JUNE 2025
JUNE 2025
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
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IS A CHARITY
As a charity we rely on your support to make unforgettable theatre and creative experiences available to everyone.
Your donation will help us to not onlypresent the best work on our stages and screens but enhance the lives and skills of our young people, from all backgrounds, through our education and outreach programme, ensuring the arts are accessible to all.
However much you are able to give will make a difference. We really can't do it without you.
MAIN GALLERY
Exhibition Run: 24 May - 5 July
FRI 27 JUNE 6PM - 7PM
Imagecredit:JimHope
JoinMairiforinsights intothisfascinating bodyofwork.
Admission:£6/£5
Aninnovativesonicinstallationontherelationshipsbetweenplace, people,piping,andplantsbasedonthemultipleversionsofthe storyUamhanÒr(TheCaveofGold).
Themainthemefeaturesapiperwhogoesintoacaveandmeets withanuntimelyend.Butthereareuniquevariationsonthestory, lyricsandmelodylinkedtocorrespondingcavesfoundacrossthe Gàidhealtachd,whichrepresentportalsintothe‘otherworld’and theplacefromwhichcreativityisbornintoGaelicculture;in particularpìobaireachd(piping).
ThetitleisaplayonFuaimandUamh,tomean‘seamofgold’).
CAFÈ BAR GALLERY
Exhibition Run: 19 May - 4 June
SEACHANGES
OCEAN PORTRAITS
RIITTA IKONEN
FinnishvisualartistRiittaIkonen, whoisonajointresidency betweenIslandDarkroomandAn Lanntair,willbefeaturinginthe WorldOceanDayExhibition.
Exhibition Run: 7 - 28 June
VISUAL
OUTER HEBRIDES WILDLIFE FESTIVAL ART EXHIBTION
Comealongandmarvelattheworksoflocalartistsinspiredby theincrediblenaturalheritageoftheOuterHebrides.
Exhibitingartists:AndyBlack,KevanCadman,ChrisColes,Jocelyn Hildrey,HollyNash,LynseyScott,CherieSullivan,Melissa Thompson.
Image:HenHarrierhuntingbyJocelynHildrey
MEZZANINE GALLERY
Exhibition Run: 17 May - 7 June
VISUAL
VISUALARTS
VISUALARTS
LANDINGS : NEW WORK BY BANDIT CAMPBELL & LOIS EASTBURN
TheshowLandingsismeanttobeaboutlandjustice.Itsprawls acrossthemediumsofspeculativefiction,oralhistory,andfoolish clownbehaviour.Exploringhowhistoriesareinscribedintotheland, BanditandLoisexperimentwitharchivalmaterial,interview,youtube brainrot,andwool.
It’ssomethingtodowithasking:whoisthisplaceandwhatarewe doinghereBanditisawriterandartistwhoseworkisinformedby theiractivismandnebuloustransness.Loislikesexperimentingacross craftsandisinspiredbyhistoriesofpoliticalresistance.
Together,asfriendsandaccomplices,theyareevenmorepowerful. They’vemadelotsofthingstogetherlikedragperformancepieces, graffitimurals,andsituationistpoetryzines.Theybothstayin StornowaybutgrewuparoundLondon.
ClàrisAnLanntair’sdigitalcreativityprogrammefor14-25yearolds, wehostweeklyworkshopsinarangeoftopics,frommusicproduction tovideogamedesign.In2025wehavesupported2xyoungartist commissionsinvisualartsandmusic.
The An Lanntair Residency programme is a two-way exchange between visiting artists and the island community, offering time and space for creative work or research. Open to all disciplines, the residency has hosted artists from over 32 countries and emphasizes local engagement, drawing on island knowledge and culture. Focused on mutual benefit, the programme supports local communities especially young talent—while building global connections and enriching island life. Participants often share their work through exhibitions, talks, and events, becoming part of both An Lanntair’s programme and the island’s social fabric.
RESIDENCIES
CURRENT RESIDENCIES
WehaveawriterinresidenceinJune–ErinScottfrom Kelowna,BC,Canada.Sheisaninterdisciplinaryartist whoworksintime-basedmediums,includingpoetry, performance,andvideo/audio.Withpublicationsand performancesacrossforms,shehasmadespokenword albums,books,exhibitions,dragperformances,Fringe shows,andmore.ErinholdsanMFAandiscurrentlyaPhD studentattheUniversityofBritishColumbiaOkanagan,in KelownaCanada,whereshemakesvideopoemsand writesaboutScottishGaelic,belonging,andidentity.
We also have ‘Muir is Tir’ sailing residency in partnership with Sail Britain 28 June - 4 July. The residency is across disciplines with 6 participants taking part – it’s based on the ocean on board the yacht ‘Merlin’ between Lewis, Harris and Uist, utilising The Shiants and different anchorages each day as a hub to explore from.
‘Muir is Tìr’ is based on the Gaelic sea-lore book of the same name by George Macleod. It utilises the land and seascapes of the Outer Hebrides at high Summer as both venue and research arena, offering a window into the traditions, language, culture and communities of the islands through an involved and participatory approach.
FREE
EVENTS - BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
ARTIST TALK
Michele Marcoux
MicheleMarcouxisan Edinburghbasedartist who’sbeenundertakinga RoyalScottishAcademy ResidencyforScotlandon theIsleofLewis.
WED 4 JUNE, 7PM
Herprojectistocreate paintingsinthelandscape andatafamilyhousethat explorenostalgiclayers:wheredomesticarchaeologymeetsancient landscapeandpersonalandcollectivememoryoverlap.
ForherArtist’sTalkMichelewillintroduceherartpracticeandalsothe researchshehasbeendoingbothindoorsatahousenearStornoway andinthelandscapesofNessandTolsta.
RoyalScottishAcademyResidenciesforScotlandisanartist-led schemewhichenablesvisualartistsaperiodofresearch,development andproductionatpartnervenuesacrossScotland.In2024,thirteen artistswereawardedatotalof£55,000forresidenciesatpartner venuesinScotland.MicheleMarcouxisworkingwithpartnervenueAn Lanntairforherresidency.
SONGWRITERS CIRCLE
Areyouasongwriterorhopingtobecome one?
Joinourmonthlysongwriters'circle–a relaxed,no-pressurespacetoshare ideas,getfeedback,andconnectwith fellowislandmusicians. Opentoalllevels,frombeginnerstopros. HostedbyAndrewEaton-Lewis.
WED 18 JUNE, 7PM
LETS CHAT LETS CHAT
GOOD MORNING
Madainnmhath (Mah-deenvah)
GOOD DAY / NICE DAY
Lathamath (LAH-uhMAH)
Halò! (ha-LOH)
Feasgarmath (Fess-gahrmah)
EXCUSE ME / SORRY
Gabhmoleisgeul! (GavmoLESH-gul)
Ciamarathathu? (Kimmerahaoo)
2025
Thèid Mòd Ionadail Leòdhais a chumail eadar an 3mh agus an 6mh den tÒgmhios 2025 ann an Steòrnabhagh, le measgachadh de dh’fharapaisean a’ gabhail àite thairis air an t-seachdain. Bidh cothrom ann èisteachd ri farpaisean seinn, còisir, beul-aithris, ionnsramaid agus mòran eile. Nach tig sibh còmhla rinn!
The Lewis Provincial Mod will take place between the 3rd and 6th of June 2025 in Stornoway, with competitions taking place throughout the week.You can listen to a variety of competitions including singing, choirs, oral competitions, instrumental and much more.
Here’s what’s on inAn Lanntair during Mod week. Be sure to join us!
