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Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts
BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award Nominees Katriona Gilmore (Rosie Doonan and the Snapdragons, ex-Tiny Tin Lady) and Jamie Roberts (Kerfuffle) have been performing together since 2006. Their self-penned material ranges from blazing instrumentals to heart-wrenching songs, to contemporary arrangements of traditional songs.
Shadows and Half Light, the duo's first album has been described as "inspired"
by fRoots and awarded five stars by Rock'n'Reel.
James Grant
Widely regarded as one of the finest singer-songwriters and performers around, Love And Money frontman James Grant plays material from all his critically acclaimed solo albums and a smattering of the old favourites in a solo acoustic setting. This is a show not to be missed, raw, heart-rending and uplifting...as MOJO says, "This is music from another place..."
Andy Irvine
For more than 40 years, Andy has been a world music pioneer and icon for traditional music and musicians. Founder member of bands such as Sweeney's Men, Planxty, Patrick Street, and Mozaik, he has been hailed as "a tradition in himself."
Musician, singer and songwriter, few others can equal his repertoire: Irish traditional songs, dexterous Balkan dance tunes, and a compelling canon of his own material that defies description.
"His artistry is quite simply unique."
- The Independent
Just Good Friends
Le Voyageur Debout
New, touchingly human, universally funny, theatrical clowns, for all ages from 6 upwards.
Felix and Filomena are the very best of mates, but Felix secretly fancies his best mate Filomena. Unfortunately, Felix does not have much going for him. He is not exactly Brad Pitt.
So, as faithful a friend, and as big-hearted and generous as Filomena is, will Felix get the girl of his dreams?
Not Appropriate: Confessions of an R.E. Teacher
Kevin Precious
Not appropriate is the most overused term of disapproval in the teacher's canon.
Join Kevin as he explores his former life as a teacher. A show that will appeal to anyone who has ever taught or - for that matter - been to school; parts of which are likely to be not appropriate...
Jenna Reid
Since releasing her debut solo album in 2005 and being awarded Best Up and Coming Artist at the 2005 Scots Trad Music Awards, Jenna Reid has undoubtedly remained one of the brightest young talents ever to grace the traditional music scene. Jenna is joined by sister Bethany, the youngest ever winner of Shetland's Young Fiddler of the Year competition. Edinburgh based guitarist, Kevin Mackenzie completes the trio.
Nominated as Best Instrumentalist at the 2007 Scots Trad Awards, Jenna's career continues to go from strength to strength.
The Harbour
Limbik Theatre
Peter, a quiet, awkward fisherman, still lives at home with his acerbic and overbearing mother. One fateful night, he brings a seal-woman home from the sea. As Sally grows into life on land, their hopes and secrets catastrophically collide in this funny, moving, and visually striking retelling of a selkie myth. With simple staging and haunting live music, The Harbour unearths an over-fished world filled with impossible desires.
"A masterclass in surreal storytelling.
" - East Anglia Daily Press.
"Such revels are the reason we venture forth to the theatre...one quickly relaxes into total confidence in the troupe's ability to conjure and entertain, which is a rare treat."
- The Prague Post
Limbik creates new theatre work that explores human stories set in epic environments, combining innovative theatrical style with strong narrative craft.
Walsh and Pound
Labelled respectively as 'one of the most original harmonica players in Britain' and 'the UK's top Clawhammer banjoist', the two have joined forces to create a highly entertaining and astonishing live set.
Prepare to be astonished by stunning vocals, frailing banjo wizardry and sounds you didn't think were possible on harmonica. The pair have just finished recording their debut album.
Tim Edey and Brendan Power
Tim and Brendan are both amongst the finest instrumentalists of their generation. Playing together, their passion and virtuosity is infectious. They have been nominated for Best Duo at the 2012 BBC Folk Awards
A Big Whistle Festival event.
Abba Again
A first class tribute to the Swedish sensation Abba. Meet Abba Again in all their glittery glory and hear the classics that made Abba the phenomenon they are. This local band have made numerous TV appearances on prime time shows and documentaries that have carved them a great reputation across the UK and Europe.