Our take on Homecoming year and all things Scottish, in the style of the nation’s favourite form of entertainment – the television. Fiddles, bagpipes, sheep, castles, whisky, golf, Burns, tatties, tartan, porridge and a look at the life of the ordinary Scot.
'Funded by the Aberdeenshire Council Homecoming Scotland 2009'
Brier Rose
The Folding Theatre Puppet Co.
When a King and Queen are blessed with a beautiful baby girl they throw a big celebration. But they forget to invite one of the fairies to the dinner. When she arrives unannounced and curses the baby girl to die the King and Queen are heart-broken.
Based upon the Brothers Grimm version of
Sleeping Beauty, Brier Rose brings together again, the Folding Theatre Puppet Co. and Joy Haynes of Banyan Theatre Co. who directed our acclaimed production The Jabberwocky.
Little Brier Rose or, Sleeping Beauty as it is now known, is one of the most enduring stories of all time, known the world over for its message of love over adversity. The Folding Theatre Puppet Co. brings the tale magically to life in its new production.
‘A Pint and a Piece of Theatre’
‘A Pint and a Piece of Theatre’ was a brand new venture for the Garioch Theatre Festival in June 2009
The evening will took place at Edwards Night Club from 7:30pm on the 25th June. It was an informal mix of new theatre work with pieces lasting anything from 4 minutes to 15 minutes.
Photography Exhibitions –
Running throughout the festival, before and after events. Wyness Garage, Inverurie, Free event
Ten years in performance:
The first ten years of performances by MSD and Aberdeenshire Youth Theatre seen in photographs
My Scotland:
Images of 'Scottishness' and Scotland seen by Short Course Photography Students from Gray's School of Art
Scotframe Community Weekend featuring:
Community Day:A chance for young people who are interested in theatre or dance to come together to create a piece of unusual theatre which will then hit the streets of Inverurie.
Contemporary Dance Class & Choreography with Ruth Kent Stretch yourself with this introductory session, perfect for those new to Contemporary or wishing to develop technique!
Adventures in Movementwith Ruth Kent:Creative Dance Session for 8 - 11s Working together to explore the theme of friendship
Tiny Tales with Ruth Kent: Dance & Story Session for 4-7 year olds Based on the children's classic tale "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Using games, movement & props for a fun & lively session!
Dance workshops for schoolswith Pam Taylor
"Guts"
by Charles Barron
Let Hitler do his worst. Aberdeen’s fishwives show him they have the guts to cope.
Georgie’s sister is too caring, her son is too fly and her niece is too naïve for their own good. But, hey – they’re family and you have to put up with them. Don’t you? Muriel’s young daughter is turning into a tart and her aged mother is sex-mad. But, hey – there’s a war on and you have to allow some licence. Don’t you? Ronnie has lost his last chance of love and Jim has lost his marbles. But, hey – that’s life. Isn’t it? Broad comedy and a little touch of tragedy combine in this memorable picture of Aberdeen life during World War II.
Directed by Roddy Begg, co-founder of Fleeman Productions, Guts has the biggest cast the company have ever taken on tour. The nine actors include eight familiar from previous Fleeman productions: Yvonne Morton, Jill Hay, Liz Loggie, Sheila Reid, Sarah Alexander, Brian McDonald, Alistair Harvey and Scott Neish. They are joined on this occasion by newcomer Fiona Murray.
‘In a Thousand Pieces’
Paper Birds Theatre Company
This company unfortunately had to cancel their performance at the Festival following an injury sustained by one of the cast.
