The Tryst Festival 2013

TRYST

FESTIVAL2013 11-26 MAY

www.trystfestival.org.uk Booking: (unless otherwise stated) Steeple Box Office, High Street, Falkirk 01324 506850

Welcome to the Falkirk Tryst Festival, our annual round up of local amateur arts talent. For over fifty years Falkirk and District Arts and Civic Council has supported, promoted and campaigned for the Arts and an enhanced civic amenity for the Falkirk District. Member organisations of FDACC take this opportunity every year to showcase their work in a fortnight of non-stop music, performance, exhibitions and events. We hope you enjoy it!

The Falkirk Trysts – a potted history. You may wonder why the Festival is called the “Tryst”, this refers to the famously important livestock markets which at their height, in the 18th century, saw cattle, sheep and horses being brought from all corners of Scotland to Falkirk to find buyers from Scotland and England. www.fdacc.org.uk/ www.trystfestival.org.uk/

Acknowledgements: Falkirk and District Arts and Civic Council acknowledge the support of Falkirk Community Trust and Falkirk Council www.trystfestival.org.uk

Booking (unless otherwise stated) The Steeple Box Office, High Street, Falkirk FK1 1NW TEL 01324 506850 Open Mon-Sat 09:30 AM –4:45 PM (50p postage fee / or collect on door) arts@falkirkcommunitytrust.org (enquiries only – to book it is best to phone) www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

PARADE! Sat 11 May High Street to Falkirk Town Hall Free A special start to this year’s Festival, what could be more fun than a parade? March along, wave a flag, holler and cheer like an overexcited American tourist and welcome the stars of our annual celebration of community arts groups and organisations as they march the length of the High Street and West Bridge Street to Falkirk Town Hall.

Falkirk Festival Chorus 40th Annual Concert FTH Sun 12 May 7:00pm (Pre-Concert Talk by the Conductor 6:00pm) £12.00 / £10.00 conc. / £4 school students The splendid choral evening begins with the Petite Messe Solennelle de Sainte Cécile, by Gounod. The second piece will be the ever-popular and very moving The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace by Karl Jenkins. The chorus will be joined

by The Scottish Concert Orchestra, and solos will be performed by Rhona McKail, Soprano, Raoni Hübner, Tenor, and Nicholas Morris, Bass. Once again, Robert Tait conducts, as he has for forty years..

Just William Falkirk Floral Art Club FTH Mon 13 May 6.30pm (Stalls) Demonstration 7.30pm £8.00 Tickets on the door / direct from members The evening begins with a marketplace, so roll up for the tombola, stalls selling jams, chutneys, plants and more.

Then, Falkirk Floral Art Club are delighted to welcome William Dixon from Bury to present his latest Fresh Flower Demonstration titled “Just William". William is a National Demonstrator and a Chelsea Flower Show Team Member Gold Prize Winner. Non-members are very welcome.

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Top of the Town Quiz Falkirk & District Arts and Civic Council FTH Studio Mon 13 May 7:30pm £10 entry per team / spectators free Register your team, email axe.lxyc@gmail.com Thinking caps on, get your friends together to form a team and pit your wits in aid of charity. This annual popular pub quiz night is a highlight of the Festival, and a great way to spend an evening, raise some funds and meet new friends (or rivals).

Words and Music Falkirk Writers Circle FTH Studio Tue 14 May 7:30pm £6.00 / £5.00 conc Booking - on the door / direct from members An evening of poetry and prose written and performed by members of the FWC with music by Chapter 4, a local folk band led by Ian Scott.

Creative Schools FTH Wed 15 May 7:00pm £5 / £3 conc.

A celebration of creativity in performing arts from schools across Falkirk.

Throughout the evening you’ll see some spectacular performances from children and young people who have been working with teachers over the past few months to create an evening of entertainment.

Creative Schools will highlight the exceptional talent and commitment of children in our schools and how they use the performing arts to develop learning and enhance education.

Derek Heron - Mind Reader FTH Thu 16 May 7:00pm £8.00 / £6.00 conc Derek performs acts of mind-reading and premonition.

