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13/6/2008
Auditions For Yasmina Reza's Play 'ART'
I will be holding auditions at 5 Heathfield Road, Thurso at 7.30pm on the 20th of June for Yasmina Reza's play, 'Art'.  Rehearsals will begin the following Sunday and take place 3 nights a week.  
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6/6/2008
George Gunn Reading From 'ATLANTIC FOREST'Thumbnail for article : George Gunn Reading From 'ATLANTIC FOREST'
The COMM BAR, Thurso - Wed.  11th June at 7.30pm FREE EVENT George Gunn will read from his new book 'ATLANTIC FOREST' 'The Atlantic Forest is lean and magical - there is a Gulf Stream of allusion that runs through this book, carrying us from Rackwick to Brazil, from Kildonan to Fallujah.  
2/6/2008
Your Chance To Learn To PaintThumbnail for article : Your Chance To Learn To Paint
Over the course of the next few weeks CHS will be hosting a series of art painting classes for beginners in Castlehill Heritage Centre.  The tutor for the sessions will be local Castletown artist Helen Moore who specialises in oils, acrylics and oil pastels.  
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23/5/2008
About the Jacobites - Saturday 14th June The Mill TheatreThumbnail for article : About the Jacobites - Saturday 14th June The Mill Theatre
High school teacher turned comedian takes his successful "edu�comedy" Edinburgh Fringe show on tour Former high school physics teacher Bruce Fummey will be performing his one man comedy show "About the Jacobites" at venues across Scotland this spring.  In ninety minutes of fun filled laughter, Bruce will take you on a historical romp from Henry VIII, through Mary Queen of Scots, the Union of the Crowns, William of Orange, the Union of Parliament, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Culloden, finishing up at the Highland Clearances.  
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5/4/2008
Brian Friel's 'Lovers - Winners & Losers' At The Mill TheatreThumbnail for article : Brian Friel's 'Lovers - Winners & Losers'  At The Mill Theatre
Edinburgh based Theatre Crave and The Emotional Tramps Theatre Co.  come together to bring Brian Friel's 'Lover's - Winners & Losers', to Thurso's Mill Theatre later this month.  
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2/3/2008
Prime Productions Presents Great Expectations By Charles Dickens At The Mill TheatreThumbnail for article : Prime Productions Presents Great Expectations By Charles Dickens At The Mill Theatre
Prime Productions with The Byre Theatre, St.Andrews present Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Adapted by Jo Clifford Directed by Ben Twist Sound Design by David Fennessy Designed by Monika Nesbit Thursday 6th March 2008 Charles Dickens' classic story of love and mystery makes terrific theatre.  Pip longs to be a gentleman, but he is haunted by the memory of the mysterious Magwitch.  
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25/2/2008
Brodie McHaggis Back On Moray Firth Radio Charity Auction In 2008Thumbnail for article : Brodie McHaggis Back On Moray Firth Radio Charity Auction In 2008
Brodie McHaggis returns to the Moray Firth Radio Charity Auction for a third year in a row.   Up for auction is a set of his first two adventures - "Brodie McHaggis and the Secret of Loch Ness" (second edition), and "Brodie McHaggis and the Curse of the Scotch Mist" (first edition).  
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27/1/2008
City of the Immortals At Swanson Gallery 19 Jan - 16 Feb 2008
Exhibition at The Swanson Gallery, Thurso From Sat 19 Jan to Sat 16 Feb 2008 M, T, W - 1 to 5.30pm Fr - 1 to 8pm Sat - 10am to 1pm Closed Thurs and Sun Admission Free City of the Immortals by Michelle Lord The City of the Immortals is based upon the Jorges Luis Borges short story 'The Immortal'.  In a narrative series of photographic images, the fictional city Borges describes is reconstructed for the camera to represent an unbuilt, literary environment Presented by The Highland Council Swanson Gallery 01847 896357 Area Cultural Officer 01349 885114 (NB No Exhibition at St Fergus Gallery, Wick in January due to staff absence.  
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3/12/2007
A Search For A Monster - Book 3Thumbnail for article : A Search For A Monster - Book 3
The third book in 'The Loch Of Mey Monster' series; "A Search For A Monster" was launched on Saturday 1st December 2007.   In the most stunning and lengthy story so far we find out the answer to one of the ultimate questions.Does The Loch Of Mey Monster really have a mate? "A dark shadow engulfed the shed a gentle breeze brushed their faces then a huge silent figure landed beside them.  
