Woodend Barn Brochure Feb-May 2015

Sustaining Creativity in the North-East of Scotland February to May 2015

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Courtney Pine

The Worm Eco Drama

Rura

Long Live the Little Knife

RSC: Love’s Labour’s Won

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2015 promises to be an exciting one here at Woodend Barn as we celebrate 21 years of showcasing the best of local and national creative talent. We’ll be celebrating in style with a special fundraising dinner in February attended by our Patron Dame Evelyn Glennie who is also celebrating a special birthday this year! We are also delighted to have been confirmed as part of Creative Scotland’s National Portfolio of Regular Funded Organisations, and recognised for our work. My thanks go out to everyone who made this possible.

So what can we look forward to over the coming months? Wednesday nights are our Film Nights at the Barn, so come and check out our special programmes linked to the Awards Season, the Scottish Landscape and the lives of Artists. Our new programme of micro-festivals gets off to a blazing start with our Jazz-fest in May, headlined by the incredible

Courtney Pine. In fact music lovers of all genres will be equally spoiled with performances from Scottish Opera, Rura, The Gould Piano Trio and Jenna Reid to name but just a few.

We’ll enjoy the art, poetry and music of the Orkney and Shetland isles and we’ve got a special Easter Holiday programme lined up for our younger visitors with lots to see and do.

Make sure you don’t miss out by joining our Friends group to benefit from advance booking, special offers, talks from visiting performers and invitations to preview events.

See you at the Barn – a warm welcome is guaranteed!

Lorraine Grant Director

■ Music ■ Theatre ■ Dance ■ Film ■ Comedy ■ Family ■ Workshop ■ Exhibition ■ Screening ■ Other

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David McVicar directs a new production of Umberto Giordano’s passionate drama of liberty and love in the French Revolution. The poet Andrea Chenier and the servant Carlo Gerard both love the young aristocrat Maddalena. When Maddalena loses everything in the French Revolution, Chenier offers her protection, and so incites the envy of Gerard, now a powerful official.

Sunday 8 February 3pm Woodend Music Society: Aberdeen City Music School

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Thursday 29 January 7.15pm Live from the Royal Opera House: Andrea Chenier (12A)

Young musicians from the Aberdeen City Music School present a varied programme showcasing the breadth of talent at this national specialist music school.

ACMS is based at Dyce Academy, Aberdeen.

The aim of the music school is to allow talented musicians to continue their general education whilst receiving expert tuition and additional time for music study. The school caters for performers of all music genres and encourages pupils to develop a broad range of musical skills based around performance.

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Wednesday 4 February 7.30pm Film: Gravity (2013) (12A)

Wednesday 11 February 7pm RSC: Love’s Labour’s Lost (Live Screening)

With the Oscars and BAFTAs taking place this month, we’re dedicating a season of film to the highlight of every film lover’s calendar. Scooping last year’s award for ‘Best Director’, Gravity follows a medical engineer and an astronaut as they work together to survive after a catastrophe destroys their shuttle and leaves them adrift in orbit.

Summer 1914. Dedicating themselves to a life of study, the King and his friends take an oath to avoid the company of women for three years – but then the Princess of France and her ladies-in-waiting arrive.

Running time: 90 minutes

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Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy mischievously suggests that the highest of all academic endeavours is the study of the opposite sex. Unaware that the world around them is about to be transformed by war, the lovers agree to spend some time apart.

Running time: 180 minutes

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Friday 6 February to Saturday 7 February Beer at the Barn

Wednesday 18 February Artists@TheBarn Exhibition

Banchory Beer Festival presents “Beer at the Barn”.

This exhibition showcases a wide range of visual art produced by the many talented people of all ages who participated in classes and workshops at Woodend Barn during 2014.

The first inaugural “Beer at the Barn” event will run over the 6th & 7th February 2015. The Banchory Beer Festival team aim to provide a unique selection of Beers, Ciders and Gin, supporting local and national producers where quality products are the priority.

Sample exclusive products in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, featuring live local music.

Opening Event 12.30pm-2pm

An opportunity to view an exciting, colourful display of art in a whole variety of media as well as to find out more about groups and workshops at the Barn.

Hot soup and scones will be served at the opening Exhibition continues until Friday 6 March

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Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-4pm Free Entry

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Wednesday 18 February 7.30pm Film: Blue Jasmine (2013) (12A)

Friday 27 February 8pm Ceilidh Spot

Next up in our Awards’ Season is Blue Jasmine.

Cate Blanchett took home the ‘Best Actress’ Oscar in Woody Allen’s tale of New York socialite Jasmine as she imposes on her sister in San Francisco following the collapse of her marriage.

Woodend Barn takes the ceilidh back to its traditional format – a social gathering where communities come together to share stories, music and enjoy a dram or two! We invite you to join us, and a guest artist, for an evening of chatting, reciting, ranting, singing and/or dancing!

