Stirling arts venue unveils wide ranging new programme
Macrobert Arts Centre has unveiled an eclectic lineup of live performances and event cinema for its summer/winter 2025 season.
The Stirling multi-arts venue will showcase a wide range of genres and disciplines as part of a varied and vibrant programme.
Autumn 2025 will see Deepness' Dementia Arts Festival come to Macrobert in its third year, a week-long celebration of creativity from artists living with dementia.
Combining powerful music, theatre, poetry, film and art, the festival showcases the resilience and creativity of the dementia community and pushes back against stigma and stereotypes.
A beloved Julia Donaldson story is coming to the Macrobert stage this October. Olivier-nominated The Smeds and the Smoos comes from Tall Stories, the company which has also produced Donaldson's The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom.
Spot's Birthday Party will be at Macrobert this July for the perfect summer holiday activity for families, with an engaging and interactive adaptation of Eric Hill's classic picture book, featuring songs and integrated Makaton.
Also featured in the new programme are several thought-provoking pieces of theatre.
Black is the Color of My Voice is a stunning one-woman show about the life of iconic musician Nina Simone, written by and starring Apphia Campbell.
Piaf Revisited sees renowned Scottish songwriter Christine Bovill take audiences through the turbulent life of Edith Piaf, intertwining her story with Bovill's personal journey.
Curated and presented by Macrobert, Central Scotland Documentary Festival (CSDF) is set to return for another bumper edition in 2025.
The festival showcases the power of the non-fiction genre in shining a light on untold stories and changing the hearts and minds of audiences. In addition to screenings, CSDF25 will offer industry panels and masterclasses, providing invaluable opportunities to emerging talent.
Ed Robson, Artistic Director and CEO of Macrobert Arts Centre said: 'We're looking forward to welcoming audiences to Macrobert for this eclectic and vibrant season of terrific new shows.
'With award-winning acclaimed productions such as Black is the Color of My Voice and firm favourites like Piaf Revisited, this season guarantees audiences great artists and great nights out right here in the Forth Valley.
'This autumn, Macrobert's proud to be the home for the Scottish Dementia Arts Festival 2025, which celebrates the creativity and vision of those living with dementia.
'This year's Central Scotland Documentary Festival builds on the success of previous years with the most expansive edition yet welcoming films and filmmakers from across the world.
'There's something for everyone at Macrobert this season and we can't wait to see you here.'
To check out the full programme, visit: https://www.macrobertartscentre.org/
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