MacRobert Hall Live Theatre

09/05/2020

Theatre at home (Dogstar came to the hall in 2018)

🎭💻🎭💻DOGSTAR THEATRE ONLINE 🎭💻🎭💻

We are excited to let you know that Dogstar Theatre Online will launch on Monday 11th May, starting with our most successful production, The Tailor of Inverness, being made available to watch online.

With over 275 performances and seen by over 40,000 people in 12 countries since opening at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Tailor of Inverness has taken its place as one of the great Scottish theatre productions.

And not only will we be making The Tailor of Inverness available, Dogstar Theatre Online will also release Brian Ross’s beautiful, moving documentary, 'Circling a Fox', produced by Hopscotch Films UK. Brian’s film follows Dogstar as we toured with the play in Poland and Ukraine. It also features video and audio recordings of Matthew’s father and footage from the Highlands and the first trip of discovery to Ukraine in 2003.

These film and theatre experiences will be available via Vimeo On Demand, for a cost of £3 to view or £8 to download. More news of our other productions being added to Dogstar Theatre Online will be coming soon too! 😄

Watch The Tailor of Inverness here - https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thetailorofinverness

Watch Circling A Fox here - https://vimeo.com/ondemand/circlingafox

We hope that you will enjoy the opportunity to relive these productions or enjoy them for the very first time online! Thank you for your continued support, especially with this, a new and exciting venture for all of us at Dogstar Theatre. 😁

18/03/2020

Update from NEAT. This includes Space Ape which was scheduled at the hall for April 8th. It is a very regrettable decision, but the responsible one given the current health crisis. Take care out there everyone x

Please see the message below from North East Arts Touring (NEAT) ☹️

05/03/2020

MacRobert Hall Live Theatre's cover photo

21/01/2020

Coming to Tarland in April!

Today, , intrepid space explorer turns 90. And today, on his birthday, we’re delighted to announce that intrepid story explorer Andy Cannon will be touring Scotland this Spring with his award-winning show, Space Ape.

In March and April, Andy will be taking his show about space, art, philosophy and a very special Ape to:

(further details here: https://redbridgearts.co.uk/projects-performances/space-ape-by-andy-cannon/)

Argyll Arts Collective, Thu 12 Mar
Dunoon Burgh Hall, �Fri 13 Mar
Lyth Arts Centre, �Tue 17 Mar & Wed 18
Tullos Primary School, Wed 25 Mar
Banff Academy, Thu 26 Mar
New Deer �Public Hall, Fri 27 Mar
Woodside Community Centre, �Sat 28 Mar
Bennachie Leisure Centre, �Sun 29 Mar
Johnshaven Village Hall, Sun 5 Apr
The Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee, �Mon 6 Apr
Portgordon Village Hall, Tue 7 Apr
The MacRobert Memorial Hall, Tarland, �Wed 8 Apr
Mull Theatre, Sat 11 Apr
Dalry Town Hall, Tue 14 Apr
Easterbrook Hall, Wed 15 Apr
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Sat 18 Apr
Live Borders, Sun 19 Apr

03/12/2019

Hansel & Gretel | North East Arts Touring

Not booked a show for all the family yet this Christmas? Looking for something a bit different from panto? Then we have you covered! On at 6.30pm to suit working Mum's and Dad's without being too late for little ones, Hansel and Gretel is a puppet show to tickle your eyes, your ears, and your tastebuds. In the hall, Friday 13th! Book your tickets in the local shop or here:
https://neatshows.co.uk/event/hansel-gretel-3/

22/11/2019

Tickets on the door for the Iona Fyfe Trio tonight. Doors 7.30pm, onstage 8pm. BYOB. See you there!

15/11/2019

Iona Fyfe - Guise of Tough (Celtic Connections 2018)

One week today Iona will be singing in the hall and tickling you ears! Find out more and get your tickets here https://neatshows.co.uk/event/iona-fyfe-trio-6/

'Guise of Tough' - Available Now. Taken from the album 'Away From My Window' out 24th March 2018 Pre-order the full album. iTunes: https://apple.co/2BmQVYX B...

10/11/2019

Congratulations Iona Fyfe! Come and see the award winning Iona at the hall on November 22nd. Tickets here - https://neatshows.co.uk/event/iona-fyfe-trio-6/

✨Delighted to have picked up Scots Singer of the Year at MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards last night! ✨

Thanks to everyone who voted, every lovely human who supported me, the singers who have shared their songs and encouragement with me. A big thanks to all the people and promoters “behind the scenes” running folk clubs and shows, because without them, we all wouldn’t be here and have a such a braw scene!

2018 was everything I could have wished for; lots of lovely gigs, album release and my last year of university. A braw but exhausting year, touring 9 times with tonsilitis. Taking some time off in December for a much needed tonsilectimy but my NEW EP is out in January. Pre-order here: bit.ly/2PY0eKh

Thanks to Simon Thoumire and abdy at Hands Up for Trad for a brilliant night!

04/11/2019

Iona Fyfe - Tennessee Waltz (with Callum Morton-Teng and Rory Matheson)

Starting to get very excited for Iona Fyfe in the hall on 22nd November. Have a listen to her below and then get your tickets here - https://neatshows.co.uk/event/iona-fyfe-trio-6/

Tennessee Waltz (Watch in HD) Iona Fyfe - Vocals Callum Morton-Teng - Mandolin Rory Matheson - Piano www.ionafyfe.com Order 'Dark Turn of Mind': Web Shop: ww...

24/09/2019

No need to feel a bit down in the dumps about the end of the Food and Music Festival - more excellent live music is coming to Tarland very soon!!

North East Tour 💫

29/08 Turriff Baden Powell Centre
29/09 Portgordon Village Hall
04/10 Across The Grain Stonehaven Town Hall
10/10 Collieston Community Education Centre
11/10 Bennachie Leisure Centre
22/11 The MacRobert Memorial Hall, Tarland
23/11 Crathes Village Hall

Joined by Aidan Moodie, Charlie Grey and also Callum Morton-Teng.

Creative Aberdeenshire North East Arts Touring (NEAT)

27/05/2019

Today’s show is now SOLD OUT!! We’ll see all those with tickets here soon!

22/05/2019

Starcatchers

We had sold out online, but have been able to release some more tickets for Little Top on Monday! Yay! Only 10 though so get your on hands on them quickly. Once these ones are gone, they're gone! The MacRobert Memorial Hall, Tarland North East Arts Touring (NEAT)

We’re taking Little Top to UK’s most northerly arts centre Lyth Arts Centre today & tomorrow, then to Forres Town Hall Universal Hall Promotions . We’re committed to taking productions into rural communities so that more babies, toddlers & children 0-5 can experience live performance!

Superfan Performance

20/05/2019

Little Top Development Trailer

One week today! A first circus experience for babies aged 0-18 months. Tickets are going VERY quickly so book ASAP. Best chance for a ticket now is in Premier Stores Tarland.

Please note that while there is no charge for the baby ticket, they do need to have a ticket so we can keep track of numbers.

And here’s a lovely wee trailer of the show from rehearsals.

Don’t miss this beautiful show!

Starcatchers and SUPERFAN are delighted to present Little Top, a magical first circus experience for babies aged 0-18 months and their adults. Touring Spring 2019. …

07/05/2019

This is what baby Circus looks like! AMAZING!

Get your tickets for Little Top now as they are going very quickly!! https://neatshows.co.uk/event/little-top/

19/03/2019

Come all you families and young-at-heart, and follow the Pied Piper....

Norwich Puppet Theatre are bringing their wonderful show, 'Pied Piper' to Tarland on 1st April at 2pm.

"When the Pied Piper plays his flute the rats run, the greedy mayor rubs his hands and the children dance… This new, humorous and irresistible one-person show combines a skilful mix of puppetry, foot-tapping music and storytelling which will entrance audiences young and old."

For more information and ticket booking link go to https://neatshows.co.uk/event/pied-piper/

13/12/2018

Tickets sold out online for Shhh...the elves are very shy. Still some left in the village shop in Tarland. Show starts at 2pm tomorrow!!!

07/12/2018

Shhh, the Elves Are Very Shy! | North East Arts Touring

Shhhh...the elves are coming to The MacRobert Memorial Hall, Tarland one week today! Get your tickets now! Available from Premier stores Tarland or online

In Shhh… the elves are very shy we meet elfologist Dr Fay Greenwood, an expert in all things elf who has brought two of her tiny friends to meet us. The trouble is that, like all elves, they are very, very shy and will need a lot of encouragement if they are going to come out to play. Maybe you ca...

07/11/2018

Shh...The Elves are Very Shy | Review | The Wee Review | Scotland's arts and culture magazine

Our next show is Shhhh..The Elves are very shy. A lovely Christmas show for under 5s and their families. Here's a wee review for you and you can get your tickets here - http://neatshows.co.uk/event/shhh-the-elves-are-very-shy-2/

Review of Shh...The Elves are Very Shy | A magical time with Faye and her elves

08/10/2018

Catherine Wheels Turns on the Comedy

A lovely little review with some pics of 'Martha', on at the hall this Wednesday, 2pm. Tickets and more info here http://neatshows.co.uk/event/martha-2/

The younger pupils of St Andrews, Burray and the Hope schools enjoyed an afternoon of theatre from the Catherine Wheels touring company.

03/10/2018

Catherine Wheels Theatre Company

When Goose met Foss 😍

Craig's border collie joins the Martha gang this week as they perform in Orkney for Theatre in Schools Scotland, then onto The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen on Saturday.

We have just 3 weeks of the tour left, you see the show at:
Platform Glasgow | Mon 8 Oct, 1.30pm & 6pm (BSL interpreted)

The MacRobert Memorial Hall, Tarland | Wed 10 Oct, 2pm

Barr Village Community Hall, Girvan | Fri 12 Oct, 2pm

Cumnock Town Hall | Sat 13 Oct, 2pm

Eastwood Park Theatre | Mon 15 Oct, 2pm

Rutherglen Town Hall | Tue 16 Oct, 2pm

A Heart for Duns, Volunteer Hall | Wed 17 Oct, 6.30pm

Haddington Corn Exchange | Sun 21 Oct, 2pm

old fire station, Carlisle | Tue 23 Oct, 3pm

St John's Town Of Dalry town hall | Wed 24 Oct, 2pm

The Hullabaloo | Fri 26 Oct, 10.30am & 1.30pm & Sat 27 Oct, 11am & 2pm

🎟️ http://bit.ly/marthatour

01/10/2018

Martha Trailer

Here's the trailer for Martha, coming up on 10th October. Get your tickets now! http://neatshows.co.uk/event/martha-2/

An original story about friendship for ages 4+ created by Andy Manley, Gill Robertson and Annie Wood. On tour across Scotland & Northern England in Autumn 20...

09/04/2018

Unfortunately due to ill health, the Worm has been cancelled. However, we have found a replacement show - Conan and the Dragon. All tickets valid, but if you would like a refund, do get in touch.

2pm, wed 11th April

04/04/2018

The Worm - An Underground Adventure

If you are looking for something to do during these rather dreich Easter holidays then here is a wee taster of The Worm - coming to the hall next Wednesday (11th April)

More info and tickets here http://neatshows.co.uk/event/the-worm-an-underground-adventure-5/

The Worm is Eco Drama's latest production for 3-7 year olds & families, touring to nurseries, schools, theatres & community venues. ***** Broadway…

12/03/2018

Some pictures from The Deep rehearsal room. On this Thursday (15th). Book tickets here http://neatshows.co.uk/event/the-deep/

🎶👐🌊 Deep rehearsals. 📸

Next week we hit the road in Aberdeenshire (Tarland, Crathes and Newtonhill) with NEAT before our residency at The Anatomy RoomsAberdeen.

"An evening of enthralling storytelling and live music steeped in the heart of the North East of Scotland."

For more information and tickets visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/10fttalltheatre

06/03/2018

The Deep | North East Arts Touring

The Deep by 10ft Tall Theatre

Don’t miss this touching tale of one man’s struggle for survival at sea. A beautiful and universal story of love in adversity.

At the hall on 15th March. Book now!!

Steeped in the heritage of the North East fishing communities, Graeme Maley’s adaptation of The Deep spins a touching tale of one man’s struggle for survival at sea. A beautiful and universal story of love in adversity.

06/03/2018

Ten Feet Tall Theatre

Behind the scenes footage for The Deep! Coming to the hall on 15th March. Tickets here http://neatshows.co.uk/event/the-deep/ or at Tarland Premier stores

"An evening of enthralling storytelling and live music steeped in the culture of the North East of Scotland."

A sneak peak at into the rehearsal room for THE DEEP. We can't wait to hit The Anatomy Rooms, Bettridge Centre, Crathes Village Hall and The MacRobert Memorial Hall, Tarland this month. TICKETS are going fast. Get yours here. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/10fttalltheatre

Featuring Andy Clark (The Da Vinci Code, River City and National Theatre of Scotland) and Kevin Lennon (National Theatre of Scotland, Dundee Rep and CATS award winner for Best Actor 2010)

For all Aberdeenshire dates visit the North East Arts Touring (NEAT) website http://neatshows.co.uk/

01/03/2018

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