Running time: 98 minutes

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Friday 20 February 8pm Duncan Chisholm

Saturday 28 February 7.30pm Scottish Opera: Opera Highlights

Duncan’s distinctive sound of traditional Scottish fiddle music is highly rhythmical and powerfully personal.

His show combines traditional & contemporary tunes, gripping stories of Scotland’s ancient Chisholm clan lands & irrepressible humour. Textures, tones and atmospheres are always at the forefront of Duncan’s creative process and he endeavours to fully represent this power during his live performances.

It may be winter, but Scottish Opera’s operatic garden party is sure to warm you up!

Duncan will be joined on stage by Matheu Watson on guitar and Jarlath Henderson on uilleann pipes/whistles.

Wednesday 25 February 7.30pm Film: Ida (2013) (12A) Anna, a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland, is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a dark family secret dating back to the years of the Nazi occupation. Selected as Poland’s entry for ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ for this year’s Oscars, Ida has already proven why it has been one of the biggest successes in the history of Polish cinema from the last 50 years.

Running time: 80 minutes

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Full of energy, versatility and plenty of humour, a cast of four young singers and a pianist transport you to their summer garden party whilst performing a musical mix of opera highlights. An evening not to be missed!

Wednesday 4 March 7pm RSC: Love’s Labour’s Won (Live Screening) Better known as Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s comic romance plays out amidst the high spirits of a post-war house party in autumn 1918.

As memories of the trenches give way to a life of parties and masked balls, Claudio and Hero fall in love, while Benedick and Beatrice reignite their own altogether more combative courtship.

Running time: 180 minutes

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William Shakespeare’s timeless story, written in 1595, is brought to the stage through breathtaking choreography and Sergei Prokofiev’s much-loved score.

With its famous melodies, rhythmic variety and universal theme, this story of impossible love remains an all-time favourite, and is one of the world’s most popular ballets.

Sunday 15 March Expressions in Oil Exhibition

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Sunday 8 March 3.30pm The Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo & Juliet (Recorded Screening)

Opening Event 12.30pm-2pm An exhibition of works in oil by a small group of artists who have, for a number of years, been meeting together at Woodend Barn to paint under the guidance of local artist Neal MacDonald.

A vibrant display by a group who have discovered a love of painting and have challenged themselves to produce original, exciting oil works in a variety of styles.

Running time: 140 minutes

Hot soup and scones will be served at the opening Exhibition continues until Saturday 11 April Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-4pm

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Friday 13 March 8pm Folk Weekend Mabon Kicking off the weekend, multi-award winning band Mabon will fill Woodend Barn with their driving sounds of jigs and reels.

With past performances from Cambridge Folk Festival to Celtic Connections these five musicians will effortlessly explore the forms and styles of Celtic traditions and work them anew.

Wednesday 18 March 7.30pm Film: Mr Turner (2014) (12A) Our next season of films will focus on Artists, and which better film to begin with than the critically acclaimed Mr Turner? Be sure not to miss Timothy Spall portray the life of the great, if eccentric, British painter J.M.W. Turner in another towering performance.

Running time: 150 minutes

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Saturday 14 March 7.30pm Folk Weekend Film: Heima: Sigur Rós (2007) (U) In the summer of 2006, Sigur Rós returned home to play a series of free, unannounced concerts for the people of Iceland. This film documents their already legendary tour with intimate reflections from the band and a handful of new acoustic performances.

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Friday 20 March 8pm Ceilidh Spot Woodend Barn takes the ceilidh back to its traditional format – a social gathering where communities come together to share stories, music and enjoy a dram or two!

We invite you to join us, and a guest artist for an evening of chatting, reciting, ranting, singing and/or dancing!

Running time: 97 minutes

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Saturday 21 March 7.30pm Woodend Music Society: Alice Allen

Wednesday 1 April 7.30pm Film: Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) (15)

Cellist Alice Allen is a Masters student at the Royal of Conservatoire of Scotland, where she was the 2014 winner of the Dunbar-Gerber prize for chamber music with duo partner Julija Sadaunykaite.

The perfect addition to our Artists’ Film Season, Exit Through the Gift Shop is the story of how an eccentric French shop keeper and amateur film maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner. The film contains footage of Banksy, Shephard Fairey, Invader and many of the world’s most infamous graffiti artists at work.

Alice performed the A minor Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto with the RSNO and joined the BBC SSO on their tour of India last year. Alice has also been selected for the Scottish Ensemble’s Young Artist Scheme and an RSNO orchestral apprenticeship.

Programme includes music by Janácek, Shostakovich, Pärt and Rachmaninoff.

Running time: 87 minutes

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Wednesday 25 March 7.30pm Film: Renoir (2012) (12A)

Friday 3 April 8pm Hotel California

This film tells the forgotten story of Andrée Heuschling who was the last model of impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir and the first actress in the films of his son, Jean Renoir. Andrée was the link between two famous and widely acclaimed artists. While the father is at the end of his brilliant career, his son has not yet embarked on his path to becoming one of the most celebrated film directors. Set in the south of France during World War I, Renoir is must see during our Artists’ Season.

