Homecoming

By Sadie Dixon-Spain, October 19, 2008

There are Three Signal events being promoted Nationally for Homecoming in Argyll and The Walking Theatre Company is delighted to be providing key services for two of these events.

Spirit of the West ‘The Whisky Walk’ Inveraray
Join the highland smugglers hiding from the Excisemen and keep the secret of Scotlands stills and ‘the water of life’ safe.

Performed as part of ‘The Spirit of The West’ a whisky festival that showcases Scotland’s west coast culture and a celebration of the culture and experience that is ‘Argyll’.

  • when 16th/17th May
  • where Inveraray Castle

Spirit of the West tickets are now available to buy
www.seetickets.com/spiritofthewest or
www.homecomingscotland2009.com.
www.spiritofthewest.co.uk

The Duke of Argyll takes a dram

The Duke of Argyll takes a dram

Dunollie Castle, Oban

The Hidden Jewel

The Hidden Jewel


The Hidden Jewel

Walk with the drama as it unfolds in the gathering evening against the stunning medieval backdrop of Dunollie Castle in Oban. The Walking Theatre Company will reveal stories of an ancient Highland clan at the atmospheric seat of the Clan MacDougall.

Where and When

  • Start Date: Friday, July 17, 2009
  • End Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009

Address: Walking Theatre at Dunollie, Oban
Postcode: PA34 5TT
Local Authority Area: Argyll and Bute
Region: Highlands and Islands

Contact Details

Official Event Website:
www.dunollie.org
Phone: 01631 570550

Dunollie Castle & Lady MacDougall

Dunollie Castle & Lady MacDougall

Throughout Scotland there are many communities and events supporting the Homecoming 2009. The Walking Theatre Company is proud to be a provider in helping communities and groups deliver their event.

Cowal Way 2009

The Whisky Walk follows newly cleared paths to a ruined Village in The Forest of Glendaruel

  • When:16th May
  • Where: Glendaruel – Windfarm track

Inveraray Blue Bell Festival

Murder Trial at Inveraray Jail

Murder Trial at Inveraray Jail

Forestry Commission Scotland – ‘The Enchanted Celtic Forest’

A family Walk created to celebrate Scotland’s Ancient Landscape.

  • When: 13th & 14th June
  • Where: Glenbranter Forestry Commission

Lismore Homecoming Event

A collaborative work with The Lismore Youth Theatre that will celebrate Lismores Community and heritage. A tale of family and community and journeys overlapping ‘Coming Home Again’

  • when: 8th – 15th August
  • where: Lismore Heritage Museum

Clackmanshire Homecoming

A community celebrates the lives that made the future by taking the audience on a journey through the past. Three Walking Theatre Plays performed in the rescued and restored Churchyards of Aloa, Tullibody and Alva.

  • when: 4th September/19th September and 5th November
  • where: Alloa, Tullibody & Alva

CowalFest Homecoming

Company in Residence to Cowalfest, TWTC are offering a number of Homecoming Plays including:

Dead Men Cant Speak

The Whisky Walk

The Celtic Tree Walk

  • When: 9th – 18th October 2009
  • Where: Cowal

‘Macbeths Walk’ – The Forestry Commission Scotland

A reduced version of a great Scottish Drama – performed in the lantern lit woods of Glenbranter.

  • when: 31st October
  • where: Glenbranter