Tolbooth Brochure Feb/Mar 2010

FEB-MAR 2010

TOLBOOTHStirling’s venue for live music and the arts

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The Tolbooth is owned and operated by Stirling Council

The redevelopment of the Tolbooth was funded by

The information in this guide was correct at the time of going to print.© Tolbooth, Stirling Council 2010

Welcome to 2010 and a New Year of musical gems at Tolbooth.

We have some familiar faces to start off the year, like Dick Gaughan who returns with his timeless and important message and some new things for you to savour; I’m really excited about Kathryn Tickell’s first gig at the Tolbooth.

We also have a couple of new initiatives for the New Year: our monthly Saturday afternoon classical music recitals and our new improvisational workshop, The Room.

The Blend is back with a series of great roots concerts culminating with a Cuban dance special. Come and join us for a taste of salsa.

Our classes and workshops carry on offering a chance to tap into your own creative impulses. See Stirling Arts Update for full details.

Alasdair CampbellArtistic Director

BOX OFFICE 01786 27 4000Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 6pm | Closed Sunday & Monday

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INDEXTRADITIONAL/FOLK

dick gaughan p5

martin simpson p10

kathryn tickell band p11

st patrick’s day p12

the blend festival p12

JAZZ

jazz singers’ open mic night p4

tommy smith’s youth orchestra p5

graeme stephen’s sextet p9

POP

reloaded p8

martin stephenson & the daintees p11

BLUES/ROCK

mv & ee ‘barn nova tour’ p6

CLASSICAL

tea & cake recital p7

THEATRE

hamlet p9

COMEDY

gilded balloon comedy club p10

NEWS CLASSES ARTS WORKSHOPS

the room p7

news p14

classes p16

VISUAL ARTS

the changing room p18

AT THE BACK

how to book p22

getting here p23

at a glance p24

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Step on to the Tolbooth’s stage with the backing of a fantastic jazz band and the support from the appreciative cabaret audience and you are the star of the show!

If you love singing then this night is for you, even if you have never sung in public before, all you need is a sense of fun and a desire to sing.

The open mic nights are friendly and informal and full of like-minded lovers of the beautiful music of Sinatra, Holiday and Fitzgerald.

If you’re not ready to sing then why not come along as a member of the audience to enjoy the atmosphere and see what it’s all about.

Wed 3 Feb, 8pmWed 3 Mar, 8pmSingers: £5Audience: £3


DICK GAUGHANTHU 4 FEB, 8PM£12/£10

Dick Gaughan is back at Tolbooth for the first time in two years with his ever-popular take on Scotland’s modern trad music.

At the cutting edge of Scottish music for over 3 decades as a guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, musical director, composer, arranger, producer, engineer, he’s been there, done it.

Whether as a band member with Boys of the Lough or Clan Alba, a collaborator with a who’s who of music, or as one of the hardest working solo performers on the music scene, Dick Gaughan’s work has consistently remained both innovative and challenging.

“one of the cornerstones of modern traditional music.” The Herald

“smoulders as fiercely as ever.” The Scotsman

www.dickgaughan.co.uk

TOMMY SMITH’S YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA

SAT 6 FEB, 8PM£8/£6

The Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra is back at Tolbooth with their sensational sound after last year’s series of concerts.

One of the most talented, exciting and dynamic young jazz ensembles on the planet, their young age belies their skill and musical ability.

Under Tommy Smith’s unassuming leadership, musicians, some of them as young as twelve, have been encouraged, nurtured and directed into a highly disciplined, superbly creative unit where their personalities are allowed to develop and shine.

Their enthusiasm for the music tumbles out of every live performance, as recent Tolbooth audiences will testify.

“…Smith has them playing with terrific vigour and maturity well beyond their years.” The Herald

www.tsyjo.com

BOOK IF YOU LIKE: Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock

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MV & EE ‘BARN NOVA TOUR’ WITH THE DOOZER

THU 11 FEB, 8PM£12/£10

It was 2005 when Matt Valentine and Erika Elder last brought their ancient-modern kaleidoscope of music to the Tolbooth as part of Le Weekend and it is great to have them back.

Their music is a sheer joyful expression of the American tradition deriving as much from Jug bands and rural blues as it does from Neil Young, the Grateful Dead and Miles Davis. Over the years they have worked alongside many a troubadour including John Fahey, Bert Jansch, Thurston Moore, Pavement and even Cat Power.

From their base in the Vermont woods they bring an old time honesty and warming front porch vibe to their singularly MV & EE music world.

www.myspace.com/mveebummerroad

www.thedoozer.com

BOOK IF YOU LIKE: Neil Young, Elizabeth Cotton, John Fahey

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THE ROOMIMPROVISATION WORKSHOPSAT 13 FEB & SAT 13 MAR

2 - 5PM£3

At last year’s Le Weekend festival a room was set aside to allow anyone to take part in open improvisational sessions led by the versatile and wonderful saxophonist Raymond MacDonald. So much fun was had by all and some surprisingly good music happened at these sessions that we decided we had to create a regular slot for The Room.

These sessions are for everyone (no experience necessary) to drop in and play, listen and talk. Bring an instrument or make use of what we have in the room.

Raymond MacDonald and members of the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra will facilitate these sessions.

TEA & CAKE RECITAL WITH DUO ECOSSE

SAT 13 FEB, 2.30PM SAT 20 MAR, 2.30PM £8 INCL TEA & CAKE

Afternoon classical music recitals are nothing new but this one comes with a delicious twist.

Join us for tea and homemade Darnley cakes and enjoy the beautiful chamber music performed by a new local duo of Katrina Bateman and Carolyn Spacey.

Sat 13 Feb programmeSonata in B flat for violin and viola by Francois-Hippolyte BarthelemonPrelude from the Bach Partita in E for solo violinSonata in G for violin and viola by Mozart“Les Planchistes de Paris” [celebration of skateboarding], solo viola, SpareyThree Madrigals for violin and viola, Martinu

Sat 20 Mar programmeSarabande con Variazoni, violin and viola, Handel-HalvorsenAndante from A minor Sonata for solo violin, BachSonata in D major for violin and viola by Francois-Hippolyte Barthelemon“The President” [arranged for solo viola] Scott SkinnerSonata in B flat for violin and viola, MozartPassacaglia for violin and viola, Handel-Halvorsen

BOOK IF YOU LIKE: Experimenting with music BOOK IF YOU LIKE: Classical chamber music, cake

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Sat 20 Feb

TOLBOOTH INFO SESSIONSDoors open 1pm£3The Info Sessions are back for 2010. This is a great opportunity to speak to music industry pros about the real music business and how to get ahead in it. The year will include panels on MANAGEMENT and BUILDING YOUR TEAM along with a select number of bands getting feedback at a top A&R session.

Sat 20 Feb

KASSIDY+ THE RAY SUMMERSDoors open 7pm£6

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Fri 12 Feb

Free entry

Doors 7pm, first band 8pm

Fri 19 Mar

ERRORS Doors open 7pm, first band 8pm£6“pretty damn special and slightly mental - like all the best things in life” The Guardian

Signed to Mogwai’s record label, Rock Action Records this Glasgow four piece make pleasing to the ear indie-electronica. Their lack of vocals mirrors that of the band’s label bosses, yet the group hold their own fusing beats and pieces to make tracks that you can dance to whilst at the same time sit back and admire.

Fri 5 Feb

Boxcat+ supportDoors open 7pm, first band 8pm£4

Thu 4 Mar

Reloaded 2Doors open 7pm, first band 8pm£4


GRAEME STEPHEN’S SEXTET

SAT 27 FEB, 8PM£12/£10

Guitarist Graeme Stephen’s sextet is one of the most enthralling bands touring today.

Fusing folk, jazz, classical and rock influences with flavours from Scottish and international traditions, the band has captivated audiences throughout the UK with its big themes, mighty grooves and bold musical adventures.

Graeme’s sextet features Ben Davis on cello, Mario Caribe on double bass, Stu Ritchie on drums, Fraser Fifield on soprano sax and Martin Kershaw on alto sax.

“Stephen’s music speaks loudly of ambition, imagination, nous, and harmonic adventure yet teemed with the sort of tuneful realisation that swells the heart”The Herald

www.myspace.com/graemestephensextet

BOOK IF YOU LIKE: Grant Green, James Blood Ulmer

RAPTURE THEATRE PRESENT

HAMLETFRI 26 FEB, 7.30PM£10/£8

Rapture, one of Scotland’s most exciting theatre companies, present their special Celtic take on this legendary play.

Set in the contemporary Glasgow underworld, Hamlet is caught between the idealistic world of his university and the world of terror and death that his criminal family represent.

When his father dies and his ghost confronts him, Hamlet has to choose between family lies and world truths, the past and the future, life and death.

Modern music, innovative iconography and faithfulness to this great play, make Rapture’s production an unmissable event for fans of the bard from 12 years old to 102 years old.

www.rapturetheatre.co.uk

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GILDED BALLOON COMEDY NIGHT

SAT 6 MAR, 8PM£14/£12

Terry Alderton is an outstanding and unpredictable comic: a tour de force.His improvisation, enormous stage presence, disregard for conventions, vocal dexterity and stunningly accurate impressions takes his show to another level. This mixture of interaction and set pieces makes each show an event, he’s one of the few comics who can bring a crowd to their feet, night after night.

Described as “comedy’s best kept secret”, Essex-born Alderton, a former Perrier Award nominee, has been wowing audiences with his exuberant, loose-limbed physical comedy for several years now, with celebrity fan Eddie Izzard commenting on his ‘fantastic comedy mind’.

“...brilliant always funny. This is ruddy bloody close to the ideal comedy gig” The List

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MARTIN SIMPSONFRI 5 MAR, 8PM£14/£12

Martin Simpson’s guitar playing is unsurpassed; he is one of the finest finger pickers and slide pickers of our time and was recently named one of the top artists of the decade by Acoustic Guitar Magazine.

Influenced by the recordings of Big Joe Williams, the Reverend Gary Davies, Blind Willie Johnson and Doc Watson, and the folk revival of the 1960’s, Martin has developed his own eclectic playing style and a repertoire all of his own.

Whether playing American old-time music, blues, a Dylan song or his own material, Martin Simpson is unpredictable, individual and a guitarist of immense subtlety.

“Martin Simpson became a celebrity of the new folk scene by mixing skill with versatility.” The Guardian

www.martinsimpson.com

BOOK IF YOU LIKE: Bert Jansch, Ry Cooder, Chris Wood



THE KATHRYN TICKELL BAND

FRI 12 MAR, 8PM£12/£10

Kathryn learned the pipes in the traditional way from old shepherd musicians in outlying hill farms in Northumberland and her personal evocation of that landscape and its people has reached audiences all over the world.

Whether it’s the interweaving melodies of the two fiddles, the wonderful blend of pipes and melodeon or the excitement of the full band, this evening of emotive airs and captivating tunes is sure to delight and entrance.

Kathryn Tickell - fiddle and Northumbrian small pipes

Julian Sutton (the Kate Rusby Band) - melodeon

Joss Clapp - acoustic bass guitar

Peter Tickell (Peatbog Faeries) - fiddle

“To say that Kathryn plays pipes is like saying that Shakespeare was a bit of a writer… one of the true stars of our music.” Living Tradition

www.myspace.com/kathryntickellband

MARTIN STEPHENSON & THE DAINTEES

SAT 13 MAR, 8PM£12/£10

In the mid eighties no student bed-sit was complete without a copy of The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths or The Wedding Present’s George Best...but dig a little deeper and you would find the classic debut album Boat to Bolivia by Tyneside band The Daintees.

The band went on to release a further three albums to huge critical acclaim and now 23 years after that debut we are proud to announce The Daintees very first appearance in Stirling.

Charismatic front man Martin Stephenson is joined by original members Anthony and Gary Dunn, along with percussionist Finn Macardle to perform their unique blend of folk, country, roots and pop.

Their very special guest will be Helen McCookerybook of ‘cowpunksters’ and John Peel favourites Helen and the Horns.

www.daintees.com

BOOK IF YOU LIKE: Jarlath Henderson, Billy Pig, Ross Ainslie

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BOOK IF YOU LIKE: Prefab Sprout, The Fleet Foxes

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25 - 28 March 2010

Stirling’s annual venture into roots music likes to mix things up and this year is no exception.

This year’s Blend offers an Americana night complete with music direct from North Carolina, a Celtic Dance night with the masters of Celtic funk, Shooglenifty and a Cuban extravaganza day with the absolute stars of Cuban music, Sierra Maestra.

All of this plus the usual free sessions, film screenings, a conference on trad music and new media, and the festival club.

Full information from www.theblendfestival.co.uk

THIS ST PATRICK’S DAY WHY NOT JOIN US AT THE TOLBOOTH FOR A SPECIAL CONCERT OF IRISH AND SCOTTISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN CELEBRATION OF A NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GALWAY AND STIRLING.

SOME OF THE TOLBOOTH’S SCOTTISH TRAD WORKSHOP PLAYERS WILL SET THE SCENE AROUND THE BUILDING AND MUSIC ON STAGE WILL COME FROM SHASKEEN, GALWAY’S CELIDH BAND AND THE BRUCE MACGREGOR/BRIAN OHEADHRA/ SANDY BRECHIN TRIO FROM SCOTLAND.

