April 2005

The Reality of Writing a Soap Opera, workshop with Des Dillon - The Borders Book Festival Fringe 2005
Where: The Wynd Theatre, Melrose
When: Saturday, April 30 2005 15:30 - 17:30
The workshop will concentrate on Des Dillon's experiences writing scripts for the popluar BBC soap opera River City. He will show how a script finally emerges on to the television screen. There may be also the chance to have a go at writing a potential screenplay yourself!

The Border Gaitherin Coldstream 2005
Where:  , By the River Tweed, Berwickshire
When: Saturday, April 30 2005 24:00 - Monday, May 2 2005 24:00
A mixture of some of the most experienced traditional musicians playing in the country today with new and young blood that has already shown its mettle.

Gala and the Tweed - a river, a town and its people
Where: Galashiels Library, Lawyers Brae, Galashiels
When: Monday, April 25 2005 09:30 - Friday, April 29 2005 17:00
Galashiels Library celebrates Local History Week with a photographic display.

Scottish Opera Go Round
Where: Kelso, Tait Hall
When: Friday, April 22 2005 19:15 - 21:15
Scottish Opera on Tour offers the chance to experience Scottish Opera Go Round's acclaimed 2000 production of Englebert Humperdinck's fairytale opera Hansel and Gretal.

"Rivers, waters and burns"
Where: Hawick Library, North Bridge Street, Hawick
When: Friday, April 22 2005 09:30 - Friday, April 29 2005 17:00
A photographic exhibition at Hawick Library.

Explore your heritage
Where: Hawick Library, North Bridge Street, Hawick
When: Thursday, April 21 2005 19:15 - 21:15
A presentation and demonstration on the collections and resources of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS)

Explore your heritage
Where: Galashiels Library, Lawyers Brae, Galashiels
When: Tuesday, April 19 2005 19:30 - 21:30
A presentation and demonstration on the collections and resources of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS)

Borders Youth Theatre summer term drama workshops
Where: Various , Various
When: Monday, April 18 2005 15:30 - Sunday, June 12 2005 16:30
Giving you the opportunity to get involved in exploring drama and learning new skills through drama games, improvisation and special skills sessions. An experienced workshop leader leads the sessions.

The Ugly Duckling by Shona Reppe Puppets
Where: The Wynd Theatre, Melrose
When: Saturday, April 9 2005 15:00 - 15:45
Part of the Puppet and Animation Festival. "Inventive brilliance and mischievous, witty touches abound in this one woman puppet production." The Herald on Cinderella, a Shona Reppe past production.

The Billy Holiday Show by Dog and String Theatre
Where: Bowhill House in the Little Theatre, Bowhill, Selkirk
When: Friday, April 8 2005 15:00 - 15:55
Part of the Puppet and Animation Festival.

Adam, Alfons and Amalie by Figuren Theater Chemnitz
Where: The Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, Peebles
When: Thursday, April 7 2005 15:00 - 15:50
Part of the Puppet and Animation Festival. Colourful shadow theatre and charming story telling.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Garlic Theatre
Where: The Volunteer Hall, Galashiels
When: Wednesday, April 6 2005 15:00 - 15:45
Part of the Puppet and Animation Festival