Dimàirt 3 Ògmhios
Tuesday 3 June
Diciadain 4 Ògmhios
Wednesday 4 June
Diardaoin 5 Ògmhios
Thursday 5 June
Dihaoine 6 Ògmhios
Friday 6 June
10am Drama Competitions (Primary Schools) 1pm Drama Competitions (Primary Schools)
9:30 Recitation Primary (P4-5 Fluent)
14:00 Girls & Boys Silver Pendant
10:00 Cèilidh Groups (Primary Schools) 14:00 Cèilidh Groups (Secondary Schools)
10:00 Unison Singing 101 or over 11:00 Unison Boys Primary Choir
Tickets to competitions atAn Lanntair are £2 per session (am/pm). Tickets bought at other venues do not grant permission to those atAn Lanntair.
A Prize-winners Concert will be held at 7pm on Friday 6 June. th
Tickets are £5 / £3 Concessions.
Mòd Programmes are £3.
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Join us on Saturday 7 June from 10am for a fun-filled, 80s themed Family Day
No tickets needed – just drop in and enjoy! Costumes encouraged
��Highlights include: 80s Kids TV screenings��
��Fun & Games for Kids (young and old)
Themed lunchboxes from the Cafè Bar
Jelly & Ice Cream
Keith Haring Mural Project ��
��UV Tron Installation
Classic Party Games & Family Disco��
Donations welcome to support our work with families
THE FUN DOESN'T STOP THERE! JOIN US FROM 9PM FOR AN 80S THEMED TRIBUTE NIGHT WITH THE TOPGUNS. TICKETS JUST £10 – DON'T MISS IT! th
��Youth Music Performances & The Broken Ravens Live �� And of course... a big massive cake! �� TH TH TH
SAT 7 JUNE, 9PM
Grab your shades & dust off your bomber jacket –TopGuns tribute night at An Lanntair is taking our 40th celebrations straight to the danger zone!
SEISEANANTRAD
Am bi thu a ’ cluich na fìdhle, na pìob, a ’ bhocsa, a ’ ghiotàr, a ’ seinn no eile? Nach tig sibh gu na Seiseanan Traidiseanta!
Thig ann leat fhèin, le caraidean no leis an teaghlach air fad, ach bheir leat ionnsramaid-ciùil a choireigin air an cluich thu puirt thraidiseanta còmhla-ris a ’ bhuidhinn. Bidh na seiseanan neo-fhoirmeil agus cha bhi uallach air duine sam bith a chluich leotha fhèin. ’S e deagh chothrom a bhios ann airson beagan craic is airson puirt ùr ionnsachadh!
’S i Sìne Hepburn Nic a ’ Mhaoilein a bhios a ’ stiùireadh nan seiseanan.
Do you play the fiddle, pipes, accordion, guitar, sing or play any other trad instrument? Come along to our Trad Sessions!
You can come alone, with friends or with the family, just make sure you bring an instrument to play a traditional tune or two with the group. The sessions will be informal and there will be no pressure to play on your own. They’ll be a great opportunity for people to play together, have a bit of craic and learn some new tunes, whether you ’ re a seasoned pro or beginner.
Jane Hepburn MacMillan will lead the sessions
WED 11 JUNE, 7PM
RANT
A decade on from their first performance – and with 3 acclaimed albums under their belt – RANT remain at the forefront of the Scottish fiddle scene. The meeting of four of the country’s finest players, the quartet use just their fiddles to weave a tapestry of melodies, textures, layers and sounds.
Bethany Reid from Shetland, Anna Massie and Lauren MacColl from the Highland peninsula of the Black Isle, and latest member Gillian Frame from Arran join forces to showcase the combined resonance of their instruments with repertoire unearthed from both old collections and their own contemporary writing. RANT create a sound which is both spacious and lush, yet retaining all the earthy bite and spark synonymous with a Scottish fiddle player. Their latest album – ‘The Portage’ – was recorded over 4 days in the renowned Mackintosh Queen’s Cross, the only church in the world to be designed by architect, artist and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The recording – a stark and honest reflection of their live sound – was awarded ‘Top of the World’ status from Songlines Magazine. Their live set reflects their years of honing their sound together and their love for the music of their respective home regions through their writing, repertoire and stories.