Join Hotel California as they faithfully re-create The Eagles and their Californian Sunshine Rock sound in their spectacular new, critically acclaimed show.

The Eagles’ music is timeless, appealing to audiences of every age, bringing back memories and touching the hearts and souls of each new generation. This concert promises to be a fantastic night to remember for all Eagles fans, young and old, new or long-standing.

Running time: 111 minutes

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Saturday 28 March 7.30pm Long Live the Little Knife Long Live The Little Knife is a dynamic, absurd and uplifting theatre piece about forgery, castration and blind drunkenness. Liz and Jim are small-time con-artists, their mission is to be the greatest art forgers in the world.

There’s only one problem. They can’t paint.

Written and directed by “theatrical maverick” (Sunday Times) and “site-specific genius” (Scotsman), David Leddy.

Originally developed with support from the Royal Shakespeare Company and performed at the British Museum.

Twitawoo is a brand new show from the Puppet Lab, which brings to life a host of fabulous Scottish woodland creatures. Funny and mischievous, the forest friends share their adventures and invite you to help them look after their home.

Ages: 4+ 45 minutes Followed by a puppet making workshop for all the family.

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Monday 6 April 2pm Twitawoo Puppet Lab

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Wednesday 8 April 2.30pm Children’s Film Club: Finding Nemo (2003) (U)

Monday 13 April 2pm Liang & The Magic Paintbrush Crooked Timber Theatre

Family favourite Finding Nemo will be screening as part of our Children’s Film Club during the Easter holidays.

You all know the story, but just to remind you, Marlin’s son, Nemo, is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, and so he sets out on a journey to bring him home.

Liang dreams of being a painter but is too poor to buy himself a paintbrush. Join him on a magical adventure to find out if dreams really can come true.

This inventive and gentle show for all the family combines charming wooden puppets, shadow theatre, origami, live painting and video images to bring this well-loved Chinese tale to life.

Running time: 100 minutes

Ages: 5+ 45 minutes

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Wednesday 8 April 7.30pm Film: Frida (2002) (15)

Tuesday 14 April 7pm Film: Vincent Van Gogh

Continuing our Artist Season is Salma Hayek’s portrayal of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Having recovered from the crippling effects of polio, Kahlo is lucky to survive a city bus accident. Bed-ridden, she is able to produce many art pieces and, when she is fit again, she presents them to muralist Diego Rivera who takes her under his wing as an artist. But their relationship is no easy ride.

Enjoying complete and unprecedented access to the treasures of Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum, this is a surprising new screening about one of the world’s favourite artists. Experience the wonder of seeing these masterpieces on the big screen while specially invited guests, including world-renowned curators and art historians, offer their interpretations and explanations of his work. With exclusive new research revealing incredible recent discoveries, the Van Gogh Museum has helped craft a cinema experience like no other.

Not to be missed.

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Thursday 9 April 7.30pm there were two brothers

Thursday 16 April 8pm Peter Morrison

“Dundee in the 1970s and 1980s was not the place to grow up gay. It had one club – The Beez Neez.

It certainly wasn’t.”

Peter Morrison’s annual spring tour is here again! As always he’ll be joined by his son Richard (recently completing a nationwide tour with the John Wilson Orchestra), & daughter Jackie (having recently won praise for her performances in “Abigail’s Party” and “A Bunch of Amateurs”).

there were two brothers is a funny, very personal exploration of fraternal relationships. Inspired by brothers, both real and fictional, this new solo show from Dundonian Mark Kydd takes the audience on an unexpected journey through his experiences with his brother and the discovery that they share more than a birthday.

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Running time: 90 minutes

“Broadway and beyond” brings you a whole range of popular music – solos, duets and ensembles – from broadway musicals to scots songs, performed by Peter and his talented cast.

Presented by GW Productions in support of Forget Me Not Club. £11.00, £10.00 conc. £5.50 in advance £13.50, £11.00 conc. £6.50 on the door

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Friday 17 April 2pm The Worm – An Underground Adventure, Eco Drama Scotland

Thursday 23 April What Seas, What Shores Exhibition

Underneath your feet in the muddy brown soil squirms the world’s best kept secret...a wonderful, magical creature called the Worm.

A stunning exhibition of land and seascape paintings by 5 artists from the Orkney and Shetland Isles; Diana Leslie, Laura Drever, Ruth Brownlee, Paul Bloomer and Gail Harvey. Each artist has developed a mature and highly individual style in response to the landscape that surrounds them. All five reflect upon our fragile environment in some of Scotland’s most remote and beautiful communities. A programme of films, music and poetry will accompany the exhibition.

Opening Event 6pm-8pm

Join Wilma and William, two nature lovers, on a journey underground as they discover a family of friendly, musical worms. With laugh-out-loud songs, The Worm is a funfilled musical tale guaranteed to make everyone giggle.

After the performance, the audience is invited to see some real worms in a specially designed wormery.

Ages: 3-7 years 60 minutes

Exhibition continues until Saturday 13 June Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-4pm

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Sunday 19 April 8pm Rura

Friday 24 April 8pm Blueflint

Internationally renowned for their punch-packing mix of highland pipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, bodhran, guitar and voice, Rura are one of the most exciting bands on the rise throughout the UK and Europe. The release of their heralded first album, Break It Up (produced by Lau and Kan fiddler, Aidan O’Rourke) was accompanied by multiple award wins and nominations – including the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award 2013. Described by The Scotsman as “Scotland’s hottest folk prospects”, be sure to catch them at the Barn.

Blueflint’s atmospheric and evocative performances have proved them to be a formidable live act and gained them a strong reputation and following through the UK.

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A five-piece line-up intertwining banjos, fiddle, piano, electric guitar, double-bass and drums in raw, honest and beautifully-crafted songs, imbued with a strong alt folk flavour. The sound of Blueflint is defined by the sublime close harmonies of Deborah Arnott and Clare Neilson.

Following a tour supporting The Proclaimers and two highly acclaimed albums we’re delighted to welcome Blueflint to Woodend Barn. £14.50, £12.50 conc. £5.50 U16 in advance £15.50, £13.50 conc. £6.50 U16 on the door

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Wednesday 22 April 7.30pm Film: Effie Gray (2014) (12A)

Sunday 26 April 7pm Gould Piano Trio

Written by Emma Thompson, Effie Gray looks at the mysterious relationship between Victorian art critic John Ruskin and his teenage bride Effie Gray. Based on the real-life scandal that shocked Victorian-era England, Effie will defy the rules of Victorian society.

In association with sound and Woodend Music Society

Running time: 108 minutes

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Lucy Gould violin Alice Neary cello Benjamin Frith piano Recently compared to the Beaux Arts Trio by the Washington Post for their ‘musical fire’ and dedication, the Gould Piano Trio have remained at the forefront of the chamber music scene for 24 years. This concert, part of their 2014/2015 tour, will comprise Dvorak Trio in G minor Op 26, James MacMillan Piano Trio No 2 and Schubert Trio in B flat Op 99. £11.00, £10.00 conc. £5.50 U16 in advance £13.50, £11.00 conc. £6.50 U16 on the door

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Wednesday 29 April 7.30pm Film: Clavel (2013) (U)

Sunday 3 May 8pm Jazz Festival Courtney Pine with Zoe Rahman

Shetland crofter James Robert, 84, was born at Clavel and lived there all his life. Now staying in sheltered housing he can only think of Clavel. Following the ‘sheep’ year, this film is a portrait of a man, a way of life and those who help him live it.

In the 80’s he was one of the first black British jazz artists to make a serious mark on the jazz scene when his first album charted over 20 years ago. In 2015, he continues to break new ground with a string of highly acclaimed recordings and numerous prestigious Industry awards.

This evening includes a Q&A with film-maker Shona Main, as well as some delicacies from the Orkney and Shetland region.

Running time: 30 minutes + Q&A with Shona Main

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Friday 1 May 8pm Jazz Festival Konrad Wiszniewski and Euan Stevenson

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This is your chance to catch Courtney Pine in one of his most intimate shows of his long and celebrated career as he takes to the stage playing bass clarinet accompanied only by fellow Mercury nominee and MOBO Award winning Pianist, Zoe Rahman. Courtney Pine has noted “I have always wanted to record a collection of my favourite ballads and there is nothing like performing in a duet format for bringing out the intimacy of great songs.”

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This performance promises to be a very special finale to our Jazz Festival.

‘Courtney Pine was once hailed as British jazz’s saviour... he still is.’ The Independent

Pianist Euan Stevenson and saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski have been performing together for almost a decade. The duo were nominated for The Scottish Album of the Year Award 2012. In 2013, Stevenson was recipient of the ‘Emerging Artist’ award and Wiszniewski ‘Best Instrumentalist’ at The Scottish Jazz Awards. Here, as the New Focus Duo, the pair perform a hugely enjoyable and eclectic programme of music, including excerpts from NEW FOCUS, newly commissioned classical works, jazz standards and well known classical themes.

Of Zoe Rahman: ‘One of the finest young pianists in Europe.’ The Observer

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Enjoy Lunchtime Jazz in Buchanans with guest artists in the run up to Courtney and Zoe’s performance.

Saturday 2 May 7.30pm Jazz Festival Film: Bird (1988) (15)

Wednesday 6 May 12pm Woodend Music Society: AGM and Banchory Academy Concert

As part of our Jazz Weekend, we are screening Bird.

Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring a young Forest Whitaker, Bird is inspired by the troubled life and career of the jazz musician, Charlie “Bird” Parker.

A showcase demonstrating the diverse talents of Banchory Academy music students and the annual AGM of Woodend Music Society.

AGM from 12pm-12.30pm, concert follows.

Miles Davis once said, “You can tell the history of jazz in four words: Louis Armstrong. Charlie Parker.”

Woodend Music Society welcomes new members – please come along and meet our enthusiastic team who help programme classical music at the Barn.

Running time: 161 minutes

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Wednesday 6 May 7.30pm Film: Into the Wild (2007) (15)

Wednesday 13 May 7.30pm Artist’s Choice: Film: The Edge of the World (1937) (U)

Following on from last week’s Clavel, we continue to screen films which explore the landscape and nature in conjunction with our ‘What Seas, What Shores’ exhibition. We follow the true story of top student and athlete Christopher McCandless as he abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.

Chosen by ‘What Seas, What Shores’ exhibiting artist Gail Harvey, The Edge of the World portrays the lives of the people of St. Kilda, a tiny Scottish island, who have maintained the same simple lifestyle for generations.

When the younger adults that inhabit the island begin to leave for more satisfyingly modern lives, the elders start to realise that their culture is disappearing.

Running time: 148 minutes

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Friday 8 May 7.30pm The Bolshoi Ballet: Ivan the Terrible (Recorded Screening)

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As young Ivan IV is crowned, he has to choose one of the 13 Boyar daughters to be his wife and tsarina.

He selects Anastasia, and the two eventually fall deeply in love. When the Boyars plot against him and poison his beloved wife, Tsar Ivan finds himself surrounded by enemies. Haunted by dark thoughts and phantoms, he slowly sinks into madness.

Running time: 135 minutes

Saturday 16 May 8pm Barrowlands Ballet: Whiteout In Whiteout acclaimed choreographer Natasha Gilmore (Tiger, Tiger Tale) explores bi-racial relationships with honesty and humour. The constellation of six dancers moves from digital projection to live performance, producing a visually exciting, dynamic dance theatre piece informed by personal experiences. Musical composition from Scottish musician and novelist Luke Sutherland, (Mogwai, Venus as a Boy). ‘the dancers gave high-octane performances, making the thrilling complexities of choreography, look effortless’ The Herald (Tiger and Tiger Tale)

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Saturday 9 May 8pm Jenna Reid Trio

Wednesday 20 May 7.30pm Film: Local Hero (1983) (12A)

Taught from a young age by two of the most renowned names in Shetland fiddling (Dr Tom Anderson MBE & Willie Hunter), Jenna Reid has fast become one of Scotland’s most promising fiddling talents. Her debut solo album was released in 2005 and she now presents her fourth – Live in Shetland.

Partly shot in the Aberdeenshire village of Pennan, Local Hero not only deals with our relationship with landscape and the environment, but also the influence of industry and economics. An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don’t go as expected.

Jenna is joined at the Woodend Barn by two long-time collaborators, pianist Harris Playfair, and her sister, Bethany, also on fiddle.

Whether you’ve seen this film before or not, it’s the ideal opportunity to see Scottish director Bill Forsyth’s ever-relevant classic on the big screen.

Running time: 111 minutes

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A Japanese folk tale of a boy, his cello and some unexpected friends. Combining music and shadow puppetry, Gauche the Cellist tells the story of a musician who regains his confidence and self-belief with the help of some characterful woodland creatures. Composed

by Shiori Usui, with puppetry by Vision Mechanics, Gauche the Cellist is a multi-sensory performance that will appeal to children and grown-ups alike.

Photo: © Euan Robertson

Saturday 23 May 11am & 2pm Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Gauche the Cellist

11am: First performance (50 minute performance followed by light refreshments) 2pm: Second performance (50 minute performance followed by light refreshments) Tickets are free and should be booked in advance at www.sco.org.uk

Tuesday 26 May 7pm Film: The Impressionists This special screening has secured unique access to a major new exhibition focussing on the 19th century Parisian art collector Paul Durand-Ruel, the outspoken champion of Impressionism. Durand-Ruel’s brave decision to exhibit the Impressionists in New York in 1886 not only filled American galleries with Impressionist masterworks but also kept Impressionism alive at a time when it faced complete failure.

Running time: 90 minutes

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Pre-film Fast Forward supper deal @ Buchanans Pre-booking essential

£16.50, £14.50 conc. £5.50 U16 in advance £17.50, £15.50 conc. £6.50 U16 on the door

Thursday 28 May 8pm The Dardenelles Rhythmic and punchy, young Newfoundland trad band, The Dardanelles are widely recognised as one of the best ‘live’ acts in the world.

The 5-piece have previously impressed at major national festivals on their home turf including Winnipeg, Mariposa, and Vancouver as well as headlining last year’s Shetland Folk Festival and this year’s Orkney Folk Festival.

£13.50, £11.50 conc. £5.50 U16 in advance £14.50, £12.50 conc. £6.50 U16 on the door

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Woodend Barn Gallery in the Lang Byre

Woodend Barn Workshops

GALLERY OPENING HOURS: Tue to Sat 12pm-4pm (Also open by appointment – Call 01330 826520 for details)

Workshop costs inclusive of booking fee unless otherwise stated

Saturday 7 February to Friday 6 March Artists@TheBarn

With a unique range of workshops, projects and performance opportunities on offer for children, young people and adults, Woodend Barn is the place to be inspired, have fun, learn, explore, take risks and unleash your creative imagination.

