What's On in the Stranraer Area
The Dumfries calendar of events see things to do in Dumfries & Galloway throughout the year. Festivals, country fairs and cultural activities keep both locals and visitors entertained.
- A Right Guid Gab
Sunday 2nd June
From 7.30pm @ Ryan Centre Theatre, Fairhurst Road, Stranraer DG9 7AP
Written by Michael Kelly. Starring Yvonne Collins & Jacqueline Hannan. Directed by Des Dillon.
Things are looking rosy in Ella Baxter's world. Her and hubby, Sawndy, are fair looking forward to a trip up the highlands for a wedding. Aye everything is looking absolutely braw until the village's top gossip, Babs White, bursts in Ella's door with some big news.
Cost: £12.50
Tel: Ryan Centre Box Office/Ticket Sales, 01776 703535 - Shaun Loughrey and The Benn Sisters
Sunday 9th June
From 7.30pm @ Ryan Centre Theatre, Fairhurst Road, Stranraer DG9 7AP
Shaun Loughrey is one of the most popular Irish based singers to visit Scotland.
He was born in Manchester and has relocated to Enniskillen. Shaun's father was the late, great Johnny Loughrey and, like his father, Shaun instictively chooses songs that suit his singing style. Backed by the excellent "Countrysiders" he performs a wide range of country, Irish and popular songs.
Also appearing in the show are the talented Benn Sisters who were born in London and now they too live in Enniskillen. Carrie and Leanne are great favourites in Scotland and the bubbly due present a pleasing mix of country songs and ballads.
Cost: £14.00
Tel: Ryan Centre Box Office/Ticket Sales, 01776 703535 - Calum's Road
Saturday 15th June
From 7.30pm @ Ryan Centre Theatre, Fairhurst Road, Stranraer DG9 7AP
Calum's Road has become the stuff of modern folklore. It is the remarkable true story of one man's single-minded determination to challenge the powers-that-be and is brought to stages across Scotland for the first time.
Based on Roger Hutchison's elegiac novel of the same name, Scottish playwright David Harrower offers audiences the richly detailed and unhurried description of a dying way of life in Northern Raasay.
Calum MacLeod, having battled the inaction of authorities on Raasay for years, sets off alone with a pick, a shovel and a wheelbarrow to build a road that will connect up the island. His daughter has been forced to board at secondary school on Skye and now Calum's not having it any more. He wants to turn the tide of neglect and indifference and keep his family - and community - together.
His unpaid labour of love was to dominate the last 20 years of Calum's life and leave behind a legacy - both practical and poetic - carved into the landscape he loved.
Adapted by David Harrower, from the book by Roger Hutchinson. Directed by Gerry Mulgrew
A co-production with Communicado Theatre Company.
Cost: £12/£10.50 (con)/£5 (Young Scots Card Holders)
Tel: Ryan Centre Box Office/Ticket Sales, 01776 703535 - Macfloyd
Saturday 10th August
From 7.30pm @ Ryan Centre Theatre, Fairhurst Road, Stranraer DG9 7AP
In 1973 Pink Floyd released "The Dark Side of the Moon". From the opening heartbeat, to the iconic album cover, this has become one of the most successful rock albums of all times. In 2013, to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Mac Floyd will perform this quintessential Floyd classic in its entirety. "Time", "Money", "The Great Gig in the Sky", and "Eclipse" are all featured in this evocative set.
The rest of the set will feature a selection of Floyd tracks from albums such as Meddle, Wish you were here, The Wall and The Division Bell. In a show lasting over two hours you will witness a level of musicianship that is second to none ensuring MacFloyd's position as arguably the best Pink Floyd cover band in the UK. The fans are in for the usual display of 70's psychedelia, lasers and special effects.
Along with an improved light show, the band take great pride in performing all the Floyd numbers with accuracy and detail thanks to a talented line up including up to 3 different lead/backing vocalists and guitarists performing with great passion. Only this way MacFloyd are able to perform every single detail in Pink Floyd's music completely live!
Cost: £15.00
Tel: Ryan Centre Box Office/Ticket Sales, 01776 703535
