris Tweed Brogues'
Description: Your performer Fergus Walker Soren Korshoj, Lousie Vansgaard, Martin Seelberg, Malene D Back, Vivi di Bap Hector Henderosn, Coll Macdonald, Andrew MacPherson, John Lamont
Date: 16/07/04
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: 'Island Nights Entertainments' - Mull Theatre
Description: Everyone’s on board the ferry, on their way back for the big dance, but there’s a strong north-easterly and they can’t get into the pier. So with the boat and the passengers going roon’ and roon’, all you need is a well stocked bar and “once-famous” Highland entertainer Calum MacAskill to get a good cèilidh going. Comedy, adventure, poetry and song. Live music, a bit of a cèilidh dance and scenes from Para Handy, Whisky Galore, Kidnapped and Katie Morag, this is a trip round the islands like no other!
Date: 01/09/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 113
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Island Opera'
Description: Tom and Rhona Colwell, young singers living in Skye, sing Mozart arias and duets, taken from 'The Marriage of Figaro', 'Don Giovanni', 'Cosi Fan Tutte' and the 'Magic Flute'.
Date: 03/10/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 81
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Jekyll and Hyde' - Mull Theatre
Description: A modern stage version of the 19th-century drug-induced split-personality classic. Both a cracking tale of horror and a deeply audacious account of the human psyche, The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde has continued to thrill and fascinate since it was first published in 1886. Stevenson's work explores scientific ethics, the limits of knowledge and the morals of freedom without consequences, but above all it’s a horror story with all the best ingredients - dark nights, fog and a murderer walking the streets... This new play confronts the dark shadows that lie in all our souls.
Date: 26/10/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 109
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Jekyll and Hyde' - Mull Theatre
Description: A modern stage version of the 19th-century drug-induced split-personality classic. Both a cracking tale of horror and a deeply audacious account of the human psyche, The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde has continued to thrill and fascinate since it was first published in 1886. Stevenson's work explores scientific ethics, the limits of knowledge and the morals of freedom without consequences, but above all it’s a horror story with all the best ingredients - dark nights, fog and a murderer walking the streets... This new play confronts the dark shadows that lie in all our souls.
Date: 26/10/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 109
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Jekyll and Hyde' - Mull Theatre
Description: A modern stage version of the 19th-century drug-induced split-personality classic. Both a cracking tale of horror and a deeply audacious account of the human psyche, The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde has continued to thrill and fascinate since it was first published in 1886. Stevenson's work explores scientific ethics, the limits of knowledge and the morals of freedom without consequences, but above all it’s a horror story with all the best ingredients - dark nights, fog and a murderer walking the streets... This new play confronts the dark shadows that lie in all our souls.
Date: 26/10/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 109
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'John Laurie, Frazer and I' - Ian Watt
Description: Twenty-six years after his death John Laurie is still affectionately remembered as Frazer, Dad’s Army's doom-laden Scotsman. Returning to put the record straight, this production reveals what he was really like. This performance by Ian Watt is a fine tribute to John Laurie’s life and true acting talent and is promoted by the Gilded Balloon comedy venue in Edinburgh. "No Dad’s Army fan should miss this amazing show." Jimmy Perry
Date: 28/07/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'John Muir' - Andrew Harrison Theatre
Description: John Muir was a good Dunbar lad who left Scotland for the USA. As a result there is a fine Wellingtonia growing in the Armadale Gardens. Near this spot "John Muir" will spend 25 minutes telling you of his early life in Dunbar and travels to America. There he saw the wild land, met poets, preachers and presidents and became the father of modern conservation. Andrew Harrison's solo show brings his story alive and is at turns enchanting, challenging, humerous, moving and inspiring. " A passionate experience, incredibly interesting, hugely enjoyable" International Countryside Rangers Congress. If really wet the show will move indoors at Armadale.
Date: 15/07/07
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Armadale Castle Gardens
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'John Muir' - Andrew Harrison theatre
Description: See Sunday 15 July.
Date: 17/07/07
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Armadale Castle Gardens
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'John Muir' - Andrew Harrison theatre
Description: John Muir was a good Dunbar lad who left Scotland for the USA. This 40 minute show presents you with the story of his early life in Dunbar and travels to America. There Muir saw the wild land, met poets, preachers and presidents and became the father of modern conservation. Andrew Harrison's solo show brings his story alive and is at turns enchanting, challenging, humerous, moving and inspiring. " A passionate experience, incredibly interesting, hugely enjoyable" International Countryside Rangers Congress. The theatre piece is followed by a short talk about the work of the John Muir Trust on Skye and Scotland, with Sandy Maxwell the JMT workcamp co-ordinator.
Date: 16/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Breakish Hall
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'John Muir' - Andrew Harrison theatre
Description: John Muir was a good Dunbar lad who left Scotland for the USA. This 40 minute show presents you with the story of his early life in Dunbar and travels to America. There Muir saw the wild land, met poets, preachers and presidents and became the father of modern conservation. Andrew Harrison's solo show brings his story alive and is at turns enchanting, challenging, humerous, moving and inspiring. " A passionate experience, incredibly interesting, hugely enjoyable" International Countryside Rangers Congress. The theatre piece is followed by a short talk about the work of the John Muir Trust on Skye and Scotland, with Sandy Maxwell the JMT workcamp co-ordinator. For more details telephone Sadie Macleod on 01478 660345.
Date: 17/07/07
Start Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Raasay House
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Johnson and Boswell - Late But Live'
Description: 230 years after they made their journey, Boswell hosts a book launch, interviewing Johnson, discussing Scotland ancient and modern, and taking questions from the audience. Haggis is eaten. Pipes are played. And sacred highland cattle are ritually slaughtered. This is an hilarious new play which has Johnson and Boswell take a quantum leap into 21st century Scotland. Their wit and invective are rapier sharp and able to focus on a range of contemporary targets as they ponder the changes and achievements of the ‘Scotchmen’ in the intervening period. The performance includes a section of material specially written for each town and city they pass through on the tour. An hilrious new comedy from Stewart Lee, starring Simon Munnery and Miles Jupp from StandOut Comedy.
Date: 25/03/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 120
Type: Comedy
Title: 'Johnson and Boswell - Late But Live'
Description: 230 years after they made their journey, Boswell hosts a book launch, interviewing Johnson, discussing Scotland ancient and modern, and taking questions from the audience. Haggis is eaten. Pipes are played. And sacred highland cattle are ritually slaughtered. This is an hilarious new play which has Johnson and Boswell take a quantum leap into 21st century Scotland. Their wit and invective are rapier sharp and able to focus on a range of contemporary targets as they ponder the changes and achievements of the ‘Scotchmen’ in the intervening period. The performance includes a section of material specially written for each town and city they pass through on the tour. An hilrious new comedy from Stewart Lee, starring Simon Munnery and Miles Jupp from StandOut Comedy.
Date: 25/03/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 120
Type: Comedy
Title: 'Julie' - National Theatre of Scotland
Description: ‘Miss Julie’ is Swedish playwright, novelist and painter, August Strindberg’s masterpiece, written at the height of his powers as a dramatist in the late nineteenth century. Zinnie Harris’s new version heightens the social and sexual tension, relocating the play to the central Scotland between the wars. A rare chance to see this touchstone of European theatre adapted and directed by an outstanding Scottish talent. In the oppressive heat of Midsummer’s Eve, Julie, daughter of the Lord, is drawn into a dangerous tryst with her father’s butler, John. As the night wears on, the couple, from opposite ends of the social spectrum, dance, flirt and fight towards an explosive conclusion that will shake the existing order to its core.
Date: 19/09/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Karan Casey' in concert
Description: Karan Casey is one of the most influential, and most imitated, voices in folk music - a natural innovator. More than a decade ago American audiences were introduced to Casey fronting the Irish "supergroup" Solas. Following their groundbreaking early releases Casey struck out on her own. She has just released her fifth album to great acclaim. Karan is joined by Ross Martin, guitar; Caoimhín Vallely, piano and Kate Ellis, cello.
Date: 25/04/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 61
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Katie Morag' Mull Theatre
Description: The 'Katie Morag' stories by Mairi Hedderwick have delighted adults and children for 21 years. Travel on the ferry to Struay to meet one of the best-loved characters in children’s books - Katie Morag McColl. She may live on a tiny weather-beaten island, but there’s plenty of mischief to get up to, and Katie Morag is always up to something! Meet Eriska the horse and the Struay cats, join in with the treasure trail, stumble across ancient ghosts in spooky places, find out why the American city kids don’t like island life, and help Katie Morag find the answers to the riddles. Katie Morag comes to life in a musical show full of fun for all the family. This first ever stage adaptation of the Katie Morag is presented by Mull Theatre and is designed for adults who heard the stories when young, and are now reading tehm to their children, as well as for children themselves.
Date: 29/09/05
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 140
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Katie Morag' Mull Theatre
Description: The 'Katie Morag' stories by Mairi Hedderwick have delighted adults and children for 21 years. Travel on the ferry to Struay to meet one of the best-loved characters in children’s books - Katie Morag McColl. She may live on a tiny weather-beaten island, but there’s plenty of mischief to get up to, and Katie Morag is always up to something! Meet Eriska the horse and the Struay cats, join in with the treasure trail, stumble across ancient ghosts in spooky places, find out why the American city kids don’t like island life, and help Katie Morag find the answers to the riddles. Katie Morag comes to life in a musical show full of fun for all the family. This first ever stage adaptation of the Katie Morag is presented by Mull Theatre and is designed for adults who heard the stories when young, and are now reading tehm to their children, as well as for children themselves.
Date: 29/09/05
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 140
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Kesha'
Date: 11/07/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: 'Kuotet' Chamber Ronan Martin
Description: Young Performers Catriona Phillips and Ruth MacKinnon
Date: 13/07/03
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Little Red Riding Hood' - Jack Drum Arts
Description: Granny lives alone with only her cat for company in a little house in the middle of the woods. When Mr Wolf arrives, what will Granny do? Maybe she still has a few tricks up her sleeve. Maybe Mr Wolf is in for an unpleasant surprise! A new full length play of the much loved traditional tale. Guaranteed to delight all audiences from 2 to 102.
Date: 27/01/05
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 86
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Lunasa' - Ireland
Date: 16/07/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'MP3' - The Mattias Pérez Trio - traditional Swedish music
Description: A night of traditional and modern Swedish and Norwegian music. MP3, the Mattias Pérez Trio, is rooted in the Swedish province of Värmland, which borders on Norway and the the music is particularly catchy and suitable for dancing. The band is Mattias Pérez on guitar, bozouki, and mandola; Nina Anderberg on fiddle and Hardanger fiddle; and Mia Gustafsson on fiddle. Nina and Mattias are also great dancers and simply mesmerizing to watch.
Date: 20/06/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 34
Type: Music World
Title: 'Man of Arran' and 'Fra Diabolo'
Date: 29/03/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Mancub' - National Theare of Scotland
Description: Paul is trying to grow up. Trying to get his dad off his back and his mum out of his face. Trying to work out what girls are all about. Trying to catch up on the work. Trying to stay out of trouble. But strange things keep happening. Reality seems to be shifting. People are looking at him in a different way. Does Paul really turn into animals, or does he only think he does? By Douglas Maxwell from the book The Flight of the Cassowary by John LeVert. Lasts 1 hour 15 mins
Date: 20/09/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 10
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Marriage of Figaro' Young Opera'
Date: 25/10/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 114
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Mary Queen of Scots got her head chopped Off' NTS
Description: ‘Once upon a time, there were twa queens on the wan green island, and the wan green island was split inty twa kingdoms.’ First performed in 1987, Liz Lochhead’s play Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off is widely acknowledged as a modern Scottish classic. Feisty, fast-moving, peppered with live music, wit, and cheek, this vigorous ensemble production is presented by the National Theatre of Scotland and directed by the outstanding Alison Peebles who appeared in the original production as Elizabeth. So La Corbie, the trickster prophet turns the wheel of fortune and plunges us into the ‘whispers rumours, souchs and chatters’ at the heart of this story of two of history’s most intriguing women – Mary, Queen of Scots, and her cousin and fellow ruler, Elizabeth I of England. Mary and Elizabeth, two women with much in common, but more that set them apart. Following the death of her husband, the Dauphin of France, the beautiful, and staunchly Catholic Mary Stuart has returned from France to rule Scotland, a country she neither knows nor understands. Ill prepared to rule in her own right, Mary has failed to learn what her protestant cousin Elizabeth Tudor knows only too well, that a queen must rule with her head, not her heart. While Mary’s return to Scotland is little cause for celebration among her own people, it is even less welcome at her cousin’s glittering, highly politicised court. Elizabeth is well versed in the ruthlessness required of an absolute monarch and this is unleashed with bloody consequences when Mary re-marries and gives birth to a son. For her heir has a strong claim to the throne of both Scotland and England. All too soon the stage is set for a deadly end game in which there can only be one winner and one queen on the one green island. Suggested Age 14+
Date: 08/05/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 88
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Meantime' - Cèilidh Band
Date: 12/08/04
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Metagama' - Theatre Hebrides
Description: A story of emigration from the Western Isles in the 1920s, portrayed through theatre, traditional music and multimedia. A major Hebridean production in English and Gaelic by the celebrated Irish writer Dermot Healy. History, humanity, emotions and politics of that last great wave of emigration.
Date: 31/08/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 70
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Metagama' - Theatre Hebrides
Description: A story of emigration from the Western Isles in the 1920s, portrayed through theatre, traditional music and multimedia. A major Hebridean production in English and Gaelic by the celebrated Irish writer Dermot Healy. History, humanity, emotions and politics of that last great wave of emigration.
Date: 31/08/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 70
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Millions' (12a)
Description: Directed by Danny Boyle, The UK is about to switch from Pounds to Euros. A gang rob the train loaded with money on its way to incineration. But one of the big bags falls literally from the sky onto Damian's playhouse. He is a 5-year old given to talking to Saints. A fun, masterly-written, directed and acted, film. With 'Foighdinn', the Gaelic short aboaut a small boy and his grandfather.
Date: 22/07/07
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Mistresses of Harmony' - Shine and The Passion
Description: A stunning collaboration of two of the finest female vocal harmony groups, from the worlds of jazz, blues, soul, rock and pop to classical and folk. From England: 'The Passion' with members Jacqueline Dankworth, Sara Colman and Liane Carroll. From Scotland are 'Shine' featuring Corrina Hewat traditional and jazz harpist and singer with Bachue Café and many others; Alyth McCormack who grew up in the Gaelic tradition, and Mary MacMaster singer and harpist with The Poozies "six female voices in harmony - a sound made in Heaven"
Date: 24/03/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 57
Type: Music Jazz
Title: 'Monsters in my Wardrobe' Blue boat theatre
Date: 19/07/02
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Monsters in my Wardrobe' Blue boat theatre
Date: 19/07/02
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Musafir' from Rajasthan
Description: Musafir, "The wanderers", hail from the desert land of Rajasthan, in the North West of India, which was walked upon by emperors, maharajas and their courts. The original land of the gypsies, troubadours and wandering musicians, who entertained those. A land of ancient musical and spiritual tradition. These artists, sacred bearers of various religions, go on pilgrimages to places such as Baba Ramdev's temple, the great Saint of Gypsies, in Runija or at Sufi Gharib Nawaz in Ajmer. The Saints are worshiped by both Hindus and Muslims. All ethnic groups share a common history, yet, their interpretations are very personal. Muslims use traditional and sophisticated themes, drawn from the classical tradition, the gypsies, usaally Hindus, perform interesting music and dances, based on mythological themes. The Sapera, known as the snake charmers, belong to the most ancient Gypsy tradition, live and perform with snakes, the guardian of spiritual truth. We find numerous troubadours, puppeteers, bears trainers and other fakirs entertaining people in the streets and villages with illusion and magic.
Date: 01/11/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 142
Type: Music World
Title: 'Musafir' from Rajasthan
Description: Musafir, "The wanderers", hail from the desert land of Rajasthan, in the North West of India, which was walked upon by emperors, maharajas and their courts. The original land of the gypsies, troubadours and wandering musicians, who entertained those. A land of ancient musical and spiritual tradition. These artists, sacred bearers of various religions, go on pilgrimages to places such as Baba Ramdev's temple, the great Saint of Gypsies, in Runija or at Sufi Gharib Nawaz in Ajmer. The Saints are worshiped by both Hindus and Muslims. All ethnic groups share a common history, yet, their interpretations are very personal. Muslims use traditional and sophisticated themes, drawn from the classical tradition, the gypsies, usaally Hindus, perform interesting music and dances, based on mythological themes. The Sapera, known as the snake charmers, belong to the most ancient Gypsy tradition, live and perform with snakes, the guardian of spiritual truth. We find numerous troubadours, puppeteers, bears trainers and other fakirs entertaining people in the streets and villages with illusion and magic.
Date: 01/11/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 142
Type: Music World
Title: 'Musafir' from Rajasthan
Description: Musafir, "The wanderers", hail from the desert land of Rajasthan, in the North West of India, which was walked upon by emperors, maharajas and their courts. The original land of the gypsies, troubadours and wandering musicians, who entertained those. A land of ancient musical and spiritual tradition. These artists, sacred bearers of various religions, go on pilgrimages to places such as Baba Ramdev's temple, the great Saint of Gypsies, in Runija or at Sufi Gharib Nawaz in Ajmer. The Saints are worshiped by both Hindus and Muslims. All ethnic groups share a common history, yet, their interpretations are very personal. Muslims use traditional and sophisticated themes, drawn from the classical tradition, the gypsies, usaally Hindus, perform interesting music and dances, based on mythological themes. The Sapera, known as the snake charmers, belong to the most ancient Gypsy tradition, live and perform with snakes, the guardian of spiritual truth. We find numerous troubadours, puppeteers, bears trainers and other fakirs entertaining people in the streets and villages with illusion and magic.
Date: 01/11/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 142
Type: Music World
Title: 'Music in the Scottish Landscape'
Description: John Purser and Bonnie Rideout present thousand year old tales and tunes illustrating the connections between landscape and Gaelic music and song, with live performances, images and recordings. Included in the programme is the performance of a complete 18th-century fiddle piobaireachd and a reading of an Ossianic tale accompanied by a tune to which it used to be recited. Rideout recorded extensively for the ‘Scotland's Music' radio series: "Her exceptional control when bowing, her ornamentation and her marvellously rich double-stopped drones produce an authentically moving, almost keening, sound." The Scotsman
Date: 13/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 61
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Music in the Scottish Landscape'
Description: John Purser and Bonnie Rideout present thousand year old tales and tunes illustrating the connections between landscape and Gaelic music and song, with live performances, images and recordings. Included in the programme is the performance of a complete 18th-century fiddle piobaireachd and a reading of an Ossianic tale accompanied by a tune to which it used to be recited. Rideout recorded extensively for the ‘Scotland's Music' radio series: "Her exceptional control when bowing, her ornamentation and her marvellously rich double-stopped drones produce an authentically moving, almost keening, sound." The Scotsman
Date: 13/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 61
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Na Seòid' - 'The Heroes' Young Talent with Mary Ann Kennedy
Description: There is amongst today’s 20 and early-30 somethings a growing band of young men who are proud of their culture, their language and their own abilities and desire to share that with others. They are creative, not just as performers, but as songwriters and composers, they have a confidence in their language with many of them using it in their everyday life and work. And they have the capacity to be an inspiration to others. Na Seòid will bring together eight of these singers and musicians together under the musical direction of Mary Ann Kennedy. The ensemble will have voices at the heart of it - each man has a strong voice individually and as part of a group. James Graham; Griogair Lawrie, Tormon MacArthur, Norrie MacIver, Calum Ailig MacMillan, Gillebride MacMillan.
Date: 08/09/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 124
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Nashville Bluegrass' and 'Tropical Nights'
Description: Peter Griggs sets the scene for a 'Tropical Night' with music from South America. Peter is from New York and now lives in Europe. His deep interest in the music of Brazil took him to Rio de Janeiro, where he explored a unique style 'choro' an early 20th C ragtime style of music. To this Peter adds some Bossa Nova, with a touch of jazz, classical, flamenco and blues, taken from his CD 'Children of the Amazon'. "Stunning in its intensity. Peter will take you on a journey into your own imagination" The Skye Festival then ventures into Bluegrass for the first time in its history. Kathy Chiavola grew up in Kansas City and has an international reputation as one of the most respected vocalists in bluegrass and acoustic music. Kathy is joined by Silvio Ferretti, banjo, and Martino Coppo, mandolin, who are members of the Italian bluegrass group 'Red Wine'. Mike Bub from Nashville has played and recorded Bluegrass Music for voer 25 years and is one of the most awarded bass players in the genre. Singer Vanessa Batts has spent some time at the College on Gaelic courses. "Mama Mia, they are so good!"
Date: 03/08/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music World
Title: 'Ness River Rhythm Kings' - 'Swing 2006'
Description: The Ness River Rhythm Kings play regularly in Inverness and make a welcome return after their first visit to Skye for last year's Jazz Festival. Swing 2006 change their name each year and travel up from the Edinburgh area. They are Dick Lee (clarinets, recorders, saxophones), Roy Percy (double bass), John Russell (rhythm guitar, vocals), Stephen Coutts (guitar). Swing 2006’s core repertoire is the music of the great jazz composers, especially Django Reinhardt, including Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington, with some original music from Dick Lee. "Something of an institution in Scottish jazz" - Kenny Mathieson, The Scotsman
Date: 27/07/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Jazz
Title: 'No great Mischief' ~ Alasdair MacLeod, Canada
Description: Alasdair MacLeod, the Canadian author of 'No Great Mischief' visits the Highlands with illustrator Peter Rankin for a four night literary tour of the Highlands. Supported by Highland Council
Date: 17/11/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Oh Brother, Where art Thou?'
Date: 28/01/01
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Oidhche Litreachais - Celebrating Iain Crichton Smith'
Description: The orignical Gaelic version of one of Iain Crichton Smith's novel 'The Missionary' has been rediscovered. 'Am Miseanaraidh' has just been published as part of the Ur-Sgeul new fiction series. This evening clebrates the writing of Iain Crichton Smith with a panel of current Gaelic writers and experts. The evening is mostly in Gaelic and entrance includes a glass of wine and books for sale.
Date: 29/03/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'One Giant Leap' - Wee Stories/National Theatre of Scotland
Description: Blast off from the Big Bang, travel alongside our ancestors through time and space as they try to solve the mysteries of the Universe, land on the Moon and take that one small step toward making one giant leap. How do we know that the Earth is round? How do we know that our sun is only one of over a hundred billion stars in our galaxy and that the Milky Way is only one of over a hundred billion galaxies in the Universe? Where is the evidence? The truth is out there, it always was, we just couldn’t see it. From the creators of the multi-award winning 'Arthur' - Andy Cannon, Iain Johnstone and David Trouton. "A deep thinking show with universal appeal for all adults and children over 10."
Date: 19/09/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 36
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'One Giant Leap' - Wee Stories/National Theatre of Scotland
Description: Blast off from the Big Bang, travel alongside our ancestors through time and space as they try to solve the mysteries of the Universe, land on the Moon and take that one small step toward making one giant leap. How do we know that the Earth is round? How do we know that our sun is only one of over a hundred billion stars in our galaxy and that the Milky Way is only one of over a hundred billion galaxies in the Universe? Where is the evidence? The truth is out there, it always was, we just couldn’t see it. From the creators of the multi-award winning 'Arthur' - Andy Cannon, Iain Johnstone and David Trouton. "A deep thinking show with universal appeal for all adults and children over 10."
Date: 19/09/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 36
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Our Teacher's a Troll' - National Theatre of Scotland
Description: Once, not so very long ago, there were two terrible twins called Holly and Sean and they got up to all kinds of mischief. In fact, they were so badly behaved at school that the Head Teacher, Mrs Spike, had a nervous breakdown. Now, the twins thought this was very funny indeed and were extremely pleased with themselves. That is, until Mrs Spike’s replacement arrived. For you see, the new Head Teacher was a Troll. Yes, that’s right, a Troll. With green scaly skin, sharp gnarly fangs and a spiky tail.
Date: 08/05/09
Start Time: 11:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 88
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Our Teacher's a Troll' - National Theatre of Scotland
Description: Once, not so very long ago, there were two terrible twins called Holly and Sean and they got up to all kinds of mischief. In fact, they were so badly behaved at school that the Head Teacher, Mrs Spike, had a nervous breakdown. Now, the twins thought this was very funny indeed and were extremely pleased with themselves. That is, until Mrs Spike’s replacement arrived. For you see, the new Head Teacher was a Troll. Yes, that’s right, a Troll. With green scaly skin, sharp gnarly fangs and a spiky tail.
Date: 08/05/09
Start Time: 11:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 88
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Paddyrasta' Irish Reggae
Description: With their fusion of irresistible reggae rhythms, traditional celtic melodies and socially conscious lyrics, Paddyrasta have been described as ''The Pogues meets Bob Marley". This colourful, multi-cultural band have discovered a new musical genre - an irresistible sound that makes you just want to get up and dance - simply unmissable fun! With banjo, button accordion, tin whistles, bass, drums and vocals, this is a wonderfully funky-folky ethno-eco band - Afro-Irish reggae-rap with conscience. "Gentle but strongly caring, the lyrics pleading for a more humanitarian world, Excellent." Music in Scotland "Absolutely Terrific" BBC Celtic Connections The night starts with a Cèilidh Dance session from 'Ceilear' to get you warmed up! - see Tuesday 25 for the line-up.
Date: 28/07/06
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: 'Passing Places' - Mairearad Green
Description: Passing Places, written for Celtic Connections 2009, takes the form of a musical and filmic journey through the spectacular scenery and cultural riches of the Coigach peninsula, in her native Wester Ross. Also reflecting 2009’s celebration of homecoming, the music’s recurrent motifs and changing themes unfold against a visual backdrop created by Magnus Graham. Green will lead an eight-piece ensemble including Anna Massie (guitar), Peter Tickell (fiddle), Adam Sutherland (fiddle), Adam Bulley (mandolin/banjo), Duncan Lyall (Double Bass), Hamish Napier (piano) and Donald Hay (percussion). "The commission had it all: memorable tunes and exquisite playing, capped off with a wonderfully executed visual backdrop synced perfectly to the music." Barry Gordon, The Scotsman.
Date: 25/10/09
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 71
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Passing Places' - Mairearad Green
Description: Passing Places, written for Celtic Connections 2009, takes the form of a musical and filmic journey through the spectacular scenery and cultural riches of the Coigach peninsula, in her native Wester Ross. Also reflecting 2009’s celebration of homecoming, the music’s recurrent motifs and changing themes unfold against a visual backdrop created by Magnus Graham. Green will lead an eight-piece ensemble including Anna Massie (guitar), Peter Tickell (fiddle), Adam Sutherland (fiddle), Adam Bulley (mandolin/banjo), Duncan Lyall (Double Bass), Hamish Napier (piano) and Donald Hay (percussion). "The commission had it all: memorable tunes and exquisite playing, capped off with a wonderfully executed visual backdrop synced perfectly to the music." Barry Gordon, The Scotsman.
Date: 25/10/09
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 71
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Passing Places' - On Q Productions
Description: A stolen surfboard, a lollipop-man with an aversion to sheep, a psychedelic Lada, two Motherwell lads and twelve other cast and crew are all being packed into the back of the On Q Productions van this autumn. This bizarre collection lies at the heart of their highly successful production of Stephen Greenhorn's Passing Places. One of the wittiest pieces of writing to take the stage in Scotland, Passing Places is a road movie adapted for the stage. It follows the journey of Alex and Brian as they escape Motherwell the only way they know how - by stealing a prized surfboard and fleeing to Thurso to sell it. They head for the Highlands and Islands and encounter an array of fascinating characters on the way... 'Passing Places' was first toured with great success by Traverse Theatre. On Q Productions is new company of current and ex-students of the Drama Department of the RSAMD and sent in our direction by Sheena Scott, ex-SEALL and ex-RSAMD, following the sell-out run of the play in Glasgow last December. This production uses a new score written especially for the tour by Scottish fiddler Stephen D Moffat and video production by designer Ken McGlashan.
Date: 15/09/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Peacefire' Macdara Vallely
Description: * * * * * reviews from the Edinburgh Fringe Irish actor Macdara Vallely was a hit of the 2003 Skye Festival. Now he has wowed audiences in this year’s Edinburgh Fringe with ‘Peacefire’. A teenage boy comes of age in working-class Northern Ireland: drinking with his mates; stealing the odd motor; arranging a wee appointment with the IRA to have his kneecaps blown off. A 70 minutes show performed to an original hip-hop soundtrack. "It is disturbing and moving, and quite possibly the most powerful piece you’ll see this year" The Scotsman "A rattling good yarn . . . Vallely performs exceptionally"The Guardian
Date: 02/09/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Peacefire' Macdara Vallely
Description: * * * * * reviews from the Edinburgh Fringe Irish actor Macdara Vallely was a hit of the 2003 Skye Festival. Now he has wowed audiences in this year’s Edinburgh Fringe with ‘Peacefire’. A teenage boy comes of age in working-class Northern Ireland: drinking with his mates; stealing the odd motor; arranging a wee appointment with the IRA to have his kneecaps blown off. A 70 minutes show performed to an original hip-hop soundtrack. "It is disturbing and moving, and quite possibly the most powerful piece you’ll see this year" The Scotsman "A rattling good yarn . . . Vallely performs exceptionally"The Guardian
Date: 02/09/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'People's Mass' Dunedin Consort
Description: Composers: Tommy Fowler, Anthea Haddow, Christine McCombe, John Gormley, Rebecca Rowe, Malcolm Lindsay The idea behind the piece came from composer Tommy Fowler, whose 'Lullaby' was performed by Dunedin Consort in December 1999. Tommy suggested the idea of six Scottish-based composers writing one movement each of a Mass. The idea has slowly grown to incorporate the use of children’s choirs and a dancer, as well as interleaving the piece with plainsong and interludes. Each composer has written a movement (unaccompanied vocal sextet) and interlude (for one solo voice and harp) based on the accompanying plainsong for All Saints Day. The plainsong will be performed by children’s choir and Consort. The interludes will be performed by solo voice and harp, and will incorporate a dancer and lighting. These interludes are settings of poetry which each composer has chosen. There will be minimal movement within the complete work involving children and Consort, and the whole performance will be lit and semi-staged. The whole performance will last between 45 minutes and an hour. The project has attracted significant interest from local authority bodies and private funders, as well as a £20,000 National Lottery award.
Date: 04/12/02
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Percussion Unlimited' in Concert
Description: 'Percussion Unlimited' is an ensemble of 8 young players aged 13 to 17 from schools in Shropshire. The group was set up 15 years ago and has travelled four times to Australia. This is their third visit to the Highlands. Their music, played on over 30 percussion instruments (weighing almost 2 tons!) includes Rossini, The Dawes, Herbie Hancock, the Beatles, Lalo Schiffre and Queen. This will be a lively night to inspire all young musicians, especailly after their afternoon session with Bun Sgoil Shleite.
Date: 22/08/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Phil Bancroft Quartet'- Spin cycle jazz tour
Description: The Spin Cycle Tour 2005 is Phil Bancroft's Scottish Tour. The Quartet is Phil Bancroft from Scotland on saxophones; Steve Watts from England on acoustic bass; Mike Walker from Scotland on electric guitar and Thomas Stonen from Norway, on Drums. With major names like this coming together, they create music of an international standard. "It is creating music in the moment. Even I don't know how any particular number is going to sound - and that's what's so exciting about it." Phil
Date: 05/06/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Music Jazz
Title: 'Pipedown'
Date: 12/07/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Pirates of Penzance'
Description: Inner Sound with students of the Junior Royal Academy of Music.
Date: 04/08/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 150
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Poetry and Piping' - Elmar Schenkel, Rona Lightfoot
Description: Professor Elmar Schenkel from Leipzig is one of the leading modern poets of Eastern Europe. His most memorable poem, which he will perform, is ‘Schule des Vergessens’ (The School of Forgetting) which is a very witty poem about the state’s need to make us consciously forget events - and languages - which are not useful to it. Rona Lightfoot is the great tradition-bearer from South Uist. A singer, story-teller and piper she is unique in her knowledge and performance. Tessa Ransford, poetess, is the founder Director of the Scottish Poetry Library. The young Campbell sisters play just about everything from the cello to the computer In conjunction with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, and the Iain Crichton Smith Fellowship with Highland Council.
Date: 01/09/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Rabbit Proof Fence' Australia
Date: 11/07/03
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Rachel Unthank and the Winterset'
Description: Singing in lilting Geordie accents, sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank are servants of the northern English music traditions they keep alive - and so close to Scotland, we welcome them!. They are joined in The Winterset by charismatic pianist Belinda O'Hooley, and fiddle player Niopha Keegan (and sister of vituoso traditional flute player Niall Keegan). Their 2005 debut album Cruel Sister was named Folk Album of the Year by Mojo Magazine and successful sales were reflected by brilliant live performances in 2006. "Just beautiful, beautiful music . . . one day all music will sound like this" Phil Jupitus BBC 6 MUSIC "I just love it . . . I simply can’t recommend them enough" Bob Harris BBC RADIO 2 The guest artist is singer-songwriter (and festival sound engineer) Peter M Rowan. "A rich voice...an obvious talent" with Angus Nicolson on pipes.
Date: 20/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Rag MaMa Rag' Good Time Jug Band
Description: RAG MAMA RAG's Good time jug band sound have been featured heavily on Radio 2 Paul Jones Blues Programme in session and on CD recently. With an interesting and wide range of instruments, (ASHLEY DOW, coustic Guitar, Resophonique Bottleneck Guitar, Acoustic Lap Steel, kulele and Vocals, plus DEBORAH DOW, Harmonica, Washboard, ercussion and Backing Vocals), RAG MAMA RAG create an exceptionally ull and hard driving rhythmic sound which soon has audiences feet apping. heir repertoire is 20's and 30's Blues based, but extremely varied, compassing Mississippi Blues, East Coast Ragtime sounds, early White ountry tunes, Original Compositions, and many other regional styles of the 0's and 30's period.
Date: 04/10/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 24
Type: Music World
Title: 'Rama Against the Demons' - Theatre du Risorius
Description: Theatre du Risorius and Balinese puppetry.
Date: 30/05/00
Start Time: 18:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Red' - Boilerhouse Theatre
Description: Boilerhouse Theatre Company bring a new show designed for presentation in the Club scene.
Date: 13/11/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Red' - Boilerhouse Theatre
Description: Boilerhouse Theatre Company bring a new show designed for presentation in the Club scene.
Date: 13/11/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Romeo and Juliet' - Prime Productions
Description: Romeo and Juliet weaves sword fights and drama with theatre's greatest love scenes and finest poetry. Scenes of love, revenge and reconciliation echo down the ages in Shakespeare's best known play. Prime Productions thrilled audiences on Skye with their sell-out productions of 'Sunset Song' and 'Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off.' Book early! "A first-rate cast and production."
