What's On Booklet January 2019

Andy Holden & Peter Holden, Natural Selection, 2017. An Artangel commission, Photograph: Jazbo Gross

WHAT’S ON

JANUARY

NATURAL SELECTION Andy Holden / Peter Holden

WELCOME What will the new year bring? What resolutions have you made? I am always resolving to try and be better, more focussed, more creative, though not things you can ever tick off as having achieved.

Whether it is Film, Art, Music or the Performing Arts this is your guide to Shetland Arts and its venues. Please be aware that, due to the flexible nature of programming, some details may be subject to change.  Art / Exhibition / Visual Art  Film / Cinema  Music  Café Bar Event  Workshops / Craft Drama / Dance / Theatre

Comedy  Literature  Website  Phone Number  Location / Venue  Ticket Price

Shetland Arts Development Agency manages Bonhoga, The Garrison Theatre & Mareel.

We also develop and promote a year round programme of film, music, theatre, literature, visual arts, & dance events.

Our vision is for a creative, connected Shetland that values art and culture and the transformative impact it can have on everyone’s life; a Shetland that nurtures and celebrates its own creative talents and is open to all cultures and lifestyles; a Shetland where no one feels isolated and where culture is core to ensuring the economic and social wellbeing of all its residents.

Supported by Creative Scotland and core funded by the Shetland Charitable Trust.

Shetland Arts is a registered charity (SCO37082). Registered office: Mareel, Lerwick, ZE1 0WQ

If your new year’s resolution is to take a little bit more time for yourself, a little bit of self care and look to your wellbeing I am excited to announce that our Wellbeing provision is expanding. Building on the success of the Wellbeing Choir we are introducing Wellbeing Writing and Wellbeing Craft. Join us for cosy creative evenings during the cold winter months to contribute towards your good mental health.

If you are considering starting a new hobby then Natural Selection at the old Anderson High School site in Lerwick could provide a great source of inspiration. Opening at the end of the month and preceded by a joint talk between artist Andy Holden and his well-known ornithologist father Peter Holden, the exhibition has been receiving rave reviews around the country. At Bonhoga we are beginning the year with an exhibition of photography from current members of long standing local amateur photography group Islesburgh Photographic Club.

If learning more about other people stories or lives is your plan for 2019 then we have a plethora of films based on real events this month.

The Old Man & the Gun (featuring a wonderful, reportedly final, performance from Robert Redford), Welcome to Marwen, White Boy Rick, Lizzie, Stan & Ollie and The 12th Man, as well as the return of the hugely popular Bohemian Rhapsody.

Definitely not based on real events, dazzling animation Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse hits our screens from 4 January, closely followed by Transformers spin-off Bumblebee, and the stars of Step Brothers reunite for hilarious comedy Holmes & Watson. We’re celebrating the brilliant career of Steven Spielberg with four of his greatest blockbusters – Jaws, E.T. The ExtraTerrestrial, Jurassic Park and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Even if you’ve seen them before, it’s still an absolute joy to watch them on the big screen.

Whatever your plans for 2019 I hope you will find some time to spend with us.

Graeme Howell - Chief Executive

DECEMBER

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Festive Opening Hours MAREEL Monday 24 December

(CHRISTMAS EVE): 10am - 8pm

Tuesday 25 December (CHRISTMAS DAY): CLOSED

Wednesday 26 December (BOXING DAY): 1 - 8pm

Monday 31 December

(HOGMANAY): Building Closed to Public from 5pm.

Ticket holders only from 7pm

Tuesday 1 January

(NEW YEAR’S DAY): CLOSED

Wednesday 2 January: Normal Opening Hours

BONHOGA Closed for Christmas from Monday 24 December, opening for the new year on Wednesday 16 January 2019.

Fraser Taylor: Shadowed Valley  Fraser studied painting at Glasgow School of Art and printmaking at Royal College of Art in London in the 1980s before establishing the internationally acclaimed textile company The Cloth.

He was Adjunct Professor of Textile Art at the Institute of Art in Chicago before moving back to Scotland in 2017. He spent several months in The Booth (Scalloway) and found himself inspired by Shetland’s largely treeless landscape, the shapes of the myriad small islands, black rock strata, and the shifting colours and light.  Mareel Café Bar  FREE

Mary Poppins Returns (U)

Oscar Wilde Season Live:

The hugely-anticipated, utterly charming sequel to the 1964 classic, starring Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Wishaw, along with Dick Van Dyke, Emily Mortimer, Colin Firth, and Meryl Streep.

 2h32

 2h30

It’s 1930s London and the Banks children have grown up and found themselves in need of a friendly face and a helping hand. Enter everyone’s favourite nanny, ready to spread love, joy and a little bit of magic.

Friday 21 Dec - Thursday 3 Jan see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

The Importance of Being Earnest (PG)

A new production of Oscar Wilde’s hilarious comedy, filmed live at the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End and starring Sophie Thompson, Jeremy Swift and Stella Gonet.

Wilde’s much-loved masterpiece throws love, logic and language into the air to make one of theatre’s most dazzling firework displays. Jack, Algy, Gwendolyn and Cecily discover how unsmooth runs the course of true love, while Lady Bracknell keeps a baleful eye on proceedings.

Thursday 27 December, 1pm & 7pm  Mareel  £12 / £10

FRIDAY 28 DECEMBER - THURSDAY 3 JANUARY

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SCREEN

Aquaman (12A)

Peterloo (12A)

Following on from the events of Justice League, Aquaman stars Jason Momoa alongside Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Willem Dafoe and Nicole Kidman.

Mike Leigh’s epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre.

 2h43

 2h54

The son of a lighthouse keeper and the Queen of Atlantis, Arthur has the ability to manipulate the tides, swim at super speeds, and communicate with ocean life - not to mention superhuman strength. He’s more than just a human, and has to take the responsibility that comes with it.

A peaceful pro-democracy rally in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history, when British government forces charged into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reform and protest against rising levels of poverty. Many protestors were killed and hundreds more injured, sparking a nationwide outcry but also further government suppression.

Friday 28 Dec - Thursday 3 Jan see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Friday 28 Dec - Wednesday 2 Jan see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Jonas Kauffman: Under the Stars (U)   2h30

A wonderful afternoon of music with star tenor Jonas Kaufmann.

Regarded as one of the world’s greatest tenors, Jonas Kaufmann has captivated audiences across the globe with his incredible voice. Join him for a spectacular outdoor concert, captured live at Berlin’s iconic Waldbühne amphitheatre and featuring famous arias and timeless Italian songs from his bestselling album Dolce Vita.

Sunday 30 December, 3:30pm  Mareel  £12 / £10

FRIDAY 28 DECEMBER - THURSDAY 3 JANUARY

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Unlimited cinema access  Exclusive offers at our kiosk  Café Bar discounts & offers  Money off tickets  3D screenings  Newsletters  Plus other exclusive deals

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SILVER CARD MEMBERSHIP Starting at £24.50 a month

Unlimited cinema access on Mondays & Tuesdays and before 5pm between Wednesday - Friday.

GOLD CARD MEMBERSHIP Starting at £32.50 a month

Hogmanay with the Peatbog Faeries

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Unlimited cinema access any time of the day, every day of the week including Public Holidays.

“Nothing prepares you for the high octane music of the Peatbog Faeries.

Powerful melodies are dextrously pumped out with a smart degree of techno attitude, while cross-rhythms ricochet over a heavy bass that hits you forcefully like a massive heartbeat.”The Scotsman

SUPPORTER MEMBERSHIP £100 a year or £12 a month

Help support us in delivering Development & Art Activities throughout Shetland and get 10% off all Shetland Arts events.

The night will begin with a traditional Shetland variety concert, opened by the Peatbog Faeries with performances by local bands and musicians Herkja, Arthur Nicholson & Kris Drever, Girsie & The Loose Ends, Haltadans followed by supper and the chance to relax in one of the cinema screens, while the stage is re-set for the Peatbog Faeries to bring in the bells for Hogmanay 2018! Then it’s time to dance the night away with our mixology DJs and the Alan Nicholson Dance Band.

Monday 31 December, 7.30pm  Mareel  £30 / £40 / £60

MEMBERSHIP OFFERS MAREEL KIOSK Soft drink (excluding Coke) with any flavour popcorn for only £3!

MAREEL/BONHOGA SHOP 10% off*

MAREEL CAFÉ BAR Choose a dish from the day or evening menu with a tea or filter coffee for £5.50!

OR a day/evening menu dish with a beer or glass of wine for £7!

*excludes some handmade ranges, please ask staff for details.

Subject to terms and conditions. For further details see the Shetland Arts website, or speak to a member of our front of house team.

FRIDAY 4 - THURSDAY 10 JANUARY

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SCREENF CUS

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG)

 2h17

A thrilling new animated adventure in a universe where more than one person can wear the mantle and mask of Spider-Man on their journey towards becoming a hero.

Teenage student Miles Morales must juggle his school life with his status and responsibilities as a superhero, but he’s not the only Spider-Man in this world, and things are about to get complicated…

Friday 4 - Thursday 10 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Holmes & Watson (12A)

Jaws (1975) (12A)

SCREEN

Nancy (12A)

 1h50

 2h24

 1h46

Will Ferrell and John C Reilly star alongside Rebecca Hall, Ralph Fiennes and Hugh Laurie in a hilarious new take on the adventures of the world’s greatest detective.

Spielberg’s brilliantly lean blockbuster, unmissable on the big screen!

Andrea Riseborough gives a superb performance in this provocative psychological thriller.

When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine scientist and grizzled fisherman set out to stop it. Hugely enjoyable, jam-packed with humour and heart as well as scares, and featuring terrific performances from Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw.

Blindsided by the death of her mother, and facing rejection by a love interest, Nancy’s life begins to unravel. When she meets a couple whose daughter went missing thirty years ago, she becomes increasingly convinced these strangers are her real parents. As their bond deepens, reasonable doubts give way to wilful belief – and the power of emotion threatens to overcome all rationality.

