The Swallow Theatre, Whithorn, Wigtownshire. One of Scotland's smallest theatres.

Events in May

Friday May 16 at 7. 30 pm
Our Annual General Meeting will be followed by a performance of David Sumner’s new play
‘Security Alert’
Please let us know by post, telephone or email if you’d like to come.

Sunday May 18 at 7.30 pm
Len Graham and Mick Quinn
Singer Len Graham and story teller Mick Quinn are the perfect duo to bring the charm, humour and vitality of Irish life to any audience. Mullaghbawn under the mystic shadow of the legendary mythical mountain Slieve Gullion in County Armagh, where both live, is renowned for song and story and its traditional culture is alive and vibrant.
Len has been singing the songs of his native Ulster for over 40 years and has devoted his life to collecting and breathing new life into the songs of the great Ulster singers such as Paddy Tunny, Joe Holmes, and Eddy Butcher, He has sung these songs all over Ireland and the UK as well as teaching at singing schools in Europe and the USA. His wonderful expressive voice and passion for the material blends entertainingly with his wry Ulster humour, always giving a great night of pleasure.
Mick Quinn is of solid farming stock from the border area and tells stories inspired by life in this rural part of Ireland. He has the breadth of history in his yarns but the message is always universal and his audience always identifies with the magnificent characters who people his stories. He has travelled all over these Islands telling these stories and charming audiences with a brand of humour that will have you rolling on the floor with laughter. His style of delivery is unique and his timing perfect to entertain all who listen.
These two are not to be missed on this their first visit to The Machars, which, after all, is only the next parish away from their own - give or take a bit of water.
All tickets £7.

Saturday May 24
3 pm at Monigaff Church and
7.30 pm at Glasserton Church
Newton Stewart Singers present
‘The Month of Maying’
Songs, Sonnets and Madrigals from
Thomas Morley to George Shearing.

Friday May 30 at 7.30 pm
Fiona Knowles in
‘Sex and Chocolate’
It’s Jan’s birthday, she’s all alone, the rest of the office is off clubbing, the kids have flown the nest and it’s a holiday weekend. Faced with the prospect of defrosting the fridge she makes a decision, which will change her life forever…she goes on an adventure! Guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and give up on that diet!
All tickets £7.

Volunteers are needed to help dig a trench alongside the path up to the theatre, as we have to upgrade the electricity supply to the theatre.
Please get in touch if you are able to help!
(It’s likely to be in June/July).

The CD of Jill’s play
‘Till an Apple Grows on an Orange Tree’
is available, price £7 (+ £1 p&p if you would like it posted to you). Please make cheques payable to the Swallow Theatre.

Swallow Theatre


	Events in May Friday May 16 at 7. 30 pm Our Annual General Meeting will be followed by a performance of David Sumner’s new play ‘Security Alert’ Please let us know by post, telephone or email if you’d like to come. Sunday May 18 at 7.30 pm Len Graham and Mick Quinn Singer Len Graham and story teller Mick Quinn are the perfect duo to bring the charm, humour and vitality of Irish life to any audience. Mullaghbawn under the mystic shadow of the legendary mythical mountain Slieve Gullion in County Armagh, where both live, is renowned for song and story and its traditional culture is alive and vibrant. Len has been singing the songs of his native Ulster for over 40 years and has devoted his life to collecting and breathing new life into the songs of the great Ulster singers such as Paddy Tunny, Joe Holmes, and Eddy Butcher, He has sung these songs all over Ireland and the UK as well as teaching at singing schools in Europe and the USA. His wonderful expressive voice and passion for the material blends entertainingly with his wry Ulster humour, always giving a great night of pleasure. Mick Quinn is of solid farming stock from the border area and tells stories inspired by life in this rural part of Ireland. He has the breadth of history in his yarns but the message is always universal and his audience always identifies with the magnificent characters who people his stories. He has travelled all over these Islands telling these stories and charming audiences with a brand of humour that will have you rolling on the floor with laughter. His style of delivery is unique and his timing perfect to entertain all who listen. These two are not to be missed on this their first visit to The Machars, which, after all, is only the next parish away from their own - give or take a bit of water. All tickets £7. Saturday May 24 3 pm at Monigaff Church and 7.30 pm at Glasserton Church Newton Stewart Singers present ‘The Month of Maying’ Songs, Sonnets and Madrigals from Thomas Morley to George Shearing. Friday May 30 at 7.30 pm Fiona Knowles in ‘Sex and Chocolate’ It’s Jan’s birthday, she’s all alone, the rest of the office is off clubbing, the kids have flown the nest and it’s a holiday weekend. Faced with the prospect of defrosting the fridge she makes a decision, which will change her life forever…she goes on an adventure! Guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and give up on that diet! All tickets £7. Volunteers are needed to help dig a trench alongside the path up to the theatre, as we have to upgrade the electricity supply to the theatre. Please get in touch if you are able to help! (It’s likely to be in June/July). The CD of Jill’s play ‘Till an Apple Grows on an Orange Tree’ is available, price £7 (+ £1 p&p if you would like it posted to you). Please make cheques payable to the Swallow Theatre.		The Swallow Theatre is a restored and converted barn at Mosspark, Ravenstone, which is about 3 miles from the town of Whithorn in Galloway, south-west Scotland. It started life in the middle of a field, but today a garden with wildlife pond has been landscaped around it, and facilities have grown to include a dressing-room, ticket office and toilet block (in a converted byre). In the summer, if the weather is fine, we put on productions in the garden, often attended by curious young heifers from the next field! An unusual feature of the theatre is that all the lighting is powered from renewable sources - four solar panels and a wind turbine. Over the years we have enlarged our programme to more than 20 events per season. We try to provide a wide range of events - drama (including original work), music (classical, folk and jazz), poetry and play readings, and 'theme nights'. The Swallow takes a key role during the expanding St Ninian Festival, held each August.. Several well-known musicians, actors and music groups have visited the theatre; but a vital part of the theatre is the contribution made by its members and audience. 'Home grown' events including a pantomime, Christmas play and several other plays written especially for the small space at The Swallow, are very popular. Because the theatre is small and intimate, visitors often comment upon its 'unique atmosphere'. We look forward to seeing you at The Swallow! DAVID SUMNER For ticket enquiries please telephone 01988 850368 or email mail@swallowtheatre.com. SUBSCRIPTIONS for the 2008/2009 season are £10.00 per household and are due from April 30th 2008.