Date: 27/03/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 72
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Romeo and Juliet' - Prime Productions
Description: Romeo and Juliet weaves sword fights and drama with theatre's greatest love scenes and finest poetry. Scenes of love, revenge and reconciliation echo down the ages in Shakespeare's best known play. Prime Productions thrilled audiences on Skye with their sell-out productions of 'Sunset Song' and 'Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off.' Book early! "A first-rate cast and production."
Date: 27/03/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 72
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Salsa Celtica' and 'te Pooka' fire
Date: 12/07/03
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'Salsa Celtica' and 'te Pooka' fire
Date: 12/07/03
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'Scottish Guitar Quartet' in Concert
Description: Brilliant and very popular band featuring Malcolm MacFarlane, Ged Brockie, Nigel Clark, Kevin MacKenzie. Their music takes a unique view of many jazz and world styles and combines them with the textures and timbres of the acoustic guitar.
Date: 23/04/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 4
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Seachd - the Inaccessible Pinnacle'
Date: 24/02/07
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Seachd - the Inaccessible Pinnacle'
Date: 25/02/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Secrets and Lies and DIY' Fiona Knowles
Description: Pat has finally snapped, her husband started to put that new kitchen sink in years ago and she’s had it with washing up in the loo. Plumbing can’t be that difficult. A DIY disaster brings together three very different women (all acted by Fiona Knowles) and unearths more than dry rot under the floorboards.A creative, funny drama and a warning to all DIY enthusiasts.
Date: 03/09/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Seikou Susso and the Allahlake Band'
Description: Seikou is the charismatic and amazing Kora (African Harp) player from the Gambia. Coming from a long line of griots - oral historians who have kept and promoted the history of the Mandinka cultures of West Africa - Seikou uses his music to provide the perfect ambience and authenticity of West Africa. His compositions are inspired by Mandinka culture, and his singing and playing style observes the delicacy and poise of the Gambian traditional repertoire. Seikou leads his decidedly funky AllahLake Band into potent and slowly simmering dance grooves. Seikou was the highly acclaimed guest at the Skye World Music weekend in 2005. Tonight's Young Musician is Ruby Partridge, Breakish.
Date: 24/07/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music World
Title: 'Session A9' and Dàire Mulhern
Description: Session A9 was formed by Charlie McKerron (Capercaillie) who brought together a group of stellar traditional musicians who have been thrilling audiences throughout the UK as a top tunes band. Adam Sutherland, Charlie McKerron, Gordon Gunn and Kevin Henderson on fiddles; Tim Edey on melodeon/guitar; Brian McAlpine on keyboards and David Roberston on percussion. "resulting in brilliantly sophisticated arrangements of tunes old and new, brimming with brio and simply oozing class." The Sunday Herald.
Date: 06/06/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 110
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Seumas agus na Lochlannaich' - TOSG Theatre
Date: 16/11/00
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Seven Ages of Man' - Dogstar Theatre
Description: Hamish Macdonald's wonderful journey from past to present, from the cradle to the casket. Featuring actress and Gaelic singer Alyth McCormack, and Matthew Zajac, with music from Jonny Hardie, fiddler with the Old Blind Dogs, and Mary MacMaster, harpist and singer with the Poozies. Originally a highly regarded Highland Festival commission, this is tragedy and comedy combined with poetic myth and the gritty realities of Highland history.
Date: 24/02/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 33
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Sex and Chocolate' - Fiona Knowles.
Description: A Brand-new comedy drama by multi award-wining Rona Munro. Fiona Knowles stars in the one woman show - a cross between Shirley Valentine and the Girl from Uncle. Fiona has been bringing her shows straight from the Edinburgh Fringe to Skye for several years, always with something fresh.
Date: 02/09/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 57
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Sheelanagig'
Description: Acoustic world-folk outfit Sheelanagig take the best tunes and rhythms and fuse them into dancefloor mayhem. The resulting musical anarchy caught the attention of anyone in earshot and propelled them into an ongoing whirlwind of gigs, tours and festival appearances around the UK and into Europe. Western swing meeting Scots/Irish reels, manouche ‘Gypsy jazz’ catching Eastern European melodies, Arabic tunes wafting over salsa beats and tabla putting a spring into ska fuelled klezmer. "smiling and knackered festival goers." "High octane stuff . . . livens any party and keeps the floor full..." fROOTS
Date: 17/07/07
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Shepheard, Spiers and Watson' and 'Vent du Nord'
Description: Shepheard, Spiers & Watson are 'purveyors of Scottish traditional song' that is whaling songs, farming songs from the east coast of Scotland. With melodeon, fiddle and whistle - and all three sing, gloriously! They just make original and fine folk music from Scotland - and were nominated as Scots Folk Band of the Year in the Scots Trad Music Awards 2006. "This is folk music for grownups!" 'Le Vent du Nord' are from Quebec. Talent and experience on fiddle and hurdy-gurdy come together in a joyous musical family reunion of Quebec and Brittany ... a sound that swings, reels, jigs and sings with centuries of joie de vivre dancing toward a new horizon. "Arrangements simples et harmonies magiques. Une belle brise fraiche et novatrice dans le paysage trad québécois" Trad magazine Tonight Young Performers are Eilidh Robertson and Islay Nicolson who live in Sleat and attend Portree High School
Date: 25/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Shepheard, Spiers and Watson' and 'Vent du Nord'
Description: Shepheard, Spiers & Watson are 'purveyors of Scottish traditional song' that is whaling songs, farming songs from the east coast of Scotland. With melodeon, fiddle and whistle - and all three sing, gloriously! They just make original and fine folk music from Scotland - and were nominated as Scots Folk Band of the Year in the Scots Trad Music Awards 2006. "This is folk music for grownups!" 'Le Vent du Nord' are from Quebec. Talent and experience on fiddle and hurdy-gurdy come together in a joyous musical family reunion of Quebec and Brittany ... a sound that swings, reels, jigs and sings with centuries of joie de vivre dancing toward a new horizon. "Arrangements simples et harmonies magiques. Une belle brise fraiche et novatrice dans le paysage trad québécois" Trad magazine Tonight Young Performers are Eilidh Robertson and Islay Nicolson who live in Sleat and attend Portree High School
Date: 25/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Shepheard, Spiers and Watson' and 'Vent du Nord'
Description: Shepheard, Spiers & Watson are 'purveyors of Scottish traditional song' that is whaling songs, farming songs from the east coast of Scotland. With melodeon, fiddle and whistle - and all three sing, gloriously! They just make original and fine folk music from Scotland - and were nominated as Scots Folk Band of the Year in the Scots Trad Music Awards 2006. "This is folk music for grownups!" 'Le Vent du Nord' are from Quebec. Talent and experience on fiddle and hurdy-gurdy come together in a joyous musical family reunion of Quebec and Brittany ... a sound that swings, reels, jigs and sings with centuries of joie de vivre dancing toward a new horizon. "Arrangements simples et harmonies magiques. Une belle brise fraiche et novatrice dans le paysage trad québécois" Trad magazine Tonight Young Performers are Eilidh Robertson and Islay Nicolson who live in Sleat and attend Portree High School
Date: 25/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Shine' Mary MacMaster
Description: Young performer Fiona MacAskill
Date: 10/07/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Skirler' Ceilidh dance
Description: Young Performer Angus Nicolson
Date: 11/07/03
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'Sleeping Beauties' Shams Clown Theatre
Description: A four star one-man, one-skeleton clown show for adults. The ill-fated 1845 Franklin Expedition to the Arctic, a haunting and hilarious portrayal of the British at the ends of the earth and their tether.
Date: 05/06/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Sleeping Beauties' Shams Clown Theatre
Description: A four star one-man, one-skeleton clown show for adults. The ill-fated 1845 Franklin Expedition to the Arctic, a haunting and hilarious portrayal of the British at the ends of the earth and their tether.
Date: 05/06/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Small Time Crook'
Date: 25/02/01
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 22
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Soirbheas' book launch - Meg Bateman
Description: Meg Bateman will be reading from her long awaited third book 'Soirbheas: Fair Wind'. Meg's poems are often intensely personal and give you a chance to travel into the mind of this highly talented writer. Speaking of her new book, Meg says the poems are "more philosophical, but still marked by intense feeling and a restrained classical control". Birlinn Publishers invite you to this free launch. There will be a mini-bus going over the hill from Sabhal Mòr so please book ahead, and return for the Gaelic Song Concert.
Date: 23/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Songs of the Earth' - Scottish Clarinet Quintet & photography
Description: 'Songs of the Earth' is an innovative audiovisual synthesis of cutting-edge contemporary music and intensely beautiful natural images from the Isle of Skye. In an intimate collaboration between the Scottish Clarinet Quartet and well-known local photographer, Terry Williams, original music scored for four bass clarinets is performed live against large-screen projection of new photographic collections. Sensuous, dramatic and mesmerising! Full details at www.scq.org.uk. "...this RSAMD-bred chamber group is making its mark as much through the vision of its commissioning as with the singularity of its line-up and the virtuosity of the playing" (The Herald) The Photos "Beautiful use of light and texture.incredible eye for detail. such a musically responsive photographer. the way you've visualised both music and pictures is going to bring out an extra dimension in each when they're put together"
Date: 11/04/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Spirit of the Beehive'
Date: 26/02/01
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Stick Granny on the Roofrack' Fiona Knowles
Description: Another award-wiinning one-woman show with Fiona Knowles. A brilliant, comic, compassionate catastrophe of family relationships as Marie sets off on a holiday of a lifetime, won on a scratch-card.
Date: 10/09/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 47
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Stick Granny on the Roofrack' Fiona Knowles
Description: Another award-wiinning one-woman show with Fiona Knowles. A brilliant, comic, compassionate catastrophe of family relationships as Marie sets off on a holiday of a lifetime, won on a scratch-card.
Date: 10/09/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 47
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Stuart Cassells Band'
Description: After the final concert move across the road to join Piper Stuart Cassells and his band. Stuart was 'BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2005', and mixes quality piping with his lively rock band work. He closes the Skye Festival with some thrilling music for great dancing, offering adventure and an amiable line in ribald patter. The night starts with local rhythm and blues band 'Blue Monday' - six lads, young and over the hill from Tarskavaig. £1 off joint tickets
Date: 04/08/06
Start Time: 10.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Subitango' Tango Siempre
Date: 09/07/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: 'Subitango' Tango Siempre
Date: 09/07/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: 'Survivors' Cèilidh'
Description: With a random selection of musicians still alive at the end of two weeks, and a guest spot from 'Là Luain'.
Date: 27/07/07
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'Swindle and Death' - Mull Theatre
Description: A new comedy, specially commissioned for Mull Theatre, by award-winning playwright, Peter Arnott. Swindle & Death are a Highland touring theatre company, established in 1707, loved by their audiences, but unheard of elsewhere. Marjorie, an intrepid spy from the Scottish Arts Council, infiltrates the company to find out how they manage to keep going without funding, a website or press reviews. Marjorie finds herself drawn into a world of tartan and nostalgia, Mary Queen of Scots and the Undead Shakespeare, and slowly she uncovers the hysterical horror at the heart of this Caledonian darkness... and what really happened that night in Ballachulish... In their sinister and stupid celebration of all things theatrical and Scottish, Messrs Swindle & Death promise you an evening of unfettered wierdness, leaving no cliché unpunished and no sporran unturned. Tickets also on www.thebooth.co.uk
Date: 03/06/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay
Audience Numbers: 28
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Anna Massie Band'
Description: Anna Massie was the winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2003 Award. A talented multi-instrumentalist, she excels in playing the fiddle, mandolin and tenor banjo. Though perhaps most impressive is her guitar playing - equally at home either accompanying in her unique rhythmic style or flatpicking tunes, Massie’s dexterity shines through. Traditional Scottish tunes, Cape Breton reels, freshly-written tunes in traditional mode, and a great bluesy number too. Anna plays with pals Jenn Butterworth on guitar and vocals and Mairearad Green on accordion and bagpipes slipping in and out to great effect. Celtic culture in sparkling form.
Date: 29/06/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Anna Massie Band'
Description: Anna Massie was the winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2003 Award. A talented multi-instrumentalist, she excels in playing the fiddle, mandolin and tenor banjo. Though perhaps most impressive is her guitar playing - equally at home either accompanying in her unique rhythmic style or flatpicking tunes, Massie’s dexterity shines through. Traditional Scottish tunes, Cape Breton reels, freshly-written tunes in traditional mode, and a great bluesy number too. Anna plays with pals Jenn Butterworth on guitar and vocals and Mairearad Green on accordion and bagpipes slipping in and out to great effect. Celtic culture in sparkling form.
Date: 29/06/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Anna Massie Band'
Description: Anna Massie was the winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2003 Award. A talented multi-instrumentalist, she excels in playing the fiddle, mandolin and tenor banjo. Though perhaps most impressive is her guitar playing - equally at home either accompanying in her unique rhythmic style or flatpicking tunes, Massie’s dexterity shines through. Traditional Scottish tunes, Cape Breton reels, freshly-written tunes in traditional mode, and a great bluesy number too. Anna plays with pals Jenn Butterworth on guitar and vocals and Mairearad Green on accordion and bagpipes slipping in and out to great effect. Celtic culture in sparkling form.
Date: 29/06/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Anna Massie Band'
Description: Anna Massie was the winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2003 Award. A talented multi-instrumentalist, she excels in playing the fiddle, mandolin and tenor banjo. Though perhaps most impressive is her guitar playing - equally at home either accompanying in her unique rhythmic style or flatpicking tunes, Massie’s dexterity shines through. Traditional Scottish tunes, Cape Breton reels, freshly-written tunes in traditional mode, and a great bluesy number too. Anna plays with pals Jenn Butterworth on guitar and vocals and Mairearad Green on accordion and bagpipes slipping in and out to great effect. Celtic culture in sparkling form.
Date: 29/06/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Anna Massie Band'
Description: Anna Massie was the winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2003 Award. A talented multi-instrumentalist, she excels in playing the fiddle, mandolin and tenor banjo. Though perhaps most impressive is her guitar playing - equally at home either accompanying in her unique rhythmic style or flatpicking tunes, Massie’s dexterity shines through. Traditional Scottish tunes, Cape Breton reels, freshly-written tunes in traditional mode, and a great bluesy number too. Anna plays with pals Jenn Butterworth on guitar and vocals and Mairearad Green on accordion and bagpipes slipping in and out to great effect. Celtic culture in sparkling form.
Date: 29/06/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Art of Musick' early music
Description: Music from Columba to Culloden
Date: 02/06/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'The Art of Repeating Yourself' - Paragon Ensemble
Description: The Glasgow-based Paragon Ensemble are past masters at the tricky art of bringing ontemporary music to life. The ensemble's recent performances have brought rave reviews and audiences to their feet, up and down the country. This minimalist programme is made up two of their favourite things: John Adams' driving, rhythmic virtuoso work-out Shaker Loops, and Gavin Bryars' heartbreaking Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet. This performance will open your ears and eyes. Go contemporary!
Date: 28/04/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 10
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'The Art of Repeating Yourself' - Paragon Ensemble
Description: The Glasgow-based Paragon Ensemble are past masters at the tricky art of bringing ontemporary music to life. The ensemble's recent performances have brought rave reviews and audiences to their feet, up and down the country. This minimalist programme is made up two of their favourite things: John Adams' driving, rhythmic virtuoso work-out Shaker Loops, and Gavin Bryars' heartbreaking Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet. This performance will open your ears and eyes. Go contemporary!
Date: 28/04/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 10
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'The Art of Repeating Yourself' - Paragon Ensemble
Description: The Glasgow-based Paragon Ensemble are past masters at the tricky art of bringing ontemporary music to life. The ensemble's recent performances have brought rave reviews and audiences to their feet, up and down the country. This minimalist programme is made up two of their favourite things: John Adams' driving, rhythmic virtuoso work-out Shaker Loops, and Gavin Bryars' heartbreaking Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet. This performance will open your ears and eyes. Go contemporary!
Date: 28/04/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 10
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'The Art of Repeating Yourself' - Paragon Ensemble
Description: The Glasgow-based Paragon Ensemble are past masters at the tricky art of bringing ontemporary music to life. The ensemble's recent performances have brought rave reviews and audiences to their feet, up and down the country. This minimalist programme is made up two of their favourite things: John Adams' driving, rhythmic virtuoso work-out Shaker Loops, and Gavin Bryars' heartbreaking Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet. This performance will open your ears and eyes. Go contemporary!
Date: 28/04/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 10
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'The Beginning of Scotland's Music' - John Purser
Description: Uamh An Ard Achadh (Cave of the High Field or High Pasture Cave) was discovered in 1972 by students from the University of London Speleological Society. It lies approximately 1km south east of Torrin and 4 km west of Broadford on the Isle of Skye. In a high-level fossil passage of the cave were found archaeological deposits relating to the use of the site during the Late Bronze Age and Iron Age. In this setting John Purser, assisted by Project Archaeologist Stephen Birch, will talk about, and play, instruments and music relating to the earliest music in Scotland. The cave contains around 320m of accessible passages making it the second longest cave complex on Skye. Parking is signposted at the roadside ( Broadford to Elgol) The 350 metre gentle uphill path and the site should be dry, but come prepared for any weather! A Free event, supported by your donations for the Festival and the Archaeological Project.
Date: 12/07/08
Start Time: 12 noon
Venue: High Pasture Cave, Kilbride
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'The Beginning of Scotland's Music' - John Purser
Description: Uamh An Ard Achadh (Cave of the High Field or High Pasture Cave) was discovered in 1972 by students from the University of London Speleological Society. It lies approximately 1km south east of Torrin and 4 km west of Broadford on the Isle of Skye. In a high-level fossil passage of the cave were found archaeological deposits relating to the use of the site during the Late Bronze Age and Iron Age. In this setting John Purser, assisted by Project Archaeologist Stephen Birch, will talk about, and play, instruments and music relating to the earliest music in Scotland. The cave contains around 320m of accessible passages making it the second longest cave complex on Skye. Parking is signposted at the roadside ( Broadford to Elgol) The 350 metre gentle uphill path and the site should be dry, but come prepared for any weather! A Free event, supported by your donations for the Festival and the Archaeological Project.
Date: 12/07/08
Start Time: 12 noon
Venue: High Pasture Cave, Kilbride
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'The Best Traditional Music Concert Ever'
Description: There is no need for us to be modest, but the College has gathered, as tutors for the Summer School, some of Scotland's most brilliant musicians, from Scotland's top traditional bands. Iain Macfarlane (Blazin’ Fiddles) on fiddle and button box; Duncan Chisholm (Session A9 and Wolfstone) on fiddle; and Mark Duff (ex-Capercaillie), whistles, are joined by Allan Macdonald, Glenuig, pipes and Gaelic singer. Starting off this remarkable line-up is Murdo MacRae, Nostie on clarsach.
Date: 18/07/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Big Session' Concert
Description: A lively and varied Cèilidh concert with many of the best names on the scene: Allan Henderson and Karen Steven on fiddle, Corrina Hewat on clarsach, and Andy Thorburn on keyboards. They are joined by Colm O'Ruadh on banjo, Norman Chalmers (and a special guest), and Keri of the Scottish Step-dance Company.
Date: 18/07/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 75
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Callinish Stoned' Theatre Hebrides
Description: A truly unique, humorous, inventive, and fast-moving bi-lingual play by Kevin McNeil. With a grat deal of comedy and an amazing soundtrack Kevin wrote the play to get young people of all ages laughing. The play is also sophisticated enough to appeal to all ages. 'The Callanish Stoned' is based around one night's shenanigans during the Sumemr Soltice as a group of three friends gain insights about life and each other as they travel and meet up with some of the eccentric visitors who comprise an annual Callanish Stone Circle sub-culture. Featuring Daibhidh MacLeod and Carina MacLeod, a cast of other young actors, live muisc from Willie Campbell and some multiedia pieces.
Date: 16/03/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Cat's Pyjamas' - Dick Lee, Allan Macdonald, Nigel Richard
Description: Tonight's concert builds on the amazing partnership, originally between Dick Lee and Hamish Moore.Through the 80's and early 90's they enjoyed a ground-breaking saxophone and pipes partnership, entertaining audiences with their innovative mixture of the anarchic and the traditional. This is re-reacted with Dick, and Allan Macdonald on pipes. As a performer on recorders, saxophones and clarinets Dick Lee plays all kinds of music with all kinds of groups, including Swing 2008, Bag o' Cats, Kenny Mathieson's Classic Jazz Orchestra and the Dick Lee Septet. Allan MacDonald was raised in the Gaelic-speaking community of Glenuig in a family that includes two other piping MacDonald brothers: Iain and Dr. Angus. He has been strongly influenced by a wide range of traditional music and plays Scottish smallpipes, Border pipes, whistle, harmonica, and Jews harp. Nigel Richard was originally a folk-blues guitarist in a group he shared with Dick Lee in the 1980s. He moved on to become deeply involved in Scottish traditional music and earned himself an excellent reputation as an accompanist on cittern. For 12 years he has developed links between Indian and Scottish music, and recently formed his band 'India Alba'. The concert starts with a set from 'Blue Monday', over the hill from Tarskavaig - a village with a surplus of musicians!
Date: 23/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 103
Type: Music Jazz
Title: 'The Cat's Pyjamas' - Dick Lee, Allan Macdonald, Nigel Richard
Description: Tonight's concert builds on the amazing partnership, originally between Dick Lee and Hamish Moore.Through the 80's and early 90's they enjoyed a ground-breaking saxophone and pipes partnership, entertaining audiences with their innovative mixture of the anarchic and the traditional. This is re-reacted with Dick, and Allan Macdonald on pipes. As a performer on recorders, saxophones and clarinets Dick Lee plays all kinds of music with all kinds of groups, including Swing 2008, Bag o' Cats, Kenny Mathieson's Classic Jazz Orchestra and the Dick Lee Septet. Allan MacDonald was raised in the Gaelic-speaking community of Glenuig in a family that includes two other piping MacDonald brothers: Iain and Dr. Angus. He has been strongly influenced by a wide range of traditional music and plays Scottish smallpipes, Border pipes, whistle, harmonica, and Jews harp. Nigel Richard was originally a folk-blues guitarist in a group he shared with Dick Lee in the 1980s. He moved on to become deeply involved in Scottish traditional music and earned himself an excellent reputation as an accompanist on cittern. For 12 years he has developed links between Indian and Scottish music, and recently formed his band 'India Alba'. The concert starts with a set from 'Blue Monday', over the hill from Tarskavaig - a village with a surplus of musicians!
Date: 23/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 103
Type: Music Jazz
Title: 'The Cat's Pyjamas' - Dick Lee, Allan Macdonald, Nigel Richard
Description: Tonight's concert builds on the amazing partnership, originally between Dick Lee and Hamish Moore.Through the 80's and early 90's they enjoyed a ground-breaking saxophone and pipes partnership, entertaining audiences with their innovative mixture of the anarchic and the traditional. This is re-reacted with Dick, and Allan Macdonald on pipes. As a performer on recorders, saxophones and clarinets Dick Lee plays all kinds of music with all kinds of groups, including Swing 2008, Bag o' Cats, Kenny Mathieson's Classic Jazz Orchestra and the Dick Lee Septet. Allan MacDonald was raised in the Gaelic-speaking community of Glenuig in a family that includes two other piping MacDonald brothers: Iain and Dr. Angus. He has been strongly influenced by a wide range of traditional music and plays Scottish smallpipes, Border pipes, whistle, harmonica, and Jews harp. Nigel Richard was originally a folk-blues guitarist in a group he shared with Dick Lee in the 1980s. He moved on to become deeply involved in Scottish traditional music and earned himself an excellent reputation as an accompanist on cittern. For 12 years he has developed links between Indian and Scottish music, and recently formed his band 'India Alba'. The concert starts with a set from 'Blue Monday', over the hill from Tarskavaig - a village with a surplus of musicians!
Date: 23/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 103
Type: Music Jazz
Title: 'The Cat's Pyjamas' - Dick Lee, Allan Macdonald, Nigel Richard
Description: Tonight's concert builds on the amazing partnership, originally between Dick Lee and Hamish Moore.Through the 80's and early 90's they enjoyed a ground-breaking saxophone and pipes partnership, entertaining audiences with their innovative mixture of the anarchic and the traditional. This is re-reacted with Dick, and Allan Macdonald on pipes. As a performer on recorders, saxophones and clarinets Dick Lee plays all kinds of music with all kinds of groups, including Swing 2008, Bag o' Cats, Kenny Mathieson's Classic Jazz Orchestra and the Dick Lee Septet. Allan MacDonald was raised in the Gaelic-speaking community of Glenuig in a family that includes two other piping MacDonald brothers: Iain and Dr. Angus. He has been strongly influenced by a wide range of traditional music and plays Scottish smallpipes, Border pipes, whistle, harmonica, and Jews harp. Nigel Richard was originally a folk-blues guitarist in a group he shared with Dick Lee in the 1980s. He moved on to become deeply involved in Scottish traditional music and earned himself an excellent reputation as an accompanist on cittern. For 12 years he has developed links between Indian and Scottish music, and recently formed his band 'India Alba'. The concert starts with a set from 'Blue Monday', over the hill from Tarskavaig - a village with a surplus of musicians!
Date: 23/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 103
Type: Music Jazz
Title: 'The Comic' - Clown Jewels
Description: Clown Jewels, the Highland based Theatre Company return with some colour, magic and fun, with the odd bit of technical wizardry, cartoon gems, video and spaghetti for all the family.
Date: 11/10/00
Start Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Broadford Hall
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Derry Boat' - Town Hall Theatre, Little John Nee
Description: Little John Nee is an unlikely gangster as he makes his entrance in "The Derry Boat". Cued by a dissonant crunchy electric guitar chord, Nee, as Shugie O'Donnell, crashes through the door of a corrugated metal shack in a rumpled black suit and tiny sunglasses, waving a gun and toting a large suitcase. This sets the stage for an unlikely rooler-coaster ride which tells the funny, yet poignant story of that four generations of migration between Ireland and Scotland. The show charts the history of the O'Donnell family, from John, who leaves Donegal penniless at the turn of the century, through to the return of Shughie his grandson, a Glaswegian wide boy with attitude in the summer of '98. The result is a "serious comedy" which presents a wry look at the life of emigrants to "big, sooty, smelly, socialist Glasgow".
Date: 06/11/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 77
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Diary of Ann Frank' - Inner Sound Theatre
Description: Inner Sound Theatre company present the well known play on which the film was based. Inner Sound Theatre is the semi-professional theatre company based in Broadford. Tickets at the door.
Date: 29/03/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Door of the Wind, The Doors of the Rain - The Universe of George Mackay Brown'.
Description: The door is at the heart of the story. For physics it’s the way forward from a universe charted by space and time to a new and more fundamental level of reality. The step through the door is necessary to resolve the conflicts between relativity and quantum theory, but no one is yet sure of the way through. But the poets know that territory "so maybe", suggests Howie Firth, "they can give the rest of us a clue." A series of images from the poems of George Mackay Brown provide insights into the nature of that new landscape - to encourage you to explore it, in poetry and in physics. A Highland Science Festival Event. Orcadian scientist, writer, and broadcaster, Howie Firth MBE, has been awarded an honorary degree by The Open University. Mr Firth was awarded his degree, for his "Notable contribution to the educational or cultural well-being of society in Scotland", at a ceremony in Glasgow. The founder of the Orkney Science Festival, he is also Patron of the biennial International Festival of Philosophy, Science and Theology in Grafton, New South Wales. He has a public awareness award from the Institute of Physics for services to the communication of Science in the UK, and in 2004 was awarded the MBE for services to popular science
Date: 28/01/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 28
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'The Eduardo Niebla Guitar Duo'
Description: International guitar virtuoso, Eduardo Niebla, is joined by Giogio Serci, in a shining guitar concert, rooted in flamenco traditions,combining a classical discipline with jazz, latin, Indian and lots more. "A stunning kaleidoscopic array of sonic textures, pasionate and gorgeously ornamented, built around melodies of exquisite melancholy." The Scotsman.
Date: 20/07/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 102
Type: Music World
Title: 'The Emperor's Opera'- Benchtours Theatre
Description: A comedy by Michael Duke, set in a dilapidated town on the ragged fringes of the new Europe. It tells the tale of a lie told for the sake of expediency, about an eagerly anticipated new opera. This is a land of farcical circumstances when invention outstrips imagination. "Peter Clarke's whirligig of a production . . . A timely satire on the state's attempt to legistlate and control their vainglorious idea of 'official' art." The Herald With a cast of six and live music. "Groundbreaking" "Unmissable"
Date: 02/06/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 22
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'The Emperor's Opera'- Benchtours Theatre
Description: A comedy by Michael Duke, set in a dilapidated town on the ragged fringes of the new Europe. It tells the tale of a lie told for the sake of expediency, about an eagerly anticipated new opera. This is a land of farcical circumstances when invention outstrips imagination. "Peter Clarke's whirligig of a production . . . A timely satire on the state's attempt to legistlate and control their vainglorious idea of 'official' art." The Herald With a cast of six and live music. "Groundbreaking" "Unmissable"
Date: 02/06/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 22
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'The Flight of the Arctic Tern' - Mark Sheridan
Description: The Arctic Tern migrates farther than any other bird, leaving its breeding grounds in October to migrate to the other end of the world - to the southern pack ice of Antarctica and as far as Australia Alexander Gunn left his home in Durness in 1853 and found himself en route to Australia, one of the many tens of thousands of Scots who left these shores during the Highland Clearances. These journeys were long and hazardous and often ended in tragedy. 155 years later a letter turns up in Durness addressed to his family descendant, Iain Anderson, postmarked - Bendigo, Australia. This is the story of Alexander's journey narrated by Iain Anderson - with historical and environmental commentary from Michael Russell, MSP and Minister for Culture and Gaelic introductions from Hugh-Dan MacLennan. The piece also analogises the journey of the Arctic Terns from Scotland to the Antarctic and ultimately, Australia. The story maps their journey and highlights the decline in their status in the face of climate and environmental changes. A newly composed musical suite runs throughout the piece to illustrate and support the narrative. Written, composed and directed by Scottish composer and academic Mark Sheridan.
Date: 20/10/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'The Flight of the Arctic Tern' - Mark Sheridan
Description: The Arctic Tern migrates farther than any other bird, leaving its breeding grounds in October to migrate to the other end of the world - to the southern pack ice of Antarctica and as far as Australia Alexander Gunn left his home in Durness in 1853 and found himself en route to Australia, one of the many tens of thousands of Scots who left these shores during the Highland Clearances. These journeys were long and hazardous and often ended in tragedy. 155 years later a letter turns up in Durness addressed to his family descendant, Iain Anderson, postmarked - Bendigo, Australia. This is the story of Alexander's journey narrated by Iain Anderson - with historical and environmental commentary from Michael Russell, MSP and Minister for Culture and Gaelic introductions from Hugh-Dan MacLennan. The piece also analogises the journey of the Arctic Terns from Scotland to the Antarctic and ultimately, Australia. The story maps their journey and highlights the decline in their status in the face of climate and environmental changes. A newly composed musical suite runs throughout the piece to illustrate and support the narrative. Written, composed and directed by Scottish composer and academic Mark Sheridan.
Date: 20/10/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'The Fèis - 'Lit Up' - 'Laiste'
Description: A Cèilidh dance and light show celebrating the success and hard work put into in the Skye Festival and the 'Exposed' Exhibition at Armadale this year. Come along and join all those involved in running the Fèis and visit the garden when it gets dark for. Followed by a Cèilidh in the Stables.
Date: 15/09/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Exhibition
Title: 'The Gondoliers- Inner Sound
Description: Inner Sound's presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan has become an annual and highly sort-after event! A mixture of young operatic talent and young and not-so-young talent from Skye and Lochalsh. Booking is essential!
Date: 16/08/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 144
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'The Good Woman of Setzuan' TAG Theatre
Description: TAG Theatre's entertaining, thought-provoking, fast-moving version of Bertolt Brecht's classic theatre parable. Classic 20th Century theatre in a contemporary setting, suitable for audiences of 13 years and above.
Date: 25/09/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Good Woman of Setzuan' TAG Theatre
Description: TAG Theatre's entertaining, thought-provoking, fast-moving version of Bertolt Brecht's classic theatre parable. Classic 20th Century theatre in a contemporary setting, suitable for audiences of 13 years and above.
Date: 25/09/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Good Woman of Setzuan' TAG Theatre
Description: TAG Theatre's entertaining, thought-provoking, fast-moving version of Bertolt Brecht's classic theatre parable. Classic 20th Century theatre in a contemporary setting, suitable for audiences of 13 years and above.
Date: 25/09/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Growth of the Soil' Film and Orchestra
Description: A special Film and Orchestra night promoted by SEALL arts and Club Film, and presented by the Northern Periphery Programme and the Lochaber Music Partnership. ‘The Growth of the Soil’ ~ ‘Markens grøde’ (Norway - 1921) Black and White, Silent 100 mins The Growth of the Soil is the first Norwegian feature length film made, based on the Nobel Prize winning book by Knut Hamsun. This screening of the film is accompanied by a 32 piece live orchestra of musicians from Norway and Lochaber. The film concerns the tentative growth of a fragile mountain community out of the great tracts of virgin forest in the north of Norway. It was lost until two incolkpmete copies were found in 1971. Both the film and score were reconstructed in 2002 and this is a unique chance to see the original film and hear the original live music.
Date: 14/02/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 95
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'The Inheritance' - film, Tim Barrow
Description: An interesting twist on the classic road movie formula, this follows two brothers as they journey across Scotland to collect the inheritance left to them by their father. This film is concerned with story and character as opposed to dazzling effects, and in all honesty the Scottish countryside provides all the aesthetic wonder a film needs. The inheritance succeeds in creating scenes of heightened tension and drama by drawing the viewer right inside the car with the brothers. Written in 2 months, and filmed over 11 days on a budget of £5000, The Inheritance is a dark, touching look at brotherhood, identity and the stereotype of the Scotsman's inability to express his feelings. David (Tim Barrow) and Fraser (Fraser Sivewright) are two brothers who haven't seen each other for years thanks to Fraser staying in Scotland and his sibling moving down to London. But their lives intersect once more when their father (Tom Hardy) dies and they both attend the funeral. Later, they reluctantly discuss what to do with their inheritance, which seems to be various belongings, a house and their father's workshop. David doesn't want any part of it and can't wait to leave, but Fraser finds a letter and a key; the letter tells them to head off to the Isle of Skye to win their true inheritance - but it doesn't mean the brothers are going to get on during the journey... "Essentially a two-hander, this is a film of astonishing conviction." Q and A session with producer Tim Barrow
Date: 20/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 23
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'The Inheritance' - film, Tim Barrow
Description: An interesting twist on the classic road movie formula, this follows two brothers as they journey across Scotland to collect the inheritance left to them by their father. This film is concerned with story and character as opposed to dazzling effects, and in all honesty the Scottish countryside provides all the aesthetic wonder a film needs. The inheritance succeeds in creating scenes of heightened tension and drama by drawing the viewer right inside the car with the brothers. Written in 2 months, and filmed over 11 days on a budget of £5000, The Inheritance is a dark, touching look at brotherhood, identity and the stereotype of the Scotsman's inability to express his feelings. David (Tim Barrow) and Fraser (Fraser Sivewright) are two brothers who haven't seen each other for years thanks to Fraser staying in Scotland and his sibling moving down to London. But their lives intersect once more when their father (Tom Hardy) dies and they both attend the funeral. Later, they reluctantly discuss what to do with their inheritance, which seems to be various belongings, a house and their father's workshop. David doesn't want any part of it and can't wait to leave, but Fraser finds a letter and a key; the letter tells them to head off to the Isle of Skye to win their true inheritance - but it doesn't mean the brothers are going to get on during the journey... "Essentially a two-hander, this is a film of astonishing conviction." Q and A session with producer Tim Barrow
Date: 20/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 23
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'The Inheritance' - film, Tim Barrow
Description: An interesting twist on the classic road movie formula, this follows two brothers as they journey across Scotland to collect the inheritance left to them by their father. This film is concerned with story and character as opposed to dazzling effects, and in all honesty the Scottish countryside provides all the aesthetic wonder a film needs. The inheritance succeeds in creating scenes of heightened tension and drama by drawing the viewer right inside the car with the brothers. Written in 2 months, and filmed over 11 days on a budget of £5000, The Inheritance is a dark, touching look at brotherhood, identity and the stereotype of the Scotsman's inability to express his feelings. David (Tim Barrow) and Fraser (Fraser Sivewright) are two brothers who haven't seen each other for years thanks to Fraser staying in Scotland and his sibling moving down to London. But their lives intersect once more when their father (Tom Hardy) dies and they both attend the funeral. Later, they reluctantly discuss what to do with their inheritance, which seems to be various belongings, a house and their father's workshop. David doesn't want any part of it and can't wait to leave, but Fraser finds a letter and a key; the letter tells them to head off to the Isle of Skye to win their true inheritance - but it doesn't mean the brothers are going to get on during the journey... "Essentially a two-hander, this is a film of astonishing conviction." Q and A session with producer Tim Barrow
Date: 20/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 23
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'The Inheritance' - film, Tim Barrow
Description: An interesting twist on the classic road movie formula, this follows two brothers as they journey across Scotland to collect the inheritance left to them by their father. This film is concerned with story and character as opposed to dazzling effects, and in all honesty the Scottish countryside provides all the aesthetic wonder a film needs. The inheritance succeeds in creating scenes of heightened tension and drama by drawing the viewer right inside the car with the brothers. Written in 2 months, and filmed over 11 days on a budget of £5000, The Inheritance is a dark, touching look at brotherhood, identity and the stereotype of the Scotsman's inability to express his feelings. David (Tim Barrow) and Fraser (Fraser Sivewright) are two brothers who haven't seen each other for years thanks to Fraser staying in Scotland and his sibling moving down to London. But their lives intersect once more when their father (Tom Hardy) dies and they both attend the funeral. Later, they reluctantly discuss what to do with their inheritance, which seems to be various belongings, a house and their father's workshop. David doesn't want any part of it and can't wait to leave, but Fraser finds a letter and a key; the letter tells them to head off to the Isle of Skye to win their true inheritance - but it doesn't mean the brothers are going to get on during the journey... "Essentially a two-hander, this is a film of astonishing conviction." Q and A session with producer Tim Barrow
Date: 20/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 23
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'The Inheritance' - film, Tim Barrow
Description: An interesting twist on the classic road movie formula, this follows two brothers as they journey across Scotland to collect the inheritance left to them by their father. This film is concerned with story and character as opposed to dazzling effects, and in all honesty the Scottish countryside provides all the aesthetic wonder a film needs. The inheritance succeeds in creating scenes of heightened tension and drama by drawing the viewer right inside the car with the brothers. Written in 2 months, and filmed over 11 days on a budget of £5000, The Inheritance is a dark, touching look at brotherhood, identity and the stereotype of the Scotsman's inability to express his feelings. David (Tim Barrow) and Fraser (Fraser Sivewright) are two brothers who haven't seen each other for years thanks to Fraser staying in Scotland and his sibling moving down to London. But their lives intersect once more when their father (Tom Hardy) dies and they both attend the funeral. Later, they reluctantly discuss what to do with their inheritance, which seems to be various belongings, a house and their father's workshop. David doesn't want any part of it and can't wait to leave, but Fraser finds a letter and a key; the letter tells them to head off to the Isle of Skye to win their true inheritance - but it doesn't mean the brothers are going to get on during the journey... "Essentially a two-hander, this is a film of astonishing conviction." Q and A session with producer Tim Barrow
Date: 20/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 23
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'The Island Tapes' Archival Hebridean film
Description: Premiered in January 2006 at Celtic Connections in Glasgow, 'The Island Tapes' features original live music and five silent films recording life on St Kilda, Harris, Skye, Orkney and Shetland in the 1920s and 30s. Scottish Guitarist David Allison who wrote the music, is joined by Scotland’s foremost classical guitarist Allan Neave, the Berlin-based fingerstyle maestro Ian Melrose and the superb Gaelic singer Alyth McCormack. "It’s amazing seeing faces from so long ago up there on the big screen. The films all have a story to tell, so it’s important to let that come through in the music, but we are where we are now, and this is definitely not simply a nostalgia trip."
Date: 27/06/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'The Julie Fowlis Band'
Description: Julie Fowlis is a singer and multi-instrumentalist from North Uist who has been described as a 'revelation'. Julie co-hosted BBC's Scotland's Hogmanay programme and brought Gaelic song to the masses. She went on to be awarded 'Best Gaelic Singer' at the Scots Trad Music Awards 2005, and then became the first Gaelic winner of the 2006 BBC Folk Awards 'Horizon' accolade. Julie's guests are Karen Marshalsey, clarsach, who is teaching at the College this week, and the great Gaelic singer Dr Anne Lorne Gillies. Tonight's young musicians are Ciorstaidh and Ailean Peutan from Kilmuir (clarsach & fiddle) 'Gaelic Whiskies' provide a whisky tasting of quality malts.
Date: 26/07/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Lori Watson Trio'
Description: The trio, led by fiddler and singer Lori Watson, with guitarist brother Innes and accordionist Fiona Young, were among last year's winners on the Danny Kyle Open Stage. They already boast a highly evolved sound, interweaving Scottish, Scandinavian, American and self-penned tunes, together with songs mostly sourced from Watson's native Borders. "Vivacious, cleanly articulated fiddling, complemented by silvery, beautifully poised vocals and a wealth of inventive accompanying colours and rhythms." Tonight's guests include Addie Harper, on acordion, Fergie MacDonald, on button box, Norman Chalmers with 'Wee Donal' - all tutors at the College. Tonight's young musician is Catriona Phillips, clarsach player, from Breakish
Date: 01/08/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Lori Watson Trio'
Description: The trio, led by fiddler and singer Lori Watson, with guitarist brother Innes and accordionist Fiona Young, were among last year's winners on the Danny Kyle Open Stage. They already boast a highly evolved sound, interweaving Scottish, Scandinavian, American and self-penned tunes, together with songs mostly sourced from Watson's native Borders. "Vivacious, cleanly articulated fiddling, complemented by silvery, beautifully poised vocals and a wealth of inventive accompanying colours and rhythms." Tonight's guests include Addie Harper, on acordion, Fergie MacDonald, on button box, Norman Chalmers with 'Wee Donal' - all tutors at the College. Tonight's young musician is Catriona Phillips, clarsach player, from Breakish
Date: 01/08/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Magic Carpet' - Sonsie Msuic
Description: Jump on the magic carpet with Sonsie Music and fly around the world in a wonderful musical journey via Romania, Egypt, Vietnam, Ireland, Argentina and other exotic destinations. Sway to silken clarinet melodies and feel your feet moving to the spicy percussion rhythms of far-off lands. Informal, friendly and with lots of storytelling. Ask questions about the fascinating percussion instruments, and join in the rousing finale! Children under 8 must be accompanied.
Date: 25/07/06
Start Time: 5.30 pm
Venue: Kilmuir Hall
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Magic Carpet' - Sonsie Music
Description: See Tuesday 25 for details.
Date: 26/07/06
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Magic Carpet' - Sonsie Music
Description: See Tuesday 25 for details.
Date: 27/07/06
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Breakish Hall
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Magpie's Nest' - Collaborators Theatre
Description: Like a painted bird in her exotic costume, the magpie lady counts her treasures with a chant like a witches spell. A vivid poetry of shadows, puppetry, live music and visual delights and a welcome return from Collaborators Theatre Company. Magical theatre for children of 6 and upwards and totally enjoyable by ALL ADULTS.
Date: 06/04/04
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 72
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Music of Skye' - Anne Martin
Description: The music from the Isle of Skye moves from slow sung laments to some wild instrumental tunes. The Island also continues to produce a wealth of musicians and singers, young and old. Tonight Anne Martin, from Trotternish, brings together a group from across the Island; for a concert of Gaelic song and music. Featuring Anne Martin, Gaelic singer; Ingrid Henderson, piano and clarsach; Angus Nicolson, pipes and whistles; and Andrew MacPherson, percussion and whistle. Guest artist Alix Quoniam, is a traditional singer from Brittany who has recently introduced Gaelic song into her own repertoire. The concert will start with a young Gaelic singer from Sleat, Islay Nicolson who will be joined by her pipe-playing cousin Angus, with Murdoch Cameron..
Date: 18/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 128
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Music of Skye' - Anne Martin
Description: The music from the Isle of Skye moves from slow sung laments to some wild instrumental tunes. The Island also continues to produce a wealth of musicians and singers, young and old. Tonight Anne Martin, from Trotternish, brings together a group from across the Island; for a concert of Gaelic song and music. Featuring Anne Martin, Gaelic singer; Ingrid Henderson, piano and clarsach; Angus Nicolson, pipes and whistles; and Andrew MacPherson, percussion and whistle. Guest artist Alix Quoniam, is a traditional singer from Brittany who has recently introduced Gaelic song into her own repertoire. The concert will start with a young Gaelic singer from Sleat, Islay Nicolson who will be joined by her pipe-playing cousin Angus, with Murdoch Cameron..
Date: 18/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 128
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Music of Skye' - Anne Martin
Description: The music from the Isle of Skye moves from slow sung laments to some wild instrumental tunes. The Island also continues to produce a wealth of musicians and singers, young and old. Tonight Anne Martin, from Trotternish, brings together a group from across the Island; for a concert of Gaelic song and music. Featuring Anne Martin, Gaelic singer; Ingrid Henderson, piano and clarsach; Angus Nicolson, pipes and whistles; and Andrew MacPherson, percussion and whistle. Guest artist Alix Quoniam, is a traditional singer from Brittany who has recently introduced Gaelic song into her own repertoire. The concert will start with a young Gaelic singer from Sleat, Islay Nicolson who will be joined by her pipe-playing cousin Angus, with Murdoch Cameron..
Date: 18/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 128
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Newfoundlanders' Homecoming event
Description: As part of 'Homecoming Scotland' a group singers, musicians and dancers are return from Newfoundland. They are directly descended from MacArthurs of Canna, MacIsaacs of Moidart and MacDonalds of Glengarry. Their host is Margaret Bennett, who spent some of her childhood in Newfoundland and the evening is part of Show Scotland 2009, brought to you in association with Museums Galleries Scotland. A joint Sleat Local History and SEALL arts event.
Date: 04/05/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Museum of the Isles
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Other Side' - Arts in Motion Cartoon Theatre
Date: 06/05/03
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Other Side' - Arts in Motion Cartoon Theatre
Date: 06/05/03
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Other Side' - Arts in Motion Cartoon Theatre
Date: 06/05/03
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Other Side' - Arts in Motion Cartoon Theatre
Date: 06/05/03
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Outside Track'
Description: With a diverse line-up from Ireland, Scotland, Canada and England, The Outside Track combine music from all their different cultures to form a distinct and dynamic musical sound. Flute, harp, fiddle, guitar, accordion and vocals combine in expressive, energetic arrangements that deliver traditional music with a modern twist. Song repertoire encompasses both classic ballads and contemporary songwriting, combining tradition with fresh new material. Five-part harmony singing sits alongside sparkling new instrumental sets. With an average age below 25 the members of the band may be young, but between them they have performing credentials that many veteran bands would wish for. Ailie Robertson, clarsach; Norah Rendell, lead vocals, flute, whistle; Fiona Black, accordion; Alan Jordan, guitar, lead vocals; Lauren MacColl, fiddle, winner of the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 2005.
Date: 25/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 68
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Outside Track'
Description: With a diverse line-up from Ireland, Scotland, Canada and England, The Outside Track combine music from all their different cultures to form a distinct and dynamic musical sound. Flute, harp, fiddle, guitar, accordion and vocals combine in expressive, energetic arrangements that deliver traditional music with a modern twist. Song repertoire encompasses both classic ballads and contemporary songwriting, combining tradition with fresh new material. Five-part harmony singing sits alongside sparkling new instrumental sets. With an average age below 25 the members of the band may be young, but between them they have performing credentials that many veteran bands would wish for. Ailie Robertson, clarsach; Norah Rendell, lead vocals, flute, whistle; Fiona Black, accordion; Alan Jordan, guitar, lead vocals; Lauren MacColl, fiddle, winner of the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 2005.
Date: 25/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 68
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Outside Track'
Description: With a diverse line-up from Ireland, Scotland, Canada and England, The Outside Track combine music from all their different cultures to form a distinct and dynamic musical sound. Flute, harp, fiddle, guitar, accordion and vocals combine in expressive, energetic arrangements that deliver traditional music with a modern twist. Song repertoire encompasses both classic ballads and contemporary songwriting, combining tradition with fresh new material. Five-part harmony singing sits alongside sparkling new instrumental sets. With an average age below 25 the members of the band may be young, but between them they have performing credentials that many veteran bands would wish for. Ailie Robertson, clarsach; Norah Rendell, lead vocals, flute, whistle; Fiona Black, accordion; Alan Jordan, guitar, lead vocals; Lauren MacColl, fiddle, winner of the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 2005.
Date: 25/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 68
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Outside Track'
Description: With a diverse line-up from Ireland, Scotland, Canada and England, The Outside Track combine music from all their different cultures to form a distinct and dynamic musical sound. Flute, harp, fiddle, guitar, accordion and vocals combine in expressive, energetic arrangements that deliver traditional music with a modern twist. Song repertoire encompasses both classic ballads and contemporary songwriting, combining tradition with fresh new material. Five-part harmony singing sits alongside sparkling new instrumental sets. With an average age below 25 the members of the band may be young, but between them they have performing credentials that many veteran bands would wish for. Ailie Robertson, clarsach; Norah Rendell, lead vocals, flute, whistle; Fiona Black, accordion; Alan Jordan, guitar, lead vocals; Lauren MacColl, fiddle, winner of the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 2005.
Date: 25/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 68
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Pearlfisher' - Traverse Theatre
Description: Another play by Lewis writer Iain Finlay MacLeod. It is 1948 in the North West Highlands. Jess has a fiery temper and a devil-may-care attitude that don’t make fitting in easy, so it’s no surprise she finds herself attracted to Ali, a travelling pearl-fisher and fellow outsider. But the jealousy and avarice of some of the village sets a dark series of events in motion. Nearly sixty years later, eighteen-year-old Jessie finds life just as hard. With a work-shy husband and a child on the way, she takes to the river, searching for pearls to try and make ends meet with the old way. The arrangement she strikes up with a local asylum seeker, however, makes waves in both their worlds. The friendships both women strike up with those on the edge of their experience create ripples in their worlds which have implications for them far beyond their present. Asylum and acceptance, longing and belonging – The Pearlfisher weaves these themes into a play with beautiful poetics, striking imagery and a story both wistful and warming. The Pearlfisher is the third full length play for the Traverse by Iain Finlay MacLeod. His plays 'I Was a Beautiful Day' and 'Homers' were very well received in previous SEALL promotions of Traverse Theatre.
Date: 22/11/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 86
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Perfect Spot' Arts in Motion
Date: 16/07/04
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Broadford Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Physics of the Wood of Hallaig' - Howie Firth
Description: 'Tha tìm, am fiadh, an Coille Hallaig,' wrote Sorley Maclean. 'Time, the deer, is in the wood of Hallaig.' That, says Howie Firth, is an extraordinarily powerful image that reaches across into the territory of physics - at a time when a growing number of physicists recognise that the concept of time needs to be fundamentally rethought. He looks at the various images of time - as the circling stars, as a river, as a thin straight line, and as a ticking clock - and at the images of two other great Scottish writers, Edwin Muir and Eric Linklater. Remarkably, he says, new work in fundamental physics in recent months is speaking very much the same language as they used. So could Sorley MacLean's image of time also enrich an understanding of physics at the frontiers?
Date: 14/11/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'The Poozies'
Description: Original, Traditional, Moving, Uplifting, The Poozies are a band to suit all moods. Seventeen years down the line The Poozies seem to have found the secret of eternal youth. Still with three original members, Sally, Patsy and Mary, they have been energised by the perfectly compatible additions of Eilidh and Mairearad, and remain as fresh and delightful as ever. Eilidh Shaw: guitar, fiddle, percussion, vocals; Mary Macmaster, electro-harp, metal-strung harp, percussion, vocals; Patsy Seddon, electro-harp, gut-strung harp, fiddle, percussion, vocals; Mairearad Green, piano accordion, pipes, vocals; Sally Barker, guitars, percussion, vocals. With Angus Nicolson, pipes "In a world wrapped in grey, the Poozies are a giant splash of colour" Richard Penguin Come along early for a whisky tasting from the Gaelic Whiskies before the concert and during the interval.
Date: 21/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 165
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Poozies'
Description: Original, Traditional, Moving, Uplifting, The Poozies are a band to suit all moods. Seventeen years down the line The Poozies seem to have found the secret of eternal youth. Still with three original members, Sally, Patsy and Mary, they have been energised by the perfectly compatible additions of Eilidh and Mairearad, and remain as fresh and delightful as ever. Eilidh Shaw: guitar, fiddle, percussion, vocals; Mary Macmaster, electro-harp, metal-strung harp, percussion, vocals; Patsy Seddon, electro-harp, gut-strung harp, fiddle, percussion, vocals; Mairearad Green, piano accordion, pipes, vocals; Sally Barker, guitars, percussion, vocals. With Angus Nicolson, pipes "In a world wrapped in grey, the Poozies are a giant splash of colour" Richard Penguin Come along early for a whisky tasting from the Gaelic Whiskies before the concert and during the interval.
Date: 21/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 165
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Poozies'
Description: Original, Traditional, Moving, Uplifting, The Poozies are a band to suit all moods. Seventeen years down the line The Poozies seem to have found the secret of eternal youth. Still with three original members, Sally, Patsy and Mary, they have been energised by the perfectly compatible additions of Eilidh and Mairearad, and remain as fresh and delightful as ever. Eilidh Shaw: guitar, fiddle, percussion, vocals; Mary Macmaster, electro-harp, metal-strung harp, percussion, vocals; Patsy Seddon, electro-harp, gut-strung harp, fiddle, percussion, vocals; Mairearad Green, piano accordion, pipes, vocals; Sally Barker, guitars, percussion, vocals. With Angus Nicolson, pipes "In a world wrapped in grey, the Poozies are a giant splash of colour" Richard Penguin Come along early for a whisky tasting from the Gaelic Whiskies before the concert and during the interval.
Date: 21/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 165
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Poozies'
Description: Original, Traditional, Moving, Uplifting, The Poozies are a band to suit all moods. Seventeen years down the line The Poozies seem to have found the secret of eternal youth. Still with three original members, Sally, Patsy and Mary, they have been energised by the perfectly compatible additions of Eilidh and Mairearad, and remain as fresh and delightful as ever. Eilidh Shaw: guitar, fiddle, percussion, vocals; Mary Macmaster, electro-harp, metal-strung harp, percussion, vocals; Patsy Seddon, electro-harp, gut-strung harp, fiddle, percussion, vocals; Mairearad Green, piano accordion, pipes, vocals; Sally Barker, guitars, percussion, vocals. With Angus Nicolson, pipes "In a world wrapped in grey, the Poozies are a giant splash of colour" Richard Penguin Come along early for a whisky tasting from the Gaelic Whiskies before the concert and during the interval.
Date: 21/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 165
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Psychic Detective' - Benchtours
Description: Benchtours are getting their latest show quite literally on the road as 'The Psychic Detective (and those disappeared)' sets out on tour in its own 44ft articulated stagetruck. Step inside this unusual and intimate performance space, and be absorbed by the film-noir world of The Psychic Detective. Transformed by Laura Hopkins (NTS Blackwatch), this massive industrial truck becomes a sumptuous miniature auditorium. The space was purpose built to house this darkly comic thriller, which unfolds with a wealth of theatrical tricks from minute models to multimedia illusions making this major drama on a small scale! Only 20 seats per show, which lasts just less than 1 hour - book early!
Date: 14/09/07
Start Time: 8.45 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 10
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Psychic Detective' - Benchtours
Description: Benchtours are getting their latest show quite literally on the road as 'The Psychic Detective (and those disappeared)' sets out on tour in its own 44ft articulated stagetruck. Step inside this unusual and intimate performance space, and be absorbed by the film-noir world of The Psychic Detective. Transformed by Laura Hopkins (NTS Blackwatch), this massive industrial truck becomes a sumptuous miniature auditorium. The space was purpose built to house this darkly comic thriller, which unfolds with a wealth of theatrical tricks from minute models to multimedia illusions making this major drama on a small scale! Only 20 seats per show, which lasts just less than 1 hour - book early!
Date: 13/09/07
Start Time: 8.45 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 18
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Psychic Detective' - Benchtours
Description: Benchtours are getting their latest show quite literally on the road as 'The Psychic Detective (and those disappeared)' sets out on tour in its own 44ft articulated stagetruck. Step inside this unusual and intimate performance space, and be absorbed by the film-noir world of The Psychic Detective. Transformed by Laura Hopkins (NTS Blackwatch), this massive industrial truck becomes a sumptuous miniature auditorium. The space was purpose built to house this darkly comic thriller, which unfolds with a wealth of theatrical tricks from minute models to multimedia illusions making this major drama on a small scale! Only 20 seats per show, which lasts just less than 1 hour - book early!
Date: 13/09/07
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 14
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Psychic Detective' - Benchtours
Description: Benchtours are getting their latest show quite literally on the road as 'The Psychic Detective (and those disappeared)' sets out on tour in its own 44ft articulated stagetruck. Step inside this unusual and intimate performance space, and be absorbed by the film-noir world of The Psychic Detective. Transformed by Laura Hopkins (NTS Blackwatch), this massive industrial truck becomes a sumptuous miniature auditorium. The space was purpose built to house this darkly comic thriller, which unfolds with a wealth of theatrical tricks from minute models to multimedia illusions making this major drama on a small scale! Only 20 seats per show, which lasts just less than 1 hour - book early!
Date: 14/09/07
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 16
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Rachel Walker Band' in Concert
Description: Rachel Walker was brought up south of the border until the age of eight, when a move to Kinlochewe in Wester Ross changed the course of her life. Now a solo Gaelic performer, Rachel released her debut album to critical acclaim in June 2004. She now tours with : Ewen Robertson, guitarist and singer from Carrbridge in Strathspey; Jenna Reid, one of the leading Shetland fiddlers of her generation and one of the brightest young talents on the Scottish traditional music scene, and Angus MacKenzie of 'Dàimh' on pies and whistles. "beautifully honest music, exquisitely and gracefully performed by a musician who clearly adores what she is doing."
Date: 21/07/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 163
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Real Wild West Show' - Mull Theatre
Description: Double Bill: The Real Wild West and complete and utter history of Argyll and the Isles and 'Bairn's Bothers'.
Date: 01/06/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Seer'
Description: Neil and Iona are a comfortable couple in their early thirties. Into their lives bursts Kirsty, Iona’s anarchic sister, who immediately disturbs their equilibrium. Iona is delighted by her arrival, Neil feels threatened by it. Half an hour into the play, its established reality, a contemporary living room farce, is transformed by Kirsty’s realisation that they are being watched - by the audience ! Two characters, Sabrina and Janice, intervene from their seats in the auditorium. To Iona and Neil, they appear to have come from nowhere, or through the wall of their front room. To Kirsty, they are visitors from a parallel universe. The Seer by Ali Smith is a contemporary comedy of manners which incorporates a playful deconstruction of the medium of theatre itself, asking the audience to consider just what it is they are seeing. It’s a lively, funny, satirical roller coaster about domestic perfection, free spirits and the new Scotland. "a timely reminder of how much Scottish theatre needs this strand of Highland-made work with all its wild surrealism, structural anarchy, passionate lyricism and spiritual openness". SAC Funded.
Date: 06/05/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 65
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Seer'
Description: Neil and Iona are a comfortable couple in their early thirties. Into their lives bursts Kirsty, Iona’s anarchic sister, who immediately disturbs their equilibrium. Iona is delighted by her arrival, Neil feels threatened by it. Half an hour into the play, its established reality, a contemporary living room farce, is transformed by Kirsty’s realisation that they are being watched - by the audience ! Two characters, Sabrina and Janice, intervene from their seats in the auditorium. To Iona and Neil, they appear to have come from nowhere, or through the wall of their front room. To Kirsty, they are visitors from a parallel universe. The Seer by Ali Smith is a contemporary comedy of manners which incorporates a playful deconstruction of the medium of theatre itself, asking the audience to consider just what it is they are seeing. It’s a lively, funny, satirical roller coaster about domestic perfection, free spirits and the new Scotland. "a timely reminder of how much Scottish theatre needs this strand of Highland-made work with all its wild surrealism, structural anarchy, passionate lyricism and spiritual openness". SAC Funded.
Date: 06/05/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 65
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Shipping News' film
Date: 14/07/02
Start Time: 3.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'The Snow Globe' Children's Theatre
Description: A magical show for younger children. Join Beryl's Granny as she packs her case and heads off on a global holiday. From each port she sends Beryl a post-card and a snow globe. As Mum reads out each message, the back wall of Beryl's bedroom becomes transparent and there is Granny doing just what the postcard says. With dance, movement, original music and sounds, to transport the audience around the world this is "a Giant production that gently charms all ages and is ace PR fro grannies!".
Date: 11/07/00
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Ardvasar Hall
Audience Numbers: 37
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Song from the Sea' - Visible Fictions
Description: An enchanting production for everyone aged three and over. A spellbinding blend of puppetry, music and visual storytelling, Song from the Sea tells the story of Josh, a little boy who lives in a noisy house with a busy family. One day, through the household din, he hears a faint yet beautiful sound calling out to him. So begins Josh’s incredible aquatic adventure as the story behind the song reveals a wonderful and moving tale full of hope. "has humour, pace and touching insights into a child’s view of the everyday world. It’s absolutely spellbinding" - The Herald The show lasts 45 Minutes.
Date: 13/06/08
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 61
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Tailor of Inverness' - Dogstar Theatre
Description: I come from the Soviets and the Nazis. I come from a farm, from the forests and fields of green Ukraine, from the ruins of Germany, from the beaches of the Adriatic, from the grimy streets of Glasgow and the cool air of Inverness. Words, music, dance and video combine to tell the moving story of this ordinary man caught by the murderous tides of the Second World War. Performed by one of Scotland’s leading actors, two of Scotland’s best traditional musicians - Gavin Marwick and Jonny Hardie on fiddles - and directed by the acclaimed Ben Harrison of Grid Iron. A chance to see one of the outstanding productions from the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe; winner Scotsman Fringe First; Holden Theatre Award, Adelaide, Australia and Stage Award for Best Solo Performer. ‘a beautifully realized tale of the reality of survival in war-torn Eastern Europe…Matthew Zajac’s moving performance is a triumph of evocative staging and storytelling’ Katie Toms, The Observer ‘in Ben Harrison’s graceful production, the telling of the tale is both strongly theatrical and visually compelling, with subtle use of light and sound, video and still images, and the wonderful live fiddle music of Gavin Marwick’ Joyce McMillan The Scotsman
Date: 07/02/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 89
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Unconquered' - Stellar Quines Theatre
Description: Torben Betts’ powerful poetic language, dark humour and provocative ideas build a fast moving story around a fiercely intelligent young girl and her relentless rejection of the establishment. When suddenly a people’s revolution breaks out and a mercenary soldier intrudes into the family home, the conflict between the regime and the unconquered girl explodes.
Date: 24/03/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Unfolding Story' - Murray McLachan, Bonnie Rideout
Description: The opening concert introduces the music of Erik Chisholm - compositions inspired by piobaireachd and 18th century music from the Gaidhealtachd, played by internationally acclaimed Scottish pianist, Murray McLachlan; renowned American Scots fiddler Bonnie Rideout and piper Decker Forrest, leader of the new Gaelic and Traditional Music course at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Rideout and Forrest will play the original pieces and McLachlan will follow with Chisholm’s fascinating interpretations, including brief discussions of the music. In the second half, the programme looks briefly at piobaireachd, and explores, with readings, how the mythical work of James MacPherson’s ‘Ossian’ inspired Chisholm’s stunningly virtuosic ‘Night Song of the Bards’. Chisholm was the leading Scottish modernist composer, and McLachlan is one of his foremost advocates. Rideout has recorded many of the Patrick MacDonald Airs, and Forrest has an intimate understanding of the piobaireachd, which inspired Chisholm. "Murray McLachlan is a pianist with a virtuoso technique and a sure sense of line. His timing and phrasing are impeccable, and his tone - full but unforced in the powerful passages, gentle and restrained in the more lyrical - is a perpetual delight" BBC Music Magazine Tonight's event is sponsored by the Erik Chisholm Trust.
Date: 12/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Unfolding Story' - Murray McLachan, Bonnie Rideout
Description: The opening concert introduces the music of Erik Chisholm - compositions inspired by piobaireachd and 18th century music from the Gaidhealtachd, played by internationally acclaimed Scottish pianist, Murray McLachlan; renowned American Scots fiddler Bonnie Rideout and piper Decker Forrest, leader of the new Gaelic and Traditional Music course at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Rideout and Forrest will play the original pieces and McLachlan will follow with Chisholm’s fascinating interpretations, including brief discussions of the music. In the second half, the programme looks briefly at piobaireachd, and explores, with readings, how the mythical work of James MacPherson’s ‘Ossian’ inspired Chisholm’s stunningly virtuosic ‘Night Song of the Bards’. Chisholm was the leading Scottish modernist composer, and McLachlan is one of his foremost advocates. Rideout has recorded many of the Patrick MacDonald Airs, and Forrest has an intimate understanding of the piobaireachd, which inspired Chisholm. "Murray McLachlan is a pianist with a virtuoso technique and a sure sense of line. His timing and phrasing are impeccable, and his tone - full but unforced in the powerful passages, gentle and restrained in the more lyrical - is a perpetual delight" BBC Music Magazine Tonight's event is sponsored by the Erik Chisholm Trust.
Date: 12/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Unfolding Story' - Murray McLachan, Bonnie Rideout
Description: The opening concert introduces the music of Erik Chisholm - compositions inspired by piobaireachd and 18th century music from the Gaidhealtachd, played by internationally acclaimed Scottish pianist, Murray McLachlan; renowned American Scots fiddler Bonnie Rideout and piper Decker Forrest, leader of the new Gaelic and Traditional Music course at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Rideout and Forrest will play the original pieces and McLachlan will follow with Chisholm’s fascinating interpretations, including brief discussions of the music. In the second half, the programme looks briefly at piobaireachd, and explores, with readings, how the mythical work of James MacPherson’s ‘Ossian’ inspired Chisholm’s stunningly virtuosic ‘Night Song of the Bards’. Chisholm was the leading Scottish modernist composer, and McLachlan is one of his foremost advocates. Rideout has recorded many of the Patrick MacDonald Airs, and Forrest has an intimate understanding of the piobaireachd, which inspired Chisholm. "Murray McLachlan is a pianist with a virtuoso technique and a sure sense of line. His timing and phrasing are impeccable, and his tone - full but unforced in the powerful passages, gentle and restrained in the more lyrical - is a perpetual delight" BBC Music Magazine Tonight's event is sponsored by the Erik Chisholm Trust.
Date: 12/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Unfolding Story' - Murray McLachan, Bonnie Rideout
Description: The opening concert introduces the music of Erik Chisholm - compositions inspired by piobaireachd and 18th century music from the Gaidhealtachd, played by internationally acclaimed Scottish pianist, Murray McLachlan; renowned American Scots fiddler Bonnie Rideout and piper Decker Forrest, leader of the new Gaelic and Traditional Music course at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Rideout and Forrest will play the original pieces and McLachlan will follow with Chisholm’s fascinating interpretations, including brief discussions of the music. In the second half, the programme looks briefly at piobaireachd, and explores, with readings, how the mythical work of James MacPherson’s ‘Ossian’ inspired Chisholm’s stunningly virtuosic ‘Night Song of the Bards’. Chisholm was the leading Scottish modernist composer, and McLachlan is one of his foremost advocates. Rideout has recorded many of the Patrick MacDonald Airs, and Forrest has an intimate understanding of the piobaireachd, which inspired Chisholm. "Murray McLachlan is a pianist with a virtuoso technique and a sure sense of line. His timing and phrasing are impeccable, and his tone - full but unforced in the powerful passages, gentle and restrained in the more lyrical - is a perpetual delight" BBC Music Magazine Tonight's event is sponsored by the Erik Chisholm Trust.
Date: 12/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Voice of the Sea' - Macdara Vallely
Description: A unique and entertaining Irish show that combines the talents of award winning writer/performer, Macdara Vallely and traditional Irish musician, Ivan Goff, formerly of Riverdance on Broadway and the Eileen Ivers Band. 'The Voice of the Sea' uses a magical mix of powerful live theatre and music to explore the island clearances which devastated Irish communities in the 20th century. Macdara's previous work 'Peacefire' won an Edinburgh International Fringe First in 2004 . "Breathtaking power - MacDara cast a spell when he animated myth with the skill of a real storyteller", Irish Times
Date: 23/07/07
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Voice of the Sea' Irish storytelling
Date: 18/07/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Way of the Drum' Mugenkyo
Description: Traditional Japanese Taiko drumming. Experience the thundering and exhilarating rhythms of Taiko in an intimate and entertaining show, and gain a unique insight into the enthralling world of Taiko drumming. Mugenkyo is based in Scotland and is the first professional touring Taiko group in Europe.
Date: 22/09/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Music World
Title: 'The White Cat' - Jabberwocky Theatre
Description: See Thursday 27 for details.
Date: 29/07/06
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Staffin Hall
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The White Cat' - Jabberwocky Theatre
Description: See Thursday 27 for details.
Date: 28/07/06
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The White Cat' - Jabberwocky Theatre
Description: Jabberwocky Children's Theatre Company. An old king . . . three sons . . . three tasks . . . a dark wood...a magic castle . . . a beautiful cat. The older sons are greedy and vain. The youngest honest and true. When he meets the greatest challenge of all, must he destroy what he treasures most? A puppet show adapted from the story by E.Nesbit with original music by David Troughton. Suitable for children 7 years and over. Younger children must be accompanied. "This perfect show is puppet theatre at its absolute best - pure joy" The Scotsman The show lasts one hour and is followed after a short break by a Puppet Workshop
Date: 27/07/06
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Raasay House
Audience Numbers: 15
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband' Roadrunner Theatre
Date: 14/07/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Ardvasar Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband' Roadrunner Theatre
Date: 14/07/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Ardvasar Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Thig a Staigh' Anne Martin, Ingrid Henderson
Description: Come on in to our Cèilidh in the real sense of the word – songs, stories and music in an informal atmosphere. Anne Martin, Gaelic singer from Trotternish in Skye, presents songs from her new CD with the harpist and keyboard player Ingrid Henderson. Ian Stephen will sail over from Lewis with some vivid English language stories from the Western Isles. Seo agaibh cèilidh ceart – òrain, sgeulachdan agus ceòl ann an suidheachadh mi-fhoirmeil. Bidh Anna Mhàrtainn à Tròdairnis a' seinn le taic air a’ chlarsaich agus air meur-chlàir bho Ingrid NicEanraig. Bidh Iain Stephen a’ seòladh a-nall a Leodhas airson sgeulachdan drùidhteach Eileanach innse (sa Bheurla).
Date: 19/07/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 75
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Tobar an Dualchais - Kist o' Riches'
Description: Dr Martin MacIntyre Talks and Literature about the exciting four year project to preserve and make available around 18,000 hours of Gaelic and Scots sound recordings through modern technology. 'S e moladh airson pròseict ùir inntinnich a th'ann an Tobar an Dualchais. Tha dùil gu mair e ceithir bliadhna agus 's e an t-amas aige mu 18,000 uair a thìde de chlàir-fhuaim an Gàidhlig is an Albais a dhìon, agus a sgaoileadh tro theicnneolas an latha an-diugh.
Date: 19/07/00
Start Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 12
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Tobar an Dualchais'
Description: Tobar an Dualchais is the project which is conserving, cataloguing and digitising 12,000 hours of Gaelic and Scots sound recordings, to be made available online. This online archive will include songs, tunes, folklore, local history, anecdotes and remedies, some of which were recorded on the Isle of Skye. Come and fina out more about this exciting and essential work.
Date: 12/07/07
Start Time: 11:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Topsy Turvy'- the new Film Club
Description: Gilbert and Sullivan's life as they struggle to continue to produce their successfull Operattas/.
Date: 28/04/00
Start Time: 19:30:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Tradition Bearers' Sara Grey, Tom Spiers et al
Date: 14/06/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 20
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Translations'- Aisling Ghearr Irish theatre
Date: 17/07/02
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Utter Nonsense' Blue Boat Theatre
Date: 23/07/04
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Ardvasar Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Utter Nonsense' Blue Boat Theatre
Date: 23/07/04
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Ardvasar Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Venus Peter' - Film
Date: 12/07/01
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Venus Peter' Launching a bid for Club Film
Date: 04/02/00
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Watership Down'
Date: 26/02/01
Start Time: 1.20 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 63
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Your Affectionately, John Keats' - Ian Frost
Description: One-man showmanship at its glorious best as Ian Frost gives a viruoso perfromance about John Keats, the poet, who was convinced he would never fall in love, until he met the girl next door. This gave the world some of the most beautiful and unguarded love letters ever written. Ian Frost is well known to Audrey Yeardley, SEALL Committee members, with whom he is staying and he is offering his performance as part of his 'working holiday' on Skye.
Date: 08/08/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: A Breath of Ireland
Description: Niall Keegan is a brilliant Irish flute player. His playing is fast, light, clear and sprightly. Just come along to wonder at the cascades of notes with never a breath seemingly required. Dazzling Cèilidh music with jazz and classical undertones. "Keegan is a consummate virtuoso destined for the big stages." (The Irish Times) Niall is joined by his wife, singer and bodhran player Sandra Joyce, his sister Niopha Keegan on fiddle and voice, and Innes Watson on guitar and fiddle. Tonight's young musician is Anna MacDonald from Kilmuir (fiddle and gaelic song).
Date: 02/08/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: A walk around Breakish cemetary - A P Campbell
Date: 13/07/03
Start Time: 13:00:00
Venue: Ashaig, Pulpit rock
Type: Community
Title: Across the Sea - the Selkirk Settlers
Date: 24/06/03
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Afternoon Session
Date: 18/07/04
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Broadford, Dunollie Hotel
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Description: Alasdair Fraser has been teaching fiddle at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Short Courses for 18 years. Traditional music has always been a connective tissue between cultures, communities, and generations, witness the duo of Scottish fiddle star Fraser and cello prodigy Haas. Alasdair is from Clackmannan and has lived in California for many years, Natalie is from California. When they met, he was teacher, and she was student, and yet you would think they'd been playing together for centuries. While his fiddle dances, her cello throbs darkly or plucks puckishly., then she opens her cello's throat, joining Fraser in soaring sustains, windswept refrains, and sudden, jazzy explosions.
Date: 26/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 160
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Description: Alasdair Fraser has been teaching fiddle at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Short Courses for 18 years. Traditional music has always been a connective tissue between cultures, communities, and generations, witness the duo of Scottish fiddle star Fraser and cello prodigy Haas. Alasdair is from Clackmannan and has lived in California for many years, Natalie is from California. When they met, he was teacher, and she was student, and yet you would think they'd been playing together for centuries. While his fiddle dances, her cello throbs darkly or plucks puckishly., then she opens her cello's throat, joining Fraser in soaring sustains, windswept refrains, and sudden, jazzy explosions.
Date: 26/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 160
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Description: Alasdair Fraser has been teaching fiddle at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Short Courses for 18 years. Traditional music has always been a connective tissue between cultures, communities, and generations, witness the duo of Scottish fiddle star Fraser and cello prodigy Haas. Alasdair is from Clackmannan and has lived in California for many years, Natalie is from California. When they met, he was teacher, and she was student, and yet you would think they'd been playing together for centuries. While his fiddle dances, her cello throbs darkly or plucks puckishly., then she opens her cello's throat, joining Fraser in soaring sustains, windswept refrains, and sudden, jazzy explosions.
Date: 26/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 160
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Description: Alasdair Fraser has been teaching fiddle at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Short Courses for 18 years. Traditional music has always been a connective tissue between cultures, communities, and generations, witness the duo of Scottish fiddle star Fraser and cello prodigy Haas. Alasdair is from Clackmannan and has lived in California for many years, Natalie is from California. When they met, he was teacher, and she was student, and yet you would think they'd been playing together for centuries. While his fiddle dances, her cello throbs darkly or plucks puckishly., then she opens her cello's throat, joining Fraser in soaring sustains, windswept refrains, and sudden, jazzy explosions.
Date: 26/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 160
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Description: Alasdair Fraser has been teaching fiddle at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Short Courses for 18 years. Traditional music has always been a connective tissue between cultures, communities, and generations, witness the duo of Scottish fiddle star Fraser and cello prodigy Haas. Alasdair is from Clackmannan and has lived in California for many years, Natalie is from California. When they met, he was teacher, and she was student, and yet you would think they'd been playing together for centuries. While his fiddle dances, her cello throbs darkly or plucks puckishly., then she opens her cello's throat, joining Fraser in soaring sustains, windswept refrains, and sudden, jazzy explosions.
Date: 26/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 160
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Description: Alasdair Fraser is recognized throughout the world as one of the finest fiddle players Scotland has ever produced. His name is synonymous with the vibrant cultural renaissance which is transforming the Scottish musical scene. The Skye Festival was an indirect result of Alasdair's early short courses at the College almost 20 years ago. His playing partner is Natalie Haas who can make her cello sound like the drone of a hurdy-gurdy, the jangle of a guitar, or the thump of a string bass, and who can carry the tune of fast jigs and reels as well. Guests tonight include Patsy Reid, fiddle; Louise MacKenzie, fiddle, and Frank McConnell, stepdancer Tonight's young musician is Murdo MacRae from Nostie on clarsach.
Date: 04/08/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Alasdair Fraser in Concert
Description: Alasdair Fraser, a Scot living in California, has been teaching fiddle at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Short Courses for 19 years. Natalie Haas is from California and is re-discovering the cello’s place in Scottish traditonal music. They are joined by guest artists from the annual fiddle summer school on Skye. "The musical chemistry between Scottish fiddle legend Alasdair Fraser and young cello ace Natalie Haas is a rare, felicitous thing"
Date: 25/07/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 126
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Alasdair Fraser in Concert
Description: Alasdair Fraser, a Scot living in California, has been teaching fiddle at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Short Courses for 19 years. Natalie Haas is from California and is re-discovering the cello’s place in Scottish traditonal music. They are joined by guest artists from the annual fiddle summer school on Skye. "The musical chemistry between Scottish fiddle legend Alasdair Fraser and young cello ace Natalie Haas is a rare, felicitous thing"
Date: 25/07/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 126
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Anna Massie Band
Description: Anna Massie is a former Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. She is now launching her second album, 'The Missing Gift', with regular sidekicks Jenny Butterworth (guitar) and Mairearad Green (accordion). The Anna Massie Band was also voted Band of the Year at the Trad Music Awards 2006. "Massie delivered a captivating set on mandolin, guitar and fiddle, demonstrating not only a level of musicianship way beyond her years, but a formidable weight of tune-writing talent among all three players" Sue Wilson, The Scotsman "She is an extraordinarily gifted multi-instrumentalist, handling fiddle, guitars, mandolin and banjo with dazzling accomplishment" Caroline John, Taplas The concert will start with a set from tonight's young performers 'Na Slèitich' - Fiann MacLeod, guitar, Seamus Boyle, fiddle, Crisdean Macdonald, pipes and Eilidh Robertson, Gaelic song.
Date: 19/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 103
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Anna Massie Band
Description: Anna Massie is a former Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. She is now launching her second album, 'The Missing Gift', with regular sidekicks Jenny Butterworth (guitar) and Mairearad Green (accordion). The Anna Massie Band was also voted Band of the Year at the Trad Music Awards 2006. "Massie delivered a captivating set on mandolin, guitar and fiddle, demonstrating not only a level of musicianship way beyond her years, but a formidable weight of tune-writing talent among all three players" Sue Wilson, The Scotsman "She is an extraordinarily gifted multi-instrumentalist, handling fiddle, guitars, mandolin and banjo with dazzling accomplishment" Caroline John, Taplas The concert will start with a set from tonight's young performers 'Na Slèitich' - Fiann MacLeod, guitar, Seamus Boyle, fiddle, Crisdean Macdonald, pipes and Eilidh Robertson, Gaelic song.
Date: 19/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 103
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Anna Massie Band
Description: Anna Massie is a former Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. She is now launching her second album, 'The Missing Gift', with regular sidekicks Jenny Butterworth (guitar) and Mairearad Green (accordion). The Anna Massie Band was also voted Band of the Year at the Trad Music Awards 2006. "Massie delivered a captivating set on mandolin, guitar and fiddle, demonstrating not only a level of musicianship way beyond her years, but a formidable weight of tune-writing talent among all three players" Sue Wilson, The Scotsman "She is an extraordinarily gifted multi-instrumentalist, handling fiddle, guitars, mandolin and banjo with dazzling accomplishment" Caroline John, Taplas The concert will start with a set from tonight's young performers 'Na Slèitich' - Fiann MacLeod, guitar, Seamus Boyle, fiddle, Crisdean Macdonald, pipes and Eilidh Robertson, Gaelic song.
Date: 19/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 103
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Anne Martin and Ingrid Henderson
Date: 15/03/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Antiphone Music from Inchcolm Island - Heriot Watt University
Description: Antiphone Music from Inchcolm Island, reworked by four composers plus hand-bells and steel-strung harp. Skye Arts Guild Half of £625. Judith Kershaw 01470 521288. 25-35 people.
Date: 24/11/02
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Celebrating Scottish Food' - Claire MacDonald
Description: Claire Macdonald established Kinloch Lodge Hotel in south Skye with her husband Lord Godfrey Macdonald. She is the author of a wide range of cookery books that particularly celebrate Scottish produce. She has just featured in a 15-part cookery series for TV and her new book on 'Fish' is out in the Autumn. Tonight she shares her passion for writing about food.
Date: 01/08/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Gaelic is the Loving Tongue' Rody Gorman
Description: Bob Dylan, Buson, Issa, Kornelijus Platelis, Njordur Njardvik et al in Gaelic! The Country Blues element includes lyrics by the likes of Kokomo Arnold, Little Brother Urreal Montgomery, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Blind Willie McTell. Rody Gorman, poet and translator, born in Dublin, writes in both Scottish and Irish Gaelic and lives on Skye. The session will be in Gaelic and English, with simultaneous translation.
Date: 15/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Gaelic is the Loving Tongue' Rody Gorman
Description: Bob Dylan, Buson, Issa, Kornelijus Platelis, Njordur Njardvik et al in Gaelic! The Country Blues element includes lyrics by the likes of Kokomo Arnold, Little Brother Urreal Montgomery, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Blind Willie McTell. Rody Gorman, poet and translator, born in Dublin, writes in both Scottish and Irish Gaelic and lives on Skye. The session will be in Gaelic and English, with simultaneous translation.
Date: 15/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Gaelic is the Loving Tongue' Rody Gorman
Description: Bob Dylan, Buson, Issa, Kornelijus Platelis, Njordur Njardvik et al in Gaelic! The Country Blues element includes lyrics by the likes of Kokomo Arnold, Little Brother Urreal Montgomery, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Blind Willie McTell. Rody Gorman, poet and translator, born in Dublin, writes in both Scottish and Irish Gaelic and lives on Skye. The session will be in Gaelic and English, with simultaneous translation.
Date: 15/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Gaelic is the Loving Tongue' Rody Gorman
Description: Bob Dylan, Buson, Issa, Kornelijus Platelis, Njordur Njardvik et al in Gaelic! The Country Blues element includes lyrics by the likes of Kokomo Arnold, Little Brother Urreal Montgomery, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Blind Willie McTell. Rody Gorman, poet and translator, born in Dublin, writes in both Scottish and Irish Gaelic and lives on Skye. The session will be in Gaelic and English, with simultaneous translation.
Date: 15/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Reading Cèilidh' Alastair Scott
Description: Come along to a variety-packed evening of wit, provocative prose and beautiful poetry. Bring a contribution from a favourite author (or your own work!) and share it. Keep reading short or just relax (bar available) and be vastly entertained. Lead by Skye's own travel writer Alastair Scott. If you wish Come along at 7pm to hear the Pipe Band in the amphitheatre before the joining the reading Cèilidh.
Date: 29/07/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Scottish Customs from Cradle to Grave' Margaret Bennett
Description: Margaret Bennett was born on the island of Skye. She is well known as a singer but has also published widely in the field of Scottish studies, especially on folkore. She has taught in the School of Scottish Studies and is now at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. Tonight Margaret shares the wealth of her knowledge while talking about her book 'Scottish Customs from the Cradle to the Grave', a detailed and comprehensive picture of social behaviour in Scotland over the last 400 years.
Date: 02/08/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Sea Kayaking in the Hebrides' - Gordon Brown
Description: Gordon runs Skyak Advertures in south Skye and is one of the three highest qualified sea-kayak instructors in Scotland. He has a lifetime's experience on rivers and the sea and has trained many people including the Special Forces. Tonight Gordon Talks and Literature about his new book about his travels around the Hebrides by sea.
Date: 03/08/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Sean agus Ur/Old and New' - Myles Campbell, Andrew Mitchell
Description: Coiscéim, the Dublin publishers, launch 'Breac-A’-Mhuiltein', Myles Campbell’s retrospective collection of poetry spanning over 30 years. 'Taking You Home' is Andrew Mitchell’s tribute to Iain Crichton Smith and Derick Thomson. Born in Staffin, where he now lives, Maoilios Caimbeul did not learn to write Gaelic until the 60s, (Gaelic not being on offer in school), although he could speak and read the language since childhood. His poetry is internationally acclaimed and represented in An Tuil, Ronald Black's Anthology of 20th Century Scottish Gaelic Verse (Polygon, 2002). Andrew Mitchell's English and Gaelic newly-published poem sequence, Taking You Home, draws upon island culture and the work of two highly acclaimed poets from Bayble in Lewis, and includes their reflections on island life as presented on the BBC Radio 4 Kaleidoscope Feature How Many Miles From Bayble in 1995. The evening will be in Engliash and Gaelic with translation facilities.
Date: 16/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Sean agus Ur/Old and New' - Myles Campbell, Andrew Mitchell
Description: Coiscéim, the Dublin publishers, launch 'Breac-A’-Mhuiltein', Myles Campbell’s retrospective collection of poetry spanning over 30 years. 'Taking You Home' is Andrew Mitchell’s tribute to Iain Crichton Smith and Derick Thomson. Born in Staffin, where he now lives, Maoilios Caimbeul did not learn to write Gaelic until the 60s, (Gaelic not being on offer in school), although he could speak and read the language since childhood. His poetry is internationally acclaimed and represented in An Tuil, Ronald Black's Anthology of 20th Century Scottish Gaelic Verse (Polygon, 2002). Andrew Mitchell's English and Gaelic newly-published poem sequence, Taking You Home, draws upon island culture and the work of two highly acclaimed poets from Bayble in Lewis, and includes their reflections on island life as presented on the BBC Radio 4 Kaleidoscope Feature How Many Miles From Bayble in 1995. The evening will be in Engliash and Gaelic with translation facilities.
Date: 16/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Sean agus Ur/Old and New' - Myles Campbell, Andrew Mitchell
Description: Coiscéim, the Dublin publishers, launch 'Breac-A’-Mhuiltein', Myles Campbell’s retrospective collection of poetry spanning over 30 years. 'Taking You Home' is Andrew Mitchell’s tribute to Iain Crichton Smith and Derick Thomson. Born in Staffin, where he now lives, Maoilios Caimbeul did not learn to write Gaelic until the 60s, (Gaelic not being on offer in school), although he could speak and read the language since childhood. His poetry is internationally acclaimed and represented in An Tuil, Ronald Black's Anthology of 20th Century Scottish Gaelic Verse (Polygon, 2002). Andrew Mitchell's English and Gaelic newly-published poem sequence, Taking You Home, draws upon island culture and the work of two highly acclaimed poets from Bayble in Lewis, and includes their reflections on island life as presented on the BBC Radio 4 Kaleidoscope Feature How Many Miles From Bayble in 1995. The evening will be in Engliash and Gaelic with translation facilities.
Date: 16/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Sean agus Ur/Old and New' - Myles Campbell, Andrew Mitchell
Description: Coiscéim, the Dublin publishers, launch 'Breac-A’-Mhuiltein', Myles Campbell’s retrospective collection of poetry spanning over 30 years. 'Taking You Home' is Andrew Mitchell’s tribute to Iain Crichton Smith and Derick Thomson. Born in Staffin, where he now lives, Maoilios Caimbeul did not learn to write Gaelic until the 60s, (Gaelic not being on offer in school), although he could speak and read the language since childhood. His poetry is internationally acclaimed and represented in An Tuil, Ronald Black's Anthology of 20th Century Scottish Gaelic Verse (Polygon, 2002). Andrew Mitchell's English and Gaelic newly-published poem sequence, Taking You Home, draws upon island culture and the work of two highly acclaimed poets from Bayble in Lewis, and includes their reflections on island life as presented on the BBC Radio 4 Kaleidoscope Feature How Many Miles From Bayble in 1995. The evening will be in Engliash and Gaelic with translation facilities.
Date: 16/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Skye in Photographs' and ' Invisible Islands'
Description: 'Photographs of Skye' is a stunning visual documentary of Skye by writer and broadcaster Cailean MacLean, who lives in the north of the Island. Cailean will show some of the images and talk about his work. Angus Peter Campbell, poet and author, launches his new book 'Invisible Islands'. Both are Gaelic speakers and simultaneous translation to English will be provided.
Date: 27/07/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Songs of Gaelic Scotland' Anne Lorne Gillies
Description: Anne Lorne Gillies presents her seminal book 'Songs of Gaelic Scotland' (Birlinn, 2005). A Scottish singer, songwriter, broadcaster, author and academic, Anne was raised on a croft in Argyll, when she began singing in early childhood and won the Mòd Gold Medal when she was only seventeen - the day before she left home to study Celtic and English at Edinburgh University. A fluent Gaelic speaker, she has been at the heart of the movement to regenerate Scotland’s ancient language and culture. As a writer she is equally at home in Gaelic and English. She has written scripts and screenplays, short stories and children’s novels, newspaper columns and an award-winning autobiography.
Date: 28/07/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'The Hebridean Traveller' Denis Rixson
Description: For centuries the Highlands and Islands of Scotland were regarded as culturally as well as physically distinct. Highlanders had a bad reputation, or suffered from a bad press, depending on perspective. Denis Rixson lives in Mallaig and has written an imaginative and stimulating book exploring the various attitudes to the area through the writing of those who have travelled here over the centuries.
Date: 25/07/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'The Reading Cèilidh' Alastair Scott
Description: The Reading Cèilidh started last year and proved very popular . Come along just to join in, or better still, with your own favourite reading - contributions should last a maximum of five/six minutes. Poetry and prose are equally welcome from original or from published works. A few invited writers will make a contribution. Above all, it will be informal, with coffee and a bar. Alastair Scott is a travel writer, novelist and photographer, who lives in Kylerhea. He has sailed single-handed around Ireland and most recently to the Faroe Islands.
Date: 15/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'The Reading Cèilidh' Alastair Scott
Description: The Reading Cèilidh started last year and proved very popular . Come along just to join in, or better still, with your own favourite reading - contributions should last a maximum of five/six minutes. Poetry and prose are equally welcome from original or from published works. A few invited writers will make a contribution. Above all, it will be informal, with coffee and a bar. Alastair Scott is a travel writer, novelist and photographer, who lives in Kylerhea. He has sailed single-handed around Ireland and most recently to the Faroe Islands.
Date: 15/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'The Reading Cèilidh' Alastair Scott
Description: The Reading Cèilidh started last year and proved very popular . Come along just to join in, or better still, with your own favourite reading - contributions should last a maximum of five/six minutes. Poetry and prose are equally welcome from original or from published works. A few invited writers will make a contribution. Above all, it will be informal, with coffee and a bar. Alastair Scott is a travel writer, novelist and photographer, who lives in Kylerhea. He has sailed single-handed around Ireland and most recently to the Faroe Islands.
Date: 15/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'The Reading Cèilidh' Alastair Scott
Description: The Reading Cèilidh started last year and proved very popular . Come along just to join in, or better still, with your own favourite reading - contributions should last a maximum of five/six minutes. Poetry and prose are equally welcome from original or from published works. A few invited writers will make a contribution. Above all, it will be informal, with coffee and a bar. Alastair Scott is a travel writer, novelist and photographer, who lives in Kylerhea. He has sailed single-handed around Ireland and most recently to the Faroe Islands.
Date: 15/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'The Scottish Exodus' - Dr James Hunter
Description: James Hunter is an author, historian and commentator with a long-standing interest in rural development. His groundbreaking account of Scotland's worldwide diaspora is based on unpublished documents, letters and family histories. 'Scottish Exodus'' is a tale of horror and hardship, disastrous voyages, famine and dispossession: the hazards of pioneering on faraway frontiers. But, it is also the moving story of how people separated from Scotland by hundreds of years and thousands of miles continue to identify with the small country where their global journeys began.
Date: 31/07/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - 'Traditional Tales of the Campfire' - Jessie Smith
Description: Jess Smith will talk about her life as a traditional storyteller and one of the last Travelling folk raised in a lifestyle of itinerant working the land. Jess has written three books on her ten years travelling the country in an old bus with parents and seven sisters. Jessie's Journey' and 'Tales from the Tent' were in Scotland’s best-selling list. Her first novel is nearing completion. "Takes you into an unfamiliar world . . . remarkable." Caledonia
Date: 30/07/06
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - Gaelic Writing - Anne Lorne Gillies
Description: Dr Anne Lorne Gillies leads a Gaelic Language session for aspiring authors.
Date: 29/07/06
Start Time: 11:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - Music in 21st C - Munro, Wallace, Primrose
Description: Aos Dàna, the Book Festival ends - and the performance programme of Fèis an Eilein, the Skye Festival, opens - with a concert of contemporary traditional Gaelic and Scottish music with John Purser as Fear-an-taighe. This brings John’s ‘Scotland’s Music’ up to date and showcases musicians and singers who have been instrumental in bringing Scotland’s music into the 21st Century. Tonight’s musicians also have connections with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and its development of a new academic course in traditional music. Christine Primrose, the renowned Gaelic singer from Lewis has worked and now is undertaking research at SMO. Donnie Munro, well-known Gaelic singer was lead singer with Runrig and is now Director of Development at SMO. John Wallace, Principal of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, is an international virtuoso trumpeter, and one of the finest Scottish musicians of his generation. John Purser will also talk to the performers about the place of Scottish and Gaelic music in the 21st Century. The concert will start with a set of tunes from 'Ceilear', representing the young generation of musicians in Skye and Lochalsh. The concert is sponsored by Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Come along early for a whisky tasting from the Gaelic Whiskies before the concert and during the interval.
Date: 15/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 179
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Aos Dàna - Music in 21st C - Munro, Wallace, Primrose
Description: Aos Dàna, the Book Festival ends - and the performance programme of Fèis an Eilein, the Skye Festival, opens - with a concert of contemporary traditional Gaelic and Scottish music with John Purser as Fear-an-taighe. This brings John’s ‘Scotland’s Music’ up to date and showcases musicians and singers who have been instrumental in bringing Scotland’s music into the 21st Century. Tonight’s musicians also have connections with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and its development of a new academic course in traditional music. Christine Primrose, the renowned Gaelic singer from Lewis has worked and now is undertaking research at SMO. Donnie Munro, well-known Gaelic singer was lead singer with Runrig and is now Director of Development at SMO. John Wallace, Principal of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, is an international virtuoso trumpeter, and one of the finest Scottish musicians of his generation. John Purser will also talk to the performers about the place of Scottish and Gaelic music in the 21st Century. The concert will start with a set of tunes from 'Ceilear', representing the young generation of musicians in Skye and Lochalsh. The concert is sponsored by Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Come along early for a whisky tasting from the Gaelic Whiskies before the concert and during the interval.
Date: 15/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 179
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Aos Dàna - Music in 21st C - Munro, Wallace, Primrose
Description: Aos Dàna, the Book Festival ends - and the performance programme of Fèis an Eilein, the Skye Festival, opens - with a concert of contemporary traditional Gaelic and Scottish music with John Purser as Fear-an-taighe. This brings John’s ‘Scotland’s Music’ up to date and showcases musicians and singers who have been instrumental in bringing Scotland’s music into the 21st Century. Tonight’s musicians also have connections with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and its development of a new academic course in traditional music. Christine Primrose, the renowned Gaelic singer from Lewis has worked and now is undertaking research at SMO. Donnie Munro, well-known Gaelic singer was lead singer with Runrig and is now Director of Development at SMO. John Wallace, Principal of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, is an international virtuoso trumpeter, and one of the finest Scottish musicians of his generation. John Purser will also talk to the performers about the place of Scottish and Gaelic music in the 21st Century. The concert will start with a set of tunes from 'Ceilear', representing the young generation of musicians in Skye and Lochalsh. The concert is sponsored by Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Come along early for a whisky tasting from the Gaelic Whiskies before the concert and during the interval.
Date: 15/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 179
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Aos Dàna - Open Library
Date: 31/07/06
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Library
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Aos Dàna - Open Library
Date: 26/07/06
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Library
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Calum’s Road' - Roger Hutchinson
Description: "A road, 12 feet wide and two tortuously slow miles long, built over 20 years by one man with little more than a pick, a shovel and a wheelbarrow . . . It starts at Brochel Castle and winds to Arnish, on the north tip of Raasay, where Calum MacLeod lived and worked as a crofter, postman and tender of the Rona lighthouse." This is the story of one amazing road and a whole island history. Roger Hutchinson is an award-winning journalist and author. He has lived in Raasay for eight years, and in Skye for the previous 22. He met Calum in 1979, on an assignment for the West Highland Free Press, for which he’d come to work after leaving London. Other Books by Roger Hutchinson. His books include: ‘Empire Games: The British Invention of Twentieth-Century Sport’, ‘Polly: The True Story Behind Whisky Galore’, ‘The Soap Man: Lewis, Harris and Lord Leverhulme’ and ‘A Waxing Moon,’ the Story of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
Date: 13/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Calum’s Road' - Roger Hutchinson
Description: "A road, 12 feet wide and two tortuously slow miles long, built over 20 years by one man with little more than a pick, a shovel and a wheelbarrow . . . It starts at Brochel Castle and winds to Arnish, on the north tip of Raasay, where Calum MacLeod lived and worked as a crofter, postman and tender of the Rona lighthouse." This is the story of one amazing road and a whole island history. Roger Hutchinson is an award-winning journalist and author. He has lived in Raasay for eight years, and in Skye for the previous 22. He met Calum in 1979, on an assignment for the West Highland Free Press, for which he’d come to work after leaving London. Other Books by Roger Hutchinson. His books include: ‘Empire Games: The British Invention of Twentieth-Century Sport’, ‘Polly: The True Story Behind Whisky Galore’, ‘The Soap Man: Lewis, Harris and Lord Leverhulme’ and ‘A Waxing Moon,’ the Story of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
Date: 13/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Calum’s Road' - Roger Hutchinson
Description: "A road, 12 feet wide and two tortuously slow miles long, built over 20 years by one man with little more than a pick, a shovel and a wheelbarrow . . . It starts at Brochel Castle and winds to Arnish, on the north tip of Raasay, where Calum MacLeod lived and worked as a crofter, postman and tender of the Rona lighthouse." This is the story of one amazing road and a whole island history. Roger Hutchinson is an award-winning journalist and author. He has lived in Raasay for eight years, and in Skye for the previous 22. He met Calum in 1979, on an assignment for the West Highland Free Press, for which he’d come to work after leaving London. Other Books by Roger Hutchinson. His books include: ‘Empire Games: The British Invention of Twentieth-Century Sport’, ‘Polly: The True Story Behind Whisky Galore’, ‘The Soap Man: Lewis, Harris and Lord Leverhulme’ and ‘A Waxing Moon,’ the Story of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
Date: 13/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Calum’s Road' - Roger Hutchinson
Description: "A road, 12 feet wide and two tortuously slow miles long, built over 20 years by one man with little more than a pick, a shovel and a wheelbarrow . . . It starts at Brochel Castle and winds to Arnish, on the north tip of Raasay, where Calum MacLeod lived and worked as a crofter, postman and tender of the Rona lighthouse." This is the story of one amazing road and a whole island history. Roger Hutchinson is an award-winning journalist and author. He has lived in Raasay for eight years, and in Skye for the previous 22. He met Calum in 1979, on an assignment for the West Highland Free Press, for which he’d come to work after leaving London. Other Books by Roger Hutchinson. His books include: ‘Empire Games: The British Invention of Twentieth-Century Sport’, ‘Polly: The True Story Behind Whisky Galore’, ‘The Soap Man: Lewis, Harris and Lord Leverhulme’ and ‘A Waxing Moon,’ the Story of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
Date: 13/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Calum’s Road' - Roger Hutchinson
Description: "A road, 12 feet wide and two tortuously slow miles long, built over 20 years by one man with little more than a pick, a shovel and a wheelbarrow . . . It starts at Brochel Castle and winds to Arnish, on the north tip of Raasay, where Calum MacLeod lived and worked as a crofter, postman and tender of the Rona lighthouse." This is the story of one amazing road and a whole island history. Roger Hutchinson is an award-winning journalist and author. He has lived in Raasay for eight years, and in Skye for the previous 22. He met Calum in 1979, on an assignment for the West Highland Free Press, for which he’d come to work after leaving London. Other Books by Roger Hutchinson. His books include: ‘Empire Games: The British Invention of Twentieth-Century Sport’, ‘Polly: The True Story Behind Whisky Galore’, ‘The Soap Man: Lewis, Harris and Lord Leverhulme’ and ‘A Waxing Moon,’ the Story of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
Date: 13/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Encounters with Gaels’ - Leslie Riddoch
Description: The forthcoming book recounts Lesley Riddoch’s encounters, as she cycled from Barra to the Butt of Lewis in 2006, a journey she undertook to explore the language, economy, culture & history of the Outer Isles. The book is based on her robust exchanges with crofters, villagers & visitors, and her own reflections about the big cultural and demographic challenges facing the isles over the next decade. Lesley Riddoch attended university at Oxford, where she was President of the Union. She is a prize-winning journalist. Between 1999 and 2005, she had her own daily radio programme the Lesley Riddoch Programme on Radio Scotland. Lesley assisted in putting together the community buyout plan for Eigg and is a Trustee of the Isle of Eigg Trust. After the reading move a few feet to the Cèilidh venue for the dance.
Date: 13/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Encounters with Gaels’ - Leslie Riddoch
Description: The forthcoming book recounts Lesley Riddoch’s encounters, as she cycled from Barra to the Butt of Lewis in 2006, a journey she undertook to explore the language, economy, culture & history of the Outer Isles. The book is based on her robust exchanges with crofters, villagers & visitors, and her own reflections about the big cultural and demographic challenges facing the isles over the next decade. Lesley Riddoch attended university at Oxford, where she was President of the Union. She is a prize-winning journalist. Between 1999 and 2005, she had her own daily radio programme the Lesley Riddoch Programme on Radio Scotland. Lesley assisted in putting together the community buyout plan for Eigg and is a Trustee of the Isle of Eigg Trust. After the reading move a few feet to the Cèilidh venue for the dance.
Date: 13/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Encounters with Gaels’ - Leslie Riddoch
Description: The forthcoming book recounts Lesley Riddoch’s encounters, as she cycled from Barra to the Butt of Lewis in 2006, a journey she undertook to explore the language, economy, culture & history of the Outer Isles. The book is based on her robust exchanges with crofters, villagers & visitors, and her own reflections about the big cultural and demographic challenges facing the isles over the next decade. Lesley Riddoch attended university at Oxford, where she was President of the Union. She is a prize-winning journalist. Between 1999 and 2005, she had her own daily radio programme the Lesley Riddoch Programme on Radio Scotland. Lesley assisted in putting together the community buyout plan for Eigg and is a Trustee of the Isle of Eigg Trust. After the reading move a few feet to the Cèilidh venue for the dance.
