Shetland Arts - What's On

guide to what’s on during April & beyond.

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SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: CELLO & VIOLIN DUOS

WHAT’S ON

WELCOME Whether it is Film, Music, Art or Theatre this is your guide to Shetland Arts and its venues.

CONTENTS 03 > Marc Wilson: The Last Stand 04 > SE: Duos for Violin & Cello 05 > Shetland Folk Festival: Films 05 > Film: Horror 06 > Event Listings 07 > Just Do It! film making workshops 08 > Shetland Fiddle Frenzy 09 > Film 10 > Event Listings 11 > Student Showcase 11 > Scottish Ensemble Residency 12 > Settin’ The Woods on Fire 12 > Blue Rose Code / Lewis & Leigh 13 > Film: Action 2

14 > Event Listings 15 > Mark Thomas - Trespass 15 > Stuart Maconie 16 > Fiddle Frenzy: Concerts 17 > Film: Family Friendly 18 > Café Bar Events 19 > Bone & Shadow 20 > Shetland’s Got Talent 20 > The Railway Children 21 > Film Wednesdays 22 > Young Fiddler Of The Year 22 > The Unthanks 23 > Cinema Ticket Prices 24 > What’s On at a Glance

> Art

MARC WILSON

The

Last Stand

Relics of war, captured through a photographer’s lens.

5 March - 17 April Lower Gallery: Fish Van Collection Part of the Pelagic Sculpture Project Jo Chapman Opening Hours: Low Season Wed - Fri: 11am - 3pm Sat & Sun: 11am - 4pm

Bonhoga Gallery, Shop & Café Weisdale, ZE2 9LW  01595 745750  bonhoga@shetlandarts.org

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> Music

Kindly supported by Inksters Solicitors

duos for

VIOLIN & CELLO music for strings spanning the Baroque to the 20th Century, including

BACH BARTÓK BEETHOVEN HALVORSEN GLIÈRE MAREEL THURSDAY 21 APRIL 7.30pm £15 / £13 Alison Lawrance

Cheryl Crockett

Scottish Ensemble cellist

Scottish Ensemble violinist 4

> Shetland Folk Festival

Searching for Sugar Man (12A) Another Day, Another Time (12A) In conjunction with Shetland Folk Festival. Searching for Sugar Man tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest ‘70s rock icon who never was. Discovered in a Detroit bar in the late ‘60s by two celebrated producers struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics, they recorded an album which they believed would secure his reputation as the greatest recording artist of his generation.

In fact, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, he became a phenomenon.

In conjunction with Shetland Folk Festival. A concert inspired by the movie Inside Llewyn Davis. Featuring live performances of the film’s music, as well as songs from the early 1960s by some of folk’s greatest musicians (Avett Brothers, Joan Baez, Dave Rawlings Machine, Rhiannon Giddens, Lake Street Dive, Colin Meloy, The Milk Carton Kids, Marcus Mumford, Punch Brothers, Patti Smith, Willie Watson, Gillian Welch, and Jack White) and Inside Llewyn Davis star Oscar Isaac. Includes interviews with the musicians and behind the scenes footage while they’re rehearsing for the concert.

> Horror Films

The Forest (15)

Pride & Prejudice & Zombies (15)

You’ll be perfectly safe – as long as you don’t leave the path. Natalie Dormer stars in The Forest, a whiteknuckle horror set in one of Japan’s most haunted spots. When Sara’s identical twin Jess goes missing in Japan, she flies out to track her down. Despite the danger, she plunges into ‘The Forest’, determined to find her sister.

Jane’s Austen’s classic tale of romance and social relationships, given a zombie twist. 19th-century England is overrun by a horde of zombies, so every woman worth her mettle has learned how best to take out any unmentionables that come their way. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet (Lily James) is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy (Sam Reilly) is a fierce zombie killer, yet the epitome of upper class prejudice. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield.

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> Events

Marc Wilson: The Last Stand SHETLAND CREATE:

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS

5 MARCH - 17 APRIL Bonhoga  FREE

SATURDAY 2 APRIL, 1pm

These beautiful large-format photographs, often ghostly and melancholic, capture crumbling archaeological relics, resting like classical ruins in the landscape to remind us of the weight of war.

Mareel  £5 / £2.50

Whether you write stories or poetry, postgraduate Creative Writing students Kirsten and Angie can help you with your writing.

Mark Thomas - Trespass

SHETLAND CREATE: STORIES, FOOD & CEILIDH

FRIDAY 25 MARCH, 8pm Mareel  £16

SATURDAY 2 APRIL, 6.30pm

Trespass carries on from where Mark’s previous show 100 Acts of Minor Dissent left off. It is his usual odd mix of theatre, stand up, activism, a dash of journalism and dollop of mayhem. No one knows where this show is going to end up.

Mareel  £25 / £15

Settin’ The Woods on Fire:

Blue Rose Code / Lewis & Leigh

Join Shetland Create for a night to remember. With support of Shetland Arts, we’ll be hosting this unique and special event where the theme of ‘home’ will be brought to life.

The Songs of Hank Williams

THU 14 APRIL, 7.30pm

SATURDAY 26 MARCH - SOLD OUT SUNDAY 27 MARCH, 3.30pm

Mareel  £12 Presented by Ragged Wood Promotions

Mareel  £15 / £13

The harmonic duo - half American/half Welsh - have been making waves in Americana circles since getting together to write and perform 18 months ago.

Featuring Dean Owens, recently featured on BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris show. A musician already welll known in Shetland both in his own right and as a member of the ‘Felsons’

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> Screenplay - Workshops

JUST DO IT! Ever wanted to try your hand at film making but don’t know where to start?

JUST DO IT! Shetland Arts is offering three full-day workshops for first time film makers and those who need their confidence boosting a little. Over three Saturdays Simon Thompson and Mike Guest will help you get started - from having your idea to getting it on the big screen using whatever technology you have to hand. Learn some of the basic rules of film making - and learn how to break them! Learn about the principles of editing and the types of software available.

Have a go at making a very short film and seeing it on a large screen... then, if you are inspired, get out there and make a film for Screenplay this year.

Most of all - have fun whilst you’re doing it.

Saturday 16, 23 April & 7 May at Mareel Tickets  £40 / £18

Sign up to ALL THREE!  £90 / £45

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> Music

Spend a week immersed in Shetland’s Musical Culture & Community

31 JulY - 7 AUGUST 2016 Shetland Arts’ Annual week-long celebration of the Shetland Fiddle Tradition, curated by Eunice Henderson & Claire White

THE FULL FRENZY  INCLUDES ALL CLASSES

approx 20h of teaching time across the week

 OPTIONAL SIGHT-SEEING TOURS  TICKETS

For all evening concerts and events.

Fiddle Frenzy, now in its 13th year, is a great opportunity for us all to celebrate our unique fiddle tradition.

Students travel from around the world to learn the tunes & techniques of the famed Shetland style, from our local fiddlers, and here in the islands themselves, where the landscapes and culture bear such a significance on the tradition. It is an opportunity too for local players to immerse themselves in an intense week of learning, with some tutors who may be new to them. Nightly concerts, traditional dances and tours also take place across the week.

 REFRESHMENTS

during classes and lunch & dinner on days out of Lerwick (Tue & Fri).

£425

£325

Full Price

Concession

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THE HALF FRENZY  INCLUDES ALL CLASSES

For further info visit:

www.shetlandarts.org/fiddlefrenzy

JOIN US FOR The

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approx 20 hours of teaching time across the week

 OPTIONAL SIGHT-SEEING TOURS  REFRESHMENTS

during classes and lunch & dinner on days out of Lerwick (Tue & Fri).

£350

£275

Full Price

Concession

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> Film

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (12A) 10 Cloverfield Lane (12A) The long-awaited sequel to the original. Years after Toula and Ian’s big fat wedding, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 brings a new problem: Toula’s parents were never legally married. It’s time for another wedding! It’s going to be even bigger, fatter and Greeker than the last one. And while wedding chaos engulfs everyone’s lives, Toula and Ian need to somehow find time for themselves – and prepare for their daughter abandoning them to go to college.

After a car accident, Michelle wakes up to find herself locked in an underground bunker at ‘10 Cloverfield Lane’. Howard, who lives there, tells her he saved her life. Howard is a survivalist, and has also taken in a young man called Nate. According to him, it’s not safe to leave the bunker because something terrible has apparently happened outside. But can he be trusted? Michelle isn’t so sure. Labeled as a “blood relative” to 2008’s Cloverfield.

Midnight Special (12A)

Eye in the Sky (15)

Roy (Michael Shannon) is a father desperate to protect his uniquely gifted, eight-year-old son. Joined by his accomplice, Lucas (Joel Edgerton), and his ex-wife, Sarah (Kirsten Dunst), this group must race to get Alton to a secret location all while being hunted by an extreme religious sect and a government task force headed up by Paul Sevier (Adam Driver). A full-on chase ensues, the outcome of which could bring about world-changing events.

Colonel Powell (Helen Mirren) leads a secret drone mission to capture a terrorist group living in a safehouse in Nairobi, Kenya. When she learns that the group plans to carry out a suicide attack, the capture plan becomes a kill scenario, creating a tug of war between the aggressive Colonel and nervous government officials, with a British General (Alan Rickman, in his last onscreen performance) mediating the evolving conversation.

Marguerite (15)

Time Out of Mind (15)

Inspired by the real-life tale of Florence Foster Jenkins.

1921: not far from Paris, a party is being held at Marguerite Dumont’s mansion. Nobody knows much about the mysterious Marguerite except that she has devoted her whole life to her passion: music. As she takes centre stage, she sings enthusiastically – but terribly out of tune. When a provocative young journalist decides to write a rave review, she starts to believe even further in her own talent. Who will finally reveal the truth to her, and how will she react?

Richard Gere as George, a homeless, mentally-ill man who has been unable to hold a job for years. He drifts through the city looking for food, alcohol, and shelter. He also tries to make contact with his estranged daughter (Jena Malone). Eventually George takes advantage of some of the social services provided by the city of New York, but he lacks the proper paperwork to get the financial assistance he needs.

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> Events

Shetland’s Got Talent

Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year 2016

SATURDAY 16 APRIL, 7.30pm Mareel  £15 / £12

FRIDAY 22 & SATURDAY 23 APRIL

Mareel  £10 / £6 MAREEL, LERWICK The list of winners of this prestigious competition reads like a who’s who of young (& not so young) fiddle excellence.

THU 21 APR, 7.30PM

IT’S BACK... Shetland’s Got Talent will be hosted again for 2016, following previous very successful shows in 2010, 2012 & 2014. The committee have been busy recruiting entrant for what promised to be a highly entertaining show.

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LIN & CELLO

Just Do It! An introduction to film making Bone & Shadow SATURDAY 16, 23 APRIL & 7 MAY a mythology of place Mareel  £40 / £18

s spanning the Baroque to the 20th Century, including 23 APRIL - 5 JUNE Have a go at making a very short film, using the digital technology you have to hand, and seeing it on a large screen... then, if you are inspired, get out there and make a film for Screenplay this year.

Bonhoga  FREE

Scottish Ensemble: Cello & Violin Duos

36TH SHETLAND FOLK FESTIVAL

TÓK BEETHOVEN HALVORSEN GLIÈRE

A collaborative exploration through sculpture & contemporary dance

28 APRIL - 1 MAY

Mareel  Tickets available at: shetlandfolkfestival.com

THURSDAY 21 APRIL, 7.30pm Mareel  £15 / £13

The UK’s most northerly folk festival is regarded as a prestigious event for performers, locals and visitors alike.

Concerts are organised throughout the isles, consisting of some of the best International, British and Shetland music that the world has to offer.

Cellist Alison Lawrance and violinist Cheryl Crockett perform Halvorsen’s Passacaglia.

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> Music

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SHETLAND RESIDENCY 2016 Scottish Ensemble return to Shetland for four packed days of musical events across the island. From workshops for strings to musical plays to impromptu performances and impressive concerts.

Keep an eye on WWW.SHETLANDARTS.ORG for the full programme to be announced soon.

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> Music Atlantic Edge Music Services presents:

SETTIN’ THE WOODS ON FIRE:

THE SONGS OF HANK WILLIAMS SATURDAY 26 MARCH SUNDAY 27 MARCH, 3.30pm Settin the Woods on Fire: The Music of Hank Williams, is a local tribute to the country music legend behind such classic songs as ‘You Win Again’, I can’t Help It If I’m Still in Love With You’, ‘Jambalaya’ and ‘Your Cheating Heart’.

The show features Dean Owens - Scotland’s acclaimed Americana artist, recently featured on BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris show, a musician already welll known in Shetland both in his own right and as a member of the ‘Felsons’ together with a host of top quality local artists including Sheila Henderson, Dodo Elphinestons - with possibly more names to be added. The show will feature many of Williams greatest songs (plus lesser know material too) together with an insight into the life of the man himself.

A show not only for the fans of one of country music’s greatest names, but indeed one for all lovers of country music in general.

 £15 / £13

> Music

Ragged Wood Presents

BLUE ROSE CODE / LEWIS & LEIGH THURSDAY 14 APRIL, 7.30pm Mareel  £12 Immensely talented Scottish singer-songwriter Ross Wilson - aka Blue Rose Code - played some spellbinding (mostly solo) concerts in Shetland in the early part of 2015, and is coming back with a full five-piece band to play songs from his wonderful new album And Lo! The Bird Is On The Wing, songs for which he worked on in Culswick earlier this year. Lewis and Leigh - who also went down great at their gigs with Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra in September - are due to release their debut album in the first half of 2016.

The harmonic duo - half American/half Welsh - have been making waves in Americana circles since getting together to write and perform 18 months ago.

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> Film - Action

Batman v Superman (12A) Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before. Directed by Zack Snyder, starring Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck.

London has Fallen (15) The sequel to the worldwide smash hit “Olympus Has Fallen.” The story begins in London, where the British Prime Minister has passed away under mysterious circumstances.

His funeral is a must-attend event for leaders of the western world. However, what starts out as the most protected event on Earth turns into a deadly plot to kill the world’s most powerful leaders, devastate every known landmark in the British capital, and unleash a terrifying vision of the future. Only three people have any hope of stopping it: the President of the United States (Aaron Eckhart), his formidable Secret Service head (Gerard Butler), and an English MI-6 agent who rightly trusts no one.

Captain America: Civil War (TBC) Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The new status quo deeply divides members of the team. Captain America (Chris Evans) believes superheroes should remain free to defend humanity without government interference. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) sharply disagrees and supports oversight. As the debate escalates into an all-out feud, Black Widow and Hawkeye, amongst others, must pick a side.

Hardcore Henry (TBC) Strap in for of the most unflinchingly original wild-rides to hit the big screen in a long time: You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry. Five minutes later, you are being shot at, your wife has been kidnapped, and you should probably go get her back. Who’s got her? His name’s Akan (Danila Kozlovsky); he’s a powerful warlord with an army of mercenaries, and a plan for world domination. You’re also in an unfamiliar city of Moscow, and everyone wants you dead. Everyone except for a mysterious British fellow called Jimmy (Sharlto Copley.) He may be on your side, but you aren’t sure. If you can survive the insanity, and solve the mystery, you might just discover your purpose and the truth behind your identity. Good luck, Henry. You’re likely going to need it...

High-Rise (12A)

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Robert Laing (Tom Hiddleston) has recently moved into the ‘High-Rise’, a tower block designed to be a selfcontained community. But for its isolated inhabitants, life quickly begins to spiral out of control. Swimming pools, supermarkets, even a school: the high-rise has everything.

But when the lower floors start having power failures, the people living there begin to resent the upper floors. And soon, the stage is set for a full-scale class war.

> Events

The Unthanks

Stuart Maconie: The Pie at Night

THURSDAY 26 MAY, 7.30pm

SATURDAY 11 JUNE, 8pm

Mareel  £22 / £18

Mareel  £16

The Unthanks are an English folk group known for their eclectic approach in combining traditional English folk, particularly Northumbrian folk music, with other musical genres.

Writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie takes you on a nocturnal trip through Britain in search of fun.

Scottish Ensemble Shetland Residency 2016

Shetland Fiddle Frenzy 2016

“All things in moderation… including moderation!”

