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Last show at Bonawe

Ben — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:21:57 +0000

Today marks the last day of our season of performances at Bonawe Iron Furnace, Taynuilt. It promises to be a terrific send off! The sun is shining and our stage is set for another fabulous story. Your last chance this year to see what all the fuss has been about. Join us today from 2-3pm and discover what life was like working at the furnace.

A Clash of Cultures at Stanley Mills

Ben — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:19:59 +0000

His Grace, the 4th Duke of Atholl invites his tenants to start a new life at the wonder of the modern 18th Century World, Stanley village’s watered powered Cotton Mills. Work for all healthy individuals over the age of five. Report to Master Stobie, the mill foreman for your work detail.

In conjunction with Historic Scotland, TWTC presents ‘Whispers in the Water’, exploring life for the newly dispossessed highlanders forced to start again in the lowlands. Come and discover how life was. A magnificent venue and some fantastic theatre awaits you.

Dates:

28th August

8th Sept

16th Sept

24th Sept

Going back to the Stone Age at Lismore Hunter Gatherer Day

Ben — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:27:36 +0000

Step back in time and discover how we lived in the Mesolithic Era at the Lismore Hunter Gatherer Day, tomorrow the 18th of August.

Live the Stone Age life as you build shelters, cook Stone age food and learn how tools were used. The Walking Theatre Company and Kilmartin House Museum bring the past back to the present at Port Ramsay from 13:30.

Also on the day, from 11am at Lismore Public Hall, meet the author of “The Gathering Night”, Margaret Elphinstone who shall be talking about the challenges of writing a novel set in Mesolithic Scotland.

Ya Boo its Haunted Hotel Tonight

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:36:41 +0000

off to the Argyll tonight for Murder and Ghosties in a SOLD OUT show……

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A whirlwind success at Portavadie Marina

Ben — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:15:16 +0000

Prospero Conjures

Sunday drew to a close our fantastic season of adaptations at Portavadie’s wonderful new Marina with TWTC adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

Glorious sunshine lit our shipwrecked band as they experienced a fantastic aftrenoon

Prospero Conjours

of magic and laughter. Once again the walks around the Marina provided a stunning backdrop to our actors and the feast at the end of the day had to be seen to be believed.

Treasure Island at Portavadie Marina

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:34:59 +0000

is added to our Gallery page

Long John Himself

The Duke and TWTC at Auchindrain

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:11:36 +0000

All set for a great family day out

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Home from Our Highland Tour

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:28:15 +0000

Back in Argyll after a whirlwind of performances from Fort George to Stanley Mills. Fort George produced a jolly, fighting fit crowd who manfully drilled on the playground and the raised a glass to Sargent Gorden at his wedding, which given the enthusiasm of the Bride, was certainly a ‘match made in hell’. Stanley Mills proved to be a delightful venue and the debut of ‘Whispers In The Water’ really made our teams trip. Our new mill workers joined in the events, even preparing to walk the long walk to Arkwrights Mill in Derbyshire for a few weeks training.

We are off to Stanley Mills tomorrow

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:09:15 +0000

Join us at the amazing Stanley Mills Saturday at 2pm for a wee historical romp about the site. Ladies be prepared we have a lot for you to do.

Gearing up for a busy weekend!

Ben — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:05:59 +0000

The Walking Theatre Company is gearing up for a wonderful weekend of performances. Starting off with Stanley Mills, a new venue for a new show in Perth this Saturday at 2pm. From there we venture over to fabulous Fort George on Sunday for a show at 2pm. All as part of Historic Scotland’s “Clash of Cultures” season at three significant historic sites exploring Gaelic language and culture. The sites are ‘Fort George’, ‘Bonawae Iron Furnace’ and ‘Stanley Mills’ – . The project is in line with outcomes detailed by the Gaelic Language Act and will connect Gaelic culture with visiting audiences.

We’re looking forward to a great weekend.