An Tobar and Mull Theatre reopen in March, see you soon!

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Jemima Hall Seaweed Shelter
Mar
3
to 16 May

Jemima Hall Seaweed Shelter

Opening Night Saturday 1 March from 6pm-8pm, all are welcome for drinks and nibbles. Jemima is an artist and educator of ancestral skills, based in the islands of Scotland's Inner and Outer Hebrides. Seaweed Shelter invites viewers into the liminal ‘moons-land’ where land meets sea, inspired by the wild shores of Gometra and the Shiant Islands and the isle of Mull.

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Martin Malone Poetry Reading
Mar
19

Martin Malone Poetry Reading

Strap on your best boots, and follow Martin Malone as he shoulders through the seasons on the rugged granite of Aberdeenshire's north sea coast, pondering nature, ecology, human resilience and frailty in his collection Gardenstown and Sonnets for my mother as Lear.

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The Beautiful Storm
Mar
20

The Beautiful Storm

Phil Bancroft’s The Beautiful Storm is a thrilling new chapter in the career of one of Scotland’s leading saxophonists. Joined by the electrifying Indian tabla master Gyan Singh and the visionary Scottish guitarist Graeme Stephen, this trio delivers an exhilarating fusion of sound.

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Jemima Hall Seaweed Foraging Workshops
Apr
25

Jemima Hall Seaweed Foraging Workshops

Meet at An Tobar 10.15am. In our three-hour seaweed foraging walk we will explore the Isle of Mull coastline along the Lighthouse Path in Tobermory. Jemima will introduce you to many delicious and strange seaweeds. We will discuss their folklores and histories, their medicinal qualities, how to correctly identify them and how to eat them.

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Jemima Hall Seaweed Foraging Workshops
May
12

Jemima Hall Seaweed Foraging Workshops

Meet at An Tobar 12.15pm. In our three-hour seaweed foraging walk we will explore the Isle of Mull coastline along the Lighthouse Path in Tobermory. Jemima will introduce you to many delicious and strange seaweeds. We will discuss their folklores and histories, their medicinal qualities, how to correctly identify them and how to eat them.

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Matt Carmichael and Fergus McCreadie
May
15

Matt Carmichael and Fergus McCreadie

Matt Carmichael and Fergus McCreadie first crossed paths as teenagers while playing in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland. It didn’t take long for them to recognise a deep musical connection—one that has only grown stronger over the years.

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Bodies of Water Workshop
May
22

Bodies of Water Workshop

Immersive Multi-Sensory Workshop: Exploring Water & Clay. Join us for a unique indoor workshop where participants will gather around a table to engage with a rich, multi-sensory experience inspired by water and the natural materials from our show.

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Òran
Oct
16

Òran

Combining spoken word, lyrical storytelling and a pulsating electronic live score, this is the thrilling story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld. 

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The Desperate Battle of the Birds
Oct
25

The Desperate Battle of the Birds

Scottish storyteller James MacDonald Reid and Scottish Korean musician Ryan Williams present a classic Gaelic folk tale, blending tradition with innovation. A story originally learned in his youth, James shares it as he heard it in the traditional manner, while Ryan responds by intertwining original pieces composed on live electric cello. An exciting new collaboration of styles! Performed in English, with Gaelic throughout.

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Men Don't Talk at Mull Theatre
Oct
18

Men Don't Talk at Mull Theatre

Three men find banter, bird boxes and biscuits in a fictional men’s shed, which celebrates companionship, camaraderie ... and custard creams. Clare Prenton’s poignant, hilarious, moving and thought-provoking play, Men Don’t Talk, explores the myth that ‘men don’t talk’.

