MacArts is a fantastic multi-purpose arts and community venue in the centre of Galashiels
If you're looking for the perfect venue for your community, arts or special event then look no further! Mac Arts is also available to hire and we have discounted rates available for charity/ fundraising/ community events.
Call in and see us @ Bridge Street,
Galashiels, TD1 1SP
or speak to Kate or Chris on:
Telephone: 01896 756852
Email: info@macarts.scot
Call in and see us @ Bridge Street,
Galashiels, TD1 1SP
or speak to Kate or Chris on:
Telephone: 01896 756852
Email: info@macarts.scot
FILM:
Braveheart
(MS Society Fundraiser)
William Wallace is the medieval Scottish patriot who is spurred into revolt against the English when the love of his life is slaughtered. Leading his army into battles that become a war, his advance into England threatens King Edward I's throne before he is captured and executed, but not before becoming a symbol for a free Scotland.
To raise funds for the Borders Branch of MS Society- Scottish Snacks included!
Friday 24th January
Time: 7pm
Doors: 6:30pm
Tickets: £5
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
To raise funds for the Borders Branch of MS Society- Scottish Snacks included!
Friday 24th January
Time: 7pm
Doors: 6:30pm
Tickets: £5
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
Soundcycle Three // Album Launch
WEFT
NEW MUSIC FROM THE BORDERS!
This August Soundcycle recorded – WEFT – The third album in their series of New Music From The Borders
Sound Cycle will be releasing WEFT with a celebratory launch concert at Mac Arts, Galashiels as part of Independent Venue week, as supported by BBC Sounds.
As well as the brilliant musical performances, the often intimate and moving subject matter of the recorded songs is a unique insight into the concerns, attitudes, hopes and aspirations of many of the young musicians, and a unique reflection on many of the issues concerning young people today. Relationships, identity, environmental concerns, self-esteem, and sometimes sheer hedonistic joy , are all captured and expressed within the tracks on Weft.
Featuring:
Geckohead // 3 Out Of 4 //Becc and Forth // Evie Archenhold // Erin Highton // Fin Price
http://www.independentvenueweek.com/
Thursday 30th January
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Box Office: 01896 756852
Tickets: £6
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
This August Soundcycle recorded – WEFT – The third album in their series of New Music From The Borders
Sound Cycle will be releasing WEFT with a celebratory launch concert at Mac Arts, Galashiels as part of Independent Venue week, as supported by BBC Sounds.
As well as the brilliant musical performances, the often intimate and moving subject matter of the recorded songs is a unique insight into the concerns, attitudes, hopes and aspirations of many of the young musicians, and a unique reflection on many of the issues concerning young people today. Relationships, identity, environmental concerns, self-esteem, and sometimes sheer hedonistic joy , are all captured and expressed within the tracks on Weft.
Featuring:
Geckohead // 3 Out Of 4 //Becc and Forth // Evie Archenhold // Erin Highton // Fin Price
http://www.independentvenueweek.com/
Thursday 30th January
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Box Office: 01896 756852
Tickets: £6
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
Salsa Celtica:
25th Anniversary Tour
*INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK 2020*
Salsa Celtica are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2020 - a remarkable journey which has taken them from the village halls of Scotland to some of the most prestigious venues and festivals around the globe. Their unique synthesis of Latin American Salsa with Scottish and Irish music produces an irresistible mix of passion, energy and joy, making them one of the most exciting live acts touring today.
From appearing at the Lincoln Centre in New York to sell out shows in Colombia, headlining international Celtic, world and jazz music festivals and celebrating hit salsa records in Latin America, Salsa Celtica’s career is an incredible story of success and adventure.
To mark this landmark year, Salsa Celtica will be appearing at some favourite festivals, returning to play in Colombia, and will release 2 compilation albums spanning 25 years of recording.
We are thrilled that Salsa Celtica are coming to Mac Arts as one of a few select dates to start off this celebratory year!
https://salsaceltica.com/
"Oh-so-irresistible” Billboard USA.
“Scene stealers…” The Observer
“These Scots are hot!” L.A. Times
“Passion, energy and virtuosity” Songlines
"A stunning marriage of musical styles... Virtuosos to a man..." The Scotsman
"Unique..." Rhythm Magazine, USA
Friday 31st January
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15*
*booking fee applies
(£19 on the door)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
From appearing at the Lincoln Centre in New York to sell out shows in Colombia, headlining international Celtic, world and jazz music festivals and celebrating hit salsa records in Latin America, Salsa Celtica’s career is an incredible story of success and adventure.
To mark this landmark year, Salsa Celtica will be appearing at some favourite festivals, returning to play in Colombia, and will release 2 compilation albums spanning 25 years of recording.
We are thrilled that Salsa Celtica are coming to Mac Arts as one of a few select dates to start off this celebratory year!
https://salsaceltica.com/
"Oh-so-irresistible” Billboard USA.
“Scene stealers…” The Observer
“These Scots are hot!” L.A. Times
“Passion, energy and virtuosity” Songlines
"A stunning marriage of musical styles... Virtuosos to a man..." The Scotsman
"Unique..." Rhythm Magazine, USA
Friday 31st January
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15*
*booking fee applies
(£19 on the door)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
Honeyblood
// Indigo Velvet
Stina from Honeyblood said:
"Im no gonna lie, this year was fucking tough. If 2018 was so full of confusion and indecisiveness, 2019 showed me how focused and passionate I am about what I do. I have given up a lot to continue to make music my priority every single day; I have no regrets. I released a record that I am exceptionally proud of. This one will be the long scraggly scar on my inner thigh. When I am old I will listen back with a twinge of pain and trace my beautiful scar with my wrinkly granny finger. I am proud of you - baby no.3. I completed a FORTY-THREE DATE TOUR!!! AND THEN TOURED... AGAIN! Like, actually I did this?! Am I superhuman now? I have the best, I MEAN THE BEST band I could ask for (literal ANGELS) and killer team who held my spit bucket and pressed damp towels to my forehead in between rounds in the ring I self-produced my own music for the first time. I made a great bunch of music videos that I am super proud of. I have written SO MANY SONGS this year and you havent heard any of them yet. That to me, is magical. I pour a lot of love into every melody I sing for you. To think you might be lying awake listening to my songs because you can’t sleep (@spotify told me a whole bunch of you listen to my records at nighttime and I’m like *same*) brings me some sort of comfort in making this pursuit my entire life. To know that something I made has had an impact on others is so humbling. Thank you for the unwavering love and support, I don’t think I could’ve done it without you. Love Forever, Stina x"
Support from Indigo Velvet
BBC INTRODUCING “..effervescent, sparkling, tropical indie-pop..they’re young, talented, ambitious and going places!”
