Live Music, Theatre & Comedy

Current MG Alba Folk Band of the Year, Gaelic Supergroup and unchallenged champions of straight-in-the-eye Highland music, Daimh first performed together over 20 years ago and have gone on to take their unique interpretation of Highland and Gaelic music to over twenty countries, setting audiences alight from Moscow to San Francisco. “Gaelic music has never been so enjoyable” Fatea Magazine www.diamh.net Doors at 7.30pm   BYOB Tickets: £13 (£11 concession; £5 under 16)  Purchase tickets: email or tel 01381 600354 or on the door if there is availability

Black Isle-based soprano Eileen Mackintosh and pianist Robin Versteeg present a recital combining the exquisite harmonies of Wagner’s Wesendonck Lieder with the romance and mystery of music by American art-song composer Ernest Charles, and opera scenes by Puccini. Drawing together the various strands and spiritual undertones across this repertoire, the concert will culminate in a set of sacred songs and hymns. Tickets:  £13 (£11 concession) SCHOOL KIDS GO FREE! To purchase: email or tel 01381 600354 or can purchase on the door Tea & coffee available Programme details to follow.

Outstanding fiddle player Emma Donald and creative harpist Isbel Pendlebury combine their individualistic styles and compositions to create Turadh - a dynamic duo of original Scottish music with a contemporary twist. Emma and Isbel are both passionate composers of neo-trad music. Thisis what initially brought them together as a duo in the Highlands where they are both originally from. They strive to push the boundaries of what is expected from their instruments along with composing original, exciting and challenging music. Doors at 7.30pm   BYOB Tickets: £11 (£9 concession; £5 under 16)  Purchase tickets: email or tel 01381 600354 or on the door if there is availability

The Odora Trio was formed in 2016 at the Royal Academy of Music. In May 2017 the trio were prize winners at the Isaacs and Pirani piano competition at the Royal Academy with their performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio in A Minor. Since then, the trio has been under the guidance of eminent professors such as Andrew West, Richard Lester, William Fong, Gaby Lester Adrian Brendel, Melissa Phelps, Jo Cole and members of the Doric Quartet. The trio has performed widely throughout London and the UK including recitals at the Royal Academy of Music, The Korean Cultural Centre, Southwark Cathedral, Southwell Minster, St Brides Fleet Street, The London Charterhouse, St Peter's Church, Eaton Square, Wrexham County and in Herefordshire performing for Concerts for Craswall, a music society set on bringing classical music to rural areas. They were selected to take part in the Piano Festival at the Royal Academy of Music where they were mentored by renowned cellist Adrian Brendel. They also attended the Wye Valley Chamber Music Summer Residency in 2018. 2018. Tickets:  £13 (£11 concession) SCHOOL KIDS GO FREE! To purchase: email or tel 01381 600354 or can purchase on the door Tea & coffee available Programme Mozart Piano trio in B flat K.502 Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D minor, op.49 Interval Beethoven Trio no.5 op.70 ‘Ghost’ Ireland Piano Trio no.3 in E major/minor  

"A highly original and energetic musical force just as likely to move you to tears as to move you to your feet." Frequently referred to as one of the hardest working bands on the scene, The Shackleton Trio is gaining significant UK and International exposure, becoming an in-demand name on the folk circuit. 2018 saw plays on Mark Radcliffe's Radio 2 Folk Show, ★★★★★ reviews, an appearance on Cambridge Folk Festival's main stage alongside a host of UK and European festivals and international tours. The Shackleton Trio are Georgia Shackleton (fiddle, vocals), Aaren Bennett (guitar) and Nic Zuppardi (mandolin). Natural talents of the folk tradition, their self-penned material blends seamlessly with their imaginative yet authentic re-workings of traditional folk standards, influenced by British, American and Scandinavian folk traditions, with a regional twist from the group's native East Anglia. The unique, distinctive songwriting style of Georgia Shackleton, combined with the vibrant instrumental brilliance of Aaren Bennett, Nic Zuppardi and Georgia’s pure and original voice have developed and matured through two critically acclaimed albums: The Dog Who Would Not Be Washed and new release Fen, Farm and Deadly Water. www.shackletontrio.co.uk  Doors at 7.30pm   BYOB Tickets: £11 (£9 concession; £5 under 16)  Purchase tickets: email or tel 01381 600354 or on the door if there is availability

SOLD OUT!   Please note, we do not issue hard tickets. If you have purchased a ticket, you will have received an email confirmation and your name will be on the list at the door on the night of the gig. Please arrive in plenty of time as parking is tight!     Back to The Teuchter is the 3rd solo show from "comedy farmer" Jim Smith. It's ‘Countryfile’ meets ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ as Jim hits the stage using characters, regional accents and impressions to help explain to city slickers what the outside world looks like through the eyes of those that 'bide up the glen'. Hot topics with include internet dating for farmers, village nightlife and how to pimp your Land Rover. Suitable for both country bumpkins and dead trendy city folk. With two sell-out Fringe runs under his belt, when he's not on the farm Jim is in demand as a performer all over Scotland. TV and radio credits include BBC Radio Scotland's 'Breaking The News', BBC Scotland's 'Scot Squad' and BBC Short Stuff 'The Farm Diaries'. ‘He Is Nothing Short of Superb’  The Scotsman ‘Scotland’s Funniest Farmer Comedian’ Guardian ‘Amusing, Charming Man’  ThreeWeeks Tickets:  £12 / £10 concessions To reserve or purchase by card: 01381 600354 / info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk   