Psychological persuasion, influence and intuition are combined to create an astonishing show guaranteed to amaze and astound. Derek is one of Scotland’s leading corporate entertainers. He has provided entertainment for industry giants that include CocaCola, British Petroleum and WL Gore. Appearing in public for one night only, this is a show not to be missed. *Not suitable for children under 12yrs*

Talking Pictures Falkirk Writers Circle FTH Studio Thu 16 May 7:30pm £6.00 / £5.00 conc Booking - on the door / direct from members Photographs by Falkirk Camera Club, Words by Falkirk Writers Circle An evening event that marks the end of a joint project between the Falkirk Camera Club and the Falkirk Writers Circle. The writers of the Circle were inpired by a series of images taken by the Camera Club members, penning poetry and prose in response to the visual images. This culminating event wil be a fascinating chance to compare the photographers’ inspiration and art with that of the writers.

Folk at the Tryst Barbara Dymock & Chris Marra, support Pauline Alexander Falkirk Folk Club The Tolbooth Tavern Thu 16 May 8:00pm £8.00 Booking - tickets 07535 097296 info@falkirkfolkclub.co.uk An exciting new collaboration, Barbara Dymock, founder member of Ceolbeg and one of the finest Scottish revival singers joins Chris Marra who has gained the utmost respect as a guitarist in a career now spanning over four decades.

Barbara’s voice is dynamic and engaging whether midst the graceful melody of a traditional ballad or in the brazen, brawl and wit of a treasured Michael Marra composition.

Pauline Alexander is one of Scotland’s hidden gems, Glasgow based Pauline is set to flourish on the scene. A captivating voice and a remarkable songwriting talent, her debut album is deservedly attracting attention far and wide.www.falkirkfolkclub.co.uk

Annual Concert Forth Bridges Accordion Band Bo'ness Town Hall Sat 11 May TBC 7:30pm £5.00 / £3.00 conc FTH Fri 17 May 7:30pm £5.00 / £3.00 conc Showcasing their new playlist, the Bo’ness based band will perform a variety of music including Scottish Traditional Music, Old Time Favourites and Hymns. This community marching band, boasting fifty members aged 4 – 70 years, playing drums, cymbals and triangles as well as accordions, will spend the summer season travelling the length and breadth of the country taking part in various events such as Gala Day Processions, Fair Days and Riding of the Marches events. For the Annual Concert some of the members of the band will be displaying their soloist talents playing well known singalong songs and waltzes, something new for 2013 to get everyones toes tapping.

Tryst Hoolie Falkirk Folk Club The Tolbooth Tavern Fri 17 May 8:30pm FREE Tickets from info@falkirkfolkclub.co.uk or call 07535 097296.

Come and join the Falkirk Folk Club and the Festival organisations for the lively session of the best trad music in the area!

Folk at the Tryst Fiddle Workshop with Brian McNeill Falkirk Folk Club FTH Studio Sat 18 May, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM £6 (Tickets from info@falkirkfolkclub.co.uk) An opportunity to develop and improve your fiddle technique with one of the finest instrumentalists of the past three decades.

The Magic Circle Forth Valley Magic Circle FTH Sat 18 May 7:30pm £7.50 An evening of Mystery, Magic and Merriment showcasing the talented members of the Forth Valley Magic Circle . The show includes Stage, Close-up and Table magic performed in a Cabaret style environment.

Suitable for anyone who likes magic and is looking for a great night out, or is happy to have their head messed with! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bar available for over 18s.

Folk at the Tryst with Brian McNeill, Barluath and CarronCast Falkirk Folk Club FTH Studio Sat 18 May 7:30 PM £12.50 / £10 conc / £5 child / £28 family

"They breathe new life into old songs and tunes and bring new compositions to the table with great flair and passion " (Phil Cunningham Aug 2012)

A magnificent showcase of folk and traditional music Brian McNeill has been regarded far and wide as one of Scotland’s greatest songwriters and most acclaimed forces in Scottish music for three decades. Born in Falkirk, he’s performed around the globe, both as a soloist and with some of the era’s most influential bands, including Battlefield Band, which he founded in 1969, and Clan Alba.