Saturday 1st February
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15* Advance
* booking fee applies)
£19 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
"Im no gonna lie, this year was fucking tough. If 2018 was so full of confusion and indecisiveness, 2019 showed me how focused and passionate I am about what I do. I have given up a lot to continue to make music my priority every single day; I have no regrets. I released a record that I am exceptionally proud of. This one will be the long scraggly scar on my inner thigh. When I am old I will listen back with a twinge of pain and trace my beautiful scar with my wrinkly granny finger. I am proud of you - baby no.3. I completed a FORTY-THREE DATE TOUR!!! AND THEN TOURED... AGAIN! Like, actually I did this?! Am I superhuman now? I have the best, I MEAN THE BEST band I could ask for (literal ANGELS) and killer team who held my spit bucket and pressed damp towels to my forehead in between rounds in the ring I self-produced my own music for the first time. I made a great bunch of music videos that I am super proud of. I have written SO MANY SONGS this year and you havent heard any of them yet. That to me, is magical. I pour a lot of love into every melody I sing for you. To think you might be lying awake listening to my songs because you can’t sleep (@spotify told me a whole bunch of you listen to my records at nighttime and I’m like *same*) brings me some sort of comfort in making this pursuit my entire life. To know that something I made has had an impact on others is so humbling. Thank you for the unwavering love and support, I don’t think I could’ve done it without you. Love Forever, Stina x"
Support from Indigo Velvet
BBC INTRODUCING “..effervescent, sparkling, tropical indie-pop..they’re young, talented, ambitious and going places!”
Saturday 1st February
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15* Advance
* booking fee applies)
£19 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
MUSIC/ DJ EVENT:
Alan McGee (DJ Set)
Mother Bru / The Moon Kids
Following last year’s Q&A session, and impressed by Mac Arts' unwavering enthusiasm for supporting both up-and-coming and well- established bands, the Legendary Alan has kindly offered to come back to perform a DJ set to raise funds for the venue!
Support will come from Galashiels Hip-Hop Funksters and all-round top blokes, Mother Bru and the super-cool ‘Hazy Narcotic Rock’n’Rollers’ The Moon Kids.
What a line-up!!
Alan McGee’s Creation Records was founded in 1983 and was home to a string of successful artists including Oasis, Primal Scream Swervedriver, Teenage Fanclub and My Bloody Valentine until its end in 1999. As well as having a number of labels since, McGee has been managing bands in recent years including The Jesus and Mary Chain and The Happy Mondays
In 2018 McGee announced his return with Creation23, a new label who specialise in 7inch singles while also launching tracks across streaming services.
We are absoulutely thrilled to welcome Alan back, alongside Mac Arts’ regulars, Mother Bru and The Moon Kids.
Friday 7th February
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10 advance // £14 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Mother Bru
FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/motherbru/
INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/motherbrutheband/
The Moon Kids
FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/themoonkidsmusic/
INSTAGRAM
https://www.facebook.com/themoonkidsmusic/
Support will come from Galashiels Hip-Hop Funksters and all-round top blokes, Mother Bru and the super-cool ‘Hazy Narcotic Rock’n’Rollers’ The Moon Kids.
What a line-up!!
Alan McGee’s Creation Records was founded in 1983 and was home to a string of successful artists including Oasis, Primal Scream Swervedriver, Teenage Fanclub and My Bloody Valentine until its end in 1999. As well as having a number of labels since, McGee has been managing bands in recent years including The Jesus and Mary Chain and The Happy Mondays
In 2018 McGee announced his return with Creation23, a new label who specialise in 7inch singles while also launching tracks across streaming services.
We are absoulutely thrilled to welcome Alan back, alongside Mac Arts’ regulars, Mother Bru and The Moon Kids.
Friday 7th February
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10 advance // £14 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Mother Bru
https://www.facebook.com/motherbru/
https://www.instagram.com/motherbrutheband/
The Moon Kids
https://www.facebook.com/themoonkidsmusic/
https://www.facebook.com/themoonkidsmusic/
EVENT:
The Sugar Revue
Valentines Burlesque / Cabaret Show
The Sugar Revue Burlesque and Cabaret Show is a fabulous night of variety entertainment featuring some of Scotland's top Cabaret artists, returning to MacArts after a smash hit Hallowe'en Show.
Why not celebrate this St. Valentine's Day with some sexy striptease fun with your loved one this February 14th?
The Sugar Revue features some of the best of Scottish Burlesque and Cabaret talent and is guaranteed to leave you amused, titillated and thoroughly entertained with its' many talented performers!
The glittering line-up of glamorous and cheeky burlesque Stripteasers features Miss Hell's Belle- a glamorous and enchanting chanteuse, Tootsie Annie, Scotland's Rockabilly Rebel and Miss Burlesque Scotland Finalist 2019, Daiquiri Dusk, Scotland's Rock Queen of
Burlesque and Hula Hoop Artiste extraordinaire and Wild Card Kitty World Burlesque Games Alternative Crown 3rd
place winner 2016 and creator of the night, bringing a touch of comedy and filth to the evenings proceedings!
The Great Aziz brings some magic to the night with his
awe-inspiring and award-winning acts. All hosted by the hilarious Creative Martyrs who host proceedings in their inimitable style.
Early Booking Highly Advised!
Fabulous Costumes encouraged!
Licensed Bar Throughout!
Friday 14th February
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15* General Admission
£12* Concession
£10* Students (must show ID)
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Why not celebrate this St. Valentine's Day with some sexy striptease fun with your loved one this February 14th?