The last time Bensider played An Lanntair was March 2020, (the last gig before lockdown!!)
Bensider is a collective of talented musicians that formed around Graham (the Bensider) to help bring his songs to life. Much of the original material is inspired by Graham’s upbringing on the Isle of Lewis, coming late to music and songwriting he wrote his first song at the age of 42 and they just keep coming as he approaches his 60 year. th
Alongside Graham, (lead vocals/guitar), are Roy Hunter, (double bass), Libby McGugan, (fiddle), Mike Munro, (trumpet) and Seth Gardener, (percussion)
Bensider music is hard to categorise and is influenced by many genres but is probably best described as acoustic, swingy folk with a dark edge.
Review of Bensider from a recent charity gig for Alzheimer Scotland at Stereo Glasgow:
“After two (great) solo acts it was good to see a full band take to the stage next and what a joy they turned out to be. Yet more Scottish, Americana but with songs brand new to my ears but sounding like I’ve heard them 100 times before and a trumpet player I could listen to solo all night long (now there’s something I never thought I would ever say)”
In conjunction with Drunken Promotions.
Text SAT 21 JUNE, 8PM
THUR 12 JUNE 7pm
THUNDERBOLTS
Ensnaredinadeathtrap,anunconventionalteamof antiheroes—YelenaBelova,BuckyBarnes,RedGuardian, Ghost,TaskmasterandJohnWalker—embarksona dangerousmissionthatforcesthemtoconfrontthe darkestcornersoftheirpasts. Fri13June,7pm
MAKEITTOMUNICH
Freshfromclosingthe2025GlasgowFilmFestivalandshot aheadofEuro2024,MakeItToMunichtellstheremarkable storyofEthanWalker,ateenagefootballerfrom Aberdeenshirewhosurvivesadevastatingaccidentjust monthsintoaU.S.scholarship.
WithhelpfrompioneeringGlasgowsurgeonandexRangersplayerProfessorGordonMackay,Ethanembarkson anextraordinaryrecoveryjourney—culminatingina1,200km cyclefromHampdentoMunichtodeliverScotland’smatch pennantintimefortheirEuro2024openeragainst Germany.
JoinedbyGordon,TartanArmyfanStephenCollie,and filmmakerMartyn,thisinspiringdocumentarycelebrates resilience,medicalinnovation,andthe madnessofmakingafilmontwowheels.
Sat14June,5pm
TOLIVEANDDIEINL.A.
TwocopsinLosAngelestrytotrackdownaviciouscriminal namedEricMasters.WhenoneofthemiskilledbyMasters, theotherswearsrevenge-nomatterwhatthecost.He becomesobsessedwithgettingMastersasthelawheonce sworetoupholdbecomesmeaninglesstohimandheand hisnewpartnerenteradangerousgamewherethestakes arelifeanddeath.
Thur26June,7pm
1h,56mins
THEPHOENICIANSCHEME
Wealthybusinessman,Zsa-ZsaKordaappointshisonly daughter,anun,assoleheirtohisestate.AsKorda embarksonanewenterprise,theysoonbecomethe targetofschemingtycoons,foreignterrorists,and determinedassassins. Fri27June,7pm
At16,KimCarniebeganasix-yearsecretsame-sex relationship.
InKimCarnieOutLoud,shemeetsLGBTQ+individuals worldwidewhoalsohidtheirsexuality—whetherdueto oppressivelaws,familypressure,orculturalexpectations. Shealsoconnectswithactivistsworkingtocreatechange. Reflectingonherpastinternalisedhomophobia,Kimnow embracesheridentitywithpride.Inspiredbythepeopleshe meets,shewritessongsthatformapowerfulsoundtrackto thismovingdocumentary—aheartfeltjourney throughstruggle,resilience,andjoyfulcelebration. Sat28June,8pm 1h,28mins
Acouplelosetheirhomeandlaterdiscoverthehusbandhas
WEEKLY ON MONDAYS
1PM - 2.30PM, EDUCATION ROOM & ONLINE
ADULT £4.50 / £4 FOR MEMBERS OR £2 ONLINE
CO-CREATE
Alittletimeandspacededicatedtonurturingcreativityforthosewhoarealso busycreativelynurturinglittleonesandlittleonesontheway…
Thesearerelaxedandinformal,mutuallysupportive,creativeget-togethers, bothin-personandonline.Offeringactivitiessuchas:creativejournaling, printmakingandcollage.
Althoughthisisagrouptosupportmums,caregiversandexpectantmums, babiesandtoddlersarewelcometocomealongtooandwillbeofferedspace toplayinthesameroom(childrendonotrequireaticket).Youcansome spendtimemakingandtendtoyourlittleonewhentheyneedyou.
ThesessionswillbefacilitatedbyartistElaineSmithwhowilloffercreative activitiesandsupportyoutoexploremakingyourownartworks.Someactivities mayincludecreativecollaborationswithyourchild.
IfyouprefertojoinonlineviaZoom,alinkwillbeemailedtoyouinadvanceof thesession.PleaseensurethatyouremailaddressiscorrectonyourAn Lanntairaccount.
Tue10-Thur12June
Schoolsandpublicspaces
TheTravellingGalleryreturns tocommunitiesinLewisand HarristhisJune.SEEDLINGSisa groupexhibitionexploring waystoconnectwithourworld throughother-than-human perspectives,usingtheseed asameanstothinkaboutandconnectthemesconcerningecologies andtheenvironment.Theexhibitionlookstodestabilisecolonial systems,categories,andhierarchies,thattendtofavourscientifictheory andmarginaliseancestralknowledgesandindigenouscosmologies. CuratedwithJelenaSofronijevicandfeaturingworkbyartistsEmiiAlrai, ImanDatoo,RemiJablecki,RadovanKraguly,ZeljkoKujundzic,Leo Robinson&AmbaSayal-Bennetttheexhibitionbringstogetheravariety ofcontemporaryartisticpractices,includingdrawing,printmaking, sculpture,andfilm,thatreimagineourcollectiveunderstandingsand visionsofplacesandtimes.
SAM GARE PILOT
WHALES DROP-IN
Sat28June 10am-4pm AnLanntair
JoinartistSamGaretocreatepaintedwhales,celebratethelivesof 55long-finnedpilotwhalesandsharetheirincrediblestory followingtheirstrandingonTraighMhor,IsleofLewison16July 2023.Togetherwithlocalschools,Sanwillcreatewhalestohonour theirlivesandjourney.Bepartofsomethingspecial paint,write messages,andhelpusbringthesewhalestolife.Thesecommunity andschoolwhaleswillcometogetherforagatheringinTolsta.
NEW TERM ADULTS EV
EVER THOUGHT OF DELIVERING AN EVENING CLASS?
Wearelookingforproposalsfromartiststodelivereveningclasssessions. Workshopscanbeinanyartformandrunweeklyforonetotwohoursoversixto eightsessions.
Youdon’tneedtohavetaughtbefore,justbeaccomplishedinyourchosen practiceandpassionateaboutsharingyourskills.
Ifyouwanttogetintouchforacasualtalkaboutdeliveringaneveningclass pleasecontact: JoeMahonyatjoe@anlanntair.com
WEEKLY IN TERM TIME
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
EDUCATION
MINI MAKE
KirstenleadsourVisualartssessions forPrimaryagechildrenandtheir adultstohavefunmakingthings together.