Barluath are a phenomenal five piece collective of young talent providing a stunning mix of traditional/folk music embracing a wide range of musical styles including Gaelic and Scots song, bagpipes, whistles, fiddle, guitar, bouzouki, bass, clarinet and piano.Individually, they are immensely talented, as a band they possess a wonderfully creative dynamism, emotive and evoking the power and beauty of our rich musical heritage.

CarronCast, part of a Falkirk initiative where a talented and diverse array of local musicians combine to deliver a powerful and creative performance.

Trad at the Tryst Music and Dance Childrens' Workshop Falkirk Folk Club FTH Studio Sat 18 May 12:30 - 14:30 £5.00 (ages 5-11 years) Looking for a fun and creative way for your child to engage in the world of traditional Scottish music and dance?

Then join Impression Arts on the 18th of May for a fun filled 2 hour session in Falkirk Town Hall Studio. They will enjoy experimenting and creating traditional music with Scotland’s instruments and songs whilst combining the sounds with their own choreographed Scottish dance.

The Be Happy Band Classic Music Live! Falkirk Falkirk Old Parish Church Sun 19 May 7:00pm £12.00 / £10.00 conc / £2 Child (prices include interval refreshment) Philip Contini and his Be Happy Band are regular performers at the Edinburgh Fringe and play to sell out audiences. The Instrumental and vocal ensemble provides an entertaining evening’s programme of Neopolitan Songs, and songs from Italian artists like Louis Prima and Dean Martin. The Be Happy Band, six outstanding musicians, provides sympathetic and colourful accompaniment, with arrangements by director of music, Dick Lee. The admission ticket includes interval refreshments.

Annual Exhibition Falkirk And District Art Club FTH Studio Mon 20 - Sun 26 May 11.00am - 8.00pm (3:00pm on last day) FREE Come and admire the talents of local amateur artists.

And perhaps purchase an original work of art at extremely reasonable prices. The show is always of the highest quality and there will be approx..200 paintings on show, both framed and unframed. Admission is free so come along and take a look.

Circle of Music Bo'ness Amateur Operatic Society Bo'ness Town Hall Tue 21 - Fri 24 May £10 / £8 conc After last year’s departure, the popular society bring us a concert of popular numbers.

An Evening of Fairy Tales Sunny Stars Drama FTH Tue 21 - Wed 22 May 7:00pm £6.50 / £5 conc.

The children of Sunny Stars Drama present an Evening of Fairy Tales. The youngsters, aged 4 to 16 years, will present Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and a special tale of what happens When Fairytales Collide. These delightful plays are filled with fun, and there will be plenty of singing and dancing too - as well as some audience participation! Perfect family entertainment!

Back to the 80s - The Totally Awesome Musical.

Project Theatre FTH Fri 24 - Sat 25 May 7:30pm (Sat matinee 2:00pm) £7/£5 Concessions (Groups - buy 10 get 11th free / schools or community groups accompanying adults go free) From the era that brought the world The Rubik's Cube and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes this "totally awesome" musical in the style of movies such as Back To The Future and The Wedding Singer. Join the graduating class of William Ocean High School as they live through their final senior year - as they experience the fun, the heartbreak, the loves and the loneliness of growing up.... all set to the biggest hits of the 80's! The Project Theatre young talented performers bring you the magic of Glee and High School Musical.

Tryst Seminar Falkirk Writers Circle Park Hotel, Camelon Road, Falkirk FK1 5RY Sat 25 May 09:45am - 4:00pm £28 + £1 competition entry Booking – by cheque for entry fees including registration forms to Ms. Elizabeth Hawkins, 125 Kilbagie St., Kincardine on Forth FK10 4QP So if you’re interested in furthering your interest in writing, do have a look on their website, download the entry forms and start honing your oeuvre. www.falkirkwriters.org.uk Adjudicators Brian Whittingham - Short Story Jim McIntosh - Article Danny O’Rourke - Poetry Ted Brocklebank - Opinion Piece (Dorothy Whammond Trophy)

Spring Concert Tryst Orchestra Andrea Gajic FTH Sun 26 May 7:00pm £9 / £7 conc / £3 child Falkirk Tryst Orchestra presents its annual spring Concert.

The main work is Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy with Andrea Gajic as the violin soloist. Other items in the concert are Alwyn’s Scottish Dance Suite, Selections from Les Misérables, Falfare, Blues and Tango, and Beatlecracker Suite, The concert is conducted by Robert Tait.

Andrea Gajic is a virtuoso violinist who lives in Glasgow, having studied at St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh, the Russian Gnesins Academy of Music, the RCM, London and the Peabody Institute, Baltimore.

Follies Larbert Amateur Operatic Society Dobbie Hall, Larbert Tue 7 – Sat 11 May 7:30 PM £9 / £7.50 conc (no conc. on Fri & Sat) Booking – Norman Black 01324 716790 OR Steeple Box Office It is 1970 and on the stage of the Weismann Theatre, New York, Dimitri Weismann has gathered together the surviving players of his lavish pre-war Follies, from the silver screen goddess Carlotta Campion to the most nondescript chorus line members, for a first and last reunion before the theatre is demolished to make way for a parking lot. As the stars reminisce, they recreate their old acts, old ghosts are laid to rest and old flames rekindled.

Including well-loved numbers like Losing My Mind and Broadway Baby this is a great musical evening, hitting all the right nostalgic notes.

Tryst Festival 2013 at a Glance www.trystfestival. org.uk Booking: (unless otherwise stated) Steeple Box Office, High Street, Falkirk 01324 506850

Tue 7 - Sat 11 Follies Larbert Opera Dobbie Hall 7:30pm Sat 11 Parade All participating groups High Street, Falkirk TBC

Tue 14 Words and Music Falkirk Writers Circle FTH Studio 7:30pm Wed 15 Creative Schools Falkirk Community Trust FTH 7:00pm

Annual Concert Forth Bridges Accordion Band FTH 7:30pm

Thu 16 Mind Reader Derek Heron FTH

Sun 12 Choral Evening Falkirk Festival Chorus FTH 7:00pm (Pre-Concert Talk 6:00pm)

Talking Pictures Falkirk Writers Circle + Falkirk Camera Club FTH Studio 7:30pm

Mon 13 Just William Falkirk Floral Art Club FTH Doors 6.30pm (Stalls) 7.30pm (Demo) Top of the Town Quiz Falkirk & District Arts and Civic Council FTH Studio 7:30pm

Sat 18 Folk at the Tryst Fiddle Workshop with Brian McNeill Falkirk Folk Club FTH Studio 3:00 - 5:00pm

Mon 20 - Sun 26 Annual Exhibition Falkirk And District Art Club FTH Studio 11.00am - 8.00pm (3:00pm on last day)

Annual Concert Forth Bridges Accordion Band Bo'ness Town Hall 7:30pm

Tue 21 - Fri 24 Circle of Music Bo'ness Amateur Operatic Society Bo'ness Town Hall 7:30pm

Magic Show Forth Valley Magic Circle FTH 7:00pm Brian McNeill, Barluath and CarronCast Falkirk Folk Club FTH 7:30pm

Barbara Dymock & Chris Marra, support Pauline Alexander Falkirk Folk Club The Tolbooth Tavern 8:00pm

Music and Dance Children’s' Workshop (5-11 years) Falkirk Folk Club FTH Studio 12:30 - 2:30pm

Fri 17 Tryst Hoolie Falkirk Folk Club The Tolbooth Tavern 8:30pm

Sun 19 The Be Happy Band Classic Music Live!

Falkirk Falkirk Old Parish Church 7:00pm

Tue 21 - Wed 22 An Evening of Fairy Tales Sunny Stars Drama FTH 7:00pm Fri 24 - Sat 25 Back to the 80s The Totally Awesome Musical.

Project Theatre FTH 7:30pm (Sat matinee 2:00pm) Sat 25 Tryst Seminar Falkirk Writers Circle Park Hotel, Camelon Road, Falkirk FK1 5RY 09:45am - 4:00pm Sun 26 Spring Concert Tryst Orchestra FTH 7:00pm