If you would like to know about how you can put on an event to help fund raise for Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, please Judith at: judith@britanniapanopticon.fsnet.co.uk
Please note that Britannia Panopticon Music Hall is a conservation project and therefore not suitable for many types of events and performance.
Below Are Some of the Events You have Missed!
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"Dark Nights Make for Brighter Days"
February 27th
Doors open at 2.30pm, show starts 3pm
London based singer-songwriter Samantha Whates performs music from her forthcoming release "Dark Nights Make for Brighter Days" in the unique setting of the Britannia Panopticon.
In this special concert, Samantha is joined by Frevo Quartet and pianist Mira Opalinska, adding atmosphere and breadth to her reflective and poignant songs. And, as a special Music Hall treat - to complement the wonderful surroundings of the Panopticon, Samantha will also perform a short selection of her Grandad's original songs from the 1920s & 1930s. Frevo Quartet will perform the Bordel 1900 movement from Astor Piazzolla's famous Histoire du Tango. "
www.samanthawhates.com
A Very Music Hall Christmas
Saturday
14th November
7pm
The One Ensemble &
Sarah Kenchington
Play a musical score
"Dummy Jim"
Inspired by the diaries of a profoundly deaf man who cycled to the Arctic.
Please dress for Arctic conditions - pop along to our charity shop at 49 High Street for some cosy clothing.
14th - 20th Sept 2009
Built Heritage Week and
Doors Open Day
This year Graham Hunter designed an exhibition of costume from 1914 - 1920's which was complimented by film from the same era which was supplied by Scottish Screen Archive.
The photo album below contains a small selection of photo's of the exhbition taken by David Walker.
11th & 18th August
An evening of traditional & contemporary music with the Broads and support.
for more info: www.rowanarts.co.uk
Friday17th & Saturday18th October 2008
The Creative Martyrs first appeared in 1883*, performing cabaret song and speciality acts in music halls, circus, travelling shows and public houses in Glasgow and London. However many of their audiences felt The Creative Martyrs were far ahead of their time and as such it wasn’t until their Weimer Cabaret acts of 1920’s that the, by then jaded Martyrs, found a sympathetic ear. They further developed their cynicism in the vaudeville shows of 1940’s America by which time they were considered passé. In recent years The Creative Martyrs have returned to their roots, suffering for their art in Glasgow and Edinburgh, although in this modern age of international travel they ply their wares in any place that will have them and the many that won’t.
Ever eager to provoke and if necessary entertain, let us introduce ourselves… We are The Creative Martyrs.
* please note that this is in the imagination of the Creative Martyrs
Dumb Instrument
August 2nd 2008.
Dumb Instrument provided an evening of music in their own inimitable style. Have a squint at the Ayrshire bands website at:
www.myspace.com/dumbinstrument
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Built Heritage Week & Doors Open Day 2008
Doors open day 2008 saw over 3500 people visit the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall to enjoy not just the famous auditorium, but also to peruse the wonderful costumes on display (provided by the inimitable Mr Graham Hunter, costumer of stage and screen).
This wonderful exhibition also included a selection of pre WW1 films of Glasgow which were supplied by Scottish Screen and the NLS (National Library of Scotland). These provided an illuminating insight into the early 20th century experience of "Goin' doon the watter for the Fair" (when the men wore hats and moustaches and the women wore huge bonnets) and a poignant peice of footage of the tram drivers parading across George Square prior to joining the front - line of WW1; from which many (sadly) did not return.
Please note that due to the nature of Britannia Panopticon there are many restrictions which limits the kind of performance that can be staged in Britannia Panopticon.
Music Hall Memories
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th October
1pm & 3pm
Come and join us back in 1908 for afternoons of magic, songs, sing-a-longs, comedy sketches and novelty acts. Check out our You Tube video clip at: www.myspace.com/britanniapanopticon
Admission is free but please leave a donation. Entrance via the New Wynd
Please note that there is no heating in the auditorium so please dress for the weather!
The gallery below includes some photos by Fiona Wilson, Judith Bowers & Graham Hunter taken at "Music Hall Memories" on the 26th & 27th July 2008. If you would like to add your own photos of shows in Britannia Panopticon please send them to judith@britanniapanopticon.fsnet.co.uk (please do not send large files by email).
Thursday 9th April
7pm
The Raymond Scott Project
celebrating the famous Jazz man of the 1930's who's music formed the score for many a 30's, 40's & 50's "Looney Toons" cartoon. This is a real treat for the ear drums whether you love jazz or loathe it, everyone loves Raymond Scott!
Catch them at the City Halls during the Jazz Festival and listen out for their new album which will be launching soon. For more information check out
Saturday 18th July
Strawberry Jam
Doors open 5.30pm
A night of music, magic, comedy and dance in aid of Breast Cancer Care, the UK’s leading provider of breast cancer information and support.
Breast Cancer Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1017658) and Scotland (no. SC038104).
Built Heritage Week
&
Doors Open Days
15th - 20th September 2009
Open 11am - 5pm
This year a selection of films from the Scottish Screen film archive will feature local reels from WW1. The auditorium will also feature a number of wonderful costumes from Graham Hunters amazing collection.
MoB Academy
presents
Fan Dancing Classes
Tuesday 11th August - 6pm - 9pm - Traditional Burlesque Fan Dancing Class
Tuesday 18th August - 6pm-9pm Vegas Style Fan Dancing Class
Full sized Ostrich Feather fans supplied.
Please wear comfortable exercise clothing and bring a pair of small heels.
Each three hour class is £20.00
Places are limited and must be booked in advance through
viva.misadventure@castlist.co.uk
Saturday 15th August
An Evening of Scottish, Country and Blues with The Broads & CO.
Doors open 6.15pm for 6.45pm start
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8th August 2009
Steam Punk Society Invites you to join them in a day of entertainment inlcuding small craft fair. From noon to 6pm More information email
This event was spectacular!
Here's some photo's so that you can see what you missed!
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21st & 22nd March 8pm - 9pm Doors Open 7.45pm How Do I Get Up There? How Do I Get Up There?
Is a new and exctitng sketch comedy show that heralds a new era for Scottish comedy. Three young single males unlucky in love and unlucky in life deliver a unique performance in one of the most historic theatres in Scotland. The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall where the legendry Stan Laurel first perfromed.
27th & 28th March 2009 7.30pm - 9pm Doors Open 7.15pm Numpties Need Love Too! Through the medium of comic recitation Mr Robin Cairns demands a better quality of love life for those who were stuck in the cludgie when common sense got raffled. Starring Mr Robin Cairns and support.
Not suitable for children and those of a delicate disposition.
October 31st 2008
The Magic of Halloween
Halloween comes but once a year and this year Britannia Panopticon invites you to join us for an evening of magic and mystery.
Trick or Treat?
Doors open 6.30pm
admission is free but please leave a donation.
entrance is via the New Wynd
November 15th
Lazy Mist Records Ltd
Proudly Presents
The Broads : Live in Concert with Support Music
Haunted Cabaret
31st October
1pm & 3pm
Please note this event may not be suitable for very small children.
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Oxjam
24th October
JONNY JACK
PAUL MCGRANAGHAN
PURE BRASS
COMPERE: Improv Dogs
7pm- 9pm
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12th December 2009
1pm & 3pm
Your favourites of the Panopticon stage return for a Dickens of a show overflowing with seasonal cheer.
Lots of songs to sing-a-long to!
Lots of merry moments!
Lots of festive magic!
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