This exhibition showcases a wide range of visual art produced by the many talented people of all ages who participated in classes and workshops at Woodend Barn during 2014.

Class fees are per term or per block of classes unless otherwise stated.

An opportunity to view an exciting, colourful display of art in a whole variety of media as well as to find out more about the various groups who make art at the Barn.

Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-4pm Opening Event Wednesday 18 February 12.30pm-2pm with hot soup and scones

Please contact mail@woodendbarn.co.uk for further information.

WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Barn Youth Theatre Barn Youth Theatre 1 Tuesdays 4.30pm–6pm (8-11yrs)

Tuesday 17 March to Saturday 11 April Expressions in Oil An exhibition of works in oil by a small group of artists who have, for a number of years, been meeting together at Woodend Barn to paint under the guidance of local artist Neal MacDonald.

A vibrant display by a group who have discovered a love of painting and have challenged themselves to produce original, exciting oil works in a variety of styles.

‘Come along to the Barn Youth Theatre and let your imagination run wild! Working with drama artist Claire Nicholson the group will explore and learn exciting ways to create theatre and tell stories in a thousand different ways, some new and some old!

So come down to the Barn on a Tuesday evening 4.30-6pm to kick start your creativity and ignite your imagination.’

SPRING TERM: 8 weeks, starting 27 January, £64 SUMMER TERM: 10 weeks, starting 28 April, £80

Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-4pm Opening Event Sunday 15 March 12.30pm-2pm with hot soup and scones

Barn Art for Teenagers Mondays 6pm–8pm (12-18yrs)

Thursday 23 April to Saturday 13 June What Seas, What Shores A stunning exhibition of land and seascape paintings by 5 artists from the Orkney and Shetland Isles; Diana Leslie, Laura Drever, Ruth Brownlee, Paul Bloomer and Gail Harvey. Each artist has developed a mature and highly individual style in response to the landscape that surrounds them. In an era of critical change to the world’s oceans and weather patterns, all five reflect upon our fragile environment in some of Scotland’s most remote and beautiful communities.

A programme of films, music and poetry inspired by the Islands will accompany the exhibition.

Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-4pm Opening Event Thursday 23 April 6pm-8pm All welcome

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Young people wishing to keep up their art for enjoyment or for skill development for application to Art School will love these classes.

Experienced tutors and small groups give you the opportunity to learn in a stimulating and relaxed environment, and to experiment with quality materials. All materials included.

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Woodend Barn Workshops

Keep checking our website www.woodendbarn.co.uk for new workshops and further information.

Workshop costs inclusive of booking fee unless otherwise stated

Cool Art for Kids Mondays 4pm-5.30pm (8-11 yrs) These popular art classes for kids offer the opportunity to explore a variety of different media under the expert tuition of experienced artists. Bring some old painting clothes.

Term 1 2 February to 2 March (exc 16 February) with artist & designer Anne Marquiss Term 2 9 March to 30 March Tutor tbc Term 3 20 April, 27 April, 11 May, 18 May with artist Rebecca Westguard

WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

Young Chefs Wednesdays 4pm-5.15pm (7-11 yrs) Run as a fundraiser for the Barn and supported by our good friends, Buchanan Food, our hugely popular Young Chefs workshops teach aspiring young cooks about great ways with food and shows them how to rustle up delicious wee feasts. These workshops are for all abilities – novices to aspiring masterchefs! For the May sessions, priority will be given to youngsters who are trying out Young Chefs for the first time.

Please bring your own apron!

25 February and 11 March to 25 March SOLD OUT 6 to 27 May £45.00 per term

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Creative Sketchbooks Thursday 26 February 10am-12pm Artist Fenneke Wolters-Sinke will lead a one-off workshop showing how various materials and techniques such as drawing, painting, printing, stamping, collage and stitch can be used to create a unique and personal sketchbook.

Participants should bring a sketchbook (small, large or even both!) or old book and any of their own materials like a pen, pencil, needle and some thread, scraps of fabric and paper, newspapers, magazines, paintings/drawings which were destined for the bin and a few photos/pictures to be used as reference for your sketch. Some materials like paints, ink, crayons, scissors, brushes, papers, fabric and thread will be supplied. www.fenfolio.com £15.00/£12.50 conc. per person

£45.00 per term (inc materials)

Workshop: Twitawoo

Working with Colour

Dancing on Sundays

Monday 6 April Ages: 4+

Thursday 19 February 10am-12pm

Sunday 1 Feb, 1 Mar and 12 April 10.30am-1pm

Linked to our Twitawoo performance, in this workshop children and families will get the opportunity to make their own forest creature puppets. This is the perfect way to spend an afternoon of the Easter holidays.

Evelyn Farquharson will lead a morning full of colour, inspired by Monet, Matisse and Gaugin, for those with Altzheimers and their carers.

