Roxy Art House » What’s On

What’s On

Month: Year:

September 2010

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

1
* KING ARTHUR

Time: 6:00 pm

In association with the Demarco European Art Foundation. You are invited to the Castle, where the King is about to make an important announcement. How will his subjects react when he reveals that he wishes to impose democracy? An immersive promenade performance in the atmospheric grounds of Craigcrook Castle, following 2009's successful indoor production of this modern renaissance form play. During the interval, visit the Demarco Exhibition. Craigcrook Castle is at 95 Craigcrook Road, EH4 3TU. Three miles West from the City Centre, served by bus route 41. Parking is available at the Castle or in neighbouring streets. 18:00 (1hr 30mins) £12.00(£8.00) ***** Three Weeks **** Edinburgh Evening News **** FringeReview

2
* KING ARTHUR

Time: 6:00 pm

In association with the Demarco European Art Foundation. You are invited to the Castle, where the King is about to make an important announcement. How will his subjects react when he reveals that he wishes to impose democracy? An immersive promenade performance in the atmospheric grounds of Craigcrook Castle, following 2009's successful indoor production of this modern renaissance form play. During the interval, visit the Demarco Exhibition. Craigcrook Castle is at 95 Craigcrook Road, EH4 3TU. Three miles West from the City Centre, served by bus route 41. Parking is available at the Castle or in neighbouring streets. 18:00 (1hr 30mins) £12.00(£8.00) ***** Three Weeks **** Edinburgh Evening News **** FringeReview
* AMY DUNCAN

Time: 7:00 pm

For those of you who feel that the simple, well arranged, beautifully sung song is something of a rarity these days consider your troubles over. Occupying ground somewhere between delicate club singer and accomplished folk musician, Amy Duncan does exactly this. Doors 7pm Tickets £5

3
* KING ARTHUR

Time: 6:00 pm

In association with the Demarco European Art Foundation. You are invited to the Castle, where the King is about to make an important announcement. How will his subjects react when he reveals that he wishes to impose democracy? An immersive promenade performance in the atmospheric grounds of Craigcrook Castle, following 2009's successful indoor production of this modern renaissance form play. During the interval, visit the Demarco Exhibition. Craigcrook Castle is at 95 Craigcrook Road, EH4 3TU. Three miles West from the City Centre, served by bus route 41. Parking is available at the Castle or in neighbouring streets. 18:00 (1hr 30mins) £12.00(£8.00) ***** Three Weeks **** Edinburgh Evening News **** FringeReview

4
* ART OF SURVIVAL

ART OF SURVIVAL

Could you journey from Athens to the Edinburgh Festival surviving solely on your artistic talent? These 4 classically trained artists have done exactly that. In a further test of their mettle, on the 4th they will be required to sell their performance or artistic wares to the discriminating patrons of the Roxy. Entry is free, the team who makes the most money from donations will be crowned the winner. (Please note this event will be filmed for Sky Arts’ documentary, Art of Survival.) Doors tbc Free Entry
* KING ARTHUR

Time: 6:00 pm

In association with the Demarco European Art Foundation. You are invited to the Castle, where the King is about to make an important announcement. How will his subjects react when he reveals that he wishes to impose democracy? An immersive promenade performance in the atmospheric grounds of Craigcrook Castle, following 2009's successful indoor production of this modern renaissance form play. During the interval, visit the Demarco Exhibition. Craigcrook Castle is at 95 Craigcrook Road, EH4 3TU. Three miles West from the City Centre, served by bus route 41. Parking is available at the Castle or in neighbouring streets. 18:00 (1hr 30mins) £12.00(£8.00) ***** Three Weeks **** Edinburgh Evening News **** FringeReview

5
* STAGE COACH

Time: 10:00 am

STAGE COACH THEATRE SCHOOL Every Sunday the Roxy will open its doors to Stage Coach Theatre School. Term starts 5th September. Visit www.stagecoach.co.uk for more details. Doors 10am (see website for enrolment fee)
* ZOLA JESUS

Time: 7:00 pm

Somewhat of a booking-coup for the Roxy Room, you are unlikely to get the chance to see one of pop’s brightest stars in more intimate surroundings. Zola Jesus’ dark, ethereal landscapes are a pop-lined, post-punk inspired joy. Tickets as rare as hens’ teeth. Doors 7pm Tickets £9 (£7 advance)

6
* GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

Time: 6:00 pm

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH – CAPOEIRA CLASSES Grupo Malungos is a unique Capoeira group that takes a holistic approach to the art form. Emphasis is placed on training Capoeira, learning to play the instruments and music, as well as learning the various indigenous and dance customs of Afro-Brazilian culture. Doors 6pm Tickets:£4

