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Ayr
The promotional flyer for the Unbekent Residency Project features an abstract and expressive artwork at the top, showcasing a dark figure with exaggerated facial features and hands, painted in a rough and textured style. Below the artwork, the text "UNBEKENT RESIDENCY" is displayed in bold red and blue uppercase letters, with the names "Stuart Murphy & Rebecca Scott" aligned to the right in a smaller red font. The background has a subtle textured gray tone, complementing the overall artistic and dynamic design.
Saturday 18 January - Saturday 23 February 2025
Tuesdays and Saturdays 2-6 pm
FREE to view, workshops various prices

Unbekent Residency Project

Ayr
The image features a collage of iconic country music legends, both male and female, with their likenesses arranged together. The background shows an American flag and stage lighting, emphasizing the theme of country music. Some individuals are depicted wearing cowboy hats and traditional country attire, including guitars. Among the prominent figures in the center is a woman with blonde hair styled in a big hairdo, alongside other recognizable musicians, indicating that this might represent a tribute to influential country music stars. The overall design suggests a celebration of the history of American country music.
Tuesday 21 January 2025
7.30pm
22 – £32

The Legends of American Country Show

Alloway
The image shows the interior of a rustic, stone-walled room, likely part of Burns Cottage. The space features a high, sloping ceiling with exposed wooden beams. Wooden tables and chairs are neatly arranged in rows, set for a formal meal. The tables are decorated with greenery, white flowers, and neatly arranged plates, glasses, and utensils. Text is painted on the stone walls, including phrases like "Planting the seeds of INSPIRATION" and quotes referencing Robert Burns and agriculture. Soft lighting and garlands of lights along the beams create a warm, inviting ambiance.
Friday 24 January 2025
6:30 - 10pm
100

Jean Armour Supper

Ayr
The image shows three shadowy silhouettes of dancers moving gracefully through a forest of trees. The trees transition from bare branches, representing winter, to blooming greenery, symbolizing spring, creating a sense of seasonal change. The figures appear in motion, capturing the fluidity of dance as they move through this evolving landscape. Above the scene, the heading reads "Dancing through the Seasons," emphasizing the connection between the dancers and the passage of time across the changing seasons.
Friday 24 January - Saturday 25 January 2025
7pm
7 – £15

Aileen Robertson School of Highland Dancing – Dancing Through The Seasons

Alloway
A promotional graphic for a "Children's Crafts & Game Zone" event. The text is prominently displayed in a cheerful yellow font on a blue background. The event dates are listed as "25th & 26th January, 11-3pm," taking place in the "Robertson Room, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum." The bottom line mentions that the event is free, with a note that "children must be accompanied by an adult at all times." The background features a partial collage of colorful craft materials and toys, adding a playful and engaging visual appeal.
Saturday 25 January 2025
10am - 3pm
Free

Children's Crafts & Game Zone

Alloway
A picture of a male and femal dressed in SCottish attire to celebrate Burns Night.
Saturday 25 January 2025
6 - 10pm
15 - £20

Burns Birthday Bash

Alloway
A promo leaflet that says Find one of our Haggis hiddn in the museum garden to claim your haggis hunter sticker. The image Haggis made from crafts.
25 January - 2 February 2025
10am - 3pm
Free

Hunt the Haggis

Alloway
Promotional leaflet that says Ayrshire Musical Showcae in gold font with a nacy blue background.
Sunday 26 January 2024
11am - 3pm
Free

Ayrshire Musical Showcase

Ayr
An infographic with text that says 'LegendAYRy: The Myths and Facts of the Accused of South Ayrshire. Friday 31st January, 2pm-4pm. Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland'.
Friday 31 January 2025
2pm - 4pm
Free

LegendAYRy: The Myths and Facts of the Accused Witches of South Ayrshire

Ayr
The image features the cast of "Walk Like a Man" performing on stage, likely in mid-song. They are dressed in coordinated outfits reminiscent of the era of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Above or around the image, the text reads "Walk Like a Man Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons," highlighting the show's connection to the iconic music group. The scene evokes a lively, energetic atmosphere, paying tribute to the classic songs of the 1960s.
Saturday 1 February 2025
7.30pm
27.5 to £33.5

Walk Like A Man

Ayr
A picture showing the cast of Jasmin Vardimon dancing on stage.
Wednesday 5 February 2025
7.30pm
12.00 – £18.00

Jasmin Vardimon Company – ‘Now’

Ayr
A yellow background with a black circle border and the text Short Attention Span Theatre written in the middle of the circle.
Thursday 6 February - Saturday 8 February 2025
12.30pm and 6.30pm
15 (includes a soup, and a roll)

Short Attention Span Theatre

Ayr
The image shows a promotional poster for "The MacDonald Bros." The poster features a musician playing a violin, dressed in a red tartan vest, under dramatic stage lighting. The background includes a stylized Scottish flag (blue with a white diagonal cross) that blends into the scene. The text "the MacDonald bros" is displayed prominently in large, metallic silver lettering across the top, with the logo for "EHP Theatre" in the upper right corner. The poster likely advertises a musical performance, emphasizing the Scottish heritage of the performers.
Friday 7 February - Saturday 8 February 2025
7.30pm
23 -£28

The MacDonald Bros – The Pride of Scotland

Ayr
An image of a theatre curtain styled as a zip, symbolising the title of the event. Written across the curtains are the words 'Going the Fully Monty for the Ayrshire Hospice,' hinting at the event's theme with a playful reference to the iconic striptease from the film The Full Monty.
Sunday 9 February 2025
7.30pm
25 – £30

Going the ‘Full Monty’ for the Ayrshire Hospice

Ayr
Promotional poster featuring the artist from The Rocket Man stage show, closely resembling Elton John and singing passionately. The title 'Rocket Man' is displayed at the top in a colourful, light bulb-style font, evoking a vibrant and energetic atmosphere
Monday 10 February 2025
7.30pm
38 – £33

The Rocket Man – A Tribute to Sir Elton John

Troon
Illustration for Opera Highlights advertisement: A lively scene set against a vibrant yellow sky with a mix of historical and modern elements. A steam train with prominent smokestacks is stationed to the left, evoking classic travel imagery. A conductor in a traditional uniform is gesturing animatedly as if announcing something exciting. To the right, elegantly dressed opera characters, including a woman in a large, ornate gown, interact in a stylized countryside setting. In the background, snow-capped mountains and flying paper airplanes add whimsical elements, blending the old-world charm of opera with modern, playful touches.
Tuesday 11 February 2025
7pm
6 to £20

Scottish Opera Presents Opera Highlights

Ayr
This image features a central portrait of a man in historical attire, surrounded by smaller oval portraits of five women. The man, painted in a classical style, appears to be Robert Burns, a famous Scottish poet. The women are shown in modern photographs, each wearing attire reminiscent of historical or traditional Scottish clothing. The portraits are placed on a wooden background, with the central portrait prominently highlighted.
Tuesday 11 February 2025
12.30om and 6.30pm
10

Burns’ Women – The Song and The Story

Ayr
A picture of the stage act artists dressed with feather boas and looking colourful. The title says Queenz disco.
Wednesday 12 February 2025
7.30pm
24 – £32

Queenz – Drag Me To The Disco!

Ayr
A picture of the cast of Tap Factory performing on stage.
Tuesday 18 February 2025
7.30pm
30 to £35

Tap Factory

Ayr
Promotional image for Lionel - The Music of Lionel Richie. The word 'Lionel' is written in bold white font, and a silhouette of a performer stands on stage with arms raised, looking out at the audience.
Wednesday 19 February 2025
7.30pm
25 – £32

Lionel – The Music of Lionel Richie

Ayr
CAyrFest Logo
Saturday 22 February 2025
11am - 3pm
Free

cAyrFest

Ayr
A tartan background that says Tam O'Shanters Murder Mystery Evening in white font.
Friday 28 February 2025
6.30pm
45

Tam O’Shanter’s Murder Mystery Evening

Ayr
This image is a promotional poster for a theatrical production. The text reads: "The Gaiety Presents CHEF by Sabrina Mahfouz, Directed by André Agius." Below this, it states: "Supported by Creative Scotland," accompanied by the Creative Scotland logo. The background features a dynamic image of a chef tossing food in a flaming pan, with vibrant flames and motion suggesting a professional kitchen environment.
Thursday 6 March - Saturday 8 March 2025
8pm
15 to £16

The Gaiety Presents Chef by Sabrina Mahfouz

Ayr
A picture of the cast of Seven Drunken Nights. Holding their instruments.
Tuesday 11 March 2025
7.30pm
25 to £33

Seven Drunken Nights

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