Experience the free-dance form of the 5 Rhythms (Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness) led by Martin Julich, accredited teacher of 5 Rhythms since 1994.

Free

£12.50 per session To book please call 01224 662878

For details please visit www.woodendbarn.co.uk or call the box office on 01330 825431

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Are you over 55, interested in the arts and free on Wednesday mornings?

Why not join us at Third Stage?

We enjoy a mix of workshops and occasional talks led by professional artists in a friendly and informal setting.

4 February to 5 April and from 6 May. 10am-12pm.

Coffee 9.45am.

For more info contact Fiona Smith on 01330 824226 Third Stage also runs a choir on Mondays.

Please contact Rita Maclean on 01330 822141 for choir details

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Woodend Barn Workshops Workshop costs inclusive of booking fee unless otherwise stated

Mixed Media with Diane Tulloch

Keep checking our website www.woodendbarn.co.uk for new workshops and further information.

A Three Week Introduction to SoulCollage® with Patricia Walter Thursday 12 March to Thursday 26 March 9.30am-12.30pm

Mondays 25 May and 1 June 9am-1pm

SoulCollage® is a delightful practice connecting you to your inner wisdom through the process of creating collaged cards. Inviting intuition to guide you, vibrant images are layered onto individual cards and your resulting deck mirrors the richly diverse aspects of your being.

Your cards become an inner compass as you navigate life’s questions and transitions.

We are thrilled to welcome back Diane, an inspirational artist, whose work is inspired by the colour, light and weathering of the Scottish landscape.

No artistic skills are necessary, just a willingness to participate in the joyful, soul-tending practice of SoulCollage®.

Come along and experiment with a variety of materials: sand, pigments, plaster, paint and PVA to create your own mixed media masterpieces. All materials and refreshments included.

For further information about the process and many inspirational examples of SoulCollage® please see www.soulcollage.com. £75.00 per term (Materials supplied) Patricia Walter is a certified SoulCollage® Facilitator

£95/£85 conc. for both days or £55/£45 conc. for one day

Diana Leslie – The Sea’s The Muse

Tickets will not be available online, please call the Box Office to book

Friday 24 April to Saturday 25 April A two-day drawing and oil painting workshop from the shores of Catterline with artist Diana Leslie. “I have always been a great fan of Joan Eardley so this is a pilgrimage with paint.“

Singing for Joy Tuesdays 10am-11.30am Have you always wanted to sing and not had the confidence? Led by Fiona and Mark Hope, come and discover your own voice by singing songs from all over the world with this friendly group of new and old singers. We don’t do concerts we just have fun. We learn all the music by ear and everyone is welcome! £20.00 per term or £5.00 per session SPRING SESSION: 17 February to 24 March SUMMER SESSION: 28 April to 2nd June

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Bring all your own drawing and oil painting materials to be inspired by Diana who is normally to be found painting outside in Orkney. She is one of five artists from Orkney and Shetland taking part in “What Seas, What Shores” exhibition in Woodend Barn Gallery during April and May. Dress for the weather and bring a packet lunch.

Limited places, book early.

Details of times and meeting arrangements to be confirmed. £80/£70 conc. for two days and £50/£40 conc. for one day Tickets will not be available online, please call the Box Office to book

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Sustaining Creativity – Arts Projects in 2015 In addition to our performances, film and events programme, Woodend Barn is involved in a series of curated projects that allow us to form further links with our local community, national artists and regional creative initiatives. During Spring 2015 these projects include: THE BARN CIRCULARS

COMPANY OF WOLVES

Woodend Barn’s Environmental Art Walks Friday 10 April to Monday 13 April

The creative team behind this nationally acclaimed physical theatre company return to Woodend Barn for another residency.

During May they will benefit from access to our venue and inspirational environment to support the development of a brand new piece of theatre work for Scotland.

Woodend Barn leaves the building. Inspired by artist Helen Smith to pack up our art materials, musical instruments, laptops and gardening tools, we will be forming creative partnerships with other community groups in Banchory and Crathes and linking with the inaugural Look Again Visual Arts Festival in April 2015.

Join us on the route of our new Environmental Art Walks known as ‘The Barn Circulars’, that link the Barn with its communities in Crathes and Banchory, with a timetable of outdoor creativity. Singing in Crathes Woods, drawing and painting by the river – prepare to experience local creativity in a whole new light!

ECO ARTS PROGAMME – JOHN NEWLING Woodend Barn is delighted to welcome back artist John Newling to Banchory to help us discuss and explore new plans for an eco-arts programme, linking issues of sustainability and the environment with creative projects. See website for details.

‘HOME TRUTHS’ – EXPLORING TRANSNATIONAL WORK MOBILITY IN THE OIL COMMUNITY During Spring and Summer 2015 we look forward to supporting colleagues at Aberdeen University on the development of a creative research project, looking at the movement of people within the oil industry and how this impacts on local communities.

