Performed by Scottish Dance Theatre, What on Earth!? choreographed by Sally Owen and Janet Smith, combines dance theatre and animation with a soundtrack from all around the world. You are taken on a curious night time journey full of surprise encounters with strange flora and fauna. This dynamic and playful adventure, with generous helpings of music, dance and animated worlds, creates a brilliant experience for all the family, inviting you into a world of dreams about Planet Earth. For children from 5 up and their families.
"Quickly (had) the young audience in fits of laughter….the multicultural soundtrack alone is a pure joy" The Scotsman
If you would like to see short video clips of the show click on the link below:
vimeo.com/40581033
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The filmmakers behind Daughters of Dolma: A documentary film about Tibetan Buddhist Nuns, are coming to the Universal Hall for a special screening of their documentary and for a Q&A session with the audience. The film takes you on a riveting journey revealing a distinctively female experience of Tibetan Buddhism in the Kathmandu Valley, and brings to the screen not just Buddhist spirituality, but also the fun and unexpected eccentricities of living an ancient form of monastic life in a crazy, modern world
A light-hearted, entertaining talk featuring film clips, photos and music about a 4-month, 4000 mile journey by two Scottish cyclists across the United States, from the east coast at Plymouth to the west coast at Seattle. With no support team and only tents for accommodation, a simple bicycle ride becomes a challenging adventure as they encounter bears, storms, empty prairies, intense heat, mechanical failures and a colourful set of characters along the road. Share the joys of the journey with two intrepid travellers and discover the real America in the small, friendly towns, the spectacular landscapes and the warmth and kindness of the people.
Bodysurf Scotland presents two of the world's best improvising dance performance artists at the Universal Hall. Back for the third year running. 
Titania is an innovative re-imagining of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In this engaging, amusing and participatory production, our much-loved Queen of the Night plays out events from her past, hosting nightly revels in an attempt to woo audiences off the path and back into the woods. A heady fusion of original music and vocal acrobatics, Titania is the Queen of the Faeries' tale with an amplified twist (and don't expect conventional Shakespeare) – a solo musical cabaret from the talented Anna-Helena McLean – exotic, delightful, and brilliant.
The award-winning Scottish Chamber Orchestra are perennial favourites, both with the Universal Hall staff and their loyal audience, and their visits usually result in a sell-out concert. They return to the Universal Hall with a concert of popular classics and this year the programme includes: