{"id":94,"date":"2014-10-15T08:08:05","date_gmt":"2014-10-15T08:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.craignish.org.uk\/cvh\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2026-04-02T15:55:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T15:55:41","slug":"arts-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.craignish.org.uk\/cvh\/arts-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Arts Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coming up in 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets for all our shows are available from: http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/a> and usually from Ardfern Village Store as well. Or email rachel@craignish.org.uk<\/p>\n

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Use this QR code to take you to our ticket page – all current events are listed here.<\/p>\n

We offer concession priced tickets for under 25’s and people on a low income, but if the cost is still too much CVH Arts Programme can further subsidise ticket cost to people living on the Craignish Peninsula who are on a low income or where ticket cost is barrier to them attending an event. Please contact rachel@craignish.org.uk or call 01852 311 166 in complete confidence.<\/p>\n

We are forever grateful to the generous support from the people of Craignish, Lunga and Ardfern, Creative Scotland Open Fund, and The Craignish Trust for supporting our Arts Programme and making all that we do possible.<\/p>\n

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April 14th Theatre<\/h2>\n
The Lighthouse written and performed by Alys Williams<\/h5>\n

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A real-life love story about holding onto each other, even in the darkest times. Tender, funny & defiantly hopeful, it\u2019s a love letter to life.
\nWith puppetry, clowning and gently embedded audience participation, \u2018The Light House\u2019 is the highly acclaimed debut play of Lecoq-trained theatre artist Alys Williams.<\/p>\n

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Age rating: 12+ (with parental supervision) \/ 15+ for school groups<\/p>\n

Sensitive content:<\/p>\n

The performance includes sensitive content, including references to depression, suicide\/suicidal ideation & hospitalisation.
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\u201cleaves audiences with stars in their eyes, tears on their cheeks, smiles on their faces<\/p>\n

and a lump in their throat […]. A play that will leave you feeling lighter and more<\/p>\n

hopeful for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n

Adventures in Theatreland<\/p>\n

\u201cA truly remarkable play that leaves you dizzy, a little breathless and smiling your idiot happy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cmagnificently acted\u201d<\/p>\n

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A Youngish Perspective<\/p>\n

\u201cmesmerising from start to finish\u201d<\/p>\n

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Theatre Weekly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cpowerful & electric\u201d<\/p>\n

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Fairy Powered Productions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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smile all the train home.\u201d<\/p>\n

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I ThankYou Theatre<\/p>\n

Tickets from Ardfern Village Store and http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/a><\/p>\n

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April 17th PaperDiorama Workshop with Kirsty Currie<\/h4>\n

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A gentle and fun workshop 10am-1pm followed by a soup and sandwich lunch.<\/p>\n

\u00a36 workshop \/ \u00a310 workshop and lunch. Booking essential online: http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/p>\n

or call Rachel on 07796196532.<\/p>\n

Kirsty is an artist and designer based in Oban. Working from her home studio, she creates playful and interactive paper goods including 3D models, paper illustrations, cards and decorations, mainly inspired by Scotland. I use a process of tactile paper collage where paper is layered to give a unique 3D effect to my work.<\/p>\n

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April 22nd Theatre<\/h4>\n

The Bush written and performed by Alice Mary Cooper<\/h5>\n

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The Bush, and writer\/performer Alice Mary Cooper, <\/i>have consistently received encouraging<\/p>\n

responses from audiences, critics and industry alike. It is a show that speaks to \u201cwould-be\u201d and<\/p>\n

\u201cunlikely\u201d activists\u2014people who might not see themselves in social movements. The story of<\/p>\n

thirteen \u201cgenteel housewives\u201d sparking a global conservation movement demonstrates that<\/p>\n

activism is possible for everyone.<\/p>\n

Since touring the show outdoors in 2022, performing as part of Made in Scotland, and returning<\/p>\n

at the Fringe both indoors and outdoors in 2025, Alice knows her audience well. The show<\/p>\n

appeals particularly- but not limited- to:<\/p>\n

\u25cf Baby Boomers and those who remember the 1970s, who connect with its design<\/p>\n

elements, humour, and references to political and social events.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Grandparents, parents, and young adults, as themulti-layered storytelling resonates across generations, making it<\/p>\n

popular with family groups.<\/p>\n

\u25cf History enthusiasts, drawn to its exploration of environmental, feminist, trade union, and Australian history.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Australia\u2013British connections, with many Brits having ties to Australia through family, travel, or work,<\/p>\n

alongside a wider cultural curiosity shaped by Australian TV and perceptions of its lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Audience Feedback<\/b><\/p>\n

Audiences have described the show as: \u201cfun,<\/i>\u201d \u201chighly entertaining,<\/i>\u201d \u201cvery informative but not <\/i>dry,<\/i>\u201d \u201csuper interesting,<\/i>\u201d \u201cperformed brilliantly,<\/i>\u201d \u201cfunny,<\/i>\u201d<\/i> and \u201chopeful at a time when little <\/i>hope exists, especially around the climate crisis.<\/i><\/p>\n

\u201d<\/i> Some compared it to \u201ca kick-ass Erin <\/i>Brockovich story.<\/i><\/p>\n

\u201d<\/i> Others highlighted its nostalgia\u2014\u201cit took me back to the 70s\/my <\/i>childhood\/Australia\u201d<\/i>\u2014and its relevance\u2014<\/p>\n

\u201csuch a great story of community action and women<\/i>\u2013 we need that!\u201d<\/i> Many said they had no prior knowledge of the events, including Australians who grew up in Sydney.<\/p>\n

Reviews: https:\/\/www.lungha.com\/2025\/08\/reviews-the-bush\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.britishtheatreguide.info\/reviews\/the-bush-pleasance-court-24739.pdf<\/p>\n

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June 6th Theatre – Revolution Days<\/h3>\n

Bijli Productions presents Revolution Days<\/strong> Written by Mariem Omari<\/p>\n

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\u201cCompelling and often heartbreaking account of the humanitarian crisis that lay behind the Arab Spring\u201d
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Samira, a Scottish Aid Worker, goes through a \u2018baptism of fire\u2019 during the revolutions in the Middle East. Certain she can make a difference, she takes on mission after mission, but is quickly confronted by the reality of war, aid work and her own disillusionment.<\/p>\n

Based on real-life experiences, this story explores how global events shape personal identity, belonging and resilience. Fifteen years after the Arab Revolutions, it asks: how and what do we choose to see?<\/p>\n

Age recommendation<\/strong>
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Content note
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https:\/\/bijliproductions.com\/our_productions\/revolution-days\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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March 23rd Film Screening – Fires and Fascism<\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a> FIRES AND FASCISM is a new 57-min documentary that shows the wildfires in Europe are more than just climate change and mismanagement. It links the increasing wildfires of Europe with fascism, big business, organised crime, and the rise of the far right. It showcases how communities are engaging in direct action, protest, rewilding, and suppressing the rise of uncontrollable fires and the far right through direct actions.
\nFeatured are the experiences and actions of 25 people from Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, including scientists, teachers, artists, gardeners, engineers, winemakers, NGOs, and authors. The film is crowdfunded, independent, and non-profit.
\nThe director of the film, Dr Pete Knapp will be joining us for a Q&A after the film! Dr Knapp has a background in air quality and shifted careers from academia to storytelling. The reason for making the film is to reduce modern day fascism and to help unify people in times of growing division. It aims to start the conversation on what we need to do about the rise of fascism today.<\/p>\n

Tickets will be available on the door and from http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/a><\/p>\n

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Liv Dawn 6th March<\/h3>\n

with support from Robin Pigott<\/p>\n

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Liv Dawn is a folk-pop singer-songwriter from Loch Lomond who crafts compelling<\/p>\n

tales of love, hope and ambition. Drawing inspiration from the stunning landscapes<\/p>\n

of her homeland, Liv creates songs that bring a sense of peace and connection to<\/p>\n

nature. Her lyrics, much like storytelling, captures the everyday experiences and<\/p>\n

emotions of life and relationships.<\/p>\n

We hope you’ll like her and we think combined with Robin opening the show, it will be an evening of rich resonance.<\/p>\n

With a warm up from our very own Robin Pigott – Robin<\/span><\/span>\u00a0crafts music that feels both intimate and quietly powerful. Rooted in acoustic folk with gentle indie-pop textures, his songs are driven by warm guitar work and expressive, unforced vocals that draw the listener in from the first line.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a sincerity at the heart of his songwriting. Robin favours honest storytelling over elaborate production, allowing melody and lyric to carry the emotional weight. His music reflects on love, memory, and personal growth with a thoughtful restraint that avoids sentimentality while remaining deeply affecting.<\/p>\n

Liv Dawn is a BBC Radio Scotland Singer-Songwriter Award finalist and has performed at<\/p>\n

iconic Scottish venues including the Barrowland Ballroom and King Tut\u2019s Wah Wah<\/p>\n

Hut. Showcasing her music at festivals such as Celtic Connections, Edinburgh<\/p>\n

Fringe, Skye Live, Belladrum and Eden Festival, Liv has also supported artists<\/p>\n

including Del Amitri, Tom Walker, Tide Lines, and Skerryvore.<\/p>\n

Following her debut EP \u2018Beautiful Daydream\u2019 (released 2023), which explored<\/p>\n

themes of growing up, relationships, and chasing dreams, Liv released her new<\/p>\n

six-track EP \u2018Hopeful Wandering\u2019 on 17th October 2025. With full band production,<\/p>\n

the EP continues to explore navigating life, love and adventure, blending folk, pop,<\/p>\n

and soft rock textures with her core singer-songwriter sound. Liv\u2019s music has<\/p>\n

received media coverage from BBC Introducing, BBC Radio Scotland, Amazing<\/p>\n

Radio, Northern Exposure Magazine, CLOUT, Lefuturewave, Daily Record, HMV,<\/p>\n

The Scotsman, SNACK Mag, Tenement TV, and The Skinny.<\/p>\n

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An Dannsa Dub 20th February<\/h5>\n

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FUTURE DUB FROM ANCIENT SCOTLAND\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are absolutely stoked to be getting these guys back again, especially as now they are truly international touring gold! They are bigger and better than ever with guest Emcees, DJ’s and a\u00a0<\/strong>humungous sound system!<\/b><\/p>\n

Fresh from touring in Asia, An Dannsa Dub are continuing their unstoppable energy into 2026 and returning home to the root of their music with a new show to share. Travelling with the full band and the mighty An Dannsa Sound system in convoy for 2 unique shows in magical rural locations along Scotland’s west coast
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\nJoined on the road by special guests soundsystem MC Wends and virtuosic trad\/electronic artist MAL, each night will be an eclectic mix of trad, G\u00e0idhlig fusion and the hypnotic basslines of dub music. Expect a whirlwind of energy late into the night, spanning the full spectrum of the An Dannsa Dub experience. This one off tour will also celebrate the release of their breathtaking new single in collaboration with Wends and MAL, due for release that very weekend!<\/p>\n

Nominated for Live act of the Year 2023\/24 at the MG Na Trad Awards\u00a0 & The Scottish Alternative Music Awards.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

An Dannsa Dub (The Dub Dance in Gaelic) is the brainchild of dub vocalist & producer Tom Spirals and Scottish traditional musician Euan McLaughlin formed in 2020. The project fuses the mystical energy and instruments of traditional Scottish music and Gaelic song with the heavy, meditative, driving basslines of digital dub music.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Music is one big conversation. And few projects live at the heart of it like An Dannsa Dub.<\/p>\n

Born from a love of traditional Scottish folk, dub reggae and dance music, together they summon the joyous, communal energy of a c\u00e8ilidh and a sound system session.<\/p>\n

Their name comes from the Gaelic for \u201cThe Dub Dance\u201d. Their sound celebrates the ancient Gaelic and West African rhythms that influenced reggae, which in turn, via sound system culture and dub\u2019s pioneering remixes, produced modern dance music. Their live shows and recordings are a seamless, pulsating fusion of all this and more.<\/p>\n

Tickets \u00a320 & \u00a315 from http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/a> and available from Ardfern Village Store.<\/p>\n

There are some volunteering opportunities on the night which will get you a free ticket – contact rachel@craignish.org.uk<\/p>\n

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Willow Lantern Making Workshops and Exhibition<\/h3>\n

Jan 31st – Feb 8th\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Absolutely brilliant and very popular lantern making workshops will begin on 30th January joining Angie and her young artists at The Kid’s Art Club. The rest of the workshops are open to everyone, including children – everyone is welcome and if you haven’t made a lantern before, now is your opportunity. It is great fun and you get to have a good blether while being creative.<\/p>\n

The Exhibition will open on Friday 6th February at 6.30 and remain open over the weekend 10am-5pm 7th&8th of Feb. The installation will transform hall one into an icy Arctic habitat, while hall two will be displaying artwork, photography, writing and information boards. So there will be loads to explore and be curious about.<\/p>\n

And if that isn’t enough – Reagan Hallett will be ‘popping-up’ serving delicious food to suit all tastes.<\/p>\n

No booking is necessary, just turn up and get stuck in.<\/p>\n

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Comedy Magic 30th January 2026<\/h3>\n

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Two very funny men from Glasgow – Presenting Chris ‘Woody’ Dinwoodie (www.topclassmagic.co.uk) with support from Graham Mackie \u00a0(https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/breakneckcomedy\/videos\/467300598424852\/<\/a>) A 4 x Runner up for Scottish Comedian Of the Year. He looks like Santa and used to be a teacher!
\nWoody combines incredible magic with dead funny comedy – playing to packed houses at the Edinburgh Fringe and on the comedy circuit in Glasgow. Belly ache laughs are guaranteed. When we think of \u2018comedy-magic\u2019 it\u2019s easy to think of Tommy Cooper performing rubbish magic to get a laugh. \u00a0This isn\u2019t Woody. \u00a0He performs Dynamo style magic combined with his natural Glaswegian sense of humour to leave his audience entertained and amazed!
\nWoody’s cheeky charm flows through his performance and is perfect for audiences who might not be the biggest fans of magic. \u00a0“Really enjoyed your show” – Kevin Bridges (TV Comedian)
\n“Absolutely amazing” – Princess Anne<\/p>\n

Rolling Pizza will be taking pre- orders and serving pizza from the car park – booking opens 20th Jan https:\/\/www.rollingpizza.co.uk\/menu\/#<\/a><\/p>\n

Doors will open at 6.30 so you can come in, eat your pizza, get a drink and we might even serve up some sides!<\/p>\n

Tickets from Ardfern Village Store and\u00a0http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/a><\/p>\n

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Film – Scottish Ballet, The Secret Theatre<\/h3>\n

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A beautiful wee film by Scottish Ballet with highlights of all your favourite shows. Starring characters from Scottish Ballet\u2019s most popular festive ballets, the worlds of the Snow Queen and the Sugar Plum Fairy collide when the theater bursts into life with the Secret Theatre feature film.<\/p>\n

In this spectacular film, audiences are treated to an extraordinary show filled with acrobats, snowflakes, clowns, princes, and \u2013 of course \u2013 beautiful ballerinas.<\/p>\n

Christopher Hampson (Director), Lez Brothertson (Director), Jessica Wright(Director), Morgann Runacre-Temple (Director), Peter Darrell (Peter Darrell)<\/p>\n

Free entry, cups of tea and mulled wine, bring any leftover cake to share, if you want!<\/p>\n

Supported<\/strong> by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI\u2019s Film Audience Network, and funded by<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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Samson Sounds 6th December<\/h3>\n

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We are sooo Super EXCITED to welcome back Samson Sounds along with a Salsa Dance Workshop on Saturday 6th December – Dance Workshop 3pm-5pm – Gig Doors 7.30pm – Don’t miss out, get your tickets today!<\/p>\n

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For over a decade Samson Sounds have been sharing dance floor euphoria with crowds across the country. We fuse worldwide grooves, digital production and live instrumentation and have become know for our unique sound, and stage performance.<\/p>\n

Creativity, positivity and connection have been at the core of what we do. A lot has changed in the musical landscape in this short decade but gathering together, to enter creative flow and enjoy the present moment seems more important than ever. In 2025 we move forward in reverence, with gratitude for the cultures we take so much inspiration from, our mission to create art together and to share it in physical time and space with the people and places we love.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tickets from Ardfern Village Store and\u00a0http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Craignish Village Hall 20th Anniversary Celebrations – Saturday and Sunday 22nd & 23rd November<\/h2>\n

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A weekend Celebrating the twentieth anniversary of our new village hall.<\/a><\/p>\n

Samba workshops during the week 16th-22nd November – times detailed below. There will also be a Head-dress making workshop for the Samba Band drummers on Saturday 22nd November.<\/p>\n

Saturday 22nd November – Village Quiz – Question sheets will be available from the shop, the hall and on-line from 17th November – Treasure Hunt at 1pm 22nd November gather at the Village Hall – 6pm Curry Night Community Meal followed by Samba Band – Ceilidh – The Robert P-I Local Outfit.<\/p>\n

Sunday 23rd November – 3pm Special Anniversary Sunday Session with your favourite local musicians – BYOB and nibbles.<\/p>\n

Please bring a curry dish to share for the community meal.<\/p>\n

PLEASE BOOK A FREE TICKET SO WE HAVE AN IDEA OF\u00a0NUMBERS<\/p>\n

ALL WELCOME – TICKETS ARE FREE FROM ARDFERN VILLAGE STORE AND http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/a><\/p>\n

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CROMACH and CVH Present an evening with wildlife cinematographer John Aitchison – Monday 24th November 7.45pm<\/h3>\n

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An evening of insights into the world of wildlife film making and conservation with BAFTA winning cinematographer\u00a0John Aitchison- one of the UK’s leading wildlife directors and cameramen who has often worked with Sir David Attenborough and filmed polar bears, penguins, seals, whales and other animals all over the world . His knowledge and care for the environment both at a local level here in Argyll and internationally has inspired his highly acclaimed work for decades. His book “The Shark and the Albatross: Adventures of a wildlife film-maker” has attracted wonderful reviews\u00a0 and was named one of the best nature books of the year by The Guardian.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a free event<\/p>\n

Supported<\/strong> by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI\u2019s Film Audience Network, and funded by<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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F\u00e8is Chreiginis 26th and 27th September<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Join us for a weekend of celebrating Gaelic Culture – All Welcome – Free Event – make a donation if you want – See you there!!<\/p>\n

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Story Wagon 6th October 11am-2pm. Drop in to the Story Wagon in Craignish Village Hall Car Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Story Wagon will be parking up in our Car Park on 6th October from 11am-2pm.<\/strong> Activities for children and adults 11am-4pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Storytelling 12-2pm for adults and children at Craignish Village Hall car park. Drop-in during opening hours – Use the QR code to watch a preview.<\/p>\n

ALL WELCOME – This event is FREE<\/p>\n

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A Home For Hamish 22nd October at 2pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4+ and their families.<\/p>\n

Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home for Hamish follows the story of May and their imaginary friend, Hamish the Haggis as they travel across Scotland to find a perfect night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

The two friends must support and rely on each other in order to find home, but it isn\u2019t really about finding home, it is about the journey – when we work together we can escape dragons, dance with jellyfish & even climb the tallest mountains.<\/p>\n

Tickets available from: http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/a>\u00a0or email rachel@craignish.org.uk<\/p>\n

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Mull Theatre and An Tobar – Night Waking 24th October 7.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Anna Bennett is losing the plot. She is supposed to be writing a book. Instead, she\u2019s not sleeping, barely thinking, and definitely not winning any \u2018Mother of the Year\u2019 awards. Her island retreat\u2014remote, wild, windswept\u2014should be peaceful, but between the kids, the endless mess, and the unsettling discovery in the garden, there\u2019s no peace to be found.<\/p>\n

Anna is not just fraying at the edges\u2014she\u2019s unravelling. And the past is creeping in through the cracks.<\/p>\n

As she grapples with her own maternal ambivalence, a buried history begins to rise. Set against the eerie backdrop of a Scottish island, Night Waking<\/strong> is a dark, vicious, and unexpectedly funny one-woman play about exhaustion, colonialism, and the things we wish we could unearth\u2014or forget.<\/p>\n

With a script that flickers between biting humour and unbearable tension, this adaptation of Sarah Moss\u2019s<\/em>novel by Shireen Mula<\/em> is an electric, unmissable solo performance.<\/p>\n

Tickets available from: http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/a> Ardfern Village Store or email rachel@craignish.org.uk<\/p>\n

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Living Stone – 13th September<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mairi Campbell: Living Stone<\/strong><\/p>\n

A 400-million-year-old stone reveals layers of mystery and resonance. Mairi Campbell blends live music and song with visual art, highlighting the mystery and beauty of everyday life.<\/p>\n

The Fringe First winning solo show “An exquisite 60-minute show full of wisdom, peace and contemplation.”<\/em>\u00a0(Joyce McMillan, Scotsman).<\/p>\n

The journey begins with the discovery of the ancient mill stone on Mairi\u2019s great-grandmother\u2019s croft on the isle of Lismore. Mairi explores the stone\u2019s stories and mysteries, the images she finds within it and some of the 100 drawings she made of it.<\/p>\n

Living Stone is a distinctive blend of live music, song and viola as well as striking visual art, creating a rich, multi-sensory experience highlighting the mystery and beauty of everyday life.<\/p>\n

Co-created with director Kath Burlinson and composer Dave Gray.<\/p>\n

Fringe First winner 2024. ‘Exquisite’ \u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f The Scotsman.<\/p>\n

Tickets available from:\u00a0http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/a> and from Ardfern Village Store.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are hosting a Pre-Theatre Community Meal at 6pm on 13th September before ‘Living Stone’ – Booking is essential so we know how many to cater for – book free at http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/p>\n

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PAST EVENTS BELOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Argyll ArtMap Venue<\/strong> 16th-26th August open daily 11am-5pm except Sundays and Mondays when we are open 12-6pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For the second year we are opening our doors as an Argyll Artmap Venue – look out for the red dots, we are number 18 this year.<\/p>\n

All 3 halls will be exhibiting new and exciting work from young creatives and emerging young artists. In association with Youth Arts Argyll who will be displaying work from senior pupils and young people heading off to Art School this year.<\/p>\n

On Saturday 16th we will have workshops<\/p>\n

You will get a warm welcome when you drop in and eager artists will be ready to talk about their work as well as offer you a cuppa and some cake!<\/p>\n

Free event – drop in during opening hours or get in touch with the hall if you have a specific request.<\/p>\n

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The Zawose Queens 12th August, 7.30pm\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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There is spirit and fire in the music of The Zawose Queens. There’s the vibrations of the ancestors, coming through on traditional instruments \u2014 soaring chizeze<\/i> fiddle, buzzing illimba<\/i> thumb piano, ngom<\/i>a drums that chatter and thunder \u2014 and voices that go deep, high and out there. There’s the connection to nature, to ceremony and ritual, in their dance-inspired fusion.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are lyrics that tell, in their native kigogo<\/em>, of the passion for music, the wonders of life. Of pride in environment, in tradition. In their East African roots.<\/p>\n

Pendo and Leah Zawose showcase the fluid polyrhythms and rapturous polyphonic singing of the Gogo (aka Wagogo) people of the arid, hilly Dodoma region of central Tanzania.<\/p>\n

The most famous exponent of this musical tradition is the late, great Dr Hukwe Zawose (Pendo\u2019s father and Leah\u2019s grandfather).<\/p>\n

Maisha<\/em>, the debut album by The Zawose Queens, marks the first time that women from this famous musical family take their place as lead vocalists and performers. Emboldened by workshops in songwriting and music production with visiting UK-based producers Oli Barton-Wood (Jordan Rakei, Obongjayar,\u00a0Nilufer Yanya) and Tom Excell (Nubiyan Twist, Onipa), The Zawose Queens began writing their first ever songs. The resulting collection of songs range from the stripped back and traditional-sounding to those treated with subtle electronic elements, with beats and drops and found sounds and switch-ups.<\/p>\n

Tickets available from:\u00a0http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/a> and from Ardfern Village Store.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Vulva Voce 16th July 7.30pm<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Vulva Voce is a genre-defying string quartet known for performing music by women and underrepresented artists, blending classical, folk, jazz, and techno influences. <\/span><\/mark>They have been recognized by The Recording Academy, BBC Radio 3, and Clash Magazine<\/mark>. <\/span>Their debut EP, “Maddalena,” is inspired by the 16th-century composer Maddalena Casulana. <\/span>They have also collaborated with Grammy winners and Glastonbury headliners.<\/span><\/div>\n
\u201cThey wreaked havoc with the traditions of the string quartet, performing a mixture of works by sixteenth century lutist Maddalena Casulana, and savage originals that infused chamber music with a wild riot grrrl flair<\/em>.\u201d CLASH Magazine<\/div>\n
Tickets available from:\u00a0http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/a> and from Ardfern Village Store.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Film – OCEAN 22nd July 7pm Tickets \u00a36 includes refreshments and Panel discussion chaired by Danny Renton of Seawilding<\/strong><\/div>\n
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OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the\u202f ocean.<\/p>\n

The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.<\/p>\n

Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.<\/p>\n

Following the film, exclusively in cinemas, A DEEPER DIVE WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes audiences behind the scenes with additional footage and interviews on the making of OCEAN.<\/p>\n

\u201cBreathtaking. David Attenborough returns with a spectacular movie\u201d<\/p>\n

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Time Out<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cA visual marvel\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Guardian<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cSpectacular\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets available from:\u00a0http:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/craignish-village-hall<\/a> or on the door.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Supported<\/strong> by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI\u2019s Film Audience Network, and funded by<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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CVH – Arts Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n

Craignish Village Hall has a long-standing history of offering high quality, carefully curated multi-genre arts programming across each year. Our Arts Manager (Rachel Rogers) and the General Hall Manager (Sarah Whittle) work together with volunteer committee members to deliver this diverse programming, which generates its own funding streams, and does not draw upon day-to-day hall revenue. Since 2021, the programme has been the grateful beneficiary of funding support from Creative Scotland, The Craignish Trust, The Touring Network, Argyll & Bute Council, Cinema for All, Film Hub Scotland as well as generous private supporting donors.<\/p>\n

We are very privileged to have such high-quality arts performances taking place in our rural, fragile remote location, where many would otherwise have limited opportunities to experience the arts without significant travel. We are delighted that, contrary to the national trend, our audience numbers continue to grow. We regularly gather and analyse valuable audience and community feedback, and welcome all your suggestions and ideas for consideration, at all times, to help us with future planning.<\/p>\n

We couldn\u2019t run our events without the generous time offered by our brilliant volunteers, and can always find a role for everyone, so if you\u2019d like to be more involved, then please do let us know!<\/p>\n

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CVH Arts – 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year, 2023, we have been busy with a range of events including: Bought and Sold \u2013 Scotland, Jamaica and Slavery (literature), Fergus McCreadie (jazz), Esther Swift (contemporary harp), Two in a Barrel (kid\u2019s theatre), Bea\u2019s sculpture exhibition plus Sunday Sessions 5 & 6 – and we still have a lot more to come! We are currently awaiting some funding application outcomes before finalising our plans which will take us through until March 2024 – please keep an eye on the main CVH website calendar, posters on noticeboards (plus the Lunga skip!) and social media pages for what\u2019s on next!<\/p>\n

We are using this slightly quieter scheduling period to continue to develop our focus on some of the hidden bits of running an arts programme and to improve some key areas of importance to us, including becoming members of the Green Arts Initiative, exploring further ways in which we can reduce our climate impact. Additionally, we are revisiting our inclusion policies and ensuring that our programme is as accessible and open to all as possible, and ensuring that we remain fair work for fair pay employers and commissioners. We have established an arts access fund which is open to all who may be unable to attend our events if facing financial challenges \u2013 this can be accessed by emailing the Arts Manager (in strictest confidence) who will try to ensure a solution is found. We have also been developing our social media presence and now all upcoming events can be found by searching Craignish Village Hall on both Facebook and Instagram where you can view the regularly updated events calendar.<\/p>\n

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Emerging \u2013 2021-2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

2021\/22 was a very busy brilliant year for the CVH Arts programme, which built on strong positive pre-covid foundations.<\/p>\n

Emerging from the pandemic, we scheduled two postponed events in October and November 2021, Grandmother\u2019s Grimm (Some Kind of Theatre, theatre) and Rules to Live By\/EIDOS (Suzi Cunningham, dance).<\/p>\n

Recognising that we were facing some C19 related audience hesitancy in returning to community gatherings, we introduced a new initiative, organised and curated by Matt Walsh, called \u201cSunday Sessions\u201d to help rebuild community confidence. These proved so popular that we hosted six sessions in 2022 and this initiative continues today. Sessions are free to attend, our musicians receive fair pay, and the sessions offer a platform for new, emerging and local established musical talent to deliver a short set of songs of their choice. Additionally, they provide a great informal and friendly space to hang out and catch up in with friends. We have been delighted to be able to support some very young local musicians, and have very much appreciated the nurturing, encouraging and friendly environment offered by our audiences, and the wonderful support offered by our more experienced musicians to our younger emerging artists.<\/p>\n

In addition to The Sunday Sessions, 2022 also saw us host a brilliant range of diverse work including The Sea and Me (songwriter\/stories), Scottish Opera \u2013 Highlights Tour, Like<\/p>\n

Animals (Superfan, theatre), The Story Wagon (Luke Winters, stories, words, poetry), Make Up (Andy Moseley, theatre), Nevis Ensemble (live music), Speak Easy Circus & Cabin Fever (live music), Billy Bragg (live music), Kakatsitsi (drumming, dance, live music), 6 Feet 3 Shoes (Slanjayvah Danza, live music, dance), Downs With Love (Cutting Edge, theatre), Rocket Post (Constellation Points, kid\u2019s theatre), President (film, live director Q&A) and Moonage Daydream (film).<\/p>\n

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Recent history pre-2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CVH Arts Programme promoted and hosted many fantastic theatre and dance events before the pandemic \u2013 with highlights including visits from Sonnet Youth, Shaper\/Caper, Rob Heaslip, Paines Plough, Ellie Dubois, David Hughes Dance, Plutot la Vie, Mac Brew, Company of Wolves, Mull Theatre, The Flanagan Collective, Dogstar Theatre, Clod Ensemble, Yugen Puppet Theatre, Jenna Watt and many others.<\/p>\n

Musical highlights in the run up to the first lockdown included Iona Fyfe, Nevis Ensemble, Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, Hannah Rarity, Budapest Cafe Orchestra, Sophie Ramsay & Sarah Smout, Balter, Rosie Bans, Eduardo Niebla & Matthew Robinson, Dean Owens & the Whisky Hearts, Salsa Celtica, Shooglenifty, Scottish Opera Highlights, Mary Ann Kennedy, Mairi Campbell and Mike Vass, Dick Gaughan, Samson Sounds, Dougie Maclean and Cera Impala amongst others.<\/p>\n

Banner images: Celtic Rainforest willow lanterns, LIFE Maria MacDonell, Rachel Sermanni, Bea Catterwell Art Exhibition, An Dannsa Dub.<\/p>\n

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