Time: 7:00 pm

The daughter of world-renowned oboist Robert Bloom, Kath is a folk, country, and avant-garde legend. The 7th is Kath’s only Scottish date. Support from Eagleowl, This Frontier Needs Heroes and Woodpigeon. Doors 7pm Tickets £5

8
* GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

Time: 6:00 pm

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH – CAPOEIRA CLASSES Grupo Malungos is a unique Capoeira group that takes a holistic approach to the art form. Emphasis is placed on training Capoeira, learning to play the instruments and music, as well as learning the various indigenous and dance customs of Afro-Brazilian culture. Doors 6pm Tickets:£4

9
* ZOO STATION LAUNCH

ZOO STATION LAUNCH

Time: 7:00 pm

Impeccable tunes, displays, screenings, exhibitions, installations from local artists, amateurs, auteurs and show offs. A place to meet, hang out, plan, inspire, share and create. Live music, stage art, video and audio art and dj sets. Doors 8pm Free Entry
* NOISERV

Time: 7:00 pm

Minimal electronic melodies, chimes, melodica and guitar. Deservedly, Noiserv is attracting rather a lot of attention of late in his native Portugal, this date at the Roxy is a rare chance to see him on his brief tour to the UK. Doors 7pm Tickets £5

10
* ROXY CEILIDH

Time: 7:30 pm

As of September, the Roxy Hall will be transformed for one Friday night of each month into the most swinging ceilidh venue in the land. Kicking of our inaugural Roxy Ceilidh will be the spectacular Hud Yer Wheesht – an Edinburgh based 5-piece funky ceilidh band who bring something of a groove to an evening. Each Roxy Ceilidh is brought to you by boe in association with the Roxy Art House. All proceeds go to their associated charities. Tickets available from the Roxy website. Doors 7:30 Tickets £10 (£6.50, £3.50 U12)

11
* FABULOUS GO GO BOY

FABULOUS GO GO BOY

Time: 7:00 pm

There are those that might think that ‘sounding like a drunken rock-a-billy one man band’ were not intended as a compliment. Those people, however, would be wrong. It is indeed a compliment. A very sincere, heartfelt, accurate one. Love him. Doors 7pm Tickets £5

12
* STAGE COACH

Time: 10:00 am

STAGE COACH THEATRE SCHOOL Every Sunday the Roxy will open its doors to Stage Coach Theatre School. Term starts 5th September. Visit www.stagecoach.co.uk for more details. Doors 10am (see website for enrolment fee)

13
* GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

Time: 6:00 pm

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH – CAPOEIRA CLASSES Grupo Malungos is a unique Capoeira group that takes a holistic approach to the art form. Emphasis is placed on training Capoeira, learning to play the instruments and music, as well as learning the various indigenous and dance customs of Afro-Brazilian culture. Doors 6pm Tickets:£4

14

15
* GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

Time: 6:00 pm

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH – CAPOEIRA CLASSES Grupo Malungos is a unique Capoeira group that takes a holistic approach to the art form. Emphasis is placed on training Capoeira, learning to play the instruments and music, as well as learning the various indigenous and dance customs of Afro-Brazilian culture. Doors 6pm Tickets:£4
* SWAP SHOP

Time: 6:30 pm

Swap shop in the Bar, live bands in the Room. Live music from the Black Diamond Express, Eric Thomas, plus dj sets from Join the Dots. This event is a fundraiser for the Voluntary Service Overseas organisation. Bring stuff to swap! Doors 6.30pm Tickets: tbc

16
* NAVAL CASSIDY and USURPER

NAVAL CASSIDY and USURPER

Time: 7:30 pm

A night of instant cinema and improvised sound. A wise woman (Mrs Glanton, Standard Grade English) once said “Show, boys and girls, don’t tell”. Here you go Mrs Glanton - www.navalcassidy.com www.missingtwin.net www.gianttank.com Doors 7.30pm Tickets: £3

17

18
* THE LAST BATTLE

THE LAST BATTLE

Time: 7:00 pm

Album launch for the CS Lewis-inspired, folk-pop sextet. Admittedly, Mr Tumnus was pretty cool. Lucy certainly seemed to like him and she was a pretty good judge of character. Edmund was a bit of bad egg though. I always liked Mr and Mrs Beaver. Bless. Doors 7pm Tickets: £5

19
* STAGE COACH

Time: 10:00 am

STAGE COACH THEATRE SCHOOL Every Sunday the Roxy will open its doors to Stage Coach Theatre School. Term starts 5th September. Visit www.stagecoach.co.uk for more details. Doors 10am (see website for enrolment fee)
* CHARLIE PARR

Time: 8:00 pm

Braw Trails Present: Charlie Parr, Black Twig Pickers and danielmutch.. This gig will be held in the theatre of the Roxy and will be 100% acoustic. Cracking old-time music as it should be. Doors 8pm Tickets: £6

