The Swallow Theatre, Whithorn, Wigtownshire. One of Scotland's smallest theatres.

Events in June & July

Wednesday June 18 at 7.30 pm
Deborah Dunleavy presents
‘Northern Lights’
From the banks of Newfoundland to the northern shores of British Columbia, Deborah tells Canadian tales that are filled with frightening ghosts, flying canoes and fanciful fairies. Through legend, folklore, adventure and song Deborah celebrates her personal heritage – Irish, Scottish, and French.
Tickets Adults £7, children £3

Friday June 27 at 7.30 pm
Old Forge Productions present Willy Russell’s celebrated play
‘Shirley Valentine’
with Michelle Hulme as Shirley.
Joe: I always get my tea at 6 o'clock!
Shirley: Well, just think how exciting it'd be, if for once, you had it at a quarter past six? It'd make the headlines. "World Exclusive: Joe Eats Late"
All tickets £7

Tuesday July 8 at 5 pm
in Glasserton Church
A concert of music by
J S Bach
to include three sonatas for violin and harpsichord, preludes and fugues from the ‘Well-Tempered Klavier’, and the Partita No 2 for solo violin.
Lucy Russell (violin) and John Butt (harpsichord)
Tickets £8. Accompanied children free

Friday July 18 at 7.30 pm
Adam McNaughton
A real ‘one-off’ – probably the premier observer of Glasgow life. Songs from the city and beyond, traditional and his own, but more than that – a fine singer and plenty of wry humour.
Tickets £7

Sunday July 20 from 2 pm
in Woodfall Gardens
As part of the Charity Open Day in Woodfall Gardens, the Children’s Theatre will be performing three new plays by Pam Paterson
‘A Day in the Life of a Garden’.

Sunday July 27 from noon
in the Whithorn Dig Field
As part of the Whithorn Medieval Fair, there will be a performance of
‘The Play of St Ninian’
by Brian Hayward.

The CD of Jill’s play
‘Till an Apple Grows on an Orange Tree’
is available, price £7 (+ £1 p&p if you would like it posted to you). Please make cheques payable to the Swallow Theatre.

Swallow Theatre


	Events in June & July Wednesday June 18 at 7.30 pm Deborah Dunleavy presents ‘Northern Lights’ From the banks of Newfoundland to the northern shores of British Columbia, Deborah tells Canadian tales that are filled with frightening ghosts, flying canoes and fanciful fairies. Through legend, folklore, adventure and song Deborah celebrates her personal heritage – Irish, Scottish, and French. Tickets Adults £7, children £3 Friday June 27 at 7.30 pm Old Forge Productions present Willy Russell’s celebrated play ‘Shirley Valentine’ with Michelle Hulme as Shirley. Joe: I always get my tea at 6 o'clock! Shirley: Well, just think how exciting it'd be, if for once, you had it at a quarter past six? It'd make the headlines. "World Exclusive: Joe Eats Late" All tickets £7 Tuesday July 8 at 5 pm in Glasserton Church A concert of music by J S Bach to include three sonatas for violin and harpsichord, preludes and fugues from the ‘Well-Tempered Klavier’, and the Partita No 2 for solo violin. Lucy Russell (violin) and John Butt (harpsichord) Tickets £8. Accompanied children free Friday July 18 at 7.30 pm Adam McNaughton A real ‘one-off’ – probably the premier observer of Glasgow life. Songs from the city and beyond, traditional and his own, but more than that – a fine singer and plenty of wry humour. Tickets £7 Sunday July 20 from 2 pm in Woodfall Gardens As part of the Charity Open Day in Woodfall Gardens, the Children’s Theatre will be performing three new plays by Pam Paterson ‘A Day in the Life of a Garden’. Sunday July 27 from noon in the Whithorn Dig Field As part of the Whithorn Medieval Fair, there will be a performance of ‘The Play of St Ninian’ by Brian Hayward. The CD of Jill’s play ‘Till an Apple Grows on an Orange Tree’ is available, price £7 (+ £1 p&p if you would like it posted to you). Please make cheques payable to the Swallow Theatre.		The Swallow Theatre is a restored and converted barn at Mosspark, Ravenstone, which is about 3 miles from the town of Whithorn in Galloway, south-west Scotland. It started life in the middle of a field, but today a garden with wildlife pond has been landscaped around it, and facilities have grown to include a dressing-room, ticket office and toilet block (in a converted byre). In the summer, if the weather is fine, we put on productions in the garden, often attended by curious young heifers from the next field! An unusual feature of the theatre is that all the lighting is powered from renewable sources - four solar panels and a wind turbine. Over the years we have enlarged our programme to more than 20 events per season. We try to provide a wide range of events - drama (including original work), music (classical, folk and jazz), poetry and play readings, and 'theme nights'. The Swallow takes a key role during the expanding St Ninian Festival, held each August.. Several well-known musicians, actors and music groups have visited the theatre; but a vital part of the theatre is the contribution made by its members and audience. 'Home grown' events including a pantomime, Christmas play and several other plays written especially for the small space at The Swallow, are very popular. Because the theatre is small and intimate, visitors often comment upon its 'unique atmosphere'. We look forward to seeing you at The Swallow! DAVID SUMNER For ticket enquiries please telephone 01988 850368 or email mail@swallowtheatre.com. SUBSCRIPTIONS for the 2008/2009 season are £10.00 per household and are due from April 30th 2008.