Programme May - August 2019

MAY - AUGUST 2019

FOLD PHILL JUPITUS VANISHING POINT LAUREN MACCOLL CREATIVE KIDS CAMP BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Welcome to the Barn’s Summer Programme. We are delighted to share our new dedicated retail spaces for you to shop our Hamewares Collection and a curated selection of the best independent makers working locally and nationally in craft and design.

Our front cover details an illustration by Aberdeenshire designer/maker Lindsay Johnston, taken from her new range of products commissioned to celebrate the cultural distinctiveness of Banchory. Forming part of our inaugural Hamewares commissions, local makers Lindsay Johnston and Kevin Andrew Morris were chosen and have been working on a bespoke suite of products now available in our new retail spaces.

Discover the design and making process behind the Hamewares products in our first ‘Summer Lab,’ a series of projects and residences that will cross-pollinate between art forms and reveal the thinking and working processes behind creating art, craft and design. Internationally renowned dance artist Elisabeth Schilling will also consider how textures and materials make us feel? At once an installation and a performance Elisabeth’s multi-sensory exploration of FELT will blur the boundaries between craft, design and dance.

So please browse our Summer programme, come visit us to see our newly developed site, shop in our retail spaces, enjoy our garden and join one of the workshops with our Hamewares makers.

We can’t wait to see you.

Tracey Johnston Craft Development Manager

Funded By

Cover: Detail of James Scott Skinner and the Scottish Fiddle Tradition

by Lindsay Johnston, The Hamewares Collection.

Header: Kevin Andrew Morris, ceramic cups. Hamewares Collection.

Supported By The Barn is run by Woodend Arts Limited , a registered Scottish Charity SC022620 Woodend Arts Limited is a not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee, Company No. 392079 The Barn is one of Creative Scotland’s Regularly Funded Organisations

Sunday 5 May @ 7.30pm FILM

NAE PASARAN (12A)

Nae Pasaran reveals the incredible impact made

by Scottish factory workers against one of the most repressive dictatorships of the 20th century.

1974, Scotland. Bob Fulton, a Rolls-Royce engine inspector, returns to his section, upset and anxious. He’s just told his colleagues that a Chilean Air Force jet engine has arrived in the factory for maintenance and he’s refusing to let it go through, in protest against the recent military coup of General Pinochet.

He’s seen the images of Chilean Air Force jets bombing Santiago, and now one of the engines from those very same planes is right there, waiting for inspection. He can see his supervisors approaching, he knows he’s about to be fired, yet he feels a responsibility…

Running time 85 minutes

Saturday 11 May @ 11am - 3pm WORKSHOP

LABYRINTH WALKING & WRITING

Come and walk the labyrinth with artist and writer Elaine Reid and facilitator, Janis Wemyss. They will guide you on how to walk this ancient tool, enabling you to slow down and rejuvenate your sense of wellbeing. Elaine will then lead you through a Writing For Wellbeing exercise providing time for you to reflect on your experience further. The workshop will conclude with the sharing of your writing in a supportive group environment. Please bring a packed lunch for our 30 min break.

£6, £5 conc in advance £8, £6 conc on the door £4.50 Friends of the Barn

£45, £40 conc

Thursday 9 May @ 6.30pm AUSTRIAN THEMED TEA PARTY & FILM

Saturday 11 May @ 7.30pm PERFORMANCE

Julie Andrews stars as Maria, the spirited Christian novice who becomes governess to Captain Georg von Trapp’s seven wayward children. Her love of life, music and dance and her deep connection with the beautiful Alpine landscape have a profound impact on the family.

Company of Wolves create genre-defying theatre, perfect for individuals who want to spend Saturday night immersed in atmospheric, thought-provoking and unique performance.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC (PG)

The enduring popularity of this iconic musical comes from a superb blend of songs, romance and excitement.

The ticket price includes entry to the film and a cream tea with a special Austrian twist. The space will be set up in a cabaret format to echo the bustle of a Viennese coffee house.

Cream tea @ 6.30pm Film @ 7.30pm Running time 172 minutes £12.50 in advance £15 on the door

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COMPANY OF WOLVES: ACHILLES

Achilles re-imagines the well-known Greek myth in a heart-stopping solo show by Ewan Downie. The work tells the story of the greatest hero of the Greeks during the Trojan War: how his best friend is killed by the champion of the Trojans, his desperate grief, and his terrible vengeance. In a fusion of storytelling, dance and song, Achilles is the story of a man’s exorcism: a burning out of his vulnerability, his rage, and his humanity.

This critically acclaimed work invites us to step beyond the ordinary, and submerge ourselves in the power, passion and grief of one of the most enduring figures of classical mythology. £8, £5 conc in advance £9, £6 conc on the door

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Wednesday 15 May @ 9.45am - 12pm WORKSHOP

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THIRD STAGE ART OPEN SESSION

Since 2002, Third Stage Art has been offering a varied programme of highquality arts based activities for older people.

They’ve enjoyed developing arts skills as well as engaging on a weekly basis in a friendly and informal setting.

As part of Luminate - Scotland’s Creative Ageing Festival, the group is inviting you join them for this open session. The morning will include talks by members followed by a hands-on making session to get the creative juices flowing.

Coffee and cakes included. £5

Tuesday 14 May @ 7.30pm FILM

PHANTOM THREAD (15)

Set in the glamour of 1950’s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the centre of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutantes and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock.

Women come and go through Woodcock’s life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover.

Running time 130 minutes £6, £5 conc in advance £8, £6 conc on the door £4.50 Friends of the Barn

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Saturday 18 May @ 7.30pm EVENT

KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

Calling all adventure lovers! The award winning Kendal Mountain Festival is back on the road and makes a welcome return to the Barn.

Join us for an evening packed full of amazing films and awe-inspiring talks from some of the world’s most impressive adventurers. Enjoy the spirit and inspiration of the Festival, and celebrate the exploration of some of the wildest places on earth. £18, £10 Under 25’s 10% discount for groups of 10 or more

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Sunday 19 May @ 3pm LIVE SCREENING

BOLSHOI BALLET: CARMEN / PETRUSHKA

Carmen is as free-spirited as ever as she finds herself caught in a love triangle.

The passionate one act ballet by Cuban choreographer Alberto Alonso originally conceived for legendary Bolshoi prima ballerina Maya Plisetskaya will captivate audiences alongside Petrushka, a new creation for the Bolshoi by contemporary choreographer Edward Clug, in an evening encapsulating the soul of Russian Ballet.

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 23 May @ 8pm MUSIC

RACHEL NEWTON

Singer and harpist Rachel Newton specialises in interpreting traditional folk songs in both English and Scottish Gaelic as well as writing and performing her own instrumental pieces.

In 2016 she received a Hands Up for Trad Ignition Award for Innovation, was awarded Instrumentalist of the Year 2016 at the Scots Trad Music Awards and is Musician of the Year in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017. Her album Here’s My Heart Come Take It was shortlisted as one of Scotland’s top 10 outstanding albums in the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Awards 2017. £10, £8 conc in advance £12, £10 conc on the door

Wednesday 22 May @ 7.30pm FILM

THE FAVOURITE (15)

In anticipation of Grampian Pride 2019, our LGBT+ film choice is The Favourite.

Set in the court of Queen Anne in early 18th century England, this bawdy, acerbic tale of royal intrigue, passion, envy and betrayal, is anchored by powerful and complex female relationships.

With an Oscar award winning performance from Olivia Coleman and stunning performances from Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone, this black comedy, drama film comes highly recommended.

Running time 119 minutes £6, £5 conc in advance £8, £6 conc on the door £4.50 Friends of the Barn

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Friday 24 May @ 10am - 11am, 11.45am 12.45pm, 1.30pm - 2.30pm WORKSHOP

GARDEN TOTS

Join your wee ones to discover the secrets of the natural world in this special early years workshop. Outdoor expert Mandy Tulloch will be on hand to help you play, explore and get messy in the Barn’s Wild Garden.

Dress appropriately for the weather.

Ages 2-5 £5 per child (accompanying adult free)

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Monday 27 May @ 10am - 4pm WORKSHOP

FABRIC PRINTING WITH PAPER HOUSES DESIGN

Textile designer Mhairi Allan is a graduate of the Barn’s Craft Mentorship Programme and has since gone on to develop and launch her first sustainable collection “Signals” as part of her lifestyle textile brand Paper Houses Design.

In this unique workshop, Mhairi will guide you through how to create a single colour repeat pattern that will be then be screen-printed on fabric to create a classic drum lampshade.

The workshop is suitable for complete beginners and for those who wish to expand on their existing skills. Please bring a packed lunch for our 30 min break. £80, £75 conc

Sunday 26 May @ 8pm PERFORMANCE

VANISHING POINT - THE DARK CARNIVAL: UNPLUGGED

“Who’d have thought, that when we died, we didn’t die completely? Our consciousness goes on a bit.

It lingers on, discreetly.”

The Dark Carnival: Unplugged is an informal, rousing music and theatre show: with songs, spoken word and a free (though not compulsory!) glass of whisky for everyone. It tells the story of newcomers to the afterlife who are surprised to discover that death is not actually the end.

Incredulous at their continuity, they form their own necropolitan community where every night is party night.

But a mysterious event throws the lives of the dead into uncertainty. When news reaches the cemetery, an underground revolution begins, led by the stoical Mrs Mark and her band of necropolitans.

Inspired by Weimar cabaret, danse macabre and classic songwriters of musical theatre such as Kurt Weill and Lionel Bart, the songs find themselves in a musical space somewhere in between Leonard Cohen and The Muppets. Come in, have a drink and join us for an intimate, celebratory and heartwarming night of storytelling and song.

Tuesdays 28 May - 18 June @ 10am - 11.30am WORKSHOP

SINGING FOR JOY

Have you always wanted to sing but not had the confidence? Led by Fiona and Mark Hope and Lynne Burns, come and discover your own voice by singing songs from all over the world with this friendly group of new and old singers.

Everyone is welcome! £6 per session or £20 for the block

Sponsored by The Famous Grouse.

Alcohol to be served to over 18s only. £8 in advance £9 on the door

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Wednesday 29 May @ 7.30pm FILM

THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD (15)

Directed by Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings), this unique film brings into high definition the human face of the First World War. Using state of the art technology to restore original archival footage which is more than a 100-years old, They Shall Not Grow Old brings to life the people who can best tell this story: the men who were there.

The film shows the day-to-day experience of WW1 soldiers; their attitude to war, how they ate; slept and formed friendships, as well as their lives away from the trenches during their periods of downtime. They Shall not Grow Old gives these men voices, and investigates the hopes and fears of the veterans as well as the humility and humanity that represented a generation changed forever by a global war.

Saturday 1 June @ 11am - 3pm EVENT

FRIENDS OF THE BARN PLANT SALE

Join us as Friends of the Barn host their annual plant sale from which all proceeds are fed back into our education programme here at the Barn.

This is a great opportunity to buy locally grown plants and herbs.

Running time 99 minutes £6, £5 conc in advance £8, £6 conc on the door £4.50 Friends of the Barn

Thursday 30 May @ 8pm BEYOND PRESENTS COMEDY

PHILL JUPITUS - SASSY KNACK

Join stand-up comedian, poet, improviser, and TV stalwart Phill Jupitus for over an hour of tales, laughs and diversions. Watch in delight and/or horror as this experienced funny man drags laughs out of the chaos of his own life. Since last touring Scotland, Phill Jupitus has upped sticks and moved here. In this new show SASSY KNACK, Phill shares yarns and thoughts from his time North of Hadrian’s Wall.

Adult themes and situations but delivered childishly.

14+ (under 16’s to be accompanied) £17.60

Mondays 3 - 24 June @ 10am - 1.30pm WORKSHOP

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 – contact the Barn for a full list. Suitable for painters with some experience of working with oils. £110, £100 conc Mondays 3 - 24 June @ 2pm - 4.30pm WORKSHOP

OIL PAINTING WITH NEAL MACDONALD - BEGINNERS

This 4 week block will introduce participants to the technique of oil painting under the guidance of artist Neal Macdonald. Participants are required to bring their own materials and canvas – contact the Barn for a full list. £70, £65 conc

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Tuesday 4 June @ 7.30pm EXHIBITION ON SCREEN

VAN GOGH AND JAPAN

Although Vincent Van Gogh never visited Japan it is the country that had the most profound influence on him and his art. Taking the Van Gogh and Japan exhibition in Amsterdam as a starting point this film travels through France, the Netherlands to Japan to further explore the remarkable heritage that so affected Van Gogh and made him the artist we know of today. £16.50, £14.50 conc, £5.50 U16 in advance £17.50, £15.50 conc, £6.50 U16 on the door

Wednesday 12 June @ 7.30pm Plus, special Baby Matinee @ 10am PERFORMANCE

ELISABETH SCHILLING - FELT

How does fabric make us see, hear, touch, react - and move?