20
* GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

Time: 6:00 pm

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH – CAPOEIRA CLASSES Grupo Malungos is a unique Capoeira group that takes a holistic approach to the art form. Emphasis is placed on training Capoeira, learning to play the instruments and music, as well as learning the various indigenous and dance customs of Afro-Brazilian culture. Doors 6pm Tickets:£4
* DES DILLON LIVE

DES DILLON LIVE

Time: 7:30 pm

Monday, 20th September - DES DILLON: LIVE! STRONG LANGUAGE. Stand up from the acclaimed Scottish writer. From homicidal dog walkers in Glasgow to fishing loonery in the borders - sit back and sink into the crazy world of Des Dillon. “Des Dillon should be made available on the National Health, such is his unstoppable ebullience.” The Scotsman “4 stars” The Irish Post Doors 7.30pm Tickets: £7

21
* THE PLACE BETWEEN

THE PLACE BETWEEN

Time: 6:30 pm

THE PLACE BETWEEN SLEEPING AND WAKING by Sam Siggs Strange Town/Ineffect present a new play. Ed can choose his dreams. Ed is in control. But on this particular night, Ed is ripped from his dreaming by a frantic banging at his bedroom door and his lodger´s panicked pleas for help… A darkly comical look at the nature of fear, nightmares, and losing control. Doors 7pm Tickets: £6 (£4)

22
* GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

Time: 6:00 pm

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH – CAPOEIRA CLASSES Grupo Malungos is a unique Capoeira group that takes a holistic approach to the art form. Emphasis is placed on training Capoeira, learning to play the instruments and music, as well as learning the various indigenous and dance customs of Afro-Brazilian culture. Doors 6pm Tickets:£4
* THE PLACE BETWEEN

THE PLACE BETWEEN

Time: 6:30 pm

THE PLACE BETWEEN SLEEPING AND WAKING by Sam Siggs Strange Town/Ineffect present a new play. Ed can choose his dreams. Ed is in control. But on this particular night, Ed is ripped from his dreaming by a frantic banging at his bedroom door and his lodger´s panicked pleas for help… A darkly comical look at the nature of fear, nightmares, and losing control. Doors 7pm Tickets: £6 (£4)
* ISLAJA

Time: 8:00 pm

Braw Trails present: Varied, psychedelic, Finnish free folk. Islaja has said her live set on this tour will be very different from that which she has performed previously. One for your diaries… Support tbc Doors 8pm Tickets: £6

23

24
* MUSIC FROM HERAT

MUSIC FROM HERAT

Time: 7:30 pm

FESTIVAL OF AFGHAN CULTURE – MUSIC FROM HERAT We are delighted to announce that 24 September sees the Roxy playing host to the only Scottish date on the Asian Music Circuit’s tour: Festival of Afghanistan – Music from Herat. Even during the Taliban ban on music-making in the late 1990’s Herati people were defiant, taking great risks to gather in secret to play music. Today, in an Afghanistan that is slowly recovering from three decades of conflict and destruction, Herat is nationally recognised as a pre-eminent fount of creativity in literature, music and the visual arts. Tickets available from www.roxyarthouse.org Doors 7.30pm Tickets £10 (£7.50)

Time: 7:00 pm

Gig in the Roxy Room Doors 7pm Tickets: £5

26
* STAGE COACH

Time: 10:00 am

STAGE COACH THEATRE SCHOOL Every Sunday the Roxy will open its doors to Stage Coach Theatre School. Term starts 5th September. Visit www.stagecoach.co.uk for more details. Doors 10am (see website for enrolment fee)
* JOHN CAIRNEY

Time: 4:00 pm

JOHN CAIRNEY: GREASEPAINT MONKEY The thespian legend presents his captivating insights into the world of acting. Based on his new book Greasepaint Monkey. www.john-cairney.com www.luath.co.uk Doors 4pm Tickets: £10

27
* GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

Time: 6:00 pm

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH – CAPOEIRA CLASSES Grupo Malungos is a unique Capoeira group that takes a holistic approach to the art form. Emphasis is placed on training Capoeira, learning to play the instruments and music, as well as learning the various indigenous and dance customs of Afro-Brazilian culture. Doors 6pm Tickets:£4

28
* CHASING OWLS

Time: 7:00 pm

Folk-alt acoustica from the Edinburgh four piece. Doors 7pm Tickets: £5

29
* GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH

Time: 6:00 pm

GRUPO MALUNGOS EDINBURGH – CAPOEIRA CLASSES Grupo Malungos is a unique Capoeira group that takes a holistic approach to the art form. Emphasis is placed on training Capoeira, learning to play the instruments and music, as well as learning the various indigenous and dance customs of Afro-Brazilian culture. Doors 6pm Tickets:£4

30

Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea