Programme June - September 2018

JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2018

NEWTON HARRISON PRESTON REED ELLIE DUBOIS WESTWOOD DOCUMENTARY RAINBOW SEASON

Welcome to our Summer brochure. It’s been a whirlwind few months at the Barn, with some new major projects taking off and ambitious capital development plans being pursued by the team.

In January we learned that we had been successful in achieving another three years of funding support from Creative Scotland, and whilst, like many others, we didn’t receive the full amount we asked for, it was welcome confirmation that the work we do here at the Barn is nationally recognised and valued.

That sense of value and belonging to a wider creative community is something our Friends of the Barn group continue to work hard to build. If you would like to be part of our growing community of supporters, then please become a Friend of the Barn – from only £15 a year and with some brand new member benefits being introduced in 2018, it’s a great way of keeping our work alive and helping us provide creative activities for the youngest and most vulnerable in our community. www.thebarnarts.co.uk/support/become-a-friend The following pages are filled with an array of performances, screenings and activities to entertain the whole family. From the sounds of international guitar star Preston Reed and the rousing strings of the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention, to stunning aerial theatre from Ellie Dubois and bespoke tailored sessions such as our Dementia-friendly film screenings - there really is something for everyone to enjoy at the Barn. Let’s make it a Summer to remember!

Lorraine Grant Director

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PERFORMANCES & SCREENINGS

Thursday 7 June @ 7.30pm RIGHT LINES PRODUCTIONS

THE ISLE OF LOVE

Written by Euan Martin and Dave Smith from award-winning theatre company Right Lines Productions, in collaboration with Randolph’s Leap singer Adam Ross. This indie pop musical captures the feelings evoked by a Scottish Hebridean island - the good, the bad and the glorious.

With laughter, tears and fabulous live music, you’re bound to fall in love with The Isle of Love! £9, £6 conc in advance £10, £7 conc on the door

Sunday 10 June @ 4pm LIVE SCREENING

BOLSHOI BALLET: COPPELIA (12A)

The Bolshoi’s unique version of Coppélia exhibits a fascinating reconstruction of the original 19th century choreography of this ebullient comedy involving a feisty heroine, a boyish fiancee with a wandering eye, and an old dollmaker. Legendary choreographer Sergei Vikharev’s interpretation of this classic ballet is witty and striking.

Running time 165 minutes £16.50, £14.50 conc, £5.50 U16 in advance £17.50, £15.50 conc, £6.15 U16 on the door

Friday 15 June @ 7.30pm ANNA PORUBCANSKY AND COMPANY OF WOLVES

UNBECOMING

An intimate portrait of a woman fragmented.

Distorted by expectation, by obligation, by desire. A solo performance in song, movement and text. Part theatre show, part music gig; Unbecoming is an invitation to a private world, a unique and delicate space where pretence slips away. Supported by Creative Scotland in association with Cumbernauld Theatre / The Work Room / Platform.

14+ £8, £5 conc in advance £9, £6 conc on the door

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Sunday 17 June @ 6pm CURIOUS

SIXFOLD BY ELISABETH SCHILLING

Curious is a creative, curated supper club which invites curious patrons to view experimental work followed by a supper with the artist to discuss their work. This Curious event showcases a new work by the contemporary dancer Elisabeth Schilling.

SIXFOLD takes you to the beginnings of a world, a different world, where distinctions, normally taken for granted, are yet to be drawn. Crossing borders by moving between the art forms of dance and visual art, SIXFOLD creates a foreign space of possibilities to be filled by nothing but the imagination.

Light supper included in the ticket price. Advance booking essential. Please indicate dietary requirements at the time of booking. a curated, creative supper club #feedyourmindandyourbelly

Friday 22 June @ 8pm BEYOND PRESENTS

TOM ALLEN - ABSOLUTELY

The sharply dressed, well-spoken, disparagingly camp son of working class Bromley, Tom Allen embarks on his debut solo tour this autumn. As seen on Mock The Week, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at the Apollo, The Great British Bake Off’s Extra Slice, The John Bishop Show, Channel 4’s Comedy Gala at the O2 and heard on Radio 4’s Just a Minute and News Quiz. The Barn is delighted to bring this popular comedian’s cutting wit to a North East audience.

14+ Under 16’s to be accompanied £15.40

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£12, £8 conc in advance

Sunday 24 June @ 8pm

HEIDI TALBOT & JOHN MCCUSKER

Two of folk music’s most highly regarded and celebrated musicians, John McCusker and Heidi Talbot, are joining forces. 2018 will see Heidi and John celebrate their tenth year as musical partners with a new EP released in November on Under One Sky Records and an extensive UK & European tour. John has produced Heidi’s last 3 albums, they have both toured all over the globe in each others live bands but this will be the first time the pair collaborate exclusively as a duo. £16, £14 conc

Thursday 28 June @ 8pm

TANNARA

Tannara play contemporary Scottish folk music: Considered, complex arrangements that surround original tunes, modern tunes and traditional ballads. Tannara play with a raw energy that brings booming sets of tunes and songs together with moments of knot-in-stomach beauty.

“A quartet comprising fiddle, guitar, harp and accordion, they’ve developed their own group identity, playing smart, imaginative arrangements with verve”. The Herald £10, £8 conc, £5.50 under 16’s in advance £11, £9 conc, £6.50 under 16’s on the door

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Wednesday 4 July @ 7.30pm

FILM: THE SQUARE (15) (2017)

Director Ruben Östlund returns with a knife-sharp satire on art, culture and communication in the digital age. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, The Square stars Claes Bang as the respected curator of a contemporary art museum in Stockholm. He’s gearing up to launch their next show when blackmail threats and a shocking viral stunt cooked up by the museum’s PR agency send Christian – and the museum – into an existential crisis.

English, Danish, and Swedish with English Subtitles Running time 151 minutes £6, £5 conc in advance

£8, £6 conc on the door £4.50 for Friends of the Barn

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Thursday 5 July @ 8pm BEYOND PRESENTS

JOSH ROUSE + SUPPORT

You don’t have to work hard to enjoy Rouse’s music. His songs present themselves to you with an open heart, an innate intelligence and an absolute lack of pretension. Rouse was born in Nebraska, and following an itinerant upbringing he eventually landed in Nashville where he recorded his debut Dressed Like Nebraska (1998). The follow-up (Home, 2000) yielded the song “Directions” used in the film Vanilla Sky. In 2014, he won a Goya Award for best song for “Do You Really Want To Be In Love,” from the film La Gran Familia Española.

14+ (under 16’s to be accompanied by an adult) £16.50

Wednesday 11 July @ 7.30pm

FILM: WESTWOOD: PUNK, ICON, ACTIVIST (15) (2018)

Dame Vivienne Westwood: punk, icon, provocateur, and one of the most influential originators in recent history. This is the first film to encompass the remarkable story of one of the true icons of our time, as she fights to maintain her brand’s integrity, her principles and her legacy. Directed by Lorna Tucker.

Running time 83 minutes £6, £5 conc in advance £8, £6 conc on the door £4.50 for Friends of the Barn

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Thursday 12 July @ 7.30pm PRESENTED BY THE NORTH ATLANTIC FIDDLE CONVENTION

NORTHERN CROSSINGS

The North Atlantic Fiddle Convention returns with another fantastic programme of events celebrating the many fiddle and dance traditions around the North Atlantic. This concert features the very best of fiddlers and dancers from the UK and beyond – fiddle-cello duo Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, panScandinavian trio Fru Skagerrak, BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners The Rheingans Sisters, and innovative American fiddler Brittany Haas, and no doubt a few surprise appearances as well. Visit northatlanticfiddle.com for more details, including workshops and the full festival programme.

Supported by:The Elphinstone Institute, Aberdeenshire Council, EventScotland, The MacRobert Trust and the University of Aberdeen. £14, £11 conc

Wednesday 18 July @ 7pm LIVE SCREENING

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: ROMEO AND JULIET (12A)

What if your first true love was someone you’d been told you must hate? Set in a world very like our own, this Romeo and Juliet is about a generation of young people born into violence and ripped apart by the bitter divisions of their parents. The famous story of love at first sight explodes with intense passion and an irresistible desire for change, but leads all too quickly to heartbreaking consequences. A beautiful contemporary adaptation starring Bally Gill and Karen Fishwick.

Running time 210 minutes £16.50, £14.50 conc, £5.50 U16 in advance £17.50, £15.50 conc, £6.50 U16 on the door

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ABOYNE CELLO FESTIVAL Sunday 29 July @ 7.30pm WOODEND MUSIC SOCIETY & ABOYNE CELLO FESTIVAL PRESENT

REBECCA GILLIVER (CELLO) + SALLY HALSEY (PIANO)

Aboyne Cello Festival is delighted to welcome back Rebecca Gilliver, Principal Cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra and Professor of Cello at London’s Guildhall School of Music, after a stunning and moving recital at last year’s festival.

Early success in national and international competitions led to critically acclaimed debut recitals at the Wigmore Hall in London and Carnegie Hall, New York. Rebecca has performed in major music festivals and as a soloist with the Halle, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and as guest principal with orchestras all around the world.

The programme features music by Bach, Bloch, Nadia Boulanger and Ethel Smyth. £12, £10 conc, £5 students, under 18’s and jobseekers Wednesday 1 August @ 7.30pm ABOYNE CELLO FESTIVAL PRESENTS

THE THREE CELLISTS ENTERTAIN

A sparkling evening’s entertainment from three fabulous cellists, Philip Higham, Rebecca Gilliver and James Halsey. These incredibly experienced solo and chamber music players will amaze and amuse, move and delight with a wonderful variety of music!

This evening programme will include music by Schumann and Hindemith. £12, £10 conc, £5 students, under 18’s and jobseekers

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Wednesday 15 August @ 7.30pm RECORDED SCREENING

MATTHEW BOURNE COMPANY: CINDERELLA (PG) (2017)

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella is a thrilling and evocative love story set in London during the Second World War. The internationally acclaimed choreographer’s interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true war-time romance. A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz. Bourne’s vivid storytelling has never been more heart-stopping and touching, and will take the audience into the heart of Prokofiev’s magnificent score.

Running time 150 minutes £16.50, £14.50 conc, £5.50 U16 in advance £17.50, £15.50 conc, £6.50 U16 on the door

Wednesday 22 August @ 7.30pm

FILM: WALK WITH ME (PG) (2017)

With unprecedented access, ‘Walk With Me’ takes us deep inside the world-famous monastery of Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh, and captures the life of a monastic community who have given up all their possessions for one common purpose – to practice the art of mindfulness.

Beautifully narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch.

Running time 94 minutes £6, £5 conc in advance £8, £6 conc on the door £4.50 for Friends of the Barn

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MURIEL SPARK CENTENARY CELEBRATION

Visit the Barn for a selection of special events to celebrate the centenary of author Muriel Spark’s birth.

Tuesday 28 August @ 7.30pm THE BARN SALON

Wednesday 29 August @ 6.30pm TEA PARTY & FILM

Join writer Shane Strachan as he reads excerpts from his short fiction about the North East’s fishing communities, theatre projects, and current works-in-progress. He will also read from a series of new short stories inspired by Muriel Spark’s connection with Aberdeen’s twin city Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) commissioned to celebrate her centenary. The Barn Salon is supported by Live Literature.

Maggie Smith stars as the charismatic teacher moulding her motley assortment of schoolgirls in her own image. This iconic film brings 1930’s Edinburgh alive through the story of one eccentric teacher and her impact on her pupils.

SHANE STRACHAN ON MURIEL SPARK

£5, £3 conc

THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE (12) (1969)

The ticket price includes entry to the film and a cream tea with coffee or tea. Drinks (including a menu of 1930s cocktails inspired by Miss Jean Brodie) can be purchased separately from our bar.

Cream tea @ 6.30pm Film @ 7.30pm Running time 113 minutes £10, £7.50 conc in advance £15, £12.50 conc on the door

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Thursday 30 August @ 8pm

PRESTON REED

One of the greatest and most influential guitarists in the world, Preston Reed has been captivating audiences globally for three decades. The power and depth of Preston’s compositions are as unique as his execution.

A breath-taking visual and sonic experience; a border-hopping musical language that tells stories without words. ”widely thought of as the world’s most gifted guitarist” Total Guitar £14, £12 conc

Wednesday 5 September @ 7.30pm

FILM: BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY (12A) (2017)

Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr was known as the world’s most beautiful woman. Her arresting looks and glamorous life stood in the way of her being given the credit she deserved as an ingenious inventor whose pioneering work helped revolutionize modern communication. In 2016 director Alexandra Dean and producer Adam Haggiag unearthed four never-beforeheard audio tapes of Hedy speaking on the record about her incredible life. In this documentary Hedy finally gets the chance to tell her own story.

Running time 88 minutes £6, £5 conc in advance £8, £6 conc on the door £4.50 for Friends of the Barn

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Wednesday 26 September @ 7pm RECORDED SCREENING

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (12A)

Down on his luck in the suburbs, John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really pull the strings, orchestrating Falstaff’s comeuppance amidst a theatrical smorgasbord of petty rivalries, jealousies and over-inflated egos. Directed by Fiona Laird.

