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Shetland 550: A Peerie Foy
- THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
- Tickets
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£16.50*
- Dates and times
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23rd Jan 2022
3:00PM - 5:30PM
- Age
- Under 14s should be accompanied by an adult
- Venue
This show is subject to restricted capacity due to the ongoing impacts of the global pandemic. This show is still taking place in the Old Fruitmarket. The start time remains the same. If you have purchased tickets, box office will be in touch with you asap.
As part of the Celtic Connections ‘Whisper the Song’ series of events celebrating Scotland’s Year of Stories, this afternoon instalment of Shetland 550, Celtic Connections 2022’s concert series marking five-and-a-half centuries since Shetland became part of Scotland, is conceived in part as a contemporary concert version of a traditional house ceilidh – or “peerie foy”, in Shetland dialect – incorporating music, stories and poetry. Your hosts are all artists deeply interested in both the past and present of Shetland’s culture, whether as manifested in its language, a rugged, resonant hybrid of Old Scots and Norse elements, or its world-famous musical heritage.
Shetland poets Christie Williamson and Christine de Luca each write in their native tongue and translate others’ work into it, revitalising old words and idioms via 21st century themes and international dialogue. Juxtaposed with ancient folk-tales, their poems feature here alongside Shetland’s most ancient music and its most modern, as venerable traditional tunes - from top island fiddlers Maurice Henderson, Margaret Robertson, Catriona Macdonald and Chris Stout – converse with the sounds of audacious harp innovator Catriona McKay, of Fiddlers’ Bid fame.
Sponsored by Promote Shetland and Part of Scotland's Year of Stories 2022 Programme.
Booking Information
*A 10% booking fee is included in the ticket price, as advertised. At check-out this fee will be shown separately for receipt purposes and to ensure the face value of your ticket is correct. Prices are subject to change. Prices may vary on the night of a show. Transactions fees may vary depending on event.
Dispatch Charges
E-tickets - Free of charge
Fulfilment Fee - £1.95
Transaction Charges apply as follows
- Online up to £1.50
- Phone up to £1.75
- Counter/ In Person: Free
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0141 353 8000.
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Accessible toilets
There are accessible toilets located to the right of the entrance to the auditorium on the ground floor and on the balcony adjacent to the Candleriggs Bar.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and are allowed in the auditorium.
Hearing loop
This venue does provide audio described performances.
There is a hearing assistance system. The hearing system is infrared. A deposit is required for the sound enhancement system.
Baby changing
There is a baby changing unit within the accessible toilet located to the right of the entrance to the auditorium on the ground floor.
Baby feeding
Available on request
Cloakroom
The cloakroom is located on the 1st floor next to the toilets. There is a £1 charge (only open for events or where a client has requested the facility)
Parking
On street, metered parking and nearby multi-storey
Free wifi
There is free public Wifi access. To connect, visitors have to register with the Old Fruitmarket Public Wifi which should pop up on their browser. After that visitors will only need their password for future uses.
Location Map
Part of the City Halls complex the Old Fruitmarket is an incredibly versatile venue. Visit the Old Fruitmarket's venue hire webpage to find out more.