A beautiful piece of theatre for the very young from Starcatchers. Come up the stairs, blow away the cobwebs and peep into the boxes. Who knows what might happen when the sleepy attic comes to life. Grandma and Lucy are up in the attic where all the memories are stored. Hidden in dusty containers at the top of the house, they have been waiting a long time to come out and play. Featuring live music and actors this show is for children aged 3 – 5, their parents and carers. Running time 45 mins
"spell-binding fun for little ones." The Herald
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Following the success of CURIOUS SEED's award-winning production 'found' at the UHall in 2009, P U S H is the company's ambitious new full-length dance theatre performance. Conceived and directed by Christine Devaney – with her growing trademark of marrying expressive choreography and live music with poetic text and video images – P U S H involves a wall, a young girl and an ensemble whose ordinary extraordinary stories unfold and remind us to question what's important. What pushes you to move, to say something, to push back? This promises to be Curious Seed's most challenging and beautiful performance to date. 70 minutes (no interval)
Headliners at this year's Edinburgh Hogmanay, and nominated for "Best Live Act" BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012, Peatbog Faeries have been described as 'The Future of Celtic Dance Music'. They incorporate influences taking them from traditional jigs and reels through jazz, hip hop, reggae and more. They bring a true flavour of traditional Scottish music whilst offering high octane Celtic dance music – so be prepared to dance! With their new 6 piece line up, the Peatbog Faeries go back to the their roots using all the dynamics of the larger band, but producing a new, vibrant and exciting sound.
Based on his latest album The Number 26 Bus To Paraguay, maverick concert guitarist Richard Durrant follows his successful Guitar Whisperer series of concerts with a show celebrating the life & music of Augustin Barrios, including, along the way, music by Django Reinhardt, Claude Debussy and Los Paraguayos. With his warm and easy rapport with audiences, Richard shares tales and music from his own musical journey and the inspiration he found in Paraguayan composer Barrios. The concert features animation and film projection and demonstrates just how far one man can expand the expressive range of the guitar. This show is light years from what you might expect a classical guitar recital to be.
Bodysurf Scotland presents Movers and Makers 2012 – the launch of an annual programme of film and video based around dance and the body. Films will be screened on Friday 30th & Saturday 31st March. A unique insight into the work of highly influential and award winning Scottish video dance artist, Katrina McPherson. More details see
Created by Ailie Cohen, Cloud Man featured in the prestigious Made in Scotland 2011 showcase. Performed by Jen Edgar, using a blend of puppetry, storytelling and charming visuals, it tells ths story of Cloudia who always has her head in the clouds. She is a cloud expert who all her life has dreamt of seeing a Cloud Man. Cloud Men are extremely rare creatures living a quiet life high up in the sky. Follow the clues to the very top of Cloud Mountain where the views are surprising, and if you are lucky, you may see something very special indeed. Duration: 45 mins suitable for children aged 4-7 and their adults.
A rare chance to hear Matthew Fox, the celebrated theologian and activist, in an open-to-the-public evening (part of the Into Christ Consciousness conference. 
Presented as part of Bodysurf Scotland's dance platforms this show brings three inspiring and compelling dance solos from three riveting international artists: Benno Voorham, Rosalind Masson plus a special guest. The Masson piece, The Oceans are Drowning, was inspired by current environmental issues surrounding the melting of the polar ice-caps due to global warming. Now in this moment, the smallest gesture can have the biggest consequence. Never has information flown so quickly and yet it is possible that we have never been less aware.
Catch Phil on home turf – he lived in Findhorn for Years — for a show that's best described as zippy, euphoric, satisfying, sensical whimsy. After twenty-two Edinburgh festivals and eighteen Glastonburys, Phil is still breaking ground as a highly emotive touchy-feely, come-off-the-stage-and-cuddle-you type of comedian. He'll talk of living in England and hanging out with his 3-year-old, Lion. He's got a great Tiger Woods routine, one about buying machetes in a Venezuelan supermarket, and even more about Olympic hoovering and being rubbish on the TV show "QI" — twice.
Blending together a gorgeous mix of dance, fiddle music, guitar, pipes, keyboard, and Gaelic song these engaging performers bring you an evening of wonderful rhythms and finely crafted traditional dance. The line-up includes dancers Caroline Reagh and Sandra Robertson; piper and stepdancer Fin Moore; Dannsa-co-founder Frank McConnell, Mac Morin (dancer and pianist), guitarist Matheu Watson plus the beautiful voice of MOD Gold Medallist Catriona Watt. Dannsa's contagious enjoyment of Scotland's traditions will leave you wanting more. For workshop detail – see here on the website closer to the time.
JAMP tells stories of extraordinary meetings on an ordinary street. A simple bench and a bus stop become a meeting point, a playpark, a hiding place or a battleground. JAMP is new circus-theatre for Scotland — mischievous, playful, tough and fearless. Scottish performing arts company Bright Night International (BNI) and Glasgow Parkour Coaching (GPC) created a dynamic new performance style suitable for all the family, drawing on parkour, acrobatics, dance, stunts, gymnastics, breakdance and physical theatre.
A welcome return to Findhorn of these two extraordinary world class performers with a piece entitled My Skin is Still Singing. In 2010 their quartet Force of Nature, uplifted and wowed audiences, leaving people gliding out of the theatre in speechless awe. Michael Schumacher is a supremely versatile dance artist with an impressive track record that includes dancing with the Frankfurt Ballet, Twyla Tharp Dance and Feld Ballet, Dana Caspersen, Anouk van Dijk, and Sylvie Guillem.
Edinburgh based Plutôt la Vie was founded in 2003 by Tim Licata and Ian Cameron with a desire to create imaginative, visually driven performances. Their new show By the Seat of Your Pants is a hilarious, slapstick venture into the world of three men and a chair! Nothing to be done and nothing to do. Fritz, Franz and Rudy sit and wait. Expectation! Hope! Boredom! Delight! Not to take things sitting down, they put their best feet forward to make the grade and avoid a kick in the pants. A fast, visual, funny show in a clown style for children aged 7+ and their families. Lasts 60 mins
An evening of Indian Music & Devotional Singing with Hindustani Classical Artist Sanyogita Kumari whose repertoire includes Khayal singing, Thumari, Ghazals, Bhajans, Punjabi, Dogri and traditional folk songs. Sanyogita will this evening concentrate on devotional Bhajan singing. Joining Sanyogita is Tabla Maestro Pritam Singh. Two members of legendary World Music pioneers, Suns of Arqa complete the line-up – Angel Eye on tampura and vocals, plus Suns founder, Michael Wadada, on sitar.
The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland ‘s premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries and swings from instrumentals and reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs to demonstrate the rich musical heritage of the Celtic people. This combination of traditional melodies, delivered with tight harmonies and driving rhythmic accompaniment, makes their performances truly memorable, and has won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes.
The award-winning Scottish Chamber Orchestra can always count on a warm welcome (and usually a sell-out crowd) when they make one of their regular returns to the Universal Hall with a concert of popular classics (programme not yet confirmed as we go to press with this guide — check out our website nearer the time). Perfect entertainment for an early summer evening for all those who love having the best in classical music brought almost to the doorstep by some of the finest musicians in Scotland.
Salsa Celtica's music is a synthesis of Afro Latin Salsa with Scottish & Irish traditional. With a lineup combining some of the most exciting traditional Celtic musicians with a stellar group of world, jazz and salsa musicians they are a stunning combination of virtuosity and energy. Their last concert at the Universal Hall was recorded as the highly acclaimed live album En Vivo en el Norte.
India Alba represent a collaboration between two Indian and two Scottish musicians who combine Indian classical and Scottish traditional backgrounds to create a unique sound. Since their debut album Reels and Ragas, they have developed their music to reflect the broad common ground between their traditions. Many raga gats (themes), particularly those from the borders of the Himalayas, have close relatives in the melodies of the Scottish highlands and islands, and for both of them the drone sounds of the bagpipes or the tampura play an important part in the music. Recent performances have included the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, and the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. Featuring Ross Ainslie on pipes, whistles and cittern.
BREABACH
Friday 2nd Mar, 8:00 pm
"As disciplined as they're fiery, as tasteful as they're exhilarating, they blend the best of old and new in truly compelling style" The Scotsman
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Price: £12 / £10 (concessions)