Date: 13/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Encounters with Gaels’ - Leslie Riddoch
Description: The forthcoming book recounts Lesley Riddoch’s encounters, as she cycled from Barra to the Butt of Lewis in 2006, a journey she undertook to explore the language, economy, culture & history of the Outer Isles. The book is based on her robust exchanges with crofters, villagers & visitors, and her own reflections about the big cultural and demographic challenges facing the isles over the next decade. Lesley Riddoch attended university at Oxford, where she was President of the Union. She is a prize-winning journalist. Between 1999 and 2005, she had her own daily radio programme the Lesley Riddoch Programme on Radio Scotland. Lesley assisted in putting together the community buyout plan for Eigg and is a Trustee of the Isle of Eigg Trust. After the reading move a few feet to the Cèilidh venue for the dance.
Date: 13/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Encounters with Gaels’ - Leslie Riddoch
Description: The forthcoming book recounts Lesley Riddoch’s encounters, as she cycled from Barra to the Butt of Lewis in 2006, a journey she undertook to explore the language, economy, culture & history of the Outer Isles. The book is based on her robust exchanges with crofters, villagers & visitors, and her own reflections about the big cultural and demographic challenges facing the isles over the next decade. Lesley Riddoch attended university at Oxford, where she was President of the Union. She is a prize-winning journalist. Between 1999 and 2005, she had her own daily radio programme the Lesley Riddoch Programme on Radio Scotland. Lesley assisted in putting together the community buyout plan for Eigg and is a Trustee of the Isle of Eigg Trust. After the reading move a few feet to the Cèilidh venue for the dance.
Date: 13/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Gaelic poems in the Scots Tongue’ Angus Peter Campbell
Description: Gaelic and Scots sit harmoniously in Angus Peter's new volume. In the 15th century, the two tongues were in bitter rivalry. The poet Dunbar conjures a picture of hell in his Dance of the Seven Deadly Sins. Finding it packed with ragged Gaels, the Devil calls for a Hieland pageant. The Highlanders deafen him with Gaelic, so he puts them in the deepest pit in hell and 'smoorits' them! After five centuries, a poetic reconciliation. Angus Peter is joined by the Scots translator, the scholar J Derrick McClure of Aberdeen University who will read Angus Peter's poems in Scots. Aonghas Padraig, a native of South Uist, was introduced to literature by his teacher, the late Ian Crichton Smith. Encouragement was also given by the late Sorley MacLean. A career in journalism followed. He is now a prominent writer and broadcaster. He is a longtime Skye resident and had an impressive debut in 2007, as lead actor, in Seachd, the first-ever Gaelic-language feature film.
Date: 16/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Gaelic poems in the Scots Tongue’ Angus Peter Campbell
Description: Gaelic and Scots sit harmoniously in Angus Peter's new volume. In the 15th century, the two tongues were in bitter rivalry. The poet Dunbar conjures a picture of hell in his Dance of the Seven Deadly Sins. Finding it packed with ragged Gaels, the Devil calls for a Hieland pageant. The Highlanders deafen him with Gaelic, so he puts them in the deepest pit in hell and 'smoorits' them! After five centuries, a poetic reconciliation. Angus Peter is joined by the Scots translator, the scholar J Derrick McClure of Aberdeen University who will read Angus Peter's poems in Scots. Aonghas Padraig, a native of South Uist, was introduced to literature by his teacher, the late Ian Crichton Smith. Encouragement was also given by the late Sorley MacLean. A career in journalism followed. He is now a prominent writer and broadcaster. He is a longtime Skye resident and had an impressive debut in 2007, as lead actor, in Seachd, the first-ever Gaelic-language feature film.
Date: 16/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Gaelic poems in the Scots Tongue’ Angus Peter Campbell
Description: Gaelic and Scots sit harmoniously in Angus Peter's new volume. In the 15th century, the two tongues were in bitter rivalry. The poet Dunbar conjures a picture of hell in his Dance of the Seven Deadly Sins. Finding it packed with ragged Gaels, the Devil calls for a Hieland pageant. The Highlanders deafen him with Gaelic, so he puts them in the deepest pit in hell and 'smoorits' them! After five centuries, a poetic reconciliation. Angus Peter is joined by the Scots translator, the scholar J Derrick McClure of Aberdeen University who will read Angus Peter's poems in Scots. Aonghas Padraig, a native of South Uist, was introduced to literature by his teacher, the late Ian Crichton Smith. Encouragement was also given by the late Sorley MacLean. A career in journalism followed. He is now a prominent writer and broadcaster. He is a longtime Skye resident and had an impressive debut in 2007, as lead actor, in Seachd, the first-ever Gaelic-language feature film.
Date: 16/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Gaelic poems in the Scots Tongue’ Angus Peter Campbell
Description: Gaelic and Scots sit harmoniously in Angus Peter's new volume. In the 15th century, the two tongues were in bitter rivalry. The poet Dunbar conjures a picture of hell in his Dance of the Seven Deadly Sins. Finding it packed with ragged Gaels, the Devil calls for a Hieland pageant. The Highlanders deafen him with Gaelic, so he puts them in the deepest pit in hell and 'smoorits' them! After five centuries, a poetic reconciliation. Angus Peter is joined by the Scots translator, the scholar J Derrick McClure of Aberdeen University who will read Angus Peter's poems in Scots. Aonghas Padraig, a native of South Uist, was introduced to literature by his teacher, the late Ian Crichton Smith. Encouragement was also given by the late Sorley MacLean. A career in journalism followed. He is now a prominent writer and broadcaster. He is a longtime Skye resident and had an impressive debut in 2007, as lead actor, in Seachd, the first-ever Gaelic-language feature film.
Date: 16/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Soil and Soul' and 'Love and Revolution’ , Alastair McIntosh
Description: Alastair’s beliefs are rooted in his upbringing on the Isle of Lewis . . . He does not advocate returning to a preindustrial golden age, but balances the gains of modernity against what has been lost. In particular, he demonstrates how the rise of the modern era undermined communities governed by a sense of reverence and mutual responsibility. But right relationship can be restored, he suggests, by learning from the bardic tradition to create a new harmony of soil, soul and society. Alastair McIntosh is a writer, lecturer, social activist, broadcaster and campaigning academic. He is a Director of the GalGael Trust, and Visiting Professor of Human Ecology at the University of Strathclyde. Luke Concannon, lead singer in Nizlopi says of Alastair " I asked [him] to get up and rave with us because he is my favourite author. He is a poet, a thinker and a doer. He seems able to link us to our past, to the land and to the spiritual core that is the essence of life and art. We need people who dare to speak these truths. He howls his poems like a wild man.
Date: 17/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Soil and Soul' and 'Love and Revolution’ , Alastair McIntosh
Description: Alastair’s beliefs are rooted in his upbringing on the Isle of Lewis . . . He does not advocate returning to a preindustrial golden age, but balances the gains of modernity against what has been lost. In particular, he demonstrates how the rise of the modern era undermined communities governed by a sense of reverence and mutual responsibility. But right relationship can be restored, he suggests, by learning from the bardic tradition to create a new harmony of soil, soul and society. Alastair McIntosh is a writer, lecturer, social activist, broadcaster and campaigning academic. He is a Director of the GalGael Trust, and Visiting Professor of Human Ecology at the University of Strathclyde. Luke Concannon, lead singer in Nizlopi says of Alastair " I asked [him] to get up and rave with us because he is my favourite author. He is a poet, a thinker and a doer. He seems able to link us to our past, to the land and to the spiritual core that is the essence of life and art. We need people who dare to speak these truths. He howls his poems like a wild man.
Date: 17/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Soil and Soul' and 'Love and Revolution’ , Alastair McIntosh
Description: Alastair’s beliefs are rooted in his upbringing on the Isle of Lewis . . . He does not advocate returning to a preindustrial golden age, but balances the gains of modernity against what has been lost. In particular, he demonstrates how the rise of the modern era undermined communities governed by a sense of reverence and mutual responsibility. But right relationship can be restored, he suggests, by learning from the bardic tradition to create a new harmony of soil, soul and society. Alastair McIntosh is a writer, lecturer, social activist, broadcaster and campaigning academic. He is a Director of the GalGael Trust, and Visiting Professor of Human Ecology at the University of Strathclyde. Luke Concannon, lead singer in Nizlopi says of Alastair " I asked [him] to get up and rave with us because he is my favourite author. He is a poet, a thinker and a doer. He seems able to link us to our past, to the land and to the spiritual core that is the essence of life and art. We need people who dare to speak these truths. He howls his poems like a wild man.
Date: 17/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘Soil and Soul' and 'Love and Revolution’ , Alastair McIntosh
Description: Alastair’s beliefs are rooted in his upbringing on the Isle of Lewis . . . He does not advocate returning to a preindustrial golden age, but balances the gains of modernity against what has been lost. In particular, he demonstrates how the rise of the modern era undermined communities governed by a sense of reverence and mutual responsibility. But right relationship can be restored, he suggests, by learning from the bardic tradition to create a new harmony of soil, soul and society. Alastair McIntosh is a writer, lecturer, social activist, broadcaster and campaigning academic. He is a Director of the GalGael Trust, and Visiting Professor of Human Ecology at the University of Strathclyde. Luke Concannon, lead singer in Nizlopi says of Alastair " I asked [him] to get up and rave with us because he is my favourite author. He is a poet, a thinker and a doer. He seems able to link us to our past, to the land and to the spiritual core that is the essence of life and art. We need people who dare to speak these truths. He howls his poems like a wild man.
Date: 17/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘The Dark Ship’ - Anne MacLeod
Description: Anne MacLeod's beautifully written first novel of love and war is a Scottish best-seller. It tells a story of a people bound together by grief and history. As the Great War ends, a remote Hebridean Community is devastated by the sinking of the Iolaire, bringing troops home from France. More than 200 Lewismen perish and no family is left untouched. The book travels between the two World Wars spanning three generations of island families. Anne MacLeod works as a doctor in Inverness. An engaging reader, of poetry or prose, Anne often combines the spoken word with unaccompanied song.
Date: 14/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘The Dark Ship’ - Anne MacLeod
Description: Anne MacLeod's beautifully written first novel of love and war is a Scottish best-seller. It tells a story of a people bound together by grief and history. As the Great War ends, a remote Hebridean Community is devastated by the sinking of the Iolaire, bringing troops home from France. More than 200 Lewismen perish and no family is left untouched. The book travels between the two World Wars spanning three generations of island families. Anne MacLeod works as a doctor in Inverness. An engaging reader, of poetry or prose, Anne often combines the spoken word with unaccompanied song.
Date: 14/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘The Dark Ship’ - Anne MacLeod
Description: Anne MacLeod's beautifully written first novel of love and war is a Scottish best-seller. It tells a story of a people bound together by grief and history. As the Great War ends, a remote Hebridean Community is devastated by the sinking of the Iolaire, bringing troops home from France. More than 200 Lewismen perish and no family is left untouched. The book travels between the two World Wars spanning three generations of island families. Anne MacLeod works as a doctor in Inverness. An engaging reader, of poetry or prose, Anne often combines the spoken word with unaccompanied song.
Date: 14/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘The Dark Ship’ - Anne MacLeod
Description: Anne MacLeod's beautifully written first novel of love and war is a Scottish best-seller. It tells a story of a people bound together by grief and history. As the Great War ends, a remote Hebridean Community is devastated by the sinking of the Iolaire, bringing troops home from France. More than 200 Lewismen perish and no family is left untouched. The book travels between the two World Wars spanning three generations of island families. Anne MacLeod works as a doctor in Inverness. An engaging reader, of poetry or prose, Anne often combines the spoken word with unaccompanied song.
Date: 14/07/07
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘The Unbroken Harp’ - David Craig
Description: David Craig is a foremost expert on the Clearances. His book tells the story of Flo Campbell and her eviction from the family's island home, and all her subsequent struggles. The compelling storyline has terrific energy, from the Battle of the Braes and Flo's travels and employment on Skye and beyond." For 23 years David taught creative writing at Lancaster University. He lives in South Cumbria with his author wife.
Date: 14/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘The Unbroken Harp’ - David Craig
Description: David Craig is a foremost expert on the Clearances. His book tells the story of Flo Campbell and her eviction from the family's island home, and all her subsequent struggles. The compelling storyline has terrific energy, from the Battle of the Braes and Flo's travels and employment on Skye and beyond." For 23 years David taught creative writing at Lancaster University. He lives in South Cumbria with his author wife.
Date: 14/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘The Unbroken Harp’ - David Craig
Description: David Craig is a foremost expert on the Clearances. His book tells the story of Flo Campbell and her eviction from the family's island home, and all her subsequent struggles. The compelling storyline has terrific energy, from the Battle of the Braes and Flo's travels and employment on Skye and beyond." For 23 years David taught creative writing at Lancaster University. He lives in South Cumbria with his author wife.
Date: 14/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna - ‘The Unbroken Harp’ - David Craig
Description: David Craig is a foremost expert on the Clearances. His book tells the story of Flo Campbell and her eviction from the family's island home, and all her subsequent struggles. The compelling storyline has terrific energy, from the Battle of the Braes and Flo's travels and employment on Skye and beyond." For 23 years David taught creative writing at Lancaster University. He lives in South Cumbria with his author wife.
Date: 14/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna: 'Blether 2 - A Writers’ Gathering with a difference!'
Description: A unique and informal evening for writers, readers and all who love a good book! Blether 2 focuses on great new books from women writers in the Highland and Islands featuring readings and music from Skye-based writer Linda Gillard, author of the acclaimed new novel ‘Emotional Geology’, and Erica Munro reading from her new book and whose novel ‘Guilty Feet’ was an instant bestseller in 2004. To complete a thrilling evening of intrigue, daring romance and deep insight, Christine Primrose, one of the leading traditional Gaelic singers of the generation, will provide songs of love and loss in her truly inimitable style. Blether 2 is a HI-Arts Writing Development event in association with Fèis an Eilein.
Date: 23/07/05
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna: 'The Music of Scotland' - John Purser
Description: A major moment in Scotland's music history was the publication, in 1992, of Scotland's Music by John Purser, a gaelic speaker who lives at Drinan, on Skye. The uniqueness of the book is known by collectors, who now pay around £300 for a copy at auction. The book's importance was recognised by a special supplement in Scotland on Sunday, and its launch was a highlight of the 1992 Edinburgh International Festival. John Purser's talk will highlight some of the musical treasures of our nation that are revealed in his outstanding book.
Date: 20/07/05
Start Time: 6.15 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna: 'The Music of Scotland' - John Purser
Description: A major moment in Scotland's music history was the publication, in 1992, of Scotland's Music by John Purser, a gaelic speaker who lives at Drinan, on Skye. The uniqueness of the book is known by collectors, who now pay around £300 for a copy at auction. The book's importance was recognised by a special supplement in Scotland on Sunday, and its launch was a highlight of the 1992 Edinburgh International Festival. John Purser's talk will highlight some of the musical treasures of our nation that are revealed in his outstanding book.
Date: 20/07/05
Start Time: 6.15 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna: Angus Peter Campbell
Description: Award-winning author and journalist Angus Peter Campbell will lead a talk/discussion on the vital future Gaelic literature has in a multi-cultural 21st century world. His Gaelic novel 'An Oidhche Mus do Sheòl Sinn' is on The List's list of the Top 100 Books ever-published in Scotland. His talk will be in English and his readings from his own work in Gaelic. "Writing at the hight of his powers" The Herald.
Date: 18/07/05
Start Time: 6.15 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna: Gaelic poetry
Description: Gaelic (and English) poetry is flourishing in Skye. Rody Gorman and Rob Kerr are published Gaelic poets living in south Skye. They will offer their poems in both Gaelic and Enlgish and will be joined by Gaelic singer Gwen MacQuarrie.
Date: 14/07/05
Start Time: 6.15 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna: ‘Our Ancestors’ Professor Bryan Sykes
Description: Bryan Sykes lives in Skye and Oxford where he is Professor of Human Genetics and founder of 'Oxford Ancestors'. He is a popular speaker at book festivals around the world. His book "The Seven Daughters of Eve" is based on exciting discoveries concerning our ancestry and is a best-seller. He has also shown that many members of several Scottish clans can be traced back to a common ancestor and has studied Gaelic and Norse ancestry on Skye.
Date: 13/07/05
Start Time: 18:15:00
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Aos Dàna: ‘Our Ancestors’ Professor Bryan Sykes
Description: Bryan Sykes lives in Skye and Oxford where he is Professor of Human Genetics and founder of 'Oxford Ancestors'. He is a popular speaker at book festivals around the world. His book "The Seven Daughters of Eve" is based on exciting discoveries concerning our ancestry and is a best-seller. He has also shown that many members of several Scottish clans can be traced back to a common ancestor and has studied Gaelic and Norse ancestry on Skye.
Date: 13/07/05
Start Time: 18:15:00
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Art Exhibition: An Dealbh Mòr
Description: Local school children created, and danced on, an enormous 20 x 10 metre full-colour landscape earlier this year. The smaller charcoal version is on display.
Date: 25/07/06
Start Time: 10:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Exhibition
Title: Ashaig Walk
Description: A local historian will take you on a gentle Sunday afternoon walk, exploring the ancient Ashaig graveyard overlooking the broad sandy beaches and croft-land.
Date: 16/07/00
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Ashaig Cemetery
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra
Description: The Ayrshire Fiddle orchestra is one of the largest and most well known fiddle groups in Scotland. They present a refreshing, youthful, creative and enthusiastic approach to Scots Fiddle Music. Although the membership is aorund 200 this tour consists of 35 of the adults members.
Date: 05/07/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra
Description: The Ayrshire Fiddle orchestra is one of the largest and most well known fiddle groups in Scotland. They present a refreshing, youthful, creative and enthusiastic approach to Scots Fiddle Music. Although the membership is aorund 200 this tour consists of 35 of the adults members.
Date: 05/07/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Traditional
Title: BBC Radio nan Gaidheal - 'Mo Roghainn Fhèin'
Description: Mark Wringe, from Sabhal Mor Ostaig, and well-known as the presenter of BBC Radio nan Gaidheal's book programme "Leugh an Leabhar" quizzes two very special guests about their favourite Gaelic poems in his own inimitable style. Starting the night will be Norman Gillies, who is soon to retire after 25 years as Principal of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Morag MacDonald is one of Gaeldom's most popular broadcasters, whose programme, 'A' Mire ri Mòir', is listened to far and wide. Prepare to be intrigued and entertained when each of these fascinating individuals shares their own choice of Gaelic poetry in this very special event, which is being recorded by BBC Radio nan Gaidheal. A free Gaelic language event, with limited seating, so please book your ticket ahead of time if possible.
Date: 16/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 11
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Bar Session
Date: 22/07/04
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Broadford, Dunollie Hotel
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Beckett Season 'Rockaby' and 'Krapp’s Last Tape' Arches Theatre
Description: Celebrated for its recent award-winning Samuel Beckett season, Arches Theatre Company presents two of the playwright’s most provocative and tragicomic monodramas "Rockaby" and "Krapp’s Last Tape" to selected Scottish venues. "Mesmerising, wonderfully decrepit, a haunting production that dares to hang meaning on to the ultimate nothingness.' Neil Cooper, The Herald
Date: 05/05/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 33
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Big Scottish Comedy Tour - The Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolfe III
Description: The Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolfe III - a marvellous character act based on a disgraced Southern bible-belt preacher. The Rev will be familiar to viewers of BBC Scotland’s Live Floor Show and is a stalwart of the comedy circuit. Tony Carter, the 'new deal' comedian. Another excellent character act from Geordieland, Tony is on a new deal scheme to become a comedian with hilarious results. Gary Little, a larger than life comedy explosion from Glasgow who has been packing out clubs the length and breadth of the country. Kevin Bridges, the new kid on the comedy block. Still just 20 but already a seasoned performer, Kevin offers a simple and delightfully comic insight into life in Scotland today. "One of the most criminally underrated acts of the Edinburgh Fringe" Metro " a Hysterical routine . . . Hugely talented" The Scotsman This is an adult show with explicit content.
Date: 26/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Comedy
Title: Black Umfolosi
Date: 19/07/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: Black Umfolosi - Zimbabwe dance
Date: 23/07/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: Blas - 'Julie Fowlis' and 'Anna Massie'
Description: Julie Fowlis was raised in Uist and was involved in piping, singing and dancing from an early age. She was named Winner of the prestigious Pan-Celtic Sean-Nòs singing competition in 2004. Anna Massie won the BBC Radio Scotland Young Tradtitional Musician of the Year Award in 2003. Both perform tonight with their bands.
Date: 08/09/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas - 'Meantime'
Description: The new Highland wide 'Blas Festival' celebrates Highland Music for a week in September. Tonight's concert features 'Meantime' who are building a reputation as a young band with a powerful presence in Gaelic music, both vocal and instrumental. They are joined by 'Sgoil Chiuil na Gàidhealtachd' from the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton. The young Skye and Lochalsh 'Cèilidh Trailers' who were a highlight of the 2005 Fèis an Eilein also perform..
Date: 03/09/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 69
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival - 'Cape Breton Cousins'
Description: We gather all of our Cape Breton guests to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig for a final stramash, featuring duo Andrea Beaton and Kimberley Fraser, Gaelic singer Lewis MacKinnon plus the duo of Chrissy Crowley and Jason Roach on fiddle and piano. Skye’s very own Cara Maclean will join in on the step dancing. Their music, song and dance is infectious and will leave the audience calling for more! Tickets also on www.thebooth.co.uk
Date: 13/09/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 78
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival - Cape Breton Cousins
Description: Troy MacGillivray is the brilliant 25-year-old fiddler, pianist and step dancer from Nova Scotia. Beòlach is one of Cape Breton’s most exciting new bands featuring Wendy MacIssac, Mairi Rankin, Ryan J MacNeil, Mac Morin, and Patrick Gillis with an energetic mix of Cape Breton, Scottish and Irish tunes featuring piano, pipes, whistles, guitar, and two fiddles. Rachel Walker, Kinlochewe, began singing in Gaelic at an early age, studied Gaelic song at the RSAMD and performed throughout Scotland, and Europe.The ever popular Cèilear are the bright young musicans and singers from Skye and Lochalsh.
Date: 08/09/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival - Cape Breton Cousins
Description: Troy MacGillivray is the brilliant 25-year-old fiddler, pianist and step dancer from Nova Scotia. Beòlach is one of Cape Breton’s most exciting new bands featuring Wendy MacIssac, Mairi Rankin, Ryan J MacNeil, Mac Morin, and Patrick Gillis with an energetic mix of Cape Breton, Scottish and Irish tunes featuring piano, pipes, whistles, guitar, and two fiddles. Rachel Walker, Kinlochewe, began singing in Gaelic at an early age, studied Gaelic song at the RSAMD and performed throughout Scotland, and Europe.The ever popular Cèilear are the bright young musicans and singers from Skye and Lochalsh.
Date: 08/09/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival - Jenna Reid Band, The Duplets
Description: The Opening concert of this year's Blas Festival, bringing together one of Scotland’s finest young fiddle players along with two of the country’s most talented clàrsach players. Jenna Reid released her debut solo CD in 2005 to critical acclaim and performs with the group Dòchas. The Duplets are Freya Thomsen and Gillian Fleetwood with a dynamic and innovative style. The programme is completed with lively songs and tunes from the young 2008 Fèis an Earraich Cèilidh Trail crew. 'flying the flag for modern Scottish harp music.' Tickets also on www.thebooth.co.uk
Date: 06/09/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 69
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival - Michael McGoldrick
Description: Born in Manchester to Irish parents, Michael McGoldrick was encouraged by the thriving traditional Irish music scene in the city. He plays with Capercaillie and as a solo artist, and is regarded as one of the greatest flute players of all time. The evening opens with Strath Gaelic Choir, based in south Skye and regular award-winners at the Annual Mod.
Date: 06/09/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Kyleakin Hall
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival Club - 'Breabach'
Description: ‘Breabach’ from Scotland are Donal Brown, Patsy Reid, Calum MacCrimmon and Ewan Robertson making them one of the most refreshing acts on the traditional music scene. Full of energy but also known for their heartfelt delivery of traditional songs.
Date: 08/09/06
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival ~ 'Blazin Fiddles'
Description: Scotland’s award winning group, Blazin' Fiddles, draws the distinct flavour of fiddle music from various regions of the highlands and islands. From solo to ensemble sets, they all come together in a fiery blend that raises the roof. Fiddlers Catriona Macdonald, Bruce Macgregor, Allan Henderson, Iain Macfarlane and Aidan O'Rourke are joined by Marc Clement on guitar and Andy Thorburn on keyboard to form one of the best live acts today. 'Cherry on the Cream' are lead by Skye-based piper, Angus Nicolson.
Date: 10/09/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 178
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Borreraig Walk with musicians
Description: Raonaid and Fiann MacLeod
Date: 09/07/03
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Borreraig, Strath
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Broadford Gaelic Players 'An t-Suirighe Fhadalach'
Date: 19/07/04
Start Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Ardvasar Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Bruce MacGregor, fiddle, Hansen and Hardy
Description: Young performers Murdo Macrae, June Naylor
Date: 21/07/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Bruce MacGregor, fiddle, Hansen and Hardy
Description: Young performers Murdo Macrae, June Naylor
Date: 21/07/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Cala Quartet
Date: 14/07/02
Start Time: 3.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Cape Breton Connection - Buddy McMaster
Date: 10/07/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Captain's Collection
Description: Emerging from the 1999 Highland Festival, via the BBC and a CD, a musical theatre show about the fiddle collections of Capt Fraser, with Johny Hardie, Alyth MacCormack, Brian MacAlpine, Hamish Macdonald and Rory Campbell.
Date: 26/04/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Cathy Ann MacPhee and the Kathleen MacInnes Band
Description: It is a rare treat to have both Cathy Ann and Kathleen on the same stage with their bands. Cathy Ann MacPhee is from Barra and has spent her life as a Gaelic singer and actress, notably as Mairi Mhòr nan Oran in the BBC film. She now lives in Toronto and teaches Gaelic singing to the Scots in Cape Breton and North Carolina. "MacPhee’s voice remains as expressive as ever, and her interpretations have grown in authority." Kenny Mathieson, The Scotsman Kathleen MacInnes was born and brought up on South Uist, Western Isles, in a Gaelic-speaking home, and has enjoyed a career in television and the theatre as an actress, presenter and singer. Her debut album "Og Mhadainn Shamhraidh (Summer Dawn)" features some wonderful session musicians and the blending of all these talents and capturing of Kathleen’s beautiful voice has resulted in a very fine Gaelic song album. "Gaelic Singer of the Year" Scottish Traditional Music Awards 2006 Tonight's Young Performers are Mairi, Stephanie and Brìghde Campbell, three brilliantly musical sisters from Sleat. Angus Nicolson, pipes, opens the evening
Date: 17/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Celtic Cousins and Breabach
Description: Caoimhin MacAoidh, Ronan Martin, harvey Beaton, Pete Clarke, John Sikorski Young Performer Olivia MacCabe
Date: 08/07/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Charlie MacKerron
Date: 24/01/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Breakish Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Children's Cèilidh
Description: Bring the family along for a Cèilidh Dance with a load of young musicians from the area. Great fun and good exercise! Dances will be explained for those who haven't tried Cèilidh dancing before.
Date: 27/07/06
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Christine Primrose and Margaret Stewart
Description: Two of the finest Gaelic performers in Scotland today - native Gaelic speakers from the Isle of Lewis who are amongst the rare few who still sing in the highly ornamental style once so prevalent on Lewis and Harris. Christine Primrose has an international reputation. She has been singing in public since childhood and was at the forefront of the folk music revival in Scotland. She was a member of supergroup MacTalla, performs with harpist Alison Kinnaird as well as many solo performances worldwide. She now lives on Skye and is a staff member of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Margaret Stewart has sung since childhood, but did not become known to the public until she won the Mod Gold Medal in 1993. She then recorded the critically acclaimed CD 'Fhuair Mi Pòg', with piper Allan MacDonald, which set the standard for future recordings throughout Gaelic Scotland. After living in Venezuela for six years, she is now settled in Nairn. Christine and Margaret's reputations as two of the finest Gaelic singers in Scotland is richly deserved. Their passion for the songs, their extensive repertoire, crystal clear diction, fluent Gaelic and the beauty and purity of their voices is evidence, if indeed it were required, that traditional Gaelic singing is safe in the hands of such outstanding tradition bearers. They are joined by Blair Douglas on keyboards and accordion, Neil Campbell on guitar and John Lamont, bass. All are from Skye and have worked with major bands on the Highland music scene. "Christine Primrose is not just a singer, but one of the most unerringly expressive interpreters of the haunting, deeply poetic music of her native Hebrides." Tonight's Young Musicians are Ciorstaidh and Ailean Pheutan from Kilmuir. The Gaelic Whiskies present a whisky tasting session before the concert and during the interval.
Date: 23/07/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Club Session with 'Mylo'
Date: 22/07/04
Start Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Ardvasar Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Club Session with 'Mylo'
Date: 22/07/04
Start Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Ardvasar Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Colin Campbell's Local Radio
Description: Radio Caithness, Radio Bettyhill and all the agricultural news of northern Scotland hit the airways in this "gentle satire of Highland Rural Life." Colin Campbell, gentleman farmer from Fochabers (and who once worked at Balmacara) regularly parks his tractor to appear on BBC Scotland and to tour his sell-out one man show around the country.
Date: 15/07/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 75
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Collaborators Theatre 'Can You Hear the Seagulls?'
Description: A selection of short pieces by a company with french connections and using puppets.
Date: 17/04/02
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Breakish Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Collaborators Theatre 'Tom Thumb'
Date: 29/04/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 44
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Concert: 'The Wayward Boys'
Description: Rick Taylor (trombone and voice) lives on Skye and has created an all-star line-up for a magical opening evening of song and music. Rick is known as a jazz and world music player, but has recently collaborated with many of Scotland’s top traditional groups and players. 'The Boys' include Jonny Hardie;Fiddle, Guitar, voice (‘Old Blind Dogs’ ); Bruce MacGregor: fiddle (‘Blazing Fiddles’); Martin Green: accordion (‘Eliza Carthy’); Brian McAlpine: accordion and keyboards (‘Unusual Suspects’); Graeme Stafford: Keyboards and percussion (‘Big People’). Add to this a line-up of surprise Guests from the UK's Jazz and traditional scene, and the Fèis is in for a great start. The concert will open with 'Fiddle dee fiddle dum', the senior band from Plockton's Traditional Music School of Excellence, which features three local musicians: Fiona MacAskill (Breakish), fiddle; June Naylor (Uig), clarsach; Norrie MacIver (Inverinate), gaelic song & accordion.
Date: 12/07/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Concert: 'The Wayward Boys'
Description: Rick Taylor (trombone and voice) lives on Skye and has created an all-star line-up for a magical opening evening of song and music. Rick is known as a jazz and world music player, but has recently collaborated with many of Scotland’s top traditional groups and players. 'The Boys' include Jonny Hardie;Fiddle, Guitar, voice (‘Old Blind Dogs’ ); Bruce MacGregor: fiddle (‘Blazing Fiddles’); Martin Green: accordion (‘Eliza Carthy’); Brian McAlpine: accordion and keyboards (‘Unusual Suspects’); Graeme Stafford: Keyboards and percussion (‘Big People’). Add to this a line-up of surprise Guests from the UK's Jazz and traditional scene, and the Fèis is in for a great start. The concert will open with 'Fiddle dee fiddle dum', the senior band from Plockton's Traditional Music School of Excellence, which features three local musicians: Fiona MacAskill (Breakish), fiddle; June Naylor (Uig), clarsach; Norrie MacIver (Inverinate), gaelic song & accordion.
Date: 12/07/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Concert: ‘Bachue’ and ‘Sileas’
Description: 'Bachue' - Corrina Hewat and Dave Milligan - play duelling harp and piano blended with intense rhythms and luscious textures, and Corrina's unique voice, which adds an extra dimension to an already sensational sound. Bachue's music ranges from dazzling jigs and reels to spine-tingling chill-out, reworkings of ancient Scots and Irish songs to contemporary originals. Scottish harpers Patsy Seddon and Mary MacMaster make a special and rare appearance as 'Sileas'. Their combination of nylon-strung acoustic harp and brass-strung electro-harp create a lively, exciting and contemporary sound. Tonight's young singers are Raonaid and Fiann MacLeod.
Date: 19/07/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Concert: ‘Bachue’ and ‘Sileas’
Description: 'Bachue' - Corrina Hewat and Dave Milligan - play duelling harp and piano blended with intense rhythms and luscious textures, and Corrina's unique voice, which adds an extra dimension to an already sensational sound. Bachue's music ranges from dazzling jigs and reels to spine-tingling chill-out, reworkings of ancient Scots and Irish songs to contemporary originals. Scottish harpers Patsy Seddon and Mary MacMaster make a special and rare appearance as 'Sileas'. Their combination of nylon-strung acoustic harp and brass-strung electro-harp create a lively, exciting and contemporary sound. Tonight's young singers are Raonaid and Fiann MacLeod.
Date: 19/07/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Concert: ‘Dannsa’ and ‘Amh’
Description: A celebration of the old and the new traditional dance and music. 'Dannsa' are Caroline Reagh, Sandra Robertson, Mats Melin and Frank McConnell. They have been blazing a trail for traditional dance for five years now and bring their dances alive with musicians Fin Moore, pipes, Mary Ann Kennedy, clarsach and Gaelic song, and Karen Steven, fiddle. "ach dèan dannsa dèan dannsa 's e obair th'ann a bhith dannsa." (from a poem by Aonghas Dubh) ‘Amh’ ('raw' in Gaelic) offer a breath-taking performance. Andrew Robertson and Iseabail MacTaggart (2004 Mod Gold Medal winner) sing Gaelic songs in a unique and contemporary style, with Calum MacCrimmon, piper and musician. Christina and Alpin Stewart will also lead some ‘waulking songs’.
Date: 20/07/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Concert: ‘Dannsa’ and ‘Amh’
Description: A celebration of the old and the new traditional dance and music. 'Dannsa' are Caroline Reagh, Sandra Robertson, Mats Melin and Frank McConnell. They have been blazing a trail for traditional dance for five years now and bring their dances alive with musicians Fin Moore, pipes, Mary Ann Kennedy, clarsach and Gaelic song, and Karen Steven, fiddle. "ach dèan dannsa dèan dannsa 's e obair th'ann a bhith dannsa." (from a poem by Aonghas Dubh) ‘Amh’ ('raw' in Gaelic) offer a breath-taking performance. Andrew Robertson and Iseabail MacTaggart (2004 Mod Gold Medal winner) sing Gaelic songs in a unique and contemporary style, with Calum MacCrimmon, piper and musician. Christina and Alpin Stewart will also lead some ‘waulking songs’.
