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From A Forest To A Fiddle - Film Screening & Live Performance

Down Arts Centre, 2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BP
From A Forest To A Fiddle - Film Screening & Live Performance

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Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating craftsmanship, heritage, and the timeless power of music. From A Forest To A Fiddle is a breathtaking film directed by Patrick Conway, capturing master luthier Jim McKillop in his rural workshop as he crafts his final fiddle - a true masterpiece of Irish craftsmanship. Filmed over six months, this intimate portrait reveals the alchemy and dedication behind every violin, celebrating a tradition deeply rooted in Irish culture.

The film is beautifully underscored by an original composition from acclaimed musician Zoe Conway, inspired by the ancient Ogham Irish alphabet, where each letter is associated with a natural tree.
Following the screening, audiences will be treated to a live performance by Zoe Conway and John McIntyre, showcasing their stunning music and song with fiddle and guitar.
Presented in association with the Spotlight programme from Film Hub NI, the British Film Institute (BFI), and the Film Audience Network.

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  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

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  • Booking Required

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Adult£15.00 per ticket

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Red brick exterior with town hall clock of Down Arts Centre that sits at the junction of Irish Street, English Street and Scotch Street in DownpatrickDown Arts Centre, DownpatrickLocated in the heart of Downpatrick, Down Arts Centre manages the Season Programme and is the operational base for Arts in Newry, Mourne and Down.

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Directions from Town: Follow the A7 from Belfast or the A25 from Clough into Downpatrick town centre, drive straight to the T junction at the end of Market Street and turn left. Down Arts Centre is a large red brick building with a clock tower on the right hand side, on the corner of Irish and Scotch Street. There are several paid and display car parks in the near vicinity and some on-street parking nearby.

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