Ahead of the launch of our new craft shop Fold, we have invited internationally renowned choreographer Elisabeth Schilling to perform a contemplative and visually stimulating piece inspired by her exploration of textures and materials.

Felt is an art installation and performance influenced by touch, and rendered by movement, music and shape. It is a multi-sensory work, where a sculpture becomes an amorphous creature-like structure - appearing almost as an inhabited being. As the dancer moves, skin and cloth transform, materials and textures fuse together to reveal a cascade of moving landscapes and flowing lines.

Music and movement work in collaboration in this intimate work, as the audience are invited to move around the Barn to come closer, view and interact with the fabric.

Felt is a highly interactive performance, and we have included a baby matinee so carers and little ones alike can enjoy the experience. Children are invited to stay and play with some elements of the show. £8, under 5’s go free

summer labs

A summer programme of exhibitions, projects and residences that uncover aspects of thinking and working processes behind creating art, design, and craft.

Our first Summer Lab of 2019 will focus on the process involved behind the scenes of our new Hamewares Collection and how traditional and new methods of making have been utilised.

Keep an eye on our website for more details www.thebarnarts.co.uk

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MEET OUR HAMEWARES COMMISSION MAKERS…

Kevin Andrew Morris and Lindsay Johnston are the recipients of the Barn’s first Hamewares commission.

Lindsay is an illustrator specialising in textile design under her own brand ‘Lindsay & Yoshi’, taking inspiration from the wildlife that visits her home studio in rural Aberdeenshire.

Kevin is a Ceramic Designer whose work engages with the concepts of craft, material and place, as well as our collective connections to heritage and tradition. Discover the design and making process behind the products in our first Summer Lab. Attend one of the masterclasses and shop the collection at the Barn.

Sunday 16 June @ 10am - 4pm WORKSHOP

MASTERCLASS: CASTING MEMORIES

Kevin Andrew Morris will introduce participants to the basics of mould making and casting using clay and plaster.

Exploring themes and techniques present in his work such as concepts of craft, material and place, attendees will work in response to their own connections to heritage by bringing in their own chosen objects to produce simple textured tiles/forms. Ceramic objects will go on to be completed using a range of slip decoration and finishing techniques and will be fired for collection after the course.

Please bring a packed lunch for our 30 min break. £90, £85 conc

SHOP OUR COLLECTION OF CONSCIOUSLY CURATED CRAFT AND DESIGN FROM THE BEST INDEPENDENT LOCAL AND NATIONAL MAKERS OPENING JUNE 2019

Sunday 23 June @ 12pm - 4pm WORKSHOP

MASTERCLASS: SILK SCARF DESIGN

Join illustrator and textile designer Lindsay Johnston to learn how to apply and transfer images on to fabric and make your very own silk scarf. You will be experimenting with transfer images inspired by the flora and fauna of Deeside and applying various inks directly on to practise fabric before moving on to finalising your own design.

You will come home with a range of test pieces to use in future projects and your very own illustrated silk scarf.

Refreshments provided. £55, £50 conc

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Friday 21 June @ 8pm MUSIC

LAUREN MACCOLL - THE SEER

Compiled and performed by acclaimed fiddler and composer Lauren MacColl, The Seer is a suite of new music based on the life and prophecies of the 17th century legendary figure The Brahan Seer.

Wednesday 19 June @ 1.30pm DEMENTIA FRIENDLY CLASSIC MATINEE

BRIEF ENCOUNTER (PG)

One of the greatest love stories ever told, Brief Encounter centres on a married woman whose life takes a turn following a chance meeting with a stranger at a railway station, with whom she falls in love. This seminal British romance is based on Noël Coward’s one act play Still Life and is directed by renowned British director David Lean.

There is a 15 minute interval halfway through the film with free tea, coffee and biscuits.

Running time 87 minutes

Growing up on the Black Isle, MacColl has long been immersed in the tales of this ‘Highland Nostradamus’ - whose tales deeply embedded in the aural culture of the north. Drawing on inspiration from place and people and with a notably dark uncurrent, The Seer lies somewhere between a concert and immersive performance and is accompanied by images from artist Somhairle MacDonald.

Joining Lauren to present The Seer and a first half of brand new music are folk luminaries: Mairearad Green (The Poozies), Rachel Newton (The Shee), Anna Massie (Blazin’ Fiddles), Megan Henderson (Breabach) and Signy Jakobsdottir.

The Seer is a Fèis Rois commission supported by Creative Scotland. £10, £8 conc in advance £12, £10 conc on the door

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Wednesday 26 June @ 7.30pm FILM

STAN & OLLIE (PG)

Laurel and Hardy - the world’s greatest comedy team - face an uncertain future as their golden era of Hollywood films remain long behind them. Diminished by age, the duo set out to reconnect with their adoring fans by touring variety halls in Britain in 1953. The shows become an instant hit, but Stan and Ollie can’t quite shake the past as long-buried tension and Hardy’s failing health start to threaten their precious partnership. Starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly.

Running time 98 minutes £6, £5 conc in advance, £8, £6 conc on the door, £4.50 Friends of the Barn

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Thursday 27 June @ 8pm MUSIC

Wednesday 17 July @ 10am FILM

It’s a rare occasion for bass players to step forward into the spotlight as a concert soloist, as the SCO’s superb Principal Double Bass Nikita Naumov does here through the music of Giovanni Bottesini, the “Paganini of the Double Bass”. Across the evening, Benjamin Marquise Gilmore dynamically leads the SCO Strings in bohemian rhapsodies of the folk-inspired Hungarian and Czech musical tradition.

Come along to our special family morning screening of Mary Poppins Returns. Now an adult with three children, Michael Banks and his sister receive the surprise of a lifetime when Mary Poppins the beloved nanny from their childhood arrives to save the day and take the Banks family on a magical, fun-filled adventure.

Full of original songs that are bound to become classic family favourites, Mary Poppins Returns transports all children, big and small alike into a world of imagination and possibility. Starring Emily Blunt in the title role.

WMS: SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA STRINGS

£16, £14 65+/Registered Disabled, £6 U26s/Students/unemployed and Free to U18s/Carers

Sunday 14th July @ 5.30pm RECORDED SCREENING (2016)

GLYNDEBOURNE OPERA: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA)

Mischief and mayhem run riot in Rossini’s most popular comedy. Figaro, the renowned Barber of Seville, has a cunning that knows no bounds. His playful energy is brought to life in director Annabel Arden’s sparkling and springing production. This is also a chance to catch International star and Glyndebourne favourite Danielle de Niese who plays the determined Rosina.

MARY POPPINS RETURNS (U)

Running time 130 minutes £6, £5 conc in advance £8, £6 conc on the door £4.50 Friends of the Barn

Wednesday 17 July @ 1.30pm DEMENTIA FRIENDLY CLASSIC MATINEE

THEIR FINEST (12A)

A British film crew attempts to boost morale during World War II by making a propaganda film about the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk, France. This charming British War Comedy-Drama Film stars Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy and Richard E.Grant.

There is a 15 minute interval halfway through the film with free tea, coffee and biscuits.

Running time 117 minutes £3

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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Sunday 28 July @ 7pm MUSIC

WMS PRESENT: ABOYNE CELLO FESTIVAL - PHILIP HIGHAM

Philip Higham ‘possesses that rare combination of refined technique with subtle and expressive musicianship… all the qualities of a world-class artist’ (The Strad).

In recent years Philip has appeared as soloist with orchestras including the Philharmonia and the Hallé and has given recitals across the UK. He is Principal Cello of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and regularly appears as a soloist and chamber musician on BBC Radio 3.

Featuring music by Cassadó, Britten, Hindemith and Bach. £12, £10 conc, £5 Students in F/T Education, U18 and Jobseekers in advance £14, £12 conc, £5 Students in F/T Education, U18 and Jobseekers on the door

Wednesday 31 July @ 7.30pm MUSIC

ABOYNE CELLO FESTIVAL - THE ANNUAL THREE CELLISTS’ RECITAL

Monday 22 July - Friday 26 July @ 9am - 5pm Monday 12 August - Friday 16th August @ 9am - 5pm WORKSHOP

CREATIVE KIDS CAMP @ THE BARN

The annual Three Cellists’ recital as part of the Aboyne Cello Festival offers the rare opportunity to experience some of the best cello ensemble playing imaginable. Rebecca Gilliver, principal cello of the London Symphony Orchestra, Philip Higham, international soloist and principal of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and James Halsey, Festival Director and cellist of the Bingham String Quartet, always present a stunning programme with great expertise, sensitivity, humour and the utmost aplomb. Guaranteed to amaze and amuse, move and delight! £12, £10 conc, £5 Students in F/T Education, U18 and Jobseekers in advance £14, £12 conc, £5 Students in F/T Education, U18 and Jobseekers on the door

After the success of last summer’s Creative Kids Camp, we are back this year not with one, but two weeks of art-focused experiences to stir their imagination.

Join us for two weeks full of creative fun including music, art, crafts and dance. Each day children will get to try two different activities led by professional tutors as well as exploring our Wild Garden where we will spend lunch time each day.

The camp is suitable for kids going into P4 - 7 after the summer. Children can be dropped off at 9am and collected at 5pm daily and should bring a packed lunch each day. £140 per week or £30 per day Book early to avoid disappointment!

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Thursday 1 August @ 7.30pm FILM

Sunday 4th August @ 5.30pm LIVE SCREENING

Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, this coming of age comedy-drama explores familial relationships.

Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mum, a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird’s father loses his job.

Starring Saoirse Ronan.

Mozart’s most magical comedy of The Magic Flute returns to Glyndebourne for the first time in over a decade. This new production by the renowned directing/design duo Barbe & Douce promises to take a fresh and playful look at the opera’s troublesome gender politics. Leading British bass Brindley Sherratt stars as Sarastro a longside exciting young singers including Caroline Wettergreen, Sofia Fomina and Björn Bürger.

LADY BIRD (15)

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

GLYNDEBOURNE OPERA: THE MAGIC FLUTE (DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE)

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

Wednesday 21 August @ 7.30pm FILM Friday 2 August @ 10am - 11am, 11.45am - 12.45pm, 1.30pm - 2.30pm WORKSHOP

GARDEN TOTS

Join your wee ones to discover the secrets of the natural world in this special early years workshop. Outdoor expert Mandy Tulloch will be on hand to help you play, explore and get messy in the Barn’s Wild Garden. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Ages 2-5 £5 per child (accompanying adult free)

MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS (12A)

Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary Stuart defies pressure to remarry.

Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. However, Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Each young Queen beholds her first cousin in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence.

Starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie.

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

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Sunday 25 August @ 3pm FILM

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A)

Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury.

Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound.

It culminates with Freddie leading the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music: Live Aid. Starring Oscar winning actor Rami Malek.

Running time 134 minutes £6, £5 conc in advance £8, £6 conc on the door £4.50 Friends of the Barn

Thursday 22 August @ 7pm TALK

COLOURS OF SCOTLAND - DYEING TRADITIONS

From the earliest times, people have aspired to beautify their material world and the dyeing of textiles using natural materials has played an important role in this. In this interactive talk, Carole Keepax will trace a path through the history of dyeing in Scotland. From the plants and methods used from the simplest rural dyepot through to industrialisation and its cultural, economic, social and political implications, resulting in a range of methods and approaches which can be learned from and still used today. £5 Saturday 24 August @ 10am - 4pm WORKSHOP

DYEING THE COLOURS OF SCOTLAND

This workshop will explore traditional Scottish plant dyeing. From an introduction to methods and materials through to practical applications. Participants will create their own samples using responsibly foraged local plant material. Individuals can also choose to dye small quantities of their own natural fibres, fabrics or yarns and experiment with plant material from their own garden if they wish. This workshop is suitable for both complete beginners or more experienced dyers. £50, £45 conc

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Wednesday 28 August @ 1.30pm DEMENTIA FRIENDLY CLASSIC MATINEE

FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (PG)

In the 1940s, New York socialite Florence Foster Jenkins dreams of becoming a great opera singer. Unfortunately, her ambition far exceeds her talent. The voice Florence hears in her head is beautiful, but to everyone else it is quite poor. Her husband St. Clair goes to extreme lengths to make sure his wife never finds out how awful she truly is. When Florence announces her plans for a concert at Carnegie Hall, St. Clair soon realizes that he’s facing his greatest challenge yet. Based on real life events, Hugh Grant and Meryl Streep star in this light hearted comedy drama. There is a 15 minute interval halfway through the film with free tea, coffee and biscuits.

Running time 111 minutes £3

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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

25 YEARS OF THE BARN Over the last 25 years the Barn has continually improved and developed, and thanks to the efforts of the community, we are proud to have grown to become the largest arts venue in Aberdeenshire.

Every year we provide over 100 performances and 200 workshops for audiences of all ages and abilities. However, with funding being tight in the arts sector, we are now appealing to you for help.

We have a fundraising target to raise £25,000 in this, our 25th year to help ensure we can continue providing arts for all for the next 25 years and secure the future of the Barn.

• £25 - everyone who donates £25 or more will receive 1 x ticket to a celebratory performance at the Barn later this year.

• £2,500 – any business who donates £2,500 will become a silver anniversary sponsor of one of our many programme categories and have their logo included in the programme and on our website.

You can donate: • online at www.thebarnarts.co.uk/support/donate • in person at the Barn Every donation makes a real difference and we thank you as always for your continued support.

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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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MAY

JULY Film Sunday 5 May

Nae Pasaran (12A)

4

Film Thursday 9 May

Austrian Themed Tea Party & The Sound Of Music (PG)

4

Workshop Saturday 11 May

Labyrinth Walking & Writing

Performance Saturday 11 May

Glyndebourne Opera: The Barber of Seville

20

Film Wednesday 17 July

Mary Poppins Returns (U)

21

5

Film Wednesday 17 July

Their Finest (12A)

21

Company of Wolves: Achilles

5

Creative Kids Camp

22

Event Sunday 12 May

Vintage Inc

6

Workshop Monday to Friday 22 - 26 July and 12 - 16 August

Film Tuesday 14 May

Phantom Thread (15)

6

Music Sunday 28 July

WMS: Aboyne Cello Festival - Philip Higham

23

Third Stage Art Open Session

7

Music Wednesday 31 July

23

Kendal Mountain Festival

7

WMS: Aboyne Cello Festival - The Annual Three Cellist's Recital

Bolshoi Ballet: Carmen / Petrushka

8

Film Wednesday 22 May

The Favourite (15)

8

Lady Bird (15)

24

Music Thursday 23 May

Rachel Newton

9

Workshop Friday 2 August

Garden Tots

24

Garden Tots

9

Live Screening Sunday 4 August

Glyndebourne Opera: The Magic Flute

25

Vanishing Point: The Dark Carnival - Unplugged

10

Mary Queen of Scots (12A)

25

Workshop Monday 27 May

Fabric Printing with Paper Houses Design

11

Film Wednesday 21 August Talk Thursday 22 August

Colours of Scotland - Dyeing Traditions

26

Workshop Tuesdays 28 May, 4, 11, 18 June

Singing for Joy

11

Dyeing the Colours of Scotland

26

They Shall Not Grow Old (15)

12

Film Sunday 25 August

Bohemian Rhapsody (12A)

27

Phill Jupitus: Sassy Knack

12

Film Wednesday 28 August

Florence Foster Jenkins (PG)

27

Friends of the Barn Plant Sale

13

Workshop Mondays 3 - 24 June

Oil Painting With Neal Macdonald Experienced

13

Workshop Mondays 3 - 24 June

Oil Painting With Neal Macdonald Beginners

13

Van Gogh and Japan

14

Elisabeth Schilling: Felt

15

Masterclass: Casting Memories

17

Film Wednesday 19 June

Brief Encounter (PG)

18

Music Friday 21 June

Lauren Maccoll - The Seer

19

Masterclass: Silk Scarf Design

17

Film Wednesday 26 June

Stan & Ollie (PG)

19

Music Thursday 27 June

WMS: Scottish Chamber Orchestra Strings

20

Workshop Wednesday 15 May Event Saturday 18 May Live screening Sunday 19 May

Workshop Friday 24 May Performance Sunday 26 May

Film Wednesday 29 May Comedy Thursday 30 May

Recorded Screening Sunday 14 July

AUGUST Film Thursday 1 August

Workshop Saturday 24 August

JUNE Event Saturday 1 June

Recorded Screening Tuesday 4 June Performance Wednesday 12 June Workshop Sunday 16 June

Workshop Sunday 23 June

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