SUNDAY 31 JULY - SATURDAY 6 AUGUST Mareel and Other Venues

JUNE 2016

Shetland Arts’ Annual week-long celebration of the Shetland Fiddle Tradition, curated by Eunice Henderson & Claire White

Scottish Ensemble return to Shetland for four packed days of musical events across the island. From workshops for strings to musical plays to impromptu performances and impressive concerts.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR CONCERT DETAILS.

Student Showcase

Shetland International Guitar Festival & Retreat GUITAR RETREAT: WED 9 - FRI 11 NOVEMBER

WEDNESDAY 1 JUNE, 7.30pm Mareel  £10 / £6

GUITAR FESTIVAL: THU 10 - SAT 12 NOVEMBER

Shetland College UHI students on the Vocational Pathways, NC, HNC, & BA Applied Music courses based in Mareel demonstrate their talents with a fantastic end of academic year variety concert.

Immerse yourself in learning guitar at this three day Martin Taylor Guitar Retreat. + The Shetland International Guitar Festival returns in 2016!

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> Comedy

MARK THOMAS -

TRESPASS FRIDAY 25 MARCH, 8pm Mareel  £16

Trespass carries on from where Mark’s previous show 100 Acts of Minor Dissent left off. It is his usual odd mix of theatre, stand up, activism, a dash of journalism and dollop of mayhem. Mark asks the question: If the ramblers of the 1930’s were here now what would they do to open up the cities? How do we turn the skyscrapers and corporate squares into our playgrounds? He sets out to try and carve a small space in the urban world where mischief and random chance can lurk. No one knows where this show is going to end up.

Over 16’s only - proof of age must be show if requested

PIE NIGHT THE

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Tune in! Turn on!

Clock off!

SATURDAY 11 JUNE, 8pm Mareel  £16 Writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie takes you on a nocturnal trip through Britain in search of fun. With his best - selling books as a guide Stuart plots a route that takes in high art to low culture, family holidays to fell-walking, music, sport, politics, crown green bowling and zombie apocalypses…. always keeping in mind his motto…

All things in moderation… including moderation!

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Spend a week immersed in Shetland’s Musical Culture & Community

E VENING C O N CERT S

Da Farther Ben The Welcomer

Concert & Dance

Christine De Luca & Catriona Macdonald

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

Concert & Dance

Finale Concert

Carnegie Hall, Sandwick  £16 / 14 - Doors 7pm, Start 7.30pm

Mareel, Lerwick  £18 / £16 - Doors 7pm, Start 7.30pm

Mareel, Lerwick  £18 / £16 - Doors 7pm, Start 7.30pm

Mareel, Lerwick  £20 / £18 - Doors 7pm, Start 7.30pm

Baltasound Hall, Unst  £16 / 14 - Doors 7pm, Start 7.30pm

Mareel, Lerwick  £18 / £16 - Doors 7pm, Start 7.30pm

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> Film - Family Friendly

The Jungle Book (TBC) Scarlett Johansson leads the voice cast of Disney’s state-of-the-art makeover of the Rudyard Kipling classic.

A breathtaking new version of the much-loved tale of orphan boy Mowgli (Neel Sethi), who’s raised by jungle animals. ‘Iron Man’ director Jon Favreau uses a blend of live human action and cutting-edge CGI beasts to bring the story to life. Also starring Idris Elba, Ben Kingsley, Christopher Walken and Bill Murray

Zootropolis (PG) The makers of Frozen transport you to the delightful city of Zootropolis, populated entirely by mammals.

Into this dazzling environment comes wide-eyed bunny Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) who has arrived from the country to enlist in the police force. Given her apparently docile nature, Judy is placed on menial duties - but she soon delves into the mysterious case of a missing otter. In order to find out more, she must team up with wily con artist and fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman). It’s time for aspiring detective Judy to stand out from the animal crowd and demonstrate some genuine underdog spirit.

Eddie the Eagle (PG) Inspired by true events, a feel-good story about Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

The Huntsman: Winter’s War (TBC) Travel back to this faraway land with us for ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’, and see Emily Blunt and Charlize Theron go to war. Who is the deadliest of them all? Long before the story of Snow White, the events of ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ took place.

After the evil Queen Ravenna murders her sister Freya’s child, Freya raises an army. The child was prophesied to become the fairest of them all, so Ravenna destroyed it. Now, Freya has built a fortress, raised an army, and proclaimed herself the Ice Queen.

With the aid of her Huntsman and his lover Sara, she declares war against her sister.

Allegiant: The Divergent Series (12A) After the earth-shattering revelations of the previous instalment, The Divergent Series: Allegiant takes Tris and Four beyond the wall that surrounds Chicago. Outside, everything they thought they knew is tested. Lost and alone, they are taken in by a mysterious, but seemingly benevolent organisation which promises to keep them safe. They have advanced technology and a peaceful civilisation. But soon, a new battle begins, and all of humanity is at stake.

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> Café Bar Events

Mareel Film Quiz

Student Music Night

Mareel’s Monthly Film Quiz is for both film buffs and novices alike! Movie themed prizes are awarded to the teams with the highest and lowest scores, but really it’s all about the glory... Max team size: 6 people.  £8 (team)

Shetland College students studying music at Mareel showcase their live performance skills at an informal event. There will be a wide range of styles on offer reflecting the diverse influences of the multi-talented students.  FREE

Tuesdays 29 March & 19 April, from 7pm

Wednesday 23 March, from 7pm

play it. say it. dance it. show it.

The Open Mic Café

Mixology @ Mareel

Fun and informal open mic session in the café bar. Sing a song, play an instrument, recite a poem, tell a joke or even do a dance! No instrument? Don’t worry! You can play on our house guitar. Keep an eye on the Open Mic Café website and Facebook page for details of ‘One Time Only’ collaborative songs.  FREE

Every Friday night in Mareel Café Bar our staff mix up a selection of delicious cocktails and mocktails for you to sample. Come on down and enjoy while listening to some great chilled-out mixes from our house DJs John Collins & DJ Lyall.  FREE

Cocktails every Friday, from 7pm DJs on Fridays 1 & 15 April, from 9pm

Sundays 3 April & 8 May, from 7pm

Shetland Singers & Songwriters Night

Knitting Group

Thursdays 31 March & 28 April, from 2pm Alzheimer Scotland, in collaboration with Shetland Arts, have a monthly Knitting Group, usually on the last Thursday of the month. The group is aimed at all ages and includes people with dementia. This is an activitybased group and aims to assist individuals to regain lost knitting skills and acquire new ones. It is a drop-in activity and individuals can bring their own knitting or use wool provided.  FREE

Sunday 24 April, from 7pm

Formed in 2011, Shetland Singers & Songwriters group hold monthly nights in the Auditorium, featuring some of the best of Shetland’s Singing & Songwriting talent. As well as sets from established acts, there is also an Open Mic spot.

To find out more visit the Shetland Singers & Songwriters page on Facebook.  FREE

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> Art

TONY HUMBLEYARD JACK WEBB

Bone & Shadow a my t hology o f pl ace

A collaborative exploration through sculpture & contemporary dance

23 April - 5 June PUBLIC OPENING & PERFORMANCE Friday 22 April 6pm - 7.30pm Everyone welcome Opening Hours: High Season Mon - Sat: 10.30am - 5pm

LOWER GALLERY & MAREEL: Otters in Shetland: The Tale of the ‘Draatsi’ by Brydon Thomason & Richard Shucksmith

Sun: 11am - 5pm

Bonhoga Gallery, Shop & Café Weisdale, ZE2 9LW  01595 745750

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> Shetland Relay For Life

SATURDAY 16 APRIL 7.30pm Mareel  £15 / £12 As part of their fundraising efforts in advance of the 2016 CRUK Shetland Relay for Life, the committee are delighted to announce that they will be hosting “Shetland’s Got talent 2016”.

The winner will be decided by the audience, who vote for their favorite by putting money in marked charity buckets.

Comperes for the evening will be the irrepressible Jonny Polson and Bryan Peterson and filling those all important Judges seats will be Malcolm Younger, Jillian Isbister and Davie Gardner.

Entrants have been sought for this talent competition, which will see them compete for the top prize of £250, but more importantly, raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Expect a night of full entertainment & laughs!