Running time 210 minutes £16.50, £14.50 conc, £5.50 U16 in advance £17.50, £15.50 conc, £6.50 U16 on the door

Thursday 27 September @ 7.30pm FROZEN CHARLOTTE & STADIUM ROCK

NESTS

Written by “remarkable” (Scotsman) Xana Marwick. A frightened, starving boy and his only friend, a crow, encounter a man on the edge of society trying to forget his past. Magical realism meets real-life media broadcast in this moving fairy-tale for today that questions how our society treats the young and vulnerable.

12+ £10, £5 conc in advance £11, £6 conc on the door

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Saturday 29 September @ 7.30pm NO SHOW

ELLIE DUBOIS

What do you expect when you go to the circus? The greatest show on earth? The glitzy smiles, the glitter of sequins, the drum rolls as performers who seem superhuman effortlessly perform death-defying acts? No Show joyously and heartbreakingly reveals what lies hidden beneath the showmanship. A stunning piece of aerial theatre which combines circus arts with a sharp critique of gender expectations. £12, £10 conc in advance £13, £11 conc on the door

Sunday 30 September @ 3pm WOODEND MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS

SINOPIA QUARTET

The Sinopia Quartet are four of Scotland’s leading young string players. Graduates of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Cambridge University and the Guildhall School of Music, the quartet’s members individually play with groups including Scottish Chamber Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Scottish Opera.

The afternoon’s programme includes: Haydn (String Quartet Op. 76, No. 1), Schubert (Quartettsatz), Debussy (String Quartet in G minor) and Takemitsu (A Way A Lone). £12, £10 conc, £5 students, under 18’s and job seekers

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DEMENTIA FRIENDLY CLASSIC MATINEES @ THE BARN

Our dementia friendly screenings are open to all but tailored specifically to people living with dementia and their supporters. Our classic matinees include a short interval (tea, coffee, and biscuits served by our friendly volunteers) as well as a relaxed space made more accessible to an audience living with dementia. If you would like to know more or discuss access requirements, please call our Programming Manager on 01330 826520.

All tickets to these screenings are £3 each.

Price of admission includes refreshments at the interval.

Wednesday 6 June @ 1.30pm

FILM: THE ARTIST (PG) (2011)

A charming film set in the final days of Hollywood’s silent cinema. A young starlet (Bérénice Bejo) is hurtled into the limelight when she accidentally bumps into a distinguished film star (Jean Dujardin) and his faithful dog (Uggie). As her star brightens, his starts to wane following the advent of talking pictures and the Great Depression. After winning seven BAFTAs, three Golden Globes, and five Oscars, Michel Hazanavicius’ witty silent film comes highly recommended.

Running time 93 minutes

Wednesday 4 July @ 1.30pm

FILM: GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (U) (1953)

Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell star as the showgirls with very different attitudes to life and love. Sweetly mercenary Lorelei (Monroe) has her eye on a rich gentleman while the romantic Dorothy (Russell) falls for an athletics team. This witty and colourful story follows the showgirls’ adventures on their journey across the Atlantic to Paris. Will love conquer all in the city of light or are diamonds really a girl’s best friend? The classic film is based on Anita Loos’ novel and directed by Howard Hawks.

Running time 89 minutes

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Wednesday 8 August @ 1.30pm

FILM: CHARADE (PG) (1963)

Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant star in Stanley Donen’s comic murder mystery. Returning from a holiday, Regina Lampert (Hepburn) is shocked to discover that her dull husband Charles is dead. Each new discovery has Regina reeling: Charles was murdered, he had multiple passports, and he possessed a stolen fortune which is now missing. The French police, the CIA, and an assortment of thugs all seem to think she knows where the money is hidden, as does an enigmatic stranger (Grant) who appears out of nowhere claiming to be her ally.

Running time 109 minutes

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RAINBOW SEASON To mark the first Pride celebration in the North East for over a decade, the Barn is proud to present a series of stunning new LGBT+ films this June.

From 6.30pm on each screening day we will be opening our Cosy Corner and running a pop-up bar and library for patrons to relax in before the show. A selection of board games and LGBT+ literature will be available to keep you entertained before the film starts. All welcome.

The Rainbow Season is created in partnership with Grampian Pride.

