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Amada
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The directorial debut of Scottish singer, musician and actor Cora Bissett ('Red Road'), 'Amada' is an adaptation of Isabel Allende's short story about dignity in prostitution. Winner of the Arches Award for Stage Directors.
23 Sep 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
An Comunn Gaidhealach
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A night of Scottish music and exhibition dancing, with the Cluran Highland Dancers.
20 Sep 7.30–10.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
An evening with Tam Cowan
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Take the chance to pitch some questions to Scottish football's funny man Tam Cowan.
17 Sep 7.30–9.00 Albert Halls, Stirling
Antique and Collectors Fair
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With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone.
6 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Dec 10.00am–4.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
Artist Networking Day
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The first of a series of events designed to provide a platform for local networking and professional development. Presentations from artists working on collaborative projects will be followed by a practical workshop delivered by Cultural Enterprise Office.
30 Aug 11.00am–5.00 The Changing Room, Stirling
Artist's Talk: David Bellingham
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Bellingham discusses exhibition and recent publication, 'Fresh Fruit & Tables'.
13 Sep 3.00 The Changing Room, Stirling
B In the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Culmination of the B In The Park summer school, an outdoor performance of Shakespeare's much-loved comedy.
30 Aug 4.00 Macrobert, Stirling
Bannockburn Battlefield Walk
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Join the National Trust for Scotland staff on a seven mile guided tour of the potential sites of the Battle of Bannockburn. Booking essential.
17 Sep 1.00–5.30 Bannockburn Heritage Centre, Stirling
Blazin' Fiddles
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Since starting off as individual fiddlers in a showcase tour, Blazin' Fiddles have grown into a fully-fledged fiddler super group with a worldwide following. Their barnstorming shows are more like an informal party fuelled by some of the most exciting, passionate and sensitive music around.
30 Aug 7.30 Tolbooth, Stirling
The Blend
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An annual celebration of roots music now in its sixth year with a full programme of events and performances, free Blend sessions, late night DJ sets and more taking place in Stirling and its surrounding villages.
13 Mar 2009–15 Mar 2009 (Times vary) Tolbooth, Stirling
Bliss
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DJ Cammy Lewis basques in the Friday glory with an eclectic mix of hits from the past three decades.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am FUBAR, Stirling
Caledon - Always To Be Here
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Rousing tunes from the be-kilted trio of tenors.
28 Sep 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
Call of the Loon Bird
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A magical story follows the life of one man. In his youth he rescues a 'Loon' a bird of great wisdom who later helps him on his journey through life.
13 Sep 11.00am Macrobert, Stirling
Cathy Cassidy
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Cathy Cassidy will discuss her writing career and her new novel, 'Ginger Snaps'.
18 Sep 7.00–8.00 Albert Halls, Stirling
Cibelle
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Brazilian sensation Cibelle has been compared to both Bjork and Nina Simone.
20 Sep 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Class Enemy
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East West Theatre Company present Bosnian play 'Class Enemy', a tale of eager, underprivileged students in Sarajevo, a post-war city where teenage violence is rife.
2 Sep 7.30 Macrobert, Stirling
Costumed Performances
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Hear about history straight from the mouths of those who were there - from kings and queens to peasants and soldiers.
16 Jun–19 Sep 11.00am–3.30 Stirling Castle, Stirling
Couscous
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61-year-old weary Maghrebi émigré Silmane (Boufares) is in need of a miracle after being made redundant. Choosing to open a North African restaurant rather than retire, the action revolves around Sunday dinner for his extended family, where the depiction of Arab family life rivals that of 'La Haine' and 'Days of Glory'.
1 Sep–3 Sep Mon–Wed 7.30 Macrobert, Stirling
David Bellingham
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Glasgow based artist Bellingham presents new work based on a large collection of The Stirling Journal and Advertiser dating from approximately 1850 to 1950.
13 Sep–18 Oct Tue–Sat 10.00am–6.00 The Changing Room, Stirling
Derek Acorah
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'Most Haunted''s spirit medium takes his mystical show on tour to scare the wits out of believers and meddle in the affairs of the dead.
30 Aug 7.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
The Dyad Band
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Vancouver-based trio dig deep into the song and instrumental traditions of the Appalachian mountain region of the US.
24 Sep 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Dylan Moran: What It Is
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The phenomenally popular drunken Irishman takes a break from all those successful telly shows and films for a live tour.
19 Sep 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
Echofela
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Catchy tunes from Falkirk rockers Echofela.
16 Nov 7.00 Varsity, Stirling
Eileen McGann
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One of Canada's foremost songstresses with a voice as clear as a lark but the strength of an eagle, she's accompanied by David K on slide guitar, bass and harmony vocals.
1 Sep 8.00 Stirling Folk Club, Stirling
Employment Scotland Graduate Training and Recruitment Fair
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An employment fair for those new to work, returning to work or looking for a change.
6 Nov 10.00am Golden Lion Hotel, Stirling
Falconry Programme
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Get up close and personal with these magnificent predators.
7 Sep 12.00, 1.30 & 2.30 Stirling Castle, Stirling
The Fox and the Child
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A giggly eight-year-old French child (Noël-Bruneau) strikes up a friendship with a fox she meets on the way home from school. This marks a step forward in narrative storytelling for Jacquet, who successfully depicts the fox as a wild and uncontrolled force in a non-Disney manner. An often beguiling account of how mankind and animals can exist in harmony.
30 Aug–31 Aug Sat & Sun 1.30 Macrobert, Stirling
Janey Godley
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The comedian/actress/writer/columnist extraordinaire takes her 'Domestic Godley' show on the road, with hilarious tales of friends, family and growing up in Glasgow.
4 Oct 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
Jazz Singers' Open Mic Night
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Give your lungs a workout with some jazz and blues classics at this open mic affair.
3 Sep 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Leonardo da Vinci
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Ten drawings from the Royal Collection to celebrate the 60th birthday of HRH the Prince of Wales.
8 Aug–2 Nov, not Mondays 10.30am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling
Living History
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Meet characters from the past as you learn more about the Battle of Bannockburn. Interview a medieval knight or a foot soldier, see medieval clothing, armour, weaponry and siege equipment. With guided tours of the battlefield and hands on craft activities.
22 Jul–31 Oct 10.00am–4.00 Bannockburn Heritage Centre, Stirling
Lyra Celtica
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Lively, multi-instrumental band led by accordionist Lynn Tocker.
15 Sep 8.00 Stirling Folk Club, Stirling
Michael McGoldrick, John Doyle and John Joe Kelly
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Traditional Irish flute music from maestro McGoldrick, guitarist Doyle and bodhran player John Joe Kelly.
25 Sep 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Now Showing
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A short season of projected films showcasing new acquisitions to the Arts Council Collection by artists Mark Noulos, Luke Fowler, Idris Kahn, Rosalind Nashashibi, Mark Lewis and Otolith Group. A Hayward touring exhibition from the Southbank Centre, London.
29 Jul–6 Sep Tue–Sat 10.00am–6.00 The Changing Room, Stirling
Off the Page
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It's the third year for Stirling's book festival. As well as storytelling events and talks, a host of popular authors will be dropping by, including Keith Gray, Gillian Galbraith, William McIlvanney, Des Dillon and Iain Banks.
13 Sep–20 Sep (Times vary) Various Venues, Stirling
Paris
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Duris plays Pierre, a young dancer whose future is suddenly left hanging in the balance by a medical diagnosis; Binoche is his unfulfilled sister, taking a career break to care for him. A warm human drama from the director of 'Pot Luck' and 'Russian Dolls'.
4 Sep Thu 8.15 Macrobert, Stirling
The Queensberry Rules
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Gary Wilcox on vocals and percussion, Phil Hulse on vocals, guitar, bouzouki and harmonica, and Duncan Wilcox on vocals, double bass, mandolin and fiddle make up the band.
8 Sep 8.00 Stirling Folk Club, Stirling
Reith of the BBC: My Father
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Daughter of the BBC's imposing founder Lord Reith, Marista Leishman, will be in discussion with Dr David Robb, senior lecturer in English at the University of Dundee. 'Part of Off the Page 2008'.