Date: 20/07/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Concert: ‘Dannsa’ and ‘Amh’
Description: A celebration of the old and the new traditional dance and music. 'Dannsa' are Caroline Reagh, Sandra Robertson, Mats Melin and Frank McConnell. They have been blazing a trail for traditional dance for five years now and bring their dances alive with musicians Fin Moore, pipes, Mary Ann Kennedy, clarsach and Gaelic song, and Karen Steven, fiddle. "ach dèan dannsa dèan dannsa 's e obair th'ann a bhith dannsa." (from a poem by Aonghas Dubh) ‘Amh’ ('raw' in Gaelic) offer a breath-taking performance. Andrew Robertson and Iseabail MacTaggart (2004 Mod Gold Medal winner) sing Gaelic songs in a unique and contemporary style, with Calum MacCrimmon, piper and musician. Christina and Alpin Stewart will also lead some ‘waulking songs’.
Date: 20/07/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Concert: ‘Dannsa’ and ‘Amh’
Description: A celebration of the old and the new traditional dance and music. 'Dannsa' are Caroline Reagh, Sandra Robertson, Mats Melin and Frank McConnell. They have been blazing a trail for traditional dance for five years now and bring their dances alive with musicians Fin Moore, pipes, Mary Ann Kennedy, clarsach and Gaelic song, and Karen Steven, fiddle. "ach dèan dannsa dèan dannsa 's e obair th'ann a bhith dannsa." (from a poem by Aonghas Dubh) ‘Amh’ ('raw' in Gaelic) offer a breath-taking performance. Andrew Robertson and Iseabail MacTaggart (2004 Mod Gold Medal winner) sing Gaelic songs in a unique and contemporary style, with Calum MacCrimmon, piper and musician. Christina and Alpin Stewart will also lead some ‘waulking songs’.
Date: 20/07/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Concert: ‘The Luminescent Orchestrii’
Description: Romanian gypsy melodies, punk frenzy, salty tangos, hard rocking klezmer, haunting Balkan harmony, hip-hop beats and Appalachian fiddle, all eaten and spat out by three violins, resophonic guitar, bullhorn harmonica and guitarron. 'The Luminescent Orchestrii' from New York, has a reputation for ecstatic live performances and infectious onstage energy. Sxip Shirey (resophonic guitar, bullhorn harmonicas, melodica, vocals) is an international circus composer; Sarah Alden (violin, vocals) is an old time fiddle player; Rima Fand (violin, viola, and vocals) is an experimental theatre composer; Julianne Carney (violin, vocals) is a violin virtuoso turned noise artist, and Aaron Goldsmith (guitarron, vocals) has played in Goth, funk and old world music ensembles. The evening starts with the remarkable young sisters Mairi and Stephanie Campbell. Later on Andy Thorburn (piano) and Keri (stepdance) will provide a moment of calm in the eye of the storm!
Date: 21/07/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: Contemporary Dance - David Hughes of X-factor
Description: David Hughes of X-factor with a selection of one-man pieces.
Date: 15/11/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 22
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Croft No 5, te Pooka and Nico Major
Date: 12/07/02
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, marquee
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: Cupa Tì 's Pìos - Artair Donald
Date: 03/04/03
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Comedy
Title: Cèilidh Dance
Description: An informal Cèilidh and dance, after the film showing of 'Seachd' to welcome the students from Flensburg to the Sleat Community. With visitors from Bagladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Malawi, Bulgaria, indonesia, Zambia, Benin, Swaziland and Columbia, this will be an international night.
Date: 23/02/08
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Cèilidh Dance with 'Ceilear'
Description: Out on the local road all summer is a lively group of 16-25 year old musicians from the area. They have all been part of Fèis an Earraich and many will go on to become professional musicians. Tonight they lead a lively, informal Cèilidh dance - on-the-spot tuition given! Free for SMO Course students. Double ticket discount of £2 with tonight's main concert ticket.
Date: 17/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Cèilidh Dance with 'Ceilear'
Description: Out on the local road all summer is a lively group of 16-25 year old musicians from the area. They have all been part of Fèis an Earraich and many will go on to become professional musicians. Tonight they lead a lively, informal Cèilidh dance - on-the-spot tuition given! Free for SMO Course students. Double ticket discount of £2 with tonight's main concert ticket.
Date: 17/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Cèilidh Dance with 'Ceilear'
Description: Out on the local road all summer is a lively group of 16-25 year old musicians from the area. They have all been part of Fèis an Earraich and many will go on to become professional musicians. Tonight they lead a lively, informal Cèilidh dance - on-the-spot tuition given! Free for SMO Course students. Double ticket discount of £2 with tonight's main concert ticket.
Date: 17/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Cèilidh Dance with 'Ceilear'
Description: Tarskavaig Hall claims to have the best village hall view in the Highlands. It will also be tightly packed with musicians and dancers. 'Ceilear' are a lively group of 16-25 year old musicians from the area who have been on the road in July. They have all been part of Fèis an Earraich and many will go on to become professional musicians. They sing, dance and play every conceivable instrument, in concert and in dance sets.
Date: 22/07/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Audience Numbers: 78
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Cèilidh dance - The Chanterelles
Date: 13/07/01
Start Time: 10.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Cèilidh with Ruth Lee Martin
Description: Ruth Lee Martin and her band and friends head over the hill for another infomral and lively Cèilidh.
Date: 02/08/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Dannsa meets Beòlach
Description: Energy and innovation from both sides of the Atlantic as Scotland's favourite dance group joins forces with one of Cape Breton's super-groups to produce a scintillating evening of traditional music and dance. Beguiling audiences with their own sets before coming together to perform an exciting newly choreographed piece, Dannsa and Beolach are sure to impress. Beòlach is one of Cape Breton's most exciting young bands. Wendy MacIsaac, Mairi Rankin, Mac Morin and Patrick Gillis perform an energetic mix of tunes featuring piano, pipes, guitar, and fiddles. They have recorded two albums featuring the groups unique dynamic arrangements of their favourite tunes. Beòlach has thrilled audiences with energetic performances and their versatility as step dancers. Dannsa are an innovate dance group who create new dances drawing from the many rich and varied traditions throughout Scotland. From Highland to Step Dance, Cèilidh and Old Scotch Reels they will always bring something fresh to their dances. Caroline Reagh, Sandra Robertson and John Sikorski have been at the forefront of dancing in Scotland for a number of years and will be joined by some of Scotland’s best musicians, including Fin Moore (pipes with Slainte Mhath, Back of the Moon and others), Gabe McVarish (fiddler with Dàimh, Cliar and 6ft Ginger) Ewan MacPherson (guitar, tenor banjo and mandola with Trechorous Orchestra and Malinky) and Gilliebride MacMillian (vocals).
Date: 12/11/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 123
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Diptesh Bhattacharya and Udit Pankhania
Description: As a World-class Sarod player, Diptesh Bhattacharya is a rising star in the galaxy of Indian Classical Music, known for his personal style and unique tonal quality. He received classical vocal training from the age of 3, and has been playing the sarod since age 10. He lives in West Bengal, and has performed world-wide. He played at the Skye Festival in 2006 where he totally delighted his audience. He is joined by Udit Pankhania, who lives in London, and who is one of the most sought after and busiest professional classical Tabla players in the UK and Europe today. As a complete contrast we open tonight's concert with a set of music and songs from Sleat's brilliant young Campbell sisters, two of whom study music at St Mary's School, Edinburgh.
Date: 17/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Music World
Title: Donald Black and Malcolm Jones
Description: Donald Black brings the simple mouth organ to the for with some stunning playing. Over the last 3 years Donald has toured extensively throughout Scotland, and came to SMO a year or so ago to great acclaim. He is joined by Malcolm Jones, on accordion and guitar, between a busy set of gigs as a member of the highly successful Celtic Rock band RUNRIG. This tour will launch their new CD 'Close to Home'. "Black treated the audience to some exquisite slow airs...gorgeously syncopated reels..."We left breathless"...(Norman Chalmers - Scotland on Sunday)
Date: 30/09/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 78
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Dr Knickerbocker Show
Description: Mike Jackson is one of Australia's favourite live children's entertainers. A joyous collection of funny songs, action games, magical string figures, truckload of instruments, hilarious antics and juggling.
Date: 23/07/07
Start Time: 17:00:00
Venue: Kilmuir Hall
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Dr Knickerbocker's Music Show
Description: See Monday 21 at 2 pm.
Date: 24/07/08
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Raasay House
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Dr Knickerbocker's Music Show
Description: See Monday 21 at 2 pm.
Date: 23/07/08
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Staffin, Columba 1400
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Dr Knickerbocker's Music Show
Description: Mike Jackson is one of Australia's favourite live children's entertainers. This is a joyous collection of funny songs, action games and magical string figures, with a truckload of instruments, hilarious antics and juggling. This event is in partnership with the Cultural Co-ordinator in Schools and Highland Council.
Date: 21/07/08
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 9
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Edinburgh Quartet
Description: Scotland's leading string quartet.
Date: 04/05/00
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Eduardo Niebla - 'Brilliantissimo' in Concert
Description: Eduardo (Spanish guitar) with acclaimed Spanish musicians Salvador Niebla (drums) and Miguel Moreno (guitar accompaniment). Eduardo toured H and I the other year and all who heard him were impressed.
Date: 21/06/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 59
Type: Music World
Title: Educardo Niebla, guitar
Date: 20/07/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: Educardo Niebla, guitar
Date: 20/07/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: Electronic music workshop - Willie threlfall
Date: 17/07/03
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Ensemble Bash
Description: The UK's leading percussion ensemble - a dynamic groups with an international reputation where African traditional music sits beside contemporary works.
Date: 16/03/00
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Essential Scottish Opera
Description: Selection from the great Operas, semi-staged with a small group of singers.
Date: 07/02/02
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 47
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Evening Session
Date: 14/07/02
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Ardvasar Hotel
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Evening Session
Date: 10/07/02
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Toravaig Hotel
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Evening Session
Date: 18/07/01
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Toravaig Hotel
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Evening Session
Date: 11/07/01
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Toravaig Hotel
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Exhibition in the Library
Date: 12/07/07
Start Time: 10:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Exhibition
Title: Family Cèilidh Dance
Date: 11/07/02
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Family Cèilidh Dance
Date: 11/07/02
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Fergie Macdonald 'Memoirs of a Musical Legend'
Description: Fergie Macdonald, the leading accordion player from Lochaber, is joined by Allan Henderson for a night of reminiscing and music, about this extraordinary band-leaders life on stage.
Date: 01/12/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Fergie Macdonald - St Valentine's Cèilidh Dance
Description: Fergie Macdonald's dance band are back after their phenomenally well-attended dance last summer for another night of good, old-fashioned ceildh dancing. Late Licence.
Date: 09/02/01
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 84
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Fergie's Cèilidh Dance
Description: Fergie is a master craftsman and King of the bouncing button box. Addie Harper Jr, from Wick, joins him for a lively night of dancing. Angus Nicolson - pipes
Date: 26/07/07
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Fergie's Cèilidh Dance
Description: Fergie Macdonald has been the mainstay of Cèilidh dancing on the west coast for years. Come along for a lively night of dancing. They will be plenty of people to help you along if you are a novice!
Date: 26/07/06
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Fest-Noz - 'Deskomp'
Description: Skye's first Fest-Noz or dance evening from Brittany. A late session of music and dancing featuring the richness and vitality of the popular dance culture of Brittany. With Gael Billien, Breton song; Frédérique Pinot, celtic harp; Chloée Grupallo, Clarinet; Jérôme Gofette, violin bass; Franck Le Brazidec, acoustic guitar. "Pour exprimer la richesse et la vitalité de la culture populaire de Bretagne, Deskomp allie la présence envoûtante des harpes celtiques, la force de la langue bretonne, la virtuosité de la flûte traversière en bois et du violon, soutenues par la rythmique ciselée de la guitare. Deskomp fait rayonner la joie des danses, suscite l’émotion dramatique des gwerzioù, partage la simplicité sereine des mélodies." They are joined by the local 'Cast Ewe' Cèilidh Band. Angus Murdoch and Iain Cameron Double ticket discount of £2 with tonight's main concert ticket.
Date: 18/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 51
Type: Music World
Title: Fest-Noz - 'Deskomp'
Description: Skye's first Fest-Noz or dance evening from Brittany. A late session of music and dancing featuring the richness and vitality of the popular dance culture of Brittany. With Gael Billien, Breton song; Frédérique Pinot, celtic harp; Chloée Grupallo, Clarinet; Jérôme Gofette, violin bass; Franck Le Brazidec, acoustic guitar. "Pour exprimer la richesse et la vitalité de la culture populaire de Bretagne, Deskomp allie la présence envoûtante des harpes celtiques, la force de la langue bretonne, la virtuosité de la flûte traversière en bois et du violon, soutenues par la rythmique ciselée de la guitare. Deskomp fait rayonner la joie des danses, suscite l’émotion dramatique des gwerzioù, partage la simplicité sereine des mélodies." They are joined by the local 'Cast Ewe' Cèilidh Band. Angus Murdoch and Iain Cameron Double ticket discount of £2 with tonight's main concert ticket.
Date: 18/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 51
Type: Music World
Title: Fest-Noz - 'Deskomp'
Description: Skye's first Fest-Noz or dance evening from Brittany. A late session of music and dancing featuring the richness and vitality of the popular dance culture of Brittany. With Gael Billien, Breton song; Frédérique Pinot, celtic harp; Chloée Grupallo, Clarinet; Jérôme Gofette, violin bass; Franck Le Brazidec, acoustic guitar. "Pour exprimer la richesse et la vitalité de la culture populaire de Bretagne, Deskomp allie la présence envoûtante des harpes celtiques, la force de la langue bretonne, la virtuosité de la flûte traversière en bois et du violon, soutenues par la rythmique ciselée de la guitare. Deskomp fait rayonner la joie des danses, suscite l’émotion dramatique des gwerzioù, partage la simplicité sereine des mélodies." They are joined by the local 'Cast Ewe' Cèilidh Band. Angus Murdoch and Iain Cameron Double ticket discount of £2 with tonight's main concert ticket.
Date: 18/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 51
Type: Music World
Title: Festival Club - 'Fanattica' and 'NiteWorks'
Description: Songs of Krakow cross-dressing, Greek forbidden times, Chinese martial arts, Baltic Sea sailors. Tangos and balalaikas mingle with sensitive songs about Polish super markets. Black and White cats escape the clutches of Hungarian Nazis. Fanattica will launch our final Festival Club in great style. And then onto til late with Niteworks, an up-and-coming young band from the Isle of Skye, now based in Glasgow: Allan Macdonald, Innis Strachan, Ruairidh Graham and Christopher Nicolson. Seriously brilliant young traditional-based electronica.
Date: 25/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 125
Type: Music World
Title: Festival Club - 'Fanattica' and 'NiteWorks'
Description: Songs of Krakow cross-dressing, Greek forbidden times, Chinese martial arts, Baltic Sea sailors. Tangos and balalaikas mingle with sensitive songs about Polish super markets. Black and White cats escape the clutches of Hungarian Nazis. Fanattica will launch our final Festival Club in great style. And then onto til late with Niteworks, an up-and-coming young band from the Isle of Skye, now based in Glasgow: Allan Macdonald, Innis Strachan, Ruairidh Graham and Christopher Nicolson. Seriously brilliant young traditional-based electronica.
Date: 25/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 125
Type: Music World
Title: Festival Club - 'Fanattica' and 'NiteWorks'
Description: Songs of Krakow cross-dressing, Greek forbidden times, Chinese martial arts, Baltic Sea sailors. Tangos and balalaikas mingle with sensitive songs about Polish super markets. Black and White cats escape the clutches of Hungarian Nazis. Fanattica will launch our final Festival Club in great style. And then onto til late with Niteworks, an up-and-coming young band from the Isle of Skye, now based in Glasgow: Allan Macdonald, Innis Strachan, Ruairidh Graham and Christopher Nicolson. Seriously brilliant young traditional-based electronica.
Date: 25/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 125
Type: Music World
Title: Festival Club - 'Fanattica' and 'NiteWorks'
Description: Songs of Krakow cross-dressing, Greek forbidden times, Chinese martial arts, Baltic Sea sailors. Tangos and balalaikas mingle with sensitive songs about Polish super markets. Black and White cats escape the clutches of Hungarian Nazis. Fanattica will launch our final Festival Club in great style. And then onto til late with Niteworks, an up-and-coming young band from the Isle of Skye, now based in Glasgow: Allan Macdonald, Innis Strachan, Ruairidh Graham and Christopher Nicolson. Seriously brilliant young traditional-based electronica.
Date: 25/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 125
Type: Music World
Title: Festival Club - Fergie's Cèilidh Dance
Description: Fergie is a master craftsman and King of the bouncing button box. Addie Harper Jr, from Wick, joins him for a lively night of dancing. Featuring Angus Nicolson on pipes. Informal Cèilidh dance with some on-the-spot tuition! Free for SMO Course students. Double ticket discount of £2 with tonight's main concert ticket.
Date: 24/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 49
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Festival Club - Fergie's Cèilidh Dance
Description: Fergie is a master craftsman and King of the bouncing button box. Addie Harper Jr, from Wick, joins him for a lively night of dancing. Featuring Angus Nicolson on pipes. Informal Cèilidh dance with some on-the-spot tuition! Free for SMO Course students. Double ticket discount of £2 with tonight's main concert ticket.
Date: 24/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 49
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Festival Club - Fergie's Cèilidh Dance
Description: Fergie is a master craftsman and King of the bouncing button box. Addie Harper Jr, from Wick, joins him for a lively night of dancing. Featuring Angus Nicolson on pipes. Informal Cèilidh dance with some on-the-spot tuition! Free for SMO Course students. Double ticket discount of £2 with tonight's main concert ticket.
Date: 24/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 49
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Festival Club: 'The Broch Inspectors'
Description: A night of lively and informal Cèilidh dancing with 'The Broch Inspectors' from Skye and Lochalsh. No previous experience is necessary as you will soon get swept up with the local enthusiasm to dance!
Date: 15/07/05
Start Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Festival Club: 'The Broch Inspectors'
Description: A night of lively and informal Cèilidh dancing with 'The Broch Inspectors' from Skye and Lochalsh. No previous experience is necessary as you will soon get swept up with the local enthusiasm to dance!
Date: 15/07/05
Start Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Festival Club: Fire Night, Mark Saul, Inflatable Haggis
Description: Mark Saul, from Australia, is one of the world's most successful and respected contemporary composers of bagpipe music. In his solo album Mixolydian, which contains work that takes piping to a high level of musical exploration, Mark is influenced by traditional music and strongly by dance and electronica. He visits this festival alongside Glastonbury and T in the Park. Be among the first to hear him on his debut UK tour! ‘Inflatable Haggis’, the up-coming young and funky Skye-based celtic rock band, start off the Club while 'The Cèilidh Trailers' provide a Cèilidh dance break before Mark Saul hits the floor. ‘te Pooka’, Scotland’s premier fire performance company, will light up the night with some spectacular pyrotechnic mayhem! Expect a Club night with a difference!
Date: 22/07/05
Start Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Festival Club: Fire Night, Mark Saul, Inflatable Haggis
Description: Mark Saul, from Australia, is one of the world's most successful and respected contemporary composers of bagpipe music. In his solo album Mixolydian, which contains work that takes piping to a high level of musical exploration, Mark is influenced by traditional music and strongly by dance and electronica. He visits this festival alongside Glastonbury and T in the Park. Be among the first to hear him on his debut UK tour! ‘Inflatable Haggis’, the up-coming young and funky Skye-based celtic rock band, start off the Club while 'The Cèilidh Trailers' provide a Cèilidh dance break before Mark Saul hits the floor. ‘te Pooka’, Scotland’s premier fire performance company, will light up the night with some spectacular pyrotechnic mayhem! Expect a Club night with a difference!
Date: 22/07/05
Start Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Festival Club: ‘Injuns’ and ‘Captain Mirage’
Description: ‘Injuns’ the Skye-based band, has reputation for tight musicianship, unlikely stories, a bizarre cast of characters (and that’s just the songs!), obscure country covers and dance-floor improvisations. Leighton Jones (Peatbog Faeries) on keyboards and Hector MacInnes (Mylo) on drums have written songs together since their schooldays in Portree. They are joined by Drew Petrie, trumpet, and Graham Finlay, guitar and bass. ‘Captain Mirage’ is the Danish rock band led by Claes Cem, who was part of ‘Injuns’ in its early Glasgow days. Mirage represents a new branch of challenging underground music and a lively crossover between American 70s guitar rock, and other influences.
Date: 16/07/05
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Festival Club: ‘Injuns’ and ‘Captain Mirage’
Description: ‘Injuns’ the Skye-based band, has reputation for tight musicianship, unlikely stories, a bizarre cast of characters (and that’s just the songs!), obscure country covers and dance-floor improvisations. Leighton Jones (Peatbog Faeries) on keyboards and Hector MacInnes (Mylo) on drums have written songs together since their schooldays in Portree. They are joined by Drew Petrie, trumpet, and Graham Finlay, guitar and bass. ‘Captain Mirage’ is the Danish rock band led by Claes Cem, who was part of ‘Injuns’ in its early Glasgow days. Mirage represents a new branch of challenging underground music and a lively crossover between American 70s guitar rock, and other influences.
Date: 16/07/05
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Festival Club: ‘Skilda’
Description: The final Fèis event is a concert with space to get up and dance. Irish singer Naia, whose haunting voice on both traditional and modern material dominates this event, is backed by a wild and way out rave with class, howling pipes, guitars, a thundering bass, and an almighty good rhythm set up! Skilda are an intriguing new Celtic format, led by Breton piper Konan Erwan, drummer Bran and guitar player Aly Balder, drawing together musicians from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany. Their groundbreaking music incorporates pulsing synths and crunching rock guitars, to soaring solos which draw on progressive rock and also honour the rich Celtic music traditions.
Date: 23/07/05
Start Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: Festival Club: ‘Skilda’
Description: The final Fèis event is a concert with space to get up and dance. Irish singer Naia, whose haunting voice on both traditional and modern material dominates this event, is backed by a wild and way out rave with class, howling pipes, guitars, a thundering bass, and an almighty good rhythm set up! Skilda are an intriguing new Celtic format, led by Breton piper Konan Erwan, drummer Bran and guitar player Aly Balder, drawing together musicians from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany. Their groundbreaking music incorporates pulsing synths and crunching rock guitars, to soaring solos which draw on progressive rock and also honour the rich Celtic music traditions.
Date: 23/07/05
Start Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: Festival Exhibition
Description: Images relating to the festival are on display in the reception area at Sabhal Mor Ostaig.
Date: 12/07/07
Start Time: 10:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Exhibition
Title: Festival Films for children
Date: 14/07/01
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Film and Music
Title: Festival Films for children
Date: 14/07/01
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Film and Music
Title: Festival Fun day
Date: 13/07/02
Start Time: 1.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Community
Title: Film Night
Date: 18/07/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Film and Music
Title: Film Night - 'The Rocket Post'
Description: The Festival Film Night presents a remarkable short documentary about Highland writer Iain Crichton Smith, made by Don Coutts, the film Director who lives on the Black Isle. "It was one of the privileges of my life getting to know Iain. He was the most gentle, bright lovely man." "The Rocket Post", (2002 - 118 mins) is a moving tale of how a remote Scottish community on the Hebridean island of Scarp became enchanted by a dashing German scientist and his plans to link them to the outside world via a rocket postal service during the late 1930s. He struggles to assemble his new invention while the quirky inhabitants look on with a combination of humour, scepticism and distrust. But just when things might come together, the scientist is pressured by his fatherland to assist with its preparation for war. "Beautifully written - breathtaking cinematography."
Date: 30/07/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: Film Night: 'Himalaya - L'Enfance d'un Chef' (pg)
Description: An epic French (subtitled) film evoking the culture of remote comunities in another mountainous part of the world. With the Tibetan way of life totally under threat from Chinese colonial rule, Eric Valli's film may be the last to record the traditional trek across the mountains. From the village of Dolpo, 5000 ft. up, a caravan of yaks sets forth once a year, ladened with sacks of salt to be exchanged in the far off Nepalese valley for enough grain to last them through the winter. The story of this race across the Himalayas, symbolising a clash between the old ways and the new, is exhilarating enough. What lifts the film to a high level is the wonder of the cinematography, the music and the spirit of a unique people.
Date: 17/07/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Film and Music
Title: Film Night: 'Himalaya - L'Enfance d'un Chef' (pg)
Description: An epic French (subtitled) film evoking the culture of remote comunities in another mountainous part of the world. With the Tibetan way of life totally under threat from Chinese colonial rule, Eric Valli's film may be the last to record the traditional trek across the mountains. From the village of Dolpo, 5000 ft. up, a caravan of yaks sets forth once a year, ladened with sacks of salt to be exchanged in the far off Nepalese valley for enough grain to last them through the winter. The story of this race across the Himalayas, symbolising a clash between the old ways and the new, is exhilarating enough. What lifts the film to a high level is the wonder of the cinematography, the music and the spirit of a unique people.
Date: 17/07/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Film and Music
Title: Final Fling 'Six Foot Ginger'
Date: 23/07/04
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Fine Friday and Slàinte Mhath
Date: 20/07/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 137
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Fine Friday and Slàinte Mhath
Date: 20/07/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 137
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Fiona MacKenzie, Brian O hEadhra, Christine Primrose
Description: Kikrsteen MacDonald
Date: 18/07/03
Start Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Forth Stanza Poets - Practical poetry
Description: Ed McCabe, Martin Macintyre, Stewart Mercer, Jim Murty, Dougie Watt, Màiri Sine Campbell
Date: 14/03/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Frankie Gavin and Brian McGrath
Date: 30/10/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 86
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Fred Morrison and Ross Martin
Description: The incredible piper on tour.
Date: 11/12/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Funky String Band
Date: 10/11/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Fèis on Film: 's Tusa an Stiùiriche
Description: During the week, students at the college have been creating and directing a video film. Here they present and talk about their results. Cùrsa fiolm is ioma-mheadhan airson daoine eadar 16 is 18 bliadhna a dh'aois.
Date: 22/07/05
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: Gaelic Meal and Cèilidh
Date: 13/07/00
Start Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Community
Title: Gaelic Song Cèilidh
Description: A traditional Gaelic singing Cèilidh with singers from the Highlands who are maintaining the Gaelic tradition. James Graham, Lochinver, won the 'BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award' in 2004. Arthur Cormack, Portree, is an outstanding soloist and also a member of the Gaelic super-group 'Cliar'. Each summer young traditional musicians and singers from the area are brought together to create ' The Cèilidh Trailers'. Tonight eight 16-25 year olds play a short concert set with remarkable zest and confidence and before them the evening starts with young singers from Bun Sgoile Sleite (Sleat Primary School).
Date: 16/07/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gaelic Song Cèilidh
Description: A traditional Gaelic singing Cèilidh with singers from the Highlands who are maintaining the Gaelic tradition. James Graham, Lochinver, won the 'BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award' in 2004. Arthur Cormack, Portree, is an outstanding soloist and also a member of the Gaelic super-group 'Cliar'. Each summer young traditional musicians and singers from the area are brought together to create ' The Cèilidh Trailers'. Tonight eight 16-25 year olds play a short concert set with remarkable zest and confidence and before them the evening starts with young singers from Bun Sgoile Sleite (Sleat Primary School).
Date: 16/07/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gaelic Song Night - the Storr
Description: Anne Martin is from Trotternish in north Skye and spent last Autumn singing in all weathers for the extraordinary outdoor midnight event on the Storr. Tonight, along with clarsach player Ingrid Henderson, she presents those songs (inside!) to an audio-visual backdrop of images of the Storr. Ruth Lee Martin is a Scottish-born Australian composer, performer and academic of Scottish folk music. Ruth sings Gaelic mouth music learnt at her grandmother’s knee as well as her versions of Scottish and Irish ballads. She is joined by her band 'Eilean Mòr' with Jo Cresswell, Bill Grose, fiddle player Chris Stone and bass player Bill Williams. Special guest is Christine Primrose, from Lewis who has lived in Sleat for many years while working at the College. Tonight's young musician is Hannah Beaton, Gaelic singer, from Kyle.
Date: 31/07/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gaelic Story-telling Cèilidh
Date: 12/07/01
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Gaelic Storytelling - Martin MacIntyre
Date: 15/07/03
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Gaelic/Gaeilge Song night
Date: 18/07/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gordon Duncan, Scots and Irish pipes
Description: Mick O' Brien, Caoimhin O Raghallaigh Young performer Angus Nicolson
Date: 17/07/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gordon Duncan, Scots and Irish pipes
Description: Mick O' Brien, Caoimhin O Raghallaigh Young performer Angus Nicolson
Date: 17/07/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gouri Roy Chowdhury - Indian concert
Description: Clasical Hindustani Vocalist with Tabla Artist Vijay Kangutkar and Sodhi Tabla on harmonium.
Date: 15/11/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music World
Title: Gouri Roy Chowdhury - Indian concert
Description: Clasical Hindustani Vocalist with Tabla Artist Vijay Kangutkar and Sodhi Tabla on harmonium.
Date: 15/11/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music World
Title: Gouri Roy Chowdhury - Indian concert
Description: Clasical Hindustani Vocalist with Tabla Artist Vijay Kangutkar and Sodhi Tabla on harmonium.
Date: 15/11/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music World
Title: Gouri Roy Chowdhury - Indian concert
Description: Clasical Hindustani Vocalist with Tabla Artist Vijay Kangutkar and Sodhi Tabla on harmonium.
Date: 15/11/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music World
Title: Harum Scarum
Description: Ross Martin, Eilidh Shaw, Inger Thomson, Nuala Kennedy, Sarah MacFadzen. Debut Album. Good posters.
Date: 02/11/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Hebrides Ensemble - 'On The Brink'
Description: Europe 1930s on the brink of war. Great music not only survived but thrived. Composed and performed in the worst of circumstances, offering solace, hope and joy. Works by Hans Krasa, Gideon Klein and Bela Bartok, set against a backdrop of striking visuals. An SAC Tune-Up Tour.
Date: 25/02/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 20
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Highland Festival - Scottish Dance Theatre
Description: 'Touching Zulu' by Janet Smith and 'Luxuria' by Liv Lorent. Two pieces for a full night of the best in contemporary dance.
Date: 03/05/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 105
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Highland Festival - Strath Gaelic Choir - St Maol Ruadha
Date: 15/06/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Historical Walk
Date: 14/07/02
Start Time: 13:00:00
Venue: Ashaig Cemetery
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Iain Anderson's Fine Tunes Live BBC
Description: Celebrate BBC Music Live with Radio Scotland and 'Iain Anderson's Fine Tunes' live from Sleat, featuring 'Cliar', McFall's Chamber, Angus Peter Campbell and Donnie Munro. Look out for details of tickets
Date: 26/05/00
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Ian Stephen's Highland Stories for the young
Description: Ian Stephen will be sailing from Lewis with a wealth of stories about fishermen, the sea and the Western Isles where he lives. He will have his young audience captivated, either in the outside arena or indoors if wet.
Date: 19/07/00
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 20
Type: Theatre Family
Title: India Alba 'Reels and Ragas'
Description: India Alba fuses many genres of music, predominantly Indian Classical and Scottish Folk, and explores the similarities and differences between them. Starting with 'Reels and Ragas' they have developed, over the past few years, a sound which reflects the broad common ground between their traditions. Many raga gats (themes), particularly those from the borders of the Himalayas, have close relatives in the melodies of the Scottish highlands and islands, and for both of them the drone sounds of the bagpipes or the tampura play an important part in the music. India Alba are Sharat Srivastava, Violin; Ross Ainslie, Border Pipes, Whistles, Cittern; Nigel Richard Cittern; and Gyan Singh Tablas, Frame drum, Shakers.
Date: 04/08/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 127
Type: Music World
Title: Indian Sarod: 'Diptesh Battachayra'
Date: 15/07/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: Indian Sarod: 'Diptesh Battachayra'
Date: 15/07/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music World
Title: Inner Sound ' Iolanthe' - Gilbert and Sullivan
Date: 09/08/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 160
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound 'Trial by Jury' G and S
Description: 'Trial by Jury' is a comic opera in one act, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. This is a return performance by the south Skye group who sold out in the Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, last year with their previous G and S production.
Date: 11/07/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound Concert
Description: A range of congs and choral msuic from the community group in south Skye.
Date: 15/12/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound Concert
Date: 31/05/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner sound - 'Mikado' G and S
Date: 12/08/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 165
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Jaipur Brass Band
Description: In India, brass bands are the sound of life. No festivity or event, and certainly no wedding, is complete without the sound of trumpets, trombones, clarinets, tubas and marching drums playing in rousing celebration. The Jaipur Kawa Brass Band continue this tradition, adding flavours from their own Rajasthani gypsy culture as well as influences picked up in their travels to the style that has developed since brass bands were introduced in India in the mid-eighteenth century. Artistic director Hameed Khan comes from a long line of folk and classical musicians and has studied western as well as eastern music to give Jaipur Kawa a sound all of its own. Intricate rhythms, virtuoso improvisations, English brass band roots and Bollywood film music converge in a presentation that also features a spectacular gypsy dancer and sabre-swallowing fakir. Last year's similar visit from 'Musafir' brought out SEALL's largest ever audience.
Date: 31/10/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 131
Type: Music World
Title: Jamie Laval - fiddle
Description: Jamie Laval of Seattle is a young US Scottish Fiddle Champion and a fiddler of subtlety, complexity and passionate intensity. His CD was described as ‘More than impressive. It stops you dead in your tracks and demands that you listen.’ He is on tour with Hans York, guitar, in the Highlands and should attract all fiddlers and lovers of traditional music.
Date: 04/10/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Jazz Concert
Date: 08/03/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Jazz Festival - Gina Rae et al
Date: 14/10/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 57
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Jazz Festival - Sermon Organ Trio
Date: 13/10/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 15
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Jazz Weekend - Buffet
Date: 08/10/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 44
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Jazz Weekend - Late Jazz Session
Description: The Late Night Session.
Date: 09/10/04
Start Time: 9.45 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Jazz Weekend - Scottish National Jazz Orchestra
Description: Tommy Smith and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra leads the line-up for a weekend of great Jazz.
Date: 09/10/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 68
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Jock Tamson's Bairns
Description: The Bairn's line-up includes Rod Paterson and Norman Chalmers, and last visited in Fèis an Eilein 2000. One of the most revered of Scotland's traditional music groups they have just produced their first album in 20 years, a contender for the Folk Album of the Year Award. Expect strathspeys, reels and airs played with peerless consideration and songs sung with authority and charm.