Supported by Film Hub Scotland

Wednesday 6 June @ 7.30pm

FILM: PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN (15) (2017)

Angela Robinson’s film charts the fascinating and unique story of the creator of the comic book character Wonder Woman, and the women who inspired her. The Marstons, happily married psychologists, both find themselves falling for their research assistant Olive and a series of lie detector tests reveal that their attraction is mutual. Wonder Woman grows in popularity while the Marstons and Olive build a life together. The polyamorous family fight the prejudices of 1940s America when the Wonder Woman comics are denounced as deviant.

Running time 106 minutes £6, £4 conc in advance £8, £6 conc on the door

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Wednesday 20 June @ 7.30pm

FILM: A FANTASTIC WOMAN (15) (2017)

Acclaimed director Sebastián Lelio returns with a groundbreaking and Academy Award-winning film anchored by a powerful performance from rising star Daniela Vega. This modern Chilean masterpiece follows the story of a transgender woman’s fight for recognition following the death of her life partner.

Spanish with English Subtitles Running time 104 minutes £6, £4 conc in advance £8, £6 conc on the door

Wednesday 27 June @ 7.30pm

FILM: CALL ME BY YOUR NAME (15)

Luca Guadagnino’s Oscar-winning film is a touching coming-of-age story set in the summer of 1983. Teenage musical prodigy Elio plans on spending a lazy summer reading in his family’s villa in Northern Italy. The arrival of his new tutor, a young American graduate student, disrupts Elio’s plans for a quiet holiday as the two men are drawn to each other.

Running time 129 minutes £6, £4 conc in advance £8, £6 conc on the door

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ARE YOU A FRIEND YET? Your support of the Barn is invaluable and helps us plan for the future with confidence, whether it is developing our education programme or simply keeping the roof over our heads. Your subscription entitles you to exclusive offers, special invites and discounted ticket prices where advertised*.

JOIN THE FRIENDS AT THE BOX OFFICE ON 01330 825431 OR ONLINE AT WWW.THEBARNARTS.CO.UK *for all membership rates and benefits please visit the website

FRIENDS OF THE BARN TALKS

These exciting talks are organised by the Friends of the Barn and open to all. Tickets are free for Friends. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please book your ticket in advance.

The ticket price for non-Friends is £6, £5 conc Thursday 14 June @ 7.30pm

BEN KILNER

Join us to meet the local snowboarding Olympian.

Hear about how Ben’s ambition saw him travel from an enthusiast to representing his country in the half-pipe in Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014. Find out more about his experience on television commentating on the incredible snowboarding achievements in the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.

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Thursday 20 September @ 7.30pm

DAVID MACDONALD: LIFE ON THE FROZEN CONTINENT - WHY THE ANTARCTIC IS IMPORTANT AND WHY WE SHOULD LOOK AFTER IT

David Macdonald (Emeritus Professor of Geology, University of Aberdeen) talks about how Antarctica is different from the other continents – it is the highest, coldest, windiest, last-discovered, least-explored, and the only continent without a permanent human population. Join him to hear about the story of his life on the seventh continent, how it has changed over 40 years, and how and why we can protect it for the future.

FAMILY FUN Sat 2 June @ 11am – 3pm

GARDEN PARTY

Join us in the Wild Garden for a day of celebration and fun for the whole family.

Explore our beautiful garden and take part in free creative activities. Why not take along a picnic to enjoy in the summer sunshine?

Friends of the Barn will also be hosting their annual plant sale during the garden party from which all proceeds will be fed back into our education programme here at the Barn. This is a great opportunity to buy locally grown plants and herbs.

Free, drop in

Saturday 7 July @ 12pm - 4pm

EXHIBITION EXPLORERS : PRINTMAKING

Explore the 80th Annual Exhibition of the Society of Wood Engravers showing work from 88 Wood Engravers from all over the world.

Learn about the technique of Wood Engraving from local artists and make your own relief print to take home.

Suitable for 3+ Free, drop in

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FAMILY FUN Sunday 12 August @ 12.30pm - 2.30pm, 2.30pm - 4.30pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm

TEEN TAKEOVER @ THE BARN

The Barn has joined forces with Banchory Beer Festival Family Day! So send your teens to us then, sit back and relax at the Beer Festival! We’ll be running 3 x two-hour time slots each offering something different including street art and graffiti. Plus, our chill out zone will be set up so they can plug-in their games or just hang out!

Suitable for 12 – 16 yrs old Available to book when purchasing a 12-16 year old ticket for Banchory Beer Festival via their website www.banchorybeerfestival.com *Parents/carers will be required to sign children in/out on the day at the Barn stand in the Festival Field where children will then be chaperoned over to the Barn by a member of the Teen Takeover team.

Sunday 16 September @ 10am - 4pm TECHFEST

EUREKA!

Techfest Eureka day returns to the Barn again for a fun filled day of STEAM activities that encourages learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. With hands-on activities, performances and demonstrations suitable for the whole family this interactive and educational experience is not to be missed. £2 entry fee per person and some activity times should be booked in advance. Under 2’s go free

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WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS

LEARNING AT THE BARN

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Tuesday 24 July @ 10am - 11am, 11.45 - 12.45, 1.30pm - 2.30pm

GARDEN TOTS’ SUMMER SPECIAL

Discover nature with your little one in this special early years workshop. Outdoor expert Mandy Tulloch will be on hand to help you play, explore and get messy in our Wild Garden.

Ages 2 - 5 Early booking recommended. £5 per child, adults free (all children must be accompanied by an adult) Monday 30 July - Friday 3 August @ 9am - 5pm

CREATIVE KIDS CAMP @ THE BARN

New for 2018 is our Creative Kids Camp – a week full of creative fun including music, art and crafts and dance. Each day children will get to try two different activities led by a professional tutor as well as exploring our Wild Garden where we will spend lunchtime each day.

This week is suitable for kids going into P4 – 7 after summer. Children can be dropped off at 9am and collected at 5pm daily. Children should bring a packed lunch each day.

See our website for more details www.thebarnarts.co.uk £150 for full week or £30 per day Early Bird Booking Discount for Full Week if booked before 23 June: £145

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EXHIBITIONS Tuesday 22 May - Friday 8 June @ Tues - Sat 12pm - 4pm NICOLA CHAMBURY

CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE

Comprising a body of stunning drawings and prints, this new exhibition of work springs from the artist’s observations of changes in the landscape of Crathes, made over a number of years.

“The year turns not in a circle but in a spiral. Each returning season is different. Changes may be small, shifting backwards and forwards or edging slowly towards a new condition. Changes may be sudden, as when there is a major flood.” Nicola Chambury.

Join us for an exhibition closing event on Sunday 10th June between 2pm and 4pm.

All welcome

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Saturday 23 June - Saturday 21 July* Tues - Sat 12pm - 4pm THE SOCIETY OF WOOD ENGRAVERS

80TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION

The Barn Gallery is delighted to host the 80th Annual Exhibition of the Society of Wood Engravers. An outstanding contemporary show from 88 Wood Engravers from all over the world. This is the last opportunity to see this collection of national work, which this year includes two Aberdeenshire artists. *closed Friday 29 and Saturday 30 June Opening Event: Saturday 23 June @ 2pm - 4pm All welcome The exhibition will be accompanied by a series of workshops (see p 27)

Tuesday 11 - Saturday 22 September Tues - Sat @ 12 - 4pm

NEWTON HARRISON THE DEEP WEALTH OF THIS NATION, SCOTLAND

Opening event - Tues 11 September 6pm - 8pm All welcome The Barn is delighted to host the world premiere of new artworks by Newton Harrison, which form part of the international arts & ecology project, entitled The Deep Wealth of This Nation, Scotland, being taken forward in collaboration with The Center for the Study of the Force Majeure, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA.

Friday 14 September Talk @ 7pm Ceilidh @ 8pm

NEWTON HARRISON CONVERSATION & CEILIDH

Promising to be an unique evening of lively discussion and energetic dancing, come along and join Newton Harrison for an exclusive discussion and Q&A session on his work The Deep Wealth of This Nation, Scotland.

The evening will conclude in true Scottish style with a celebratory ceilidh.

Combined ticket - talk and ceilidh ÂŁ10, ÂŁ8 conc

The project presents an an original vision to see how one small country can mobilise as a nation to be the first industrialised country to give back more to the global environment, which the Harrisons call the Life Web, than it consumes.

Newton Harrison will return to Aberdeenshire to host a number of discussion events, both at the Barn and elsewhere in Scotland.

This work will be presented at the Taipei Biennial, November 2018 - March 2019.

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ANKE ADDY: THE LIVING CAIRNGORMS

A BEYOND THE BARN TOURING EXHIBITION

@ St Margaret’s Braemar Sat 18 August - 3 September daily 11am - 3pm Opening Event: Saturday 18 August @ 4pm-6pm @ the Barn Saturday 29 September - Saturday 10 November Tues - Sat 12pm - 4pm Opening Event: Saturday 29 September @ 2pm - 4pm Anke Addy’s stunning new photographic exhibition ‘The Living Cairngorms’ is inspired by Nan Shepherd’s well known book ‘The Living Mountain’ and is set in what is now widely known as The Cairngorms National Park.

The images included are of the landscape, the native plants, the birds and mammals, all of which are important aspects of this internationally renowned mountain range. To complete the picture, rivers, lochs, snow, ice, weather, and man are also part of this wide-ranging show.

The Barn is delighted to be working in partnership with St Margaret’s Braemar to bring this exhibition of new work to Deeside.

For associated events please check the Barn website www.thebarnarts.co.uk

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WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

LEARNING AT THE BARN

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Mondays 4 - 25 June @ 10am - 1.30pm

OIL PAINTING WITH NEAL MACDONALD - EXPERIENCED

Develop your oil painting skills in a supportive group atmosphere where Neal provides expert advice and guidance. Participants are required to bring their own materials and canvas. This class is aimed at painters with some experience of working in oils. £110, £100 conc Mondays 4 - 25 June @ 2pm - 4.30pm

INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING - BEGINNERS

This 4 week block will introduce participants to the technique of oil painting under the guidance of artist Neal Macdonald. Participants will be required to bring their own materials and canvas. Suitable for beginners. £60, £55 conc £60, £55 conc

Wednesday 20 June @ 2pm - 4pm Thursday 21 June @ 10am - 4pm

WOOD ENGRAVING FOUNDATION

Learn the art of wood engraving with world renowned wood engraver Hilary Paynter.

Create your own original artwork using one of the simplest and most exquisite forms of printmaking. Tools and materials provided.

On day 2 participants will join the intermediate class to share new skills.

Tools, materials and bread and soup for lunch all included. £95 for both days Thursday 21 June @ 10am - 4pm

WOOD ENGRAVING INTERMEDIATE

Hone your wood engraving skills with Hilary Paynter, featured artist in the Society of Wood Engravers exhibition. Create a new carving and original print in the inspiring surroundings of the Barn Gallery. Tools, materials and bread and soup for lunch all included. £60

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Tuesday 26 June, 28 August, 25th September @ 1.30pm – 3pm

DANCE 50+

A mixture of contemporary dance techniques, improvisation and creative tasks led by professional dancer Mhairi Allan. No previous experience necessary, just an enthusiasm to move and experience the joy and freedom of dance. £6 per session

Tuesdays @ 10 - 11.30am 28 August, 4, 11, 18, 25 September and 2 October

SINGING FOR JOY

Have you always wanted to sing and not had the confidence? Come and discover your own voice by singing songs from all over the world with this friendly group of singers. Everyone is welcome. Led

by Fiona and Mark Hope and Lynne Burns. £30 for 6 week block or £6 per session

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HOW TO BOOK

ONLINE AT WWW.THEBARNARTS.CO.UK BOX OFFICE OPENING TIMES TUESDAY - SATURDAY, 12PM - 4PM TELEPHONE: 01330 825431

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HOW TO FIND US

The Barn is based in refurbished farm buildings, between Crathes Castle and the beautiful Deeside town of Banchory, just 30 minutes from Aberdeen.

TRAVEL Buses run regularly to Banchory from Aberdeen and Braemar.

Information on Stagecoach services 201, 202, 203 can be found on their website: www.stagecoachbus.com/about/north-scotland

the Barn + Buchanan Bistro

ACCESS Free accessible parking spaces at Barn entrance.

Wheelchair accessible throughout.

Induction Loop in Main Theatre.

Call our friendly box office staff to find out how we can assist you with any additional access requirements.

CAR PARK There is an on site car park at the Barn. Please understand that the car park fills up quickly on event nights so we advise patrons to arrive early to ensure a parking space. Our car park attendants are all volunteers who kindly donate their time. We ask patrons to respect our volunteers and cooperate with them if the car park is busy.

ADVANCE BOOKING RECOMMENDED Tickets to our events are cheaper when booked in advance. We encourage advance ticket purchasing to avoid disappointment. If tickets are still available for events they will be sold at the Box Office half an hour before the performance.

Ticket prices include a booking fee where applicable.

Gift Vouchers are available.

CONCESSIONS Concession means anyone who is claiming benefits or unemployed, students in full-time education, senior citizens, and under-18’s.