Saturday 5 - Monday 7 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Sunday 6 January, 5pm Wednesday 9 January, 8pm

When Professor Moriarty informs them that he plans to kill the Queen in four days, Holmes and his trusty assistant Watson are thrust into the most fiendishly complex case of their careers. Will their brilliant minds be able to crack it?

Friday 4 - Thursday 10 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

FRIDAY 4 - THURSDAY 10 JANUARY

The King and I: From The London Palladium (U)

 3h23

The multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And I comes to cinemas in this unmissable event, recorded live at London’s iconic Palladium and starring Kelli O’Hara, reprising her Tony Award-winning role, alongside Tony and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe.

Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.

With one of the finest scores ever written including; Whistle a Happy Tune, Getting to Know You, and Shall We Dance, and featuring a company of over 50 world-class performers, The King and I is one of the greatest musicals ever staged.

Sunday 6 January, 1:40pm  Mareel  £12 / £10

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Open Mic at Mareel   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 performers alike share a stage.

Open Mic at Mareel is hosted by Keirynn Topp and will run at 4pm on the first Sunday of every month.

First Sunday of every month  Mareel Café Bar  FREE

Live with the art you love...

It's easy and affordable to buy and collect contemporary art and craft.

Available now at Bonhoga Gallery. www.ownart.org.uk

FRIDAY 4 - THURSDAY 10 JANUARY

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Wellbeing Writing Creed II (12A)  2h30

Wellbeing Writing  Cheer up these dark winter evenings with creative writing. Genevieve White will take you through a relaxing session of creative writing, providing writing prompts and discussion points to help you create prose and poetry.

No prior experience needed and no requirement to share your work - just come along and enjoy a fun creative evening while having a chat and cup of tea.

Mondays 7 Jan - 25 Mar, 7.15pm  Mareel  £2

The acclaimed sequel to the smash hit original, Creed II reunites Michael B Jordan, Sylvester Stallone and Tessa Thompson for the latest instalment in the Rocky saga.

Trying to balance his life inside and outside of the boxing ring is proving a challenge for Donnie, but his biggest test is still to come, as the newly-crowned light heavyweight champion faces off against a new foe – Viktor Drago, the son of Rocky’s old nemesis Ivan.

Monday 7 - Thursday 10 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

GET QUALIFIED

Music & Audio • Film & Visual Shetland College UHI, in partnership with Shetland Arts, offer a range of music, audio and film courses, from part time courses for school pupils through to degrees.

Students are based in Mareel with access to world class facilities and professional teaching staff in a busy situational learning environment, with a music venue, cinema, recording studio and teaching spaces.

Courses can be studied full or part time, and degree courses utilise several flexible study methods.

• Vocational Pathways - Sound Engineering (National 4) • NC Creative Industries: Music • HNC Music • BA (Hons) Applied Music • MA Music and the Environment

• Vocational Pathways - Video Production (National 4) • NC Creative Industries: Film • BA (Hons) Contemporary Filmmaking

Visit www.shetlandarts.org to view each course & for more details about how to apply.

FRIDAY 4 - THURSDAY 10 JANUARY

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Wellbeing

Choir

Wellbeing

Craft

creative LABS

Wellbeing Choir 

Creative Labs: Life Drawing 

Improve your physical and mental health through music and song!

Practice your life drawing skills and techniques with access to a real life nude model.

No experience required, no audition process and no need to read music, come along and enjoy a fun evening of music with a chat and cup of tea afterwards.

Participants will have access to a nude model in a comfortable, well lit workspace and time to focus on developing your life drawing skills and techniques.

“If you can walk you can dance, if can talk you can sing.” Zimbabwean proverb

Tuesdays 8 Jan - 26 Mar, 7pm  £2  Mareel & Lerwick Methodist Church

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These informal life drawing sessions give artists of all abilities the opportunity to practise using a nude model. The model will work through a series of dynamic poses, then some longer poses to allow participants to produce more detailed work.

Wellbeing Craft  Join us for cosy evenings of crafting with Jane Cockayne during the cold winter months. Jane will take you through a relaxing craft session, providing suggestions and small projects to work on, which will help you to create lovely handmade crafts.

Suitable for artists used to self-directed work - these are not tutored sessions.

Participants will bring their own materials, and easels are not provided.

No prior experience needed - just come along and enjoy a fun creative evening while having a chat and cup of tea. Some materials are provided, but please feel free to bring along anything you would like to work on!

Wednesdays 9 - 30 January, 7pm  Mareel  £10

Thursday 10 Jan - 28 Mar, 7pm  Mareel  £2

FRIDAY 11 - THURSDAY 17 JANUARY

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teenage flicks

Bumblebee (12A)

 2h14

An action-packed adventure centred around the Transformers character of the same name.

On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee takes refuge in a small California beach town junkyard, where a teenage girl named Charlie takes him in. However, the two of them soon find themselves hunted by a government agency known as Sector 7, and learn that Bee is not the only Transformer on Earth... and that the others might not be as friendly.

Friday 11 - Thursday 17 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Bohemian Rhapsody (12A)  2h34

The Old Man & the Gun (12)  1h53

Back by popular demand, this footstomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury.

A bittersweet but brilliantly entertaining crime caper starring Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek and Casey Affleck.

The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury’s lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a lifethreatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music.

It’s based on the true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to a string of heists that confounded the authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are a detective who is captivated by Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.

Friday 11 - Thursday 17 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Friday 11 - Thursday 17 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

White Boy Rick (15)

 2h11

The astonishing true story of a teenager who became an FBI informant.

In 1980s Detroit, 14-year-old entrepreneur Rick begins selling guns to local drug dealers, and gets a taste for their lifestyle as he parties with notorious figures on both sides of the law. But when federal agents get hold of him, he is forced into a risky web of lies and deceit.

Fri 11, Sat 12 & Mon 14 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

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FRIDAY 11 - THURSDAY 17 JANUARY

SCREEN

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cups SCREENF CUS

E.T. The ExtraTerrestrial (1982) (U)

Three Identical Strangers (12A)

Better bring a hanky to this one…

The astonishing story of three men who make the chance discovery, at the age of 19, that they are identical triplets separated at birth.

 2h14

When an alien is inadvertently left behind on earth, he finds refuge with a lonely youngster named Elliot. As Elliot and E.T. bond, it soon becomes clear that E.T. must find his way home before government officials capture him and experiment upon him.

 1h57

The trio’s joyous reunion in 1980 catapults them to fame, but also sets in motion a chain of events that unearths an extraordinary and disturbing secret that goes far beyond their own lives – a secret that might one day answer key questions at the heart of all human behaviour.

Mareel Film Quiz Team Takeover! 

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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.

Why not treat yourself to one of our NEW range of reusable cups, available from the Kiosk, Café Bar & Bonhoga.

All purchases of cups come with a

FREE hot drink of your choice!

This month one of the regular teams will be taking over the film quiz, writing and hosting the evening!

Max team size: 6 people.

Sat 12, Sun 13 & Thu 17 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Sunday 13 January, 5pm Wednesday 16 January, 8pm

Tuesday 15 January, 7pm  Mareel  £10 (team)

We will be charging 20p for all paper takeaway cups from Mareel & Bonhoga Cafés. The charge will be waived on presentation of a valid ticket for the next film/event that day.

FRIDAY 18 - THURSDAY 24 JANUARY

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SCREENPRIDE

SCREENF CUS

Welcome to Marwen (12A)

Jurassic Park (1993) (PG)  2h28

The Possession of Hannah Grace (15)

Disobedience (15)

 2h14

 2h16

The original, and best!

 1h46

Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) directs Steve Carell in this moving fantasy drama, based, incredibly, on a true story.

A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring live dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. But when the first group of visitors arrives - including a group of dinosaur prehistoric experts and members of his family - the creations start going out of control.

An ex-cop is subjected to a terrifying ordeal after the exorcism of a young woman goes terribly wrong.

Just out of rehab, Megan Reed gets a job working the graveyard shift in the morgue. One night, after she takes delivery of a disfigured cadaver, she begins to experience horrifying visions, and starts to suspect that the body may be possessed by a ruthless demonic force.

Following the death of her highly respected rabbi father, photographer Ronit returns to the Orthodox community she fled years earlier.

There she is welcomed back by her childhood friends, Dovid and his wife Esti, but, when latent passions between the two women resurface, their futures are thrown into question.

Friday 18 - Sunday 20 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Fri 18, Sat 19 & Mon 21 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Saturday 19 January, 2:10pm Thursday 24 January, 5:40pm

After a devastating attack leaves him shattered and suffering from amnesia, no-one expects artist Mark Hogancamp to recover. But then Mark begins to meticulously create an astonishing art installation, a wondrous town where he can heal and be heroic, and, through this fantasy world, he draws strength to triumph in the real one.

Friday 18 - Thursday 24 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams and Alessandro Nivola star in this absorbing exploration of the boundaries of faith, sexuality and personal freedom.

FRIDAY 18 - THURSDAY 24 JANUARY

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SCREEN

ity Creativ Club

t f a r C Creativity Club: Craft  Creativity Club is back! Join us for a series of arts workshops for 7 - 11 year olds that will encourage creativity and learning across many different artforms.

This five-week block will be led by Jane Cockayne, and will explore the colourful and magical world of felting! You will use wool from Shetland sheep to create individual pieces and together we will bring to life a felt mural to exhibit in Mareel. We will learn different felting techniques such as wet felting and needle felting! Come along to Creativity Club and be inspired to create some magical felt pieces! Sessions run for 2 hours (with a short break in the middle - bring your own snacks!).

Faces Places (12A)

Lizzie (15)

This utterly charming Oscarnominated documentary sees iconic filmmaker Agnès Varda forging an unexpected collaboration with photographer JR.

Chloë Sevigny and Kristen Stewart captivate in this compelling retelling of the strange and fascinating case of Lizzie Borden.

The two artists share a passion for images and how they’re created, displayed and shared; Varda through cinema, JR through his emotionally arresting outdoor installations.

Inspired by this connection, they set out in JR’s photo booth-enhanced truck, exploring the villages and small towns of rural France and meeting its residents – all the while creating large-scale portraits plastered across unconventional locations.

In 1892, unmarried Lizzie lives a repressed existence under the iron rule of her authoritarian father. When new housemaid Bridget Sullivan comes to work at the house, Lizzie finds in her a friend and confidante.

But as secret romance blossoms, familial tensions continue to loom, with violent consequences.

 1h54

 2h05

In French with English subtitles.

Saturdays 19 January - 16 February, 1pm - 3pm  Mareel  £50 / £40 (Sibling Discount)

Sunday 20 January, 2:30pm Tuesday 22 January, 5:40pm

Sunday 20 January, 5pm Wednesday 23 January, 8pm

FRIDAY 18 - THURSDAY 24 JANUARY

MAREEL RECORDING STUDIO

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Sorry to Bother You (15)  2h12

Boots Riley’s bold and hugely entertaining combination of social commentary and outrageous comedy.

Artist Talk: Natural Selection

by Andy Holden & Peter Holden 

In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, which propels him into a macabre and lucrative universe of ‘powercalling’.

But the upswing in Cassius’ career raises serious red flags with his girlfriend Detroit, a performance artist and minimum-wage striver who’s secretly part of a Banksy-style activist collective.

Contemporary artist Andy Holden and his father, eminent ornithologist Peter Holden discuss their exhibition, Natural Selection, ahead of the opening of the show at the old Anderson High School. This joint talk will explore the results of their five-year collaboration exploring birds and the human fascination with their habits and habitats.

Tuesday 22 - Thursday 24 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Thursday 24 January, 7pm  Mareel  £7 / £5

NATURAL SELECTION old Anderson High School, Lerwick 26 January – 10 March Wednesday – Sunday, 11am-5pm see page 16 & 22 for more details.

Mareel's Recording Studio is an incredible space for Shetland's many talented musicians & visiting artists: a beautiful place to work with a variety of live rooms and experienced & sympathetic technicians.

We have a unique combination of state of the art equipment and vintage/bespoke recording gear and can provide a range of high quality backline, percussion, instruments, etc. We are also one of the few recording studios in the country to have a Steinway B grand piano.

In addition to this, we have a multitrack link to the main auditorium so any concert can become a live album.

Contact us on 01595 743843 or admin@shetlandarts.org

FRIDAY 25 - THURSDAY 31 JANUARY

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teenage flicks

SCREENF CUS

Stan & Ollie (PG)

Mortal Engines (12A)

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) (PG)

Steve Coogan and John C Reilly star as the iconic duo in this poignant comedy drama.

A spectacular post-apocalyptic adventure, adapted from the novel by Philip Reeve.

Laurel and Hardy, one of the world’s great comedy teams, set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953.

Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future, but as the charm and beauty of their performances shines through, they reconnect with their adoring fans.

Hundreds of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, a mysterious young woman, Hester Shaw, emerges as the only one who can stop London – now a giant, predator city on wheels – from devouring everything in its path. Hester joins forces with Tom Natsworthy, an outcast from London, and Anna Fang, a dangerous outlaw with a bounty on her head.

 TBC

Friday 25 - Thursday 31 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

 2h28

Friday 25 - Thursday 31 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

 2h37

A stunning new restoration of Spielberg’s spectacular sci-fi.

Electrical lineman Roy Neary encounters a UFO on a deserted road whilst investigating a largescale power outage. He becomes increasingly obsessed with UFOs following his experience, distancing him from his family but drawing him into investigations by scientists, the military and other survivors of encounters, who are attempting to communicate with the mysterious otherworldly presence.

Friday 25 - Sunday 27 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Mixology @ Mareel 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 Lyall Halcrow, Brendan Hall and Jamie Hatch.

Friday 25 January, 9pm & Friday 22 February, 9pm

FRIDAY 25 - THURSDAY 31 JANUARY

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“Astonishing” The Observer

“Full of surprises” the Guardian

Mirai (PG)

 1h58

An enchanting animated fairytale about the ties that bring families together and make us who we are.

When four-year-old Kun meets his new baby sister, his world is turned upside down. Named Mirai (meaning ‘future’), the baby quickly wins the hearts of Kun’s entire family. Kun becomes increasingly jealous of baby Mirai, until one day he storms off into the garden, where he encounters strange guests from the past and future...

“Deeply emotional” Time Out London

Andy Holden & Peter Holden: Natural Selection  Observing a blackbird building a nest in the garden of his parents’ house several years ago, artist Andy Holden began an extended conversation about the nest as an overlooked aspect of bird life with his father, eminent ornithologist Peter Holden.

This developed into Natural Selection, a collaborative exhibition of objects, sculpture and videos, commissioned by Artangel, an organisation that produces and presents extraordinary art in unexpected places in London, across the UK and around the world.

English language version.

A stunning exhibition for all the family, Shetland Arts is delighted to be hosting Natural Selection at the old Anderson High School site in Lerwick.

Friday 25 - Sunday 27 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Saturday 26 January - 10 March (Wed - Sun, 11am - 5pm)  Old Anderson High School  Free

Free Solo (12A)  2h00

A breathtaking and intimate portrait of climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to climb the 1,000 metre El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, alone and without ropes.

It’s an edge-of-your seat thriller and an inspiring portrait of an athlete on a quest to live beyond fear. But there is also a love story here, as the climber’s armour of invincibility and disregard of danger breaks apart when a new relationship threatens his focus.

Saturday 26 - Thursday 31 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

FRIDAY 25 - THURSDAY 31 JANUARY

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SCREENClassics

SCREEN

Withnail & I (15)

1945 (12A)

 2h08

 1h51

Bruce Robinson’s celebrated cult comedy starring Richard E Grant and Paul McGann.

An unwelcome arrival forces a remote Hungarian town to reckon with its wartime sins, in this gripping, superbly crafted drama, screening to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

It’s the end of the 1960s and two out-of-work actors, Withnail and ‘I’, subsist on a diet of booze, drugs and fags in their revolting Camden flat.

In order to escape the months of untouched washing-up, they escape to the country, with the intention of getting some R and R at a cottage owned by Withnail’s uncle Monty...

Islesburgh Photographic Club exhibition  For our first exhibition in the main gallery at Bonhoga for 2019 we have an exhibition of photographs from Islesburgh Photographic Club. This is a mixed show of work from current members, focussing largely on Shetland and its landscape and environment. All of the group’s members reside in Shetland and vary from young and old, and novice to semi-professional photographers.

Islesburgh Photographic Club formed in 1950 and has developed and changed over the years, exhibiting work in Shetland and mainland Scotland as well as regularly taking part in competitive events. The group meet regularly from October through to May and are always looking to welcome new members.

The exhibition will begin with a public opening on Saturday 26th January at 10.30 am with refreshments, everyone welcome!

Saturday 26 January, 7:30pm Wednesday 30 January, 8:30pm

Saturday 26 January - 17 March  Bonhoga  Free

With preparations underway for an uneasy wedding, tensions are already high when two sombre-looking strangers appear at the train station on a sweltering summer day. The locals eye them with suspicion and fear: are they Holocaust survivors here to reclaim ill-gotten gains, seek retribution, or expose complicity in wartime crimes?

In Hungarian and Russian with English subtitles.

Sunday 27 January, 5pm Wednesday 30 January, 8pm

FRIDAY 25 - THURSDAY 31 JANUARY

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The 12th Man (15)

 2h36

This gripping drama tells an incredible true-life story of heroism and a man’s unbreakable will to live.

Norway, 1943. A Shetland Bus vessel is ambushed by the German military north of Tromsø, leaving eleven dead. The sole survivor, Norwegian resistance fighter Jan Baalsrud, finds himself on the run from the Gestapo.

His harrowing journey across the unforgiving frozen wilderness forces Jan to take extreme action in order to survive.

Up Helly Aa Food Market

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After the great success of last year’s Food Market we welcome you to another foodie event. Shetland’s finest food and drink companies come together to showcase their fantastic products.

Confirmed producers are Shetland Sea Salt, Skibhoul Bakery,Island Botanicals, Shetland Reel, Lerwick Brewery, Thule Ventus, Busta House Hotel, Mackenzies, Eventastic, Shetlandeli, Skibhoul Bakery, The V Bird plus many more. Come and sample - and buy - the very best in Shetland produce. www.tasteofshetland.com

In English, Norwegian and German with English subtitles.

Monday 28 - Thursday 31 January see shetlandarts.org/listings for times

Monday 28 January, 2pm - 7pm  Mareel  Free

Shetland Arts in partnership with Creative Scotland & Shetland Islands Council Whether your medium is paint, clay, ink, film, sound, silver, textiles, glass or something else entirely. The Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards are inviting you to apply for funding for up to £1500 towards your creative & professional development.

For an informal chat about awards & eligibility please contact shetland arts on: 01595 743843 email: admin@shetlandarts. org or visit: shetlandarts.org/you/ creatives/support Deadline for Application: Tuesday 5th February 2019

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FRIDAY 25 - THURSDAY 31 JANUARY

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Bonhoga at Mareel

Fiery Sessions  Join us to celebrate Up Helly Aa 2019 with Shetland Arts’ annual traditional music concerts on Lerwick Up Helly Aa day!

Two concerts at the Garrison Theatre showcase renowned local musicians - watch this space for the full line-up to be released!

creative LABS Creative Labs: Writing for Performance with Grace Barnes  Develop narratives for stage and film. Participants will learn how to structure a short play/film; develop plot, character and themes; write dialogue and narration/voiceover; accept and deliver feedback.

The first half of the course will introduce the core concepts of writing for performance including structure, plot, character, dialogue, dramatic tension and thematic development.

In the 7 week break, participants work on their own writing and present it to the group in the second half of the course. The group gives feedback and discussion on all the work allowing participants to rewrite and develop a script to the second draft.

Tuesday 29 January, 12pm & 3pm  The Garrison Theatre  £14 / £12

Wednesdays 30 January - 20 March & Wednesdays 17 April - 8 May, 7pm  Mareel  £100 / £80

The retail space in Mareel features an ever-changing collection of design led gifts, stationery, cards and books as well as a small selection of local music CD’s.

FEBRUARY AND BEYOND

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ity Creativ Club hy rap g o t o h P Creativity Club: Photography  A series of arts workshops that will encourage creativity and learning across many different artforms.