The Sugar Revue features some of the best of Scottish Burlesque and Cabaret talent and is guaranteed to leave you amused, titillated and thoroughly entertained with its' many talented performers!
The glittering line-up of glamorous and cheeky burlesque Stripteasers features Miss Hell's Belle- a glamorous and enchanting chanteuse, Tootsie Annie, Scotland's Rockabilly Rebel and Miss Burlesque Scotland Finalist 2019, Daiquiri Dusk, Scotland's Rock Queen of
Burlesque and Hula Hoop Artiste extraordinaire and Wild Card Kitty World Burlesque Games Alternative Crown 3rd
place winner 2016 and creator of the night, bringing a touch of comedy and filth to the evenings proceedings!
The Great Aziz brings some magic to the night with his
awe-inspiring and award-winning acts. All hosted by the hilarious Creative Martyrs who host proceedings in their inimitable style.
Early Booking Highly Advised!
Fabulous Costumes encouraged!
Licensed Bar Throughout!
Friday 14th February
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15* General Admission
£12* Concession
£10* Students (must show ID)
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
WORKSHOP:
Burlesque Workshop with
Wild Card Kitty
A fun introduction to the Art of Burlesque, this is designed as a basic workshop to boost confidence, give you a taste of some of the classic moves and most importantly: an opportunity to have fun!
Basic movements, use of gloves, boa and bra removal will be taught along with being shown how to twirl your tassels at the end for those who feel brave enough! There's no pressure to do anything you feel uncomfortable with and everything will be taught fully clothed! Please wear comfortable clothes to move around in and bring: a pair of high heels you are comfortable moving in and a bra to remove (over your t-shirt!) If you have a pair of long gloves and a boa you wish to bring, please do, however those will be provided by the teacher.
Your teacher is Wild Card Kitty, Creator and Producer of The Sugar Revue. She has performed Burlesque for over 14 years across the UK, in Europe and the USA at a multitude of venues and Festivals. She has trained and performed on line-ups with Burlesque Legends vintage and modern, from Tura Satana to Dirty Martini. Additionally trained in Physical Theatre and Clowning she has a range of performing skills she brings to the stage in both her Burlesque and Comedy performing; sometimes both at the same time.
Please note this is suitable for over 18 females only.
Limited spaces of 15.
Saturday 15th February
Time: 1pm to 2:30pm
Cost: £15
Any questions, please email wildcardkitty@gmail.com
Basic movements, use of gloves, boa and bra removal will be taught along with being shown how to twirl your tassels at the end for those who feel brave enough! There's no pressure to do anything you feel uncomfortable with and everything will be taught fully clothed! Please wear comfortable clothes to move around in and bring: a pair of high heels you are comfortable moving in and a bra to remove (over your t-shirt!) If you have a pair of long gloves and a boa you wish to bring, please do, however those will be provided by the teacher.
Your teacher is Wild Card Kitty, Creator and Producer of The Sugar Revue. She has performed Burlesque for over 14 years across the UK, in Europe and the USA at a multitude of venues and Festivals. She has trained and performed on line-ups with Burlesque Legends vintage and modern, from Tura Satana to Dirty Martini. Additionally trained in Physical Theatre and Clowning she has a range of performing skills she brings to the stage in both her Burlesque and Comedy performing; sometimes both at the same time.
Please note this is suitable for over 18 females only.
Limited spaces of 15.
Saturday 15th February
Time: 1pm to 2:30pm
Cost: £15
Any questions, please email wildcardkitty@gmail.com
MUSIC:
The Tannahill Weavers
*Traditional Celtic music at its best!
With fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.
"The Tannahill Weavers play acoustic instruments, but the atmosphere at their shows is electric. The quartet is as tight and as versatile as any band in the Celtic music revival. They can summon rock 'n' roll intensity or haunting introspection." -The Boston Globe, Boston MA
"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." - New York Times
Thursday 20th February
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £12* Advance // £15 on the door
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
With fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.
"The Tannahill Weavers play acoustic instruments, but the atmosphere at their shows is electric. The quartet is as tight and as versatile as any band in the Celtic music revival. They can summon rock 'n' roll intensity or haunting introspection." -The Boston Globe, Boston MA
"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." - New York Times
Thursday 20th February
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £12* Advance // £15 on the door
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
SOLD OUT!!!
Porkpie // Big Fat Panda
If you were into music in the late 70s and early 80s, the chances are you were into 2-Tone, the iconic Coventry based label that was home to Ska revivalists like The Beat, The Selector, Madness and the amazing Specials. Eight-piece ska band Porkpie come to Mac Arts, Galashiels to faithfully recreate the songs of 2 Tone and rocksteady ska. This band are the real deal, from classic ‘big’ Ska band mould, with a full brass section, keys, guitars and porkpie hats to match- they play with an intensity and energy that will have you skanking into the night!
Support comes from the super ska machine that is Big Fat Panda who will be serving up their eclectic mix of original Ska.
Saturday 29th February
Doors: 7:30pm
Start: 8pm
Tickets: £10 advance* // £13 on door
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Support comes from the super ska machine that is Big Fat Panda who will be serving up their eclectic mix of original Ska.
Saturday 29th February
Doors: 7:30pm
Start: 8pm
Tickets: £10 advance* // £13 on door
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
MUSIC:
JOBSON & METCALFE
Richard Jobson & Martin Metcalfe songs and Q&A.
Skids frontman Richard Jobson is performing with the help of Goodbye Mr Mackenzie/The Filthy Tongues frontman Martin Metcalfe.
In the past two years The Skids have toured constantly to ecstatic audiences sold out London's Albert Hall and even hit the top 30 in the UK National Chart. They have released two Lps whilst Richard himself has written 3 fictional books and toured solo in the UK. Martin's band the Filthy Tongues have had major praise for their two dark & dystopian LPs Back To Hell & Jacob's Ladder and has collaborated in various other musical guises, but the surprise of 2019 must have been the reunion of his big 1980's band Goodbye Mr Mackenzie who also toured to ecstatic crowds culminating in a sold out Glasgow Barrowland show on 20th December. He also paints exhibits & has had a book of his artwork released.