Children aged 2 and under go free, except where shows are specifically for younger children. Access assistants will not be charged for accompanying a person with a disability.

WORKSHOPS The Barn reserves the right to cancel workshops that are undersubscribed. To ensure your place on our workshop programme please book in advance. Booking registration ends one week prior to the sessions starting.

REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS We do not offer refunds unless the event is a sell-out and we are able to re-sell your tickets to someone on the waiting list. If we manage to re-sell your tickets, you will be refunded the cost of the tickets, minus the booking fee. We are not able to accept returned tickets for performances on the door.

In the event of a cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances relating to the venue or artists/ performers, all sales will be refunded including the booking fee.

FOOD AND DRINK The Barn’s bar opens half an hour before the show and serves a delicious selection of wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks. Our bar is run by our friendly volunteers. The bar is cash only - the nearest cash point is 5 minutes away at the Tesco store.

SEATING Please note that seating is unreserved. To ensure you get your preferred seat, or if you are coming as a large party who wish to be seated together, please arrive in good time. Doors open half an hour before performances are advertised to start.

Buchanan’s Bistro serves food and is located next to the Barn. Please contact the Bistro directly for details or to book a table on 01330 826530 or visit their website: www.buchananfood.com

We are happy to reserve seats for visitors with disabilities and their access assistants.

01330 826520

GENERAL OFFICE ENQUIRIES Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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QUICKGUIDE

Thursday 20 September:

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THEATRE & COMEDY

Thursday 7 June Isle of Love Friday 15 June Unbecoming Sunday 17 June Curious with Elisabeth Schilling Friday 22 June Tom Allen Thursday 27 September NESTS Saturday 29 September Ellie Dubois Circus MUSIC Sunday 24 June Heidi Talbot & John McCusker Thursday 28 June Tannara Thursday 5 July Josh Rouse Thursday 12 July North Atlantic Fiddle Convention: Northern Crossings Sunday 29 July Woodend Music Society & Aboyne Cello Festival: Rebecca Gilliver Wednesday 1 August Aboyne Cello Festival: The Three Cellists Entertain Thursday 30 August Preston Reed Sunday 30 September Woodend Music Society: Sinopia Quartet FILMS/SCREENINGS Wednesday 6 June The Artist (matinee) Wednesday 6 June Professor Marston and the Wonder Women Sunday 10 June Bolshoi Ballet - Coppelia (Live Screening) Wednesday 20 June A Fantastic Woman Wednesday 27 June Call Me By Your Name Wednesday 4 July Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (matinee) Wednesday 4 July The Square Wednesday 11 July Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist Wednesday 18 July Royal Shakespeare Company Romeo and Juliet (Live Screening) Wednesday 8 August Charade (matinee) Wednesday 15 August Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella (Recorded Live) Wednesday 22 August Walk With Me Wednesday 29 August The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Wednesday 5 September Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story Wednesday 26 September Royal Shakespeare Company The Merry Wives of Windsor (Recorded Live)

(U) EVENTS Sunday 1 July Vintage Fair Tuesday 28 August Barn Salon - Shane Strachan on Muriel Spark Wednesday 29 August Tea Party & Film Evening

Thursday 20 September Talk - David Macdonald EXHIBITIONS Tuesday 22 May - Nicola Chambury Friday 8 June Saturday 23 June - The Society of Wood Engravers Saturday 21 July Tuesday 11 September - Newton Harrison 22 September Saturday 29 September - Anke Addy Saturday 10 November FAMILY & CHILDREN Saturday 2 June Garden Party Saturday 7 July Exhibition Explorers - Printmaking Tuesday 24 July Garden Tot’s Monday 30 July – Creative kids camp @ the Barn Friday 3 August Sunday 12 August Teen Takerover @ the Barn Sunday 16 September Techfest Eureka Day WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS Mondays 4 - 25 June Oil Painting (Experienced) Mondays 4 - 25 June Oil Painting (Beginners) Tuesdays 26 June, 28 August, Dance (50 +) 25 September Tuesdays 28 August - Singing for Joy 2nd October Wednesday 20 June Wood Engraving (Foundation) Thursday 21 June Wood Engraving (Intermediate)

QUICKGUIDE

Thursday 14 June Talk - Ben Kilner Friday 14 September Newton Harrison Conversation & Ceilidh

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Adventures in New Music 24 October – 3 November 2018 Across Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Opening with

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