Pittenweem Arts Festival 2010  

 

Fireworks Night Saturday 7th August

6.00pm-- Sir Menzies Campbell, our patron, will formally open the Festival at the harbour.

Clanadonia's frenzied mix of Celtic drumming and pipes will keep it tribal up to the Fireworks display.

8.30pm--Sale of torches.

9.15pm-- The Torchlight Procession will wind its way through the village to the fantastic Fireworks display by Blast Design on the outer pier. Fireworks start at approximately 10.15pm, concluding about 10.30pm.

Security stewards G4S will be in attendance, for your safety.You must follow their advice.

Please note that torches will be available for those over 18 years of age, at a price of £4. (These are always in great demand so get your torch early). For children there will be Glow Sticks.

 

Events through the week include:

Open Air Painting Competition:Saturday 7th from 9am-3pm
Adult £2 - Over 11s £1 - Under 11s Free entry
This traditional and popular event, welcomes participants of all ages and experience. Painters and colourists have the day to capture some aspect of Pittenweem and the Festival.

 

Talk: David Weir Director of Dovecot Studios Saturday 7th at 2pm Tickets £4
David will give a talk on the work of the artists and weavers who make up Dovecot Studios.

 

Mary Queen of Scots - The Last Letter Sunday 7:30pm Tickets £8
Anna Hepburn
plays Mary Queen of Scots who, while writing her last letter, is moved to recall the events of a life filled with drama and emotion.

 

Sarah Banjo and The Sunday Best : Sunday 8th & Friday 13th

Singer/song-writer Sarah Banjo plays in the Festival Marquee. Sunday 8th at 7pm and Friday 13th at 7:30pm. Donations are welcomed.

 

A Fantoosh Evening: Monday 7:30pm Tickets £5
Poetry, miniworkshops and readings in the Scots language.

 

Byron: His Life and Loves Monday 8pm Tickets £10
Actor Ian Frost portrays the many ups and downs of the romantic poet's life. Performed at Kellie Castle.

 

Sometimes in April Tuesday 7:30pm Tickets £5
A dramtic film based on the true events of the conflict in Rwanda in 1994.

 

Talk: Ann Wegmuller Tuesday 2.00pm Entry Free
Invited artist's talk.

 

Cretan Myths by Theatre Odyssey: Tuesday; Wednesday; Thursday 2.00pm
A Storytelling Cycle performed by John J. Taylor, in association with Theatre Odyssey, in the atmospheric St Fillan's Cave. For children and adults. Donations are welcomed.

 

Fence Collective Tuesday 8:30pm Tickets £12
King Creosote and members of the collective play their Festival gig.

 

Women Behaving Madly by the MsFits Wednesday at 7:30pm Tickets £10
"Caring, comedy and compost; a brand-new topical funny and poignant one-woman comedy drama". Fiona Knowles makes up the mix.

 

Annakate Wednesday 6pm-7pm Tickets £6
St. Andrews-born singer/songwriter premieres her new album, What the Wolf Stole.

 

Poetry Cafe Thursday 7:30pm £8
Bernard Briggs along with six other Aberdeen poets entertain and move you.

 

An Evening with Ann Wegmuller : Thursday 12th at 7:30pm Tickets £5
Ann invites you into her Festival "home" to enjoy a walk with her through her exhibition of vibrant and joyful abstract landscapes. Find out what inspires her to paint and where her passion lies.

 

Anderson String Trio with Yvonne Paterson flute Friday 13th 8pm Tickets £10
Chamber music recital of works by Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Dohnanyi at Kellie Castle.

 

Film Night presents Edge of the World (1937): Saturday 14th 7:30pm Tickets £5
A thrilling, profound and moving film classic directed by Michael Powell

 

 

Tickets will be available for ordering by calling at the office or by telephoning 01333 313 903.

July: 10.00-5.00; closed Wednesday & Sunday

August: 10.00-5.00; open all week

Please note that tickets cannot be paid for by credit or charge card. However, tickets ordered by telephone can either be sent out by post immediately a cheque is received or alternatively, can be collected from the Box Office during the Festival Week. These provisions also apply to Children's Events.

 

 

Fiona Knowles finds something in the compost heap

Anna Hepburn examines the life of Scotland's tragic queen

 

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