John MacKay The Road Dance from Page to Screen – Meet the Author, Director & Cast
- THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
- Tickets
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£11 (£10 ticket charge plus 10% booking fee)
- Dates and times
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Sunday 15th May 2022
6:30PM
- Age
- Adult, Over 14s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Venue
Part live and part digital event with John in the Mitchell and the cast and crew on screen.
The bond between a mother and her child is the
strongest in the natural world. So why would a young woman, dreaming of
America, throw her newborn baby into the waves of the wild Atlantic ocean? Life
in the Scottish Hebrides can be harsh - The Edge of the World some call it. For
Kirsty MacLeod, the love of Murdo promises a new life away from the scrape of
the land and the repression of the church. But the Great War looms and the
villages hold a grand Road Dance to send their young men off to battle. As the
dancers swirl and sup, Kirsty is overpowered and raped by an unknown assailant.
She hides her dark secret, fearful of what it will mean for her and the baby
she is carrying. Newscaster John MacKay’s novel has been adapted for the big
screen and just a week before the film goes on general release he’ll be joined
virtually by some of the cast and crew. Chaired by Jeff Webb
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
Tickets Booking Line:
0141 353 8000.
Lines open Monday-Saturday 09:00-17:00 (excluding Bank Holidays). Please check opening hours over any Bank Holiday period.
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Restoration fund
From 1 September 2024, for any new events going on sale at our Concert Halls venues (Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, City Halls and Old Fruitmarket and Kelvingrove Bandstand), a new Restoration Fund of £1.50 per ticket may be added at checkout. To view the full Restoration Fund T&Cs please click here
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We also have a supply of books in Braille, large print and audio.
Accessible toilets
This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance. This accessible toilet is located to the rear right as you enter.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and a bowl of water can be provided.
Hearing loop
There is a fixed loop hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Wheelchair access
There is a wheelchair to borrow. To borrow the wheelchair, please contact a member of staff.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Cafe or restaurant
The Café is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4.15pm.
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Parking
Please note that there is on-street parking surrounding The Mitchell Library. This is metered from 8am-6pm. Monday to Friday. As this is a local residential area, please use these spaces considerately. Alternatively, there is a NCP Car Park on India Street next to Charing Cross Train Station which is a 2 minute walk away.
Photography and video recording
On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
Study spaces
Study spaces can be booked by calling 0141 287 7655. Click here for further information.
Free wifi
We provide free WIFI access and further access to over 50 PCs for public use
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