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First murder of the year

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:06:15 +0000

a great start to 2010 saw tonights first murder at the Argyll hotel in Dunoon. Our very intrepid audience who, as I type are strutting their stuff in the night haunts of that perky seaside town, were a most excellent audience really getting into the spirit of the event, several ladies offered their husbands as victims and one game gentleman proposed to Lady Mary Campbell, to the game delight of his wife! Who Dun it? That would be telling, some guessed and some didn’t but all had a great time. Thanks to you all, we just couldn’t do it without you.

Clash of Cultures

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:15:45 +0000

We are delighted to have been commissioned by Historic Scotland to produce three very exciting events 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. Times and dates will follow soon.

On loan to Bill Kenwright

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:01:35 +0000

With great delight and some sadness we are loaning one of our core company to the illustrious Bill Kenwright for the first 7 months of 2010. Simon Linnell, once more joins Kenwrights team on a Number 1 National Tour and will be very much missed by all of us at TWTC and his many followers from our audiences. Break a leg Simon and come home soon.

Remember, remember….

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:48 +0000

the 5th of November saw our team performing in the old Alloa and Greenside Cemetery. A wonderful double showing for the closing of the Alloa Homecoming events. The show opened with the Alloa witch trials and saw the unfortunate Maggie Duchall condemned to die but a carousing sing song with the Misses Paton two centuries later, to a shower of fireworks soon cheered us all up. The closing scene will always be remembered by cast and audience as we stood in the Erskines private mausoleum. A fitting tribute to a wonderful setting and inspiring place.

Lismore a homecoming report

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:12:31 +0000

click on the link to see some wonderful pictures of the Lismore Homecoming event. Well worth a visit.

http://www.isleoflismore.com/news/2009%20news/homecoming%20report/homecoming_lismore_2009.htm

Record numbers at Glenbranter

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:52:39 +0000

Last night was quite possibly one of the wildest and wetest of the year yet the enthusiasm and the excitement of the record numbers of visitors to Glenbranter, poo pooing the driving rain and wild wind to celebrate Halloween, dressed as witches, wizards, skeletons, vampires to name but a few was a true testament to the commitment of all the teams that pulled together to create a magical night. As ever the Forestry team were superb, their hard work and commitment is a real asset, and the spooky lights and sounds provided by Tents and Events created a chilling atmosphere. Thank you to every one that came and everyone that helped make it so splendid - We loved it too.

Its Halloween

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:40 +0000

and we are off to be spooky in Glenbranter. As a regular event for the Forestry Commission we are proud to launch a brand new play ‘The witchy’ way, a silly witchy walk for all the family. Come and join the witch catcher, bring a big big net. performing tonight 7pm £10 per car.

Join us tomorrow for a magical favorite, “macbeths walk’. Join Lady Macbeth for a unwholesome evening of treachery and murder. Glenbranter £10 per car.

Fab review on For Argyll - Highlands Islands Tourism Awards 2009

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:38:32 +0000

Great review from For Argyll on the Highlands Islands Tourism Awards - we love ‘em

Read it here.

Highlands Islands Tourism Awards Shortlist 2009

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:30:43 +0000

The Hidden Jewel and all its associated Homecoming events at Dunollie have been shortlisted in the much sought after Highland Tourism Awards in the Best Community Event category. This is great news and a real tribute to everyone who helped make the event work - around 45 volunteers in all, including many young people.

It is particularly exciting to have made it the final few in the Year of Homecoming as there have been hundreds of events, most of them of a community nature.

It is also a huge tribute to The Walking Theatre Company from Cowal who are consistently showing themselves to be both a huge asset within Argyll and excellent ambassadors outside the area. Their director Sadie Dixon-Spain has been shortlisted for the Leadership Award, which all of you who have met her will agree is richly deserved.

Overall these two shortlist places are a terrific boost for culture in Argyll and also for the reputation of Argyll, demonstrating that we have cultural organisations and personnel capable of delivering a product which competes with the best in the Highlands and Islands.

Catherine Gillies, project manager

Macdougall Trust

Events at Wilsontown Ironworks 2009

Sadie Dixon-Spain — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:10:33 +0000

The fun theatre walk on Sunday 13th September, 2-4pm is now FULLY BOOKED but we are running an extra walk due to demand at 10am - 12noon. You are sure to be entertained by the costumed characters who will lead you round the Wilson’s Ironworks and tell you all about how things are going. Booking is essential, please contact Emma Stewart for further information.

The Forestry Commission Scotland Ranger is available for guided walks and tours, and educational visits to the Ironworks for interested groups and individuals. Please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements.