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Elvis McGonagall one man & his doggerel 
14 May 2015 Lyth Arts Centre Elvis McGonagall one man & his doggerel Stand-up poet, armchair revolutionary and recumbent rocker, Elvis McGonagall is the sole resident of The Graceland Caravan Park somewhere in the middle of nowhere where he scribbles verse whilst drinking malt whisky and listening to Johnny Cash. Elvis is the 2006 World Slam Champion, the compere of the notorious Blue Suede Sporran Club and appears regularly on BBC Radio 4 and occasionally on the telly.
The Caithness Big Band in a fundraising concert 
Lyth Arts Centre. 23 May 2015.
20/4/2015
Head in The Clouds: The Peregrinations of Marie Marving
Shows at Melvich Village Hall at 7.30pm Melvich Village Hall Tickets: £7 full price / £5 concessions / £3 (students/school pupils) Tues 21 April 2015 - Head in The Clouds: The Peregrinations of Marie Marving Ages 5 - 105 50mins theatre show with live French music session post-show and a cuppie - bring any goodies you fancy sharing. Marie was no ordinary woman ...
20/4/2015
What's On At Melvich Hall
Shows at Melvich Village Hall at 7.30pm Tickets: £7 full price / £5 concessions / £3 (students/school pupils) Tues 21 April: Head in The Clouds Friday 1 May: The Beautiful House Wednesday 20 May: A World Beyond Man Tues 21 April - Head in The Clouds: The Peregrinations of Marie Marving Ages 5 - 105 50mins theatre show with live French music session post-show and a cuppie – bring any goodies you fancy sharing. Marie was no ordinary woman ...Spindrift Project in Forsaken
Lyth Arts Centre 28 April 2015 8.00pm - 9.30pm £14 Cos. (£12/£6) *** Booking is essential ***Length: 60 minutes Interval: Yes Age suitability : 14+ Spindrift Project in "Forsaken" Forsaken is the story of an island set at the moment of depopulation, of a struggle with the past and with future survival.
The Journeyman Spectacular in concert
Lyth Arts Centre The Journeyman Spectacular in concert 16th April 2015 Time: 20:00:00 Location: Lyth Arts Centre Length: 2 hours Interval: yes Age suitability : 10+ See Lyth Arts Centre web site to book tickets. Or phone 01955 641434.
10/3/2015
‘FIGURE DRAWING' At Northlands Creative Glass
Northland Creative Glass Studio, Lybster. Our figure drawing class will be innovative and fresh.
Verdi's Macbeth Coming To Thurso
Lyth Arts Centre are pleased to announce the presentation of Verdi's MacBeth by Scottish Opera at Thurso High School. This brooding, atmospheric Macbeth returns in celebration of the 2014 Year of Homecoming.
Brian Molley Quartet & The Boteco Trio - Jazz Exchange
Sax-player Brian is popular with Caithness jazz fans who have enjoyed his masterclasses. We are delighted to present his quartet to give a live performance of their new album CLOCK.
Youth Showcase - live concert by local musicians
Lyth Arts Centre welcomes a group of aspiring young musicians who have been attending weekly "jam sessions" at Thurso Youth Club facilitated by Highlife Highland Youth Work staff and local musician Andy Williamson. Andy has been mentoring them while they try out cover versions of some of their favourite chart numbers and write, perform and record their own songs.
Mull Theatre in: The Drawer Boy
A welcome visit from one of Scotland's most revered theatre companies. They bring us a production of an excellent Canadian play by Michael Healey which has received considerable attention both in Canada and the UK since its debut in 1999.
In the Wake of Neil Gunn - Tour By Mike Vass
11th October, 8pm, Lyth Arts Centre In 1937, Neil Gunn quit his job at the Customs Office in Inverness to pursue his writing career full time. The first thing he did was to sell his house and buy a boat in the North of Skye.
Last Few Days Of Lyth Summer Art Exhibition
Still time to see the summer art exhibition at Lyth. Lyth Arts Centre would like to invite you to view our Summer Art Exhibition showing local, national and international artists.
Janet Seidel Trio & Ollie Howell Quintet
*** Booking is essential ***Time: 20:00 Location: Lyth Arts Centre Length: 2 hours Interval: Yes Age suitability : 10+ Jazz - Janet Seidel Trio & Ollie Howell Quintet If you want to hear jazz at its most refined, this fantastic trio is it! From the moment she walks on stage, you realise we are in for something really special. Janet is the embodiment of style with her sublime vocals sensitively supported by David Seidel on double bass, and Chuck Morgan on guitar and ukulele.
Kosmos Ensemble and Marit & Rona Duo
*** Booking is essential ***Time: 20:00:00 Location: Lyth Arts Centre Length: 2 hours Interval: Yes Age suitability : 10+ Fusion Music - Kosmos Ensemble and Marit and Rona Five musicians from four countries have been awarded a week's residency at Lyth exploring how to weave together their wide musical influences and heritage. Come and enjoy an evening of new, mostly string music performed by classically trained, yet keenly innovative musicians, premiered at Lyth.
Cartoon Theatre and Krazy Kat in The Perfect Spot
*** Booking is essential ***Cartoon Theatre and Krazy Kat in The Perfect Spot Time: 19:30 Location: Lyth Arts Centre Length: 1 hour Age suitability : 5+ Family Theatre - Cartoon Theatre and Krazy Kat Theatre Company in "The Perfect Spot" The story of one man's camping expedition as he tries to find the perfect camping spot. It is presented in Cartoon Theatre's very popular and unique combination of live performance and interactive animation.
3G and Infinite Reflections
*** Booking is essential ***Time: 20:00 Location: Lyth Arts Centre Length: 2 hours Interval: Yes Age suitability : 10+ 3G and Infinite Reflections Two of Scotland's finest composers and musicians, Angus Lyon and Duncan Lyall, embark on a double bill tour of ‘3G' and ‘Infinite Reflections’ which originated as Celtic Connections Commissions in 2011 and 2012 respectively. In 2013 both Angus and Duncan combined their musical talents and bands to launch their albums of the commissions in a double bill concert at Celtic Connections Festival.
Flames & Frequencies
Booking is essential Time: 20:00 Location: Lyth Arts Centre Length: 1 hour Interval: Promenade Performance Age suitability : 10+ Performance Art - Flames & Frequencies - glass/percussion/fire Edinburgh-based artist Carrie Fertig teams up with Glasgow-based composer Dr. Alistair MacDonald, Director of the Electro-acoustic studios at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for a week's residency at Lyth to further develop their exploration of an exciting new inter-disciplinary art form.
Pacific Curls - Celtic Soul to Pacific Roots
Booking is essential 25 July 2014 Time: 20:00 Location: Lyth Arts Centre Foyer Length: 2 hours Interval: Yes Age suitability : 10+ Pacific Curls - Celtic Soul to Pacific A rare opportunity to hear music from the Pacific Islands with a Celtic twist performed by a female trio using a wide and unusual range of instruments. Although this is a free performance arranged by The Touring Network as part of nationwide celebrations for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, booking is required.
The Jeremiahs
17th August 2014 Time: 20:00 Location: Lyth Arts Centre Foyer Length: 2 hours Interval: Yes Age suitability : 10+ Folk - The Jeremiahs The talent and rich musical backgrounds of Brian, Jean-Christophe, James and Joe have helped the Jeremiahs deliver one of the hottest and most entertaining Irish performances on the music scene today. They create a truly original sound with their fantastic repertoire of old and new folk songs coupled with Joe's beautiful lilting voice.
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