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25/11/2007
Thurso Players Pantomime 2007 - Jack & The BeanstalkThumbnail for article : Thurso Players Pantomime 2007 - Jack & The Beanstalk
Thurso Players invite you to come along and meet the 'Trotts' at their annual Christmas Panto at Thurso High School.   This year's production, Jack & the Beanstalk starts its run at 7.30pm on Wednesday 12th December and will be on, at the same time, each evening up to and including Saturday 15th December.  
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9/10/2007
Kent duchaine Coming Back To Mackays Hotel, Wick - 27 October 2007Thumbnail for article : Kent duchaine Coming Back To Mackays Hotel, Wick - 27 October 2007
Mackays Hotel, Wick once again will be welcoming one of the liveliest bluesmen travelling around Europe.   He will be at Mackays Hotel with his steel guitar on Saturday 27th October from 9.00pm.  
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17/9/2007
Aidy Quinn Scottish Tour Includes ThursoThumbnail for article : Aidy Quinn Scottish Tour Includes Thurso
Aidy Quinn embarks on some appearances Fri Sept 28th - Sat Sept 29th in the Scottish Northern Region.   On Fri Sept 28th Aidy's makes his first visit to Northern Nashville CMC, Thurso Starts 8.30pm Sat Sept 29th he returns to Carridges Hotel, Insch Aidy Quinn Adds To His Awards.  
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30/8/2007
The Ultimate Chill - Caithness Group Liquid Blue Are Finalists!Thumbnail for article : The Ultimate Chill - Caithness Group Liquid Blue Are Finalists!
After a fantastic and eclectic semi final in Dundee's best live venue Fat Sams on August 24th - with performances from Black Velveteens, Liquid Blue, Callel, Peski Kings, Whale Engineering, a special set from The Electrolites and Barry Greig's recitals of his self-penned poetry - this year's Best Band Competition finalists were announced.   Local Caithness band Liquid Blue has made it into the final of The Ultimate Chill Best Band Competition 2007.  
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16/8/2007
'Educating Rita' At Mill Theatre, Thurso - 23rd - 25th August 2007Thumbnail for article : 'Educating Rita' At Mill Theatre, Thurso - 23rd - 25th August 2007
Thurso Players take to the stage again later this month in what has been one of their busiest years for amateur productions.   The latest offering, 'Educating Rita', directed by Iain MacDonald, is a play for two characters and is set entirely in a lecturer's office at a Liverpool University.  
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16/8/2007
Get that Fiddle Out And Join The Thurso & Dounreay Strathspey Reel Society
Tuesday 28th August sees the start of a new season for the Thurso & Dounreay Strathspey & Reel Society.   Old and new mebers are invited to get the instruments tuned up and come along when practice starts again at the Ormlie Lodge club, Thurso.  
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6/8/2007
Thurso Live Music Association Season Of Concerts 2007 - 08
If you enjoy classical music but do not have the chance to get to live performances you can catch a few by joining Thurso Live Music Association.  The annual membership for the coming year is �40 and for that you get eight concerts making bargain price of only �5 per concert.  
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18/7/2007
'The Loch of Mey Monster' Poem and Art Competition Exhibition at the County ShowThumbnail for article : 'The Loch of Mey Monster' Poem and Art Competition Exhibition at the County Show
A number of children around the County were thrilled to be awarded special framed pictures and certificates signed by the author and artist at the end of term assemblies.   The competition was to draw the best picture or write the best poem about the monster.  
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17/7/2007
Folk And Jazz At The Mill Theatre, Thurso With LandermasonThumbnail for article : Folk And Jazz At The Mill Theatre, Thurso With Landermason
Northumbrian based duo Landermason will be performing at Thurso's Mill Theatre next week as part of their extensive UK tour, promoting their latest album release, 'The Reason'.   The song-writing duo of Fiona Lander (vocals, piano, saxophone, whistles, clarinet and recorder) and Paul Mason (vocals & guitars) have developed a unique sound displaying their undoubted talents as musicians.  
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11/6/2007
Martin Taylor - Renowned Jazz Guitarist At The Mill TheatreThumbnail for article : Martin Taylor - Renowned Jazz Guitarist At The Mill Theatre
On Thursday 21st June jazz guitar maestro Martin Taylor will play at the Mill Theatre in Thurso.   On this occasion he will be joined, for part of his set, by singer Alison Burns.  
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10/6/2007
'Habeas Corpus' - Latest Production From Thurso PlayersThumbnail for article : 'Habeas Corpus' - Latest Production From Thurso Players
Thurso Players' latest production, 'Habeas Corpus', directed by John Glen, takes to the stage for a three night run starting on Tuesday 26th June.   Now, while 'Habeas Corpus' is a legal term meaning 'you must have the body' this is not a play about a trial, rather it is an early treasure from the pen of renowned playwright Alan Bennett.