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a guide to what’s on during July & beyond... • FILM • MUSIC • ART • THEATRE • CAFÉ BAR • EDUCATION •
CONTENTS 03 > North Sea Fishing 04 > Phill Jupitus: Juplicity 04 > Lucy Spraggan 05 > Drama Films 06 > Event Listings 07 > Roddy Woomble Band 07 > The Future 08 > Martha Wainwright 08 > Without A Hitch 09 > Family Friendly Films 10 > Aly & Phil 10 > Lau 11 > Newton Faulkner 11 > Scouting For Girls 12 > Event Listings 13 > Sofia Coppola's La Traviata 13 > André Rieu 14 > Shetland Fiddle Frenzy Concerts 16 > Wellbeing Choir 16 > Scottish Chamber Orchestra
17 > Action Films 17 > Screen Pride 18 > Event Listings 19 > ScreenPlay 2017 19 > WordPlay 2017 20 > Summer Dance Intensive 20 > Just Dance 21 > Comedy Films 21 > Screen Classics 22 > Queen II 22 > Cash 23 > British Museum: Hokusai 23 > Michelangelo: Love and Death 24 > My Mountain Life 24 > Creativity Camp 25 > Screen Horizons 26 > Café Bar Events 27 > Cinema Ticket Prices 28 > What’s On at a Glance 2
Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert
NORTH SEA FISHING Black & white photographs from the 1990s
8 July - 27 August PUBLIC OPENING: Friday 7 July, 6 - 7.30pm
everyone welcome
LOWER GALLERY:
MAREEL LONG WALL:
Margaret Worthington Sea Becomes Sky
Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert Klondykers
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 10:30am - 5pm Sun: 11am - 5pm Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale, ZE2 9LW ï‚• 01595 745750 www.shetlandarts.org
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PHILL JUPITUS:
JUPLICITY SATURDAY 22 JULY, 8pm Mareel £16 Join stand-up comedian and TV stalwart Phill Jupitus for a show of tales, laughs and diversions. Watch as this experienced funny-man creates laughs out of the chaos of his own life and the uncertain world that surrounds it. Phill became a familiar face as team captain on BBC2's pop quiz Never Mind The Buzzcocks in 1996, which went on to run for 19 years. Aside from that and live stand up shows all over the UK, he also appears as a regular guest on QI (BBC2), and in 2012 returned to television stand-up comedy with an appearance on Live at the Apollo (BBC1), while over on BBC Radio 4 Phill is a regular panellist on the award winning show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.
SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER, 8pm Mareel £13 For Lucy Spraggan, 2017 has already been a year to remember. The singersongwriter has already netted her fourth top 40 album and followed that success with a huge tour across the UK and Europe, including some of the UK’s leading festivals. After her sell-out show last year she returns to Shetland with her signature cross-border sound she calls AFLOP, the melodic middle ground where pop and acoustic folk meet. 14+, under 18’s to be accompanied by a responsible adult
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> Drama Films
Tommy’s Honour (PG)
Gifted (12A)
Peter Mullan and Jack Lowden star in Jason Connery’s award-winning historical drama about the founders of the modern game of golf.
Chris Evans stars opposite brilliant young actress Mckenna Grace in this moving family drama. Frank Adler is a single man raising his spirited young niece Mary in a coastal town in Florida. But Mary is a child prodigy, and Frank's hopes for a normal school life for her are dashed when the seven-year-old's mathematical abilities come to the attention of her formidable grandmother Evelyn, whose plans threaten to separate Frank and Mary.
Tom Morris, the greens keeper at St Andrews in Scotland, and his ambitious, rebellious son Tommy, who became known as the greatest golfer of the 19th century, were an unbeatable team, but with radically different visions. Tom accepted his subservient ‘place’ in the rigid Victorian class system, but the ambitious Tommy fought for equality…
Churchill (PG)
Dunkirk (Cert: TBC)
Starring Brian Cox as the iconic Prime Minister, this compelling drama depicts the days preceding the D-Day landings in June 1944.
Acclaimed director Christopher Nolan (Interstellar, The Dark Knight, Memento) directs this stunningly cinematic World War II drama about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk.
As allied forces stand on the south coast of Britain, poised to invade Nazi-occupied Europe, they await Churchill’s decision on whether the invasion will proceed. But Churchill, exhausted by years of war and plagued by depression, is hesitant, fearful of repeating his mistakes on the beaches of Gallipoli during the First World War.
Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea, hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. Dunkirk features a prestigious cast, including Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh and Cillian Murphy.
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> Events Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents
Wellbeing Choir TUESDAY EVENINGS (UNTIL 25 JULY) Mareel & Lerwick Methodist Church £2
30 JUNE - 7.30pm, 1 JULY - 7.30pm & 2 JULY - 2pm
No need to read music, come along & enjoy a fun evening of song with a chat and cup of tea afterwards. Improve your physical and mental health through music and song!
The Garrison Theatre £8 / £5
Open Door Children’s Theatre bring you a musical based on the book by Terry Pratchett.
Mixology @ Mareel
CASH: Johnny Cash tribute
FRIDAYS 7 & 28 JULY, 7pm
FRIDAY 30 JUNE, 8pm
Enjoy chilled out tunes and a laid-back vibe in Mareel’s Café Bar with Mixology, fortnightly on Friday nights. Try one of our selection of delicious cocktails and get your weekend started with some funk, soul and house from our DJs John Collins and DJ Lyall.
"Payin' Respect To The Man In Black" The UK's number one tribute to Johnny Cash is set to return following previous sell out shows at Clickimin in 2012 and Mareel in 2014. Over 14s event, under 18s with responsible adult.
AMY GEAR +300 ARTISTS FROM 5 SHETLAND SCHOOLS
Martha Wainwright
Mareel FREE
Mareel £18 / £12
WEDNESDAY 5 JULY, 7.30pm
The Future
Mareel £28
17 JUNE - 2 JULY
Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright is playing Mareel with her band on one of her few UK shows this year! Her latest album “Goodnight City” is poised to be her best yet.
Bonhoga Gallery
Bonhoga Education Programme. Supported by Children & the Arts and SIC Creative Links.
Mareel Film Quiz
JEREMY SUTTON-HIBBERT
North Sea Fishing
TUESDAYS 20 JUNE & 25 JULY, 7pm Mareel £10 (team)
8 JULY - 27 AUGUST
Mareel’s Monthly Film Quiz is for both film buffs and novices alike! Movie themed prizes are awarded to the teams with the highest and lowest scores, but really it’s all about the glory. Max team size: 6 people.
Bonhoga Gallery
Black & white photographs from the 1990s capturing the reality of the life at sea for the fishermen of Scotland’s fishing communities.
Lewis Hall
Summer Dance Intensive
THURSDAY 22 JUNE, 7:30pm
BEGINNERS BLOCK 10 – 14 JUL, 10am
Quarff Hall £8 / £14 (with CD)
Mareel £60 / £48
Lewis Hall is one of Shetland’s most exciting young composers, creating music which is at once cinematic in scope and yet beautifully minimalist and ambient in quality. A ticket with CD option is also available - CDs will be distributed to purchasers as soon as copies become available.
INTERMEDIATE BLOCK 17 – 21 JUL, 10am Mareel £60 / £48
Explore a range of contemporary dance skills with Shetland-born dancer and choreographer Kathryn Spence. Devise, create and edit a short dance film and choreograph a piece for the Dance Showcase.
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Roddy Woomble Band SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER, 7.30pm Mareel £18 / £12 Having established himself as a leading voice in the thriving British contemporary indie folk music scene, with his anticipated new album, 2017 will see Roddy take a darker more lo-fi direction held together by Woomble’s trademark poetic lyrics, "evocative vocals and consummate gift for a tune.”
> Bonhoga Gallery
Amy Gear +
300 artists from 5 Shetland Schools
The
Future
17 June - 2 July Bonhoga Education Programme
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Supported by Children & the Arts and SIC Creative Links
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WEDNESDAY 5 JULY, 7pm Mareel £28
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright and her band play Mareel in one of her few UK shows this year! With an undeniable voice and an arsenal of powerful songs, Martha is a beguiling performer and a refreshingly different force in music. Released in November 2016, her latest album Goodnight City has been heralded as her best record yet. This album returns to the rawness of her first release and includes songs by Martha, as well as songs written by other notable artists, including Beth Orton, Glen Hansard, Rufus Wainwright, Michael Ondaatje, and Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, to highlight her incredible voice.
Shetlandarts presents | Room 2 Manoeuvre
WITHOUT A H ITC H
THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER, 7:30pm THE GARRISON THEATRE Hip hop ya don’t stop…but all good things must come to an end. Without a Hitch follows the downward spiral of a 4 man b-boy crew as ambition, jealousy and frustration manifest in a group struggling to move in the same direction. Given a hitchcockian twist to create a world that is slightly off kilter, expect plenty of dark comedy, powerful breakdancing and slick production from Room 2 Manoeuvre’s new hip hop dance theatre. “Who knew that hip hop and urban street dance had such a sensitive side and could wow us with bravura power moves” - Herald Scotland “Funny, dynamic, clever yet accessible, this work in progress is due a full airing in 2017, and hurrah for that” Kelly Apter – Scotsman
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£10 / £5
> Family Friendly Films
Despicable Me 3 (U)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (U)
Gru, Lucy, the girls and the minions are back for another hilarious adventure!
The fourth film in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise, adapted from the hugely successful books by Jeff Kinney.
Gru must stop former '80s child star Balthazar Bratt from achieving world domination, and gets into some sibling rivalry when he meets his longlost charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru, who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist ...
Wimpy kid Greg convinces his family to take a road trip to attend his great grandmother's 90th birthday as a cover for what he really wants: to attend a nearby gaming convention. Unsurprisingly, things do not go according to plan, and hilarity ensues...
Cars 3 (Cert: TBC)
Captain Underpants (U)
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast cars, the legendary Lighting McQueen finds himself pushed out of the sport that he loves.
A deliciously silly animated adventure based on the bestselling book series. This raucously subversive comedy tells the story of two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, who hypnotise their principal into thinking he's an enthusiastic but incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants. That proves to be a good thing when it’s revealed that the new science teacher, Professor Poopypants, has an evil plan to stop children from laughing...
Hoping to get back in the game, he turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager young technician who has her own plans for winning. With inspiration from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns, No. 95 prepares to compete on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage.
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FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER, 7.30pm Mareel £22 / £20
SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER, 7.30pm Walls Hall £22 / £20
What more can you say about these two stellar musicians, now embarking on their 31st year of working together. Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham have established themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of traditional music and have been described by Mike Russell as "probably the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear” With their musical magic and quick-witted humour they will pull your emotional strings one moment and have you falling off the seat with laughter the next. Support by great local band Vair who have made their name in Shetland and further afield with music for every occasion influenced by Scottish and Irish folk, American Bluegrass and other genres from around the world.
SAT 9 DEC, 7.30pm Mareel £22 / £16
As you might expect for a band as renowned for its brilliant stage performances as recordings, Lau will be taking this retrospective material to concerts and festival stages throughout the summer of 2017 and then touring it in the UK during the November and December 2017. They will perform two sets spanning their first decade together.
“The U.K’s best live band, Lau are remarkable — the most musically adventurous trio in British folk: exquisite and hypnotic, musicianship at its best” - THE GUARDIAN
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TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER, 8pm Mareel £22.50
Hugely talented singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner is coming to Mareel as part of his autumn tour of the UK and Europe! Newton shot to fame in 2007 when his first album, Hand Built By Robots topped the charts, since then Newton has toured the world and released four more hugely successful albums. His latest Human Love is a colourful statement of intent, an alluring maelstrom of rhythm and harmony. Embracing racing drums, African percussion, chanted choruses, ambient interludes and the most imposing hooks of his career to date. Please note: over 14s only and under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
SCOUTING FOR GIRLS
TENTH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Thursday 26 October, 8pm Mareel £22.50 Scouting for Girls are coming to Shetland as part of their tenth anniversary tour, celebrating the release of their 2007 self-titled debut album, which hit No.1 in the UK. The band, known for tracks like She's So Lovely and This Ain't a Love Song, will perform the record in full on the tour. Scouting for Girls have made three albums since their debut, including Everybody Wants to Be on TV (2010) and Still Thinking About You (2015). Frontman Roy Stride has recently written songs for groups such as One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer and McBusted. Please note: over 14s only and under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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> Events Variety Concert
Creativity Camp
TUESDAY 11 JULY, 7.30pm
MONDAY 24 - FRIDAY 28 JULY
Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Club Variety Concert. The Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Club promotes the best in traditional Shetland music, holding events throughout the year, as well as the annual Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Festival
Creativity Camp will allow 7-11 year olds a chance to explore a range of skills in film, drama, dance, music, literature, visual art and crafts, while developing confidence, encouraging creativity and having lots of fun!
Open Mic at Mareel
Fiddle Frenzy 2017
SUNDAYS 16 & 30 JULY, 4-6pm
30 JULY - 6 AUGUST
Anyone and everyone is invited to share a song or a tune, a new piece of prose, poetry or stand-up, or whatever you want – the stage is yours! Pop down on a Sunday afternoon for a relaxed vibe and a chance to enjoy some emerging talent.
Shetland Arts’ Annual week-long celebration of the Shetland Fiddle Tradition, For one week each year, Fiddle Frenzy opens Shetland’s doors for everyone to learn fiddle in the islands themselves. This is a unique, immersive experience which encompasses not only music, but all of Shetland’s rich culture.
The Garrison Theatre £12 / £9
Mareel £100 / £80
Mareel FREE
Scottish Chamber Orchestra ScreenPlay 2017 THURSDAY 20 - SATURDAY 22 JULY
25 AUGUST - 3 SEPTEMBER
Touring to three venues across Shetland, the widelyacclaimed Scottish Chamber Orchestra Strings bring a highly virtuosic and entertaining programme of music.