St Patrick’s Day Celebration WEDNESDAY 17TH MARCH8PM, £12/£10


NEWS CLASSES VISUAL ARTS


THE STIRLING YOUNG PEOPLEʼS FILM AWARDS 2010MAD ABOUT FILM MAKING Have you made a film or animation at home, at school, with your youth group or with a group of friends? Do you attend a Stirling School?GENRESShort FilmDocumentaryAnimation CATEGORIESEarly YearsPrimary / YouthSecondary / Youth If you would like further information or an application form please contact Clare.Closing date for entries 5 Feb 2010.

VISUAL ARTIST AND CRAFT MAKER AWARDS: FORTH VALLEYIn Partnership with Scottish Arts CouncilNew date for applications - Mon 8 Feb 2010We are delighted to announce a 2nd date for the awards for the year 09/10, 8 Feb 2010.

&SCHOOLS BOTBThe annual final of the Inter-Schools Battle of the Bands willbe taking place on Sat 20 Mar.Winners from all the heatswill be battling it out for theirchance to win the grand prize…keep checking the reloadedMyspace for more details.

YOUTH MUSIC FORUM – PARENTS DAYAs part of Stirlingʼs Youth Music Forum, and following on from successful events for young people and those involved in delivering music making activities, there will be an event highlighting the music provision available within Stirling to interested parents. An informative evening will be held in March, date to be confirmed. Donʼt miss this opportunity to find out whatʼs going on in your area.

As before the date is the same for awards for both visual artist and craft makers from the Forth Valley area. Applications are invited for between £200 - £1000 from professional artists. For an application form and guidelines, or for information, contact: Lesley MacArthur, External Funding Officer, Falkirk Council,t. 01324 506260 e. [email protected]

WASPS ARTIST STUDIOS IN STIRLINGDue to the variety of national enquiries that have been received over the last twelve months, the staff team and the Board of Directors of WASPS Artistsʼ Studios, have now agreed six project areas that will be prioritised over the next two years. One of these areas is Stirling.As part of this process it would be very useful to know if you are interested in renting studio space in Stirling and what your specific requirements are. Email [email protected] or call 0141 554 8299 for information.


CONTACTS:Arts Development Officer Carolyn Paterson 01786 27 4023 [email protected] Development Officer Stephen Hume 01786 27 4002 [email protected] Arts Development Officer Emma Hamilton 01786 27 4010 [email protected] Coordinator Clare Hoare 01786 27 4014 [email protected]

OPPORTUNITIESTHE TOLBOOTH SESSIONSA new compilation CD featuring 10 local bands, produced by musicians from the likes of Idlewild, Teenage Fanclub and Mogwai is now available. Recorded in the Tolboothʼs studio the 10 tracks were part of a project funded by the YMI and Stirling Council. The CD is available free with gig tickets or for £1 by itself. Reviews of the CD have been very complementary including the Daily Record who called it “a superb idea that could be opened to Scotland”.


CLASSES & WORKSHOPSWORKSHOPS

Children MUST have a signed consent form submitted BEFORE the class starts. Download a form from www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth or call 01786 27 400

CHILDRENARTDate: Sat 30 Jan - 27 Mar (except 27 Feb)Age: 6 - 9yrs; 10 - 11am Age: 10 - 12yrs; 11.30am - 12.30pm Cost: £28 (incl materials)Venue: Cowane CentreExplore painting, printing and drawing and create your very own works of art. Tutor: Lori Anderson

POTTERYDate: Sat 30 Jan - 27 Mar (except 27 Feb)Age: 10 - 14yrs; 10 - 11amAge: 7 - 9yrs; 11.30am - 12.30pmCost: £32 (incl materials)Venue: Cowane CentreExplore the fabulous world of clay and learn different techniques to make wonderful original objects. Tutor: Lorraine Robson

FIDDLE (age 7+)Date: Sat 30 Jan - 20 MarBeginners 2: 10 - 10.40am Improvers*: 10.45 - 11.25am Beginners 1: 11.30am - 12 noonImprovers* For those with 1-2 years experienceHire of fi ddles: £5 per term, plus £10 refundable depositCost: £30Come and learn how to play fi ddle. If you already play a bit, have fun learning new tunes and playing in a group with others. Tutor: Ruaridh Campbell Campbell

DRAMADate: Sat 30 Jan - 20 MarAge: 6 - 9yrs; 10.15am - 12.15pmAge: 10 - 13yrs; 1 - 3pmCost: £50Including stagecraft, voice, improvisation and character development. With a performance on 20 March.Tutor: Anne-Marie Hopkins

HARMONICASee adultʼs section for details

MUSIC: PUMP UP THE JAMDate: Wed 10 Feb - 31 MarAge: 11+ 4.45 - 7.15pmCost: FreeDevelop your songwriting and musical skills with some of Scotlandʼs top professional musicians. Book now as this club fi lls up FAST!