Richard & Martin will perform some unplugged songs from the Skids & Metcalfe's back catalogue plus a few of their co-writes from the recent UK top 30 Skids LP 'Burning Cities' & The acoustic Skids LP 'Peaceful Times'
Don't miss this unusual and enthralling performance.
Sunday 1st March
Doors: 7:30pm
Start: 8pm
Tickets: £12*
* booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18
Skids frontman Richard Jobson is performing with the help of Goodbye Mr Mackenzie/The Filthy Tongues frontman Martin Metcalfe.
In the past two years The Skids have toured constantly to ecstatic audiences sold out London's Albert Hall and even hit the top 30 in the UK National Chart. They have released two Lps whilst Richard himself has written 3 fictional books and toured solo in the UK. Martin's band the Filthy Tongues have had major praise for their two dark & dystopian LPs Back To Hell & Jacob's Ladder and has collaborated in various other musical guises, but the surprise of 2019 must have been the reunion of his big 1980's band Goodbye Mr Mackenzie who also toured to ecstatic crowds culminating in a sold out Glasgow Barrowland show on 20th December. He also paints exhibits & has had a book of his artwork released.
Richard & Martin will perform some unplugged songs from the Skids & Metcalfe's back catalogue plus a few of their co-writes from the recent UK top 30 Skids LP 'Burning Cities' & The acoustic Skids LP 'Peaceful Times'
Don't miss this unusual and enthralling performance.
Sunday 1st March
Doors: 7:30pm
Start: 8pm
Tickets: £12*
* booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18
MUSIC:
MALKA
*MALKA first made waves on the music scene as Tamara Schlesinger, the frontwoman of acclaimed alt-folk collective 6 Day Riot and also as a prolific songwriter. Her past work has been included in a host of high-profile syncs for TV series and Hollywood blockbusters – most notably Skins, Scream 4 and 127 Hours.
Now as MALKA - she weaves mesmeric percussive rhythms among a charge of irresistible call and response chants, she explores a carnival of global sounds.
Her highly praised albums have received steady support at 6music from the likes of Lauren Laverne, Chris Hawkins and Steve Lamacq and syncs on The Home Depot advert and various programmes on Netflix and MTV. Her music has found favour on
BBC 6music, BBC Radio 1, Amazing Radio has been playlisted on BBC Radio Scotland. She has also received critical acclaim in high profile press such as The Independent, The Line Of Best Fit and The Skinny and Drowned In Sound.
Tamara has played numerous live shows, from stages at Glastonbury and Bestival to support slots with Deacon Blue, Tim Minchin and Belle and Sebastian.
MALKA’s latest album which received funding from Creative Scotland sees her expanding her acclaimed dream-pop palette with a breadth of delectable synths,
which leads to her most mesmeric sound yet. ‘I’m Not Your Soldier’ will be released on Tantrum Records on 28th Feb 2020.
“Uproariously inventive music”
– Clash Magazine
“I love this album and I love this lady”
-Lauren Laverne, BBC 6 music
Wednesday 12th March
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8* Advance / £5 Students
£10 on the door
*booking fee applies
ww.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Now as MALKA - she weaves mesmeric percussive rhythms among a charge of irresistible call and response chants, she explores a carnival of global sounds.
Her highly praised albums have received steady support at 6music from the likes of Lauren Laverne, Chris Hawkins and Steve Lamacq and syncs on The Home Depot advert and various programmes on Netflix and MTV. Her music has found favour on
BBC 6music, BBC Radio 1, Amazing Radio has been playlisted on BBC Radio Scotland. She has also received critical acclaim in high profile press such as The Independent, The Line Of Best Fit and The Skinny and Drowned In Sound.
Tamara has played numerous live shows, from stages at Glastonbury and Bestival to support slots with Deacon Blue, Tim Minchin and Belle and Sebastian.
MALKA’s latest album which received funding from Creative Scotland sees her expanding her acclaimed dream-pop palette with a breadth of delectable synths,
which leads to her most mesmeric sound yet. ‘I’m Not Your Soldier’ will be released on Tantrum Records on 28th Feb 2020.
“Uproariously inventive music”
– Clash Magazine
“I love this album and I love this lady”
-Lauren Laverne, BBC 6 music
Wednesday 12th March
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8* Advance / £5 Students
£10 on the door
*booking fee applies
ww.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
MUSIC:
Benjamin Francis Leftwich
UK Tour 2020
Benjamin Francis Leftwich has returned with new single 'Elephant', listen here.
'Elephant' is the first piece of material to surface since his acclaimed album 'Gratitute', released earlier this year, and is taken from a forthcoming EP due this autumn on Dirty Hit.
Where 'Gratitude' saw Ben embrace more electronic elements and bring darker production nuances into play, 'Elephant' takes him back to his roots, as those signature hushed vocals impact over an ethereal choir backdrop and delicate guitars.
Speaking about 'Elephant', Ben said: “For me, this song is about re-connecting with personal history and unresolved sadness through a clearer and more compassionate lens than was looked through before. I have always loved elephants for their strength, beauty and unique nature, and so using the idiom of an ‘elephant in the room’ felt right in writing about the past from a kinder and calmer perspective.
I think this song is an observation on re-engaging with past trauma for growth, rather than seeing it as something to ignore and pretend isn’t there, or never even happened.”
Friday 13th March
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15 advance +booking fees
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
'Elephant' is the first piece of material to surface since his acclaimed album 'Gratitute', released earlier this year, and is taken from a forthcoming EP due this autumn on Dirty Hit.
Where 'Gratitude' saw Ben embrace more electronic elements and bring darker production nuances into play, 'Elephant' takes him back to his roots, as those signature hushed vocals impact over an ethereal choir backdrop and delicate guitars.
Speaking about 'Elephant', Ben said: “For me, this song is about re-connecting with personal history and unresolved sadness through a clearer and more compassionate lens than was looked through before. I have always loved elephants for their strength, beauty and unique nature, and so using the idiom of an ‘elephant in the room’ felt right in writing about the past from a kinder and calmer perspective.
I think this song is an observation on re-engaging with past trauma for growth, rather than seeing it as something to ignore and pretend isn’t there, or never even happened.”
Friday 13th March
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15 advance +booking fees
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
MUSIC:
Maiden Scotland
(Iron Maiden Tribute)
Maiden Scotland are one of the best and most established tributes to rock legends Iron Maiden. Formed in 2003, Maiden Scotland have been touring all over the UK and Ireland ever since. Featuring 5 experienced musicians, the band is fronted by vocal powerhouse Martin Jakubski..
Martin has the exceptional power and range needed to accurately deliver the air raid siren vocals of Bruce Dickinson. Martin's singing credentials were proven when he was chosen by original Marillion guitar Steve Rothery to sing in his solo band. On the lead twin guitar are the brothers grim, Mark and Stuart Mitchell, both have performed on tour with original Iron Maiden singer Paul Dianno and know exactly how a Maiden tribute should sound!
Maiden Scotland cover all eras of Iron Maiden. Although the focus is mainly on the classic Eighties era. You will hear all the classic hits like Run to the Hills, Wasted Years and Can I Play with Madness but also epic album tracks like Fear of the Dark and Phantom of the Opera. Maiden Scotland are not a cabaret tribute band and do not wear wigs, preferring to focus on putting on a full-blown rock gig with 110% commitment.
Saturday 14th March 2020
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10*& Advance // £14 on the door
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over 14s Gig
Under 16s must be accompanied
Licensed Bar Throughout
Martin has the exceptional power and range needed to accurately deliver the air raid siren vocals of Bruce Dickinson. Martin's singing credentials were proven when he was chosen by original Marillion guitar Steve Rothery to sing in his solo band. On the lead twin guitar are the brothers grim, Mark and Stuart Mitchell, both have performed on tour with original Iron Maiden singer Paul Dianno and know exactly how a Maiden tribute should sound!
Maiden Scotland cover all eras of Iron Maiden. Although the focus is mainly on the classic Eighties era. You will hear all the classic hits like Run to the Hills, Wasted Years and Can I Play with Madness but also epic album tracks like Fear of the Dark and Phantom of the Opera. Maiden Scotland are not a cabaret tribute band and do not wear wigs, preferring to focus on putting on a full-blown rock gig with 110% commitment.
Saturday 14th March 2020
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10*& Advance // £14 on the door
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over 14s Gig
Under 16s must be accompanied
Licensed Bar Throughout
THEATRE:
Twisted Tales Vol. 2
by 'Owdyado Theatre
Deep in space the crew of the Fortuna are searching for extra-terrestrial life but the ship is malfunctioning, the crew are beginning to show signs of a strange infection and time is running out...
As acclaimed sci-fi author Edward R Matherson lays on his death bed, a bloody battle of wits is taking place in his kitchen over the secret of the universe...
Jamie’s life is in turnaround. He’s lost his job, he’s desperate for love and his only companion is a malfunctioning Alexa unit. She’s supposed to make his life easier. But the question is - who is serving whom?
Time, space, kidnapping, torture, the infinity of the universe, the quest for humanity, the desperate search for meaning, the last gasp of a dying star and copious amounts of tea - these themes and more are covered in ‘Owdyado’s hilariously dark Twisted Tales Vol. 2 – three brand new comedy thrillers live on stage!
Featuring scripts by Jon Welch, Brett Harvey & Charlotte Bister & Daniel Richards, Twisted Tales Vol.2 by HFC’s Resident Company ‘Owdyado Theatre will have you laughing, crying and gasping for more!
Audiences on Twisted Tales Vol.1
“Brilliantly f**ked up!” Bristol 1532
“We were all blown away” Theatre Royal Dumfries
“One of the best shows I've ever seen”. Neuadd Dyfi Aberdyfi
Thursday 2nd April
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets:
£12* General Admission
£10* Concession
£8*Student
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
As acclaimed sci-fi author Edward R Matherson lays on his death bed, a bloody battle of wits is taking place in his kitchen over the secret of the universe...
Jamie’s life is in turnaround. He’s lost his job, he’s desperate for love and his only companion is a malfunctioning Alexa unit. She’s supposed to make his life easier. But the question is - who is serving whom?
Time, space, kidnapping, torture, the infinity of the universe, the quest for humanity, the desperate search for meaning, the last gasp of a dying star and copious amounts of tea - these themes and more are covered in ‘Owdyado’s hilariously dark Twisted Tales Vol. 2 – three brand new comedy thrillers live on stage!
Featuring scripts by Jon Welch, Brett Harvey & Charlotte Bister & Daniel Richards, Twisted Tales Vol.2 by HFC’s Resident Company ‘Owdyado Theatre will have you laughing, crying and gasping for more!
Audiences on Twisted Tales Vol.1
“Brilliantly f**ked up!” Bristol 1532
“We were all blown away” Theatre Royal Dumfries
“One of the best shows I've ever seen”. Neuadd Dyfi Aberdyfi
Thursday 2nd April
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets:
£12* General Admission
£10* Concession
£8*Student
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
FAMILY FILM:
Mulan (PG)
Hua Mulan, a young Chinese maiden, learns that her elderly father is to be called up into the army in order to fight the invading Huns. Knowing that he would never survive the rigours of war in his state, she decides to disguise herself and joins in his place.
Unknown to her, her family ancestors are aware of this and to prevent it, they order a tiny disgraced dragon, Mushu, to join her in order to force her to abandon her plan. He agrees, but when he meets Mulan, he learns that she cannot be dissuaded and so decides to help her in the perilous times ahead.
Based on the ancient Chinese legend, Mulan is considered to be one of the most visually beautiful films made by Disney. It was both Oscar and Golden Globe nominated for best animated film.
"Vividly animated, with a bursting palette that evokes both the wintry grandeur and decorative splendour of ancient China, Mulan is both artful and satisfying"
-Entertainment Weekly
Saturday 4th April
Time: 11am
Doors: 10:30am
Tickets: £5 (Babes in Arms FREE)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Unknown to her, her family ancestors are aware of this and to prevent it, they order a tiny disgraced dragon, Mushu, to join her in order to force her to abandon her plan. He agrees, but when he meets Mulan, he learns that she cannot be dissuaded and so decides to help her in the perilous times ahead.
Based on the ancient Chinese legend, Mulan is considered to be one of the most visually beautiful films made by Disney. It was both Oscar and Golden Globe nominated for best animated film.
"Vividly animated, with a bursting palette that evokes both the wintry grandeur and decorative splendour of ancient China, Mulan is both artful and satisfying"
-Entertainment Weekly
Saturday 4th April
Time: 11am
Doors: 10:30am
Tickets: £5 (Babes in Arms FREE)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
MUSIC:
Grace Petrie
+ support tba
A folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, Grace has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly for ten years. Her unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they are delivered, have won over audiences everywhere, across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes.
She has racked up tour supports with Emmy the Great and Billy Bragg, and in 2019 supported Frank Turner on his UK arena tour. She has made her mark in the comedy scene regularly supporting comedians Robin Ince and Josie Long on tour and she has also collaborated with some of the most respected names in folk, including Leon Rosselson, Roy Bailey and Peggy Seeger. She regularly tours sold out shows across the UK and has appeared at an eclectic genre-crossing mix of festivals Latitude, Musicport, 2000Trees, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Greenbelt, Cambridge Folk Festival and in 2019 packed out The Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury Festival.
Through all of this she has quietly become one of the most respected songwriters working in the UK today. She has been a frequent guest on BBC Radio 4’s the Now Show, has appeared on Channel 4’s Random Acts and has been featured in The Guardian, Diva Magazine and The Independent On Sunday and in 2019 is nominated as Musician Of The Year in the Diva Awards.
In May 2018 a Kickstarter campaign for her first full studio album, after five previous available-at-gig-only albums. She raised £10,000 in just 24 hours and went on to achieve £18.000 in the two week campaign. The album, ‘Queer As Folk’, was released in September 2018 and has gone on to be named a top 10 Folk Album of 2018 by Mojo magazine.
Wednesday 22nd April
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £12*
*booking fee applies
Box Office : 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
She has racked up tour supports with Emmy the Great and Billy Bragg, and in 2019 supported Frank Turner on his UK arena tour. She has made her mark in the comedy scene regularly supporting comedians Robin Ince and Josie Long on tour and she has also collaborated with some of the most respected names in folk, including Leon Rosselson, Roy Bailey and Peggy Seeger. She regularly tours sold out shows across the UK and has appeared at an eclectic genre-crossing mix of festivals Latitude, Musicport, 2000Trees, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Greenbelt, Cambridge Folk Festival and in 2019 packed out The Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury Festival.
Through all of this she has quietly become one of the most respected songwriters working in the UK today. She has been a frequent guest on BBC Radio 4’s the Now Show, has appeared on Channel 4’s Random Acts and has been featured in The Guardian, Diva Magazine and The Independent On Sunday and in 2019 is nominated as Musician Of The Year in the Diva Awards.
In May 2018 a Kickstarter campaign for her first full studio album, after five previous available-at-gig-only albums. She raised £10,000 in just 24 hours and went on to achieve £18.000 in the two week campaign. The album, ‘Queer As Folk’, was released in September 2018 and has gone on to be named a top 10 Folk Album of 2018 by Mojo magazine.
Wednesday 22nd April
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £12*
*booking fee applies
Box Office : 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
Sea Bass Kid
+ guests tbc
Sea Bass Kid are a multi-cultural eight-piece band from Edinburgh/Borders who play an infectious mix of dancing styles, Skariachi and Spaghetti Eastern!
Their energetic live shows are not to be missed ! They last appeared at Mac Arts in March when they had the crowd JUMPIN’!
Come join them for the Borders’ instalment of their brand spanking new 3rd album - City Strain
Skaturday 25th April
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : Advance £10 *
*boking fee applies
(price on door will be £14)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
https://www.facebook.com/seabasskid/
Their energetic live shows are not to be missed ! They last appeared at Mac Arts in March when they had the crowd JUMPIN’!
Come join them for the Borders’ instalment of their brand spanking new 3rd album - City Strain
Skaturday 25th April
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : Advance £10 *
*boking fee applies
(price on door will be £14)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
https://www.facebook.com/seabasskid/
THEATRE:
Like Animals by Superfan
A dolphin trying to speak English. A parrot saying ‘Be good, see you tomorrow, I love you’. A woman spending a lifetime proving it’s not a trick.
Like Animals is a funny and poignant investigation into love and communication in human (and not so human) relationships, directed by Herald Angel Award winner Ellie Dubois (No Show). Inspired by true stories of scientists working to communicate with animals, it blends surreal comedy with moments of tenderness and vulnerability to explore the impossibility of ever truly knowing someone else.
The show weaves together two stories of human-animal communication around a central narrative of performers Kim and Pete’s own real-life relationship, glimpsing some of their miscommunications, missed signals and crossed wires. Their story allows the audience to see themselves in the joyful and painful moments we all experience and offers counterpoint and comparison to the human-animal stories.
First, we see Alex the parrot who worked for thirty years with Irene the scientist. Each night they would say to each other ‘Be good, see you tomorrow, I love you.’ As their relationship moved between parent and child, teacher and student and husband and wife, Alex became manipulative, using the language he learned to challenge Irene.
We also meet Peter the dolphin and Margaret - the woman who lived with him in a flooded house and tried to teach him English. Working together in a bizarre NASA-funded experiment, their relationship garnered much attention in the press on the assumed sexual element of their association with headlines such as ‘The Woman who lived in sin with a dolphin’ (The Telegraph, June 2014).
Each of these true-life narratives explores a complex relationship with its own uniquely funny, strange and touching world. MJ McCarthy’s delicate score and Rachel O’Neill’s surreal, contemporary design draws audiences into the joy and heartbreak that happens when we try, and often fail, to understand another being.
Thursday 30th April
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £14* General Admission
£12* Concession (Over 60)
£10* Student
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Like Animals is a funny and poignant investigation into love and communication in human (and not so human) relationships, directed by Herald Angel Award winner Ellie Dubois (No Show). Inspired by true stories of scientists working to communicate with animals, it blends surreal comedy with moments of tenderness and vulnerability to explore the impossibility of ever truly knowing someone else.
The show weaves together two stories of human-animal communication around a central narrative of performers Kim and Pete’s own real-life relationship, glimpsing some of their miscommunications, missed signals and crossed wires. Their story allows the audience to see themselves in the joyful and painful moments we all experience and offers counterpoint and comparison to the human-animal stories.
First, we see Alex the parrot who worked for thirty years with Irene the scientist. Each night they would say to each other ‘Be good, see you tomorrow, I love you.’ As their relationship moved between parent and child, teacher and student and husband and wife, Alex became manipulative, using the language he learned to challenge Irene.
We also meet Peter the dolphin and Margaret - the woman who lived with him in a flooded house and tried to teach him English. Working together in a bizarre NASA-funded experiment, their relationship garnered much attention in the press on the assumed sexual element of their association with headlines such as ‘The Woman who lived in sin with a dolphin’ (The Telegraph, June 2014).
Each of these true-life narratives explores a complex relationship with its own uniquely funny, strange and touching world. MJ McCarthy’s delicate score and Rachel O’Neill’s surreal, contemporary design draws audiences into the joy and heartbreak that happens when we try, and often fail, to understand another being.
Thursday 30th April
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £14* General Admission
£12* Concession (Over 60)
£10* Student
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
The Complete Stone Roses
The Complete Stone Roses are one of the UK’s most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands. Selling out venues across the UK and Ireland regularly, they have helped to carry on the music of one of the UK’s most influential bands - The Stone Roses.
The Stone Roses played a pivotal role in the history of the UK’s indie music scene. Famous hits like Fools Gold, I Am the Resurrection and I Wanna Be Adored are as recognisable now as they were in the heyday of Madchester and the Hacienda, the cultural icons from which the original band were born.
Complete Stone Roses play to acclaim from fans themselves, the press, and even original Stone Roses band members. Stone Roses bass player Mani says "they do our songs real justice. At times, they play even better than we did.”
Saturday 2nd May
Doors: 7:30pm
Time: 8pm
Tickets: £12.50 General Admission*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9oWi_rR2NU
The Stone Roses played a pivotal role in the history of the UK’s indie music scene. Famous hits like Fools Gold, I Am the Resurrection and I Wanna Be Adored are as recognisable now as they were in the heyday of Madchester and the Hacienda, the cultural icons from which the original band were born.
Complete Stone Roses play to acclaim from fans themselves, the press, and even original Stone Roses band members. Stone Roses bass player Mani says "they do our songs real justice. At times, they play even better than we did.”
Saturday 2nd May
Doors: 7:30pm
Time: 8pm
Tickets: £12.50 General Admission*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9oWi_rR2NU
MUSIC:
The Unthanks
Concise descriptions of The Unthanks range variously from “music that asks you to consider everything you know and un-think it”, to “a take on tradition that flips so effortlessly between jazz, classical, ambient and post-rock, it makes any attempt to put a label on them a waste of time”. If Art rock aspires to elevate rock from entertainment to an artistic statement, it the could be said that The Unthanks make Art Folk. Their approach to storytelling that makes easy bedfellows of polar opposites such as staunch traditionalism and sonic adventure, sophisticated harmony and direct social commentary, glacial minimalism and heartbreaking empathy, earning them an army of notable fellow artists and storytellers, including Mackenzie Crook, Maxine Peake, Nick Hornby, Martin Freeman, Elvis Costello, Robert Wyatt, Rosanne Cash, Dawn French, Adrian Edmondson, Stephen Mangan and members of Portishead and Radiohead. Their Spring tour will draw from recent projects and favourites from their fifteen-year repertoire.
“Few of their contemporaries, within both folk music and the wider artistic spectrum, have such a keenly-honed ability to locate in a song the emotional essence that can, in just a single phrase or vocal elision, cut one to the quick.” The Independent
“The Unthanks are capable of such beauty that sometimes I can hardly bear to listen to them.” Martin Freeman
“There are few times when you discover a band and they stalk immediately to the heart of everything you love and hold dear.” Maxine Peake
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheUnthanks/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunthanks?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunthanksband/?hl=en
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1luY92PbdGWRyBRY1ZR7o1
Website: http://www.the-unthanks.com/
Saturday 9th May
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £23*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
TICKETS ON SALE 10am MONDAY 23rd DECEMBER 2019!
“Few of their contemporaries, within both folk music and the wider artistic spectrum, have such a keenly-honed ability to locate in a song the emotional essence that can, in just a single phrase or vocal elision, cut one to the quick.” The Independent
“The Unthanks are capable of such beauty that sometimes I can hardly bear to listen to them.” Martin Freeman
“There are few times when you discover a band and they stalk immediately to the heart of everything you love and hold dear.” Maxine Peake
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheUnthanks/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunthanks?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunthanksband/?hl=en
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1luY92PbdGWRyBRY1ZR7o1
Website: http://www.the-unthanks.com/
Saturday 9th May
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £23*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
TICKETS ON SALE 10am MONDAY 23rd DECEMBER 2019!
COMEDY:
Gary Meikle: Surreal
After his meteoric rise through the ranks, Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle is back with his second tour show Surreal! It’s a word that perfectly describes Gary’s last twelve months. He started the year performing in comedy clubs, and ended it selling out big theatres in the UK as well as tours in America, Canada and Europe!
Not one for mincing his words, Gary has been described as “playfully dark”. His cheeky chappie nature and ability to get away with talking about anything will have you laughing at things you probably shouldn’t be! As always, Gary will draw material from his own real-life experiences, including his unique family dynamic and his rapid rise to online fame. Quickly putting his audiences at ease, a night of stand up with Gary feels like a night in the pub chatting with friends!
Having performed to tens of thousands of people over the past year, Gary has found a new confidence and level of openness on stage, meaning he doesn’t hold back on giving his opinions, no matter how warped! The new show will cover topics such as evolution, social media, how to deal with burglars, single mums, bee sex, small man syndrome and much more. Gary is a fast paced, punchy storyteller that finds the funny in anything!
Sunday 7th June
Time: 7pm
Doors: 6pm
Tickets: £20* (*booking fee applies)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Not one for mincing his words, Gary has been described as “playfully dark”. His cheeky chappie nature and ability to get away with talking about anything will have you laughing at things you probably shouldn’t be! As always, Gary will draw material from his own real-life experiences, including his unique family dynamic and his rapid rise to online fame. Quickly putting his audiences at ease, a night of stand up with Gary feels like a night in the pub chatting with friends!
Having performed to tens of thousands of people over the past year, Gary has found a new confidence and level of openness on stage, meaning he doesn’t hold back on giving his opinions, no matter how warped! The new show will cover topics such as evolution, social media, how to deal with burglars, single mums, bee sex, small man syndrome and much more. Gary is a fast paced, punchy storyteller that finds the funny in anything!
Sunday 7th June
Time: 7pm
Doors: 6pm
Tickets: £20* (*booking fee applies)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
COMEDY:
Phil Kay
Cosmicomic Storyteller Tour 2020
Phil Kay is a cosmically iconic comic storytelling mind on legs…speaking about his day, and his adventures…calamities and hair-brained schemes…buying machetes is Venezuela…
‘…Primal Scream threatening his puppy…’
‘…arguing with the police whilst in his bath…’
‘…Trainspotting Rap Party Speed in the Sherbert Dip Debacle…’
PLUS: ULTRA ALL NEW ASIAN TOUR STORIES:
‘Stroke Victim Casing Phil With a Stick…’, ‘…Sleeping With Keira Nightly…’
It just doesn’t stop; the man may improvise a song of his journey to the gig…ABOUT YOU ….and your friends…It’s Planet Anecdote and positivity is Wholly Viable!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXRajZ1QpBc
Friday 19th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £15* Advance
*booking fee applies
(£20 On the Door)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
‘…Primal Scream threatening his puppy…’
‘…arguing with the police whilst in his bath…’
‘…Trainspotting Rap Party Speed in the Sherbert Dip Debacle…’
PLUS: ULTRA ALL NEW ASIAN TOUR STORIES:
‘Stroke Victim Casing Phil With a Stick…’, ‘…Sleeping With Keira Nightly…’
It just doesn’t stop; the man may improvise a song of his journey to the gig…ABOUT YOU ….and your friends…It’s Planet Anecdote and positivity is Wholly Viable!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXRajZ1QpBc
Friday 19th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £15* Advance
*booking fee applies
(£20 On the Door)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
COMEDY:
Gary Faulds 2020
Gary Faulds is taking his brand new show on the road in 2020 for his biggest tour to date!
His 2019 tour performed to sold out crowds all over the country including a massive hometown show at the iconic Armadillo in Glasgow.
Gary’s new show will feature a host of relatable, hilarious stories which cover everything from life as an almost celebrity, to juggling his day job as a taxi driver with his rapidly growing comedy career!
Best known for his viral Facebook videos, Gary’s material really comes to life on stage in front of an audience. Now embarking on his third live tour, Gary’s fantastic live shows continue to attract crowds in their thousands year after year.
Come along and see why Gary is quickly becoming one of the breakout stars of Scottish comedy!
Friday 18th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £20* (*booking fee applies)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
His 2019 tour performed to sold out crowds all over the country including a massive hometown show at the iconic Armadillo in Glasgow.
Gary’s new show will feature a host of relatable, hilarious stories which cover everything from life as an almost celebrity, to juggling his day job as a taxi driver with his rapidly growing comedy career!
Best known for his viral Facebook videos, Gary’s material really comes to life on stage in front of an audience. Now embarking on his third live tour, Gary’s fantastic live shows continue to attract crowds in their thousands year after year.
Come along and see why Gary is quickly becoming one of the breakout stars of Scottish comedy!
Friday 18th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £20* (*booking fee applies)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
Pygmy Twylyte
+ South of Sanity
So prolific was Frank Zappa's output, that it is nearly impossible to present a representative sample of his work in just one concert. Over the course of his life, and since his death in 1993, over one hundred official Zappa albums have been released, alongside countless bootlegs. These range from 60’s psychedelia with the Mothers of Invention, Jazz and Rock material tinged with Zappa’s own inimitable spin, through to orchestral compositions.
Navigating the vast Zappa oeuvre then is no mean feat, but Scotland’s Pygmy Twylyte have embraced the challenge with gusto. Since their inception in 2018, the band have selected a core body of classic material, complemented with a rotating offering of more obscure cuts, and blasted this to delighted audiences across
the UK.
With guitars, keyboards, saxes and a xaphoon at their disposal, the band has a (stink)foot planted in the camp of several of Zappa’s most memorable touring line-ups. Head to MacArts on September 26th to nod along to rock numbers, lose count during jazzy interludes (after all, it’s not dead – it just smells funny) and evade the infamous Frunobulax. Officially licensed by the Zappa Family Trust, Pygmy Twylyte present a must-see event for local music fans.
Support from South of Sanity
Over 14s only // Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Saturday 26th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £10 Advance //£14 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Navigating the vast Zappa oeuvre then is no mean feat, but Scotland’s Pygmy Twylyte have embraced the challenge with gusto. Since their inception in 2018, the band have selected a core body of classic material, complemented with a rotating offering of more obscure cuts, and blasted this to delighted audiences across
the UK.
With guitars, keyboards, saxes and a xaphoon at their disposal, the band has a (stink)foot planted in the camp of several of Zappa’s most memorable touring line-ups. Head to MacArts on September 26th to nod along to rock numbers, lose count during jazzy interludes (after all, it’s not dead – it just smells funny) and evade the infamous Frunobulax. Officially licensed by the Zappa Family Trust, Pygmy Twylyte present a must-see event for local music fans.
Support from South of Sanity
Over 14s only // Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Saturday 26th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £10 Advance //£14 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