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Lady Maisery
Oct
10

Lady Maisery

Frequent festival headliners, Lady Maisery have for over a decade enraptured audiences throughout the UK and Europe. Their return to the live stage has been eagerly awaited. “Exquisite, thrilling” – The Guardian

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100 years of Mull Geology
Sept
27

100 years of Mull Geology

In 1924, a geological blockbuster was published – the Geological Survey’s memoir to accompany their amazing Mull geological map. We will celebrate this wonderful book, and look at some of the key places in Mull involved in its ground-breaking science.

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Theatre on Tap
Sept
25

Theatre on Tap

Evening Play Reading for Adults.

Join us for a delightful evening of script reading, paired with a glass of wine and lively conversation. Perfect for theatre enthusiasts and those looking to enjoy a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Come along and enjoy some relaxed reading.

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In The Wings: The Madness Of Love!
Sept
22

In The Wings: The Madness Of Love!

A feast of physical comedy. Hilarious yet rich in emotion! When Pantalone, takes his daughter, Isabella, against her will, to a distant city to be married, desperate passions and comedy erupt. Welcome to Commedia dell’Arte, 16th century Italian popular theatre that gave birth to comic greats. Fawlty Towers, Laurel and Hardy, the Marx Brothers, Father Ted are pure Commedia.

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Hebridean Treasure: Lost & Found
Sept
19

Hebridean Treasure: Lost & Found

Hebridean Treasure: Lost & Found captivatingly blends song, dance and storytelling with live Scottish and South Asian music to conjure up the landscapes of the ancient Scottish Isles and the inhabitants’ deep connection with the rhythms of nature. Based on the Carmina Gadelica by Scottish folklorist Alexander Carmichael (1832-1912).

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Theatre on Tap
Sept
18

Theatre on Tap

Evening Play Reading for Adults.

Join us for a delightful evening of script reading, paired with a glass of wine and lively conversation. Perfect for theatre enthusiasts and those looking to enjoy a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Come along and enjoy some relaxed reading.

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Mull Tour: Held On The High Wire
Sept
12
to 14 Sept

Mull Tour: Held On The High Wire

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A candid, spellbinding multimedia performance tells the story of Jenny's near death experience, sepsis survival, and new life on metal legs. Balancing urgency, reflection, humour and wonder, the show merges Jenny's raw, vulnerable memoir with Myshkin's haunting Folk/Jazz music.

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Theatre on Tap
Sept
11

Theatre on Tap

Evening Play Reading for Adults.

Join us for a delightful evening of script reading, paired with a glass of wine and lively conversation. Perfect for theatre enthusiasts and those looking to enjoy a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Come along and enjoy some relaxed reading.

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Resound with Scottish Ensemble
Sept
10

Resound with Scottish Ensemble

With works by Johannes Brahms, Ludwig van Beethoven, Edmund Finnis, Caroline Shaw and Dobrinka Tabakova, this programme is firmly rooted in Scottish Ensemble’s belief that music can lift spirits and strengthen connections.

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Theatre on Tap
Aug
28

Theatre on Tap

Evening Play Reading for Adults.

Join us for a delightful evening of script reading, paired with a glass of wine and lively conversation. Perfect for theatre enthusiasts and those looking to enjoy a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Come along and enjoy some relaxed reading.

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In The Wings: Into The Long Green Jaws
Aug
26
to 28 Aug

In The Wings: Into The Long Green Jaws

A deep dive into the stories and sounds of our mysterious underwater environments. Live ambient music, light projection and puppetry is blended with folklore to create a captivating piece of immersive visual theatre.

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Theatre on Tap
Aug
21

Theatre on Tap

Evening Play Reading for Adults.

Join us for a delightful evening of script reading, paired with a glass of wine and lively conversation. Perfect for theatre enthusiasts and those looking to enjoy a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Come along and enjoy some relaxed reading.

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Amy Laurenson & Miguel Girão
Aug
14

Amy Laurenson & Miguel Girão

Amy Laurenson & Miguel Girão are a piano and guitar duo that have emerged from the vibrant Glasgow traditional music scene. Together, the duo explores the musical traditions of Scotland, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.

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