BURNT OUT, a dance-theatre performance is touring Scotland. It was while in Orkney that The Orkney News took the opportunity to talk to creator Penny Chivas about her work and what motivates it.
Penny Chivas Dance Artist & Activist in BURNT OUT
Theatre-Dance Performance ‘BURNT OUT’ Dates in #Orkney
BURNT OUT encapsulates one Australian’s experience of the devastating bushfires and the personal experience of the daughter of an environmental geochemist.
Bookbug’s Big Shoogle
Bookbug Week is taking place this week (15–21 May), encouraging little ones and their families to dance to their favourite songs and rhymes and then cosy up with a story.
Ceilidh Dancing in Deerness
A great time was had by all at the Deerness Community Centre
The Nutcracker #OnThisDay
On December 18th 1892, ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet was first performed in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
‘Chalk About’: Live Performances Tour Orkney Schools
” The focus of the piece is about your sense of self and the self that others see, and the need to open up conversations about this” Emma Gee, OIC Arts Officer
The Twist #OnThisDay
On 19th of September 1960 ‘The Twist’ by Chubby Checker reached #1 in the US Billboard Hot 100.
A Delightful Summer Evening at Bragi’s
t was a breezy Bragi’s Open Circle on Thursday night but the audience was well prepared for an Orkney summer’s evening with blankets and wrap arounds.
Theatre and Dance Touring Fund Open For Applications
Applications are invited from the dance, theatre and multi artform sector for a share in £600K National Lottery funding through Creative Scotland, for live performance tours from Spring 2021.
Orkney Dance and Fitness Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week
All donations will go to Orkney Blide Trust , for Mental Health Awareness Week