> Film - Live Theatre

SUNDAY 10 APRIL, 2pm Screen 1, Mareel  £12 / £10 E. Nesbit’s The Railway Children follows the story of Roberta, Phyllis & Peter, three sheltered siblings who suffer a huge upheaval when their father, who works for the Foreign Office, is taken away from their London home and falsely imprisoned. The children and their mother, now penniless, are forced to move from London to rural Yorkshire near a railway line. The story deals with themes of justice, the importance of family and the kindness of strangers.

York Theatre Royal’s Olivier Award-winning production of Mike Kenny & Damian Cruden’s imaginative stage adaptation is directed for the screen by International Emmy Award winner Ross MacGibbon (The Importance Of Being Earnest, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake). The filmed event from the National Railway Museum in Yorkshire features the original locomotive from the much-loved 1970 film.

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> Film Wednesdays

The Survivalist (18)

A War (15) Danish, with English Subtitles. Company commander Claus M. Pedersen and his men are stationed in an Afghan province. Meanwhile back in Denmark Claus’ wife Maria is trying to hold everyday life together with a husband at war and three children missing their father. During a routine mission, the soldiers are caught in heavy crossfire and in order to save his men, Claus makes a decision that has grave consequences for him - and his family back home.

In a kill-or-be-killed world where starvation is rife and strangers are always dangerous, The Survivalist lives off the grid, and by his wits. When a starving woman and her teenage daughter discover his forest refuge, his loneliness drives him to overcome his suspicion and strike a bargain with them in return for bed and board. But as desire becomes stronger than necessity, the exchange becomes an uneasy, ongoing arrangement which threatens not only his carefully constructed world but also his life.

Freeheld (12A)

The Pearl Button (12A)

The true love story of Laurel Hester and Stacie Andree and their fight for justice. A decorated New Jersey police detective, Laurel (Julianne Moore) is diagnosed with cancer and wants to leave her hard earned pension to her domestic partner, Stacie (Ellen Page). However the county officials, Freeholders, conspire to prevent Laurel from doing this. Hard-nosed detective Dane Wells, and activist Steven Goldstein, unite in Laurel and Stacie’s defense, rallying police officers and ordinary citizens to support their struggle for equality.

Documentarian Patricio Guzmán (Nostalgia For The Light) has crafted a beautiful yet often harrowing account of Chile’s troubled and troubling relationship with the Pacific Ocean. Aided by interviews with eminent social historians, anthropologists and tribal elders, Guzmán links the virtual eradication of entire indigenous groups along Chile’s coastline in the 1800s with the Pinochet government’s dumping of thousands of ‘disappeared’ political prisoners into the sea over a century later.

Iona (15)

Do I Sound Gay? (15) After a break-up with his boyfriend, journalist David Thorpe embarks on a hilarious and touching journey of self-discovery, confronting his anxiety about “sounding gay.” Enlisting acting coaches, linguists, friends, family, total strangers, and celebrities, he quickly learns that many people - both gay and straight - often wish for a different voice.

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Iona and her teenage son seek refuge from a violent crime back on the island (Iona) where she was raised. Her return exposes her son to the more gentle way of life she rejected when she left the island as a teenager and also resonates amongst those friends she had once left behind.

Shetland star Douglas Henshall makes a return to the big screen in this striking and enthralling drama set against the stunning backdrop of the Inner Hebrides islands.

> Music

SHETLAND YOUNG FIDDLER OF THE YEAR 2016 SATURDAY 23 APRIL, 7.30pm Mareel  £10 / £6 The list of winners of this prestigious competition reads like a who’s who of young (& not so young) fiddle excellence.

The Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year is a highlight on the fiddler’s calendar. The very best of Shetland’s talented young fiddlers are showcased and finalists perform at the prize-winner’s concert before judges Claire White, Catriona Macdonald and Iain Williamson.

There are also performances from the Junior and Intermediate winners as well prize winning compositions from the tune competition played by judges Violet Tulloch, Debbie Scott and Bryan Gear. The night culminates with the announcement of the Young Fiddler of the Year 2016.