Date: 21/09/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 48
Type: Music Traditional
Title: John Goldie - guitar
Description: A cocnert with John Goldie who is without doubt a world class acoustic guitarist, incorporating a wide range of influences including jazz, blues, Celtic and funk. "John Goldie is one of the most talented guitarists to appear on the UK jazz scene in a long time" Martin Taylor
Date: 22/09/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 41
Type: Music Jazz
Title: John Kenny, Edinburgh Quartet - 'Embracing the Unknown'
Description: A concert with John Kenny: alto, tenor and bass trombones; Catriona McKay: harp; and the Edinburgh String Quartet. The Edinburgh based trombonist John Kenny is internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading exponents of contemporary music, but he is also well known in Scotland as the man who plays the carnyx, Scotland’s 2000 year old Celtic war horn. He is the only trombonist to have developed a repertoire with string quartet! Now working with the internationally acclaimed Scottish harpist Catriona McKay and the Edinburgh Quartet, an entirely new repertoire for string quartet, harp and trombone has been commissioned. It is a combination of extraordinary subtlety and beauty, which has never been heard before – five composers of very different character and background, from Scotland, France, England, and Bulgaria. Tickets also on www.thebooth.co.uk
Date: 08/06/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Kidnapped - Mull Theatre
Date: 04/11/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Kidnapped - Mull Theatre
Date: 04/11/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Knoydart Session by boat
Date: 13/07/03
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Inverie, Knoydart
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: La Sonera Calaveras
Description: Salsa Night from the Glasgow based band.
Date: 19/11/04
Start Time: 10.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 38
Type: Music World
Title: Late night Session
Date: 18/07/04
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Ardvasar Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Laura Boosinger from the Appalachians.
Description: Live from North Carolina, Laura Boosinger is joined by Josh Goforth. Laura drwas in standing room only crowds everywhere thanks to a stage presence, sweet voice and playing style, whether on clawhammer banjo, autoharp or guitar, that few can match. Josh Goforth, fiddle, may only be in his mid-20s, but already he has established himself as a 'one to watch' musician who is going places. Followed by a Cèilidh to welcome members of communities from all over the Highlands visiting Skye.
Date: 06/02/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 95
Type: Music World
Title: Les Murray - Antipodean Poet
Description: Leading Australian Poet, with Meg Batyeman and Angus Peter Campbell.
Date: 17/06/02
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 72
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Lisbeg Pipe Band and 'Brois', Tiree
Date: 17/07/04
Start Time: 10.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Lord Puttnam in conversation with 'Local Hero' (PG)
Description: Club Film and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig are honoured to receive a visit from David Puttnam, producer of 'Local Hero', the bittersweet fable with Burt Lancaster excellent as a Texan oil magnate falling under the spell of folksy Scottish locals. David Puttnam will ontroduce the film and answer questions about the film afterwards.
Date: 07/09/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: Love Poetry
Description: A cup of coffee and some informal poetry readings with Audrey Yeardley, Joan Macdonald and Gwyneth Steedman from Sleat. Come along to listen or bring your own favourites.
Date: 14/02/01
Start Time: 10:30:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Love Poetry
Description: Some informal poetry readings with Audrey Yeardley, Joan Macdonald and Gwyneth Steedman from Sleat. Come along to listen or bring your own favourites.
Date: 13/02/01
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Broadford Library
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Lung Ha's Theatre 'Are Unheard Memories Sweet?'
Description: Scotland's leading theatre group for those with disabilities.
Date: 10/11/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 15
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Lung Ha's Theatre 'Are Unheard Memories Sweet?'
Description: Scotland's leading theatre group for those with disabilities.
Date: 10/11/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 15
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: MacGregor, Brechin and Ó hEadhra
Description: Fiery tunes and beautiful songs from the Gaelic and Scots tradition by three of Scotland’s finest musicians. Bruce MacGregor, Sandy Brechin and Brian Ó hEadhra blend some of the finest musicianship and singing to come out of Scotland in recent years. Individually they perform with their own highly acclaimed acts 'Blazing Fiddles', 'Burach' and 'Anam'. Loved by audiences for their witty and entertaining live performance. "Perfectly pitched mix of lively dance tunes, evocative slow airs earned both rapt attention and noisy applause, culminating in a fully fledged cèilidh."
Date: 08/10/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Music Traditional
Title: MacGregor, Brechin and Ó hEadhra
Description: Fiery tunes and beautiful songs from the Gaelic and Scots tradition by three of Scotland’s finest musicians. Bruce MacGregor, Sandy Brechin and Brian Ó hEadhra blend some of the finest musicianship and singing to come out of Scotland in recent years. Individually they perform with their own highly acclaimed acts 'Blazing Fiddles', 'Burach' and 'Anam'. Loved by audiences for their witty and entertaining live performance. "Perfectly pitched mix of lively dance tunes, evocative slow airs earned both rapt attention and noisy applause, culminating in a fully fledged cèilidh."
Date: 08/10/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Maggie MacInnes
Date: 29/11/01
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 32
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Mary Ann Kennedy and Donnie Murdo MacLeod
Date: 20/08/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off - Prime Productions
Description: OR FRIDAY 25 at Broadford after 1pm -
Date: 25/04/03
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 70
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off - Prime Productions
Description: OR FRIDAY 25 at Broadford after 1pm -
Date: 25/04/03
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 70
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: McFall's Chamber
Description: Mr McFall's Chamber plays Hendrix to elderly classical audiences, Arvo Part to stoned clubbers, mixes songs by Lowell George and Elvis Costello with new compositions from James MacMillan and Edward McGuire, seeks out music which straddles the divide between classical and other styles - for example, the tango music of Astor Piazzolla, the cartoon swing classics of Raymond Scott or the yippie modernism of Frank Zappa -, makes a string quartet sound like a rock group, using electric instruments, or rock music sound gentle and intimate on natural strings. This tour would feature Phil Bancroft and Chic Lyall, both of whom would be playing their own compositions with us, and would also involve some video projection "We do these things, not to perplex or shock, not to labour a point or idea, but to entertain, move and excite."
Date: 13/05/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 59
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Meet the Gardener - Louise Pinkney
Date: 21/07/08
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Armadale Castle gardens
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Meet the Gardener - Louise Pinkney
Date: 14/07/08
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Armadale Castle gardens
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Michael Marra in concert
Description: Michael Marra is acknowledged to be amongst the most skillful of contemporary Scottish singer-songwriters. His deep rasping voice produces songs full of Dundee-based pathos and humour, including 'Hermful' which became Scotland's putative national anthem! A fastidious boogie-woogie keyboard player and occasional guitarist, Marra will cover 20 years of brilliant song-writing.
Date: 14/03/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 32
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Moishe's Bagel
Description: A return visit and a concert-set from this rip-roaring, foot-stomping, jazz-inflected klezmer and Balkan music from some of Scotland’s finest musicians. An intoxicating, life-affirming mix of Eastern European dance music, Middle Eastern rhythms and virtuoso performances. 'Bagel' includes some of the best instrumentalists that Scotland has to offer - from Salsa Celtica, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Celtic Feet, Scottish National Jazz Orchestra: Greg Lawson - violin; Phil Alexander - piano; Pete Garnett - accordion; Mario Caribe - double bass; Guy Nicholson - percussion "exhilarating, full-flavoured stuff, often breath-takingly intricate but played with jubilation … the Bagel acquires the momentum of an express train" The Herald.
Date: 22/10/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 66
Type: Music World
Title: Moishe's Bagel
Description: A return visit and a concert-set from this rip-roaring, foot-stomping, jazz-inflected klezmer and Balkan music from some of Scotland’s finest musicians. An intoxicating, life-affirming mix of Eastern European dance music, Middle Eastern rhythms and virtuoso performances. 'Bagel' includes some of the best instrumentalists that Scotland has to offer - from Salsa Celtica, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Celtic Feet, Scottish National Jazz Orchestra: Greg Lawson - violin; Phil Alexander - piano; Pete Garnett - accordion; Mario Caribe - double bass; Guy Nicholson - percussion "exhilarating, full-flavoured stuff, often breath-takingly intricate but played with jubilation … the Bagel acquires the momentum of an express train" The Herald.
Date: 22/10/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 66
Type: Music World
Title: Moscow Chamber Orchestra
Description: This 20 strong young and lively Chamber Orchestra are touring the Highlands. Booking is essential on 01471 844207
Date: 21/05/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 145
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Music in the Celtic Church
Description: Saint Columba (7 December 521 - 9 June 597), is known as Columba of Iona, or Colm Cille, 'The Dove of the Church’. He was an outstanding figure among the Gaelic missionary monks who travelled east across the Irish Sea to introduce Christianity to the Kingdom of the Picts during the Early Medieval Period. It is said that in his travels Columba set foot in Sleat on the shore below Kilmore Church. Our Gaelic service today, led by Aonghas Pàdraig Caimbeul, will use texts, mediaeval chants and psalms relating to St Columba. Members of Strath Gaelic Choir are joined by Barnaby Brown on the ancient and rarely heard Triple pipes.
Date: 13/07/08
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Kilmore Church
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Music in the Celtic Church
Description: Saint Columba (7 December 521 - 9 June 597), is known as Columba of Iona, or Colm Cille, 'The Dove of the Church’. He was an outstanding figure among the Gaelic missionary monks who travelled east across the Irish Sea to introduce Christianity to the Kingdom of the Picts during the Early Medieval Period. It is said that in his travels Columba set foot in Sleat on the shore below Kilmore Church. Our Gaelic service today, led by Aonghas Pàdraig Caimbeul, will use texts, mediaeval chants and psalms relating to St Columba. Members of Strath Gaelic Choir are joined by Barnaby Brown on the ancient and rarely heard Triple pipes.
Date: 13/07/08
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Kilmore Church
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: NJOS Tommy Smith 'Count Basie'
Date: 10/06/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Broadford Hall
Audience Numbers: 158
Type: Music Jazz
Title: NJOS Tommy Smith 'Count Basie'
Date: 10/06/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Broadford Hall
Audience Numbers: 158
Type: Music Jazz
Title: NJOS Tommy Smith 'Count Basie'
Date: 10/06/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Broadford Hall
Audience Numbers: 158
Type: Music Jazz
Title: National Theatre of Scotland - 'A Sheep Called Skye'
Description: Skye the sheep is used to being different. She never knew her mother and was brought up in a B&B, not a farm. She longs to discover the place where someone like her, a sheep who doesn't feel . . . well . . . sheepish, really belongs. As part of this quest, she decides to turn herself into a tourist attraction selling scarves and tea-towels in windy car parks - and business isn’t baaad at all. Featuring live music and puppets animated and created by acclaimed puppeteer Ailie Cohen, this funny and original story has been adapted by the National Theatre of Scotland into a wonderful piece of family theatre. A Sheep Called Skye will appeal to anyone who has an ear for the bleat of a special sheep, an eye for the beauty of the Scottish countryside and a place in their hearts for a sheep called Skye. You’d be maaad to miss it. Recommended for children aged 5 years+
Date: 03/11/07
Start Time: 3.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 37
Type: Theatre Family
Title: National Theatre of Scotland - 'A Sheep Called Skye'
Description: Skye the sheep is used to being different. She never knew her mother and was brought up in a B&B, not a farm. She longs to discover the place where someone like her, a sheep who doesn't feel . . . well . . . sheepish, really belongs. As part of this quest, she decides to turn herself into a tourist attraction selling scarves and tea-towels in windy car parks - and business isn’t baaad at all. Featuring live music and puppets animated and created by acclaimed puppeteer Ailie Cohen, this funny and original story has been adapted by the National Theatre of Scotland into a wonderful piece of family theatre. A Sheep Called Skye will appeal to anyone who has an ear for the bleat of a special sheep, an eye for the beauty of the Scottish countryside and a place in their hearts for a sheep called Skye. You’d be maaad to miss it. Recommended for children aged 5 years+
Date: 03/11/07
Start Time: 11.30 am
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Theatre Family
Title: National Theatre of Scotland - 'Mollie Sweenie'
Description: Molly Sweeney has been unable to see since she was a child. Her lack of sight has never lessened her sheer joy at everyday life. As a girl, her father taught her to recognise by touch every flower, shrub and tree in their walled garden to make her at ease with her world. Following a critically-acclaimed run at the Citizens’ Theatre, Glasgow in 2005, the National Theatre of Scotland presents Molly Sweeney in a nationwide tour this autumn. Created by Brian Friel, one of Ireland’s foremost playwrights, Molly’s emotional journey is at the heart of one of our most thought-provoking modern dramas. When Molly marries the unemployed Frank, they embark on a relentless campaign to restore her sight. Packing an enormous dramatic and emotional punch, their journey results in them paying a wonderful, terrible price. Imaginatively staged, Molly Sweeney brings audiences into a touchingly intimate relationship with the play’s unfolding events.
Date: 02/11/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 69
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Nola Rae
Date: 13/03/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Oleg Sharov - Russian Accordion
Date: 02/11/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 18
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Open Mic Session
Description: Join local singers and musicians for this regular informal Wednesday session, in a wonderful venue. Sing, play or just come to listen. Bar open.
Date: 13/07/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Open Mic Session
Description: See Wednesday 13 July at 7.30pm.
Date: 20/07/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Orkestra del Sol
Description: The swagger of a Balkan wedding band and the riotous energy of a Latin carnival: Orkestra del Sol’s music exudes energy and spirit, with an uncanny ability to win over audiences with their captivating presence, slapstick antics and infectious energy. Globally inspired, but distilled in Scotland. "Orkestra del Sol have raised the stakes for UK street music - they look great, sound great and their performances are brilliantly inventive" Tickets also on www.thebooth.co.uk ALSO Opening night of BBC Alba
Date: 19/09/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 22
Type: Music World
Title: Orkestra del Sol
Description: The swagger of a Balkan wedding band and the riotous energy of a Latin carnival: Orkestra del Sol’s music exudes energy and spirit, with an uncanny ability to win over audiences with their captivating presence, slapstick antics and infectious energy. Globally inspired, but distilled in Scotland. "Orkestra del Sol have raised the stakes for UK street music - they look great, sound great and their performances are brilliantly inventive" Tickets also on www.thebooth.co.uk ALSO Opening night of BBC Alba
Date: 19/09/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 22
Type: Music World
Title: Ourdoor Gaelic Service
Date: 15/07/01
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Ashaig Cemetery
Type: Community
Title: Outdoor Gaelic Service
Date: 18/07/04
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Ashaig, Pulpit Rock
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Community
Title: Outdoor Gaelic Service
Description: The Pulpit rock next the ancient graveyard of Ashaig next to Breakish, is a fine setting for the short outdoor Gaelic Service led by Gaelic poet, Angus Peter Campbell. Like Gaelic Praise, this will happen whatever the weather. Tha Leac Maol Ruibhe ann an Aiseag na àite air leth airson seirbhis ghoirid Ghàidhlig leis a’ bhard Ghaidhealach Aonghas Phàdraig Caimbeul ge be dè seòrsa sìde bhios ann.
Date: 16/07/00
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Ashaig, Pulpit Rock
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Community
Title: Outdoor Gaelic Service
Date: 13/07/03
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Ashaig, Pulpit rock
Type: Community
Title: Outdoor Gaelic Service
Date: 14/07/02
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Ashaig Cemetery
Type: Community
Title: Outdoor Gaelic Service
Description: The Pulpit Rock next to the ancient graveyard at Ashaig (between Broadford and the Bridge) is a fine setting for a short outdoor Gaelic Service. This is one of the regular and popular events of the Fèis. Like Gaelic praise, it will happen whatever the weather!
Date: 30/07/06
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Ashaig, Pulpit Rock
Type: Community
Title: Peat Bog Faeries
Date: 11/10/01
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 96
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Peat Bog Faeries
Date: 13/07/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Peatbog Faeries and Bareback Riders
Date: 13/07/02
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Peninsula Fiddlers San Franscisco
Date: 21/09/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Phil Kay Comedy Night
Description: Stand-up Comedy hits Sleat with award-winning Phill Kay. His comedy is a unique blend of energy, improvisation and leaps of imagination that leave the audience dazzled and helpless with laughter at the same time. He possesses that rare gift of creating a space where the audiences feel like they are kids again, all taking part in a practical joke. To be at one of Phil’s shows and expect stand up would be a big mistake, anything can happen and invariably does!
Date: 10/03/01
Start Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 98
Type: Comedy
Title: Phil Kay Comedy Night
Description: Stand-up Comedy hits Sleat with award-winning Phill Kay. His comedy is a unique blend of energy, improvisation and leaps of imagination that leave the audience dazzled and helpless with laughter at the same time. He possesses that rare gift of creating a space where the audiences feel like they are kids again, all taking part in a practical joke. To be at one of Phil’s shows and expect stand up would be a big mistake, anything can happen and invariably does!
Date: 10/03/01
Start Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 98
Type: Comedy
Title: Phil Kay Stand Up Comedy
Description: Phil's adult comedy is a unique blend of energy, improvisation and leaps of imagination that take his audience on a joyride they'll never forget. Even Phil has no idea what might happen when he unleashes his crazy brand of improvised comedy mayhem. "manic and generous, given to inspired flights of imagination and physical joie de vivre" The Metro
Date: 25/07/06
Start Time: 10.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Comedy
Title: Phil and Aly in concert
Description: Two of Scotland’s most loved traditional musicians, Aly Bain - a stunning fiddle player from Shetland, and Phil Cunningham - a virtuoso accordion player and a terrible line in jokes! 'Simply the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear.' Tickets also on www.thebooth.co.uk
Date: 28/08/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 187
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Pipers' Night - Macdonalds of Glenuig
Description: The Skye Pipe Band start off the evening with an outdoor performance in the Amphitheatre (moving indoors if wet). At 8pm the concert starts with the three Macdonald brothers from Glenuig, all well known as pipers and musicians - Dr Angus Macdonald, Allan Macdonald and Iain Macdonald. They are joined by young Donald Dewar award winner Angus Nicolson playing a set of Morrison Reel Pipes.
Date: 29/07/06
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Pipers' Night - Macdonalds of Glenuig
Description: The Skye Pipe Band start off the evening with an outdoor performance in the Amphitheatre (moving indoors if wet). At 8pm the concert starts with the three Macdonald brothers from Glenuig, all well known as pipers and musicians - Dr Angus Macdonald, Allan Macdonald and Iain Macdonald. They are joined by young Donald Dewar award winner Angus Nicolson playing a set of Morrison Reel Pipes.
Date: 29/07/06
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Piping Concert Patrick Molard
Description: Patrick Molard was born in 1951 in St Malo, Brittany. He started with the Scottish Highland Bagpipe in 1965 with the Bagad Quic en Groigne (St Malo) and the An Ere Bagad from Rennes, where he met Jakez Pincet, his first pipe master, who enabled him to go on to study with the two great Scottish pipers Robert Brown & Robert Nicol, both Queen Elizabeth' personal pipers. With those Scottish masters, he worked on a hundred or so classical pipe pieces, or Piobaireachd. They not only taught him to play Piobaireachd but also its spirit, philosophy, the differences between space and time, shadow and light, the kind of recipe that enables the playing of such moving tunes.
Date: 19/08/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Piping concert
Description: Was meant to be Gordon Duncan - but there was a horlicks in the booking.
Date: 14/07/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Plan B 'Double Helix'
Description: Highland-based Contemporary Dance Company dance their way through DNA.
Date: 21/11/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 41
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Poetry and Piping
Date: 20/07/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Poetry night
Date: 16/07/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Broadford Gallery
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Preston Reed - Guitar
Description: His style is to lay the guitar flat and play over the top, partly as a percussive instrument, with remarkable musical and visual excitement. Contemporary and some covers. Gone down very well wherever he has appeared.
Date: 05/10/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 15
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Prime Productions Theatre - 'Sunset Song'
Description: Lewis Grassic Gibbon's great work of rural life in Aberdeenshire has been a favourite on the bookshelves for years. This production is touring the Highlands with Prime Productions. The play stars Cora Bisset, who performed (Iand sang) here recently in 'Red'.
Date: 27/04/01
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: RSAMD Concert
Description: Students of Scottish Music at the Royal Socttish Academy of Music and Drama will perform a variety of traditional pieces on fiddle, harp, bagpipe flute, bodhran piano and accordion.Local young musicians will start off the evening
Date: 17/06/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Richard 111 To Hell on a Handcart - Third Party Theatre
Date: 03/09/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Richard 111 To Hell on a Handcart - Third Party Theatre
Date: 03/09/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Ronan Martin, Jonny Hardie, Angus MacKenzie
Description: Brought up in a musical family in Easter Ross and Skye and with a fiddle in his hands by the age of three, it's no surprise that Ronan became one of Scotland's finest fiddlers. Unpretentious and never rushed, he plays the classic dance music of the north and west with toe-tapping energy and considerable finesse. He is joined by Old Blind Dog's Jonny Hardie, acoustic guitar, and Angus MacKenzie, bagpipes & whistles, from Cape Breton Island.
Date: 11/08/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 160
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson
Description: Ross and Jarlath first started playing together back in 2003 at the William Kennedy Piping Festival, and have since joined forces to create a pipe sound that pushes the boundaries of what both instruments can achieve together. January 2008 saw the release of their much anticipated debut album 'Partners in Crime', (4 star review in MOJO) which features many new compositions along with traditional tunes as never heard before. Jarlath is a three time All-Ireland Champion' Uilleann Piper and the first Irish musician to win the prestigious BBC 'Young Folk Musician Of The Year' in 2003, a major national award. Ross hails from Perth and is a former member of the Grade 1 Vale of Atholl pipe band. He has since toured with his tutor the late Gordon Duncan and was involved in Ivan Drever's band 'Clueless' before recently playing with Flook!, Dougie Maclean & Salsa Celtica. "Packs more punch than a boxing-glove factory..." (Irish Music Magazine) "It's the unison playing that really lifts your heart and makes you want to dance on the tables. A thriller." Double ticket discount of £2 with tonight's main concert ticket.
Date: 16/07/08
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 64
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Rumba Caliente
Date: 06/03/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: Rumba Caliente
Date: 09/03/06
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 72
Type: Music World
Title: Rumba Caliente Afro Latin Soul Orchestra Tour
Description: Rumba Caliente are one of the UK's most exciting salsa-soul groups. Led by Salsa Celtica’s Toby Shippey and featuring Lino Rocha on lead vocals, Rumba Caliente have a unique Afro-Latin/Salsa-Soul sound. Combining musicians from the heartlands of salsa (Venezuela, Cuba and New York) with some of Scotland's most exciting jazz and world music players the group effortlessly move from salsa to soul, latin-jazz to funk, raga to rumba and back to salsa again. They are: Lino Rocha - lead vocals (Venezuela); Toby Shippey - percussion, trumpet, coro (UK); Ryan Quigley - lead trumpet (UK); Sue McKenzie - sax (UK); Javier Chernicoff - timbales, coro (Argentina); Ricardo Pompa - congas, coro (Cuba); Ross Hamilton - bass, coro (UK); Roland Perrin - piano (US) An SAC Tune-Up Tour
Date: 06/03/09
Start Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: Sacred Songs from Tibet - Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
Description: Members of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery bring their chants, songs, dance and instrument playing to Skye. Called 'The Power of Compassion' you will be enchanted and moved by the music and delightful personalities of the performers. A sell-out concert on their last visit in 2005.
Date: 01/06/07
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Kyleakin Hall
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Music World
Title: Salsa Celtica and Tulikansa 10th Birthday party
Description: Dance with Salsa Celtica starting at 9.30pm Procession from Talla Mhòr to top ACC Carpark and back again. 10.30 to 11 or so. Fire performance with 'Tulikansa' in top Car park.
Date: 04/05/01
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 150
Type: Music World
Title: Sandy Brechin Band
Date: 20/07/01
Start Time: 10.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Sandy Brechin and some other folkers
Date: 19/07/02
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Savourna Stevenson and Alyth McCormack, harp and song
Description: ‘Savourna Stevenson’s harp music spins sheer magic’, (The Scotsman) and as a composer and songwriter she finds her perfect collaborator in the acclaimed Scottish singer, Alyth McCormack. Together they share a passion for storytelling in music. Mature performers: Savourna’s awesome virtuosic harp playing coupled with Alyth’s equisite and versatile voice. Savourna is one of the most exciting virtuosos on the harp today. Her nine Cd’s to date include stunning collaborations with acclaimed artists including: Eddi Reader, June Tabor, Danny Thompson and Davy Spillane. Her latest CD ‘Persian Knight Celtic Dawn’ - a stunning fusion of middle eastern and celtic influences in music and words - has sparked this new collaboration with Alyth . Alyth McCormack, a voice described as having ‘spun glass fragility belying a sinewy strength’. She loves singing and lets you know that without telling you. You can hear it in her voice. A brilliant new duo, who move freely between traditional and contemporary songs with ‘amusing on- stage cheeky banter’ (Scotsman).
Date: 23/05/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Scotland, Ireland and the Asturias - Bradley and Plumb
Date: 10/05/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 27
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Scottish - Irish Song Cèilidh 'Fèis an Òran'
Date: 22/07/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Scottish - Irish Song Cèilidh 'Fèis an Òran'
Date: 23/07/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Scottish Cape Breton Conection - Buddy McMaster
Date: 10/07/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Scottish Cape Breton Conection - Buddy McMaster
Date: 10/07/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Scottish Chamber Orchestra String Ensemble
Description: The ensemble is joined by young Finnish virtuoso Pekka Kuusisto, one of the Orchestra’s most popular guest soloists who directs the SCO Strings for the first time in these concerts. He leads the 25-strong ensemble in a popular programme, including Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Grieg’s Holberg Suite and a work by his fellow Finn, Aulis Sallinen.
Date: 22/09/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Chamber Orchestra Strings
Date: 22/09/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 170
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Dance Theatre
Description: Three or four pieces in the Spring Rep programme of contemporary dance from Scotland leading contemporary dance company.
Date: 19/05/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Scottish Dance Theatre
Description: The Dance Theatre is one of the most dynamic companies on the international dance scene. The company will perform two or three full-length pieces. This is a rare opportunity not to be missed. "Bristling, infectious energy . . .silky tenderness . . . A unique repertoire, riding on the crest of a pretty magnificent wave."
Date: 02/03/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 56
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Scottish Dance Theatre
Description: Two thirty minutes halves with interval of top quality Contemporary Dance. Pieces taken from 'High Land', 'Inside Somewhere', 'Daddy I'm not well', 'Revenge of the Impossible Things'.
Date: 23/10/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 69
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Scottish Ensemble and Mícheál Ó Suilleabháin
Description: Mícheál Ó Suilleabháin, the Professor of Irish music has successfully bridged the gap between traditional Irish and classical music. After a successful concert in Celtic Connections, he tours the Highlands with a quartet from Scotland's premier chamber orchestra, the Scottish Ensemble, and two Irish traditional musicians, Niall Keegan and Sandra Joyce.
Date: 09/03/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 93
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Ensemble and Mícheál Ó Suilleabháin
Description: Mícheál Ó Suilleabháin, the Professor of Irish music has successfully bridged the gap between traditional Irish and classical music. After a successful concert in Celtic Connections, he tours the Highlands with a quartet from Scotland's premier chamber orchestra, the Scottish Ensemble, and two Irish traditional musicians, Niall Keegan and Sandra Joyce.
Date: 09/03/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 93
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Ensemble with Alexander Janiczek
Date: 11/09/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 79
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Flute Trio, Ed Chervhenka percussion
Description: A rare chance to hear a programme from three flutes, piccolos, alto flutes and a fine, large set of percussion, feturing new pieces by Thea Musgrave, Eddie McGuire, Gordon MacPherson and Robert Dick. A tour of only five venues in the Highlands.
Date: 01/11/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Irsh Connection - the Henderson and Liz Doherty
Date: 16/07/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Scottish Stepdance Company
Date: 13/07/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Scottish Women
Description: 10 Scots and Gaelic women singers and 5 musicians - best of Scots and Gaelic songs. A major concert promoted by Celtic Connections, and this is the only small-scale venue.
Date: 21/03/02
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 105
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Seirbheis Ghàidhlig a-muigh: Outdoor Gaelic Service
Description: The Pulpit Rock next to the ancient graveyard at Ashaig is a fine setting for the short outdoor Gaelic Service, one of the regular and popular events of the Fèis. Like Gaelic praise this will happen in any weather. Tha Leac an Leabhair anna an Ashaig na àite air leth airson seirbheis ghoirid Ghàidhlig, ge b' e dè seòrsa side bhios ann.
Date: 17/07/05
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Ashaig Cemetery
Type: Community
Title: Session A9 + The Armagh Rhymers
Description: Youg Perforrmers - Rebecca Nice, Shona Masson,
Date: 16/07/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Shoestring Circus Show
Date: 20/07/04
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Shooglenifty
Date: 10/10/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 160
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Short Films from Skye and Lochalsh
Date: 17/07/08
Start Time: 5.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 11
Type: Film and Music
Title: Skipinnish Cèilidh Dance
Description: Younger performers - Ian Cameron, Andrew Smith
Date: 18/07/03
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Skipinnish Cèilidh Dance
Date: 19/07/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Kilmuir Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Skye Jazz Fest - Ness River Rhythm Kings + Martin Green
Description: A great jazz weekend with two concerts featuring major Scottish jazz names lead by Rick Taylor, trombone who lives on Skye.
Date: 12/11/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Jazz Festival - 'Common Ground' Nigel Hitchcock
Description: World Premier - New commission for the Skye Jazz Festival of ‘Common Ground’ a new work mixing jazz and traditional music. Featuring some of the very best of the UK jazz scene mixed with players of a similar pedigree from the UK folk/Trad scene, Nigel promises an interesting blend of the two genres. "My idea is to create a project fusing the Celtic folk style (instruments such as fiddle/accordion) with jazz rhythm section. I hope the compositions will reflect both genres equally, showcasing the talents of folk musicians while giving ample space for improvisation. Although I have been a jazz/studio musician for my entire career I now live on Skye and wish to showcase the talents I have met in Scotland in the last 5 years with the great players I have always associated with on the jazz scene in London. I feel there is something new and special to add to this field of music, and it should appeal to listeners of all styles." Here's hoping! "destined to be a worldwide jazz star" Don Mather www.skyejazzfestival.com
Date: 24/10/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Jazz Festival - 'Peter Rowan and Peter M Rowan'
Description: Grammy award winning American bluegrass star Peter was immersed in blues and bluegrass from an early age. He played rhythm guitar for bluegrass legend Bill Monroe during the late 60s before forming the folk-rock band Earth Opera, to support the Doors. In the early 70s he fronted the George Martin-produced outfit Seatrain, before recording with the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia. After stints in the bands Mexican Airforce and Wild Stallions, he released his most intimate work, the album Dust Bowl Children. In 1996, he came full-circle on his solo release Bluegrass Boy. His new CD, Quartet (with Tony Rice) is released in Europe on Rounder Records Spring 2007. "You can try to get away from bluegrass, but it will always call you back." Peter M Rowan is a well-known and respected musician in Edinburgh, a singer-songwriter who once lived on Skye. He is also well known as the sound engineer for Fèis an Eilein, where he keeps performers young and old happy with his charm and easy manner. It has been his life-ling dream to share a stage with his name-sake.
Date: 13/10/08
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Music World
Title: Skye Jazz Festival - Gina Rae, Sandy Wright
Description: Ryan Quigley, Mario Caribe, Rick Taylor
Date: 11/11/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 15
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Jazz Festival - Muldoon's Ragtime Band
Description: A great night of good food and good ol' Ragtime Jazz from Muldoon and his 5 friends as they play traditional jazz with an emphasis on good times. A two course meal and a glass of wine on the house with a cash bar, all in the sumptuous setting of the Stables Restaurant in Armadale. Limited seating, booking essential. Food from 6.30pm - music from 8pm
Date: 11/10/08
Start Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Jazz Festival - Muldoon's Ragtime Band
Description: A great night of good food and good ol' Ragtime Jazz from Muldoon and his 5 friends as they play traditional jazz with an emphasis on good times. A two course meal and a glass of wine on the house with a cash bar, all in the sumptuous setting of the Stables Restaurant in Armadale. Limited seating, booking essential. Food from 6.30pm - music from 8pm
Date: 11/10/08
Start Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Jazz Festival - Rhythm King's Jazz Dinner
Description: A 2-course meal in beautiful surroundings and a full concert with the Mike Daly's Rhythm Kings. Mike Daly has been playing cornet since school near Ayr. He was inspired by Bix Beiderbecke, Bobby Hackett and the great Louis Armstrong. In his early days he worked with another well-known trumpeter, the late Duncan Whyte before forming his own bands - The Dixieland Rhythm Kings; The Basin Street Dandies; the Mike Daly Jazz & Blues Band and more recently the Mike Daly Trio.
Date: 23/10/09
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye World Music - Film Café 'Buena Vista Social Club'
Description: A cabaret style film-bar and coffee house and a showing of 'Buena Vista Social Club' and other multi-media. Ry Cooder caused an international sensation when he introduced the world to Cuba’s son musicians. In 1999 Wim Wenders released his documentary which profiles the legendary Buena Vista Social Club musicians. "splendid, a sheer delight" (NY Post)
Date: 26/03/05
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 21
Type: Film and Music
Title: Skye's World Music - Carolina Herreras, Columbia
Description: Carolina Herrera from Colombian is a guitar-playing singer, with a repertoire from Mexico, Venezuela and Brazil to Spain and Portugal plus an American song or two. Apparently discovered busking on the underground, she has since appeared on Charlie Gillett’s Saturday Night show, the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Ronnie Scott’s club in London. “a voice of stunning purity with stripped naked guitar playing and a tremendously warm personality.”
Date: 26/03/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 74
Type: Music World
Title: Skye's World Music - Fribo, Scandinavia
Description: Fribo are the new and exciting trio who combine the Scandinavian and Scottish traditions with an exuberant feel for contemporary sounds and rhythms. Norwegian Anne Sofie Linge Valdal recently made an impact in Celtic Connections’ “Cold Weather Dancing”. Sarah-Jane Fifield on fiddle/vocals plays with “The Unusual Suspects”. Ewan MacPherson on guitar/mandola/vocals, performs with Fine Friday, Cantrip, Croft no 5, Burach and Althing.
Date: 25/03/05
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 38
Type: Music World
Title: Skye's World Music - Quimantu, South America
Description: Quimantu brings together over 50 instruments and some of the leading folk and world music players from Chile, Ecuador and England to form a virtuoso ensemble that thrills audiences with their passion and energy. The group’s Chilean director, is composer and multi-instrumentalist Mauricio Venegas-Astorga (ex-Incantation). Playing a formidable array of instruments Quimantu brings alive the music of South America and give it a sharp contemporary perspective, electro-acoustic violin and bass. "One of the best around" Sean Rafferty on their recent appearance on BBC Radio 3’s In-Tune.
Date: 25/03/05
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music World
Title: Skye's World Music - ' Wadada' the Indian Fusion show.