Keep checking the website for details of these projects as they develop.

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How to Book

Quickguide

Online at www.woodendbarn.co.uk In person at Woodend Barn Open Mon to Fri 10am–5pm Box Office 01330 825431

ADVANCE BOOKING RECOMMENDED Children aged 3 and under go free, except where shows are specifically for younger children.

Concession means anyone who is claiming benefit or unemployed, in full time education, senior citizens and disabled (free entry for carer).

Please provide proof of entitlement.

ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL In the event of cancellation, all sales will be refunded minus booking fee.

General Enquiries 01330 826520

Group bookings (10 or more) are usually available for all Woodend Arts events, please call 01330 825431 for details.

Ticket prices include a booking fee where applicable.

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Woodend Barn Banchory AB31 5QA Woodend Barn is fitted with an induction loop. Disabled parking spaces are marked in front of the building and there is ramped access throughout. If you have any special needs please phone in advance to ensure that suitable arrangements can be made.

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JANUARY

MAY

SUN 25

■ JAZZ FESTIVAL: Konrad Wiszniewski and FRI 1 Euan Stevenson

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THUR 29 ■

The Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake Live from the Royal Opera House: Andrea Chenier

SAT 2

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JAZZ FESTIVAL: Film: Bird

FEBRUARY

SUN 3

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JAZZ FESTIVAL: Courtney Pine & Zoe Rahman

Wed 4

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WMS: AGM and Banchory Academy Concert

Film: Gravity

WED 6

Fri 6 & ■ SAT 7

Beer at the Barn

Wed 6

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Film: Into the Wild

FRI 8

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The Bolshoi Ballet: Ivan the Terrible

SUN 8

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WMS: Aberdeen City Music School

SAT 9

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Jenna Reid Trio

WED 11

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RSC: Love’s Labour’s Lost

WED 13

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Film: The Edge of the World

WED 18

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Exhibition Opening: Artists@TheBarn

SAT 16

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Barrowlands Ballet: Whiteout

WED 18

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Film: Blue Jasmine

WED 20

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Film: Local Hero

FRI 20

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Duncan Chisholm

SAT 23

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra

WED 25

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Film: Ida

TUE 26

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Film: The Impressionists

FRI 27

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Ceilidh Spot

THUR 28 ■

Sat 28

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Scottish Opera: Opera Highlights

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The Dardenelles

WORKSHOPS MARCH

27 Jan – 24 Mar ■

WED 4

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RSC: Love’s Labour’s Won

1 Feb ■ Dancing on Sundays

Sun 8

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The Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo & Juliet

2 Feb – 2 Mar

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Cool Art For Kids

FRI 13

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FOLK WEEKEND: Mabon

2 Feb – 2 Mar

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Barn Art For Teenagers

SAT 14

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FOLK WEEKEND: Film: Heima: Sigur Rós

4 Feb – 15 Apr

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Third Stage

Sun 15

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Exhibition Opening: Expressions in Oil

17 Feb – 24 Mar ■

Singing For Joy

Wed 18

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Film: Mr Turner

19 Feb ■

Working With Colour

Fri 20

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Ceilidh Spot

25 Feb ■ Young Chefs

Sat 21

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WMS: Alice Allen

26 Feb ■ Creative Sketchbooks

Wed 25

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Film: Renoir

1 Mar ■ Dancing on Sundays

Sat 18

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Long Live the Little Knife

9 – 30 Mar ■

Cool Art For Kids

9 – 30 Mar ■

Barn Art For Teenagers

APRIL

11 – 25 Mar

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Young Chefs

WED 1

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Film: Exit Through the Gift Shop

12 – 26 Mar

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SoulCollage®

FRI 3

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Hotel California

6 Apr ■ Twitawoo

MON 6

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Twitawoo

12 Apr ■ Dancing on Sundays

WED 8

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Children’s Film Club: Finding Nemo

20 Apr – 18 May ■

Cool Art For Kids

Wed 8

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Film: Frida

20 Apr – 18 May ■

Barn Art For Teenagers

THUR 9

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there were two brothers

24 – 25 Apr ■

Diana Leslie: The Sea’s The Muse

LIANG & THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH

28 Apr – 30 Jun

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Barn Youth Theatre 1

Film: Vincent Van Gogh

6 May – 3 June

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Third Stage

Peter Morrison

7 – 28 May ■

Young Chefs

25 May – 1 June ■

Mixed Media with Diane Tulloch

MON 13 ■ Tue 14

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Thur 16 ■

Barn Youth Theatre 1

FRI 17

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The Worm – An Underground Adventure

Sun 19

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Rura

WED 22

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Film: Effie Gray

■ MUSIC

■ family

Exhibition Opening: What Seas, What Shores

■ THEATRE

■ workshop

THUR 23 ■ FRI 24

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Blueflint

■ DANCE

■ exhibition

Sun 26

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Gould Piano Trio

■ FILM

■ screening

WED 29

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Film: Clavel

■ COMEdy

■ other

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