Young people, release your creative potential and work on your own photography project with help from an experienced photographer! This block is split into two sections to allow a wider range of age groups to take part, the first four sessions are for Secondary 1 to 26yrs old, the final two sessions are for 7-11yr olds.

Sessions will be led by professional photographer Steven Johnson and will allow you to learn the basics of photography in a fun, simple and interactive way.

Photographs will be selected during the sessions to exhibit in Bonhoga for the Open exhibition later in the year. Sessions run for 2 hours (with a short break in the middle - bring your own snacks!).

S1 - 26 years: Saturdays 9 - 23 February, 11am - 1pm  Bonhoga  £30 / £24 (Sibling discount) 7 - 11 years: Saturdays 9 - 16 March 11am - 1pm  Bonhoga  £20 / £16 (Sibling discount)

creative LABS Mareel Film Quiz   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.

Tuesday 19 Feruary, 7pm  Mareel  £10 (team)

Creative Labs: Intro to Film-making with Keiba Clubb   Get creative with a camera and take your first steps in film-making.

You will learn how to operate digital video cameras; storyboard and shoot a sequence working as part of a production team and produce a final software edited film by adding music, titles and credits.

These sessions are delivered through practical hands-on group work. Keiba will show you how to operate the equipment and demonstrate various film making techniques before you have a go yourself.

Tuesdays 5 - 26 March, 7pm  Mareel  £60 / £40

FEBRUARY AND BEYOND

Continental Drift: Scottish Ensemble with Keyvan Chemirani  Musicians from the UK’s leading string orchestra are joined by three exceptional instrumentalists for an inventive performance of Eastern, Western and improvised music.

What happens when you blend the music of the old European masters with the breathless virtuosity of contemporary Persia and the Mediterranean?

Friday 15 March, 7.30pm  Mareel  £18

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Chris Stout & Catriona McKay: Bare Knuckle 

So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs...? 

Winners of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Duo 2018 Chris Stout and Catriona McKay return to Shetland with music from their latest duo album, Bare Knuckle.

The hit stage show starring dinosaur aficionado Dr Ben Garrod is coming to Mareel! Get ready to go on an exciting pre-historic adventure as Ben talks you through the deadliest predators that ever roamed the planet. Pitting the knowledge of unwitting parents against their all-knowing kids, Dr Ben presents an interactive, educational and highly entertaining show using film footage from the BBC’s ‘Planet Dinosaur’.

So come and test your knowledge against Dr Ben in this hit live interactive show which is bigger and better than ever!

Bare Knuckle is a fresh new sound for this duo who have now been performing and recording all over the world for 20 years. Having recorded several albums in collaboration with other artists recently, it is 7 years since this awe inspiring pair released their last duo album, critically acclaimed White Nights.

Wednesday 20 March, 7.30pm  Mareel  £22

Spring 2019  Mareel  TBC

Folk Frenzy  After taking a break for 2018 Fiddle Frenzy has been developed into Folk Frenzy, still with a significant fiddle focus but broadening the festival out to include other aspects of folk music and explore how the Shetland Fiddle tradition fits in with the rest of the traditional music scene elsewhere in the world.

Folk Frenzy 2019 sees the addition of international names to the tuition mix, and the introduction of an ‘ensemble’ class, alongside the fiddle classes to widen the festival out to other musicians and instruments who wish to know more about the Shetland Tradition.

Sunday 14 – Friday 19 July  Mareel / Shetland Museum & Archives Full Frenzy Packages on sale now  £375 / £275 (early bird offer)  £425 / £325 (full price)

CASE STUDY

BONHOGA means ‘my spiritual

home’ in Shetland dialect. Art, crafts and a great café, all in a beautiful location. A programme of exhibitions/showcases are organised each year for the Upper Gallery, featuring local, national and international contemporary craft. Downstairs are smaller scale exhibitions by craftmakers from both Shetland and the rest of the UK.

National tour to nest at the old Anderson High!

 01595 745750 shetlandarts.org/bonhoga

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By Jane Matthews

Natural Selection is the beautiful and thought-provoking result of a five-year collaboration between artist Andy Holden and his father, the well-known ornithologist Peter Holden best known as “the bird man” on BBC’s Blue Peter.

Birds – and the human fascination with their habits and habitats – are at the heart of the exhibition which includes film, sculpture, photographs and animation.

The origin of this commission lies in his Peter Holden’s authority in the fields of natural history and ornithology. Peter Holden worked for the RSPB for 45 years, building the Young Ornithologist Club, which Andy Holden joined as a boy, into the largest wildlife club in the world.

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“It’s so fantastic to be able to bring work of this caliber to Shetland, and to bring the old school back to life for the duration of the show. The setting is perfect for this beautiful and beguiling exhibition that explores characteristics in birdlife that are innate or inherited, from nest building to egg laying, in an exquisite way that both delights and educates in spades. It’s a show for young and old alike and we are so grateful for all the support that has enabled us to host it” (Jane Matthews, Shetland Arts Exhibition Manager).

Shetland Arts is delighted to be hosting Natural Selection with generous support from The Sullom Voe Association Ltd, Lerwick Community Council, SIC, Artangel and Creative Scotland.

