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How to buy tickets For information on how to buy tickets, please scroll down to the bottom of these listings. Also scrolling down reveals all the performances listed in 'upcoming events' on the left. Tilda Swinton introducing the Steiner School Benefit film in front of the new big screen. New 2010 Autumn Season Please Note: The new Autumn season of public shows in theatre, dance and music has started, and our new “Good Gig Guide” is now printed and in circulation. (If you want a copy sent to you then email uhall@findhorn.org with your address but know that the information is also available here on this website). We may also show the occasional film at fairly short notice. Look out for posters or see this website. Alternatively, you can join our email list by adding your email address to the box at the top left of this website page and we'll send you a 'whats on' email every month and include the films. Meanwhile, to see what we have on from now, scroll down the list below. FOLLOW THE RAINBOW (Film) Sat 4th Sept, 8pm. Occasionally film-makers drop into the Findhorn Foundation and community (the site of the Universal Hall) with the intention of making a movie about both, and without their version being commissioned or claiming to be a definitive record of the place. This hour-long documentary is just that – filmmaker Markus Werner’s take on this community. The camera follows selected community members as they share their personal experiences of daily living and working together, their passion for community, their vision and dreams of the future. From its humble beginnings in 1962, the community here has evolved into one of the world’s first eco-villages and is home to over 400 people of all nationalities, ages and backgrounds. The film is of general interest to anyone who is curious to know more about life here. Entrance by donation HANS THEESSINK Sat 11th Sept, 8pm Hans Theessink’s blues-based music has continually developed since 1970 and has attained a status which is unique for a European. His latest CD, Visions, with the American bluesman Terry Evans, was nominated for the 30th Blues Music Awards as Acoustic Album of the Year, The mainly solo, Songs from the Southlands (his 16th CD) was released in 2003. “… one of the best albums of traditional, acoustic blues that I've heard from anyone in years.” Sing Out (on Songs from the Southlands). £10/£8 to hear some of Hans' music, click on the widget below TERRY OLDFIELD & SORAYA Sat 18th Sept. 8pm World-renowned New Age and television music composer and musician, Terry Oldfield, accompanied by his wife Soraya, presents a "Sound Journey" that is truly music for heart and soul. With flutes from the Indian Bansuri, Pan Pipes and Soraya’s sweet voice, they use mantra and percussion to create an unforgettable aural experience. With sales of over 3 million albums and a British Academy Award nomination for best music for television, Terry Oldfield is at the forefront of New Age music. £12/£10 to hear some of Terry's music, click on the widget below 5 GATEWAYS (film) Sun 19th Sept, 7.30pm PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PLANNED FILM PREMIERE HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED. A PROMISED LAND Sat 25th Sept, 7.30pm Presented by Theatre Objektiv A Promised Land is a new play by Raymond Raszkowski Ross and performed as a two-hander. It concerns the life and work of the Church of Scotland missionary, Jane Haining, sometimes referred to as “The Scottish Schindler” and explores Jane’s work with Jewish children, mostly orphans, in Budapest and her subsequent murder in Auschwitz. Not without irony or humour A Promised Land is, above all, a story of hope and reconciliation. £10/£8 MAGIC SPAGHETTI Sat 2nd Oct, 4pm Presented by Licketyspit who return to the Universal Hall with a new and wonderful tale for children and their families concerning a big pot of spaghetti that can’t be stopped - a comedy with music and cooking from the makers of Heelie-go-Leerie and Molly Whuppie. This is great family theatre from one of the best companies around. Suitable for ages 3 to 93! “I strongly advise parents to take their children to see this. They’ll love it….. and so will you.” The Edinburgh Guide £6/£5/£4 U-16’s ILL MET BY MOONLIGHT Fri 8th Oct, 8pm Presented by Hijinx Ill Met By Moonlight is a haunting and tender love story, a tale of magic and evil spirits, set on the border of Wales and England at a time when country people believed in faerie-folk. A descendant of Puck still roams the countryside causing mayhem and madness wherever he goes. Commissioned in 1994, Ill Met by Moonlight was part of the portfolio of work which earned Hijinx the BBC Arts Award for Theatre Company of the Year. Suitable for all but the very young. £10/£8/£6 U-16’s And click on the link below to find out more about the show http://illmetbymoonlight.wordpress.com/ ANDY IRVINE Sat 9th Oct, 8pm Former frontman to Planxty in the 70s, and Irish super group, Patrick Street, in the 80s, Andy Irvine is a musician, singer, songwriter and world music pioneer. He occupies a unique place as archetypal troubadour, with a solo show and traveling lifestyle that reflects his lifelong influence, Woody Guthrie. His show includes Irish traditional songs, Balkan dance tunes, and a canon of his own material that defies description. “Andy is one of the most creative and talented people it has ever been my privilege to work with.” Dick Gaughan £10/£8 GILLES PETIT Fri. 15th Oct, 7.30pm East meets West in this vocal and instrumental performance by Gilles Petit, an extraordinary French singer, composer and instrumentalist. Using a musical style which fuses Indian