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Lunchtime Concert - The Rugged Island - 25th September 2025

Date:25 September 2025 |
Time:13:10 - 14:00
Location:King's Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University | Get directions

The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric (1933)

Silent film screening with a new live score by Inge Thomson and Catriona Macdonald, playing a selection of instruments, including accordion, whistles, flute, and fiddle.  A beautiful 'story documentary' made by pioneering Scottish filmmaker Jenny Gilbertson showing life, love and work in Shetland's rural crofting communities.

The performance was originally commissioned by Hippfest.

Inge Thomson 

Catriona Macdonald

Free admission. First come first served basis. 

Please note the earlier start time of 1.10pm