TRYSTFESTIVAL2013

11-26 MAY

www.trystfestival.org.ukBooking:

(unless otherwise stated) Steeple Box Office, High Street, Falkirk

01324 506850

Acknowledgements:Falkirk and District Arts and Civic Council acknowledgethe support of Falkirk Community Trust and FalkirkCouncil

www.trystfestival.org.uk

Booking (unless otherwise stated)The Steeple Box Office, High Street, Falkirk FK1 1NWTEL 01324 506850Open Mon-Sat 09:30 AM –4:45 PM(50p postage fee / or collect on door)arts@falkirkcommunitytrust.org (enquiries only – to book it is best to phone)www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

Welcometo the Falkirk Tryst Festival, our annual roundup of local amateur arts talent. For over fiftyyears Falkirk and District Arts and Civic Councilhas supported, promoted and campaigned forthe Arts and an enhanced civic amenity for theFalkirk District. Member organisations ofFDACC take this opportunity every year toshowcase their work in a fortnight of non-stopmusic, performance, exhibitions and events. Wehope you enjoy it!

The Falkirk Trysts – a potted history. You maywonder why the Festival is called the “Tryst”,this refers to the famously important livestockmarkets which at their height, in the 18thcentury, saw cattle, sheep and horses beingbrought from all corners of Scotland to Falkirkto find buyers from Scotland and England.www.fdacc.org.uk/

www.trystfestival.org.uk/

PARADE!

Sat 11 May High Street to Falkirk Town HallFree

A special start to this year’s Festival, what could be morefun than a parade? March along, wave a flag, holler andcheer like an overexcited American tourist and welcomethe stars of our annual celebration of community artsgroups and organisations as they march the length of theHigh Street and West Bridge Street to Falkirk Town Hall.

Falkirk Festival Chorus40th Annual Concert

FTHSun 12 May 7:00pm (Pre-Concert Talk by the Conductor 6:00pm)£12.00 / £10.00 conc. / £4 school students

The splendid choral evening begins with the Petite MesseSolennelle de Sainte Cécile, by Gounod. The second piecewill be the ever-popular and very moving The Armed Man:A Mass For Peace by Karl Jenkins. The chorus will be joinedby The Scottish Concert Orchestra, and solos will beperformed by Rhona McKail, Soprano, Raoni Hübner, Tenor,and Nicholas Morris, Bass. Once again, Robert Taitconducts, as he has for forty years..

Just WilliamFalkirk Floral Art Club

FTHMon 13 May 6.30pm (Stalls) Demonstration 7.30pm £8.00Tickets on the door / direct from members

The evening begins with a marketplace, so roll up for thetombola, stalls selling jams, chutneys, plants and more.Then, Falkirk Floral Art Club are delighted to welcomeWilliam Dixon from Bury to present his latest Fresh FlowerDemonstration titled “Just William". William is a NationalDemonstrator and a Chelsea Flower Show Team MemberGold Prize Winner. Non-members are very welcome.

Top of the Town QuizFalkirk & District Arts and Civic Council

FTH StudioMon 13 May 7:30pm £10 entry per team / spectators freeRegister your team, email axe.lxyc@gmail.com

Thinking caps on, get your friends together to form a teamand pit your wits in aid of charity. This annual popular pubquiz night is a highlight of the Festival, and a great way tospend an evening, raise some funds and meet new friends(or rivals).

Words and MusicFalkirk Writers Circle

FTH StudioTue 14 May 7:30pm £6.00 / £5.00 concBooking - on the door / direct from members

An evening of poetry and prose written and performed bymembers of the FWC with music by Chapter 4, a local folkband led by Ian Scott.

Creative Schools

FTHWed 15 May 7:00pm £5 / £3 conc.

A celebration of creativity in performing arts from schoolsacross Falkirk.

Throughout the evening you’ll see some spectacularperformances from children and young people who havebeen working with teachers over the past few months tocreate an evening of entertainment.

Creative Schools will highlight the exceptional talent andcommitment of children in our schools and how they usethe performing arts to develop learning and enhanceeducation.

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Derek Heron - Mind ReaderFTHThu 16 May 7:00pm £8.00 / £6.00 conc

Derek performs acts of mind-reading and premonition.Psychological persuasion, influence and intuition arecombined to create an astonishing show guaranteed toamaze and astound. Derek is one of Scotland’s leadingcorporate entertainers. He has provided entertainment for industry giants that include CocaCola, British Petroleumand WL Gore. Appearing in public for one night only, this isa show not to be missed.

*Not suitable for children under 12yrs*

Talking Pictures Falkirk Writers CircleFTH StudioThu 16 May 7:30pm £6.00 / £5.00 concBooking - on the door / direct from members

Photographs by Falkirk Camera Club, Words by FalkirkWriters CircleAn evening event that marks the end of a joint projectbetween the Falkirk Camera Club and the Falkirk WritersCircle. The writers of the Circle were inpired by a series ofimages taken by the Camera Club members, penning poetryand prose in response to the visual images. This culminatingevent wil be a fascinating chance to compare thephotographers’ inspiration and art with that of the writers.

Folk at the TrystBarbara Dymock & Chris Marra, support Pauline AlexanderFalkirk Folk ClubThe Tolbooth TavernThu 16 May 8:00pm £8.00

Booking - tickets 07535 097296 info@falkirkfolkclub.co.uk

An exciting new collaboration, Barbara Dymock, foundermember of Ceolbeg and one of the finest Scottish revivalsingers joins Chris Marra who has gained the utmost respectas a guitarist in a career now spanning over four decades.

Barbara’s voice is dynamic and engaging whether midst thegraceful melody of a traditional ballad or in the brazen,brawl and wit of a treasured Michael Marra composition.Pauline Alexander is one of Scotland’s hidden gems, Glasgowbased Pauline is set to flourish on the scene. A captivatingvoice and a remarkable songwriting talent, her debut albumis deservedly attracting attention far andwide.www.falkirkfolkclub.co.uk

Annual ConcertForth Bridges Accordion BandBo'ness Town HallSat 11 May TBC 7:30pm £5.00 / £3.00 concFTHFri 17 May 7:30pm £5.00 / £3.00 conc

Showcasing their new playlist, the Bo’ness based band willperform a variety of music including Scottish TraditionalMusic, Old Time Favourites and Hymns. This communitymarching band, boasting fifty members aged 4 – 70 years,playing drums, cymbals and triangles as well as accordions,will spend the summer season travelling the length andbreadth of the country taking part in various events such asGala Day Processions, Fair Days and Riding of the Marchesevents. For the Annual Concert some of the members of theband will be displaying their soloist talents playing wellknown singalong songs and waltzes, something new for2013 to get everyones toes tapping.

Tryst HoolieFalkirk Folk Club

The Tolbooth TavernFri 17 May 8:30pm FREE

Tickets from info@falkirkfolkclub.co.uk or call 07535097296.

Come and join the Falkirk Folk Club and the Festivalorganisations for the lively session of the best trad music inthe area!

Folk at the Tryst Fiddle Workshop with Brian McNeillFalkirk Folk ClubFTH StudioSat 18 May, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM£6 (Tickets from info@falkirkfolkclub.co.uk)

An opportunity to develop and improve your fiddletechnique with one of the finest instrumentalists of thepast three decades.

The Magic CircleForth Valley Magic Circle

FTHSat 18 May 7:30pm £7.50

An evening of Mystery, Magic and Merriment showcasing the talented members of the Forth ValleyMagic Circle . The show includes Stage, Close-up and Table magic performed in a Cabaret style environment.Suitable for anyone who likes magic and is lookingfor a great night out, or is happy to have their headmessed with! All children must be accompanied byan adult. Bar available for over 18s.

Folk at the Tryst with Brian McNeill, Barluath and CarronCastFalkirk Folk ClubFTH StudioSat 18 May 7:30 PM £12.50 / £10 conc / £5 child / £28 family

A magnificent showcase of folk and traditional musicBrian McNeill has been regarded far and wide as one ofScotland’s greatest songwriters and most acclaimed forcesin Scottish music for three decades. Born in Falkirk, he’sperformed around the globe, both as a soloist and withsome of the era’s most influential bands, includingBattlefield Band, which he founded in 1969, and Clan Alba.

Barluath are a phenomenal five piece collective of youngtalent providing a stunning mix of traditional/folk musicembracing a wide range of musical styles including Gaelicand Scots song, bagpipes, whistles, fiddle, guitar, bouzouki,bass, clarinet and piano.Individually, they are immenselytalented, as a band they possess a wonderfully creativedynamism, emotive and evoking the power and beauty ofour rich musical heritage.

CarronCast, part of a Falkirk initiative where a talented anddiverse array of local musicians combine to deliver apowerful and creative performance.

Trad at the TrystMusic and Dance Childrens' Workshop Falkirk Folk ClubFTH StudioSat 18 May 12:30 - 14:30 £5.00(ages 5-11 years)

Looking for a fun and creative way for your child to engagein the world of traditional Scottish music and dance?

Then join Impression Arts on the 18th of May for a funfilled 2 hour session in Falkirk Town Hall Studio. They willenjoy experimenting and creating traditional music withScotland’s instruments and songs whilst combining thesounds with their own choreographed Scottish dance.

"They breathenew life into oldsongs and tunesand bring newcompositions tothe table withgreat flair and

passion " (Phil Cunningham

Aug 2012)

The Be Happy BandClassic Music Live! FalkirkFalkirk Old Parish ChurchSun 19 May 7:00pm £12.00 / £10.00 conc / £2 Child (pricesinclude interval refreshment)

Philip Contini and his Be Happy Band are regularperformers at the Edinburgh Fringe and play to sell outaudiences. The Instrumental and vocal ensemble providesan entertaining evening’s programme of Neopolitan Songs,and songs from Italian artists like Louis Prima and DeanMartin. The Be Happy Band, six outstanding musicians,provides sympathetic and colourful accompaniment, witharrangements by director of music, Dick Lee. The admissionticket includes interval refreshments.

Annual ExhibitionFalkirk And District Art ClubFTH StudioMon 20 - Sun 26 May 11.00am - 8.00pm (3:00pm on last day) FREE

Come and admire the talents of local amateur artists. And perhaps purchase an original work of art at extremelyreasonable prices. The show is always of the highest quality and there will be approx..200 paintings on show,both framed and unframed. Admission is free so comealong and take a look.

Circle of MusicBo'ness Amateur OperaticSocietyBo'ness Town HallTue 21 - Fri 24 May £10 / £8 conc

After last year’s departure, thepopular society bring us a concert of popularnumbers.

An Evening of Fairy TalesSunny Stars DramaFTHTue 21 - Wed 22 May 7:00pm £6.50 / £5 conc.

The children of Sunny Stars Drama present an Evening ofFairy Tales. The youngsters, aged 4 to 16 years, will presentCinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and a specialtale of what happens When Fairytales Collide. Thesedelightful plays are filled with fun, and there will be plentyof singing and dancing too - as well as some audienceparticipation! Perfect family entertainment!

Back to the 80s - The Totally Awesome Musical.Project TheatreFTHFri 24 - Sat 25 May 7:30pm (Sat matinee 2:00pm) £7/£5 Concessions (Groups - buy 10 get 11th free / schoolsor community groups accompanying adults go free)

From the era that brought the world The Rubik's Cube andThe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes this "totallyawesome" musical in the style of movies such as Back ToThe Future and The Wedding Singer. Join the graduatingclass of William Ocean High School as they live throughtheir final senior year - as they experience the fun, theheartbreak, the loves and the loneliness of growing up.... allset to the biggest hits of the 80's! The Project Theatreyoung talented performers bring you the magic of Glee andHigh School Musical.

Tryst SeminarFalkirk Writers CirclePark Hotel, Camelon Road, Falkirk FK1 5RYSat 25 May 09:45am - 4:00pm£28 + £1 competition entryBooking – by cheque for entry fees including registrationforms to Ms. Elizabeth Hawkins, 125 Kilbagie St.,Kincardine on Forth FK10 4QPSo if you’re interested in furthering your interest in writing,do have a look on their website, download the entry formsand start honing your oeuvre. www.falkirkwriters.org.ukAdjudicators Brian Whittingham - Short StoryJim McIntosh - ArticleDanny O’Rourke - PoetryTed Brocklebank - Opinion Piece (Dorothy WhammondTrophy)

Spring ConcertTryst Orchestra Andrea GajicFTHSun 26 May 7:00pm £9 / £7 conc / £3 child

Falkirk Tryst Orchestra presents its annual spring Concert.The main work is Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy with AndreaGajic as the violin soloist. Other items in the concert areAlwyn’s Scottish Dance Suite, Selections from LesMisérables, Falfare, Blues and Tango, and BeatlecrackerSuite, The concert is conducted by Robert Tait.