Mon 3.30pm: Sporsnis
Wed 4pm: An Lanntair
CREATIVE PLAY
EDUCATION
MOVEMENT AND DANCE
JoinCatrionaintheselivelyclasses basedarounddanceandphysical activity.We’lluseprops,interactive storytelling&songstogetourbodies movinginafun,imaginativeway.
Mon 11am: Sandwickhill
Wed 10.30am: Sporsnis
ThissessionwithKirstenisforchildren age2–5&theirparent/carertobe creativetogether.Youngersiblingsare welcometoo.Theclasswillhelpdevelop finemotorskills&sensesastheyexplore materialsandmark-making.
Wed 1.30pm: An Lanntair
MUSIC SOUP
JoinEilidhinhermusicclassdesigned forchildreninP2–P4.Thisclasswill exploreallaspectsofmusicfrombeat andrhythmtodynamicsandpitch. Therewillbeachancetosing,dance totherhythm&playmusicalgames!
Thur 4pm: An Lanntair
WEEKLY IN TERM TIME
AN LANNTAIR
SAT ART CLUBS
EDUCATION
Offeringarangeofvisualartanddesign activitiesforPrimaryschoolchildren everySaturdayintermtime.Youdon’t havetobookforawholeterm. There’sa differentactivityeveryweeksocome whenyoucan.
1.30pm: Art Club P1 - 2
2.30pm: Art Club P3 - 4
4pm: Art Club P5 - 7
SAT DRAMA CLUBS
P1-P3swilllearnbasicdramaskillssuch asbuildingconfidence,teamworkand developingcharactersandcreating theirownstories.TheP4-7classwill workwithscriptsandwillalsocreate someofourownwork.
10.15am: Drama Club P1 - 3
11.30am: Drama Club P4 - 7
YOUTH TRAD
Joinourslowsessionforyoung musicians(P7+),whereyou’lllearn tunesatacomfortablepace&playin agroupsetting.Whethernewtoplaying orlookingtogainmoreexperience,this sessionisagreatsteppingstoneto othersessions.
Wed 4pm: An Lanntair
We can make tickets available free of charge for young people who would benefit from Youth Theatre, but for whom cost is a barrier. Contact
YOUNG PEOPLE TERM TIME WORKSHOPS
EDUCATION
YOUTH BOARD
Age14-25
Ifyouwouldliketohaveasayinwhat happensinAnLanntair,wouldliketolearn aboutprogramminganeventorcurating anexhibitionorhaveinterestingcreative ideasthatyouwouldliketoseehappenin yourArtsCentrethencomeandjoinin.
13 & 27 June 4.30pm: An Lanntair
ART LAB
Adynamicspaceforyoungpeople to unleashtheircreativity.Whetheryou’re intodrawing,painting,sculpture,video editing,orimagemanipulation,we’vegot thetoolsandequipmentandsupportfor you!
Wed 4pm: An Lanntair
YOUTH THEATRE
Wewillbuildonconfidence,creativity, andcommunicationwhileexploring variousaspectsofperformance-making fromimprovisationandscriptwriting,to physicaltheatreanddevising.
Sat 1pm: An Lanntair
Thank you so much to all who’ve joined us for our weekly term-time classes - it’s been a real pleasure having you with us!
We hope you ’ ve had as much fun as we have and taken away some great memories and new skills. Have a fantastic summer break, full of sunshine, adventures, and relaxation. We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back in August when our next exciting batch of workshops kicks off. See you then!
Celebrate Dad with Something Special!
From unique, locally crafted items to thoughtful cards and treats, our shop is stocked with handpicked finds that dads will love. Whether he's into art, music, books, or just enjoys a good surprise – you’ll find something that makes him feel celebrated. Pop in and pick up the perfect present.
SUN 15 JUNE
Golden Days, Silver Nights – Sparkle all summer long with our lovely range of jewellery from Spoke 925
STATIONERY HOMEWARE
BÙTH BÙTH SHOP SHOP
BOOKS FOR ALL AGES
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