CAITHNESS ARTS FESTIVAL 2007
Here is a selection of photos taken during the Festival by Neil MacDonald.
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Antigone by Grey Coast Theatre Company under the direction of George Gunn. Performed in Skinandi's, Thurso by a community cast.
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| David Graham Scott Documentary Filmmaker Two of David's films and a debate on the theme of 'Crime & Punishment' took place at the All Star Factory, Thurso. |
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| Donald Maxwell 'My Career in Opera' A lecture by Donald Maxwell who made his debut with Scottish Opera 30 years ago and who has sung with all the major British Opera companies, at BBC Proms and abroad. |
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The Melvich Gaelic Choir perform at the Weigh Inn, Thurso
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The Thurso and Dounreay Strathspey and Reel Society perform at the Weigh Inn, Thurso
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Fatts and Isaac at the Mill Theatre, Thurso
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Dennis Mann, Glass Artist giving a demonstration on the art of engraving at the new Outreach Centre in Lybster.
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Carrie Fertig, Glass Artist from the USA gives a demonstration various glass blowing techniques at the new Outreach Centre in Lybster.
These demonstrations were part of an event hosted by North Lands Creative Glass. www.northlandsglass.com
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James Ross, Composer, plays a set of performances at Thurso High School in his own inimitable style - a fusion of classical, folk and jazz.
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Pat Archibald's slide show of her travels to Kilimanjaro and a selection of the quilts she made inspired by her journey. Main picture shows her award-winning quilt 'From Addis to Kili'.
An event hosted by Patchwork Pleasures Caithness.
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The Kross Kounty Quilters display their work at an exhibition held in the Swanson Gallery.
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Lyn Ball of Patchwork Pleasures Caithness hosts a quilting workshop in Freswick with special guest, Pat Archibald.
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Scotia Review's 'Caitaibhs Castles Celts' at the St Fergus Gallery, Wick.
Writing and music with Donald Mackay, Pete Hodgson, George Gunn and Donald McKinney.
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Lilian Ross gets into the spirit of things at Scotia Review's Reading Althing. | Ali Murray reads his own work at Scotia Review's Reading Althing. |
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A selection of photos from Scotia Review's READING ALTHING held at the Tempest Cafe, Thurso.
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George Gunn, Master Dry Stone Waller pictured with two volunteers at the unveiling of the stone seat on Thurso's esplanade built with help from members of the community.
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The Mill Theatre was the venue for 'Way of the Drum' where members of the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers performed Taiko drumming, traditional Taiko pieces from Japan, revealing thehistory and culture of this fascinating folk art.
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Here is a selection of photos from the Grand Parade which rounded off the Festival on Saturday, 22nd. Throughout the Festival, Theatre Modo held workshops in drama, movement, stilt walking, fire performance, circus skills and street theatre. www.theatremodo.com
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