16 Sep 7.30–9.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Robert Douglas
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Author, prison officer and electricity chargehand Robert Douglas discusses 'At Her Majesty's Pleasure', which completes his autobiographical trilogy.'Part of Off the Page 2008'.
19 Sep 7.30–9.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Rockin' On Heaven's Door
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Tribute to the all time greats Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran and more.
19 Sep 8.00–11.00 Albert Halls, Stirling
Roddy Woomble & Friends
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Idlewild front man Rodddy Woomble goes solo with the album 'My Secret is my Silence' and a bit of help from John McCusker and Kris Drever.
30 Sep 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Scottish National Chrysanthemum & Dahlia Annual Show
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Flower show bringing together competitors from all over the country.
2 Sep 12.30–7.00 Albert Halls, Stirling
Scottish Opera: The Merry Widow
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Scottish Opera return with a lavish new production of Franz Lehár's light opera. Set in Paris 1912, 'The Merry Widow' tells the tale of Hanna Glawari, the witty widow of a filthily rich man, who is in search of a new spouse.
25 Sep 7.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
Shakespeare's R&J
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The Original Theatre Company and South Hill Park Arts Centre present a reworking of Shakespeare's classic text adapted by Joe Calarco.
29 Sep–1 Oct Mon 8.00; Tue 1.30 & 8.00; Wed 1.30 Macrobert, Stirling
Shine A Light
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Overly reverential documentary filmed at a Rolling Stones concert hosted by Bill Clinton in New York City, which shows the songs in full, interspersed with archive interviews and footage of the band. Despite the interesting inclusion of Scorcese in the opening and final scenes, no new discoveries are made here.
29 Aug–31 Aug Sat 5.15; Sun & Fri 8.15 Macrobert, Stirling
Slick
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On the outskirts of town a destitute tenement looms above the only crude oil supply in Glasgow, a discovery that's about to rip its tiny, impoverished community apart. Literally. Broad new comedy from Glasgow-based company Vox Motus, using padded puppet bodies operated by two performers.
26 Sep–27 Sep 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
Standard Operating Procedure
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Legendary American documentarian Morris, an Academy Award winner in 2003 for his candid portrait of Vietnam-era US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, 'The Fog of War', presents his follow-up. It's an unflinching, disturbing account of the abuses of Iraqi prisoners at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad.
29 Aug–31 Aug Fri & Sun 5.15; Sat 8.15 Macrobert, Stirling
Sundamental
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Party boy Stevie Berrington takes up a new residency.
Sundays 11.00–3.00am FUBAR, Stirling
Thursday Night Fling with Allan MacDonald
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Hailing from Glenuig, Moidart, Allan MacDonald is an exponent of everything Gaelic from the instrumental to the vocal tradition.
4 Sep 5.30 Tolbooth, Stirling
Tipitina
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Strong vocalist Debbie Jones leads Tipitina in an evening of swing, boogie-woogie, jive and gospel.
19 Sep 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Treasure Island
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A retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's swash-buckling adventure story.
20 Sep 2.30 Macrobert, Stirling
University of Stirling 40th Anniversary Open Day: Sports Sessions
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A chance to try your hand at canoeing, recreational putting, children's trampolining, mini-golf, mini-kickers, rounders, golf, orienteering, swimming and tennis.
30 Aug 10.00am–4.00 University of Stirling, Stirling
Uprising/In Your Rooms
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Raw and arrestingly powerful dance double bill by Hofesh Shechter, one of the UK's most exciting, talked-about young composers.
24 Sep 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
Val McDiarmid
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Ever popular crime writer discusses her new novel 'A Darker Domain'. 'Part of Off the Page 2008'.
18 Sep 7.30–9.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Women in Print
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Novelists Laura Marney and Fiona Gibson will be in conversation with feature writer and journalist Anne Johnstone. 'Part of Off the Page 2008'.
15 Sep 7.30–9.00 Tolbooth, Stirling

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