Garrison Theatre

Comedians and local musicians confirmed for Stand Up Helly Aa and Fiery Sessions

Posted by on January 11th, 2012 No Comments

Shetland Arts has confirmed that popular comedians Chris Forbes and Gary Little, alongside compere Sandy Nelson, will be entertaining audiences at the Garrison Theatre, 9pm on January 31st, following the Up Helly Aa procession.
Chris Forbes was recently voted one of the Best Upcoming Scottish Comedians in 2011 by The List magazine and regularly plays…

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Svara-Kanti opens Peerie Willie Guitar Season

Posted by on October 6th, 2011 No Comments

The first concerts in this year’s Peerie Willie Guitar Season… will feature guitarist Simon Thacker leading the Svara Kanti ensemble at concerts in Bigton Hall on Friday 14th October and the Garrison Theatre on Saturday 15th.
There will also be a free masterclass where people can learn about the group’s music and instruments in the

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Blowup – dance workshops

Posted by on September 21st, 2011 No Comments


As part of  ‘Blowup’ the forthcoming exhibition at the Bonhoga Gallery Shetland Arts is offering the opportunity for adults to take part in dance workshops.
‘Blowup’ is an interactive performance environment designed for choreographed performances and public interaction.  The work consists of two large video projections in which video imagery of the performers or viewers

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Fiddle Frenzy 2011 kicks off on Sunday

Posted by on August 3rd, 2011 No Comments

Sunday 7th Aug sees the start of this year’s Fiddle Frenzy, a marathon seven-day and night music festival and summer school celebrating the contemporary culture of Shetland.
Fiddle Frenzy’s showcase concerts will feature Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham headlining the opening night concert on Sunday 7th August with Bodega, Harris Playfair’s Youth Big Band Project,…

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Youth Scholarships – Fiddle Frenzy & Harris Playfair Trad Big Band

Posted by on May 26th, 2011 No Comments

Shetland Arts is offering free scholarship places for young musicians from Scotland’s Islands to visit Shetland and take part in two exiting music events this summer.
Scholarship students will participate in The Harris Playfair Youth Trad Big Band Project and Fiddle Frenzy, our renowned fiddle school that comprises a week long programme of tuition from…

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