Description: Michael Wadada has been the driving force for 20 years of the Suns of Arqa, playing ultra-eclectic world dub influences from such diverse sources as India, Africa, Scotland, Iran, America, England, Ireland and Jamaica. Wadada has spent much of his musical career investigating what he describes as the supernatural potential hidden in the Classical Raga of the music of India. His mission is to mix the cerebral and illusive cosmological vibrations of Raga with the mother Earth rhythms of Niyabinghi drumming that he believed surfaced in the UK over the years in the guise of Dub Reggae. The Bharat Natyam dancer, Vinata Godbole, from Rochdale, learned classical dancing at a college in Madras and has since had TV appearances with the Teletubbies.
Date: 16/04/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye's World Music - Culture Clash
Description: Culture Clash are the wonderful band featuring Rise Kagona, the legendary guitarist and one of the founder members of the Bhundu Boys. He is joined by Champion Doug Veitch is a gifted Scottish songwriter from The Borders. In 1987, the Bhundu Boys played Wembley as special guest of Madonna. Today, the band's members are either dead, in jail or broke. However Rise survived and now lives in the borders of Scotland. "tonight was nothing but a full-blown celebration of life, from the moment Rise began playing his incredible rhythms, almost the entire audience found themselves compelled to dance like eejits. Life affirming in the extreme". Black Medicine.
Date: 14/04/06
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye's World Music - Film Café - 'La Revancha de Tango'
Description: Four our late night relaxing Film Café, with good coffee and a bar, we bring you the winners of Radio 3's World Music award for best newcomer, the Gotan Project is a unique fusion of dance dub, house, jazz beats blended with the core sound of Argentinian Tango. 'Gotan' - a play on tango, are three French DJ and producers and a host of Argentinian musicians including Cristina Vilallonga, Nini Flores and Gustavo Beytelmann. 'La Revancha de Tango' is a total sonic and visual experience. It seduced audiences by projecting images onto an enormous screen veiling the stage infront of the musicians. Midway through the concert the veil drops and the musicians are revealed. The crowd screams as if they had just witnessed the final act of a torrid striptease. A film of the events was the logical next step and was shot in December 2003, during the 'La Revancha del Tango' tour.The exploraiton between the sensual rhythm of Tango and the film images make this much more than a mere concert recordning.
Date: 15/04/06
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Film and Music
Title: Skye's World Music - Moshe's Bagel, Balkan Scotland
Description: Authentic and not-so-authentic Klezmer and Balkan music. Moishe’s Bagel are Phil Alexander (piano, melodica), Greg Lawson (violin, mandolin), Pete Garnett (accordion), Mario Caribe (bass) and Guy Nicholson (percussion). The energy of eastern european folk music with the excitement of improvisation, and boasting some of the best instrumentalists in Scotland from Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Salsa Celtica, Celtic Feet and Mr McFall’s Chamber. "exhilarating stuff, breath-takingly intricate and played with jubilation...the momentum of an express train" (The Herald)
Date: 27/03/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 137
Type: Music World
Title: Skye's World Music - Seikou Susso - the Gambian Kora
Description: Seikou Susso was born in 1964 in Sukuta Nanie in The Gambia. He is from a family of Griots known as Jalibas, who tell the History of the Mandingo Ancestry through Music poetry which they express with one of the most authentic African string instrument called The Kora, sometimes known as the African Harp. He uses his music to provide the most perfect and authentic music experience of West Africa. Whilst his compositions are inspired by Mandingo culture, they also incorporate everyday situations that any culture can appreciate, such as love, friendship, happiness and faith, and range from African ballads to more uptempo numbers such as " Mama Africa".
Date: 15/04/06
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Music World
Title: Splinters Theatre: 'Scot of the Anarchic'
Description: Murdo MacRae occupies a Hebrides where colourful and crazy characters abound! Murdo was created by author Iain Crichton Smith and is one of Scotland's best loved literary figures. Splinters Theatre (John Shedden, Anna Heburn and Finlay McLean) present ‘Scot of the Anarchic’ in which we follow the hilarious antics of MacRae, and are taken on a roller coaster ride through his surreal existence, and his wild and fertile imagination.
Date: 13/07/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Splinters Theatre: 'Scot of the Anarchic'
Description: Murdo MacRae occupies a Hebrides where colourful and crazy characters abound! Murdo was created by author Iain Crichton Smith and is one of Scotland's best loved literary figures. Splinters Theatre (John Shedden, Anna Heburn and Finlay McLean) present ‘Scot of the Anarchic’ in which we follow the hilarious antics of MacRae, and are taken on a roller coaster ride through his surreal existence, and his wild and fertile imagination.
Date: 13/07/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Storytelling: 'A Sheep Called Skye'
Description: See Thursday 14 at 4.15pm and telephone 01478 660345 for details.
Date: 18/07/05
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Raasay House
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Storytelling: 'A Sheep Called Skye'
Description: See Thursday 14 at 4.15 pm
Date: 16/07/05
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Storytelling: 'A Sheep Called Skye'
Description: See Thursday 14 at 4.15 pm
Date: 16/07/05
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Storytelling: 'A Sheep Called Skye'
Description: Ever heard of a sheep who lives in a bed and breakfast, doesn’t like rain and turns herself into a souvenir so she can live on a mantelpiece? That must be a sheep called Skye! Come along and hear all about her in this magical story-telling show performed by Greet Op de Beeck from Flanders. Based on the internationally acclaimed book by Sarah Harris with illustrations by local Skye artist Gill Barrett. For adults and children alike. There will also be a display of artwork and stories by children in Skye, Belgium and further afield.
Date: 14/07/05
Start Time: 4.15 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Storytelling: 'A Sheep Called Skye'
Description: Ever heard of a sheep who lives in a bed and breakfast, doesn’t like rain and turns herself into a souvenir so she can live on a mantelpiece? That must be a sheep called Skye! Come along and hear all about her in this magical story-telling show performed by Greet Op de Beeck from Flanders. Based on the internationally acclaimed book by Sarah Harris with illustrations by local Skye artist Gill Barrett. For adults and children alike. There will also be a display of artwork and stories by children in Skye, Belgium and further afield.
Date: 14/07/05
Start Time: 4.15 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Storytelling: 'A Sheep Called Skye'
Description: Ever heard of a sheep who lives in a bed and breakfast, doesn’t like rain and turns herself into a souvenir so she can live on a mantelpiece? That must be a sheep called Skye! Come along and hear all about her in this magical story-telling show performed by Greet Op de Beeck from Flanders. Based on the internationally acclaimed book by Sarah Harris with illustrations by local Skye artist Gill Barrett. For adults and children alike. There will also be a display of artwork and stories by children in Skye, Belgium and further afield.
Date: 14/07/05
Start Time: 4.15 pm
Venue: Armadale Castle, Somerled Rooms
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Strathspey King - Dogstar Theatre
Date: 23/04/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Strathspey King - Dogstar Theatre
Date: 23/04/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Strathspey King - Dogstar Theatre
Date: 23/04/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Strathspey King - Dogstar Theatre
Date: 23/04/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Swåp - Anglo-Scandinavian Do Da Tour
Description: Swåp are musically rooted in the traditions of Sweden and the British isles but be warned: they play with hip-hop energy and the subtlety and dynamics of a string quartet. Senseational live shows. Karen Tweed, Ian Carr, Ola Backstrom, Carina Normansson with some magnificent adventures in Anglo-Scando roots’n’reel. With members who play in many other bands (Tickell, Poozies etc,) they have an enormous following. "Utterly Brilliant" The Lving Tradition 'Folk Album of the Year'
Date: 09/05/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Traditional
Title: TMSA Young Trad Concert
Date: 26/11/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 104
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Tag Theatre - 'King Matt'
Description: King Matt by Stephen Greenhorn follows TAG's well acclaimed 'Antigone' on tour in the Highlands. At the age of 12, Matt inherits his kingdom and initiates a programme of reform to place children in the limelight and adults in their place! Family show for 8 years old upwards.
Date: 18/05/01
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Talk - Liz Niven, Author
Description: Liz Niven is an award-winning writer and poet, who writes in English and Scots: She has been awarded two Scottish Arts Council Writers' Bursaries and a Year of the Artist award for engaging with land users in south west Scotland. In 2006, Liz Niven was an award winner for the third time in the Glasgow University McCash Scots Poetry prize. She has twice received a TES/Saltire award for co-authoring and editing books for education; The Kist/A Chiste and Turnstones. Her stories and poems have been widely published in newspapers, anthologies and magazines and broadcast on radio BBC Scotland, Four, Ulster & World Service and Chinese Radio International.
Date: 11/02/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Tam O'Shanter - Arches Theatre
Date: 27/05/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 29
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Tam O'Shanter - Arches Theatre
Date: 27/05/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 29
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Tam O'Shanter - Arches Theatre
Date: 27/05/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 29
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Tattie and Herring Supper
Description: A good bowl of Scotch Broth, a traditional plate of Herring - salt and fresh - and potatoes, followed by Cloutie Dumpling and custard, with lots of water, a dram of whisky, music and chat. That will set you up for the night! Vegetarian option? - there is always bread! "A half-barrel of salt herring and the year's crop of tatties was in the barn." Music from tonight's young performers 'Na Slèitich' - Fiann MacLeod, guitar, Seamus Boyle, fiddle, Crisdean Macdonald, pipes and Eilidh Robertson, Gaelic song.
Date: 19/07/08
Start Time: 18:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Community
Title: Tattie and Herring Supper
Description: A good bowl of Scotch Broth, a traditional plate of Herring - salt and fresh - and potatoes, followed by Cloutie Dumpling and custard, with lots of water, a dram of whisky, music and chat. That will set you up for the night! Vegetarian option? - there is always bread! "A half-barrel of salt herring and the year's crop of tatties was in the barn." Music from tonight's young performers 'Na Slèitich' - Fiann MacLeod, guitar, Seamus Boyle, fiddle, Crisdean Macdonald, pipes and Eilidh Robertson, Gaelic song.
Date: 19/07/08
Start Time: 18:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Community
Title: Tchaikovsky State String Quartet, Moscow
Description: Vitlay Miranov
Date: 27/11/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 20
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: The Armagh Rhymers
Date: 16/07/03
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: The Beach Party
Date: 12/07/03
Start Time: 13:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Community
Title: The Clunes Collective, fiddle
Description: Duncan Chisholm, Bruce MacGregor and Iain MacFarlane with Johnnie Hardy O Blind Dogs andBrian MacAlpine keybaord ex Iron Horse. Stires and tunes of Donald Riddle. Door and Accommodation.
Date: 25/11/02
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 54
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Emily Smith Band
Date: 15/07/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Emily Smith Band
Date: 15/07/04
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Enormous Turnip - the Armagh Rhymers
Date: 17/07/01
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: The Enormous Turnip - the Armagh Rhymers
Date: 17/07/01
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: The Eric Truffaz Quartet
Description: With the tension of his muted trumpet and the release of his open horn French jazz trumpeter Erik Truffaz connects the dots between cool jazz, world beat affairs, and tradition. In a unique visit to Skye, during a unique Scottish tour Truffaz’s session will sizzle with hot rock defiance, techno-dance energy and creative, in- your-face gestures.
Date: 02/06/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 57
Type: Music Jazz
Title: The Eric Truffaz Quartet
Description: With the tension of his muted trumpet and the release of his open horn French jazz trumpeter Erik Truffaz connects the dots between cool jazz, world beat affairs, and tradition. In a unique visit to Skye, during a unique Scottish tour Truffaz’s session will sizzle with hot rock defiance, techno-dance energy and creative, in- your-face gestures.
Date: 02/06/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 57
Type: Music Jazz
Title: The Eric Truffaz Quartet
Description: With the tension of his muted trumpet and the release of his open horn French jazz trumpeter Erik Truffaz connects the dots between cool jazz, world beat affairs, and tradition. In a unique visit to Skye, during a unique Scottish tour Truffaz’s session will sizzle with hot rock defiance, techno-dance energy and creative, in- your-face gestures.
Date: 02/06/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 57
Type: Music Jazz
Title: The Eric Truffaz Quartet
Description: With the tension of his muted trumpet and the release of his open horn French jazz trumpeter Erik Truffaz connects the dots between cool jazz, world beat affairs, and tradition. In a unique visit to Skye, during a unique Scottish tour Truffaz’s session will sizzle with hot rock defiance, techno-dance energy and creative, in- your-face gestures.
Date: 02/06/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 57
Type: Music Jazz
Title: The Eric Truffaz Quartet
Description: With the tension of his muted trumpet and the release of his open horn French jazz trumpeter Erik Truffaz connects the dots between cool jazz, world beat affairs, and tradition. In a unique visit to Skye, during a unique Scottish tour Truffaz’s session will sizzle with hot rock defiance, techno-dance energy and creative, in- your-face gestures.
Date: 02/06/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 57
Type: Music Jazz
Title: The Family Concert
Description: A family oriented night specially for the Family week at the Short Courses at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Date: 07/07/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 92
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Family Concert
Description: A family oriented night specially for the Family week at the Short Courses at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Date: 07/07/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 92
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Forth Stanze poetry
Date: 14/02/03
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: The Funusual Family Day
Description: The first festival family day for babies, toddlers, children and adults. One ticket allows access to all events. Any events involving Gaelic will be bilungual - come and learn a few words! This is not meant to be a baby-sitting service, so all children must be accompanied. The full programme will be published nearer the day but will include: 'Dandling songs' for babes and parents Playground songs for children 'Waulking' songs 'Yogabug ' yoga for children 'Tai Chi' for families. 'A Few Words of Gaelic' for children Cartoons Magic with String. Mike teaches the less complicated string games and tricks, step-by-step, and presents some of the more complex and intricate figures. Step-dance Environmental Arts - create some big willow and tissue paper butterflies 'The Dr Knickerbocker Show' Mike Jackson is one of Australia's favourite live children's entertainers. A joyous collection of funny songs, action games, magical string figures, truckload of instruments, hilarious antics and juggling. African story-telling with Seikou Susso from the Gambia The International All-Gaelic Paper-Plane Throwing competition Fergie's Family Cèilidh
Date: 24/07/07
Start Time: 11:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Community
Title: The Funusual Family Day
Description: The festival family day for babies, toddlers, children and adults. One ticket allows access to all events. However, this is not a baby-sitting service, so all children must be accompanied. The full programme will be published nearer the day but will include: Dr Knickerbocker Music Show - Mike Jackson is one of Australia's favourite live children's entertainers. This is a joyous collection of funny songs, action games and magical string figures, with a truckload of instruments, hilarious antics and juggling. This event is in partnership with the Cultural Coordinator in Schools and Highland Council. Juggling; 'Dandling songs' for babes and parents; Playground songs for children; 'Waulking' songs 'Yogabug ' yoga for children; 'A Few Words of Gaelic' for children Short Films from local schools. String games and tricks; Face Painting; Step-dance Music session with 'Ceilear' Environmental Arts - create some big willow and tissue paper butterflies with Highland Council Ranger Service The International All-Gaelic Paper-Plane Throwing competition
Date: 22/07/08
Start Time: 13:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Community
Title: The Funusual Family Day
Description: The festival family day for babies, toddlers, children and adults. One ticket allows access to all events. However, this is not a baby-sitting service, so all children must be accompanied. The full programme will be published nearer the day but will include: Dr Knickerbocker Music Show - Mike Jackson is one of Australia's favourite live children's entertainers. This is a joyous collection of funny songs, action games and magical string figures, with a truckload of instruments, hilarious antics and juggling. This event is in partnership with the Cultural Coordinator in Schools and Highland Council. Juggling; 'Dandling songs' for babes and parents; Playground songs for children; 'Waulking' songs 'Yogabug ' yoga for children; 'A Few Words of Gaelic' for children Short Films from local schools. String games and tricks; Face Painting; Step-dance Music session with 'Ceilear' Environmental Arts - create some big willow and tissue paper butterflies with Highland Council Ranger Service The International All-Gaelic Paper-Plane Throwing competition
Date: 22/07/08
Start Time: 13:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Community
Title: The Funusual Family Day
Description: The festival family day for babies, toddlers, children and adults. One ticket allows access to all events. However, this is not a baby-sitting service, so all children must be accompanied. The full programme will be published nearer the day but will include: Dr Knickerbocker Music Show - Mike Jackson is one of Australia's favourite live children's entertainers. This is a joyous collection of funny songs, action games and magical string figures, with a truckload of instruments, hilarious antics and juggling. This event is in partnership with the Cultural Coordinator in Schools and Highland Council. Juggling; 'Dandling songs' for babes and parents; Playground songs for children; 'Waulking' songs 'Yogabug ' yoga for children; 'A Few Words of Gaelic' for children Short Films from local schools. String games and tricks; Face Painting; Step-dance Music session with 'Ceilear' Environmental Arts - create some big willow and tissue paper butterflies with Highland Council Ranger Service The International All-Gaelic Paper-Plane Throwing competition
Date: 22/07/08
Start Time: 13:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Community
Title: The Funusual Family Day
Description: The festival family day for babies, toddlers, children and adults. One ticket allows access to all events. However, this is not a baby-sitting service, so all children must be accompanied. The full programme will be published nearer the day but will include: Dr Knickerbocker Music Show - Mike Jackson is one of Australia's favourite live children's entertainers. This is a joyous collection of funny songs, action games and magical string figures, with a truckload of instruments, hilarious antics and juggling. This event is in partnership with the Cultural Coordinator in Schools and Highland Council. Juggling; 'Dandling songs' for babes and parents; Playground songs for children; 'Waulking' songs 'Yogabug ' yoga for children; 'A Few Words of Gaelic' for children Short Films from local schools. String games and tricks; Face Painting; Step-dance Music session with 'Ceilear' Environmental Arts - create some big willow and tissue paper butterflies with Highland Council Ranger Service The International All-Gaelic Paper-Plane Throwing competition
Date: 22/07/08
Start Time: 13:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Community
Title: The Kala Chethena Kathakali Theatre Company
Description: In 1991 one of the very first SEALL events was a remarkable visit from the Kathakali company - a memory which has stayed with those who attended. One of the world’s foremost Indian dance companies embracing drama, dance, music, visual arts and ritual to create one of the world’s most exotic, visually exciting, and powerful forms of theatre. Colourful costumes and elaborate three dimensional make-up magically transform the actors into gods, kings, devils and princesses, allowing them to tell universal stories of the struggle between good and evil through gesture, emotion and expression. The show starts with an opening ceremony performed amongst the audience as they arrive and creating the dramatic atmosphere of an Indian village before the procession into the hall.
Date: 31/10/08
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Music World
Title: The Kala Chethena Kathakali Theatre Company
Description: In 1991 one of the very first SEALL events was a remarkable visit from the Kathakali company - a memory which has stayed with those who attended. One of the world’s foremost Indian dance companies embracing drama, dance, music, visual arts and ritual to create one of the world’s most exotic, visually exciting, and powerful forms of theatre. Colourful costumes and elaborate three dimensional make-up magically transform the actors into gods, kings, devils and princesses, allowing them to tell universal stories of the struggle between good and evil through gesture, emotion and expression. The show starts with an opening ceremony performed amongst the audience as they arrive and creating the dramatic atmosphere of an Indian village before the procession into the hall.
Date: 31/10/08
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Music World
Title: The Kala Chethena Kathakali Theatre Company
Description: In 1991 one of the very first SEALL events was a remarkable visit from the Kathakali company - a memory which has stayed with those who attended. One of the world’s foremost Indian dance companies embracing drama, dance, music, visual arts and ritual to create one of the world’s most exotic, visually exciting, and powerful forms of theatre. Colourful costumes and elaborate three dimensional make-up magically transform the actors into gods, kings, devils and princesses, allowing them to tell universal stories of the struggle between good and evil through gesture, emotion and expression. The show starts with an opening ceremony performed amongst the audience as they arrive and creating the dramatic atmosphere of an Indian village before the procession into the hall.
Date: 31/10/08
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Music World
Title: The Liz Doherty Band
Description: Some high-level music from the Irish fiddler Liz Doherty (formerly of the Bumblebees) and Scots fiddler Eilidh Shaw, Kevin MacKenzie, guitar and recent Scotland Creative Awards Winner, and Gino Lupari on bodhran (4 Men and a Dog).
Date: 24/02/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The New Shoes tour - Nuala Kennedy
Description: Irish Flute player Nuala Kennedy "is an all-round musician par excellence. Her voice is as luminous as her flute and whistle playing." Born in Dundalk, Co. Louth, Kennedy grew up steeped in the rich history and sound of traditional Irish music. The New Shoes band includes Claire Mann on flute, whistles and vocals; Marc Clement on guitar and vocals; Luke Daniels on melodeon; Paul Jennings on percussion and Mario Caribe, bass. Tonight's Young Musicians are Zöe Mackay and Hannah Henderson from Elgol. Guest artist is Marie-Louise Napier. She is a native of Grantown on Spey and studied music and singing at Glasgow University. After singing for a few years with Scottish Opera she returned to her native town to bring up her family, learn Gaelic and the clarsach.
Date: 19/07/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The New Shoes tour - Nuala Kennedy
Description: Irish Flute player Nuala Kennedy "is an all-round musician par excellence. Her voice is as luminous as her flute and whistle playing." Born in Dundalk, Co. Louth, Kennedy grew up steeped in the rich history and sound of traditional Irish music. The New Shoes band includes Claire Mann on flute, whistles and vocals; Marc Clement on guitar and vocals; Luke Daniels on melodeon; Paul Jennings on percussion and Mario Caribe, bass. Tonight's Young Musicians are Zöe Mackay and Hannah Henderson from Elgol. Guest artist is Marie-Louise Napier. She is a native of Grantown on Spey and studied music and singing at Glasgow University. After singing for a few years with Scottish Opera she returned to her native town to bring up her family, learn Gaelic and the clarsach.
Date: 19/07/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Outside Set
Description: The debut album from a brilliant new young band who came together at the Irish Music School in Limerick from Scotland, England, Canada and Ireland. Ailie Robertson (clarsach and electroharp); Norah Rendell (flute & lead vocals); Fiona Black (accordion); Tricia Clark (fiddle, bouzouki and harmony vocals); Alan Jordan (guitar, harmony vocals & lead Gaelic vocals). Traditional and contemporary songs and tunes from Ireland, Scotland and beyond with a bit of a kick.
Date: 15/08/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 102
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Paul Towndrow Sextet
Description: The Scottish Jazz ace celebrates the release of his third CD ‘Six by Six’ and a departure from his regular quartet format. The Sextet presents the cream of the UK’s jazz talent and showcases Scotland’s vibrant jazz scene.
Date: 03/06/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Music Jazz
Title: The Puffer Club
Description: An open, laid back, late session led by Blue Monday, all the way over the hill from Tarskavaig, and other musicians.
Date: 18/07/07
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Jazz
Title: The Puffer Club - Black Isle Peas
Date: 19/01/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Jazz
Title: The Reynolds Singers
Description: An evening of solos and ensembles ranging from Bach to Britten, Gershwin to Gilbert & Sullivan, performed by students studying with Sara Reynolds, Head of Voice, The Junior Royal Academy of Music, London
Date: 19/07/09
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: The Screen Machine - Films
Description: Pilot visit
Date: 27/05/00
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Film and Music
Title: The Singing Sous Chefs - Alive Again!
Description: Three chefs helter-skelter down the continuum of Time through the congestion zone of Space across the wide-open bison plains of History and back again before last orders. Meet Michelangelo, Merlin, Newton’s Apple and a Modern Day Hospital. Travel the globe. Feel its bigness. With songs from the Beatres, Ry Cooder, Iggy Pop, and many other iconic grooves of our time. "Hilarity in harmony, guaranteed to contain nuts" "makes Green Wing look sensible"
Date: 21/04/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: The Skye Night, Cormack, Martin, MacLeod
Description: Cormack, Ronan Martin, Eilidh MacLeod, Hector MacKenzie, Anne Martin, Cailean MacLean Calum MacAulay Fear an Taighe Young Performers Mairi and Stephanie Campbell
Date: 14/07/03
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Survivors Cèilidh Dance
Description: Andy Thorburn brings together the best of 'The Hoovers', 'The Johny Scoofer Band' and a touch of Blazin’ Fiddles along with Duncan Chisholm, Bruce Macgregor and Allan Henderson for a night of upbeat, lively, celtic dance music. Let your feet do the talking! Just get up and Cèilidh dancing into the small hours. Dèan beagan saor-dhannsadh agus feuch seata no dhà.
Date: 21/07/00
Start Time: 10.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 150
Type: Ceilidh
Title: The Trevor Watts & Jamie Harris Jazz Duo
Description: Two brilliant jazz players - on saxophoine and percussion come tegether for a distillation of strong rhythms and melodies. A laid back late evening of summer jazz. "The way they put the music together, and the new rhythmic ideas they have invented themselves bring in a high degree of originality." They have gone for the "big" sound within the music, and this often makes the duo sound like more than just two players. If you go to the film just come along and join the jazz afterwards.
Date: 30/07/06
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Theatre: 'Shoestring Circus'
Description: Join Professor Seltsan for a 40 minute, manic, pyrotechnically exciting show as he explains life, the universe and everything else. For all adults and children who like science and loud noises. Can he repeat last year's excitement when he set off all the fire alarms?
Date: 15/07/05
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Tibetan Monks
Date: 12/08/04
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 102
Type: Music World
Title: Tim Kliphuis Grapelli jazz and Blue Monday
Date: 12/11/06
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 62
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Tim Kliphuis's Jazz Concert
Description: Tim Kliphuis ranks among the world's finest jazz violinists. He has often been named the successor of Stéphane Grappelli, taking his legacy into the 21st Century by infusing Gypsy Swing with Folk and Classical music. Tim’s spirit and style are reminiscent of the late, great jazz fiddler: virtuoso playing with a great love for melody. "A charming, uplifting performance ... He has the world at his feet." The Scotsman Tim is joined by Nigel Clark, one of Scotland's best known jazz guitarists and Roy Percy’s big-toned, swinging double bass.
Date: 17/03/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 37
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Tommy Smith - Alone at Last
Date: 11/07/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Tony McManus, Guitar Concert
Description: Stunning guitar playing from Highland-based Tony McManus out on solo tour. Called 'one of the world's greatest and most innovative guitarists' Tony's performance of traditional and contemporary music should not be missed. "A truly original and creative figure in the guitar community"
Date: 29/08/00
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Translations - Aisling Ghèar Theatre
Date: 17/07/02
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Trotternish Gaelic Choir - Guthan Thròndarnais
Description: Barnaby Brown has been working with singers in the Trotternish community to emancipate Gaelic choirs from the clichés of Victoriana and cultural colonialism. The programme includes a bardic contest between Iain Lom and Domhnall Gruamach, a hymn by St Columba, a vocal rendition of Charles MacArthur's "Cumha an Ridire Seumas MacDhomhnuill nan Eilean", and settings of poetry by Maoileas Caimbeul and Catrìona NicDhòmnaill. This project is part of Scotland's Year of the Artist Residency Programme. The concert will feature a pibroch, newly composed and played by Barnaby Brown.
Date: 17/03/01
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Ur-Sgeul - new Gaelic Fiction
Description: An evening of literary entertainment with 3 Gaelic authors, who have just been published:- Iain F. MacLeod was wrote two plays that have come to Skye: Scott of the Anarchis during Fèis an Eilein, and Traverse Theatre's play being performed just beofre this event. His recent novel 'Na Klondykers' is launched at Edinburgh Book Festival 28 August 2005. Martin MacIntyre's new novel 'Gynippers Diciadain' is another Gaelic novel to be launched 28 August at the Festival. Norman MacLean had a comedy published in May 'Dacha Mo Ghaoil' (translates as Dearest Dacha). A writer, singer and a great performer. The evening will be in Gaelic, but with some English summaries.
Date: 09/11/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 24
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Village Hall Cèilidh Dance: 'The Cèilidh Trail'
Description: A traditional village hall Cèilidh, in a tiny hall with fantastic views, brings together the young Cèilidh Tralers alongside local musicians to sing, play and dance the night away.
Date: 21/07/05
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Vokalensemble 'Voskresenije'
Description: The Russian choir 'Voskresenije' or 'Resurrection' consists of 9 professional female and male vocalists. All have studied at the conservatory of St.Petersburg, Russia and perform regualrly throughout Europe, often in churches. The repertoire includes Russian Sacred Music as well as folkloristic music. Their tour of the Highlands last year truly astounded audiences with the quality and intensity opf their singing.
Date: 16/11/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 58
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Vokalensemble 'Voskresenije'
Description: The Russian choir 'Voskresenije' or 'Resurrection' consists of 9 professional female and male vocalists. All have studied at the conservatory of St.Petersburg, Russia and perform regualrly throughout Europe, often in churches. The repertoire includes Russian Sacred Music as well as folkloristic music. Their tour of the Highlands last year truly astounded audiences with the quality and intensity opf their singing.
Date: 16/11/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 58
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Vokalensemble 'Voskresenije'
Description: A welcome third return visit to Skye of this 10-strong choir of young students, and older more established singers from St Petersburg, with a selection of Russian Church and traditional songs performed in their inimitable style.
Date: 30/10/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 58
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Waggish Raddish Theatre: 'King Ethelbert and the Happy Scamp'
Description: 'King Ethelbert and the Happy Scamp' is a family show performed with traditional Bulgarian puppets. A simple, yet intriguing plot, about the touching fate of a King who was stigmatized as a fool, just because he was different from others. A story told with a great sense of humour, and that will immerse you into the fragile world of the children’s thoughts, senses and fantasies, with the simple moral that everyone has the right to be different.
Date: 19/07/05
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Waggish Raddish Theatre: 'King Ethelbert and the Happy Scamp'
Description: 'King Ethelbert and the Happy Scamp' is a family show performed with traditional Bulgarian puppets. A simple, yet intriguing plot, about the touching fate of a King who was stigmatized as a fool, just because he was different from others. A story told with a great sense of humour, and that will immerse you into the fragile world of the children’s thoughts, senses and fantasies, with the simple moral that everyone has the right to be different.
Date: 19/07/05
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: `Essential Scottish Opera'
Description: Arias from La Traviata, Cosi Fan Tutte, The Marber of Seville, Rigoletto, La Boheme and a few more. Sarah Redgwick - soprano; Katherine Allen - mezzo-soprano; Adriano Graziani - Tenor; Adam Miller - Baritone; Ian Shaw - Piano
Date: 27/01/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 95
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Èirinn is Alba - ' Dòchas' and 'Slide'
Date: 16/09/03
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Èirinn is Alba - ' Dòchas' and 'Slide'
Date: 16/09/03
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Èirinn is Alba - Classical music recital
Description: Micheal O Suilleabhain, Sandra Joyce, Niall Keegan, Scottish Ensemble
Date: 16/09/03
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Èirinn is Alba - Classical music recital
Description: Micheal O Suilleabhain, Sandra Joyce, Niall Keegan, Scottish Ensemble
Date: 16/09/03
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Èirinn is Alba - Cèilidh and Dance, Dòchas and UHI students
Date: 16/09/03
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Èirinn is Alba - Cèilidh and Dance, Dòchas and UHI students
Date: 16/09/03
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Ceilidh
Title: ‘Azur et Asmar’ ~ ‘The Princes’ Quest’ (U)
Description: 2006. Fr. Dir Michel Ocelot, 99min Arabian Knights Award Winning French animation, about two little boys who grow up to become kings. Gorgeously painted frames around fantastic Arabic tales. An International children’s hit.
Date: 30/03/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: ‘Box Club’
Description: Box Club are the new young accordion supergroup, featuring the frontline talents of Gary Innes, John Somerville, Mairearad Green and Angus Lyon, backed up by guitarist Mike Bryan, bassist Duncan Lyall and percussionist Martin O'Neill. On the strength of their debut gigs last autumn, Box Club are already being tipped as a major new force on the Scottish scene. Bursting with energy and from the Highlands. You won't stay sitting down for long! The dance starts with a set from 'Ceilear' the young musicians. The Guest spot is with 'George Logan' After four years of travelling honing the George Logan sound, Mr Logan is ready to launch the unique country pop styles . . . With George Logan - Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals; George Graham - Guitar; George McGeoch - Fiddle; George MacLeod - Bass; George MacInnes- Drums.
Date: 21/07/07
Start Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: ‘Buntata ‘s Sgadan’
Description: A good bowl of Scotch Broth, a traditional plate of herring - salt and fresh - and potatoes, followed by Cloutie Dumpling and custard. With lots of water, a dram of whisky, music and chat. That will set you up for the night. Vegetarian option? - there is always bread! "A half-barrel of salt herring and the year's crop of tatties was in the barn." Tonight's Young Musician is Chris MacDonald, Sleat on pipes.
Date: 21/07/07
Start Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Community
Title: ‘Dàimh’ in Concert
Description: Dàimh (da-eve) offer a fresh, up to date approach to traditional music. An exciting combination of musicians hailing from Cape Breton Island, Ireland, the West Highlands of Scotland and the ever-innovative Irish/American scene, the band effortlessly blends music from their native traditions with a few more tunes picked up en-route. Their music is a very high energy, fast-flowing mixture of tunes and songs from the traditions of their countries represented fusing together their individual styles on bagpipes, fiddle, banjo, guitar, bodhran and mandola to create a unique and compelling sound, their music knows no boundaries. "One of the fieriest bands on the traditional scene today" The Scotsman. Tonight's Young Musicians are 'Ceilear', the summertime collective of 16-25 year olds, from the local Feisean movement.
Date: 18/07/07
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: ‘Gimme Your Left Shoe’ - Phil Kay
Description: Prepare your child to hand over their left shoe, and maybe have the chance to win it back - maybe! Phil Kay, usually known for his adult stand-up comedy, makes an excellent children’s entertainer. He brings his guitar, skateboard, toothbrush and baguette to this show. Every child gives up their left shoe. Those who want to are guided into the limelight to perform a skit and win it back. Be foolish, silly, and be seen in this show of shoe-shows within a show. ‘Gimme Your Left Shoe’ is guaranteed to have your kids rolling around with laughter and shrieking with joy. Limited seating - and aimed at children aged 7 and over. "Phil Kay - born to work with children." The List
Date: 25/07/06
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Theatre Family
Title: ‘Harem Scarem'
Description: This is traditional music with a liberal helping of fun! A quirky and highly original, well-rounded, sophisticated sound of a band in their prime. With Inge Thomson, Nuala Kennedy, Sarah MacFadyen, Eilidh Shaw and Ross Martin. "... a pretty formidable collective weight of experience.... Kaleidoscopically patterned sound... wonderfully supple and uncluttered." Sue Wilson, The Sunday Herald Tonight's Young Musician is Catherine MacLeod, Portree.
Date: 27/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: ‘The Fred Morrison Band’ and ‘Injuns’
Description: "Morrison’s formidably virtuosic playing on bellows-blown Border pipes – with some dexterous interludes on uillean pipes – comes as close to jazz as you’ll hear in piping.” Jim Gilchrist, The Scotsman Injuns - "It really is a joy to have a band attempt and succeed at sounding like themselves.... a triumphant pop music of their very own." Vic Galloway, BBC Radio One
Date: 20/07/07
Start Time: 9.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional