Macrobert News

Christmas should be a magical time for everyone. Our Christmas Appeal helps local children, young people, families and older members of our community throughout the Forth Valley area, to make some magical memories at this year's Panto, Sleepin' Cutie.

This month, we took some young reviewers to Dundee Rep to see what they thought of The Yellow on the Broom. The verdict is in - find out more about what Ciaran and Caitlin thought of the show before it arrives at Macrobert Arts Centre on Wed 26 Sep!

Following on from a successful 3 week pilot project in February we will once again be partnering with Stand Easy Productions to deliver drama workshops for Armed Forces Veterans.

Did you know every time you play the National Lottery you’re supporting British film as well as community projects in your local area? To say thank you, we’re inviting you to join us and see a film on Lotto on Sunday 30 September, as part of the National Lottery Cinema Day. Simply buy a lotto ticket between 26 and 29 Sep to qualify for free entry for one adult!* Terms and Conditions Apply

Over the festive periods since 2015 we have hosted a sale of quality affordable Artworks and Crafts throughout our busy panto season, offering our audiences opportunities to purchase original Christmas gifts. This year we're again looking for submissions from independent practitioners with original, high quality work to showcase and sell.    The Christmas Gifts Exhibition - Handmade 2018 runs from Sat 17 Nov to Sun 6 Jan. It will be open daily 10.00am - 9.00pm*  (* subject to venue opening hours, with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)    This year’s Christmas Craft Fayre will run on Sun 18 Nov, 12pm – 5pm.   Christmas is a busy time at Macrobert Arts Centre and we have significant footfall (circa 80,000) for our two Christmas shows and film programme.  

Get involved in our first Conversation Photo Competition, running alongside this season's Conversation Starter - The Yellow on the Broom. Submit a photo of something that matters to you and a short description explaining why. It can be a copy of a treasured photo or a picture of something or somewhere you value. We’ll select a number of our favourites to be exhibited in our venue and on our social media channels!

We're looking to start Baby Cinema Screenings here at Macrobert Arts Centre! The aim of these screenings is to give parents the opportunity to get out and socialise without the worry of their children, well, being children! These screenings are for parents or guardians and their baby (12 months and under), so there's no need to worry about disturbing others during the film. Our first Baby Cinema Screening will take place on Wed 8 Aug. Come along, watch a film and stay for an informal chat afterwards, to tell us how we can make Baby Cinema work for you.

We are delighted to announce that Cecchetti Ballet Dunblane are running a ballet session for adult beginners at Macrobert Arts Centre.       

This month, we invited some young reviewers to our venue to see what they thought of In Motion Theatre Company's production of Shattered. Following the production on Tue 22 May, the verdict is in. Find out more about what Jaden, Ciaran and Caitlin thought of the show...

We’re marking Mental Health Awareness Week with a show that puts a spotlight on the often taboo subject of anxiety – Don’t Panic! It’s Challenge Anneka. With 1 in 4 people being affected by mental illness it is so important for people to feel comfortable talking about it and this roller coaster of a one-woman show does just that - while channelling the spirit of someone for whom no challenge is too big (Anneka Rice)!