TRADITIONAL MUSIC WORKSHOPSMondays January - JuneAge: 10 - 18yrsBeginners: 5.40 - 6.25pmFiddle, Guitar, Whistle, Flute, Recorder group tuition (min 6 mths experience of instrument) Intermediate: 6.30 - 7.15pm (min 2-3yrs exp of instrument)Advanced: 7.35 - 8.20pm (audition)Group tuition for beginners and two music sessions for intermediate / advanced players of any traditional instrument interested in learning, playing and performing traditional music. Group tuition and sessions are led by three of Scotlandʼs top traditional musicians: Claire Mann, Lori Watson and Ewan MacPherson

JAZZ WORKSHOPSTuesdays January - JuneAge: 10 - 18Beginners (Grade 1+ or equivalent): 5.30 – 6.30pmIntermediate/Advanced(Grade 4 + or equivalent): 6.30 – 8.00pmCost: FREEAn amazing opportunity to take part in regular jazz ensemble workshops for all jazz instruments led by top Scottish Saxophonist Laura Macdonald and supported by guitarist Kevin Mackenzie.You do not have to have experience of jazz or traditional music to join or taken music grades. The traditional music workshops are funded by YMI, the jazz workshops are funded by


WORKSHOPS

Please note we reserve the right to cancel classes if there are insufficient numbers.

YMI and NYOS, and both are open to pupils attending Stirling Council Schools. For further information or to book a place please contact Clare Hoare, Cultural Coordinator on 01786 274014 or [email protected]

ADULTS STUDIO RECORDINGDate: Tue 2 Feb - 23 Mar 7 - 9pmCost: £60/£50Learn the digital recording skills needed to mix your own music or a live band.Tutor: Mark Lough.

FIDDLEDate: Wed 3 Feb - 24 MarBeginners: 7 - 8pm £40/£32Intermediate: 8 - 9.15pm £46/£38Beginners is for those with a couple of tunes under their belt, whilst intermediate is for those with more experience, working on bowing techniques and expanding repertoire. Tutor: Marie Fielding

CERAMICSDate: Wed 3 Feb - 31 Mar (except 24 Feb)Time: 7 - 9pmCost: £60/£50 (incl materials & fi rings)Venue: Cowane CentreCovering a wide range of hand-built ceramic techniques including use of glazes but not pottersʼ wheel. Tutor: Lorraine Robson

SINGINʼ STIRLINGDate: Thu 4 Feb - 25 MarTime: 7 - 9pmCost: £56/£48Friendly, informal group singing. You donʼt need to have sung before – everyone welcome.Tutor: Jo Miller

GUITARDate: Thu 4 Feb - 25 MarBeginners: 7 - 7.45pm £40/£32 (adults & children 8yrs+)Intermediate: 8 - 9.15pm £46/£38 (adults only)Beginners will take you through the chord structures and basic techniques. Intermediate will explore different styles including contemporary.Bring your own guitar. Tutor: Lorne Ralston

HARMONICADate: Sat 30 Jan - 23 MarBeginners: 10.30 - 11.30pm £28* Intermediate: 12noon - 1pm £28 **(+£5 for harmonica)A fun class open to all ages – families welcome. Includes broader musical development. Tutor: Niall Lee


GALLERY OPENTUESDAY-SATURDAY, 10AM-6PMADMISSION FREE

TEL 01786 27 4005TOLBOOTH, JAIL WYND, [email protected]/CHANGINGROOM

37 stepsGillian Cooper13 February - 28 March Preview 12 February, 7 – 9pm All welcomeThe 37 steps is a project undertaken by local artist, Gillian Cooper. Encapsulating the speed of modern living, Cooper took photographs every 37 steps she made during one day. Recording the repetition and banality of everyday life, these images also capture unexpected moments of beauty often lost to us as we race through our existence. These source images have been used to create an installation involving textiles and projection.

