MacArts is a fantastic multi-purpose arts and community venue in the centre of Galashiels
With a varied programme of live music, theatre, film and community events throughout the year and located in the centre of Galashiels, just a 4 minute walk from the transport interchange, this converted church is run by a small but enthusiastic team of individuals who are dedicated to bringing top quality acts to the Scottish Borders and beyond!
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
MUSIC: MUSIC: Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart
Mac Arts welcomes the one and only JAH WOBBLE & THE INVADERS OF THE HEART!
Over the past three decades or so, Jah Wobble has ploughed his own furrow as a prolific solo artist, as well as becoming a well-respected session musician, with a genuine passion for Eastern and Global music. He has worked with a diverse range of musicians, including Baaba Maal, Bjork, Primal Scream, Brian Eno, Sinead O’Connor, Julianne Regan, Dolores O’Riordan, Holgat Czukay, The Edge and Chaka Demus & Pliers.
The man born John Wardle began his musical journey when he met John Lydon and Sid Vicious in 1973. It was Vicious who not only nicknamed John ‘Jah Wobble’ after a drunken binge but also loaned him his first bass guitar. Lydon asked JW to join Public Image Limited (aka PiL) in spring 1978. Wardle’s distinctive ‘low end’ bass became the backbone of PiL’s pioneering sound. After its follow-up, the exploratory yet sinister soundscapes of ‘Metal Box’, Wardle became disillusioned by politics within the band and their reluctance to play live. He eventually split from PiL in mid-1980 and embarked on a prolific solo career.
Jah Wobble’s Invaders of the Heart released their debut album in 1990 and received a Mercury Music Prize nomination in 1991 for the ‘Rising above bedlam’ album. After the acclaimed ‘Take me to God’ album in 1994, Jah Wobble launched his own 30 Hertz record label which has subsequently released around 40 albums.
Friday 28th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £16 Plus Booking Fee - Standing
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over the past three decades or so, Jah Wobble has ploughed his own furrow as a prolific solo artist, as well as becoming a well-respected session musician, with a genuine passion for Eastern and Global music. He has worked with a diverse range of musicians, including Baaba Maal, Bjork, Primal Scream, Brian Eno, Sinead O’Connor, Julianne Regan, Dolores O’Riordan, Holgat Czukay, The Edge and Chaka Demus & Pliers.
The man born John Wardle began his musical journey when he met John Lydon and Sid Vicious in 1973. It was Vicious who not only nicknamed John ‘Jah Wobble’ after a drunken binge but also loaned him his first bass guitar. Lydon asked JW to join Public Image Limited (aka PiL) in spring 1978. Wardle’s distinctive ‘low end’ bass became the backbone of PiL’s pioneering sound. After its follow-up, the exploratory yet sinister soundscapes of ‘Metal Box’, Wardle became disillusioned by politics within the band and their reluctance to play live. He eventually split from PiL in mid-1980 and embarked on a prolific solo career.
Jah Wobble’s Invaders of the Heart released their debut album in 1990 and received a Mercury Music Prize nomination in 1991 for the ‘Rising above bedlam’ album. After the acclaimed ‘Take me to God’ album in 1994, Jah Wobble launched his own 30 Hertz record label which has subsequently released around 40 albums.
Friday 28th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £16 Plus Booking Fee - Standing
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: An Evening With Alan McGee (Creation Records) + special guests The K's
Creation Records founder and all-round music industry legend comes to The Scottish Borders’ premier live music and entertainment venue!
Alan McGee is a Scottish businessman and music industry executive. He has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for The Guardian. He is best known for co-founding and running the independent Creation Records label and is the man who discovered and signed Oasis. Join Alan as he discusses his career, the music industry and his relationship with bands such as Oasis and Primal Scream. You will also have the opportunity to ask Alan a question.
With a special performance by Creation Records’ newly signed The K’s
Indie disco after event.
EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
Sunday 30th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Alan McGee is a Scottish businessman and music industry executive. He has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for The Guardian. He is best known for co-founding and running the independent Creation Records label and is the man who discovered and signed Oasis. Join Alan as he discusses his career, the music industry and his relationship with bands such as Oasis and Primal Scream. You will also have the opportunity to ask Alan a question.
With a special performance by Creation Records’ newly signed The K’s
Indie disco after event.
EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
Sunday 30th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
COMEDY: Jack Dee - Work in Progress SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT!!!!!!!!!!
Beyond Presents and Off The Kerb Promotions
Join Jack Dee as he takes to the road trying out new material for his forthcoming UK tour.
Jack says “In these difficult and uncertain times people need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s very much where I come in”
Star of TV sitcoms Bad Move, Lead Balloon and Josh as well as chair of the legendary Radio 4 show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.
Other credits include presenting Jack Dee’s Helpdesk on BBC Two and being the star of C4’s, The Jack Dee Show, Jack Dee’s Saturday Night, Jack Dee’s Happy Hour and Jack Dee Live at the Apollo. “In fact,” explains Jack, “I’ve appeared in every single TV show with my name in the title”.
Friday 5th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £17*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Join Jack Dee as he takes to the road trying out new material for his forthcoming UK tour.
Jack says “In these difficult and uncertain times people need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s very much where I come in”
Star of TV sitcoms Bad Move, Lead Balloon and Josh as well as chair of the legendary Radio 4 show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.
Other credits include presenting Jack Dee’s Helpdesk on BBC Two and being the star of C4’s, The Jack Dee Show, Jack Dee’s Saturday Night, Jack Dee’s Happy Hour and Jack Dee Live at the Apollo. “In fact,” explains Jack, “I’ve appeared in every single TV show with my name in the title”.
Friday 5th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £17*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
MUSIC: Wojtek the Bear +Mother Bru and Quiche
Wojtek the Bear were formed in Glasgow in early 2016 and since the release of their debut single "Dead from the Waist Up” have been described as “ "both delicately pretty and staggeringly imposing" – Louder than War, “wistful melancholy and shimmering pop melodies” – Tenement TV, and “a wonderful record that soars through emotions”– Scottish Sun
They have found fans in BBC 6 Music's Lauren Laverne & Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens, BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth, Roddy Hart & Vic Galloway, Absolute Radio’s Danielle Perry and Amazing Radio’s Jim Gellatly & Charlie Ashcroft among others, and have appeared at the Celtic Connections, Xpo North, Tenement Trail & Belladrum festivals to date.
Their debut album "A Talent For Being Unreasonable" was released on Scottish Fiction Records in May 2018 and the band embarked on a full UK tour in support of the release.
“A Talent For Being Unreasonable” is out now on limited edition blue vinyl and digitally via Scottish Fiction Records.
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wojtekthebearband/
Twitter https://twitter.com/wojtekbearband
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/wojtekthebearband
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggxH3f5-ZIgaLrWwXTd8TQ
Friday 19th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £7*/ £5* students
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
They have found fans in BBC 6 Music's Lauren Laverne & Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens, BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth, Roddy Hart & Vic Galloway, Absolute Radio’s Danielle Perry and Amazing Radio’s Jim Gellatly & Charlie Ashcroft among others, and have appeared at the Celtic Connections, Xpo North, Tenement Trail & Belladrum festivals to date.
Their debut album "A Talent For Being Unreasonable" was released on Scottish Fiction Records in May 2018 and the band embarked on a full UK tour in support of the release.
“A Talent For Being Unreasonable” is out now on limited edition blue vinyl and digitally via Scottish Fiction Records.
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wojtekthebearband/
Twitter https://twitter.com/wojtekbearband
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/wojtekthebearband
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggxH3f5-ZIgaLrWwXTd8TQ
Friday 19th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £7*/ £5* students
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
EVENT: Feis Rois Ceilidh Trail Family Ceilidh
After the phenomenal success of last years’ Family Ceilidh, Feis Rois are back!
Oodles of fun for all the family, in a relaxed atmosphere.
All ticket prices include buffet- you MUST book in advance to guarantee you get fed!
The Ceilidh Trail provides visitors to Scotland with the opportunity to experience authentic traditional Scottish music in a wide range of settings.
Fèis Rois established its successful Ceilidh Trail programme in Ross-Shire in 2000. Following the success of the Ross-Shire Ceilidh Trail, Fèis Rois started a National Ceilidh Trail for Scotland in 2012. This project has since gone from strength to strength and provides opportunities for young musicians from across Scotland to perform in locations across the country and further afield.
Many previous participants of the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail have gone onto carve out very successful careers in the Scottish music industry. These include Fraya Thomsen, Mairearad Green, Matheu Watson, Mischa MacPherson, and Rachel Newton to name but a few.
Tuesday 23rd July
Time: 4:30pm
Doors: 4pm
Tickets: £12 general admission
£8 concession
£30 family of 4
under 2s free
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts *
*booking fee applies
Oodles of fun for all the family, in a relaxed atmosphere.
All ticket prices include buffet- you MUST book in advance to guarantee you get fed!
The Ceilidh Trail provides visitors to Scotland with the opportunity to experience authentic traditional Scottish music in a wide range of settings.
Fèis Rois established its successful Ceilidh Trail programme in Ross-Shire in 2000. Following the success of the Ross-Shire Ceilidh Trail, Fèis Rois started a National Ceilidh Trail for Scotland in 2012. This project has since gone from strength to strength and provides opportunities for young musicians from across Scotland to perform in locations across the country and further afield.
Many previous participants of the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail have gone onto carve out very successful careers in the Scottish music industry. These include Fraya Thomsen, Mairearad Green, Matheu Watson, Mischa MacPherson, and Rachel Newton to name but a few.
Tuesday 23rd July
Time: 4:30pm
Doors: 4pm
Tickets: £12 general admission
£8 concession
£30 family of 4
under 2s free
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts *
*booking fee applies
MUSIC: Goodbye Mr MacKenzie
Goodbye Mr Mackenzie released their first album, Good Deeds and Dirty Rags, in 1989. It entered the UK charts at No.16 and the band quickly attracted a large, loyal support north of the border. Incredible live shows and singles like the Rattler, in particular, further cemented a fond place in many a Scottish heart. A colourful and varied career followed.
As The List would have it: “The Mackenzies left behind the most complex and fascinating footprint of any Scottish Band. Live they were stunning. Lead singer Martin Metcalfe looked like the MC of a particularly debauched cabaret, rousing a troupe that included Shirley Manson who went on to front Garbage and Big John Duncan ex-the Exploited and a couple of Nirvana gigs. While their Scottish counterparts were looking at soul and Steely Dan for inspiration the Mackenzies were taking theirs from the Pixies and the Birthday Party.”
They never stood still, releasing 6 albums in total and touring extensively, including supports for Blondie and Aztec Camera. They then appeared as Angelfish in the US with Manson taking over lead vocals, supported the Ramones and toured with the late great Vic Chestnut. An album produced by Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads was released before Manson went on to enjoy huge success with Garbage.
Core members Metcalfe, Derek Kelly and Fin Wilson kept ploughing their own furrow and two more critically acclaimed albums under Isa & the Filthy Tongues, with American Stacy Chavis on vocals, ensued. Songs from this period appeared on the soundtrack to Richard Jobson’s film New Town Killers and David Mackenzie’s Hollywood movie Spread.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album that started it all off, the Mackenzies are back to play Good Deeds in its entirety, plus perhaps a few little extra little treats. It's party time!
Friday 26th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
As The List would have it: “The Mackenzies left behind the most complex and fascinating footprint of any Scottish Band. Live they were stunning. Lead singer Martin Metcalfe looked like the MC of a particularly debauched cabaret, rousing a troupe that included Shirley Manson who went on to front Garbage and Big John Duncan ex-the Exploited and a couple of Nirvana gigs. While their Scottish counterparts were looking at soul and Steely Dan for inspiration the Mackenzies were taking theirs from the Pixies and the Birthday Party.”