Andrea Gajic is a virtuoso violinist who lives in Glasgow,having studied at St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh, theRussian Gnesins Academy of Music, the RCM, London andthe Peabody Institute, Baltimore.

FolliesLarbert Amateur Operatic SocietyDobbie Hall, LarbertTue 7 – Sat 11 May 7:30 PM £9 / £7.50 conc (no conc. on Fri & Sat)Booking – Norman Black 01324 716790 OR Steeple BoxOffice

It is 1970 and on the stage of the Weismann Theatre, New York, Dimitri Weismann has gathered together the surviving players of his lavish pre-war Follies, from the silver screen goddess Carlotta Campion to the mostnondescript chorus line members, for a first and lastreunion before the theatre is demolished to make way for a parking lot. As the stars reminisce, they recreate their old acts, old ghosts are laid to rest and old flamesrekindled.

Including well-loved numbers like Losing My Mind and Broadway Baby this is a great musical evening, hitting all the right nostalgic notes.

Tue 7 - Sat 11 Follies LarbertOpera Dobbie Hall7:30pm

Sat 11ParadeAll participatinggroupsHigh Street, FalkirkTBC

Annual ConcertForth BridgesAccordion BandFTH 7:30pm

Sun 12Choral EveningFalkirk FestivalChorusFTH 7:00pm (Pre-Concert Talk6:00pm)

Mon 13Just WilliamFalkirk Floral ArtClubFTHDoors 6.30pm(Stalls) 7.30pm(Demo)

Top of the Town QuizFalkirk & DistrictArts and CivicCouncilFTH Studio7:30pm

Tue 14Words and MusicFalkirk WritersCircleFTH Studio 7:30pm

Wed 15Creative SchoolsFalkirk CommunityTrustFTH 7:00pm

Thu 16Mind ReaderDerek HeronFTH

Talking PicturesFalkirk WritersCircle + FalkirkCamera ClubFTH Studio7:30pm

Barbara Dymock &Chris Marra,support PaulineAlexanderFalkirk Folk ClubThe TolboothTavern8:00pm

Fri 17Tryst HoolieFalkirk Folk ClubThe TolboothTavern8:30pm

Sat 18Folk at the TrystFiddle Workshopwith Brian McNeillFalkirk Folk ClubFTH Studio3:00 - 5:00pm

Annual ConcertForth BridgesAccordion BandBo'ness Town Hall7:30pm

Magic ShowForth Valley MagicCircleFTH 7:00pm

Brian McNeill,Barluath andCarronCastFalkirk Folk ClubFTH 7:30pm

Music and DanceChildren’s'Workshop (5-11 years)Falkirk Folk ClubFTH Studio12:30 - 2:30pm

Sun 19The Be Happy BandClassic Music Live!FalkirkFalkirk Old ParishChurch7:00pm

Mon 20 - Sun 26Annual ExhibitionFalkirk And DistrictArt ClubFTH Studio11.00am - 8.00pm(3:00pm on last day)

Tue 21 - Fri 24Circle of MusicBo'ness AmateurOperatic SocietyBo'ness Town Hall7:30pm

Tue 21 - Wed 22An Evening of Fairy TalesSunny Stars DramaFTH 7:00pm

Fri 24 - Sat 25Back to the 80s -The TotallyAwesome Musical.Project TheatreFTH7:30pm (Satmatinee 2:00pm)

Sat 25Tryst SeminarFalkirk WritersCirclePark Hotel, Camelon Road,Falkirk FK1 5RY09:45am - 4:00pm

Sun 26Spring ConcertTryst OrchestraFTH 7:00pm

Tryst Festival 2013 at a Glance

www.trystfestival. org.ukBooking: (unless otherwise stated) Steeple Box Office, High Street, Falkirk 01324 506850