Having originally trained as an accountant, Cooper decided to listen to her artistic tendencies and went on to study textiles at Goldsmiths College, London. This work was developed whilst Gillian was craft practitioner in residence at Duncan of Jordanstone, Dundee.

www.gilliancooper.co.uk

Late openings on these dates:26 February5, 25 - 28 March


Fruitbasket Collective10 April - 22 MayPreview 9 April, 7 – 9pmAll welcomeSince the year 2006 the Fruitbasket Collective has been creating exciting art that mixes art history with their fantastical imaginations. They have demonised Henry Ford, sent Puss N Boots into Vincent Van Gogh’s Bedroom and for The Changing Room? Expect time travel, pressed flowers and lipstick. The Collective have chosen to develop their storytelling for this show through various media including drawings, paintings, comics and performance art.

Coming soon:We are delighted to present a solo exhibition by artist Mick Peter, opening in June 2010.

For full programme details see www.stirling.gov.uk/changingroom or join our free mailing list for news, events listings and invitations to exhibition openings.




Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm, Sunday & Monday: Closed Open until performance starts on performance evenings.

If you have difficulty understanding English and would like translations, we can arrange this for you. If you need information on tape, large print or Braille, contact 0845 277 7000.

BOOK YOUR TICKETSIn Person at the Tolbooth (see below for opening times)By Telephone call the Box Office on 01786 27 4000Online www.stirling.gov.uk/tolboothBy Post Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1DE

CONCESSIONS Tolbooth offer discounted prices for the following groups. Children (those under 16), Young People still in education, Students, the registered disabled, Senior Citizens, Unemployed and former and current members of the armed forces.

CONDITIONS You can pay by VISA, Mastercard, Switch or Eurocard.Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase unless the event is cancelled. We can reserve tickets for a maximum of three days, after which time they will be released. No reservations will be taken within 3 days of an event.

Booking Fee These may vary but you will be advised at the time of purchase.

Access The Tolbooth is fully accessible and can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs at each performance. Please ask when booking.

JOIN OUR FREE E-MAILING LIST Join our free mailing list and hear about special offers, new gigs and our new season before everyone else. You will also be helping us cut down on the number of paper brochures we need to print. Contact the Box Office on 01786 27 4000 or go to our website www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth and click on the email link.

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Stirling is centrally located within Scotland and within easy reach of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.

TrainsFor information call First ScotRail on 08457 48 49 50www.firstscotrail.com

BusesFor information call Citylink on 08705 50 50 50www.citylink.co.uk

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Wed 3 Feb Jazz Singers’ Open Mic Night 8pm Jazz pg4

Thu 4 Feb Dick Gaughan 8pm Trad pg5

Fri 5 Feb Reloaded 2 7pm Pop/Indie pg8

Sat 6 Feb Tommy Smith’s Youth Jazz Orchestra 8pm Jazz pg5

Thu 11 Feb MV & EE ‘Barn Nova Tour’ 8pm Rural Blues/Rock pg6

Fri 12 Feb The Acoustic Bar 7pm Acoustic pg8

Sat 13 Feb The Room 2 - 5pm Workshop pg7

Sat 13 Feb Tea & Cake Recital 2.30pm Classical pg7

Sat 20 Feb Tolbooth Info Sessions 1pm pg8

Sat 20 Feb Reloaded 8pm Rock/Pop pg8

Fri 26 Feb Hamlet 7.30pm Theatre pg9

Sat 27 Feb Graeme Stephen’s Sextet 8pm Jazz pg9

Wed 3 Mar Jazz Singers’ Open Mic Night 8pm Jazz pg4

Thu 4 Mar Reloaded 2 7pm Pop/Indie pg8

Fri 5 Mar Martin Simpson 8pm Folk pg10

Sat 6 Mar Gilded Balloon Comedy Night 8pm Comedy pg10

Fri 12 Mar The Kathryn Tickell Band 8pm Traditional pg11

Sat 13 Mar The Room 2 2-5pm Workshop pg7

Sat 13 Mar Martin Stephenson & The Daintees 8pm Pop pg11

Wed 17 Mar St Patrick’s Day Celebrations 8pm Traditional pg12

Sat 20 Mar Tea & Cake Recital 2.30pm Classical pg7

Sat 20 Mar Reloaded 7pm Pop/Indie pg8

25 - 26 Mar The Blend various Roots pg12

AT A G L A N C E

Box Off ice 01786 27 4000 www.st ir l ing.gov.uk/tolbooth


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Tolbooth Brochure Feb/Mar 2010