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MUSIC: RÀITHEAN IS FUINN/SEASONS AND MOODS (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 12 March 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE is beguiled by the singing of Kathleen MacInnes in this year’s GSI extravaganza.
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THEATRE: NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND – THE MIRACLE MAN / EMPTY / MR WRITE (Tron Theatre, Glasgow, and touring March/April 2010)
MARK FISHER evaluates the NTS’s new trilogy of plays for teenagers.
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MUSIC: THE HEBRIDES ENSEMBLE - PIERROT LUNAIRE (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 14 March 2010)
GEORGINA COBURN admires The Hebrides Ensemble’s integrated programming and fine performance.
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MUSIC: KEVIN MACNEIL & WILLIE CAMPBELL / THE OPEN DAY ROTATION (An Lanntair, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, 12 March 2010)
IAN STEPHEN enjoys a local treat in An Lanntair’s 25th anniversary programme.
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SYMPOSIUM: BETWEEN LEITH AND LERWICK (Edinburgh University, 6-8 March 2010)
IAN STEPHEN enjoys the discussion and feels the power of poetry read out loud.
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EXHIBITION: SPACE FOR COLOUR (Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney, until 10 April 2010)
MORAG MACINNES explores the highs and lows of colour and shape at the Pier.
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COMEDY: DARA O’BRIAIN / TERRY ALDERTON (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 8 March 2010 / OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 7 March 2010)
JOHN BURNS would be in line for second helpings of two contrasting comedians.
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MUSIC: THE VATERSAY BOYS (Village Hall, Ullapool, 6 March 2010)
ELIZABETH SINCLAIR catches up with a favourite band in a favourite place.
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MUSIC: NIK KERSHAW (Spa Pavilion, Strathpeffer, 5 March 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE reckons this 80s stars can still deliver.
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MUSIC: BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 5 March 2010)
JAMES MUNRO has some reservations over the SSO’s latest Inverness visit.
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MUSIC: GRAEME STEPHEN SEPTET (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 3 March 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE hails outstanding musical excellence and an open-minded attitude to genre. |
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THEATRE: POBBY AND DINGAN (Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, 27 February 2010, and touring)
MARK FISHER finds unexpected depths lurking in an apparently straightforward story.
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EXHIBITION: THREESIXFIVE – A YEAR IN THE HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS (Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Inverness, until 20 March 2010)
GEORGINA COBURN assesses a project combining professional photography with community images.
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THEATRE: BIRDS OF PARADISE – CLUTTER KEEPS COMPANY (Tramway, Glasgow, 17 February 2010, and touring)
MARK FISHER reckons the lack of a strong central dilemma ultimately undermines a committed performance.
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THEATRE: THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR (Tron Theatre, Glasgow, 16 February 2010, and touring)
MARK FISHER finds continuing relevance as well as entertainment in a new production of Gogol’s classic comedy.
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EXHIBITION: FRANCES WALKER – PLACE OBSERVED IN SOLITUDE (Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen, until 10 April 2010)
GEORGINA COBURN examines a major retrospective of the work of Frances Walker.
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EXHIBITION: ALASTAIR COOK – SUTHERLAND / CAITHNESS (Timespan, Helmsdale, until 21 March 2010)
GILES SUTHERLAND evaluates artist and photographer Alastair Cook’s vision.
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MUSIC: NORTH SEA GAS (Hootananny, Inverness,12–13 February 2010)
SUSAN SZYMBORSKI is thoroughly entertained by these Edinburgh-based folk veterans.
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MUSIC: OPERA HIGHLIGHTS (Universal Hall, Findhorn, 13 February 2010, and touring)
JAMES MUNRO is tempted to take to the road for another helping of Scottish Opera’s scaled-down highlights package.
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EXHIBITION: COLIN JOHNSTONE – THE LANGUAGE OF SAINTS (Orkney Museum, Tankerness House, Kirkwall, Orkney, until 27 February 2010)
MORAG MACINNES enjoys an imaginative reinvention of iconography from Orkney artist Colin Johnstone.
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MUSIC: SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE – TOBY SPENCE SINGS JACQUES BREL (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 9 February 2010)
GEORGINA COBURN wonders of Toby Spence might have let go just a little more.
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THEATRE: PROMISES PROMISES (Tron Theatre, Glasgow, 4 February 2010, and touring)
MARK FISHER judges Random Accomplice’s new show to be a gripping and surprising affair.
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EXHIBITION: LOOKING OUT OF THE WINDOW FIRST LINE / ISLAND LIFE JAMES ADAMS (Inchmore Gallery, near Inverness, until 27 March 2010)
GEORGINA COBURN investigates new work on show at Inchmore.
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EXHIBITION: HELLISH DARK AND SMELLS OF CHEESE - ALEX DUNN/ ROSIE JONES NEWMAN/ LINDA SMITH (Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, until end March 2010)
GEORGINA COBURN examines new work from three members of the Highland Artists group.
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MUSIC: CELTIC CONNECTIONS – ANDY M STEWART / SHONA DONALDSON (Tron Theatre, Glasgow, 30 January 2010)
NORMAN BISSELL wonders why we are not hearing a lot more of the former Silly Wizard singer these days.
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MUSIC: CELTIC CONNECTIONS – BBC YOUNG TRAD MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR 2010 (Grand Hall, City Halls, 31 January 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE admires the contributions of the younger generation.
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MUSIC: CELTIC CONNECTIONS – THE MHAIRI HALL TRIO (Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 29 January 2010)
BARRY GORDON reckons pianist Mhairi Hall is set to make her own mark.
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MUSIC: CELTIC CONNECTIONS - NEW VOICES: MIKE VASS (Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 24 January 2010)
BARRY GORDON reckons Mike Vass’s New Voices commission fits the man perfectly.
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MUSIC: CELTIC CONNECTIONS – THE FUTURE OF OUR PAST GOES LARGE (Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 23 January 2010)
BARRY GORDON gets a taste of the next generation of traditional musicians.
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MUSIC: CELTIC CONNECTIONS – CÈOL IS CRAIC (CCA, Glasgow, 22-23 January 2010)
FIONA MACKENZIE enjoys a celebration of authentic Celtic connections.
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MUSIC: CELTIC CONNECTIONS – THE SHETLAND BUS (Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, Glagsow, 21 January 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE feels this celebration of heroic wartime endeavour deserves a wider airing.
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MUSIC: CELTIC CONNECTIONS – THE AN TOBAR SESSIONS (Strathclyde Suite, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 19 January 2010)
NORMAN BISSELL reckons the An Tobar Sessions is not to be missed when it tours later this year.
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THEATRE: SHAKESPEARE VS SHAKESPEARE (Charioteer Theatre Company, Red Shoes Theatre, Elgin, 19 January 2010)
STEVE COOMBER finds Charioteer focusing on Shakespeare’s language.
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EXHIBITION: FROM AWAY – PRINTMAKING BY CIRCLING THE SQUARE FINE ART PRESS (Orkney Museum, Kirkwall, Orkney, until 30 January)
MORAG MACINNES surveys the results of a an exchange show with makers from distant Maine.
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DANCE: OFF KILTER (Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and touring January 2010)
MARK FISHER caught up with the new version of a classic dance show ahead of its Inverness visit.
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MUSIC: CELTIC CONNECTIONS – TUNES FOR GORDON (Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 17 January 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE enjoys a diverse tribute to the late Gordon Duncan.
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MUSIC: CELTIC CONNECTIONS - CHRIS STOUT’S BRAZILIAN THEORY / HELENE BLUM & HARALD HAUGAARD (City Halls, Glasgow, 17 January 2010)
SUE WILSON sees the joins disappear in a classy collaboration.
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MUSIC: CELTIC CONNECTIONS - NEW VOICES: IAIN MORRISON (Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 17 January 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE drops in on a bit of a family affair.
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MUSIC: CELTIC CONNECTIONS – SKYE NIGHT (St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow, 16 January 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE is transported to the isle of mists in the heart of Glasgow.
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MUSIC: CELTIC CONNECTIONS OPENING CONCERT (Main Auditorium, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 14 January 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE hails an effective fusing of classical and traditional musicians to launch this year’s festival.
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EXHIBITION: JOE MAHONY – LIGHT MATTERS / STUATH SOLAIS (An Lanntair, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, until 6 February 2010)
IAN STEPHEN welcomes a collective approach to creating art, led by Joe Mahony.
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DANCE: THE NUTCRACKER (Theatre Royal, Glasgow, 17 December 2009)
JENNIE MACFIE revisits Ashley Page’s re-working of a classic ballet.
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EXHIBITION: CALUM COLVIN : NATURAL MAGIC (Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, until 13 February 2010)
GEORGINA COBURN assesses the latest work from Calum Colvin.
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VISUAL ARTS: GETTING UP: WINDOWS ON THE CITY (Inverness City Centre, until 20 January 2010)
GEORGINA COBURN assesses the latest offering from the Inverness Old Town Arts project.
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MUSIC: FACE THE WEST (An Lanntair, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, 18 December 2009)
IAN STEPHEN opts for Face The West and special guests on a night of high musical activity in Lewis.
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MUSIC: CAPPELLA NOVA / TRULY TERRIBLE ORCHESTRA / CORONACH & MUSICK FYNE (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, 20 December; Drumossie Hotel, 15 December; St Ninian’s Church, Nairn, 18 December 2009)
JAMES MUNRO finds his unexpected tolerance of Christmas stoked by some fine music.
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