They never stood still, releasing 6 albums in total and touring extensively, including supports for Blondie and Aztec Camera. They then appeared as Angelfish in the US with Manson taking over lead vocals, supported the Ramones and toured with the late great Vic Chestnut. An album produced by Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads was released before Manson went on to enjoy huge success with Garbage.
Core members Metcalfe, Derek Kelly and Fin Wilson kept ploughing their own furrow and two more critically acclaimed albums under Isa & the Filthy Tongues, with American Stacy Chavis on vocals, ensued. Songs from this period appeared on the soundtrack to Richard Jobson’s film New Town Killers and David Mackenzie’s Hollywood movie Spread.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album that started it all off, the Mackenzies are back to play Good Deeds in its entirety, plus perhaps a few little extra little treats. It's party time!
Friday 26th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
COMEDY:
Ivo Graham and Alfie Brown
FRINGE PREVIEW SHOW
OverTwo top comedians road test their new shows ahead of the world’s largest arts festival!
IVO GRAHAM: THE GAME OF LIFEThe time for faff is over: has Big Daddy Graham got the skillz (anecdotes/banter/topical asides) to pay da billz (gas/water/electric)? More hilariously anxious blather from one of the most hilariously anxious blatherers in the business.
As spotted on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Live from the BBC, Cats Does Countdown, Richard Osman's House of Games, Roast Battle, Hypothetical, The Stand Up Sketch Show, The Now Show and Fighting Talk.
“A hugely enjoyable hour of stand-up comedy”
★★★★ Times
ALFIE BROWN: IMAGINATIONThis is a brand-new hour from Alfie Brown about family, friendship and inherited belief. Truly subversive and almost torridly honest, Alfie is a room-distilling comedian whose last hit show had sold-out runs in Edinburgh, at Soho Theatre and on tour. Like him, the new hour will be loving, dangerous, inquisitive and disgusting.
“It is tricky to write 350 sensible words, when you come out a show simply thinking "Wow! F*ck! Wow!” ★★★★★ The Scotsman
“The British Doug Stanhope”
★★★★ The Guardian
Tuesday 30th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8* advance
£10 on the door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Early booking advised!
Over 16s
IVO GRAHAM: THE GAME OF LIFEThe time for faff is over: has Big Daddy Graham got the skillz (anecdotes/banter/topical asides) to pay da billz (gas/water/electric)? More hilariously anxious blather from one of the most hilariously anxious blatherers in the business.
As spotted on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Live from the BBC, Cats Does Countdown, Richard Osman's House of Games, Roast Battle, Hypothetical, The Stand Up Sketch Show, The Now Show and Fighting Talk.
“A hugely enjoyable hour of stand-up comedy”
★★★★ Times
ALFIE BROWN: IMAGINATIONThis is a brand-new hour from Alfie Brown about family, friendship and inherited belief. Truly subversive and almost torridly honest, Alfie is a room-distilling comedian whose last hit show had sold-out runs in Edinburgh, at Soho Theatre and on tour. Like him, the new hour will be loving, dangerous, inquisitive and disgusting.
“It is tricky to write 350 sensible words, when you come out a show simply thinking "Wow! F*ck! Wow!” ★★★★★ The Scotsman
“The British Doug Stanhope”
★★★★ The Guardian
Tuesday 30th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8* advance
£10 on the door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Early booking advised!
Over 16s
MUSIC: Jinski
*Tyneside's highly acclaimed indie folk duo JINSKI make their debut at Mac Arts, following performances at Shrewsbury Folk Festival, and slots supporting The Proclaimers, Lindisfarne, Kathryn Tickell, Mark Radcliffe, and The Poozies, and playing live on BBC1’s The One Show. Consisting of singer songwriter Stephen Wegrzynski and musician Dave Kennedy, Jinski are a partnership forged from acoustic roots and a love of a strong melody and their music crosses the borders of Folk, Country and Pop.
