An exciting programme of performing arts is soon to be staged at the heart of communities across the region.
Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival team has launched its Arts Live programme packed with theatre, music, dance and comedy at doorstep venues for the spring and summer.
Emma Porteous, project and communications manager for the festival, described the schedule as an “exciting and dynamic range of events from local and national artists”.
She revealed the project will feature emerging and established performers who will provide something for all ages and backgrounds to enjoy.
Plans for January shows were postponed due to rising Covid cases but the events will be staged from February onwards.
The online programme kicks off with Jordan and Skinner’s funny solo show, A Brief History of the Fragile Male Ego, which “cuts to the bone of the current conversations around gender politics”.
It can be viewed online between February 7 and 14 and will also be shown at the Wigtown County Buildings in partnership with Driftwood Cinema on Monday, February 7.
The Big Data Show by Civic Digits, which warns young people about cyber hacking and security, will be shown online on February 19.
It has previously toured schools in the region with the support of the arts festival.
Suzi Cunningham will present her widely successful dance show, Rules to Live By/Eidos, live at the CatStrand, Castle Douglas, on Friday, March 4.
Dumfries Youth Theatre will be performing Superglue by Tim Crouch at the Usual Place in Dumfries on March 12 and 13.
The same venue is hosting Raven Abbey Music on March 31 from Frank Morgan who has written and performed music for Rosslyn Chapel. The festival team is delighted to be supporting venues across the region with a Puppet Animation Festival during April.
In partnership with Big DoG Children’s Festival, The Good, the Bad and the Poultry – Eggsploded, presented by Lewis Sherlock, will be at the Plainstanes in Dumfries on Saturday, April 2.
This will be a walkabout performance featuring audience participation, making it the ideal show for families to enjoy.
The Bridge in Dumfries is the venue for Mousetale Puppets’ Oscar and the Quest for the Underground Princess on Saturday, April 2, with two showings.
Ideal for ages four-plus it tells the story of mother mouse trying to keep her son out of mischief.
The Travelling Shadow Theatre is heading to Lagwyne Hall, Carsphairn, on Saturday, April 9, with Nettles in the Garden which is ideal for all the family.
SeedHeart by Indigo Moon Theatre will be performed at the Robert Burns Centre in Dumfries on Sunday, April 10, and at the CatStrand on Saturday, April 16, featuring puppetry, and interactive scenes.
Odd Socks, presented by Nikki Kalkman, will be at the CatStrand on Friday, April 15.
Moat Brae in Dumfries is hosting Two in a Barrel presented by Ruxy Cantir and Sarah Rose Graber, on Saturday, April 16.
Clarsach Society’s Dumfries and Galloway branch will be in concert at the Usual Place on April 16.
And Moon Capers by Shaper/Caper will be part of the online programme and can be viewed from Friday to Monday. June 17 to 20.
This is an interactive digital show where youngsters will meet Captain Caper and pilot Peppy and help them on their moon mission.
The Galloway Consort will be at Moffat Town Hall on June 19 with Tapestry – a weave of renaissance music and storytelling.
James Rowland, who has appeared at the festival many times, will conclude the programme with his new show Learning to Fly on June 22 to 24 with Uplifting.
For more on the programme of events and tickets details go online at: www.dgartsfestival.org.uk.