Enjoy a night of fine music, dancing and craic courtesy of the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail 2019. This band of five talented young musicians will entertain you with a family-friendly, authentic, traditional ceilidh with caller so no problem if it’s your first time! Doors at 7.30pm.  BYOB Tickets: £7 (£4 under 16s).  Purchase tickets: email or tel 01381 600354 or purchase on door if available www.feisrois.org 

Molly (18) and Hattie (16) McGregor, grew up in Rosemarkie on the Black Isle. They have both performed for the Highland Youth Orchestras and National Youth Orchestra of Scotland, and now study at the Yehudi Menuhin School near Cobham, Surrey. Molly studies violin under Boris Kucharsky. While in the Black Isle Molly studied under Isabel Paterson from Munlochy and regularly travelled to Perth to study with Claire Telford. Early support was also given by Lorna McDougall from Munlochy. Molly attended Fortrose Academy before being accepted to St Marys Music School in Edinburgh to study with Francis Cummings prior to joining the Menuhin school. Whilst still a pupil at Resolis Primary school Molly was named Highland Musician of the Year 2013. Molly’s programme will include work for unaccompanied violin from Paganini amongst others. Hattie studied locally with Lorna McDougall. In 2015, Hattie left Scotland to board at the Yehudi Menuhin School where she continues her studies with cellist Bartholomew LaFollette as well as piano with Alexis White. While studying composition at the school with John Cooney, her compositions for trumpet and trombone have been recorded by John Kenny and Simon Desbruslais. Whilst at Resolis Primary School, Hattie was named 'Highland Most Promising Talent 2015'. Both Molly and Hattie are supported by the Agar Trust and the Music & Dance Scheme. Programme: Bach Cello suite No.2 in d minor Paganini Caprices No.14 and No.15  Bach Sonata No.1 G minor for solo violin Gliere 8 pieces for violin and cello duo op.39 Tickets:  £13 (£11 concession) SCHOOL KIDS GO FREE! To purchase: email or tel 01381 600354 or can purchase on the door Tea & coffee available

Get caught in the web of another mind.  Forget who you are.  Become someone else. In a world created by your imagination it be difficult to work out what is fiction and what is reality.  My Name is Irrelevant by Edinburgh theatre group, Tortoise In A Nutshell Ltd, is a subtly and moving piece of new writing, blending spoken word with a live, original soundtrack. A poignant and intimate production, My Name is Irrelevant layers humour and pathos in the exploration of an intensely personal story of loneliness and isolation. Follow Matthew as he discusses all the people he has ever met with the assistance of a 35mm slide projector and a VHS player. **** The List **** Fringe Guru **** All Edinburgh Theatre **** Reviews Hub One hour duration; no interval.  Doors open from 19.30. Suitable for 12+ years. £10 (£5 under 16s) To purchase your tickets in advance, email us or tel 01381 600354.

Dirty Harry is THE Ultimate Tribute to Blondie! Dirty Harry has not only the original sound, feel, attitude, and full back catalogue of the band but a look-a-like of Debbie to deliver the good stuff.  Dr Sarah Kennedy is stunning as Ms Harry, backed by a group of Scotland's finest musicians. If a recap of some of the top tunes are required, lets remind ourselves; Heart Of Glass, Call Me, Rapture, Sunday Girl, Dreaming, Atomic, Denis, Hanging on the Telephone, Maria, One Way or Another...Dirty Harry do it all plus plenty more of the best chart toppers and fans' favourites. The essence of Dirty Harry is to put on a show Blondie would give the nod to, and in true punk style. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cqEdE4tgzM Review "We see scores of bands every year – it’s the only way a band can join our roster. Both Hireaband directors made up their minds to offer this band representation half way through their set – one of the best tribute bands we’ve ever seen."  Del Cotton – founder of Hireaband.co.uk A night not to be missed in Cromarty!  Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.  OVER 18s ONLY. Tickets: £15.00.  To purchase, tel 01381 600354 / email us on info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk NB.  We do not produce hard tickets! You will receive email confirmation of your purchase and your name will be on the door list at the gig. www.dirtyharryblondietribute.co.uk

We are delighted to announce the world premiere of ‘The Sutors Suite’ by award-winning composer Andy Evans. The concert will also include Beethoven’s delightful Septet all played by the Aurora Ensemble drawn from the ranks of The Mahler Players. Lots more detail to follow! Tickets:  £13 (£11 concession) SCHOOL KIDS GO FREE!  To purchase: email or tel 01381 600354 or can purchase on the door Tea & coffee available

Norwich-based folk trio, Alden Patterson and Dashwood, weave rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, dobro and guitar around beautifully written original songs and melodies. Their music takes influence from folk traditions from both sides of the Atlantic with uplifting instrumentals and self-penned songs depicting tales of young travellers, sleepy seas and their affection for home. This talented trio were booked to play in Cromarty in 2018 but had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances so we're delighted to be able to finally host this show and hope you'll come along to support live music at its best. ‘It’s lovely stuff’ – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show ★★★★★ fRoots – Editors Choice Album Of The Year ★★★★ Songlines – ‘Something of enormous promise’ ★★★★★ R2 – ‘Talented and poetic triumvirate’ www.aldenpattersonanddashwood.com Doors at 7.30pm  BYOB Tickets:  £11 (£9 conc; £5 under 16s). Purchase tickets: email or tel 01381 600354 or on the door if avaialable