"Folk for modern ears” Maverick magazine
Their dynamic and heartfelt performances have been winning fans all over the UK, with great songs that touch hearts and mind—prepare to be moved.
Licensed bar throughout.
Friday 16th August
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
"Folk for modern ears” Maverick magazine
Their dynamic and heartfelt performances have been winning fans all over the UK, with great songs that touch hearts and mind—prepare to be moved.
Licensed bar throughout.
Friday 16th August
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: Acoustic Gallagher
Celebrating the songwriting talents of Noel Gallagher - Acoustic Gallagher will be performing at Mac Arts as part of their Scottish tour.
The band will play classics and B-sides from Oasis and High Flying Birds, including Wonderwall, Champagne Supernova, The Masterplan, If I had a Gun, What a Life and , of course, Don’t Look Back in Anger – all played in a laid back and ambient style.
Band line up
Craig Murray (Vocals)
Mark Sheridan (Guitar)
Stevie Turnbull (Acoustic)
Stuart Wilson (Percussion)
Terry Colwell (Harmonica)
Saturday 24th August
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10* in advance / £12 on door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
The band will play classics and B-sides from Oasis and High Flying Birds, including Wonderwall, Champagne Supernova, The Masterplan, If I had a Gun, What a Life and , of course, Don’t Look Back in Anger – all played in a laid back and ambient style.
Band line up
Craig Murray (Vocals)
Mark Sheridan (Guitar)
Stevie Turnbull (Acoustic)
Stuart Wilson (Percussion)
Terry Colwell (Harmonica)
Saturday 24th August
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10* in advance / £12 on door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: Pygmy Twylyte - The Music of Frank Zappa + support from 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 but Pygmy Twylyte present you with an unmissable evening of Zappa ‘classics’, if indeed such things exist.
Zappa’s 70’s and 80’s work is the main showcase, though there is the occasional foray into 60’s material. Expect some well-known tunes such as “Cosmik Debris” and “Montana”, interspersed with instrumentals like “Black Napkins” and “Chungas Revenge”. The seven-strong band will surely perform something to suit everyone’s taste (and maybe even some poodles, dental floss, snowballs, devils, and a low-rent monster from the silver-screen on the side...) ARF!
The band return after last years’ phenomenal performance at Mac Arts with support from local favorites South of Sanity. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Friday 30th August
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10* Advance / £12 Door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Zappa’s 70’s and 80’s work is the main showcase, though there is the occasional foray into 60’s material. Expect some well-known tunes such as “Cosmik Debris” and “Montana”, interspersed with instrumentals like “Black Napkins” and “Chungas Revenge”. The seven-strong band will surely perform something to suit everyone’s taste (and maybe even some poodles, dental floss, snowballs, devils, and a low-rent monster from the silver-screen on the side...) ARF!
The band return after last years’ phenomenal performance at Mac Arts with support from local favorites South of Sanity. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Friday 30th August
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10* Advance / £12 Door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: Claude Bourbon- Spanish and Medieval Blues
Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take Blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories.
It is very hard to describe the almost endless amalgam of different influences in Claude's playing, all melting into each other, as he moves from classical openings, across a whole continent of cultural roots, from the Balearic’s to the Balkans, and then across to the Mississippi Delta, and shoehorned into all that is music that would not have been out of place in the courts of Emperors and Kings.
Claude weaves his songs through the audience as if on a journey through life taking in different flavours of Europe and beyond. His Spanish medieval blues evolved into Gypsy, Eastern European, with a splash of Paco de Lucia, Delta Blues and more. Holding audience attention under a musical spell.
Now based in the UK, some of this guitarists’ influences allow us a fascinating insight into this remarkable musician; Paco De Lucia: Deep Purple’s Richie Blackmore; Joaquin Rodrigo; JJ Cale; JS Bach….
Saturday 7th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10* Advance / £12 Door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
It is very hard to describe the almost endless amalgam of different influences in Claude's playing, all melting into each other, as he moves from classical openings, across a whole continent of cultural roots, from the Balearic’s to the Balkans, and then across to the Mississippi Delta, and shoehorned into all that is music that would not have been out of place in the courts of Emperors and Kings.
Claude weaves his songs through the audience as if on a journey through life taking in different flavours of Europe and beyond. His Spanish medieval blues evolved into Gypsy, Eastern European, with a splash of Paco de Lucia, Delta Blues and more. Holding audience attention under a musical spell.
Now based in the UK, some of this guitarists’ influences allow us a fascinating insight into this remarkable musician; Paco De Lucia: Deep Purple’s Richie Blackmore; Joaquin Rodrigo; JJ Cale; JS Bach….
Saturday 7th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10* Advance / £12 Door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
LIVE OPERA: The Merry Widow by Opera Bohemia
Opera Bohemia, Scotland’s much-loved professional touring company, makes its first visit to Mac Arts bringing one of the world’s best loved operettas, The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár. Set in the romantic city of Paris, various suitors squabble and fight to win the hand of the recently widowed, but very wealthy, Hannah Glawari.
The production will showcase some of Scotland’s finest young professional talent, including Catriona Clark, Douglas Nairne, Marie Claire Breen and Andrew McTaggart. John Wilkie directs a magical new production designed by Alisa Kalyanova and the performance is accompanied by pianist Andrew Brown and violinist Dániel Mészöly. The Merry Widow is full of iconic and stunning Viennese melodies, including show stopping numbers like ‘Viljah', 'The Merry Widow Waltz' and ‘Chez Maxim's'.
“This company is a wealth of extraordinary fresh talent” (The List)
“One of the most exciting new opera companies in the country” (The Herald)
“A breath of fresh air on the operatic circuit” (The Courier)
Wednesday 11th September
Time: 7.30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £16* Full Price /£14* Concessions/£6* under 18s
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
The production will showcase some of Scotland’s finest young professional talent, including Catriona Clark, Douglas Nairne, Marie Claire Breen and Andrew McTaggart. John Wilkie directs a magical new production designed by Alisa Kalyanova and the performance is accompanied by pianist Andrew Brown and violinist Dániel Mészöly. The Merry Widow is full of iconic and stunning Viennese melodies, including show stopping numbers like ‘Viljah', 'The Merry Widow Waltz' and ‘Chez Maxim's'.
“This company is a wealth of extraordinary fresh talent” (The List)
“One of the most exciting new opera companies in the country” (The Herald)
“A breath of fresh air on the operatic circuit” (The Courier)
Wednesday 11th September
Time: 7.30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £16* Full Price /£14* Concessions/£6* under 18s
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
ROCK NIGHT: Trucker Diablo / NASA Assassin / Resonus
Trucker Diablo’s first visit to MacArts in Dec 18 was such a success we had to have them back! They’ve been billed as stadium sized pub rock and have a pedigree that’s seen them support Foo Fighters, Black Stone Cherry, Thunder and play all the major festivals. If you were here last time you’ll know what to expect, if you weren’t, this may be your last chance to see them in a venue this size!
Nasa Assassin - Incendiary Space Pronk (a mix of Prog and Punk) with a smattering of Ska over the top! Remember that time Optimus Prime defrosted and kicked ass? That's what you're in for all under the control of The Watcher.
Local band Resonus provide support
Friday 13th September
Time: 7.30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £10 Advance /£15 at door (Booking Fees apply)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Nasa Assassin - Incendiary Space Pronk (a mix of Prog and Punk) with a smattering of Ska over the top! Remember that time Optimus Prime defrosted and kicked ass? That's what you're in for all under the control of The Watcher.
Local band Resonus provide support
Friday 13th September
Time: 7.30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £10 Advance /£15 at door (Booking Fees apply)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
COMEDY: Gary Faulds Live
He's gone from gigging in the back room of a pub to selling out theatres, the country’s biggest comedy club and a tour of Cyprus!
The dream is well and truly alive for Gary Faulds, helped by the 2 million who tune in to watch his Facebook live videos every month.
He's planning to make 2019 as eventful a year as the current one, only this time things will be bigger and better. He's gone from being a nobody to getting free pakora, clothes and haircuts for life. At his first theatre show a woman fainted! Don’t worry her pals dragged her out the room and came back in to enjoy the show. (TRUE STORY) Strictly over 18s!
www.garyfaulds.co.uk
Saturday 14th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £12.50
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
The dream is well and truly alive for Gary Faulds, helped by the 2 million who tune in to watch his Facebook live videos every month.
He's planning to make 2019 as eventful a year as the current one, only this time things will be bigger and better. He's gone from being a nobody to getting free pakora, clothes and haircuts for life. At his first theatre show a woman fainted! Don’t worry her pals dragged her out the room and came back in to enjoy the show. (TRUE STORY) Strictly over 18s!
www.garyfaulds.co.uk
Saturday 14th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £12.50
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
THEATRE: Unveiled Secrets
If you like intrigue, come and see Odd Productions characters sift through Unveiled Secrets to reveal surprising, humorous and uncomfortable truths.
First Steps (highly commended in the ScotRail/ Treading the Borders Brief Encounters Project) by West Linton’s Anita John (Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland)
The Other Nathan (2015 British Theatre Challenge long-listed) by retired Borders’ doctor, Oliver Eade, show how family members reveal long-hidden secrets with humour, conflict and heartache.
Give the Dog a Bone (Oliver Eade, also 2015 British Theatre Challenge long-listed), a middle-aged woman, driven to distraction by an ailing mother, is horrified by her sister’s revelation.
The Other Cat (Oliver Eade, Segora 2018 International Play Competition winner), more of a ‘did it happen?’ than a ‘whodunnit?’, is a dark-yet-playful take on Schrödinger’s famous cat.
This production supports Children1st. Suitable for 16+ years.
There will be an interval of twenty minutes. The show concludes at 10pm.
Friday 4th October
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £10/ £8
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
First Steps (highly commended in the ScotRail/ Treading the Borders Brief Encounters Project) by West Linton’s Anita John (Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland)
The Other Nathan (2015 British Theatre Challenge long-listed) by retired Borders’ doctor, Oliver Eade, show how family members reveal long-hidden secrets with humour, conflict and heartache.
Give the Dog a Bone (Oliver Eade, also 2015 British Theatre Challenge long-listed), a middle-aged woman, driven to distraction by an ailing mother, is horrified by her sister’s revelation.
The Other Cat (Oliver Eade, Segora 2018 International Play Competition winner), more of a ‘did it happen?’ than a ‘whodunnit?’, is a dark-yet-playful take on Schrödinger’s famous cat.
This production supports Children1st. Suitable for 16+ years.
There will be an interval of twenty minutes. The show concludes at 10pm.
Friday 4th October
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £10/ £8
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
'GALASQUEALS' HALLOWEEN SPOOCTACULAR EVENT:
The Spooky Revue
The Spooky Revue is a fabulous Hallowe'en edition of the Sugar Revue Burlesque and Variety show featuring some of Scotland's top Cabaret artists, brought to you by Scotland's Dita John Cleese of Burlesque and Cabaret; Wild Card Kitty.
With a line-up of ghoulish and grotesque Burlesque ranging from the supernatural to creatures that go bump 'n' grind in the night, accompanied by some suitably haunting variety performers: femme fatale Miss Hell's Belle, Rockabilly Rebel Tootsie Annie, Rock n Roll Queen Daiquiri Dusk and Freakshow (not for the faint of heart) from Professor Cogsworth, all hosted by the devilishly humorous musical comedy stylings of The Creative Martyrs; this is one sexy collection of Evil, guaranteed to make you howl at the moon with joy!
Get your glad rags on and unleash your dark side with a prize for the best dressed!
Saturday 26th October
Time: 8pm - 12am
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15 / £12
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
With a line-up of ghoulish and grotesque Burlesque ranging from the supernatural to creatures that go bump 'n' grind in the night, accompanied by some suitably haunting variety performers: femme fatale Miss Hell's Belle, Rockabilly Rebel Tootsie Annie, Rock n Roll Queen Daiquiri Dusk and Freakshow (not for the faint of heart) from Professor Cogsworth, all hosted by the devilishly humorous musical comedy stylings of The Creative Martyrs; this is one sexy collection of Evil, guaranteed to make you howl at the moon with joy!
Get your glad rags on and unleash your dark side with a prize for the best dressed!
Saturday 26th October
Time: 8pm - 12am
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15 / £12
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
CLUB EVENT: Silent Disco
Join us on Saturday 9th November for The BIG Silent Disco at the wonderful MacArts Galashiels!
If you haven't participated in a silent disco before it's simple- on arrival you are given your headphones and music is transmitted to them- you will be able to flick between 3 different channels of music being played by 3 different DJ's!
RED CHANNEL: POP, CHEESE 80's 90's CHART
GREEN CHANNEL: ROCK, INDIE, POP-PUNK, METAL
BLUE CHANNEL: DANCE CLASSICS & MORE
We have great LED flashing headphones which display the colour of channel you are listening to! Red, Green or Blue, you decide!
Please pre-book your tickets in advance as these will go fast- it's going to be a very fun night!
Licensed Bar
Saturday 9th November
Time: 8pm to Midnight
Tickets: £9 Advance
£10 on door
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
If you haven't participated in a silent disco before it's simple- on arrival you are given your headphones and music is transmitted to them- you will be able to flick between 3 different channels of music being played by 3 different DJ's!
RED CHANNEL: POP, CHEESE 80's 90's CHART
GREEN CHANNEL: ROCK, INDIE, POP-PUNK, METAL
BLUE CHANNEL: DANCE CLASSICS & MORE
We have great LED flashing headphones which display the colour of channel you are listening to! Red, Green or Blue, you decide!
Please pre-book your tickets in advance as these will go fast- it's going to be a very fun night!
Licensed Bar
Saturday 9th November
Time: 8pm to Midnight
Tickets: £9 Advance
£10 on door
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: Elephant Sessions + support
Join Mac Arts and Elephant Sessions for a festive shindig!
WINNERS 2017 BBC SCOTS TRAD AWARDS ALBUM OF THE YEAR
WINNERS 2018 BBC SCOTS TRAD LIVE ACT OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS 2018 BBC RADIO 2 FOLK AWARDS – BEST BAND
Hailing from the Highlands of Scotland the band formed in 2012. They are comprised of Euan Smillie (fiddle), Alasdair Taylor (mandolin), Mark Bruce (guitar), Seth Tinsley (bass, synth) and Greg Barry (drums, samples).
Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, with a bass and drum heavy backline, their music combines the very best of trad, funk and electronica resulting in a new and exciting sound. Gigging extensively around the UK, they swiftly built a fan base and went on to release their debut album The Elusive Highland Beauty in 2014 to critical acclaim. This album and its subsequent tours and festival appearances saw the band winning the Best Up and Coming Act category at the BBC Alba Trad Music awards in 2014. Already renowned for their breath-taking live shows the band began to gain success not just within the U.K but also found themselves beginning to perform at some of the most prestigious European Festivals. Since then, the band have made live appearances at some of the most notable venues and festivals across the U.K, Europe and Australia, including Glastonbury, Byron Bay Bluesfest, Colours of Ostrava and multiple headline sell-outs at Celtic Connections.
Mercury prize winning band Alt-J, along with BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6, found themselves converted to the band’s unique brand of indie folk.
Reviews from Rolling Stone Magazine sat alongside folk magazine coverage. Radio features accompanied documentaries and highlights shows on television stations.
The band scooped the coveted BBC MG Alba Album of the Year for ‘All We Have is Now’ and were shortlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award shortly after.
In 2018, the band also picked up the Live Act of the Year award at the BBC Scots Trad Music Awards, received a nomination for 'Best Group' in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Saturday 14th December
Time; 8pm
Doors:7:30pm
Tickets: £10* advance
£12 on door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