raga, French chansons and movement, and accompanied by Pavlos Petit on Tabla and John Mount on clarinet, his performance will include his latest choreographed poetry/movement compositions and ragas. On 16th/17th Oct Gilles offers a 2 day voice workshop. Contact info@onebodyonevoice.com for details. £10/£8 (Tickets at the Phoenix and on the door - no online tickets for this show) BODYSURF SCOTLAND DANCE DOUBLE BILL Sat 16th Oct, 8pm Presented by Karl Jay-Lewin & Company and Rick Nodine & Company. After choreographing for the National Theatre (England) and Glyndebourne Opera, Rick presents his small scale, but evocative study of childhood, Come to Mamma. This duet features two raucously physical and vocal women who weave a movement poem of wild noise, quiet song and left field humour. Karl Jay-Lewin built his reputation as a choreographer making and performing work in the UK and abroad. He brings his off beat and mischievous performance style to a solo adaptation of USA choreographer, Deborah Hay's At Once - a place where joy and sorrow ripple together in simultaneous coexistence. "... lightning-fast performance circuitry… " The Observer (on "Come to Mamma") £8/£6 (Tickets at the Phoenix and on the door - no online tickets for this show) More information: www.bodysurfscotland.co.uk WE DANCE WEE GROOVE.. Tue 26th Oct, 10am and 1.30pm These two brilliant participatory dance shows for children aged from 6 months to 4 (and their grown ups) – are a truly unique experience. Setting the scene with vibrant projections and inspiring dance moves, the team of dancers will guide you and your children through an enormously enjoyable musical journey “We Dance wee groove is crammed with all kinds of motivational/developmental stuff that tots thrive on, what makes it a winner is the feel good factor it uncorks across an hour” The Herald Children £4. Accompanying adults free. Advance booking essential SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL 2010 - Eastern Routes: Authentic Voices Friday 29th October 2010, 7.30pm The Ainu present a major enigma to anthropologists. An indigenous people they mostly inhabit Hokkaido, the Northern Island of Japan, but for five hundred years endured persecution. By the 1900s there was every likelihood that they would die out. Surprisingly the benevolent intervention of a Scottish doctor influenced that outcome. Neil Gordon Munro lived with the Ainu, administered medicine and treated their illnesses virtually free, encouraging the Ainu to have pride in their language. This is an evening to experience Ainu storytelling and its traditional rhythmic accompaniment (with translation), and learn about the Ainu's historical and cultural connections with Scotland. With Tomatsu Nabesawa, the world’s foremost Ainu storyteller, Shiro Kayano, head of the Ainu of Hokkaido, and Highland tradition bearer George MacPherson. £9/£7 concs/ £5 U-16’s MOROCCAN GNAWA MUSIC WITH OMAR AFIF Fri 26th Nov, 8pm Omar Afif, a Gnawa musician and dancer from Essaouria in Morocco, grew up listening to the sounds of the magical Gnawa music which is played on gembri (3-stringed lute) and krakeb (castanet). His performance combines Berber, Arabic and Islamic traditional song - trance music - in which phrases are repeated again and again until the audience are brought into a trance-like state. £10/£8. Weekend Workshops. See this website nearer the time for details. ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM Wed 1st Dec. 7.30pm These two legends of traditional music have been playing together for 24 years; filling not only small village halls, but most major performance venues. Phil Cunningham is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative accordion players of the times; Aly Bain is Scotland's supreme traditional-style fiddler. Together they create sublime, inspired music. In 2005 they were awarded Best Duo in the annual BBC Folk Awards. “Simply the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear” The Herald £16/£14 (Advance booking essential. This show will sell out) To hear some of Aly and Phil's music, click on the widget below A CHRISTMAS CAROL Fri 3rd Dec, 8pm Presented by Strangeface who were here in 2008 with their show The Last Resort, this an extraordinary adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost story A Christmas Carol. Eccentric masks on human actors, wild puppets, a magical set and spooky soundscapes combine to create an entrancing brew that is both moving and comic. Suitable for all but the very young. "…shooting straight for the heart" The Guardian £10/£8/£6 U-16’s TICKETS Unless otherwise specified (and not movies which are pay on the door), advance tickets can be booked usually one or two weeks in advance at the Phoenix Stores, Findhorn, 01309 690110 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk Both these outlets take credit cards but please note: we cannot take credit cards for tickets bought on the night at the venue. Cash or cheques only on the night. For events more than two weeks in advance, please use the on-line booking at www.thebooth.co.uk If the event is not listed there, we haven't yet posted the ticket information so please keep checking or ring us at 01309 691170 for a date when tickets will be on sale. Please use the following link to see all our events on The Booth http://www.thebooth.co.uk/loader.asp?target=SK_venue.asp?venueID=2 Do you want to receive events listings monthly by email? (This may include extra events not always listed here on the web). If so please add your email address to the "Events Updates" box at the top left of our website www.universalhall.co.uk and click "Subscribe" UNIVERSAL HALL EVENTS ARE SUPPORTED BY: HOW TO GET TO THE UNIVERSAL HALL