Music, theatre and dance lead us into the Autumn season as Dumfries and Galloways Arts Live continues its exciting 2017 programme.
Returning for the third year to Dumfries and Galloway, the celebrated Scottish Ensemble bring the The Power of Five to Dumfries’ Theatre Royal on Tuesday, 17 October. This tireless Ensemble’s chamber events are becoming increasingly popular with Scottish audiences and this concert pairs two masterpieces: Mozart’s String Quintet No.3 in C major and Brahms’ String Quintet No.1 in F major.
Fire Exit Theatre’s extraordinarily powerful courtroom drama Horizontal Collaboration will be performed in Lockerbie on 17 October and Moniaive on 18 October. Written and directed by “leading theatrical innovator” David Leddy, the story unfolds around an African warlord’s wife whose delivery of peace for her people after her husband’s assassination results in an international trial. The theatrical simplicity and stillness of the courtroom is broken by an explosive narrative to create an “intense”, “superb”, “compelling” and “thrilling” piece of theatre that was shortlisted for the Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award. Contains disturbing descriptions of adult themes so suitable for ages 16+.
Innovative and inclusive dance takes centre stage at the end of October beginning with Brew Band’s promenade-style performance at the Theatre Royal, Dumfries, on Wednesday, 25 October. Scotland’s new superband blurs boundaries and challenges people’s perceptions of identity. Created by award-winning choreographer Marc Brew, this inclusive music and dance performance brings together top Scottish rock artists creating an exciting evening as much a music gig as it is a dance performance.
Two years ago, aged 30, Gretna dancer Emma Jayne Park of Cultured Mongrel Dance Company was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Using movement and text, Emma invites her audience to share part of her life only those closest to her witnessed: a journey of remembering, evaluating our life choices and exploring why they even matter. It’s Not Over Yet is personal, funny and angry in places but above all it is honest. The performance will be followed by a post show discussion, giving the audience the opportunity to learn more about the artist and her work. This extraordinary and moving show takes place at the Stove, Dumfries, on Saturday, 28 October, at 7.30pm.
A whimsical adventure featuring bobble hats, scarves, tents and lots of fun in wellies comes to The Usual Place, Dumfries, on Sunday, 29 October. Inclusive dance company Indepen-dance 4 presents Four Go Wild in Wellies,( Main Image) a fun and colourful new show for audiences aged three to five as well as adults and children of all ages.
These are just some of the Arts Live programme highlights coming up for Autumn. Tickets to all shows from the Midsteeple Box Office on 01387 253383. For online tickets and a full programme visit www.dgartslive.org.uk.
Arts Live is a new project funded by the Scottish Government and the European Union LEADER 2014-20 Programme, Creative Scotland and DG Unlimited Regional Arts Fund.