THE GARRISON THEATRE is a small traditional proscenium arch theatre, situated in the heart of Lerwick, The Garrison Theatre is open throughout the year, hosting a varied annual programme of community and professional shows, including live theatre, stand up, concerts, pantomime and dance. 

shetlandarts.org/the-garrison

MAREEL is the UK’s most northerly music, cinema and creative industries centre. Sited right on the edge of the North Sea on the historic Hay’s Dock quayside in Lerwick beside the Shetland Museum, Mareel offers a stunning setting for performance, production, studying or just relaxing with a coffee enjoying the view and watching the seals & seabirds.  01595 745500  shetlandarts.org/mareel

Cinema Ticket Prices As part of its licence, this cinema enforces BBFC age ratings. Cinema films are rated U, PG, 12A, 15 and 18.

All films come with detailed content advice called BBFCinsight. Find this for the film you’d like to see on the film poster, at www.bbfc.co.uk or on the free BBFC app.

Matinees

before 5pm Mon / Tue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £5 Wed / Thu / Fri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £6.50 / £5 Sat / Sun / Holidays* . . . . . . . . . . £9 / £7.50 Family (Sat & Sun mornings) . . . . . . . . . . £5

A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over.

However, it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child. Not all U films are aimed at children, but may be rated U because they contain no material likely to offend or harm. Legally a child of any age may view a U film.

Evenings from 5pm onwards

PG films are suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for younger children. A PG film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. Legally a child of any age may view a PG film.

Mon / Tue Wed / Thu / Fri Weekends Holidays

To see a 12A film, any under-12s must be accompanied by an adult.

Films rated 12A are not recommended for children below 12. Please read the BBFCinsight to see if the film is suitable for your child. This will tell you about key aspects of the film like violence, language, sex and horror. Children aged 12 and over may see a 12A film unaccompanied.

No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema. A cinema may lose its licence if it admits children under 15 to a 15 rated film.

No theme in a 15 rated film is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds and any dangerous or illegal behaviour is not endorsed or promoted by the film.

Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema. A cinema may lose its license if children under 18 are admitted to a 18 rated film. No theme is prohibited at 18. Adults are free to choose their own entertainment within the law, so it is possible some themes tackled at 18 may be offensive even to some adult viewers.

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Mon / Tue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £5 Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Sun / Holidays* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £9 / £7.50 Before 5pm Cheap Day Off Peak Peak Peak

After 5pm Cheap Day Peak Peak Peak

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.

Prices

Cheap Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £5 (all) Off Peak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £6.50 / £5 Peak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £9 / £7.50 For 3D Add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1 Senior Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £6

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

DE C EMB ER

2 5 - 3 1 J ANU ARY

11 - 17 JA N U ARY

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Fraser Taylor: Shadowed Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p3

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Bumblebee (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p10

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Stan & Ollie (PG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p14

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Mary Poppins Returns (U) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p3

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Bohemian Rhapsody (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p10

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Mortal Engines (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p15

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The Importance of Being Earnest (PG) . . . . . . . .p3

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The Old Man & the Gun (12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p10

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (PG) . . . . . .p15

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White Boy Rick (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p10

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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) (U) . . . . . . . . . . . .p11

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Mirai (PG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p16

Three Identical Strangers (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p11

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Andy & Peter Holden: Natural Selection . . . . . . .p16

Mareel Film Quiz Team Takeover! . . . . . . . . . . p11

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Free Solo (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p16

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Aquaman (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p4

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Peterloo (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p4

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Jonas Kauffman: Under the Stars (U) . . . . . . .p4

Hogmanay with the Peatbog Faeries . . . . . . . . .p5

4 - 1 0 J A N UARY

18 - 2 4 JA N U ARY

Mixology At Mareel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p15

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Withnail & I (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p17

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Islesburgh Photographic Club exhibition . . . . . p17

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Welcome to Marwen (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p12

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1945 (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p17

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Jurassic Park (1993) (PG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p12

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The 12th Man (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p18

The Possession of Hannah Grace (15)

p12

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Up Helly Aa Food Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p18

Disobedience (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p12

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Fiery Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p19

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Creative Labs: Writing for Performance . . . . . . . p19

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) . . . . . . . p6

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Holmes & Watson (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p6

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Jaws (1975) (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p6

 Creativity

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Nancy (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p6

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Faces Places (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p13

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The King and I (U) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p7

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Lizzie (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p13

FE BR U ARY AND BE YOND

Open Mic at Mareel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p7

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Sorry to Bother You (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p14

 Creativity

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Artist Talk: Natural Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p14

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 Wellbeing 

Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p8

Club: Craft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p13

Creed II (12A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p8

 Wellbeing  Creative

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Club: Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p20

Mareel Film Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p20

Creative Labs: Intro to Film-making . . . . . . . . .p20

Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p9

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Continental Drift: Scottish Ensemble . . . . . . . . .p21

Labs: Life Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p9

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Chris Stout & Catriona McKay: Bare Knuckle . . . p21

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So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs? . . . .p21

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Folk Frenzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p21

 Wellbeing

Craft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p9

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