> Music - The Unthanks

THURSDAY 26 MAY, 7pm Mareel  £22 / £18

‘Rachel and Becky’s voices are one of the true wonders of 21st century music’ - NME ‘The Unthanks seem to regard folk music the same way Miles Davis regarded jazz: as a launch pad for exploring the wider possibilities.’

- Uncut

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Nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and the only British folk representation in The Guardian’s and Uncut’s best albums of last decade (worldwide, all genres), The Unthanks is a family affair for Tyneside sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank. Definable only by their restless eccentricity, there are no easy one-liners to capture who or what The Unthanks are, or much point in guessing what they’ll do next.

> Cinema Ticket Prices Matinees: before 5pm

Prices

Monday to Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £5.50 / £4.50 Saturday, Sunday, Holidays* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £7 / £5

Evenings: from 5pm onwards Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £7 / £5 Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday . . . . . . . £8 / £6 Friday, Saturday, Holidays* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £9 / £7

Special Screenings:

Our prices vary depending on the day and time of the performance, and the type of screening. When booking you will be asked to choose between two different ticket types: adult or concession. Concessions include children under the age of 16 years old (those aged 16 and above must buy adult tickets), students (must produce valid ID), seniors (aged 60+), and people with disabilities.

Senior Screening (includes refreshment) . . . . . . . . . . . £6

Mareel Opening Hours: Sun - Thu: 10am - 11pm Fri - Sat:

10am - 1am

* Holidays include Bank Holidays, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, & New Year’s Eve. • 3D screenings cost an extra £1 on top of ticket prices.

• 3D glasses cost an additional £1 and are reusable.

Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded once purchased. Customers are responsible for checking that they have booked the correct tickets at time of purchase as mistakes cannot be rectified at a later date. Only in the event of a screening being cancelled will your ticket be refunded.

Shetland Arts Development Agency manages Bonhoga Gallery, The Garrison Theatre & Mareel. We also develop and promote a year round programme of film, music, theatre, literature, visual arts, & dance events.

We do this because we want to see Shetland celebrated as a place where inspiration & innovation are valued; where people want to live, work & study; and we want the full social & economic potential of the islands to be achieved.

Shetland Arts is supported by Creative Scotland and core funded by the Shetland Charitable Trust. Shetland Arts is a registered charity (SCO37082).

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> Shetland Arts: Whats On 25 - 3 1 MARCH

FILM: > 10 Cloverfield Lane

> Marc Wilson: The Last Stand

> My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2  

> Mark Thomas - Trespass

> Searching For Sugar Man

> Settin’ The Woods on Fire

> London Has Fallen

> Mareel Film Quiz

> The Survivalist 

FILM: > Zootropolis     > Batman v Superman   > Kung Fu Panda > A War  > Bolshoi Babylon  1 - 7 APRIL

22 - 28 APRIL > Scottish Ensemble: Cello & Violin Duos > Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year 2016 > Bone & Shadow a mythology of place > Just Do It! An introduction to film making > Shetland Folk Festival 2016 > Shetland Singers & Songwriters Night

> Shetland Create: Writing Workshops

> Knitting Group

> Mixology @ Mareel

FILM:

> The Open Mic Café

> The Huntsman: Winter’s War  

FILM:

> Hardcore Henry

> The Forest

> The Jungle Book   

> Freeheld  

> Pride And Prejudice And Zombies 8 - 14 APRIL

> Blue Rose Code / Lewis & Leigh FILM:

> Time Out Of Mind > Another Day, Another Time > The Pearl Button  29 APRIL - 5 MAY

> Eddie the Eagle    > High-Rise

> Shetland Folk Festival 2016

> Marguerite 

FILM:

> The Divergent Series: Allegiant

> Captain America: Civil War  

> The Railway Children

> Eye In The Sky 

> Do I Sound Gay 

> Midnight Special

15 - 21 APRIL > Shetland’s Got Talent > Just Do It! An introduction to film making > Mixology @ Mareel > Mareel Film Quiz

> Iona   Film Wednesdays  Babes In Arms  Subtitled Screenings

 Senior Screenings  Autism Friendly  ASN Friendly

01595 745555 www.shetlandboxoffice.org Mareel & Islesburgh Community Centre