Shetland’s annual film festival is curated by celebrated film historian Linda Ruth Williams and film critic Mark Kermode, alongside our own Kathy Hubbard. It features a feast of film screenings, lectures and panel discussions involving national and international film industry professionals and film academics.
Various venues around Shetland £16 (£14, £6, £3 & Free)
Just Dance
BARBARA RIDLAND, MALFRIDUR AÐALSTEINDÓTTIR, KRISTÍN REYNISDÓTTIR
FRIDAY 21 JULY, 8pm Mareel £8 / £6
Behind The North Wind
Join us in our celebration of dance! Shetland-born contemporary dancer Kathryn Spence returns, ably supported by Shetland's talented local dance groups.
2 SEPTEMBER - 15 OCTOBER Bonhoga Gallery
Public Opening on Friday 1 September at 6pm.
Phill Jupitus: Juplicity
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham FRI 15 SEP, 7.30pm Mareel £22 / £20
SATURDAY 22 JULY, 8pm Mareel £16
SAT 16 SEP, 7.30pm
Walls Hall £22 / £20
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham have established themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of traditional music and have been described by Mike Russell as "probably the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear”
Watch as this experienced funny-man creates laughs out of the chaos of his own life and the uncertain world that surrounds it.
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> All' Opera
SOFIA COPPOLA’S
LA TRAVIATA SUNDAY 9 JULY, 1.30pm A collaboration between American filmmaker Sofia Coppola and Italian haute couture king Valentino, this stunning revival of Giuseppe Verdi’s classic opera was filmed live during its sell-out run at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. Violetta Valéry is a well-known courtesan in Paris whose life appears to be glamorous. However, she’s suffering from a serious illness and living on the money given to her by her male patrons. She meets and falls in love with Alfredo Germont, a young man from a good family, and they move to the country. But tragic circumstances mean they’re torn apart...
Tickets £5 / £7
> Johann Strauss Orchestra
ANDRÉ RIEU'S
2017 MAASTRICHT CONCERT SUNDAY 30 JULY, 2pm For a truly unforgettable cinematic experience, join André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra in their home town of Maastricht. Known to millions as ‘The King of Waltz’, André Rieu is one of the world’s most popular music artists. Set against the stunning medieval backdrop of the town, the spectacular Maastricht concert features the maestro in his element, along with his 60-piece orchestra, sopranos, tenors and very special guests. André delivers an unforgettable musical experience full of humour, fun and emotion for all ages.
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www.shetlandarts.org/fiddle-frenzy
Concerts
30 JULY – 6 AUGUST 2017
Sunday 30 July
Monday 31 July
OPENING CONCERT
Shetland Showcase
Welcome to Shetland Fiddle Frenzy 2017! Settle into a week of varied and entertaining music with leading local fiddlers. Featuring Haltadans, Kirsten Hendry & Andy Kain, Ceilidh Puckles and the High Level Orchestra.
A very popular summer series of Monday evening events run by Islesburgh Community Centre. Shetland Showcase celebrates Shetland tradition music and includes displays of local arts and crafts.
Mareel
7.30pm £18/£16 Islesburgh
7.30pm
Tuesday 1 August
Wednesday 2 August
CONCERT - ROSS COUPER & TOM OAKES
Concert - Rant
A lively evening in Ollaberry Hall featuring the renowned fiddle and guitar duo Ross Couper and Tom Oakes, Northmavine Fiddle and Accordion Club and a performance of the traditional Papa Stour Sword Dance! This will be followed by a session in the hall.
Join RANT, Kansa and Shetland’s Heritage Fiddlers for an evening of vibrant sound.Sessions follow at Mareel and The Lounge from 10pm.
Ollaberry Hall
7.30pm £14/£12 Mareel 7.30pm £18/£16 14
FULL FRENZY
HALF FRENZY
An all-inclusive package giving access to all workshops, tours and concerts across the week.
A package giving access to all workshops and tours. Concert tickets aren't included, but can be bought separately.
£425 / £325
£350 / £275
SHETLAND FIDDLE / GUITAR / CREATIVE FRINGE
SHETLAND FIDDLE / GUITAR / CREATIVE FRINGE
Thursday 3 August
Friday 4 August
CONCERT - Salt House
CONCERT - Rack ‘n’ Ruin
Another great line-up with Barry Nisbet & Friends, Young Fiddlers of the Year and Andrew Gifford & Grant Nicol. The rich sound of Salt House follows ahead of a session in Mareel from 10pm.
A lively evening in Bressay Hall with Bernadette Porter, Jim Leask & Friends, Martha & Ewen Thomson and Rack ‘n’ Ruin. Old and new dances follow from Danse McCabre Ceilihd Band.
Mareel
7.30pm £20/£18 Bressay Hall
Saturday 5 August
7.30pm £14/£12
Sunday 6 August
Concert - Jenna Reid & Kevin MacKenzie ‘Clewing Up’ Concert Enjoy a rousing performance by Hjaltibonhoga, Shetland Fiddlers of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Delight in intimate musical conversation between Peter Gear & Ewen Thomson, then Jenna Reid & Kevin MacKenzie. Finish the frenzy with a Mareel session from 10pm.
Fiddle Frenzy’s last hurrah! An afternoon of Shetland Reels, informal concert tunes by Maurice Henderson & Friends, and a farewell session from 1pm to 2pm. Everyone is warmly welcomed at this free event in Mareel’s Café Bar.
Mareel 7.30pm £18/£16 Mareel 12pm 15
a st ll . e g u w i er W kin Aug oir mb ta h e e in C p t ar day ingth Se li e 5 ho el l b o n - Wturn re
Wellbeing Choir Tuesday evenings until 25 July, 7 - 8.30pm Lerwick Methodist Church & Mareel £2 per session - includes light refreshments! 16+ No experience required, no audition process and no need to read music, come along & enjoy a fun evening of music with a chat and cup of tea afterwards. Improve your physical and mental health through music and song! Thu 20 July 7.30pm | Aith Hall Fri 21 July 7.30pm | Burravoe Public Hall Sat 22 July 3:30pm | Mareel £16 / £14 (Senior) / £6 (Student) / Free to under 18's
Touring to three venues across Shetland, the widelyacclaimed Scottish Chamber Orchestra Strings bring a highly virtuosic and entertaining programme of music that includes Tchaikovsky’s much-loved Serenade for Strings and Bartók’s Divertimento. Tchaikovsky’s Serenade is an enduringly popular work, elegantly weaving together Russian folk-song, with the classic waltz. Bartók’s dance-like Divertimento is a highly original work with attractive folk-like melodies, and ingenious, witty dialogue between a small group of soloists and the full ensemble. The Austrian-born violinist Alexander Janiczek partners with SCO Leader Benjamin Marquise Gilmore for a compelling account of Bach’s Double Concerto in D minor.
BIG EARS LITTLE EARS Sat 22 July 10am | Mareel £3 / Free The programme also includes a morning 'Big Ears, Little Ears' concert for our younger audiences. Big Ears, Little Ears is a series of informal concerts for babies and toddlers and their parents and carers,
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> Action Films
Transformers: The Last Knight (12A)
Spider-Man: Homecoming (12A)
The Transformers leap into action once more in this sequel from director Michael Bay. Humans are at war with the Transformers, and Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving the future lies buried in the secrets of the past, and in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Now, it's up to the unlikely alliance of Cade Yeager, Bumblebee, an English lord and an Oxford professor to save the world.
Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark. Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine, but when the Vulture emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.
> Screen Pride
SCREENPRIDE War for the Planet of the Apes (12A) The third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise. Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle.
Whitney: Can I Be Me (15) Made with largely never-seen before footage and exclusive live recordings, this compelling documentary tells Whitney Houston’s incredible and poignant life story with insights from those closest to her. Filmmakers Nick Broomfield and Rudi Dolezal connect the dots between a number of elements in Houston’s life that led to her heartbreaking decline, including the fact that she was forced to hide her romantic relationship with Robyn Crawford.
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> Events Roddy Woomble Band
Scouting for Girls
SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER, 7:30pm
THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER, 8pm
Having toured the world as frontman of Scottish indie giants, Idlewild, acclaimed songwriter Roddy Woomble recently toured UK in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of this debut solo album, My Secret Is My Silence.
Scouting for Girls are coming to Shetland as part of their tenth anniversary tour, celebrating the release of their 2007 self-titled debut album, which hit No.1 in the UK. The band, known for tracks like She's So Lovely and This Ain't a Love Song, will perform the record in full on the tour.
Hairst
WordPlay 2017
21 OCTOBER - 12 NOVEMBER
2-5 NOVEMBER
Mareel £18 / £12
Mareel £22.50
Bonhoga Gallery
Public Opening on Friday 20 October at 6pm.
Shetland Arts’ annual book festival Welcomes writers of local, national and international renown, Wordplay features a mix of readings, writing workshops, children’s events, and book signings. Wordplay offers a unique opportunity for readers and writers to meet with their favourite authors, hear them read their work.
Lucy Spraggan
My Mountain Life
SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER, 8pm
FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER, 7.30pm
After her sell-out gig last year Lucy Spraggan returns to Shetland after netting her fourth top 40 album and following that success with a huge tour across the UK and Europe!
One of the most accomplished exploratory mountaineers of all time. Simon Yates is best known for his role in the harrowing expedition to the Andes documented in Joe Simpson's Touching The Void.
Newton Faulkner
An Evening with LAU
TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER, 8pm
SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER, 7:30pm
Hugely talented singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner is coming to Mareel as part of his autumn tour of the UK and Europe! Newton shot to fame in 2007 when his first album, Hand Built By Robots topped the charts.
As you might expect for a band as renowned for its brilliant stage performances as recordings, Lau will be taking this retrospective material to concerts and festival stages throughout the summer of 2017 and then touring it in the UK during the November and December 2017.
Without A Hitch
Queen II
THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER, 7:30pm
FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER, 8:30pm
Hip hop ya don’t stop…but all good things must come to an end. Given a hitchcockian twist to create a world that is slightly off kilter, expect plenty of dark comedy, powerful breakdancing and slick production from Room 2 Manoeuvre’s new hip hop dance theatre production.
Performing hits from every decade of Queen’s musical legacy - Queen II truly are the champions of tributes! Queen II provide a breath taking show at any venue! The band have been touring Britain and Europe captivating audiences with their nostalgic tribute show!
Contemporary art and craft.
Mareel £13
Mareel £12 / £10
Mareel £22.50
The Garrison Theatre £10 / £5
Mareel £22 / £16
Mareel £20 / £18
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SCREEN
SHETLAND’S
25 AUGUST — 3 SEPTEMBER
FESTIVAL
ANNUAL
KATHY HUBBARD LINDA RUTH WILLIAMS
MARK KERMODE
2 - 5 November 2017 Shetland Arts’ annual literary festival returns for 2017! 19
BEGINNERS BLOCK:
Monday 10 July – Friday 14 July, 10am – 4pm
INTERMEDIATE BLOCK:
Monday 17 July – Friday 21 July, 10am – 4pm Mareel £60 for the week (£48 for siblings) Explore a range of contemporary dance skills with Shetland-born dancer and choreographer Kathryn Spence. Devise, create and edit a short dance film and choreograph a piece for the Dance Showcase.
SUMMER DANCE
INTENSIVE JUST DANCE! F R I D A Y 2 1 J U LY, 7 . 3 0 p m
MAREEL £8 / £6
Featuring a performance of ‘What We Choose To See’ by Shetland-born dancer & choreographer Kathryn Spence. Plus! Performances by dancers from Shetland Arts’ SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE with INFERNO and SHETLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF BALLET
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> Action Films
Whisky Galore (PG)
Baby Driver (15)
The inhabitants of a Scottish island conspire to plunder 50,000 cases of whisky from a nearby stranded ship.
Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) directs rising star Ansel Elgort opposite Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx in this exhilarating, stylish and hugely entertaining action movie.
A warm and witty remake of the beloved 1949 film, which was based on the novel by Compton Mackenzie, and which itself was based on the real events of 1941, when the S.S. Politician was shipwrecked in the Outer Hebrides. Gregor Fisher and Eddie Izzard star, and our very own Chris Stout plays on the soundtrack!
A talented young getaway driver relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. But after being coerced into working for a crime boss, he must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love and freedom.
> Screen Classics
SCREENClassics The House (15)
The Blues Brothers (15)
Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler star in this riotous comedy.
Bringing classic films back to the big screen where they belong.
After Scott and Kate Johansen lose their daughter Alex’s college fund, they become desperate to recoup their losses so she can pursue her dream of attending university. With the help of their neighbour Frank they decide to start an illegal casino in the basement of their house, but, as the money rolls in, Scott and Kate discover they have bitten off more than they can chew.
It's 106 miles to Chicago, they’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and they're wearing sunglasses. Jake and Elwood are dispatched on a “mission from God" by their former teacher, Sister Mary Stigmata – they need to raise $5000 to save the orphanage. This epic musical comedy is a must-see on the big screen!
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QUEEN II Friday 15 December, 8:30pm Mareel £20 / £18
Queen II provide a breath taking show at any venue! The band have been touring Britain and Europe captivating audiences with their nostalgic tribute show! The band faithfully recreates the energy, excitement, and emotion of a classic Queen concert! An authentic lookalike/ soundalike tribute, the four-piece band delivers powerful vocals, driving rock anthems and flamboyant showmanship. Performing hits from every decade of Queen's musical legacy - Queen II truly are the Champions Of Tributes!
A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH FRIDAY 30 JUNE, 8pm Mareel £18 / £12
The UK's number one tribute to Johnny Cash is set to return following previous sell out shows at Clickimin in 2012 and Mareel in 2014.
14+ event. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The five piece band, led by Ben Whelburn as "The Man in Black", are widely regarded as the most authentic tribute to Johnny Cash in the country and play all the famous Cash standards including Fulsome Prison Blues, Walk the Line and Ring of Fire.
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> British Museum presents
Hokusai THURSDAY 6 JULY, 6.15pm Mareel £12 / £10
Discover Japan’s greatest artist in a stunning documentary and your own exclusive private view of the British Museum exhibition Hokusai: Beyond the Great Wave. Katsushika Hokusai is a groundbreaking artist who influenced Monet, Van Gogh and other Impressionists, is the father of manga and the only painter with his own emoji! Filmed in Japan and the UK, the film focuses on Hokusai’s work, life and times, and uses stunning close-ups and expert insights to illustrate his wide-ranging influence and extraordinary legacy.
> Exhibition on Screen
MICHELANGELO LOVE AND DEATH SUNDAY 23 JULY, 2.30pm Mareel £12 / £10
A fascinating documentary exploring the tempestuous life and extraordinary work of Michelangelo. A virtuoso craftsman, Michelangelo’s artistry is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the statue of David, the Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St Peter and the Sistine Chapel ceiling still leave us breathless today. Through expert commentary and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance.
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> Simon Yates Talk
My Mountain Life Presented by Touching the Void's
Simon Yates Friday 17 November, 7.30pm Mareel | £12 / £10
One of the most accomplished exploratory mountaineers of all time. Simon Yates is best known for his role in the harrowing expedition to the Andes documented in Joe Simpson's Touching The Void. Following that experience, Simon Yates has been increasingly drawn to places where few others have trod and this illustrated lecture features spectacular images of the most remote and rarely explored mountain ranges of the world.
Monday 24 - Friday 28 July Shetland Arts’ Creativity Camp will allow 7-11 year olds a chance to explore a range of skills in film, drama, dance, music, literature, visual art and crafts, while developing confidence, encouraging creativity and having lots of fun! Sessions run from 10am – 4pm starting Monday 24 July, running daily through to Friday 28 July. The block will culminate in a brand new performance for friends and family. Some sessions during the week will be active, so children should wear clothes that they can move comfortably in. There will be a supervised lunch hour, so please bring a packed lunch.
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> ScreenHorizons
Screen Horizons is the new name for Screen Wednesdays. We’ll still be bringing you the best of independent and world cinema, classic films and documentaries, but now the first screening of each film will be at 5pm on Sundays, with the repeat at 8pm the following Wednesdays. We hope you enjoy this month’s selection of great films!
Frantz (12A) Anna, a bereft young German woman whose fiancé, Frantz, was killed in the war, is intrigued when Adrien, a French veteran of the war, appears in her town and visits Frantz's grave. Adrien's presence is met with suspicion by the community, but Anna gradually gets closer to the melancholy young man, as she learns of his deep friendship with Frantz.
After the Storm (PG)
The Other Side of Hope (12A)
Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota wastes the money he makes as a private detective on gambling, and can barely pay child support. After the death of his father, he renews contact with his initially distrusting family, and struggles to take back control of his existence and to find a lasting place in the life of his young son.
Khaled arrives at the port of Helsinki concealed in a coal container, fleeing war-torn Syria to seek asylum in Finland. Dazed and frustrated by the monolithic administration he encounters at the detention centre, he heads out onto the streets. There he meets Wikström, a former shirt salesman who has recently left his alcoholic wife for a new life as a bachelor restaurateur.
The Journey (12A)
David Lynch: The Art Life (15)
The Journey is a fictional account of the negotiations between the two political adversaries – firebrand Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley and Sinn Fein politician Martin McGuinness – that transpired, not in some hallowed hall but, rather, in a car traversing the Scottish countryside.
Lynch recounts the influence his youth had on him as an artist and his subsequent move into filmmaking. Combining home movies, stock footage, moody artworks and observations of him working on his paintings and sculptures, David Lynch: The Art Life is an immersive and compelling experience, with a deliciously strange and beautiful soundtrack.
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> Café Bar Events
OPEN MIC AT MAREEL
Sun - Thu: 10am - 11pm Fri - Sat: 10am - 1am
Hosted by Magnus Stout
SUNDAYS 16 & 30 JULY, 4-6pm Join us in the Café Bar for Open Mic at Mareel. Anyone and everyone is invited to share a song or a tune, a new piece of prose, poetry or stand-up, or whatever you want – the stage is yours! Pop down on a Sunday afternoon for a relaxed vibe and a chance to enjoy some emerging talent and established performers alike share a stage. Open Mic at Mareel will run on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. FREE
MAREEL FILM QUIZ
MIXOLOGY @ MAREEL
TUESDAYS 20 JUNE & 25 JULY, from 7pm
FRIDAYS 7 & 28 JULY, from 7pm
Mareel’s Monthly Film Quiz is for both film buffs and novices alike! Movie themed prizes are awarded to the teams with the highest and lowest scores, but really it’s all about the glory.
Enjoy chilled out tunes and a laid-back vibe in Mareel’s Café Bar with Mixology, fortnightly on Friday nights. Try one of our selection of delicious cocktails and get your weekend started with some funk, soul and house from our DJs John Collins and DJ Lyall.
Max team size: 6 people.
FREE
£10 (team)
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> Cinema Ticket Prices Matinees before 5pm Monday to Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £5.50 / £4.50 Saturday, Sunday, Holidays* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £7 / £5
Evenings from 5pm onwards Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £7 / £5 Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday . . . . . . . £8 / £6 Friday, Saturday, Holidays* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £9 / £7
Special Screenings: Senior Screening (includes refreshment) . . . . . £6 Bring Your Own Baby! (BYOBaby)
An opportunity for parents and carers with babies to enjoy a visit to the cinema without needing to find a babysitter. Sound levels are lower than usual and the lights slightly brighter. Customers without babies may also attend these screenings, but should be prepared for some noise!
Our prices vary depending on the day and time of the performance, and the type of screening. When booking you will be asked to choose between two different ticket types: adult or concession. Concessions include children under the age of 16 years old (those aged 16 and above must buy adult tickets), students (must produce valid ID), seniors (aged 60+), and people with disabilities.
Relaxed Screenings
Screenings where sound levels are lower than usual and the lights slightly brighter, for customers with additional support needs, autism spectrum disorder and dementia, as well as anyone else who would prefer to watch films in a more informal environment. Please note, all are welcome at these screenings but customers should be aware there may be some noise or disruption during the film.
Mareel Opening Hours: Sun - Thu: 9am - 11pm Fri - Sat: * •
9am - 1am
Holidays include Bank Holidays, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, & New Year’s Eve. 3D screenings cost an extra £1 on top of ticket prices. Glasses cost an additional £1 and are reusable.
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded once purchased. Customers are responsible for checking that they have booked the correct tickets at time of purchase as mistakes cannot be rectified at a later date. Only in the event of a screening being cancelled will your ticket be refunded.
Mareel 01595 745500 www.shetlandarts.org
Shetland Arts Development Agency manages Bonhoga Gallery, The Garrison Theatre & Mareel. We also develop and promote a year round programme of film, music, theatre, literature, visual arts, & dance events. We do this because we want to see Shetland celebrated as a place where inspiration & innovation are valued; where people want to live, work & study; and we want the full social & economic potential of the islands to be achieved.
Shetland Arts is supported by Creative Scotland and core funded by the Shetland Charitable Trust. Shetland Arts is a registered charity (SCO37082).
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> Shetland Arts: Whats On 30 JUNE - 6 JULY
JULY FILM:
> CASH: Johnny Cash tribute
> Cars 3
> Martha Wainwright
> Churchill
> Amazing Maurice & his Educated Rodents
> Frantz
> Wellbeing Choir > The Future
21 - 27 JULY > Just Dance Performance
FILM: > Despicable Me 3 > Transformers: The Last Knight > After The Storm > Whisky Galore > British Museum: Hokusai 7 - 13 JULY
> Phill Jupitus: Juplicity > Summer Dance Intensive > Creativity Camp > Mareel Film Quiz > North Sea Fishing > Wellbeing Choir FILM:
> Summer Dance Intensive
> War for the Planet of the Apes
> Mixology at Mareel
> Baby Driver
> North Sea Fishing
> Michelangelo: Love and Death
> Accordion & Fiddle Variety Concert
> Whitney: Can I Be Me
> Wellbeing Choir
> The Other Side of Hope
FILM: > Spider-Man: Homecoming > Tommy's Honour > Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul > Gifted > Sofia Coppola’s: La Traviata > The Journey
28 JULY - 3 AUGUST > Fiddle Frenzy 2017 > Creativity Camp > Mixology at Mareel > Open Mic at Mareel > North Sea Fishing FILM:
14 - 20 JULY
> Dunkirk
> Scottish Chamber Orchestra
> Captain Underpants
> Summer Dance Intensive
> The House
> Open Mic at Mareel
> The Blues Brothers
> North Sea Fishing
> Andre Rieu: Maastricht Concert
> Wellbeing Choir
> David Lynch: The Art Life
01595 745500 | WWW.SHETLANDARTS.ORG | MAREEL